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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-27

my brother Jim and | were working
a claim on SCOTS Bar, | picked up a
nugget worth $l2O, and within five
minutes Jim shoveled one out that
weighed over $50. We rocked out a
little over $3.50 that day. Our claim
was about 40 miles from Yreka.
~ will always believe that farther
up the ridge there Is a rich ore body,
though it has never yet been located.
In 1858 took drove of cattle from
the Willamette valley to Tehoma, and
next year, on August 28, 1859, l was
married by Justice of the Peace Isaac
Stats to Lizzie Elizabeth Gillian,
for whom Gillian county is named.
Some mighty good people came
across the plains in 1916. Among the
best known are Governor George L.
Curry, j. H. Bridges and Mrs. M. A.
Bridges of Salem, l.. A. Byrd. George
W. Burnett, who settled at La Fay
cite, I'll. c. Buckingham of Monroe,
j. c. Allen of Eola, Levi Anderson
of Portland, Mrs. Lucy A. Deadly,
Uncle Dave Guthrie of Dallas, Mrs.
Mehola Munkers Of Salem, F. r.
Smith of Salem, John Savage and J.
W. Shrum, also of Salem, Lazarus
md Martha Vanbibber, Tom Town
send of Salem, J. Quinn Thornton, R.
R. Thompson of Portland, F. Martin
If Salem, Andrew Losen of Aums-
lille, Rev. A. E. Garrison of Salem,
!. S. Cox of Silverton, J. H. Clozpore
# Albany; A. S. Cone of Butteville,
I. W. Chambers of Salem and many
thers. -
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-27

Dallas Tuesday to attend the circus.
Miss Ada Farmer and John Braden
went to Newport Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Gay and daugh-
ter, of Hebo came Monday to visit
relatives a few days. They made the
trip in their new Ford and report
the roads in pretty good condition.
Mr.. Spooner and son of Dayton
were callers here the first of the week.
Mr.. Hickerson is hauling grain for
Mr.. Farmer.
M. F. White went to Salt Creek
Wednesday to auction a sale for Mr.
Fink.
Ed Hodge hauled wheat to Mccoy
for Henry White last week.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-27
Lice Don't Bother Ezra.

Ezra Hart has fourteen acres of
hops on his Salt Creek farm that are
pronounced by buyers to be the best
they have seen this season. both as
regards quality and quantity. Mr..
Hart's yard has been free from lice
this year, and no spraying has been
done. He will commence picking ear
" next week.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-27
Auto Collides With Buggy.

While automobiling between Dallas
and Independence Tuesday night an
unknown driver collided with bug
gy occupied by two women, throwing
them to the ground, but fortunately
causing no serious injury to them. The
accident took place between here and
Monmouth, and every effort was made
% hush it.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-27
AIRLIE

The Airlie operators left on the
9th for three weeks vacation. Mrs.
X. E. Allen and Miss Helen Conn are
relieving them. We who know the
condition of the switchboard and
lines believe we can greatly assist the
new operators by showing a little pa
thence and courtesies.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-27
DO|NGS IN POLKCOUNTY
STORIES BY THE OBSERVER S
CORRESPONDENTS.
Personal Paragraphs Pertaining to
Movements Of People Whom
You ALI Know.
MONMOUTH.

