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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-29
SOCIETY
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A Delightful Affair.

The "At Home given by Mes
danes j. Riley Craven and U. s.
Loughary on Wednesday afternoon
was without doubt one of the most
elaborate and enjoyable parties of
the season. The home of Mrs. j.
Riley Craven, where the guests were
entertained, was metamorphOsed into
bower of beauty. The dining and
living rooms were artistically decorat-
ed with pink roses and sprays of
green, while the hall was exquisite
in white and green. The Misses
Gladys and Helen Loughary, Maud
Barnes and Helen Casey assisted the
hostesses in serving delicious two
course luncheon, while Master Ell
wynn Craven graciously received the
guests at the door. Several splendid
musical numbers were rendered dur
ing the afternoon by Mrs. Chas. Lip
fert and Miss Laura Craven, out OF
town guests, which were greatly en-
joyed by those present. The time
was spent in playing Five Hundred,
the Me o,,ests % we,.e rafreshed with sher-
hat M 5ur;no Tho afternoon Mrs Nd
W., uIp Iaoohson was fortunata in win
n;na " a,st honor a heant;ful hand
na;n+ o cd nloto wb;le sacond honor fell
IN :" NJ n Il W;lioms an ;vorex
nIonaa NJ he;no the nr;ze
piTd' Thoso WIZ who m oniovod tho bosn;talitv
of Moadoraas was rDoyen and Ganobary
W. wow. Me- T r Miller Mrs Raln6
Mnn,.;son Mrs n p Potterson Mrs
M Asn Poh;nson ~ MrS T r S;hley Mrs
VIII WI S;nonton Mrs w r Soebren
Mrs ~ " r. Stoa}s Mrs Conrad Staf,
,,;,, NJ, D Storhnok MrS = r
Snndhara @ % MrS 7 T. sweeney Mrs
9 % d Ta%lor MrS T e T1olow Miss
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-29
t the Eugene Bible University.


Members of the-126th general as
sembly of the Presbyterian church in
the United States, in session this week
in Chicago, went on record as favor
ing national prohibition, endorsed the
national administration, the state de-
partment and the navy department
for their action in support of the
temperance movement, urged minis
ters and church members to withdraw
from clubs and social organizations
which dispensed alcoholic beverages,
and condemned cigarette smoking.
Showing appreciation of the ener-
getic work of their pastor for the
past three years, the members of the
Christian church of McMinnville
have called Rev. Z. V. Stivers to the
pastorate for another year, says The
Reporter. The call was unanimous
and at an increase in salary.
Rev. j. S. McCallum, for thirteen
years pastor of the First Christian
church in Eugene, the largest Christ
ian church in the Northwest, sun
prised his congregation Sunday by
reading his resignation from the pull
pit.
The subject for the lesson-sermon
at Christian Science church next Sun
day will be "Ancient and Modern
Necromancy, Alias Mesmerism and
Denounced.
Because of Bishop Scadding's death
the proposed celebration of the Goth
of the Protestant Episco-
pal Church in Oregon has been aban-
doned. The celebration was to have
been held from June to 8.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-29
No Brewery Candidate.

A statement to the effect that the
breweries and liquor interests of
Oregon are arranging to nominate
an Independent candidate for COVER
nor is emphatically denied by Paul
Wessinger, vice president of the Ore
gan Brewers association, and John
E. Kelly, president of the Retail
Liquor Dealers of Portland and also
president of the Family Liquor Stores
association.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-29
'Sawmill Shuts Down.

The sawmill of the Willamette Val
ley Lumber company is closed down
today on account of having exhausted
its supply of logs while the camps
at Black Rock and Falls City are
moving to new locations. Tomorrow
being Memorial day, operations will
not resume until Monday.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-29
Orchestra to Entertain.

The High school orchestra will give
the following program at the High
school on June 2: Overture, "Scarlet
Crow" C.)Bennett, High school or
chestra; vocal solo, Lucille Hamilton
"Humoreske," Dvorak, High school
orchestra; reading, Goldie Bissel !;
quartet, High school quartet; "Flow-
er Song" G. Lange, High school or
chestra; solo, Elva Lucas; "Voices Of
the Violets," Vivieros, High school
orchestra; exit march.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-29
Entertain Successfully.

An excellent and much appreciated
program was that rendered or Tues
day night at the regular monthly
meeting of the H. H. C. Of the Meth
odist church. The program: Selec-
ton, High school orchestra; cornet
duet, Will and Ralph Howe; vocal
solo, Goldie Vaughn with cornet and
cello accompaniment; reading, Mrs.
Francis Simonton; selection, High
school orchestra; violin solo, Jack
Eakin; vocal duet, airline Bennett and
Clare Snyder; cello solo, J. C. Uglow;
selection, High school orchestra. Re-
freshments were served.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-29
Birthday Party.

