Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, October 23, 1903, Image 3

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Newspaper Page Textpolft County bserver Mr. and Mrs. Chas. F. Belt were Salem visitors, Tuesday. Miss Viola Shultz is clerking in Daniel's wall-paper store. Mrs. C. A. McCargar, of Portland, is visiting relatives in this city. Judge N. L. Butler was an Inde pendence visitor Tuesday afternoon. County School Superintendent C. L. Starr was a Portland visitor, Wednes day. S. L. Stewart, a prominent citizen of McCoy precinct, was a Dallas visitor, Tuesday. All members of Mistletoe Circle are requested to be present at the next . regular meeting October 28. Mrs. Lu Magruder and Mrs. "VV. C, Siefarth, of Portland, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Cadwell. Louis Gerlinger, Jr., general mana ger of the Dallas & Falls City rail road, returned from a business trip to Portland, Tuesday. J. C. Hayter goes to Salem this morning to attend the annual meeting of the Oregon Press Association. He will return home tomorrow. John M. Payne, accompanied by his three daughters, Lena, Mary and Mrs. John Jeffries, drove over from Salem last Sunday and spent the day with Dallas friends. Dr. H. L. Toney, of McMinnville, was in Dallas this week seeking rooms in which to establish a dental office. He left for his home, Tuesday, but may decide to return to Dallas in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Biddie celebrated the 25th anniversary of their wedding at their home in this city Saturday evening. A reception to their pastor, Rev. James Moore, of the Methodist Church, was combined with the cele bration. Alfred Millican, secretary of the Prohibition Club, who is visiting all Colleges and Universities on the Pacific Coast, will be in Dallas next Tuesday and Wednesday. He will de liver an address to the public in the chapel Tuesday evening. All are in vited. The stage route between Dallas and Falls City will be discontinued Mon day, October 2G, and after that date the mail will be carried by the railroad company. Arthur Starr, who has been driving the stage for several months, will turn his attention to other pursuits. Wesley Vaughn will open a plumb ing establishment in Dallas in a few days. He will occupy the small building east of Daniel's wallpaper store until he can secure more com modious quarters. Mr. Vaughn is a recent arrival from the East, and is a master of his trade. Oscar Hayter left for St. Helens yesterday to take part in the trial of the divorce case of Heinrich vs. Hein rich. Others going down from Polk county were Mr. Heinrich, the plaint iff, and his little daughter, and the following witnesses : M. M. Ellis, J. McAllister, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Hull and Mrs. Ollie McCarter, of Dallas ; Hon. D. L. Keyt and Mr. and Mrs. John Goodman, of Perrydale. WE ARE OVER ON Our New Capitol Shoes at $3.00 Our "Schubert" Line at Warranted. $3.50 Great Showing of Men's High Cut Shoes Loggers Shoes of every description, Cruising Shoes heavy or light weights in leathers. 12- to 16-inch i i ii i i i i ii i i ri New books and magazines at Meiser's. Trespass notices printed on cloth for sale at this office. California Fruit Slice, the new con fection at Brown & Shaw's. Mrs. S. H. Tetherow, of Falls City, visited friends in Dallas, Wednesday, Closing sale on Dress Goods. They go regardless of cost. Pollock's Cash Store. D. W. Scars came over from Inde pendence on a business visit, Wed nesday. Next Sunday is Rally Day at the M. E. Sunday School. Everybody in vited. 9 :45 a. m. The Normal football team will meet Willamette University on the Salem gridiron tomorrow afternoon. Hugh Black, an employe of the Bryan-Lucas Company, at Falls City, was a Dallas visitor, Wednesday. Remember the chicken pie supper in the Christian church basement Thursday evening. Price, 25 cents, The Ladies' Professorship Associa tion will hold a call meeting at Mrs, Biddle's next Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Another new lot of that delicious Fruit Slice made again this week at Brown & Shaw's. See display in front showcase. The Lewis and Clark Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Dr. Mark Hayter next Tuesday afternoon at 2 :30 o'clock. A large attendance is desired. S. W. Blessing returned from Port land, Wednesday, accompanied by hisdaughter, Mrs. Bertha Fiddemann, who is slowly recovering from a long and severe illness. L. F. Conn, a