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About Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927 | View Entire Issue (July 3, 1903)
polft Counts bservcr All the late magazines and periodi cals at Meiser & Meiser's. See display In window. Parties owing us will please settle at once, as our accounts will be turned over to a collector July 1. R. E Beyan & Son. "Strength and vigor come of good food, duly digested. 'Force!, a ready to-serve wheat and barley food, adds no burden, but sustains, nourishes, invigorates." Dr. 0. O. Poling, presiding elder of United Evangelical church and pres ident of Dallas College, left this week for his annual visit to the Alsea and Siuslaw country. He will return about July 15. For the present the books of R. E, Bryan & Son will be at the residence of E. J. Bryan, on Oak street, N where parties indebted to the firm may Bottle without additional expense. R. E. Bryan & Son. B. M. Talbott, aprominent capitalist of Brooklyn, Iowa, and who has large timber interests in the Siletz basin, visited at the home of his nephew, J. S Talbott, this week. He was accomp' anied by Mrs. Talbott. Jimmy Reilly, the light-weight pugilist who has been training in Dallas, fought a fifteen-round draw with George Memsic at the benefit given for the Heppner flood sufferers in Portland, Monday night. Mrs. H. H. Chace desires to inform the public that she is selling all trimmed hats at greatly reduced prices; also, that she is closing out all embroideries and laces at COST. Come and make a selection before the choice lots are gone. The Union Revival Brigade, which has been holding meetings in a large tent near the M. E. Church, South, for the past three weeks, left Thursday for Independence. The meetings in Dallas were largely attended, and the services were of an interesting nature throughout. The members of the Brigade are all clever musicians, and their singing is above the average. H. R. Patterson, of Portland, was a Dallas visitor yesterday. He had just returned with a party of friends from an outing trip to the headwaters of the Big Luckimute, where some ex cellent trout fishing was enjoyed. He will visit his parents in Independence until after the Fourth, and will then return to his work in the U. S. Custom House in Portland. . C. L. Starr, of Polk county, was elected president of the Superin tendent's Department of the State Teachers' Association in Portland last week. Supt. Starr is one of the brightest and most energetio workers in the educational field in Oregon, and the honor was worthily bestowed. Presi dent B. F. . Mulkey, of the Ashland Normal School, was chosen for second .vice-president of the Teachers' Associ ation. Dallas will not celebrate the Fouth this year, and the people of this city will enjoy the day at Independence, Falls City or Salem. The motor to Independence will leave Dallas at 9 :30 o'clock to-morrow morning, arriv ing in Independence in time for the parade. A motor will also run between Corvallis and Independence, leaving Corvallis at 8 a. m., and Independence at 7 p. m. Boats will leave Independ ence for Salem at 9 :30 a. m., 1 :00 p. m., 4 p. m. and 11 :00 p. m. Trains will leave Dallas for Falls City at 9 :00 a. m. and 1 :30 p. m. Returning, will leave Falls City at 11 :00 a. m. and 8 :45 p. m. Fine stock of fancy glassware at Meiser & Meiser. Buy your dishes for the harvest season of Meiser & Meiser, Ross Rowell was in from-Buell on business errand, Wednesday. Constable J. H. Moran, of Mon mouth, was in town, Wednesday, Zim Hinshaw and Ira Mehrling, of Falls City, were Dallas visitors Wednesday. Attorney Oscar Havter attended Circuit Court at St. Helens, Oregon this week. Mrs. W. E. Lacey is visiting friends and attending the carnival in Salem this week. Oscar Hyatt, a 14-year-old boy from Monmouth, was committed to the Ite form School, Friday. Mrs. G. N. Cherrington is visiting relatives and attending the carnival in Salem this week. G. A. Hurley, the enterprising real estate dealer of Independence,' was Dallas visitor yesterday. Buy your summer reading for the mountains or seashore at Meiser & Meiser's, on