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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19
MONMOUTH.

The Seventeenth of Ireland came
with a rain, which shows that we are
not going to have a drouth in the Will
lamette valley.
E. Reynolds of Airlie was in town
on business Saturday.
Saturday was a busy day in Mon
mouth. The grange met and that
drew the farmers to town. The bus
mess houses were crowded from morn
till night.
D. Calbreath and wife of Pleasant
Valley were in town Saturday.
Henry Ebberts of Philomath was in
town this week visiting his mother
and transacting business.
S. Hastings of Airlie was in town
Monday.
William Hall of Buena Vista is the
guest of his brother, L. NJ. Hall, this
week. For pastime he is pruning
trees.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Tetherow of
Luekiamute were in town Tuesday do
ing some trading.
Hon. c. L. Hawley of Mccoy was
business visitor in town on Wednes-
day and visited our schools.
John BohannOn of Independence,
deputy assessor. is in town this week
rounding up the property owners.
Roy Birley of Airlie was in town
on Wednesday.
Arthur Moore and wife of Mistle-
toe were in town on business Wednes-
day.
Mr.. lie Trever of Pleasant Valley
was in Monmouth on Wednesday.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19
WARRANTS FOR COUNTY TAXES
Tax Commission Advises How FaT
Fund May Be Used.

The state tax commission has adj.
vised that county warrants can be
accepted in payment of county taxes,
but cannot be accepted in payment of
any other taxes. The commission
holds that county taxes are those tax
es which are levied by the county
court or board of county funds
against which the court or board has
full authority to order warrants
drawn in payment of claims, notwith-
standing that, for want of funds, such
warrants may not be Immediately re-
deemable. The commission says that
state taxes, whether levied separately
or included in the general county levy,
cannot be paid in county warrants. 1t
also holds that no special taxes levied
by a city, town, school district, road
district or other local taxing district
can be paid in county warrants.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19
CHERRY GRoVE-PEDEE.

Arthur West is visiting his broth
er, Walter West.
Miss Inez Burbank returned on Sat
urday from a week IS visit in Pedee.
Johnnie Yost is hauling feed from
Pedee for Walter West.
John Yost and Homer Ballantyne
were Pedee callers on Saturday.
Mrs. P. o. Burbank and children
visited Mrs. j. Willet several days
this week.
Mrs. Walter West and little daugh-
ter, Marian, left for Portland on
Thursday.
A basket social will be held on the
twenty-seventh. We hope that there
will be a good many baskets. In ad-
dition to the social there will be
short program.
Mrs. Walter Vests father, E. A.
Foster, is at Cherry Grove at present.
Jap Willet is cutting brush for
Homer Link.
George and L. W. Burbank and Mr..
and Mrs. P. O. Burbank made a trip
to Salem in their machine on Thurs
day. They report fairly good roads.
Cliff Burbank was a Pedee caller
on Sunday.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19
BUELL..

A very successful all-day rally was
held at Fern school, district Il, Fri
day. March u. Professor Stockwell
of the Oregon Agricultural college,
and Supervisor Macken were present.
A good program was given by the pu-
pills of the school, followed by an ad-
dress by Supervisor Macken. after
which the usual school questions were
discussed. During the noon hour the
ladies of the district served a fine
dinner, which was enjoyed by all.
Professor Stockwell then gave
very instructive talk on dairying, and
this was followed by the judging of
some dairy COWS. All were very much
interested in this. So much so, that
Ralph Farnum. a ten-year-old boy,
had led fine Jersey COW about three
miles to have her judged. J. b. Rob
ertson brought another good COW.
This meeting was very enjoyable
and instructive, as many questions
had been discussed which were of
general interest to the community,
and with a view toward having more
of these pleasant meetings in the fu-
ture it was proposed that a Parent
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19
INDEPENDENCE.

