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Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-01
1 ure that now exists -Torrington Reg

ure that now exists.-Torringto Reg ister.
 Tn no sense Is the Austrian maritime situation to be compared for national disadvantage with that of Germany and Russia. In any future naval con- test with Italy, it's Adriatic visa-vis, Austria has a fairly equal opportunity. tification of oastline.-Proyidence Bulletin,
 Confidence between man and man is a fundamental essential to cfvilf- zation and the public looks more espe- cially to men of the standing of Flaw thorne and Morton to respect public confidence instead of cunningly eX- plotting it. No good end is served by lenience te such effenders.-Spring- field Union.
 It would be stretching the facts to claim that New London is a spotless tewn as result of the cleaning up, for there is still great deal that ought to be accomplished. The place is much cleaner than it was two weeks ago, and the important duty is to hold on to the advantage that has been secured, and to extend the work as much as possible.--tNew London Day.
 The congressman who stood up in the house at Washington and bawled for war with Japan should be commis- stoned at once and sent into Mexico. He would soon rise to the grade of general of the army. So long as we have in our midst such valiant men from Mississippi this country is safe. Not even Germany would even think of fighting America with such con- gressmen at large.-Middletown Sun.
 Kipling was much younger than he is now when he wrote of this country The big, fat republic that is afraid of nothing-because nothing up to the present date has happened to make her afraid-is as unprotected as jellyfish." We have built a few bat tleships since then and mounted a few high power guns along the coast, but a sudden war-and most wars are of the sudden kind these days-would find us foolishly and culpably unprepared. Hartford Courant.
 California women are rapidly get ting used to the ballot and becoming indifferent to it like men. The mayor of Berkeley, Cal, speaking of a recent election has this to say in local paper: Surely adequate playground facilities for 1000 children is a sub ject for Woman's thought and vote, and yet, out of 5000 women voters, only about 1,500 of them cared enough to vote on this important subject. Where were the mothers ?''-W Waterbury American.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-01
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
 AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Lebanon, within and for the District of Lebanon, on the 22d day of April, A. D. 1913.
 Judge.
 Estate of Frederic D. Williams, late of Lebanon, in said District, deceased.
 Ordered, That the Administrator cite the creditors of said deceased to bring in their claims against said estate within six months from this date, by posting up a notice to that effect to- gether with a copy of this order, on the signpost nearest to the place where said deceased last dwelt, and in the same town, and by publishing the same once in a newspaper having & circu lation in said District, and make return to this Court.
 ALBERT c. KNEETAAND. Judge.
 The above and foregoing is a true copy of record.
 Attest:
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-01

With the speeches on the birthday anniversary of [. 5. Grant the start was made for the reorga ganization or the republican party for the bringing to- gether of the factions and it should go along consistently and nnceasingly.
 Rhode Island is planning d big corn growing contest this summer expect ing to increase the income of corn growers from s700G0 to $S0.000 The plan Is feasible and important but 1t remains 10 be seen whether the farmers can be brought to q realiza- ton of their posshiities
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-01
A. G. KNEELAND. Judge.

NOTICE.-All creditors of said de-s ceased are hereby notified to present their claims against said estate to the undersigned at Lebanon, within the time limited in the above and foregoing order.
 CHARLES J. ABELL. may1d Administrator.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-01
TO THE ROARD OF COUNTY COM

missioners for New London County: l hereby. apply for transfer of Peter spirituouS and intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer, Rhine wine and cider in the 9uinn building at Baltic road, oooum. and apartments in said building, any part or parts of which are cut off or booths, side rooms, or retiring rooms; My place of business is not located within two hundred feet in a direct line from any church edihce or public or parochial school or the premises pertaining thereto. or any postofhce. public library. or, cemetery Dated at Norwich. this 30th day of April, A. D. 1913 John Quinn & Co.,. by John Quinn, Applicant. We. the undersigned; estate of the Town of Norwich. and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing application of, John Quinn & Co. for applicant is suitable person to be licensed pursuant to said application: Pated Rat at N9gTioh fgIs o6n 6his L $Sf3 oNe day
 Bailey. William Kramer, John Reilly, John A. Moran. I hereby certify that estate, in the Town of Norwich Dated at Norwich, this 3Oth day of April. A. ?. 1913: Dora R. Portelance' Assistant
 AT A COURT or PROBATE HELD at Norwich, within and for the District of Norwich. on the 3oth day of April Present t-NELsoN J: ,AYLING, ,Jqdge; Norwich. in said District. deceased.
 Philip T. Weiles of Noryich: Go92n:, praying. for the reasons therein set forth that an instrument purporting said deceased be admitted to probate annexed be granted upon the estate of said deceased.
 Whereupon, 1t is Ordered, That said petition, be beard and determined at Norwich. In said District. on the 3d day of May. A. D. 1913, at 5 o,eioek pendency Of said petition. and of said hearing thereon. be given by the pub lieation ef this order one time some newspaper. having eireulatien in said District at least two days prior to the date of said hearing. and that return De 'hAoe NhfsoN Nj i9a5 3urA 2 rAYL1Ne. Judge.
 The above and foregoing Is a true
 Attest: FANNIE c. CHURCH.
 may1d Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-01

