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II. G. Campbell, agent McMinnville
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rake your prescriptions to the Wil
q drug storo.. :
Mrs. Martha Cosper visited relatives
Portland this week.
rhings Sjod to eat for breakfast,
aner and suddgt at Louffhary &
lis,'
Mrs. Oscar Havter visited Misses
Ina and Delia Simonton, at Rickre
'. this week.
Frank Smith, or Salem,
the home of Mr., and
;ort.
, owner of the lndepen
ightand water plants,
.a a lHiia3 visitor, Wednesday,'
Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Ellis and W. M,
Lkel attended the funeral of the late
ripson Merrill, in McMinnville,
nday.
.'he balance of our stock of Fall
1 Winter cloaks to be closed out
slice. Sale becrins October 24. The
3 Hive Store.
J. A, Hurley, an attorney at Inde
ldence, has been appointed by John
McNary to be deputy prosecuting
orney for Polk county.
)r. H. L. Toney, dentist ; graduate
inn Arbor, Michigan. Office up
irs Uglow building. Hours 8 to 12
1 1 to 5. Examinations free. Phone
n October 24, there were advertised
ers in the Dallas postofflce for Mrs.
11a Seal, Mrs. L. Longnecker, John
Ions, E. A. Lindbloom and A. A.
Ider. C. G. Coad, Postmaster,
rand Mrs. E. S. Longacre have
arned from an extended visit with
itives in the Middle States. They
now. at their farm near Buena
ta, but will make their home in
'erson during the winter.
Babe" Richardson, a locomotive
man in the employ of the Southern
:iflc Company, came up from Port
3, Saturday, to spend a few weeks'
ation at the home of his parents,
and Mrs. D. B. Eichardson.
ay less and you will not get the
,lity. There is no furniture just as
d as ours for less money. It is
iossible, for our prices are rock
om. Fhank Kekslake, the House
ilsher. r. and Mrs. Mack Brunk, for
jy years in charge of the Occi
tal hotel in Corvallis, have gone
'ossii in search of a location. Be
their departure, the Corvallis
ekah lodge members presented
. Brunk with a handsome silver
t dish as a mark of their esteem,
tnmett D. Cosper, a traveling rep
ntative of the wholesale hardware
i of R. M. Wade & Co., of Port
1, came to Dallas, Thursday, and
ained in town until Saturday
niog. Entering the employ of the
3e Arm a few years ago, Emmett
dily worked his way up from the
tion of a laborer to a desk in the
ipingdepartment, and was recently
anced to his present responsible
tion as a reward for his close
ntion to business and faithful
Ice.
Codfish and mackerel at Loughary
& Ellis.'
Peacock hard-wheat flour at Lough
ary & Ellis'
The Observer office wants the print
ing you are particular about.
Fine line of Ladies' and Children's
Kid Gloves at Mrs. Metzger's.
Mr. and Mrs. L. Gerlinger, Jr.,
spent Sunday with relatives in Port
land.
Mrs. J. N. Hart and children left
for their new home in Baker City,
Wednesday.
Mrs. Wilbur Cook, of McMiunville,
was a guest at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. C. G. Coad over Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Farley, who
have been visitine relatives in Polk
county, left for their home in San
rrancisco, weanesaay, going Dy way
of Seattle and Victoria.
Mrs. Angeline Sites, of Prineville,
visited friends in Dallas this week,
xnis was ner nrst visit to uauas in
several years, and she greatly en joyed
meeting her old-time friends.
Don't fail to come to our Cloak sale,
Anlshelu standard or style garmeuts
at wholesale prices. This is better
than you have ever been offered be
fore. The Bee Hive Store.
Naomi Chapter will hold a special
meeting next Wednesday night, No
vember 2, for initiatory work. A full
attendance is desired. By order of
the V. M. Libbie Muir. secretary.
The season for sowing grain is here.
Farmers can buy Formaldehyde at
Belt & Cherrington's drugstore for 40
cents a pound, or two pounds for 75
cents. Never a case of smut known
where this preventive was used.
Eugene E. Holcomb and Miss Grace
Harmon were married at the United
Evangelical parsonage in Dallas last
Thursday, Rev. A. A. Winter offici
ating. They left at once for Kensing
ton, Kansas, where they will make
their home.
The Dallas boys band celebrated the
first anniversary of their organization
Tuesday night by appearing on the
streets and playing in front of several
of the business houses. The music
was good, and the people appreciated
it. The boy's band is making good
progress under the leadership of
William Howe, and promises to be
come one of the prominent musical
organizations of the Willamette
Valley.
The new fire hydrant in German
town was tested yesterday afternoon
and was found satisfactory in every
respect. The gauge showed a pressure
of 65 pounds. This hydrant is on high
ground, a mile and a half from the
reservoir, and on a dead-end main.
