Polk County Observer
J. C. IIAYTER,
EDITOR AND PUBU8HEH,
PublUhed Weekly at 11.50 per
Strictly In Advance.
Year.
DALLAS, OREGON, December 1,1905
The way to build up Dallas is to pat
ronize Dallas people.
PREPARE FOR BASKETBALL
Opening Game of Season Will
Played With Monmouth on
December 15.
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WILL NOT REDUCE ACREAG
The hoDtfrowers or Oregon are
divided on the question that has bee
raised of a reduction of acreage, with
those opposed to the proposed plan
apparently in the majority. The
scheme for briogiog about this rc
ductlon had its origin in Lane county
where many growers, discouraged by
the present outlook, have expressed
the intention of reducing their presen
acreage, or of plowing up their yard
altogether. Interviews with leading
growers of Polk, Marion and Clacka
raas county, published in Tuesday';
Oregonian, indicate that the plan will
not prove popular in the principal hop
producing district of the Pacific
Coast. The small growers see n
reason why they should abandon their
yards and leave an open field to the
large growers, who, having contracted
their hops for a term of years, will be
unwilling to cut down their acreage,
The proposed plan to cut down the
cultivated acreage does not find favor
among the -growers of the Dallas
district. The yards in this district
are small, ranging in size from 10 to
30 acres, and no material reduction in
the individual acreage is possible if
the farmers are llo continue in the
business. While all the growers say
they would favor any co-operative
movement having for its object the
bettormentof existing conditions, none
Is able to outline a plau of work or to
offer any suggestions looking to
effective organization : in fact, most
of them are of the opinion that no
practical and binding agreomont
amoner the growers will ever be
reached.
It Is highly probable that the Polk
county growers will continue their
presont acreage, cultivating light and
cutting off all possible expense. The
argumont is put forth, and with good
reason, too, that a low-priced year is
the time to prepare for high-priced
years that will follow, and it is not
unlikely that next year will see more
acres of hops in Polk county than ever
before.
The rreftK nandwnung Known as
the "vertical" system, generally
taught in the public schools of Ore
gon, is rapidly growing in disfavor.
Business men will have none of it,
and pupils who write no other hand
find great difficulty in obtaining em
ployment as bookkeepers. The Mc
Minnvllle Telophono Eogiator says:
"The systom of vertical writing in use
throughout this stato is a disgrace to
the commission that adopted the text
books and a grievous wrong to the
pupils who are compelled to learn the
system. This commission foisted up
on the schools a system or writiug
that is derided by practically all
businessmen. It is legible; but it is
neither artistic nor rapid."
Publish the general laws of Oregon
In the newspapers of the state, Dallas
Observer.
Would novor do. The general public
would bo too well informed, and would
keep out of trouble. Salem Journal.
The Amity Eifterpriso made its first
appearance Saturday. It Is a six
column folio, edited and published by
B. F. Monger. It will take enterprise,
and lots of it, to make the new paper
a paying property. Amity is not noted
for supporting its newspapers.
Hon. Henry E. Ankeny's boom for
tho Governorship is growing. The
Toters of Oregon might look farther
and fare worse. j
Lovers of basket-ball, and there are
many of them in Dallas, will have no
cause to complain about a scarcity of
games this winter. Manager Jack
Sibley says the College team will play
more games than in any former sea
son, and it is not unlikely that the
town team will be seen in many con
tests. The college team's schedule is being
made up, and includes games with
Multnomah, Portland Y. M. C. A.,
Newberg, Oregon State Normal School,
Vancouver, Willamette, University of
Oregon, Corvallis and McMinnville
College. The first game of the season
will be played in the Dallas gym
nasium on Friday evening, December
IS. The Newberg team will come to
Dallas for a game on December 22.
Bert Teats is coaching the Dallas
team, and is well pleased with the
outlook for a strong organization this
winter. The boys are working hard,
and are developing great strength.
Mr. Teat3 is a player of many years'
experience, and was one of the strong
men on the famous Dallas team that
won the championship of the Pacific
Coast two years ago. In addition to
coaching the team, he will play his
old position as forward this winter.