Little Miss Babe Butler entertained
party of friends last Saturday in
honor of her thirteenth birthday, at
the home of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Ward Butler. Many gifts were
received by the little hostess and af-
ter a great variety Of amusing games
were played, the little folk were serv-
ed with a fine lunch
The Rebecca lodge gave an enter
tainment on Tuesday evening. After
a good program Of several fine vocal
solos and readings, lunch was serv-
ed.
S. Miller of Portland was a visit
or last week at the home of his moth
er, Mrs. S. Parker.
Mrs. j. j. Fenton was called away
suddenly to the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. Lynn, in the east. Mrs. Lynn
has just been bereaved of her hus-
band.
C. D. Galbreath, a prominent citi-
zen, is very much annoyed just at
present with case of mumps.
w. H. Block who has been in
Washington on two weeks business
trip, has returned home.
W. L. Bice was In Portland the
first of the week to attend a stock
holders meeting of the Pacific States
Fire Insurance company.
Mrs. Sadie Mix has returned home
after a ten days visit at the home
of her parents in Corvallis.
Mrs. Wright Fortified has returned
home from Salem hospital, where
she had undergone an operation.
Harry Miller returned home Sun
day from Eastern Oregon, where he
had been working.
Mrs. d. j. Dedges, who has been
very i'll for some months, is reported
to be no better.
Miss Ellen O'Donnell of Portland
is making her home with her uncle
and aunt, DR.. and Mrs. Butler. Miss
O'Donnell is taking normal course
at Monmouth.
Miss Kora Brown spent the week
end with friends at Orval station.
Kersey Eldridge of Portland was
a Sunday visitor at the home of his
father, X. C. Eldridge.
Miss Aletha Mckinney was a week
end visitor at the home of her par
ents. She returned to Salem Monday
Mrs. DR.. Kitchen, who is travelling
n Southern California, is reported
very i'll. She has undergone an op-
,ration on the throat and is in ser
Gus condition.
VIM. McAdams, who has been
lway, has returned home.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19
OAK GROVE,

Mrs. Thad Stevens was on the sick
list a few days recently.
A goodly crowd was in attendance
at the grange here Saturday.
Mrs. Pardo was suffering with
rheumatism last week.
' Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Edgar were
visitors the first of the week at the
home of their daughter, Ida William
son who has been seriously ill the
past two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seth Fawk spent
Sunday at the Vernon home.
Arch Lewis of 0swego visited his
brother, Webb, last Sunday.
Mrs. Zelisch has been quite poorly.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19

CROWLEY.

Mrs. Sam Smith and Mrs. Clarence
McCrow were visitors at Mrs. Ed
Hodges one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. X. Crowley re-
turned home last Saturday, after
spending the winter in California.
Mr.. Neufeldt sprayed M. F.
Whites orchard last week.
DR.. Starbuck was called last Fri
day to see Mrs. Ida Williamson who
has been very sick with la grippe the
past two weeks.
Mrs. w. L. Hunsaken of Salem Wis
tied with Mrs. Farmer a few days
last week.
Mrs. bennett was in Dallas Satur-
day.
Dr. Crowley of Portland visited rel
atives here the first of the week.
Dick Daniels of Dallas was a caller
here Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Edgar spent
Sunday at r. j. Williamson
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Fawk of Oak
Grove visited her parents here Sun
day.
Charley Knower was in Dallas
Monday,
Mrs. Frank Hanna of Bethel is
staying with her sister, Mrs. F. M.
Edgar.
Rev. Foskott of McMinnville will
preach here Friday night.
C. H. Farmer shipped hogs the mid
die of the week.
M. F. White went to Red Prairie
Tuesday.
F. NJ. Edgar was a Riekreall caller
one day last week.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19

STUDEBAKER FEATURES.
Electric Lighting and Starting
FULL Floating Rear Axle-Timken
Bearings Safety Tread Rear Tires
One-man Type Top.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19
cola.

Prof. j. B. Horner of the Oregon
Agricultural college of Corvallis, will
give a free illustrated lecture on his
trip through Egypt at the Eola school
house Saturday evening, March 81,
under the auspices of the parent
teacher association. The fine club was
recently organized in Eola. Besides
the lecture there will be a musical
and literary program.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19

Pearl Fishback and sister of Sunny
Side were in town this week, combin-
ing business with pleasure.
Mrs. j. Vinegar is in a critical con-
dition and fears are entertained for
her recovery.
E. R. Pike family has the mumps.
They are legal tenders in Monmouth.
Grandpa j. A. Haines is able to be
out again. His twin brother, William
of Eugene, was down last week to
see him.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19
Game Declared Off.

