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Polk County Observer J. C. HAYTER, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER Published Weekly at $1.50 per Strictly In Advance. Year. DALLAS, OREGON, JaKOABY 12. 1906 The way to build up Dallas ts to pat ronize Dallas people. Notice to Candidates The Observer office is printing Candidates' Petitions for Nomination, and is prepared to furnish thera in any quantity desired. This office makes a specialty of accuracy in legal printing, and candidates will find the petitions supplied by us to be careful ly prepared in strict confoimity to the provisions of the new Direct Primary Law. As the time for circulating these petitions is now at hand, we re spectfully solicit the orders of all citizens who intend to become candi dates for office at the approaching primary. By printing a large num ber of these petitions, suitable to the use of any candidate of aDy political party, we are able to furnish them at the most reasonable rates. If the Goat Show to bo held in Dallas next week does not prove a greater success than any former show, it will not be the fault of the Oregon newspapers. Every paper on our desk this week devotes liberal space to the Dallas show, and many of these papers contain editorials Indorsing the enterprise of the Angora goat raisers of Oregon in making an annual exhibit of their blooded stock. This publicity is given without com pensation, and is deeply appreciated by the management and all others interested In this important and profitable branch of stock raising. Mr. Johns, candidate for Governor, wants "a state bank examiner with plenary power." We know of several places In Oregon where Mr. Johns will not run well. Which is a sufficient reason why he should run well else where. Oregon lan. JAMES HILL AS A DEVELOPER The retirement of James J. Hill from the active management of the Great Northern lines, to make way for his son, inspires the East Ore gonian to say : "But Jim Hill made business. Whither he went business and settle ment and civilization followed. Un like his more timid and conservative contemporaries, he did not cling to borders of settlements, where competi tion was strong and the chances for development slight. But he 6truck boldly into an almost undiscovered country, where, ior hundreds of miles, his roads would not pay the coal bill with the business originating along the line. But a wonderful business and industrial prescience guided him He knew that the prairies would not be settled with a permanent class un til they were put in touch with civili zation. So he built railroads and branch lines and cross roads and connecting roads, and made a perfect cobweb of railway lines in the terri tory ne occupied. And tnen his re ward came. Hundreds of thousands of settlers flocked to the country opened up by mm. ins warehouses were filled with merchandise coming to the settlers and with farm products going out to the markets of the world. He encouraged agriculture. He intro duced every new idea in farmintr. which he learned from every source, and made the Hill lines a part of the life of the community. Monopolist, it is true. Selfish, it is true.! Avaricious, to a certain degree always. Opposed to 'meddling' with railroad rates, as are all his fellows. But for down right civilizing and upbuilding waste places, James J. Hill will go down in American railroad history as the one supreme model of the industrial prophet, seer and organizer." Rebekahs Install Officers. Almira Rebekah Lodge installed officers for the ensuing term, Friday night. A large number of members of the order and invited guests were present to witness the interesting ceremonies. The hall was beautifully decorated, and an excellent musical program added greatly to the pleasure of the occasion. After the installation an elaborate banquet was served. Th new officers are: N, G., Miss Eloise Phillips V. G., Miss Lydia Campbell Secretary, Miss Mabel Holmes Treasurer, Mrs. F. II. Morrison R. S. N. G., Mrs. Pearl Shaw L. S. N. G., Mrs. F. A. Stiles It. S. V. G., Mrs. J. T. Ford L. S. V. G., Mrs. C. G. Coad Warden, Miss Evangeline Hart Conductor, Miss May Shelton Chaplain, Mrs. J. D. Smith I. G., Mrs. E. M. Smith O, G., Miss Ella Carpenter IB n r J I T 1 my What a difference the suffering at . -3 of childbirth - P.. V I'ifp-p" nu.lirines are uxil. 1 . ! ,ju Jaiolrv of BaiKiTsville. C.i. ..ivi. "I had not lirarU uf I'r. .. throe jears airo when I . ,. . : i. -.i had to sudor tiinost death. . '.a y was horn 1 could not Im on feci without two persons lieMimr me. Tin? huhy was a f' f&Z pounds, and ISJyt, .for xnne wH'ks ,'JLL - af"-f his birth I -,-1- vXutierva severe ''I' Mill t V ..i T n. . 