In honor of his twenty-frst birth
day anniversary Mr.. Wiley Gardner
entertained party of young men and
women at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Gardner, last Sat
urday evening. A feature of the
evening was the cutting and distribut-
ing among the guests of huge birth
day cake by the host. The young
people spent the evening in song and
games.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-29
Trraf Talra nj thr Tnlutt


Longnecker, returned to her home in
San Jose yesterday.
Mr.. Linn Chapman was Buell.
business visitor last Thursday.
The Oregon Free Methodist confer
ence appointed j. f. Lewis to the pas
torate of the church at Falls City.
Miss Sadie Lynn, who taught in the
Dallas public schools for number
of years, has been engaged to teach
in Portland next year.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-29
Musical and Literary.

Miss Ermine Bushnell of Salem,
Miss Sylvia Oaks of Portland, Miss
Mabel Boydston of Independence, and
Miss Grace Fawk of that place are
in the headlines of musical and lit
erary entertainment to be given at
the Oak Grove church next Friday
evening. The Dallas High school Or
chestra is on the bill for a number
Of selections.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-29
Young Folks Play Games.

Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Farrette of
North Dallas very pleasantly enter
tanned party of young people last
Saturday evening. The rooms were
prettily decorated with spring bloom.
After playing games throughout the
evening, dainty refreshments were
served.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-29

srs. Jacob and George Friesen, Henry
Workintine, John and Bernard Erie
sen, John, Aaron and Jacob Ediger,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Ediger, Mr.. and
Mrs. Sol Ediger and Rev. and Mrs.
S. S. Ediger.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-29
Young Folks Entertained.

A crowd of young folks met at the
home of S. S. Ediger of Bowersville
last Wednesday night. The evening
was spent in singing and lunch was
served at a late hour. Those present
we're: Misses Marie and Anna Work
intine, Katie Friesen, Goldia Fast,
Elizabeth Friesen. Susie and Marie
Ediger, Anna and Lena Kliever. Mes
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-29
Entertains w. G. T. U.

Amid a profusion of handsome cut
flowers and sweet peas, Mrs. j. G.
Van Orsdel received the ladies of the
Woman s Christian Temperance Union
at her home last Tuesday afternoon,
the occasion being the regular meet
ing of that organization.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-29

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.-My
wife, Mrs. Josephine Robbins, hav-
ing left my bed and board without
just cause or provocation, the pub
lie is hereby warned against giving
her goods or wares of any kind or
character on my account.
Dated at Independence, Oregon,
May 25, 1914. JOHN ROBBINS.
24-2t.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-29
Ritner- -Siddall.

AT the home of the brides par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. j. A. Siddall of
Kings Valley, on May 20, Mr.. Peter
M. Rittner and Miss Alice Siddall
were united in the holy bonds of mat
rimony, the Rev. G. E. Erskin officiat-
ing.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-29

FOR SALE-A brand new "New
Home" sewing machine, at one-half
agent's price. Easy time payments
if desired. Hayter's Book Store.
25-tf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-29

FOR SALE-Property on southeast
corner of Uglow and Miller Ave-
nues. Might trade. Barton 2.
Riggs. lift.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-29

Many a mans success is due to
his not making the same mistake
twice.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-29

The anarchists who do the talking
throw comparatively few bombs.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-29

ESTRAY-There came into my en-
closure on May Is stray horse,
which the owner is requested to
call for, pay charges and take away.
j. F. Holman, East Dallas. 23-4t.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-29

JUST RECEIVED-A car of cedar
fence posts. Sohren Warehouse.
18-4t.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-29

FOR SALE-Eight lots with four
room house, living water, out-build-
ings, garden and fruit, located in
Falls City. Will take team, har-
ness and wagon as part payment,
or will sell on easy term. Apply
to Van Orsdel &Madsen, Dallas.
23-3t.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-29

WANTED---About 80 head of wealth
er goats. f. G. Campbell, Dallas.
21-tf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-29

WANTED-Dining room girl at New
Scott Hotel. 23-tf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-29

FOR SALE-Few tons of loose oat
hay for sale. H. G. Campbell 257tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-29

WANTED Experienced waitress, ap-
ply at Hotel Gail. 24-tf.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-11
BIG GUNS ARE BEING
RUSHED TO QUEBEC
Preparations Indicate That Canadians
Will Guard Against
Attack.

