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f '' HI r 1 1 mm VOL. XVI. DALLAS, POLK COUNTY, OREGON, OCTOBER 16, 1903 NO. 31. 1 JUDGE W. C. WJLLS DEAD Body Was Brought From Crook County to Dallas for Burial Last Saturday The remains of Judge W. C Wills, who died at the home of his son, Ed, in Crook county last Wednesday, arrived in Dallas Satur day, and were buried in the I. 0. 0. F. cemetery Sunday after noon. The funeral services were held in the M. E. Church, and were largely attended by old-time friends and neighbors of the de ceased. An impressive sermon was preached by the pastor, Rev. James Moore, and beautiful and appropri ate musical numbers were rendered by the choir. At the conclusion of the services, the remains were taken to the Oddfellows' cemetery and were laid to rest by the members of Jennings Lodge, No. 9, A. F. & A. M. Judge Wills was a member of this lodge while living in Dallas, and at one time filled the office of Worshipful Master. The pall bearers were Judge N. L. Butler, J. J. Williams, Charles McDonald, A. B. Muir, D. S. McDonald and Ed Biddle. Judge Wills resided in Dallas be fore moving to Crook county, and for many years was associated with J. M. Campbell in the furniture and undertaking business. While living here he married Miss Minerva Waymire, a daughter of John Way mire, a pioneer merchant of Polk county. Mrs. Wills died shortly after the family moved to Crook county, and her remains were brought to Dallas for burial. The following notice of the death of Judge Wills is taken from the columns of the Prineville Journal: "Ex-County Judge W. C. Wills died Wednesday morning at 7 o'clock, at the home of his son, Ed Wills, of Grizzly, aged 65 years. Preceding his death was an illness of only a little more than a day, which makes the announcement of his demise a particularly sad one for his many friends and relatives "Only a week ago the Judge spent a couple of days in the city, and while here seemed in his usual health and in more than his usual happy frame of mind. "The deceased had been a resi dent of Crook county for about 22 years, during which time he was an important factor in the county's political and business affairs. He served one term as county judge, and his administration stamped bim as a man of marked ability, He also served as a member of the State Board of Equalization, before the abandonment of that organiza tion. During his 22 years residence he was at all times more or less actively engaged in the cattle busi ness, and to his efforts perhaps more than to those of any other one man 'was due the betterment of range and stock conditions, and his work along this line will be far reaching. "Before coming to this county, the deceased was a resident of Dallas, Polk county, where was a recognized leading citizen, having served that community for a num ber of years as the Justice of the Peace. "Shortly after settling in this section, he lost his wife by death, and he had made preparations for his burial by her side in the Dallas cemetery. Thursday morning his remains were taken there by rel atives, and the burial will be under the auspices of the Masonic Order, of which he was an honored member. "Thus it is that Crook's old pioneers pass away. While the deceased had his shortcomings, as do all, his virtues were so many that the former sank away in the back ground, and Judge Wills' death is a matter of universal re gret. "He leaves three children to mourn his loss: Mrs. L. H. Hamil ton and Ed Wills, of Willow Creek, and one son at Walla Walla." The Sheridan brass band has re organized for the winter's practice. SICK HEADACHE AESOUJTELT and penneneot'y cured by using MoM Tea. A pleasant herb drink. Cure constipation and Indigestion, makes yon eat, sleep, work and happy. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back. S eta. and GO cts. Belt Cfcerttcgton. DaiUa, Oregon. SAYS HE WAS SWINDLED Dallas Man Answered Advertise' ments of "Sign-Tacking" and "Letter-Copying" Firms. The following letter, dated at Dallas, and signed "A Sucker," was printed in the Oregonian of Friday last: "To the Editor: "I read in The Oregonian of September 25, with considerable interest the experience of Mrs. Effie Brandt with letter copying firms. "Last Winter I saw an ad of like character and my health being poor I thought here was a chance to make a little fortune, as I am quick with a pen. I received a circular, etc., word for word as did Mrs. Brant, although from a firm in the East. I sent my money and upon receipt of instructions, found I had got to swindle somebody else before I got my 20 cents. "I wrote the firm saying