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ttt : jn T h * L a r ^ s - f and B «$iTPaper in Pollj ( o u n t ÿ 1 F Dallas will Build T w ice as M uch in 1913 as She Did Last Year Polk County has Soil Adaptable for all Purposes, y A ny Fruit T hrives j ( T h e P a p e r -tha-t Q if o s Y o u W h a - f Y o u W a n i to R ? a d V O L . X X X V I II. DALLAS, OREGON F E B R U A R Y 6, 1913 NO. 5 HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. Dalla* Loses. FORMAL OPENING. pied one of the bricks with gen-j COUNCIL MEETING. Pioneer of 1852 it Gone. Catholic Church. eral merchandise, and George Last Friday night the Dallas James H. Elgin, aged 80, who Sunday, February 9th, 1913. Carnegie Library it now Open to Crystal and Lee Fenton clerked! The city council met last Mon high basket-baH’team lost to In This good weather is getting died from paralysis at his home Mass at 11:30. Dallas as She was 30 years Ago in for him, and Mitch Ellis had al-1 day evening in regular session dependence high quintet in one the track men of the high school the Public. in Salem last Thursday and was Sunday school at 7 p. m. so general merchandise in the at the council chamber. Mayor of the fastest games o f basket more enthusiastic over the pros tarly 80ties. buried on Saturday, was a pio Benediction at 7:30 p. m. Friday night was the occasion other building. In one o f the Craven presiding and all council- ball ever seen in the valley by pects of track work for the Subject o f lecture: “ The o f the grand formal opening o f neer o f 1852 and was active in little shacks Dr. Rubell pulled men present but Barham. the score o f 15 to 13. The game spring term. The boys are ex the upbuilding o f Salem. He An account o f the big snow i teeth, and in another Mrs. Myers Coad reported that a culvert was fast and very exciting from pecting to put out a good team, the new Carnegie library and was born in Tennessee and lived Gates of Hell Shall not prevail.” fall in our issue of a couple of had a stock of millenery. There at the lower end o f Milt street 1st—What the “ gates o f hell” proved to be the popular place weeks ago has caused so much was a grocery next the bank was in need o f repair, and the start to finish Dallas started the one that can come up with the o f amusement until late in the a few years in Missouri before are. favorable comment that it tempts building, run we think by Char chief of police was ordered to at scoring by throwing a foul. In ether teams o f the county. 2nd—What is the church they evening. The whole affair was coming to Oregon. He married dependence got the first field us to tell of how this now bustl ley Hubbard or W. R. Ellis fath tend to same. The debators have got their given under the auspices o f the Josephine Humphries in 1853. try to crush down. basket. From then on it was ing city looked when we first saw er, we are not certain which, j Coad reported that the com 3rd Ts not there a sign for material, and are working hard Womans’ Club o f Dallas. The Mr. Elgin was a veteran o f the it and of some o f its principal in Constable & Crabtree had a sa mittee had investigated damages very close neither team getting preparing their work for the tri- Dallas band played several piec Indian wars o f 1855-1856 and well thinking people. Father habitants. Our first visit here loon next, and this with Lyon’ s; done property on Lyle street by the advantage. The first half outs to be held soon. The tri- es outside until the crowd went was wounded in the Cascade Berne, 627 Oak st., Dallas, tele was in the spring of 1883, and real estate office made up the water, and recommended that ended with the locals on the long outs will be judged by the high in to hear the program given in massacre. Rev. P. S. Knight, phone 342. our mission to put together and business of the block, the rest of the city put in a larger drain end of the score, by one point, school teachers, who decide what the reception room, which looked an old associate, h id charge o f I make run a press that George which was given over to the res somewhere near the property. the score being 9 to 8. The ex students will represent the lovely in its decorations. English the funeral services. His wid-1 The Misses Lucy Kopan, G*r- Good had just purchased for the idences, Mrs. Hollinshead run On motion o f Ayres the report citement was intense and every school in the county debates to ivy was arranged artistically ow. four sons, Charles F., George | trude Pollow, Sadie Lynn Alta Itemizer. It was the first cylin ning a boarding house where the was adopted and the necessary one anxious over the outcome o f be held soon. The