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About Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 6, 1905)
Polk County Observer J. C. HAYTEIt, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER Publish. 1 Weekly at $1.50 per Strictly in Advance. Year. DALLAS, OREGON. JANUARY C. 1905. The way to build up Dallas is to pat ronize Dallas people. THREE TOWN EXCHANGE That the long-talked of free tele phone exchange embracing the towns of Dallas, Independence and Mon mouth is soon to be realized, is be lieved by all who have been watching the movements of the Pacific States Telephone Company for the last few days. It is reported, upon what ap pears to be excellent authority, that the free service will be granted as soon as the new line now under con struction from Dallas to Independence Is completed. Three tons of telephone material was unloaded at Dallas; Monday eve ning, followed on Tuesday by a crew of five linemen who began work on the new line immediately after their arrival. The stringing of the wire has been rushed as rapidly as possi ble, the crew having already reached the town of Kick real 1, and the line will bo completed by the last of this week or the first of next. The proposition for free telephone service between Dallas, Independence and Monmouth has long been agitated by tho subscribers of the company in each of these towns, and has been con sidered in many different phases.only to be held back by one obstacle and another until the present time, when It seems certain that the company has decided to install the line at their own expense and grant the desired free exchange. The line will prove of great benefit to the business men and citizens of the three towns, and the subscribers will not be Blow in showing thei appreciation of the enterprising spirit and generosity of the company. Much space in the New Year number of the Morning Oregoniun is devoted to tho Lewis und Clark Exposition to be held in Portland next year, and tho papor will be widely circulated in the Eastern and Middle states, where will serve as an invaluable aid i attracting attention to tho big Fair, The descriptive articles are of much interest to people hero nt home, an will be doubly so to people living beyond the Rockies. The Oregonian Is one of the world's groat news papers. It has always stood for all that is best in Oregon, and has been and will continue to be, one of the great factors in the development of the Pacific Coast country. The annual Angora show held Dallas deserves encouragement. is the only special Angora show held in the United Statesexcept the National shows of the Angora Goat Breeders Association. If the annual show i Oregon i3 maintained and supported it cannot fail to be a great aid in pro moting the Angora industry of the state. It has already done much good and the benefits of the show should increase from year to year. It is ex rjected. as a matter of course, that r every man in Oregon who makes specialty of breeding fine goats will make an exhibit at the Lewis and Clark Exposition. There is a good opportunity for breeders to compare notes by taking exhibits to the Dallas show. Rural Northwest. of of It will require more than the testi mony of S. A. D. Puter and others his ilk to convince the people of Ore son that Senator Mitchell and Con gressman Hermann are guilty complicity in the Oregon land frauds No one who is familiar with the past life and faithful record of these tw officials will be willing to accept as true the charges made against them by a convicted perjurer and rascal who is seeking to evade the punish ment due him. The people of Orego will not belieye Mitchell and Herman guilty of the alleged crimes for which they have been indicted until they are proven guilty by the evidence reliable witnesses. of The finding of a gold nugget in the outskirts of Dallas, near the LaCreole river, bidj fair to add one more item to Polk County's already long list of resources. If this discovery should prove or any value, and we see no reason why it should not, it will place Old Polk very near the top of the lad dor among the counties of Oregon. Several of the newspapers of the statu are objecting to the proposition to work stato convicts on the public roads, as wild and evil in its economic bearings. Still it would seem that this plan has merit. It is not new, and whero fairly triod it has been success ful. The cry that convicts working on tho roads interfere with froe labor ia rather far-fetched, for free labor will scurcoly work on the roads if can holp it. No system of peualogy is worth anything unless occupation is provided for the prisoners. To work