0ZIi coffee in town at Howe' f lnv'9 chocolates and bon bona U P.I 18.' p A. Finseth visited friends , Portianu l Obsebvbb office wants the print. re particular about. l09e Oil Cans at Howe's never TD08O -lontnrn (yer-flU vour 1 F . , ., t p yoakum was a business visitor ni.nd the first of the week. a fine line of dishes at Howe's. One rice to all, any uj . B..,n. a well-known attorney f Corvallis, was in Dallas, Monday. ffiftv pieces decorated cmina-some Lw-for $7.75. at Crider'i rinok Harris' jewelry store hen you start out to buy Christmas resents. Money of private parties to loan at per cent oo weu-iuipiuveu wi !BLEt & Eakin. Special Sale of Dishes ; 10 per cent rn . 3 a milt duotioo on xueauay ui )HQHABi & Ellis. o a Ramsev. manager of the '.acket Store, went to Portland on a aaiuess visit, Monday, Swellest line of Lowney's Christmas oxes of chocolates ever orougnt to alias at W. R. Ellis.' People who want the best use a blend I Old Government Java and Mocha, Id they get it at Howe's. 'County Clerk E. M. Smith issued cense to wed to Chester McSheery nd Althea Gardner, Wednesday. Milt Grant, rural mail carrier on tniite No. 2. is confined to his room sickness. Everett Gwinn is filling is place as mail carrier. ;W. K. Ellis, agent for the Oregonian id Telegram. Yo can have them alivered by special carrier at your or by the day, week or month: 'Great Sacrifice Sale." Daily bar kins in elegant furniture from now Dtilthe holidays. Watch our window. 'bank Kebslake. the home furnisher. Dr. H. L. Toney, dentist ; graduate I Ann Arbor, Michigan. Office up jalrs Uglow building. Hours 8 to 12 id 1 to S. Examinations free. Phone i V. A. Withrow, one of Polk county's iogressive farmers, camo down from uver and attended the teachers' and ohool officers' institute, Friday and aturday. jThe Woodman orchestra will give a ail on the evening of Monday, Janu ary 1. A seven-piece orchestra will arnish music, and the floor will be 9 charge of experienced managers. is probable that supper will be erred in the large dining room jnderneath the hall. Watch for ;ioster8. I William Lyle and sister, Mrs. H. L. feazie, came up from Portland, Satur day, and will make their home on the ild Lyle homestead north of town, flr. Lyle has been a resident of Eastern Oregon for many years, aud its sister has been living in Portland. The news that they have decided to aake their home in Dallas again will ie highly pleasiug to their many 'fiends. Seven bars of good laundry soap for 25c at Howe's. V Choice Cigars for Christmas trade at Tracy Staats. Mrs. F, E. Rich is seriously ill with lagrippe at her home in this city. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Eakin were visitors in Portland over Sunday. Rolled barley for sale at the Rick reall flouring mill, Id aQy quantity desired. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Kirkpatrlck were visitors In Portland several days this week. Try a glass of Hot Tomato Bullion or Hot Chocolate at W. R. Ellis con fectionery. Special Sale of Dishes; 10 per cent reduction on Tuesday nf ennh J - wurwu TT VIY, LouGHAitr & Ellis. I can save you monev on mm magazines. Come in and let me figure with you. W. R. Ellis. Ralph Carter, acent for PnrtlnnH Journal. Leave orders .t TtoH Xr Cherrington's drug store. W. H. McKee, a prosperous farmer of the Perrydale neighborhood, was a business visitor in Dallas, Tuesday. A fine line of cut class exDected In a day or two at A. H. Harris' jewelry store, rrices away below anything in town. Miss Delia Simonton left for Oali forma the first of the week to sDend the winter with her sister, Mrs. Frank GibsoD. Mrs. L. F. Conn and babv arrived from Lakeview this week and will visit at the home of her parents, Judge and Mrs. L. N. Butler, until after the holidays. A bill authorizing the Seattle & Portland Railroad Companv to con struct a bridge across the Columbia Kiver at Vancouver, Wash., was passed by the Senate, Tuesday. Mrs. Bruce Miller died of con sumption at her home in Kings Valley, last Friday, aged 24 vears. She was a Salem girl, and was married to Mr. Miller two years ago. There were eleven accessions