Polk County itemizer., December 31, 1908, Image 1

SECOND ANNUAL
Farmers’ School at Corvallis—W ins
Range—Masonic Installation.
will be given in road construct­
his Indian tales.
Frequently afterward Sheridan ion. This course will deal with
was a visitor, but, nevertheless, road building in Oregon, the
A Brief Resume of Early Times the
children’s enthusiasm re­ means and the methods for im­
proving the roads of the state.
mained.
Across the Creek.
One morning the whole town Over $700,000 were spent upon
was aroused. A certain Mr. the roads of Oregon last year, a
By Miss Dena Hoppe.
Hooker had been found murder­ very large portion under the
Time speeds quickly away and ed.
common question was, supervision of men who have
as he does so, great changes are “Who The could
have done it?” little or no accurate knowledge
made. Even in the short space
was only one man that of road building. During the
of 50 years, the inhabitants of There
be thought of and that was Farmer’s Week, which is be held
of a place may make so many could
5th to 16th inclusive, in
Mr.
Everman.
changes that the old place is A search was made for the January
addition
to
the lectures and dem­
not known.
onstrations
the various mem­
suspected
one.
He
was
found
Such has been done with and brought to the court house bers of the by college
faculty, ad­
Dallas.
As
early
as
1845
pio­
dresses
will
be
given
where
he
plead
guilty.
“Hang
YOURS FOR BARGAINS
neers came from the eastern him” was the general demand of following noted speakers: by the
H.
part of the continent and settled the people. The officers erected M. Williamson, secretary of the
around here and there in the a scaffold at the foot of the hill state board of horticulture; M.
beautiful Oregon country.
rather at the edge of the 0. Lownsdale, expert orchardist;
On a hill northeast of the or
narrow
valley, and Dr. E. N. Hutchinson, ' U. S.
smoothly gliding Lacreole a there the Lacreole
Polk
county
court gave bureau of animal industry; J. H.
small town was established. justice to its inhabitants.
Ackerman, state superintendent
From miles and miles around, People from 20 miles distant of
public instruction and E. T.
people came to this little town came
to see the man hanged. Judd, dairy expert and ex-presi­
for provisions, thus it had a Hanging
seems hardly punish­ dent of the Oregon dairymen’s
store. This store was owned by ment enough
for a man from association.
W. C. Brown, an honest old those honest pioneers
who would
pioneer.
Range Goes to Walton.
a murder.
Sometimes travelers would go commit
Ofcourse excitement reigned A unique form of advertising
through the place, and often­ during
these events, but gradual­ was closed up at the gladsome
settlers, who were bound ly it cleared
BUILDERS, A TTE N TIO N ! times
time by Adams &
for another part of the Oregon again peaceful. away and all was Christmas
Brobst company when they dis­
country, would stop over night, One day, somewhat later than persed
of one of their handsome
or possibly a week to rest, there­ the last events mentioned, the and durable
$40 ranges to
In connection with our lumber and shingle trade, we
fore it also had a place to accom­ inhabitants saw on the horizon a the highest steel
bidder.
These gen­
modate them. A hotel owned large cloud of smoke. Fear of tlemen have been advertizing
are now handling lime, plaster, cement, brick and
by
James
Lewis
was
standing
on
arose in their hearts, that effect for the last month to
sand. Lowest possible prices on all building material
the same side of the road with Indians
but in the evening report was the Itemizer, their ad carrying in a
the store, but farther toward the brought
that the Wimple coupon on which the bids could
Everyone received such cabin had stating
been
burned
and in it be made. Quite a number of
THE CHAS. K. SPAULDING LOGGING COMPANY river.
accommodations as times could also Mrs. Wimple had been
burn­ bids were received, it seeming
afford.
ed.
Investigation
revealed
that
many wanted ranges, if
The only other building of
had been murdered before that
they
thought
it possible to get
much importance, besides a few she
being
burned.
a
bargain.
Mr.
P. H. Walton
residences, was the They brought the charred was the highest bidder,
HELP ADVERTISE DALLAS. scattering
court house. This was almost bones
the ¿rave yard and his rr^ge for $37.50, Hon. and T. got
J.
an unnecessary building because hurried to them
and then began the Hayter being the next highest
people seldom if ever needed search for Wimple.
one man bidding as low
help by law. Every man was They found him and brought bidder,
as
$15.
result of this new
By Something Attractive on honest;
and when he gave his him to the court house, but he method is The
that
everyone is pleas­
word
of
honor
it
was
kept,
nev­
not be proved guilty, but ed, the newspaper
Each Envelope Sent Out.
man because
er broken like it is now to many could
was left in jail for a few days. the benefits of advertising
times.
