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Taffeta also finished with these pendant
balls, outlines the neck and marks the
waist line. The scant skirt is slightly
full bands Of taffeta run from waist to
hem on either side of the front and 9TH
ers finished with the balls trim the bot
tom. This little dress could also be
4 ade up adv antageously in darker col
ors of the same or of heavier material.
News Of the marriage of Miss Norma
=
The annual meeting of the Kansas
Authors club was held Wednesday
night at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
RIorehouSe- The following officers We're
elected. State president, Ex-Governor
Samuel J. Crawford; secretary. Mr..
Morehouse; treasurer, Mr.. c. G. Mich
OILS. and vice presidents, according to
the congressional districts, as follows:
First Mr.. B.. B. Smythe, Topeka: Sec
onf. Mr. W. H. Carruth, Lawrence;
Third, Mrs. Jennie c. Graves, Pitts
burg: Fourth, Walt Mason, Emporia;
haitian, Sixth, Judge J. c.. Ruppenthal
Rnssell. Seventh. Mr. w Y. Morgan,
Hutchinson; Eighth, Mr.. Sam F. Wool
ard Wichita. The annual banquet of
the club viii be held about the middle
OF February
wheeler. daughter of DR.. and Mrs
Wheeler, of Kansas City. to Mr.. Viii
cefved in Topeka. The wedding took
place New Years day at the home of
the brides sister. Mrs. Charles Hat
field. of Denver, Colorado. Mr. Hart
love IS an architect. and he and his
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04

broadeloth with a shawl collar and deep
TeveFs of skunk. Beneath the fur col
lar is another of blue velvet which, cut
in sailor shape, falls nearly TO the waist
in the back and crossing below. the fur
revers in front. is brought well under
the arms at the waist line where it
fastens with fancy buttons Cuffs of
blue velvet with fur trimming. Band of
velvet on bottom.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04

which run over the shoulder and
around the arm for the length of the
sleeve. The fullness is allowed to es-
cape from these over the bust and on
the inside of the sleeve, being caught
in again at the waist line by a TRAN
gular piece Of velvet. Velvet ribbon
outlines the w. neck and crossing be-
meath the bib at the waist hangs below
It on the skirt and is tipped with bead
fringe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04

The Elks' Minstrel show, which was
70 be given January 10 and IL, has been
postponed. The managers found that
the dates chosen were too near the nor
aday season; SO the dates have been
changed to January 25 and 26. MIS-
James i. King is getting the youns
people together who viii have parts
Both men and women have been cho-
sen for the principal roles and Tor the
chorus.
The new long coats are everything
that could be desired both in the way
Of utility and beauty The fashionable
cut which demands the straight mar
row lines even at the feet has elim1na-
ted much that was awkward and clum-
sy IN this kind of garment The coat
u the sketch was made Of old biue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04

fastens with fancy buttons Cuffs of
blue velvet with fur trimming. Band OF
velvet on bottom.
News has been received of the mar
rage of Miss Eva. Brett to Mr. Frank
C. Anderson, December rs, at 11atay etc.
kan Mr. and Mrs Anderson have
gone to Ninita, Ok, to live, where MI
Anderson is experimenting the con
struction of some public buildings. The
bride formerly made her home IN To-
peka. She lived here a good many
years and has a lot of friends who
win be interested in the announcement
of her. marriage. She visited IN To-
peka last summer.
Mrs. W. T. Crosby had a few guests
this afternoon to a church tea, one, of
the cycle of informal afternoons that
the women of Grace cathedral are Civ
ing this winter
The Good Government club Will have
an evening meeting. February at the
home of Mrs. W.R~ Stubs. The pro
gram will consistSof q sburlesque trial
conducted by Mrss1zee Monroe and Mrs
Lucia o. Case
Miss Marjorie whitney will enter
tain her bridge club Friday afternoon,
and her guests, besides the members
viii be: Miss Alice Larimer, Miss Ruth
Bauer. Miss Henrietta Alexander and
Miss Madeline Whitney.
Miss Helen Morrow gave musicale
this afternoon at her home on Throop
street. in compliment to Miss Isla Stew
enson, Of Kansas City, who arrived this
week to be her guest
X
The original of this dainty little frock
was of cream marquisette over u silk
slip of the same shade The little short
wasted bodice has kimona sleeves fin
5shed on the bottom with bands of self
tone taffeta. There is a simulated
shoulder line marked by taffeta band
which is bordered with crochet balls.
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New Ideas In NcsIcsces

