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The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-12-17
Leslie's Weekly On the Rail
roads.

Under the caption "Fair Play for
Railroads" Leslie's Weekly of Decem-
ber 8, says:
Awakening: The masses are awaken
ing to the important part the railroads
play in securing and maintaining the
country's prosperity. The people are get
ting over their frenzied opposition, as
Mr.. Newman Erb recently said, and
are now chsmpioning the cause Of rail-
roads. This is particularly noticeable
in the South and West where anti-rail-
road feeling has been strongest.
"The Commercial Association Of
Galveston, the largest part on the Texas
coast and handling the heaviest tonnage
has recently made an earnest plea be-
fore the Texas railroad commission in
favor Of an increase in rates for the
railroads Of that state on the ground
that 1T is necessary for the railroads
to have fair return upon their invest
ment If further railroad developments
are to be carried on in the newer Sec
tions Of Texas. This is the wisest
move the people Of Texas have ever
made. They have splendid empire
needing but the railroads to make it
populous and prosperous.
Significant, too, is the action of the
Missouri Railroad Commission 10 unani-
mously finding that the costs of the
railways have been so increased by con-
ditions over which they have no control
that they were entitled to an increased
rate. Some demagogues among the
politicians of the state. who do not
realize that the anti-railway issue Is
shopworn and played out, are denounc'
ing the Missouri Commission for is
action. but the leading newspapers Of
the state are defending il on the ground
that when the railways suffer, the great
manufacturing interests Of St. Louis
suffer also. The st. Louis Republic
shows that in 1914 nine industries II
that city, tributary to the railways
disbursed in wages half million dollar
less than in 1913 and thus disastrousll
affected over 1000 workmen. COndi
tions could have been reversed II th'
railroads had had the means to NEE
their requirements for new equipmen
and replacements.
''Let IL not be forgotten that th'
railroads constitute the second larges
industrial factor in the land.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-12-17
Additional Local and Personal.

II you are in need of lumber, laths,
lime, cement, plaster, bricks, blinds,
doors and sash see Carney Lightfoot. 26
A card from Mrs. J. A. Phelps states
that her sister. Mrs. J. e. Boswell Of
this city, successfully underwent a
second operation at the Mercy Hospital
in Chicago q few days ago and is get
ting along nicely. Mrs.. Boswell has
been in that city for several months and
soon after going there underwent one
operation.
After telephoning to all nearby towns
to be on the lookout for thieves who
had stolen FIVE mules and two horses
last week from him, DR.. G. B. Basker-
vile found his stock safely hidden away
in the back side of his own pasture
where they had been while their owner
spent three days with score of men
searching the entire section for them.
FOR SALE Single Comb Rhode Is
land Red chickens, both pullets and
cockerels. ! have for sale this year
some of the best birds Ihave ever bred.
| mated last year a small pen Of my
very best pullets and hens to the best
cock bird | had and find that from this
small mating there are more extra
quality youngsters than from any mat
ing | ever owned. The prices from this
date on will be 50 to SIS for cockerels
and 81 to So for pulIets. Apply to W.
7. LoGGNs, Someiville, Tenn. If
Nr. and Mrs. G. w. Farrar have been
making their final arrangements and
are moving this week from their farm
In the northern part of the eighth
district to Hatchie Hall In the filth
district where they will make their
home In the future, more than four
hundred acres of that splendid estate
having been recently bought by Mr..
Farrar from F. G. Buford. It joins bis
eighth district farm and gives him one
Of the largest and best plantations in
Fayette county.
Monday morning December 1S at
o'clock there was a wreck on the Nash
vile division of the N. C. & St. L.
near Kingston Springs when nine cars
Of merchandise were burned along with
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-12-17

four tank cars, and one span of the
bridge destroyed. Within one hour
timbers were moving to the scene from
another division, and within five hours
contract had been awarded for q new
steel span. This shows how efficiency
operates and illustrates the value of
quick action" in removing the obstruc-
tions to traffic.
Services Sunday at the Presbyterian
church at Oakland will be as follows.
At the eleven o'clock service The
Angels Christmas Message of Great
JOY" In the afternoon at 800 The
Young People Union will meet, their
subject 10: How the Prophecy of the
angels Christmas Song may come
true" Special music at both of these
services. At the z o'clock evening
service, the pastor will preach on:
walking with Christ" The public is
cordially invited and urged to attend oil
Of these services. x
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-12-17

ty court at its January meeting and ask
that body to appropriate this sum for
the work, believing that the appropria-
tion will mean much to the future of
the county. 1t can be safely said that
no appropriation the court has made in
a score of years has paid the county
better profit than the money paid to the
county demonstration agent. And here's
hoping that the court will appropriate
$500 for canning club agent to devote
her entire time to the organization and
conduct of canning and poultry clubs in
this county.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-12-17

The Texas Wonder cures kidney
and bladder troubles. dessolves gravel.
cures diabetes. weak and lame bscks
rheumatism. and all Irregularities Of
the kidneys and bladder in both men
and women. Regulates bladder trouble
In children. If not sold by your drug
gist will be sent by mail on receipt of
n.OO. One small bottle Is two months
treatment and seldom fails to perfect .
cure. Send for Tenn. testimonials.
DR.. e. w. Hall. 1926 Oliver street,
st. Louis. Mo. Send for Tenn. testi-
monials. Sold by druggists. If
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-12-17
Night Train to Nashville Ask
ed for By jackson Busi-
ness Men.