One morning he was gone, no been fully demonstrated, have
the
For many years court had been one
knew
where.
Adams-Brobst
people
because
The Itemizer has designed and had a cut made like the following held under the few scattering A few evenings later he was they have sold several ranges and
for printing on envelopes, hoping that it will help in the grand trees, but that was dangerous on seen
at his wife’s grave and it is Mr. Walton because he has se­
movement of advertising our community wherever a letter may be account of Indians, so the court believed
that in it he hurried a cured a bargain. Those who did
sent. We think that every letter going from this section should have house was built. Rather than vast amount
of money which was not bid high enough can have
have
the
building
standing
idle
something distinctive about it, something to place us above the
in
his
possesion
at that time. no kick coming.
common run, and help to show up what a fine home country we a greater portion of the time, it All traces of the grave
are now
really have. This cut can be used on any envelope, is attractive, was decided that it should also removed and no one knows
its BLUE LODGE ENTERTAINED
unique and tells of our two most important industries. It will oc­ serve the purpose of a school exact situation, then possibly
cupy the proper place for an address to be written in the center house. So five days of every investigations might be made.
and leave room for stamp and business return card. In order to week the sturdy, brave little Wimple was caught again and By Dr. and Mrs. M. Hayter Last
assist more thoroughly in advertising Dallas and the surrounding pioneer children hurried on their found guilty. He was hanged at
Friday Night.
country the Itemizer also proposes to make you an Envelope Bar­ way to the court house to recite the same place in which Mr.
gain Day, principally to get this cut going to your correspondents their lessons.
Everman met his death. The Last Friday evening Jennings
all over the world. On Saturday, January 2nd, we will print en­ They were well paid for their excitement
was great but every­ lodge of Free and Accepted Ma­
velopes at a greatly reduced rate, a rate that will appeal to you, trouble in coming to school when thing soon became
calm.
held their annual election
or d a rate that we would not offer under any other circumstances they met the smiling face of Finally the town
began to sons,
and installation ceremonies. The
trfc -a other day. On that day we will print your return card and Miss Lizzie Boise, sister of the grow. It began to build
more
ings « . i envelopes, good 3x ones, the best made, at the follow- late Judge Boise, who for many toward the Lacreole and across, officers inducted into office are:
years faithfully performed her it. One of the first buildings Worthy master, Mark Hayter;
an pri&.-l«*
duty of developing those sturdy erected on the southwest side senior warden, Conrad Stafrin;
junior warden, J. Harry Hollis­
young minds.
the old academy.
To the east of the court house was Young
ter; treasurer, R. E. Williams;
people
from
many
miles
the land gradually sloped down distant came here to finish their secretary, J. C. Hayter; senior
until a swampy place was reach­
deacon, W. L. Soehren; junior
ed. This swamp was only a few education.
deacon, W. F. H. Manston; senior
Men
and
women
who
are
now
rods wide and a hill began a in life’s sunset, came to this steward, A. B. Muir; junior
gradual slope upward. Great academy which stands in the steward, E. Biddle; tyler, D. S.
danger was in the way of the rear of the present dormitory. McDonald. After the installa­
children’s crossing this swamp, Where Dallas College now tion ceremonies were finished
for tall grass, in some places six stands was the play ground and the new worthy master invited
feet high covered the swamp, the large oaks we admire so those present up to his residence
in this grass Indians lurked,
Mrs. Hayter had supplied
were, at that 'time, bases where
sometimes, waiting for the sight in much
a number of good things to eat,
games.
of a white person.
and the balance of the evening
changes will come.
But now the tall grass is gone' If But we,
was spent in their discussion and
who
are
now
rn
our
and the swamp is no longer wild,, youth, by chance, should, in the a general good time. The doctor
but beautiful fields of^ grain are- closing years of our lives, visit had also invested in some prime
raised on the low ground.
that helped greatly to add
once more, we shkll say, cigars
One afternoon great excite­ Dallas
to the general good feeling of
“It
has
changed
even
as
it
ment was caused in the school* changed before. ’ ’
Masonic Brotherhood.
by the arrival of the much noted'
$ 70 Indian fighter, Phil Sheridan,
100 envelopes
IF WOMEN ONLY KNEW.
0 . A. C. Farmer» College.
95 and the Rogue River Indians
200
Dean
A.
B.
Cordley
has
just
1.15 whom he had conquered. Sheri­
300
advised that the railroads What & Heap of Happiness it
1.35 dan’s belongings were all left at been
400
1.55 the hotel across the road from will givespeeial rates to all who Would Bring to Dallas Homes.
