Polk County Observer
J. C. HAYTER,
EDITOR AND PUB1J8HER
Published Weekly at $1.50 per
Strlntlv In Advance.
Year.
DALLAS, OREGON, Ai'RU, 13, 1906
The way to build up Dallas is to pat
ronize Dallas people.
PRIMARY DRAWS NEAR.
Oue week from today, the voters of
Oregon will go to the polls and chose
their candidates for state, district and
county offices. There has been no
attempt in any quarter to evade the
provisions of the direct primary law,
but rather, a general desire among
the voters, irrespective of party afSli
Uation, to give the new method of
selecting candidates a fair trial. The
Observer did not favor the passage
of this law, but has at all times advo
cated giving it a fair test, believing
that in no other way can the people
determine whether they desire to re
tain it upon the statute books.
In advocating a thorough test of
this law upon its merits, the Observer
has only urged that those things be
done that the law says must be done.
The signing of Statement No. 1 is not
. one of these. The provision covering
this much-discussed pledge is not
mandatory, and It is plain that the
framers of the law did not so intend it
to be. The observance or non-observ
ance of this section is left to the
judgment of the individual candidate,
To men who believe in the main
ten ance of opposing political parties
as a means of securiDg good govern
ment, any law that would force one
party to elect a member of another
party to next to the highest office
within the gift of the people seems
unjust and unreasonable. While
partisan prejudice Is not as strong as
It once was in this country, the On
sekver Is not prepared to believe that
the American people are willing to
see politioal parties wiped out of ex
istence.
The very fact that none of the three
Republican candidates for representa
tive from Polk county havt) taken
tnis pledge proves that it Is not
seriously demanded by the voters,
.uaa in Deen widely popular, some
candidate would have arisen to
champion it before the people. It is
only reasonable to conclude that the
Republicans of Polk county want to
be represented by a man who will
vote for a Republican for United
States Senator.
In the preliminary campaign just
closing, the Observer has endeavored
to be fair and impartial toward all can
didates for public office. It has sought
to coerce none luto its way of think
ing, neither has it threatened any who
happon to differ with Its opinions. It
has permitted candidates to use a large
amount of space usually devoted to
local and county news in presenting
their viows on quostions of public im
portance to the voters, and for pub
lishing this matter It has mado no
charge. Space for pictures, letters
and testimonials of indorsement, and
all other like matter benefiting in
dividual candidates only, has been
charged for at regular commercial
advertising rates. While each has
been pormitted to present his own
merits, we have permitted no candi
date to speak disparagingly of his
opponents. All matter of a personal
nature reflecting upon the character
or good name of auother has been
consigned to the waste-basket, or
promptly returned to tho sonder. To
the credit of the candidates, it is only
due to say that few articles of this
nature have been offered for publi
cation. The contest between the candidates
for the county offices has, been notable
so far for tho clean and good-natured
manner in which it has been con
ducted, and it is ouly reasonable to
conclude that this friendship aud
good-will among the contestants will
continue to the end. Such conditions
make It possible for all voters to line
up In support of their respective
tickets, when nominated, aud to work
together pleasantly and harmoniously
for party success. It Is now up to the
people to turn out at the primaries
and see that the best and most capable
men are chosen for party standard
bearers.
Importance, there are other Issues that
will not be lost sight of by the voters
of Oregon in the present campaign.
The people are goiog to ask candi
da'es for the Legislature how they
stand on the taxation of franchises,
the Normal school question, the regu
lation of insurance rates, legislation
for equal taxation, inspection of state
banks, better road laws, better school
laws, and other questions of vital Im
portance to the welfare of the state.
The people have a right to ask these
questions, and they are going to exer
cise that right. The candidate who
does not come out into the open and
answer these questions fairly and
honestly will stand little chance for
election this year, whether he be for
Statement No. 1, or otherwise.
SCHOOL OFFICERS MEET
Endorse Fair and Appoint Committee
to Prepare Resolutions on
Taxation.
A highly interesting and profitable
meeting of the school officers of Polk
county was held at the courthouse,
Saturday. Nearly every district in
the county was represented, and the
meeting lasted all day. Many patrons
and friends of the public schools were
present and took part in the dis
cussions. Hon. George W. Myer,.of
Smithfleld, was the presiding officer.
The entire forenoon session was de
voted to the discussion of plans for
the Polk county public school fair to
be held in Dallas next September.
The farmers are enthusiastic for the
success of.the Fair, and all pledged
their heaity support to the movement.
