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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10
POLK KC0.OfF|CIALSSUED
Mrs. Pearl Jones Sues DR.. R. H. Nc
Gallon, Judge Teal and DR.. Lee
Steiner for Damages.

According to Salem dispatch, al
leging that she was illegally and
falsely committed and confined in the
Oregon State Hospital for the insane,
Pearl Jones Holmes has brought suit
in the Polk County circuit court for
$4,000 damages against her husband,
M. A. Holmes, County Judge J. B.
Teal, DR.. R. H. McCallon and DIR. r.
L. Lee Steiner, superintendent of the
asylum.
She alleges that as result of do
nestle troubles, a conspiracy was en-
tered into between her husband and
County Judge Teal and Dr. McCallon,
on whose certificate she was commit
ted to the asylum, to get her out of
the way. She was received at the
asylum January 9th, 1913, and was
discharged as cured in about three
weeks.
In her complaint it is alleged that
she was in San Francisco in Nov,
1912, when A. H. Holmes, father of
her husband, importuned her to come
to his farm near Rickreall for the
purpose of effecting a reconciliation
VII her husband. She states that
she did tni2, and lived with her hus-
band few weeks and then because
of domestic troubles left him again,
and that in January, without being
given n hearing, or examined by the
county court, she was committed to
the asylum.
DR.. Steiner presented the matter
to the state board of control yester-
day afternoon and the board instruct
cd him 10 request the attorney gen
erai to make defense. DR.. Stein
er said the commitment, on its face,
was regular and that the woman was
regularly received and treated until
the time Of her discharge.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10
Schools Standardized.

Brush College, February Goth
teachers, Miss Almeada Fuller and
Miss Helen Cook; Board, Ed Loose
+. ]. Woelk and w. II. Pelker; Clerk
A. R. Ewing
Pioneer, February 9th, teacher
Miss Ella Mehrling; Board, ]. H.
Keller. G. w. Curtice and Fred Hap
py; Clerk, o. N. Harrington.
Cockrin, March Bird, teacher, Miss
Roberta Ballard; Board, J. II. Null
key; H. ]. Ellis and William Kruger
Clerk, J. +. Powell.
Elkins, March 3rd, teacher. Miss
Gwendolyn Dickens; Board, Frank
Laughary, R. o. Dodson and George
Jones, Clerk, II. W. Diekenson.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10
Nea,s of City and County


Mrs. J. G.. Niece Of Newcastle, Pa,
is visiting at the home Of J. w. Nc
Dowell in the Eastern cart of Polk
County and is delighted with Oregon
climate.
Mr.. L. G.. Miller, west eof the city,
visited the Observer Saturday. Mr.
Miller is a former resident Of Me
Pherson, Kansas, and the editor en-
joyed his visit.
F. J. Coad purchased a new gaso-
line spray pump Saturday which he
will use in his orchard on the Illahe.
Mr.. Coad reports cherries, apples and
peaches in good condition.
Lee Damewood who lives ON the
Clifford place, 5 miles northeast of
Dallas was in town Saturday and got
a load of prune trees which will be
set on Mr.. Clifford's place, 1 mile
east of Dallas.
The women of Woodcraft have
moved from the Woodman hall to the
hall above the New City Bank and
will hold their next meeting there
Wednesday night.
Joseph Goetz was in town Satur-
day and reports his poultry, stock and
orchard all in the best of condition.
Mr.. Goetz's place is 512 miles north
east of Dallas and he says the roads
are in good condition all the way.
Mr.. David M. Smutz who recently
arrived from Missouri and
purchased the Lynch property has
moved into same, and viii make Dal-
las his permanent home. He came
here to be shown and is satisfied.
The McMinnville Telephone Regis
ter states that Mrs. d. M. Metzger
of Dallas visited during the week at
the home of Rev. and Mrs. Jos. Ho-
berg and attended the banquet of the
Civic Improvement Club.
The new permanent awning that
The Dallas Mercantile Company late
ly bad placed in position is good
and I6t only adds to the
store, but makes a metropolitan APP
pearance.
The local order of Knights of Pyth-
las dedicated their new hall last even
ing. Want of space and lack of in
formation necessary to do justice to
the occasion prevents a more extend
ed notice in this issue.
There was more than the average
at the supper given last
Friday evening at the Presbyterian
Church. Over $50 enjoyed the meal
that was prepared by the ladies of
that church. If any one went away
hungry it was not the ladies' fault
Each table was very lastly decorated
and the ivy that hung in punches
from the walls added much to make
the room appear like banquet was
being held.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10
Verdict for $3.50.