prominent attorney of Lakeview, was in Dallas, Tuesday. His wife, who has been visiting her parents, Judge and Mrs. N. L. Butler, will accompany him on the homeward trip to Lakeview. On account of the College entertain-' ment to be given on the evening of October 30, the young people of the Christian Church have changed the date of their chicken pie supper to the evening of October 29. We bought another line of Shoes at a heavy discount. All new goods. The other fellow wanted the money, and we got the shoes. If you waui to save 50 per cent on jour footwear, come quick. They will not last long. Pollock's Cash Store. Mr. and Mrs. I. V. Lynch, who left recently for a several months visit in Texas and Missouri, surprised their friends by returning to Dallas .this week. Mr. Lynch became ill shortly after reaching Texas, and fearing that his condition might become serious, decided to return home at once. The students at the College dormi tory have been feasting on venison, cooked under the skillful direction of the matron, Mrs. Edson, this waek. The meat, a whole quarter of it, was brought to the dormitory by Miss Nellie Phillips, who has been spend ing a short vacation at the home of her parents near Airlie. The treat was highly appreciated by her student friends, and it goes without saying that Miss Phillips is the most popular boarder in the dormitory just at the present time. OUR DELAYED SHIPMENTS of Fall and Winter Shoes, arrived this week. If you're keen on swell footwear, just slip in and take note. Our selections for Fall cover every thing to be found in stylish and serviceable goods. & & j & & j THE CORNER WAITING TO SHOW YOU 4 prices; from $3.00 to $6.00 pair. Swell line of Dress Shoes at $3.50 to $5.00 per pair. : : : : Jib VACANCY IN FIRST WARD W. V. Fuller Hands In His Resign tlon as Councilman. But little business of importance was transacted at the regular meet ing of the city council, Monday evening, and routine matters claimed the greater part of the attention of the members of that body during the hour's session. The resignation of W. V. Fuller as councilman from the First Ward was accepted, Mr. Fuller Tiaving removed from the city. An ordinance to prohibit the riding of bi cycles on the sidewalks of the city was read first time and referred to the Ordinance Committee. The officers present were Mayor Hayter,- Councilmen Boals, Shaw, Muir, Cosper, Muscott and Belt, Auditor Stouffer, Marshal Grant and Street Commissioner Williams. Claims against the city were allowed, as follows : J. J. Wiseman, gravel $1.75 W. J. Stow, cartage 25 Dr. L. N. Woods, prof, services.. 2.00 C. W. Black, livery hire 6.50 The Street Commissioner was order ed to serve the usual five days' notice on J. E. Sibley, Mrs. E. S. Levens and Mrs. S. R. Smith to repair their side walks. . The resignation of W. V. Fuller as councilman from the First Ward was read and accepted. An ordinance to prohibit the riding of bicycles, tricycles, tandems, veloci pedes, or other vehicles of similar construction, on the sidewalks of the city was read first time and referred to the Ordinance Committee. The contract for the construction of an 8-foot sidewalk in front of Mrs. Jane Morrison's property on Railroad street was awarded to D. B. Richard son, his bid being $23.50 for the re moval of the old walk and the con struction of the new. H. V. Gates appeared before the council and made the statement that he now has material and supplies on the ground sufficient to entitle him to the first payment of $6000 on the waterworks contract. The matter was referred to the Finance Committee, with instructions to report to the council Wednesday evening, at 7 :30 o'clock. WEDNESDAY EVENING. The council met in adjourned session Wednesday evening with the Mayor, Councilmen Cosper, Belt, Shaw and Muscott present. Cosper, of the Fin ance Committee, reported that Mr. Gates had exhibited receipted bills for material to the amount of $15,339, and that the material had arrived in Dallas. He reported further that all material had been examined by the committee and found in accordance with the quality specified in the con tract. After hearing the report, the council ordered that a warrant for $G000, covering the first payment on the waterworks, be drawn in Mr. Gates' favor. The contract, which provides that the city now has a lien on the material, was ordered recorded in the office of the Clerk of Polk County. The next meeting of the council will be held on Monday, November 