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About Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 23, 1907)
Polk County Observer J. C. HAYTER, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER. Published Weekly nd Semi - Weekly at $1.50 per Year. Strictly in Advance. DALLAS, OREGON, AUGUST 23, 1907. The way to build up Dallas is to pat ronize Dallas people. THE NEED OF CANNERIES. District Freight Agent Malboeuf, of the Harriuian lines, is doing a good practical work in taking hold of the organization of fruit and vegetable canneries. He has succeeded in establishing $25,000 plants that will operate this year at Grant3 Pass and Newberg, and Las several more such enterprises in progress of organization. Canneries mean that more small fruits will be cultivated, more people will be employed in picking and can niog the same, and condensed fruit will go out of the country that will advertise us as a fruit region. Fruits raised for the canneries are the most profitable lines of fruit grow ing, and there is nothing builds up a town and the suburbs so fast a? cannery. The organization or canneries means that more land will be cut up into small tracts, and worked and handled by people of small means, where the whole family is given employment. Canneries are as much needed in Western Oregon as creameries were twenty years ago. C. H. Markham did a great deal to establish that industry, aud Mr. Malboeuf is a worthy successor to that able indus trial promoter. Salem Journal. The people of Dallas could not do better than to secure Mr. Malboeuf's aid and encouragemeut in getting the long-talked-of cannery established at this place. The Observer feels sure that he would be only too glad to help, if the desired industry were only brought to his attention. NOW MAKING BUTTER Town send Branch Creamery Begins Operations With Good Milk Supply. The stress of the car shortage has temporarily relaxed in Dallas within the past week, but the general opinion is that the relief is merely accidental, and that nothing permanent can be expected for at least three months. Fruit Inspector J. B. Nunn says that farmers need have no fear of their Bartlett pears spoiling for lack of a market this year, since there will be a demand for all they can raise and high prices will be paid for them by the fruit puckers and the canning companies. The Normal school muddle has been cleared up considerably by the action of the State Regents in abandoning Monmouth and Drain to' their own resources. It is now certain that the Monmouth school will run next year on money donated by the friends of that institution, and that no repay ment will be asked from the next Legislature. The fate of the Drain school is in doubt. Ashland and Wes ton, whose friends' in the House and Senate were moro successful workers than were those of the two valley schools, will be taken care of out of the State treasury, at least until the next election, when the whole matter will be placed before the people to decide which schools they desire re tained and which abolished. The Nor mal question will then be definitely settled, once for all. In spite of the excitement and dam age of Tuesday's fire, the Townsend Creamery commenced operations Wednesday morning as if nothing had happened. When the butter had gathered, E. A, Hamilton, the operator, drew off can of rich, thick buttermilk and, pro ducing a cup, bade the throng of by standers to help themselves and "take one on the house." It was truly an interesting sight to thoe who can still recollect the days of the old "churn and dasher," watch how, by a simple attachment, the worker was inserted in the huge rotary churn, and the entire process of working and salting was carried through before the butter was removed, leaving nothing else to be done except the moulding and wrap ping. Mr. Hamilton savs that a large f number of farmers in the' vicinity of Dallas are alreudy bringing thei cream to him. He invites those who are going elsewhere to give the Town send creamery a trial, promising the highest possible rates for butter fat, It is undoubtedly worth one's while to pay the creamery a visit, if only to watch the rapid and efficient work of the excellent machinery. THE LATE R. C. REMINGTON Rarlv Polk Countv Pioneer Dies of Paralysis at Age of 77 Years. Reuben C. Remington, who died at his home north of Dallas, Monday night, was born in New York, Decern ber 27, 1830. He emigrated to Oregon in 1852, and lived in Polk county almost continuously until the time of his death. He was married to Miss Sarah Buff in 1861. She died soon after her marriage, and in 1866 he married a second time, his last wife being Mls3 Mary E. Kimsey, a daugh ter of one of Polk county's well-known pioneer families. His aged wife and eight children survive him. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. A. C. Corbin, Wednesday after noon, and the remains were buried in the Brown cemetery. Mr. Remington was an honest man, and enjoyed the respect and confidence of his neighbors, The closing of the Oregon Trust & Savings Bank in Portland, Wednes day, came as a great surprise to the depositors, all of whom had believed the bank to be one of the strongest institutions of its kind in the state. The cause of the bank's failure is said to be due to reckless investments in bond3 and securities upon which it was Impossible to secure loans when money was needed. As an instance, it is cited that the bank recently invested over $1,000,000 in Home Tel ephone bonds. The depositors are principally laboring men, newsboys, clerks and waitresses people in the humbler walks of life, who can illy afford to lose the hard-earned money they had intrusted to the bank's keep ing. The plight of these poor people illustrates most forcibly the need of a stringentlaw to put an end to wild-cat banking. No bank has a moral right to tie up its depositors' money in one kind of securities alone, and a law should be enacted providing a more business-like regulation of invest ments. Careful aud prudent bankers would not be Injured by such a law, and the people would be protected from will-cat methods. Legal Blanks for sale at this office. General Debility Day In and day ont there Is 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 Saroaparilla 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. Will Howe is bringing in from his farm some peaches much finer