Polk County Observer
J. C. HAYTER,
EDITOR AND PUHIiSHKR.
Publiilieil Weekly at 11.60 per Year.
Strlotly in Advance.
DALLAS, OREGON, March 31,1905.
The way to build up Dallas is to pat
ronize Dallas people.
A RELIC OF ANTIQUITY
The form of ceusus blank used in
the enumeration by Oregon assessors
was authorized by the Legislature of
1864, and while the state has advanced
steadily along the line of a diversity
of products, no change has ever been
made In the census blank to provide
for new conditions. Four of the
state's chief products hops, prunes,
mohair and poultry are not men
tioned in the blank at all. The state
has been rapidly growing in industrial
Importance all theso years, but no
effort has been made by the Legislature
to keep the state census blank revised
to meet existing conditions. Secretary
of State Dunbar called the attention
of the last Legislature to the im
portance of a revision of the blank,
but no attention was paid to his
recommendation. The blanks sent
out to the county assessors have been
prepared In strict conformity to the
statutes, and no blame can attach to
Mr. Dunbar for the insufficiency of
the form. The census, however, will
be of little value to the state at large.
The rich and prosperous counties of
the Willamette Valley will suffer most
by the poor showing, as many of thoir
important industries will not be
enumerated at all.
What sort of showing will Polk
county make, with the hops, mohair
and pruilbs left out? The hop crop
last year brought into Polk county
not less than $1,000,000. The mohair
clip sold for $50,000, and the prune
orchards added nearly as much more
to the wealth of the county. Imagine
a showing from Polk county with
these industries loft out!
It Is to be hoped that Assossor
Graves can find his way cloar to in
struct his field deputies to enumerate
theso products In addition to those
named on the blanks, and certify the
result to the Secretary of State, to the
end that the showing of Polk county's
resources may be made a matter of
record, whother the figures are printed
In the official returns, or not. The
county Is entitled to this consideration
at least.
With the sale of the mohair pools of
Polk and Yamhill counties, the horse
show and parado, and the mutual
tolephouo meeting, Dallas will doubt
loss be the liveliest town in the Wll
lamotto Valley tomorrow.
Look Out For Fakeral
It Is reported that generous citizons
in a number of Oregon towns have
been imposed upon by a swindler
representing himself to bo a member
of the Voluntoors of America, an or
ganization similar to tho Salvation
Army. This fellow has boon traveling
In the state for sevoral months, solicit
ing funds for a home in Portland in
the name of the Volunteers. Captain
Arents, of Portland, saya tho organi
zation has no home In Portland, and
that tho man is an impostor. He
wears tho uniform of tho Volunteers,
The country will be full of swindlers
and sharp-practice men as the time
for theopcnlng of tho Fair approaches
and people will do no Injury to worthy
charitable Institutions by domandiug
prof of authority from strangers
soliciting aid for hospitals, orphan
asylums, rescuo homes, and the like,
Harse Parade Tomorrow.
Owners of fine horses in Folk couuty
are busy making preparations for the
parade and show to be given in Dallas
tomorrow. Some of the finest horses
In the world are owned by Polk county
stockmen, and the parade tomorrow
promises to be the most Interesting
affair of the kiud ever held lu the
Willamette Valley. A largo attend
ance of farmers and stock raiders is
anticipated.
March,
April, May
There ii a best time for doing
everything that ia, a time when a
ikiuf can be done to the best ad
vantage, most easily and most ef
fectively. Now ia the best time
for purifying your blood. Why!
becuusu your system is now trying
to purify it you know this bv the
ihniles and other eruptions that
nave come on your lace and Uxiy
Hood's Sarsaparilla
and Pills
Are the medicines to take they do
the work thoroughly and agreeably
and never fail to do it.
ITood's are the medicines you
hare always heard recommended.
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t . It a, a 1 i:-f wr ail f"l l ?t..i tW ,S
W Miu.mer." S. H. Xt.i .kU:. i a.
Hood's Sarsaparilla promise to
cure and keeps trie promise.
LEAGUE IS ASSURED
Citizens of Dalias Will Work Togeth
er in flaking Clean and At- '
tractive Town.
The people of Dallas are interested
in tho move for civic improvement.