schools are about the room. Mrs. George M., Harry W., Clifford W.. and, Savage and Mrs. Savage attended the game. When the second working for honors and the win three daughters, Mrs. H. H. i the play, Ben Hur, in Portland der press in the county, and the Dallas hotel now is, and the steus ordered taken, half started the Dallas boys felt ning team is presented with a Gerlinger opened the program Hewitt, o f Albany; Mrs. H. E. Saturday night. home force had got it set up, but Clingan residence taking up the with a few words, praising all Coad reported that J. B. Nunn that they could win by hard play it would not run. With our su balance o f the half block, now had complained that four sheep cup, that is given to the winner who had given their hearty sup-; Chipman, o f Portland, and Mrs. perior knowledge o f such mecha occupied by the Gail hotel and were buried by the S. F. C. & ing, and that if they lost that it each year, and any school win port and co-operation since she \ E. H. Craven, o f Dallas, and a would be by a very small margin. ning two yea-s in succession get nisms, it took about 5 minutes to other buildings. had taken up the work of start sister, Mrs. Wm. R. Sewell, of Across the W. beside their track, which was have it working in good shape. street the city had just purchas in close proximity to his house. 'Ihe second half was even closer the cup as their own. Dallas ing the library. Mayor Craven Portland, survive. We came in that evening on the ed property and were getting Coad notified S. Taylor Jones, than the first neither team being high held the cup one year and gave a short talk, and J. G. Van Salem stage, driven by Wesi ready to erect a city hall. This I now of the S. P., who promised able to gain on the other. The are expecting to make a close Orsdel, president o f the board, i Mrs. H. W. Lucas spent Regular Fri- Huston, and the only other pas block was strictly one of residen- to have the matter attended to. visitors were getting most of run for it this year. spoke about the early history of day at the Guthrie school, Price their points by fouls, but Inde senger was Miss Alice Tatom, ces. Where the Odd Fellow brick | Councilman Staats requested Monday night the Adelphian the library and its growth since j 55c pendence did not seem to be able Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bower, of now Mrs. J. F. Groves, she com now is was Nat Holman’ s feed that the marshall see that all literary society held a business Captain meeting and gave a program. the beginning, praising Mrs. ■ McMinnville visited relatives in ing in from teaching school at stable, and with the Lovelady ; trucks or drays cross streets at to throw the fouls. Gerlinger for her share in its This one-quart what is now Fir Vista out on the house on the corner and the ja il: the proper crossings, giving spe- Matheny played a fine game at They decided to give an open success. Mrs. F. H. Morrison, Dallas Saturday. guard for Dallas, shutting Wil Salem road. We got here about on the diagonal one filled up the cial attention to the crossing ad- program February 24. If any primary teacher in our public Earsel Stow, of Amity, was a 5 o ’clock and our first glimpse o f block. East of Jefferson street joining his new curb. The mat- liams. the fast Independence for thing comes up that will inter schools and treasurer o f the li caller in Dallas Sunday. ward, out for the full time o f fere, the program will be post the city was rather awe inspir were the Collins, Cosper. Woods, ter was ordered looked after. | the game. Wilson played a good poned. The boys are taking a brary board, who has been one ing, in fact we had never before and Con key residences, the rest o f the main and most loyal sup Saucepan On motion . . o f Staats the until „ „ „ mat- game at guard for Dallas ........ A nice musical program was struck a place were everyone o f East Dallas being know as ter o f , repairing Cooper Hollow < dropoinjf out Qf the ,,ame 800n big interest in the program and porters of the institution, spoke! given at the Methodist church! advertised in women’s maga seemed to be doing business in Conkey’ s field, and the only way road was referred to the street 1 a(ter tbe second half started, will have some new features. about the benefits derived from such large chunks. Not over out in that direction wtis the Immediately after the meeting the books by the children o f the Sunday evening instead of the zines, we shall be glad to show i Herzog replaced Wilson and play- regular preaching by the pastor. you—and other aluminum uten half a dozen people were visible county road by the Coad planing