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GOON Observer 0L rv DALLAS, POLK COUNTY, OREGON, DECEHBER 30, 1904 VOL. XVII NO. 4i 51 f' A ::L S UNTIL J IS m 3 HAPPY NEW YEAR the simplest way in which we can express our good ' ishes to our customers and friends. We wish them .1 the joys and comforts that the year can possihly ring and we agree to use our efforts toward making ving both economical and pleasurable. te The success of this store in the past does not measure its standard for the future. We shall en- eavor more than ever before, to justify the expres sions of good feeling which are coming our way. We ask you to judge us by what we do. We onestly believe that if you do the greater part of your j.,uying here, 1905 will be a happier year for you. We Inflow it will for us! As an earnest of our good intend-on?., we ask you to read what we offer for this first jasincss week: Spec!::! January 2 to January 7 LACE CURTAIN AND " EMBROIDERY SALE.. -i Curtains 75c $1.50 Curtains $1.15 2 " $1.40 $2.50 $1.75 Laces and Embroideries at great ff! reduction. One week only. 5. C. DODSON & CO. re ler is ; LI" x k S!.e--kl I '". TOCK I logs, Mutton and . hest market price Iddrfcss, so. 1, I. , OREGON THE CLOTHING CO. WILL CONTINUE THEIR. We Now Offer You ur Clothing at a Bigger Cut Than Ever Before. C 1 Our finest Clothing the Celebrated HART, SCHAFFNER & MARX will go now at 20 PER CENT. DISCOUNT instead of 15 per cent. A $15.00 Suit will cost you only $12. OUR THIRD LOT OF CLOTHING will now go at 331 PER. CENT. DISCOUNT A $12.00 Suit in this will cost you only $8.00 ub Clothing Company j irllpatricK Building. ILL STREET, DALLAS, ORE. Do You Want Lumber? We have all kinds; also Moldings and everything needed in building. All made of soft Yellow Fir at iowest prices. Send us your specifications and get our figures. BRYAN-LUCAS LUMBER CO. Legal Blanks for sale at this office BakM Kidney Blad4r HlgiA ANUARY15 Dallas, Oregon. REALESTATEI! 78 acres Nice Homelike place, with good buildings and fences 10 acres in cultivation lots of fine timber $1500 5 acres w ith a good little House and Barn all fenced and under cultivation, only $ 650 Nice 13 acre tract, finely sit uatedworth $50 per acre only $ 32 Fine 100 acre farm, well im proved $5000 Well improved farm of 117 acres $2500 Finely improved farm of 400 acres $9500 Stock Banch 900200 acres under cultivation Can't be beat $9000 Nice little Home of 15 acres $1100 Stock and Grain farm of 230 acres a dick nailing good place at a bargain. 164 acres 30 under cultivation Buildings Fenced a good place cheap as dirt only $1500 Here is the cheapest place in Oregon 81 acres, House, Barn, and other improvements worth $1200 at least for only $800 I have all classes of Ranches and Farms for sale I can suit you in quality or price. HENRY CAflPBELL, DALLAS, OREGON. NEW GOODS WE RECEIVED THIS WEEK LARGE LINE OF FANCY BLOWN and NEEDLE ETCHED GLASSES in all sizes and shapes. Just the thing for collections. Have you renewed your Magazine subscription? We can give you prices as good as any clubbing agency. JVIeiser & JVIeisei DALLAS, OEEGON. STATUARY FOR THE FAIR Works of Art Valued at $2,500,000 Secured for Lewis and Clark Centennial. Statuary valued at $2,500,000 is the magnificent gift of St. Louis to the Lewis and Clark Centennial. This represents the cream of the Louisiana Purchase statuary, and will add an element of beauty to the Exposition that nothing else could give. The statuary was selected a few days ago by Oscar Huber, director of works, who went to St. Louis for the purpose. Notable among the sculptors whose works are represented in the selection are Borglum, Vaudell, Frederic Rem ington, Weinman, Bitner, Lopez and Ruckstuhl. In selecting the statues care was taken to secure only such pieces as would harmonize with the Western World's Fair. The titles of some of the works selected bear out this. They are: "Group of Buffalo," "Resting Cowboy," "Step to Civiliza tion," "Destiny of the Red Man," "Sioux Chief," "Cherokee Chief," "Four Neptunes," "Captains Meri wether Lewis and William . Clark," "Thomas Jefferson," "Daniel Boone," "Pioneer Seeking Shelter," "Buffalo Dance." One of the Cowboy Groups will probably be placed at the main entrance,just in front of the Colonnade. This group, by Remington, shows four cowboys, mounted on western ponies, shooting off their pistols in the air. The statue is done in staff, but will receive a covering of bronze before being placed in position. "VULCAN" WILL COME Birmingham's Big Iron Man Will Be a Feature of Western World's Fair. The monster iron statue of Vulcan which was exhibited by Birmingham, Alabama, at the St. Louis Fair, will- be displayed at the Lewis and Clark Centennial at Portland next year. The statue will remain in St. Louis for four months, when it will start on its long journey to the "Rose City." Vulcan was cast in iron from a model built by the well-known sculp tor, G. Moretti, and all of the metal used