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DALLAS, POLK COUNTY, OREGON, JUNE 29, 1906
NO. 16
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Iking us to the point of buying Summer Wear
and if you .wil1 look for the new and up-to-date
styles you will do yourself a favor and a sav-ing
by looking at our
Great and Complete Stock
of all Spring and Summer Goods for
Men, Women and Children.
New and Fancy Wash Goods,
New Wool Dress Goods
New Trimming Laces, Braid, etc.
New line and style of Corsets (New Shapes)
New Shirt Waists and New Skirts
all from fashions leading makers and at prices
that are tempting.
New Spring Suits
for men and boys. New and snappy
shoes. Just the style. Don't forget to
see our fancy line of men's 2-piece suits
for summer. New straw and wool hats,
white vests,"etc. Your moneys' worth or
your money back.
Dallas Mercantile Company
L. F. SAVAGE
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PIONEERS MEET AGAIN
Many Early Settlers of Polk County
Attend Annual Reunion in
Dallas.
The new music man in the small goods department in the Allen &
Gilbert Ramaker Go's. Music Store has added many new features to
his business and prides himself in carrying the very best line of Violins
Guitars, Banjos, etc., the market moras. He is adding daily to his
sheet music department, which he hopes soon to have complete. Our
repair department is now complete. Bring your repairs in. .-.
SATISFACTION 13 CiUAKAN 1 ECU
L. F SAVAGE, Proprietor. 247 Commercial St., Salem, Oregon
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We Are Well Armed
To meet every requirement of the purchaser,
with the latest styles and best makes of
Ladies', Gents' and Children's
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There is honest value in every pair, and we
guarantee that they will give good satisfaction.
We believe that a personal inspection will make
you a customer. Prices? The lowest possible
for good footwear.
DALLAS SHOE STORE
Mrs. J. C. Gaynor, Proprietor.
I Main Street, - - Dallas, Oregon
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1 Groceries and Provisions
WE carry all the leading brands of Canned
Goods, Coffees, Teas and Spices. Also
a good supply of fresh vegetables and fruit in
season. .'. Crockery and Queen's Ware.
SIMONTON & SCOTT, MSkJ
WHY DON'T
YOU
Use Electricity
VAM
for Lighting
It is certainly cheaper than oil, costing only H cents
per night for a 16 caudle power light.
It is less trouble, needs no attention and is always
ready.
It is safer, and where used will reduce insurance if
oil is entirely eliminated.
There is no danger from fire.
Lines will be extended to any part of town where the business
warrants such extension and the consumer can have either the same
flat rate as was used by the former management, or if the consumer
w desires a meter will be installed.
If you are thinking of using electricity, let us know and some
one will call upon you to give any information you may desire.
Willamette Valley Company
C. B. RHODES, Manager for Dallas.
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c- Craven, Pres.
W. O. Vassall, Cashier
hWu City hii
J?.14"6" bought and sold on all
Uctj attention paid to col-
Er!y Risers
AV. J. STOWE,
Truckman,
Does hauling of all kinds at reasonable
rates. ORE(Vv
DALLAS.
The seventeenth annual reunion of
Polk county pioneers was a highly
successful meeting, both in point of
attendance and in the excellence of
the program. The weather was perfect
and the attendance surpassed all ex
pectations. A large number of the
early settlers of Polk county were
present, and many prominent pioneers
were present from adjoining counties
to enjoy the day with their old-time
friends and neighbors.
The morning exercises were held iu
the City Park, where fully 2000 people
gathered to listen to the program of
speechmaking and song. Among the
prominent pionaers occupying seats
of honor on the speaker's stand were :
Smith Gilliam, Polk county's first
Sheriff, and now a resident of Walla
Walla, Washington; Dan Holman,
one of Yamhill county's earliest pio
neers ; J. R. Gaines, of Douglas county,
a son of Ex-Governor John P. Gaines ;
Ira F. M. Butler, Polk county's oldest
citizen ; D. M. Guthrie, W. C. Brown,
Joshua McDaniel, T. O. Waller, Dr.