This fact was enthusiastically demon
strated by the big mass meeting of
citizens held in the City Hall on
Wednesday evening. The invitation
extended to the people by the city
council to meet and discuss plans for
civic betterment met a hearty response,
and the hall was well filled with men
and women who have the interest of
their home town at heart and are will
ing to work for its advancement. Over
one hundred people were present, aud
the proceedings throughout were
characterized by a harmony and
enthusiasm never surpassed in a pub
lic meeting in Dallas. "Civic cleanli
ness and beauty" was the battle-cry,
and the willingness shown by every
man and woman present to assist in
the work of improving the city cannot
fail to result In the greatest good. A
Civic Improvement League is to be
formed at once, and another meeting
will be held next Tuesday evening to
effect a permanent organization.
The meeting was called to order by
the Mayor, who explained briefly that
the object of tho city council In calling
the people together was to ask theij
aid and co-operation in cleaning the
town and making it beautiful and
attractive during the coming summer
months. He called for the election of
a chairman, and Dr. B. H. McCallon
was chosen by a unanimous vote.
Dan P. Stouffer was elected temporary
secretary.
Dr. McCallon, In taking the chair,
expressed his hearty approval of the
movefor civic improvement, and gave
an enthusiastic talk upon the Im
portance of making Dallas a clean
and attractive town.
Other speakers followed, and before
the meeting closed nearly half the
people in the house had taken part in
the discussion of plans for carrying
on the work of improvement. All
spoke in favor of good streets and a
clean town, and many valuable sug
gestions tor future action were offered.
Before adjourning, it was decided
to organize a Citizens' Improvement
League to further the work of making
Dallas a "city beautiful." A com
mittee consisting of Mrs. C. F. Belt,
Mrs. H. L. Touey, Mrs. H. B. Cosper,
Mrs. E. W. Fuller, Mrs. J. E. Smith,
Mrs. F. II . Morrison, It. E. Williams,
E. C. Kirkpatrick, William Grant,
II. L. Feuton, W. V. Fuller and J. L.
Castle were appointed to solicit mem
bers and to secure pledges from
property-owners to clean and beautify
thoir premises. Dr. B. II. McCallon,
Dan P. Stouffer aud J. C. Hayter were
named as a committee to draft a con
stitution and by-laws for the League,
and to formulate a plan of work.
These committees will report at the
mooting to be held next Tuesday
night.
Among the speakers of the evening
wore Mru. E. W. Fuller, Mrs. G. L.
Hawkins, Mrs. F. n. Morrison, Mrs.
J. C. Gaynor, Mrs. D. M. Metzger,
Mrs. C. O. Coad, Mrs. J. Crowther,
Mrs. H. B. Cosper, Mrs. C. F. Belt,
Mrs. J. D. Smith, Mrs. John E. Smith,
Mrs. A. Byerly ; Messrs. E. C. Kirk
patrick, Dr. Mark Hayter, R. E.
Williams, H. G. Campbell, Dr. II. L.
Toney, J. G. VanOrsdol, Prof. D. M.
Metzger, W. A. Ayres, H. Boals, F. J.
Coad, John Castlo, W. V. Fuller, Dan
P. Stouffer, C. L. Hubbard, Charles F.
Bolt, William Grant and T. J. Hayter.
Dress Patterns Given Away.
Tho Saturday Gift Sales at Ellis &
Keyt's store continue, and are prov
ing a groat drawing card for Dallas'
big store. Tomorrow tho gifts will be
dress patterns. Any lady buying a
dress pattern of any kind, will be pre
sented with another pattern free. The
customer will soloct one, and the store
will select the other. This should be
a great inducement to every lady to
buy her Spring dress pattern now.
All the new styles in cloth are here
for your selection.
For all eye trouble and
mJF' chronic ills, see Dr. Bancroft
at hotel.
The Y. W. C. A. of Dallas College
will give a waflle supper in the Col
lins building next Tuesday evening,
at 5 :30. W'afllos and coffee, 15c.
Work on the California Building at
tho Lewis and Clark Exposition is
progressing rapidly, and the building
will be completed by May 1.
The will of tho late Harbin Cooper,
of Independence, was admitted to
probate yesterday afternoon. The
widow is named as executrix, without
bonds.
Fruit men fear that the heavy frost
of Wednesday night has injured the
early bloom on tho prune trees. It is
too early, however, to determine the
extent of the damage, if any was done.
Business Will Be Better.
Advertise liberally, do it intelli
gently, and business will be bettor.
You can do it intelligently if you read
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California. It is practical gives the
actual experiences of busioess men in
their own language, and shows how
you can adopt their plans success
fully. Subscription $2.00 per year.
No free copies, tingle copy 20 cents,
ein or stamps.
Horsemen, Attention!