in its construction as well as the minerals composing the foundations, are from the Alabama mines. The ex hibit cost $20,000 and required almost a year to complete it. Vulcan tips the scales at 100,000 pounds and stands 57 feet high in his socks. The statue will probably' stand at the entrance to the Mines building at tho Western World's Fair. END WAS SUDDEN Henry Butler Drops Dead of Heart Disease at His Monmouth Home. Henry J. Butler dropped dead at his home in Monmouth, Sunday evening. Mr. Butler had attendod the annual reunion of the Butler family, and arriving at his home seated himself by the fire in the evening. His heart ceased to aot, he gasped and was dead. He had been enjoying reasonably good health, though suffering occa sionally with heart trouble of late. Mr. Butler was born in Pottsfleld, 111., September 27, 1844. He has been a resident of Monmouth many years and was well known in Polk county. The funeral services were conducted by Dr. E. J. Thompson from the Christian church in Monmouth, Wed nesday. Independence Enterprise. Mr. Butler was well known in Dallas, having conducted a grocery store here several years ago. He was a brother of Judge N. L. Butler, of this city, and J. B. V. Butler, of Mon mouth. He was a good citizen, and enjoyed the respect of his neighbors. Transferred to Independence. Charles Howe, who hus been the assistantof Station Agent I. N. Woods in the Southern Pacific Company's office in this city for several months, has been transferred to Independence, where he will fill a like position in the company's office. Charles is a compe tent and obliging office man and will be missed by the company's patrons at this place. The vacancy in the Dallas office will be filled by C. Cooper, of Mount Angel. Following his usual custom, Hon. W. C. Brown distributed 45 sacks of flour among the aged widows of Dallas the day before Christmas. He also gave a sack of flour to each minister in town. One of the most interesting exhibits from Clackamas county at the Lewis and Clark Fair will be a historic planer that wa3 imported by Dr. John McLoughlin from London, and was the first machine of its kind ever brought to the West. It is now at Hargreaves' sawmill at James post office. W. P. Miller was showing on the streets Saturday some of the largest Burbank potatoes that have ever been raised in this vicinity. Four of them completely filled a large sized market basket Mr. Miller said he was exhib iting these potatoes merely to show the kind of vegetables Prohibitionists can raise in a "dry" year. Died, of Pneumonia. John A. Williams died of pneumonia at his homo on the Thielsen farm, east of Rickreall, Friday, December 23, aged about 45 years. His illness was of a severe character, and lasted only a few days. The remains were taken to the Salt Creek cemetery for burial, Sunday. He leaves a wife and a large family of small children. His invalid, father, 80 years old, also made his home with Mr. Wiliiams, and was dependent upon the latter for support. Deceased was an honest, hard-working farmer, and was respected by all. Mrs. Maggie E. Tozler. Maggie E. Tozier, wife of A. R. Tozier, a merchant of McCoy, is dead, after a long illness. She was well known in Portland, having lived there several years while her husband operated a fish-wheel at the Cascades. The remains were taken to Portland and cremated by her request. OREGON HISTORIAN DEAD Son of First Principal of La Creole Academy Passes Away in Portland. Horace S. Lyman, author of Ly man's History of Oregon, died Thurs day even in g at 7 o'clock at the Portland Sanitarium, He was a native of Dallas, Polk county, and was 49 years of age. Death was due to 8phasia, from which he had suffered since he returned from the St. Louis Fair, sev eral weeks ago. An operation was performed by Dr. S. E. Josephi, two days ago as a last measure, but Mr. Lyman continued In a comatose state until his death. Deceased was a member of an old pioneer family. His father, Rev. Horace Lyman, was the first pastor of the First Congregational Church in this city, in 1849, and helped clear the land for the first building, where Second and Jefferson streets now meet. In 1850 the family moved to Polk County, where Horace was born. Mr. Lyman graduated at Forest Grove in 1878, and afterward took a theological course at Oberlin, Ohio, and entered the ministry. He, how ever devoted a good deal of time to educational pursuits, and wrote much of early days in Oregon. For eight years he was Superintendent of Public Schools in Clatsop county. Telegram. Pure Water vs. Typhoid. On account of the prevalence of typhoid fever among the railway em ployes of the Southern Pacific in Ore gon and California, the medical de partment of the company is arranging to have drinking water supplied the trainmen so they will not be obliged to drink from tanks along the line and from the tenders. It is observed that a gfeat majority of the railroad men afflicted with typhoid are engi