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76 COLUMNS
with Supplement
A Local Newspa
per—nothing more
The Best and Largest Paper in Polk County
D A L L A S, O R E G O N , JA N U A R Y 12, 1911.
V O L . X X X V I.
FATHER GONE.
EDUCATIONAL.
GOOD MONEY.
N O . 2.
Hog Raising one of the Best In- A Few Ideas About Sowing Alfalfa. Obituary of One of the Foremost
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Citizens of Dallas for 33 Years.
vestments.
First plow your ground just as
Second Week of Our Great Sale
early in the spring as the ground
Last Thursday morning as was briefly j
About a year ago M r._ J. M. ¡3 ¡n good condition to plow. Do mentioned in our issue of that date,
there
passed from tiiis earth a spirit!
Briggs purchased for $7.50 a I not harrow or disc; in fact let
that was without doubt received with |
poor sow that he thought^ he the ground alc^e until the ground joy by the winged hosts above, and es-j
would take home and fatten up ;js warm enc^o-L Xo sow the seed, pec it
ially by tiie devoted wife, who some
years ago passed to tLie home that
fo r their w inter’ s bacon. It w a s' which will be ./.„V the middle of Ir» yt
we
wot not of except by the teachings
not long until she presented him April or the 1.
o f May; then
of the Holy Writ. The cold clay left in
with a litter o f pigs, and has harrow two or tnree times when the casket at the home of one of his I
since that repeated the dose. the ground is dry so as to kill daughters, Mrs. C. G. Goad, was all that|
The increase he has disposed o f the weeds and make a fine seed was left of the mortal existence of Curtis;
at various times for a total sum bed about three inches deep; the G. Rowell, for 33 years a resident of Dal
las, and until late years one of its repre
o f $230, and it has cost him not soil under that seed bed will be sentative business men. Old age anti fail
to exceed $10 for her keep, she settled hard enough for the top ing health had since some ten years ago
livin g on acorns and such except root o f the plant to ge t a start in prevented him from taking a further
when having her young to feed, and it wont dry out and die. active part in business circles. His was
a life that could be patterned after oy
when shorts were added to the Clod mash the ground and then us all to a great advantage. Strong and
swill fed. Mr. Briggs says that sow fro 1 6 to 20 pounds o f seed : femie»«, «onibiiiiiiK [x'oon .l uouritge
sows can be productive of th ree, to the acre, and then harrow w.ili physical strength, his was a natine
litters o f pigs a year, but that j light t ce over with smoothing that tunk no ailvantaite of such Hceom
pliahment/J, but rather was he prone to
this depends greatly on adapt- harrr . About the first o f July in a discussion give his adversary the
ability to the state o f mother-j run ju r harrow over the field benefit of any douht, thus showing that
hood, as a general thing two lit- an(i uat to keep from bloom ig. true Christian manhood, that self reli
ters a year being plenty fo r th e ! i f 0u have any hogs then turn ant fortitude which allows of treating
ail men as brothers, and generously
average sow. He is also a great th m in, bu*
(-not pasture too making allowance for any shortcomings.
believer in keepirg these animals close and
pasture at all in This attribute made Mr. Rowell the
in d a sanitary
condition,
as 1 it 1 / ,he W w l in
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H l te r.
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w U dont’
Don’ t L friend of all, cadi one making his ac
greatly promotes their fattening plow la t e in ‘ j i f f and sow t° quaintance soon finding out that he was
dealing with a nature true as steel, a
condition besides eliminating dis- alfalfac,
■ i , J ' round will be so friend in need ami a friend indeed.
ease. A sow well kept and loose th . , ' dry out and din.
Such w as the record of his life, and that
housed will bring double the re- Don’ t di e after the plowing as it was a handicap in tiie way of his ever
turns o f one le ft to wallow in that will do the same thing. One making any great financial accumula
tions is sell evident, ilia hand was al
filth. When a sow will bring its o f my neighbors plowed his ways ready to assist those in distress,
Lot No. 1. Boys’ Knee Pants Suits, sizes 8 to 15
owner a clean profit o f over $200 ground the last o f April, sowed and his heart went with tiie offering.
annually just for the neces ary it to alfa lfa and did not get a That helms gone to a just reward is an
years. Regular $5 to $6.50 values, a t ......... $3.45
36-in. Bleached Muslin, sale, y a r d ............................ 7c
attention, it is surprising that ’and at all. 1 plowed the first assured fact, and in the weeks of suffer
ing before the silent messenger gaye the
L o t No. 2. Boys’ Knickerbocker Suits. A ll sizes.
