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PolK County Observer J. C. HAYTER, KDITOR AJVO PUBIJSHER. Published Weekly at 11.50 per ritrli-tlv In Advnnce. Vear. DALLAS, OREGON, May 2G.1905, The way to build up Dallas ts to pat ronize Dallas people. GRANT HALF-FARE RATE County Judge Coad received a letter from C. H. McTsaac yesterday, inform lug him that the Southern Pacific Corapuny will grant a half-fare rate between Dallas and Portland on Mon day, June 5 Dallas day at the Lewis and Clark Fair. This reduction in fare will Insure a large attendance, and it is now certain that Dallas will be well represented at the big Fair on thatdny. Many of the business houses will declare a holiday in order to give their employes an opportunity to join the excursion. Judge Coad was in Independence and Monmouth yester day, and was highly gratified to learn that many people from those towns will join with Dallas in making the day auccessful. It is probable that a program will be arranged for the day, and that citizens from Independence and Monmouth will be among the speakers. It is hoped to make Dallas day at the Fair one long to be remem bered, and it is the duty of every loyal citizen of the town to help make a good showing on that day. Mrs, F. A. Wolfe, superintendent of the Polk County exhibit at the Lewis and Clark Fair, asks all persons hav ing products of any kind for display to forward the same to her at once. Shipments should be marked "Presi dent Lewis and Clark Fair, Division 34," and all freight and cartage charges should be prepaid. Mrs. Wolfe's postal address is 505 Oanten- bein Avenue. The OiiHEiivEn is in receipt of a neat advertising pamphlet issued by the business men of the enterprising town of Wasco, Sherman county. Tbo book is from the pen of Mayor E. S. Cattron, a former Polk county boy, and sots forth in an attractive manner the in ducements offered to homesoekers in Sherman county. The publication will be widely distributed in the East and at the Lewis and Clark Fair. Senator Fulton has recommended B. L. Eddy, of Tillamook, for appoint ment to the office of ltoceiver of the Itoseburg Land Office, to succeed J. T. Bridges, removed. Sonator Fulton and Secretary Hitchcock are unable to agree as to an appointee for Eo colver of the office, and tho Secretary says no appointment will be made until two men are agreed upon, as there would be no advantage in ap pointing a Kegister without a Re ceiver. Dallas should send a large delega tion to tho meeting of the Willamette Valley Development League to be held in IndeiRMideuee, Juno 9 and 10. A fine program will be arranged for both days, and a good meeting is anticipated. The Board of Trade should arrange for n special motor, and the business meu should turn out In full force. Any movement having for its object the upbuilding of Oregon is worthy of the active, support of every citizen, and Dallas cannot afford to fall behind the procession. Normals Defeat Dallas. By slow and careless playing in the infield, tho Dallas College baseball team lost to tho Normal School team on tho home grounds last Saturday by a score of C to '2. The playing of the visitors was not of the sort that arouses enthusiasm, but that of tho home team was infinitely worse. Several ti mes during the ga me, Dal las had a chance to tie the score, but failed In each instance Tho game throughout was a Comedy of Errors. A large crowd of spectators braved the cold north wind and cheered for tho home team, although it must be admitted that the opportunities for yelling were few and far between. Dallas College has a good baseball team, but the hoodoo was on tho boys In Friday's game, and they positively could not get away from It. NEWBILL MAY NOT COME Newly Elected Principal of Dallas Public School Neglects to File Acceptance. Prof. T. J. Newbill, of Independence, who was recently elected principal of the Dallas public school, informs the Board of Directors that he will prob ably not accept the position, as strong inducements have been offered him to remain where he is. His action comes as a surprise to the Dallas school officers, as he had appeared anxious to make the change, and had earnestly solicited the position of principal of tLe Dallas school. The Dallas directors made no effort to take Professor Newbill away from the Independence school, knowing that his services were highly satis factory to the people of that district, and it was only after his positive assurance that he desired to leave Independence" and come to Dallas that his application was given serious con sideration. The directors say that he appeared so anxious to sever his con nection with the Independence school and take charge of the Dallas school that they are at a loss to account for his sudden change of mind. It is thought that superior inducements have been offered him to remain where he is, and, if this is the case, the people of