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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-25
HumbhreyS Sleep IN Family Plot


execution, and that the confession
implicated DIR. North who was once
arrested and charged with the crime
but subsequently, freed. 1t is said
that the brothers declared that they
only assisted him in the deed, but
not much credenee is given to this
statement, it is said.
A welI-known Dallas man, in talk
ing of the matter Monday, admitted
that the boys had told him on Friday
before their execution, that they had
committed the crime, but, = said he,.
III don It believe them. / don't think
they know anything about it, and if
had said to them, now the fact is
you didn t kill Mrs. Griffith, did you,
/ am certain that either one of them
would have replied in the negative,
/ know that they could be induced
to say anything, and to say exactly
the opposite few minutes later.
They had no mind Of their own as
those who knew them best will testi-
fly and SO far as / am concerned,
their confession has absolutely no
weight. / don Z believe they commit
ted the crime for which they were
executed" "
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-25
Dallas Fans Turn to Diamond For
Entertainment; Good Team in
Prospect For High.
[By F. B.l

Whatever may be the private opin-
ions of those who do or do not want
base ball in Dallas this season, it is
agreed that there is an abundance of
good material for classy team here.
With the closing of the basket ball
season this week it will be natural
for the fans to prepare something in
the base ball line for the summer
The work Of Barham and Herzog last
season is vivid in the minds of those
who watched their battery work. Be-
sides these there are such stars as
Ray Boydston. Earl Barham, Pritch-
ard, Hiestand. Woods, Campbell, Ca
die, Lockman, Matheny and Gard
ner, nearly all Of whom are eligible
to a 'olace on the High school team
which has already done preliminary
practice. This team has already or
dered uniforms, the college grounds
have been in preparation for games
and enthusiasm accumulated await
inc the closing of the indoor games.
Asides from these are the two Shaws,
Syron, Floyd Meyers, Tooze, Fred
Lloyd Rice, Ballantyne and
several others who are players more
in the art, and who are
outside the ranks of the school play
ers who could at any time lead the
Dallas fellows to victory. Meyers is
a well-tried slab artist and has sew
eral GOOD games to his credit, al
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-25
TO PROCEED WITH
BUILDING PLAN
HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION DE-
! oIDEs TO BEGIN WORK.
Old Board is Reelected; New 0fic-
ials Are Chosen; Small Block Of
Stock Must Be Sold Without Delay.

Election Of the old board of diree-
tors, the selection of new officers and
the definite decision to proceed with
the proposed building plans at once,
formed the more important items of
business transacted at the annual
meeting of the stockholders of the
Dallas Hospital association held at
the county court rooms on Monday
night. The old board of directors
consisting of DIR. A. B. Starbuck, DR..
v. C. Stats, DR.. B. Fl. McCallon, DIR.
w. S. Carey and DR.. L. A. Bollman,
and Oscar Hayter and F. J. Coad
were reelected for another year and,
at the meeting of the board held lat
er, F. J. Coad was named as presi-
dent; DIR. B. H. McCallon, vice-pres-
ident Miss Edith Starbuck, secre-
tary-treasurer.
New plans for the hospital building
have been practically agreed upon.
The proposed building will be Of
wooden construction with three sto-
ries and basement, and will provide
16 rooms including two wards. 1t
will be equipped with all modern con-
veniences for the comfort of patients
and the safe and advantageous hand
ling of cases Of all kinds. In order
to build, it will be necessary to dis
pose of the remainder of the stock
but it is believed that but little trou-
Bile will be encountered in doing this.
Bids for the building VIII be asked
for at once.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-25
Council Talks P0Oing Plans

mittee with instructions to report at
another special meeting which will
be held tomorrow Wednesday,
night. It is the intention of the
council to adopt plans and spcifea-
tions for the work and then advertise
for bids permitting bidders to speci-
fy any materials they may choose.
the lowest and best bid to be deter
mined by the council and the con-
tract awarded in conformity thereto.
This, it is believed, viii result in Sc
curing for the city the best
figure possible for the proposed work
irrespective Of the material to be
used.
On motion Of Councilman Fenton
the Dallas Lumber and Logging com
pany was instructed to clear their
waterway Of debris where the same
crosses Main street, to prevent the
water from backing up and overflow
ing the adjacent territory.
There were no property owners
present interested in the proposed
paving and no further protests
against the plan were heard.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-25
Injured W0Ykmen Ask Cash
Prom Will0miN0 COMPANY