36-in. Fine Bleached Combric, sale, per y a r d ...........10c
there is not more Oregon raised I()f March and then let the land tiie word for the snapping of the earthly
$6.50 to $8 suits, a t ...................................... $4.95
pork. Bnt w e are rapidly de- aloiie until the last week in April, ties, father frequently expressed . him
36-in. Best Lonsdale Cambric, sale, per y a r d .....12 l-2c
oping along that line, and it givin g the ground a good chance self as ready and anxious to he away
Young Men’s Suits, ages 12 to 18, long pants,
Outing Flannel, mill lengths, sale, per yard............. 6c
and
join
the
loved
ones
gone
before.
vv 11 not be long until all the hog to settle, then harrowed and clod
The funeral services were held at the
worth up to $15, at
$4.95, $7 85 and $9.50
meat needed fo r home consump mashed and sowed, and got a- home of his daughter, Mrs. C. G. Goad,
Kimona Flannels, 18c grade, sale, per yard......... 12 1-2
tion w 11 be raised right here in good stand o f alfalfa. I fed my with whom he had made his home since
Men’s H a i l Tailored Saits at greatly reduced prices.
81x90
Bed Sheets, seamless, each ...........................59c
tiie
death
of
his
wife
15
years
ago,
and
the valley, and they will be of cows on alfalfa hay the fore part
All our $ 2 ).0 ) Suits, all wool. S a le................... $15.00
conducted by Rev. Miles, of the
the best breed.
o f this winter and they gave was
Amoskeag
Gingham, 12 l-2c grade, per yard ..........9c
Presbyterian churcn, and Rev. G. F.
Mr. Briggs recently sold to plenty o f milk. When I run out Hopkins, of the Methodist church. The
A ll our $25.00 Suits, all wool. S a le................... $18.50
Lawns and Dimities, 15c and 18c grades, s a le .......... 9c
Mr. J. G. VanOrsdel a fine band o f alfalfa hay and went to feed remains were laid to rest in the Odd
A ll our #30.00 Suits, all wool. Sale................... $23.50
o f Jersey heifers and one cow.
ing clean oats hay they fell off Fellows’ cemetery by the side of his wife
Cotton Suitings, 25c grade, sale per y a r d ........... 12 l-2c
children, M. D. Kdis, U. S. Grant,
EXTRA. S P E C IA L on Men’s Suits in lower
half in their milk. I have some and
Eugene Hay ter, F. J. Goad, H. G. Gamp-
AH
our 19-in. Taffeta Silks in solid colors. Sale..... 59c
alfalfa hay I put up for my hogs bell and J. R. Harris acting as pallbear
grades at ..... *..........................$9 50, $10 and $12.50
27-in.
‘ ‘Kobe” Silk, our regular 35c grade. S a le....
and
am
feeding
it
to
them
now
ers.
Dr. B. F. Butler and w ife will
Men’sCorJuroy Pants, warranted not to rip.
Gurtis God red Rowell was horn in
A very pretty line o f Tissue Silks, in figured
soon be residents o f our city. and they are doing fine. Any
Golumhus, Ohio, in 1833, oeing 77 years
Full line of sizes. Sale, per pair
$2.15
They came from Condon, where kind o f creek or river bottom i»l age at the time of his death. While
effects, worth from 40c to 50c. Sale ..............29c
he has been practicing dentistry land will grow alfalfa. A fte r young he moved with his parents, W il
Fancy Dress Goods, Suitings, Mohair and Worsted
Men’s Peg-top Corduroy Pants, all our $3.50 and
fo r the last four years, since the first year you can cut from liam and Hester Rowell, to Decatur
effects, sold regularly at 50 q . S a le ...................29c
$4 grades, per p a ir ....................................... $2.85
Iowa, where he was married to
leaving Portland. H im self and two to three crops o f hay with Gitv,
VIms Elizabeth Black, in 1854. They
Great variety of Patterns and Materials, all fancy
Blue and W hite Striped Overalls, per pair
fam ily have been visiting his out irrigation. Be sure and get crossed the plains with their two eldest
Dress Goo#s, sold regularly at I I .
