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Polk County Observer J. C. HAYTER, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER Published Weekly at $1.50 per Strictly in Advance. Year. DALLAS, OREGON, ADOOKT 4. 11)05 The way to build up Dallas is to pat ronize Dallas people. POLK'S NEW RAILROAD Polk county is one of the few counties in Oregon thatisexperiencing any development in the way of rail road construction this year. Out in the Coast Range mountains, west of the enterprising town of Falls City, is a scene of building activity not to be found elsewhere in Western Oregon. Slowly but surely, the track of the Dallas and Falls City railroad is be ing pushed toward the summit of the mountains'and into the heart of one of the finest bodies of standing timber in the known world. Without any noise or bluster, a work is being carried on that will ere many years result in making Western Polk county one of the busiest and most prosperous communities in the Pacific Northwest from a commercial and industrial standpoint. The credit for this development of the county's vast timber resources belongs to Louis Oerlinger.anenterprisingcapitalist of Portland, and to the people of Dallas who enlisted his interest and co-operation in building the railroad from Dallas to Falls City by their continued agitation of the project and their financial assistance in carrying out the actual construction of the line. The improvement referred to is an extension of the road up the Luckia mute river, a distance of four and one-half miles, into the edge of the great timber belt. Two and one-half miles of this road are already com pleted, and the right of way has been cleared for a distance of two miles more. Trains are running to the front every day, carrying ties, steel and other material needed by the con struction gang. With the completion of this extension of the main line, it will be an easy matter to throw out spurs into the timber and bring logs to Falls City, Dallas, or other points, to be sawed into lumber. The work being done on tne new roadbed is of the most substantial character, and it is evident that Mr. Gerlingei is sparing no expense in building a permanent commercial line that will be strictly first-class in every respect. Like the nine miles of road already in operation between Dallas and Falls City, tho mountain extension, when completed, will com pare favorably with the roadbed on tho main lines of tho O. It. & N. and Southern Pacillc companies iu Oregon The new line is no mero logging road, but is in all respects a standard, com mercial railroad. Starting at a point near the old Watkius planing mill in tho suburbs of Falls City, tho road plunges into the rock-walled canyon of the Luck la in u to river and follows tho meander ings of that beautiful stream for a distance of two miles. The scenery is rugged and wild beyond description, tho river flowing swiftly between banks densely covered with timber, and the mountains rising to dizzy heights on either side. Here the best work of the civil engineer is called . forth, and every foot of the roadbed fittest s tho skill of Chief Engineer Coovert. Thousands of tons of roek and dirt have been moved in cutting awny mountain points and bringing the road to an easy and practicable grade. Tho bridges, four iu number, while consisting of only one span each, are massively built, and the heavy trains pass over them without causing the slightest jar or tremble. Tho heaviest work of all is at a point a short distance above the Palmehn mill Bite, where a steep mountain point projecting into the river makes a combination of rock and trestle work necessary. Tho bridge carpenters aro now building tho last bridge across the Luckiamute, and will complete their labors in a few days. From this point, the construction work will le much easier. The road draws upward and away from the river bank until it strikes a comparatively level stretch of one and one-half miles to the mouth of Black Book creek. Here the road will leave the Luckiamute and ascend by an easy grade through the vast timber In-lt to the summit of the Coast mountains. Engineer Coovert savs that the last of the heavy work is Hearing com pletion and that the progress will be