unless my money was promptly returned I would expose them through the press, and they returned the cash and wrote me I was one of the smart kind and didn't know a good thing when offered me. "All the cheap 'story papers are filled with ads of a like character, and 99 per cent of them are frauds. There is another ad, running in a great many papers, I would warn people against, which reads like this: Wanted Men everywhere; good pay; to distribute circulars, adv. matter, tack signs, etc. No canvassing. "Not being satisfied with my letter copying experience I wrote a Chicago firm, who answered me that upon receipt of $2 they would enroll me upon their staff of workers, send me a life certificate, and supply me with all the work I could do. I thought this was a fair deal. I sent my money and re ceived a beautiful certificate, etc. They further wrote me that to give the business a business-like look it was really necessary to have their printed stationery and letters of introduction to business firms, and I was foolish enough to send $6 for the stationery, which I received promptly. Result: I have not received one cent's worth of work from any source, and I think the less one has to do with such ads the better. "A SUCKER. BUSINESS IS GROWING Cressy & Paddock Will Put Up $20,000 Store Building at South Bend, Washington. The Pacific Mercantile Company, of which W. P. Cressy is manager and E. E. Paddock is secretary and treasurer, is preparing to build a $20,000 6tore building at South Bend, Wash. The company has recently been re-organized, and the president is J. W. Kleeb, a wealthy sawmill man and leading citizen of South Bend. The Willapa Har bor Pilot says: "The estimated cost of the build ing is in the neighborhood of $20,000 and as both the interior and exterior finishings are to be ornate and of modern design, it will be a structure that would do credit to a much larger city than South Bend now is. "The officers of the company are: W. Kleeb, president; W. P. Cressy, vice president and manager; E. E. Paddock, secretary and treasurer. Mr. Kleeb and Mr. Cressy are well known residents of South Bend and are among our most enterprising, progressive and public spirited citizens as well as successful business men. Mr. Pad dock is personally known here only from his brief and infrequent visits to this place, but his reputation as a successful business man of Inde pendence, Oregon, recommends him to the confidence of our peoplef who will be glad to know that he is about to close out his large busi ness at Independence and take up his residence in this city. "South Bend is indeed to be con gratulated on its good fortune in securing the erection of this fine EXPERIENCE 13 THE BEST teacher. Use Acker's English Remedy in any case of coughs, cold or croup. Should it fail to give Immediate relief money re funded. 25 cts. and 69 eta. Belt & Cher rinfton, Dallas. Oregon, building in the very center of the business portion of the town. The credit for the final success of this undertaking is due almost entirely to Mr. Cressy, who has been inde fatigable in his efforts and has worked against and overcome what, .at times, seemed insurmountable obstacles and, now that all diffi culties are removed and success is a certainty, there are few better satis fied men in town." Mrs. J. H. Dunn visited friends in Portland this week. Attorney Oscar Hayter made a business trip to Portland during the week. R. D. Cooper and John Kirk land, of Independence, were Dallas visitors, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Vassall have moved from Falls City to Ames, Clackamas county. J. W. Day, an attorney of St.. Helens, Oregon, was in Dallas on a business visit, Friday. The Sheridan public school open ed last Monday morning with an attendance of 111 pupils. Mrs. S. H. Stanton, of Mon mouth, has taken charge of the fourth grade in the Ontario public school. Jesse Wheeler, a Grande Ronde Indian, while out hunting last Thursday, accidently shot himself in the palm of the hand. The hand had to be amputated. A. T. Bain recently caught a young sturgeon about two and a half feet long. Sturgeons are not very numerous in Nestucca bay, but occasionally a small one is caught. H. Hirschberg, Dr. O. D. Butler and George Brunk attended the big meeting of the Mystic Shrine in Ashland, Saturday night. Fifty candidates were initiated into the order. Mrs. Clarissa Wood, widow of the late Sol Wood, attended the funeral of Judge W. C. Wills in Dallas, Sunday. Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Woods has been living in Walla Walla. Andrew J. Wise, mention of whose death was made in these columns last week, was born in New York on July 25, 1828. At the age of 19 years he drove an ox team across the plains for his brother-in-law, Jesse Walling, ar riving in Spring Valley, near Zena, Polk County, in the Fall of 1847. With the exception of a few years in Illinois, his residence in Oregon has been continuous ever since. He went to the gold fields of Cali fornia in 1849. A few years later he returned to Illinois and in 1859 was married to Miss Nancy J. Mc Grew, who survives him, with three children, Mrs. A. W. Plankington, residing on a farm near Falls City; J. M. Wise, a son, in business at Boise, Idaho, and Mrs. D. L. Keyt, whose husband is in business at Perrydale. Soldiers Subject to Aches and Pains. Have My Share Find Relief in Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills and Nervine. "I can cheerfully recommend Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills as first-class in every respect They have done wonders for me. I was a soldier in the late war and am subject to and have my share of the aches and pains from the hardship that usually falls to the lot of the soldiers who saw service. Anti-Pain Pills never fail to relieve the rheumatic twinges, headache or other pains. A number of old comrades in this vicinity who have used Dr. Miles' Restorative Tonic, Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills speak highly of their virtues in every respect My health is greatly im proved, thanks to your Restorative Nervine, with the exception of an old wound which troubles me somewhat" Timothy J. Lynch, 4th Regt Maryland Vol. Inft, The Dalles, Oregon. Rheumatic twinges, headache, and the pains of a disordered stomach are frequent reminders of the strain and hardships of an army campaign. In all such-cases the nerves are affected too seriously to right themselves, and prompt treatment is necessary. The best treatment consists of Dr. Miles' Restorative Nervine, which restores vitality to the nerves and helps them to throw off various dis rders which bring about pain and suffering. There is nothing so fxii for the stomach and bow els as Dr. MUes' Nerve and Liver Pills. They act directly upon the nerves of the digestive organs, speedily restoring them to normal activity. AU druggists sell and guarantee first bot tle Dr. M lies' Remedies. Send for free book on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address Dr. Miles Medical Co, Elkhart, lad. Old GOOD WORK FOR VALLEY Harriman Immigration Bureau Is Sending Us Thousands of Desirable Settlers. Evening Telegram. W. E. Coman, of the Southern Pacific, and G. M. McKinney, of the Harriman Immigration Bureau, returned this week from a trip through the Willamette Valley for the purpose of procuring informa tion on thegrowth and development of the section and getting matter for the future publication of the system. - ' Mr. McKinney is well pleased with the manner in which the sec tion has been growing. He says that there is not a vacant place in the whole section, and the people are in a most prosperous condition. The last year has been the biggest in the history of the territory, and the Roseburg land office has had the best year since its establish ment. The amount of business done is greater than that of any other land office in the country. The register told Mr. McKinney that at least seven-tenths of those who took up land were from the East and had come there during the low rate period. " Many farms have been sold in the Valley. Several of the men have come there with families and gone out into the country on their own account and purchased farms. -The past year has been the greatest in the history of the Valley, and it is expected to duplicate it during the coming sea son. The bureau will send out a great deal of literature and continue on the missionary work to educate the Easterners of the greatness of the Northwest. Round trip tickets between Dallas and Portland are now sold on Sat urday or Sunday for $2.50. The ticket? are limited to return oti or before the following Monday. In an advertisement by a rail way company of Borne uncalled for goods the letter "1" had dropped from the word "lawful," and it read: "People to whom these packages are directed are requested to come forward and pay the awful charges on the same." Aletha Darling and Jessie Whit all escaped from the receiving home of the Boys' and Girls' Aid Society, in Portland, early Monday morn ing, by climbing down the chute used for sending soiled linen to the laundry. The Darling girl was sent to the home from Polk county two years ago. On October 12, 1903, there were advertised letters in the