Sale
69c
w ife ’s relatives, the Mulkeys o f dry land alfalfa seed. It makes children, the third chilo, Mrs, Goad, be
Boys’ Knee Pants, values to $1, for
25c
Dallas and Monmouth, during the best hog pasture o f anything ing born on the plains, while euroute.
A ll our Fancy Weaves in Dress Goods, sold
Odd line o f Boys’ Long P a n ts .................................. 50c
the holidays, and hearing o f the I have ever raised. Now, if any They came by ox team by the old Bar-
regularly at $1.25. S a le ..................................
low route. They spent two years in
opening here for a firstclass den o f you are from Missouri, and Walla Walla, and it was there where
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tist, he purchased the Donohoe want to be shown, just come the wife of ye editor first saw the light
fixtures, and in a few days, a fte r down to American Bottom, six of day. In 1805 they moved on to Ore
completing the sale o f his office miles and a half south o f Inde gon, first settling in McMinnville, w here
they resided a number of years, ami also
at Condon, he will bring his pendence, in the summer, and at. Sheridan for a short time, coming to
household goods and become a you can see alfalfa in fields from Dallas in 1878, where the family have
permanent resident. Dr. Butler four years to two years and three since made their home. Nine children
is a nephew o f Tom Butler, a years and some just sown, as I were horn to the union, six of whom
are living, they being Mrs. A. V. R.
form er county surveyor, and his intend to sow some more in the Snyder, of Salem; T. B. Rowell, of
father at one time owned the spring.
l’enew aw a, Wash., Mrs. C. G. Goad,
Lot No. 1. 300 pairs o f Children’s Shoes, values
Ladies’ Embr. Handkerchiefs, 25c value.
S a le .....
R. H. M cC ARTER .
Mrs. V. P. Fiske, Frank Rowell, of Dal
Crowley place, leaving for East
up to
S a le ........................................ ,.......
las;
William Rowell, of Rickreall.
ern Oregon in 1871. The doctor
Ladies’ Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, 10c g ra d e .........
There are 19 grandchildren and 6 great
Lot No. 2. 150 pairs o f Boys’ and Youths’
comes extrem ely well recom
grandchildren. He also leaves two sis
Men’s Fine Cambric Handkerchiefs, 10c value............
mended in his profession and
When the saloons opened up ters, Mrs, Henrietta Ellis, of Baker City,
Oxfords, $2.75 values, at, per pair
w ill no doubt enjoy a good prac in Dallas the first o f the year and Mrs. Julia Cherry, of Chicago, III.,
Men’s Extra Fine Flexette Handkerchiefs. Sale... 10c
a brother, N. W. Rowell, of Afton, Iowa,
Lot No. 3. 85 pairs of Ladies’ Oxfords. Regular
they had printed what might be and
tice.
another Jacob Rowell, in Califor
Ladies’ Neckwear, 75c grade. S a le ......................
|2 values. S a le ............................................... $150
called testification blanks, to as nia, a brother, Henry, having died iu
much as possible protect the pro Sheridan about three years ago.
White Lace Curtains, $1.25 quality, per pair........
125 pairs Queen Quality Oxfords, regular $3.50
R. A. Harris, now a Polk coun prietors against minors who are
and
$4.00
kind.
S
a
le
...................................
$2.45
White
Lace Curtains, $1.75 quality, per p a ir ......
ty farmer, but form erly connect prone to enter saloons, asserting
175 pairs o f Men’s Shoes and < Ixfords, W. L. Doug
White Lace Curtains, $2.00 quality, per pair......
ed with the Labor Press in Port that they were o f legal age.
Architect J. R. Ford asd w ife
land, and at one time employed When in any doubt regarding the
las’ $3.50 and $4 make, full assortment of
Fancy Curtain Material. Sale, per yard..........
in the proof reading department age o f a young man, both Mr. returned last night from Falls
sizes. Sale
........................................... $2.50
City.
They
were
unable
to
go
Shultz
and
Mr.
Bilyeu
had
the
Fancy Silkaline, 27 in. wide, per y a r d ......................
o f the Oregonian, wa3 yesterday
Sale prices on all High Cut Loggers,’ Cruisers’
afternoon appointed state print candidate fo r liquid refreshments to Seattle as they had planned,
58-in. Full Bleached Table Damask, per yard
and other heavy Shoes during this sale.
in g expert to succeed L. R. Stin to sign his name to one o f these on account o f Mrs. Ford’s ill
64-in. Sateen Damask, 75c g r a d e ..............................
son, who was appointed under statements that he was 21, and ness. She caught cold while at
70-in. All-linen Damask, $1.00 g r a d e ........................