Norwich, Thursday. May 1, 1918.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-23
Funeral of Miss Opal Hall.

A large sorrowful assembly gath
cred at the home of Mrs. C. g. Skin
ner a sister of the deceased, at In
yesterday to pay their
last respects to one who was dearly
loved by all, Rev. Z. C. Wigman of
Eugene, pastor of the Christian
church had charge of the funeral
services and delivered touching ser
mon dwelling on the noble and lovely
character of the body that lay before
him. The body was laid to rest in
the cemetery near Buena Vista and
was followed to its last resting place
by a large number.
Miss Hall was a daughter Of L. NJ.
Hall. ex-sheriff Of Polk County, now
residing in Monmouth. She gradu-
ated from the Oregon Normal School
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-23
AN AMATEUR SANTA CLAUS
HIS LOT WAS NOT AN ENvIABLE ONE
BY ANY MEANS.

The man who had been selected to be the
Santa Claus sat out on the top of the roof
in the cold, cold night and looked up at
the twinkling stars.
"I've got nice job, l don't think"
growled Santa Claus. q think when it
comes to being nice, obliging young man
l am certainly the easiest ever. The next
time 90 to Christmas house party, why,
won't. 0, yes. We just have to have
a Santa Claus, Mr.. Everts, to slide down
the great, wide chimney in the back hall.
There is ladder fixed there, and you can
come down easy. The other men just won't
do it, and hate to ask you, but you are so
obliging.'
%, Pm obliging all right. I'm real
sweet thing, and I'm just tickled to death
to sit up here like north pole explorer on
the warm side of an iceberg. All nice and
warm downstairs and that idiot Fleming
is dancing all over the shop with Miss Rob
erts. The other fellows are sitting on dark
stairs and making goo-goo eyes, and I'm on
top of the house playing Santa Claus.
20, this is just too lovely for any use. ]
just dote on this game. But if anybody
ever comes up sudden like in the night
and asks me if it's nice to be Santa Claus,
I'll tell them that when 1t comes to good
things being Santa Claus is certainly the
butt end.
II wonder how many years have to roost
up here on this perch anyhow. / was to sit
near the chimney SO that l could hear that
gang of trundle-bed trash howl that song
about Welcome, welcome, dear old Santa
Claus Well, not sound do / hear.
81 believe this is one of those snipe hunt
ing propositions. They get me up here and
then skip. Wonder they don't set fire to
the house to make it more pleasant for your
nice old uncle Santa. Wish they would.
It'd be warmer"
A voice from the trap door in the roof:
"Mr. Everts, Mr.. Everts, we've been wait.
ing half hour and the children have sung
until they're hoarse. Why, Mr.. Everts,
you're at the wrong chimney. Chicago
Daily Tribune.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-23
A PLACE FOR SANTA CLAUS.
The Storp OF the Old Saint should Be
Told in Merru Mood.

With the approach of Christmas arises
the problem discussed by modern mothers
and child-students in regard to the fiction
of Santa Claus. Is it wrong to deceive
child, and will he not lose faith in the par
ent when he finds out that Santa Claus
does not exist? The best advice we have
ever seen on the subject was an editorial
printed in that excellent magazine for moth
ers as well as teachers, the kindergarten
Review. The editor defends Santa Claus.
The trouble, where there is any, arises, she
says, from efforts to give the old story
realistic setting and to reply to questions
with too ingenious fibs. eve put too little
fun and fantasy into our telling of the
Christmas tale," she writes; and again:
"Told as such tales ought to be told-in a
merry mood, with laughing mien and won
der tone, with funny winks and shrugs as
parryings Of difficult questions--the tale is
harmless enough" When the child dis
covers that Santa Claus is not real, he need
not feel a shock any more than when he
suspects that there are no fairies or goblins.
But the parents who raise this difficulty are
usually those who disapprove of fairy sto-
ries. We are glad that we have such au-
thority for retaining the Santa Claus
myth" for old and young enjoy the merry
"make-believe." And when the child out
grows it we can afford to let it go. One
Christmas story more wonderful and super
natural he can never outgrow-that Of the
Babe and the Star and the Angels.-Con-
gregationalist.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-23
Jenkins Meant Well.