C. L. Hawley, of McCoy, -was ap
pointed to head the Executive Board.
In the afternoon the question of
school taxation was discussed at
lengtn, ana a committee was ap
pointed to prepare resolutions to be
submitted at a later date covering
needed legislation to be asked at the
hands of the next legislature.
Among the school officers present
were: H. G. Campbell, G. W. Myer,
T. W. Brunk, J. M. Taber, C. C.
Gardner, A. W. Plankinton, Wm,
Hoisington, Henry Voth, E. Aebi, P.
Peterson, Evan Evans, Ellis David
son, J. A. Withrow, William Riddell,
Percy Hadley, C. L. Hawley, F. II .
Fawk, W. II. McKee, D. L. Keyt, A. Z.
Tedrow, James Simonton, J. M.
Prather, J. It. Loy, A. Anderson, J.
Smith. J. K. Guttry, H. P. Strickler,
J. II. Brown, T. S. Brown, J. S.
Parker, J. M. Farley, Floyd Miller,
Ben Thompson, G. W. McBec, J. J.
McBee, N. Harris, Mark Blodgott, Lee
Humphrey, J. C. Peterson, L. E.
Stapleton and D. P. Stapletou.
Treating VvVcng Disease.
Many times women call on their family
fohvr-ejians. suffering', as thev imagine.
oui- i.oir'. liVMH'P.-iia. aunllnT from heart
d si-j o, a, i .el' from iiver or Kidney
di:-i'ii;;i', iuui. tier from ii-r'.;is ex.ii'tit-uon
or on!!':! ' -!!. smother with Da'n h re and
t!i -re. us; ! in thi;; way t'jey ail pvrsont
alike to tiiemwjlves and uioir cas -going
and milim iV'ii, or over-busy doctor, sep
arate and distinct disease, for which lie.
assiiiiiiiif; liiem to be such, prescribes his
pills and potions. In reality, they are all
only HijmiiUmiK caused by sonic uterine
disease, i'iie. oliysician, Uruonmt of tho
ciime of an demur, enconrarres this prnc
tice until largo bills arc nis.de. The suf
fering patient gets no better, but probably
worse, by roanm of the delay, wrong
treatment and consequent complications.
A ironer medicine nice Dr. ficree's 1-a
vori'e Prescription, directed to the cause
would nave entirely removed ine disear c,
thereby dispelling an those distressing
symptoms, and iustitiitins comfort in
stead of prolonged misery. It lias been
well said, that "a disease known is naif
cured."
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Proscription is a
scientilic medicine, carefully devised by
an experienced said skills i:l physician,
and minuted to woman's d licato svr.teai.
It is made of native medicirvl roots and
is perfectly harmle 's in its en'ects in tmy
rmiiiuinii at the siistcni.
As it powerful invigorating tonic "Fa
vorite. Prescription " imparts strength to
me whole system and to the organs dis
tinctly feminine in pai'!ici:l:.r. For over
worked, "worn-out." "run-down," debili
tated teachers, milliners, dressmakers,
seamstresses, "shop girls," house-keepers,
iiiir..ii)g mothers, and fcoblo women gen
erally, Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
is the greatest eartlilv boon, being un
equaled as an appetizing cordial and re
storative tonic.
Asa soothing and strengthening nerv
ine "I'avonte prescription" is unenualed
aud i3 invaluable in silhiving and sub
duing nervous excitability, irritability,
nervous exhaustion, nervous prostration,
ni'iiralgiii, hysteria, spasms, chorea, St.
Yilus's dance, and other distressing, nerv
ous symptoms commonly attendant upon
functional and organic disease of tho
uterus. It induces refreshing sleep and
relieves mental anxiety and despondency,
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant pellets invigorate
the stomach, liver and bowels. One to
throe u dose. Ji,asy to take as candy.
FALLS CITY CHOPPERS
Captain V. P. Fiske Organizes Wood'
man Camp at Falls City With
Forty Charter Members.
Ate Poisoned Food.
Two Dallas boys were victims of the
plot to poison the boarders at Miss
Behren's boarding house in Heppner
last week. Robert Gaynor drank
coffee and was immediately siezed
with intense pain. His condition was
considered very serious for a few
hours, and it was only through the
prompt efforts of physicians that his
life was saved. Clarence Shultz ate
mush made with water from the
poisoned teakettle, but escaped serious
illness, the mush doubtless absorbing
jnuch of the druor. aud renderincr
harmless the small quantity he ate.