Governor Benson. Harris has also to have a friend sign anoth the West Salem depot while wait
always been active in the work er one asserting that he knows ing for the Falls City train and
Fancy patterns in Table Damask, red, blue and
o f the State Federation o f Labor the form er’ s statement to be a was confined to her bed two
buff, 60c grade, per y a r d ...................................
Boys’
Caps,
50c
value,
a
t
........................................
35c
weeks,
threatened
with
pneu
and has been a consistent sup fact. Even this safeguard has
Safety
Pins, 2 papers for .........................................
Boys’ Hats, $1.25 value, a t ........................................95c
porter o f “ Progressive Legisla not proven entirely certain, as monia. —Eugene Guard,
Darning
Cotton, 3 balls f o r ........................................ 5c
this
week
a
young
man
o
f
the
tion’ ’ movements in the state.
Men’s #2 Hats. S a le .............................................. $1.50
Good Pins, 2 papers f o r ..............................................
town had to pay a good sized fine
before Police Judge Gregory for
Our Famous “ Gordon” Hat during this sale a t .
$2.50
Extra quality Pearl Buttons, per p a p er....................
being in a saloon, and he had
J
Dorr
Viers,
Rickreall.
A special meeting o f the citi signed a statement that he was
Levi Conner, Sheridan.
zens o f Monmouth was held Sat 21, and a friend had vouched for
Edwin Jacobson, Dallas.
urday to take definite action on him. Young men will find that
O E Worden, Dallas.
the water problem, which has i ¡t w m not pay them to try to
F H Pepper, Lents,
been causing much thought dur- evade the law, as both o f the sa-
Wm Elliott, Dallas.
ìng the past year, as the supply joon owners an(j our officers in
Men’s Collars, all linen, 15c grade, s a le ............
Men’s Fast Hlack H a lf Hose, 15c grade, s a l e .......
Van Sears, Ballston.
is becoming both small and un- tend to do their best to see that
B H Pillar, Dallas.
healthful. The present system it is drastically enforced.
Men’s Work Shirts, regular 50c quality, now
Misses’ Fine Ribbed Hose, all sizes, 15c grade, sale,
Chet Craven, Dallas.
was installed six years ago, but
A
R
Lewis,
Airlie.
as its capacity was very limited
Were Married Monday
Men’s Dress Shirts, Monarch make, $1.00 and
Ladies’ Hose, pure Lisle finish, 25c value, s a le .....
E O Frantz, Hoskins.
the city now requires a larger
’
$1.25 grade, s a le ..........!............................ ...
and better system. A higher
Ben J Bidders, o f Suver, and
B F Smith, Monmouth.
Men’s Wool Ribbed Underwear, pink and blue,
tax has been levied for city p u r Miss Isabelle Tracy, o f this city, j Savanah Grigsby, Albany.
Men’s All-wool Army Shirts, tan only, $1.75
$1.00 value, s a le .............................................
Fred Mozley, Tusla, Okla.
poses, and the most o f the pro- were married at 8 o clock Mon-
grade, sale ................................................•.
ceeds will be used for a better day at St. Mary s Catholic church , Jacob Van Well, Dallas.
Men’s Cotton Ribbed Underwear, 50c kind, sale,
water system.
| j » Rev. Arthur Lane. The groom
Mrs N ellie Tatom, Dallas.
Men’s Fancy Soft Shirts, $1.25 grade, sale
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Cs the son o f Mrs. E. J. Ridderà,
P Conklin, Everett, Wn.
Dr. W right Health Underwear, $1.00 grade, sale
Y«..r firJ.r.
o f Suver, a miller by trade, and
W ill Sewell, Boston, Mass.
Men’s Black Sateen Shirts, 75c grade, sale ......
