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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-19
BUTTER OF LONG AGO
SYRACUSE CREAMERY MADE
FIRST BUTTER IN COUNTY.
Messrs. Churchill and Bubble Respon-
sible for Erection of Creamery
Where Falls City Now Is.

In 1886 Polk county residents first
ate creamery butter made within the
county, so vivid memoried pioneer
told The Observer last week. "On
May 81, 1886, the Syracuse Creamery
started business in a building on the
south bank of the Little Luckiamute
river, at the falls, where Falls City
has since been built up. The di-
mensions of the creamery's house, l
remember, were 24x36x26 feet. The
first floor, where were the churn and
cream vats, was level with the road,
and on the upper floor the product
was prepared for the market. The
lower floor was built on solid rock
where cool water trickled constantly.
The temperature here was maintained
at about 4S degrees. The creamery
was owned and operated by Messrs.
Churchill and Bubble, and motive
power came from the falls, through
a 200-foot mill race, which dropped
40 feet in that distance.
"From the beginning Polk county
farmers, through liberal support,
made the new enterprise a success,
and within a very short time there
was a decided increase in the num-
ber of COWS to be found on the
farms. Creameries had been success
full in other states and communities,
why not in Polk county, was a ia
vorite question. 81 can testify"
said The Observers informant, "that
the Syracuse creamery turned out fine
butter"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-19
REQUEST TURNED Down
GRIST-MILL BURRS MUST RE
MAIN IN PORTLAND.
Historical Society Claims Ownership
By Reason of Gift By Judge
Reuben Boise.

The old Nesmith-Owen grist mil
burrs that Judge Teal has been try
ing to secure from the Oregon His
torical society for the adornment Of
the county court house lawn, will
evidently repose in their present use
less state for some time. Judge Tea
brought the matter to the attention
Of Congressman Macarthur, Whose
grandfather, J. W. Nesmith, was one
of the original owners of the stones
and Mr.. Macarthur took the matter
up with George H. Hines, assistant
secretary and curator of the Histori-
cal society. This letter was received
by Judge Teal last week from Mr..
Hines:
"Dear Sir: I have just received
a letter from Hon. c.. A. Macarthur,
representative in congress from the
third district of Oregon, requesting,
on your behalf, that the Oregon His
torical society turn over to the au-
thorities of Polk county the two large
mill stones which were used in the
Nesmith & Owen mill near Glendale,
and which are now on display at the
entrance of the Oregon Historical
rooms In reply can only say this !:
Those stones were donated to the
Oregon Historical society by the own
er, the late Judge Reuben P. Boise.
This society is an incorporation under
the laws of the state Of Oregon, and
by the terms Of the same all the
in its possession or custody
is held in trust for the people of the
state of Oregon. Hence, under all the
in the premises your
request cannot be complied with. A
copy of. this letter has been forwarded
to the Hon. Mr.. Macarthur. Very
truly yours, George H. Hines" F"
This communication rather white
washed the hopes Of the county judge,
but he has reply to make to Mr..
"The mill stones did not
belong to Judge Boise" says Judge
Teal. "They were always the prop
erty of j. w. Nesmith and Henry
Owen, but for several years laid IN
1esutude in a fence corner on Judge
Boise's place. From there they were
to Portland and later to
he Historical society rooms" The
stones are rightfully the property of
Polk county, Congressman Macarthur
'eing willing that they should be re-
urned here, and the county court,
ince the Historical society refuses to
elinquish its claim, will probable en-
ist the aid of the state representa-
ives from this county to bring about
", legislative action Or otherwise, the
estoration of.the burrs to Polk coun-
Y.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-19

a crackshot as well as a good hurler
is evidenced by dandy five point
deer that he brought back as trophy
from two-day hunt in the Apple
gate district in Polk county. The
animal dressed about $50 pounds, and
Barham took the hide and head to
Salem to be mounted. Wayne and
Earl Barham, Bert Wells and Walter
Sellers returned yesterday from the
mot'ntains and the only prize was
Wayne's deer. Wayne had to carry
the animal about nine miles down the
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-19
Mrs. Hiatt Granted Divorce.