Nearly every newspaper man IN
this valley has met Willis II. Jen-
kins, the versatile travelling repre-
sentative of the s. P. R. R. While
in Dallas the past week he accidently
dropped on the street an envelop that
had the following memorandum on
the back.
Things want to buy for my
friends: John NJ. Scott, Gen. Pass.
Agt., one three carats diamond; Neal
V. Murray, Adv. Agt.,, diamond
pin; Hapgood, Gen. Baggage Agt..
gold watch and chain; Rate Clerk
Mcdonald, a motor boat; Chas. Hig-
gins, CLAN agent, automobile.
Total amunt required for the above
S6.375.40; amount in bank 1892:
cash on hand in my pocket. s6.95;
total Sl0.27. Balance to raise,
$6.365.l3. 1T CAN'T BE DONE.
The above shows that Jenkins
heart is in the right place. but what
a pipe dream.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-23
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
Theu Should Go Only Where Our Hearts
Prompt the Sending.

In the Ladies' Home Journal Edward
Box writes in vigorous depreciation of the
complicating of Christmas. much as we
need, simplicity in all the phases of our liv-
ing," he contends, "its greatest need is
sometimes felt at Christmas. And it seems
a pity that we cannot make beginning
there. We could if we would simplify this
question of presents; if we would leave out
of our consideration all but the natural
promptings of our hearts. If ever material
considerations should be dismissed from our
minds and lives it shopld be in connection
with Christmas. If ever our friends should
see our hearts-cdr real inner selves-it
should be on Christmas day. Not that we
should be other than our real selves on other
days. But as it is, we are not our actual
selves on the day Of all days when we should
be. See how we strive that our present of
this year shall surpass the one we gave last
year! See how instinctively we think of the
material value of what we give, and actually
of what we receive! See how we wrong our
selves by leaving needful things undone and
inviting illness because we feel we must give
something of our own making to friend,
when really a sigh goes into each stitch,
instead of being frank with ourselves, and
pleasing our friends infinitely more by being
frank with them, and purchasing something
at far less cost to our health. Every woman
knows what l mean by this; the great evil
of making things for Christmas presents
when really neither the time nor the
strength can be spared. In much the same
way we complicate Christmas at the table.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-23
Basket Ball at Independence.

The local High School basketball
team beat the fast team from the
State Normal School at Monmouth
Saturday night by a score of IA to
Is.
About three-fourths of the game
was played under the Independence
basket Independence forwards
could not make accurate shots. The
Normal made four field goals and six
foul goals to six field and three foul
for Independence.
A preliminary game between the
Independence second team and the
Monmouth High School five resulted
in a victory for the former by a
score of 10 to 9.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-23
PAUL'S NEW YEARS GIFT
HE FOUND THE BABY YEAR in THE
LIBRARY.

Paul's little visit at grandpa's was at an
end, and he had to come home. The butler
oepned the door quietly, and looked down
at him with a twinkling eye, writes Marion
Dickinson, in Youths Companion.
Happy New Year, Jenkins" and the
small man skipped into the hall.
Happy New Year, sir!" answered the
big man.
Paul tugged away at his rubber boots,
but was glad of Jenkins help. "See the
skates grandpa gave mel" he said, proudly
displaying the shining treasure. Where's
mamma? l want to show 'em to her right
away"
''Your mother says you're to go into the
library and wait until nurse comes; then
you can 60 up to see her."
"But / want to go now!" Paul objected.
Nevertheless, he went obediently into the
library.
Backing up to his fathers easy chair, he
was just about to make himself comfortable,
when there came small shrek from the
hall and the rustic of garments, and some
body seized him by the coat collar.
Gracious goodness" nurse painted. "In
another second you would have sat down!
You gave me a turn, Master Paul"
whats the matter?" asked Paul, rather
indignant at this unceremonious treatment
Of boy who was old enough to own skates.
Nurse laughed softly. Turn around and
look at the chair" she said. "It's another
present"
A large pillow filed the seat of the great
chair, and on it lay soft roll of flannel.
Paul backed away. "What is it?" he asked,
sturdily.
Nurse carefully drew down fold of the
flannel, and there was tiny pink face, with
blinking blue eyes, a mouth like round o,
and no hair to speak of.
For an instant Paul stared with wide
open eyes; then, with whoop Of delight,
he dashed into the hall and up the stairs.
Mamma, mamma" he shouted, come
down quick The little New Years in the
library!"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-23
A Good New Years Resolution.