them on the highways would mean that road work, so much needed, could bo done, and freo labor would bo inter fered with less than by any other plan. MoMiunvillo Reporter. lno Christmas number of the St, Aivma vtiuiie-rn'mocrar, contains one of the most striking cartoons of the year. Uncle Sam is pictured as Santa Claus, and on his back is a sack con taining Christinas parcels labeled "Oonornl Prosperity," "Good Crops" auu "Missouri Republican." Tho "Rig Stick" is represented by a largo Ktieit or peppermint candy. Tho ear toou is headed with the words "Santa Claus Is Ortaiuly Good To Us." hou the record Is made up, it will be found that Dallas, tho county seat ori'oiK county, has been doing about us much growing during 1904 as any city of its size in the state, or any other stute. It is high time the county wats of Mariou and Polk were united with a rail road or an electric line. They would help each other in their growth and theline would pay. Salem Statesman. The Kidneys When they are weak, tor pid, or stagnant, tho who la system suffers. Don't neg loct them at this time, tot fcec4 tho warning of the aching back, the bloated face, the sallow comnlexion. thi urinary disorder, and fceLi treatment at once with Hood'sSanaparflla which contains the best end ! fcsiest curative suistences. ' For testimonial et remark alto cum ie&4 for Book on KMoeyt, No. A. C J. tlSQi G9 LewZ, tint. Seriously Hurt By Fall. Mrs. Rudolph Michalec, of Sheridan writes that a sad accident befell he aged mother.Mrs. James.on Christmas morning. The old lady, who i3 past 70 years of age and a cripple, slipped and fell on a walk in the rear of the house, striking her chin on the sharp end of a stick of wood in such a man ner as to force the stick through the flesh into her mouth. Her right arm was also broken by the fall. The injuries were of a most serious nature, and a happy Christmas was turned into a day of sadness for the family Mrs. James has lived with Mr. and Mrs. Michalec for several years, and has many friends in Dallas who will be pained to hear of her misfortune. Her aged husband died while the family were living in this city. Popular Teschers Wed. Professor William C. Bryant and Miss Elva W healdon were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr, and Mrs, Lambert Whealdon, in Linn county, Thursday, December 29, Professor Bryant is a son of Mrs, Susan Bryant, of Falls City, and is a worthy and popular young man. His bride is a graduate of the Oregon State Normal hcliool, and is a most estimable lady. Professor and Mrs. Bryant will make their home in Moro, Sherman county, where he is principal of the public school. Bracelet Lost. Lost, in Dallas, a gold bracelet, with name "Florence" engraved on the front. Suitable reward will bo paid for its return to the owner, Mrs. Joe Craven. COURT HOUSE NOTES. NOTARIAL COMMISSION II . G. Campbell, of Dallas. PROBATE Estate of Gilbert McCabe, deceased final account approved and estate closed. Estate of C. 15. Farley, deceased- inventory and appraisement filed; amount of inventory, $3G02.70. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. Joshua McDaniol et ux to Blanche Prattler, lot 2, block C, Davidson's add to Monmouth , $50. E u Kirkpatrick et ux to City of Dallas, right of way for sewer, f 1. J S Pettyjohn et ux to Lee Rowell, und one-half 1G5.91 acres, t 6 s, r 7 w, f750. Lee Rowell et ux to J S Pettyjohn, one-half int 180.71 acres, t C s, r 7 w, $750. John Henson et ux to Rosa E Geist, lots 7, 8, 15 and 1G, Murphy's add to Monmouth, $500. Loren Burbank toBurkhart Youug, lt',0 acres, 1 9 s, r 6 w, $-J00. COMMISSIONERS' COURT Ordered that $82.89 be transferred from General Road Fund to Road District No. l. In the matter of cost bill in Justice Court for District No. 5 defendants having paid costs amounting to $8.55, n case of State of Orecrou vs Porter nd Kreutz. it is ordered that county warrant heretofore issued for these costs be canceled. CLAIMS ALLOWED C H Chapman, pauper aoct $ 35 Co CL Starr, salary, etc 149 09 Glass & rrudhomrae, supplies. 