The game with Monmouth is
anxiously awaited, and a large attend
ance is assured for the opening con
test of the season.
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Dr. Hayter. Dentist. Office over
Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas, Oregon.
Cheat Hay For Sale.
Choice cheat hay, $8 a ton.
Crider, Dallas, Or.
D. C.
INDEPENDENCE NOTES
Miss Bessie Ireland, of Corvallis, is
visiting relatives here. -Will
Mattison, of Lebanon, is visit
ing at the home of his parents, Mr
and Mrs. Charles Mattison.
Hon. B. F. Jones, of Lincoln county
will open a law office upstairs in the
Cooper brick.
lhe independence football team
was defeated by the Corvallis second
team in a hard-fought contest here
yesterday by a score of 5 to 0.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles McDevitt and
daughter, Miss Emroy, of Dallas, and
their son Travis, of Corvallis, were
guests of Mr. and Mrs, G. W. Conkey,
Thu rsday.
The members of the G. A. R. and
W. II. C. and their families enjoyed a
Thauksgiving dinner at the Audi
torium Thursday. An elegant dinner
was sorved and a general social good
time enjoyed by all presont.
Tho play, "What Happened to
Jones" was presented at tho ooera
house Wednesday evening, by local
talent, under the auspices of the K. of
lodge. The house was crowded,
After Cr.ouns comes SrNsmxK.
Aft':h Dssi'oxdency comks jov.
Afti-.b Su kxkss comes Health.
Aftki: Weakness comes Stbenoth.
Dr Pimvk's Favorite Prretcriotion 1
what dt;c It nil. It's a inmOer worker for
women because it is natures remedy.
adapted to the needs of twentieth cen
tury women.
NO AIX'OIIOL. NO NARCOTIC, NO INJURI
OUS pr.ro. Made of glvccric extracts
from roots, thorofore their virtues grew
n thorn n natures utitoruviry, viz:
Ludv's Slimmr root. Rlack Cohosh root,
L'nicorn root, IJluo Cohosh root, and
Goldiiii Seal root: extracted, combined.
preserved without alcohol, by IMxJor
Pierce own icctiliiir process, and in
the most exact proportions to securo
the best effects.
If in need of careful, competent advice
before beginning treatment, you will re
ceive It without charge by writing, and
stating vour case., to Dr. R. V. Piorce, GG3
Main Street. Buffalo. N. Y. All letters
confidentially received and answers sent
in securely sealed envelopes.
"I was a irreat sufferer for six years.1
writes Mrs. Goo. HosrdKii. of 641 Bonda Street.
Pwnan. Mlrh. " commenced to take your
l avorne I'rowriprioii ana nave taken tea
bottles in all. Am now reeular, af'.er having
missed two yars and suffered with pain in
the head and back. I was so nervous, could
not eat or sleep. Now I can thank you for
my recovery.
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con
stipation. One little "Pellet" is a gentle
laxative, and two a mild catnartic.
For bale or Trade.
One 4-horse Disk, and one 3-leaf
lever Spring-tooth Harrow. These
implements are as good as new.
SAMUEL ORR,
Rickreall. Oregon.
Land For Sale.
For sale, thirty-acre tract in Levens
donation claim, ooe-balf mile west of
courthouse in Dallas. Will sell in
one tract, or divide to suit purchaser.
FRANK ROWELL,
Dallas. Oregon.
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The Supreme Court of Oregon holds
that a city charter provision making
tho payment of a poll tax a qualifica
tion for voting is void.
State taxes should be light next year.
Secretary of State Dunbar says the
levy will bo about 35 per cent less than
that of 1905. One-fourth of tho gross
expenses of the state is now raised by
licenses on corporations, iusuranee
premiums and inheritance tax.
Rheumatism
Is ona of the constitutional
diseases. It manifests itself
la local scbes and pains,
oil&nea joints and stiff
nusclcs, cut it cannot bo
ccred by local applications.
It requires constitutional
treatment acting through
tbo Hood, and tho best is a
courts cf the great medians
Hood'sSarsaparilla
which lias permanently
ezrei thousands cf cases.