A decree of divorce was awarded
to Mrs. Birdie Hiatt from William
Thomas Hiatt, a teamster, and the
mother gained the custody of the
couples married child. Mrs. Hiatt
asked alimony to the amount of s2C
monthly. but it was stipulated that
this not be allowed. The husband
from whom Mrs. Hiatt separated
when his jealously and unkindness
made her life unpleasant, did not con-
test the case. Both the principals ara
residents Of Dallas.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-19
CHILD HAS NARROW ESCAPE.
Knocked to Ground and Trampled Be
meath Hoofs Of Horses.

On Saturday last the four-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Riggs narrowly escaped death when
a runaway team knocked her down
and trampled her beneath their hoofs.
A farmers team from near Mon
mouth became unmanageable beyond
the hospital, on the county road, and
ran away. At the corner Of Uglow
avenue and Washington street the
animals plunged into the Riggs yard,
where the child was playing. striking
the unfortunate youngster TO the
ground and passing over its body. Al
most miraculously the child escaped
injury beyond scratches and bruises.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-19
THE TRAIN FORGOT TO RUN.
Independence & Monmouth Passenger
Takes Temporary Lay-0ff.

The train that forgot to run is a
new prodigy and is child of the
Independence & Monmouth railway,
according to the Herald, published at
the scene of procrastination. A num-
ber of passengers for various points
had gathered at the Monmouth depot
the other afternoon, awaiting the
leaving of Mr.. Hirschberg's cannon
ball for the wet town by the beauti-
full Willamette, but there was no
train. Inquiry developed the fact
that the engineer had gone down
town and forgot to return to the seat
of operations, and the passengers
were obliged to find other means of
conveyance or postpone their trips un-
til another time.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-19
Hop Yield Small Near Ballston.

The Ballston correspondent to the
Sheridan Sun reports the hop yield Of
that vicinity as follows: H. S. Fudge,
25 bales; S. A. Ball, 80 bales; C. A.
Ball, 80 bales; G. A. Ball, SO bales;
H. W. Clark, 80 bales; Geo. Newbill,
1876 bales; r. Clanfeld, 80 bales; C.
H. Brooks, 326 bales; Jim Sears, 13
bales; Roy Gregg, AZ bales; Geo.
0dell, 80 bales; Ross Clark, 10 bales.
This yield is below normal in every
case.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-19
Parent Teacher Meeting.

The first meeting of the school year
Of the Parent-Teachers' association
Of Monmouth viii be held at the high
school building there this evening.
Mrs. Thomas Gentle is chairman Of
the association. and urges a full at
tendance Of all persons interested in
educational work.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-19
Stafrin Will Raise Primes

Conrad Stafrin contemplates plant
ing fifty acres of his ranch south of
Dallas 10 prune trees. The land is
new. having but recently been cleared.
and it is his intention to grow one
crop of wheat thereon next season
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-19
Where to Get Sentiment.

Two hundred country weekly edi-
tors are closer to the people of the
great state of Oregon than three big
city daily editors ever can hope to
get. To ascertain what the real senti-
ment of the state on any public ques-
ton is, it is necessary to read the
country papers.-0regon Voter.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-19

and plant the trees the following fall.
Expert orchardists say that to plant
fruit trees on land newly grubbed
is apt to induce wood rot, and it is
with view to obviating this possible
trouble that grain will be grown on
the tract the first year.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-19
TALKS VERSUS CAKES
ELKINS SCHOOL HOUSE DEDI-
GATED ON SATURDAY.
Prominent Educators Compliment Dis
trict on Achievements Ladies
Entertain Visitors.