32 50 Bolt & Cherrington, nidse 5 so J G VauOrsdel, electric lights, 26 10 Loughary & Ellis, nnlse 45 A M Trent, janitor 40 00 George Schoppert, pauper aoct. 31 00 EM Smith, salary, eto 137 29' J t. ixvzii'y. salary 62 50 Onsutvrii. r-riutioc 58 00; 99 Is a 1. .conic definition of a toboggan ride. It's quick work going down the slide, but it's a long climb back to the starting point. It is verv much that way with ru-ali.li ; it is quickly lost and slowly regained, wnen the first symptoms of failing health ap pear, proper care may prevent the descent to utter weakness and debil ity. Usually the complication of dis orders known as general debility has its origin in a dis eased condition of the stomach and other organs of di gestion and nutri tion. These diseases are perfectly cured by the use of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It cures through the stomach disorders which have their or igin in a diseased condition of the stomach. There is no alco hol in the " Discovery," neither opium, cocaine nor other narcotic. I was all run down ; had no strength : had sharp darting pains all through me ; head and back ache everv day," writes Mrs. Frank Cat well, of Salamauca, N. Y. "I was also troubled with a distressed feeling in the stomach and pain in front of the hip bones. I had a severe cough and it nearly killed me to draw a long breath, I was so sore through my lungs. "I wrote to Or. Pierce, telling my symptoms as near as I could. He sent me a very kind letter, advising me to trv his medicines, which I did. and before I had taken them a week I was decidedlv better. I took two bottles of the ' Goldem Medical Discovery ' and two of the ' Fa vorite Prescription.' and am sure I never felt better in my life than when I quit taking them." Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are a cure for biliousness. JTt- A H 8 7 1 n m ADIT BOY FINDS NUGGET SHORT SESSION OF COURT Judge Galloway Makes Orders Twelve Cases Tuesday Afternoon In Gold-Bearing Quartz Ledge Dlscov ered Almost Inside Dallas City Limits. The discovery of a nugget of gold weighing three-fourths of an ounce almost within the city limits of Dallas has caused considerable excitement here this week. The news of this fin would make a first-class story for the romance editors of the yellow journals, but the Observer will endeavor avoid sensational and groundless rumors and present its readers with all the reliable information the paper has been able to obtain. A few days ago the youug sons of Frank Fuchs, the proprietor of the Mill street bakery, were amusing themselves by breaking rocks on what appeared to be a large boulder on the banks of the LaCreole river near town, and in one of the frag ments of rock detached from the sup posed boulder they found a lump of yellow metal which they mistook for brass. They lost no time in taking the specimen to their father, who saw at a glance that it was pure gold Taking a neighbor, Mr. Gohrke, with him, Mr. Fuchs went at once to the scene of the discovery and with hammer succeeded in chipping out the remainder of the gold, which when weighed, showed three-quarters of an ounce of the precious vellow metal. The find was made within one mile of Dallas. Mr. Fuchs informs us that there no doubt that the home of this nugget is the outcropping of a ledge of con siderable size. In a hasty, though thorough, examination he found un mistakable evidences of quartz de posus, anu a weii-ciennea vein was traceable. A Portland assayer who has examined a sample of the gold and quartz, says that the nugget is not what is known as an "accidental deposit, but that it was embedded in gold-bearing quartz. The rock from which the gold was taken has the ap pearance of what i3 commonly known as rotten quartz. Mr. Fuchs says he will have a repre sentative of a large mining concern make a thorough examination of the ledge early in the Spring, and his future movements will be determined oy the findings of the expert. If the report is favorable, be will at once take steps toward the development of the ledge. Try For Hop Pool. Krebs brothers, of Salem, the largest 1. m nopgrowers or uregon, are said to have made a proposition to the growers of the stato who are still hold- ng hops, to open a joint account, pro vided the growers will acrree nor. tn paitwith their holdings unless they receive 3 cents before April or May. After that time the growers can sell at even less than that figure, and the Salem company will stand half the loss, taking 30 cents for choice and 29 cents for primes at the present basis of market. It is not considered likely inai tne Arens project to pool for 37 cents will meet with favor, as growers na dealers who have had confidence to hold so far, demand the right to mspose or their hops whenever they see any chance to sell at much above the present prices. Opens New Stave Camp. C. L. Hubbard opened a new stave camp in the oak timber on the Bewley ranch south of Bridgeport, Tuesday. He says there is timber enough in sight to keep his men working steadily for the next two vears. Th stAv will be hauled to Bridgeport and shipped over the Dallas & Falls City railroad. Mr. Hubbard has been en gaged in manufacturing oak barrel staves for many years, and finds