11 following the ad vice or a neigh bor, my hu-vband IxiUk'ht me I)r. I'ieiee's Favor ite Prescription, which I look during the win ter, and in March. I pave birth to a baby ljy, weighing Iv'i lbs. I was only in lalwr two hours and was on rny feet with out help until thirty minutes before baby was born. Ee Is now three months old and weighs lH lbs. 1 know it was Dr. I'ierce's medicine that saved me from sufferinif. I advUe all women to take Ir, Pierce's Favorite Prescrip tion, also his ' Pleasant Pellets," if necessary." "Following the advice of a neighbor." What a wei jlit of coniirmatnry evidence ther.! is in tlioso six words. The. iiHjrlibor had tried the "Favorite Prescription "and recommended it. Mrs. Jacobs has also tried it and proved its wonderful proper ties and now she recommends it. Jleside such testimony as this its maker's words art; unimportant. Mrs. Jacobs' experi ence is a fact. Her neighbor's experience Is a fact. The written experiences of 500. 0)0 other women are facts. There is no theory about it. There can be no ques tion about it. In every neighborhood in this broad land there are women who have, been cured by the "Favorite Pre scription." It has cured more cases ol female complaint than all other medicines for women combined. It is the only med icine of its kind invented by a skilled specialist in medicine a rejularly gradu ated physician of more thuu forty years' actual experience. ' Thr. mini?, if a nriijhhnr PUBLISH THE ASSESSMENT (McMinnville Telephone-Register.) The provision of the proposed tax law for publication of the assessment rolls of the county has been objected to on account of the heavy expense it would incur. In this county there are approximately 5000 taxpayers. If the rolls be published at the minimum rate provided by the bill three cents per name, the total cost would be $150. One of our heaviest taxpayers, a farmer residing near the city, men tioned a few days ago that for a period of throe years his own land, some 300 acres, was assessed at 24 per acre ; while a neighboring farm, of tho extent and of approximately the same value, was assessed at $12 per acre. Had the assessment rolls been pub lished, tho difference would have been noted and tho error corrected. A similar instance cau bo shown in the assessment of real proporty on Third street; and no doubt there are many such In the county. Figure for your selves tho amount of taxes lost on the first mentioueU property tho 300-acre tract, which should have been assessed at $24 Instead of $12 and see whether the county would lose by the publica tion of the rolls. L'eside, tho opportunity for the con cealment of taxable property would be reatly lessened If each taxpayer wero made aware of taxable property assessed to his neighbor. Publicity In this, as well as In corporation affairs, would rid us of many evils. The taxpayers of the county are urged to think of this matter earnestly ; and please do not think the Telephone-Register is trying to work a graft, as there are two newspapers in this precinct Unfortunately, this county la republican, and under normal conditions, the court, being republican, would award tho printing to the other paper. We advocate the law, not for personal gain, but be cause we believe it In the intorests of the honest taxpayers of the county, and that it will correct many over eights ou tho part of the assessors. Notice of Dissolution. By mutual agreement, the grocery firm of Loughary & Ellis has this day been dissolved. M. D. Ellis