Independence are not to be blamed, for it is a well-known fact that Professor Newbill has been highly successful in the management of their school. The only matter of regret is that Professor Newbill should apply for the Dallas school and then neglect to accept the position offered him. The directors of the Dallas district have held no formal meeting to con sider the selection of a principal In place of Professor Newbill, but it now seems certain that Prof. W. I Reynolds will be asked to accept the position. Professor Reynolds has re celved offers of a prlncipalship and a handsome salary from eight or nine leading schools of the state, and his services are greatly in demand by those who are familiar with hisability as a teacher, but he will doubtless con sent to remain in Dallas, as his home and all his property interests are here, The election of Professor Reynolds will prove highly satisfactory to the patrons of the Dallas public school and tho people of Dallas in general. COMMENCEMENT WEEK Dallas College Will Close School Year With Appropriate Exercises. Tho program for commencement week at Dallas College Is a3 follows Thursday, June 1 Anniversary of Philadelphlan Literary Society, in College chapel. Friday, June 2 Baseball game, Dallas vs. Willamette University, at 2 :30 p. m. : literary program by "We Girls" in the chapel in the evening, Saturday, June3 Lecture "William McKinley," by Daniel Poling, of Can ton, Ohio. Sunday, June 411 a. m., Bacca laureate sermon by Rev. W. C. Kant ner, D. D., of Salem ; 3 p. m., Farewell Meeting of Christian Associations; 8 p. in., Sermon before Christian Asso ciations. Monday, June 5 Annual Musical Recital, at 8 p. m. Tuesday, June 610 a. in., meeting of Board of Trustees; 8 p. m., Lecture before Literary Societies, by Rev, Clarence True Wilson, D. D., of Port land, Oregon. Wednesday, June 7 10 a. in.. Com mencement; 4 p. in., Alumni business meetiug; 8 p. m Alumni Reunion and Banquet. The publlo Is most cordially invited to these exercises. D. M. METZGER, Dean of Faculty, CHANGE IN TRAIN SCHEDULE Independence Motor Will Connect With Morning Passenger Train at Dallas After May 28. All Humors Beginning May 29, the Independence motor will conuect with the morning Dallas-Portland passenger traiu. The motor will leave Independence each morning in time to make connection at Dallas at 7 o'clock, and will return to Independence immediately after the passenger train leaves for Portland. The noon and evening trips to this city will bo continued by the motor company. The Dallas passenger train will leave tho Jefferson street depot in Portland at 6 o'clock in the evening, instead of 4 o'clock, and will arrive at Dallas at 9:10 instead of 7 :10 o'clock. Heretofore the people of Indepen dence and Monmouth have had no train servico by which it was possible Are impure matters which the ekin, liver, klduevi and other orsran ran not take care of without help, there is ! to g0 t0 rortlttnd 8tK the sarae uch an accumulation of them. They litter the whole system. Pimple, boils, eczema and other troubles are due to them. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills day. The extra moruing trip of the I motor will fill this long-felt want, and will give the residents of the south ! rrt nf tht oniintv nrnotionlli? na I eruptions, loss of appetite, that tired j w,rviee as that enjoyed by the ieople feeling, bilious turns, flu of indi-e. 0r Dallas. The holding of the even tion, dull headaches and many oCcr lug train in Portland from 4 until 6 (o'clock will give valley merchants more time In which to transact busi ness in the city, and will also be a great accommodation to the people attending the Exposition. llcmove all humors, overcome all their effects, strengthen, toue and lav (go rate the whole system. "I had tail r'aeum on my hands so that I eoulj out York. I took llood't Sarapariila and it drora out tbc buroor. I continued ! lt us till tfce rci disappeared." ila.. Jaa O. Blow. Kumford Pails, He. Hood's Sarsapsrltla promises to turn ftJt4 kpm the premise. 'Young Rock wood." The fine trotting stallion, "Young Rockwood," will be at Black's barn in Dallas every Friday and Satur day. Remainder of week on W. C. i Clown fiii in north of Dallas. Tonus. CLARENCE BROWN, Dallas, Oregon. SWALLOWS ACID AND .DIES Critic Teacher In Monmouth Normal School Commits Suicide From Unknown Cause. MONMOUTH, JOr., May 23-Miss Daisy B. Huntington, a critic teacher in the training department of the Ore gon State Normal School, committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid, Sunday afternoon, at tho home of Prof. C. A. Rice. She was discovered dying, in her room, by Miss Martha Whealdon, an intimate friend. That the act was premeditated can not be doubted, as she had written notes to her mother and brother, and a telegram to the brother. She had packed her belongings, leaving her bank book on the table with the