much more rapid from now on. The tracklayers are following close behind ihe grading crew, but will be obliged to cease work for a few days while the last bridge is being finished. The track-laying gang is working under the direction of Mose Manston, and when not engaged in laying steel is kept busy ballasting and lining up the new track. Ballast of excellent quality is obtained in abundance from the ledges of basaltic rock along the line. A Mogul engine of the latest style has been purchased for the road and is expected to arrive this week. This engine has three drive-wheels on each side, and is especially designed for pulling heavy loads.. The passenger and freight engine now in use will go into the roundhouse for repairs' as soon as the new locomotive arrives. General Manager Louis Gerlinger, Jr., informs us that both engines will be used as soon as a regular train schedule is adopted for the mountain division. ANV enough FOOL. Knows etiouzh to earrv an umbrella when it ruins, but lUu wise one is who carries one wii'-u it is only ctami Ann nm semi for a tioeuir Jr.X when he gv r he i. 11 THE REAL KICK. The Dallas Observer devotes two columns of its last issue to a kick against the management of the Polk county exhibit at the Fair. Theshort comings of the authorities responsible for Polk's exhibit have, been gone over by this paper and the Observer, though waiting a little late, is justified in stating the exhibit is not what it ought to be. But this paper would caution the Observer against kicking. Don't kick all the time and everything in sight. It's so easy to find fault, so hard to be faultless. Above all, don't lay the fault of man at the door of woman. In seeking the real source of complaint against the management of Polk's exhibit, don't heap it all on poor Mrs. Wolfe. Don t lamhaste her while shielding Fence-In-The-Eoad Seth Iiiggs and Letter-Writer Ed. F. Coad. This paper's advice is against kicking, but, if the Observer persists in maintaining itself as the official kicker of Polk county, and it can't help kicking on this occasion, kick the right spot, If Mrs. Wolfe desires to take a few moments off to stroll down the Trail or go up in the balloon there is no serious ooiections on the part of the people of Polk county. It was not Mrs. Wolfe who gave away four feet of the space acros3theendof the space allotted tne county. Mrs. woire can not be charged with dereliction of d u ty beca u se the com m i ttees a ppoi n ted by tho county organization failed to get together the material asked for. This paper disagrees with the Observer as to who is originally and principally responsible ror tne Jt'oiK county ex hibit. It cannot see any objections mat should stand, however, against commissioner seth itlggs occupying the Polk couuty booth with Mrs. Wolfe and assisting in entertaining guests and Dooming rolk county. In uence west side. It seems to us that the editor of the West Side has completely missed the point at issue. It is not so much question of whether Polk's exhibit is great or small as it is of keeping what we have there clean and attractive If Mrs. Wolfe desires to "take a few moments off to stroll down the Trail or go up in the balloon," as suggested by the Independence editor, we think no one will offer any serious objec tions, if she will only take time todust off tho fruit jars and throw out a few plates of rotten fruit before she goes. Ana if she should take a notion to spend a few weeks ut home putting away her buy crop, while her time at Portland goes on at the rate of $175 month, wo think the taxpayers would bear up and try to look cheerful, if she would only leave instructions with her daughter to keep the moldy whisk ers on tho late cherries trimmed down to a decent length. Wo aro good natured pcoplo over hero in Polk county, brothor, and we are not given to kicking, but when our Court pays expert wages, it has a right to expect and demand reasonably expert service. Mi Ij '.i3 bul-fa.-t. but the .'i wiser one is no ' i who adepts titulary, pp-ven live awl eurativ m'iis:ires when first iipiM'ur the ills winch, if un check' 1 and un cured, grow into serious illness, Impaired diges- tlon ami man Ti. tion are generally : the f i.