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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

Notice is hereby given that by vir-
tue of an order of the County Court
of the State of Oregon for Polk
County, sitting in probate, made and
entered of record in said Court on
the Sth day of October, 1919, in the
matter of the estate of Wallace Yates,
deceased, the undersigned admnis-
traitor of said estate, WILL from and
after
Saturday, the nth day of December,
1912,
proceed to sell the real property of
said estate, herinafter described, at
private sale, to the highest bidder for
cash, in accordance with said order
of sale, and in the manner prescribed
by law, subject to confirmation by
said County Court.
The said real property to be sold
is particularly described as follows,
to-wit;
Beginning at a certain oak fence
post 434% feet West of the South
west corner of Block IL, in the Town
of Ballston, Polk County, Oregon,
and running thence North 41S15 feet;
thence West 2171 u feet; thence South
$50 feet to the North line of railroad
lot; thence South Z degrees East 81
feet, and thence East to place of be-
ginning, containing 2 acres, more or
less, also tIldnR uldT piece Oh ldnu,
beginning at the Southwest corner of
the above described tract, running
thence North II degrees West 81
feet and inches; thence North 10
degrees East 264 feet; thence South
to place of beginning, containing
1886 square feet; situated in Polk
county, State of Oregon.
Bids may be made to the under
signed, in person, or sent by mail.
Dated this 9Th day of November,
1912.
ALBERT OSBORN YATES,
Administrator Aforesaid. Address:
SellwoOd General Hospital
Portland, oregon.
OSCAR HAYTER, Attorney,
Dallas, Oregon. 11-15 1918
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

To the super-sensitive there is some
thing abhorrent in the announcement
from Chicago that Jack Johnson, the
negro pugilist, has married Lucille
Cameron, the 19-year-old Minneapolis
girl with whom he says he Is enam-
ored. Pugilsm as a profession is dis
tasteful to the great majority of the
people. 1t thrives best among the
dives and the habitues of the dens of
iniqulty 1t is legislated against in
practically every state in the union,
and those who follow II are practical
Outcasts of the law. But while there
is professional pugilism we presume
there must be champions, and occa-
sionally some of the brutes who bear
the title may be black. This is sure
TO be the outcome when the black
slugger is more of a brute than his
white antagonist. or vice versa. Since
his accession to the title, Johnson has
been altogether too much in the lime
light He has been a standing dis
grace to the country. and every act of
his only serves to make him more of a
stencil in the nostrils of decent peo-
Pile. When, a few weeks ago he was
locked up In a Chicago Jail, and Il
appeared that the way was opened to
remove him for a time from the scene
Of action, many thousands of people
breathed a prayer that the authorities
might succeed. But johnson has
money, and able lawyers found a loop
hole which permitted his escape. for
the time being. He Is, however. under
Indictment for violation of the white
slave act. and yet he is permitted. by
the laws Of this country. to contract
a marriage with l9-year old white
girl who. by her action. shows herself
10 be n bigger fool than the negro Is
a degenerate. Such things should he
impossible. II is a reflection on our
boasted citizenship and broad enlight-
eminent TO herald an alliance Of this
nature. The sickly. simpering tidhit
who cquips herself in a picture hat
with a purple feather and boldly and
brazenly gives herself In marriage TO
a big black brute OF negro-a negro
who has been repudiated by his own
race---should be saved from herself by
law. The latest spectacle provided by
the champion pugillst OF the whole
world. should cause the people to con-
gratulate themselves that such men as
John l. Sullivan and Jim Corbett and
Jim Jeffries once wore the title
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06
PIONEER WOMAN PASSES AWAY
Mrs. Martha Syron- Seward Dies al
Her Homa Near galIgfOn