OTTAWA. Ont. Aug. 11.-Big guns
are being rushed 10 Quebec by the
military authorities via the Grand
Trunk railway. All possible speed is
being used. The preparations are TAX
EN- TO indicate that the Canadians are
guarding against the contingency of
the approach of German warships.
The British authorities have order
ed the Canadian government to ship
700, 600 bushels of wheat, 1000 coo
bushels Of oats and / 900 tons of hay.
Shipment will be from Montreal across
the Atlantic unCer naval convoy.
Exports Of meats and other food
stuffs from the dominion to the Unit
ed States must be suspended during
the war because of the British need
for these supplies.
Quebec has been closed as a port
by order of the federal authorities
and those which left Saturday and
Point. They are the Donaldson liner
Letitia Allan liner Sicilian. Canadian
Pacific steamship Troila. Cunarder
Alaunia and the Head liner Bray
head
Code and cipher cable messages to
and from New Foundland have been
prohibited and the full name of the
sender and the addressee must be
given.
After being held as a prisoner of
war suspected-of being a German spy,
Fl. $. Mundheim, manager of the. Ce-
ment Products OF Canada, limited. has
been released on parole.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-11
CARRANZA NEARING
MEXICAN CAPITAL

WASHINGTON. Aug. 11.-RepOrts
Co the state department and the head
quarters of the constitutionalists agree
that there viii be a peaceful entry Of
the cOnsttutOnalist army into Mexico
City.
Carranza has arrived at San Luis
POtOsl. which is only an eight-hOur
ride from Mexico City.
Rafael Zubaran Capmany. head OF
the cOnstitutiOnalist agency here. re-
ceived a telegram Monday from Car
rama in which ne says that the cities
ar PaChuca Toluca and Marcella have
surrendered peacefully to CarranZa.
Generals Gonzalez and ObregOn and
others are marching on cOnverging
lines towards the Mexican capital.
The headquarters here received the
intimation that CarbajaI is making
ready for flight This was construed
as meaning that there will be no
armed resistance to the constitution
alist army.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-11
VESSEL RACES
THROUGH FOG
MinnetOnkO speeds at Eighteen Miles
Hour TO Escape German
Cruiser.

NEW YORK. Aug. 11.-Outspeeding
a German cruiser in two hours race
at is knots an hour through a dense
fog the steamship Minnetonka OF the
Atlantic Transport line, arrived safe
in port Monday.
The passengers who had been awake
all night were still excited over the
peril they had escaped.
The Minnetonka left London on
Aug. and was three days at sea
before anyone on board knew war
message Capt. K. c. Cannons blank
eted all lights at night and instructed
the wireless men to send no mes
sages
shortly before Sunday night the
rays OF a powerful searchlight pierced
the fog and illuminated the Mime
tonka. The passengers were startled
and crowded the decks.
At the same time Capt Cannons
received a wireless from the stranger
asking:
Who are your"
Capt. Cannons replied with the same
question and got no answer. A few
moments later the stranger wirelessed
the MinnetOnka TO sound her fog
whistle twice.
Instead of replying the liner in
and shot ahead toward the neutral
waters OF this country. The cruiser
followed until Nantucket light was
sighted when she gave up the chase
and headed back to sea.
owen Wister, author, was chairman
Of a committee that today handed
TO Capt CannOns resolution of APP
probation for the escape from the
German cruiser.
During the three last days of the
voyage the MinnetOnka was in COM
munication with the American cruis-
ers North Carolina and Tennessee, the
British cruiser Essex, and her sister
ship, the Minnehaha.
Some OF the passengers were Colin
Campbell. the English actor; the
Rev. Alfred E. Meyers OF the Fifth
Avenue Marble Collegiate church: Dr.
and Mrs. III. b. Blakey. Mrs. p.
Brown, A. III. Burroughs. Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis @. Carl. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
lin Spencer Edmonds and Miss Wini-
fred Lattimer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-11
CARBAJAL QUITS
! AS MEXICO HEAD
Turns Over Authority to Gov.
Gen. Ituride and States That
Act Was Taken to Prevent
Further BIOodShed.
BY Fl. II. sTANSBURY.

