Polk County observer., December 08, 1905, Image 2

Polk County Observer
J. C. HAYTER,
(EDITOR AND PUBIJ8HKR
Publithe-1 Weekly at (1.50 per
Strictly in Advance.
Year.
DALLAS, OREGON, liKCEMBKH t, luOo
The way to build up Dallas is to pat
ronize Dallas people.
THE REAL ABUSE.
The following editorial remarks by
the Oretronian concerning the State
Printing Office are so sensible and
directly to the point that they should
be read and re-read by every voter in
Oregon :
r "No doubt the state printing cost3
too much; but the reason is not so
much that the charges are exorbitant
as that there is altogether too much
state printing. Probably the volume
of printing could be reduced one-half
without depriving the public of neces
sary or desired information, and with
actual benefit to the taxpayer. Public
reports are too long and too numerous,
and many of them find their way
eventually to the dust heap. At every
legislative session a vast number of
bills and other documents are printed
that are of no interest to anybody.
Every state institution of every kind
has its catalogues, circulars, reports
and advertisements printed at Salem.
Much of this material is valuable, or
Interesting ; and If it iseither valuable
or Interesting, there will be no com
plaint that the public must foot the
bill to put it in type. But a great deal
of it is not. Herein, then, is the real
abuse In the public printing. It is in
the sheer waste and extravagance of
officials who grind through the State
Printing Office matter that is un
worthy of anybody's notice.
"The last Oregon Legislature ap
propriated $00,000 for public printing
for the ensuing bieunial term, and
$16,000 for deficiencies. Minor appro
priatlons will raise the total to $80,000,
no doubt. It Is said that the State
Printer under the present system
makes a uet profit of $15,000 a year,
which the Oregonian doubts ; but there
is no doubt that ho makes money, and
a good deal of it. The excessive emol
uments, actual or supposed, of the
Printer have led to a demand that
there bo a reform, and the demand is
doubtless well founded. But we ure
not entirely sure that the schemes
proposed will bring about satisfactory
results. For example, tho Direct
Legislation League (Mr. TJ'Itou) pro
poses to place tho State Printer on
alary. It appears to be a consequence
of this method, though not a necessary
one, that tho state printing shall then
bo let out by contract a method that
Is open to grave objection. It will lead
to lack of uniformity in all public
work, which ought to bo sufficient In
Itself to defeat tho plan; and it will
open the way to frequent scandals of
competitive bidding, and tho trouble,
confusion, dissatisfaction and delays
that are certain to attend contracts
with various printing establishments.
"Tho typographical unions aro op
posed to the U'Kon plan bocauso the
defects to tho contract system are
obvious to them as practical printers;
and they proposo to substitute in its
stead an initiative amendment that
shall place tho printer on a salary
and Install a state printing plant.
This method isemployed by tho United
States Government and many states.
Objections to it aro that it does not
tend at all to corroct tho evil of too
much printing, but encourages it, and
that positions in tho stato printing
establishment would bo sought, and
likely enough secured on tho ground
of political and personal pull. Tho
Stato Printer would get his salary,
and, unless ho were an exceptional
porson, he would doubtless be sus
ceptlble to Influenco by tho political
bosses or other persons who would
want to 'placo' their friends. But,
even with these imperfections, the
union printors' plans is to be pre
ferred to tho contract plan ; and it
would bo at least as good ns tho
present syBtom, if there is to bo no
amendment to the method of conduet
liig tho office. Yet Tho Oregonian
does not hesitate to say that tho
present system, properly directed, is
Infinitely better than either of the
proposed schemes of reform.
"Tho schedule of prices in tho State
Printing Offleo is too high. A per
fectly slmplo and obvious remedy is
to reduce them, and pay for the work
what it is worth. There is too much
printing, which will be a fault common
to all systems. Just bow this abuse
may be corrected need not be inquired
into now, beyond suggesting that if
any Legislature should appropriate a
fixed sum for the public printing and
binding, and should refuse to pass
any deficiency appropriations, there
would be more care and economy in
this branch of public service. MeaD
while, if the people seriously want
their printing to cost less, they may
do so by getting competent and
reliable experts not political experts
to devise a new and moderate scale
for printing and binding."
