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Ipolfe Counts bscrver Try one of our Cakes ; none better, Eigqs. Home-made bread the only made, Kiggs. Luckiamute Crusade flour, at Riggs.' Raffia for basket work at Mrs Metzger's. Get best going Preferred Stock goods at Riggs.' Mayor J. S. Cooper, of Independence was a Dallas visitor, Wednesday. The Obbebver job office wants the printing you are particular about. Fred Clingan and Miss Aurah Hale were marriod in Hoppner last week, Horse and buggy for sale cheap, Walter F. Nichols, Dallas, Oregon If you enjoy a good breakfast, you have to use Santos or M. J. B. Coffee, Riggs. Miss Bertha Collins is in Torlland this week, selecting a stock of Spring millinery. County Commissioner Seth Ilig, was a business visitor in Dallas, Tuesday. Born, Tuesday, February 9, to Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Card, of Oakdale, a daughter. Clarence King, of Portland, is visit ing his mother, Mrs. F. R. Rich, in Dallas this week. Extra Special Towel sale, Saturday, February 20. One- day only. See the window. Pollock's Cash Store. Miss Laverne Fenton, of McMinn ville, is visiting at tho home of her uncle, H. L. Fenton, in this city. New line of dress trimmings, laces, embroideries and lace curtains, Snap py stuff at Pollock's Cash Store. Blue Andalsian chickens no bettor in Oregon four roosters for sale ; also eggs. Zim Hinshaw, Falls City, Or, Mrs. Samuel Coad has returned from Greenville, Washington county, where she visited her uncle, Martin Beebe. H. B. riummer arrived home this week from Tillamook county, where he has been making contracts for the purchase of chittim bark. Pedee is now connected with the outside world by telephone. The line to Kinc's Valley was completed this week and is in operation. Dr. H. L. Tohey, dentist; graduate of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Office up stairs Uglow building. Hours 8 to 12 and 1 to 5. Examinations free. Phone 45. All members of Almira Lodge, No. 2G, Rebekah Degree, are requested to be present at the meeting this eve ning, as business of importance is to be transacted. The rapid growth of the Observer's subscription list has made it necessary for us to purchase a mailingmachiue. Heretofore, the names and addresses have been written on the papers, but this method consumes much valuable time, especially in the rush to catch the early morning mails. The new machine prints the name on the paper, and can be operated at a high rate of speed. STUDIES NOT NEGLECTED Best Athletes Are Most Industrious Students in Nearly Every Instance. Basket ball is nice and interesting, but there is a stroncly prevalent im- pression that some college boys are overdoing the thing by neglecting their studies for the sake of the game. No study should ever be neglected for sport or pleasure. ltemizer. If other colleges and higher insti tutions of learning in the state of Oregon are as stringent In their rules as Dallas College, Brother Wash may calm any fears he may have of basket ball boys neglecting their studies. At the opening of the school year, Presi dent Poling issued an order to the effect that all students entering into competitive athletic sports and games would be required to make an average grade in day standing of 85 per cent an average five percent higher than that required by any other college on tho Pacific Coast. The young men belonging to the basket-ball team have obeyed this rule, and not one of them has ever fallen below 85 per cent in his studies. These students work hard in the school room as well as on the basket-ball court, and it would be difficult to find five brighter young men in the state of Oregon. Healthy boys and girls require abundant ex ercise, and the school that fails to supply its students with suitable gymnasium facilities, or forbids their participation in athletic sports, will soon find itself in the rear of the pro cession, ur course there is such thing as overdoing these games, but with such men as C. C. Poling, D. M. Metzger and A. A. Winter in control. there is little danger of the students of Dallas College bping allowed to give more time to basket-ball than to their books. President Roosevelt's motto seems to find favor in this college: "When you work, work hard; when you play, play hard." Mrs. T. V. B. Embree, of Portland, is visiting relatives in Dallas. Born, February 