than any received in Dallas from California or Southern Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Smith have gone to Springbrook for a week's visit among relatives. Mr. Smith is mill boss for the Willamette Valley Lum ber Company. Do not confuse Dr. Lowe, the optic ian, who is to be in Dallas next Mon day and Tuesday, with traveling spec tacle peddlers, self-styled optieians.etc. It is impossible for him to carry his eye testing instruments from house to house. Consult him about your eyes and glasses at Hotel Gail. Cornelius Hughes has on his lot in Dallas a fruit tree which is truly a curiosity. It was raised from an apricot seed, but far from resembling an apricot, it could be better mistaken for some species of large plum. The tree has been in bearing for three years, and at this time is loaded with huge, mottled fruit, which is of a very pleasing flavor. Mr. Hughes will send samples to several expert horticulturists, to learn whether it will be profitable to perpetuate this new species. BUSINESS LOCALS., Dr. Hayter. Dentist. Office over Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas. Oregon. For Sale. An air-tight heating stove, in good condition. Oscar Hayter. 8-6-tf For Rent. A good, second-hand Ballet & Davis piano. Inquire of Prof. V. M, ger, Dallas, Oregon. Metz- 8-13-tf For Sale. 9 acres of land belonging to the Embree heirs. Located mile south of Willamette Valley sawmill. Apply to John B. Embree. 7-23-tf 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 Postoffice. $1,000 cash; balance, terms to suit purchaser. Address, P.O. Hox 311, city. 8-13-tf Bartlett Pears Wanted. Wanted by Springbrook Canning Company, 6000 bushels of Bartlett pears, to be delivered in Dallas. For prices write or phone to J. B. Nunn, Agent for Company. CI Inferos! To V.orr.cni HtSuUlr tax their strength asVeWip Vrslng mothers. Dr. Tierce : FSavoV Uuon h proved a ..H1inVt1tt till Irvine. BY ItsJimjiLJiSL ' . .-!,Mr7mi stiikrimt. much mi. . " l I H' r ttlUIIW - r tll III KIJIIU U'" Li. 2t Farmers, Attention! 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 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 51. 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, uew eight-room house for hop farm, balance cash. Address, P. O. Box 311, city. 8-13-tf Lost. Lost in Dallas, a heavy gold seal ring; Initials "R. B. M." Leave at this office and receive liberal reward. 8-23-lm Wanted. Prices on 30 tons of good cheat hay and 2000 bushels of oats, delivered to our mill. Dallas Lumber Company. 8-20-tf $100,000 to Loan. I want to loan $100,000 at six per cent on improved farm lands in Polk county, in sums of $250 to $5,000. 8-20-tf J. L. COLLINS. 72 CENTS FOR WHEAT. Our warehouse i3 now ready for the new wheat crop, and 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 ana see us ror your sacks. We want your business, and will guar antee you good treatment.' DALLAS FLOURING MILL, Sweeney Bros., Proprietors. tiTTas proven a great uw coming of baby, tlioroDy n birth safe, easy, and ImVr iWa Hear in mind, ploiise that Dr. 1 ion.es Favorite Prescription la not a secret or patt against which the most intelligent people are quite natural y averse? because of tfao uncertainty as to their composition and harmless character, but IS a MKDICINK OF KNOWS COMPOSI TION, a full list of all Its ingredients be ng printed, In plain English on every bottle wrauDer. An examination of this list of ireSlonts will disclose- tho fact that It Is n m-alioholic In its composition, chnmlc- y pi tripto-wfl""1 glycerine taking the place of the commonly used alcohor In its make-up. In this connection it Saywt to outPof place to state that the Favorite Prescription " of Vr. 1 itrce is tho only medicine put up for the cure of u-Ws peculiar weaknesses and all monXann d through dri.gg sts all toe "ftgredlonta of which have i the un animous endorsement of all the uaui g S edical writers and teachers o all the several schools of practice, and that too is remedies for the ailments for which Favorite Prescription" is recommendod A little book of these endorsements w i be sent to any address, post-paid, and absolutely rif you request same by postal card, or letter, of Dr. L. V. ntrte, D?apieK Pleasant Pellets cure con stipatkm. Constipation Is the cause of many dlww"- Cure t,,e ca,se and y.0U Sre 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. 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, Go to Best Harness Shop In Polk County. Special Harness to Order. Best of care taken. Made of Best Material. FRANK SAXFICKY, ; 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 anything 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 wouldn t be economy. It is not so much what you save, but how you save that counts. WILLAMETTE VALLEY CO. RATES Residence on meters, per Kilowatt 15c; Residence, flat per month, 16cp 60a RATES FOR BUSINESS HOUSES 25c per drop and 5c per Kilowatt up to 10 drops ; over 10 drops 20c per drop and 6c tier Kilowatt up to 40 drops ; over 40 drops 17Jc per drop and 6c per Kilowatt A drop figures 16cp or less. For power rates apply at the office. We are always ready to explain the "ins and outs'1 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. K EARNS, Manager for Dallas. Offiws on Mill street, just north of the Court House. Phones Bell 421. Mutual 1297. 8 s & n 8 8 I COAT Am 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 . 1V 8- - 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. Jlii i 111 1 if; fiHK CLOTHING I Serges Worsteds, Cheviots, Homespuns and Crashes are the most favored fabrics 1 $10 $1223 $1502 I I These prices will buy style, comfort, durability and all 'round satisfaction S ' ' - ; ' i IKe Ugl w Clothing House LEADERS IN MEN'S CLOTHING . AND FURNISHING GOODS MILL STREET, j DALLAS, OREGON Collections I have opened a general Collodion 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. Li. U. UUlU&li,, Dallas, Oregon. CORNER GROCERY Located in the Wagner corner We carry a full line 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 fiat pieces, you will see that you can't afford to wash at home. Send your washing to the Dallas Steam Laundry Phones: 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 fa ". v" ' This Space Reserved tie for t Dallas Mercantile Co. ifZifZl fi 2 -" v"" ,"v .v -S. , 'V ""V V5 V ?j--0 to i ! 9 ty f r $ f y 9 tf tf tf tf tf tf tf o