to the Presbyterian church at communion service last Sunday morning. Rev, Becker feels highly encouraged at the outlook for the church for the coming year. Come early aDd avoid the rush at Harris' jewelry store. Hundreds of presents already sold, and a fine line still to sell. Everything fully guar anteed to give satisfaction. Come and look, even if you don't want to buy. It's all right. The farmers living along the Hall's Ferry road in Marion county have voted a 10-mill tax levy for the im provement of that highway. The special levy will raise about $1000, all of which amount will be spent for improvements of a permanent nature. The college bovs are highly pleased with the success of the free entertain ment given in the chapel on Monday evening. A large crowd was present, and a program of more than ordinary merit was rendered. The farce-comedy, "A Gold Brick," was uproariously funny, and each member of the cast acquitted himself in a creditable manner. It is hoped that the young men will give more such entertain ments before the winter is over. naer nas it! What? Santos cof- ree best on earth. Jurs. h. J. Bryan, of Falls City, loiuju menus in Dallas, Wednesday ome and get your Christmas candy; 3 pounds for 25 cents, at Orlder's Grocery. E. E. Williams attended the foot t i uau game between Multnomah and O. A. C, in Portland, Saturday. A. Noltner. a member m tho rtna rH of Regents of the Oregon State Normal School, was in Dallas on a business visit, Saturday. Remember Miss Armstrongs Ktndin aaie or art goods tomorrow. An ex cellent opportunity to purchase appro priate noiiday gifts. iurs. nose Koons, who has been visiting her sister. Mrs .T .T wn. liams, for several months, left for a visit in SanFrancisco this week. Robert R. Liggett, of Polk county, was in Corvallis Monday and made a filing on a 40-acre homestead tract in the Soap Creek precinct. Corvallis Times. If you buy your Christmas presents at ray store, I will engrave anything desired on them free. The work guaranteed to be as nice as can be had in the state. A. H. Harris. F. A. Rice, of Nevada City. Cal., is visiting at the home of his brother, C. A. Rice. Mr. Rice says times are lively in California and businessmen in all lines are prospering. This is his first visit to Oregon, Fred Clingan, of Eugene, is visiting relatives in Dallas. He has been en gaged in hop raising in Lane county for the past year, but will not follow the business another season, and may decide to move his family to Dallap. Dr. H. L. Toney left this morning for Paso Robles, Cal., in response to a telegram informing him that his brother, Will, is seriously ill and not expected to recover. Dr. Toney's dental office will be closed until he returns probably two or three weeks. Oscar Hayter attended the December term of circuit court in Lincoln county, returning home Tuesday. He says the weather is mild and pleasant at the beach, and that more building is being done in Newport this winter than in any formerseason. Merchants in all lines report a prosperous busi nes, and a heavy travel to this popular coast resort next summer is looked for. Among the live school directors attending the county institute in Dallas last week was L. M. Tharp, of the Butler district. Mr. Tharp is probably the youngest director in the county, but he is by no means the least active. He says the board of which he is chairman has not hesi tated to spend money in making needed improvements on the school house and grounds or increasing the efficiency of the school, believing that no better investment can be made. He says the Butler district has one of the neatest and most comfortable schoolhouses in Polk county, and he is firm in the belief that such well- Imnroved and well-kept school prop erty will not only draw settlers to the district, but win also increase me value of every foot of land in that community. Mr. Tharp took an aotive interest in the woric of the institute. fCHRlSTMAS SUGGESTIONS ' Hundreds of articles, suitable for Xmas Gifts, now on display. Come early and see all. Table Linens and NapKins The best values in linen ever shown at 50c to $1.00 with