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About Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 20, 1907)
Polk County Observer J. C. HAYTER, EDITOR AND PUBLISHICR. Published Weekly nd Semi - Weekly at 11.50 per Year. Strlctlv in Advance. DALLAS, ORECON, AHOUST 20, 1907. The way to build up Dallas ts to pat ronize Dallas people. RETURN FROM OUTING Many Families Returning to Prom Vacation at Netarts Bay. i TAFT COMING TO PORTLAND. Hon. William II. Taft, Secretary of War, will spend all day in Portland Friday, September C. He will speak at the Armory in the evening at 8 o'clock and seats will be reserved for the officers of every commercial and industrial body, for the members of the last Legislature, the State officers, the Mayor of every city, and a limited number of delegates from all of the commercial bodies throughout Ore gon. These names must be reported and reservations made by Monday, September 2, by addressing Tom Rich ardson, Secretary of the' Oregon Development League, Portland. Everybody in the State will be wel come at this meeting, in addition to the reservations mentioned, and it is desired that the larger portion of the audience be from outside of Portland. A rate of a fare and a third for the! round trip has been made for the occasion from Fendleton and all points west on the O. R. & N., and from Roseburg and all points north on the Southern Pacific. An account of the murder of Ben Gilliam, a son of Ex-Sheriff" Smith Gilliam of Polk couny, is printed else where in this paper. For refusing to throw up his hands, and while fear lessly attempting , to defend his employer's property, he was shot down by two desperadoes in Nevada last Wednesday. Ben was a true Gilliam, and it was never in the Gilliam blood to run from anyone when attacked. Theephemeral colony of Dallas peo ple that sprang up at Netarts Bay early in the present month has begun to dwindle awav. and family after family come driving back to Dallas, bronzed by the tan of two weeks' expos ure to the sun and satiated with the various jays of camp life. These returned prodigals, while reporting that Netarts is not all that could be desired as a summer resort, say that they return with no unsatis fied desires in their hearts, as the goodly company of friends they had around them made full amends for any deficiencies in the locality. At one of their concerts, (and they enjoyed several of these during their stay,) thirty-three Dallas people were present. In view of this fact, there can be no doubt that the days passed j merrily, for we all know the character of our townsmen, and when thirty three of them meet on an outing and in pursuit of happiness, they are bound to find it." One of the exciting events of their short stay at the seashore was the slay ing of a real bear by the men of the camp. Tney were an in ac me aeaiu. and can all lay an equally valid claim to the honors of the occasion. How ever, suspicion points to Frank Ram sey as the man who fired the fatal 8 hot. Those who came drifting back from the seashore last week were Postmas ter G: G. Coad and family, Dr. and Mrs. Mark Hayter, H. G. Campbell and family, F. S. Ramsey and family, and W. G. Campbell and family. 72 CENTS FOR WHEAT. Our warehouse is now ready for the Dallas i new wjiettt cropt an(j we are in a posi tion to handle your wheat better than it has ever been handled before. We will pay 72 cents a bushel for the new crop. Come aud see us for your sacks. We wajit your business, and will guar antee you good treatment. DALLAS FLOURING MILL, Sweeney Bros., Proprietors. Found. Found, in Dallas, July 5, a pair of lady's long kid gloves. Call here, and pay for this notice. For Rent. A good, second-hand Haliet& Davis piano. Inquire of Prof. D. M. Metz ger, Dallas, Oregon. 8-13-tf For Sale. 9 acres of land belonging to tne Embree heirs. Located i mile south of Willamette Valley sawmill. Apply to John B. Embree. 