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The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-06-20
National Committee Declares
Congressman Sells a
Delegate.
HIS CONVENTION REGULAR
By Declaring That Congressman
Sells Was a Legally Elected
Delegate, the National Commit
tee by the Same Act Declared
His Convention Regular, and
Massey is Out in Light of Bolter

Chicago, H., June 5.-Congressman
Sam II. Sells of the First Tennessee
district is in fine spirits. When the
National committee gave him his seat
as a delegate from the first district, it
recognized the regularity of his nomin-
alton for congress, and Former Con-
gresham u. ID. Massey who is also a
candidate and who was nominated in
the same house as Congressman Sells,
must be considered in the light of a
boiler.
The National Committee had little
interest in the First Tennessee district
fight. 1t was not fight between Taft
and Roosevelt delegates, bat it was a
fight between two sets of delegates
both of which were instructed for Taft,
but under cover it had been said that
the one set might not stand firm while
that Represented by Congressman
Sells was known TO be with the admin
istratiOn.
DIR. Massey, himself appeared before
the national committee and argued the
the case for Judge McHenderson and
+. {. Alexander the two delegates
which had been chosen at the Massey
convention in Greeneville, Tenn. DR..
Massey claimed the Sells people had
been out Numbered in the district and
mass conventions but appearing for
tht Sells people, Sam J. Elder of Bos-
ton went into the detail of the faction
al fight in the first district. He point
ed out to the committee how an effort
had been made TO steal the convention
from Mr. Sells by the packing of a
hostile committee against him. He
showed that despite this fact that Mr..
Sells had come to the Greenevile con-
ventlon with a majority of the dele
gates but that contests had been insti-
tuted by the Massey people on the
slightest preteXt and that the stacked
committee proceeded to count out the
rightfully elected Sells delegates, but
that despite this when the convention
was opened the delegates selected as
their chairman Sells man and that
the Sells people proceeded to capture
the convention, the Massey people
making feeble resistance, being out
numbered, and that finally the Massey
people became some what boisterous
and were kicked out of the hall. where
the leaders repaired to an adjoining
room, while half dozen Massey peo-
pie remained in the convention hall,
during which time the convention as
organized was in progress and the
Sells delegates were named to the ma
tional convention. The committee
unanimously declared Congressman
Sells and r.. E. Donnelly entitled to
seats in the convention, after PROPOSE
ton to seat one delegate of each faction
has been ignored.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-06-20

Sunday. Miss Ruth arrived home
Monday night and Miss Grace came
home Tuesday morning. The funeral
services were held from the First Bap-
list church at 10 a. H., Rev. j. w.
O'Hara officiating. Interment was
made in the Union cemetery. Mem
bers of Paul's Sunday School class
acted as pail bearers.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-06-20
FRIENDS
BY TAKING A WIFE

Frank Baker came home from Nor
ristown last week after a weekend
visit and surprised his friends by an
nouncing that he had joined the ranks
of the benedicts, and introduced his
wife, who was Miss Emma Morgan, OF
Morristown. The nuptial knot was
tied at White Pine, to which place the
couple had repaired with the idea of
keeping the affair quiet, but the news
almost beat them back to Morristown,
But it has in no wise interfered with
their happiness.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-06-20
MORE AUTOMOBILES

Each OF Viewpoints three livery sta
bles Is now Boosting an automobile.
Holder and Allen have the +. M. f.
and Flanders machine, and Flint Ray
on Friday received four passenger
Ford. All of this is made possible by
the pike roads.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-06-20
MISS CHARITY CALFEE
Is DEAD AT RANKIN