Mrs. Martha Syron-Seward Dies al
Her Home Near BalIston.
Mrs. Martha Seward, another of Or
egon's pioneer women, has passed
away. Martha Lynch was born al
Lone Jack, Mo, September A. 1912
She was the daughter of Wesley Lynch
and crossed the plains with her par
ents in 1852. They settled on Red
Prairie. west of the present site OF
| Ballston, where she has lived ever
since. She was married to j. b. Syron
! in 1858; nine children were born to
this union, only three of whom sur
vive. They are w. b. Syron, of St
, Louis, Mo, and Mrs. Lydia Plummer
and Mrs. Elzina Hart, of Portland.
Eleven grandchildren and two sisters,
Mrs. Mary Andrews of Red Prairie,
and Mrs. Lucy Cox, of Bandon, also
survive her. She united with the Bap-
tist church about Is years ago, and
has since lived a consistent member,
She was married the second time in
1890 to j. d. Seward.
Her funeral took place at the old
home, conducted by Rev. A. ]. Hun
saker. of McMinnviIle, a pioneer Bap-
tist clergyman, in the presence of a
large number of sorrowing friends,
many of whom had known her all
their lives. The remains We're laid to
rest in beautiful Pleasant Hill ceme-
terry
Aunt Martha" was a quiet, home
loving and hospitable woman, and
was greatly beloved by all who knew
her. She was a typical example of
the generous, whofe-souled pioneer
women of the early days in this state
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

If voters became befuddled on prop
ostion so simple as the proposal for
the abolishment of capital punishment
how can they be expected to solve the
problems contained in the much more
complicated questions. There is no
doubt but that they would. If the
questions were studied and discussed
by the Individual voters, but the great
majority never see the measures. or
even the titles, until they take their
official ballot into the booth. Perhaps
the same thing is true regarding equal
suffrage Great Scott. Maybe several
thousand said yes when they meant
no" It's too awful to contemplate.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06
Notice of Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given that the UNI
dersigned, Marshall w. Simpson. as
executor of the estate of Isaac M
Simpson, Senior, deceased, has filed
his final account in the County Court
of the State of Oregon for Polk
County, and that Saturday, the 2Sth
day of December, 1912, at the hour OF
ten o'clock in the forenoon of said
day, at the Court Room of said County
Court in the City of Dallas, Oregon,
has been appointed by said Court as
the time and place for the hearing of
obje ctions to the said final account
and the settlement thereof.
MARSHALL w. SIMPSON,
Executor of the estate of Isaac M.
Simpson, Sr., deceased.
OSCAR HAYTER, Attorney.
Dated and first published November
%, 1912. 1929 1927
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

In discussing Bryan and Hearst in a
recent issue, the McMinnville Tele-
phone Register AYERS that ''the Demo-
cratic party has never been able to
force him (Bryan) into retirement. "
The T.-R only tells half of it, The
American people have tried three
times to force the Nebraska states
man into retirement and they haven't
succeeded, and it is hardly to be ex-
pected that one branch of the people,
represented by the Democratic party,
or one faction of that party led by
Mr.. Hearst, can turn the trick. In the
attempts of the New York publisher
to eliminate Mr.. Bryan. he forgets, or
loses sight of the fact that it is Mr..
Hearst who is eliminated.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

Oregon wants one of her citizens in
Wilson'S cabinet and several have been
suggested as Secretary of the Interior.
prominent among them being J. N.
Teal. win r. King, and others. The
friends of each are lining up in their
support, and already the campaign
has developed considerable feeling.
and promises to become acrimonious
in the near future. This is to be re-
gretted il Oregon really wants repre-
sentation in the new cabinet. Unless
the factions get together and center
their efforts on one individual. it is
certain that the plum will go else
where. For the good of the people
interested it is desirable that prac-
tical man, familiar with conditions as
the actually exist, be at the head of
the Interior portfolio.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

Now comes the report that thous-
ands Of voters az the recent election.
In voting upon the proposition sbol-
ishing capital punishment in oregon.
became mixed on the matter. and vot-
ed no" when they meant "ees Sec
retary to Governor West. Ralph Wat
son. SAYS that the governor Is in re-
ceipt OF thousands Of letters from peo-
pie al over the state who declare that
when they voted no" they thought
they were voting against hanging
when. In reality they were voting for
H. All Of which calls attention again
% the futiiity OF expecting the great
mass 81 the people 20 thoroughly un-
derstand the questions propounded 20
them FOR settlement by their ballots
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