has sold his entire interest in the stock and accounts to his partner who assumes all indebtedness. All bills due the firm are to be paid to U. S. Loughary, who will conduct the business at the i i . i i ttt . . . oiu siana. we wisn to tnank our friends and customers for past favors U. S. Loughary, M. D. Ellis. Dallas, Oregon, January 11, 1900. Clearance Sale of Books. For the next 30 days we will offer our largo stock of books at clearance sale prices. Note these reductions : $1.50 books at $1. $1.00 books at 75c. 75c books at 50c, 50c books at 35c. 25c books at 15e. 15c books at 10c. (cloth bound). STAFIUN DllUG COMPANY, Dallas. Oregon. Rheumatism Is ono of tho constitutional diseases. It manifests itself La local aches and pains, Inflamed joints and stiff muscles, but it cannot be cured by local applications. It requires constitutional treatment acting through tho blood, and .tho best is a cocrso of the great me&cina Hood'sSarsaparUIa tvhich bas permanently card thousands of cases. For testimonial of remarkabto cures f SB J for Book cb Rheumatism, No. 7. . 1. 1304 C, LewmJ, bum F. A. Lucas, of Falls City, was in Dallas, Monday. C. V. Averiil, editor of the Falls City Logger, was in town yesterday. isorn, Sunday, January 7, 190G, to Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Thompson, of this city, u daughter. Architect F. H. Morrison returned home Tuesday from a visit with rela tives in Washington. Mrs. Ella J. Metzger was a passenger on this mornings' train to Portland, where she will attend a meeting of the board of trustees of the Odd Fellows' Home, of which she Is socretary. Milton Grant, mail carrier on Rural Route No. 2, is rapidly recovering from a severe illness, and is now at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grant, at Falls City, where he expects to remain until he Is able to resume work. Tho mild weather of the past two weeks has started the willows to bud ding along the Willamette river, Fruit growers would rather see the cold weather last through January, as this would keep the trees back and carry tho blossoms out of the reach of tho frost. r . . a ... tjogs ior tno cone sawmill are arriving from the logging camp above Falls City by every train, and some thing over a quarter of a million feet are already In the pond. Good pro gress is being made in setting up the machinery in the new mill, and the hum of the saws will soon be heard. A large edger that was delayed in shipment arrived this week. M. D. Ellis has sold his interest In the Loughary & Ellis grocery store to his partner, U. S. Loughary, who will continue in the business. This firm has conducted a successful business during the past two years and we bespeak for Mr. Loughary a contin uance of the prosi,erity enjoyed by the old firm. Mr. Ellis has not yet de cided what line of business he will atcr. INDEPENDENCE NOTES Mrs. Guy Walker visited in Cor- vail is the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Hayes, of Salem, visited relatives here, Sunday. Asa Robinson has gone to Condon, where he has a position in a drug store. Rev. Hiram Gould, of Newberg, preached at the Methodist church Sunday. Claude Skinner left for Idaho, Thursday, where he will be engineer on a boat. Rev. Elayer, of the Methodist church is in Newberg, where he is assisting in revival services. The Spaulding Logging Company has commenced extensive improve ments on the mill property recently purchased by them. Mrs. E. E. Paddock, Mrs. J. S, Cooper and Mrs. P. H, Drexler will entertain the ladies of the Leisure Hour Reading Club, their husbands and a few friends at the home of Mrs, Paddock Friday evening. ine Social Whist Club was enter tained by Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Con key Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs G. W, Kutch secured the first prizes, while Mrs. W. A. Messner and L. Damon carried off the booby prizes. Refresh ments were served after the game. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Simonton, of South Bend, who have been visiting relatives and friends in Polk County, returned to their home Monday. While in Independence they attended the celebration of the golden wedding of Mrs. Simonton's parents. Mr. and Mrs. James Alexander. Mr. Skinner has discontinued the running of the gasoline boat "Inde pendence," to Salem. The boat has proved unsuccessful with the gasoline engine but Mr. Skinner hopes, in the future, to put in a steam engine, which he is sure will prove successful iur. a. u. rettyjonn is building a gasoline launch, which be hopes to have running on the river by the middle of February. The engine is being put up in San Francisco, and Mr. Kemp is constructing the hull. Clover Leaf Rebekah Lodge have installed the following offlceers : N. G., Mrs. May Huntly; V. G., Mrs. Etta Hodge; Sec, Mrs. Nora Mattison; Fin. Sec, Miss Kate Jones; Treas., Mrs. Nellie Damon; Couductress, Mrs. Lena Jone3 ; Warden, Miss Ethel Whiteaker; I. G., Mrs. Vida Huntly; R. S. N. G Mrs. Hattie Henkle; L. S. N. G., Mrs. Sarah Irvine; L. S. V. G., Miss Grace Jones : R. S. V. G., Miss May Webster. Railroad Lands for Lease. Lands of the Oregon and California Railroad Company, in Oregon, will be leased for the year 1906 subject to cancellation of lease in the event of the sale of the land during the term of the lease. Owners of farms and ranches adjoin ing railroad lands should file their pplications not later than February , 1906, after which date applications from others will also be considered. Address : CHARLES W. EBERLEIN, Acting Land Agent, 1035 Merchants Exchange, San Francisco, Cal. John W. Orr, a prosperous young farmer of Rickreall, was a Dallas visitor yesterday. The Dallas College basket ball team will play the Monmouth Normal team in the Normal gymnasium at Monmouth tonight. A special motor will return to Dallas after the game. COURT I10USE NOTES. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. Samuel Center to Mary E Wright, land in 1 10 s, r 8 w, $1G00. Calvin Kramer and wife to Esther Montgomery, lot in Falls City, $225. United States to B H McCallon, 160 acres, 1 7 s. r 7 w, patent H W Murphy and wife to E L Ketchum, land in 1 9 s, r4 w, ln676.9t;. Jacob Brown to W T Haley, land in t 9 s, r 4 w, $101.25. David Johnston to H W Murphy, land in 1 9 s, r 4 w, $1. A G Byers and wife to Carrie E Moore, lot in Independence, $125. T J Hayter and wife to Oscar Hay ter, lots in Dallas, $5. C Muths and wife to C Samuel Doidge, land in 1 6 s, r 3 w, $1225. J T Ford, sheriff, to C Muths, land in t7s, r3 w, $133.0'j. E C Key t and wife to E C Keyt, land in 1 6 s, r 4 w, $1. J G Byers and wife to Carrie E Moore, lot in Independence, f 1. L E Wallace and wife to J H Moser, HG acres, 1 8 s, r 5 w, $4000. James D Dickey et ttl to Jas A Dickey, 50 acres, 1 6 s, r 6 w. $1. M L Thompson nt al to F L Hawk man, lots in Falls City, $115. V Wagner to J E Beezley et al, land in 1 8 s, r 6 w, $1300. W H Reid aDd wife to W L Soehren, lot in Dallas, $800. Elizabeth Turnidge to Mary JBIack, 129 acres, t6 s, r 6 w, $1. Henry Olmsted and wife to Mary J Black, land in t 6 s, r C w, $1. W N Daniel to A Haldeman, 163.97 acres, t 7 s, r 6 w, $1375. A Haldeman and wife to M E Everett 163.97 acres, 1 7 s, r 6 w, $1500. B F Smith and wife to Cora P Wat- kins, 80 acres, t 8 s, r 6 w, $500. United States to A Haldeman, land in 1 7 8, r 6 w, patent. W C Brown to Nellie E Haye3 et al, lot in Dallas, $700. Geo L Fisher to G E Lawrence, 85 acies, 1 7 s, r 5 w, $3000. PROBATE Estate of Daisy B. Huntington, de ceased final account allowed and administrator discharged. Estate of A. R. Lyle. deceased- ordered that inheritance tax to be paid by Mrs. Harriet L. Veazie on this estate be fixed at $101.82, and the amount to be paid by W. M. Lyle be fixed at $5.43. Estate of Nathaniel Holman, de ceasedordered that administrator proceed to advertise and sell the farm belonging to said estate. Estate of Tabitha C. Garwood, de ceasedfinal account set for hearing on Saturday, February 10, at 10 a. m. Estate of D. F. Boyer, deceased bond of Bertha Boyer filed and approved; Ora Godsey, Henry Boyer and August Auer appointed appraisers. Estate of Fannie H. Conkey, de ceasedinventory and appraisement filed; administrator charged with $5,412.90. Estate of Mary A. Bell, deceased- sale of real estate confirmed and executor ordered to execute deed. Busy Selling Reliable Gooi at Low Prices and Our hundreds plan of xxv rvo.