Of the company's carelessness which
occurred ID December, 1912 Schar
Ter was operating dry pressed brick
machine which, it IS alleged, was De-
fective and that; BY reason Of such
defect, his hand was caught beneath
heavy set Of plungers or dies and
very badly lacerated, laying him up
for long time and rendering it inn
possible for him to earn money at
his usual means of livelihood His
hand is still ia a MANNED condition
and it is said to be doubtful whether
he ever regains the use Of his fingers.
In the other action, Robert Horn
is the plaintiff and the complaint
states that he was injured as the REL
suit Of the caving Of a bank at the
company's plant in September, 1912,
while he was working in the pit. A
Portland firm Of attorneys appear for
the company and it is declared that
the case will be warmly fought on
both sides.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-25
INTERESTING PROGRAM ENJ0Y-
ED BY WE'LL ATTENDED
SESSION TN DALLAS ON
SATURDAY..
MANY PLEASING FEATURES
Addresses BY Government Agent and
State Official Warmly Received;
Glass Recitation in Reading Inter-
esting; No Location for Field nav
Settled.

with - ~, 30 s,se,ss s{kr.4 4 = 49,,
m 81 on'0ua s''s71's a0e'''aea,10s
ana mucn nterest maniIestea - me
program which was followed sub-
stantially as published il The OBJ
so,ver the roo,,Ia, oo,,ntv tnachavs
.,a
meeting nslu II ~ clsy oh oasuh
day, Is declared % have been sue
cess IA every way and was thoEough-
~ enjoyed BY those present Teach.
ers from al portions of tlle county
were on hand ana assisted by their
presence and active participation ~
the work.
ln tne absence or Assistant state
superintendent Carleton who was un-
able 60 % present, the time allotted
TO him was taken up by y. Y. Muer-
man, 81 the United states Bureau Of
Education, VINO has been sent to Or
egon to make 2 study of tie school
system mr. Muerman VIII spend
several months ~ tins state, making
ms headquarters IN Salem ana wili
spend the time ~ investigating the
methods employed IN the rural schools
Of three counties of which Eoik VIII
be the frse' lie Will VISIT every
school and famlllarlze himself with
the work and especially with the home
credit plan.
One OF the most interesting fea~
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-25
PATRIOTS SLOW TO file
Aspirants For City Offices Proving
Modest; J. G. vanorsdel Only Can
didate So Far For Mayoralty.

With but a few days remaining be-
fore the final limit for fling for city
Offices expires, there appears to be a
wonderful lack of forwardness on the
part Of local patriots. Up to. last
night, J. G. VanOrsdel was the only
aspirant for mayoralty honors who
had signiied his intention Of making
a run for the Office. In the council
manic field, Mark Hayter has filed
for council-at-large, while ". L.
Barber has fled from the second
ward. Others who are reported as
having petitions in circulation are
John E.. Miller from the third and
Henry Gohrke in the first. Many
others have been mentioned but their
petitions have not yet appeared. All
filings must be in the hands Of the
city auditor by Tuesday, April ], and
it is probable that none will be left
at the quarter pole.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-25
Base Ball Summons Fans As
Basket Ball Time Ne0rS End

though it is understood, he has not
been consulted as to his willingness
to play this season, having moved a
short distance from Dallas.
Ground Problem Solved.
From among the hardened artists
on the basket ball court there are
many recruits who would prove fast
players as against amateur teams.
The matter Of defraying expenses of
preparing grounds suitable and con-
venient should not now prove bar
rier, in case the city decides to pur-
chase grounds for the fair which
have been selected. As base ball is
included in the list Of high school
contests for Polk and Yamhill coun-
ties, it might be possible to secure
the use of the same grounds at a.
small expense. A local player assures
The Observer that there are enough
fast amateurs in Dallas to organize
two teams who could oppose each
other in regular practice and be in
to furnish the public with
an exceptionally good quality Of base
ball. He thought, after the fumes of
the basket ball caldron had been
swept away, that the public would
yearn for the equally clean sport on
the diamond field. Good teams will
no doubt be organized in Yamhill and
counties and it should
be an easy matter to secure at least
one game week. It was suggested
that the Commercial club might take
the matter of expense Of grounds up
in connection with the matter of fur
suitable grounds for field
Of Polk and YamhilI coun-
ties, now under consideration
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-25
JUDGE TEAL OBJECTS TO m
vESTMENT AND ExPENDI-
TURE OF LARGE SUM
OF COUNTY MONEY.
DON'T ENDORSE
Fails to See Merit in Alleged Expen-
sive Plan to Secure River Gravel
For County Roads; Teal Also OBJ
jects to Purchase Of Grading Ma
chinery.