CHutt tHt duSplceS Oh tine farenJ-
4 Teachers association Of that district
the Elkins school house was re-dedi-
Gated with instructive and helpful ex-
ercises last Saturday afternoon, par
/ ticipated in by a goodly number of
pupils and patrons, and several prom
inent educators of the state, includ-
ing Assistant State Superintendent
Carleton, President Alderman and
Prof. Pitman Of the Normal school,
Prof. Harrington, state industrial
field worker, and County Superinten-
dent H. C. Seymour. The speakers
highly complimented the people Of
that district for their enterprise and
progressiveness along educational
lines, and for providing a modern
building not only for school purposes
but for community meetings, general
sentiment now prevailing that the
school house is the logical community
center. The program was somewhat
abbreviated because Of the late arri-
val of some of the speakers, notable
among the omissions being a recita-
tion by Dell Tedrow. With about
fifty persons present, and Mrs. Frank
Loughary, president of the Parent
Teachers association, presiding, the
program opened at 3 O'Clock with
" America by the full attendance,
which was followed by short talks by
those visitors interested in educa-
tional work. Refreshments, consist
ing of cakes and coffee, were served
at the conclusion Of the dedicatory
service. Each lady Of the neighbor-
hood had provided, and cakes of every
variety, name and nature were there
in superabundance. BY invitation of
Superintendent Seymour represen-
tative of The Observer was present,
and up to the hour of going to press
he is still seeing things cake-cake-
cake, daintily served in picturesque
ly located new school building on
hillock in one Of the most prosperous
sections of Polk county. The address,
es were to the point, but the cakes hit
the spot. ''.'' q = -
The Elkins school house is model
two-room structure and is situated
four miles south of Monmouth, hard
by being Luckiamute, station on the
Dallas-Airlie branch of the Southern
Pacific. A model school building Of
today means one with abundant light,
good ventilation and modern heating
equipment. The Elkins building is
nrovided with thasa TT hoe a c,,lapd;d
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-19
Will Raise Beef Cattle.

The Willamette Valley Lumber
company Of this city has seeded a
large area Of its logged off lands near
Black Rock. and eontemplates raising
stock beef to supply its camps with
meat.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-19
Baby Boy.

A nine pound baby boy was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. A V. Oliver Of Oak
Grove. on Saturday morning.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-19
WAYNE Barham Gets Deer.

That Wayne Barham. former Pa
eihe coast league baseball pitcher, il
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-11
Entertained.

The beautiful home of Mrs. Thom-
as Proctor was thrown open to her
many friends Tuesday afternoon be-
tween the hours of three and six
O'Clock and a more enjoyable and
more cordial reception was never
given in our little city.
The artistic home needed no law
ish decorations to enhance its at
tractiveness and with the house
aglow from the soft shades of the
many chandeliers and assisted in
entertaining by pretty young ladies
and charming matrons, it was a
scene long to be remembered.
Miss Haeermeister of Green Bay,
Wis, and Miss Lucille Proctor pre-
sided at the inviting punch bowl and
these young ladies made a most
striking picture. each gowned in deli
cate shades of pink and each one
lovely in her extreme opposite type
of beauty.
The dining room was a veritable
bower of loveliness and was lavish
ly decorated in ferns and red car
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-11

nations. The center piece for the
handsome table was a large basket
of ferns and blossoms and the dainty
green tulle bow tied upon the ham
die completed the artistic creation.
Mrs. Jamie Hanly and Mrs. Carrie
Dimmitt graced the ends of the
table and served ices and cake
and bon bOns in their sweet and
gracious manner. They were assist
ed in serving by Misses Mabel
Hawkins, Mildred Buell., Cleo Patton
and Rebecca Meeown, who present.
e each guest with scarlet carna-
ton.
Mrs. Proctor who is always so
cordial and gracious in her manner
was even more so as hostess Of the
afternoon. She was assisted in en-
tertaining by Mesdames Walter
Williamson, Herman Levy, Thomas
Bou!ware, D R. Davenport, Alma
Vaughn, NJ. B. and F. D. Proctor
while Miss Lucia Proctor greeted
the guests at the door. Mr.. F. D
Proctor kept the air filled with
strains Of sweet music waited from
the victrola which was secluded in
a nook of potted plants and foliage
The function was perfect in its
entirety and Mrs. Proctor certainly
reached the top round in the ladder
of social success. *a*
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-11

James w. Johnston & Son have
issued a Tabernacle Souvenir edi-
tion of the Fulton Daily Sun. This
edition contains pictures of Rev.
Ely j. Forsythe, his wife, and others
who assisted in the great tabernacle
meetings which have just closed
The Sun says that Fulton has been
made much better by this series
of meetings and that great good was
accomplished. Rev. Forsythe and
his assistants have done a great
work in Fulton a5 they have been
doing in other towns where they
have been. The Souvenir Edition
is credit to the Johnston's and
to Fulton. Then we all know that
the Johnston's are hustlers and are
right up to the minute.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-11
Osbourn.

