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About Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 29, 1905)
PoIK County Observer J. C. HAYTER, RDITOH AND PUB1J8HEH. Goats and poultry will be on exhibl tlon at the annual fair of the Polk County Mohair Association, to be held at Dallas next month. The profits that have been made in both goats and poultry would indicate that not enough of either are being produced in this state, and anything that will increase the scope of the industries is entitled to earnest support from all whn nro In nnv wnv Intorpatprl fn nrn- 'fi. . 1...7J ..jl. rt-n-. in J,f. ' - r' l nc -way w ymuu up , Qf diverslfled farming. With Published Weekly at 11.50 per .Strictly in Advance. Year. DALLAS, OREGON, December 29 1905 ronize Dallas people. eggs selling at 40 cents per dozen and the fresh article so scarce as to be almost unobtainable, it is a certainty that our poultry flocks are too small and infrequent. Oregonian. With the entrance of Mr. Geer into the race for the Governorship, it is probable that all of the candidates for thut Important office are now in the field. They are all good rustlers for votes, and a lively campaign is prom ised. Here in Polk county the opinion is generally expressed that G. A. Johns, of Baker City, will have a lead over the other candidates, for the reason that this is his old home, and his acquaintance among the voters is wider than that of any one of his opponents. Mr. Johns practiced law in Dallas for many years, filled the office ot County Judge in a highly satisfactory manner, and made friends of all with whom he became ac quainted. He married a daughter of one of Polk's prominent pioneer fami lies, and was closely identified with the social lite of the town and county. The people of Polk county have fol lowed his career with interest since he moved to Baker City, and have re joiced with him in the success he has achieved. It will, therefore, not be surprising if Mr. Johns leads all his opponents by a handsome majority when the vote of Polk county Is counted next April. The merchants of Dallas, without a single exception, report record-breaking holiday sales this season. Every one seemed to have money to spend, and the number or credit sales was much smaller thaD usual. This report of conditions cannot bo other than pleasing to every citizen interested in the welfare and prosperity of Dallas. When one considers the fact between $20,000 and $75,000 was taken from circulation in this community by the Lewis and Clark Fair ; that the farmers of Polk county made no profit on their wheat crop this year, and that hops were sold at the lowest price In four years, the proof of the or 37 to 27, prosperity of the people in spite of these conditions, as shown by the Immense Christmas trade, is doubly gratifying. The secret of this healthy condition of trade can easily be ac counted for: Every laboring man in Dallas has employment at fair wages. Tho sawmills and numerous other manufacturing institutions, railroads, hop yards, farms and orchards all give steady employment to working men, and new money is continually being brought into the town and dls iriDutea among tno wage-earners. The people of Dallas have learned by experience that the town that provides employment for labor will grow and prosper. If tho working man is looked out for, all other business will take care of itsolf. Dallas is making a steady and hoalthy growth, for tho reason that honest and indus trious laboring men can come hero and find work. UNWILLING TO SEEK OFFICE The statement made the other day by Hon. E. L. Smith, of Hood River, wneu asked u ne intended to be a candidate for the Governorship, gives expression to the thought of many of the most worthy men, as to seeking office under the new primary law. "You may say for me," said Mr.Smith, to a reporter who asked him, "that I have not been, am not now, nor do I intend to be a candidate for Governor of Oregon. Furthermore, I would not by initiation seek any office in the gift of the people." Thus it is that the law of primary election and nomination virtually rules out a large class of sensitive and most worthy citizens, who are un willing to appear in the role and character of offlcer-seekers. The intent, or real basis, of this law is the expectation that the citizen will announce himself a candidate, and then go before the voters and "scrap" with rival candidates for the nomina tion. There are many whom it will not suit to do this. They might accept office, but will not seek it. There is no intention of casting re flections of any kind on those who have no hesitation in coming before the people as seekers of office, con tending with others for nomination thereto. At