-,. w.mps lifinDV this Christmas time U liitiuc luciii ri . learned that this store is the best place to trade. 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 pros perous year if you continue to buy your Dry Goods, Clothing, Fur nishings, Footwear, etc., at to to as is 'PHONE 246. HAIN STREET THE BI G STORE For it will ever be our aim to sell the best goods at the reasonable prices and courteous treatment to all. Remember you want genuine bargains come here. most when Many New Articles Arriving Every Week. Our Stock is Always Up-to-date and Reliable. ELLIS & KEYT 'falls Ciiv notes Dr. Withycombe on Normal Schools. Tuesday's Oregonian. Keplying to the question propounded by Mr. Martin in your issue of today, I beg to assure him I have no hesi tancy in expressing my convictions on any public question. The Normal School Is unquestion ably a factor in the civilization of our state, and strengthens our forces for the development of her natural re sources. I favor not the consolidation of all the Normal Schools of Oregon, but, for efficiency and economy of administration, strongly favor one central Board of Coutrol. As to the following: 'If you are elected Governor and the Legislature should feel called upon in order to elect a page or a Senator to combine big appropriation for the state government, with a false statement of an alleged emergency, would you veto the bill?" Yes. JAMES WITHYCOMBE. Zim Hinshaw was a county seat visitor, Saturday. School Supt. C. L. Starr was a Falls City visitor the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ford, of Eu gene, have been visiting relatives and friends here. C. J. Pugn has a new safe. It weighs 1400 pounds, and was pur chased from a Portland firm. The Modern Woodmen gave a supper in their hall Tuesday night. There was a large attendance, and all report a pleasant time. Mrs. Calkins was stricken with npopiexy, Monday morning, and is seriously ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clay Courter. Mr. Stevens, who has been working at the sawmill above here, met with an accident by scalding, Monday, and it was necessary to call Dr. Pfand hoefer to dress the wounds. Elder Jones will give a lecture at the Christian church next Saturday evening upon "Some Railroads We Travel." His subject for the Sunday morning service will be, "How Much Lovest Thou;" and in the evening, "The Unpardonable Sin." He is an excellent speaker and all who can should hear him. ! CLEARANCE SALE ON SHOES Played in Bare Feet. The best game of basket ball that has been played in the bigauditorium was witnessed Saturday evening when the Independence and Dallas boys' teams met Followine a dance. th floor was very slippery and an exhi bition of players rolling on the floor was given first. The boys were equal to the occasion, however, and taking off their shoes played the game out barefooted. The result of the game was 23 to 16 in favor of Independence. Independence West Side. J. B. Nunn, county fruit inspector. attended the annual meeting of the State Horticultural Society held in Portland Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. BUSINESS LOCALS. J Dr. Hayter. Dentist. Office over Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas. Oregon. Deafness Cannot be Cnrd ty loci! applications, as ther cannot rck th. iisi-iiscJ iort .on ol me car. There is only on. wav 10 rui-J I k alm sj. and that is hr cunUta ;:ohl remedies. Ieatfnessis caused br an in I i.u.'d otiliuon of ta. mucous liniur of the l.us'aebian Tube. When this tube Rets inflamed vou ha."3 a nunhiinjr sonndor imperfect hear in, ami wli'n it is entirely closed Deafness is the result, and unless the inflammation can be Uikcn out and this tuba restored to its normal conuition, nearinsf will be destroyed forever; tinecae8 0'.:t of 'ton are caused bv catarrh. :.ca m notnin? cm aa incaznea condition