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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-07-30
Summer Colds.

Are harder to relive than winter
ones but they yield just as readily to
treatment with DR.. Bells Pine Tar
Honey. Look for the Bell on the
Bottle. Sold by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-07-30
BIackberries fOr Salc.

Order some of my nice Kittatinny
blackberries direct from the vines, at
$3.50 per crate. Phone w. II. Kra-
ber, East 3.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-07-30

A movement has been started
among the women of Oregon to con-
tribute to the fund for erecting a me-
mortal to the victims of the Titanic
disaster
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-07-30

Notice is hereby given that | will
not be responsible for any debts
hereafter contracted by my wife ia
NINA c.. Hockett
Dated at Dallas, Oregon, this July
"a, 1912. CHARLES HOCKETT.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-07-30

FOR SALE-At bargain, second
hand business, as l have other inter
ests in view. Geo. w. Hinshaw, cor
ner Main and Oak SITS. 522-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-07-30

FOR Thirty-five horse power
center crank Atlas engine, good as
new f. j. Coad, Dallas Planning
Mill. 5S0-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-07-30

FOR SALE-Finest quality rhubarb
at 1ac per pound. W. p. Miller,
phone 1854. 575-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-07-30

FOR SALE--Seventeen yearling Cots
wald Bucks (registered). Will sell
at bargain if taken at once. d. IT.
Hodges, Rickreall. 571-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-07-30
Country Position Wanted.

Sober, reliable man wants steady
work in country near Dallas. In
quire at Observer office. ct
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-07-30
4 + + + ! 80 %%++ ++%%%+*+
: BUSINESS LOCALS =
! l. + i + ! + : j. + J. i I. ! 4 .H%%
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Fresh Cow, apply
to ]. G.. VanOrsdel.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-07-30

FOR SALE-One span of mules, har-
ness and wagon. One ropeing saddle.
Inquire Farmers Feed Shed. 55O-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-07-30

FOR SALE-Oak and Cedar Posts
Soehren Warehouse Co 11tf1S
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-07-30
Every Body Satisfied.

Chicken dinner 25c every Sun
day at Dallas Hotel. If
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-04-03
Simple Reaion Why the Western
Mind 10 SLOW to Grasp Nomen-
ciature Of Persian Officials.

Chinese ard Arab names have late,
" been undh> discussion. Now Per.
sian names y as much in our news
papers. The trouble with Persians.
however, at any rate with all who
get into the papers, Is that they do not
call themselves either by their names
or. surna:nes. bat only by titles. What,
for instal.ce.j Is Sardar Assad, by
which the valiant chief Of the Bakhs
tiaris is known to all newspaper read
ers? 1t Is not a name at all. but a
title. The real name OF the gentle
man is Ali Ghul and so. indeed. while
Minister of the Interior, he used to
sign all official papers. But to the
world at large he is only known as
Sardar Assad, which means a lion.
The same applies to other Persians
who are well known to the European
public. The present Regent Is Nasr-ul-
nulk- Nasr means help. Mulk u
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-04-03
~ - =, : I
I, CHAPTER III.
= IlFsE7- ,4I TlI1F IfEV77T \, : y T1-I1 J
Trouble at Scratch Hill.

VI. Trouble at Scratch Httt. 4.
Captain Murrell had established
himself at Balaams Cross Roads. He
was supposed to be interested in the
purchase OF plantation. and In COM
pany with Crenshaw visited the nu-
merous tracts of land which the mer-
chant owned.
The Barony would have suited
me-" he told Baden one day. They
had just returned from an excursion
into the country and We're seated in
the lawyers Office. Z,
you say your father was a friend
OF the old general's?" said Bladen.
Years ago. In the north-yes." an
swered Murrell. II
Murrell regarded the lawyer in 81.
lence for moment out Of his deeply
sunk eyes.
7. TOO bad about the boy" he said
1T length slowly. .5 45s
How do you mean. Captain r
ssked Baden. 0
II mean It's pity he has no one
except Yancy to look after him." said
Murrell; but Bladen showed no In
terest and Murrell went on: Has
Fancy any legal claim on the boy?
mo. certainly not: the boy was
merely left with Yancy because Cren-
shaw didn't know what else to do
with him" II. 81
Get possession Of him, and II !
don't buy land here III take him west
with me" said Murrell quietly. Il
am willing to spend five hundred dol.
lars on this If necessary"
I'll have to think your PROPOSE
ton over said Bladen.
The Immediate result OF this con-
versstion was that within twenty-rour
hours. man driving two horses
hitcheG to light buggy arrived at
Scratch Hill in quest OF Bob Yancy.
whom he found at dinner and to
whom ne delivered a letter. Mr..
Yancy was profoundly impressed by
the attention, for holding the letter
at arm's length, he said: Eli
"WeE, cir, I've lived nigh on to
forty years. but l never got a piece
OF writing beto'-neyer. sir. People.
il they was close by, spoke to me. II
at distance they hollered. but none
Of 'em ever wrote.
What's your answer" demanded
the stranger. II
you tell him I'll be mpnstrous
glad to talk 1t over with him amy time
he fancies 20 come out here"
(Tot BE cONTINUED.) mr.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-04-03