The imported German Coach stal
lion "Alban" will mak the season of
1305 at Farmers' Feed Shed In Dallas.
Polk county. Terms $lit, f 15 aud $20.
IItbbakd & McDasiel,
Dallas, Oregon.
STARVED OUT.
Many a garrison has been forced to
give up the fight and hang out the white
flag of surrender, when lack of food has
weakened the men past all power to
continue the struggle.
Many a man is
similarly starved
out of business.
His digestion is
impaired. H i f
f o o d does no;
nourish him, ami
for lack o'
strength to carry on
the struggle he turns
his store over to an
other. Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery
cures diseases of the
stomach and other or
gans of digestion and
nutrition. It restores
strength to weak, nerv
ous, run-down men and
women.
"About ten years ago I
began to be afflicted with
Itomach trouble, also diar
rhea." writes Mr. Wm.
Walters, of Antrim, Mo.
"In warm weather it grew
worse, until it would throw
mc into a cramping chill.
Was troubled so often that
I sometimes 'thought my
end had come. Tried many
remedies, but they eavt
only temporary relief. In
November, 1899, thought I
would try Doctor Pierce's
Uoluen Medical Discovery.
I got six bottles and took five in succession, then
thought I would wait for a time aud take the
one left. Soou found I had symptoms of the
trouble coming back, so took the sixth bottle
and it cured me. I have enjoyed the best of
health this summer, aud the credit all belong,
to your 'Golden Medical Discovery.' I cau't
express my many thanks to Dr. Pierce for his
remedy, for it did so much for me. Words can
not express how severely I suffered.
"If any doubt the above statement let them
address me, aud I will take great pleasure in
answering."
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cleanse the
bowels and stimulate the sluggish liver.
HOP MARKET IMPROVES
Prospects Bright for Sharp Advance
In Price in Near Future.
The hop market has brightened up
considerably in the last week or ten
days, and it begins to look as if the
bulls are to have their inning at last.
One sale at 28 cents Is reported, and
there Is said to be prospects of a still
greater advance in the near future.
A prominent grower informs the
Salom Statesman that there are left in
the hands of the growers and dealers
of this coast enough hops to last the
brewers of this country in the active
brewing season, about six or seven
weeks only, while there are nearly
seven months to pass before the new
crop of 1905 will be available for brew
ing. Of these hops, on tho coast, only
about 3000 bales are in the hands of
dealers, held mostly by two Oregon
firms and one Washington firm, all
of theso dealers being stiff holders for
higher prices than are now offered.
There are only about 1300 bales of hops
In New York, in the hands of dealers
and growers, including Pacific coast
hops.
In a recent communication J. J
Clancy, manager of the New York
Hop Reporting Company, of New
York, says: "Not in many decades
has there been so peculiar a situation
at this season. Just now England ia
the focus of interest. With old stocks
used up, and facing a shortage of
282,000 bales, the British brewers have
formed a strong combine against rul
ing prices and are buying not a pound
beyond what they actually need, and
they are squeezing out some of the
weaker holders of hops. Whether this
policy can bo maintained is an issue
to be sharply fought out soon, the
holders having organized a formidable
syndicate. The result will be a marked
effect in both hemispheres, as the
surplus of both Germany and the
United States is already exported."
LANGD0N BENTLEY IS DEAD
Was Prominent In Polk County Poll'
tics Twenty Years Ago.
Langdon Bentley, an old and well
known citizen of Polk county, died at
his home in Monmouth, Thursday,
March 23, aged 80 years. He had
been in failing health for several
years, and his death was not 11 n
expected. He was a former "State
Senator from Polk county.
Mr. Bentley was born in Duchess
county, New York, in 1823. A few
years after his birth, his parents
moved to Ohio, and from that state to
Michigan. Here Mr. Bentley grew to
manhood and married Miss Parmctia
Parmelee, a native of Canada. He
was elected county treasurer of a
Michigan county for two terms, and
was otherwise prominent in local
affairs. In 1870 he moved to Oregon,
residing for a time in Marion county,
and afterwards moving to Polk. He
was elected State Senator from this
county in 1876. He is survived by two
children Al Bentley, of Monmouth,
and Mrs. I. G. Davidson, of Portland.
Entertained the Little Folks.
Following their annual custom of
entertaining the children of members
and invited guests, the ladies of
Almira Rebekah Lodge, No. 2t, gave
a delightful party for the little folks
iu the lodge room last Fridav evening
After a short program, juvenile sports
and games were introduced and a
merry hour was spent. Delicious re
freshments were served during the
evenincr. About 60 children were
present
Cottage For Sale.
