Polk County Observer
J. C. HAYTER,
EDITOR AND PUBLISHER
Published Weekly at $1.50 per
Strictly in Advance.
Year.
DALLAS, OREGON. ACGUBT 25, 1005
The way to build up Dallas is to pat
ronize Dallas people.
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The Baker City Maverick tells of an
itinerant advertising grafter who
drifted into Baker City and buncoed a
large number of business men, In
eluding the proprietor of the Geiser
Grand hotel, the latter feeding and
housing the stranger for $70 worth
Baker City has four excellent news
papers that reach he eyes of thousands
of readers, and yet there are many
merchants In the town who cannot be
Induced to patronize the advertising
columns of their home papers, but
prefer to spend their money with some
traveling faker who is working an
advertising proprram, time-table, or
some other time-worn and weather
stained graft. Merchants who would
not think of spending a dollar with
the local newspapers that nay out
thousands of dollars annually in
Baker City for wages and office ex
penses, readily fell into the clutches
of the traveling dead-beat and helped
line his pockets by buying advertising
space in his program at ten times the
price that would be asked by local
publishers for the same space in their
papers. Happily, the business men
of most Oregon towns are awaking
to the fact that money spent with these
"Wandering Willies" is money worse
than wasted, and when a smooth
tongued individual comes along and
offers them space on a dozen bum
hotel cards at ten dollars an Inch, he
is told to brush by. The Maverick
says that the suckers who bit at the
red-fiaunel bait in Baker City are re
ceiving little sympathy, and adds
that, hereafter, when they feel In
clined to advertise, they will probably
select some reputable and legitimate
advertising medium, and thus obtain
"value received" for their coin.
The Dalles was visited by a $10,000
fire, Saturday. Dispatches to the
Portland papers say that the fire de
partment was badly handicapped in
seourlng water from the hydrants
which wore In poor condition, owing
to their not haviDg been used for a
long time, this being the first time
they have been needed for several
months. There is a lesson in this
misfortune for all towns having
waterworks. By making frequent
tests of Are hydrants, to make sure
that they are in working order, serious
losses are often averted when a fire
occurs. This Is a duty that should
not be neglected by the lire depart
ment of Dallas.
L. Gerlinger, president of the Dallas
and Falls City railroad, is at the head
of a corporation that proposos to
build a road down the north side of
the Columbia river, from Wallula
to the sea. Some railroad officials
profess to believe that E.II. Ilan iman
Is behind the move, but Mr. Gerlinger
emphatically declares that Buch Is not
the case. lie says there are four men
ready to finance the project, and that
the road will be built.
Hop Market Dull.
The hop market has again fallen
into a rut of dullness, but a period of
activity is looked for as the month
draws to a close and August contracts
have to bo covered. Buyers are hold
ing baok In tho hope that holders will
weaken in view of the near npproach
of tho new crop, but the latter have so
far shown no disposition to do so.
Most of thorn are well enough pro
vided with funds to bo in a position to
harvest the new crop without having
to soli out their old goods to pay pick
ing expenses.
Mr. Edward Reynolds, of Texas,
accompanied by his daughter, Cora,
is visiting at tho homo of his brother,
Prof. W. I. Reynolds, principal of the
Dallas publio school.
Mrs. O. J. Cosper aud children, who
havo been visiting at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. J. II. ios, left for Portland
this week, and. after a few days' visit
at the Fair, will go to their homo in
Santa Barbara, California.
Col. II. L. Day, the popular state
organizer of the Woodmen of the
World, paid Dallas Camp an official
visit last night. After an enjoyable
lodge session and an address by the
visiting officers, refreshments were
served. Col. Day takes an active
interest in the welfareof Dallas Camp,
and is planning to bring Head Con
sul Boak to this city to dedicate the
new Woodman Hall.
MOVE FOR FREE LIBRARY
Dallas Citizens Will Meet to Discuss
Plans Next Wednesday Evening.
Dallas can have a public library
If her citizens so desire. Thi3 good
news comes from Miss Cornelia
Marvin, the superintendent of libra
ries, recently appointed by the Oregon
Library Commission. Miss Marvin
was in town Wednesday and explained
the plan thoroughly to Mrs. George T.
Gerlinger, who has been taking an
active interest in securing a public
library for Dallas.