committee. R. L. Chapman reported that ec| a game helping much in the high school orchestra prac schools. Three numbers were on the main street, and three of mill. Then there was no foun the committee had circulated the team work- Heistand played a ticed some o f their new pieces given by the Euterpian chorus, Several anthems were given by sils bearing the well-known “ W e a r -E v e r ” trade them, the postmaster, grocer and dry or flouring mill. North of petition o f the council regarding | ROod Rame for Dallas getting one which they will give at their and theorchestra furnished mu the choir, and Edna Morrison sang, “ Teach Me To Pray,” Mrs. mark. Make a life drugman were having a quiet Mill street was nearly as well the paving o f the streets and open meeting, sic for the balance o f the even time investment when game of horse shoes. The print built up as now, our pioneer set- j had secured a number o f sig ¡o f the two field baskets scored Wayne Barham,last year’s bas- ing while lunch was beingserved Lulu Botoroff sang, “ Ave Marie.” by them. Woods and Boydston “ Hold Thou My Hand” was you get cooking ware. shop was closed, but we soon lo tiers being great on hunting^he natures that some property ; . , I* j . .. i ket ball captain, has returned by young ladies of the club. sung by Mrs. Fred Zeller. The | cated George and a coterie of creeks to build homes near, The ¡owners had not been inter- played fast ball. Woods shooting from Californiai where he has duet, “ Glory to the Lamb,” was j Replace utenaila that wear out }Pe d baskets. Mix 8pent the winter. The boys are friends having a little game of court house block, as now, was viewed owing to the fact that A Model Stallion Lot. rendered by Roxana Fiske and with utensil« that “Wear-Ever’* , all anxious to have him return to draw. Without a press the force the pride of the town. A they were non residents, but played the game A few days ago the writer saw had not seen much use in setting two story wooden structure, i t , thought there would be no trou- dence getting three baskets for : bjKh school in time to play base the on the farm o f Felix Comegys cello solo completed the program. type. After getting the press in court room was the one meeting ble in securing their names as s t locah , Reeves shottwobas-| baUand he, them 0UPt kets and Seely one for I t r a c k team, where he ¡8 a good near Perrydale the best stallion running order went to the hotel,, place for everything. Judge ! some owning valuable property dence. Boydston threw 9 touls man lot he has seen in the Northwest. located on the corner where Con Boise was circuit judge and on our Main street had signified February 14 the Schubert Sym- It was a big lot, perhaps 300 feet rad Stafrin now is, which was run could not be defeated for the ]>o-1 their willingness to have it pav- out of 15 tries, while William. only succeeded in annexing 3 out h dub wi„ ¡ve concert at each way and fenced with two ,• by Mr. Elkins. About a month sition, which he had held f o r , ed. later at our work on the Oregon some 30 years. Ben Hayden was j On motion of Staats the build- of 13 tries Simonton o f Salem, the high school auditorium for by sixes about eight feet long, 0f the track team. placed about four inches apart. ian, we were rather surprised to yet one of thé good criminal ] ing committee was given the au- refereed the game with satisfac- the get as one of our “ takes” an ac- lawyers; J. N. Dolph and J. H. thority to order the Emerson & U-n t0 V S? inte^ edJ lnid This is one o f the best conceit At one corner was a small barn coent of its entire destruction by Mitchell were sometimes inter- Nash bill paid when found to be tompanies traveling through the with a box stall. The lot was ate for Dallas again. The Dalla.« west at the present time. This placed on well drained ground fire. This fire left the Main terested .in cases and Senator correct. 1 ! team feel pretty blue over their is the first time this company and there was no mud except a bl«ck looking rather lonesome. Nesmith was a frequent visitor, Staats moved that the council but feel that they were little slush around the edges The only bricks on the block all owning good Polk county' accept the invitation of Warren defeat, SqUare]y beaten and have no has ever appeared in Dallas, but were those now occupied by the property. Warren Truitt, now ren Bros, to visit Portland at the | kick comjnjr. Dallas will play from the recommendations sent where the horse had made a trail. Except for these edges the turf H Dallas City bank and Wm. Her supreme judge in Idaho, M. L. A L A U G H FR O M STAR T T O FINISH council s convenience to view