Efforts are being made in Jackson Ia
have the N. C. & st. L. Ry. route its
fast Memphis-Atlanta night train over
the Memphis Hollow Rock division Of
its line instead of over the L. & N. to
Mckenzie as it is routed at the present
time.
An effort was made to this effect once
before with some hope of success but
at the last minute the L. & N. gobbled
the fast service up and refused to let it
run over this route. The Jackson bust.
ness men have sent very strong pc.
tition to the management of the N. C.
& st, L. asking that the train be
changed to run by Jackson and over
the N. & c. the entire run. This
would bring it by Somerville and would
enable people who have business to 20
from here to the capitol city to leave
here about ten p. m. and reach Nash
vile before day, spend an entire day
there and return here arriving early
the next morning, thus losing but the
one day from'business. 1t would prove
a great convenience to the people of
this city as well as to jackson aud
Lexington, the three places probably
being the only stops it would make
from Memphis to Hollow Rock.
The management of the N. & &C. once
had the schedule for this train by this
route made out and it was announced
in the Nashville and Memphis papers,
but the hand of the L. & N. was put
forth and the new train was routed
over that roads line to Mckenzie
where it met the main line of the N. &
G. The service given the Paducah. Mem
phis division of the N. & C. at the
present needs but the two night trains,
one each way between the largest cities
Of the state, to make it an ideal service,
and sooner OF later ii is coming, and q
strong cooperative effort by the
business men along the line will hasten
its coming.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-12-17

Advertise in The Falcon.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-12-17
Administrator Notice.

Having qualified as administrator of
the estate Of C. c. Douglass, deceased,
this is to notify all parties indebted to
said estate to come forward and make
settlement with me at once; and all
parties having claims against his estate
will file the same, properly authenti-
Gated. with me within the time required
by law, or the same will be barred.
]. c. DOUGLASS, Administrator.
This November 80, 1916. 1924
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-12-17

Having qualified as administrator Of
the estate of e. C. Douglass, deceased,
this is to notify all parties indebted to
said estate to come forward and make
settlement with me at once; and all
parties having claims against his estate
will file the same, properly authenticat-
ed, with me within the time required
by law, or the same will be barred.
j. A. DOUGLASS. Administrator.
This November 30. 1915. 1924
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-12-17
Moscow.
A MOTHERS PRAYER.

'Tis evening, sit by the fire,
With my baby asleep at my breast,
| am thinking of days that are coming,
When the little one leaves the nest.
Today l may guard his foot steps,
And teach his hands to do right,
Butch, the tomorrow is coming,
With my boy in the worlds bitter
fight.
Will the rosy red lips | am kissing
Utter words that my heart cannot
bear?
Or will the wee hands | am holding
Be clasned to their Father in prayer?
| ask not, o God, for riches,
Or honor or wealth or fame,
But just that my boy will be noble,
And speak with honor, Thy name.
Misses billiard and Eldridge were past
week visitors with local friends.
Rumors are going the rounds of a
couple of weddings to be solemnized
among local young people within the
near future,
H. b. SaddIer was a business visitor
in Memphis Monday.
The time for the election of town
officials will come again in January.
r. N. Ware Friday night rendered
his resignation as Marshal of Moscow.
The place has not been flied go far.
1t is rumored around town that local
merchant sold number of pints of
whiskey Saturday or two ago. Pity
that no proof of this can be established.
Miss Annie Pesrce Friday bought
the TURNKEY place here from Mrs.
Linnie Holmes
Miss Eda Graves was a guest from
Colliervilte Sunday of relatives here.
We are all kinder than we seem.
In every genial Christian home there
will be happiness Christmas day, even
amid sorrow, care and want, for Gods
gifts will be there, and they are always
happy ones.
Here's a good sign for the Office. IF
you spit on the floor at home, spit on
the floor here; we want you to feel at
home.
May the wood crackle and blaze on
your hearthstones and the Christmas
day be one of hospitality, gladness. and
good cheer for you and yours.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Weinstein were
Sabbath guests Of ]. Weinstein and
wife.
Share this Christmas with those less
fortunate than yourself, Make some
body happy that day.
''Noats" and ''nuze items" were few
and far between last week.
E. G, Hogan will leave Moscow about t
December Is for his new duties as
cashier of the bank at Joiner, Arkansas.
This splendid young mans rise to a
place of trust and confidence is due to
his upright walk in life, true value be
has placed upon character and to the
pains and care he has given to the
work he has in the past been trusted
with. The Joiner institution Is FORUM
ate in securing the services Of this
worthy young man.
The play rendered Friday night in
Cribbins Hall, despite the inclement
weather, drew good sized audience
who enjoyed greatly the well acted
parts. fhe proceeds 60 to the two
local churches.
Only few days more will be requir-
ed before the handsome two story
residence of H. M. Boswell will be
complete.
Postmaster l.. D. Sneed was In Som
erville Friday.
A years subscription to this paper
will make an acceptable Christmas gift
to some relative or friend.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-12-17