T. V. B. Embree, G. W. McBee, T. J.
Hayter, E. Kimball, F. S. Powell,
J. T. Lady, John Crowley, and J. H.
Hawley, president of the Polk County
Pioneer Association.
The morning exercises opened with
a fine selection by the Normal Cadet
Band, of Monmouth. Rev. D. Julian
Becker, pastor of the First Presby
terian Church of Dallas, led in prayer,
alter which the vast audience arose
and sang "America."
The annual address was delivered
by Glenn O. Holman, of Dallas. Mr.
Holman has few equals as an enter
taining speaker, and his talk was en
joyed by young and old alike. De
parting from the usual line of speeches
delivered on occasions of this kind,
he entertained the large crowd for an
hour with a talk that was original,
instructive and amusing. Instead of
spending his entire time in fulsome
praise and eulogy of a few prominent
pioneer families of Oregon, he paid
an honest tribute to every man and
woman who braved the dangers and
hardships of the memorable -trip
across the plains. His description of
the early schools and churches and
his comparisons of these institutions
with the churches and schools of the
present day was highly entertaining.
A better speech than that delivered by
Mr. Holman has not been heard at a
pioneer reunion in Polk county.
The noon hour was spent in good,
old-fashioned, neighborly visits, while
partaking of the contents of well-filled
lunch baskets. The Dallas park is
an ideal picnic ground, and a-pleasant
hour was enjoyed in the shade of .the
spreading maples on the cool banks of
the LaCreole.
The afternoon session was opened
by a selection by the band, after which
the occasional address was delivered
by Hon. A. F. Campbell, of Mon
mouth. Mr. Campbell is a fine orator
and a deep thinker, and his address
was a splendid tribute to the spirit and
energy of the early settlers of Oregon.
The last number on the afternoon
program was a solo, entitled "Our
Good Old Pioneers," by Mrs. C. G.
Coad, one of Dallas' favorite singers.
Mrs. Coad was in excellent voice, and
her song touched the hearts of all
present. The- selection was timely
and appropriate, and was deeply ap
preciated by the old people.
Secretary Smith reported the follow
ing deaths during the past year :
Samuel Coad, age 73.
Morris Jones, age 88.
M. L. Bobbins, age 80.
Mrs. Judith Shelton, age 86.
Mrs. Ann Sylvester, age 89.
Peter A. Syron, age 81.
The officers of last year were all re
elected, as follows: J. H. Hawley,
president: Dr. T. V. B. Embree. vice
president : J. D. Smith, secretary and
treasurer. G. W. McBee, T. J. Hayter
and J. J. Williams were appointed as
an executive committee. A committee
was appointed on the organization of
the Native Sons and Daughters of
Polk County as follows: G. O. Hol
man, Dr. Mark Hayter, Curtis L.
Hawley, J. Powell, Jacob Burch, J. A.
Baxter, Henry Keyt and Frank Lewis.
Mrs. C. G. Coad, Mrs. Ella Metzger
andMiss Olive Smith were appointed
as a committee on music.
The three annual prizes weie
awarded by a committee consisting of
Joshua McDaniel, of Rickreail ; D. M.
Guthrie, of Dallas, and F. S. Powell,
of Monmouth. The prizes were given
as follows :
Oldest married pioneer couple (not
having received a prize heretofore)
Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Grant, of Falls
City.
Oldest pioneer woman present Mrs.
Maria Smith, of Bridgeport, aged 7G
Oldest native daughter-Mrs. Hardy
Holman, of Dallas, aged 60 years.
The following pioneers registered
their names at the Secretary's desk
during the day:
18U-Joshua McDaniel, Mr. F. M.
Collins, J. H. Hawley, T. V. B. Em
bree, Mrs. Alice Dempsey.
1845-Mrs. Hardy Holman
m6-John Crowley. F. M Collins,
Mrs. JL E. Davidson, D. M. Guthrie,
Mrs. Maria Smith, J. D. Smith, T. O.
