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About Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1906)
Polk County Observer J. O. HAYTER, RUITOH AND PUBIJSHER. Published Weekly at $1.50 per Year, Strictly in Advance. DALLAS, OREGON, DKCEMBKE 21, 1906 The way to buildi up Dallas ts to pat ronize Dallas people. The Observer wlshea its readers, one and all, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Frank Dayey and B. F. Jones are both rustling for the speakership of the house. Both are Irish, both com petent and the public enjoy seeing thcra light it out. Albany Herald. The Hodson-Jack Matthews forces are making a desperate effort to gain control of the next Oregon legislature, but are not meeting with howling sue cess. The people are tired of the methods of the old, discredited gang, and will doubtless see to it that the smashed machine stays smashed. The Salem printers' union is out with another circular, trying to ex plain some of the bad breaks made in the first one. The effort will be use less. The people don't want a state printing plant and an extravagant appropriation for operating it. They ere going to give Willis Duniway a chance to carry out his promise of economy and a fair deal. The Angora breedors of Polk county and the people of Dallas are making special efforts this year to have tho most successful goat show they have vet had. In the matter of competition. tho doors are wide open and Angora goats of merit will be welcomed from anywhore and everywhere. Although the season has been rather too mild iu Orocron to have Ansroras in the finest possible condition as to fleece, the goats will present a most attractive appearance in their practically full grown fleeces. It is through tho active interest which Secretary Fulton, of the American Angora Goat Breeders' Association has taken in this show that it has been advertised In such a way as to attract tho atten tion of Angora breeders all over tho United States. Rural Northwest. NEW FEATURES ADDED. The Observer subscription list is growing so rapidly in the farming communities that we have decided to add a department of neighborhood I correspondence. We are going to make this department one of the best and brightest features of the paper, and desire every precinct in the county to be represented. Correspondents have already been secured at Falls City, Independence, Buena Vista, Kickreall, Eola, McCoy, Perrydule and Grand Kondo. Within the next two weeks we expect to be represented in every precinct in the county by a good live reporter, and to devoto one entire page to the neighbor hood news of tho county. Other features of interest will be added to place the Observer in the very front rank of Oregon's live weekly newspapers and to make it a welcome visitor to every homo in the county. Tho car shortage, freight blockade and other causes of delay beyond our control have hampered us in making the desired change in the form of tho pappr, but the needed printing material is now arriving and it is probable that the Observer will appear in its new form soon after January 1. The city council did well when it made provision for the support of the free public library. The CC7 volumes have been rend and re-read until the covers are worn threadbare by the residents of the town and surrounding countrv. Seven hundred and twenty- five readers' cards have been issued since the establishment of the library one year ago, and more are being added to the list daily. It is a notice able fact that the first thing new comers do is to take out cards, and they alwuys express gratification up on having come to a town where this public benefit Is to be found. Free libraries are a profitable investment for any community, when considered from either a moral, intellectual or business standpoint, and they are altogether too rare in the cities and towns of Oregon. PRETTY HOME WEDDING A town councilman works for nothing and boards himsolf, getting little