FASHIONS latest decree is to use
two thiclznesses of messaiine or
thin silk, white for the outside and a
delicate color underneath. They are
separately made and are only caught
tagether at the hens.
They are elusive in their shadings
and are trimmed with i've rufiies OF
five inch footing The neck is pointed
in the front and the back. The sleeves
are rather loose and rufiied from the
elbow to the shoulder with the footing.
From the point at the back Of the neck
there is square bow of the silk edged
with footing. Leaf green under white
makes an exquisite combination
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04

boot7nakers, whose duty IL Is to sup
ply Sitting footwear for the canint
tribe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04

Mrs W. r Crosby had a few guests
this afternoon to church tea, one OF
the cycle of informal afternoons that
-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-01-04

Mr.. John Thomas Price gave a box
party at the Majestic Wednesday for
Mrs Price in celebration of her birth
dav anniversary The other guests
were. Mrs. A NJ Officer. Mrs Bremen
and her daughter, of Kansas City, and
Mrs. NJ Williams.
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Miss Helen Morrow gave a musicale
this afternoon at her home on Throop
street, in compliment to Miss Isla Stew
enson Of Kansas City, who arrived this
1uaaIr To he her elIeSt
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-11-26
POLK PIONEER PASSES
Mrs. Martha Simpson Dies at Her
Airlie Home at Advanced Age;
Was Pioneer of 1915.

The death of Mrs. Martha Simpson
aged 81 years and Ia days, occurred
on Friday last at her old home near
Airlie, death being the result of old
age. The funeral was held on Satur-
day and the remains laid to rest in the
Smith cemetery Rev. ]. p. Carson of
Monmouth officiating. u. S. Lough-
airy and wife and ]. D. Bevins and
wife of Dallas attended the last rites
Martha Jackson was born in Frank
lin county, Tenn, November 8, 1915.
In 1880 she moved with her parents
to Alabama, and after three years
went to Arkansas. She lived in Ar
kansas for ten years and was married
there to Isaac Middleton Simpson on
August 16, 1895. They moved to
Missouri and remained one year. COM
ing to Oregon in 1S45 by an OK team
over the Meeker route. They came
down the Columbia river from The
Dalles on a raft, landing near the
present site of Linnton, in the month
of October, and settled at Airlie, Polk
county. December 2, 1S45, where she
has since resided.
Four children were born, three of
whom are still living: Marshall W.,
of Elk City; Isaac NJ, Of Airlle, and
Mrs. Eliza Laughary, Of Monmouth.
Her husband died in 1887.
Aunt Patsy" as she was Familiarity
known throughout the valley, was
quite active until lately and possessed
a wonderful memory. She leaves
several grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-11-26
DOUBLE ANNIVERSARY
Beautiful New Butt Home Scene of
Happy Event: Two Couples Observe
Twenty Fifth Marriage Day

A veritable house, warming in con-
nection with the celebration of the
twenty-ffth wedding anniversary of
Mr.. and Mrs H. S. Butz and Mr.. and
Mrs. George o. Harshman was a de-
lghtful function at the beautiful new
Butz home overlooking the city to the
south of Dallas, on Friday afternoon
and evening, November 22, 140 guests
being present.
The occasion was made most i'm
pressive by the performance of a
double wedding ceremony by Rev. C.
c. Curtis, pastor of the Christian
church of Dallas, when old VOWS were
renewed. with all the impressiveness
of a quarter century before.
The guests entered into the spirit
of the occasion with all the impress
siveness due a real wedding ceremo-
ny, and there was the usual shower of
and congratulations.
The house was handsomely decorat-
ed, many useful and ornamental gifts
were presented the happy couples,
luncheon was served, music and mer-
rymaking followed in order, and the
departed with a general ex-
preston of desire to participate in the
golden wedding feast. 25 years hence.
Many old and dear friends from out
of town were present to add to the
enjoyment Of the occasion.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-11-26
TO ISSUE PHOTO RECORD
Oregon Power Company VIII Pro-
duce Book OF Photographs Showing
Scenes and Buildings I'm County.