Waller.
1847 Mrs. V. McDaniel, Mrs. J. H.
Hawley, W. C. Brown, Mrs. Martha
Cosper, Monroe Miller, S. T. Burch,
J. J. Burch, Mrs. Mary Hubbard,
Mrs. Martha A. Hill, G. W. Myer,
Mrs. H. L. Veazie.
1848- Mrs. Mary J. Black, Mrs. L. A.
Comegys.
1850 T. J. Hayter, John Osburn,
G. D. Robertson.
1851 W. A. Livermore, F.S.Powell,
L. J. Powell.
1852 Robert Grant, Mrs. Robert
Grant, W. E. Claris, C. C. McCracken,
Mrs. C. C. McCracken, G. W. McBee,
Mrs. G. W. McBee, Mrs. B. A. Grant,
Mrs. Malinda Kimball, E. Kimball,
Mrs. Eliza G. Emmons, Mrs. E. A.
Campbell.
1853 Mrs. W. E. Clark, Cass Ciggs,
Ira F. M. Butler, J. T. Lady, Mrs. T. O.
Waller.
Year not given William Lyle, Mrs.
John Osboru, Mrs. S. C. Thorp, Mrs.
Mary Morrow, Mrs. J. T. Lady.
After the close of the pioneers'
business meeting, the crowd ad
journed to witness the athletic sports.
This part of the program was very
enjoyable, with the exception of the
baseball game between Independence
and McCoy, which was the poorest ex
hibition o the National game ever
seen in Dallas. Some of the grand
fathers who were watching the game
were correctly of the opinion that they
could have Bhaved off their beards
and taught those young fellows how
to play bali. The final score was 14 to
2 in favor of Independence.
In the evening, the Monmouth band
gave a concert on the Courthouse
lawn. The closing event of the day
was a hose race between a city depart
ment team and a team composed of
business men. The business men's
team was an easy winner. Prizes
were awarded for games as follows :
Boys' baseball gamesoore, Dallas
8, Independence 4; prizes, $2.50 to
each team.
Dog race Charley Poling, first;
Young Stowe, second, prizes $1 each.
Sack races Jack Eakin and Earl
Scott, prizes, f 1 each.
. Foot race, 100-yard dash Ross
Porterfield, of Independence, first:
Lloyd Launer, of Dallas, second ;
prizes, f 3 and $2.
Baseball game score, Independence
14 ; McCoy, 2 ; prize, $20.
Hose race Business men's team,
first ; department team, second ; prizes,
$10 and $5.
POWER FROM DALLAS
Mrs. H. L. Toney, who has been
visiting her parents and attending
commencement, has-returned to her
home at Dallas. McMinnville Re
porter. What's the good of keeping from him
Any good things you may see,
That will lift his load of labor
Like Rocky Mountain Tea. Belt &
Cherrington.
Walter L. Tooze has had his mus
tache cut off since the election, adding
remarkably to his youth. Mr. Tooze
is bound to be heard from, and is not
a has-been by any means. Albany
Democrat.
When the baby talks, it is time to
give Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea.
It's the greatest bifby medicine known
to loving mothers. It makes them
eat, sleep and grow. 35 cents, Tea or
Tablets. Belt & Cherrington.
Word was received here last eve
ning that Mrs. F. A. Falkenburg,
wife of the late head consul of the
Woodmen of the World, died at Denver
yesterday of heart trouble. She was
visiting at the home of her cousin,
H. F. Hollenbeek, in Eugene recently,
and was quite ill while here. Eugene
Guard.
Don't be fooled and made to lolieve
that rheumatism can be cured with
local appliances. Hollister's Rocky
Mountain Tea is the only positive cure
for rheumatism. 35 cents, Tea or Tab
lets. Belt & Cherrington.