Is DEAD AT RANKIN
Miss Charity CaIfee, aged 50 years,
died at the Calfee homestead at
Rankin Monday night, death being
due from cancer from which she had
suffered for six or seven months.
The deceased was esteemed by all
who knew her and her name charity
was tittingly carried by her. She is
mourned by large circle of friends
and the following brothers and sisters
survive.
A. G., III. e. and w. NJ. Calfee; Mrs
NJ. G. Atchley, Mrs. f. d. Miller
Dora Calfee and Mollie Calfee. The
funeral services were held from the
Methodist church, Tuesday.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-06-20
CHILDREN's DAY EXERCISES

Sunday at l0:45 a. M, at the Baptist
Church, Children's Day exercises will
be given, at which there will be the
graduation of pupils and delivery of
diplomas. All are cordially invited
to attend these exercises.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-06-20

Mrs. S. G.. Worth and daughter, of
Newport, Route 5, were in the city
Saturday.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-06-20
MEETS DEATH WHILE
SWIMMING IN POND

Paul Brown, Youngest Son
of Rev. and Mrs. Charles
Brown, Was Drowned Sum
day in What is known AS
. Kyker's Pond. Compan-
ion Saw Him Start Out
-. With Intention of SWIM
ming Across the Pond, But
When He Looked Around
Again His Head Had Dis
appeared. Long Search
for the Body.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-06-20

A ten-pound boy put in its appear.
once at the home of Elmer Jones last
Monday morning at O'Clock.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-06-20

In 1896 the Republican vote increased
almost 100000 and the Democratic
vote almost 100000 Since then the
Republicans have gained steadily and
the Democrats have lost. Nearly 100,-
600 fewer Democrats went to the polls
in 1908 than in 1896, and yet the popu-
lation has increased more than 20 per
cent. A party that does not grow
cannot elect Presidents.
How is the Democratic party to gain
new life and new strength? Not by
subscribing to the Bourbonic doctrine
that "any Democrat" can be elected!
Not by choosing for leadership man,
no matter how acceptable to organiza-
ton Democrats he may be, who makes
no powerful appeal elsewhere! Not
by refusing the pro1lers of assistance
which hundreds of thousands of good
! citizens long estranged from Democ-
racy are making on every hand!
Harmon or Clark or Underwood
might hold the Democratic vote at the
(six-milion figure, but to be elected
the candidate must be one who can
enter the seven-million class.
Woodrow Wilson, hailing from the
East, would be acceptable to the East,
but when the situation is boiled down
it would seem that William Jennings
Bryan is the man of the hour. No
other American citizen has such hold
on the people as the silver-tongued
orator from Nebraska. The East.
which has spurned him in the past, is
friendly to him now. The East has
caught up with him. The only good
shown IN past Republican admins
trations was stolen from the Bryan
platform suggestions.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-06-20
Party is On the Decline, as
is Shown by the
Figures.
NEED INDEPENDENT VOTE
Wilson Could Get a Big Majority
in the East, but it Would Seem
That William Jennings Bryan
VIII Be the Man to Head the
Party Again. Democratic Sue
cess Seems Assured.

We are a long way from Baltimore,
but it is only week until the Demo-
Gratis will be in session for the purpose
of making a nomination for the presi-
dency. This is the first year in a
score that such nomination is con-
ceded to be an opportunity for Demo-
cratic success.
There are four avowed candidates in
the field and the pre-convention fight
has been between them. They are
Woodrow Wilson, governor of New
Jersey; Judson Harmon, governor of
Ohio; Oscar Underwood, floor leader
OF the house of representatives.; and
Champ Clark, speaker of the house of
representatives. This list does not
include the name of William ]. Bryan,
as he has made no fight for delegates,
but his nomination would not be at all
surprising and, in fact, indications are
that he will head the ticket again this
fall.
The full strength of the Democratic
party is not sufficient to elect presi-
dent this year. IT is probably true
that any of the several aspirants might
carry the organization, such as it Is,
solidly TO the polls, but what good
would that do if he failed to gain the
favor of dissatisfied Republicans, indie
pendents and young men who have
not yet voted the Democratic ticket?
The election tables of the past sixteen
years would suggest that the Demo-
cratic party is on the decline. The
figures are:
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-18
OAK DALE