Napkins to match. Fancy Waistings All kinds of materials in Silk, Cotton and 'Wool from 25c to $2 yd. Dress Patterns In black and colored goods at per pattern, from.... $3.00 to $10.00 Stylish Waists The most up-to-date line of Fancy Waists in town at, $2.50 to $10 each Slippers For Ladies, Gents and Boys from 50c to $3 a pair Umbrellas A large assortment to choose from jlUK) to $5.00 each Novelties i Belts, Hair Ornaments, Garters hosiery, etc, Handkerchiefs Cotton Handkerchiefs from 5c to 35c Silk " " 25c to 1.25 Linen " 25c to 50c Suspenders A new shipment just in greatest assortment ever shown in town at 25c to .i.0 Gloves Ladies' Gloves in all shades of Reds, Greens, Blues and Tans at $1 to 1.25 Fancy Shirts White Shirts and Colored Shirts in cotton, silk and wool at from 50c to $3 each Boys Suits Sale will continue on all suits during this month. Your boy should have one for Xmas. Neckwear Lots of new Neckwear now in, all styles, at 25c and 50c each. Hand Bags Ladies' and Children's Fancy Hand Bags at from 25c to $3.50 each BE BEE HIVE siuiUL A Reliabb Place to Trade. I n a r nvjo DALLAS, ORE. EARLY TIMES RECALLED A. Noltner Was Editor of Corvallis Newspaper Fifty Years Ago. r The visitof A. Noltner, the veteran newspaper man, to Corvallis this week , causes the Times to recall the following facts of history: "Tony Noltner was connected for a time with the first paper published in Corvallip, the Occidental Messenger, a weekly democratic journal, which was found ed in the early '50s. The plant was owned by the late J. C. Avery, and J. H. Slater was the editor. Mr. Nolt ner was associated with Mr. Slater in the publication of the Messenger. "Mr. Noltner was born in Germany, and at the age of three with his parents came to America. , His tenth birthday occurred during the journey across the plains, the destination be ing San Diego, California, where he arrived in time to be the first white child in the town. At the age of 19, which was in 1857, he arrived in Corvallis, where he remained as alternate clerk in a store, job printer and newspaper editor till 1862 when he went to Eugene, and began the publication of a paper in that town. "Mr. Noltner has always held a high place in the councils of the democratic party. He is now con nected with the Rural Spirit, pub lished at Portland." Goes to Washington. J. G. VanOrsdel is in receipt of a letter from his brother Judge J. A. VanOrsdel, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, informing him of the latter's appoint ment to the position of an Assistant Attorney-General of the United States. Judge VanOrsdel was for many years Attorney-General of the State of Wy oming, and a few months ago was appointed to a position on theSupreme Bench of his state. He will leave with his family for Washington early in January. Judge VanOrsdel has many friends in Dallas, where he has often visited with his brother's family, and the news of his appointment to this responsible position at Washington is pleasing to all. L'asketball tonight. Fine winter weather. Finest Christmas candies at Tracy Staats. Miss Georgia Shriver is visiting friends in Salem. Great closing out sale of Boys' Clothing at Uglow's. Go to Tracy Staats' confectionery for your Christmas candies and nuts. H. B. Cosper is slowly recovering from his illness, but is not yet able to leave his bed. Miss Sadie Lynn, a teacher in the Perrydale scoool, is very ill at the home of her parents in this city. David Calbreath, owner and mana ger of the Independence light and water plants, was a Dallas visitor, Tuesday. We are closing out our entire line of Boys' Clothing. Now is the time to get your boy a suit for a Christmas present. Captain V. P. Fiske, special orga nizer for the Woodmen of the World, goes to Gaston today in the interestof the order. The 7-cent social 'given by the Women of Woodcraft. Wednesday evening, was well patronized and a neat sum of money was realized. A program of more than ordinary merit was given. Denman Thompson's famous play, The Old Homestead," will be pre sented by home talent early in Janu ary. The parts were distributed last night, and