the same time, the idea held by many of the most excellent men that such courso on their part would not consist with their sense of dignity, and propriety, is comprehensible. But Oregon intends to'give this pri mary law a fair and full trial. Its ao tual merits or demerits can appear in full only through experience. Ore gonian. Cm.lX.TZVt DISCCTPAflFD " T tht ft lu; and plaint of v.';. ri who "run-down " no low tlim work ir :fjs, ii-aa nrmwi, uacK acKiw, hands trr..l.lo. wrrT.www voifo quivers, liu!e "everything goes wrong." Luok the other v-ay just a minute see vliat Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prcmription has dono for morn than a half-million women In the last thirty years. WIkU it has done far others it can do fur vial Relieving that alcoholic, stlmu' lating medicines were doing much harm. Doctor R.V Pierce turned his Investigating mind 11 non tho Drolilem of producing a remedy for tho use of weak and suffering women that should be Tree, from alcohol and at tho same time EFFKCTIVE AND BAKE. Nature has provided abundantly for such needs and Dr. Pierce found in native medicinal plants such as the roots Of OOI.KEX SKAL, LADY'S SLII'I'EB, BLACK cohosh, unicokn ana blub cohosh, the needed medicinal properties which by peculiar processes strictly his own, without tho use of alcohol, he has ex tracted, preserved and combimrd in exact proportions to secure from each its best elTcct. Tli us compounded his "favohite prescription " is a remedy for the pains and drains, weaknesses and inflammation of tho utorino system that has won world- wido fame by curinc more than mnotv nine out of every hundred who have usod SI it properly. In 1 taking this you will know what vou lane ana uwe wiuu you Know to ne good. If in any doubt as to what is best for you, writo and ask( advice of Dr. R. V. Plerco. 003 Main Street. Buffalo. N. Y.. and reliablo medical advice will be sent you by return mail in securely sealed .envelope. All correspondence free and strictly confidential. Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets the favorite family laxative. Ono "Pellet" a laxative, two "illots"a cathartic dose. DALLAS WINS BOTH GAMES The Dallas College basketball team that defeated Multnomah by a score of 18 to 14 in Portland last night. Shaw threw 5 baskets, Reynolds 1, an Teats 1. It was Dallas' game from start to finish. On Wednesday night Dallas defeated Vancouver by a score Merry Party. A merry holiday party was given by Miss Laura Poling to a number of her young friends at the home of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Poling Wednesday evening. Games and music were enjoyed until a late hour, and dainty refreshments were served, Ihoso present were : Misses Almeda Fuller, Laura Poling, Roberta Mc Callon, Neva Chambers, Ruby Wil son, Nada Scott, Edna Scott. Ethel Poling; Messrs. Roy Finseth, Pete Greenwood, Carl Williams, Georgi Morton, Clarence Reynolds, Vern Launor, Lloyd Launer and Glenn Elkins. Dallas Defeats Newberg. Tho Dallas College basketball team defoated the Newberg team by a score of 31 to 7 at the Gymasium last Fri day evening. The Newberg boys were no match for the sturdy lads in crim son, and the ball was in Dallas territory throughout the game. The game was exceedingly rough, but good-natured. Arthur Wilson, Newberg, a former well-known Dallas player, officiated as referee. "Now that all tho Oregon appoint monts worth while have been made, you shall have all propor considera tion from me in making appointments in your state." While not the exact wording, this is tho substance of a letter written by the President to Sen ator Fulton. Aspirants for nostmas torships at Eola, Long Tom and Scap- Bui,d New Sidewalk. poose should lose no time in making Tho residents of South Dallas living their wants known to Oregon's senior along the Cooper Hollow road are Benator. I building 650 feet of eidowalk from the Southern Pacific railroad crossing to connect with the city walk at Field Allen a residence. The new walk is two feet in width and constructed in a substantial manner. This will give these families a continuous sidewalk from the courthouse to the Hibbard farm, a distance of nearly two miles. Ihe enterprising citizens building Active preparation Is being made in the County Clerk's office for the regis tration of voters, which is to begin neitTuesday morning. The necessary books and blanks have been received front Portland. The new election law requires that voters shall register be fore taking part in tho primary eloc tion, and it Is expected that the regis- tnis walk ar K. B. Carpenter, C. L. tration during the months of January Hubbard, Emerson Black, J. B. Nunn, and February will be much livelier s-"utz an the