Ths 0HlElns Thst Does Not Affect n Md
Beesuse Of rs touie and l. xative efIecf. LAxA
TIVE nRoMo QUIErNEis is better ta== --4insrs
Quinine and does not eause nervousuess nor
riazinR IN head. Remember the fall name and
ioak for lie siEaatsre eg = v, GROVE &c.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-12-17

The worst cases. no matter Of how long standing,
are cured by the wonderful. old reliable DR..
Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. II relieves
Pain and Heals at the same time. 2sc. SOC. ST. 90
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-27

mobile party that went into the woods
for d picnic lunch and watermelon
feed. Mr.. Morris went to Indepen-
dence to hear young friend, recently
graduated from school of theology,
who preached at one of the churches
there.
Mrs. B. F. Butler and little daugh-
ter returned from Newport on We'd
nesday after sojourn of about a
month.
Mrs. C. E. Curtis, who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Hugh
Black, the last two months, was call
ed home Wednesday to New West
minister, B. c., her son being seriously
ill in hospital. ~
Vim. Tyler Smith of San francisco
is visiting at the home of his sister,
Mrs. F. j. Craven, for a few days. Mr..
Tyler-Smith has been in Sheridan for
the past couple of weeks visiting at
the home of his parents, DR.. and Mrs.
Tyler-Smith.
Frank Laws of Independence was a
Dallas business visitor Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. U. S. Loughary and
Mrs. H. A. Woods, who have been
camping with the Camp Fire girls at
Neskowin for the past two weeks, re-
turned home Monday evening.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-27
Fair Funds Are Low.

The county fair board is going to
be handicapped this fall because of
a shortness of funds. 1t has less than
$4O0 in cash on hand at the presen.
time, and 5000 of this amount is due
to the collector of state fair exhib-
its. Of the $500 received from the
county $3.50 was paid over to the Dali
las Commercial club for money bor-
rowed last year, and money from the
state must. go for premiums only.
The expense of pulling off the fair
this fall will leave the association
quite deeply in debt unless it realizes
well from attractions and concession
privileges.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-27
HOP CONTRACTS few
BUYERS AWAITING HARVEST
BEFORE NAMING PRICES.
Picking in Fuggle Yards Now in Pro
gress-War Effects Market Con-
ditions Somewhat.

Hop growers are awaiting develop
ments in the market with expectancy
and interest. While the crop, the har-
vest of which is now in progress in
Fuggle yards, is occupying attention,
the market, is of course, uppermost
in the minds of growers. Owing to
unusual conditions prevailing this
year, none are able to satisfactorily
solve the price problem. Much Of the
prosperity of Polk county depends
upon this industry, there being some
thing over 5000 acres within the bal
liwick planted to this crop, and there
fore every resident is interested with
the grower. Practically no contracts
are being made in Oregon at this
time, buyers evidently waiting to see
what the crop will be, and conse-
quently there is little of substantial
character on which to base price pre-
dictions. In California some October
contracts have been made at 1914 and
13 cents. What the Oregon crop will
be is matter of wide difference Of
opinion, hop men placing it variously
at from 100000 to 100000 bales. 1t
is known that number of yards
have been abandoned, owing to the
mold and vermin, and it is probable
that the yield will not be so great as
last year.
The hot weather of the past week
has meant great things for the hop
crop and if it continues until after
the picking season the yield doubt
less will be better than had been an
ticipated. The cards are, to great
extent, in the hands of the weather
man and it remains to see what he
will deal. The hops probably will
be of a wide range of quality. The
California crop is still estimated at
about 100000 bales, which is an in
crease of about 5000 over last year.
In New York, however, indications
are that the yield will be short, owing
to the fact that yards have been aban-
doned because of mold and vermin
and the weather.
The American crop will probably
amount to 100000 bales, which is
practically the same as the yield last
year. However, there is said to be
only about 5000 bales holdover from
last season, compared with a 10000
holdover last year. In addition, the
English crop is said to be light this
year. This is indicated by cables
from England which were received in
Portland yesterday. They estimated
the English crop at 100000 cwt.,
which is more than 80 per cent less
than the yield for last year. All
things taken into consideration, hop
men are of the opinion that the price
of hops should be good this year, if it
were not for the unusual conditions
growing out of the European war and
The unsettled state of business, great
ly result of that conflict.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-27
DRAMATIC CLUB TO GIVE PLAY.
Thespians Will Produce 1.-THE County
Chairman. Before Christmas.