Opposition to the plan proposed for
the purchase Of a gravel bar in Ma
rion county just across the river
from Eola has been heard by The
Observer from several of the heavy
taxpayers Of this vicinity. With the
idea of learning more about the
scheme an Observer man interviewed
County Judge Teal regarding the
matter Monday and ascertained that
such a plan was actually under con-
sideration by the court although
Judge Teal expressed himself in no
uncertain terms against the PROPOSE
ton and declared that he would OPP
pose it with all the force at his COM
mand. The Observer has not had
the opportunity to ascertain the views
of Commissioners Petre and Wells.
Would Be Expensive.
Judge Teal bases his objections on
the ground Of expense. He says that
the owner of the land which COM
prises about 10 acres, has agreed to
dispose of it at 800 per acre or
81, 900 for the piece The plan is to
install a clam dredge and convey the
gravel across the river to the Polk
county side by means of a heavy ca
BILE wire operated by donkey en-
gine. On the Polk county side a.
sidetrack would be constructed, or
the one now near the site might be
used; and the gravel loaded into cars
for transportation to any part Of the
county that it might be needed. 1t
is estimated that the cost of Install
ing a plant of this kind would APP
proximate something like $4,000 or
$4,000 aside from the first cost of the
land, and it is Judge Teal 's opinion
that it would be very expensive to
operate.
Proposition Unsound.
III am unaIterably opposed to the
entire plan," declared Judge Teal,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-25

making an entertainment that will be
varied in character and pleasure to
all. The orchestra viii be selected
from the city's best musicians, and
there are many Of them, and this fea-
ture will perhaps be a treat to lovers
of music. Dallas also has several EN-
tertainers who have been heard in
the past and they will be asked To
contribute to the evenings pleasure.
Following the program, those who as
sist will no doubt be invited to a
light luncheon by the band. MIR.
Downey, the new instructor, is we'll
pleased with the showing made by
the band at rehearsaIs and says he
is sure to have the organization in
the best Of shape by the date set for
the concert. Rehearsals are now be-
ing held on Monday, Wednesday, and
Thursday nights and several new
pieces are being taken up.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-25
Execution at Salem Saturday Fea-
tureless; Declared That Both
Men Confessed to
Jail ofcials.

The mortal remains of George and
Charles Humphreys who were execut-
ed at Salem Saturday for the murder
of Mrs. Eliza Griffith at PhiIomath
in June, 1911, were buried in the fam
lily plot in the old Dallas cemetery
Monday morning The bodies reached
the city on the Salem, Falls City &
Western 9:40 passenger and the ser
vices at the grave were conducted by
Rev. Barr G.. Lee, of Salem, who had
acted as their spiritual adviser dur
ing their last hours before the man
date Of the. law was carried out.
The execution at Salem on Satur-
day was unattended by any unusual
features. Both men went to their
death sullenly and with hardly a
spoken word on the scaffold, except
to again assert their innocence. 1t
has been reported that they confessed
to the officials the night before their
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-25
CROWD OF 500 MAY GO TO Nc
MINNvILLE ON SPECIAL
TRAIN SATURDAY
NIGHT.
MILITIA AND BAND TO GO
Plenty Of Music to Enliven Occasion; /;
Reserved Seats on Sale in Dallas;
Train Leaves at 700; Fare For
Round Trip Placed at rs Cents;
Badges For All.