For the purpose Of having at their
main office a complete panorama Of
the different cities in which their
properties are located. the n. n.
Byllesby company. Of Chicago. is hav-
ing a series OF views taken Of the
cities in which they are interested.
These consist OF photographs Of large
size which are bound In book form
and which contain all the points Of
interest. including the public and
main business buildings. street views
and other interesting data Of the cit
les The work for Dallas. Independ-
ence and Monmouth IN which the Or
eg0n Power company operates. is be-
ing done by Photographer Stone Of
this city. under the direction Of Man
ager J. l. White. Of the Polk prop
critics. The book will contain be-
tween 90 and 80 views and these viii
be added % from time 10 time as new
are completed These books
are intended for Information of the
home ofice and Tor the use and con-
venience Of possible investors
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-11-26
IS BAD CHECK ARTIST
Former Dallas Resident Gets Into
Trouble In Portland For Passing
Alleged Worthless Paper

w. Il. Gilbert, former resident OF
Dallas. is in trouble at Portland as a
result of the indiscreet issuance Of
checks Of a worthless nature. accord
ing to reports from that city Mr.
Gilbert was in the employ of the
Johnson Lumber Co, while here
about five years ago and several
worthless checks. it Is said. are still
tucked away i'm out OF the way places
as mementoes Of the gentleman's
carelessness.
According to reports. Mr.. Gilbert.
who Is broker residing at the Inn
perial hotel In Portland, on Saturday.
wrote a check for $4,000 on a bank
at Woodland. Washington. with which
he bought stock in a realty concern.
Inquiry at the Woodland bank de-
veloped the fact that Gilbert had no
money on deposit. As the check had
not been cashed the authorities de-
cided 10 hold him upon the charge OF
obtaining money under false pretenses
for the cashing Of smaller one for
s2i drawn upon the same hank.
Portland detectives say that Gilbert
has the check habit and this as
sumption is verified by Dallas people
who IL Is reported were mulehed for
small amounts but failed TO prose
cute the gentleman for some unknown
reason. He Is out under bail fur
nished by a Portland judge.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-11-26
DALLAS HIGH WINS
FROM SALEM
DEFEATS CAPITAL BUSINESS COL
LEGE SIS TO IA IN BASKET BALL
Local Boys Show Up Strong and
Score Baskets at VIII; Team De-
serves Better Patronage.

Dallas High School basket ball
college five at Salem on Thursday
night, in a one-sided contest, So to IA
The Dallas club clearly outclassed the
Salemites, although the latter was
composed Of full grown men, whne the
Dallas five were only high school lads.
But they gave a good account of
themselves and could have made the
score much larger on their side, had
they so desired. A special train was
run over the Salem, Falls City &
Western, and about so young people
took advantage of the opportunity to
see the home team in action
Manager B. A. Teats, of the team,
has the following to say of the game
Preliminary Was Slow.
The preliminary warm-ups didn't
tell much, and the Dallas crowd was a
little uneasy at first, for theirs was a
team of boys, pitted against a team of
full-grown men. The game wasn't
long in doubt, for within one-half
of play, Heistand, Dallas CEN
ter, had landed one basket, quickly
following it with another. From
then on 1t was only question of
what the score would be. In rapid
Boydston and Woods, for
wards, and Heistand, scored basket
after basket, until the whistle of the
first half told score of 33 to 5.
I'm the second half the Dallas team
slowed up, and in the middle of the
half changed Boydston and Wilson for
Gooch and Campbell, the latter intro
ducing himself with a neat field bas-
ket. Every man on the team threw
baskets but Wilson and Gooch until
Dallas had 55 and C. b. C. IA.
Dallas Has Fine Team.
Dallas has a High School team to
be proud of and deserves bette: pat
than il received last winter /
If you like a one sided score where
The boys get a chance to use their t
team work come to their games this /
winter. If you like a game that is /
close, where you can see each man |
play for every point he gets, they will 4
furnish you that kind of a game. We |
nave the champion High School team !
his year. Boydston and Woods are
80 per cent stronger than last year.
Iiestand went up against "Pebo' all |
asst winter while Matheny ana VIII
son keep their men covered all the 1
ime Those who didn't take time TO
come last year come this year and /
you'll come to the second game.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-11-26
! !. : : : : : : : : : : : : /,
BUILD TEMPORARY WALKS.
; Prospect of Paving Induces Coun-
) Gil to Build CrosswaIks OF
Wood.

J. The building of wooden cross I
+ walks on Main street at the in i
j tersection of Mill, the first of !
~ which was put in Monday, has 4
j. given rise to speculation as to the I
i reason therefor, especially in face I
+ of the ordinance which calls for y
~ concrete crossings only, in the I
i business section. Inquiry has {
j ELECTED the information that the :
i wooden walks were built because +
j of a belief among the members 4
i of the city council that 1t is only y
i question of few months until 4
T. hard surface pavement will be 4
! put down on the business streets 4
i and the council did not believe in 4
i putting the city to the expense of i
i concrete crosswalks which would 4
j. have to be torn up in few r.
y months. /
i The intimation that paving is +
j. even being considered by the +
i council, and that that considera' i
j. tion is strong enough to induce +
J. it to build temporary wooden j
j. walks, will be accepted with -
j ray of hope by the enterprising +
i and progressive citizens of Dali +
j las, !" said prominent citizen J.
i this afternoon. y
: +
+ j. 1. = = i + + + : i ! 4 4 i 4 +
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-11-26
RIcKREALL COUPLE MlnnnD
Miss Esther Edgar Becomes the Bride
of Harry Sherwood.