-runners of a nerv-us or functional breaK-down Aiit.it re Imx i:irul.-il rcmaiics most abundantly for all such conditions in ou native medicinal plants. With the u ol cliomiea.iy pan: glycerine, of prolyl strength and at a nmoer sustained temn erature. Dr. Pierce extracts from Golden Seal root. Queen's root. Stone root. IJlack Cherrybark, liloodroot and Mandrake root, medicinal principles which, when combined in just the right proportions. constitute his widely famed "Onldeii Med ina lHwovery." It restores the tone of the stomach, the activity of the liver and ttie steadiness of the nerves, neurit) vitality into the blood till the once sick and debilitated one is so renewed in health, strength and power that he can resume his work, whatever it is, with vigor and elasticity. All medical authorities, of whatever school, agree that Hydrastis, or Golden Seal one of the essential roots in the make-up of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is of very great value as a pure tonic, and as an alterative valuable Iu chronic affections of tho stomach, in testines anu manner. jrV.rf- Not only the Original but the V'wV fc" Ll"'e Liver PilU, first put Tr. H. V. Pierce, have leen mucn imitated hut never equaled, as thou sands attest. They're purely vegetable, being mane up or concentrated and refine medicinal principles, extracted from the roots of American plants. Io not irrloo. Ono or two for stomach corrective, three or lour lor cauiam ailepen "Colonel Moore, of tho National Good Roads Association, gave a stere- opticon lecture on tho subject of "The Roads of tho World" in Baker City last Thursday night. He divided his time between growling at the operator of the machine and discussing war history, which leads the editor of the Maverick to remark : "The time may come when it will be possible to build good roads with magic lanterns and orations on civic morality. Pending that time, however, the good old way of employing pick and shovel, scraper and roller, will obtain iu BakerCity." Tho most important bit of railroad news heard lately Is the announcement of the Southern Pacific Company that It is preparing to build a branch road from Drain to Coos Bay. The distance is 81 miles, and the estimated cost for a standard gauge lino of first-class construction is $3,500,000. The Russian-Japanese peace con ference bids fair to end in a scrap. General Debility Pay In and out there Is that feci.,-.;-weakness that makes a burden of It.-::. 1 ood does not strengthen. j-i.vp Ums not refresh. It ia hard to do, hard to brnr. v.V t hou! J be easy, vitality is on the t l., the whole system suffers. Kor this condition take Hood's Sarsaparilla It vitalizes the blood. Rives vi.-or and ti"n to nil the organs ud functions, and is positively unequalled for alt ruu-Uowti or debilitated conditions. The Independence West Side takes tho OiwsF.uvEU to task for registering a kick against Mrs. Wolfe's manage ment of the Polk county exhibit at Portland, and then proceeds to read us a brief lesson against kicking in general. This sounds funny, coming as it does from an editor who is entitled to the palm as the biggest kicker in Polk county. Even in th paragraph in which ho preaches his little sermon to the O&server against the evils of kicking, he can not lay down his pencil without taking a shot at the Couuty Court, tho mem bers of which have lately been the especial objects of his displeasure. Commissioner Riggs is pleasingly referred to as "Fenco-in-the-Road" lliggs. Jude Coad is called by the endearing title of "Letter-Writer'.' Coad. Only the week before, Polk county's chief magistrate was affec tionately referred to as "Judge Butt- insky." Commissioner Riddell is Politicians, Take Notice. I am going to drive a band-wagon through the First Congressional Dis triet. She will be a whirlwind runner, so keep clear of all slow trotters an be ready to jump ou. Will start from Dallas on January C. Folk, Lafol letto and Tom .Lawson wui be my slogan. Yours, Left at the Pole, June 6, 1904 Notice of the Meeting of the Board of Equalization. Notice is hereby given thut on Mon day, August 28, 1905, the Board Equalization will attend at the office of the County Clerk of Polk County Oregon, and publicly examine the assessment roll