MENICO CITY. Aug. 11.-Provis-
ional Pres Carbajai whose resigna-
ton was exclusively forecast Sunday
night. relinquished the authority Of
the government Monday 20 Gov Gen.
Ituride OF the federal district. Car
bajal states that his purpose is 10 pre-
vent further blOodshed but conveys
the warning that the cOnstitutiOnalists
have refused guarantees Of life and
property.
Secy OF War VelascO is cooperat-
ing with Ituride. 4 manifesto now
on the streets says the army will re-
sist and not evacuate until given as
surances OF peaceful occupation. There
is great anxiety among both native
and foreign elements over the out
come.
A secret representative of the L.
s. government has just sent Secy. OF
State Bryan this message.
The Rubicon has been crossed, be-
ware"
The situation could not be better
summarized.
The British minister. Sir Lionel Car
den, cabled Washington:
Organized government has sur
rendered TO anarchy. Should be pro-
tected."
He received "a reply advising him
10 call upOn j. A. Robinson Of Monte
rev lIlcnO OF MI. bryan AuO nap
pens TO be in that city.
Powerless TO give or call aid. Sir
Lionel conferred with Robinson.
Carbajars resignation reads in part
as follows:
ITO my expressed wish TO divest the
revolution OF whatever ii might have
OF a vengeful character and make
IL simply an instrument OF justice
and possibly humane, the revolution
airy authorities have turned a deaf ear.
threatening the country with great
wrongs and future disturbances.
My purpose has become imp0ssi-
bic OF realization or / would yet be
disposed TO maintain the struggle if
supported by any political elements
representing the idea of leading the
country TO salvation.
Il leave office cOnfding the lives
and interests of the residents of ne
capital &c the governor Of the federal
district.
The revolutionary authorities alone
are responsible for the future"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-11
BERRIEN SPRINGS.

Miss Grace Marquissee was a week
end visitor ct the home of her broth
er. Loren Marquissee in st. Joseph.
Mrs. Kester Harmon Of South Bend
is visiting her mother. Mrs Jennie
Armstrong.
Louis Samson and family returned
Saturday 10 their home in Homer.
Mich. after few days visit with
home people.
Mrs. Mary F.. Elliott has returned
from a visit of several weeks in Chi
caso. Her daughter, Mrs Clara Dodds
and son, Elliott. returned with her for
three weeks visit
Mrs. VIM. Kramer returned Mon
day To her home in Three Oaks after
few days visit at the home OF her
brother, Byron Otwell. west of town.
Mrs. Martha Ross of Benton Har-
Dor is Visiting relatives here.
Jack Hendleman left Monday for
Tacoma. Wash. after weeks visit
at the home of his mother. Mrs
Amelia Hendleman.
Joseph Bremen and family. Mrs.
Thos. Glenn. and Mr.. AMI Mrs. A
Dahlton OF Chicago are here for a
weeks stay at the Chas. +. Storick
home.
The Aid society of the NJ. f. church
Will meet Wednesday afternoon, Aug
l..
Mr.. and Mrs Leroy Beckwith Of
Lottaville. Ind. have been visiting
AT the home OF the formers mother.
Mrs. Anna Beckwith the past week.
They and Mrs. Beckwith left Sunday
for a visit with the latter's sister.
Airs. w. r. Richmond. in Beaver Falls
Pa.
J. W. Hayford OF Cedar Falls. Ia.
Is visitor at the home OF his nephew.
Fred Harrington.
4 large crowd was on the Crystal
Springs camp grounds Sunday 20 at
tend the services. Rev. Geo. T. Step
hens gave the morning sermon and in
the afternoon Chas. :. Osborne gave
an address. The meeting closed sun
day evening.
O.. \. Edison was business visitor
in Niles Saturday.
DR.. and Mrs Samuel Whitehall Of
South Bend were visitors at the home
OF the formers nephew, Ray Allen,
sunday.
MIR and Mrs. Fillmore Archer. Mrs.
". y. Skinner and daughters. Rev. II.
A Carr and family. Mrs. A. NJ. Rich
ardsOn. Mrs c. A Edison and Mrs.
Bert Edison returned Sunday from
a weeks stay at Crs stall Springs.
Mrs. Edith Hinman has returned
20 her home In Buchanan after a
weeks visit at the home OF MIR. and
Mrs. VIII Sterick.
Lawrence Davis OF Chicago was a
weekend visitor at the home OF his
mother. Mrs Flora r. Davis
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Howard Taylor have
returned 10 their home in Chicago aft
er few days visit at the home of the
latter's parents. LIT Aaa Ars. w.
L Wetmore
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-11

feet and what l did 90 was by a great
effort. / could not sleep at night and
Of course felt very bad in the morning,
and had a steady headache.
After taking the second bottle I no
ticed that the headache was not so bed,
! rested better, and my nerves were
stronger. / continued its use until il
made 3 new woman # me, and now
can hardly realize that ! am able to do
so much as do. Whenever l know any
woman in need of a good medicine l
highly praise Lydia f. Pinkhsm's Veg
etable Compound" - Mrs. FRANK
CLARK, 1916 N. Tulip St, Richmond, Pa.
Women Have Been Telling Women
for forty years how Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has restored their
health when suffering with female ills.
This accounts for the enormous demand
for IL from coast 10 coast IL you are
troubled with any ailment peculiar to
women why don't you try Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound? It
will pay you TO Go so. Lydia E. Pink
pam Medicine Co., Lynn. Mass.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-11
Our Lace Importers