ARE AT HOME AGAIN
Members of Calvary Presbyterian
Church of Independence Hold
Re-Opening Services.
INDEPENDENCE, Or., Dee. 6 It
was a red letter day, as well as a day
of jubilee, in the history of the Pres
byterian church of Independence
when the congregation re-entered their
rebuilt edifice last Sunday, after an
absence of four months. Great fear
was felt late in the summer when the
alarm was given that the building
which had been their home for a score
of years, and to which many had be
come attached, was unsafe and liable
to fall at any time. Investigation
proved that these fears were well
grounded, and the congregation were
compelled to leave the building while
the necessary repairs could be made.
The trustees, with Dr. O. D. Butler
as chairman, began at once to plan to
reconstruct the edifice so that in the
future it would be safe aud comfort
able. The plans were soon matured,
the work wa3 completed, and the
church was reopened with rejoicing
and thanksgiving last Sabbath. The
women of the church lent invaluable
aid in the good work, and the business
men and people gave generous assist
ance in the way of money and en
couragement. It was indeed a day of
gladness when the happy congrega
tion re-entered their new building last
Sabbath morning to enjoy a delight
ful. home-coming.
An interesting program of exercises
for the day had been prepared by the
pastor, Dr. E. J. Thompson. Three
services were held. At the morning
service, Rev. T. T. Vincent, of Cor-
vallis, preached an appropriate and
eloquent sermon. At 3 p. m., Dr.
Thompson, assisted by the pastors
present, conducted a communion ser
vice, and in the evening Kev. D.
Julian Becker, of Dallas, preached an
excellent sermon.
The music of tt.e day was under the
direction of Mrs. G. W. Conkey, with
her sister, Miss Opal McDevitt, at the
organ. loo much cannot be said in
praise of the music furnished, the
anthems, duetts and solos all being of
a high order of excellence. Tho sweet
solos by Miss Maggie Hodge and Miss
Myra Kimberlin, the girls quartette,
the duett by Miss Hallie Morrisou
and Miss Emroy McDevitt, of Dallas,
and the duett by Mr. and Mrs. Coukey
were greatly appreciated by everyone.
One of the happiest features of the
day was tho presence of a large dele
gation from tho sister church at
Dallas. The visitors wore more than
welcome, and added greatly to the
pleasure of tho occasion.
Tho now church stands as a monu
ment to tho faithfulness of the trus
tees, whohavo most diligently labored
to secure the desired object, and to the
generosity of the good peoplo of Inde
pendence, aided by a few fast friends
from abroad. Tho structure is a credit
to tho city and a comfort and blessing
to Calvary Presbyterian church.
Peksi'ad;-: as oestcxate cae rather
than lash it into action ifyou want to see
gd tl progress in;ide. This Is as true
when it is a faulty huuiau system as
wl.fii it is a tai!;'K.v nn.le.
Alcoholic stimulants and alcoholic med
icines whip the digestive functions into
quick action hut do not prevent the weak
ening reaction vhii-h follows so cIohIj.
In cases of impaired apixHite and diges
tion niul-initriron and wasting away, a
safe and reliable, tonic is needed and is
the only thins that can be relied upon.
Dr. i'ierce discovered, forty years ago,
that Nature had provided freely for these
needs of her children and that in her la-bnmtii-)
were the remedies. Glyceric
extracts of Golden Seal root. Queen's root,
Stone root. lilac k Cherry hark. Blood root
and Mandrake root, as prepared, com
bined and preserved without alcohol, ir.
Dr. Pierce's GnMcn Molicnl Discovery,
constitute the most effective and certain
tonic, alterative and tL-suc rebuilding
remedy ever offered to the public.