14, 1904, to Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Winter, a son. Wild Drive. Prof. Rosco made his daring drive blindfolded yesterday at 3 o'clock and found a pin and book which had been previously hid by a committee of four men ; he also found the word which the committee had selected, stuck the pin in the word and pronounced it. The committee was composed of the following well-known citizens : J. G. VanOrsdel, Walter Williams, A. N. Holman and T. C. Stockwell. Per formances Will be given at City Hall tonight and tomorrow night. Machinery Soon to Arrive. Machinery for the Dallas ice factory will begin to arrive about April 1. Workmen have already begun the work of remodeling the old Pioneer barn on Main street and will have it ready to receive the machinery in about three weeks. E. West, the present occupant of the building, will move his livery outfit to the White Front barn tomorrow. E. W. Fuller will move his horses and carriages from the White Front barn to Carter's feed shed until the new stable on Court street is finished. E. C. KEYT IS DEAD Polk County's Wealthiest Citizen Passed Away Wednesday Morning. Ebenezer C. Keyt, an Oregon pioneer of 1851, and one of Polk county's most upright and respected citizens, died of senile decay at his home In Perry dale, Wednesday, February 17, 1904, aged 76 years. He had been in feeble- condition for many mouths, and his death was not unexpected. Mr. Keyt was the youngest son of Gideon and Margaret Keyt, and was born in New York, November 10, 1827, When he was six months old they moved to Ohio and settled near where Cleveland has since been built. There he was reared, working hard on the farm in summer and spending about three months during the winter in little log schoolhouse near by. His father led an active and useful life, and died at the advanced age of 99 years, his mother having passed away some fifteen years before. Mr. Keyt crossed the plains to Call fornia in 1850, and mined for a time on the American river. The following April he came to Oregon and settled on a donation claim or 160 acres or land in Polk county. He built a log house on it, and after living there two years, sold out. He continued to live in Polk county, working for wages, splitting rails, making shingles, etc. In 1872 he purchased 320 acres of land near Perrydale and lived there until the time of his death By industry and good management, he prospered from the first, ana as the years rolled by added to his pos sessions, and for many years before his death was the wealthiest man in Polk county. His holdiugs of land reached into thousands of acres, and he possessed a largo amount of per sonal property. Mr. Keyt was the heaviest taxpayer in the county. He was a Republican in politics, and was a prominent member of the Christian church. He was married, in 1853, to Miss Susan Kemp, a native of Missouri, who died in 1856, leaving one child, Sarah Margaret, who is now the wife of Hon. George Myer, of Smithfield Five years after the death of his first wife Mr. Keyt married Miss Amanda Doty, a native of Illinois. Following are the names of their children : Miss Francis Keyt, Hon. D. L. Keyt, Mrs J. M. Wise, Henry G. Keyt, Edwin Keyt, Mrs. Lena Scroggin and William Keyt. John Johnson, formerlv of Mon mouth, was in Dallas this week, mak ing arrangements to establish a steam laundry. Such a business is needed here, and will doubtless pav its promoter a good pront. DISHES GOOD WARE NEAT PATTERNS LOW PRICES AT MEISERS' DALLAS, OREGON ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW ARRIVALS AT THE HEE HIVE STORE THIS WEEK. WOOIi 1RESS GOODS in many fancy styles; Mixed - Suitings, very swell, for tailor suits; All-wool Serges; New Granite .Weaves; New Shades in Melrose Suit ings; New Albatross and Nuns Veiling; New Mohairs; New Silk finished Melanche; New Voile Materials. These goods range in price from 50c yd. up to $1.50, and we know that the best values and best materials are here this season. It will pay you to come here and inspect these goods. NEW ARRITA&.S in Toil Du Nord Gingham, the kind that wash so well and we sell them at the same price you pay for an inferior quality of goods. NEW GALATIA CLOTH for ladies' suits, in cotton fabrics, best material ever shown in that line. STYLISH SHOES FOR MEN are here in a : great variety, patent leathers in Oxfords and higher