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J. C. IIAYTER, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER. Published Weekly at One Dollar per Yeai. Strictly In Advance. DALLAS, OREGON, APRIL 21, 1903. The way to build tip Dallas is to pal people. JURORS ARE DRAWN. Men Who Will Serve at the May Term of Circuit Court. The May term of Circuit Court will commence on Monday, May 11, and the names of the following persons who will be summoned to attend as lurors werf drawn 'mm the i" v i) IV. : .!:. I. A. Alii'", i'li'tl kirtT, iii.'nr ,,; D. A. Hodge, Independence; D. D. Peters. Perry dale; J. B. Nunn, M. D. Coulter, W. H. Boals, I. V. Lynch, T. E. Lyons, W. B. Howe, Dallas; J. K. Guttry, Sheridan ; J. W. Lee, W. L. Frink, Falls City ; E. F. Barnes, B. T. Boothby, L. S. Perkins, Mon mouth ; D. L. Matheney, S. H. Barker, J. W. Delap. Salem ; A. A. Lindoman, Claude Lewis, Lewisville ; Lewis Ed wards, Frank Gilliam, Pedee; G. W. Myer, Smithfleld; Bichard Clanileld, Ballston , John Bitncr, King's Valley ; G. P. Locke, Buena Vista; Cyr-M Blair, Buell ; S. M. Kay, Salt Creek. The farmhouso of J. M. Seeley at Oak Grove burned to the ground Wednesday night. This was one of the handsomest homes in Polk county, and the loss to its owners will be keenly felt. Miss Bessie Butler, of Independence, has organized a music class in Dallas and will be here on Thursday of each week. She is a graduate of the Will amette Conservatory of Music, and is a skilled performer. For information and terms, inquire of Mrs. Chas Mc Devitt. . The public school declamation con test hold on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights of last week was a great success. Large crowds were present each night, and the programs were nfgniy entertaining ana enjoy able. Winnie Launer won the C. L. Starr gold medal, and Hermann Hawkins was the winner of the school medal. The winners in the several rooms were : Boom one, Jack Eakin, Vera Wagner; room two, Hermann Hawkins, Nellie Show; room three, Merle Myer, Lila McDaniel; room four, Hattie Coovert, Wayne Green wood; room six, Wlnnio Launer, Corda Gooch: room seven. Allie Fuller, Earl Burk ; room eight, Eula rhillips, Earl Shoiton. .The receipts were $73 and tne expenses uo, leaving a balance of $48, which will be spont for supplies for tho school by Piin cipal W. I. Eeynolds. The intercollegiate prohibition ora torical contest to be held in Dallas on May 1 will be the greatest event of the college year greater than basket-ball, or any athletic event, as it will be of an instructive nature. Eight colleges will be represented in the contest. Tho admission will be CO cents and 35 cents. Because of the expense at tached to working up the contest and the amount of cash prizes that must be given by the college where the con test is hold, and also because of the limited room that is to be had in Dallas, this admission must be charged. The men who will speak are men who stand high in their classes, and who are preparing for a work in life that will bo of beneilt to their follow men. This contest will not be held in Dallas again for eight or nine years at least, and all should avail themselves of the opportunity to attend. The names of the orators will be published next week. .DALLAS OPERA HOUSE The Harnum of Them Alt EDSON'S MONSTER COMPANY IN UNCLE TOM'S CABIN AND A Massive Scenic Production of Ten Nights in a Bar Room Company of 32 People With a Grand Solo Band and Orchestra Featuring Miss Lulu Sutton, the clever artist, and little Olga Stoch, the song bird. Don't go wrong. This show is the big one, carrying their own spocial car and all scenery used. TWO NIGHTS. M3K0AY and TUESDAY, APRIL 27-28 J i Vm . J V.,, , Dyspepsia Curo Digests what you cat This preparation contains all cf the digesUnts and digests all kinds of f jod. It gives instant relief and never tails to cure. It allows you to eat all the food you want. The most sensitive stomachs can take