Court street. George Coad, agent for the Dallas & Falls City railroad, at Falls City is confined to his room by an attack of measles. Mrs. Wm. McLaughlin, of Buena Vista, died of consumption at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Rodgers, in Lebanon, this week. The remains were brought to Buena Vista for burial. Mrs. S. F. Woodward and daughters, Irene and Frankie, of Abilene, Kansas, are visiting her sisters,-Mrs, W. H. Milligan and Mrs. C. L. Hop kins at Falls City. Having passed through the flood at Abilene, she is very much pleased with Oregon. Milo Woods, whose eyesight has been failing for some time, went to Salem Monday and had an operation performed on his left eye. The oper ation, while a delicate one, was not painful, and he is rapidly recovering his sight. Miss Dorothea Nash, who was re- cently elected instructor in music at the State Normal School, Monmouth, was for some years instructor in Music and drawing at the State Agricultural College. Three years ago she went to England and studied for two years in the Royal Academy of music, and then for one year in Berlin as a private pupil under the celebrated teacher, Maver Mahr. Dr. and Mrs. W. S. Cary, who start ed East on a visit to relatives Tues day, were obliged to return home on account of the illness of Mrs. Cary. They went as far as La Grande, when her condition became so alarming that the Doctor decided to abandon the trip, and they took the first train for Portland. Since reaching home, Mrs. Cary has somewhat improved. in health, but she will not be able to make the Eastern trip this Summer. On information from Oklahoma re ceived this week by Sheriff John T. Ford, George Hamil was ar rested and placed in jail. Several years ago he was arrested and bound over for horse stealing in an Okla homa town. It is alleged that he ap peared at court several times for trial but at the instance of prosecution his trial was postponed from time to time, and wearying of delay, on the advice of his attorney, came to Oregon. It is said that the arrest was made at the instance of his bondsmen, who had pledged $100 for Hamil's appearance. Hamil has relatives here and has been orderly and well behaved during his residence in Dallas. WORK WILL SOON BEGIN 5ALEM IS CELEBRATING Orders for Material for Dallas Water- Works Are Now Being Placed. Hon. H. V. Gates, of Hillsboro, was in Dallas the first of the week, look ing after business matters connected with the construction of the city water-works. He has already placed an order for a part of the material needed for the plant, and will be ready to bpgin active work on the pipo-line from Canyon Creek in about two weeks. While here, he purchased of D. P. Stouffer a lot upon which to erect a work-shop and to store pipe and other building mateiial. The lot lies adjoining the railroad track, directly west of Ed F. Coad's residence property. It is Mr. Gates' intention to rush the work on the conduit as rapidly as possible in order to avoid the heavy hauling into the mountains after the rainy season begins. With the work in the mountains completed this Sum' mor, the laying of pipe in the valley and in the. streets of Dallas can be carried on without interruption during the Winter season. The building of the proposed system of water-works will require between five and six months' time. Mr. Gates left on Tuesday for Klamath Falls, where he owns an electric light and water plant, and from that place will go to San Fran cisco to purchase tools and machinery needed in the work of putting in the Dallas plant. Midsummer Street Carnival Draws Thousands ol Visitors to Capitol City. The Salem street carnival is draw ing visitors to the Capitol City from all parts of Marion and Polk counties this week. The city has been crowded with people every day, and there is plenty of amusement for all. The carnival grounds on Wilson Avenue are cool and pleasant, and when brilliantly lighted at night present a most attractive appearance. The coronation exercises were held Monday night, and were witnessed by an immense crowd of people. Miss Agnes Gilbert, one of Salem's fairest daughters, was