cuts, new lasts, novelties that you only find at this store- BFTTEKICR FATTEHNS FOR MAKCII noLU here tell you all about the may you should look to be It. Ihe BEE HIVE STORE REPUBLICANS BANQUET First Annual Dinner of the Inde pendence Republican Club a Highly Enjoyable Affair. One hundred and twenty guests were present at the banquet given by the Republican Club in Independence last Saturday night. Republicans at tended from all parts of Polk county, and seated around the board were leaders in the party from Salem, Cor vallis and other valley towns. Money had been spent with lavish hand in providing entertainment for the guests, and no detail was overlooked that would add to the pleasure of the occasion. The dining room of the Palace hotel was handsomely decorated with the National colors and patrioticemblems, and an elaborate dinner of seven courses was served. Instrumental music was furnished by the Inde pendence orchestra, and delightful vocal solos were given by Mrs. George Conkey and Mrs. M. L. Dorris. A quartet consisting of William Mc Adams, Clarence Ireland, Pearl Hedges and Hugh Shelley favored the banqueters with a clever rendition of late popular songs. Walter Lyon, editor of the Inde pendence Enterprise, officiated as toast master, and under his leader ship toasts were responded to by W. W. Percival, chairman of the Polk County Republican Central Com mittee ; Col. E. Hofer, editor of the Salem Journal ; Hal D. Patton, presi dent of the Salem Young Men's Re publican Club; J. S. Cooper, Mayor of Independence ; Attorney W. E. Yates, of Corvallis; Representative G. L. Hawkins; District Attorney J. N. Hart; County School Superintendent C. L. Starr; Marsh Merwin, of Inde pendence; E. C. Kirkpatrick, J. C. Hayter and Judge J. L. Collins, of Dallas. All the speakers counseled peace and harmony within the ranks of the party, and urged that worthy and qualified men be placed on the ticket at the coming county convention,with- out regard to their former factional or sectional affiliations. This sentiment met with a hearty response from every man present, and the speakers were all heartily applauded. The Republicans of Independence have just cause to feel proud of the success that attended their efforts in providing this splendid banquet, the first affair of the kind ever given in Polk county. The feast prepared by Landlord Stark was one that would have been a credit to any caterer in the large cities, and no detail that would add to the comfort or pleasure of the guests was overlooked by the club committee. It was a thoroughly enjoyable meeting, and its influence will be felt for good in the coming June election. THE LAST CALL 1 Still Have a Complete ILine of frillies' and Gents9 Watches, CEinins, v Kings, JLocEtets, etc., also many articles in Silverware. A tew clocks, Fountain Pens and single pieces of Cut Glass. I cannot quote prices here h nt yon w ill tind upon investigation tEiat in nearly every instance the price I ask is low er than the wholesale price. I also take this opportunity of thanking the people of Dallas and vicinity for the generous patronage accorded me while I have been in business here, and trust that our busi ness transactions have been mutually satisfactory. FEDNNSG Tfoe Jeweler and Optician Wilson Block Dallas, Oregon jfalls Gits IRotee PUBLIC SCHOOL BENEFIT Turner Art Exhibit at City Next Wednesday Night. Hall The following is the program to be rendered at the Turner Art Exhibit at the City Hall next Wednesday night: Instrumental solo Iva McDaniel. Picture from Memory Viva Han son. Amazon Drill six boys and six girls. Solo Claudia Brown. A Bean Family Herman Hawkins. Recitation Ollie Coulter. Solo Zeta Hollister. When Hulda 'Spects Her Beau Norma Holman. The Razor Seller Ludella Whitt lesey. Solo Ethel Gwinn. The Rescue Alice Grant. The Violet, motion song 12 girls. The Old Folks at Home Quartet. THURSDAY EVENING Instrumental solo Erma Smith. Three Little Lads from School- three boys. Somebody's Knocking Dollie Burk Solo Edna Morrison. Grandfather's Spectacles Freda Launer. The Ring Drill six boys and six girls. Instrumental solo Prof. Kantner. Sam Weller's Valentine Hattie Coovert. My First Recital Vera Cosper. The Gleaners Mrs. Weaver. Dumb-bell Drill two boys and three girls. Song Quartet. Doors open at 7 p. m. Come and see tne 150 pictures, copies or the world's great