For sale, a Deat cottage of six rooms,
with hall, pantry, closets and porches.
There are two lots In one of the most
desirable locations in the city, with
bearing fruit trees and nice level lawn.
New chicken-house and park. For
sale on very reasonable terms. Ad
dress M. W., care of Ousebver.
KimmriiEYOEi
CUkM KUatf as4 Elaiiw C!A
KNIGHTS VISIT SALEM
Delegation from Marmlon Lodge, No.
96, of Dallas Are Royally
Entertained.
Two hackloads of Knights of
Pythias, members of Marmion
Lodge, No. 96, paid a fraternal
visit to Central Lodge, No. 18, of
Salem, on Tuesday evening of this
week. The Salem Knights had made
great preparation to entertain their
visitors, and a royal good time re
sulted. Harold Jorgenson, a charter
member of Marmion lodge, who was
confined to his bed by sickness when
the lodge was Instituted in Dallas,
was initiated into the mysteries of the
order, the floor work being performed
by the officers of the Salem lodge in a
highly creditable manner. At the
close of the lodge, a splendid supper
was served. The Dallas boys re
turned home delighted with the royal
treatment accorded them by their
Salem brethren.
The members of the party were
G. N. Cherrington, F. H. Muscott, Dr.
H. L. Toney, Aure Ford, Bert Dennis,
Arthur Starr, W. H. Roy, W. F. Mus
cott, Harold Jorgenson, Alyis Lynch,
Otho Williams, John Beezley and
C. B. Teats.
New Shoe Agency Established in
Dallas.
The Bee Hive Store has secured the
agency in Polk county for the famous
"Three Lakes" shoes, manufactured
at Three Lakes, Wisconsin. A large
shipment arrived this week. The
line represents ten different and dis
tinct styles in cruising pacs, cruising
shoes, driving pacs and driving
shoes, 10 and 12 inch high cuts. There
has been a great demand lately in
this vicinity for this high-grade line
of lumbermen's shoes, and, as every
experienced woodman knows, this
line of shoes is strictly hand-made,
and for fit and durability has no
equal on the market. The prediction
is that they will outsell all other
makes and be a winner for this firm
The Bee Hive Store has always held a
reputation for handling the best in
footwear, and this line will add to its
strong hold on the shoe trade of
Dallas.
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Legal blanks for sale here.
Dr. Hayter, Dentist. Office over
Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas, Oregon.
Go and see thone fine bath tubs,
sinks and lavatories at Wagner Bros
A first-class plumber is in their em
ploy, and will satisfactorily do your
work.
One of the best horse-shoers in the
state will bo found working at Wagner
Bros.' shop. Give him a trial and be
convinced.
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 guaran
teed.
Fresh Cows For Sale.
Four young fresh cows for sale.
James Elliott, Dallas, Or.
Wagon For Sale.
Light wagon for sale. N. Hughes,
Dallas, Or.
Fresh Cows For Sale.
Fresh cows for sale by Robert
Howe, Dallas, Or.
Eggs For Sale.
White and Brown Leghorn eggs for
hatching. H. E. Kozeb, Telephone
211.
Hay and Grain for Sale.
Timothy hay, wheat and oats for
sale. W. P. Miller, Phone 315,
Dallas.
Eggs For Sale.
White Leghorn eggs for sale; one
dollar for setting of 13. O. S. Clark,
Dallas, Or.
Seed Oats For Sale.
Seed oats for sale. Samuel Orr,
Rickreall, Or.
Notice.
No empty oil cans will be taken to
the stores hereafter, nor will I be
responsible for cans sent out by the
store-keepers.
ED PLASTER,
Deliveryman.
Jersey Cow For Sale.
A first-class young Jersey cow and
calf for sale. Inquire of Prof. C. T.
Whittlesey, Dallas, Or.
For Sale.
Fifty or sixty head of graded goats,
(2 billys, balance nannies, kids and
wettoers) ; also three head of 2 and 3
year old heifers.
G. A. STARR,
Falls City. Ore.
Eggs For Sale.
White Leghorn eggs tor sale. One
dollar per setting of 13. Celebrated
Williams strain of California. W. S.
Mi ie, Dallas, Oregon.
Household Goods For Sale.
All of our household goods are
offered for sale at our residence in
Dallas. Everything will be sold at
bargain prices.
MRS. J. H. DUNN.
roIEYSEOIiETTAS
THE
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246.