Analysis of the contents of the cook
ing utensils revealed sufficient oxalic
acid to kill the inhabitants of the en
tire town. J. II. Bode, step-father of
Miss Behrens, was placed under arrest
on a charge of attempting to poison
the members of the household, and
has been held to answer to the Circuit
Court. Clarence Shultz returned to
Dallas this week and has entirely re
covered from tho effects of the poison.
One hundred Woodmen from Dallas
Camp went to Falls City by special
train Saturday night and helped to
organize a Camp at that place.
Organizers H. L. Day and Captain
V. P. Fiske, officers of Dallas Camp
and Captain Muscott's drill team had
charge of the work, which was put on
in excellent shape. After the lodge
had been duly organized, the visitors
were taken to the hotel and treated to
a nice supper by the Falls City boys.
The new camp starts out with about
40 members, and has bright prospects
for a rapid growth. The officers are :
P. C, H. 0. Courter; C. C, H. E.
Starr; A. L., D. D. Bell; banker, D. J.
Grant ; clerk, C. V. Averill ; escort, W.
Harmon; watchman, C. D. Tice;
sentry, J. F. Jones; managers, S. S.
Cook, W. T. Grier, G. A. Griswold.
The organization of a live camp of
"choppers" at Falls City is due to the
effoits of Captain V. P. Fiske, that
tireless toiler In the cause of Wood
craft. The membership is composed
of bright and energetic young men,
and the Observer predicts that Falls
City Camp will take its place among
the best aud brightest in Oregon.
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Dr. Hayter, Dentist. Office over
Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas. Oregon.
House For Rent.
House for rent. Apply to Guy Bros.
For Sale.
White Seed Oats for sale by
SAMUEL ORR,
Rickreall, Or.
Milk Cow Wanted.
Wanted, to trade, baled cheat
for a good fresh milk cow.
Brown, Dallas, R. F. D. 1.
hay
Fay
Building Material.
I am now dealing in brick, lime,
sand, cement and shingles. Also
carry a good supply of land plaster.
Call and see me at the new warehouse
in Dallas. .
W. L. SOEHREN.
Cow For Sale.
Extra fine 3-year-old fresh cow for
sale. R. Hatt'on, Dallas, Or. Bell
Phone 213.
4 Eggs For Sale.
Fine white Wyandotte eggs, Duston
strain ; first pen, $2.50 per setting of 13 ;
second pen, $1.50 per setting of 13.
Address J. C. Stingley, Dallas, Ore
gon, R. F. D. 1.
Embroidery Designs.
Ladies, please call at the Studio for
designs for embroidery, shirt-waist
patterns, or anything desired. In
struction in painting and drawing
given very reasonably. Pyro-etching
a specialty. Phone, Main 163.
JOSEPHINE ARMSTRONG
For Sale.
Fifty-two acres of land ; well im
proved ; 20 acres subject to irrigation.
Also a 55-acre tract, unimproved.
Also, house and two lot9 in Dallas.
FRANK ROWELL,
Dallas, Oregon.
"Lambert Boy 4192."
The noted Morgan horse "Lambert
Boy 4192" will make the season of
19U6 as follows : Independence, Wed
nesdays and Thursdays; Dallas, Fri
days aud Saturdays; remainder of
time at Turner's near Airlie.
J. W. BROWN, Owner.
is
Many
Bargains
Le!
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prices.
example,
MONEY.
old
We have now had time to look over the stockand find then
are many things left that we must still leave at bargain
Come and help yourself to them while they last. For
we still leave on sale at prices as follows:
A Large Line of Boys' Shoes at . .
A Line Misses' and Ladies Shoes at
ALL OF THEM WORTH TWICE THE
A Line of Shirt Waists,
and new at $1.00
We have left our Clothing at sales prices for a time, and many
other things are remarkably cheap. All goods the kind you
buy the year round.
Our Dress Goods Department and Dress Trimmings are re
markably fine this year. All the beautiful shades in the Soft
Woolens and in the Fleecy Soft Summer Goods the like we never
had before.
Come and See Them.
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riAIN STREET,
DALLAS, OREGON
Stallion "Hercules."
Commencing April 1, the Percheron
stallion, "Hercules," will make the
season or 1906 as follows: Mondays
and Tuesdays at Rickreall ; Wednes
days at Independence; remainder of
time at Black's stable, Dallas. Terms,
$12.50 to insure.
WILLIAM TATOM.
