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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-30
HARMONY

r. II. Puler returned from Cedar
Camp Saturday evening, to remain
until after hop picking.
Mrs w. A. Mclean and little son
Donald, and Miss Ila Hayes, visited at
Bethel Saturday, Sunday and Mon
day.
Thomas Hayes made a business
trip to Whiteson and McMinnville
Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs Van Dickey drove to
Wheatland Saturday to get some
peaches.
The uncertain weather caused many
threshers to work on Sunday.
Hop picking commences i'm Lynn
Jones yard Thursday.
Superintendent Seymour met all the
children who are interested i'm the
school fair at the school house
Tuesday morning.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-30
cola

Ed Salter and family, who have
been at Newport for the past month
stopped at Magee's Friday evening on
their way home.
r. W. Brunk attended the Lincoln
county fair at Toledo last week.
Fred A. Strobe, of Portland, and
Miss Martha Bowerman, of Salem,
called on Miss Bessie Foster at the r.
Brunk home last Friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pugh, of Chemawa,
visited with Magees Sunday.
Miss Bessie Foster, of Monmouth, is
making an indefinite stay at the r.
Brunk home Miss Foster was our
school teacher here for two consecu-
tive years.
Mrs. Clyde NIFTY and children have
returned to their home at Manette,
Wash
Hop pickingg will commence in the
CarlesOn yard next Frnday, and in
Yoakum' next Monday. Mr.. Yoalum
will have crew of 200 pickers.
Frank Begun's driving horse injur
ed its foot on a nail which it picked
up while on the road.
b. I. Ferguson's black work horse
has been quite i'll, a veterinary being
called from Salem to doctor it.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-30
BOWERSVTLLE

Farmers have about all their thresh-
| ing done.
Noah Unruh visited with relatives
in the Falls City neighborhood Sun
day.
Anna Kliever visited with the
Sprngsteens in Dallas, Sunday.
Mr.. Mitchell and Mr.. Rich. of Dali
las, are building a cottage for Lee
Crider on the latter's farm.
Mr.. Kaegi is installing a water sys-
tenn, to have the water handy to dip
his prunes in his large dryer.
Rev. and Mrs. j. p. Neufeldt, of
Smithfeld, and Mr.. and Mrs. G. j.
Rempel visited with Rev and Mrs.
S. s. Edger lately.
Allen Ctadle will pick hops in the
SlOper yard on the river, near Inde-
pendence.
Uncle John Munich has been on the
sick list.
j. w, Mangis intends to move to
Dallas after he gets his threshing
done.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-30
BETHEL

Ella Christensen made a recent trip
to Amity.
Ira Rhoadcs recently made trip
TO Portland
@. l. Richards is working with John
Erwley's thresher.
Nellie and Hazel Mulkey returned
from Newport "Wednesday. and they
report having spent an enjoyable two
weeks.
Mrs. e. q. Graves visited Monday
afternoon at the home of George
Shields. Jr.
r. q. Evans will commence hop
picking lee his yard September 2.
Henry and Rosa Domcs made a trip
Co Salem saturday
Mrs Dr. Rehham and little daugh-
ter. of Springfield. lane county. are
visiting al the home Of her parents.
AR. and Mrs. T. G. Graves
Clarence Booth and Phoebe Wyatt
win teach at Black Rock this winter.
Cccfl Graves made recent trip 60
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-30
CONTINUED from Page one)