The Observer is in receipt of the
first number of The Oregon Manu-
facturer," a magazine published at
Salem by Col e. Hofer & Sons, form
erly owners and publishers of the Sa-
elm Capital journal. 1t is a 32-page
publication with a handsome cover,
brim full of valuable information and
readable articles from the ready pen
of its well-known editor. The Oregon
Manufacturer is issued primarily to
boost the home industries of the state.
and is entitled to, and no doubt will
receive, enthusiastic support from all
classes.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

The late Progressive leaders are
having considerable trouble among
themselves. 1t appears that somebody
lied, and put over a little confidence
game on the balance of the party
when one of the important planks in
its platform was forgotten in the
rush." This is merely incidental, how
ever to the greater joke which would
have been perpetrated on the coun-
try had they succeeded in electing
their candidates.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

Mrs. Smart made the nearest guess
to the actual number of votes cast in
Oregon for the winning candidate for
the presidency, and won handsome
automobile given away by a Salem
firm. she guessed the number at
47,O62, which was two short of the
actual number--47.064. which Mr..
Wilson received. Other guessers in
that contest should have eliminated
themselves when they discovered that
Mrs. Smart" had entered the lists.
And some people say there's nothing
in a name.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

If the Laird o. Skibo really insists
on putting up that miserable pittance
of 25 thou per year for ast-presidents
of this republic, and the latter are too
proud to accept it, he may apply at
this office. II the editor can get his
hooks on that much kale for few
minutes he won't care W neither he is
ever president or not.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

The profound silence from the direc-
ton of oyster Bay and the outlook
office since the ides of November, is
in strong contrast to the cannOnading
previous to that time. Can ii be pos
sible that the bull moose is hibernat-
ing? It's as quiet on the Atlantic
coast as in the region of Sacramento
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

1t is a fortunate thing that the laws
of the land are so arranged that the
sessions of congress can only begin
after Thanksgiving day. The latter oc-
casion would be a bowling farce If 1t
were the other way around.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

Information comes from Portland
that big brick business will be es-
tablished on the Powell and White
land near Falls City. in a short time
that will employ geo men.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

Only nine out of twenty-eight gov
ernors were reelected this fall. The
others no doubt knew too much about
the way the states were being gov
erned.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

When you have a bilious attack
give Chamberlain's Tablets a trial.
They are excellent. For sale by all
dealers
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

1T RS" Assailant Insane" reads a
headline. What was that? Oh, yes
it's the assailant who is crazy.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

Big reduction on Cut Glass, Gold
Umbrellas and Silver Hollow Ware;
open every evening until $40 p. m
Shepherds JeweIry Store. 1920
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

Governor Wilson should read the
newspapers and find out who is going
to he In the next cabinet
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-12-06

One of the senior girls says that
"glom" is proper and she doesn't pur-
pose to be laughed at The basket
ball boys use the word" she says,
'and it can be parsed, and there amt
no use in nobody maxim fun of the
word, Present tense, glom; past
present. glim, and Pebo says future
tense is slam"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-11-07
the BEREA GREETING

Among the pleasant memories which
the visitor carries from Berea, per-
haps the most delightful, is that Of
the friendly and sincere welcome
which he has received on every hand
from the Jolly manager of the Tavern
with his cordial greeting, from the
college folk, from the chance acquain-
lance on the street, from even the
farmer passing in his wagon with
a courteous bow.
The warm glow of the Berea at
niosphere is continually felt and one
cannot doubt that happy is the man
CO. woman whose lot is cast therein.
One even fancies that, had the Col
lege been in session, he might have
forgotten the way home and remained
a lotus eater. in that pleasant land.
This greeting brings to mind a
young fellow, that once the writer
knew. who attended another college.
lie commenced in the first year Of
the preparatory course with. perhaps,
more than his share OF modesty sup
posed by nature or compulsion 20
characterize the Prep.
He waited for the upper classmen
to speak first; this meant all but
his own classmates SO his intimate
acquaintances were few. AS the years
passed he still hesitated about max
ing advances until he discovered that
he was a senior and that six classes
below waited for him to speak. lie
then determined. remembering his
own early diffidence. TO greet every
one cordially, especially the new stu
dents who were likely to be lonely
and homesick. There quickly follow
ed a most delightful friendliness and
acquaintance such as he had never
before known. and that last year was
the happiest OF all the seven.
II he had only realized what the
pleasant greeting will bring to the
one who gives II as well as to the
other fellow. there might have been
six much more delightful years.
He has tried to follow this custom
since. however. SO. coming up the
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-11-07
LIVE STOCK EXPOSITION