A crowd of the Camp Fire girls
from Independence under the care
of Rev. and Mrs. Birchett came to
Dallas to attend a basketball game
between the boy scouts of this city
and those of Independence, but ow-
ing to accidents on the way they
were late in arriving so the game was
called off. The young folks went to
the skating rink and had "bushels of
fun
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19
DO|NCS IN POLK COUNTY
STORIES BY THE OBSERVER s
CORRESPONDENTS.
Personal Paragraphs Pertaining to
Movements of People Whom
You ALI Know.
Notice to Correspondents.


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: keep in closer touch with
, those furnishing us the news
! from throughout the county,
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we have prepared for their
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: correspondent is urgently re-
quested to send us a breezy
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that it will reach this office
not later than Thursday af-
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vice very much, but cores
pondents are not only render
ing us a service but their own
community as well. The OBJ
server has wide circulation
in Polk county, and through
out this and adjoining states,
and the publicity given their
respective localities by our
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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19

Teacher club be organized. This was
done amid much enthusiasm. Mr.. c.
L. Fowler was elected president, Mrs.
j. B. Robertson vice-president and
Miss Edna Sweeney secretary. A
program committee was appointed to
arrange a program for the first meet
ing, March 27.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19
Polk Court Reversed.

The supreme court this week re-
versed a case appealed from the Polk
county court wherein John Nichols
and wife were appellants and Eliza
beth Ingram ct al defendant, the suit
having been instituted to recover
money.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19
LIBERTY.

There will be basket social at the
Liberty school house Saturday even
ing, March 27 at 7:30. Everybody is
invited. Ladies are requested to come
with well filled baskets, and gentle
men with well filed purses. A pro-
gram will be rendered before the bas-
kets are sold.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19

Dallas rainfall averages 45 inches
per annum. No zero weather.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-05

viii occupy that pulpit at both SER
vices today. His morning subject will
be Us the Bible the Inspired Word
OF God" and at night, "Jonah--Is
the Whale the Hero Of the Story7"
who has been In a series Of meet
ings at the Second Baptist Church for
the past week. will deliver the mes
sage at both the morning and ever
ing service of this congregation today.
Mr.. Smith will also address the mems
meeting to be held this afternoon at
$3.50 O'Clock. under the auspices of
the Central Young Mems Christian
Association, at the Lyric Theater.
The Moral Leper' will be discussed
by him at this service.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-05

composed OF Mines. A. O.. NJ. Martin.
r b. Stiles, w, l.. venahle. John 8.
Jones and Miss Bell sydndr. Poor chill
dren who wish to be remembered are
requested to send their names in to
m mber Of this committee.
Italian Couple Married.
Miss Carmela Stavaio and Mr..
Salvapre Vipnle,s an Italian couple.
were united In marriage this after
noon at the residence of the Official :
ing minister, Rev. Richard Wilkin-
son. d. D., Of the Washington Street
Methodist Episcopal Church. Both the
bride and groom are natives OF
Naples. They came to Hopewell from
Baltimore.
DIR. Rennie Improving.
The many friends in Petersburg and
vicinity of DR.. ]. Gordon Rennie, who
has been away for several weeks visit
ing relatives in Cumberland, Md, ana
at Farmville, will be pleased to learn
that he IL enjoying the best OF healtl,
and that he has gained some fifteen
or more pounds since starting on his
vacation. DR.. Rennie will end his va
cation with a visit to Florida and viii
resume his practice here In a few
weeks.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-05
WILL AID SUFFERERS
IN EUROPEAN WAR
Richmonders Form Virginia War Re-
lief Association and Hear Har-
riaOu Talk