thanks for his good work and only kicks and abuse for his mistakes. As a rule these boards are composed of good men who give freely of their time to the public service and work diligently and honestly to promote the public welfare. For this reason, the Observer has no desire to criticize the record of the present council of Dallas, even though city taxes are higher than they have over been be fore. It is to be taken for granted that the present officers aro doing the best they can, and that the taxpayers will be given ndequate returns for their money. But while' taking this view of the matter, it is not out of order to suggest that criticism of former administrations by friends of the present board should cease and bo heard no more. MeMinnville, tho home of referendum petitions and other crank movements, has originated a scheme to send 100 pretty girls from Oregon on a tour of the eastern states as an advertisement of the Beaver State, and invites each comity to contribute one or more candidates aud its share of expense to carry out tho plan. At the risk of being voted a grouchy old bachelor, wo can't for the life of us see how a band of young women clothed In blue uniform with white braid on it, a little dinkey cap set on the side of their heads, and carrying a broom or a wooden gun, would in nny way advertise Oregon's hops, prunes, tim ber, mines, grain, wool, mohair, llve ntock, salmon, and other wonderful commercial resources. As a junketing tour for a lot of pretty girls and the few fortuuate members of the male tribe who would bo selected to accom pany tho expedition at somebody else's expense, tho plan might prove highly successful, but as a business proposi tion wo can see nothing in it. It is to be hoped that prosperous old Folk will save its money for Angora goat shows, applo fairs, school children s industrial fairs, and other enterprises that are making Its name a household word not only in Oregon but in every state in the Union. Mr. Edward Miller and Miss Elona Gregg Married at Ballston. A pretty homo wedding was solem nized at the homo of Mr. and Mrs.N.F, Gregg near Ballston, on Sunday, December lfi, at noon, whon their daughter, Elona, became tho bride of Mr. Edward Miller. Rev. Arthur Cane was the officiating clergyman. The parlor and dining room were beautifully decorated with fir, ivy and mistletoe. The wedding inarch was played by Miss Rhbda Conner. The bride was prettily attired in white silk mull, aud carried a bouquet of white roses. After the ceiemony, a bounti- full dinner was served. A large number of handsome presents were received. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs, N. F. Gregg, Mr. and Mrs. I J. Miller, Rev. Arthur Cane, Mr. and Mrs. O. E Focht and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. M Fudge and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Coad, Misses Jennie Miller, Azora Gregg, Ithoda and Edria Conner; Messrs. Herbert Poynter, Lem Miller, Karl Conner, Roy, Henry, Carl and Chester Gregg. Eastern Star Officers. Naomi Chapter, No. 22, O. E. S held its annual installation of officers Wednesday evening. Past Grand Worthy Matron Alice E. Townsend Lynnwasthe installing officer. The officers are as follows : W. M. Mrs. Margaret Hayter. W. P. A. B. Muir. A. M. Mrs. Eatella C. Barnes. Sec'y Mrs. Libbie Muir. Treas. Mrs. Eliza Fuller. Cond. Mrs. Pearl Toney. A. C Mrs. Mamie Williams. Chap. Mrs. Jennie C. Gaynor. Mar. Mrs. Nellie Grant. Org. Miss Hazel Hollister. Adah Mrs. Mary Kirkpatriek. Ruth Mrs. Bertha Hayter. Esther Mrs. WinnieChapman. Martha Mrs. Tauline Williams. Electa Mrs. Almeda Fuller. War. Miss Jessie Wiseman. Sen. F. S. Ramsey. Lodge Notice. A Jennincs Lodge, No. 9, A. F, A& A. M., will install officers on thn pvnnincr of St. John's Day, December 27. The Installation will bo followed by a banquet. All members of the lodge and all visiting brothers, with their wives, are invited to be present; also all of tho widows of