U. S. Loughary received word yes
terday that the case of Martha Simp-
son VS.. L. M. Simpson that was tried
in the last circuit court held here and
taken under advisement by Judge
Holmes was decided in his favor as
and verdict was rem
dered against the defendant for
$3.640.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10
Will Meet Tomorrow Night.

The Mary Lee Circle of the Christ
ian Church will hold its regular meet
ing in the lower assembly room of
the Christian Church on Wednesday
evening, March 18th at 7.30. The
members of the Christian Women IS
Board of Missions are invited to this
meeting. The following program
will be rendered after the business
period.
What the Children Have Built.
...............B Blanche Robbie
Our Nine Stations in India,
.................. Ruth Num-
Solo. ................. .Geogia Curtis
China and Our New Station. ....
! ..... Pearl Ramsey
Jacob Kenaly's Work in Africa. :. :.
.................. .Aice Grant
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10
Some History of March.

March, the month of Martius,
(Mars) though the third month of
our calendar, was the first month Of
the Roman year. 1t was considered
as the first month of the year in
England until the change of style in
1852, and the legal year was reckon
ed from the 25th Of March. Its last
three days (old style) were once pop
ularly supposed to have been bor-
rowed by March from April, and
are proverbially stormy.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10
Kansan's Attention!

All former residents of Kansas
rlease leave or splsl your names ic
The Observer, and state what county
in Kansas you came from. We want
TO keep record of all former Kan
sans and some time during the Fair
this fall will try and have social
time, and organize Kansas Club
and see how many old friends and
former neighbors are located in this
county. Also formulate some plan
to induce others in Kansas to locate
in the best part of Oregon, Polk
County.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10
Motorcyclist Thrown.

Hugh Ayers had a narrow escape
from death Sunday afternoon when
he lost control of his motorcycle while
going down the north Dallas hill and
crashed through fence and over an
embankment. He was taken to the
hospital where it was found that his
arm had been broken. He is resting
easy and il will be several days be
fore he can again ride his pop pop.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Proposition to Vote Bonds for $1,000
to Purchase Fair Ground Site.

At special meeting of the city
council last Saturday night the read
ing of the first resolution to amend
the city charter to permit the building
of septic tanks. Also a resolution
was presented to amend the City
Charter to allow the city to issue
bonds for $1,000 to purchase a fair
ground site. The later resolution was
introduced at the request Of the fair
board.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10
Appeared Before Supreme Court.

Attorneys Oscar Hayter and Harry
II. Belt made argument before the
Supreme Court last Thursday in the
case of Roy Scha Her IS. Pacific Face
Brick Company. This case resulted
from personal injuries which the
plaintiff sustained while in the oper-
alton of a dry press brick machine
at the company's plant located at
Willamina. A verdict of $500 was
found in favor of the plaintiff and
the defendant company appealed.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10
School Rallies.

School rallies were held as follows
Zena School Friday. March 9th
with good attendance and interest, l..
V. Macken presided.
Concord School, Friday March 9Th
with good attendance, H. C. Seymour
reports a very interesting meeting.
Lincoln School, Saturday, March
9TH, L. V. Maeken present with good
attendance.
Ballston School. Saturday, March
9Th, H. c. Seymour reports fair at
tendance and good interest, meeting
was addressed by Mr.. Stoekwell and
J. c. Mcintosh Of the o. A. c.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10
Fenton Wins Game.

Carl Fenton, the Dallas boy play
ing. with the U. of 0. basket ball
team against o. A. c. at Eugene
Saturday evening showed wonderful
ability at tossing baskets from the
foul line, when he scored 9 out of
II chances, thus winning the deciding
game by the close score of 13 to IL.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10
Women's Club is Formed.