The pressure is far greater than the
council had expected. The new hyd
rant north of the LaCreole bridge
shows a pressure of 85 pounds.
Jesse Applegate, a Polk county pio
neer of 1843, visited old-time friends
in Dallas this week. He is now living
at the . Soldiers' Home in Roseburg,
his eyesight having failed to such an
extent as to compel him to retire from
the practice of law. Mr. Applegate
has done much literary work in the
last few years, and promises to send
the Obseeveb some more "Early Settle
ment" stories in the near future.
Miss Rebecca Gates is visiting rela
tives in Newberg.
Born, October 24, to Mr. and Mrs.
George T. Gerlinger, of Portland, a
daughter.
Mrs. Ethel Woods and Miss Emma
Dempsey visited relatives and friends
in Portland this week.
Mrs. Nellie Jacobson, of Portland,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Harriett
Shreve, and other relatives in Dallas.
W. R. Coulter has purchased a large
truck and will engage in a general
teaming and transfer business. See
his ad in another column.
un uctober 24th, we start cutting
price on Cloaks and Tailor-made Suits.
Every garment must be sold, a
matKeu at eastern wholesale price
The Bee Hive Store.
One 40-cent bottle of Formaldehyd
will vitriolize 160 bushels of grain
is cheaper and better than ordinary
vitriol in every respect. For sale by
Kelt & Cherrington.
Monday's Oregonian says that Port
land's baseball team is out of the race
for the pennant. A fact that has been
apparent to interested observers for
some time past.
J. J. Evans, corresponding secretary
of the churches of Christ in Oregon
will speak in the Christian church
Jsunday morning and evening. All
should hear him. G. L. Lobdell,
Pastor.
nnson webb, formerly of this city
is vice-president of the Atlas Foundry
& Machine Company, of Tacoma. The
company makes a specialty of heavy
mill machinery, dry kiln trucks,
gears, hangers and pulleys. Mr,
Vv ebb was at one time head moulder
in the Dallas Foundry and Iron
Works.
iorge rearce, or waiem,1 was in
Dallas attending to business affairs
Saturday. His family accompanied
him and visited at the home of Mr,
and Mrs. A. B. Muir. Mr. Pearce is
gradually recovering from the injuries
received in an automobile accident in
McMinnville, but is still very weak.
Albert Coon, a former resident of
Falls City, died at Fresno, California,
recently, aged 67 years. The remains
were shipped to Grass Valley, Oregon
for burial. Deceased was a native of
Wayne county, New York. He was a
member of the Independent Order of
Odd Fellows.
C. H. Chapman arrived home Mon
day from a brief visit to his old home
in Ohio. When he left Dallas a few
weeks ago, it was his Intention to
spend the winter in the East, but soon
after arriving at his destination
longing for the green fields and sunny
skies of Oregon took possession of
him, and he was not long in making
up his mind to return to the coast.
The four Republican clubs of Salem
have planned a grand rally to be held
in that city on Tuesday evening,
November 1. A number of prominent
Republican speakers will be present,
including Hon. John H. Mitchell. A
grand street parade will be held in
tne evening ana the committee ap
pointed by the clubs propose to make
it the largest political celebration ever
held in the Capital City. A number
of bands have been engaged for the
occasion.
SHOT IN THE ANKLE
City Marshal J. M. Orant Is
fully Injured By Accidental
charge of His Revolver.
Pain-DIs.
Come to this up-to-date store next week and look over our
line of "MUNSING" Underwear. The best made, best fitting,
most comfortable, durable and satisfactory underwear at popular
prices that modern machinery and skilled labor can produce.
THE TIHE TO BUY IS NOW. We have a large stock but its
going fast you can select the style and size you want and have
tfie goods delivered now or later just as you please.
LADIES' SEPARATE GARMENTS OFFERED AT FROM
50C tO $2.00
LADIES'
UNION SUITS
$1.00 to
OFFERED
$3-oo
AT FROM
MISSES' SUITS AT 50C UP TO $1.25 A GARMENT
MEN'S UNION SUITS AT POPULAR PRICES.
agents
Come next week and look over
Headquarters for Underwear at
in Dallas for THE JWUNSING
our display.
popular prices and special
LINE.
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BEE HIVE
STO
RE
City Marshal J. M. Grant was shot
in the left ankle by the accidental dis
charge of a 32-calibre revolver about
5 :30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. He
was standing in front of the Bank,
and in removing his handkerchief
from his pocket, drew the revolver out
with it. The weapon fell to the cement
sidewalk, and in striking was dis
charged, the ball entering the foot
near the ankle joint. The Marshal was
assisted into Belt & Cherrington's
drugstore, where Dr. B. H. McCallon
made an examination of the wound.
