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Mn Vol. Ill Monmouth, Polk County, Oregon, Friday, Aug. 26, 1910 No. 1 iHMHltD REGULARPQRTLANO LETTER Central Oregon Railway De velopment Redoubles. SECRETARY OF INTERIOR PASSEDTHROUGH President of Harriman Railway System Examines Central Oregon Country. Portland, Oregon, August 23 Two announcements of the great est moment to the state have come from the Hill railway in terests the past week. One was the public statement of President John F. Stevens that the Oregon Trunk would commence work on a line between Medford, Joseph ine county, to connect with the Oregon Trunk east of that point beyond the Cascades. The other was contained in amendment to the Oregon Trunk articles of in corporation, filed at Olympia this week, giving the company the right to extend the Oregon Trunk from a point near Bend, Crook county, to the heart of Harney about 155 miles. Simultaneously with revelation, of those great plans, Mr. Stevens was elected president of the Spokane, Port land & Seattle Ry., better known as the North Bank, making him president of all the Hill systems in this state and the North Bank. With the work deemed con sequent to announced construc tion projects, the Hill interests will have in Oregon from 800 to , 900 miles of railway costing for road-bed and track upwards of $40,000,000, perhaps more. Judge Robert S. Lovett, head of all the Harriman railway sys terns, has just finished a thorough tour of examination through Cpntral Orecrnn. startinor at On tario, and taking automobiles across country to Burns, Lake view, Klamath, Bend, and across the Cascades from near Bend to Albany. Judge Lovett said this tour was made to give him per sonal, direct knowledge of con ditions in the vast region, on which a multitude of reports had been made. When he finished his trip, he stated specifically that his company would build a trans-state line across Eastern Oregon, in an east-west direction but the time when it should be done, and the termini were not stated. He further said that all the available acreage of the reg ion would have to be brought up to a high state of cultivation be fore one line would pay. This exhaustive inspection by the chief of the Harriman lines is be heved to ante-date active con struction by the great system on an extention of the line now join ing the Oregon Short Line at On tario, and intending to tap- the Natron-Klamath line near Odell. A prominent official of this sys tern recently announced that the Oregon appropriation for work this year $26,000,000, which re veals the tremendous program outlined to offset rival Hill con struction. Judge R. A. Ballinger, Secre tary of the Interior, passed through Oregon during the week, being entertained at Portland and Klamath Falls. At Klamath Falls the Secretary declared that he favored extension of the ex isting project there, but said further that the Board of Regular Army engineers soon to come would have almost absolute say in regard to future work. A real estate organization has been perfected in Medford, with the idea of giving out definite and authentic information of the price of lands thereabouts, and in a manner preventing undue inflation, if the tendency de velops. At North Powder, Baker county, a strong artesian well was opened in a bore of 225 feet depth, that being the second of the place. U.S. Grant, of Dallas, has shipped eight angora goats to . a Virginia breeder, all being ex ceptionally choice stock. North west breeders are reaching out for the best livestock markets. Passenger agents of all rail ways terminating here announce that an Immigration of at least 100,000 people is expected in the Northwest this Fall, in the ex cursion period between Septem ber 15 and October 15. About 85,000 are estimated to have come last Spring. Farewell Reception The Ladies Aid So'ciety of the Christian Church gave Mr. and Mrs. Belshe and their daughter a" farewell reception in the church a few days ago. The society busied themselves for an hour in quilt'ng and social conversation, after which ice cream and cake were served. A social time was had nevertheless there were many expressions of regret at the