2. Fine hand-painted China at Meiser's. Also, a line of new vases. Our "District T6" Shoes for Children, Misses and Boys represent the best to be found in the market. made from cut, at all I! if K i LARGE GAIN IN TAXABLE PROPERTY An Interesting Comparison of Valuation of Various Classes of Property For Years 1902 and HJ03. The following comparative showing of the valuation of the various classes of property for the purpose of taxation in Polk County for the years 1902 and 1903 is worthy of attention in passing. The figures show that there has been an increase of value in all classes of property except notes and accounts, and the gain in money more than makes up for this loss. County Assessor F. E. Myer has taken great pains in the preparation of the 1903 roll to get the fig ures absolutely correct and to avoid double assessments, and as a conse quence the roll is more nearly correct than any heretofore prepared in Polk county. A comparison of the assessments for 1902 and 1903 is shown in the following figures: CLASS OF PROPERTY 1902 1903 Tillable land, (115,965 acres) $1,631,280. . . .(114,516). .$1,657,320. Non-tillable land,(2CC,6U acres). . Improvements on deeded land. . City lots 134,795. Improvements on lots 266,825 293,985 Improvements on land not deeded 6,525.'. 7,920 Railroads, telephones, etc 198,180 i98,l80 . . . Eolling stock 26,185 28,185.... Machinery, etc 34,645 36,607 Merchandise 100,285 141,490 Farm implements 69,090 74,820 Money 44,805 68,580 Notes and accounts 145,795 122,610 Furniture and jewelry 115,575 147,925 Shares of Stock, (1023 J) 52,980 (924J)... 60,760.... Horses, (3669) 110,650 (4181)... 131,970.... Cattle, (6511) , 93,640 (8357)... 127,215.... Sheep and goats, (36,721) 73,490 (40,664) . . 83,820 Swine, (4383) 10,870 (5226)... . 14,430.... Gross valuation $4,107,365. Exemption , 329,905. Total taxable property $3,777,460 $4,087,223 Loss. It will be noticed that the only class of property showing a smaller valuation than that of last year is found in notes and accounts. The loss in valuation of notes and accounts is $23,185.' On the other hand, money shows a gain of $23,775 , and it would appear from these figures that a largo num ber of notes and accounts were paid off during the year. SOCIAL EVENING AT BETHEL Mr. and Mrs. George Kelty Celebrate -Their Fifteenth Wedding Anni versary. On the evening of October 16, Mr. and Mrs. George L. Kelty celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of their wedding at their beautiful home near Bethel. Mrs. Kelty was assisted in receiving by Miss Edith Denny. The rooms were prettily decorated with ferns and cut flowers. The evening wa3 pleasantly spent with games and music, and at 11 o'clock ice cream and cake were served. It was after midnight when the last guest depart ed. Mr.- and Mrs. Kelty received many handsome presents of cut glass as tokens of the high esteem in which they are held by their friends and neighbors. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Graves, Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Graves, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Keyt, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smith, Mr. and Mrs. George Shields, Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Eeese, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Jeffries, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Kelty, Mr', and Mrs. J. H. Bobbins, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Hawley, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Slagle, Mr. and Mrs. James Hamil ton, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. James Butterick, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Plankinton, Mrs. E. H Denny, Mrs. Edith Derby, MJss. Sue Frazer, Miss Edith Denny and ftlr. J- H Frazer. "THE GREAT ARRIVAL" College Students. Will Present This Mirth-Provoking Play Next Friday Evening, The comedy to be given in the College chapel by home talent on Fri day evening, October 30, is well in hand. The title of the play is "The Great Arrival." Fred B. West, who played prominent parts in "What Happened to Jones" and "The Henri etta," will appear in the leading comedy roll. Other characters will be sustained by College students. The musical concert and literary numbers will be combined with the comedy. The Ladies' Quartet and the College Male Quartet will sing. Solos will also be given by Miss Hallie Morrison and Prof. H. H. Dunkcl berger. Miss Parrish, of the Oratori cal Department, who has been heard before in Dallas with much appreci ation, will give a reading. A striking feature of the entertainment will be the illuminated club swinging by Arthur Wilson. Clubs with a torch attachment have been prepared es pecially for this occasion. The doors will open at 7:30 p. m. Admission, 25 and 15 cents. College students and public school children for the latter sum. Dieting Invites Disease. To cure Dyspepsia or indigestion it is no longer necessary to live on milk and toast. Starvation produces such weakness that the whole system be comes an easy prey to disease. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure enables the stomach and digestive organs to digest and assimilate all of the wholesome food that one cares to eat, and is a never failing cure for Indigestion, Dyspep sia and all stomach troubles. Kodol digests what you eat makes the stomach sweet. Sold by Belt & Cherrington. Go and see those fine bath tubs, sinks and lavatories at Wagner Bros. A first-class plumber is in their em ploy, and will satisfactorily do your work. The Y. P. S. C. E. of the Christian church will give a chicken pie supper next Thursday evenlnginthechurch basement. Supper will be served from 5 :00 o'clock until a lato hour. Price, 25 cents. LW Early Risers The famous Ilttlo p!Hs. GAIN i 26,040 180,500 7,880 2,035 27,160 1,395 2,000 2,025 41,205 5,730 23,775 23,185 32,350 7,780 21,320 33,575 10,330 3,560 704,905.... (281,632).. 885,405. 250,685 258,565. 136,830. .$4,476,680. 389,455 .$309,765 I BUSINESS LOCALS. I For neck ribbons, go to Mrs. Chace the Milliner. Latest styles in men's hats just in at Dodson's. L. D. Brown, Public Stenographer. With J. N. Hart. New line of ladies' skirts and under shirts at Dodson's. Heath & Milligan Best Prepared Paint at T. A. Eiggs.' See the lladcliffe shoo at Dodson's. Three styles at $2.50. Fine line of Hair Switches at Mrs. Chace's millinery store. A full line of ladies' and men's underwear at Dodson's. Fine line of table delicacies at Dunn Grocery Company's store. Go to Wilson Drug Company for books and school supplies. Everything new in the grocery line at Dunn Grocery Company's store. Where did you get that nobby sweater? Why, at Dodson's, of course. Dr. Hayter, Dentist. Office over Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas, 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, To make room for the large stock of millinery we have this season, we will sell our entire stock of under wear (summer and winter), corsets and hosiery at cost. You will find some rare bargains here. Mrs. H. H. Ch-a.ce. For Sale. 40 acres of improved land on the railroad near Bridgeport, for sale. F. T. SHUTE, Dallas, Oregon. Goats on Shares. About 15 Nanny goats to let out on shares. PLATO McFEE, Dallas, Oregon. For Sale. A second-hand phaeton, for sale cheap. Inquire of E. Hanson, Dallas, Oregon. Lost. Black cow, with white spot in fore head; will have short new rope on horns. Finder will please report to Mrs. Mary Wilson, east of Oak Grove, or Fred Wagner, Dallas. Piano For Rent. A good Hallett & Davis piano for rent. Inquire of Prof. C. T. Whitt lesey, west end of Court street. George T. Gerlinger and Miss Irene Hazard were married in Berkeley, California, Wednesday. Inasmuch as the ladies of Dallas and vicinity are noted for taste in selecting fashionable wear, I cal their attention to the auction at 10 o'clock tomorrow and the balance of the day of the Independence Bank, rupt Sale, consisting of a large stock of ladies' late style jackets, silks of all shades, dress goods too numerous to mention, and all other wearing apparel. Also, a large stock of men's and children's wear of all kinds. We have also attached to our business an experienced French cutter of ladies' outside and inside skirts of goods of all shades, which you can have made to suit your taste and ready in six hours after measure is taken. We will forward theTn by mail wherever you desire. We will furnish you good outside skirts at $2.25, worth double the money. You will never again have a chance of this kind, as we shall wind up the business the first of the month. Please call and satisfy yourselves. Opposite National Bank, Independence, Oregon. Leo Cohes. cffi' Early Risers The famous tittle pitts New Patterns in Wall Paper Everyone contemplating papering one or more rooms this Fall should call at our store, look at Ihe new lines, and let us talk it over with you. . We have just opened a large shipment