Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, October 14, 1904, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextOL. XVII DALLAS, POLK COUNTY, OREGON, OCTOBER 14, 1904 NO, 31 t 3TYLISH DRESSERS irxl i r'f lored V"' ' A yone who contemplates buying a new suit or new overcoat should see those elegant new ,LL SUITS at the Hub Clothing Store? If not, 1't buy until you have. If you want good, honest, liuni-priced Clothing, we have it; and if you want i i i a genuine hand-tailored suit, sewed with silk thread throughout, we have it in THE FAMOUS Hart Schaffner & Marx MAKE Don't your boy need a new suit lor school? Buy him a suit from us and he will get a nice present with each suit or overcoat. We will give with each boy's suit or overcoat a nice box containing penholder, pens, colored crayons, eraser, pen- cils, etc. prilhl 19H by Hut Schiftn.i Mart have added a complete line of the celebrated Black Cat Hose for Ladies and Children. ;iks, Telescopes and Suit Cases for any who are g to travel. In furnishing goods, you will find t anything you want. , 1 Jacobson Co. .rKpatrick Building. DALLAS, OREGON fml )ALLAS IRON WORKS W. C. JACKSON, successor to Ed. Biddle. anufacturing m& Repairs Bids Contracts GIVEN ON ALL KINDS OF WORK. wings and Estimates Given. Work Guaranteed Foot of Mill St. DALLAS, OREGON. lias Ice 1 Cold Storage Co, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Id Storage Rates are Cheap. Our Ice is made of Pure Mountain Water. MEAT MARKET LESALE AND JL CONNECTED WITH OUR PLANT. ',Ve Guarantee the Choicest and Best Cold Storage Meats. ages over Mutual Telephone at Our Expense V7e ive a World's Fair Tour Coupon with every 25c purchase. r-:: Phone 366. Mutual 21. Dallas, Oregon. PAINTS, WALL PAPER and . . . MOULDINGS Wall Paper & Paint Store. l a CORNES, Mill street, Dallas, Oregon A r ' S- EE CURED BY using . Tsblets. One lttUt - ; Iiate relief or money S ! :. handsome tin boxes r : t CTJerrington. DaEa. ACKER'3 DYSPEPSIA TABLETS are sold on a positive guarantee. Cures heart burn, raising of the food, distress after eating or any form of dyspepsia. One little tablet gives Immediate relief. B eta, and SO eta. Belt Cherricrton Dallas. OraeTOB, ASK VOTE ON LOCAL OPTION Petition Containing Three Hundred and Thirty. One Names Filed in Polk County. A petition invoking the aid of the Local Option law in Polk county has been tiled in the office of the County Clerk. It contains 331 valid signa tures, or CO more than enough to in sure the submission of the question to a vote of the people at the November election. The form of the petition is as follows : "We, the undersigned legal voters of Polk county, Oregon, would respect fully petition that on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 1904, an election be held to determine whether the sale of intoxicating liquors shall be pro hibited in Polk county as a whole; and each for himself says: I have personally signed this petition and my residence, postoffice and precinct are correctly written after my name." The law requires that persons sign ing these petitions must be registered legal voters, and provides that 10 per cent of the votes cast for Supreme Judge at the preceding election shall be sufficient for requiring a sub mission of the question to a vote of the people. At the last election in Polk county, the total number of votes cast for Supreme Judge was 2705, so it will be seen that only 271 legal signatures were required on the local option petition. The petitions presented the first of the week contained 408 names, but in that number were signatures that were defective and illegal in the law. Among these were many signa tures giving only the initials of the petitioner, whereas the law requires that the first name shall be written in full. Many of the signers were not registered, and others incorrectly stated the precinct in which they re sided. Accompanying the original petition ' were several single sheets rilled with names. No count could be taken of these latter, however, for the reason that the law provides that all of the sheets offered for filing shall be attached together. County Clerk Smith, after examining the original petition, decided that of the 408 names 331 were valid signatures. This num ber is 60 in excess of the number re quired by law. If the local option law receives a majority of the total vote of the county, absolute prohibition will be enforced in every precinct in the county, regardless of the vote of the respective precincts. If the measure loses in the county, prohibition will still be enforced in the precincts that voted for local option. Many voters who east their ballot in favor of the measure last June say that they did not understand this