It. By Its use manj thousands cf dyspeptics have been cured after every thing else failed. It prevents formation of gas on the 6tom ech, relieving all distress after eating. Dieting u n necessary. Pleasant to take. It can't he?? hai da you rparf-donljr by E. O. lf WittACo., Chicago "hit L 1uiut) cuuuunt Z- Uuc Um boa. ut. BELT & C11EHKINGTON UiiucU Lvii.st!iwl D.'fiuiiai.Mliun VViil Erect Handsome and Commodious Edfice in Dallas. . The trustees of the United Evan gelical Church have purchased from Dr. B. H. McCallon the lot on the nrhnaat nnmpr nf Mill and Railroad w.uv. v -- streets, and will erect thereon a large and nanasome cnurcn Dunuiug um ing the comiug summer. The lot has o tmntnrra nf iKli feet, on itailroau street and 75 feet on Mill street, and is well located, being within ' one block f tha main Hnainnaa Rt.rnefc of the citV. VII U 1 1 j XUU.U -- -J - - - The dwelling now on the property, and l. "I O" , MAvrla Will C OCCUpieu vy J. xi. iiivmo, " v moved to the north side of the lot and used for a parsonage, liie price paia for the property was $1200. The parsonage on Main street has been sold to B. L. Chupman. - EDSON COMPANY COMING Will Appear at City Hall Next Mon day and Tuesday Nights. Daniel Edson's big company will appear at the City Hall next Monday and Tuesday nights in two of America's greatest plays, "Uncle Tom's Cabin and "Ten Nights in a Bar Boom." The company is a large one, carrying their own orchestra, band, and special scenery for both productions. Miss Lulu Sutton is one of the best ' npsy's on ;h stage today. ot l.u, i u uicver binder lor one ol her years. J he company carries some clever npi-eialty artists, among whom are Eva 1 hatcher, the character come dienne ; Charles H. Chenoweth, vocal ist; Dan Edson, master of the cornet; W. H. Boberts, W. S. LeCompt, T. C. Jobe, H . Cooper, H. Williams, Irene Leyton and several others. Popular prices, CO, 35 and 25 cents. Seats now on sale. CARNIVAL NOTES. Mrs. Anny Dunn Now Leads in the Vote For Queen. The vote for Queen is as follows : Mrs. Anny Dunn 493 Miss Laura Brown 491 Mrs. G. N. Cherrington 184 Miss Maggie Pomeroy ... . 49 Miss Nannie Starr .127 Mrs. Mary Meador 22 Miss Pearl Percival 11 The vote on Page is : Harry Madison GO Maurice Dalton 41 Laird Woods 32 Harold Hart 21 Earl Shultz 12 Herman Hawkins . . . 5 Every day will be a special day. The Sheridan Woodman band has been secured for the occasion. The dates and rates of the railroad excursions will soon be announced by the committee. Ten gentle teams wanted to draw floats and cars in the parade. Apply to Frank Kersiake. The confetti privilege has been sold to C. W. Matthews, and the main tent concession to Mistletoe Circle. Many business houses are already making arrangements for decorating their rronts ana winuows wuu me carnival colors. The carnival grounds will be opened at 1 p. m. and 7 p. m. daily. Prome nade concerts at 1 :30 and 7 :30. Per formances cornmonee in the main pavilion at 2 and 8 p. m. In answer to many inquiries, it can be said that the Ferris Wheel which will be usod at the Dallas Carnival is made of stool and Is perfoctly safe. The carnival colors are red, white and black the colors of the W. O. W. A large amount of bunting has been ordered by the merchants for decora tions. The coronation ceremony, with the attending court ladies and gentlemen, will be one of the most brilliant of the many attractions. Dallas is being advertised as it never was before. Matter pertaining to the carnival is appearing in the outside press daily. The Portland and Salem papers are devoting con siderable space to the event. Elsewhere in this paper is an official plat of tho grounds. Bids for stands will be received up to May 16. Highest bidder will got choice of location. Bids to read por diem ; decisions of committee to be final. From present indications there will be tho lurgost crowd here during car nival week ever seen in Dallas. In order to