a ready sale in the Portland market for the product of his camps. Judge William Galloway held a session of Circuit Court for Polk county, Department No. 2, on Tuesday afternoon, and made orders as fol lows : Louisa Weinhard et al vs. Edward and Serelzia Patras, foreclosure ; Sib ley & Eakin and N. L. Butler for plff. Default and decree. E. S. Levens et al vs. G. M. Gooch et al injunction ; Ed F. Coad for plff. Settled and dismissed. B. R. Nicholas vs T. H. March, suit to quiet title ; H. B. Nicholas for plff. Default and decree. I. H. Whealdon vs Mary C. Wheal don, divorce; N. L. Butler for plff. Divorce granted. J. C. Plankinton vs Atilla R. Bell, suit for an accounting; Carson, Adams & Cannon and Oscar Hayter for plff; J. H. McNary for deft. Continued. Lucy Neal vs William Neal, divorce ; J. T. Simpson for plff. Dismissed. Washington Nat'l B. L. & I. Co. vs J. C. and Mary Morrison, foreclosure; J. N. Hart for plff. Dismissed on motion of plff. H. Hirschberg vs Martha Sloper et al, suit to quiet title; Sibley & Eakin for plff. Decree as prayed for. J. T. Ford vs E. V. Dalton, suit to cancel deed ; N. L. Butler for plff. De cree cancelling deed as prayed for. J. T. Ford vs F. E. Myer, suit to cancel deed ; N. L. Butler for plff. De- creo cancelling deed as prayed for. Agatha Dyck vs Angenatha Redde kopp, partition ; Oscar Hayter for plff. H. J. Rose, G. W. Myer and Abram Rempel appointed referees. J. W. Myer vs T. A. Livesley et al, mandate. Dismissed as per mandate. MANY WERE MASKED ; BUSINESS LOCALS . J cotoN. Hughes, Dallas, Or. Dr Hayter, Dentist. Office over WilL?Dn,g Store. Dallas, Oregon. One of the best horse-shoers ,I itita state will bo found working at W gner Bros.' shop. Give him a trial and be convinced. Go and see those fine bath tubs, sinks and lavatories at Wagner Bros A first-class plumber is m then 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. Ihe finest and most skillful work guaran teed. t t T Notice to Water Consumers. Your attention is respectfully called to the use of shut-off valves during the winter months. By the use of thesevalves on cold nights, you can keep your servico pipes above ground from freezing. W..L. SOEHREN, Superintendent. Milk Cow for Sale. Fresh milk cow for sale. Frank Rowell, Dallas, Oregon. Sons of Dryads' Holiday Ball Pleasant Social Affair. Was Innocent fun and frolic reigned supreme at the masquerade ball given by the Sons of Dryads, (the side de gree of the Dallas Camp of Wood men,) at the City Hall last Friday evening. The attendance of dancers and spectators was large, and more maskers appeared on the floor in the grand march than have been seen at any ball since the famous masquerade given by tho Dallas Fire Department about fifteen years ago. The Inde pendence orchestra, under the leader ship of Prof. Frank Lucas, furnished excellent music for the dancers, and favored the audience with a half hour's concert before the maskers entered the hall. The characters assumed by the maskers covered nearly every phase of life, many nationalities and classes of people being represented. A noticeable feature of the masquerade was that the costumes of a great majority of the dancers had been pre pared with much care as to details, disf uise in most cases was and the perfect. At 10 o'clock, the maskers were formed in a circle in the center of the 1 11 1 JL . A atin auu uie prizes ror tne nest sus tained characters were awarded by the judges, Dr. W. Tyler Smith, of Sheri dan, and E. C. Kirkpatrick and Charles F. Belt, of Dallas. The prizes were won by Miss Bessie Mus- cott, as "Topsy," and J. C. Havter as "Dr. Sawbones." Tho ball was a financial success and a neat sum was netted to the lodge treasury, notwithstanding the fact that the event had been planned solely for the purpose of providing a pleasant evening of social amuse ment for the young people and with out a thought of realizing more than enough money to pay the expenses of the ball. For Sale. A few choice young goats. Zumwalt, Perrydale, Oregon. G. B. Clydesdale Stallion For Sale. Registered Clydesdale stallion for sale by J. G. Robinson, three miles south of Dallas. Farm For Sale. A 5C5-acre farm, near Ballston, for sale; or will trade for a smaller farm, with difference in cash or good notes. A fine chance for some one who wants a large farm. Over 400 acres in cul tivation. As good land as there is in Polk county. Dan P. Stouffer, Dallas. Oregon State Taxes Reduced. The State Board of Levy has pre pared an estimate showing that the expense of the state for the year 1905, according to laws now in force, will be $1,231,254. The amount of revenue to be raised by the