Mr.. and Mrs. Shewey gave a sur
prise party in hoonr of Homer Con-
lees twenty-third birthday annivers-
airy on Friday evening, October IL
About 20 pioneer and Oakdale young
people assembled at the appointed
hour. Games were played songs were
sung, and Homer was given the usual
birthday salutation. A fine lunch was
served at midnight, and all went
home happy.
Ben Thompson was taken suddenly
very i'll Sunday night. Dr. Cary was
called and pronounced it appendicitis,
He was taken to the Dallas hospital
Monday forenoon, and was operated
on Monday afternoon by DR.. Bollman,
assisted by Drs. Cary and Stats.
Miss Gertrude Wilson received a
fine gold watch as a birthday present
from her parents.
Mrs. Bruce Miller has just bought a
fine sewing machine.
Mrs. Jim Hubbard was operated on
for appendicitis at the Dallas hospital
Tuesday.
John Dennis visited Clyde Robbins
at Pioneer Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cephas Nelson Of
Mistletoe. visited the family OF j. W.
Robinson at Mountain View Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Thompson and
Mr.. and Mrs Don Miller visited Teal's
lakes. above Falls City. Sunday.
Emerson Murphy returned home
from the Dallas hospital Tuesday,
and Is doing well.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-18
INTEREST GROWS N
VOTERS CLUB
TAFT FIRST VOTERS" PLAN TO
BE EXTENDED.
Young Republicans Interested in For
nation of Like Organizations Else
where; Soon to Form at Riclreall

Hearing interesting addresses from
some of Polk county's political speak
ers and planning an active campai ign
for new members and for the extern
sion of the idea to other portions of
the county and state, the First Vot-
ers' Taft club" of Dallas, held an in
teresting and enthusiastic meeting at
the county court room in the court
house Friday night, October II.
There was a good attendance and
the accession of several new names
was announced. The boys are all
boosters for President faft and the
Republican party and are very much
interested in having our present pros
perity continued.
In the near future a complete cam
vass of the county will be made by
representatives of the club with the
idea of interesting all first voters in
the formation of like organizations.
1t is stated that the first voters in
Rickreall and vicinity will soon Or
ganize at that place with a good
membership, and from all portions of
the county come reports of growing
interest in the plan.
Dallas was the first community in
the state to start an organization OF
the above nature but the scheme
found instant favor and the local or
ganization is now making an effort.
with flattering prospects OF success,
to secure the formation of like clubs
in every section of the state.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-18
PERRYDALE

Miss Berta Ross was a passenger
on the Saturday afternoon train go
ing to McMinnville.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. Keyt were Nc
Minnville callers last week.
Miss Fox and Miss Elsie Keyt were
Dallas callers Saturday.
Mrs. Lee Conner and daughter,
Esther, were visitors in Carlton We'd
nesday and Thursday.
Wanda Elliott, who has been ill., is
improving.
Tuesday afternoon about twelve of
the little folks gathered at the home
of C. l.. Bratche, in honor of Miss
Lavenes fourth birthday. The time
was spent in playing numerous
games. Afterward a dainty lunch
was served, and all the little folks
started for their homes, seemingly
very happy Those present We're:
Doris Mckee, May Gillian, Jessie
Keyt, Ethel Rowland, Della Waltham,
Dorothy Caldwell, Wanda Elliott,
Leone Elliott, Alice Wilson, Ruby
Flanery, Lorraine Foster, Billy Cald-
well, Laverne Bratcher
Mrs. Charles Enes left Wednesday
for Spokane, Wash.
Robert Mitchell Miss Esther Con-
ner and Miss Lillian Mitchell mo-
tored to Salem Sunday.
The first meeting of the band since
harvest was held Saturday evening.
After the meeting was over a num-
Der of the boys went to the home of
Charles Mitchell where they sere-
naded Mr.. Clarence ellison and bride,
who were married wednesday, OctO-
ber g.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-18
MONMOUTH