For testimonials of remarkable cares
fM4 for Book on Rheumatism, Now 7.
WC J. Co LowtJ, lluu
and all were well pleased with the
evening's entertainment.
Union Thanksgiving services were
held In tho Evangelical church,
Thursday morning, at 10:30. Rev,
Douglas, of the Baptist church,
preached tho sermon, and special
music was provided by an excellent
choir. There was a large and appre
ciative audience present.
Another ticket for city officers, was
put in the Held Monday evening, at a
mass meeting of the citizens. Follow-
ng is tho personnel of tho ticket:
Mayor, E. E. Taddock; councilmen,
J. L. Hanna. C. A. Mattison and A.
Huston; recorder, W. G. Shnrman.
Much interest is being manifested iu
tho election to be held next Monday.
Tho chrysanthemum fair held in
tho opera house, Thursday and Fri
day nights, was a success in every
respect. A good literary and musical
program was rendered both evenings.
The one-act drama given Thursday
evening was repeated Friday evening
by request. Tho display of chrysan
themums was very beautiful. The
ladies realized a neat sum for their
ITorts.
The I'resbytorian church, which has
been remodeled to such an extent that
it is practically new, is to be dedicated
unday morning. There will bo
special services in the morning, with
special muaical program by a large
select choir and Dr. Thompson will
be assisted In theservieesby ministers
from Corvallis and Dallas. In the
afternoon there will be communion
services, and special services again
In the evening. There will be a crowd
in attendance from Dallas at these
services. Monday evening there will
bo a publio reception at the church.
Upon this occasion, an orchestra will
discourse music and light refresh
ments will be served.
Charter Oak Ranges.
Herewith are printed three poems in
the school children's competition now
being conducted by Guy Bros., in
advertising their "Charter Oak"
ranges. The boy or girl, under 18
years of age, writing the best poem
will receive a Christmas present of $5
in cash, and the one submitting the
second best poem will be given a prize
of $2.50.
(G. B. P., age 12, Dallas.)
The Charter Oak, the Charter Oak I
Oh ! That's the ransre for me :
It will bake the lightest cakes and pies
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mat ever you am see.
So when you want something
Exceedingly fine
Just call on Guy Bros.,
And get oue of their kind.
Its the latest style,
And up-to-date,
And for perfection,
It takes the cake.
Lessons In Art.
Instructions given in oil and water-
color painting, drawing and pyro-
graphy. Rates reasonable. Studio
open all week. Come and see my line
of novelties for Christmas, and leave
orders early. Telephone.
JOSEPHINE ARMSTRONG.
College Dormitory,
Dallas, Oregon.
Notice to Water Consumers.
Your attention is respectfully called
to the use of Stop and Waste to pre
vent freezing duriDg the winter
months.
W. L. SOEHREN,
Superintendent.
Hop Yard ror Rent.
Owing to sickness in my family, I
have concluded to rent my hop yard
of 65 acres, or part thereof, for one or
a term of years.
SAMUEL UKR,
Rickreall, Or.
For Sale.
Farm of 100 acres; all good land ; 40
acres cleared ; all lies well to farm;
fine dwelling and barn ; location can't
be beat; on R. F, D., right at school;
near small town. A great bargain;
$2500.
H. G. CAMPBELL,
Dallas, Oregon.
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WE HAVE SO MANY NEW THINGS that we cannot make special
of them all here, but asK you wwuiw uuu ... 6wu wnuga 10 wear.
Our line of Clothing will never
be excelled in quality
and price.
LADIES' WRAPS all the new things and it will not be
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for our prices to be met anywhere ana you win ue aDie to save yourself!
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What we say here you will find
true at our store.
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$ 'PHONE 246. riAIN STREETi
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W. V. FULLER.
REAL ESTATE
Timber Lands a Specialty
If you have patented lands
or relinquishments to sell, list
same with me.
(H. D. M age 15, Rickreall)
There was a man in Dallas,
And he was wondrous wise;
He said he wanted to buy a stove,
And I ent him down to Guv's.
