y Vol. II Monmouth, Polk County, Oregon, Friday, July 15, 1910 No. 47 REGULAR PORTLAND LETTER Portland Plans Apple Show for Whole State OREGON IS 10 HAVE A NAVAL RESERVE World's Greatest Dairy Expert will Lecture to Willamette Valley Dairymen canal from the waterway through Willapa Harbor to the Columbia River, thus giving a deep water, dependable channel to the sea. One meeting has already been held and the people have been considering it serious ly. It is said such a project will cost not over $1,000,000 and in addition to its aid to navigation, will drain a territory covering .0,000 acres of marsh land, now practically worthless. NEWS FROM COUNTY SEAT Court House Notes. Portland, Or., July 12-An ap ple show that will reach big pro portions has been determined on for Portland. The first such ex hibit will be held in November and it is expected to have the entire state represented in a way never before attempted. The Commercial Club, businessmen and hotel men's association have all entered heartily into the pro ject at the instance of the Oregon State Horticultural Society, which proposes to celebrate its quarter centennial this Fall by inaugu rating a big annual apple fair that is expected to grow with each passing year until it attains proportions where it will attract national interest. Oregon, in addition to an effi cient state militia, is to have an organization of Naval Reserves Steps have already been taken to form such an organization, which will maintain the same relation to the navy in the time of war that the malitia dqes to the army Ex-navy men and others in terested formed a temporary or ganization at Portland during the nast week.' This will be made permanent as soon as possible Hibernians from all over the United States will visit Portland next week, coming to attend the annual convention of the A. O. H. , which opens here July 19. It is estimated that no less than 20,000 people from all parts of the. country will come to Portland at that time, attracted by the con vention and the favorable rates made on account of it. Oregon has a chance to impress itself favorably upon this great number of people and there is no doubt it will make the utmost of the opportunity. Willamette Valley dairymen are to have the chance of listening to one of the greatest experts in dairying in the world, when proffessor Bernhard Boeggild, of the Roval Danish Agricultural College, at Copenhagen, arrives here July 18. Oregon City, Cor- vall-'s. Salem, Albany, Forest Grove and McMinnville will be visited and the Commercial Clubs will entertain the visiting ex pert. He is studying American dairy conditions and will no doubt give many hints in his talks that will be of great value to the in dustry in Oregon. Preliminaries for the annual livestock show and races at the County Club grounds next Sep tember, are now under way and the arrangements indicate this year's show will be more suc cessful than ever. The fair will open on Labor Day and not only Pnrtland oeoDle but those of out side points are interested in its success. ' Grav's Harbor people are talk FALLS CITY ITEMS A Modern Dairy Barn S. C. Cleveland and wife left 'or Salem, Thursday. Mrs S. S. Cook was a passen- passenger to Salem, Thursday. Mr. J. C. Kramer transacted business in Dallas, Wednesday. L. M. Grames, of the Siletz, was a visitor in our city, Thurs day. Miss Marie Henderson of Port land is visiting friends in this city. Ralph Hall has sold his barber shop to Art Chambers and L. E. Tichenor. Mrs. Sarah Davis and Mrs. J. W. Moreland spent the 4th. in Falls City. Mr. Randolph Butler visited Salem, Saturday, and took in the cherry fair. Mr; Jesse Gilham of Southern Oregon, is here visiting his sister, Mrs. Miller. Mr. F. S. Belche and family, of Portland, spent a few days in town last week., The plaining mill which was shut down last week for repairs, started up Monday. Clarence Reynolds, of Dallas, visited at the home of Mrs. W. F. Nicholls, Sunday. Miss Gertrude Waters of Port land is visiting friends and rela tives here this week. Ira Lowe is visiting his parents