Dallas postoffice for Mrs. Mary Abbott, Mrs. L. C. Parmele, Mrs. Josie Syron, Miss Grace Gay, Rev. Booth (2), Frank Brooks, A. R. Conner, Eddie Eaton, E. J. Ellison, Hiram Gorge, James Piatt, Jos. , S. White and Thomas Russell. C. G. Coad, Postmaster. The muster rolls of Washington and Oregon volunteers who partici pated in suppressing the Indian insurrection in 1855-7 have been brought to light. The rolls, along with a number of other valuable documents dating back as far as 1853, were found among a lot of old rubbish stored in the State Armory at Olympia. The existence of some of the papers was unknown or for gotten, while some were known to exist but had been lost for ten years. Government engineers have just about finished this season's work on the Upper Willamette River, and this week will probably see their operations ended, The most important improvement this season has been the revetment below Inde pendence, of which 8omeo 1300 feet has been constructed. The revet ment is to be 2000 feet long and it is intended to prevent erosion of the present bank of the river below Independence and to keep the rfver from running off into a new course. Between Independence and the mouth of YamhiU River the engi neers have made the usual repairs and betterments. You Know What You Are Ttktng When you take Grove' Tasteless Chill Tonic because the formula Is plainly printed on every bottle, showing that it Is simply Iron and Quinine In a taste- ROY-SOUTHWICK WEDDING Young Couple Will Make Their Home on a Farm Near Inde pendence. RICKREALL, Or., October 12 Mr. Charles Roy, of Dallas, and Miss Helen Southwick were united in marriage at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. J. Southwick, in Rickreall, Sunday, October 11, 1903, Rev. A. A. Winter officiating. The wedding took place at 12 o'clock, and only near relatives and a few intimate friends witnessed theceremony. Miss AngelineSouth wick played the wedding march. The bride was arrayed in grey and white, and carried a boquet of white carnations. The parlor was beauti fully decorated in green and white, while pink and white flowers and green vines embellished th dining room, where an elegant lunch was served. Those present were: Mrs. J. Southwick, Mr. and Mrs. Mc Dowell, Misses Minnie, Dora and Ella Roy, Grace Burch, Sybil McDowell, Angeline Southwick, Messrs. Claude Richardson, Perry McDowell and Blaine Southwick. The bride and groom were both raised in Polk county, and their many friends wish' them a long and happy life. They go at once to make their new home near Inde pendence. THE BODY RECOVERED Man Drowned in Soap Creek Friday Was O. W. Dunsmuir, of Salem. Albuny Herald. The body of Orson W. Dunsmuir, of Salem, who was drowned in Soap Creek Friday afternoon, was found Saturday forenoon on the opposite side of the creek from where he had driven into the stream. The tracks plainly showed where Mr. Dunsmuir had driven into the creek, presumably to water his horse, and the bank being steep, the horse and cart had slipped into deep water. The cart turned over and the horse was drowned. Mr. Dunsmuir, after being thrown from the cart, had evidently struggled to get out and had almost reached the bank when he sank. He had on a heavy rain coat and rubber boots and was probably weighed down so that he was unable to swim. Mr. Dunsmuir, who was a well known stock buyer, was on his way to his home in Salem from a trip to the Alsea Valley when the unfortunate accident occurred. He was expected to arrive home Friday evening. His body was brought to Albany Saturday evening and was sent to Salem Sunday morning. A coroner's jury, convened at the scene of the drowning by Coroner Wm. S. Carey, of Polk county, reported that Mr. Duns muir had come to his death by accidental drowning. Alvah Lineback and Miss Rida Chamberlain were, married at the home of Eld. A. H. Dodd in Falls City last Sunday. They will re side in Portland. Soft and crooked bones mean bad feeding. Call the disease rickets if you want to. The growing child must eat the right food for growth. Bones must have bone food, blood must have blood food and so on through the list. Scott's Emulsion is the right treatment for soft bones in children. Littledoses everyday give the stiffness and shape that healthy bones should have. Bow legs become straighter, loose joints grow stronger and firmne.cs comes to the soft heads. Wrong food caused the trouble. Rightfood will cure it. In thousands of cases Scott's Emulsion has proven to be the right food for soft bones in childhood. Send for free sample. SCOTT & BOWNE. Chemists. 