provision of the law, being under the impression that each precinct would have its say as to whether liquor should be sold in that precinct, regardless of the vote of other precincts. Many declare that they would have voted against the law had they thoroughly understood its provisions. Others who voted for the measure are opposed to the actual abolishment of saloons, and gave their support to the movement merely assist the temperance people in their efforts to bring the question to a vote. It is also a noteworthy fact that 326 voters did not express their prefer ence one way or the other at the June election. In the June election in Polk county, the local option measure won out by majority of 50G votes. The only pre cincts voting against it were North Dallas, Falls City and Eock Creek. The vote by precincts was as follows : Reception to Pastor. A pleasant reception was tendered to Rev. James Moore and family by the members of the M. E. Church at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Morrison, Friday evening. A large number of people were present to welcome the popular pastor back to Dallas.and the evening passed most enjoyably to all. Mr.Moore has a large number of warm friends both inside and outside the church, and his return to Dallas for another year's work is pleasing to all, The members of his church hold him in the highest esteem, and deeply appreciate the good work he has done since coming to this pastorate. In addition to his duties as pastor of the church, he takes an active interest in the welfare of Dallas along social and industrial lines, and never fails, when opportunity offers, to speak a good word in behalf of the town. Men like James Moore, by their works and their example, are a power for good in any community, and the people of Dallas may well be glad that the conference has seen fit to send them such a man for another year. flarried in Minnesota. Mrs. Delia Pratt, who was a resident of Dallas until a few weeks, was mar ried to Mr. A. C. York in Forest Lake, Minnesota, on Wednesday, September 28. The Forest Lake Enterprise savs : "A very pretty though quiet we'dding took place last Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Chase, the contracting parties being Mr. A. C. York, long and favorably known as one of Forest Lake's best citizens and senior elder of the First Presbyterian church, and Mrs. Delia A. Pratt, of Dallas, Oregon. Mrs. York has long been a friend of Mrs. Chase, and is a woman possessed of many highly esteemable qualities. The marriage service was performed by Rev. Donald N. MacRue, pastor of the Presbyterian cnurcn. Alter tne close or the cere mony, a choice supper was served, after which the happy couple, with the best wishes of all present, left for Mr. York's new home on Lake avenue." Fine Polk County Sheep. After leaving about two inches of wool to protect the animal from the cold of winter, Frank Rowell sheared 27 pounds of wool from a yearling Cotswold ram this week. The splen did animal came from the J. B. Stump flock at Monmouth. Mr. Rowell says the wool had been left on the sheep for exhibition purposes, and that the whole fleece would have weighed not less than 35 or 40 pounds. PRECINCT YES KO Douglas 49 47 Jackson 82 36 McCoy ..46 23 East Dallas ..126 87 South Dallas 97 76 North Dallas 82 85 Rickreall 69 43 Falls City 92 103 Rock Creek 2 14 Luckiarnute 118 66 Bridgeport 34 23 orth Independence 107 100 South Independence 80 59 South Monmouth 98 15 North Monmouth 83 14 Buena Vista 70 20 uver 27 14 Eola 84 64 Salt Lake 43 25 Spring Valley. 58 29 Total ...1447 941 Drowned Himself In River. J. M. Rumbaugh, a farmer and fruit grower of Liberty.Marion county, isappeared from his home last Wed nesday, and four days later his body as found standing upright in the waters of the slough of the Willamette iver, between Salem and Eola. with six inches of water flowing over his head. Rumbaugh was G5 years of age, and temporary Insanity, it ispre- umed, was the cause of the suicide. He is said to have previously threat ened to end his life. The Obsebver office wants the print ing you are particular about Another bridge In Linn county has collapsed. Fortunately, no one was hurt this time. It is in order for Linn county to quit bragging about low taxes and repair a few rotten bridges. W. H. Cummings and family and T. J. Cummings, recent arrivals in Dallas from Los Angeles, have moved into the dwelling house south of the LaCreole bridge, on Main street. The two men are brothers, and will engage in farming. Mrs. Nancy Brown died from the effects of old age and a complication of ailments at the home of her son, Henry Brown, in Falls City, Saturday morning. She was 79 years old Burial took place Sunday