The marriage of Miss Esther Edgar
to Harry Sherwood. both of Rickreall.
occurred at high noon yesterday at the
home Of the brides parents near Crow
ley Station. Rev. J. w. Osborn off,
ciating. The wedding was attended
by about 40 Of the relatives OF the con-
tracing parties Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
left Immediately after the wedding
feast for Portland and oregon City
for a short honeymoon. after which
they will be at home In Aurora, ore
gon. where Mr.. Sherwood Is intere sted
in business. The bride is well known
in the vicinity Of her home as one Of
the most charming Of ladies and is
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Edgar.
old-time residents OF that community.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-11-26
LABoRER cARvEs FOREMAN.
Angered at Discharge. Tom Homer
Innicts Serious Injury.

Following his discharge from the
"Wig-Rich" ranch. five miles south Of
Independence. on Monday. Tom Ho-
mer. a laborer. il is said. engaged in a
quarrel with Mr. Mcdonald. foreman
az the ranch. and as a result the latter
was seriously cut about the face and
body with a knife in the hands Of
Homer. II is said that Homer at once
left the ranch and his Whereabouts
are al present unknown. Homer is
declared 20 have ned without bother
ing 10 take his belongings. or even his
coat.
Homer was arrested In Independ-
ence last night By Marshal Tupper
and. waving examination before Jus
uce Wilson n that city. was brought
20 Dallas where he was locked up In
The county JAN to await the action by
The grand jury on 8 charge Of assault
with a dangerous q sapon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-11-26
COURT OF DEPARTMENT NO.
ASKED TO SEVER MARRIAGE
VOWS OF MIs-MATED
COUPLES.
ONE HAS JOY IN JAGFEsT
Fills Up on Firewater and Abuses
Spouse, Is Allegation; One Union
Has Lasted "A Years; the Other
Survived the Hand of Fate for %
Months.

The calling marital VOWS of two
mismated couples will be severed bv
the circuit court of Polk county If
the prayers of the plaintiffs are en-
swered by department No. 2, accord
ing to papers filed with the County
Clerk last week
Susie A. Vorphal has begun an
action against Lidas W. Vorphal for
absolute divorce and such other re-
lief as to the court may seem proper,
according to a complaint filed by her
attorneys Oscar Hayter and Fl. Fl.
Belt. The plaintiff and defendant
We're married in Portland on January
"a, 1911 and lived together until Au-
gust 1, 1911 when the plaintiff LETT
defendant and since has lived apart
from him. She alleges that ''since
their marriage defendant has been
guilty of cruel and inhuman treat
ment and personal abuse and indig-
mites rendering her life burdensome
and unhappy, and that defendant Is
possessed of a violent and ungovern-
able temper and on frequent occas-
ions has choked, beat and otherwise
mistreated plaintiff" Among other
things it is alleged that defendant
has pointed a loaded revolver at
plaintiff and threatened her life all of
which has caused plaintiff to leave
defendant and live apart from him..
Plaintiff also asks the Court to re-
store her maiden name, Susie Whit
comb.
Cruelty and Drunkenness.
Alleging cruelty and gross and ha-
bitual drunkenness and other short
comings of a reprehensible nature,
Cora ID. Comstock has begun an ac-
tion in department No against
Frederick E. Comstock, according to
papers filed on Friday by Walter t.
Tooze, Jr, counsel for the plaintiff.
The complaint states that the couple
were married at Dundee, Ore, on
May 8, 1883 and that they lived to-
gether until Nov. 10, 1912 when de-
fendant left plaintiff. The complaint
accuses defendant of gross drunken
ness and quarrelsome disposition"
and states that defendant has often
abused plaintiff and cursed her in the
presence of her children and once
when a number of friends were at
the house" 1t is also alleged that
the defendants gross and habitual
has weakened his mind.
Three children have been born to the
union, two of whom are under age,
viz: Edna May, aged 16 years and
Herman, aged three years. Plaintiff
asks Court to give her the custody of
the two minor children, alleging that
she is competent to care for and ed
ucate them, and that the defendant.
by reason of his drunkenness and his
habitual associates, is entirely unfit
to have their custody. She also asks
the Court to require defendant to pay
to the clerk of the court $50 per
month to assist her in the care and
of the children; also asks
a further sum Of $3.50 pendente lite,
and a still further sum of $3.50 to
permit her to employ attorneys and
FOR the expense OF the suit
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-11-26
four SELL HOP CROP
Hop Buy by II. l.. FentOn on Monday;
Total Expenditure Of S25,O0O; One
OF Largest Deals of Season.