The plan contemplates a "traveling
library," the books to be changed
every six months. The library would
be under the control of a local library
board of six members, appointed by
the Mayor. This board would appoint
a City Librarian and establish rules
for the management of the library.
To secure the co-operation of the
citizens generally, a volunteer associ
ation would be formed to work in
conjunction with the board.
Mrs. Gerlinger is working earnestly
to secure the library, and i3 meeting
with much encouragement from the
city authorities, business men, officers
of the school boards, and members of
the churches and fraternal societies.
A meeting of citizens will be held in
the Firemen's Hall next Wednesday
evening to discuss plans for carrying
the work to a successful conclusion.
Mayor Biddle will preside over the
meeting, and a large attendance is
expected.
Miss Marvin, who has had many
years of experience in library work in
Wisconsin, classes Dallas with ten
leading Oregon towns that are entitled
to, and should have, public libraries.
She is confident that a library, once
established here, would be well sup
ported. Mrs. Gerlinger has been
deeply interested in securing a public
library during her year's stay in
Dallas, and as soon as she learned of
the plans proposed by the State Com
mission for placing book3 in the
more prominent towns or uregon,
opened a correspondence with Miss
Marvin and prevailed upon her to
come ana look over tne situation.
Mrs. Gerlinger will endeavor to enlist
the aid of the women of Dallas in
leading the movement, as substantial
support has already been pledged by
the business men if some one will
only get the project under way. It is
hoped that the meeting next Wednes
day evening will be attended by every
man and woman interested in the
moral and intellectual advancement
of the people of Dallas.
A HARD ROW
And a long pull dr-svribM the pathway
of a woman iilllietiJ with fma weak
ness iiiiii.-s sin' is under the care of
doctor w ho has had suocesfiil experience
in the treatment of such cases or else uf s
found the riaht remedy which can be
safelv used independently of the doctor.
Fortv ve:irs a so. Dr. R. V. Pierce found
that women were Ih'Ujs erosslv ma
treated mainly through ignorance and
carelessness, and he determined to devote
himself to study and research till he
found the real cause of their suffering
and a proper remedy for it.
lie found it. and dug from Nature's
Laboralorv, the earth. Suture's remedies
f r woman's weaknesses and ailments.
lie found in Lady's Slipper root, Hlack
Cohosh root. Unicorn root, Blue Cohosh
root and (iolden Seal root, the required
Ingredients.
The remedial virtues of these he ex
tracted, combined and preserved by his
own iM-culiar non-alcoholic, glyceric pro
cesses, unci the compound is now known
the world over, as Dr. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription.
"The weaving of corsets too tight seemed
to have brought on an alKlommal pressure,
weakening tin ligaments and resulting in
di:.la"er.ient. which troubled me until 1 was
not til to walk; and at times could hardly
stand." writes Mrs. Beverly Sitgreaves. of IJ4
Fulton St.. Han Francisco. Cal. "A neighbor
advised me to try Ir. Pierce s ravonte 1're
scriution. Before the Hrst bottle was used
I felt much better. Improvement went
steadily on, and within four months I was
like a new and well woman once morn,
atn now iM'ffeeth well and strong, and ex
tr.'mely grateful to you for your blessed
remedy a boon to sick women."
A Great Doctor Book Free. Send 2! one-
cent stamps to Dr. R. V. Pierce. Ihiffalo,
X. Y.. to cover mailing and he will send
you a free copy of his 100s-pase Common
Sense .Medical Adviser, paper-coverea.
Cloth-covered 31 stamps.
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
best and safest laxative for the use of
delicate womeu.
MONMOUTH SCHOOL TO OPEN
Oregon State Normal Has Arranged
for Funds with Which to
Carry On Its Work.
MISS POLLOCK'S RECITAL
W. Doughty and Mrs,
Will Furnish Musical
J. C. Uglow
Program
A rare treat Is promised to the
people of Dallas in the recital to be
given by Miss Elizabeth M. Pollock
at the M. E. Church next Friday
evening. Miss Pollock will be assisted
by S. W. Doughty, of Monmouth, and
Mrs. J. C. Uglow, of Dallas, thus in
suring a musical program of fat-
more than ordinary merit. This will
be Miss Pollock's farewell appearance
n Dallas, as she Is preparing to de
part for Evansville, Indiana, where
she will take work in a leading uni
versity. The program for Friday's
recital will be as follows.