afternoon The family have lived in Falls City about one year, the son being in the employ of the Bryan-Lucas Lumber Company. In writing from Hood River.Oregon, to renew his subscription to the Obser ver, Roswell Shelley, a former promi nent Polk county merchant, says : "I often think kindly of dear, old Polk county and her good people; yet I am truly thankful that I am permitted to spend my declining years in the charming valley of Hood River.'neath the shadow of Mt. Hood, where the air is pure, the water clear, and the scenic effects are peerless. We boast with confidence of living in the very best little valley in the Northwest." Mr. Shelley is engaged in merchandising atOdell, a short distance from the town of Hood River, and is prospering in his business. SMTFS EEIIILSION Scott's Emulsion is the means of life and of the en joyment of life of thousands of men, women and children. To the men Scott's Emul sion gives the flesh and strength so necessary for the cure of consumption and the repairing of body losses from any wasting disease. For women Scott's Emul sion does this and more. It is a most sustaining food and tonic for the special trials that women have to bear. To children Scott's Emul sion gives food and strength for growth of flesh and bone and blood. For pale girls, for thin and sickly boys Scott's Emulsion is a great help. Send for free sample. SCOTT & BOWNE. Chemists. 409-415 Pearl Street. New York. eOc. and $t.OO j all druggist. A Shaking Sale Old-time Methods relegated to the past, and new innovations introduced. The happy-go-lucky days have gone, supplanted by modern and practical ideas in merchandising. BEGINNING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, and continuing until the end of month, this store will cut prices on lines indicated below. We mean CUT PRICES no measly 5c reduction. All new goods and up-to-date Dress Goods, Waistings, Underwear, Ribbons, Laces, Embroideries, Furs, Neckwear, Several lines of SHOES Belts and numerous other items. Umbrellas, Silks, Linings, Domestics, 52-inch Broadcloth, $2.00 grade at $1.39 52-inch Broadcloth, $1.50 grade at 1.19 50-inch Granite Suiting, $1.35 grade at l.OO $2.50 Men's Shoes at 2.00 Men's Goodyear Welts, $2.50, $2.75 and $3.00 other lines of Shoes at correspondingly low prices. 42-piece Dinner Set, handsomely decorated, Sale $B4:.50 Two Weeks Only from October 15th. YOURS FOR BUSINESS Pollock's Cash Store UGLOW BUILDING, DALLAS, OREGON. INDEPENDENCE TO SALEM Company Organized to Build and Equip Electric Road Between These Two Towns. Hon. J. M. Stark, of Independence, came to Dallas, Tuesday, and filed in the County Clerk's office articles of incorporation of the Independence and Salem Electric Railway Company. The object of the company is to build and equip an electric road from Inde pendence to Salem, with branch lines where necessary, and to carry on a general freight and passenger busi ness. The incorporators of record are J. M. Stark, David Calbreath and C. L. Fitchard. "We are going to build the road as soon as we can acquire tne rlgnt-oi-way for our track from Independence to West Salem," said Mr. Stark to a representative of the Observer. "We are not begging anybody for money, but we do feel that the necessary right- of-way should be given us free of charge, as the road will be of in estimable benefit to the country through which it will pass. In the work of securing this right-of-way, we shall ask the people of Inde pendence and Salem to assist us, and we believe they will gladly do so. We shall take up tho right-of-way con cessions as soon as tho preliminary survey is completed." Mr. Stark says that several enter prising citizens of Independence have already volunteered to assist in this work, and he feels confident that the people of Salem will do their share. Frank Butler, a civil engineer of many years' experience, has been em ployed to make the preliminary sur vey, and will begin work immediately. The members of the new company are all substantial business men or Independence and enjoy the confidence of all who know them. J. M. Stark is the owner of the Little Palace Hotel, and has other valuable property inter ests in Polk county; David Calbreath is the proprietor and manager of the Independence Light & Water Works, and C. L. Fitchard is a wealthy hop dealer. The capital stock of the com pany Is placed at $100,000, divided into 1000 shares of $ 100 each. The princi pal office of the company will be located in Independence. Fine Qranlte at Falls City. L. Gerlinger, President of the Salem, i Uallaa ana alls city lialiroad, nas some specimens of granite at his office that are susceptible of high polish. Mr. Gerlinger says that there is a moun tain of the granite so