crowned queen amid the greatest enthusiasm and applause. Mayor C. P. Bishop made a brief address of welcome, and Governor Chamberlain followed with a happy inaugural address. Mrs. Hallie Parrish-Hinges sang the queen's song. entitled "May Morning," after which Queen Agnes formally opened the carnival. Queen Anna I, who gracefully ruled at the W. O. W carnival in Dallas a lew weeks ago, was present, with her Court, as the guest of the Salem, queen. so Printer Wanted. County court is in session this week, City council meeting next Monday evening. L. E. Braley, of Buell, was a Dallas visitor this week. Deeds, mortgages and other real estate blanks for sale at the Observer office. David R. Isaac, of Falls City, passed through Dallas, Monday, on his way to Portland. Miss Lina Stouffer arrived home Monday evening from a visit with friends in' Portland. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Kirkpatrick and Miss Evangeline Kirkpatrick attended the carnival in Salem, Tuesday. Dr. Mark Hayter s new cottage on Main street is nearing completion. It will be occupied by D. A. Madison and family. Rolled barley, chopped barley, shorts and chop can be had in any quantity desired at the Dallas Flour- ngMill. J. M. Stark, landlord of the Little Palace Hotel, in Independence, has purchased the Douty grocery store in that city. J. B. Knowles, a prosperous farmer and fruitgrower of Rickreall, was a county seat visitor, Wednesday. Mr. Knowles reports wheat looking well n his neighborhood, and thinks the yield will be nearly or quite up to the usual average. Wanted, a steady, reliable, printer one who has worked in country office. and who can take charge of job print ing department. Write quick, stating age, experience, and wages expected Position will last from 4 to 8 weeks while our regular foreman is taking a vacation. Observer Office Dallas Oregon. NEW SAWMILL AT LINNTON. Suitor Lumber Company Completing a-large Plant. The Suitor Lumber Company is completing its large sawmill plant nearLinnton. It will be one of the largest mills in the vicinity of Port land, and will have a capacity of from 75,000 to 100,000 feet per day, New and modern machinery is being used, and it will be up-to-date in every respect. It will be about two months before it will be completed and ready for operation, The plant will occupy live acres. The main build ing is 200x36, beside which there will be the engine-house and drykilns. The main portion of the mill . will stand on solid ground, the only piling required being for the dock. In front of the dock the water is 23 feet deep, enough to float the largest ship that comes to Portland. An electric light plant will be provided, so the mill may be run night and day, if desired Mr. Suitor is a well-known sawmill man from the East, but he has been connected with sawmills in Oregon for several years. Oregonian - Wedding at Falls City. FALLS CITY, Or., June 30. Last Sunday, at 6 p. m., at the M. E. par sonage at this place, Justin Hunter and Miss Daisy Alderman were- mar ried, Rev. B. A. Bristol performing the ceremony. The couple drove to the Cottage Hotel, in Dallas, and re turned home on Monday. In the evening, the band serenaded the pair, nd, with many of the girls and boys, offered congratulations. Cigars were in order, and candy also. Mr. and Mrs. Justin Hunter are deservedly popular. May they live long and prosper. if. B. Hats Off Your hat's off if it isn't our latest new style; better take it off and keep it off; too bad to see such a good looking man under a last season's hat. An old hat looks suspicious; you can't afford to go around under suspicion. Were ready to put a new, up-to-date lid on you to-day. r Our shirts Cluett, Monarch are do-you-good shirts ; good for your looks, your feelings, your pocket. The I. O. O. F. Block, H ive Store Dallas, Oregon. Lee Bilyieu, ah enterprising farmer of Bridgeport, lost a valuable mare from spasmodic colio Sunday after noon. The animal was an extra fine one, and was valued by her owner at $150. Miss Retta Campbell, who has been visiting relatives in San Jose, Call fornia, for several months, returned