Work on the Normal training
school building is progressing nicely
There is a large force of men at work,
and they are Monmouth men, except
few leading ones, which makes
times quite lively here. The contract
or says he is anxious to get the build
ing under cover before it rains.
Philip Boche of Portland spent
Sunday visiting his mother, Mrs. Net
tie Boche, and his grandfather, S. N.
Guilliams. His wife preceded him by
couple Of weeks. He is studying
law and teaching in the Y. M. c. A.
building. He left for home Monday,
but his wife will remain here for
while.
C. E. Force and family left for
Arlington, Eastern Oregon, Tuesday.
They expect to live there year, hav-
ing rented their property for that
period. P. J. Mull<y, their son-in-law,
and his wife are teaching at Airing
ton, and spent the summer here. The
party went in Mr.. Mulkey's auto.
C. Newman and wife autoed to
Portland Saturday to visit their
daughter, returning home Monday.
c. E. HerTen expects to begin pack
ing hops the first of next week. He
always keeps them well cultivated
and they mature early. He is about
the first to get to picking.
VIM. Mulkey of Big Elk, was in
town this week visiting relatives.
The spring grain will soon be
threshed, then the clover hulling will
begin. Glover is a good crop this
year. Grain continues to come into
the warehouse at lively rate.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith have
moved into their new house on Main
street
A. N. Poole and wife spent Satur-
day and Sunday at home. He is get
ting along nicely with the Parker
school house.
Misses Maggie and Allie Butler re-
turned from Newport, Monday. They
spent the summer there.
c, p. Cornwell and wife went to
Chitwood last week, returning home
Tuesday. 7
Miss Anna Rasmussen and Miss
Gladys Fuller of Missoulia, Montana,
were the guests of Miss Fuller's +
aunts, Mrs. Slime, and Mrs. Thorp, +
and j. Fl. Moran, her uncle, for few t
days, while enroute home from San +
Francisco. Miss Fuller's brother is :
a graduate of the 0. A. G. and is en- q
gagged in teaching Her father, Rubin +
Fuller, long since dead, was son of a
Arnold Fuller of Benton county, and 7
1ne of the oldest settlers of the val !,
ey. n
Mr.. and Mrs, J. Staley of Salem h
are guests of the Grahams this week. y
Mrs. Babe Graham has returned 9,
lome from visit in the east, where "
he had been visiting relatives. W
F. NJ Fisher reports that while he la
vas in Wisconsin, he witnessed some If
eavy rain and thunder storms. He a,
vas glad to get back to Oregon. le
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-27
Elks' Night at the Fair

Thursday night. September so, has
been designated by the state fair
board as Elks' night, when it is ex-
pected there will be a good represen-
tation of the Elks from the towns of
the Willamette valley.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-27
WILDWOOD.

Mr. White. Mrs. Beecher, Miss Eta
Edgar and Miss Cora Gay were call
ers at the homes of E. B. Hull and l..
D. Fry last week. Miss Gay has been
employed to teach school here this
winter
Nearly everyone in this part of the
country is through threshing. All re-
port fairly good crops.
J. F. Leigh made trip to Hoskins
Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Katie Leigh was elected school
director to fill the vacancy of Mr..
Leigh, who resigned.
A forest fire has been keeping
of men trying to check it for
several days. We hear it is under
control now.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-27
CROWLEY

Harley Bly, was in Dallas the first
of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Butler of Port
land are visiting relatives here this
week.
Mrs. r. J, Williamson and daugh-
ter Verda, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Ed.
Hodges and little daughter went 70
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-27
OAK GROVE.

About fifty relatives and friends OF
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Edgar met witt
them Sunday to enjoy birthday din
ner with Mrs. Edgar.
Charley Mangus went to Dallas the
first of the week
Charley Allen and Thad Stevens
went to Dallas Tuesday.
Miss Mary Allen returned Monday
to her home in Portland, after spend
ing two weeks here.
Mrs. Fawk spent several days last
week with her daughter, Mrs. Frank
Farmer.
Seth Fawk went to Eola Monday
for peaches.
Miss Alice Riggs spent last week at
the Lewis home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Butler of Port
land have been visiting a few days
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed
gar.
R. J. Williamson and family called
at j. W. Edgar's Tuesday evening.
Several from here attended the cir
Gus at Dallas Tuesday.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-27
Frank Lynchers unknoxn-

Leo NJ. Frank came 10 his death
at the hands of unknown persons"
was the verdict returned by the cor
oner's jury at Marietta, Georgia, on
Tuesday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-17
NEWS RECEIVED OF.
DEATH OF Gap TAIN
R0BARDS IN HAITI.
WAS SENT THERE IN COMMAND
OF COMPANY OF MARINES TO
QUELL REBELLION.

News was received in Pensacola
last night Of the death in Haiti of
Captain Frank Fitzhugh Robards, U.
S. M. c. who for several years was
stationed at the Pensacola navy yard.
Captain Robards had been in Haiti
for several months In command of a
company Of marines from the League
Island station, near Philadelphia,
sent there to quell the recent rebel
lion.
Captain Robards is survived by his
wife, who was before her marriage,
Miss Ethel Maura, Of this city, a
son, Billy Robards, his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. C. Robards, Of San An
tonic, Texas, sister, Mrs. Louis
Maverick, Of San Antonio, and num-
Der of other relatives. No particu-
lars as to Captain Robards' death
have yet been received by Mrs. Ro-
bards, who Is now in Washington.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-17
URGE LARGE CROWD
AT BOOSTERS CLUB
WILL HOLD AN ELECTION OF OF
FICERs AT MEETING OF w. o.
w. ORGANIZATION, HIGH
TAKES PLACE TONIGHT.