rehearsals will begin at once, ine play win do given Dy practically the same players that pre sented "A Texas Steer," assuring a smooth and finished performance. The dancing party given by the Carnation Club in the Woodman Hall. Saturday evening, was largely attend ed, about 35 couples being present. A short business session of the club was held during the evening and five new names were aaaea to ine raemoer ship roll. The next party will be given on Saturday evening, December 23. Prof. W. C. Hawley, of Salem, was in Dallas, Saturday, Interviewing Republican voters in behalf of his candidacy forthe Republican nomina tion fur Congressman. He says he has received solid assurance of sup port from all counties in the district, and feels encouraged to maketba race for the nomination. Ho bases his candidacy upon the grounds that he has always been a consistent, gold standard Republican ; that he is strongly in favor of the early com pletion of the Isthmian canal, and. that he believes he could represent the state of Oregon at Washington with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. He feels that his experience as a member of the Board of Head Managers of the Woodmen of the World in handling millions of dollars annually would be of benefit to him In dealing with the great busi ness problems of the Nation, and that as a Congressman he would be able to accomplish much good for hi9 state. 8 flff ,4 complete. How's This! TVe offer One Hundred Dollan Reward fo ir7Cisof Cuiarrh that cannot be cured bj O&li'a Catarrh Cure. t J.taENEY4;CO.,Props.,ToIedo,0. V. e I .e r.ndei signed, have known F. J. Che--y f"r tiK l sst 6 yearn, and believe fcfm pr- .,:ct:y honorable in ail buiineaa tranaactiaoi iad CnsEtialiy able to carry eat ny oblifft- t:ons mailt bT their firm. ffEsr'Im. Wholesale Drurjrlrte, Toledo. O. Wilbiso, Ki!t!c A MAaviJi, WnolealIruf rti. Tolwio. O. s Cauirh Core ia taken Internally-aetina j'rect'.T npon the blood and rancoaa anrfaceeol the BTK'.erm. Price, ?.'c. per botUe. HolA bj 411 CrnrUt. Testimonial tr Hill 'a Familr Pliii are Ut beat. HOLIDAY OF BOYS' CLOTHING Having decided to close out my entire line of Bovs' Clothing and handle nothing but Men's Wear in the future, I am offering unheard of bargains in Boys' Clothing, Underwear and Shoes. Now a the chance to get useful and appropriate Christ mas Presents for your little fellows at your own prices. This stock must go, and go quickly, and it will pay you to come early while all lines are 'if Everything is new, and styles are the latest. NO FAKE COST SALE g We are going to close out all the following goods, if we have to give them away: 115 Boys'. Suits, ages 3 to 12 years. 30 Boys' Overcoats, ages 4 to 10 years. fa Boys' Hats. " Sweaters, sizes 18 to 34. " Fast-Black Seamless Ribbed Hose, sizes G to 10. Boys' Australian Wool Jersey Ribbed Underwear, sizes 18 to 34. Ft T ft Boys' Shoes, sizes 8 to 0. " " Patent Ideal Bluchers, sizes 4i to 5. Little Gents' Shoes, Patent Ideal Bals, sizes 8 to 9. Boys' Shoes, Blucher Box Calf, sizes 2 to h. Boys' Calf Bals, Rugby Toe, sizes 10 to 5 75 pairs Boys' Short Pants, ages 7 to 15 s BOYS' SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, ETC. ALSO MUST GO. Bring your boy to the store and see how little it will cost to dress him up in nobby style. 3 i I Ihe NO GOODS RESERVED. ALL MUST GO. Ualow Clothing House Leaders in Clothing and Toggery. MILL STREET DALLAS, OREGON jjj INDEPENDENCE NOTES . Mrs. J. E. Hubbard was a Salem visitor, Monday. Rev. E. J. Thompson was an Albany visitor, Tuesday. Miss Nellie Goldsworthy was a Salem visitor this week. E. E. Paddock returned from Port land the last of the week. . . Mrs. Dave Calbreath has returned home from a visit in Portland. Miss Mary Clodfelter, of Portland, is visiting her sister, Mrs. O. E. Moore. Mrs.L. Damon visited her daughter, Mrs. O. M. Locke, in Salem, Monday. Rev. E. W. Elayer has returned from Hood River, where he assisted in revival services. Our public school was closed Fri day in order that tho teachers might attend the institute in Dallas. Quite a number went from here Saturday on the excursion