Be a Wise Woman! Enjoy Nemo Comfort No matter what your figure, there's a Nemo modei that will give vou more style and comfort than any other corset. BE A WISE WOMAN and GET IT! EVERY WOMAN Should Read This! It Concerns Your Health and Your Appearance W1 rE propose to devote much space in our newspaper adver tisements, this Fall, rn imnrpssincr evprv woman with the vital importance of our great new invention, the new A5TIKQP5 SYSTEM RAMni FT Models 522 and 523 These corsets are not merely stylish wearing apparel garments which simply reduce the figure and give you a fashionable appearance. They also serve as a preventative of those ailments of weakness from which millions of women suffer, and as a cure for them. They bring to suffering wom ankind a welcome message of rzlief, comfort and health; and they will be hailed, praised and appreciated as a powerful factor in the upward and onward move ment toward hygienic dress. That such a great achievement in promoting health and. comfort can be accomplished by a mere corset will not be easily understood and appreciated. Medical author ities, renowned surgeons and eminent writers on hygiene, who have examined and tested these corsets, have been dumfounded to discover such a simple solution of a problem with which they have battled for years the prevention and cure of certain ailments pecu liar to women. Two models: No. 522 medium bust For Tall and Medium Stout Figures No. 523 with low bust For Short Stout Figures i i r? im a ii W Z fX Ns523 SELF-REDUCING . Other Nemo Self-Redacing Corsets for Stout and Medium Figures These corsets not only make you LOOK smaller, but, by gentle, con stant automatic massage, soften the abdominal fat. which is then absorbed prl fBTlUyNul and removed by natural processes, so that you actually ARE smaller. Tested and proved by thousands of women. 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Two models No. 406. a m low bust; and No. 408, medium bust p4.UU Nemo Corsets for Slender Figures Asmopj HOLllTE For women of slender or medium figure who desire the abdominal support necessary to overcome the danger of tight lacing. This is furnished by bands of Lastikops Webbing across the abdomen. Four stylish models, all with modish lone skirt No. 330, medium bust: No. 331. low bust; No. 332, high bust; and No. 333, short girdle top (excellent for An ma athletics) JjJ.)U , Models with the new Lastikops ' Holtite" Straps (inside the corset) and the new Double-top Hose Supporters. The acme of comfort, style $3.50 lAswgpj HOLllTE and grace for medium and slender figures. Two models No. 306, low bust, and No. 308, medium bust . W. B. STEVENS EXCLUSIVE AGENTS Was Stricken with Apoplexy While Dressing at Her Home This Morning. NEWS OF HER DEATH CAUSES SORROW THROUGHOUT CITY WILLIAM M'KECHNiE DIES AT THE HOME OF HIS SON HERE Prominent Farmer Passes Away at 7 O'clock Last Evening, at, the Age of 73 Years. Deceased Was Prominent in the Social and Religious Life of This City. While dressing this morning at 7 o'clock at her home in this citv, Mrs. D. O. Woodworth. wife of "O. O. Woodworth, a prominent drnist of this city, was suddenly stricken with anonlexv and fell to the floor dvinir before Dr. Ellis who was telephoned tor, could arrive at the residence. Mrs .Woodworth had apparently been in jrood health of late and the news of her sudden death came as a severe shock to her many friends throughout the city and has cast a gloom over all. The news of Mrs. Wood worth's death spread rapidly this morning and her many mends were unable to be lieve that it was true, the local news paper offices being besieged all day with telephone calls from residents in all parts of the city who wanted to know it the report was true. The death of Mrs. Woodworth has caused sorrow to reign throughout the city and the sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved iamily. Mrs. Woodworth was a member of the I'irst Presbyterian church of this city, a lady of Christian character and sterling worth. She will be sadly missed by hundreds of friends in Al bany. Mrs. Woodworth was an active member of the Ladies Civic Improve ment Club of this city and was always interested in everything that tended to improve the civic and moral wel fare of the city. She was prominent in social and church circles and was a kind and lovmir wife and mother. Mrs. Woodworth was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Marshall, both of whom are deceased, and has spent her life in Albany where she was bom and raised. She was 43 years of age at the time ot her death. She leaves to mourn her death husband, a