While the selection of a United
States Senator is a matter of great
s
S&rsaf&rOIa enjoys the dis
tinction of feeing th great
est curative end preventive
medicine the world has ever
known. It, is cn cU-round
medicine, producing its im-
efsaHea effects ey purify
ing, vitalizing end enriching
the Hood on which tJhe
health end strength of every
organ, hone end tissue de
pend. Accept no substi
tute xor fiooa s, tut in
tSsL on having Hood's
AND ONLY HOOD'S.
Parents' Meeting at Falls City.
FALLS CITY, Or., April ll.-The
parents' meeting held at the school
house Thursday evening was a grand
success, livery soat was taken, aud
many stood in the halls. Mayor
Lucas and Chairman Dodd were both
absent on account of sickness, and
Principal Seymour presided. County
Superintendent Starr, the first speaker
or the evening, gave one of his most
interesting talks, and was followed by
J. H. Ackerman, who gave a pleasing
and instructive address. Several
musical numbers were furnished,
among them an excellent violin solo
by Miss Violet Pfandhoefer. At the
reeeptiou following the program, over
100 people sat down to the spread
given by the teachers of the school.
Dallas Defeats Salem.
The Dallas College basketball team
won its first game of the year by de
feating the Salem High School team
by a score of 7 to 3 on the home
grounds last Saturday afternoon.
Myer pitched a splendid game.striking
out 12 men and walking only two.
G. O. Grant officiated as umpire to
the satisfaction of all. The Observeb
regrets that a lack of space prevents
it from publishing the tabulated score,
kludly furnished by Vernie Compton,
the official scorer. Hereafter, we shall
endeavor to print the full score of all
games played. Prior to the big after
noon game, the Tribunes defeated the
second college team by a decisive
score. The Dallas team will play a
game with Willamette University in
Salem this afternoon.
Horsemen, Attentionl
The imported German Coach
stallion "Albon" will make the season
of 190G at the Farmers' Feed Shed in
Dallas. Terms, $10, $15 and $20.
W. H. McDaniel is prepared to furnish
pasture for mares.
HUBBARD & McDANIEL,
Dallas, Oregon.
Percheron "Tatia."
The famous Percheron stallion,
"Tafia" will make the season of 1900
as follows: Dallas, Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday; Independence,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Service, $10; $15 and $20 to insure.
A. H. HOLMAN,
Manager.
INSURE YOUR HOME IN THE
OREGON FIRE RELIEF
ASSOCIATION
Oregon's Great Mutual
Write me, phone me, or call on me,
and I am at your service.
W. P. DYKE
Agent for Polk County.
Office with W. V. Fuller in Campbell
Building, Dallas, Ore.
Mutual Phone 234.
iff
REPORT
OF THE
OF THE
CONDITION
Cottage Hotel Changes Hands.
The Cottage Hotel in this city
chauged hands this week, F. W.
Trea n or sel 1 i u g t ho lease a n d f u rn i t u re
to F. E. Myer. The new proprietor
took charge of the house at once, and
will devote his entire attention to its
management. Mr. Treanor will con
tinue his interest in the Little Palace
Hotel in Independence, which Is
rapidly growiug In popularity under
his able management Mr. Mver
Is a capable hotel man, and will spare j
no pains or expense to keep the
Cottage up to a high standard of excellence.
E. V. CARTER
ASHLAND, ORE.
Dallas National Bank
At Dallas, in the State of Oregon, at
the close of business, April
6, 1906.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts $21,8.315
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured 302 J2
U. S. Bonds to secure circulation 6,250 00
Bonds, securities, etc 18,801 25
Banking house, furniture and fixtures.. 4,502 59
Due from State Banks and Bankers 2,372 97
Due from approved reserve agents 50.2J: 31
Checks and other cash items 219 SO
Notes of other National Banks 32500
Fractional paper currency, nickels and
cents 11150
Lawful Money Reserve in Bank, viz:
Specie ; 10(M4
Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer,
(5 per cent of circulation) 312 50
OF PORTLAND, ORE.
Pays SicK Benefits of $40 to
$50 per month.
Pays Accident Benefits class
ified according to occupation.
Payj Surgeon's Fees
Pays Funeral Expenses of
from $100 to $150.
No Medical Examination.
Membership Fee, $5.00, pay
able only once in a lifetime.
Duesjl.50 and $1 per Month
W. V. Fuller, Agent
Dallas, Oregon.
Candidate for Republican Nomination
for STATE TREASURER.
How to Reduce Your Taxes.
Mr. Carter says : "Oregon has never
received any of the interest paid on
its money. If elected State Treasurer,
I will pay over to the state every
dollar of interest earned on its funds
whether a law be passed requiring me
to do so or not This will result In a
saving to the taxpayers of this state
of from $15,000 to $20,000 per annum.