Nicholas H. Osbourn died late
Wednesday of last week at his home
just east of this city. For some
time his health has not been good,
but his condition was not considered
serious. Mr.. Osborn was a splendid
citizen, ola retiring disposition, but
always doing his part in the work
for humanity, and was held in high
esteem by all who knew him. He
leaves devoted wife and a large
circle of friends to mourn his de-
parture Deceased was few months
over go years of fage. The body was
taken to St. Pauls Church near Cen
ter and inferred in the cemetery
there.
A good man has gone to his reward.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-11
HardWick.
Peace to his ashes"

Mrs. R. E. Hardwick died Friday
at her home in Paris. Deceased
was a sister of Mrs. j. C. Ensor and
F. s. Wright of this city and R. H
Wright of Mexico. She was faith
ful member of the Christian Church.
A husband. two children and a large
circle of friends mourn her depart
ure. For nearly year her health
has been failing. F. S. Wright and
j. c. Ensor and their families attend.
ed the funeral at Paris Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-11
Burned to Death.

Thomas Hodson who for many
years has lived in this vicinity was
burned to death Friday by the fire
which consumed the home of B. j.
Pierceall with whom he had been
living for many years Mr.. Hodson
celebrated his 84th birthday Feb. 2.
He married Miss Williams in early
life She crossed to the other shore
more than 30 years ago and Mr..
HOdsOn has spent many years with
his daughter, Mrs. B. j PlercealI.
Ga the fatefut day all the family
except Mr.. HOds0n had gone to the
home of W. 7. Hays to spend the
cay, leaving home about 10 o'clock
and the fire occurred about 1890.
1t is supposed that a bad fiue was
the cause of the fire.
Mr.. Hodson got around exceed
ingly we'll for one of his age and it
is supposed that he was upstairs at
the time the fire started and was
not able to get down His grand
son was one of the first at the scene
and went into his grandfather's
room and made a thorough search
for him but he was not there, but
as the remains were found at a
place over which the young man
searched it is thought the deceased
was upstairs. Smoke and fire caus-
ed the searchers to leave the room.
Mr.. Hodson was splendid citi-
zen and will be sadly missed. He
was laid to rest at Indian Creek,
Saturday. Peace to his ashes.
There was no insurance On the
property. The house was a one
and half story log, framed and plaS-
tered.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-11
AT Home"

Knights of Columbus were AT
Home" to the Immediate relation
at Open Meeting Tuesday evening
with a Home Talent, entitled
"Cupid's Capers."
Characters:
Chas Duffer, a Lawyer, Edw. c.
Spaldine
Jas. Duffer, his son, also a Law
yer, Ivan Yates.
Carl Groser, a green Dutchman,
Thos. Conboy.
"Rastus" Office Boy, Alexis Hays
Mrs Dusenburry, a Gay Widow,
Mrs. Elsie Miles.
Her Angel Child, Miss Gladys
PierceaIl.
Mrs. McGinnis, Proprietress Of
McGinnis Hotel, Miss Bessie Mudd.
Katrina Stein, a Servant Girl,
Miss Mande SpaIding
Those who took part did so with
much credit to themselves and the
audience was very appreciative
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-11
CHRISTIAN

Bible School 9:45 a. m.
Preaching at II a. m. and 7:3O
p. m. Boys Club $50 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wed 7:30 p. m.
We have already entered our
Campaign for Church attendance.
We had good services Sunday. Still
there were 142 people who might
have been there who were not there,
were they? Of course the sick can
not come we know but the we'll,
what excuse can they have? This
campaign is an appeal to the loyal
ty of the church members of each
church.
Let US see you all next Sunday
at least at the morning service.
The public cordially invited.
W. Garnet Alcorn, Pastor.
ST. JUDES.
Regular services at St. Jude's
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-11
Eighty-Six,

c. M. Smith was 86 years of age
last Monday. Sunday a few friends
were invited in to celebrate the oc-
casion. For many years Mr.. Smith
has been resident of this city and
is one of Monroe's most highly re-
spected citizens. He gets around
exceedingly we'll for one of his age
and bids fair to celebrate many
more birthdays and the Democrat
hopes that he may celebrate many
more.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-11
C. l. HOY.
PRESBYTERIAN.