The International Stock EXPOSE
ton will be held at the Union Stock
Yards. Chicago, Nov. 3Oth to Deem
Der 9TH.
This Exposition does not exist for
financial gain, but seeks to encourage
the production of more and better
stock, thereby endeavoring to benefit
both the producer and consumer.
More live stock on farms means
more productive lands, better homes.
and a happier and more satisfied
country life; in fact. 1t means cheaper
and better living for a greater
number OF people.
Many farmers are still producing
types of animals not best suited 10
the demands of the market, and the
annual loss from this source is enor-
nous. This loss the International Live
Stock Exposition seeks TO obviate by
showing the farmers, who attend in
large numbers from all over the coun-
try, correct types-the Exposition Is
a short course in animal husbandry.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-11-07

class laundress. Because Of this 1t Is
all the more necessary that the mis-
tress Of the house should be familiar
with fabrics and how to cleanse them.
The Modern Laundry Equipment.
Whenever possible the laundry
should be separate apartment In
even small houses. II may be located
In the basement or adjoining the
kitchen: but. wherever It Is. the room
should be well lighted and well ven
tilated and should have a good floor
and hard finished walls. There should
be no soft or porous material used in
the laundry to absorb moisture. For
small home laundry the following list
OF furnishings will be found sufficient
Three OF four tubs, stationary II pos
sible, made OF soapstone. enamel or
porcelain; good washing machine.
clothes wringer. clothes stick. clothes
boiler. tin or copper; zinc or glass
dashboard. clothespins (kept In box
or basket,, water pail. clothes basket.
scrubbing brush. large granite spoon,
galvanized iron clothesline. skirt.
sleeve and bosom boards for ironing.
ironing blanket, mangle and several
good irons OF different weights. An
electric or even good gasoline iron Is
such valuable labor saving device
that its first cost should seldom be
considered, because Il very soon more
than repays H. Resides this amount
OF furnishing number OF common
substances for removing stains of va
rious kinds should always be on hand.
Among those most frequently needed
may be mentioned borax. ammonia.
salt. vinegar alum. naphtha. muriatic
and oxalic acid. These should be kept
In closed box ana out OF the reach
OF children. as some OF them are poi
tonous. Wax. blueing. starch. French
chalk and javelle water are also often
needed IN the LAUNDRY. and II a supply
Of them Is kept on hand time and ef-
fort may be saved on washing day. A
valuable addition TO this equipment
would be an electric or water motor
with which TO run the washing ma
chine. wringer and mangle. With such
an addition II is possible for one wo-
man TO finish a large washing with
comparatively little outlay OF strength.
Renewing Ordinary Stains.
Washing Is the mechanical cleansing
Of clothes to remove all impurities and
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-11-07
SOUTHERN EDUCATIONAL ASS0Cl'
ALTON

The Southern Educational Associa-
ton will convene In Louisville, Nov
ember 2Sth, the sessions continuing
through two days. This is the first
time this Association has met in Ken
lucky, and a large representation of
kentucky educators, as well as dis
tlnguished educators from all over
the south and other parts of the
United States, is expected. Last year
Kentucky was honored by the selec-
ton, on the part Of the Association,
OF one of her prominent city super
intendents, Professor Cassidy of Lex
ington, as the President.
The preliminary program is a PAM
phlet of some thirty pages, the topics
for discussion covering the entire
field of educational interests. The
names of the persons TO whom these
subjects are assigned for first dis
cussion are OF such note as TO 10
sure the most thorough handling Of
each
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-11-07

steps OF the house where he roClned,
one evening, the landlady, sitting on
the porch, spoke to her husband in an
undertone, then turning with a smile
said, 81 just told my husband, There
comes Mr.. -. He will have some
thing pleasant to say"
Politicians know the value of the
friendly greeting, but too often lack
sincerity and spoil it.
One of Michigan's former congress
men, they say, during campaign,
met a young man, shook hands cor
daily, asked about his father and
was told that he was dead. The con-
gresham was very sorry. Later he
met the young man again, and again
inquired about his father. "0h, {"
said the youth, "he is still dead
OF course that congressman's inter-
est in them secured a vote from both
father and son.
II we are not brilliant or witty,
still the genuine, constant, unselfish
interest In the other fellow will
hung to us a load of happiness.
Herbert NJ. Williams.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-11-07
INTERNATIONAL
SUNDMSC|1OOL
LESSON