and correct all error; in valuation, description or qualities of lands, lots, or other property, and it shall be the duty of persons interested to appear at the time and place ap pointed, and if it shall appear to such Board of Equalization that there are any lands, lots, or other property assessed twie or in the name of a person or persons not the owner there' of, or assessed under or beyond its actual value, or any lauds, lots or other property not assessed, sa rsoara snau inane tne proper correc tions. Dated at Dallas, Oregon, this 28th day of July, 1905. C. S. GRAVES, Assessor for'Polk County. Sabbath or Sunday: Which? Seventh day or First day, which? How may we know which? Biblical and historical reasons for Sabbath keeping will be clearly set forth by Pastor F. M. Burg, Seventh Day Ad ventist of Portland, at the City Park in Dallas next Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. The demand for this special meeting Is in the agitation of this question in Dallas and the frequent references made to Seventh Day Ad ventists. in a public way here. The further consideration of the subject by Mr. Burg will be in the Adventist church on next Tuesday and Wrednes day evenings. Bring your bibles and study the scriptures with us. Ask your neighbors to come with you. F. M. BURG, Weather Report for July. U. S. Weather Bureau, Falls City Station. Rainfall, .03 inch. Shade temperature: Maximum, 99 degrees on tho 8th; minimum, 43 de grees on 25th. Solar maximum, 2 p. m. : 158 degrees on 8th; 151 degrees on 23rd; 152 de grees ou the 24th. All outdoor work was in tho sun, with the upjter classes in the shade, where the ice cream and lemonade grows. il UAAK liU lXitli, U. U. Dragged to Death. Conrad Winterstein, a young man 19 years old, was thrown from his horse ami dragged to death at Airlie, Wednesday. He was driviug goats when his horse became refractory and threw him. In railing, the young man's foot caught irj the sadde rigging and he was dragged several hundred feet, receiving injuries from which he died soon afterward. The victim of the accident was well known in the Luckiamute neighborhood, and his uutimely death has cast a gloom over the community. THEIR DAYS DONE Death Takes Away Three Old-Tlme Residents of Polk County. Samuel W. Fletcher, one of Polk county's oldest and most prominent citizens, died at his home near McCoy, Friday, July 28, 1905, aged 70 years. His death was caused by paralysis. He had been in failing health for several months prior to his death. Mr. Fletcher was born near Erie, Pennsylvania. March 3, 1835. ; He went to California in the late '50s. and was married to Miss Henrietta Dial, in Nevada City, in 18G2. In the Spring of 18G9, he came to Oregon, settling near McCoy, where he lived until the time of his death. Mr. Fletcher's wife died in November, 1897, at the age of 54 years. He leaves six children three sons and three daughters. They are : J. C. Fletcher, A. H. Fletcher and Stanley Fletcher, of McCoy ; Mrs. M. F. Corri gan, of McMinnville ; Mrs. WT. A. Keyt, of Perrydale, and Miss Elma Fletcher, of McCoy. LEWIS OLIN. Lewis Olin was round dead in his door-yard at Falls City, Tuesday eve ning, at 6 o'clock. A neighbor who was passing the house saw the old man lying face downward in the yard, and, upon going to his assistance, found that he was dead. The dead man's face was slightly bruised where it had come in contact with the hard ground. Mr. Olin had been suffering from heart disease for several years. He lived alone in a cabin in the edge of town, near the Christian church. Mr. Olin was a native of New York, and was 06 years old. He was a veteran of the Civil War. He was a quiet, inoffensive citizen, and was respected by the people of his town. He leaves two sons and three daughters, all grown. Coroner R. L. Chapman was called to Falls City, but after investigating the case and finding no indications of foul play, decided that no inquest was necessary. MRS. MARY ROGERS. Mrs. Mary Rogers died at her home in Monmouth, Tuesday night, very suddenly with neuralgia of the stomach. W'ith her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Fawk, she crossed the plains in 1851 from Illinois, where she was born in 1844. Her parents settled