He said he was a pioneerof the county
r-oiK ;
I said, "Then the stove you want is
the good old Charter Oak ;
For the CharterOak ranee isthethincr
iuas win maKe a iaay laugn or sing.
It turns her labor into Diav
Ana aoes a week s work in one day.
(R. L. A., age 16, Falls City)
ii you Bnouia napnen to want a
chance.
Guy Bros, will sell you a CharterOak
ranee:
'Twill save your wood and bake your
caKe.
And cook very nicely whatever you
maKe.
No fires to build at morn or eve :
For, of course, that's a pleasure your
who Yim receive:
80 up she will eret. a Are to start.
in meunarter uak range, the pride
01 ner neari.
Boys, when you're hunting a present
for sisters or mothers.
Don't forget to look in at the wondrous
Guv Bros.'
Get one of the ranees thev have at
their store.
And you won't know the meaning of
griei any more.
Office in Crider Building
Dallas, Oregon
How's Your Eyes?
Christmas!
hat will you give? We all like to
be kindly remembered. Would you
uot rather get one of those fine Flati
num Photographs from a dear friend
than anything else? We have lots of
new cards for this purpose.
T. J. CHEURIXGTON.
The gold medal awarded Tolkcounty
for the best exhibit of fruit, vegetables
and nuts at the Lewis and Clark Fair
was received by County Judge Coad
this week. Accompanying the tnedal
was a diploma testifying to th
superiority of tho prunes and pears
displayed by Tolk county.
Call For Bids.
Monmouth, Or., Nov. 23, 1905.
Sealed bids will be received by the
uudersigned till 13 M., December
1905, for one hundred (100) cords of
Oak Grub wood. Lot lo?s than two
nches in diameter; also forty (40)
cords of first quality Fir wood. Said
wood to be delivered ricked iu base
ment of Xt.niml building not later
than Sptetulwr 1, 1. Kiht re
served to reject any and all bids.
J. B. V. BUTLER,
Sec Regents.
Dies From His Injuries.
James Hamilton, whose feet were
crushed by tho cars at Carlton several
weeks ago, died at Amity on Wednes
day night of last week as a result of
his injuries. The funeral and burial
took place on Thursday, conducted by
Rev. Siccafoose, of Monmouth. Mr.
Hamilton was well and favorably
known as an honest, industrious citi
zen, having lived in or near Amity for
many years.
Goes to Honolulu.
Y. A. ann, an agent for the
Mutual Life Insurance Company in
this stato, and for many years a mem
ber of the faculty of the Oregon State
Normal School, at Monmouth, Is pre
paring to leave for his new post of
duty in the Hawaiian Islands, whete
he goes as general agent for his
company. He will leave with his
family for Honolulu next Monday,
and expects to remain on the islands
for several years before returning
home.
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 larcre and shows
'just the right styles and shanes"
to meet the requirements of the
season. A great feature is their
lasting qualities, aside from the
perfect workmanshiD and rpnann.
ables prices.
Watches, Clocks, Fountain Pens and
Precious Stones
C. H. MORRIS
Jeweler and Optician
Dallas Oregon
Main Street.
Special Price-Cut On Heaters!
The shipment of Heating Stoves which was due here two months ago,
arrived this week after a delay in shipping from the factory. We
will make a special cut in price in order to sell these Heaters as we do I
not wish to carry them over to next winter.
These High-Grade Air Tight Heating' Stoves are All Lined with Good Sheet j
Iron Lining'. Here are few Bargains in Stoves:
No. 18 Air Tight Heaters, while they last, $1.65 j
No. 20 " " " " " " 2.15 1
No. 24 " " " ' " " " 2.25 j
We carry a large stock of stove pipe and wire always on hand,
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We are sole ageut9 for Universal Stoves and
Datta'ac flu -t ItAili anil Tuilliit o,. fl.n Knof in
nuugui vui ;auj uuu 1 1 1111 aio wjo won iu :
SrVrll the Universe. A guarantee bond with every stove, t
We have a large stock of supplies and are always ready to do
Tinning, Plumbing and Sewer work.