The women of Independence have
formed a Civic Improvement Club.
The following officers were elected
for the year President, Mrs. J. S.
Cooper; first vice-president, Mrs. J.
E. Hubbard; second vice-president,
Mrs. II. B. Fletcher; secretary, Mrs.
B. F. Swope; financial secretary,
Mrs. J. Fetzer; treasurer, Mrs. J. G.
Mcintosh.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10
Tough ON the Farmer.

The Canadian Pacific s steamship
Empress of Asia arrived Sunday al
Vancouver, B. c., With 3,500,0O0
Chinese eggs consignei TO points in
ne United States.
This consignment is from Northern
China, and is said to be in much bet
ter condition than other shipments
recently brought to San Francisco.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10
Loganberry Growers WIN Meet.

The committee appointed to draft
a constitution and bylaws for a
state organization of loganberry
growers, has called meeting
to be held at Salem, Saturday, March
l4th.
Loganberry growers are urged to
be present.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10
Monmouth New Postmaster.

Archie Parker, who has carried
the mail on a rural route out Of In.
dependence for the last II years,
received notice that he had been
chosen as postmaster for the Mon.
mouth Office. He lives at Monmouth.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10
Civic Improvement to be Discussed

Civic Improvement to be Discussed
An interesting meeting of the Civic
Improvement Department of the Wo-
mems Club will be held Tuesday,
March 18th. Professor Peck of the
0. A. C. University will lecture both
afternoon and evening on that date.
His topic will be along the lines of
beautifying our city and landscape
gardening, which will be of much in
terest to every individual of Dallas.
Professor Peck comes to us with an
excellent reputation and we feel a
treat is in store for us along these
lines. In the afternoon he will lee
ture in the club rooms of the library.
In the evening he will give his illus
trated lecture in the auditorium of
the High School to which the gen
eral public is invited.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10
Visited the BRIDGES.

Commissioners Petree and Wells in
company with the County Road Over
seer. J. Waldo Finn, visited a num-
ber of Polk County bridges on Fri
day to look into their condition. A
number of improvements will be
made.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10
Shipped Car of Hops.

The reason that Mr.. Fenton IS
hands were so badly stained the past
week was that he had been loading
a ear of hops that were purchased
BY r. Z. Williams from Yeater Bros,
the price paid was IL cents a pound.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10

Ladies, call at Mrs. Gregory's
store and see the nobby suits and
coats that she has received the past
week, the latest in spring styles are
now on display.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10

Salem is to have a $4,000 canning
plant, the largest concern of its kind
in the state. The plant is to be
erected for Haunt Brothers of that
city, and will have an annual ca
pacity of $4,000 eases. The main
structure will be one story high, 100
X 270 feet in dimensions and of re-
enforced concrete construction. 1t
will be fully equipped with all mod
ern canning machinery and will be
ready to handle this years fruit and
vegetable crop.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10

William Pond, a millwright at the
Porter mill, met an awful death
Thursday while shifting a big drive
belt without stopping the engine.
The belt came off and the slack of
it caught him and drew him into
the pulley, where he was horribly
mangled. One leg was torn from his
body and his head was crushed.
Pond was unmarried. He was
member of the, North Bend oddfel-
lows Lodge.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10

DR.. Mark S. Skiff sold ranch of
553 acres, six miles north of Salem
to Hung Hop Lee, laundryman for
$42,5OO cash. DIR. Skiff bought the
place in 1905 for $4,000.
The purchaser will plant so acres
of hops at once. Hung Hop Lee has
three hop ranches near this city.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10
MOTHERS GARDEN
A Tribute to His Mother by Dean
Collins Of Dallas.