409-415 Pearl Street, New York, yie and f loo; all druggists. FOOD LEWIS & CLARK FAIR St. Louis Globe-Democrat Urges Liberal Appropriation for Ore gon's Big Exposition. St Louis Globe-Democrat. Congress, in the approaching session, will be asked to make an appropriation of $2,125,000 in aid of the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition, which is to be held in Portland, Oregon, in the Summer of 1905. The board of directors of that enterprise have just decided on this. Bills for this purpose will be introduced in both branches of Congress by members of the Oregon delegation simultaneously at the opening 'of the session. This is an eminently worthy enterprise and Congress undoubt edly will favor it. Lewis and Clark were the first Americans to cross the continent. They carried to the country the first knowledge which it obtained of the interior of the vast tract which Jefferson had just added to the domain of the Nation. Previous to the journey of these intrepid explorers up the Missouri, across the Rocky Mount ains and down the Columbia to the Pacific the region west of the westerly line of the present State of Missouri was as unknown as was central Africa in the days of Mun go Park. The journals of the two heads of the expedition and of some of their subordinates, pub lished not long after their return to civilization, formed a notably great contribution to the world's knowledge in the field of geography. Missouri has a special interest in the Lewis and Clark Exposition, and every one of its representatives in each branch of Congress will vote for the appropriation which is to be asked. St. Louis was ihr starting point and the finish of the tour. One of the leaders of the ex pedition, Clark, resided in St. Louis for many years afterward. At his death he was the oldest of the dis tinguished Missourians. Benton and Linn, of Missouri, were the most active and powerful of the friends which Oregon had in the days just previous to the with drawal of England, when Oregon was in especial need of friends to champion her claims against the apathy and the ignorance which would discourage colonization and leave her in British hands. A majority of the early reBi'denis of Oregon and Washington were citi zens of Missouri. The Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition will have enthusiastic support from all of Missouri's newspapers and mem bers of Congress. A Cure For Dyspepsia. I had Dyspepsia in its worst form and felt miserable most all the time. Did not enjoy eating until after I used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure which has completely cured me. Mrs. W. W. Saylor, Hilliard, Pa. 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C De Witt invented Witch Hazel Salve and De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve is the best salve in the world for cuts, burns, bruises, tetter, or blind, bleeding, itching and pro truding piles. Sold by Belt & Cherrington. VACANCIES ON FAIR BOARD VV. H. Wehrung and J. H. Settlemeier Have Handed in Their Resignations. Governor Chanberlain is receiv recommendations of residents of this state for places on the State Board of Agriculture to succeed W. II. Wehrung and J, H. Settle meier, who have resigned. As the resignations do not take effect un til January 1, there is no probability of their successors being appointed at once. Wehrung's term of office will expire in March, 1907, and his successor will be appointed for that period. The term of J. H. Settle meier will end in March, 1906. The other members of the board are: George Chandler, of Baker City, '04; G.A. Westgate, of Albany, '05, and Jasper Wilkins, of Coburg, '07. Mr. Wehrung was president of the board of Agriculture during the entire four years of his incumbency. This position is filled by a vote of the board, so it is not certain that his successor will fill that office. The president of the State Board of Agriculture is by virtue of his office a member of the Domestic Animal Commission. The members of the board draw no salaries, but receive the amount of their expenses while attending to business connected with the State Fair. Oregonian. Fifty-three thousand acres of land in Benton, Polk and Lincoln counties were sold by the Sheriff of Benton county Saturday afternoon. The property was bid in at $95,000 by Lawyer E. E. Wilson, repre senting the Coast Land& Livestock Company. The defendant in the proceeding is the Oregon Pacific Colonization Company, of Minne apolis, and the judgment under mortgage foreclosure is for $101,600. Played Out. Dull Headache, Fains In various parts of the body. 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