neers and firemen, freight brakemen being next in order, and these are the men who drink most frequently from watering tanks. Roseburg Reviow. Legal Blanks for sale here. Consumption J There is no specific for consumption. Fresh air, ex ercise, nourishing food and Scott's Emulsion will come pretty near curing it, if there is anything to build on. Mil lions of -people throughout the world are living and in good health on one lung. I From time immemorial the doctors prescribed cod liver oil for consumption. Of course the patient could not take it in its old form, hence it did very little good. They cm take SCOTT'S EMULSION and tolerate it for a long time. There is no oil, not excepting butter, so easily digested and absorbed by the system as cod liver oil in the form of Scott's Emulsion, and that is the reason it is so helpful in consumption where its use must be continuous. CJ We will send you a sample free. J Be turc that thta picture in the form of a label i on the wrap per of every bottle of Emulsion you buy. Scott & Bowne Chemists 409 Pearl Street New York 50c. trti i'; U Jrojj i,u II DEATH ENDS SUFFERING Charles Farley Succumbs to Illness of Several Weeks Dura tion. Charles R. Farley died of pneumonia at his home in this city Friday morn ing, December 23, at 7 :10 o'clock, after an illness of nearly three months. The disease was of a severe type from the first, and developed into a form of quick consumption. Mr. Farley had been in a precarious condition for many weeks, and his death was not unexpected. The funeral services were held from the family residence Saturday after noon, and were conducted by Rev. G. L. Lobdell, pastor of the Christian chureh. The burial service was con ducted by Friendship Lodge, No. 6, I. O. O. F., of which lodge deceased had long been a member. A large crowd of sorrowing friends followed the remains to their last resting place in the Odd Fellows' cemetery. Charles Farley was a son of the late Robert and Lydia Farley, and was a native of Polk county, having been born on a farm near Dallas, July 18, 1858. He chose the occupation of a farmer, and lived near the place of his birth until about two . years ago, when he rented his farm and moved to Dallas. He purchased the Hallock property, at the corner of Levens and Ash streets, and up to the time his sickness began was engaged in the work of improving the buildings and making an attractive and comfortable home. Mr. Farley was an honest, in dustrious citizen, and was successful in the management of his business affairs. He possessed a cheerful and sunny disposition, and was fond of tho society and companionship of his friends. He was an honored member of Friendship Lodge, No. C, I. O. O. F and was also a member of Dallas Camp, No. 209, Woodmen of the World. He carried insurance to the amount of $2000 in tho latter order. On October 1G, 1887, he married Miss May Richardson, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Richardson, of Independence. His wife and three children two daughters and a son- survive him. ROYAL ARCH BANQUET Chapter Installation Followed by Fine Supper at Hotel Gail. One of the pleasant social events of the holiday week was the banquet given by the members of Ainsworth Chapter, No. 17, R. A. M., at the Hotel Gail, following the annual installation of officers. The installation ceremonies were witnessed by the wives and in vited friends of the members, and after the closing of tho Chapter a de lightful social hour was spent in the lodge room. At 11 o'clock tho scene of the festivities was changed to the dining room of the Hotel Gail, where an elaborate supper had been pre pared by Chef Walker. Two hours were devoted to the feast of good things, and it was after midnight when the party broke up and the merry banqueters departed for their homes. Those present were : Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Muir, Dr. and Mrs. B. H.McCal Ion, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Simonton. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Belt, Mr. and Mrs. George L. Hawkins, Mr, and Mrs. R. C. Craven, Mr. and Mrs. It. L. Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mc Donald, Mr. and Mrs. K. C. Kirk patrick, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hayter, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gibson, Dr. and Mrs. Mark Hayter, Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Kelty; Messrs. T. T. Notson, N. F, Gregg, R. E. Williams, J. C. Hayter, W. Weybright and Master Hermann Hawkins. Injured by Falling Timber. The two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stet Cook met with a distress in a accident at the family homo in Falls City, Tuesday. While playing in tho woodshed, a stick of wood fell and struck her, breaking her collar bone and right leg. She was brought to Dallas on the afternoon train and Dr. McCalion was called to set the broken bones. The child was badly injured, but is improving as well as could bo