train to see the football game in Portland. E. W. Cooper has connected himself with a real estate firm in Albany, and left Saturday for that place, where h will make his future home. Mrs. Nellie Dickinson, of Dakota, who has been a guest at the home of her uncle, John Dickinson, for the past two months, left Tuesday for Montana to visit relatives. Independence people will vote on the "gravity system" question next Monday. A special vote will be taken in order to give the citizens an oppor tunity to say whether the city shall own its water and light plants. The women of the Presbytain church will hold their bazaar at the opera house, Friday. Many beautiful arti cles of fancy work will be on sale, an excellent program will be provided and special features will be intro duced. The Social Whist Club was enter tained by Dr. and Mrs W. R. Allin at their home, Monday evening, Mrs. O. D. Butler and P. M. Kirkland made the highest scores, and Mrs. P. M. Kirkland and Mrs. Dr. Allin the lowest. Refeshments were served, and music added to the pleasure of the evening. The F. A. Douty sawmill has been bought by tho Spaulding Logging Company. Mr. Brown, a millwright, has been here to examine the proper ty, and work will begin soon. The company has also purchased addi tional land on this side of the river, and has leased land on the other side. About 30 men will be employed when the mill begins operations, and more will be needed in a short time. Mrs. John Dickinson gave a recep tion at her home, Thursday afternoon in honor of her niece and guest, Mrs. Nellie Dickinson. The house was beautifully decorated with evergreens and chrysanthemums. Mrs. Sam Goff and Mrs. II. Mattison assisted in receiving, while Misses Girtie and Belle Dickinson and Miss Bertha Porterfield served light refeshments. About 80 ladies called during the afternoon. Basketball Tonight. The first basketball game of the t year in Dallas will be played in tho college gymnasium tonight, the con testing team 8 being Dallas and the Oregon State Normal School. The home team has been practicing dili gently for the last two weeks, and is said to be in the pink of condition. The admirers of this fine winter sport are anxious to see the new team In action, and a crowded house Is assu red. The doors will be opened at 7:30 o'clock, and the game will begin promptly ut 8 :1 5. Reserved sents an ...U .... Tl.vll Vr ni.nr..!hr.ti.'a . 1 cil (. ! Ull rfllt; till AltflL tv vurijlliii'ii n in store. Notice to (ioat Men. The members of tho Polk County Mohair Association are hereby re quested to meet in Brown's Hall, in Dallas, on Saturday, December 10, at one o'clook p. m., to elect or appolut a committee to have charge of tho arrangements for the annual Goat Show to be. held in January. This will be an important meeting, and every member of the Association Is urged to be present. ' G. W. McBEE, President. nmmt FOUR CHOICE CORNER LOTS In Hayter's First Addition to Dallas, for Sale. For prices and terms, enquire of OSCAR HAYTER, Dallas, - - Oregon spirit;;; at Loughary & Ellis' Prer-'i i d Stock and Royal Club Corn, per can ISc Iowa Vinton Corn, per can . . 10c Blue Point Oysters, per can 20c and 35c Wadco Fancy Oysters, per can 15c and 25c Pheasant Oysters, per can.' . 10c Silk and Golden Star Soap, 6 bars for 25c Mocha and Java Coffi-e, per lb . . 35c Amber Blend Coffee, per lb 25c Sardines 5 to 20c JUST IN New Queen Olives in bulk. We handle live brand of fancy Flour, at from $1.05 to $1.20 per sack. Full line of currants, raisins and cranberries. We have a large line of Crockery and Glassware. Call and see us, and get our prices on all staple and fancy Groceries be fore buying elsewhere. Loughary Ellis Dallas, Oregon Basketball tonight Hon. U. S. Lougbary attended the funeral of the late Senator Mitchell, Tuesday. FoiEYsnoisriAit M erry CMs&mfls! OUR. HOLIDAY GOODS NOW ON TAP. We are showing a good line of articles. Presents suitable for Father, Mother, Brother, Sister, or Mother-in-law. THE PRICE WON'T HURT YOU Slaughter Sale of New Up-to-date Dress Goods Still Continues. u Pollocifs Casli Store WILSON BLOCK Dallas, Oregon