on Salt Creek, in the northern part of Polk County, where they resided until their death. Mrs. Rogers was married in 1859 to William Ball, by whom she had five children. After Mr. Ball's death she married J. W. Bridwell, in 1876, to whom one child was born Mr. Bridwell having died in 1892, she was again married in 1894, to George xiogers, wno survives ner. INDEPENDENCE NOTES. Mrs. Hattie Wells has returned from a visit in Portland. A dance will be given at tho Audi torium Saturday evening. Mrs. T. D. Campbell and children. of Corvallis, visited friends here this week. Miss Jennie Booth, of Salem, visited in Independence, Tuesday, going on to Suver to visit relatives. Miss Ivy Cooper returned from Mn- Minnville, Monday, where she snent tne nasi weeK as tne guest or Miss Mae Kennedy. E. W. Cooper and daughter. Miss Helen, and Miss Bessie Butler ihave gone to Sodaville for a ten days out- Mrs. M. E. Hendrick and little daughter, of McMinnville, visited friends and relatives here the first of the week. Misses Lulu and Dela Huftv. of Indiana, who have been visitinc at the home of their uncle, U. G. Heflley, wenttorsewport Tuesday to spend a few days. Mrs. F. A. Spurr. who has been visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs J. M. Mitchell and her sister Mrs. J. S. Bohannan, returned to her home in SanFrancisco, Friday. Mrs. M. Beals and little son. nf Chicago, who have been visiting her cousin, Mrs. M. W. Wallace, left .Thursday on her return trin home She was accompanied to Portland by The Peoples' Cash Store bns nl the voting contest for the most popular young lady, who is to receive a trip to the Lewis and Clark Fair, includ ing ten admission tickets to the Fnir and $50 in money. Miss Olive Wil liams was the fortunate young lady, which gives general satisfaction. She is an orphan and a mioil in the inde pendence Public School. Taylor Dunn are up Mr. and Mrs. from Portland. Mr. and Mra. James Howe attended the Fair this week. Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Chapman are attending the Fair. Valley wheat was quoted at 78 cents n Portland yesterday. John Webster and familv h returned from the coast. Miss Beulah Meyers, of McMinn ville, is visiting friends in Dallas. Roe Burnett is out from his moun tain ranch near Rocca on a business visit. Miss Ada Osfleld arrived h omo from a months' visit in Portland yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Madison and son, Harold, are enjoying an outing at Newport. License to wed was granted to Dan Brown and Mrs. Mona Thompson. n Salem, Wednesday. Mrs. Charles Cogill. of McMinn ville, is a guest at the home of Mr. nd Mrs. Clarence Shultz. Mrs. H. W. Fellows and daughter Lillian, of Spokane, are guests at the ome or Air. ana Mrs. 1 . 1. Rich. Mrs. James Dalton left for her home n Burns yesterday morning, after a lsit at the home Of Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Daltou. 4 F vprvthiim in the Mouse of tU V V 4 w (Us m m m m mi m m tx m m m m m i i i i u I tfll I I A 111 ML I I I I I : ljum 11 mil 4 3 Hi iilj (US (Us ( (US (is (is tils (OS (US to (US (US (US (is (is (is (is (is (IS (is (is (is 'PHONE 246. flerTs Underwear, Ladies' Underwear, Ladies' Shirt Waists, All the Spring and Summer Dress Goods Everything Goes IililS KFVT flAIN STREET l Ore May Be Valuable. During their recent visitto Southern Oregon, Messrs. H. E. Kozer and Willis Simonton discovered some peculiar specimens of quartz on the timber claim to which Mrs. Kozer recently received patent from the j Government. Samples of the rock were submitted to an expert assayer, who was also employed to examine the land where the discovery was made. This assayer writes Mr. Kozer that he has found a well-defined ledge of the rock, with good indications of paying ore, and further investigation is advised. Mrs. Kozer's claim Is on the South Umpqua, and is in a gold bearing district, several valuable placer mines being only a few miles distant. Mrs. W. H. Boals and family re turned from Newport yesterday. BUSINESS LOCALS. Dr. Hayter. Dentist. Office over Wilson's Drugstore. Dallas, Oregon. Go and see thotje 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 vou 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 guaranteed. ewes C. Sheep on bhares. Thoroughbred Cotswold Iambs to let on shares. Leonard, Monmouth, Or. Farmer's Kettle For Sale. A farmers combined kettle and stove for sale at half-price. R. L. Chapman Dallas, Or. -FULL LINE OF- Columbia Phonographs 0$zh Stock of Records and Supplies L. D. Daniel's Wall Paper Store, Main Street. Dallas, Ore., 'Phone 225 TRUTH IS MIGHTY finest line of and Children and never taxes the memory It's always the same We have the Women's, Misses Shoes, also. Men's, Boys' and Lit tle Gents'. We know they are what you want but we want vou to come ana see them, for the prices S are right. 