7-23-tf CI Interest To Women. u ...mnn no re not seriously out hcabuuvno have exacting duties ,." .i.hur In the way of house- :r in social "'" - -seriously tax their strength, rslng niotners, vr. rmi" rlptlon has proved a uiu rtlng tonic ana invito 113 uii" 'f ,1 oiitr.'rinir nmv no nil r To sue of to, hi as w Favorite valuable Ing nervine. .nrinns slrknrea Id caresXer sup1 HOT AFTERNOON FIRE Firemen Quickly Subdue Blaze That Threatens Entire Business Por tion of Dallas. lJolk county in Oregon became so much interested in its school children's fair last season that a bigger fair of the same kind will be held this year. The committee in charge expects to raise about $800 for prizes, and a keen contest is expected in the exhibition of farm products, pastry and works of art by the children. Farmers of the county, as well as the business men of the towns, will contribute liberally to wa rd the f ai r. Spokane Spokesm an-Review. Editor Woodward of the Newberg Graphic announces that, after Septem ber 1, the subscription price of his paper will be raised to $1.50 a year. This price is made imperative by the sharp advance in prices of paper and printing material. Mr. Woodward says that rather than lowor the stand ard of his paper, he would go out of businflfe. It is this very spirit that has made the Graphic one of thebest country newspapers in Oregon, and one that is well worth $1.50 a year. Its publisher will find that the raise from $1 to $1.50 will not lose him a single subscriber, and that his ledger will hereafter show the profit to which his conscientious and painstaking labor h is entitled him. The day of the dol lar newspaper is passing, never to return ai leasr, until sucn time as some process of transmitting thoughts to paper other than with ordinary presses and type shall be discovered. The sawmill men of Oregon, Wash ington, and California are up in arms against the proposed increase in freight rates on Eastern shipments, which threatens to paralyze the lum ber business in the Northwest. That the mill men of the three states will stand together to a finish in fighting the new rates, even to the point of appealing to the Interstate Commerce Commission for relief, if necessary, was clearly shown by the tone of the speeches delivered at the semi annual diuner of the Oregon and Washington Lumber Manufacturers' Association in Portland, Saturday night. Polk county was well represented at this meeting, among the local mill men in attendance being: George T. Gerl inger, of the Willamette Valley Lum ber Company; B. C. Miles, of the Dallas Lumber Company: W. T. Grier and G. A. Griswold, of the Falls City Lumber Company. Hon. Walter L. Tooze, or Falls City, was one of the principal speakers, his subject being "Effect curtailment of lumber indus try would have on the commercial interests of the Willamette Valley." The ways and means committee, of which Mr. Gerlinger and Mr. Miles are members, was given full power to act in the matter of securing a return to former rates, and a large fund was pledged to aid this committee in car rying on its work. The lumbermen declare they will never give up the fight until the old rate is restored. General Debility Day In and day out there la that feeling of weakness that makes a burden of itself. Food does not strengthen. Sleep does not refresh. It is hard to do, hard to bear, what should be easy, vitality is on the ebb, and the whole system suffers. For this condition take Hood's Sarsaparilla It vitalizes the blood and gives vigor and tone to all the organs and functions. In usual liquid form or In chocolated tablets known as Sarsatabs. 100 doses $1. Fire broke out at 2 o'clock this after noon in the two-story frame building occupied by the Townsend creamery and Vaughn's plumbing shop, on Mill street. The building is located in a block of wooden structures, and for a few minutes a serious conflagra tion was threatened but the prompt arrival and effective work of two hose teams quickly subdued the flames, with comparatively little loss. The fire started in the roof at the rear of the building, and bad practically gutted the upper story before the firemen arrived. Two streams of water were turned on the flames, and the blaze was not per mitted to spread to the lower story or to the adjoining building. . The beds and clothing of some young men who were roomers in the upper story were saved, and the only loss was to the building itself. Thecreamery, which had only begun operations this morning, was not greatly damaged, farther than a thorough soaking of the machinery by water. Manager Hamilton thinks he will be able to resume operations in a day or two. He does not know whether any insurance was carried on the machinery by the company, but thinks probably there was none. The building is owned by W. C. Brown and is not insured. The loss will amountto about $500. The origin of the fire is not known. BUSINESS LOCALS. at Dr. Hayter, Dentist. Office over Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas, Oregon. For Sale. An air-tight heating stove, in good condition. Oscab Hayter. 