Lee Irwin, whom We spoke of last
week of Hermiston, has bought a
carload of Jersey cattle, and will ship
the same home as soon as he can get
a car.
Three of our young men made
themselves rather conspicuous last
week by painting a human face on
the seat of their pants, with cross
bones below. Now we uppose they
thought they were doing something
rather smart, but other people don't
think so.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dell Butler, of Port
land, were visiting relatives in town
over Sunday.
Mrs. Catherine White, of Dallas.
was in Monmouth on business Satur-
day.
Rodney Golfer believes in expan-
sion, judging by the way he is work
ing on his new place. He first remod-
elled the house through and through,
and has built an addition to his barn,
which makes il handler, besides Civ
ing him more room.
Last Friday the cry was given that
there would be a bull moose lecture
in the Murdock hall. and was to be a
new thing OF the people of Mon
mouth. for they never heard one
below: so there was quite a crowd
went to hear him. but no bull moose
appeared, and in order that the peo-
pie might not feel too bad. Mr.. Prime,
the picture man. gave US a free ex-
hibition OF his pictures Thanks Mr..
Prime.
Mrs. George Muscott, Of Dallas
was in town Monday renewing old
acquaintance.
David Bulls moved into his new
house this week.
Well. everybody and their neigh
bor. is digging potatoes, and they are
turning out we'll
Mrs. Cal Cramer. Of Falls City. was
the guest Of Mrs. L. n Halls family
over Sunday. She formerly lived In
Monmouth
Talk about making money on hogs
Rodney Golfer beat an q them
Ocotber 20. 1911. he bought a SOW.
giving s22 for her. and October 8.
1919. he sold the same SOW and the
PIGS she had raised Off 1915. Who
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-18
HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST IN
VARIOUS NEIGHBORHOODS
RELATED IN ENTERTAIN
ING MANNER.
OBSERVER SPECIAL SERVICE
Observer Representatives Keep In
Touch With All Matters of Import
ance in Their Part of the Famous
Oregon.
FALLS CITY

Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Starr, of Salem
visited over Sunday at the home OF
H. E. Starr.
Lee Perrin has gone to Los Angeles
where he will work with two other
blind boys.
Mrs w. f. Nichols went to Nc
Minnville Monday, for a weeks visit
w. r. Hinshaw has sold his con-
fectionery store to E. P. Brown, OF
this city
Mrs Godia Hooker and Mrs. c. M
Travis motored to Salem last We'd
nesday.
Mr.. and Mrs Alex Courier and son
have returned to Falls City after
spending the summer with Mrs. Roy
Russell in Walla Walla.
Several candidates for county Off
ces have been in town this week
making votes.
Mrs. Mary Spencer moved to Port
land Friday.
The Epworth League of the M. E.
church gave a social at the Barnhart
home Saturday evening.
Mrs. c. T. West visited her daugh-
ter in Salem several days of last
week.
w. A. Persey, of Salem, has arriv-
cd in Falls City and will occupy the
Tollar house.
At the mass meeting called at Toll
lars hall Wednesday evening, it was
decided, bcause of lack of interest, to
give up the idea of having an agri-
cultural fair here this year.
Mrs. E. P. Brown is in Portland,
attending a convention of the Pythian
Sisters.
A. Sampson is moving into his
house back of the school building.
Columbus day was not very gener-
ally observed here only the bank and
postoffice being closed.
Justin Hunter transacted business
in Salem Tuesday.
Miss Ella Mehrling, who teaches at
Enterprise, spent the weekend with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Mehr-
ling.
DIR. Ralph Harris, of New York,
visited at the Powell home Thurs
day.
l.. B. Murray returned Thursday
from Whits Bluff, Wash. where he
has been visiting his daughter.
Four of the Prohibition candidates
delivered addresses at the Free Meth
odist church Tuesday evening. The
principal speaker was c. p. Gates, of
Dallas.
NJ G. Ellis and family have moved
to The Dalles, where Mr.. Ellis has a
position in a law office.
The I. o. o. F. and Rebekahs gave
a banquet at the Falls City restaurant
Tuesday night in honor of Grand
Master Wheeler who was present.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-18
NEW LIBRARY soon
To Be READY
RAPID PROGRESS MADE BY CON
TRACTORS ON BUILDING.
Exterior Practically Completed; Inn
vOrable Comment: Grading Lot.