Nowadays, when Johnnie is bad at
school, the teacher takes out her book
and gives him a black mark. Next
day Johnnie is worse than ever. Fifty
years ago when Johnnie was bad at
school, the teacher t6ok down a dog
wood sprout, made about two dozen
black marks on his bare legs, and
Johnnie never repeated the offense.
Harrisburg Bulletin.
Legal Blanks for sale at this office.
Workmen Are Setting; Poles lor Elec
tric Light Line to Independence
and Monmouth.
KOLLiSTER'S
Bocky Mountain Tea Nuggets
A Baiy Medicine for Tosy Pop!.
Bring, Golden Health acl Keafwed Vigor.
A specific for Constipation. In'lireqtlon. Mm
end KMnojr Trouble", riniples. Kczerm, lnifiur
Blood, Bad Breath, 81ue-i?;sh Bowel. Hea-iaoh
end Backache. It's Hock yjlotm tain Tea in tab
let form, 85 cent a box. Genuine mads by
HoLLiHTEa Dbco Coxpast, Madison, Wia.
GOLDEN NUGGETS FOR SALLOW PEOPLE
The survey for the Willamette
Valley Company's electric light wire
line from the power station in Dallas
to the towns of Monmouth and Inde
pendence has been completed and
Manager Khodes has a crew of 15
men at work setting the poles. Work
wa3 commenced at the Dallas end of
the line', and will be rushed to an
early completion. The lino will
probably be ready for use"within the
next 30 days.
The right-of-way foi the power
line follows the railroad to Monmouth,
and then runs directly east to Inde
pendence. The cedar polos have been
hauled out from Independence by the
motor company and distributed along
the line. These poles come from the
forests of the lower Columbia river
and are of unusual size and length.
As soon as the big power-house in
Dallas is completed, the dynamos
will be moved from the present station
and a large amount of new machinery
of the very latest make will be in
stalled. It is expected that the new
station will be furnishing electricity
for lighting and power purposes in
Dallas, Independence and Monmouth
before August 1.
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Observer printing. None better.
A Corvallis creamery turned out
nearly three tons of butter in one day.
HIRAM RICHMOND DEAD
Old-Time Resident of Polk County
Succumbs to Attack of
Paralysis.
Hiram Richmond, au old and well
known resident of Polk county died of
paralysis at the home of his niece,
Mrs. Minnie Holman, in the Pioneer
settlement, Tuesday afternoon at one
o'clock. He had been in failing
health for over a year, and his doath
was not unexpected.
Mr. Richmond was born in Peoria,
Illinois, January 15, 1836, and came
to Oregon in the Fall of 1870. He
lived in Dallas, and then purchased a
large stock ranch in the hills north
west of town, where he continued to
reside until tho time of his death. He
was a bachelor, and lived alone on
his ranch the greater part of hia life.
His brother, T. G. Richmond, one of
Oregon's prominent pioneer citizens,
was killed by an accidental fall in
July, 1892.
Hiram Richmond was a quiet, un
assuming man, and enjoyed tho
respect of all who knew him. He
possessed a cheerful, kindly disposi
tion, and was strictly honest nnd up
right in his dealings. His acquaint
ances will ever remember him as a
good citizen and a faithf Jl friend.-
Burial took place in the Brown
cemetery, north of Dallas, yesterday
afternoon, under the auspices of Jen
nings Lodge No. 9 A. F. & A. M., of
which lodge Mr. Richmond had been
a member for over 30 years.
GRAND CELEBRATION
-AT-
FALLS CITY
-ON
4th
JULY 3rd and
The Greatest Celebration of our
Natal Day ever Planned in
Polk County.
...PROGRAM...
10:00 a. m.
11:00 a. m.
1:30 p. m.
2:30 p. m.
5:00 p. m.
6:00 p. m.
9:00 a. m.
10:30 a. m.
SOME NEW THINGS
For the Kitchen
We have marKed the
prices way down to intro
duce these new articles.
The ShaKer Sifter
1:00 p. m.
2:00 p. m.
4:30 p. m.