pleased to make your acquaintance.
The same here" murmured Yancy
with winning civility.
Mrs. Ferris companion leaned for
ward, her face averted. and stroked
her horses neck with gloyed hand.
This Is my friend. Miss Betty NAL
roy : f.5s IL
"Glad to know you, maam. said
Yancy. !. ~ ..9
Miss Malroy faced him, smiling.
She was quite radiant with youth and
beauty.
We are Just returning from Scratch
HILL" said Mrs. Ferris.
I And the dear little boy we met Is
your nephew, Is he not, Mr.. Yancy?'
1t was Betty Malroy who spoke.
SIN q manner he Is and In man
ner he amt" explained Yancy. some
what enigmatically. i IA; :
do you know the old deserted cab
in by the big pine ?-the Blount
place." asked Mrs, Ferris.
Eyes. ma'am. I know it..
II am going to have Sunday school
there for the children; they shan't
be neglected any longer If l can help
1t. Now won't you let your little
nephew come ~
II reckon you.all can count on my
nevvy," Bob said.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-04-03

THE reason more second
hand automobiles have not
been sold in the past is be-.
cause of the Hsffrtatnty as to
the condition they were in
when offered We guarantees
J our used cars to be overhauled
and put in serviceable condi-
ton. Our company, q corpor-
alton, with paid up capital, Is
behind the guarantee. We
\ eliminate the uncertainty.
You can purchase one of these
and have your local wagon
maker build q delivery body
for you, to suit your own re-
quirements. Think Of the con-
venience of q reliable delivery 4
wagon and touring car COM
bination for q moderate price.
Write us Today
We may have just the car
you are looking for. 1ss
Write US your Preference
seating capacity, kind of body,
etc. We will tell you frankly
whether we have a car we can
recommend to you. If we
have, the price will be right, /
and you can deal with us
satisfactorily, NO matter
where you live. Our stock
includes many Of the most
famous cars in America.
Please remember every car Is
guaranteed as represented.
We are q corporation with
paid up capital, in business
to stay. Address,
LASALLEAUTO SALES Co.
2031 Michigan Blvd. CHICAGO
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-04-03

Hannibal and Yancy were the first
to arrive at the deserted cabin in the
old field Sunday afternoon Shy chill
dren from the pine woods, big broth
ers with little sisters and big sisters
with little brothers. drifted out OF the
encircling forest. s.;s
Mrs. Ferris missionary spirit mani
Tested itself agreeably enough on the
whole. She read certain chapters
from the Bible, finishing with the
story OF David. a narrative that made
deep impression upon Yancy. COM
fortably seated in the doorway.
you will all be here next Sunday,
won't you?-and at the same hour"
she said. rising. ss III ,s1
There was sudden clatter Of
hoofs beyond the door. A man, well
dressed and well mounted had rid,
den into the yard. AS Mrs. Ferris
came from the cabin he flung him
self out of the saddle and. hat in
hand approached her. ~
Il am hunting place called tho
Barony; can you tell me II am on
the right road = he asked. He was q
man In the early thirties, graceful
and powerful Of build. with q hand.
some face. 4,
1T is my husband you wish to sect
i am Mrs. Ferris"
Then General Quintard is dead?"
His tone was one OF surprise. ..
Hrs death occurred over a year
ago, and my husband now owns the
Barony; were you friend OF the gem
eral's?""E
mo. madam; he was my fathers
friend, but l had hoped to meet him."
His manner was adroit and plausible.
"Will you ride on with us to the
Barony and meet my husband. Mr..
s- ---- she paused.
''Murrell-Capta1n Mu-rell. Thank
you; ! should like to see the old
place. should highly value the priv
ilege," then his eyes reated on Miss
Malroy.
Betty, let me present Captain Muir
rell."' al tn XXI, !
The captain bowed. giving her .
glance OF bold admiration.
BY this time the children had strag-
gled OF into the pine woods as ST.
lently as they had assembled; only
Yancy and Hannibal remained. Mrs.
Ferris turned to the former $
III you will close the cabin door.
Mr.. Yancy, everything will be ready
for. next Sunday" she said, and moved
toward the horses, followed by MUIR
rell. Betty Malroy fingered for q mo-
ment at Hannibal's side 4
.'Good-by. little boy; you must ask
your Uncle Bob to bring you up to
the big house to see me- and stoop-
ing she kissed him. "Good-by. Mr..
Yancy."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-04-03
ODD TRICK OF THE MEMORY
Meant a~Ee~ Decidedly Embarrassing
Moments for Young Man at \
Dinner Parity VI n ~