of new patterns for the Fall buyers, and would be pleased to have you look tlietn over. Prices, from 10 cents to 50 cents per double roll. CHAPMAN'S Everything for the House Telephone 133. MILL STREET. F. H. MUSCOTT Dealer V i V l l OKUICrN and DOMESTIC CIGARS Wake Up, Mr. Doubter, "A WORD WITH YOU Have you seen our new line of Geo. E. Keith Gents' and Boys' Shoes? In style and finish they have no superior. In Ladies' Shoes we carry the Utz & Dunn and Green, Wheeler lines. In fit, fin ish and quality they are fine. In Children's Shoes We carry the Kep ner, Scott; the most durable School Shoe sold in Valley. . . In Heavy Goods we have the Buckinham & Hecht Boots and Shoes, well known for their wearing qualities. Rubber Goods in Gents' and Ladies'. Dallas Boot and Shoe Store MRS. J. C GAYNOR, Prop. FOR 01 ncrus of the finest quality of black Valley land all level anil under cultivation. One mile of good simill Valley town, Railroad, Store, Flouring Mill, School, Church mill other conveniences over tine level roi.d: has a good, large aubKtimtiiil barn, good house, good fences, plenty of fruit. Only $11.00 per acre if sold be fore any Full work is done. 137 acres of fine level valley land on ninlii road between Dallas and Monmouth, belonging to Mrs. r nyld Wblleaker; I luive the exclusive right to sell this place and have made the price as low as possible in order to save foreclosure proceedings. The land is worth 1 10.00, all we winit Is (.10.00 per acre; It will make you a lino farm. Only a short distance to Dullns, Mon mouth, Independence or Derry with level road to each town. 81 acres of fine hill land suitable for fruit culture, has a good house and burn, good fences. All covered with fine cordwood timber but 7 or 8 acres, living spring branch on place; tine well 25 feet deep at house, with 10 feet of water at lov stage. Trice only $5"0. H. G CAMPBELL, Dallas, Or. Livery Stable For Sale. For sale, livery stable in Dallas, consisting of 9 head of horses, 4 bug gies, 2 carriages, 1 three-seated hack, 1 buck-board, i sets double harness, 1 single harness, 1 hay scales, whips, robes, desk, 50 tons of hay in barn ; best of reasons for selling. See H. O. Campbell, or C. W. Black, Dallas. Pays for the OBSERVER and the Weekly Oregonlan one year. In order to take advantage of this liberal offer, your subscription to the Obskbvbr must be paid up to date. Now in the time t 8nbncrirx. M. OLIVE SMITH teacher of PIANO AND ORGAN Studio, Room No. 2, Wilson Block DALLAS, OREGON HARNESS RfiD SADDLES. I have just received a Fine New Stock of Harness and Saddles and invite you to call and examino them as to style, workmanship and price. I have the fineet line of saddles ever shown in Polk county. They are strictly "down-to-date" in every respect. HORSE BLANKETS A biff assortment prices according to quality all fitted with "Double Sur cingles," a new feature which every horseman will readily appreciate. Come and see them. HARNESS OIL, Best Grade. WHIPS and ROBES. Ml cikftfc tm. Of.v,3 MAIN ST.. DALLAS, ORE. 1.75 CIGARS and TOBACCO ALL THE LEADING BRANDS OF AGENT FOR Cleaning Works Dallas, Oregon. SALE 1C0 acres, 4 miles of city; has 50 acres of plow laud; quite a lot of open pasture; good bearing orchard of mixed fruits, plenty of berries; a good substantial dwelling; good larpo barn; good fences. Land lies rolling but tillable and quite a lot of pasture lays well to farm. Only 15.00 per acre. 02 acres 3 miles of good R. R. town, all under cultivation; has house and barn; nicely located ; mile of R. R. Sta. Has some fine fruit, cherries, plums, prunes, apples, and pears. Plenty of water of line quality. Only 11800 for this place. 154 acre farm, with good improvements.fenced into 8 or 9 different inclosures with living run ning water in each; formerly covered with timber. 90 acres cut, 33 of which is underculli vation; stumps are well rotted on most of balance. 2 mil us good R. R. town, most of land lies rolling but what is under cultivation and quite a lot more lays nice to farm. Plenty of fruit for family use, best watered place in Ore gon. Only 12200. NEW ARRIVALS at Morris' Jewelry Store LI BUY CUT GLASS WATCHES CHAINS KINGS SILVERWARE Every line has been filled in and strengthened, and we are now able to 6uit the tastes of the most fastidious. C. II. MORRIS, JEWELER and OPTICIAN in ran OAP Biggest Bars In Town For A Nickel.. You can't afford to buy clsewhei Main St., Dallas, Ore. Elcdol Dyspepsia Cuts Cfssts what j-ou est.