been visiting c. l.. Barnhardt's an,
other friends here for the past month
returned last week to their home il
lola, Kansas.
c. c. Lee is at Fort Stevens.
A. ]. Wurtzberger is recovering
from the injuries received in a run
away about two weeks ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Kaerth, of Dal
las were visitors Tuesday
Mr.. andn Mrs. Frank McMurphy
of Astoria, who have been visiting rel
atives end friends in this city the pas
week, returned home Saturday.
Miss Inez Ridgeway, of Buell., has
been spending a few days in the city
visiting Miss Ella Mehrling.
Mr. and Mrs e. G. White and son
came home from Newport Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs Dumwalt, of Dallas
We're guests of Mr.. and Mrs, Albert
Teal over Sunday.
John Mahr returned to Falls City
Tuesday from oklahoma and Texas,
he and his brother having sold their
business at Hugo, Texas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Blanchard and
son have gone to Tillamook county
for an outing.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Brown returned
from Pacific City Saturday
Mrs. w. e. Gilbert and daughter,
of Washington, have been visiting her
parents
Miss Addie Cook went to Portland
Saturday to attend the Free Methodist
camp meeting.
Mrs Clyde Munson entertained the
Royal Neighbors and a few other
friends Friday afternoon, from 2:30
till 500 o'clock. good social time
was enjoyed by everyone, after which
a delicious luncheon was served.
Mary Hammond gave musical
recital at the reading room Tuesday
afternoon. 1t was well attended.
MARKEDLY Rev. e, A. LaDow, on
Wednesday, DIR. Louis E. Hartwig and
Martha j. Moreland of Eugene. They
will reside at Goshen.
Oscar Sampson and Elizabeth
Branter We're married by Rev. e. A.
LaDow Wednesday. They will make
their home at Norton.
A birthday party was given at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. N. Selig Mon
day afternoon, in honor of Geraldine
oellS elBHtH plftnudy. "A number Ol
little friends were present and enjoyed
a very pleasant time. Ice-cream,
cake and punch were served
Clay Miller is recovering nicely
from the injuries he received in a I
runaway a week ago.
Mrs. Kane Tetherow and children,
of Washington, have been visiting the
past week at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Sam Tetherow.
b. Lee Paget and O. A. Stillman, of
Portland, delivered Prohibition talks
in front of the Walker Hotel Monday |
evening.
w. B. Stevens, of Portland, has
bought the M. II. Buell. two-acre tract |
near Albert Teals bungalow. Mr.. |
Stevens will build a fine residence.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-30
oh, How | Hched!

What long nerve-racking days OF con-
stant torture-what sleepless nights OF
terrible ny-itch-itch-itch, con-
slant itch, until IL seemed that I must
tear on my very aEin-then-
Instant redef-my skin cooled. soothed
and healed
The very first drops OF ODD. Pre-
scription for Eczema stopped that awful
Itch instantly: yes the very moment
Odd. touched the burning skin the tor
ture ceased. A 25c bottle proves H.
Odd. has been known for years as
the only absolutely reliable eczema
remedy, for 10 washes away the disease
germs and leaves the skin as clear and
healthy as that OF a child.
All other druggists have ODD. Pre-
scripuon-Eo 20 them u you can't come
% us-hut don't accept some big proft
substitute
But ~ you come 10 our store. we are
90 certain cf what D.n.n. viii DO for you
that we o1er you a ful sire bottle on
this Euarantees-if you % not md that
q takes away the itch AT ONCE u
costs you net q cent
CONRAD STAFRIN
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-30
PERRYDALE

Fred Hebding went to Portland on
business Tuesday
Mr.. Gottwall. the former black
smith. has sold to Mr.. Brown. of
Michigan. Mr.. Brown took possession
the first of the week.
Wanda and ola Keyt and Mrs.
n. J. Wise. left Tuesday for few
days visit with relatives at Bridge
port.
The mill is doing a very big bust
ness this week. Wheat and oats are
coming in, load after load. and the
men working in the mill are kept very
busy.
Hop picking in most of the yards of
this vicinity will commence next Mon
day. The hop men are predicting a
good years picking, as the hops are
fine this season.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-30

4 vast amount Of IN health is due
to impaired digestion. When the stom-
ach fails TO perform properly the
whole system becomes dvrangcd. A
few doses Of Chamberlain's Tablets
is all YOU need They viii strengthen
your digestion, invigorate your liver.
and regulate your bowels. entirely do
ing away with THAI miserable feeling
due to faulty digestion. Try IT, Many
others have beea permanently cured
why not you? For sale by all
q. nlgrg
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-30

Is the individual, man or woman,
who uses Foley Kidney Pills for
and other kidney aud bladder irreg-
ularlties. Foley Kidney Pills are
healing, strengthening, tonic, and
quick to produce beneficial results.
Contain no harmful drugs. Never
sold in bulk. Put up in two sizes in
sealed bottles. The genuine i'm a yell
low package. Sold by Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-30

Mr. w. s. Gunsalus, farmer liv-
ing near Fleming, Pa, says he has
used Chamberlain's Collie Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy in his family for
fourteen years, and that he has found
it to be an excellent remedy, and
takes pleasure in recommending it.
For sale by all dealers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-30
informally