1. "Trouble In do Family," (Anony
mous) ;"Little Cousin Jasper," (Riley) ;
'Calls, (Anonymous); "Iteming a
Baby," (Frank It. Stockton) Miss
Pollock.
2. "At the Fountain," (Stephen
Adam 8) Mrs. J. C. Uglow.
3. "An Episode or an Event,"
(Gelett Burgess) Miss Pollock.
4. "Aria from Marino Falliero,"
(Donizetti)-S. W. Doughty.
5. "When the Old Man Smokes,"
Dunbar); "Good Bye, God Bless
You," (Eugene Field); "Threadneedle
Street," (Anonymous) Mis3 Pollock
G. "The Sweetest Flower That
Blows," (Charles B. Hawley) ; "Mighty
Lak a Rose," (Neviu) Mrs. J. C.
Uglow.
7. "My Ship," (Ella Wheeler Wil
cox); "Prisoner of Zeuda," (Hope)
Miss Pollock.
8. "The Love Light iu Your Eyes,"
(Julian Edwards); "To My Queen,"
(De Koven)-S. W. Doughty.
9. "Frau Katrina Schneider's Visit
to New York," (Gorman dialect story,
in costume) Miss Pollock.
Recital will begin at 8:15. Ad
mission, 25 cents; children, 15 cents.
Remember tho date Friday, Sep
tember 1.
Instructions in Art.
I will receive pupils at my home,
two doois west of the dormitory, until
college- opens. Those interested can
see work at my house or in Stafrin
Drug Company's window. Call up
on me for any desired information.
All will be cordially welcomed.
Josephine Armstrong.
The Oregon State Normal School at
Monmouth will continue as though
the appropriation asked for at the last
session of the Legislature had been
granted, says a Monmouth correspond
ent in Sunday's Oregonian. The lack
of appropriation , must, of course, in
convenience somebody, but it has not
given rise to the question as to wheth
er or not the school would continue.
As soon as the petitions for referen
dum on House bill 373 were filed, the
Board of Trustees set about to find
way of meeting the maintenance bills
of the school. Local capital offered to
advance 80 per cent on salary claims,
the certificate of indebtedness to be
held as collateral and further secured
with the personal note of the claimant,
This offer was accepted and under
these provisions the Board has been
able to retain all the old faculty. The
Board is not requred to assume any
personal responsibility. Whatever
inconvenience the referendum entails
on the school is borne by the teaches.
The expenses of the last two months
of the past year were met under the
Board's arrangement for funds and
all of next year's expenses are to be
met in the same manner. Of the
teachers' salaries, 20 per cent is held
back and the teachers sign a note for
the money advanced.
The salary account runs about $1150
per month. Tuition fees furnish
sufficient funds for necessary sup
plies. The Monmouth school charges
a tuition fee of $25 a year, and based
on present prospects, about $4000
should be collected from that source
the coming year.
ROYAL GETS THE CONTRACT
Will Build Bridge Across Yamhill
River on New Grand Ronde
Road.
C. F. Royal & Son, of Salem, will
build the bridge across the Yamhill
river, on the new Grand Ronde wagon
road, for $657.80. The contract was
awarded this firm at an adjourned
session of the County Commissioners'
Court last Friday morning. Two
other bids were received for the work,
as follows: R. M. Gilbert, of Cor-
vallis, $692; J. B. Teal, of Falls City,
$696.30.
That tho new road around the Grand
Rondo hill is greatly desired by the
peoplo living in the north western por
tion of tho county Is evidenced by the
fact that the property-owners along
the route have deeded a right-of-way
to tho county free of cost, and have
further agreed to build the road at
their own expense, only asking that
the county construct the bridge across
the Yamhill river. The application
for permission to build the road was
gned by Lee Rowelland others, and
the property-owners deeding the
right-of-way are J. S. Pettyjohn,
Gleun Butler, Frank Norwest and
Mrs. Jane Brown. Work on the new
road will bo commenced at once.
Catarrh
Is conjtltQtiorml disease
It originates in acrofulous conditU n
the blood and depends on that ctrulitk..
It often causes headache and diz.'...u:
Impairs the taste, smell and r-earir::. -'
teets the vocal orjrans, disturbs the ito:. '
It is aJwayi radically and pcrmar :.'
cured by tho blood-purifying, aluraiiv.
and tonic action of
Hood's Sarsaparil'
TUi (Treat medicine has wrought the u.
wonderful cures of all diseases depeju,; .
on scrofula or ib aerufuloua habit.
fcv f ux an kl muuiui.