l have never been much Of hand at
making resolutions; still less at keeping
them; but il were to throw some of my
ideals into that form for New Years
gift to my friends, suppose it would run
something like this: Resolved, To live in
the active voice, intent on what can do,
rather than what happens to me in conse-
quence; in the indicative mood, concerned
with what is, rather than what might be
more to my liking; in the present tense,
with concentration on immediate duty,
rather than regret for the past or anxiety
for the future; in the first person, criti-
cising myself, rather than condemning
others; in the singular number, obeying
my own conscience, rather than the de
mands Of the many.-Wiliam De Witt
Hyde, in Boston Congregationalist.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-23

in 1897, and taught at Pomeroy and
Walla Walla, Washington, and in the
schools of Portland for seven years.
Miss Hall then studied art if New
York, and, showing marked ability,
was appointed supervisor by the
Board of Education and was in New
York at the time of her death, the
result Of severe attack OF kidney
trouble, being sick 10 days.
Miss Hall is survived by Mr.. and
Mrs. |. NJ. Hall, parents. Monmouth; /;
six sisters, Mrs. J. M. Slower, Weis-
er, Idaho; Mrs. C. f. Hensen and
Dora Hall, Monmouth; Mrs. Nathan
iel Wither, Berkeley, Cal, Mrs. Laura
c. Miller, Portland; Mrs. c. G. Skin
ner, Independence.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-23
A Month of Celebration.

Perhaps no nation or religion enjoys New
Years day more than the Chinese. They
celebrate their feast in the early part of
February, and the festivities last month.
Beating of drums and firing of crackers,
with decoration of bunting and flags, usher
in this day, when the people visit their
Joss houses, worship their gods, and with
oriental ceremony shake hands with "A
Happy New Year" In preparation for this
event a Chinaman tries to square his ac-
counts with all the world, and Chinaman
who owes debts at the beginning Of the
New Year forfeits his right to be called a.
gentleman.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-23
SCHOOL OFFICERS
MET SATURDAY
SIXTY DISTRICTS REPREsEN-
TED
An Interesting and Instructive All
Day Session. Discussion was Gen.
eral.

The eighth annual convention of
Pok County school officers held
in Dallas, Saturday, was success
and over hundred school directors
were present and took part in the
meeting.
State Superintendent J. A. Church.
i'll was present and addressed the
convention on general school work
and school laws. His address was
very instructive and called forth
much discussion.
Professor M. S. Pitman of the State
Normal gave very interesting adj
dress on Opportunity Of Response
bility."
The round table discussions were
presided over by County Superinten-
dent Seymour. Especial interest was
manifest in the discussion of the
question of County Unit Admins
tration.
These conventions are increasing
in interest and as they do so the
schools Of the county are advancing.
Polk County schools are leaders.
The following officers were re-elect-
ed for another year, President, 7.
w. Brunk, and Secretary, H. G. Sey-
mour.
The convention passed the follow
ing resolutions:
Resolutions
We, your committee on Resolutions,
submit the following:
LIST. That this convention hereby
tenders its thanks to Mr.. Pittman of
the State Normal, and State Super
intendent Churchill for the excellent
help they have given us in our work.
End. We hereby endorse the Coun-
ty School Fair and recommend that
the County Court continue its sup
port of the same.
3rd. We endorse the School Raj
lies, and Parent-teacher's Clubs and
recommend that such be organized
wherever practicable.
4th. We endorse the Supervisory
Law, as we believe they County dis
tricts should have the same privileg-
es given the city schools.
9TH. We endorse the present sys-
TEN of Standardization of Schools
as introduced by Superintendent Sey-
mour.
9th. We hereby recommend that
this Convention go on record as ia
voring at least eight months of school
in every school district and that
Boards consider the matter of hiring
teachers for longer term than one
year.
7th. We hereby recommend that
this Convention go on record favoring
the plan Of County unit for taxa
ton and administrative purposes Of
the schools, as we believe that we will
get better results For the money ex-
pended.
9Th. In view of the fact that the
State Tax for the insuing year is so
unusually high, and other taxes have
become burdensome, be it resolved.
that we recommend to the County
Court that the next tax levy be made
as low as possible eonsistant with
good government.
A. ]. shipley
Geo. W. Myer
J. +. Ulrich
ii. j. Elliott.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-23
OREGON Is An Right.