A prominent merchant, Sir. J. Alfred
Arcand. of tV-y Saint Lawrence Street, Mon
treal, Canada, writes: "I have used Doctor
1'ieice's Golden Medical Discovery olf and
on for nine years. When I have it in the
house I need no doctor or other medicine.
Mnn Venn saro I wiis trouhiefl with rheu
matism. Your 'Golden Medical Discovery"
eliminated the uric acid from the system.
Since that time I have never been without
It in the house. There is no other medicine
1 think so much of. nor none I think its
eiual. Every one to whom I recommended
it is pleased with the results and all thank
me for tuiviMiij? Its use. It is a splendid
reined v for stomach trouble; cuies colds in
a f 7,- days, and is the only sure cure 1 know
of h-r ' La Grippe.' "
Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser is sent free on receipt of stamps
to pay expense of mailing only. Send
21 one-cent stumps for the pa!" r-covered
book, or 31 stamps' for the cli ith-boimd.
Address Dr. 11, V. Pierce, liullulo, X. Y.
FIND MULLER GUILTY
Jury
Brings in Verdict After
Hours' Deliberation.
six
MANY WENT FROM DALLAS
Special Motor Carried Visitors
Church Services in lndepen.
dence, Sunday.
to
Ssmparilla enjoys the dis
tinction of being the great
est curative end preventive
xss&dne the world has ever
Imovm. Iti is an cll-round
mccha, producing its an
egssSod effects by purify
ing, vitcILring end enriching
tls blood on which the
Lcslth end strength of every
crcn, bone end tissue de
pend. Accept no suhsti-
buo wr iiwst o uu uv
ct ca fcavhs Hood's
Aim oxly hood's.
Twenty-two members of tho First
Presbyterian church of Dallas attend
ed tho re-opening services of Calvary
Presbyterian church In Independence,
Sunday. A special motor was run for
their accommodation and enabled
them to attend tho afternoon and eve
ning services. The visitors were given
a most ooiMial wvleomo by the mem
bers of their sister church and the
good people of Independence gener
ally. The services were largely
attended, and the exercises were highly
pleasing and enjoyable. The Presby
terian people or independence arc
justly proud of their beautiful new
place of worship, and this feeling of
pride is shared by every loyal citizen
of our neighbor town.
Those going from Dallas were Rev.
and Mrs. D. J. Pecker, Mr. and Mrs.
Willis Simonton, Mr. and Mrs. E. V.
Dalton, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Ellis, Mr.
and Mrs. A. P. Muir. Mr. and Mr9.
J. G. VanOrsdel, Miss Olive Smith.
Miss May Shelton, Miss Fannie
Dempsey, Miss Hallie Morrison, Miss
Pauline VanOrsdel, Miss Veva Burns,
Miss Alta Savage, Messrs. H. lioals
and C. II. Chapman.
Dr. 5teiner a Hop Man.
Dr. I?. E. L. Steiner, of Salem, litis
purchased the thirty-acre hop yard of
the Saucier Pros., for $'JiXH). The yard
is located in South Prairie, on river
bottom land, equipped with two dwell
ings ami one new hop dryer. The
yard is in line shape and produced
the tirst crop this year. He got a
"snap," as the real estate dealers say.
-Salem Statesman.
A verdict of "guilty" was returned
by the jury in the case of the State of
Oregon vs. F. W. G. Muller, after six
hours' deliberation, Wednesday night.
Muller was 'arrested about a month
ago on a charge of committing rape
upon the person of his 15-year-old
daughter. At the time of his arrest,
he was a resident of Buell, and was in
tho employ of the Govern ment as mall
carrier between Dallas and Buell.
The trial lasted all day Wednesday,
and was held behind closed doors, the
testimony being of such a revolting
nature as to cause Judge Burnett to
clear the room of spectators. The
jury retired for deliberation late in
the afternoon, and reached a verdict
shortly after 9 o'clock. Sentence will
bo pronounced upon the prisoner on
Monday, December 18, at 10 a. m. The
punishment for the crime of which
Muller was convicted is imprisonment
in the penitentiary for a term of not
less than 20 years, or during life.