Bronze Turkey Eggs.
Bronze Turkey eggs for sale at my
residence, or at Crider's grocery store.
W. H. Kraber, Phone 351, Dallas, Or.
Farm For Sale.
A 565-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 acre3 in cul
tivation. As good land as there is in
Polk county. Dan P. Stouffer,
Dallas. Oregon
") 00 Pays for the SERVER
P4 and the Weekly Oregonian
one year. Iu order to take
advantage of this liberal offer, your
subscription to the Observer must be
paid up to date. Subscribe now.
c. stettlers
CASH MEAT MARKET
PHONE 253
Fresh and Cured Meats,
Sausage, Lard,
Cheese. Fish, Etc.,
Cash paid for all kinds of fat
butcher stock.
My Motto is " 'ash paid
makes loner friends.'
Collin's Building,
Dallas, Ore.
REALESTATEI!
78 acres Nice Homelike place,
with good buildings and fences
10 acres in cultivation lots of fine
timber $1500
5 acres with 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 Ranch 900 9nn
cultivation Can't be beat $9000 i
A ice little Home of 15 acres $1100 !
Stock and Grain farm
a dick nailing good place at a
164 acres 30 under cultivation
Buildings Fpnrwl a orwi i
-cheap as dirt only $1500
Orecon 81 aorps. Hmia Pa,
and other Improvements worth
i jjv hi ieasi ror oniv 1800
I have all classes o"f Ranches and
xarms for sale T nn cui
quality or price.
HENRY CAHPBELL,
Dallas, Oregon;
WALNUT TREES!
FOR SALE !
For English Walnut Trees, write to !
BROOKS a SONS. !
Walnut Nursery. Carlton. Ore 1
PRUSSIAN STOCK FOOD -
latest and best food for Horses, Cattle L
PRUSSIAN POULTRY FOOD
For sale by
S. M. RAY, Dallas, Oregon '
DRESS GOODS PATTERNS
Buy your Dress Goods Patterns at
The Big Store, SATURDAY, APRIL 1,
and get two for the price of one. You
select one and we select the other.
All these patterns are new Spring Goods
that we have selected with the greatest care
and they are the cream of the loom. No bet
ter assortment can be found in Dallas. Here
is your opportunity to buy your new dress
and get two; the second one we give you.
Remember, Saturday Only.
WE DO NOT BOAST
We do not boast of the size of our stock, but we do
take pride in the Quality and assortment of our new
1905 Styles of Wall Paper
Our prices range from 7c per double roll to 75c. Side
wall, border and ceiling same price. Also Pianos,
Organs and Sewing Machines, for Cash or Install
ments. You are respectfully invited to call and ex
amine both quality and prices.
We handle Paints, Oils and Glass.
L. D. DANIEL, - Dallas, Oregon
Main Street. 'Phone 225
You Can Buy a Cheaper Shoe
5
If Price is the First
Consideration.
If you are looking for Wear,
Fit and Style it might pay
you to look over our line.
Twenty years of careful shoe
buying has afforded us the
cream of foot-wear factories.
If you consider the style and quality, then the price
J5
will surprise you.
HEATH & CORNES
THE WALL PAPER and PAINT MEN.
Have the only exclusive wall
paper and paint store in Polk
County.
The New Spring Stock is arriving,
and comprises all the latest novel
ties in interior decoration.
Let them figure with you on your
Spring work. It will na won.
MILL STREET, Dallas. OREGON
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FOR FIRST-CLASS WORKGOTO
Man si
John E. Smith's Old Stand
5?I!?2iBlacks
and Iron Work.
SSOJpeciaity
t have had 28 ve ,
-ee ia thi3 "
g'veyouafirlassjob
L BUTTON. Dallas, Ore.
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HAIN STREET
43.50
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Repairing Neatly and Promptly Done.
Dallas Boot and Shoe Store
MRS. d. C. GAYNOR. Proprietor.
.
tfie Imported PcrchercnSt'
"TAFIA"
owned by the Polk County Pwjeg
Horse Association, will inaKe
season of 1905 as follows :
Farmer's Feed Shed,
MONDAY, TUESDAY
and WEDNESDAY.-
DicKinson's Livery StaS
Independence
THURSDAY, FRIDAY d
SATURDAY.
TERMS $25 to insure, JuewbeDff;i
i3 known to be with foal, orpsrVjs
-I .... . . . rtTltftflUJt
vare wm DetaKentoprccu.- .
but will be responsible for none- i
A. II. houu.