Have shipped the past days $4,000 worth of Fine
aceS and Fancy Trimmings No higher prices these lines
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-11
NILES.

Robert Chase. who works at the
Hatch garage. was riding i'm an auto
mobile this morning when near the
corner of Hickory and Fifth SITS.
an interurban car going at a
very rapid speed struck his auto in
the rear. crushing the rear wheel.
Every spoke was broken of and the
rear axle was bent. Two rods on the
fender of the interurban car was
broken. Mr. Chase was not injured.
Fire CHIEF Nolkhardt and wife are
camping at Barron lake.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-11
CORSETS
GLOVES

Our August Sale of Fine French Gid Gloves
Our new importation, Every Pair PERKINS, Make
No better Gloves in the world and the prices are
as low as ever
PERKINS, Corona, real French Lamb Skin
Gloves $1.OO.
PERKINS, La Muir 2-clasp Real French Kid
Gloves $1.50.
Perrings Black Sewn Street Gloves, $1.25.
Perrins i6-button Evening Gloves $2.95 and
S3.95 pair.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-11

Compound / was IN a
dreadfully rundown
state of health,
h a d internal trou-
bles, and was so ex-
tremely nervous and
Frustrated that if !
had given in TO my
feelings / would
have been in bed.
AS IL was / lad
hardly strength at
times 10 be on nv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-11
WOMAN WOULD
NOT Give UP
Though Sickand Suffering; At
LAST Found Help in Lydia
E Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound.

Richmond, Pa. When ! started
taking Lydia 4. Pinkham's Vegetable
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-01
THOMAS IS
PLACED In
CO.PRISON
Slayer Of Father Brought Back from
Texas al Request Of Bondsmen
Not Trying to Escape
is Belief

| VIII Thomas who, following his pre-
liminary hearing, was held under a
$500 bond, charged with the murder
Of his father, near Alex, some months
ago, was brought to Chickasha last
night by Deputy Sheriff Thompson
and landed in the Grady county jail
He was apprehended at Fort Worth.
His bondsmen were instrumental m
his being brought back from the Tex
as point and it is understood that on
tomorrow they will ask for. release
from the bond, in which case Thomas
will be compelled to remain in jail
or secure other bondsmen.
1t is the opinion OF the officers that
Thomas was not trying to make his
getaway, though he has been out of
the state several times, it is said, and
when arrested yesterday had been
running out Of Fort Worth for some
weeks as a news butcher" on one Of
the railroads
His trial was set for March, but ow-
ing to court funds having been ex-
hausted, it was necessary to continue
the case.
1t is absolutely certain that the trial
win not be held until late in the sum
mer and it is quite probable that
Thomas will remain in the county Jail
until that time. He stated that he
had no idea of running away when he
left the state, but went to Texas where
he had the job OF news butcher" He
also said that he was not surprised
when the officer came for him and that
in fact he had been expecting some
official from Chickasha to call for his
return. He left for Texas without
notifying his bondsmen Of such inten-
ton.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-01

PRETTY UP
c. II. YARD


It is not exactly Arbor Day and
there has been no tree planting proc
lamation issssed BY the mayor, but the
court house yard Is the scene Of mark
ed activity today Headed by John G..
Lewis. county sheriff. a crew Of men
are blowing. leyeIing. narrowing and
otherwise preparing the yard for the
planting Of trees and shrubs In fact,
it appears that the court house bunch
is sort o setting a pace "a the civic
Improvement proposition and if other
institutions in the city viii follow suit,
there is strong chance for a city
beautiful" right off the bat
Trees are to be planted, flower beds
made and when the entire tract Is di-
yifed ana set out according TO plans
aud specifications. the unoccupied
space viii bet set out in Bermuda
gress
The two Old buildings formerly oc-
cupying space on the court house
block have been moved away, leaving
only tie court house building proper.
The movement is receiving the sup
port Of all the county officials.