Yesterday. through his agent. II. J.
Fenton, r. f. Williams. purchased the
entire hop crop Of a Chinese grower
near Independence. consisting OF 900
bales. the crops Of r. r. Lee. J. z.
Dennis and Gates & Campbell Of DAD
las. the purchases amounting 10 about
81 5. 600. The price paid was said to
be rather low and the hops Of medium
quality. The hops were taken for I'M
mediate delivery and shipment viii be
made TO a London firm. The deal Is
considered one Of the largest of the
season
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-11-26
FRIENDS FEMcITATE COUPLE
Mr. and Mr. Eugene Hayter Re
minded Of Anniversary.

The 2sth wedding anniversary Of
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hayter was the
signal FOR "a happy gathering on
Thursday night some 20 couples Of
friends and neighhors calling briefly
TO remind them of the fact that the
day must b. observed. The visit of
these friends was in the manner Of
a surprise and the occasion was Of
an informal nature but none the less
pleasant and agreeable o. the Hayters
as weu a. the visitors
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-11-26
snrrerInp Nenr Eoln.

Deputy County Surveyor +. NJ. SUI
yer. with a crew OF men is engaged at
present running lines and establishing
corners In the Eola hills on some
property owned by Mrs. Willis Simon
ton. Mr. Simonton Is with the party.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-11-26

Mrs. Margaret Hayter. Grand Wor
thy Natron of the o. r. s. OF oregon.
returned Sunday morning from Official
visits 10 Southern Oregon lodges
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-11-26
FLOATER FOUND IN
WILLAMETTE
BODY OF GERMAN DISCOVERED
IN RIVER ON POLK SIDE.
Marion County Official Takes Charge
of Remains; Theory of Suicide Is
Advanced.

SALEM, Nov. 26.-About 1 o'clock
yesterday afternoon a body later iden-
titled as that of Daniel Widmer, was
found floating in the river, near the
west end of the steel bridge. A. e.
Clark, a stockman of Lents, made the
discovery and communicated with the
watchman on the bridge, who in turn
advised the police.
Coroner Clough and Chief of Police
Hamilton arrived on the scene in
short time and securing a boat towed
the corpse to land, and later had it
brought to the morgue, where the re-
mains were viewed by number of
persons. Fred Goldsmith, proprietor
of the German bakery, identified them
as those of Daniel Widmer. A slight
scalp wound was probably received in
falling.
Widmer is said to have been in this
city but few weeks, most of which
time he has been out of work Re-
Gently he secured a position at the
Glover Leaf dairy, which is just over
the bridge in Polk county. 1t is sup
posed that he was on the way to work
at that place when he took notion to
jump off the bridge. No motive isl
known for the deed.
The body is being held pending ad-
vice from relatives in Harrisburg who
have been notified. Widmer was about
40 years old and had been in this
country but year, coming to Iowa
from Germany, of which country he
was a native.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-11-26
irregularities in Counting
Is Allegation of AHen In
Demand For Vote Recount
Republican Candidate For Assessor
in Recent Election to Con-
test Meyers Vote.

COMPLAINT is FILED DEPARTMENT CIRCUIT
COURT; ILLEGAL THROWING PRE-
CINCTs hLEGED ELECTION BOARDS SLEEP"
CHARGE; WEARY HOURS RESULT MISTAKES IN
TABUIAToN, CONTESTANT
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-11-26

Coroner r. l.. Chapman, of Polk
county, to whom the case belonged,
owing to its having been found on the
west bank of the Willamette river,
was called up by the Marion county
official, but before the former could
give directions as to the disposal of the
body communication over the long
distance phone was interrupted and
was again taken up. Contrary to re-
ports published in the Salem papers,
the Polk county official did not give
permission" for the Marion coroner to
take charge of the remains.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-11-26

Fred Palmer arrived In Dallas sat
urday night from Seattle. % visit his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs J. n. Palmer,
who are both in falling health.