1 : f.ssfl '...at
There's a breath OF life in the
warm earth painting;
And swelling buds on the branches
cling;
And crocuses on the lawn are plant
ing
The first, brave battlefiags OF
Bold they blaze on the sod beneath,
Ringing defiance IN winters
teeth,
And winds from the North though
shriii ana neet,
May never scatter them IN defeat.
fhe worlds athnll as the buds
awaken;
1eel lts urge; and the crocus
gieam,
Out OF my memory's chests has
shaken
The fabric far OF an old, old
dream;
WIN packets Of seeds strewn
everywhere,
ANA Win eager zeal ana 1uii care
! 1uiiy
ohe plans tne garden that Is 20 De.
Magic art hath my httie motner,
charming the eartn and seeds ana
showersi
Maytime snail hnd the YARD
smother
of WONDERFUL, sweet, oid-fashioned
howers;
rackeu by packet she PICKS them
Inc seeds she will use In her
opringtlme speii,
eitishiy,
VI the wonderrul garden that is
to be.
Ho, Tor the iarkspurs purple and vel
low;
Inc double daisies IN haming line;
Inc waxy bleeding hearts, plump and
mellow;
The trembling sups OF the column
The stalwart phlox in the garden set;
Inc dreamy scens OF the mgnon-
ette;
Ana there Dy the hedgerow-HarK,
U hark!-
Ihe ghostiy p1mroses burst IN the
dark.
s
Ho, for the rumbling fairy thunder
VI humble bees IN the scented bow
ers
Where, maudiln-wlnged, they bump
and blunder,
Drunk with the honey OF cosmos
flowers;
"Zoom" and "Zoom,"
over the banked petsnia bloom;
Ana the Doid hasturtium ciimDs ana
tells
Its tales to the Canterbury bells.
Under the caves OF the porch are
clinglng
Soft pink garlands OF Mission
rose;
And l dream that hear my mother
singing
Her garden charms where the sweet
pea grows;
And the lazy butterfly glides and
rocks
Through piiiared aisles OF the hol-
lyhocks;
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10

OREGON STATE
NEWS
Z THE LATEST WORD FROM.
FALL SECTIONS OF OREGON.

Three Sweet Home young men
were indicted by the grand jury, last
week, for killing deer out of season.
The X. of p. Lodge at Glencoe has
closed deal for a business lot at
North Plains and will Immediately
improve it with brick store build
ing to cost $3500. The upper floor
will be used for aalodge room.
F. s. Dow, local agent for Bal
four, Guthrie & Co., committed sui
eide at Marshield, by leaping into
the bay in front of his place of bus
mess, and his body was found three
hours later. A. H. Allen, auditor for
the dead mans employers, was here
to check the accounts.
Invitations are going out to every
Dlue l<Ouge VI Iicc MdsOniN Ih tHc
state TO attend one of the perform
ances at the coming Shriners' Carni-
val to be given by AL Kader Temple,
in the Mutnomah Club Stadium,
April 18th, 18th and 18th.
Coos County dairy cows are bring
ing high prices this spring, and at
the George Belloni sale near Coquille,
40 graded Jersey cows sold for an
average of $120 each.
There were several especially fine
animals which brought sl53 each.
Four new cases of rabies were re-
ported at Baker. Two mad dogs
were killed on Lower Powder, 20
miles from the city and one each re-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10

ported at Durkee and Burnt River,
while numerous coyotes are said to
have gone mad at and near the latter
place.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10

Four new cases of rabies were re-
ported at Baker. Two mad dogs
were killed on Lower Powder, 20
miles from the city and one each re-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-03-10

Three Sweet Home young men
were indicted by the grand jury, last
week, for killing deer out of season.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-07-30
Greatest Event
In Worlan's life

All human experience looks back to
motherhood as tho wonder OF wonders.
The patience. the fortitude, the sublime
faith during the period Of expectancy arc
second only to the mother love bestowed
uponsthe most helpless but most marvel
Gus creations baby.
Women are quick TO learn from eaci,
other those helpful agencies that aid to
comfort. that conserve their nervous
energy and yet arc perfectly safe to use
and among these they recommend
Mothers Friend"
Il Is entirely an external application
designed to Intricate the broad, nat
muscles and skin that protect tho
abdomen. 1t has been In favorable uso
lo- nearly half a century and is known
10 mothers in almost every settled COM
munlty in the United States who highly
recommend 1t. You Will find It on saia
in drug stores. Mothers Friend" Is
utterly harmless. contains no dcndening
drugs and yet its Influence IN the skin
and muscles beneath as also upon tho
network OF nerves beneath the skin is
very beneficial. very soothing and a
wonderful holp. The muscles expand
naturally and are not subjected to unnec-
essary surface strain and lesin.
Get bottle Of Mothers Friend" to-
day at Sny lrug store and write to us
for our instructive little book to mothers
Address Bradfeid Regulator Co., 418
Lamar BLDG, Atlanta, Ca,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-07-30