MILL STREET,
DALLAS,
St VAUGHN & WEAVER
WISEMAN'S
OLD STAND.
Up-to-Date Dressmaking.
Ladies' up-to-date tailoring and
dressmaking at the Big Store of F. A.
Lucas, Falls City, Ore.
Cottage For Rent.
A nice, six-room cottage for rent.
R. C. Ckaven, Dallas, Or.
Legal blanks for sale here.
Street Improvement Notice.
To Berth D. Oilman:
Notice it hereby eiven. that the rity rnnnell
of t ie fity of lfln, Oreeon, contemplate the
PMf cf an ordinance requinuc the improve
ment of thoae certain atreeu or puna of atreeu
herein (leacri 1ml. aa follows, to-wit: 90 ft. of now
Uilewala 4 feet i inchea In width on the South
aide of that part of Clay airett adjacent to and
adjoining-that certain lot or parta of lot or
parcels of eroiind, described aa lot No. 2 and S
in Mock N'o 16 of the I ',! Ijind and Improve
ment Coinpaiiy'a Addition to lall, Oreeon.
That uul Mdcwalka will be constructed of
lumber at the time and in the manner u ho
hereafter prescribed by snid Ordinance.
That the cost of said aidewnika will K.
assessed to the above described property front
lni! and abutlinc thereon:
That IheCily Council will it In the Council
Chamber in Mid city on the 4th of December.
1. ll at 7:. o'clock in the eveninr. to hr
aim oeierroine opieouoni and remonstrance
hereto, if any there be: and
That ail owner and other persona In Interne
may attend at ald lime and place and abow
cause. II any they have, why said aidewalfcs
hould not be cot strut-ted.
I oiie Ly order of the City Council of the flt
of lN(Ua, made on the Ath day of November
a. i.
Witness my hand and the official seal of the
aaid cut of Italian, tbia iit day of November
(Seal) IHN P. STOl'FKER,
Auditor and IV i ice Ju ire of the
City of (.'rerun
Chamterlain's Ccugh Remedy
Cures Coida, Croup sad Wbwopixur Cougla,
Two Cash Prizes
aMMaMaaaKHaMi ""kVaMnMaaaa
"E have now secured the exclusive agency
for the celebrated Charter OaK Stoves
and Ranges and will in the future constantly
carry them in stock. To advertise our
CHARTER OAK
RANGES
We are going to make the following offer of
2 Cash Prizes: First $5.00,
Second $2.50 : : :
to the boy or girl under 18 years of age -who
shall write the best poem descriptive of the
Charter Oak Ranges. The poem not to ex
ceed twelve lines.
Prizes to be awarded Dec. 23, '05
by 3 judges to be selected.
These poems will be published weekly in the
Observer. You are cordinllv invito n
"'in.u iu can
and examine these ranges and receive anv
suggestions we may be able to offer.
GUY BROS.
MAIN STREET, . . DALLAS, ORE.
NURSERY STOCK
General Lines of First-Class
Nursery Stock.
Roses and Climbing Vines
Berry Bushes of all Varieties
Black Loganberries a Specialty
You are cordially invited to inspect
samples of my stock at Loughary &
lns grocery store duriDg Circuit
Court week.
J. B. NUNN, Dallas, Ore.
Wm. MU SCOTT,
Truckman,
Does hauling of all kinds atreuo
ffllt"
rates.
DALLAS.
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ana tiae weewj ,
onevear. In orders-
advantage of this liberal offer,
subscription to the Obsebtb m
Daid ud to date. Suhscrioe nw.
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Columbia Phonographs
m mg stocK
of Records
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L. D. Daniel's Wall Paper Store,
Main Street. Dallas, Ore., Thone 225
EYE TROUBLES.
If your Eyes trouble you or are P00'''
fitted with glasses, call and havetbenj
amined. It costs you nothing fore
tion. I have given relief to many
others have failed. I hold a State :
Ask to see my glasses. All work p ;
ly guaranteed satisfactory.
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A- H. HARRIS Jnofe'
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