prospect of losing Mr. Belshe and' family, although it will be sometime before the family will move away. Following is a list of those present: Mesdames Arant, Burt, Belshe, Burkhead, Cornwell, Dal ton, Clary, Guthrie, Howell, Hawley, Hall, Grandma Lucas, Lucas, McRennolds, McCarthy, Mulkey, Moore, Powell, Percival, Shore, Smith, Whitney, Wood, Worth, Waller;' Misses Arrant, Belshe, Foster, Shore; Messrs Belshe, Hawley, Moore, Wood and Ira Powell Jr. Three In Linn County At the present time there are only three government tax re ceipts out in Linn County, be sides the regular tax account of the drug stores, two in Albany, one being on First street and one on Lyon street, and one at Scio. All reciepts terminate July 1st, when renewals are made if de sired. Last year at this time there were over a dozen. This means that there has been a change in the business. If there are many blind pigs in Albany they are being run without a government tax, something few are willing to do. Most of the liquor used here is shipped in by express to individuals for per sonal consumption, and there is considerable of it, but not a fifth of what there is with the open saloon, and it is used under cover. There may be some later, a fact that will be learned if it oc curs, as the goverpment book at Portland is open for inspection Albany Democrat. NEWS FROM COUNTY SEAT Court House Notes. MARRIAGE LICENSES Nelson Anderson and Lena Steele. Dale D Bell and Anna Alice Bancroft; Guy T Seth and Emma Ridgeway. PROBATE Guardianship of Walter and Lrhe Easier, minors final ac count filed. Estate of Henry B Steffy, de ceasedfinal account approved. Estate of John Wolverton, de ceasedfinal account set for hearing September 23, at 10 a m. Estate of Mary J Wolverton, deceased final account set for hearing September 23, at 10 a m. Guardianship of Eugene Chandler, a minor Samuel Phil lips appointed guardian; bond fixed at $500; A F Toner, J M Grant and Carl S Graves appoint ed appraisers; petition to sell real property set for hearing Septem ber 15, at 10 a m. REAL ESTATE A F Courter et al to J E Beez- ley et ux, 13.75 acres' t 8 s, r 6 w, and lots in Falls City, $1. Estate of Catharina Murray to William Murray, land in t 8 s, r 6 w, $500. William Murray to L B Murray land in t 8 s, r 6 w, $1. , Nora Mattison et al to Frank E Weissenfluh, lot in Independence $800. Eliza Emmons estate to Jennie M Cocper and Anna M Coad, land in Dallas, and 189.10 acres, t 7 s, r 5 w, $13,375. ! M Olive Smith to L B Frey, 75 acres, t 8 s, r 5 w, $10. B Wilson et ux to Mary J and A F Jones, lots in Independence, $65. George E Corson et ux to H.M Abbott, land in t 8 s, r6w, $2000. Henry Christian to Enoch Chamberlain, lots in Suver, $1. R E Williams to J C Nendel, 189.69 acres, t 9 s, r 5 w. Hattie I Tice and hd to George M Tice, lots in Falls City, $1500. Chris Vashaw et ux to Great Western Lumber Co, 40 acres, t 8 s, r 6 w, $1. L D Brown et ux to A J Bar ham, lot in Dallas, $1300. A J Barham et ux to L D Brown 13.11 acres, 1 8 s, r 6 w, $500. Paul Fundman, to Oscar Lier nan, 38 acres, t 6 s, r 8 w, $2500. William Armitage et ux to George W Bibee and wf 133.89 acres, t 6 s, r 6 w, $8700. Storey-Bracher Lumber Com pany to A J Jarmuth, 160 acres, t 9 s, r 8 w, $10. A J Jarmuth et ux to W V Keeler, 160 acres, t 9 s, r 8 w, $10. Loser in Hotel Fire W. H. Patterson, a former Polk County boy and a brother of D. P. Patterson, of this city, was one of the owners of the large hotel which burned at Green Riv er Hot Springs, in Washington, Friday night. The loss is esti mated at $35,000, with insurance of approximately $10,000. Many patients were at the resort, but po lives were lost. Polk County Observer. MEMORY OF Wm. N. BCOTS William N. Boots was born in Miami Co., Indiana, September 21, 1840, and died at his home in Monmouth, Oregon, August 21, 1910, age 69 years, 10 months and 28 days. He was married in Indiana to Sarah Smith in 1860. In 1865 he enlisted as a volun teer in the civil war and remained until its close. I- the fall of 1865, he, with his wife, went to Iowa, where he engaged in the mercantile busi ness for about ten years. His health failing him he, with his