Regular services next Sunday at
IL a. m. and 7 p. m.
Sunday School 9:45 a. m.
This being "Everybody-go-to
Church" month, we hope to see a
full congregation.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-11
Let Us All Boost For Greater Monroe City and Vicinity

Sunday. Holy Communion at 7:30;
morning prayer and sermon at ii.
Evening prayer at 4.
The subject of the sermon at the
eleven o'clock service will be "A
Definition of Lent"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-11
Anderson.

Sam B. Anderson died Thursday
in Kansas City where he has been
living for many years. Deceased
was born in this city and here he
grew to manhood. He left here
about 18 years ago. Deceased was
So GEARS of age. He was twice mar
ried. His second wife survives him.
He leaves two sisters, Mesdames A.
B. Combs, of Council Bluffs, Iowa
and D. M Lighter of Memphis, Tenn,
His brothers are Geo. B, Anderson
of Lake Village, Ark, and J. B. and
c. B. Anderson of this city. These
with two children survive. Mr.. An
derSon had a large circle of friends
here.
Peace to his ashes"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-11
Broken Les.

Friday night O. Ia. Watts, a
Burlington brakeman, was attempt
ing to clinch to the top of a freight
car, in one hand he carried a Ian
tern and in the other monkey
wrench. He slipped and fell to the
ground but lighted on his feet. He
fell with such force, however, as to
break one leg, the bones protruding.
He was taken to the Woodson g.
Jackson drug store where DR.. Gull
ford set the limb He was taken to
a Hospital at Quincy.
Mr. and Mrs, Evan Smith enter
tained at dinner Sunday in honor
of MT. and Mrs. Charles E. Smith
who are spending part of their
honeymoon here. Those present
were: Mr. and Mrs j G Berghofer,
Mrs. ]. A. Baker, Miss Myrtle Ber-
ghOfer and Mr.. Charles jacob, of
Palmyra; Paul MCGEE of Paris Mr..
and Mrs. j. D. Robey, Mr., and Mrs.
j. A. Jackson and Harry Maddox
of this city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-11

Mrs. Reuben Bousman and chill
dren left Tuesday for Hannibal
where they have rented furnished
rooms and will live there until they
decide where they will make a per-
manent home.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-11
ABOUT THE CHURCHES
Interesting Nows Concerning tho
Different penon1lna atIons.
This Column Closes Promptly az
8 A. M. Each Wednesday.

This Column Closes Promptly az
ga. M. Each Wednesday.
METHODIST
Sunday School $50 q. m.
Preaching 10:45 a m.
Junior League 2:30 m.
Senior League 600 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wed. 7 p. m.
Choir practice Saturday 7 p m.
At 10:45 expect to use one of
the following themes: "Undiscour-
aged Christ or The Church the
Greatest Institution in the World"
and expect to prove this state
ment
At 6 the Epworth League
At ZOO | expect to take up the
theme: The Problem of the Man"
1t will pay every man who can to
hear this theme; it is one Of series
OF lectures and have given it often,
at conferences. etc.
Remember we are in Church
Going Campaign. and the other
churches have got their eyes on us,
and please remember that | am
busy every night with this play and
my days are taken. too, so can
not, and will not make personal
visit, nor can many of our young
people for they are as busy as they
can be with this other thing and it
is taking up all our time, hence |
shall just trust the loyalty of my
people to not let our flag drag in
the dust.
In regard to the services last Sum
day, we had a good day. There
was 225 Methodist out, and about
SO visitors at the morning service.
There were 100 in Sunday School
and Close to the 800 mark at the
night services. l want to thank the
visitors for their presence. Next
Sunday is MEMS day, come men,
get in the game. l hope the other
rs of our membership can come
next Sunday. tell you that is 90
ing some when all but rs are in
worship at the same time.
Don't forget to watch the papers
for the ads for the Play. 1t is worth
your time and attention to look in
to the peculiar character that will
appear.
CT HOY