convenient that it can be loaded on the cars with ease. The quarry is situated along the road about one-half mile beyond Falls City. Portland Journal. TheSIcMinnville College and O. 8. N. S. football teams will meet on the Monmouth crridiron.Saturday, October 22. Building Boat at Falls City. W. S. Dennis and W. V. Monroe are now just completing a fine gasoline Ifftinch at the home of W. S.'s father. Tho boys have been at work about six weeks on the hull. It will be taken to Portland before the machinery is placed in it. The boat is 36 ft. keel, 40 ft. deck, 7 ft. 6 in. beam, capacity 50 passengers. The boat will be on ex hibition before it leaves. Falls City Argus. Mrs. William Ford, of Falls City, visited friends in Dallas this week. Mrs. E. H. Skinner, of Portland, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. T. Whittlesey. Samuel Orr, a prominent hop raiser and farmer of Rickreall, was a Dallas visitor, Monday. John Ron co is building a neat cottago in tho Improvement Com pany's addition. TJ. S. Grant shipped two Angora bucks to Sawtell Brothers, of Molalla, Oregon, this week. Harry V. Dolph, manager of the Dolph farm two miles north of Dallas, was a Portland visitor over Sunday. County Clerk E. M, Smith issued license to wed to L. B. Wonderly and Elnora Syron, Francis Menard and Flora Neal, this week. O. G. Estcs, one of tho proprietors of the McMinnvillo Reporter, caught his hand in the cylinder press of that office last Thursday and received a brcken wrist and crushed hand. Independence barbers have fallen into line with the early closing move ment. They now close their shops at 8 o'clock, with the exception of Satur days, when they keep open until 11. Leonard, Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Ilanna died in Independence, Tuesday, October 5, of cholera in fantum. Funeral services were con ducted from tho residence by Dr. E. J. Thompson. The remains were interred in the I. O. O. F. cemetery. Inde pendence Enterprise. Struck by Log Cable. Charles Freitag, ratchet man at the Dallas oak sawmill, was struck by the log cable ln;the mill Monday after noon and was painfully injured about the back and right hip. He was knocked against a rolling log, and at first It was thought that his hip was broken. His right side was badly skinned and bruised, and ho will not be able to resume work for several days. Was 92 Years Old. H. G. Stonebrink died at his home near West Salem, Sunday, at tho ripe old ago of 92 years. He was a native of Holland, and came to the United States in 1812. He was married to Miss Rensche Vanderwal in 1849. His wife dying in 18(59, he moved with his seven children to Oregon in 1873. Ho had been living on the Harritt farm in Polk county since 1891. Mr. Stone brink was a member of the Dutch Re formed Church, and was respected by his neighbors as an honorable man. Willis Rowell, of Bnell, transacted business at the county seat, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis and daughter, Bessie, who are visiting Mr. Davis' parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Davis, on Mill Creek, will leavi for their home in Mexico next week, stop ping enroute to visit Mr. Davis' two sisters Mr3. L. White, of Portland, and Mrs. Jennie Conner, of San Jose, California. Tho family will probably stay In San Jose while Mr. Davis makes a brief business trip to New York and will then go on to their home in Mexico. Mr. Davis is general manager of the Sonora Mining, Mill ing and Development Company, and also of the Yaqul Smelting and Re fining Company, two of the wealthiest mining companies in Mexico. He is an expert mining engineer and metal lurgical chemist, and has superin tended tho development and equip ment of some of the largest mines In tho world. DR. FENNER'S T o Jl AND 0 Backache (tW AH Diseases of the kidneys, bladder, and urinary organs. Abo catarrh, heart disease, gravel, dropsy, rheumatism, backache, female troubles. Also Purifies the Blood. Don't become discouraged. There is a cure for you. I f necessary write Dr. Feuoer. lie boa spent a lifetime curing just suob caws as .fours. AH consultations FBXZ. "Your Remedies are giving the best of results and outsell anything I have in stock. I have a customer who has been troubled with gravol and last winter I sold him a bottle of Dr. Fenner's KiJiiry and Btckaohe Cure and after ho had taken about half of the bottlo, a gravel passed from him about the size of a bean. It caused him great pain. He took it to his family physician who told him it was the largest he had ever seen. The man has been well ever since. C. F. W. INDEKRIEDEN, Chandler, Ind." Sold by Druggists, 50c. and II. Ask for Dr. Fenner's Almanac or Cook Book Free. For Sale by BELT & CHERRINGTON t!