The exterior of the new Carnegie
library building is now practically
completed, the finishing touches be-
ing put on this week under the di-
rection of the contractors Holmes &
Grant. That the building is compos-
ed of beautiful and graceful archi-
tectural lines is admitted by all, and
it certainly will be credit to the
city. The imposing front entrance
which faces on Court street adds dig
nifty and stability to the appearance
of the structure which shows the
touch of an experienced mind.
The lot has been graded this week
and is being filled with dirt secured
from streets now under course Of i'm
prOvement where ii has been found
necessary TO remove some Of it in or
der to reach grade.
Work on the interior OF the build
ing is now going forward and will be
rushed as rapidly as possible. II Is
estimated that the building will be
ready for occupancy early in Decem-
Der II no unforeseen delay ensues.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-18

can beat that? Let's hear from you,
farmers
Mr.. and Mrs c. E. Herrin went to
Salem Sunday and paid Mr.. and Mrs.
Mat Graham a visit. Mr.. Graham
formerly lived in Monmouth
Last Friday we made trip up in
the American bottom, and found ev-
erything prosperous there, especially
at d. 'McArthur's, where we dined at
noon, and enjoyed our dinner, for
Dicks good wife knows how to cook.
There are about 140 children en-
rolled in the district school.
A. N. Poole and Lloyd Mason have
built an addition to Mr.. Primes
house. Mr.. Prime is the railroad
agent here, with Glenn Works as his
assistant.
Stofer Brothers, of Independence,
are drilling for water for the city.
r. r. Vincent, of Woodburn came
over Tuesday and went to the ceme-
terry, west of town, eXhumed a little
boy he had buried there, and took
him to the cemetery near Woodburn,
where he now lives.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-18
COURT HOUSE PICK-UPS
Court Items. Real Estate Transfers,
Farm Names Filed and Other News
Briefly Told.
Probate.