accommodate all who come, the committee requests all persons having one or more rooms to rent to notify Charles Baker or J. B. Thomp son, with the price per night, and whether they will accommodate ladies. Saturday evouing, the closing night of the carnival, will be Mardl Gras night, when all are requested to attend in masque. It is expected that prizes will bo awarded to the best lady and gont masker. King Bex will reign supreme on this occasion. There will be plenty of fun and frolic. An insane Indian woman was brought over from the Grand Bonde reservation Wednesday, and was con veyed to tho asylum by Sheriff Ford. The track-laying gang on the Dallas and Falls City railroad have reached the high trestle on the Harris farm, two miles south of town, 'i he grading will probably be completed within the next week or ten days. The shelving and counters for Jaeobson & Bird's new clothing store in the Abel Uglow building are near iug completion. The room will be ready for occupancy May 4. The Johnson Lumber Company's big sawmill at this place is runniug on full time, and a large amount of .umber is being shipped. The company made a heavy drive of logs down the LuCreole, Wednesday. For liver troubles and constipation There's nothing better In creation Than Little Early Bisers, the famous little pills They alwuvs effect a cure and save doctor bills. Little Eurly Kiwrs are different from all other pills, ihey do not weaken the system, but act as a tonio to the tissues by arousing the secretions and restoring tho liver to the full per formance of its functions nuturally. Belt & Cherrington. The Best Prescription for Malaria Chilla and Fever la a bottle of Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. It la almply Iron and quinine in a taatUesa form. No cure. No pa. Prlo tOa i,;;,- ... , .t. , . .' :- - i nuil ollitr organs of ilijjt-uon anil nutri tion are kept in a healthful condition there will be a well-nourished body, and little liability to disorders of the liver, bowels or such other disorders as may e resmi iroin in nutrition and lack of exer cise. Pr. Pierce's Golden Med ical Discovery cures diseases of the stomach and other or gans of diges tion and nutri tion, and also diseases of oth seases of oth- 1 organswhich e caused by ( er a ro the diseased condition of the stomach. By enabling the perfect nutri- V twiv it increases the vital Tower ana promotes a vigorous old age. " I was a sufferer from chronic diarrhea for five vears," writes Mrs. Mary A. Aaron, of Rolla, Phelps Co., Mo. "I tried different remedies, which would give me relief for a short time oulv My trouble would return as bad as ever. I consulted you in July. 1900, and by your advice commenced using Dr. Pierce's remedies. I toolc two bottles of the 'Golden Medical Discovery,' three vials of the ' Pellets,' and some of the ' Extract of Smart-Weed,' as you advised. I have not had any return of my trouble since usine your medicines. Am now seventy-one years old and I never had anything to relieve me so quick. I think Dr. Pierce's medicines the greatest on earth. Should I ever have any re turn of my trouble shall use your medicine. Mv thanks to you for your advice and thanks to Almighty God for restoring me to health through your hands." Accept no substitute for " Golden Med ical Discovery." There is nothing "just as good" for diseases of the stomach, blood and lungs.. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, the best laxative for old people. They cure con ttipati."n arid biliousness. COURT HOUSE NOTES NOTARIAL COMMISSION. J. 0. Adams, of Dallas. PROBATE. Guardianship of George L. Gwin an insane person S. TJ. Gwin ap pointed guardian ; bond fixed at f 100 Estate of John Jeldness, deceased- Oscar Hayter appointed ancillary ad ministrator of said estate; bond fixed at $3200. EEAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. United States to Lewis F Jamison, 1G0 acres, 1 8 s, r 6 w, patent. United States to John B Atherton, 100 acres, 1 8 s, r 6 w, patent. Jacob Mills et ux to A J Crowther, 128.93 acres, 1 7 s, r 6 w, $483.50. Louis Gerlinger to S. F. C. & W. By Co., lots and tracts in Dallas, $1. W C and C W Abrams to J B Teal, 80 acres, 1 8 s, r 6 w, $200. II G Campbell to Margaret Buerer, 23 acres, R Glaze d 1 c, t 8 s, r 5 w, $1000. A L Holdredge et ux to J L Phelps et ux, 71 acres, 1 6 s, r 6 w, $1200. Ezra "Van Riper to J R Con lee, lot 4, block 3, Germantown, $325. H B Plummer,'1 trustee, to Alfred Haldeman et al, block 4, Highland add to Dallas, $200. Wm Bogue et ux to I N Woods, lot 1, block 12, Conkey'8 2nd add to Dallas, $110. ' G L Seward et ux to J R Shephard, 4 acres, 1 6 s, r 4 w, $250. Sarah E Peak to Susan O Bryant, lots in Falls City, $909.50. W I Clodfelter to C H McKinney, 100 acres, t 9 s, r 5 and 6 w, $1050. Sarah E Clodfelter and hd to W I Clodfelter, tract in Monmouth, $600. Ira C Powell et ux to Bridwell & Craven, tract in Monmouth, $150. Dr. B. H. McCallon has purchased the beautiful residence property of R. R. Turner, in the Academy block, for $1400. A Sweet Breath. is a never failing sign of a healthy stomach. When the breath is bad the stomach is out of order. There is no remedv in the world equal to Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for curing indigestion, dyspepsia and all stomach disorders. Mrs Mary S. Crick, of White Plains, Ky., writes: "I have been a dyspeptic for years tried all kinds of remedies but continued to grow worse. By the use of Kodol I began to improve at on e, ami attei tnking a tew iotiu-8 am fully restored in weight, health and strength and can eat whatever I like " Kudul digests what vu eat and makes the stomach sweet. Belt & Cherrington. SUMMONS In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Polk County, Department No. 2. Alhert Warner. Plhintifl. vs. Georpe W. Wit sou, and Mary Ann Wilson, hts wife; A. M. Miller ami ary K. Miller, hit wife; Virginia .iller .lnrv Miller. S.. rah Mi Neil and Me Neil, her husljand; Alainaiuvr Miller, Jnmes IV. Miller, ami Emma Miller, his wife; Isnao B. Miller and Wilier, his wife, Oetondants. To George W. Wllanu, Mary Ann Wilson, his wife; Vtntinia Miller, Sarah McNeil and McNeil, her hutliand; lamanser .Miller, I, B. ,iller and .Miller, hit wife, the above named defendants: Yon and each of you are hereby required to iipjienriiiid answer the complaint tiled aeainst 1111 in the above entitled suit, within six weeks from the dale of the tirst publication nf this sum s. 1. .-wit. 011 or befuie the .uh .lay of June. MO.;, ami if von li.il i tn answer, tor lit thereof, plal lift' will apply to the court for the relief pravwi for iu his eonipliiiut, which is thiit the pl iniilt'ts- the owner in fee simple oi the follow ilia tietrribed real properly, o-vit: hVs'liaitnn at the S. K corner of the D. L. C. of John M. Kiisi and wife. Not. No. l'.loo, Ulaliii No. 57. in T. 6 S.. K. 5 W. of the Will Mer ; thence running W. V1 09 chains; thence S 58.73 chains; Ihence E. 3 07 chains: them es. WV degrees E in II chains: thence N. til 08 chains; thence W ,S 00 clmins t the place of beinnine, and con- ti tntui i 75 .:i r I. i: ore r less Kxu plin i ii'l r scrvi . t' .-r-fiom ii e ae oo hoi.se i t. . ,-s. i iU'.I s I II ws in mi: he mm f hi a I mm M iod ate. v feel E. f (lie N. v. n.rner of the above ilescriu'd 'rm I, llieiu e S 10 rods: thence K. 14 rous: thence N In ris; thence 14 rods, ami that each and all of th above tamed defendants be lorevtr barred and en Joined from asseninr or claimiue any npbu line or inieresl merem This siimra tit is ervnl np .n yon by ciiblic- tion thereof, for six successive and consecutive weeks in thCPolk t'ountv Observer," by order of Hon. J. E. Sibley, Judireof thefounty Court of the state of Oregon, for Polls Comity made and entered at chambers on the Z-'nd day of April. Una The dute of the ttrtt publication of this tumuions It April .4. lwa. J. N. HART, Attornay for the Plaintiff. 