9:00 p. m.
TUHSDAY, IlJI-.Y iU.
Parade from City to Park.
Oration, by Dr. T. V. B. Embree
DINNER HOUR.
Log Rolling Contest at pond above the Falls.
Baseball Game at Park.
Indian Feather Dance.
Games and Amusements on Main Street.
Dancing in the evening.
Whdnhsday, July '1th.
National Salute at Sunrise.
Baseball Game.
Parade from City to Park.
Reading Declaration of Independence.
Oration by Clifton N. McArthur, of Portland.
DINNER HOUR.
Parade by Calithumpians.
Baseball Game.
Timber Falling Contest on Public Square.
Numerous small games for prizes.
Display of Fireworks.
Grand Ball at Hall.
Can be used with one hand. Extra
well made, each - - 2C)c
Combination Dipper
A fruit jar filler, fuunel, 2 strain
ers and a measure, all In one
only .... 10c
Eg'jj Poacher
NO ragged appearing, water
sonlced poached eggs with these,
prices - - JO, GO, $1
CaKe Tins
The loose bottom kind that cannot
leak batter heavy tin- prices ac
cording to sizes & styles - 10c, l5o
These are but a few of our additions to our
Kitchen Hardware.
MEISER MEISER
Dallas, Oregon
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OF PORTLAND, ORE.
Pays SicK. Benefits of f 40 to
$50 per month.
Pays Accident Benefits class
ified according to occupation.
Payi Surgeon's Fees
Pays Funeral Expenses of
from $100 to $150.
No Medical Examination.
Membership Fee, $5.00, pay
able onlv onco in a lifetime.
Dues,$f.50 and $1 per Month
W. V. Fuller, Agent
Dallas, Oregon.
BEST GOODS!!
I carry a complete line
at all times of Jewelry,
Watches, Clocks and
Libbey Glass. Every
article is of high quality
and best workmanship
that the market affords.
SPJCCIAI, TRAIN SCIIKDUIJS
Special trains will be run as follows:
TUESDAY, JULY :i
We like best to call
scorrs emulsion j
a food because it stands so em-
phatically for perfect nutrition.
And yet in the matter tA restor-
ing appetite, of giving new
strength to the tissuc-s. especially
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5 k.s -r- ...
Leave Dallas at 7:30 a. rn.
11:00 a. m.
" " 1:20 p.m.
" " 7:00 p.m.
Leave Falls City at 9:35 a. m.
" "12:00 m.
' " 4:00 p. m.
" " 11:30 p. m.
C. H. MORRIS
Jeweler and Optician
Main Street. - Dallas Oregon
HARNESS SADDLES
If yon desire to groom your
horso in the proper style.a har
ness shop is the proper place
to buy your outfit. I carry a
complete stock of : :
HARNESS, ROBES,
BLANKETS nd WHIPS
and eun fit you out in short
order. Also carry a full lino
or Driving nnd Working
Gloves, at from 73c to $2.00.
ALWAYS It KADY TO DO YOUR
REPAIRING.
IFrniiEt A. utiles
MAIN ST.. DALLAS. ORE
SPECIAL SALE
WEDNESDAY, J ULY 4.
Same schedule as July 3, except that the evening train
will leave Dallas at 7:30 p. m. and leave Falls City on the
return trip at 1 a. m. This change is made to accommo
date Dallas people desiring to attend the Ball.
Special Rate of 50 cents for
Round Trip, Good Both Days.
Dcvitrs m saivo iFOIEYSIIiriEYCUro
For Flics, Curnst Seres I tuia lU4aj m4 t.sJ-ar 4..&U
Boy's Two and Three Piece
Suits,. regular values at $4.00
to $0.00 at almost half the
price.
NEW LINE OF LACES
Picture frames a new line
just received handsome pat
terns at reduced priCes.
Oar Boast that our line of
hosiery especially women's
and children's " has never
l.een equalled in Dallas.
Racket Store
Main Street, Dallas, Crccn