DR.. Bells Anti-Pain cures collie, tluX
diarrhoea, cramps and all bowel COM
plants.
EXTERNALLY Cures sore breasts
corns, bunions, toothache. neuralgia
and all pains Sold everywhere. 1t is
antiseptic Sold by Conrad Stafrn.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-30

ID. C. Bybee, teaming contractor
living at 669 Keeling Court, Canton
ILL.,, is now well rid of severe and
annoying case of kidney trouble. His
back panied and he was bothered
with headaches and dizzy spells. 81
took Foley Kidney Pills just as di-
rected and in few days I felt much
better My life and strength seemed
to come back and / sleep well. / am
now all over my trouble and glad to
recommend Foley Kidney Pills" Try
them. Sold by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-30
County News from Observer Writers

the mountains to enjoy the sports in
dulged in in such places.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. j. Mulkey, of East
ern Oregon, after visiting a week at
the home of l. n. Mulkey, and also at
the coast, journeyed on to Arlington,
where they will teach school this win
tor
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-30

Were all medicines as meritorious
as Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy, the world would
be much better off and the percent
age of suffering greatly decreased" "
writes Lindsay Scott, of Temple. Ind.
For sale by all dealers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-30

one of the most common ailments
that hard working people are ahiict-
ed with is lame back. Apply Cham
berlain's Linment twice a day and
massage the parts thoroughly at each
application and you will get quick re-
lief. For sale by all dealers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-30
FOR SUMMER DRIVING

the comfort of both horses and driv-
ers should be specially considered 10y
securing a proper outfit Of lap robes,
blankets. fly nets and other necessa-
ries from our complete assortment of
horse goods. Here are light but
strong and durable single and double
harness. Admirably suited to road pur-
poses. along with a fun line Of work
harness Of the best quality az nat
prices.
HARRY MARSHALL
DALLAS, OREGON.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-30

Home, Sweet Home" were heard
from the violins and piano. All bid
the host and hostess good night. re-
marking I'VE have had a fine time
and when can we come again"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-30

Legal blanks for sale at this office.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1912-03-21

Chinook, March -(Spceial) An
indignation meeting Of republican vot'
ers was acid at Chinook this evening
to protest against the action OF six
individuals who were reported to have
held meeting among themselves here
on the 18th instant, at which meeting
they proceeded to name or elect a
member of the republican state CEN
tral committee.
The meeting tonight was attended
by so odd leading citizens of this vi
cinity who have heretofore been
aligned with the republican party, wno
expressed themselves In most emphat'
ic language regarding what they
termed the high handed manner pur'
sued BY the individuals on the 10Th,
and strong resolution was drafted
and signed By those present "a this ef-
feet.
IL was stated that these few persons
met In secret session and named Ber
Phillips as the member for the new
county of Blaine on tle state central
committee. The first word had of tn.
action on the 18th was a brief notice
TO that effect in the Montana Daily
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1912-03-21
BLAINE COUNTY REPUBLICANS
RESENT EFFORTS AT JOBBERY
ON PART OF MACHINES MEN

Record OF Helena When VI WAS nt-
tempted 10 learn Of such n meeting
having been held those who really took
part In Ii were asked concerning IL. hut
they denied II OF tavins held any such
meeting
Tonights meeting developed tn, fol-
lowing results: INDIGNATION AT the
hign minded methods to procure the
naming of Mr. Phillips: unanimous
vote for statewide preferential pri-
marics: a demand upon Mr.. Phillips
TO surrender his alleged credentials;
a straw vote tor presidential candidates
resulted us follows Roosevelt ~; TART
:, la Toilette \
\ unanimous recommendation was
made AT the meeting - tn" local ccun-
ty central committee that W, II. Sands
of Chinook be named rs tie dnly ae-
credited member from Blaine county
Lon the state central committee,
| 1t appears from messages received
that the same tactics on the part OF
the state machine have been followed
in both Chouteau and Hill counties
that the voters generally do not as yet
know of this being done, and as II Is
discovered, indignation IL expressed.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1912-03-21