de ceased Masons. Eighth Grade Examinations. County School Superintendent C. I Starr announces the following dates for eighth grade final examinations January 24, 25; May lfi, 17; June 13, 14. On Thursdays, examinations will bo held in arithmetic, writing, history and civil government; on Fri days, in grammar, physiology, geography and spelling. Teams Wanted. Several heavy teams wanted for logging purposes. Will buy or hire, C. A. BARNUM, Falls City Lumber Co. Camp No. 2, Falls City, Or. That oil' American wrests cbound In plants which posx-ts the most valuable medicinal virtues Is abundantly attested by scores of tho most eminent medical writers and teachers. Kven the untu tored Indians had discovered tho useful ness of many native plants before the arivntit. .f tho white race. This Informa tion, Imparted freely to the whites, led the latter to contimio investigations unwi tn-Hnv w liavn a rich assortment of most valuable American medicinal roots. s o Dr. Pierce believes that our Amoric&n for ests abfcaind In roost valuaDie roeuicinai iw tot the cuTfcxjf most obstinate ana iatai uw- ea.'. If wtyvoTHd propeny uitmiiw mcu.. and, la Wrrsc?yn of this conviction, no poinWwith irtdsj 1T" almost mnrreinim nn ..tV.-,-lr(l liv til l " 111 IIHtl "llfl"' "J?" rovery." wtijc'i hut tiroTTl It'"'! 1 Vm.-i..nt nomnchlmtlr. liv1T '"vibr ator, huart, Hill'1 P"' rpffiilntcr. and blood. 7. i . tnlomw nVKl'D- Bio. or iudii'esLioii. torpid liver. Junctional and even valvular ana oiner iukuuu. the heart yield to Its curative action. Tha reason why It cures these and many other la nloarlu ehrtam In A little book of extracts from the standard medical woi s which Is mailed free to any aaures oy ur. V. Pierce, of Buffalo, N. Y.. to all senain request for tbu same. "Cx O Not less marvelous. In the unparalleled cure it Is constantly making or woman a many peculiar affections, weaknesses and illstrCSsjrxf derffrwements. is ur. i-ierce a Fntnrii.xPr?'riii'JnKes js amply mtcsica hv thousiiMs cNjiiFolOd testimonials con tributed byYfcrfeful patltn wliavebeen curr-fl V" "f CilLTl'11'1 -1vlo ilniuis. palTifiTT qijon ofjitcms and klriu.aljinecnoj 0i ten fti.r inn. iv niiii i' advertised medicines, and physicians had failed. 0 .. . . I .i.i i mwllMnM in Fotn Tne aoove : wholly made up from the glyceric extract, of native, mcu cniai ruuw. j.. , . uloved In llieir uianuiaciuio n."- v " ,-, w h l)r Pierce, and they are carried on l.y skilled chemists and pl.armac sis wuu y. aid of apparatus anu ui puon.. ""--..""?, designed and built for this puruose : IU. b medicines are entirely ncc -- all other harmful, hablt-formlne druers. A hill list of their Ingredient to printed OB each bottle-wrapper. 5 : BUSINESS LOCAL5. nr Havter. Dentist. Office over Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas. Oregon. r-or Sale. mi. ,1 ,...lr mnrpR. weicht 1300 lbs. each ; wagon and harness ; 50 head wether goats; 12 head nanny goate, and 12 shoats. F. K. Hubbard. Falls City, Or. For Sale. Clean vetch and oats mixed to sow. W. C. Lewis, Elekreall, Ore. Walnut Trees For Sale. English walnut trees for sale. J. E. Beezley, Dullas, Or. For Rent. Farmine land for rent. Inquire of Mrs. W. J. Farley, Dallas, Or. Wanted. PREMIUMS FOR GOATS Liberal Cash Prizes Will Be Awarded Both In Registered and Un registered Classes. Circulars advertising the eighth annual Angora goat show are on the press and will be mailed tomorrow to goat men in all parts of the United States. The show will be held on January 9, 10 and 11, and will bo open in the evening of the first two davs. No entrance fee will be charged, and feed will be furnished to ex hibitors free of charge. The list of prizes is as follows : REGISTERED GOATS. First, second and third premiums of $7, $5 and $3 respectively, are offered on each of the following: Buck kid born before March 15, 190G. Same on buck kid born after March 15. 