11 1 ""A Lli Commencing SATURDAY 18, and contiiming until our immense stock is all sold. Our Sawmill interests and Falls City business require all of our time and attention, and we have decided to sacrifice our Dallas store. Every article will be reduced, and staple articles which you need every day will be shipped in and sold at WHOLESALE PRICES, while everything on hand will be sold regardless of cost. Our Full Line of SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS which are arriving every day will be included in this sale, Which amounts to thousands of dollars' worth of the newest, finest and most desire able merchandise on sale at the lowest prices ever made on equal quality in any store in this valley We invite you to call early and select your share of these bargains in a bill of which 201 Iks. Dry Granulated Sugar $1.00 25 yds. Best Calico - $1.00 BRYAN e PLAT OF WOODMAN SHOWING ALLOTMENT OF BOOTHS. BIDS WILL BE OPENED MAY 15. 4 5 10 M'LL STREET Thf above is a plat of the Woodman Carnival grounds in this city. The ,qu!ire East of the Courthouse is reserved for the big tent of the Arnold Shows. North of the Courthouse is the Ferris Wheel and the Merry-Go-Roui.d. Tho small squares, numbered from 1 to 15 inclusive, tire tracts reserved for booths. Bids for these consessions must reach the S.-crHary, V. (i. Vassall, before May 16. The highest bidder will be ;iven choice !' location. The bids must red s much per diem. No i.ooths will be allowed on the East side of the square, as this space will be taken up by six side-show tents. Carnival dates are June 3, 4, 5, 6. "Ms siirt ' uu ef the genu in Laxative ii yaw-Quinine Tbie U remedy t-.t curta m cM tn M ng A o ILlilL we mention only a -VERY CARNIVAL GROUNDS 12 13 14 15 SIDEWALK i.9 . , S 2 I I 1 FERRIS WHEEL X r i i ' 1 1 8 S w CO Q H rn z H OF GOST out 25 yds. L. L. Muslin - $1.00 3 cans "A. & L" Extra Corner Tomatoes, 25c. TRULY Watch Sale F -1653 Owing to the great success attending my watch sale last Fall, I have decided to again offer some special induce ments in this line. For the next thirty days, or until MAY l, I will offer bar gains in all the standard makes of Watches that you positively cannot afford to overlook. Come in and see the stock. C. II. MORRIS, sss Notice For Publication. TIMBER LAXD, ACT JUXE 3, 1873. Vnitcd States Land Offloe, Oregon City, OreRon. February 17, 1903. Notice Is hereby given that in compliance with the provisions of the act of Congress of June 3, 1378, entitled "An act for the sale of timber lands in the States of California, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington Territoiy," as extend ed to all the Public Ijtnd States by act of August 4, 189-J, Nellie Dunn, of Dallas, county of Folk, State of Oregon, has this day filed in this office her sworn statement No. 60.10, for the purchase of the Northeast 1 ol Section No, 12 in Township No. 8 S.. Range No. 7 W., and will otter proof to show that the laud sought is more valuable for its timber or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to establixh her claim to said land before the Comity Clerk of Polk Count , at Dnllax, Oregon, oh Tuesday, the 12th day of May, 1908. She names as witnesses: Charles Shew, of Dallas, Oregon; Milo Woods, of Dallas, Oregon; Hardy Holman.of Dallas, Oregon; U. S. G-ant, of Dallas, Oregon. Any and all persons claimin adversely the above described lands aie requested to file their claims in this office on or before laid 12th day of May, 1903. - . CHAS. B. JIOORES. Reriskr & SON, Dallas, Ore. 1 csteless Chill Tonic Averags Ariial Sales ever Ore end a Hslf LHHloa rn ."rsdl to ? No Cure, No Pay. 50c a I Cent, picka Grove's Eisck Root. Liver PEls. o part: Prepare to take in i nil (with a CAMERA) Prices $1.00 and up PFENNIG J.WELEH & OPTICIAN DALLAS, ORE. Biggest Bars In Town For A Nickel.. You can't afford to buy elsewhere Main St., Dallas, Ore. 1 Iff SHI;