home this week. Her nephew, Walter Crider, accompanied her, and will spend his vacation in Dallas. County Clerk U. S. Loughary issued license to wed this week to Emil Carl son and Eva Templeton, C. A. Pendra and Lucretia G. Robertson. Justin Hunter and Daisy H. Alderman. On June 29, 1903, there were adver tised letters in the Dallas postoffice for Charley Conley, Nick Carter, Miss Bertie Carlton, M. I. Chappell, John Galiger, Robert Miller, Mrs. Emma Perrine, D. Skeim and Miss Lulu VanReeoe. C. G. Coap,. Postmaster. A dispatch from Independence to Saturday's Telegram says : "Peculiar circumstances surround the sudden death Friday of Adolph Weiss, rarmer in tnis vicinity, in company with his son-in-law, Weiss was cutting wood a short distance from his home. Considerably exhausted he lay down on the grass and soon fell asleep. He slept soundly for a while, but upon awakening felt himself overcome with a choking sensation, and within three or lour minutes ne iell back dead. Every effort wa3 made to revive him Deceased was a Civil War veteran, and leaves several grown children Sonnet to Mount Hood. Mount Hood! Thou grand, celestial, lofty height ; Thou careful guardian of our peace ful land, Firm-fixed and stationed by God's prudent hand, To keep thy watchful vigil, day and night; Though ofttimes storms do hide thee from our sight, Yet, when the sun once more at God's command The gloomy clouds from vision doth disband, Again we see thee, grand, majestic, bright! Though other mounts to anger do ive vent, And ruin cities with their pent-up wrath, Thou'lt never bow so' low thy hoary crest, But ever stay a friend as thou wast sent Not sending floods of evil in our path, But calm, foretelling of Eternal Rest Portland, Or. RUTn CROCKER. Wm. MUSCOTT, Truckman, Does hauling of all kinds at reasonable rates. ! DALLAS, OREGON. Dr. L. N. Woods and Mrs. I. N. Woods were Salem visitors, Tuesday. Mrs. A. M. Dairy m pie, of Salem, is visiting relatives in Dallas. Chester Gates has entered the em ploy of the Dunn Grocery Company, and will work until school opens in the Fall. Rev. A. A. Winter and Prof. D. M. Metzger have begun soliciting funds for the construction of the new Evan gelical church building. Rev. A. A. Winter will preach at Liberty schoolhouse Sunday after noon at 3 o'clock. Harry E. Waggoner, of Inde pendence, was a Dallas visitor, Mon day. Richard Thurston and family left yesterday for their new home in Crawfordsville, Linn county. Mrs. George W. Conkey,. of Inde pendence, visited relatives in Dallas during the week. Miss Maud Sheridan, of Pendleton, who has been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. Casey, left for a visit in Salem, Monday. S. C. Dodson, proprietor of the New York Racket Store, left with his family Tuesday for a three weeks outing at the Yahats beach. Charles Syron will have charge of the store during his absence. John Evenden was up at Monmouth last week witnessing the commence ment exercises, at the State Normal. His son, Samuel, who has been attend ing the institution, graduated with high honors, standipg at the head of a class of 22. Yamhill Reperter. J. Curtis Robinson, of Portland, accompanied by Mrs. Robinson, visit ed his father, George Robinson, and his brother, John Robinson, at Oak dale last week. He has been employed in a railroad office in Portland for several years, but will move to Spokane and take a position with the Great Northern in the near future. About thirty people enjoyed a trip to Fall City over the new railroad Sunday afternoon, as guests of Pres ident L. Gerlinger. Good time was made, both going and coming, and the trip was greatly enjoyed by all. The ballasting and surfacing crews are making good progress, and the road is rapidly being placed in condi tion for heavy traffic. A regular train schedule has been adopted, and two round trips are now made every day in the week except Sunday. 