"I am not the candidate of any
their duties under th new lw mi , 'UP Sunuuon or society.
Notice to Election Officers.
A meeting of the judges aud clerks
of election of Polk county will be held
at the courthouse In Dallas on Mon
day, April lfi, at 3 o'clock. The object
of the meeting is to give the election
officers an opportunity to talk over
Total tllS.SSl 49
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in 125,000 00
Undivided profits, less exneuse and
taxes paid... , -(w -ji
National Bank notes outstanding G.050 00
Individual deposits subject to check. . . 73,700 24
Demand certificates of deposit 1,174 75
Time certificates of Deposit 11,750 00
Total $I1S,3S149
State of Oreeon, )
County of Polk.) S8-
I, E. Hayter, Cashier of the above-named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state
ment is true to the best of my knowledge and
belief.
E. HAYTER, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this llih
day of April. 1906. Jf. L. BUTLER,
Correct Attest : Notary Public.
(seal; i. x. Woods, i
B. II. MoCallon, Directors
Walter W iluams. )
ATTENTION!!
WHAT ? WHY?
BALLSTON HAS A
Hardware Store
SCBJECT TO INSPECTION.
Handling everything necessary to
complete this line. Also, Paints, Oil
Gasoline and Turpentine. Call and
look over my stock.
THE EYE CAN SEE BETTER THAN
THE TONGUE CAN TELL.
Ballston Hardware
G. W. HAYNES.
Bell 'Phone 44.
Mutual 'Phone 63
SPECIAL SALES!!
FRIDAY THIS WEEK
AND EACH FEIDAY FOLLOWING we will
some good article of our stock at
Startling Prices.
COME AND SEE.
FRIDAY EACH WEEK
U. S. Loughary's
DALLAS,
OREGON
1
e Are Well Armeo;
W
giv? them an opportunity to familiar
ize themselves with work as It is
actually performed at the polls. It is
hoped that as many as can will be
present.
E. M. SMITH,
County Clerk.
Chamberlain's Ccogfi Remedy
Cure ColtU, Croup and Wtuoping Cough. i
tastern Uregon, Multnomah county
and the northern section of the state
have many candidates for V. S.
Senator and for the other state and
district offices and it is a reasonable
claim that Southern Oregon is entitled
to the this place on the ticket"
PS'S Ecrly nisera
Tbo famous Mils p!I!s
BoothbyS Lewis
STOCK BUYERS
Highest Market Price Paid
for SHEEP, HOGS, CATTLE,
and GOATS.
Bell Phone, Farm 223
MONMOUTH, OREGON
Bicycle Supplies
If you need new tires for
your wheel, come and
see me. I handle
"THE RACYCLE"
the best wheel made.
Come and examine it
and convince vrmvcdf ,.r
its superiority over other
bicycles, and you will
save money.
C RISSER,
Dallas, . nP.i,
To meet every requirement of the purchaser, I
with the latest styles and best makes of jj
Ladies', Gents' and Children's jj
. . Shoes. . . i
There is honest value in every pair, and we
guarantee that they will give good satisfaction.
We believe that a personal inspection will make j
you a customer. Prices? The lowest possible :
for good footwear.
DALLAS SHOE STORE!
Mrs. J. C. Gaynor, Proprietor. j
Main Street, . . Dallas, Oreg
W. V. FULl$
REALjtftATE j
Timber landsaSpecKj
If you have patented j
or relinquishments to sen,
SPECIAL SALE
Boy's Two and Three Piece
rT' "egular values $4.oo
lu r w at almost half the
price.
NEW LINE OF LACES
i icture frames-a new 1
just received-handsome pat-
at reuueeel prices
r Boast n,
! hnsipiM- ii
women s
ine
THE ORIGINAL LAXATIVE COUGH SYRUP
REMEDY'S ?A" TIVE DeWltt's Salvo
- w. , uurns, Sores.
our line of
I esneci;i k
uu wren's has never
been equalled in Dallas.
acket Store
Main Street, Dallas, Oregon
eamewith me.
Office in Crider
Dallas, Oregon
The Olds Gasoline
Thdlethe "Olds" the . '
line Engine in the mark - ;
m f. xc,-vd Sawing. ' :-
Spraying, Feed Mill Cl-
Come and See tbej
line engine made for . .
purposes. ' ' ,
Ed. Diddle,
Dallas, Ore;-1
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