Tho December session of Judge
Burnett's department of Circuit Court
lasted three days, adjournment being
reached Wednesday evening. No
grand jury was called, all informa
tions In tho criminal department be
ing filed by District Attorney J. H.
McNary. Mr. McNary was unable to
attend this session of court, and was
represented by his brother, Charles
McNary, of Salem. Docket entries
were made duringthe term as follows:
1 John E. Dimick vs. James Plant,
action for money ; J. It. Dimick for
plff. Settled.
2 H. S. Smith vs. J. S. Cooper,
action for money ; Oscar nayter for
plff; Holmes & Holmes for deft.
Settled.
3 G. Keller vs. J. R. Ford et al,
action for money; Oscar Hayter for
plff. Nonsuit by plaintiff.
4 E. E. Paddock vs. Charter Oak
Will Co., a corporation, action for
money; Oscar Hayter for plff. De
fault and judgment, with order to sell
attached property.
5 J. T. Rowcliffo vs. S. P. Kimball,
action for money; N. L. Butler for
plff; Oscar Hayter for deft. Jury
trial; verdict for plaintiff for $72.50.
7 First National Bank of Athena
vs II. E. Turner and P. M. Kirkland,
action for money ; J. n. McNary for
plff. Continued.
8 State of Oregon vs Iioyce Cook,
assault with dangerous weapon. De
fendant discharged and bail exoner
ated.
9 State of Oregon vs F. W. G. Mul
ler, rape. J ury trial ; verdict of guilty ;
sentence to bo pronounced December
18, at 10 a. in.
10 State of Oregon vs Daniel Win
fleld. selling liquor to minors. Bail
of $100, with C. L. Fitchard as surety,
forfeited.
State of Oregon vs Thomas Fitch
ard, selling liquor in less quantities
than one gallon without license. Bail
of $100, with C. L. Fitchard as surety,
forfeited.
INDEPENDENCE NOTES
Claud Fryer, of Salem, visited here
last week.
Mrs. R. H. Knox and family have
been visiting relatives in Albany.
Mrs. Ella Irvine visited her son, Roy,
nnd other relatives in McMinuville
over Sunday.
After initiation attheRebekah lodge,
Tuesday evening, refreshments were
served and a pleasant social time was
enjoyed.
Edwin Wallace, Dean Walker and
Sam Damou have returned to school
at Corvallis, after spending a few
days at home.
Dr. E. J. Thompson entertained
twenty-five boys at the parsonage
Tuesday evening with games, refresh
ments and a literary program. An
organization was formed to be known
as the Boys' Congress, and will meet
every two weeks.
Miss Elizabeth Constance and Mr.
Andrew Wilson were married at the
home of the bride's parents, 3 miles
south of Independence, Wednesday,
Rev. Dr. Thompson officiating. The
newly married couplestartedThursday
on a wedding trip through the South,
ami will make their home in Polk
county when they return.
The city election resulted in favor of
the Citizens' ticket. Only 233 votes were
cast, many remaining away from the
polls. The result was as follows:
Mayor, E. E. Paddock, 159; J. W.
Kirkland, 73; Recorder, W. G. Shar-
man, 230; Councilmen, J. L. Hanna,
121; C. A. Mattison, 146 ; A. Huston,
157 ; M. Tillery, 91 ; K. C. Eld ridge, 89 ;
Sam Muhlman, 8S; the first three
were elected councilmen.
An athletic association was organ
ized here Monday evening, with a
membership of 55 and the following
officers: M. Merwin, president; Dr. O.
D. Butler, vice-president; Paul Rusk,
secretary; Guy Walker, treasurer;
George Dunham, sargeant-at-arms;
Leon Elder, manager of football team.