Hibbard family, than usual. ine rruit growers of Polk county are gouing logeiuer ror tne purpose waging war on orchard pests. Every fruit-growing county iu the state should follow the lead of prolific and progressive Folk. Toledo Leader. Circuit Court next Tuesday, Miss Emma Ludwlg is up from U very often acquired, though generally Inherited. Bad hygiene, fool dr. impure water, era among its causes. It h c&Hsd "tha soO for Cx&srdss' end where it u tHowcd to remain tubcrcu Isd or consumption is ptxlty tore to take root. Hood'sSarsaparOla Removes every trees o! ccrc&ls. Cct J food's. For ttttuaonloli ef renurfcofe cores t&4 for Book on Scrofula, No. 1. c. I lisei 09 Lsw2t Mm Portland on a visit. Mrs. Harry Waaroner, of St. Johns. Is visiting relatives In I 'oik county. Lee Smith and Miss Bertha Barry were married in Grants Pass recently. ana will come to Dallas to reside. License to wed was issued to Mrs, Carrie I. Ward and A. J. Muckle, in Portland, Wednesday. The contract i n g parties formerly resided at Falls i;ity, We publish Candidate Tooze's plat form tnis weeK; next weeK we snail give Huston space for his. Every man his own platform I (Jueer thine. this direct primary ! Trof. A. M. Sanders, principal of the Rosoburg High School, Is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Abel I'clnw He savs Roseburcr Is makinc a steady growth, the population of tho town having almost doubled in the last Ave years. Dr. James Witbveombe, of Cor- vallis, was a Dallas visitor yesterday. The Doctor was here in the Interest of his candidacy for the Gubernatorial nomination, and sieut the day in SHttng acquainted with tbe voters e says he is pleased with the out look favorlnj? his chances through out the state. INDEPENDENCE NOTES M r. and Mrs. U. L. Frazier spent Christmas in Albany. The merchants here all enjoyed a good holiday trade. Mrs. Wm. Barnett visited in Salem Monday and Tuesday. Prof. T. J. Newbill is spending the holidays with his parents in Ballston. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Chambers, of Eugene, visited relatives here this week. Mrs. Corwin Townsend, of Seattle, Wash., spent Christmas with relatives here. Julien Hurley, of Fossil, visited his mother, Mrs. A. M. Hurley, during the week. Miss Nellie Pomeroy, a teacher of Seattle, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pomeroy. Miss Dorothy Cooper, who teaches school in Centralia, Wash., is visiting at tbe home of her father, J. S. Cooper. Miss Myrtle Scroggs, who is teach ing in Olympia, Wash., is spending the holidays In town with her parents. There were Christmas trees and appropriate exercises at the Christian, Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian churches. The Eastern Star lodge installed their new officers Tuesday evening. A very pleasant social time and banquet was enjoyed. Miss Bessie Butler and Miss Helen Cooper attended the wedding of Miss Bessie Burkhart, in Albany Wednes day evening. Mrs. M. E. Hendrick and little daughter, of McMinnville, are visiting her sister, Mrs. U. G. Heffley, of Mon mouth, and friends here. The dance at the Auditorium Mon day evening was largely attended, and was one of the most enjoyable social affairs of the season. Miss Clara Gard, of Albany, and Mr. E. W. Cooper, formerly of this place, were married in Albany Wednesday evening. Miss Gard is one of Albany's popular teachers, and Mr. Cojper is a real estate agent at that place, and Is well known throughout Polk county, where he lived for many years. The Butler family held their annual Christmas tree at the residence of J. B. V. Butler, in Monmouth, as has been their custom for 25 years. The house was beautifully decorated, and there was an orchestra to provide music, besides other music. There were sixty guests present and all thoroughly enjoyed the family re union. Punch was served by Mrs, jane urouna. a Deautirui tree was laden with presents for all. CAPACITY IS INCREASED Rlckreall Mill Now Turning Out Hard Wheat Flour of Very Best Grade. Equipped with the very latest im proved machinery, recently installed at a cost of several thousand dollars, the Rickreall flouring mill is now one of the best of its class on the Pacific Coast. The capacity of the mill has been increased from 150 barrels to 250 barrels a day, and the entire plant has been enlarged and improved. The mill is now equipped with the latest-improved Plan-Sifter separating system a separating process far superiorto anything heretofore known to the milling world. This system is being installed by leading milling firms in all parts of the United States, and is giving universal satisfaction. The new machinery 13 running smoothly, and the mill is being operated to its capacity. Ellis Simonton, the