11 Jim Dumps was father of a lass Who, by her brightness, led her class. The teacher asked Miss Dumps the question : "How can you best assist digestion?" "By eating 'Force.'" When told to him, This story tickled Sunny Jim." 1 HO BUSINESS LOCALS, t Paints, oils and varnishes at T. A. Biggs.' L. D. Brown, Public Stenographer. With J. N. Hart. Heath & Milligan Best Prepared Paint at T. A. Riggs.' Fine line of table delicacies at Dunn Grocery Company's store. Everything new in the grocery line at Dunn Grocery Company's store. Dr. Hayter, Dentist. Office over Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas, Oregon. Santos Coffee, 25 cents per pound, at the White Front Grocery. Once vou try it, you will always use it. $5 to $15 a week addressingenvelopos evenings. Stamp for full particulars. W. A. Elkins, Stayton, Oregon. One of the best horse-shoers in the" state will be found working at Wagner Bros.' shop. Give him a trial and be convinced. W 8 The Eeady.to-Serve Cereal the A-B-C of good health. Boy Bit arid Healthy. "My little boy was very sick and would not take any nourishment. I got a package of 'Force' and fed him on it, and am pleased to say he is thriving. 1 will now put him be side any boy of his age, as he is big and healthy. All I feed him on is ' Force.' "Mbs. J. Lindlet Kassa." Pi SPECIAL SALE OF SHOES Certain lines of first-class goods will be sold at great reductions for the next 30 days. Now For Business We have placed on sale several special lines of $2.50 Shoes at $2.00. Also, Misses' and Children's Shoes at reduced prices. All Shoes carried are made by reliable firms. We tire in busings to t-tuy, and re spectfully solicit your patronage. : : : : : : J. C. Gay nor, Dallas, Or. n. U. CAMPBELL Proprietor of the Busy Real Estate Office POLK COUNTY FARMS DALLAS CITY PROPERTY LOANS NEGOTIATED INSURANCE WRITTEN Write us for anything you want. Or, better still, call and see us. The prop, erty you want is on our list. JVIill Street, Dallas, Otv Horse for Sale. Good work horse, seven years old, will weigh about 1,150. Inquire of, or write to E. M. SMITH, Monmouth, Or. For Sale or Trade. For sale, or will trade, Schipper property in Dallas for Hennessey, Oklahoma, property. GEO. E. GILMORE, Hennessey, Okla. Wanted. To buy relinquishment on stead or timber claim in Mill district. Inquire at this office. homo-Creek Notice to Stockholders. Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Dallas City Bank will be held at the Bank parlors on Saturday, July 18, 1903, at one o'clock p. m., for the purpose of electing officers and trans acting such further bus'aes3 as may come before the meeting. It. E. WILLIAMS, Cashier. sale. Hay Baler For Sale. Southwick Hay Baler for Capacity, 14 tons. A. E. Bbown, Dallas, Oregon. FULLER & LACEY Uiiycrs and Sellers of TIMBER LANDS in large or small tracts. Correspondence Solicited. Dallas, Oregon r Oil Cloths an LINOLEUMS Threshing Outfit For Sale. An Aultman & Taylor 33-50 Separa tor, Columbia pattern, only been used about 80 days ; splendid 12-horse Engine: cook-wagon, stove, water wagon, cooking utensils, 8 good bun- le-beds, 12 pitchforks, in fact, every thing that goes to make up a first-class threshing outfit. Will be sold cheap. Come and see the machino and get prices. Ask anyone in the neighbor hood as to the good qualities of the outfit. VAN B. SEARS, Ballston, Oregon. Shingles For Sale. First-claws red eHlar shingles sale. A. Shcltz, Dallas, Oregon for dj Wo have just received another largo shipment of Floor Oil Cloths and Linoleums from the largest factory of its kind in the world. A complete assortment of grades and patterns now in stock. PRICES. 30c, 35c, 40c, in Oil Cloths. 50c, C5c, 75c. in Figured Linoleums. $1.30 in a fine Inlaid Linoleum. Everything in stock to furnish throughout. Frank J. Chapman, Telephone 133. MILL STREET. F. H. MUSCOTT CIGARS and TOBACCO ALL THE LEADING BRANDS OF FOREIGN and DOMESTIC CIGARS AGENT FOR Salem Steam Laundry Salem Dyeing and Cleaning Works M Uglcw Building, Dallas, Oregon. Stops the Cough nd work off the Cold. Laxative Bromo-Qulnlne Tablets cure a cold In one day. No Cure, No Fay. Price 2S cents. The Best Prescription for Malaria Chills and Fever is a bottle of Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic It Is simply Iron and quinine In a tasteless form. No cure. No pay. Price 60c.