Queer. isn't It. what tricks ones
memory. will play now and then It
may go along for days working like
clockwork and then suddenly lapse.
An Idea. a street or telephone num-
Der. a name that you have had
mentally pigeonholed for, ever so long
disappears in moment. You sub
consciously know what it ts-you
would recognize it In an instant If you
could get clew, but you can't Then.
long after you have given up In de-
spair the missing idea drops back in
to It's pigeonhole as suddenly and rs
mysteriously as It Disappeared"
The speaker was a young man who
was describing an amusing situation
which the playfulness OF his memory
brought about a few evenings ago.
II was at dinner party" he said.
.'at which college mate Of mine.
who has rooms adjoining mine, was q
guest There was q young woman at
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-04-03

IKE that. Look at him. OF course.
you know his name
but didn't. / say this took ouly
an instant. yet both my friends noted
my confusion and undoubtedly laid It
to anything but the real cause.
z WELL said at last. Miss Smith
/ intended to, Introduce my friend.
whom have known for ten years,
but Just can't remember his name.
The file in my memory Is an utter
blank. 4s
Both laughed and the Introduction
was as good as made. as my friend
lost no time III imparting the infor-
nation that I had intended to give
the young woman.
Five minutes later the name came
into my mind as though it had fallen
from a clear sky. 4 rushed over to
him with a look OF triumph In my
eyes. 7$ i
~ know what your name is now
said I. It's Brown"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-04-03

q = g I'd = % ~ . ~
the dinner whom he had never met.
and it SO CHANGED that It fell to my
lot to Introduce him to her. AS he
entered the room I arose. greeted him
and then turned to utter the usual IN
,troductory formula.
Miss Smith, said I. this Is my
friend. Mr.. --
That was as tar as got. My face
redeemed. Il gulped and felt my
tongue was effectually riveted to the
roof of my mouth. had forgotten
his name. had used it In address
ing him hundreds Of times, SO that
It seemed In some way unalterably
associated with his personality. that
when looked at him or thought OF
him speaking his name was only an
Instinct.
Nov. had not been SO taken by
surprise I Ahould have mumbled some
thing or other in place OF his name
and smoothed the affair over. But
was too flabbergasted to do that. So
I stood for moment-though 1t
seemed like an hour-and ransacked
every nook of my brain for the name,
Come. come soliloquized mentally,
don't let your memory trip you up
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-04-03

loading this old gun, and firing this
old gun, and hearing this old gun
gobang! Eh?""s ,s5.3gs
The child's blue eyes grew wide.
Please Uncle Bob. make 1t go
bang! .ss ,.} :.sss ;
''You come along, then" and Mr..
Yancy moved OF In the direction OF
his mule, the child following. X
Thereafter beguiling speech flowed
steadily from Mr.. Yancy's bearded
lips. in, the. midst Of which relations
were stablished between the mule
and cart, and the boy Quilted the
Barony for a new world. .a
The afternoon sun waned as they
emit deeper and deeper into the pine
woods. but at last they came to their
journeys end, widely scattered set
5tIement on a hill above a branch.
This. said ar. Yancy, ARE
Scratch Hill, sonny. Why Scratch
Hill? Some saysit's the tieas; others
agin hold it's the eternal bother OF
making living here. but whether
tieas or living you scratch TO- both"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-04-03
Are Known BY Their Titles