II would seem that q most deter
mined attempt ~ being made on the
part Of the standpat or TAFT republic
ans to manipulate the coming meeting
Of the state central committee. 10 bc
held In Helena on the 23d instant, to
the end that the people of the state
VIII not have any opportunity of eX-
pressing their choice: while the pro-
gressive element wishes that this be
done
There can be no question but that
u most decided sentiment prevail Z
throughout this section favoring what
is generally termed the progressive
movement. while the vote tonight
gave Roosevelt n majority, yet any
candidate favuring the progressive
questions would receive the support ol
the people. while they were most de.
cidedly opposed to the conseryativ,
element in the pnrty, II should b'
borne I'm mind that this has Away
been one of the strongest republican
precincts Of the state, that those pres.
ent AT tonights meeting We're lradinp
business men. farmers sheepman
/ and cattlemen. who have always yotod
4 that ticket
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1912-03-21
GOVERNMENT NEGRO
KNOX'S VALET
IT IS SAID
COLORED MAN ON STATE DE.
PhRTMENT PAYROLL USED IN
PRIVATE CAPACITY

Washington, March 20,-The house
committee on state department OK
penditures ~ investigating statements
that Secretary Of state Knox uses ~
n private servant Archibald :. Pink
ert. Il negro carried on the state de-
partmcnt payr0ls and that Pinkert is
accompanying Mr.. Knox as valet on
the present Central American tour.
Robert r. Clayton, superintendent
Of the state departments rooms, told
u.s." said Chairman Hamln Of the
committee that while Pinkert WAS
carried on the mailing room payroll
at $1,000 year, he had not been at
work there more than one-third Of the
time in three years and the rest Of
the time be was engaged at Secretary
Knox's home in some capacity
The committee also inquired into the
matter of defraying the expenses Of
the secretary's Central American trip
and the statements made by CON
troller TraceWell, that II could not he
paid for out of the secret emergency
or diplomatic fund, but might come
out Of tae horse and stable fund Of
| the department, which Is $4,000
II was stated the stable fund would
not pay one-siXteenth part Of the trip,
Where will the money come from %
! Mr.. Hamln asked
Il do not know" Chief Clerk Me-
! Nier replied.
State department officials said to-
day that Secretary knox's expenses
on his tour Of South and Centra
America Were being paid from th,
emergency fund provided in the reg
uar diplomatic and consular appro,
priation bill. The item reads.
ITO enable the president to NEE
unforeseen emergencies arising In thu
diplomatic and consular service ant
to extend the commercial and Other
interests Of the United States, 900.
1t was explained that the expenses
OF the trip also might have bee,
charged against the appropriation fo
the cultivation of trade relations. Thi
! explanation was called forth by TIN
i hearing today before the house com
!, mittee.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1912-03-21
OVER A HUNDRED MINERS BE.
LiEVED TO HAVE LOST LIVES
IN OKLAHOMA.
CAUSED BY EXPLOSION
Gals Belev. One Hundred and Five
Men viii Be Found Dead When
Reseuers Succeed IN Penetrating Un-
dereround Workings

McCurtnin ul,la March % ono
hundred and five lives is ncccrtcd tn-
night as m approximately correct csti-
mate ur the human ton taken whru
mine so Of the san Rois coal rnm-
panN here MAS wrecked by au eNrlo-
sion Or llG men NJ the day shirt
only II are known To be alive while
the others are cntomhed behind the de-
bris In thc opinion vi government
experts ana mine officials. they are
dead \ special train which brought
physicians aud nurses from Fort Smith.
Ark today returned tonight. Five
physicians remained with the faint
hope that Some Of the imprisoned men
might be found aliv" Among those
unnecountcd FOR are members Of a SUR
vcying pnrty headed hy w. =. Roper
4 OF Clio, = & Forty three Americans
were employed in the mine. Ralph
/ Kcnney, son of Rev. J 4 Kenney of
4 Fort smith Ark, was with them
\ The explosion occurred shortly inter
| . o'clock this morning Those on the
surface heard u faint rumbling aud
\ felt an earth trcmor. When those
near the mouth Of the mine reached
the nponing a cloud Of dust aud
smnltn h"lched forth,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1912-03-21
GREAT COAL STRIKE
SEEMS IMMINENT
IN THE EAST
TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOU.
SAND MINERS SOON MAY
BE OUT OF WORK.