They have leased the Auditorium for
one year, and will hold business meet
ings on the first and third Mondays
of each month. The apparatus, con
sisting of crossbars, basketball,
punching bags, etc. has arrived and
practice will begin at once.
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BUSINESS LOCALS.
Dr. Hayter, Dentist. Office over
Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas. Oregon.
Cheat Hay For Sale.
Choice cheat hay, $8 a ton.
Ckider, Dallas, Or.
D. C.
Land For Sale.
For sale, thirty-acre tract in Levens
donation claim, one-half mile west of
courthouse in Dallas. Will sell in
one tract, or divide to suit purchaser.
FRANK ROWELL,
Dallas. Oregon.
Hop Yard For 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 ORR,
Rickrcall, Or.
Christmas!
What will you give? We all like to
lie kindly remembered. Would you
not rather get one of thoo fine riatt
num Photogr.ij hs from a dear friend
than anything else? We have lots of
new cards for this purpose.
T. J. CHERRINGTON.
Notice.
Notice is hereby given that I have
purchased theYick Chung wash house
and will take possession Monday,
December 11. All claims against Pan
and Sing, former owners, must be
presented to me on Monday and Tues
day, December 11 and 12 not later. I
will not be responsible for any articles
of laundry that may have been lost by
the former owners. Anvonewho has
lost such articles should present their
claims to Pan or Sing before next
Monday. I solicit your patronage,
aud guarantee good work at reason
able prices.
AH COE.
Horses For Sale.
Two larc work horses for sale.
A. BURK HALTER,
Tolk Station, Ore.
rostal address, Dallas, R. F. D. 1.
Chamberlain's Cough Rsmsdy
Cum Colds, Croup ao4 Whooping Cough.
For Sale.
Farm of 100 acres ; all good land ; 40
acres cleared ; all lies well to farm
line dwelling and barn ; location can't
be bent; on R. F. D., right at school;
near small town. A great bargain ;
$2500.
H. G. CAMPBELL,
Dallas, Oregon.
Up-to-Date Dressmaking.
Ladies' up-to-date tailoring and
dressmaking at the Big Store of F. A.
Lucas, Falls City, Ore.
Street Improvement Notice.
To I. J. Wess:
Notice is hereby Riven, that the City Cmineil
of t:ie t'tty of Dallas, Oregon, contemplates the
pnssai;e-of an ordinance requiring the improve
ment of those certain streets or purls of streets
herein described, as follows, to-wit: A new
sidewalk 5 feet 4 inches in widih on the North
side of that part of liirch Btrett adjacent to and
adjoining thai certain lot or part8 of lot or
parcels of pround, described ns Lot No. 8
in Block No L-2 of the Dallas Unci and Improve
ment Company'!) Addition to the Citv of Dallas,
Oregon.
That said sidewalks will be constructed of
lumber at the time and in the manner to be
hereafter prescribed by said Ordinance.
That the cost of said sidewalks will be
assessed to the above described property front
ing and abutting thereon;
That theCity Council will sit in the Council
Chamberin said City on tliel.Mhof December,
A. D. HHXS at ":') o'clock in the evening, to hear
and determine objections and remonstrances
thereto, if any there be; and
That all owners and other persons in Interest
may attend at said time and place and show
cause, if nny they have, why said sidewalks
should not be constructed.
Lone by orderof the Citv Council of tho City
of M made on the 4th day of December
Witness my hand and the official seal of the
aaid City of Dallas, this ;th day of December
A. D. 'M
(Seal) DAN r. STOI'FFER,
Auditor and Police Judge of the
City of Dallas, Oregon
STUDIO SALE
Saturday, December 16
FROM 9 A. M. to 9 P. M.
The people of Dallas are cordially in
vited to corr.e and see my goods at any
time, but especially on that date, as I
am preparing novelties of various
kinds in wood and leather for Christ
mas presents.
Original band-made designs to order.
Josephine Armstrong
Dallas, Oregon.