8-6-tf Hop Sprayer Supplies. For hop sprayer supplies, see W. L. Soehren, Dallas, Or. For Sale. A No. 7 Remington typewriter in good repair, $45. Call at this office. Oak Posts For Sale. White oak posts for sale. Cochrane & Black, Mutual phone Black 54. tf For Sale. Choice fresh cow for sale. Inquire of W. D. Calkins. Bell Phone 458. tf For Sale or Rent. Clarendon piano for sale or rent. Apply at this office. 8-20-tf Fir Wood Wanted. From 200 to 500 cords of dry fir wood wanted. Apply to Salem, Falls City & Western Railway Co. House For Rent. Seven-room house for rent Pleasant location. Terms reasonable. Inquire at the Observer office. 7-19-tf Hop Farm Wanted. Will trade modern, new eight-room house for hop farm, balance cash. Address, P. O. Box 311, city. 8-13-tf Wanted. Prices on 30 tons of good cheat hay and 2000 bushels of oats, delivered to our mill. Dallas Lumber Company. 8-20-tr $100,000 to Loan. I want to loan $100,000 at six per cent on Improved farm lands in Polk county, in sums of f'250 to $5,000. 8-20-tf J. L. COLLINS. Incubator For Sale. One hot-water incubator, 225-egg size; also, one brooder for same; cheap for cash ; almost new. Address, P. O. Box 311, city. 8-13-tf For Sale. Modern, new, story and one half house, near Postofllce. $1,000 cash ; balance, terms to suit purchaser. Address, P. O. Box 311, city. 8-13-tf j For dale. One mare and 2-months-old colt; one wagon and harness ; one disc and one walking plow. Inquire at G. D Braun's, Box 44, R. F. D. 1, Dallas. 7-30-et Timber Lands. Highest prices paid for relinquish ments; locations made, timber cruised and estimated on the Siletz and tributary country. Options taken on patented land. J. B. McMillan, Box 201, Falls City, Oregon. 6-10 tf. Farmers, AttentionI We are now prepared to furnish both Rough and Dressed Lumber of all kinds to the local trade. ' Mill located one mile from Bridgeport, on Grant creek. Polk County Lumber Co. tf Address Falls City, Ore. Order Your Slabwood. ' . Persons desiring slabwood for win ter use are urged to place their orders before the rainy season begins. Order now and avoid the rush later on. Leave orders at Webster's confection ery store. W. D. Mathews. 8-13-8t gppptJnK table and the ! .feHbrTTSlen loy ed IfUnsS.1 feFKoTelTa great boon to expectant mothers by preparing the system for the coming of baby, thereby rendering child birth safe, easy, and almost painless. Bear in mind, please that Dr. Pierce s Favorite Prescription is not a secret or patent medicine, against which the most Intelligent people are qune mnuru..j averse, because of the uncertainty as to their composition and harmless character, but Is a MKmciNK or known composi tion, a full list of all its Ingredients being printed, in plain English, on every bottle wraDner. An examination of this list of Ingredients will disclose the fact that It Is con-alcoholic In Its composition, chemic ally pure, triple-refined g ycerine taking the place of the commonly used alcohol, in its make-up. In this connection it may not be out of place to state that the Favorite Prescription" of Dr. Pierce is the only medicine put up for the cure of woman's peculiar weaknesses and ai 1 ments, and sold through drugg sU all the ingredient of which hav the un animous endorsement of all the leading medical writers and teachers of all the several schools of practice, and that too as remedies for the aliments for which "Favorite Prescription" Is recommended. A little book of those endorsements will be sent to any address, post-paid, ana absolutely free if you request same by postal card, or tetter, of Dr. It. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y. Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con stipation. Constipation Is the cause of many diseases. Cure the causo and you cure the disease. Easy to take as caudy. WOOD FOR SALE. Until further notice, the Willamette Valley Lumber Company will sell slabwood at the following prices: FOUR-FOOT WOOD Slabwood, green, $1.25 per cord at mill. Slabwood, dry, $1.50 per cord at the yard. short wood. 16-inch Block Wood, $1.75 per load delivered. 16-inch Kindling, dry, $2 per load delivered. 8 8 & 8 8. 1 8 8 COAT AK TROUSERS The Two Piece Suit grows more and more in favor every Summer: .. The man who thinks he cannot dress well in a Two Piece Suit will change his mind if he will Come in for a Look or Try-on A man has no use for a vest during the heated term and these suits are made complete without. The coats are well tailored and will hold their shape. Well cut Trousers with turnups and belt straps. In short, Suits that will make a man look well and feel comfortable. 1 frm 1 '' 1 H 1ilv' . 1 pi 'ill i I iX riNt CLOT HI Ja eautiful Fairview The lots in this sightliest Addition to " Dallas are now on the market. You can buy them on the Installment Plan at $20 Down and $5 a Month No Interest or Taxes Make your choice early. They will sell quick. Call on H. M. BROWN, gj&tfft I Serges Worsteds, Cheviots, Homespuns and Crashes are the most favored fabrics $10 $12 $15 These prices will buy style, comfort, durability and all 'round satisfaction . MJ.ilii.i- 'WL mm !Ke Uglow Clothing House Go to Best Harness Shoi . In Polk County. Special Harness to Order. Best of care taken. Made of Best Material. FRANK SALFICKY, J$eoo? Electricity for Lighting Is only expensive to people who are wasteful and careless. To you, who are naturally careful, it does not come high. It is economical because it can be quickly turned off wnen not needed With gas or kerosene there is the temptation to let light burn when not needed to save bother of lighting and adjusting. In some homes the electric light bills amount to only one or two dollars per month You can probably get some kind of artificial light for less money than electric light, but does it save you anvthing when it limits op portunities for work and recreation ruins your eyesight smokes your walls mars decorations and increases household work You could probably save a dollar tomorrow by going without your 'meals but It would n t be economy. It is not so much what you save but how you save that counts. ' WILLAMETTE VALLEY CO. RATES-Besidenoe on meters, per Kilowatt 15c; Residence, flat per month, 16cp 60c. RATES FOR BUSINESS HOUSES 25c per drop and 5c per Kilowatt up to 10 droDs over 10 drops 20c per drop and 5c per Kilowatt up to 40 drops over 40 drops 17Jc per drop and 6c per Kilowatt A drop figures 16cp or less For power rates applv at the office. We are always ready to explain the -ins and outs of the lighting proposition to you, call on us or phone to us, we are never to busy to talk business. Willamette Valley Company E.W. KEARNS, Manager for Dallas. Office on Mill street. Just north of the Court House. Phones Bell 421 Mutual 1297. ' MILL STREET, LEADERS IN MEN'S CLOTHING AND FURNISHING GOODS DALLAS. mu.m Collections! I have opened a general Collection Agency in Dallas and am prepared to do collecting for any person, or firm, desiring work in this. line. A reasonable commission will be charged. Your business Is respect fully solicited. x L. D. BUTLER, Dallas, Oregon. CORNER GROCERY Located in the Wagner corner We carry a full lino of Staple Fancy Groceries The Best that money can buy. Also a nice line of Candies, Cigars and Tobacco Highest market price paid for produce E. BOYD & SON Phones : Bell 63, Mutual 314. It is not Economy To do the family washing at home. When you figure up the cost of water, soap, starch, extra fire and time, and most of all the mess and trouble that it makes, and compare it with our price of 6 cents a pound, washed, starched and dried and 25 cents a dozen for flat pieces, you will see that you can't afford to wash at home. Send your washing to the Dallas Steam Laundry Phonesr Mutual, 197, Bell, 203 Don't ask for a Good Barber Shop Find the big pole and walk in. , We treat you right. Lynch SWisecarver ' Main Street (is This Space Reserved for th e Dallas M ercanti Q Co r, m, m I f in $ f tf 9 tf tf tf tf tf tf tf tf tf tf tj tf tf-tf ; SC- vJ' . : v - n. -V -V V V -