Intense interest is being aroused in
the coming basket ball game at Nc
Minnville on Saturday night between
company G team Of this city and Sill
verton and present indications are
that fully 500 people will take advan-
tage of the special excursion train
which will be run to the Yamhill
county town and return on that
night. According to present plans
fully 40 members of the Company G,
0. N. G.. will attend the game in uni
form. The Dallas band in full uni
form will also go and enliven the oc-
casion with their inspiring music.
The special train will leave Dallas
over the Southern Pacific promptly
ait z 100 o'clock and the fare for the
round trip will be rs cents. The
train will leave McMinnville on the
return trip Immediately after the
game.
Buy Seats Here.
On Monday Ballantyne and Gates
of Company G team made trip to
McMinnville and completed finals ar
rangements for the game They
brought plan Of the seating ar
rangements of the hall with block
Of seats reserved for the Dallas con-
tingent. These may be secured at the
Fuller Pharmacy and reserved, as is
done when the games are played in
this city. 1t is advisable for those
who intend to go to call at the drug
store and reserve their seats as soon
as possible in order that they may
be sure Of accommodations at the
game, for it is certain that the big
auditorium at McMinnville will be
crowded to its capacity. The idea of
having the train leave early is to per-
NIT the crowd to arrive in time to
hold street parade by the band and
the militia company before the game.
Mack" Will Welcome Crowd
Citizens of McMinnville are pre-
pairing to give the visitors royal
welcome and every arrangement .will
be made for the comfort Of the visit
ing teams and people from Dallas and
Silverton. In addition to the Dallas
special train, a special will be run
from Silyerton and it is expected
that 800 or 400 win attend from that
city.
So far as the Dallas lineup is con-
eerned, it will be the same as that
which brought defeat to the Silverton
crowd on the occasion of their visit
here. Every member is in the pink
of condition and confident of his abil-
ity to do his share in bringing the
laurels Of victory to Company G's
colors. The Silverton lineup win be
slightly changed Cooley taking the
place Of Dohl at guard. 1t may be
said in passing that the Silverton ag
gregation is just as confident Of win
ming the game and the championship,
so the contest should be exciting
enough for the most pronounced bug.
The Dallas crowd will be adorned |
with badges and everyone is expected
to bring along his enthusiasm.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-25
Special Meeting Devoted to Discus
sion Of Numerous Details;
Another Meeting For
Tonight.

Discussion Of the proposed plans
and specifications for the hard surfac-
ing Of the various streets of the city
which the city council proposes to
undertake during the coming season,
occupied the attention of the city
lawmakers for more than two hours
at a special meeting held on Monday
night. City Engineer Flaeg submit
ted the details. and the many spec
i6caiions and other minute matters
in connection Herewith required
much explanation and provoked con-
siderable discussion. Owing 10 the
fact that some members Of the coun-
ell were not present, and that the
couneilmen desired to consider the
matter further, the plans and specif-
cations were referred to the street
committee and to the ordinance com
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-25

sale after March Is, or which re-
main after that date. must be assess
ed as other goods are assessed and
payment Of the taxes must be forth
coming before the goods may Be sold.
It is charged that the managers Of
the abore concern styling itself the
Polk Mercaniile company" did not
meet these requirements. and even ai-
tempted io move the goods from ihe
county but The tax collector pul tie
kiboshn on ihe scheme and The ow-
ners vers required 10 dig up the cash.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-25

Miss Hazeltine IS conducting every
Saturday afternoon a. the Woodman
hall a class in ballroom and folk
dancing for the little children 81 2
O'Clock. The larger girls meet for
their folk dancing class AZ 9 .. M
Il Is hoped that more Of The children
and young people viii avail them
selves 81 this opportunity 90 learn
some Of fbe pleasant social graeek
The classes ril close The frt Of
June
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-25
Dallas Attorney Counsel for Plaintiff
in Damage Suits Before Yam
hill Circuit Court.

Two damage suits Of more than Or
dinary Importance are among the
cases which will be heard in the reg
ular session Of the circuit court for
Yamhill county which convened at
McMinnville Yesterday, Oscar Hayter
of this city is attorney for the plain
tiffs in each case and he will be as
sisted in their trial by Harry Fl.
Belt, his office associate. The cases
are for damages in the sum of $10,-
900 and $4,000 respectively and are
directed against the Pacific Face
Brick company, Of Willamina.
In the first case, Roy Schallar is
demanding the money from the com
pany by reason Of an accident al
legged to have been the direct result
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-25
Program Committee Promises Even
ing Of Unexcelled Entertainment;
Vocal Solos and Reading
to Be Feature.

At conference Of the executive
board and director of the Dallas
Band this week it was decided to se-
lect Wednesday, April 16, as the date
for the annual concert and entertain
ment. A program committee was APP
pointed by President DUNCAN at the
request Of the band, and the commit
tee Is already at work preparing the
program which it is thought will even
excel that of last year. The program
will be made up Of readings, perhaps
a vocal solo or quartette, two or
chestra numbers, and band pieces,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-25
To Use Willamette Gravel.
DALLAs DOC AFTBR HoNoRs
w. ]. Hearth Enters Maltese Terrier
in Portland Bench Show.