Mother and babe are. both doing fine
but Fred is on the sick list.
The local baseball team has a
game scheduled with the second nine
of Wallace here today. 1t promises
to be the best game OF the season.
Mrs. Charles Marx accompanied by
Master Burl McNutt was at Clarks-
burg Tuesday to see her little son.
Paul, who is confined to the Kessler
hospital. She reports him doing,
very nicely.
v Mrs. Arts Dye and little daughter.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-07-30

Insects do not attack the Himalaya
cedar. It Is strong, elastic, and the
average weight Is only about 35
pounds to the cubic feet.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-07-30

NoTIcE.
Bids Will be taken OF received up to
Il O'Clock noon, August the 18th. 1914,
by the County Court OF Harrison Coun-
". West Virginia. at their office or the
Office OF the County Road Engineer, at
Clarksburg, for the construction of a
hard surface road of some kind at Lost
Creek, In said County and State.
Plans and specifications on file In the
Office of the County Road Engineer. Bids
Will be taken on: Tarvia bound nacad-
am. concrete. brick and WarronLte.
The right Is reserved to reject any
or all bids.
c. e. FIl'TRo
- County Road Engineer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-07-30

Olive are visiting friends and i.
tives at Salem a few days. S
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-07-30

and motorslege Sir Ernest ON hs
Antarctic expedition
Sir Ernest shasleton the English
on expedition recently
the journey S under actual working conditions
the difficult Operation Of pitching it notor-sdges
also tested. proved
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-07-30
FOLSOM

FOLSOM, July 80. D. G. Bennett
was 'transacting business in Clarks-
burg Tuesday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. r. s. Crock
er has been an eight pound boy.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-07-30

DISTRICT Includes Ciarks-
burg. Alta Vista, Broad Oaks. Indus
trial. Tin Plate. stealey Heights ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-10
MISS LAMOND MARRIED
Becomes Bride of H. T. Osborn
in Westminster Abbey.

London, Sept. 0.-Henry Fairfield
Osborn. jr., son Of Professor and Mrs.
II. +. Osborn, Of New York, and Miss
Marjorie Mary Lamond, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Felix f. Lamond, of New
York, were married yesterday at Saint
MargHret's, Westminster Abbey. Tue
ceremony was performed by Bishop 10
yeph Johnson, of Los Angeles, assisted
by Canon Carnegie, Of Saint Margaret.
Mr.. Osborn has been a student at
Trinity College, Cambridge, but will
return to New York TO live. The couple
went Immediately TO the home Of Cap
tain Rothsay Wortley. in the Isle If
Wight, where they will remain prob
ably until October, when they arc to
return to America.
Among those present at the wedding
were Dana Pond, james Cooley, Surro-
gate Robert l.. Fowler and Mrs. Ralph
Sanger, all of New York. Harold Fow-
Ter, of the American Embassy, was best
man. Mr.. Osborn, with Miss Lamond
and her father, was touring Austria
during the summer. Mr.. Osborn left
Austria before the outbreak of the
war, but Miss Lamond and her father
were caught in that country. and It
took them three weeks TO come out
through France. They reached London
only last week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-10
BAND PLAYS FOR
MRS. ROCKEFELLER
Oil Kings Wife, rs, Is Given
Birthday Surprise by
Her Husband.

These are days of celebration at the
Rockefeller home in Pocantico Hills.
Tuesday Mr.. and Mrs. John d. Rookie
Teller observed their golden wedding
anniversary and yesterday Mrs. Rookie
Teller was seventy-fve years old.
Mr.. Rockefeller engaged Il brass band
from New York to come out TO Pecan
tico Hills to give a concert on the
lawn. AS Mrs. Rockefeller was carried
out on the porch by two attendants the
band struck up Memberships "Wed-
ding March" She was completely sur
prjsed. She sat on the porch during
four selections and then had to retire
to the house, as she is in poor health.
Mr.. Rockefeller was as tickled as
how over the surprise. At 1 o'clock dim
neT was served. A birthday cake bear;
inc seventy-five lighted candles stood
in the centre of the table. All the chill
dren and grandchildren were present:
Mrs. Rockefeller bore up we u until
after the dinner, when she had to re-
tire into her room. She received many
gifts and the house was decorated
with her favorte flowers.