letters. In the letter to the mother, she asked the mother's forgiveness and told her she was the only friend she had. She also stated that she was tired of life. Miss Huntington was a graduate of the Illinois State Normal, and had attended the Chicago University. She had taught in the East, and this, was her first year in Monmouth. She was an excellent teacher, and her salary had been raised for next year. The remains were shipped to her people in Illinois, and were accom panied by Miss Martha Whealdon. NEARING CENTURY MARK Hon. Ira F. M. Butler, of Monmouth, Celebrates His 92nd Birthday. MONMOUTH, Or., May 23-Hon. Ira F. M. Butler celebrated his 92nd birthday Saturday, May 20, by giving a reception to his many friends, Scores of friends called and were re ceived by his daughters, Misses Manraret and Alice. The house was beautifully decorated with cut flowers, ferns, etc., and a dainty lunch was seryed. Mr. Butler received many beautiful flowers, the gifts of friends. Mr. Butler is one of Oregon s pio neers of 18r3, coming from Illinois to Polk county. He took a donation land claim between Soap Creek and the Luckiamute river, moving to Mon mouth in 1873. In 1835 he was married to Miss Marv Davidson, and in 1885 they celebrated their golden wedding, Mrs. Butler living three years longer. In 1832 Mr. Butler served in the Black Hawk war. He served three terms in the Oregon Legislature and in 1878 was elected Judge of Polk county, serving until 1882. He was one of the founders of the Monmouth Christian College and Monmouth bank, and is one of Oregon's oldest and most respected pioneers, having endured all the hardships of the early pioneer life. PRIZES FOR CHOICE ROSES Women of Independence Presbyterian Church Hold Successful Fair. INDEPENDENCE, Ore., May 22 The Rose Fair civen by the ladies of the Presbyterian church Saturday evening, was the most successtul one they have ever held. The Opera House was beautifully decorated, ropes of roses and hanging baskets of ferns being artistically arranged in the front and along the sides of the room. There were quantities of roses used in the decorations, and the dis play of choice roses could scarcely have been better. The house was crowded and all enjoyed the excellent program provided by local talent, assisted by others from Dallas and Salem. The recitations and readings by Miss Pollock, of Dallas, were especially appreciated and showed her to be a true artist in her work. Cash prizes were awarded as fol lows : Best collection of fifteen varie ties, Mrs. A. S. Locke; second, Mrs. A. Nelson ; best collection of seven varie ties, Mrs. A. S. Locke; second Miss Canna Robinson; best red, Mrs. A. Nelson ; best white, Mrs. H. Mattison ; best pink, Mrs. A. Nelson ; best yellow, Mrs. A. S. Locke ; second red, Mrs. G. W. Sharman ; second white, Mrs. Fluke; second pink, Mrs. Fluke, and second yellow, Mrs. D. A. Hodge. I have made a study of the eyes for years and am a graduate Scientific Optician. Many have been success fully fitted with my glasses and are today testimonials of my success. Consultation free. Cut Glass, Silverware and High-Class Jewelry Our display is large and shows "just tho right styles and shapes" to meet the requirements of the season. A jjrent feature is their lasting qualities, aside from the perfect workmanship and reason ables prices. C. H. MORRIS Jeweler and Optician, Main Street, - Dallas, Oregon Independence Notes. I i' - .-S to V- Ti'ncDrvnrvnP Or. May 25 Th.t mina th first ot the week Drought the river up several inches. Misses Bessie and Verna Burkhart, of Albany, visited at the home of I. Butler over fcmnaay. vr T1 T fTMslop returned to Olympia, Saturday, after ten weeks visit witn rrienas neie. E. J. Arnold's show held forth for three days the first of the week, and drew good crowds. Wednesday even ing there was a successful balloon ascension. The Independence Lewis and Clark Club have received a letter from Mrs. Wolfe asking the club to furnish flowers for the opening day of the T n,!a Dr.rl niurlr Fair and Will respond with quantities of roses and other seasonable flowers. The young ladies have perfected the organization of their riding club, and have elected the following officers: President, Mrs Bertha Cariere; Vice President, Miss Sadie Craven ; Secre tary, Miss Kathreene Jones; Treas urer, Miss Ivy Burton. The club starts out with a membership of twenty. The local Knights of Pythias Lodge held a pleasant meeting at their hall Wednesday. There were present about forty visitors from Salem, Dallas and Falls City. Two candidates were con ducted through the rank of Page and the rank of Knight. A banquet was served at the restaurant and a general good time enjoyed by all. The Independence Improvement League is taking active steps toward the entertainment of the expected visi tors, who will attend the meeting of the Willamette Vallev Development meeting here June 9 and 