Reaerve Tour Urden
the bride is a newcomer to this
The Item izer will have in by city, well spoken o f by all kn ow -!
the first o f February a firstclass ¡ngher. Both young people have
line o f calendar samples fo r 1912. a wide circle o f friends in this
The follow ing letters were left
I f you are desirous o f leaving cjty. They have gone to Port-
uncalled for in the Dallas post-
some o f your money paid out in ]and on a short trip.— Albany
office Tuesday:
that way at home, please reserve Herald,
Miss Ida Bennett
your orders fo r anything in the
Box 191.
free distribution line until you
Henry Carberry.
look over what this office has to
Lee Si Com, care Y e Wah.
offer. Give the traveling sales-
Drs. Starbuck, Bollman and
L O. O. F. B U IL D IN G
Mrs. C. C. Cox.
man the go by and you will pat- McCallon performed tw o opera-
Mrs. Lillian Davis.
ronize home industry and save tions at the Dallas hospital yes-
Mr. Tine Ervin.
vourself money. I f you do not terday morning, both on cases
Mr. Cami Jismpsmor.
believe that we can do almost from Falls City. One was Mrs.
Tom Jim.
anything in the printing line, we F. M. Hellworth, fo r hemorhoids,
Linn Ne*n»ith, who in now associated der-tood that the present secretary. in a teacher in Polk countv and came turn until the scare had blown over. I Mias Ruby Reese, of Portia ml, and
Dan W. LeGore.
with tjee Travis in the collection de Rev. J. W. Perkins, has made public home for the h ditloy#. The mem bars They may rest assured that no further' Miss Bertha Reese, of Avtoria, left oil
will refer you to the calendars and W. J. Hooker,
assistant
partment of Nil law office, wan in Spring- hin intention of resigning and it In with of the school Ixr.ird having heard of f«*nrs need he entertained from that | Friday after a week’s visit with tneir
Mr. Richard Medlock.
issued by Craven Bros., which cashier o f the Falls City, bank
parents in this city.— McMin lviile Beg-
field
Wednesday, interviewing a nniti- this understanding that Mr. Nesmith the smallpox in this section were some source.—Silverton Appeal.
C. L. Smith.
were gotten out at this office for an abscess in the lumbar re-
, «star.
what alarmed from the report* that
bsr ot mendier* of the Merchants* Pro makes application.—*News.
Mr. and Mrs. B. Casey and daughter
Henry Myers returned from a visit
Phillip Statim,
Tuesday on a hurry order, all the gion. Both o f the operations
tective annotation, regarding hin chine
Mr. and Mrs. K. Jensen are enjoying gained circulation in that vicinity that left Wednesday ou their^ return to Dal- to Dalian and Salem last Saturday. -«*
C. G. Coed,
ea at a nu< cesnful candidate for the sec- a v sit from their son and daughter, lour families had been stricken with
work being done right here at were entirely successful, and the
i
Us.—R
reburg
Review.
|
Solo
Newt.
retaryvbip of the aaaocia ion. It is on- Ham and Miaa Martha. Miss Jenaan the disease and did not want her to re
^ome
patients are gettin g along nicely.
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OUR JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE
has attracted buyers from every section of the county. Our store was packed with
people every day last week, and this interesting feature keeps up day after day.
THERE IS A REASON. Shrewd buyers know that we are MAKING GOOD, that our
Sale is genuine and that reliable merchandise can be bought here for less than any
place in Oregon. Hundreds of items not mentioned below now on display at our store.
SALE
CONTINUES
ALL
THIS
MONTH
TREMENDOUS SACRIFICE
UNRIVALED BARGAINS
Boys’ and Men’s Clothing
In Silks, Woolen Dress Goods, Muslin, Sheet
ing and Cotton Materials
New Dentist in Town
25c
50c
85c
Men'
s
,
Women'
s
and
Children'
s
Shoes
Our Entire Stock has been Arranged on the Firing Line to Effect
Speedy Removal
$2.
Minor Fined.
95c
$1.69
CLEARANCE SALE PRICES ON
Handkerchiefs, Neckwear, Notions, Draperies, Lace Curtains,
Table Linens, Napkins, Towels, Linen Scarfs, Etc.
15c
5c
5c
48c
93c
$1.29
$145
12 l-2c
8c
39c
58c
78c
Polk Gets a Plum.
Traveling Very Comfortably.
Clearance Sale Prices on Men’s and Boys’ Hats and Caps
45c
5c
5c
5c
NEW SUBSCRIBERS THIS WEEK
Want Better Water.
Record Breaking Prices on Furnishing Goods
Hosiery and Underwear at Mill Prices
10c
35c
10c
10c
15c
......75c
69c
37 l-2c
75c
.. $1 19
95c
.......48c
LETTER LIST.
THE
BEE hive
store
A Reliable Place to Trade
Two Operations Yesterday.
DALLAS, OREGON
I
Postmaster.