masterpieces, valued at f2000. The pictures will be on ex hibition four days. Season ticket, 50 cents. Admission to the prop ram Wednesday and Thursday, 25 cents each, children 10 cents, which entitles you to the privilege of viewing the pictures each evening. Catalogues describing the pictures, 5 cents. W. I. REYNOLDS, Principal. Prohibition County Convention. All Prohibitionists are requested to meet at the courthouse in Dallas, Saturday, March 5, at 10 o'clock a. m., in mass convention, to place in nomi nation a ticket to bo elected at the coming June election. All friends of temperance are invited to be present By order of committee. Lost. Lost, between Main street and Coad's planing mill, a lady's purse contain ing $15.35 in money, bank deposit slips, and other small articles. Owner will pay $5 reward for its return to Observes office. Mas. Samuel Coad. ilodol Dyspepsia Guro Digests what you eat. Zim Hinshaw and family were in Dallas last Saturday. The Bryan Lucas Lumber Company unloaded a donkey engine, Monday. W. F. Nichols, of Dallas, visited in town last week. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Gilbert, of Dallas, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Tetherow the first of the week. A. F. Courter was in Dallas, Saturday. Club dance at Wagner hall tomorrow night The Coast Range Lumber Company sawed a bill of lumber last week for the new Fuller livery barn in Dallas. Miss Etta Waters visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Pugh over Sunday. Miss Maggie Hughes returned to Dallas a few days ago. The city council purchased the park of W. E. Gilson last week for $1050. Mrs. Mary Thorne and Mrs. Susan Bryant were Dallas visitors, Tuesday. Mrs. Merwin died Tuesday morn ing at 4 o'clock, at the home of her sister, Mrs. William Hinshaw. Ralph Hall visited relatives in Gervais this week. W. J. Stowe took possession of the truck and transfer business, Saturday. County School Supt. C. L. Starr visited at the home of his brother, Harry, Tuesday and Wednesday. f SUBSCRIPTION RATES. From and after March 1, 1904, the subscription price of the Observer will be $1.50 a year. This advance is made necessary by the increased cost of producing the paper in its enlarged form. All subscriptions received before March 1 will be entered at the $1 rate, but after that date the yearly price will belli. GO. Our subscribers will please take notice of this change in rates. Estray Notice. Taken up by the undersigned, three sheep which came to my place last September. Owner can have same by paying pasturage and the cost of this notice. A. BCRKHALTER, Delayed Shipment of Morris Chairs Owing to delay, an Eastern factory shipment of Morris Chairs that were intended for Holiday trade but did not arrive until January 10th, WE ARE OVFRSTOCMFI And will sell them at a discount of Ten Veii Cent. Chairs all have spring seats, polished quartered oak frames and extra heavy velour and corduroy cushions. YOU ARE INVITED TO CALL AND SEE THEM LARQEST STOCK ON THE WEST SIDE CHAPMAN'S Telephone 133. MILL STREET. 1 If FOR Jlffi ! Roy's Confectionery Store BEEF, CHICKEN AND CLAM TEA SERVED AT ALL HOURS. ALL LEADING BRANDS OF CJGARS AND TOBACCO SALEM STAGE OFFICE and AGENT FOR SALEM LAUNDRY. Walter Roy, ugw Bunding, Dallas, Ote. Hay For Sale. Good cheat and wheat hay for sale : by Arch Mier, Dallas, Oregon. I IIo"t This! "We offer One K-ncivd Dollars Reward fof uy ciae of Catarrh that cannot be cured bj Ball'i Catarrh Cure. F J. CHENEY ft CO., Prop ., Toledo, O. VTe the undeiaigned, have Inown F. J. Che ney for the last IS yeara, and believe him per fectly honorable in all business transaction! and financially able to carry oat any obliga tions made by their 8rm. w wf iTimi. Wholesale Dro rrists. Toledo, O. Wauio, Kiwi" A Mii, WboleaallJrug rsla To MIO. l. HaiT a Cairrb Curt la taken Internally .artlni OS fa's Wear in Every fair THE FAMOUS "Walll-Over" Shoe It is impossible to produce a normal foot which we can not accurately fit in this shoe. : : : Tho quality cannot be excell ed, and the price is within the reach of all. Dallas Boot and Sboe Store MRS. J. C. GAYNOR, Proprietor. H. G. CAMPBELL FARM 1LANBS LOANS, INSURANCE directly opon the blood and mnooua eurfaoea the system. Price, 7V: . per botUa. bold by s Immist. Teettaoaial tn Hall' Family Pill axe the beat. MILL STREET I NORTH OF OOURTHOU8E Dallas, Oregon