s. b. Hawkins of Airlie was in
Dallas Monday and said:-When It
comes to weather. just put upa dollar
on Oregon, we have young radishes.
peas in bloom. and wild strawberries
are also in bloOom with Christmas on
ly a few days away.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-23
TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS

Be sure and send in the Christmas
eve festivities and IL convenient the
program that was held in the churches
or In the school houses. Mail
them 30 We will receive them not later
than Monday evening.
THE OBSERVER
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-23
Baptist Church.

The program of the Baptist Church
will begin promptly at 7.3O.
Elaborate decorations are beng
prepared and several unique features
are being prepared. All are cordially
extended an invitation to come and
receive a Christmas welcome on We'd
nesday evening.
The program is as follows:
l. Song ."The Xmas Story
?. Prayer. Sunday School Supt.
3. Responsive Reading. g........'.
L. Recitation, "The Xmas Story
Albert Zendt.
). Exercise. "The Xmas Candles
Primary Glass. ........
G. Song. "Xmas Joy Bells
Z. Exercise. GOOD Tidings of
Great Joy". Children.
S. Recitation. "Praises to Jesus
Everette Arnold.
J 9. Song, "O'er a Quiet Pasture
10. Recitation. "Thanks Be to
Cod. "......S Susie Colson-
II. Exercise. Like. the Wise Men
of Long Ago" .....-..B Boys.
Il. Recitation. "The Postmaster 5
Story. "....... Hazel MeBee.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-23
Portland Poor Remembered.

The Oregonian says among the
many gifts received Saturday for the
relief fund was a box containing a
beautiful little doll and a child's set
of fur, with the compliments Of
Elizabeth Hayter Of Dallas. Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-23
Methodist Church.

Christmas will be observed by the
Sunday school on Wednesday even
ing, Santa Claus and Christmas trees
will be in evidence. An interesting
program will be presented by the lit
tie folks, and the choir of the church
will sing a number of choice selec-
tions. A treat has been prepared
for every member of the school Ev-
eryone is invited. 4,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-23

tastefully decorated with mistletoe,
ferns and Oregon grape, and last but
not least, a finely decorated Christ
mas tree. Both rooms took part in
the exercises as follows:
Song. "Advice to Santa, Little Tots
Recitation "Week Before Christmas "
Play. jeremiah g Christmas Present"
Boys
Recitation. Christmas Stocking -
........W Woolard Brown
PLAY. "Mother Goose. Primaries
Recitation. "Parson Brown Harry
&. . e " AH'f--
Recitation. "Jes'' Past Christmas
........ Rolly Middleton
Recitation, "How We Spent Christ
mas. Leona Brown
Recitation. "A Christmas Joke =
....... Martha Brown
Duet. "Star Of the East, Lileth and
...... Alma Mitchell
Recitation. "Lest They Forget, Les
-----..-.-.---.-- --ter uaIOees
Song. "How We Welcomed KRIS
Kringle" .......--.-.G Chris
Recitation. 1SChnstmas Adventure"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-23
Harry Wilson

............... Harry Wilson
The entertainment was well attend
ed and the teachers, Misses B. B.
Balderee and Veva Burns are to be
complimented on their success in
training their pupils.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-23
Christmas Program.
Christian Church Program.

Christmas party and tree Wedncs
day, p. M, beginning at 2 O'Clock for
the children and the parents attend
ing the Christian Bible School in tn"
lower assembly rooms of the church
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-23
Evangelical Church.

Appropriate Christmas exercises
will be observed at the United Evan
gelica church on Dec. 23rd at 1:3O
p m, The program will consist OF
exercises, drills, readings and music.
You are very cordially invited.
C. p. Gates, pastor