Some of the small bones of the ankle
were shattered by the ball, but the
wound is not considered serious.
Several doctors tried to locate tte
bullet, but were unable to find it. Dr.
McCallon and Mr. Grant went to Port
land this morning and will have an
expert surgeon examine the wound.
Mrs. E. J. Bryan, of Falls City,
visited friends in Dallas yesterday.
The O. S. N. S. and Chemawa foot
ball teams will play in Monmouth
tomorrow afternoon.
Messrs.Charles and William Pfeiffer,
of Albany, were in Dallas on a busi
ness visit last Friday.
C. L. Hawley returned from the St
Louis Fair this week, bringing with
him the prize-winning Lincoln ram
The newest styles in millinery can
always be found at Mrs. Chace's. See
the elegant display of trimmed hats.
The amount of delinquent tax in
Polk county when the roll was, closed
on Uctober 4 was $5,666.27. About
$900 has been collected since that date,
Fred Oberer has moved his hard
wood sawmill from Luckiamute to
Independence, and will saw maple,
ash, and other river timber during the
winter months.
Old residents of Oregon say they
never have seen finer J) all weather
than that which we are now enjoying.
Oregon's "Indian Summer is mighty
fine.
George Snyder went to Portland
Tuesday.to be examined for a pension.
Snyder Is a veteran of the Philippine
war, and was in Company A, of the
Second Oregon, at the battle of Mala
bon, where he was wounded. Salem
Journal.
A joint stock company has been
formed in Independence, with a capital
stock of $500, to build a telephone line
to Monmouth, where connection will
be had with the Dallas, Falls City,
Lewisville and Airlie lines. The
company will install a central office
in Independence, and co-operate with
other rural lines now established.
Enough of the stock has been sub
scribed to insure the success of the
venture.
FIT FOR. A KING.
When we say that our Overcoats are fit for a King, we
mean a King whose clothes fit him.
Here are Winter Overcoats that are
Easy to get into
Easy when you're in
Easy to pay for
Hard to wear out
Hard to beat
From our stock you can
try on many styles see
which is the most becoming
whether regular lengths,
extra long, full back styles,
Tourist or Paddocks.
Our Winter Overcoat
prices start at $9.00 where
satisfaction can be safely
guaranteed; thence to $22.
Between the two prices every
gratified.
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Your Feet
r
are the center or
some of your most
sensitive nerves.
The selection of
properly shaped,
well made shoes is
imperative.
The"FLORSHEIM"
Shoe improves
the feet and the
appearance of
the man too.
No chemically tanned skins
used in the "Florsheim" and
they do not draw the feet.
They are made over foot
form lasts, fit the foot and re
tain their shape.
That's the force of the
name " Florsheim " on shoes
and that's wh'ere their real
value is realized.
Most styles sell for $5.00.
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of taste is
degree
WE'LL BE EXPECTING YOU IN TO MAKE
YOUR SELECTION ALMOST
ANY DAY.
UGLOW
CLOTHING Ei
OUSE
MILL STREET
DALLAS, OREGON
The trouble in the Methodist Episco
pal Church has been settled. Kev,
D. T. Summervllle, whose assign
ment as pastor was protested, will go
to Ashland, and Kev. Mr. McDougal,
of that city, will assume the pastorate
of the Albany church. As the church
property at Albany is not owned by
the Methodist Episcopal Church,
proper, but belongs to the congrega
tion, it was possible for the latter sue
cessfully to resist the assignment, and
Kev. Mr. Summerville was rejected.
Married.
PRICHAKD - GKIGSBY At the
home of the bride's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. J. A. Grigsby, two miles north of
Independence, on Wednesday, Octo
ber 26, by Kev. E.J. Thompson, D. D.,
Mr. Everett W. Prichard, of Portland,
and Miss Martha J. urlgsby were
united in marriage.
The wedding was a quiet home
event, the guests beinpr confined to
members of the bride's family and a
sister of the groom. The bride was
prettily attired for the happy occasion
After a wedding lunch was served,
Mr. and Mrs. Prichard departed for
Portland, where ihey will reside. The
kindest wishes of many friends fol
low them to their new home.
For Artistic Printing.
Five new faces of job type received
at the Observer job office this week.
The latest and handsomest letters cut
nothing newer in New York or
Chicago. This is the finest type we
have ever bought, and we think that
our customers will agree that we have
had a lot of good type before. When
you place your orders with the Obser
ver, you get identically the same
faces of type that are being used in
the large city offices all over the
United States. If you don't believe it,
come in and let us show you ; or, bet
ter still, bring us a job to duplicate.
Was Playmate ot General Grant.