Waterworks for Falls City.
A committee of three on behalf of
the citizens, consisting of A. H. Dodd,
H. W. Bancroft and Benjamin Beezley
met with the city council Monday
evening, and submitted a proposition
for a waterworks system to be owned
aud controlled by city. The council
appointed a committee to confer with
Mr. Butler In regard to plans and
specifications and probable cost of
such a system. Falls City Logger.
Team hor Sale.
Good team of sorrel geldings, age 5
and 6 years, well-broke, of good dis-j
position, and weighing over 1300
pounds each, for sale at my farm
near Derry station. Also one sot of
harness, two good Cotswold bucks
and a few tous of loose hay for sale
at reasonable prices.
C. X. McARTHUR.
Eickrei.ll, Oregon.
Mr. and Mrs. George E. Johnson,
accompanied by guests from the East,
are at Newport beach.
Among the visitors to the Fair this
week were Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Thomp
son, Mr. and Mrs. George Richmond,
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stockwell, Mr. and
Mrs. II. G. Campbell, Senator and
Mrs. U. S. Loughary, Mrs. Dr. W. J.
Farley, Mrs. Dr. R. C. Hunter, Mrs.
C. H. Morris, Fred and Mina Hughes,
Another Reduction in Fare.
Tho Southern Pacific Company has
again reduced the passenger fare to
Portland, in anticipation of a heavy
increase in travel next month. Begin
ning September 1, the fare will be
reduced to one and one-tenth for the
round trip. This will make the round
trip fare from Dallas $2.10 instead of
$2.55. This liberal concession
entirely voluntary on the part of the
company, and will be greatly appre
ciated by tho traveling public,
QUIET COUNCIL MEETING
No Business of Importance Trans
acted at Monday Night's Meet
ing of City Solons.
Little business of importance was
transacted at the meeting of the city
council, Monday evening. Two of the
councilmen were absent, those present
being Messrs. Coad, Ayres, Boals,
Shaw and Cosper. Mayor Biddle pre
sided. Coad, chairman of the Street Com
mittee, made a verbal report, recom
mending various repairs of sidewalks
and several new crosswalks. No list
of sidewalks was furnished, and no
action was taken on the report.
Ayres, chairman of the Health Com
mittee, recommended that some action
be taken to extend the city outlet
sewer to the present low-water mark
of the LaCreole river. The improve
ment was discussed at considerable
length, but no steps were taken to
carry the work into execution.
Claims against the city were allowed
as follows: W. F. Muscott, hauling,
$9.25; Observer, printing, $26.60; Dr.
Mark Hayter, building sidewalk,
$8.50.
An ordinance to license wood-saws
operated by steam or gasolineengines
for hire or profit was read first time.
The measure provides that a license
of $25 a year shall be placed upon
each wood-saw operated within the
city limits.
The next regular meeting of the
council will be held on Monday,
September 4.
The first shipment of Bartlett pears
from the WTallace orchard was made
Tuesday. The fruit is unusually fine
this year, and top prices are being
realized.
Saxon Humphrey and Miss Emma
Pitcairn were married at Vale, Ore
gon, August 15. Mr. Humphrey is a
nephew of Hon. Ira Smith, and
formerly attended the Normal School
at Monmouth.
BUSINESS LOCALS.
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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 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. Jersey Cow Hor Sale.
Good Jersey cow for sale. Inquire
of H. B. Cosper.
Glove Lost.
Lost, in Dallas, a child's kid glove.
Finder will please return to Mrs. Otho
Williams.
Notice to Farmers.
The Soehren Warehouse Company
is now prepared to store farm prod
ucts of all kinds at the new fire-proof
warehouse in Dallas. Hop and grain
sacks for sale, Storage rates made
known upon application.
Farm For Rent.
Eighty acres; thirty acres fine
potato land ; well improved ; two miles
from railroad. J. L. Kinney, Dallas,
Oregon.
For Sale.
White Fantail Pigeons for sale;
also, Cotswold buck lamb, subject to
register. Glenn Orr, Rickreall Or.
For Sale.
One hundred head of good sheep to
sell or let on shares ; will also sell
fresh cow, heavy lumber wagon and
double-seated phaeton. Geokge Cut
ler, Dallas, Or.