By r. o. SELLERS. Director OF Evening
Department. The Moody Bible Institute,
Chicago)
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-11-07
OUR TEACHERS DEPARTMENT
Conducted by Prof Charles d. Lewis
KEEP WATCH OF YOURSELF .

Every profession has its peculiar
temptation, that is, there are In each
one certain inducements to depart
from the highest standards Of con-
duct OF the highest ideals of pro-
Iessional service. What these char
acteristic temptations are in each
ease need not be discussed here, but
Il Is certainly a salutary practice for
the members of any calling to con-
slider carefully those conditions
against which they must contend "
they are to preserve their integrity
and efficiency. While the teachers
calling is not beset with geat temp
tations, there are certain subtle in
ducements that will take hold Of
those who do not keep close watch
OF themselves.
The temptation which comes TO
most teachers is the temptation TO
settle into complaccnt ways of doing
their work, in other words to get into
a rut. The conditions under which
many teachers work, especially those
who teach rural schools. are exceed
ugly favorable for Just such a de-
velopment. The lawyer constantly
matches his wits with some oppo-
nent The physician must keep up
record OF successful treatment of dis
ease or some other physician will
cncroach on his practice. But the
average teacher has very few such
spurs as this. He is for the most
part employed in the instruction Of
children, and his opinions and know
ledge are seldom questioned, and
most adults with whom he associ-
sites recognize him as their superior
educationally. The rural teacher sell
dom sees during the school year
other people Of the same calling.
There is not the spur that comes
from having to measure up with
others engaged in the same work,
or to be estimated by one competent
[. Judge Thus the solitary teacher
must supply his own incentive and
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-11-07
Home Course
In Domestic
Science
XlI.-Hints on Home
Laundering.
BY EDITH G. CHARLTON,
IN Charge Of Domestic Economy. Iowa
State College.
Copyright 1910. by American Press
Association.

mo many women the laundry is the
least interesting part of the
home. and often the weekly
washing and ironing are the
work most dreaded by the entire family.
In fact. In many homes they prove to
be the one insurmountable task, and
because no other solution Is found for
the problem the washing is sent to the
laundry or is done In any way and by
the house. Why the washing and iron
Ing should prove such unpleasant work
as to cause both mistress and maid to
rebel against II has always been mys-
terry to me. | can explain II only by the
natural supposition that neither knows
how to do It well and that the posi-
bilities for doing the work quickly,
easily and thoroughly are few In most
houses We generally find that a prop
erly equipped laundry is among the
last things to be added to the house
and that In the majority Of cases a
tub or two. perhaps washing ma
chine OF possible merit and occasion
ally a wringer comprise the average
washing outfit IN private homes Of
moderate means. And, small as that
equipment is, II can be made to give
very satisfactory results II little
knowledge and intelligence are brought
to the task. The trouble Is most wo-
men do not like to wash because they
have not been taught to do II prop
erly and because they make extremely
hard work Of 1t. They appreciate to
some degree fine fabrics and dainty
clothing, but they do not, as rule,
appreciate these to the extent that
makes them DESTROYS Of preserving
materials and colors.
While II is difficult at any time and
In almost any locality to obtain well
trained helpers for homework, II Is
often an easier task to get good cook
or housemaid than 1t is to find a first
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-11-07
LESSON FOR NOVEMBER 10.
WORLDS TEMPERANCE SUNDAY.

LESSON TEXT-Iosea Z.
GOLDEN TExT-"woe unto them that
rise up early In the morning, that they
may follow strong drink; that tarry late
into the night, TIL vino inname them
Isaiah b:li.