kingdom, and ul Is the definite article.
Hence. Nasr-ul-Mulk means simply
the help of the kingdom. The present
prime minister OF Persia is samsam-
es-Sultaneh This is not his name at
all. 1t is a glorious title meaning the
Never-Bending Sword OF the Empire.
The word "dowleh" means In Persian
government" Hence. you will find
numerous names" which 9 are not
names at all compounded with Dowleh,
such as Mushir-ed- Dowleh. counsellor
of the government (Mushir being coun-
sellor and ed denoting In a way the
genitive easel, Salared-D owleh. leader
OF the government, and so forth. Phil
adelphia Telegraph. f5S
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-04-03

bal Wayne Hazard That Is all the
general ever said on the matter.
The old general was borne across
what had once been the west lawn to
his resting place in the neglected acre
where the dead and gone OF his race
lay, and the record OF the family was
complete. as Far as any man knew.
Then Crenshaw. assisted by Bob
Yancy. proceeded to secure the great
house against intrusion.
They passed from room to room Sc
curing doors and windows. and at
last stepped out upon the back porch
'Hullo!"" said Yancy. pointing.
@ There on bench by the Kitchen
door. was Hannibal Wayne Hazard
asleep, with his old spo'tin rifle
across his knees. 5ts
s....Well, I declare to goodness said
Crenshaw. &
Il reckon you'd rather drop word
with yo' missus before you toted him
home? % suggested Yancy.S who knew
something OF the nature OF his friends
domestic thraldom.
"a woman ought to be boss in her
own house." said Crenshaw. "A
.Feelin' the truth Of that, I've never
married, Mr.5John. But was going
to say. what's to hinder me from
toting that boy to my homer; n
If you'll take the boy. Bob. you
shan't lose by It, y:
Fancy rested big knotted hand
on the boys shoulder
Come. wake up. SONNY" The child
reused with start and stared into
the strange bearded face that was
bent toward him. Its yo.'s Uncle
Bob, continued Yancy In a wheedling
tone. Here. give us the spo' tin rtiie
to tote!"
E Yancy balanced the rife, on his
great palm and his eyes assumed a
speculative cast
$4t'.I wonder what's to hinder us from
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-04-03
Revtvlno old Macklntosh

Shabby old mackintoshes can b
made as good as new at home for a
small outlay, and by the exercise OF .
little care and patience. Boil q
little linseed oil and add to this bout
20 drops OF terebene ito be had at any
chemistry. While hot apply this mix.
ture to the macintosh with a brush.
Allow it about 4S hours to dry in. and
then wash this whole over with india
rubber solution dissolved in methy-
lated spirits to the thickness of cream.
Leave this another two days to dry
and the macintosh will be found to
have smaath and hard surface. as
calculated to resist al! moisture as
when the coat was new. The same
process will. fcourse, do for rain
hats. sponge bags and all waterproof
ed things.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-04-03

! 81 i Z : rt Z IA a %
the British embassy encountered him
one evening. and Just at the moment
that he had reached the pathetic
stage. This, 1t may be added. was
usually about eleven o'clock in the
evening. He nearly sobbed on the bo-
som Of the diplomatist, much to his
obvious embarrassment, and informed
him, between his tears (and drfnks).
that his son, the late murdered king
of Servia. was slowly but surely break
ing his heart. Il had "a letter from
him the other day." he gurgled. Sin
which he plainly consigned me to the
internal regions. What do you think
Of that?" The attache was lost in
thought for moment. Then, with a,
sudden burst Of Inspiration. he replied.
wei, why not hmor him, Just for
once, and go there?"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-04-03
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'p.ROD|.IGAI>
JUDGE.
{ BY kESTER
ILLUSTRATORS BYAM
,coe,.r.l "a z. 1o1e,: 1e<ee44 eo..e.r> r.