iunior member of the firm of Gibson & SimootoD, owning and operating the mill, was in Dallas last Friday, and while here informed the Observer that the mill is now grinding bluestem wheat im ported from Eastern Washington. This wheat was shipped from a new wheat-raising district in that state, and is superior to any heretofore used by the firm, it being a well-known fact that wheat grown in a new country produces a better quality of flour than any raised in an old farm ing community. The new flour manu factured at Rickreall i3 known as "Blue Stem Blend," and is second to no flour in the world. The company continues to manu facture the well known "White Lily" flour and another grade known as "Rickreall Hard Wheat." The "White Lily" brand has been sold in Port land and the valley towns for many years, and large quantities or this flour are shipped to China and Japan. The "White Lily" grade is manu factured from valley wheat, and has established an enviable reputation for the Rickreall mill. The company is also turning out excellent qualities of Graham and Breakfast Flour. Mr. Simonton says that with the addition of the new hardwheat flour known as the "Blue Stem Blend," the company is now producing as good qualities of flour as can be obtained anywhere in the United States, and as a consequence the merchants of the valley towns are finding out that it is no longer necessary to send to Port land or Washington points for first- class hard-wheat flour, and are placing their orders at the Polk county mill. Business has increased to such an extent that the company has found it necessary to establish a branch office in Portland, where there is a lively demand for the products of the Rickreall Milling Company's goods among the leading, city grocers and provision merchants. GREAT MUSICAL EVENT Madame Calve and Company Soon to Appear in Portland. To the Members ol the Oregon Fire Relief Association. lou are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the Association will be held at Burns' Hall in Mc Minnville, Oregon, on Tuesday, Janu ary 9. 1906, at 10 :30 a. m., for the pur pose of electing three trustees, and attending to such other business as may properly come before the meet ing. All members are respectfully invited to attend this meeting. W. C. HAGERTY, Secretary. A BARGAIN Having given up farming, I offer for sale my Threshing Outfit, consist ing of one 24-horse-power traction engine, with round tanks, pumps and hose complete, and one 32x54 inch, 20- bar, large cylinder Separator, with atent adjustable riddles and wind- stacker; together with cook house. cook stoves, tanks, cooking utensils, etc., and a full set of wagon racks and forks, all ready for first-class work. All the machinery and wagon racks have been carefully housed and kept in the dry when not U3ed. Al-1 though this machine has only worked about 69 days, I now offer the whole outfit for cash, or on time, at much less than one-half its first cost JAMES ELLIOTT, Dallas, Oregon. Already music lovers throughout the entire state are looking forward with fond anticipation to the coming of the world's greatest singer, Madame Calve, and her excellent company of artists, who come to the Marquam Grand Theatre for one concert only, Monday evening, January 22. The demand for seats will be so large that it has been deemed necessary to re ceive mail orders from in and out of town, beginning Monday, January 8. Each order must state clearly the number of seats wanted and be ac companied by a stamped addressed envelope inclosing money order or check made payable to W. T. Tangle, Marquam Grand Theatre, Portland, Oregon. This will give out of town patrons the same opportunity as those living in Portland. The orders will be filled and mailed in the order they are received and seats assigned as near as possible to the location de sired. The regular sale will open Monday morning, January 15, iou6. This will afford young men, fathers and husbands, also big brothers, an opportunity to make a unique New Year's present in the shape of Calve tickets. This is a gift the recipients will not forget in a day, it being nearly half a month between the giv ing of the present and its realization. Madame Calve's company consists of Miss Argyra Kastron, violiniste; Mme. Ysabel Barnard, pianiste; Mr. Berrick Von Nordon, tenor; Moos. M. Bouxmann, basso; Mons. Louis Fleury, llutist. iTices: rarquette, $5.00; first 2 rows in parquet circle, $5.00; last five ' rows in parquette circle, $4.00 ; first j three rows in balcony, $5.00; second 3 i rows in balcony, $4.00 ; seventh, eightn ! ana ninm rows in Daicony, 3.00; last 3 rows in balcony, $2.50 ; first two rows in gallery, $2.00; third, fourth, fifth and sixth rows in gallery, $1.50 ; last six rows in gallery (not reserved) $1.00 ; boxes and loges, $25. Selling Reliable IBusy to as is V to to to to at Low Prices Goods! 