Probate.
Estate of Monroe Mulkey. Appli-
cation to lease lands of estate granted.
Estate of John Taylor. o. Hayter
appointed administrator. Bond in
sum of $4,000 filed and approved.
Estate of jeremiah Brown. VIII
proven and admitted to probate. r.
b. Brown and Cyrus S, Brown APP
| pointed executors, without bond. j..
W. Morrison, Ezra Hart and James
Roberts appointed appraisers.
Estate of j. f. Syron. Final re-
ceipts filed and discharge ordered.
Final account allowed and approved.
Estate of Joseph Wankey. Appli-
cation for assignment of dover filed;
notice to issue set for hearing Mo-
vember Z, 1912, at 10 o'clock a. m.
Estate of Lulu j. Bernard. Bond
filed and approved
Estate of John S. Martin. Motion
to set aside appraisement and for APP
praisement set for hearing October
29. 1912, at 10 a. M. clerk to give
notice through U. S. mail to the
State Treasurer and to Oscar Hayter
attorney for executors.
Estate of Johann Queering. Final
account filed and set for hearing No
vember 23, 1912, at 10 o'clock a. m.
Farm Names Registered.
David Steiner Salem, Oregon.
'Ioldheim."
A. II. Steiner, Salem, oregon. "rhe
Ranch"
James f. Hunt, Monmouth, oregon.
Terrace Cottage Home"
Eulena White, Salem, Oregon.
"Chatanika Stock Farm"
NOtariaI Commission.
b. Wilson, independence, oregon.
Real Estate Transfers.
Robert B. Hansen ct uX to Fremont
Everett. 100 acres in sec. 30, tp. Is.
r. wv, W. d.. 81.
John II. Remington ct uX TO Can
dace o. Robinson, lots and s, block
II. Thorpe's Add to independence
W. d.. 5000
A. NJ Tnlery ct ux to George II.
Ball. land in Ballston. W. d., $40.
Elizabeth NJ. Walker TO Charles NJ.
Walker 80 acres in tp. Is, r. 5w., W.
d.. 81.
e. p. Brown ct ux to W. r. Hin
shaw. / acre in tp S.. r. 6 W.. W. d..
$1,000.
+. w. Waters ct ux to II. r. Hin
shaw. lots s and 6, block l., West Sa-
lem. W. d.. $40.
Curtis Elliott ct ux to +. S. Wilson.
lots in Independence. W. d.. $50.
Winslow S. Cooper et uX TO Lennie
r. Davis. lots 3. I. 5 and 6. block 25,
Thorpe's Town Of Independence. W.
d.. $1,000.
Thaddeus Stevens ct ux TO S. T.
~oasos IS acres in tp Is. 4w; W.
d., $500.
Frank b. VanNortwick ct ux TO
j. f. Bell. 8Os.2S acres in tp. 6s, r.
5w; W. d., $40.
Mary r. Beck et hus. 10 V. A
Dempsey. ! acre In Dixie; W. d..
$3.50.
olivia Norwest Meyer et hus. 20
Walter Done. - acres In sec s, tp s..
r. Nv: W. d.. SO.
Marriage Licenses.
Joseph Glath TO Caroline Bank
hauser.
Jesse v. johnson to Lettie A. Fish
back.
Irwin Baun to Maude Ayres.
John n. Simmons 20 Ada H. Long
neckcr.
Hugh 81 Hanna to Margaret n
Pomeroy.
Hugh a. Hanna to Margaret n
Pomeroy.
Andrew J. shIpiey to Luella Hug
gins
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-18
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Z ROoseveIt's Condition Improves. I

J. The latest bulletins given out j
! by the physicians concerning i
J. Theodore Roosevelt are very fa- j
I. vorable and it is thought that 4
+ the danger point has been pass i
+ ed. Unless complications should i
+ set in no attempt will be made j.
i to remove the bullet at present. i
j. Later examination after he was j
! taken to Chicago found his in j
+ jury more serious than was at j
j first announced. Examinations j.
i made under X-ray found the bull j
i let located partly imbedded in j
4 fracture in the fourth rib. The =
j. bullet was much fiattened and j
+ spread out. Today is considered i
4 to be the crisis in his condition j
+ after which all danger from poi i
4 son will be over. His physicians i
+ predict a speedy recovery and j
E that he will be able to leave the i
i hospital Sunday. j
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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-18
Trades Farm for Store.

Charles Roberts. a prominent resi-
dent Of Oak Grove, has recently trad
ed his farm for a grocery store in Sa-
lem, and will move to that place and
take charge Of his newly acquired
bushes at once. Mr.. Roberts. while
having been a resident Of Oak Grove
only two years, has become very
prominently identified with the busi-
ness and social affairs Of that section
OF the county. and his removal from
there Is greatly regretted by the cit
liens Of that community.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-18
FORMER DaIIas .Boy Married.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. l. Collins have re-
ceived cards announcing the marriage
Of their son. Frank Wyatt Collins. to
Miss Nell Forsyth Pipkin. which took
place in Pennington. Mo, on Sunday,
October g. Mr.. and Mrs. Collins will
be at home in Hurley. New Mexico,
where Mr. Collins holds the respon-
slble position as architect and engin-
eer for a large copper mining COM
pany He was raised in Dallas and
has many friends in Polk county.