expected, and no serious results are anticipated. Buys Feed Store. S. M. Ray has purchased the J. L. Castle feed store in this city and will continue the business on a larger scale than that upon which it Has been hitherto conducted. He will add several of the leading brands of valley flour to the stock, and will carry a large supply of feed of all kinds. Mr. Castle will remain in Dallas. Mrs. A. G. Bradley who has been visiting her daughter Mrs. Claude Dunn, in this city, returned to her home in Woodburn this week. The Christmas dance in Falls City on Monday evening was largely attended and was a highly enjoyable affair. Excellent music was furnished by the Falls City orchestra, which, under the leadership of Frank Miller, is rapidly becoming one of the best musical organizations la the county Married in Baker City. Miss Jessie Bratton and Mr. Homer W. Hanford were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Georgo L. Bratton, in Baker City, Oregon, on Wednesday, December 28. They will be at home to their friends in Oakesdale, Wash., after January 10. Miss Bratton was the head trim mer in Mrs. H. H. Chace's millinery establishment in Dallas fortwo years. Her many friends here remember her as a re lined and amiable young woman. Notice to Club Members. The regular annual meeting of the members of the LaCreole Club will be held in the club rooms on Saturday, January 7, 1905, at 7 :30 p. m. In addi tion to the regular business, those present will vote on some amendments to the Constitution and By-laws. A full attendance of members is desired. Tracy Staats, Secretary. SATISFIED WITH OREGON Commissioner Seth Riggs Returns Home From Extended East ern Trip. Mr. Seth Riggs, a prominent citizen of Polk county, whero ho is member of the Board of Commissioners, re turned to Portland from an Eastern trip, Friday morning, and went to his home at Crowley this morning. Mr. Riggs left Oregon on November 7, and wont direct to St. Louis. After visit ing the Louisiana Purchase Exposi tion a few days, he went to La Grange, . 111., his former home, and south to New Orleans, and came on to Oregon by the Southern route, stopping all along to take notes with respect to the possibilities of the region ho traveled through, as compared with Oregon. After careful investigation, he re turned home better pleased than ever with Oregon. Everywhere ho went he found ieople talking about tho Lewis and Clark Exposition, and predicts that the number who visit Portland next year will far exceed tho expecta tions of tho most sanguine. Ore gonian. George Snyder came over from Salem and spent Christmas at the home of his undo, V. F. Fisko. Hon. N. L. Butler and son, Lester, and daughters, Persephone and Ella, attended tho annual reunion of the Butler family in Monmouth, Sunday. Lyon Lodge No. 20, A. F. & A. M., elected new officers at their last meet ing. They are : A. S. Locke, W. M. ; H. Dickinson, S. W. ; T. J. Nowbill, J. W ; n. Hirschberg, treas. ; R. H. Parrish, secretary; I. H. Ingram, tyler. Independence Enterprise Charles E. Fransen died at tho St. Vincent's Hospital in Portland, early Monday morning from the effects of tho injuries he received a year ago last August in tho wreck of the train bearing the Elks' excursion, near Centralia, Wash. A largo number of Polk county peoplo went to Portland on tho special West Side train, Monday, and wit nessed tho football game between tho Oregon Agricultural College and Multnomah teams. The Farmers gave the Club men the closest battle ever seen on Multnomah field, making 11 points to the Club team's 12. Attorney J. E. Fenton, of Nome, passed north on the Ramona, Friday, to defend Beasley, who was charged with forgery. Mr. Fenton canae up to "chin" the editor and to talk over base ball days of thirty years ago in "Old Yamhill," (Or.) when the editor or the now attorney at the bat usually meant a home run, and when tho Fenton family the father and eight sons challenged any other family in the country for a contest on the diamond. A. V. R. Snyder in Wrangell (Alaska) News. An electric railway 20 miles in length, connecting Portland with Hillaboro, Cornelius and Forest Grove, will be built and in operation in time for the Lewis and Clark exposition, if terms agreed upon between the com pany and the towns of Hillsboro and Forest Grove are complied with in the matter of subsidies. Tho citizens of Hillsboro have subscribed about $30,000 and Forest Grove is expected to raise $20,000 to secure tho line. The cost of the road is estimated at $000,000, and a bond issue in that amount has been arranged for. Tho bonds have been sold to an eastern investment company. TO-NIGHT! Masquerade Ball!! at Dallas City Hall. 3 v the SONS OF DRYADS (Woodmen Side Degree) Music will be furnished by the Inde pendence Orchestra. Concert will begin at 8 :30 o'cloek. Grand March at 9. Only Maskert will l allowed to Dance, jt J J Dance TkKetS f,1. Spectator. 23c Suitable Priies for Maskers ALL ARE INVITED.