The pretty maltese terrier, proper
ty Of W. J. Hearth, of the Dallas
Lumber & Logging company, which
is the pride Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hearth,
has been entered at the big kennel
show to be held in Portland the first
week in April A likeness Of s'Dan-
dy" occupied a place in the Sunday
number Of the Portland papers. Mr..
Hearth expects his pedigreed beauty
to carry off some Of the ribbons AZ
the show, the dog having said to be
from one Of the leading strains Of his
breed. Fanciers claim the animal Is
Of the French poodle type. one Of the
most intelligent Of the dog race. and
when on exhibition at the metropolis
next month. It is safe to say that he
will attract the ewes Of the ladies
who admire a household .pet-for that
is what the little fellow really Is.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-25
Now At Albany.

Charley Mann who formerly ofiic-
lated as "hotel runner" for the Gail
and the New Scott hotels In this city
is now employed in a like capacity
for the Hotel Hammel, in Albany,
an elegant new hostelry which was
opened to the public recently. Char
ley says be likes his new position and
viii welcome his Dallas friends at
any time.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-25
P4444@44R4<4@444
; $4,000 IN ONE CAR


= Loaded With 10o.73S feet Of :
= finishing lumber valued et el4.-
= o00. what is declared 20 have
= been enc of the largest cars Of
. lumber ever shipped from q mill
> il Oregon. left the plant Of the I
> Fails CITY Lumber company on
= Monday. The entire load con-
. sisted Of ffi1tirr Iuuber and ,
. flied an imusnse box ear to iis
= fnl capacity. il vas c1nsiEnei I
q 10 kanzzs parties.
. 949494 4444a 49s
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-25
NEW FIRM BUYS IN DALLAS
Emmerson & Nash Dispose Of Furni-
ture Business to Baker Parties.


Through a deal which was closed
last week, Messrs. Davis & Horn, Of
Baker City, Oregon, viii soon come
into possession Of the Emmerson 4
Nash furniture business on Main and
Washington streets, invoicing of the
stock will begin on Monday, March
81. Both members Of the new firm
are experienced mercantile men, Mr..
Davis having been actively engaged
in the furniture business for the past
10 years. Both have families and
they viii become permanent residents
Of this city. As for the retiring mem
bers Of the old firm, it is probable
that Mr.. Emmerson viii remain here
although he says he is undecided as
to his future occupation Mr.. Nash
viii eventually move to some point
east Of the mountains.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-25
SEXES STOCK OF DRY GOODS
Sheriff Collects Taxes Prom Late
Dallas Msrcantns Concern.

Dallas MercantiIs Concern.
To secure . claim for s66 ia taxes.
Sheriff Grant On Monday morning
seized the remainedr Of ihe stock Of
ihe Polk County Mercantile company
a. Is was stored IN fhe station build
ing Of the Souitern Pacide here
awaiting shipment out 81 TIE city.
Under lls law All stocks of goods
brousti into q souniy for temporary
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-25
GIVES $3.50 CASH
FOR ROAD WORK
Mccoy RESIDENT DONATES SUM
TO HELP IN IMPROVEMENT.
Another Farmer Donates Land; Su-
pervisor to Use Willamette Gravel;
Resident Appreciates Roads.

Mccoy, March 25.- Especially -
Road work progress in district No
IA looks bright for the future as the
result of the gift of $3.50 in cash from
one of the wealthy residents of this
vicinity which is now in the hands of
the supervisor to be used in road
work in the district between Mccoy
and Salem. The district entertains
hopes that the county court will du-
plicate this liberal cash donation and
it is safe to say that they won I have
many such donations to duplicate.
Another farmer has donated a small
strip of land in order that the pres
ent road bed, made narrow by deep
ditch and rocky formation, may be
widened and improved at a reduced
expense. In addition to these the
district entertains hopes of other do
nations which will be thankfully re-
ceived.
To Use Willamette Gravel
The supervisor intends to have Will
lamette river gravel shipped in as
was done last year with marked sue
cess from Corvallis, giving hard ma
terial to work with. Give a commu-
nifty a taste Of good roads and they
will want more-even demand more
and viii not object to paying the bills
if they get value received put upon
the roads. The people Of this vicin-
ity appreciate the good roads they
now have leading to Dallas and other
points.