190G. Same on buck lvearold and under 2. Sameou buck2yearsold and under 3 Same on buck 3 years old and under 4 Same on buck 4 years and over. Doe kid born before March 15, 190G Same on doe kid born after March 15, 190G. Same on doe 1 year old and under 2 Same on doe 2 years old and under 3 Same on doe 3 years old and under 4 Same on doe 4 years old and over. First, second, third sweepstakes on best buck of any age, $7, $5 and $3 respectively. Same on sweepstakeson does. UNREGISTERED GOATS. The premiums offered above on registered goats will be duplicated for unregistered goats. It is expected that the railroad companies will grant the usual re ductions in passenger fares and make a reduction in freight rates on all animals intended for exhibition. All exhibits must be in place by 2 o'clock p. m. on tho first day of the show, and no exhibitor will be allowed to exhibit more than three goats in one pen. nonrimrijin or ladv with good refer- em to travel by rail or with a rig for a firm of $250,000.00 capital. Salary $1,072.00 per year andexpenses, saiarj paid weekly and expenses advanced. Address, with stamp, Jos. A. Alex ander, Dallas, Oregon. Fir Wood Wanted. From 200 to 500 cords of dry fir wood wanted. Apply to Salem, Falls City & Western Railway Co. Dry Slabwood For Sale. Th Willamette Valley Lumber Company has some fine dry slabwood ror sale cheap; also 16-lncn sibds anu block wood. Chickens For Sale. For sale, two dozen full-blooded White Leghorn chickens; also In cubator that will hatch sure. Address, Box 222, Dallas, Or. Estray Notice. siirnvf.fl from mv farm one dehorned Jersey bull. Please notify W. D. Calkins, Rickreall. Bell phone 458. For Sale. Horse, buggy and harness for sale at a bargain. Inquire at this otilce. House For Sale. New house and two lots neai new sawmill. Mrs. R. J. Kinney. 1 to to to to to OUR NVITATION jyE respectfully invite all our customers who know they owe us to come in now and settle. We have had a fine year to make money and we all ought to be supplied with the cash and no excuses to offer. (6 KEYT riAIN STREET, DALLAS, OREGON House and Lot for Sale. Good 7-room house, with bnth room and pantry; all modern Improve ments; two blocks from couithouse; well improved lot, good lawn. Inquire at this office. O SPICES, o C0FFEE.TEA, BAKING POWDER, iFUWORIMO EXTRACTS II Abwtufr Purity, final Fluor. lltimtijtSfmiRaMMbl'Prwi CLOSET &DEVERS womvuto.otxion. TOYS!! TOYS!! Groceries and Provisions WK carry all tho loading brands of Canned Goods, Cofluos, Teas and Spices. Also a cood supply of fresh vegetables and fruit in ' ' r- lJ 1 K. V VlocKcry aim iiwn muu. season. SIMONTON & SCOTT, Dallas, Ore. 0SFIF.LD OLD STAND u The only way to get rid of pLnIcs and other erup tions is to cleanse the blood, improve the digestion, stim ulate the kiinevs, liver and skin. The medicine to take is Hood's Sarsaparilla Which has cured thousands. Found. Found, in Dallas, a purse contain ing small sum of 'money and other nrticlea of value. Apply here. Mantel Clocks. I have a great deal better, larger and more beautiful line of 8-day Mantel Clocks than you ever thought I would have. Better see them. C. J. ITGH, Falls City, Oregon. Notice. To those who have orchards and fruit trow: I am ready to do spray ing, and shall use the best spray that has been tried. You can get me by a call on Mutual phone 351, or 1'. O. Box 273, Dallas. G. V. Bowlks. Legal Blanks for sale at this office. MONTHLY AUCTION SALE. Up to date the following articles have been listed for sale. No canvass has been made of the town merchants but many have signified their inten tion of having various things for sale. It is desired that more stock lie listed to make the sales a success : One 17 volume set of American encyclopedias. Second-hand bureau, bedstead and commode. Two 8-weeks-old pups, mother English shepherd, father full blooded Scotch collie. Extra fine stock dogs. 1 gray mare, 9-year-old, weight about 1000 pounds, good driver. 1 9-year-old gray mare, 1050 pounds, No. 1 driver. 