independence in Dallas March 6. there is no question but that they zog, but Uncle Bill Brown was Pipes and C. A. Johns, both now some specimens of paving. The | The game eost tbe Dallas rooters are experts at their business. was good. “ But, someone says, S having the one erected now used o f Portland, were winning their trip will be at the expense o f , about $300_ but not one 0f them The concert will be given under “ what is the difference between by Mrs. Gregory, Mrs. Gaynor spurs, and John Daly and “ Tac” Warren Bros. | the auspices o f the high school, that lot and any other.” The are sore over it, and J. H. Shepard. The rest of Butler and Jim Townsend weie ' and the money made by the high difference is that this lot is The following resolutions to The next game for the Dallas school will be placed in the high large enough that the horse can the block was filled up with little in the heydey o f their fame. amend the city charter were read high quintet will be with Colum i school treasury for the benefit get plenty o f exercise and so that one story W’ooden shacks, the one Neither Johns or Pipes cared and passed: bia University o f Portland. of the track team and other pur the ground does not get muddy. on the Fuller pharmacy corner much for their personal appear For an amendment to the city being the most pretentious and ance, and their favorite position charter, providing that the city This team is a close contender poses at which the student body The average stallion lot is about j g 16 feet square. In such a lot 5 Cast o f Characters occupied by L. Beltman with a was a tilted chair with feet council shall have the power to for the In terse hoolastic cham are at an expense. clothing store. J. D. Lee occu- against one o f the court house borrow money on the faith of pionship o f Portland. The date Many o f the grammar school the horse gets no exercise and 5 set for the game with this team boys are showing their high stands in the mud so deep that *{ porch pillars, and their only care the city for municipal purposes is on February 15 in Dallas. 1 school spirit by wearing D ’s to scratches and other troubles de- k seemed to be the keeping of to an amount not exceeding | which they are not entitled. If velop. Of course the big lot $15,000 by the issuance o f inter their pipes well filled and draw Dr. Hartman Says: they would show their patriotism costs more, but it soon pays for Dallas vs Silverton ing. Johns had rather fish than est bearing warrants or bonds. itself; $100 fences a pretty big W rit« to Perun« Testimonial« If Yott eat, and he was a success at it; For an amendment to the city Next Saturday night the Com- in other ways they would be lot and the difference in the much more appreciated by . the Want to Know the Truth. charter providing that in- pany G basket-ball team w ill,.. but Pipes was too lazy even for ----- — ,------------- ----- the — — , . number of colts gotten by a stal The following letter waa received by that. A board fence surround debtedness o f the city shall nev- meet the fast team from Silver- high school student body. At a lion given plenty o f exercise a n d ji Dr. Hartman through his regular cor ed the court house square, with a er in the aggregate exceed ton at that place. The soldiers meetlnfT o{ the student body two a dry lot will get enough morejjjJ respondence: railing outside the walks, and $15,000 except that incurred by are working out each night at week* ,aK° theischoo1 decided to colts the first year to pay for 2 “I notice the testimonial o f Mr«. the armory and expect to bring |awai\d letters to all the athletes Alice Bogle, which you give in your court time in May and Decem the legal issuance of bonds. such a lot. g An amendment providing that the scalps of the Silverton team and debaters If this should be last article. If I should write her do ber always brought a goodly you suppose she would give me further crowd to town. easterly home with them. Dallas.has not ^ ken UP ^ th.e students, all o f Court week Mill street running W. particulars? I have heard It said there was something doing, it from the east end of Mill street lost a game this season and do those not earning the D s should Christian Science Services. » many times that such testimonials are ., Christian Science services held fakes; that they are either absolutely being the semi-annual diversion in the Original Town o f Dallas not intend to lose any if they can j be_tJJad„e ^ take *:he"} Last season ' „ The final examination for the in Adventist church Sunday Feb- fictitious or else the people have been o f the year, and the farmers to its intersection with Uglow possibly