just before the Christmas holidays,
if present plans mature, the Dallas
Dramatic club will open the new Or
pheum theater with a production of
"The County Chairman" George
AIDES famous political and romantic
drama. The club has been examining
many manuscripts and has selected
the George AIDE drama as the best
for this event. Macklin Arbuckle has
made himself world-famous through
his Interpretation of the title role,
and his supporting cast has been ex-
cellent. Such things do not daunt
the Dallas club and it is proceeding
with plans in absolute confidence that
it will present a creditable produc-
tion. Past performances of the or
ganization would indicate that its
confidence is not misplaced, as many
difficult roles have been filled and a
number of very good shows have been
staged by the organization. Sometime
within the coming month the club will
begin earnest preparation for the pro-
duction. Roles have not been assign
ed as yet but some of the club mem
bers have designated J. E. Sibley as
the best man in Dallas to wear the
shoes of Macklin Arbuckle as the
county chairman. Fred West s inter
probation of negro characters will
probably entitle him to be east in the
second important part as colored
roustabout. Mr.. Smith. owner of the
Orpheum, has offered his new show
house to the club free of charge for
the evening.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-27
Puts Dallas on the Man.

The Angora Journal, published at
Paluxy, Texas, has the following
about one of Folks goat raisers:
"U. S. Grant was the first presi-
dent of the association and held that
Office continuously up to the meeting
at Albuquerque in 1914, when he was
succeeded by A. B. Collins. Mr.. Grant
is located at Dallas, Oregon, and it
is said that he was the means of
placing Dallas on the map. He was
one of the first to achieve distinction
as a breeder of high-class Angora
goats. "Grant Goats' are known
wherever Angoras are known. He has
produced some of the most noted
bucks ever produced in this country.
Grant is considered steady, conser-
vative and possessed of considerable
sound judgment, tact and diplo-
macy"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-27
Edison Installing Invention.

The installation of the new nickel
batteries invented by Thomas A. Edi-
son by which it is hoped to prevent
the escape of chlorine gas in submar-
ines is in progress on board the sub
marine K-1 at the New York navy
yard. Chlorine gas is one of the
greatest dangers of undersea boats
and many officers with them believe
it caused the loss of the F-4 at Hon
olula several months ago. If the bat
teries are as effective as it is hoped,
the navy will possess the finest un-
derwater craft in which the danger
of chlorine is eliminated.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-27

ton annex 260x75 feet will beIerected
for the Land Products exhibit, and
there is where old Polk will shine.
While these exhibits will show the
opportunities for homeseekers they
shordd, and wilt; be the means of
creating markets for many special
products,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-27
SOCIETY


Entertain at Park.-The annual
picnic of the Thursday afternoon
Good Times club was held at the city
park on Wednesday evening for the
pleasure of the families of the twenty
ladies who are members of the club.
The guests spent very pleasant
evening at games and contests, inter-
spersed with an excellent program.
Walter (Ole) Fuller entertained with
several Swedish impersonations, and
Mrs. Ella J. Metzger entertained. At
6 O'Clock a fine basket luncheon was
served to about go at the park tables.
Each Of the ladies had prepared a
portion of the lunch and it took more
the form of banquet than a picnic
dinner. The evening was spent round
a roaring bonfire where merriment
found expression in songs and stories.
The band practice in the park gave
added pleasure to the outing, espec-
tally when the boys played clipper
ary," that the pleasure-seekers might
sing and dance. To reward the mu-
sicians for their offering they were
taken in on the watermelon feed that
wound up the pleasant evening. So
successful was the annual picnic that
the ladies have already started to
plan their new years "Husband "
party, which is a popular annual
event.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-27
Fine Program for Band Concert.

The regular Saturday evening band
concert will be given on the court
house lawn tomorrow night. Director
George Marsh has selected a varied
and pleasing program in which popu-
lar music predominates March, Cap
tain Betty; overture, All Hits; Nor
clan, Forest Whispers; selection, The
Spring Maid; popular, l Didn't Raise
My Boy to be Soldier; waltz, Lu-
zare; popular, Tipperary; serenade,
Thoughts; march, Shutting Dance.