With the election of Henry Wayne
Anderson as president, and Miss yir-
ginia Christian. ecretary, number OF
prominent Richmond people, who are
foremost In good works. last night per
fected the organic ton of the "War
Relief Association of Virginia" Ar
cher Anderson was chosen vice. presi- =
dent.
The meeting was held in the audi
forum OF the Jefferson Hotel, and was
presided over by Henry w. Anderson.
John Stewart Bryan read the consti-
tuition and bylaws Of the proposed or
ganizat!on, he being chairman of the
committee. and these were adopted as
whole. The chairman then appoint
ed q committee to nominate officers for
the organization and chairmen for each
OF the fourteen sections" Into which
the organization Is jtvid ed--head- :
quarters. finance, mem bership, pack
ing and transportation. publicity. hos
pftal supplies, childrens' aid, shirta.
pajamas and blankets. knitted goods.
tobacco. artificial limbs. clothing,
shoes and boots, books and Literature
and State branch organizations
While the nominating committee was
celebrating, the audience which near
" filled the auditorium, heard an ad-
dress by Henry Sydnor Harrison. who
has served about three months In the
French ambulance coras. and who gave
an interesting account Of his expert
ences.
Following this, Mr. Anderson out
lined the purpose Of the society, which
II to extend relief to the suffering
Europeans In the trenches It ts pro
posed to make the organization State
wide
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-05
PLANS BIG FEAST
FOR THE HEWSDOY5}

The annual Christmas dinner for til 9
newsboys. which has been an estah-
hshed feature In Richmond for the
past several years through the acti :
witty Of Louis L. Parham, veteran
newspaper man, will take place this
year on December IS.
Mr.. Parham has net yet been able
to find suitable hall for the feast,
but Is anticipating no trouble on this
score. He will have a committee OF
ladies' TO assist him in managing the
event and proposes to see that once IN
their lives the newsies get their NIL
OF Christmas turkey and trimmings
Tho committee will be announced later
as will the place
The business men have generously
responded to Mr.. Parhams appeal thus
far and the dinner promises to be the
greatest spread the Richmond newsboys
ever had.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-05

The members OF the st. James
Methodist Church will TODAY celebrate
the twenty fifth anniversary OF that
congregation. AT the morning service
an historical sketch of the church
Will be given, to be followed by sew
eral short addresses appropriate to
the occasion. At the evening service.
the sermon viii be preached by the
Rev. DR.. George r. Green, . former
pastor, row with the Decatur-S-rset
congregation. The present pastor af
81, lsn,es. the Rev. James 7. Green.
will be IN charge OF the services
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-05

The Rev Or. A. w. Biackwood, of
Columbia, S. G., who has been giving
y series OF very instructive Bible lee
lures at the Grace Covenant Pres
byterlan Church during the past week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-05

- ~SSOA ~ - $500
With Crafts Than
to Wish You
Had?
THIS Is THE QUESTION THAT SEEMS TO BE UPPERMosT
IN THE MINDS OF THOSE WHO CONTEMPLATE CHEERING
THEIR HOMES AND FULFILLING THEIR PROMISE TO THE
FAMILY. IN ORDER TO HELP YOU CONCLUDE WHETHER OR
ITS Better to Deal With Crafts Than to
Wish You Had"
give the following you
the spirit in which it is given you:
This has been the any year
peenced We have sold pianos
and have done less expense have been
accomplished at time when the person spoke
IT'S true that have per piano as formerly hut
the rsalt on the whole has been most satisfactory
to who haven atronzed US
Think Of Buying Beautiful Piano
MADE TO SELL FOR $780, Is NOW WORTH $500 AND
The Price We Ask Is $l65
and further do not take advantage
count will the payment you You name
terms
Here another instance CRAFTS cannot be
undersold Ask to the payerano which offering 1865
that is worth 5000 and sell for $3.50
CRAFTS does not collect and Orphans We will
give your family reped bill in full without their completing
will have made payments promptly office when
We quite enthusiastic about
this entirely the unsolicited patrons
who tested
than when
pianos carry the kind guarantee Should one
defective material workmanship
paired replaced without expense to YOU
morning .sT AK WITH CRAFTS
know better. We be benefited thereby
We have agents to un after We high
district and piano waroonns
find that the exactly cheerfuy
refund what have
Having received information, s truet that
Its Better to Deal With Crafts
Than to Wish You Had?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-05

The three recently appointed Meth.
odist pastors will occupy their rssrec'
tive puipits today At both services
Rev. ]. II. Light, Central; Rev. J
Q. Baocock, Ashury. and Rev. GcorE'
W. Watkins at Ct Pauls- They VIII
undoubtedly be greeted by large con
gregations.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-05
CHURCH SERVICES or
UNUSUAL. INTEREST
New Pastors Fill Their Pulpits at Central Asbury, and St.
Pauls Methodist-St James to Hold Twenty fifth
AnniversaryGyp Smith, Jr, to Talk to
Men at Lyric Theater