1 . 1 JL We made many homes happy this Christmas time and hundreds learned that this store is the best place to trade. Our plan of quoting After-Holiday Prices before Christmas brought the crowds'of happy shoppers here. We wish to thank our many patrons and friends for their liberal patronage in the past and wish them all "A Happy and Prosperous New Year" We know you will have a pr0s. perous year if you continue to buy your Dry Goods, Clothing, Fur nishings, Footwear, etc., at THE BIG STORE For it will ever be our aim to sell the best goods at the most reasonable prices and courteous treatment to all. Remember when vou want genuine bargains come here. Many New Articles Arriving Every Week. Our Stock is Always Up-to-date and Reliable. I! j ELLIS & KEYT 'PHONE 246. riAIN STREET n 4 BUSINESS LOCALS. Dr. Hayter, Dentist. Office over Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas, Oregon. Cheat Hay Hor Sale. Choice cheat hay, $8 a ton. Crider, Dallas, Or. D. C. Jersey Calves For Sale. Two full blooded Jersey calves for sale. Mutual phone, Black 515. O. E. DENNIS, Dallas, Oregon. Horses For Sale. Two large work horses for sale. A. BTJRKHALTEK, Polk Station, Ore. Postal address, Dallas, E. F. D. 1. Found. Found, near Dallas, a man's over coat. Owner can have same by prov ing property and paying for this notice. Notice All our accounts have been placed in the hands of Oscar Hayter for col lection. All accounts must be settled by cash or note by January 1. S. C. DODSON & CO. Estray Notice. Strayed, from my place in Siletz Basin, about May last, one large steer ; 3 or 4 years old ; greyish white color, with dunn-colored nose; had bell on when last seen ; branded as follows: Square crop off left ear; anchor brand on right hip, and letter A branded on right ham. The ear cut and letter A is my brand; the anchor was on hiin when I bought him. Lioeral reward to t.lm nnrc who finds him and notifies CLARENCE AIKMAX, P. O. Falls City, Oregon. Annual Club Meeting. The annual election of officers for LaCreole Club will be held at the club parlors in the Woodman Building, Sunday, December 31, at 2:30 p. m.' All members are requested to be present. F. H. MORRISON, Secretary. HAVE YOU SEEN OUR !0c BOUND BOOKS We have a large assortment of these books written by standard authors just the thing for a rainv night Pasture To Let. Pasture to let, for horses and cows, on tne xee place. Apply to I. H Whealdox, Dallas, Or. Meiser Meiser Dallas, Oregon. How's This! i TTecCe? Ctib Hunirrl Ikillars Eewtrd fo -ycjif tarrk that cannot be cured bj Ball'. Catarrh Cure. T i. CHENEY CO., Prop. , Toledo, O. ' Ve tbe Bndri.igned, have known F. J. Che er lor tbe last It rears, and believe him per- j ;iy DOBoraoie in aui Business transaction ! asu financially able to carry oat any obliga- ! tions nve bT their firm. i Wssr Tbcx, Wholesale Drorrista, Toledo, a TS'AUifa, Kisc Mibvi, W aoieaale Drue- 1 e.sts. Toledo. O. 1 IIsU s I atarrh Cere ia taken internallv.x-tln lirect'.T own the blood and niocoua surface 3 the BTstent. Price, Tie. per botUe. eoid by ail Drnasiata. Tesmuaosuaj tW. Hall' a Family Pill art tha beat. 1 lUcket Store Bargains in all Holiday Goods. We keep Domestics, Gents' and Ladies' Furnishing Good Granite and Tin Ware. Fancv Crepeaml Plain Paer. in fact Everything Main Street, Dallas, Oregon LEAMANCE SALE ON SHOES For a. short time only we will sell all shoes, except Walk-over and St. Cecilia Shoes, at greatly reduced prices. Call and see our fine line of Shoes; they are the best in town. Re pairing neatly and promptly clone. I DALLAS SHOE STORE Mrs. J. C. Gaynor, Proprietor. I Mam Street, - - Dallas, Oregon.! After - Holiday Bargains My high-grade stock of Silverware, Watches, Clocks and Libbey Cut Glass at very reason able prices to clean-up after the Holiday trade. C. H. MORRIS Jeweler and Optician Main Street. Dallas Oregon Wm. Mil SCOTT, Tl'HcklUaM. Does hauling of all kinds at reasonable r&t&S. HALT AS W. V. FULLER REAL ESTATE Timber Lands a If you have patented lands or relinquishments to sell, M same with me. Office in Crider Builfe Dallas, Oregon NURSERY STOC, General Lines of First-Cm Nursery Stock. Roses and Climbing Vices Berry Bushes of all Vanes j marie loganberries SpgdjgZ. I You are cordially invited to J samples of my stock at logW s Ellis' urooery store during w 1 Court week. I J. B. NUNN, Dallas,! BALI A GRAND MEW YEAS WILL BE GIVEN BY Woodman . Orchestra in the Dallas Wood man Hall, . Monday Evening, Jan. l$t HUE 0ECHE8TEA MUSIC AND GOOD MANAGEMENT. ALL ARE INVITED TICKETS $1.00 . speotatOES, 55