daughter, Mrs. Bert Stev ens of this city; a son, Marshall Woodworth; and a sister, Miss Lena Marshall of Portland. The funeral arrangements will probably be com pleted this afternoon. SI. CHARLES HOTEL H William MeKeehnie, a prominent Linn county farmer residing eight miles east of Albany on the Santiam road, died suddenly at 7 o'clock last evening at the home of his son, Ralph McKeehuie, M7 Kast Fourth street, of dropsy, aged 73 years. Mr. Mekechuie had driven to Al bany yesterday and became ill on the way to this city. After arriving here he stopped at the home of his son and shortly after supper his condi tion became worse ami he expired hortly after 7 o'clock. He leaves to mourn his death, a wile and lour children, Ralph E. Me Keehnie, assistant cashier ol the rirst National Hank of this city: Ross E. MeKeehnie, a bookkeeper employed in Albany : Mrs. leanelte Dickinson and Mrs. Clara Krazier residing near Albany. The deceased was born at St. Louis, I Missouri, in 1S39, and came to Ore gon August 0, 18(4, crossing the plains, lie was employed for four years after his arrival in Oregon at "the Santiam mines and located on Al bany prairie in ISoS on a farm near where he now resides and has lived on his present place since 18f3. He was a charter member of the Lebanon A. O. U. "W. and at the time of his death was a member of the Al bany lodge of the same order. He was a prominent former and granger and has a host of friends in Linn county to whom the news of his death will be a shock. The funeral services of the late Win. MeKeehnie will be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning at the res idence of Ralph MeKeehnie, 317, E. 4th street and will be conducted by Rev. Albyn Esson of the First Chris itan church. Interment will take place in the Masonic cemetery. Grant Pirtle Leases Hostelry To Portland People For a Term of 5 Years. NEW PROPRIETORS ASSUME CHARGE OF PLACE TODAY Former Landlord Will Devote Time to Company of Which He Is the President. 23 INDORSES WEST That Harmony Grange No. 23 is thoroughly in accord with the policies of Governor West is indicated by the following indorsement: Harmony Grange No. 23, P. of IT. To the Honorable Governor of Or egon: In honor of the splendid work beimr done by you in our state, we have resolved to pledge to you our most loyal support. Yours truly. S. M. WIRT, MRS. VIOLA CARNETT, Committee LYLE P.. BIGBEE PRACTICING FOR VARSITYFOOTBALL TEAM Prominent anions the candidates for football' honors at the University of Oregon this year is Lyle R. Bigbce, formerly of this city, who is report ing daily to Coach Pinkliam for prac tice on Kincaid field. He will take hisilacc this week at the training tabic where the young warriors' diet is carefully regulated to insure the greatest possible physi cal strength and vigor. Higbcc made an excellent record in the high school eleven here last fall and will no doubt make good at Eu gene. o REGISTRATION LAND TITLE. In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Linn County. Depart ment No. 2. In the matter of the application of J. L. Hass and S. P.. T. Bass, plain tiffs, to register title to the following described real estate, to-wit: Begin ning at a point 6.84 chains W. of the S. E. corner of the S. W. !4 of Sec. 3, Tp. 10, S. R. 3 W. Will. Mer., Ore gon, and running thence S. 3.38 chains; thence N. 85 degrees 45 min utes W. 571 chs., thence S. 9.75 chs., thence S. 86 degrees 45 minutes E. 10.27 chs., thence N. 9.58 chs., thence S. 85 degrees 45 minutes E. 10.64 chs., thence N. 13 degrees 15 minutes E. 1. 46 chs., thence N. 2.17 chs., thence E. 91 links, to the Santiam river; thence down said river as follows: N. 40 degrees, W. 10 chs., N. 21 de grees, VV. II) chs., M. 9.84 chs. to a point which is N. 25.92 chs. distant from the S. boundary of Sec. 3, in said Tp. and R., thence W. 6.40 chs. to a point which is N. 25.92 chs. and W. 6.74 chs. distant from the S. W. corner of the S. W. V of said Sec. 3, thence S. 25.92 chs. to the place of beginning, containing 38.75 acres, more or less, in Linn County, Ore gon, vs. Katherine E. Ball, and all whom it may concern, Defendants. TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CON CERN': Take notice, that on the 25th day of September, A. D. 1912, an applica tion was filed by the said J. L. Bass and S. R. T. Bass, in the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon, for Linn County, for initial registration of the title to the land above described. Now unless you appear on or be fore the 16th day of November, A. D. 1912, and show cause why such application shall not be granted, the same will he taken as confessed, and a decree will be entered according to the prayer of the application, and you will be forever barred from disputing the same. (L. S.) W. L. MARKS, Clerk. By R. M. RUSSELL, Deputy. L. M. CURL, Applicant'! Attorney. 