8 3 3 8 8 8 8 3 JL I ftp 1 Jti Oak Wood For Sale. Straight, medium-sized oak grub wood for sale. Address, L. T. Wood ward, Dallas. Phone, Mutual Pioneer 4. For Sale. One hundred hpnrl sell or let on sharps win ni.A iN Repairing Neatly and Promptly Done. Dallas Boot and Shoe Store MRS. d. C. GAYNOR. Proprietor. Mrs. O. J. Cosper and children came P from Tortland this week and are isiting at the home of her Darents. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Nies. J. Q. VanOrsdel & ii.-ui;mY, Heavy lumber wagon and double-seated phaeton. George Cut ler, Dallas, Or. Cattle For Sale. Two yearling Red Durham bulls and two cows for sale, prompt FRANK BUTLER, Falls City, Oregon. Prunes Wanted. I will be in the market lor nmn0 1 again this season, and will rPol them at my dryer in Dallas as soon as they are ripe. Will pay the highest market price for all that may be offered. Come and see me S. P. KIMBALL. Wanted. To buy, lease, or go in rartnershiD .0 Te mTa,n wh0 has from iw 500 goats. I have an ideal goat ranch of 700 acres. Cxood feed the vear around; plenty of hav. A CTJZ5 opportunity for some man. ev I fint line of sa.l.nJ -dealers in timber and farm Eands and City Property. Office on Court Street. Dallas, Oregon. HAIESS AND SADDLES. Hon. J. S. Cooper, Dr. O. D. Butler and Dr. E. J. Thompson, of Indepen dence were business visitors in Dallas yesterday. nr R K Swann nf Afannf iin TT.-mo ! M.r- an,l Mrs. Jesse I tterback. of t, t t.w u ' ! t"ls:eport. Oklahoma, have been Idaho, is a guest at the home of Df. j v isi,uig Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hatton and Mrs. Mark Hayter. Dr. Swannjand T. T. Notson. Mrs. Utterback was a student in Dr. Hayter's dental is "' of Mr- Notson. office about 15 years ago, and, after! Dr. L. X. Woods attended n meeting mmtorlnff hu nmf,'si,in. I.wit.sl in i of the lVtisioii Examining Hoard in T...l.i... 1 l W- T your terms. Call on or add rp Blaine, Tillai cS.Oregon. I have just received a Fine New Stock of Harness and Sadd.es and invite to call and examine them as to style workmanship ,i . . elJle c ,- ? ""u Pe- -I have thp ever shown in Polk are strictly Mnwn.t. in every respect. ! county date Thev IF YOU HORSE BLANKETS A , f "meat-prices according to ;a.uahty -all fittej with .Do l WE CAN CURE YOU ouH-how overlooked, but it is only i Mountain Homo, Idaho, where he has S', reasonable to presume that this faith- j buiit up a lucrative practice. Mrs.! , the only applicant presenting fnl officer w ill receive his preivr title Swaun and the children an? visiting j himself for examination at this meet- later on fiuiu ides over the Side newspaper and who lievein kicking." prope the genius who pro-! relatives in Lion county. destinies of the West ing. "doesn't be- V1:' Colic. Cha!or.l anj LnamOerlain S D.arrhora Knne.S-. Ktvtx fail Buy il uovr. It tuaj ave Ui'c roiYsno:ETiAs f"minrer of Iwrvit. Michiin... I . 'THl i air. St iJTkJr ""11 err larw ;, pf pmi, , .'" h ' "n :a,,.l ,h -- nimrrd W , i - the umv ar-ri4 imr-ii, .., V, . 1 "" tot, 1 il ...... vu ":r -i,.ih hew. u l r'l"1"! cingles,' horseman and see them a new feature which ur- ery readily appreciate. Come HARNESS oil, Rest Grade, "HIPS and ROBES. Frank A. Stucs MAIN ST. DAI i ac ukc FOE FIRST-CLASS WOBK GOf I! HBP John E. Smith's Old Stand j i. General Blacksmith j and Irongk: j s. Horse ShoeingaSgS j I have had 28 years expe ence in this work, and give you a first-class job. CALHUTT0N. Dallas. OK; PRUSSIAN STOCK g latest and best food for Hor Sheep and Hogs. -PKUSSIAS POULTBI H For sale br White i'antail T: i in if ! I I II ! 1 t; Keute o,;;S'o?.s. M. RAY,