10. Various committees on entertainment, recep tion, program, etc., have been, ap pointed, and no effort will be spared to make the meeting successful and profitable. t mTopiii THE - to m to to to to to to to I AT THE BIG STORE If you are thinking of going-and of course you are-everybody is going to the Fair, it will pay you to buy all your wearing apparel : BUSINESS LOCALS. Dr. Hayter, Dentist. Office over Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas, Oregon. Go and see thoe 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 be 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. For Sale Oak Wood for sale. T. A. Riggs. Dallas, Oregon Horse For Sale. A good, gentle, family horse, 7 years old, and sound. Will work single or double. M. B. GRANT, Dallas. Oregon. For Sale. First-class brood mare and month old colt. Fresh milk cow, and calf. About four tons of hay. SAM ORR, Rickreall, Oregon. 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. Team For Sale. Fine span of young Clydesdale mares; nice team and well matched. A. C. Dimick, Dallas, Or. Buggy For Sale. Good second-hand buggy for sale; or will exchange, for milk cow. James Ross, Dallas, Or. Furniture For Sale. Desiring to close my boarding house in Dallas, I will sell a part of my furniture at a bargain. Call at the house for prices. Mrs. Nancy Brown. Furnished Rooms in Portland. Furnished rooms for Fair visitors, at Woodlawn. Apply to E. S. Piper. Cream For Sale. Sweet cream for sale. Call up phone 315, or leave order with Holman's milk wagon. Butcher Tools For dale. Complete set of butcher fciols for sale by J. J. Fidler, Dallas, Or. to to to to ft to to to to to to s to to to to to to to to to to to 'PHONE 246. We are offering inducements in the way of special bargains that you positively cannot afford to miss. We want to outfit every man, woman and child in Polk county for their visit to Portland this summer and we've made a mighty good start at it. come And see us ABOUT IT. ELLIS HA IN STPFFT ' - - ,7. 1 FOR FIRST-CLASS WORK GO TO U 1 1 John E. Smith's Old Stand General Blacksmithing and Iron Work. Horse Shoeing a Specialty. I have had 28 years experi ence in this work, and can give you a first-class job. CAL BUTTON, Dallas, Ore. the Imported Pcrcberon Stallion "TAFIA" owned by the Polk County Percheron Horse Association, will make the season of 1905 as follows : Farmer's Feed Shed, Dallas MONDAY, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY .-. Dickinson's Livery Stable Independence THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY. TERMS $25 to insure, due when mare is known to be with foal, orparted with. Care will be taken to prevent accidents, but will be responsible for none. A. H. H0LMAN, . MANAGER. KILLthh COUCH AND CURE the LUNC8 w Dr. King's flow Discovery FOB I; CONSUMPTION OUGHSand fOLDS Price 60c & $1.00 Free Trial. Surest and Quickest Cure for all THROAT and LXJNO TROUB LES, or MONEY BACK. J. G. VanOrsdel & Son DEALERS IN- Clmfccr ana farm Unto ana City Property. PROPRIETOR OF J&U$ GCCttiC igM Plflltt Office on Court Street. Dallas, Oregon. -FULL LINE OF- Columbia Phonographs gS -4A Bi StocK of Records and Supplies L. D. Daniel's Wall Paper Store, MainlStreet. Dallas, Ore., 'Phone 225 ITRUTH IS MIGHTY v and never taxes the memory. It's always the same I We have the finest line of I Women's, Misses and Children I Shoes, also Men's, Boys' and Lit- tie Gents'. We know they are what you want but we wantyou to I come ana see them, for the prices are right. Repairing Neatly and Promptly Done. I jy Dallas Boot md Shoe Store MRS. J. C. GAYNOR, Proprietor. COZAD'S CALIFORNIA DOG and PONY S MOT HOI mi' i La ; The mVt rf tfci: ' vard $103. -er will be dlMWd to Irsrn tht tliora U ii u-ist one dreaded diseMe that science has docs able to cure la all 1U etm. n.l that is t trrh. Ball's Catarrh Cureisth.jor.ly pwitiveenreknown tothe med ical fralertmv. Caiarrh bvin a constitutional disfise. requires a constitutional treatment, ll-ill's Catarrh Curo is taken internally, actinr d:rectlT upon the blood and mucous surface of the Ttem. taerelT oenrorinf the foundation of the disease, and (nvinr the patient strenyta br huiutuift up t:-a consiitmkm and as:sung nature in dome; its work. The proprietors bst so much f:th in i.s entire powers, that they oftT One Hun.ire.1 r!'rs for an case that it fails to cere. ead Uit iit of testimonials. Address, F. J. CHEX1TT ., Toledo ,0. Or PoM hf Prninrit, TS. EaU'i Familj FOU ars t& kt. sa Ramblers Light Lathe and Machine Work a Specialty. Hare your bicycle fitted with a conster brake and re-enameled aked on) before the riding season opens. BASE BALL SUPPLIES. LEE SMITH'S CYCLER.Y h rr -j R! AyVjxm Wv ;CTv jKmPRAcix6 PoN1ES in Marv, elols Military Maneuvers." WILL EXHIBIT IN Dallas, Tuesday, May 3 Lot at Corner Washington and Shelton Streets pnce, Afternoon and Evening 25c and 50c STREET PARADE AT Ul i ? I