OF! Scratch Hill the boy Hannibal fol-
lowed at Yancy's heels as that gem
tleman pursued the not arduous
rounds OF temperate industry which
made up his daily, life. for II Yancy
were no: completely idle he was re-
sronsible tor counterfeit present
ment of idleness having most of the
merits Of the real article.
The Barony had been offered for
sale and bought In by Crenshaw for
eleven thousand dollars. this being
the amount OF his claim. Some six
months later he sold the plantation
for fifteen thousand dollars to Ma
thaniel Ferris, OF Currituck county.
There's money In the old place.
Bob, at that figure" Crenshaw told
Yancy. Il
Bladen's, got an answer from them
South Carolina Quintards, and they
don't know nothing about the boy"
added Crenshaw. so you can rest
easy. Bob; they amt going to want
him." .s5
We'll, sir, that surely Is a passed. OF
comfort to me. find got all the
instincts OF father without having
had none OF the instincts OF hus-
band. " 49, s55 NJ
A richer, deeper realization OF his
JOY came to Yancy when he had
turned his back on Balaam's Cross
Roads and Set out for home through
the fragrant silence Of the pine woods
Just beyond the Barony. which was
midway between Balaam's and the
Hill. down the long stretch OF sandy
road he saw two mounted figures,
then as they drew nearer he caught
the flutter$ OF skirts and recognized
one OF the horsewomen. It5was Mrs.
Ferris, wife OF the Barony's new own G
er. She refined in her horse abreast
OF, his cart.
"Aren'tyo Mr.. Yancy?" she asked
II am Mrs. Ferris. and ! am very
a ~ L stss fr T i. &
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-04-03
Peculiar Enak of Mature.

A very strange sight is white ne
gress at present in Berlin with
troupe of black warri:-.s., Her child
and her sisters are Hack, as are all
others of the family, aud, like freak
Of nature, the woman is quite whitA
skin ~ well as hair.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-04-03
Cold.Rlooded Advice.

Filial disobedienoe was once assert
ed by that amiable old villain. the
late King Milan OF Servia. 1t was in
the days after his deposition, when his
chief Object in life seemed to be how
many liquors he could absorb In Paris
In q g,van time. A young attachs u
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-04-03
NORMAN CIV sanitarx. offlcer.

Mrs. Mary Carroll has been appoint
ed sanitary officer in st. Louis. She
works under the direction Of the city's
recreation department and visits rest
rooms and public comfort stations to
see that all sanitary precautions are
takep and that the places are kept
>ssH1ealy oeaA s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-04-03

Nature said Of women: BE. fair
IL thou canst. be virtuous If thou wilt:
but considerate thou must be.-Plerrs
Auguste Caron de Beaumarchats.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-04-03
CHAPTER d.

Captain Murreli Asks Questions.
In the deep peace that rested like
8 benediction on the pine.clad slopes
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-12-19
HELEN n. GOULD TO WED.
Her Engagement to Flnlay j. Shtp.
ard Has Been Announced.

Announcement of the engagement
Of Miss Helen Miller Gould OF New
York to Finlay ]. Shepard, a prom
incnt railroad man of St. Louis was
made, Sunday, at the residence of Mr.
and Mrs. George j. Gould, at Lake
wood, y. J.
1t was said that details of the tme
and place OF the wedding would be
withheld for the present and tins
statement was confirmed upon INJURY
at thu residence of Miss Gould in
New York
Mr.. Shepard has long been prom
inently identified with railroad ard
financial affairs in the West. He is
at present assistant to the president
OF the Missouri Pacific Railroad with
headquarters in St Louis His age
is 45 years.
Upon the death Of her father, Jay
Gould. in 1892. Helen Gould then "a
years old, inherited a fortune of
about $l0,O00.000 1t has been esti-
mated that by investment she has
trebled this fortune and at the sane
time she has devoted fully half OF
her time to bfncfactions which
brought her into world prominence
During the Spanish American War
she gave much time and several hun
dred thousands of dollars to the re-
Ii + OF sick and wounded soldiers for
Which she received the thanks of Con-
gress In 1899, she led woman S
movement for the unseating Of Brig
ham II. Roberts. congressman from
tab. as demonstration against po-
lygamy; later she became devot,
to the interests of railroad employees,
and toward the establishment of the
railroad Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION she gave her personal at
toution and upwards of million dol
lars : yeral railroad J. NJ. c. A.
buildings, others for naval men and
several for the Young Woman's
Christian Association, have been
erected in cities throughout the Uni
ted States through her generosity
She has never been attracted by So
ciety