several counties is an even $1,000,000. The Board has, therefore, apportioned this sum anions the counties of the state according to the ratio establ ished by the Legislatu re Of 1903. Polk COUntv's sham nf rha state tax this year will be $30,700, a reduction of $7000 from the apportion ment of 1904. PORT ARTHUR FALLS Port Arthur has surrendered. Ex hausted by the months of almost constant fightmg.decimated by disease and casualties and hopelessly sealed in its rocky fortress, the gallant garri son has yielded to its gallant be siegers, and the end is now written of one of the mostdramatic war incidents of modern times. The conditions of surrender were quickly arranged, and are of the most magnanimous character. The Russian officers will be permitted to return home on parole, and the soldiers of the defeated army will be held as prisoners of war pending a cessation of hostilities. The fall of Port Arthur immensely strengthens the hands of Japan. In the actual conduct of the war Port Arthur has been a stumbling block to Japan, which for six months has had engaged there over 100,000 troops and practically her entire navy. This fact compelled Field Marshal Oyama to fight the battle of Liao Yang short handed. Now the entire navy is free to prepare to meet the Russian second Pacific squadron and to attend to the Vladivostok squadron. A heavy force of troops will be immediately avail able for service in Manchuria, and possibly will allow the undertaking of other independent enterprises. It is believed that the war will soon end. Surveyor Is Here. J. H. Banks, surveyor for the Board of Fire Underwriters of the Pacific arrived here from Portland yesterday and will begin the work of revising the insurance rates on all the build ings in the city this morning. About one week's time will be required to complete the survey. The new rate sheets will then be placed in the hand of the printer, and the new rate book should be out about two weeks later. A GOOD CLOCK is an enjoyable possession and it costs no more than the other kind. Wears much longer and expense of repairs are less. Of course, I vouch for their time qualities as I know what a good clock is. The experi ence of many year's buying affords me the world's best makes. Special Offer Just now I offer you some special inducements in clocks at from $1 t,o $10. CARE OF THE EYES I have made a study of the eyes for years and fit your eyes with glasses successfully. Pricea reasonable. C. H. MORRIS Jeweler and Optician Main Street, . Dallas. tW t-a i Coad, salary and freight 67 15 J K Sears, road aect 7 29 Capital Lumber Co., lumber. . . 10 25 Basketball Tomorrow Night. The Dallas Athletic Club and the Salem Y. M. C. A. will meet on the basketball court in Dallas tomorrow night A fast and exciting game is promised, and a large attendance is expected. General admission, 25 cents. HERE'S YOUR CHANCE! Our entire stock of Wall Paper will be sold from is not a bolt left at an - - . now on until there ACTUAL REDUCTION OF 20 PER CFWT IH)Kp.lntoU..ndgI27piBflS4h?, CUrtiD I have two practically new droD-heaH c; o . traded in as part payment for the ?W tt nSTSf same as new. You can buy them for Vor ?wh r ? W the ment plan. 30ca&h,or on the install- L. D. DANIEL, - Dallas, Oregon LOOK HEREjQj! B If you want goods at just about 1 your own price, you can get them now at i 'E i he ST0 Wo aro busy taking stock and want to get rid of all Winter Goods on hand, and are going to sell them cheap. When we 1 announce a reduction, ' v You Know We Mean Jim What We Say. COME UN" id 'h 'a: i It Ul D 11 :h in rl Yours truly, 10 U' 3. in ELLIS KEYf Phone 246. HAIN STI NOW IS THE TIME!i c No better time than now to give our the test, for we carry theUTZOU LADIKS' FINE SHOES, GE0.E.KE, MEN'S FINE SHOES, BUCKINGHV HECHT'S GOOD HEAVY SHOE KEPNER, SCOTT'S MISSES and Or DREN SHOES. 1 c These four lines can't be beat for fit and wear. Give us a call. . Dallas Boot and Shoe Stoif MRS. J. C. GAYNOR, Proprietor. Repairing Neatly and Promptly Done' r Dallas Ice 1 Cold Storage WHOLESALE AND RETAIL - Cold Storage Rates are Cheap. Our Ice Is mite Mountain Wter. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MEAT MAM rrhJhivrrvT witu ruin PLANT. We Guarantee the Choicest and Best CtJ Storage Meats. Messages over Mutual Telephone at Oof We give a World's Fair Tour Coupon every 25c purchase. BeU Phone 366. Mutual i Dallas, Oregonn LAMPS AND FAtf: CHINA " AT HALF PRICE f( This is your Golden Opportunity bu? E;f Considering the quality and prices you the best bargains in fancy Cbm3 Dishes offered in Polk county. : EVERYTHING GOOD C GROCERIES AT LOUGHARY riAlh STREET, DALLAS,