ot 1,it ..lp " Hundred ixl!ar tor any rsjool lfearness (ranseit DTcaiarrnj inai cxa c ib cured by Hail's Catarrh Cure, bend for circulars, tree. K. J. CRE.VET CO., Toledo, O. gf rrriu. ?Sc. UiX' Family FU!a are UM best. Many Read Books. ri. 1 . . . xuo uiiai uuniDer ot dooks circu lated by the Dallas Free Library during the month of December was 599, divided as follows: Fiction, 312 ; non-fiction, 36; children's books, H2; traveling library books (all classics),' 109. There is no means of determin ing the exact number of people who use the reading room, but the daily attendance averages about 50. The large number of magazines which have been donated has made necessary the addition of a large magazine rack. A list of new books received will be published next week. 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. BURKHALTEB, Polk Station. Ore. Postal address, Dallas, R. F. D. 1. For Sale. White Seed Oats for sale by SAMUEL ORR, Rickreall, Or. Notice AH 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 l S. C. DODSOX & CO. Pasture To Let. Pasture to let. for horses and cows, luc utt? piace. Apply to I Whealdox, Dallas, Or. For a except greatly short time only we will sell all shoes, Walk-over and St. Cecilia Shoes, at reduced prices. Call and see our fine line of Shoes; they are the best in town. Re pairing neatly and promptly done. DALLAS SHOE STORE! Mrs. J. C. Gaynor, Proprietor. j I Main Street, - - Dallas, OttM 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 od right ham. The ear cut and letter A is my brand; the anchor was on him when I bought mm. .Liberal reward to the who finds him and notifies CLARENCE AIRMAN, P. 0. Falls City, Oregon HARNESS 9 S persoD Wm. MU SCOTT, Truckman, Does hauling of all kinds at reasonable rates. H. Hop Yard For Rent. Hop yard for rent Inquire of Fat Bhows, Dallas, R. F. D. 1. Don't send your money to Eastern Oregon or Eastern Washington for hard-wheat flour when you "Bluestem Blend," a first-class hard wheat flour manufactured in Polk county. Wood Wanted. Notice is hereby given that bv order of the County Court of Tolk County Oregon, sealed bids will be received at the County Clerk's office for 40 eorrf or clean, straight, oak-grub wood and , 20 cords of body-fir wood ; grub wood j to be not less than 2 inches in diameter ill email rr. A -J . . lri email run, anu noi larger than inches at the large end ; all wood to be delivered at the same time, at the courthouse not later than September 1 1906. Bids will be opened Wednesday' can evt r ' ' 0 n0CK m. ss haS! j ?,r:eS the riht any a Oil E. M. SMITH, County Clerk. After - Holiday Bargains My high-grade stock of Silverware, Watches, Clocks and Libbey Cut Glass at very reason able prices to clean-up alter the Holiday trade. If you desire to groom your horse in the proper sty le,a har ness shop is the proper place to buy your outfit. I carry complete stock of : : ; HARNESS, ROBES. BLANKETS and can fit you out in short order. Also carry a full of Driving and Working Gloves, at from 75o to $2.00. ALWAYS READY TO DO IOC EEPAIEING. Frank A. Stile MAIN ST.. DALLAS. ORE C H. MORRIS Jeweler and Optician Dallas Oregon Main Street, Jacket Store Bargains in all Holiday Goods. Ne keen TV. mestics, Gents' burnishing Goods. and Tin Ware, Fancy keen 1 aud Ladies iranite -repe and Plain Paper, in fact Everything Main Street, Dallas. Oregon On the Trait u 1 Mlmni ' trnil bom It jf ivttb a. FtshBrani .fishbr ; Slicker. " " PommetSUcker Srf when windy, a rain cost wnenn and for a cover at night if and I will say that 1 have go2S comfort out of your sucner u on article that I ever owned. (The nam. .od "" of th ""ri,, Wet Weather Garments for RjW' ing, Waking orSportu HIGHEST AWARD WurMlfjJg A. J. TOWER CO. "23 B08T0,,' TOWER CMftl" TOBOHTO, CJuMDA sss Salem, Falls Gty era Railway to TIME-TABLE Effective Vetevl Dailj txeept Sundsy. A West-Borna: Lv. DALLAS Tea U' Siding Gilliams Bridgeport Ar. FALLS CITY East-Bound : Lv. FALLS CITY Bridgeport Gilliams Teata' Biding Ar. DALLAS " Trains Stop on Signal onij. ,.... I i.e A ... ..If 11 ""it ""lVu in f BafcM Kidney 1