1 7-year-old bay mare, 1000 pounds, good driver. 1 0-year-old brown mare, 1150 pounds, good driver. 1 8-year-old gray mare, 1100 pounds, good driver and worker. Shoe and harness mending outfit with patent lockstitch awl, something every farmer cannot afford to be with out. 1 4-year-old full blooded Jersey bull. 1 clothes rack. A number of farming implements. One box of cigars. 1 set of single harness, collar, names and chain tugs. 1 single shovel plow. 1 post digger. 1 clothes basket 3 butcher knives. 1 new extra largo henter stove. A lot of household furniture. 1 sewing machine. Hovr's This! TTooFcr On Hundred Dollar Reward fo any cr. :( cf Catarrh that cannot be cured bj Hull's Catarrh Cure. F J.CHENEYCO.,Propa.,Toled0,O. Wo the nndrisiened, hara knows F. J. Che ney for the last IS year, and beliera him per fectly honorable in all boaineaa tranaactioaa ni'.l financially ab'.o to carry out any oblija tions made Iit their firm. V t!,T a Tar ti, W holesale Prorjrlst, Toledo, X ViLi i -.. KinxisA Mabtui, WnolaaaleDrnf pisM. Toledo. O. Ha!! ' Catarrh Cti re la taken Interaarhr.actlM directly upon the blood and maooue aurfaceaei the sy'ica. Price, T5c. per butiie. bold by Hi Drnevift. Teetuooniaia t. UM' Fauiilr HI! a ara U beat. Largest Line of HID and Dressed DOLLS in Polk Countv. . . . CONFECTIONERY Our ioc and 1 5c counters are filled with attractions. Fancy Dress Shirts at reduced prices to make room for Spring stock. The Racket Store F. S. Ramsey, Proprietor. 85 MAIN STREET, DALLAS. SPECIAL OFFER The Willamette Valley Company offers to rewire premises of present electric consumers according to specifications of the Board of Fire Underwriters, at a cost to the consumer not to exceed $1.25 per drop. A better light will be secured and all danger from fire will be entirely eliminated. With tho completion or tho new power plant a twenty-four hour service will be installed, thus allowing the citizens of Dullas to use electricity for POWER as wdl as light. -Electric Irons3 will tie introduce.! and they will be given to the consumer for 30 dajj trial, the consumer merely paying for the current consumed, anu satisfactory to buy the iron at end of 30 days. Willamette Valley Company E. W. K EARNS, Manager for Dallas. IULLthi couch mi CURE the LUNGS """Dr. King's Nov Discovery FORCi P0NSUIWPTI0N 0UGHS and iOLDS Price GOc&SI.OO Free Trial. Surest and Quickest Cure for all THROAT and LUNG TROUB LES, or MONET BACK. P5v& JLr J JL VL1. IX In Praise of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. There is no other medicine manu factured that 'has received so much praise and so many expressions of grati tude as Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It is effective, and prompt relief fellows its use. (irateful parents everywhere do not hesitate to testify to Its merits for the benefit of others. It is a certain cure for croup and will prevent the attack if given at the first appearance of the disease. It is especially adapted to children aa it is pleasant to take and contains nothing injurious. Mr. E. A. Humphreys, a well-known resident and clerk in the store of Mr. E. Lock, of Alice, Cape Colony, South Africa, says: "I have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to ward otT croup and colds in my family. I found it to be very satis factory and it gives me pleasure to recommend it." For sale by Stafrin Drug Co. HOLLiSTER'8 Escky Mountain Tea Nuggets A B7 XtdlsU tor tuj Ftopiii Brisgi GoMta Htlta ui Eumd Vigor. A ?p:iflc for Oiosli nation, lmlipwtlon. Lle od k!doT Troubles, Pimples. Kcieras, Impnr Blood. Bad Breath. Hurrish Rowels. Headache and backache. Il l Rocky alountain Tea In tab let form, t rent a box. Ueouioe made by Homaru Vmva Cohfajit, Hadison, Wla. BOLD EN RUGGETS FOR SALLOW PEOPLE For Xmas Watches Rings Bracelets ALL THE LATEST SETTINGS IN ...JEWELRY... also CUT GLASS IN LATEST PATTERNS Handsome Toilet Sets 4 C. H. MORRIS, The Jeweler, One Door West of Stafrin Drug Co. lraS-'-a f 1 f ! 0