Special services OF more than or
binary interest will be held today in
quite number OF Richmond
churches. Three of the Methodist con-
gregations--Central. st Paul, and
Asbury---will welcome their new min
listers: special series OF meetings
will begin in all of the Episcopal
churches, to continue throughout next
week; the twenty-fifth anniversary Of
st. James Methodist will be observed
with appropriate exercises, and newly
elected stewards will be installed In
several Methodist churches.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-05

Ths Rt Rev. r. A.. Gibson, .. D.,
who has about fully recovered from
his recent severe illness. will occupy
the pulpit Of st. Thomas Episcopal
Church, Ginter Park, at the l ] o'clock
service this morning. A large class
WIFI be confirmed by him at this SER
vice.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-05

The revival services, which have
been in progress in the Broaddus Me-
mortal Baptist Church during the
this week. The pastor. Rev. w Z.
Gibson, is being assisted by the Rev.
W. A. Ayres Large congregations
have been IN attendance upon these
services. and quite a number addict
TO the membership OF the cougrega-
ton.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-22
From t. e Classes
To the Masses

When a real, live, up-to-
date magazine publisher
wants TO reach the people,
what does he doG When he
wants to get new subscrib-
ers what method does he
employ3
There is only one way to
attract attention to a pub
LEGATION, and that is to adj
vertise its editorial purpose
and literary character. If its
appeal is TO those who like
fiction it must tell the people
about the new stories and
their authors. It must ad-
vertise a story and the au-
thor as a merchant would
advertise oVercoatS, or any
other merchandise. If the
purpose of the magazine is
TO give each month a care
fully prepared, comprehen-
sive digest of the worlds
happenings it must adver-
tise that fact to people who
are interested in that sort of
a publication.
Does the live publisher
confine his advertising to
pages Of his own publica-
ton! He does not. He
would he reaching only those
who are already familiar
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-22
GET TOGETHER CAUCUS
is HELD IN HEBRON

HERON. Neb., March 2.-(Special.)
For many years when the time for
the spring eelection drops around the
town of Hebron has always been mixed
up In the question of License or No
License" but now the initiative and
referendum places this question In class
by itself, allowing the people to vote
on same direct, and since that time the
people of this town have been trying
TO get together
This has not been accomplished as yet,
but a meeting held last night, at which
nearly a hundred of the representative
men OF this city. representing both fac
tions. with o few neutrals. met at the
court house for a ''get-together" meet
ing.
W. ID. Galbraith, who has been in this
county forty-two years, and a resident
of Hebron thirty-eight years, was called
to the chair, and after much talk pro
and con, a committee OF eight. four from
the drys and four from the vets. were
appointed to make selections for the city
offices, their selection to be ratified by
this convention and supported by the
members present at the two caucuses
which are to be held Saturday night.
The ticket recommended was:
Mayor-T. II. Carter, Cwet).
Clerk-F. w. Boyle, (wep present in
cumbent
Treasurer-James Tiliotson. dry.
City Engineer-W. r. Hughes. (wet.
COMMUNICATING ward, |. c. Gray,
third ward. J. r. Yost. dry.
Members OF the school board-J. NJ.
Cottrell, (weD: J. r. sutton, dry.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-22
PRETTIEST MILE OWNERS
WANT ROAD STILL PRETTIER

The residents of the Prettiest Mile,
which extends from Ames avenue to
Miller park, are agitating the proposition
of curbing, gutterlng and paving the
boulevard. At the last meeting of their
Improvement club a committee was APP
pointed to take this matter up with the
city officials and find out II It could not
be done this spring. It also has been
suggested that the lighting system along
this stretch be improved, and It was de-
cided TO try to initiate the eiectrolier
lighting system along the Happy Hollow
boulevard
The residents living along this stretch
have been given encouragement and IT
was decided to install these lights at the
very earliest possible moment. This
stretch, throughout the state as well as
i'm Omaha. is noted for It's beautiful
curves, views enormous trees and beau
tiful parking