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.
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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.
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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;
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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.
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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
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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
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want to get rid of all Winter
Goods on hand, and are going
to sell them cheap. When we 1
announce a reduction, '
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What We Say.
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HAIN STI
NOW IS THE TIME!i
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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
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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'
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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,