help it. hired to write them. I have been in would come to Dallas to take a avenue, and Uglow avenue run the Dallas boys won from Silver-1 semester will be given uary 9. at 11 a. m. Subject of k clined to write you a great many times personal interest in each case, ning southeasterly from its con ton on their own cou-t and fe e l1 Thursday and Friday of this k but these stories about patent medi week. The students are work- Lesson-sermon, “ Spirit.” cine advertisements have discouraged and go home with something to nection with Mill street to what that they can duplicate the vic Sunday school at 10 a. m. me from doing so. I am afflicted with talk about until the next court is known as Uglow corner shall tory this season. There was hard getting ready for them. Reading Room—First Nation Tuesday morning ten o f the catarrh and should like very much to came around. Lawyers had to be streets o f Dallas. quite a sum of money wagered al bank building, room 10. find a remedy such as your article de make good, or their business An ordinance to establish fire on the game last year and pro juniors and seniors who are in Wednesday evening meeting scribes/* terested in dramatics organized limits in the city of Dallas and bably be some bet on this game. v at reading room, February 12 at To the above letter Dr. Hartman would not amount to much. Dal las sported two saloons, and with to regulate the manner and con Silverton has a better court than a dramatic club and elected the 8 p. m. made the following reply: following officers: President, My dear Madam:—I do not wonder gambling wide open the nights struction o f buildings to be main last season which will give the that you are confused and have lost were as attractive as the days to tained therein for the protection Dallas boys a better chance to Ruth Campbell; secretary-treas } ,<V’ «V .V .V .V .V .V .V .V .V \ v -.V .V .V .V \ V .V ,.V .V * .V ív».V .V .V '.V % V % V < *,.V ».V .V '.V % V % V '.V .V .V V **ÍV '.V ^ all faith In advertised remedies. urer, Carolyn Gohrke, business There has been so much said against those who came to town to spend of property owners was read sec play their teamwork for which manager, Ray Boydston. The The “ Luckiamuters” ond time and passed. them, so much controversy concern money. they are noted. club will get a play and prepare ing them. I am not surprised that and other lawless elements that An ordinance placing the city! some people have lost confidence in had their parts so that they can give j previously given Dallas auditor and police judge upon a them. *< Club Organized at Guthrie. it in about a month. This is a I wish you would write Mrs. Bogle, quite a name, had about ceased flat salary of $60 was read and j new organization in high school l A very interesting and profita as one woman to another. I wish you to shoot up the town; although passed. would ask her whether she has been we witnessed several very pret Bills allowed: ble afternoon was spent at the which will give the student j hired to write such a testimonial, Guthrie schoolhouse January 31, interested in such work a chance whether her testimonial represents the ty scraps even after we came to Dallas Iron Works.......... $ 3 00 We Sell We Sell Dallas, of which we will have J. C. Havter____________ 28 50 when the patrons met and organ to show their ability to act. truth. The prospects o f a baseball Plumbing Plumbing I hope you will remember that she is something to say in future arti Oregon Power Co_______ 179 75 ized a Parent’ s and Teacher's . , a housewife, like yourself, that she has cles. Salem Iron W o r k s .. ___ 37 00 club. The object o f this club team in nigh school is good thit Supplies Supplies something to do besides write letters, Item izer____ _____ 5 00 is to bring the school and hom e'year- Almost all the o f lass that she Is a woman of moderate seasons team is in school now, ! To All At Ta All At means and cannot afford to write these A. Boman _______ _____ 1.50 closer together and in every way letters and pay her own postage. I NEW SUBSCRIBERS THIS WEEK. Walter Davidson_______ help the pupil. Officers elected and with the new material the Wholesale 12 Wholesale hope you will enclose stamp so she can i\ere; President, L. N. Belieu; school expects to put out a fast C. C. S lo a n ............ ......... 