this week, and enjoyed the 4th with his many friends. The prize offered by the Com mercial Club for the most attract ive float was won by the Pythian Sisters. T. E. Dwire, of Portland, the former landlord of the Walker Hotel, visited friends in Falls City, Thursday. Mrs. J. L Hyde who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs E. G. White, returned to her home in Toledo, Tuesday. Married At the home of Rev. E. A. LaDow, Sunday, July 3rd, A. J. Suver and Miss Viola Weis er, both of Falls City, Rev. La- Dow officiating. Charles Hartung has in his possession a coin which is con sidered a rich find. The com is of ten dollar denomination and was minted in 1847. An identi cal coin was purchased recently in San Francisco for $500. Mr. Hartung is highly elated over his good fortune. PROBATE Estate of Oliver Webster, de ceasedinventory and appraise ment approved. Estate of Thomas E Wright, deceased final account set for hearing Saturday, August 6, at 10 a m. Guardianship of John F Leach inventory and appraisement approved; petition to sell person al property granted. Estate of Andrew J Newman, deceased vouchers filed and final discharge entered. Estate of Jennie Shark, deceased-final account approved and administrator discharged. E tate of Martha J Brown, de ceasedpetition to sell real estate at public sale granted; additional bond fixed at $5000. Estate of Elizabeth Fishback, deceased Vardeman A Fishback appointed administrator; bond fixed at $2200. REAL ESTATE For Sale A gentle family driving horse of Hambletonian stock. Enquire of W. D. Edwards, at Butler place, one mile south and one mile west of Monmouth. Capital Lumber Company to Spaulding Logging Co, 320 acres, t 9 s, r 7 w, $332.09. Charles K Spaulding to Spauld ing Logging Co, 600 acres, t 9 s, r 7 w, $5000. Henry Smith et ux to Frank J Smith, lots in Buena Vista, $300. James Howe to School District No 2. lots in Dallas, $4500. J L Collins to Dallas National Bank, one-half lot in Dallas, $11 500. Louisa A Dickinson and hd to M D Miller, 120 acres, 1 8 s, r 6 w, $10. George W Dow to Polk County 1.39 acres, t8s, r5w, $47.90. A E Myer to A M Myer, lots in Falls City, $1. J H Mulkey et ux to Robert Steele, land in Monmouth, $4100. A J Barham et ux to Henry Grazer, lots in Dallas, $950. Jessie C Westover and hd to Addie Launer, land in Dallas, $1225. J E Reynolds et ux to Frank Roshak, 60 acres, 1 7 s, r 6 w, $5000. H S Ferguson to J H Stewart, lots in Falls City,, $450. Dallas City Bank to E R Grib- ble. 100 acres, t 7 s, r 5 w, $10. William B Cuppy to P Mark et al, 320 acres, 1 6 s, r 6 and 7 w, $11,200. Heirs of Julia F Harritt to Da vid and Mary Steiner, 20 acres, t 7 s. r 3 w. $3000. James D Hubbard et ' ux to Thomas A Wright, 39.15 acres, t8s. r 6w, $1500. William Ellis to A J and Laura Barham. lots in Dallas, $900. A M Holmes to Polk County, land for road, 1 6 s, r 4 w, $350. Duncan S Taylor et ux to Geo E Corsan, land in township 8 s r 6 w. $10. E H Hosner to J E Winegar, lots in Monmouth, $1300 E H Hosner to J E Winegar E H Lorence lots in Mon mouth, $100. EH Hosner to B M Sloan, C Lorence and J E Winegar, land in Monmouth, $1350. Mary McGinis and hd to Geo O'Neil. 75 acres, t 7 s, r 5 w, R J Taylor et ux to Joseph A friend of the Herald gives the following account of a visit to the farm of Robert Channey: A recent visit to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Channey, a mile Southwest of town, besides affording much pleasure from the bounteous hospitality, was a source of much information. It was news to us that we have the only one of its kind in Ore gon meaning the new accommo dations Mr. Channey has installed for his dairy herd. The floor is constructed of concrete with water trough and drain so that the whole can be flooded. The stalls and stanchions are of steel, the yokes only having wood on the inner surface. The yokes are adjustable at the top and bottom so as to turn at any angle, and to fit any sized animal. The herd is mostly high-bred grades being headed by a full blood Jersey bull, registered, whose dam holds the champion