Simpson Merrill, an old-time resi
dent of McMinnville, died Saturday.
aged 83 years. He left an aged wife
and several grandchildren, among
them being Mrs. M. D. Ellis, of this
city. Mr. Merrill was a playmate of
President U. S. Grant, in Ohio, and
was named by the General's mother,
who gave him her maiden name
Simpson. Mr. Merrill had lived in
McMinnville for many years, and was
ighly respected by all.
Linnton Sawmill Sold.
Robert Suitor, D. J. Riley and C. W.
Potter have sold the Suitor sawmill,
at Linnton, to O. X. Clark & Son, of
Cheboygan, Mich. The Telegram says
that the deal was practically closed
Tuesday, and the consideration is pre
sumed to be somewhere in the neigh
borhood of flOO.OOO. The Linnton
mill is a model plant, and has a
capacity of 100,000 feet daily.
Tried to Whip the Editor.
Defeated in his libel suit against
the Salem Journal, Chief of Police
Gibson attempted to chastise A. F.
Hofer, one of the proprietors of that
paper, Tuesday. The men were
separated before sorious damage was
done. "Andy" Hofer is one of the
best natured Dutchmen in seventeen
states, but he is also blest with a
plentiful supply of muscle, and it is
pretty safe to say that had the by
standers kept out of the way, he
would have given Cop Gibson a worse
thrashing than that officer received in
the courts. Better quit, Gibson. Smart
men always know when they have
had enough.
United States Senator John H.
Mitchell will discuss the issues
of this political campaign at Salem
on Tuesday evening, November 1.
There will be a good attendance from
all parts of Marion and Polk counties.
It is not often that the people of this
section of the state have an oppor
tunity to hear Senator Mitchell.
BUSINESS LOCALS.
For a good job of wagon repairing,
go to N. Hughes, Dallas, Or.
Dr. Hayter, Dentist. Office over
Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas, Oregon.
One of the best horse-shoers in the
state will bo found working at Wagner
Bros.' shop. Give him a trial and be
convinced.
Go and see thooe fine bath tubs,
sinks and lavatories at Wagner Bros.
A first-class plumber is In their em
ploy, and will satisfactorily do your
work.
Wagner Brothers invite you to call
and inspect their stock of bath-tubs,
sinks, toilets, etc, as they now carry
the largest stock on the West Side.
They have engaged the services of a
first-class plumber, and would be
pleased to call and figure with you on
any work you may have In the way of
water pipes or plumbing of any kind
for your house, store or office. The
finest and most skillful work guaranteed.
Laundress Wanted.
White laundress desiring to wash
for a small family (no children) will
please call, or leave word, at this
office. None but first-class washer
and Ironer need apply.
new
HARD?,
AMI
Lost.
Small nanny kid lost Tuesday, be
tween William Garbutt s and the
postofflce. Plato McFke.
Auction Safe.
An auction sale of oak furniture
and other household goods will be
held at the house formerly occupied
by W. E. Lacey, near the Christian
church, on Saturday, October 29, at 2
o'clock p. m. A chance for rare bar
gains. Frank Kerslake will act as
auctioneer.
STORE
We have opened up a first-class Hard
ware Store in connection with our
Plumbing and Tinning business at the
Wiseman's old stand
IH
JIT,
complete stock of
ardware
Hi" mimmmummm,;
mrnm
Estray Notice.
Strayed from the French place one
registered Angora nanny goat, about
five years old ; hoie in right ear which
has been torn out; tag in left ear,
numbered 6201; initial, A. G. B. A. ;
end of one horn broken off: had bell
on. Return to or notify W. A. Atres,
Dallas, Or.
We will carry
Genera
Including the
celebrated
Universal
Stoves and
Ranges
Our "TRILBY" Heaters give more heat
and require less wood than any other
warming stove made.
WE WILL TREAT YOU RIGHT, AND ASK A
SHARE OF YOUR PATRONAGE.
Vaughn & Weaver
DALLAS, OREGON
Dallas Collkgk : : :
and La Creole Academy.
Classical, Scientific, Business and
Elementary Courses.
FACULTY SPECIALLY TRAINED IX LEADING COLLEGES AND
UNIVERSITIES
Careful attention paid to individual needs of body, mind and character.
Library, Gymnasium, Laboratory and Dormitory privileges for both sexes.
EXPENSES LOW.
Fall Tetm begins September 21, 1904.
For catalogues and other information address,
PROF. D. M. METZGEIt. or
PROF. C. T. WHITTLESEY,
Dallas, Oregon.
Do You Want Lumber?
We have all kinds; also Moldings
and everything needed in building.
All made of soft Yellow Fir at lowest
prices. Send us your specifications
and get our figures.
BRYAN-LUCAS LUMBER CO.
World'i Fair Vote.
Miss Nora Robertson 10,e3G
Miss Rose Bronken 10,002
Miss Ilallie Reynolds 1013
Miss Lilly Baxter 381