Cleveland, March 30. Wage discus
siuns today between the operators ana
representatives. of 100000 union min
ers IN the hituminous coal fields of
and Illinois. held In an effort 10 avert
u possible strike. were without + suit
coal mines would be closed after the
First Of the month, pending % new two
year agreement. were said 10 be I'M.
mincnt. II also was said the lack Of
u wage seal In the central states
would leave the union bituninOus roHl
miners IN other states without II basis
on which to work. and they would
have TO close, entaiing idenenH 20
more than $4,000 miners.
The miners demand a flat rate per
ton mined and an increase of 10 cents
"A ton over the average price now paid.
They also want shorter working hours.
As an offset TO the miners demands,
the operators ask II 10 per cent re-
duction In the present rate
The number of men and mines In
| vOlved are: Western Pennsy ylyania,
| 10000 miners. $50 mines, Ohio, $1,000
miners, $50 mines. Indiana, 240OO
miners. la7 mines; Illinois, $4,000 min
ers, go mines.
The number OF miners IN other
states who, II WIS said, necessarily
would have 10 suspend work because
or lack Of basis upon which 10 fiS
their agreements, which also expire
April /, are, Oklahoma, Missouri, Ar
kansas and Kansas, comprising til,
southwestern district. 10000 miners
Iowa, $1,000 and Michigan, 10000,
1 Operators assert thnt suspension
OF the mines which employ union mei
would still leave at work In Ken
tucky, Alabama. West Virginia, Cen
tral Pennsylvania and Tennessee abou
100000 miners not enrolled by tn
union.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1912-03-21
Party Enrolment Needed.

Washington. March 20.-tSpecial)-
Director Mckinley of the Taft cam
paign headquarters. today character
lied North Dakotas primary as an in
dlcation OF what might happen in So
ltnlled soap box primary Mr., Me-
Kfnley quoted John T.. Bass. manager
of the Roosevelt campaign in North
Dakota. who said that democrats had
voted for La Toilette in the republican
primary yesterday.
This Is exactly what the managers
Of the Taft bureau have attempted to
impress upon the country from the
/ outset of this campaign" said Direc-
tor Mckinley. In this instance there
was a state law but without the party
enrolment feature.
In the absence Of n state law SOAP
box primary rules would prevail and
the contest would degenerate into a
M tional scandal In which the repub-
| lican party itself would play minor
role"
A statement issued today from the
La Toilette national headquarters says
that I'm Wisconsin, Nebraska, Oregon
| California and in other states Mr.. La
\ irollette's candidacy would be sub
mitted as II was In North Dakota.
The only republican who thus fai
has demonstrated in a statewide con.
test that he had substantial follow
/ ing and can win is Mr. La Toilette
/ the statement reads. The decisive
character of the victory is the NOR,
| impressive when II Is borne I'm mine
that In North Dakota the Roosevelt
candidacy united the standpatters ant
all Of the progressives that the mis-
leading character OF the coloners cam
paign In the state could induce 10 de-
sert the La Toilette standard,
THAT this unholy alliance was 50
signally defeated in North Dakota ma,
be taken as an indication Of what vii
be done In other popular prlmarie
states.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1912-03-21
PRESIDENT TAFT is BURIED
IN NORTH DAKOTA PRIMARY
IN PROGRESSIVE LANDSLIDE
Later Returns From
Presidential T est
Cut Down La Fol-
lene's Majority to
About 10000.

Grand Forks, n. d.. March 20
Theodore Roosevelt was successful, on
late returns today, in cutting down
Senator La Follette's majority in yes
terdays presidential preference pri-
mary to between 900 and 10000.
Forty-four counties reported re-
turns from 1923 precints out of 1873.
giving La Toilette 22.6iS and Roosc-
welt 1920. Out of 40 counties in the
state Roosevelt carried l5, LIN Toilette
the remainder. One county went to
La Toilette by majority of only one.
Based on total vote In the state
OF $4,000. In Toilette has received
from 10000 to $4,000 votes and Roose :
welt from $4,000 to 2l,000.
President Taft's vote. according To
present indications. wnl be less than
1000 The trend Of the vote through
out the state. as indicated lby the re-
turns today. was interesting. The
greatest surprise was found in the
western district. The northern part
OF the state. consisting Of eight conn
ties, went to La Toilette solidly, Civ
ing him plurality of about 1000. In
the southern part OF the Missouri slope
this lead was increased. according &c
latest reports,