04-N1 SUMMONS. In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Linn. 11. W. Miller, Plaintiff, vs. Icic A. Miller, Defendant. To B. W. Miller, the above named defendant: In the Name of the State of Ore gon, you are hereby reuired to an pear and answer the complaint filed in the above entitled court and cause on or before the 15th day of Novem ber, 1912, and if you fail to appear and answer said complaint as hereby reuired, the plaintiff will apply to said court for the relief demanded in plaintiff's complaint, to-wit: l'or a decree dissolving the monds of matri mony now existing between plaintiff and defendant, and that plaintiff have the care, custody and control of the two minor children of plaintiff and defendant. This summons is served by publi cation by orde- of j. N. Duncan, Judge of the County Court for Linn County, Oregon, duly made and en tered of record on the 1st day of October, 1912, directing that the same be published in the Albany Weekly Democrat, a newspaper published weekly in the city oj Albany, Linn County, Oregon, for six consecutive weeks, the first insertion thereof being on the 2nd day of October, and the last publication on the 13th day of November, 1912. WEATII EREORD & WEATHER- EORD, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 04-N8 Grant Firtle, the genial landlord of the St. Charles hotel, today leased the hotel and sold the furniture to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kichlcr of Port land, experienced hotel people who took possession at noon today and will hereafter conduct the place. Mr. Pirtle bought the hotel prop erty three years ago last May from Ciblin and O'Brien, who had conduct ed the place for many years, and lias since taking charge of the St. Charles made the hostelry a popular place with the traveling public. "Grant" is ;i thoroughly experienced hotelmaii and his courteous treatment and gen ial manner has made him popular with everybody. air. Pirtle is the efficient president of the Pirtle-Wicdcr company, one of tne progressive real estate linns ot this city, and will for sonic time at least devote his attention to this busi ness and will continue to make his home in Albany. With the exception of six months which he and his family spent in Hon olulu, Mr. Pirtle has devoted nearly his entire time to his hotel business. 1 he new people, Mr. and Mrs. Eich- ler, are thoroughly familiar with the hotel business and will endeavor to conduct the hotel along the same plan which has made it so popular in the past. They have leased the hotel for a term of five years. John Page, who has served as chief clerk of the St. Charles in a capable manner for tile past fourteen months. lias accepted a similar position with B. R. Westbrook of the St. Francis and began his new duties today ,it that place. Page came to Albany from his old home town, St. Paul, Minnesota, a little over a year ago, and shortly after his arrival here ac cepted the clerkship at the St. Charles. He is a young man of excellent business qualities and courteous man ner and has made many friends among the residents of Albany and the traveling public. Recognizing his ability Manager Westbrook of the St. Francis offered him the position of chief clerk which was accepted and John may now be found at that place. o J. K. CHARLTON, EX-SHERIFF, IS NOW 88 YEARS OF AGE Aged Democrat Cast His First Vote For General Cass In 1848 Favors Wilson. J. K. Charlton, a pioneer resident of Linn county, and a well known Democrat, visited at this office this afternoon not having been able to come down town during the past few months very often, owing to illness. Mr. Charlton is now 88 years of age and in excellent health for a man of his years. He has been a resident of Linn county for 46 years and was born in Virginia near the birthplace of Wood row Wilson, now Democratic candi date for president of the United States, and said that his father and Mr. Wilson were well acquainted. He cast his first vote in 1848 for Gen eral Cass and hopes to live long cnoui'h to cast one for Wilson. He was sheriff of Linn county from 1884 to 1886. YouC an Obtain Reliable and Dependable Goods in Shoes at Our Store The Price Is Right See us before buying your Winter Footwear Repairing neatly done at 1-5 less than you ordinarily pay The McDowell Shoe Co. "QUALITY FOR LESS" 338 West First Street a