Are Ycu Building?
We have Lumber from Five dollars
per thousand and up. Special bar
gains to clean up yard.
Bryan-Lucas Lumber Co.
Piano Bargain.
Piauo that formerly sold for $350,
slightly used, will sell for $198. Fine
organ that sold for $225, now offered
at a great bargain. Good organ,
suitable for school, for $20. L. D.
Daniel, Dallas, Or.
For Sale Cheap.
A Two Burner Blue-Flame Oil Stove
as good as new. Trice $4.00. W. I.
Reynolds, Dallas, Or.
Seed Wheat For Sale.
Dawson Golden Chass hard wheat,
the best producer known for either wet
or dry ground. I raised 32 bushels to
the acre this year. Send orders for
seed wheat early to N. P. Rasmussen,
two miles east of Dallas. Phone No.
456.
Prunes Wanted.
I will be in the market lor prunes
again this season, and will receive
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.
a T. KIMBALL.
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f!:cky Mountain Tea Nueis
A Buy Mdieia fer Buy Peeyla.
Brfai Giliea Eaalta aad & Vipr.
A srcifle f or Constination. In lii-xttA 1 1
ja ! and iadtw Trobi, Fimpk-a. Ectema. linpura
i Blood. Bad Breath, Plur,h Bowrtt. H.iL-b
and Backache. It I Sr Mountain Tta in tab
lot form. 5 cents a box. Orauiae made br
HoLuarta Daro Cokf&xt, Kadiann, Wis.
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Hen's Underwear, Ladies' Underwear,
Ladies' Shirt Waists,
All the Spring and Summer Dress Goods
Everything Goes
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T1AIN STREET
For bale.
Express and delivery business for
sale; good wagon and team; also
larger team, wagon and harness.
D. A. Ciutchlow, Dallas. Oregon. .
"I followed the
trail from Texaa
On the Trail
a Fish Brand asH brTnd
r 1 Of t Slicker, used for
rOmmel OllCker an overcoat when
cold, a wind coat
when windy, a rain coat when it rained,
and for a cover at night if we got to bed,
and I will say that I have gotten mora
comfort out of your slicker than any Other
one article that I ever owned."
(The nama and addreaa of the writer of thll
uaaulii-keil letter may bo had on application.)
Wet Weather Garments for Riding, Walk
ing, Working or Sporting.
HIGHEST AWARD WORLD'S FAIR, 1904.
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Our Prices Reach Them All
Write today for free catalog of valu
able information.
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Walnut Nursery, Carlton Oregon.
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S17-521 Chamber of Commerce
rOETLAXD, ORE.
-PULL LINE OF-
Columbia Phonographs
Big Stock
of Records
and Supplies
L. D. Daniel's Wall Paper Store,
Main Street. Dallas, Ore., 'Phone 225
TRUTH IS MIGHTY
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and never taxes the memory. It's
always the same
We have the finest line of
Women's, Misses and Children
Shoes, also, Men's, Boys' and Lit--
tie Gents'. We know they are
i what vou want but, ivsivant v tr
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come ana see them, for the prices
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I Jill Dallas Boot and Shoe Store
'"esaH:-- MRS. J. C. GAYNOR, Proprietor.
J. Q. VanOrsdel & Sos
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"DEALERS IN-
timber and Tarta Hands and City Property.
Office on Court Street.
Dallas. Oree-on.
SADDLES.
I have jD8t received a Fine New Stock
of Harness and Saddles and invite ou
to call and examine them a8 to .tvle
workmanship and price. I h?3
fines Ume of saddles ever shown in Polk
aate in every respect.
HORSE BLANKETS
A big assortnipnt,;. .
nn3H. ii "-cs according to
S ? tfd with ,I)oube J
cingles, a new featnrg which
horseman w n ,OQfi;i . eel
and see them. '"Pprmate- W
HARNESS OIL, Best Grade,
WHIPS and ROBES.
Frank A. stUen-
ST.. DALLAS. ORE
FOR FIRST -CLASS WOES
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John E. Smith's Old Stand
General Blacksmi!
and Iron Work
Horse Shoeing
I have had 23 years ft j
ence in this work,
give you a first-class pfc t
CAL BUTTON, Dalla'j
PRUSSIAN STOCK f-
latest and best food for Ef
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For sale br
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