9 Prices answer you without loss to herself. Prices vice-pres:dent, J. J. Minnich; team. If Barham oan be per W. E. Greenwood______ 2 Mrs. Bogle is a very estimable lady secretary, Mr3. Chester Guthrie; suaded to start to school the Alex Burkhalter, Woddeburn. Will Collins_____________ and no doubt you will both profit by 3 being acquainted with each other. treasurer, Mrs, Chas, Minnich. team will not lack a good pitch Mrs. Lydia Tharp, Willamina. Steve Morrison______ __ 2 {Should you conclude to try Peruna The club will give its first pro er. The old players in school Mrs. R. C. Brown, Airlie. Marion S y ro n _________ ,4 for your catarrh I would be very glad Heistand, gram February 29th. All inter, are Woods, Cadle, Mrs. J. Hedgepeth. Portland. C. A. Black....... ......... ;d por 7 to hear of the result. I can assure you Herzog, ested in school and its better Campbell, Boydaton P, E. Rutschmann, Suver. from one of the largest factories in the United States who were in great need thgt no use will be made of your let 51 P. S. Greenwood . .. Prichard ter. except by your written consent Frank Laws. Rickreall. o f ready money, at a price never before heard of. We are still showing the Ed. F. Coad . . . J .......... 10 00 ment are invited to be present Lockman, Matheny, Mrs. Bogle very kindly consented to is a new man and should make people of Oregon that we are positively the only Independent Plumbing Sup at the next regular meeting. D. N, Kaegi, Dallas. Chas. G regory___ ... . . 43 90 have me use her letter, which is my a good player. He played on the ply House in the city who are positively fighting “ that greatest of all trusts.” F. H. Schulze, Dallas. D. J. G ra n t.___________ 65 00 reason for doing so. and you will b« McMinnville high last season. We will, for one week only, sell this beautiful castiron. white enamel Bath G, F. Shew, Independence. treated exactly as she has been. W. L. T o o z e ___________ 10 50 There are several freshmen who People recover from chronic catarrh W. E. Clarke, Richreall. Tub for $12.50, delivered free to any dock or depot in the city. You can 85 19 mittee with power to aot. W. G. Vassall______ who take Peruna. There Is no doubt Councilman Barham’s seat be- played on the school team last have any length, 4 1-2, 5 or 5 1-2 ft. We carry a large and complete linoot’ N. L. Palmer, Dallas. John W. Richardson........ 15 00 about that. Some surprising recoveries 1 75 came vacant by operation of the year, that will try out for the plumbing supplies. Send us your list and get our prices on other mn,t'M<ah G. Messerli, Dallas. Sterling Furniture Co----- are reported almost daily. I have thou team. ______ sands of them In my files. PERUNA ______ R. L. Price, Hoskins. Coad moved that when the charter, he having been absent IS FOR SALE AT ALL DRUO STORES. B. B. Knowles, Independence. council adjourn it adjourn until three successive meetings after SPECIAL NOTICE — Many persona F. F. Hanley, McCoy, Or. are making inquiries for the old- Misses Lydia Powell and Ag- 7:30 p. m. Wednesday, which hisleaveof abse iceexpiie I. The time Peruna. To such would say, council will probably elect his nes Clark, graduates o f O. S. N. Dilla B. Viers, Dallas. this formula is now put out under the was carried. name of KA-TAR-NO, manufactured “The Trust Bustert*'7 B. C. Kenyon, Dallas. The matter o f providing a successor to represent Ward 3 at S. o f this year, were in Dallas by KA-TAR-NO Company, Columbus, the next regular meeting. the last o f last week. Chas. Hayes, Dallas. Ohio. Write them and they will be desk for the mayor, one for the pleased to send you a free booklet. On motion of Me Bee the coun J. V. Oleman, Hoskins. city auditor and a large table 5 8 3 to 591 Front S t, Corner G rant PORTLAND, OREGON A s k y o u r d r u g g is t f o r F r e e P e r Miss Pearl Phillips has return- C. P. Oleman, Hoskins. for the councilmen was left in cil adjourned until Wednesday u n a A lm a n a c f o r 1 9 1 3 . night. ed from Portland. Lizzie Hannun, Airlie. the hands of the finance com- MORE REMEN 1SCENCES. “Wear-Ever” CRAVEN BROTHERS, Agents ! i Fun Fun Fun The Witch of Bender w A clever conglomeration of awkward events, arising from a fickle old maid, a jealous girl and a too susceptible lover. Mr. Thomas Bolivar...............................Mr. Peary Mrs. Hannah Bolivar ............................ Miss Agee Miss Emalina Emerson............ Miss Kinderman Mr. Jonah Hopkins.............................Van Sears Jeremiah Doolittle.................................Carl Gregg Jemima Jones—the Witch Blanche Lamm Tom Pinkerton................................................Clifton Martin Sarah Slope..........................................Cassie Sears Given by the Ballston Dramatic Club at the O. W. Hall in Ballston, Friday, February 7, 1913, i * for the benefit of the School Library. Admission 15 and 25 cents. | jg Curtain rises at 8 v FIGHTING THE TRUST 5 ! j WÊÊË J. SIM O N & B R O T H E R