family, came to Oregon in 1875, and settled near Elkton, when in 1878 he moved to Drain, from which place he traveled through out the states of Oregon and Washington, selling jewelry and optical goods, up, to 1890, when he engaged in the hard-ware business, at Drain, Oregon, un til 1892, when he moved to Mon mouth and engaged in the local fire insurance business. In 1898 he accepted the posi tioi as special agent for the Fire Association of Philadelphia in which capacity he served until the time of his death, traveling throughout Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Besides his widow, he leaves to mourn their loss, three child ren and eight grand-children. His children are: Mrs. William Hedrick, of Drain, V. 0. Boots, of Monmouth and Mrs. A. P. Tupper, of Dilley, all in Oregon. He united with the church at the very early age of 17 years, and grew stronger in the faith all through life. His life was especially full of charity, as the many acts be friending the needy of which even his own family did not know, will testify. The consistent Christian char acter of Mr. Boots and the good results of his faithful life wil not be obliterated by time, and it is safe to say no personality in this community will be missed more than the one of our departed townsman. Card of Thanks We take this measure ot ex Dressing our sincere thanks to the many friends who showed their kindness to us in so many ways during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father. We also wish to thank them for the beautiful floral tributes eiven in memory of him whom we lovee so well. Mrs. S. Boots and Family, Music And Art Persons desiring to resume, or those desiringto pursue the study of Music or Art, r r both, should confer with Rev. W. W. Davis at once as he is ready to give in struction in these sciences. Milch Cows Wanted The Monmouth Creamery Com pany has a place for a half dozen fresh milch cows. Persons hav ing cows to sell can apply at the creamery. INDEPENDENCE NEWS BUDGET rom Our Regular Corres pondent. AILY HAPPENINGS IN OUR SISTER CITY Scan This Column For News Importance From the Riverside. Ben Huntley of Portland is town. Mrs. Van Dornsife left Monday or Portland. Dr. Buttler was sick for a few days but has recovered. Miss Hazel Bohannon returned rom a ten weeks outing at New port. Charles Iliff and wife returned Wednesday from an outing at Newport. Miss Dorothy Paddock is visit ing at the home of N. F. Gillispie of Amity, Oregon. Charles Brickley of Middleton spent Sunday with his brother, Rev. F. E. Brickley. Miss Margaret Pomeroy spent last Sunday at the home of J. G. Van Orsdell, Dallas, Oregon. Miss Bertha Bohannon left Monday for the Dalles where she will be employed in a millinery store. Miss Leora Shank left Satur day for Weiser, Idaho, where she will have charge? of a Milliner store. A. Gross of Hillsboro is ins' ail ing a new Gents furnishing store which will be conducted by his brother. Rev. Thompson and family left Monday for Heppner, where Mr. Thompson will be pastor of the Christian church.- M. S. Goff and wife have re turned from an extended trip to Tillamook, Netarts, Ocean Park; Slab Creek and Newport. I Mrs. L. L. Hewitt and 'their two children, Lavelle and Lois, are sojourning at the home of Guy Hewitt on the Luckiamute. Wm. Barnett has resigned his position with the Home Tele phone Co. and has accepted em ployment with the Light & Wat er Co. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Johnson left . last Sunday morning for Waldport, where they will spend two weeks returning by the Yahates. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hannawent to Portland to be in attendance at the Hospital where Mr. Ern est Irvine underwent an opera tion. We trust he may soon re cover. T. B. Huntley, a well known and honored citizen of Indepen dence, was suddenly smitten with a stroke of Paralysis last Saturday morning. We trust he may soon recover. Will Buy Wool. I will pay the highest market price for wool. Get my prices before you sell. jne 3 Allen Clark. Cows Fos Sale Two fine Jersey cows; fresh September, 1st; second calving; cheap if taken at once. J. M. MacDonald, Monmouth, Oregon.