record for 2-year olds for milk vield. The farm contains one hundred acres all of which is yielding abundantly. Besides the new barn. Mr. Channey has made other improvements since taking the place two years ago. We liftened to hear the table groan when we saw it, for there was'n't a spot another dish of jroodies could have been squeezed on, but "there were somewhat less on it an hour afterward when we had all eaten to repletion. INDEPENDENCE NEWS BUDGET From Our Regular Corres pondent. ' DAILY HAPPENINGS IN OUR SISTER CITY Scan This Column For News of Importance From the Riverside. Miss Edith Wolverton left here 'or Salem. Wednesday of last week, to attend the Cherry fair and visit with friends. She re turned home Sunday. Charles Leonard sold his farm, South of Monmouth, last week to Mr. Evans of near Lewisville !or the sum of $8,300. Mr, Leonard reserved a few acres on the South end of the farm. On Wednesday afternoon, July 6th. Mrs. Orvil Butler entertain ed The Ladies' Reading Club, of this place, and also a number of Independence ladies, at her home 21-2 miles from Independence. An amusing feature of the after noon was a gum-sculpture con test, the first prize being won by Miss Parker, of Independence, while Mrs. Mary Campbell re ceived the consolation prize The Indinapolis Star in speak ing of the achievements of science has this to say of the fly ing machines: "Indianapolis has seen the aeroplanes fly and that sensation is over. The first sight of one of these machines in the air gives the spectator a thrill, but it is a feeling soon past. In half an hour the flying is an old storv. a matter of course. The excitement is at an end the ob server is ready for something new. We are a blase people m these days of many inventions The greatest scientific wonder is but a sensation of a day." Mrs. Ella Irvine has returned from Portland. Rev. Wigmore of Eugene was here greeting old time friends last week. Mrs. Wm. Shafer and baby of Corvallis are visiting Mrs. Shafer of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Oviatt spent last week visiting friends in Sheridan. Frank Richardson of Portland spent last Sunday with his par ents in this city. Mesdames Thomas and Wood of Mt. View, Wyoming, are the guests of John Dickinson and wife. E. T. Henkle returned from Corvallis last Friday where he had been visiting for several days. Miss Ira Butler has returned home having spent three weeks at (he f Agricultural college at Corvallis. , J. M. Stark of Eugene is visit ing friends in this city. He came down with Dr. Fenton in his touring car. Mrs. Knox, Mrs. Sarah Irvin, and Mr, and Mrs. Hooper were among those who attended the Cherry fair last week. Miss Maud Patterson left last week for Seattle from whence she will sail for Alaska where she will spend the summer. Claude Skinner returned last week from Portland with . the launch, Louise, which made reg ular trips to Salem during the Cherry fair. J. M. Butler and daughter Bessie, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fichard left for Waterloo, the first of the week where they will camp for some time. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Wilcox are visiting Mr. Wilcox' father in Washington county. They ex pect to spend sometime in the mountains before returning. Mr. Buell, a teacher in the public school here was married in Falls City a short time ago. Mr. and Mrs. Buell will be at home here after the first of next month. Wellington, lots in Independence $300. S C Lapham et ux to Anna E Bainter, land in 1 6 s, r 7 w,$10, 920, There was a fine display of cherries at Salem last week and Polk County won first prize. Mr. Kimball who took the prize, had the finest lot of cherries ever seen in Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Sears have moved to Portland where they will take charge of an apartment house. They expect to remain in Portland about a year, during which time Mr. Sears will take treatment from a specialist Abstracts promptly furnished at reasonable rates, by L. D. Brown, Dallas, Oregon. tf ing over the project of building