It is desired that a very large at
tendance be on hand at the meeting
Of the W. o. w. Boosters Club, at
o'clock tonight, at the usual meeting
place, corner Of Romano and Baylen
streets. Among the interesting bust
ness of the evening will be the Sc
lection Of president and vice-pres-
ident, and as every member is en-
titled to vote in such an election,
there should be large number pres
emit
Prominent members of the w. o.
w. Boosters let it out yesterday that
some big things are in prospect, and
that very early in the new year some
lively reports are to be Forthcoming
from the meetings, which are held on
each Friday night.
The only qualification to become a
member of the Boosters is to hold
membership in any of the w. o. w.
camps. And this membership does
not necessarily have to be local one
All are to pull together for the ac-
complishment of certain aims, but the
strict exclusion Of all politics is in
sisted upon from the start.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-17
IS UNDER BOND FOR
SECOND LARCENY
NEGRO WHO WAS SAID TO HAVE
BEEN CAUGHT sECRETING
ARTICLES UNDER COAT FACES
SERIOUS ALLEGATION.

Second larceny has been docketed
against Willie johnson, colored, the
negro who was caught by one Of the
proprietors as he tried secrete ar
ticles of varying values under his
sweater coat while in the store of
Watson, Parker & Reese Company.
The negro was given hearing in
the recorders court yesterday morn
ing and was at once transferred to
the county authorities, q warrant for
his arrest having been held by Deputy
Marble. The negro, it was stated
has lately returned from serving q
sentence for stealing, on the county
road works, and everything looks as
II he will return to the works he sc
lately vacated.
The stores are keeping q close
watch on petty thieves who would
ply their vocation while the respec-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-17
SCHOOLS TO CLOSE
FOR HOLIDAYS WITH
PLEASING PROGRAM
IN PRACTICALLY ALL THE PUB
Lie SCHOOLS TO-DAY, SOME
SPECIAL SERVICE WILL BE
HELD BEFORE DISMISSAL.

In practically all the public
schools, which are to recess today fol
two weeks, there will be special holi.
day programs rendered, in which all
the pupils will take some special part
with the result that the last day Of
school for the old year will be a
pleasant reminder of the passing
school days.
The schools, when they recess this
afternoon at the usual hour, will not
be convened again until January 8
and thus the pupils will be given a
full two weeks Of rest from their
books.
The announcement was made that
all teachers who submit reports ur
to date, by the next meeting of the
county school board, will be paid of
for their work to date, and it is ex-
pected that, because of such ruling In
the Office of the superintendent OF
public instruction, who Is also clerk Of
the board, that ali reports will be in
thus closing the teachers work in
every case for the past several
months Of the session.
The country schools will also recess
this afternoon for the two weeks OF
holidays, and the same rule regard.
ing reports will be applicable to the
rural school teacher.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-17
LOOKING FOR SITE
FOR W|NTER|NG OF
SHOWS NEAR HERE
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE
SCHEELY ATTRACTIONS WAS
HERE YESTERDAY, AND WAS
SHOWN OVER THE CITY.

Business Manager Rollins, repre-
senting the Scheely Shows, was here
yesterday with view to the selection
OF suitable grounds and quarters for
the wintering Of the shows in this
city. He was in charge Of a number
OF prominent Pensacolians during the
afternoon but thus far has been un-
able to give anything out as to how
the sites offered will answer.
During the afternoon he was taken
out into the Maxent tract and to other
spots, and was given what were
deemed acknowledgements fig
ures for the use of said sites. He
leaves this morning for Mobile, where
it Is understood sites are also offered.
Mr.. Rollins explained that one of
the big items which is an Incidental
feature to the attractions, is the fact
that not less than 1000 pounds of
fresh meats per week are needed for
the animals which are parts of the
show, and a number of men are en-
ployed throughout the winter in
scene and wagon painting, etc.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-17
Removing the Cause
Of Much Sickness