500
the Farmer’s Week and
these prices are for that day only and the orders must be in by the court house and he was talk­ attend
the short courses at the Oregon Hard to do house work with an ach­
ing with the settlers.
that time or the regular price will be charged.
The children were very anxious Agricultural college which com­ !>ack.
for school to close for the day so mence January 5th, 1909. Dean ing tiring*
yon hoars of misery at leisure
work.
that they might see Phil Sheri­ Cordley expects that this conces­ or If at women
knew —that backache
dan, the general. Each little sion on the part of the railroads pains comes only
from sick kidneys,
boy wished to be such a fighter, together with the special fea­ ’Twould save
Spray yo u r T rees with
much
woe.
and each little girl wished her tures of the work will bring a [loan’s Kidney Fills needless
cure sick kidneys.
Many residents of this vicinity en­
future husband to be such a record breaking attendance. dorse
Dependable
Brand
LIME
and
SULPHUR
Solution
The program is so timed and I Mrs. them.
general.
Independence, Ore.,
Manufactured by GIDEON STOLZ CO.» Salem, Oregon
Finally the hour for dismissal arranged ss to make these says: J.Callahan,
“ I suffered for a long time from |
came. Everyone of the little courses attractive as family j a severe case of kidney trouble. 1 had :
pains in my back and sides and coold I
folks went to the hotel where vacation excursions as well as not
$100 FORFEIT IF N O T STRICTLY PURE
i<et relief. I was told that an opera­
the general was. They eyed, opportunities to gather some*, tion
was the only thing that would re­
very
valuable
instruction.
While
j
him
closely.
“Well,”
said
one
lieve the trouble. Seeing Doan’s Kid­
Fof Sal* F. O. B. Dallas or Salem by
the
men
are
attending
the
vari-j
little boy as they departed, “Phil
ney Fills so highly advertised, I procur­
RAY & CO., Dallas, Oregon, or at
) *. I had only taken them a I
Sheridan’s nothin’ but a man.” ous courses in agriculture the wo-i ed short a time
I felt better. Mv health
DALLAS SODA W ORKS, Dallas, Oregon £ As they passed the Indian men may take frork in dojnesticj is now good when
and f give Doan's Kidney j
camps they looked fiercely at the science and art. The curriculum j Pills the credit.”
redmen who returned their is designed to cover a very large j For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. I
Co., Bnffaly, New York, |
part of the problems which face Foster-Milbnm
glances equally glaring.
agents for the United States.^
So the time passed while the the inhabitants of the farms. sole Kemember
great man remained. Some Besides the many courses offered take no other. the name—Doan's—and |
thought him a wonderful sight in agriculture and domestic art
I
but most of them loved to hear and science, a special course Fiake, the Best Printer.
See Campbell & Hollister’s Page ad. ir
this issue.
Everything reduced in price.
Sale begins
Saturday, January 2,1909, at 9 o’clock
IN OLD DALLAS.
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OUR JOB WORK IS THE BEST
22nd Annual Clearance Sale
—AT—
R. JACOBSON & C O ’S.
Sale to begin Saturday, January 2,1909.
Notwithstanding that the year of 1908 has been the
biggest year in the history of this store, we are determin­
ed to close out the remainder of our fall and winter stock
at prices which will pay you to buy your year’s supply.
During this sale nothing in our large stock will be reserv­
ed ; prices are reduced from 10 per cent to 50 per cent.
Call early while the stock is complete.
Store will be closed from Thursday at 5 p. m. until Sat-
urday at 9 a. m. to arrange and mark down the stock,
Thanking the public for
roi their patronage during the
past year and soliciting a continuance of the same, we
wish each and everyone a happy and prosperous New Year.
D. M. NAYBERGER,
Former partner and Successor to
R. JACOBSON & CO.
MCMINNVILLE, OREGON
W e still have m any pretty and
useful things left that w ould be
suitable for that Present.
We are still selling nice Rockers at $1.60 each.
A nice line of Dining Chairs at $6 to $22 per set.
Rochester Fancy Nickel Plated Ware.
Roebson’s Pocket Knives and Razors.
Rogers Tripple Plate Knives and Forks (special)
$3.75 per set.
Rugs from $1.50 up, (a complete stock.)
A new Oriential Bust Assortment.
New Patterns in Linoleum just arrived.
Register for a Calendar
»B?
^
FREE
<£
*£
Until 6 o’clock December 27, we willgiveFREE with
every purchase of 25 cents or over, 1 Ticket to the
Star Theatre. One ticket to a person, and must be
used this week.
Guy Bros. & Dalton
Hardware and Furniture
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