Racket Store
Holiday Goods Now in!
We keep Domestics, Gents'
and Ladies' Furnishing Goods
Granite and Tin Ware, Fancy
Crepe and Plain Paper, in fact
Everything
Main Street, Dallas, Oregon
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If you spend your money with us for your
Christmas presents, you will be able to make '
more people happy, for your money will go ever
so much further.
We Have Determined to Make After
theHoliday Prices on Nearly
Everything in the Store.
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LoiTie anu sec tot jwuiouvw, jvju. win mm uuc ail to"
say here. We shall be pleased to make you jj
happy before Christmas this year. Jj
KEYT
JM A I1VT (?TnrW
Rev. C. H. Davis, of Montana, will
preach in the First Baptist church
next Sunday, both morning and eve
niug. All are cordially invited to
attend these services.
s SPECIAL s
FOR TOMORROW,
SATURDAY.
Glass Fruit Set, 1 large dish
and G small ones, only 30c
Have you been in to see our
Holiday Goods
We now have a large line to
choose from and more goods
to come.
Meiser Meiser
Dallas, Oregon.
W. V. FULLER.
REAL ESTATE
Timber Lands a Specialty
Ifyou have patented lands
or relinquishments to sell, list
same with me.
Office in Crider Building'
Dallas, Oregon
Christmas Gifts
While giving give gifts of
tne lasting kind some beau
tiful and substantial gold,
silver or cut glass article that
bears the stamp of high-quality,
finest workmanshin nnd
of the newest styles. It will
always be appreciated by any
one who receives such a dft
uaicnes, cut Glass Dishes,
Silverware, Beautiful CinU
U1U
and Silver Novelties are some
of the many articles we are
snowing to Holiday shoppers
The Best Christmas Present for the Housewife is
Mew Acme Washing' Machini
After careful search o:
the market for a good
washing machine, m
that is easy running,
durable and with all
the necessary attach
ments, we secured tie
agency for the "Nen
Acme." This machine
is ball-bearing with
tub of first-grade cedar
on a strong stand well
braced. We guarantee
these machine to do good work easier than any other
machine on the market.
Vaughn & Weaver
HARDWARE DEALERS
Tinners $ Plumbers, Dallas, Oregoi
REMEMBER....
We have the only exclusive Shoe Store in
town. Our fall line of Shoes are here d
they are the best that can be had in to
market.
We have the Famous Walk-Over Shoe for Men it
S3.50 and $4,00
The St. CWilin sv.
Also a full line of Boys', Misses and Children's Sch'
I Shoes. Yours for Good Footwear
C. H. MORRIS
Jeweler and Optician
Main Street.
Dallas Oregon
DRINK WITH ME!
All the flavors or Fountain and
Bottle Soda: Sarsapaiiilla and
Iros, Ormge Cider. Mikeral
Water, Iron Brew and Welch's
Orape JncE,
! YES
All the leadiDRbrands or Clear
sepi in stock
CONFECTIONERY
Constantly receiving a fre6h
sulyofFru;ts,CLewingGum,
t V. 3 Candies and
Lunch Goods.
. Tracy Staats
Main St, Dallas. Oregon
Dallas Boot and Shoe Store
MRS. J. C. GAYNOR, Proprietor.
Repairing Neatly and Promptly Done.
EYE TROUBLES.
if
fitted
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your Eyes trouble you or are Pr';
:ed with glasses, call and have tbem
amined. It costs you nothing for ettj
tion. I have given relief to maujl
others have failed. I hold a State Lif j
Ask to see my glasses. All work posj
1.Y guaranteed satisfactory.
A- H. HARRIS JEWILERo?T!tt4?
ium OFFICE OX MAIN STREET, DALLAS, w
JO 00 Pa5Jr tbe OBSERVER
and the Week! vn-.L,.
subscript; f..v .iral offer' your
Truc!ii?j2
Duta hauling of tlni
rates.
DALLAS.