The advantage In taking Foley
Cathartic Tablets IL that In addition
to carrying on the entire congested
mass without gripping or nausea. they
thoroughly cleanse the walls OF the
intestfnes and keep them free OF all
cloggtng matter.
It In this caking on the walls Of
the intestines that prevents their nat
ural action and function. and 10 the
direct cause OF 20 much OF the sick
ness and misery that makes consti-
patton the curse Of our present day.
For It 10 constipation thai 10 respon-
giblo for large share Of headaches,
depressed feelings. and many other
serious bodily Ills.
w. A. McRAe, an elderly gentleman
living ct Raleigh. Ga. writes: Foley
Cathaftic Tablets are the only ones
system thoroughly and do not grippe
or hurt me 1T all. They are entirely
satisfactory and wonderfully differ
emit and more pleasant than anything
have ever used
UALEMBERTE'S PHARMACY.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-17
TWO STEAMSHIPS
ARRIVE, AND TWO
OTHERS ARE DUE
LOOKS LIKE HOLIDAYS WILL BE
FEATURED BY ACTIVITY IN
THE BAY, AS SEVERAL SHIPS
ARE TO WORK STEADILY.

Two steamships entered at the Gus
tom house yesterday and two others
are due, one, however, with cargo
Of mahogany logs. The Dutch steam
er Terschelling, to load with timber
and lumber, is anchored in the stream,
while the Italian steamship Natalie L,
which came over from Mobile, was
berthed on the east side of Tarragona
wharf. Work was started IN the lat
ter vessel.
The Terschelling, If the weather
permits, will work four gangs Of
timbermen, beginning this morning
at z o'clock, and the same number of
cargoes will start this morning on
the Italian steamer, at the wharf,
with a view in each case to finish
both vessels just as soon as possible
and giving them the most rapid
dispatch.
It is understood that the Italian
steamer Rodi will come up very
early in the week, to finish cargo at
this point. This vessel is now re-
ported to be at one Of the Florida
ports, taking partial cargo.
In addition to the steam vessels
which will work today, several sail
ing vessels will also give employment
to scores of men, and if this condition
keeps up for another two weeks, a
much livelier holiday season than
thought will be enjoyed in Pensacola
by many people.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-17

Hsaments and muscles. They tell Of restfui
comfort Of calm. peaceful nights, m alb
sence Of those distresses peculiar to the pc.
Rod Of expectancy, relief from morning
sickness. no moro Of that apprehension with
which 80 many young women's minds be.
come burdened. It is q splendid help. Get
2 bottle Of Mothers Friend" from your
nearest druggist. Ask your husband 10 get
Il for you. Then write to Bradfeld Rec.
ulator Co.. 7os Lamar Bldg, Atlanta, Ca,
Tor very handsome and instructive book.
e b filed with suggestive ideas Of great
aeip TO all women interested In the subject
maternity. And best Of AL are some let.
ers from mothers that are real Inspirations.
Write today.
We can 90 back half century for letters
rom women who used sMother's Friend.'s
md It was this sort Of Recommendation that
xtended its use until today It Is sold N
lmost every drug store In the United States.
10 considered . standard remedy and one
the most efficient helps known. Directions
using are very easily complied with and
may be used at any time whenever needed.
Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-17
Pensacola, St. Andrews and
Gulf Steamship Co.
Steamer Tarpon

FIRST CLASS PASSENGER AND
FREIGHT SERVICE
Between
PENSACOLA, MOBILE, APAlAcHi.
COLA, CARRABELIE, ST. AN.
DREWS, PANAMA CITY,
MtLLvILIE.
And All Points On St. Andrews Bav,
Carrabeiie and ApalaehIcola
SCHEDULE:
Leaves Pensacola, sunday $50 p. m.
for Mobile, Ala.
Leaves Mobile, Monday, 500 .. m.
Leaves Pensacola, Tuesday 500 .. m.
for St. Andrews, MIiiviile, ApaiaehlcoIa,
CarrabeiIe and intermediate points.
r. J. REAoER,
General Freight and Passenger Agent.
Pensacola, Fla. Phone e63.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-17
TWO GERMANS NAMED
IN TURKISH CABINET

Paris, Dec. 16.-Telegraphing from
Athens under date Of December Is
the correspondent of the Havas News
Agency says diplomatic authority
here gives out the news that the Otto
man government has consented to the
appointment Of two Germans as IN
der secretaries Of state in the finance
and police departments Of the Turk
ish administration.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-17
PEANUT PRODUCTS
GET FAVORED RATES

Montgomery, Ala, Dec. 16.-The
Alabama Public Service Commission
was notified today that two railroads
operating in this state would allow
peanut products to take the cotton
seed products rates, thus reducing
the tariffs on peanut products more
than one hundred per cent One rail-
roads rates only affect interstate
shipments while the others reduction
benefits shippers from this state to
all points on the Atlantic Seaboard.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-17
CAPT. ROBARDS KILLED BY
A FALL FROM HIS HORST

Washington, Dec. 16.-Capt. Frank
F. Robards of the United States ma
rine corps, was killed by fall from
his horse while on duty with the ex-
peditionary forces near Port au
Prince, Haiti, according to dispatches
to the navy department tonight.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-17

Every preparedness program thus
far submitted to the American public,
save those which would impose the
entire burden of national defense on
the navy, lays stress upon the i'm
portance Of proper coast defense. The
picture shows the immense size of one
of the newest sixteen-inch coast de-
Tense guns. 1t is proposed to mount
these monster guns on movable plat
forms so they can be taken from place
to place. With it is Brigadier Gen.
eral Montgomery, M. Macomb, presi-
dent of the Army War college at
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-17
DETAINED AMERICANS
MAY BE EXPELLED SOON

Washington, Dec. 16.-The thirty
Americans detained by General Villa
at MADEIRA, Mex, may be expelled
from Villa territory, but are not be-
heved to be in danger of execution
according to advices to the state de.
partment from Ell Paso, whose re.
ceipt was announced today.
1t is unlikely that the department
will protest to the Carranza govern.
ment against their detention.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-17

the many things which
we read about and
are Of immediate i'm
portance TO the expec.
tant mother, Is a splen-
did external remedy
called IN o theirs
Friend" This Is an
piled over the muscles
OF the stomach. It Is
deeply penetrating In
Its influence. Mothers
everywhere tell Of its
soothing effect, how 1t
allays pains incident to
efretchinD NJ rnrde
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-17
NO EXPRESSION OVER
DECLINE FRENCH BONDS

London, Dec. 16.-No official opin-
ion was expressed here today regard
ing the decline Anglo-French war
loan bonds in New York. The opinion
Is expressed unoficially that the mar
ket might have been supported more
effectively so as to avoid even tenn
porary setback.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-17

tive places Of business are crowded
with shoppers. Special officers have
been employed in some Of the notion
stores, where the crowds are usually
the largest, and the police depart
ment will take on a number of special
policemen to put down any of this
sort of stealing at once.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-17

Just received by express,
a shipment Of Ladies Suits,
Coats and Fur Sets, all in
the latest models. Prices
reasonable. Terms easy.
Gains, 90 S. Palafox.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-17
TONewYOrkssax.

ENJOf the most refreshing, interest.
ing and delightful route on the biz
splendid steamers of the
CLYDE-MALLORYI LINES
FROM MOBILE,
Mallory Line steamers leave Tuesdays Ar
Tampa, Key West and New York.
FROM JACKSONVILLE.
Clyde Line steamers leave Tpesdsu. rh,-.
days and Saturdays for Charleston And Sev
YORK. Meals and berth included In fare.
Write for L.fosmasion
CLYDE-MALLORY I.YNEa
BE: Du BOTS, Agent, Mobile, Ala.
n. q. WENZEL, F. P. A.. Jacksonville. Fla.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-17
BULGARS AND GREEKS
FIX NEUTRAL LINE

Sofia, Dec. 16.-A neutral zone ex-
tending two kilometres on each side
of the frontier has been agreed upon
between Greece and Bulgaria, accord
ing to an official announcement made
here today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-17

nouncement that, for business rea-
sons, he had decided to withdraw from
the congressional race.
Interior work Of repair on the gov
eminent building is almost COM
pleted, and within a few days the
finished structure will be ready for
the governments final acceptance,
following inspection.
During the absence Of Deputy Col
lector of Customs Bruce S. Weeks,
who is under subpoena to appear and
testify in the United States court at
Gainesville, the office here is in charge
of Arthur P. Yniestra, who was yes
terday required to sign his name az
acting collector. Mr.. Weeks has been
subpoenaed to Gainesville to testify
in proceeding looking to the dispo-
sition of allegations against the own
ers Of the schooner Lucy H, which is
now in the custody Of the govern
ment.
Bids for the construction of sewers
on C street, to connect with the new
school building, will be opened Mon
day at the regular meeting Of the
board of city commissioners, and II
is believed a contract will be let al
once, as it 10 desired that the build
ing be occupied not later than Jan. 3
The city is looking forward to the i'm
provement of streets leading to the
school, and among other things il
having constructed a number Of cross
walks where they are so badly needed
The building is on no paved street.