t f aty Observer of Airlie, was a Dallas t-nt to Portland yester- s v went to Portland yes- 'P88. 'afrin's elegant line of r ( .mas. to"r. rod Mrs, 'eve in ire l i , lr tjl A f at ' tun I f POi ' f i (I . ''I! t ! V arl ( ' Lur" 13 01 c : I 1 to tt, a. A. H. Harris, mghter. jd Mrs. Will Garner, mber 11, aeon. ment of the famous , at Stafrin's Drug j-s' convention will be :t house Saturday, at y went to Portland are some supplies for alley. ., of Crestline, Ohio, ? at the home of his imonton. D. I. Caldwell have an extended visit i Stayton. E. M. Smith issued Earl Crook and Miss Wednesday. y's new bowling alley osday, and is prov f opular resort. Mrs. L. L. Yvhiteaker and Mrs, ola Slope, of Independence, were .siuesa visitors in Dallas, Wed- sday. Mfr. and Mrs. J. L. Sweeney and ughtcr, Helen, went to Salem yes day for a few days' visit among lands. ho Iv. J. II. Adams, of Wil nette University, was a business iitor in Dallas, Tuesday and ednesday. Skating races at the Colosseum nk, Tuesday, Thursday and Satur- y niKht this week. Open to all i0 desire to enter. Tuesday's Observer said that the k County court would be convened tt Wednesday. It should "have id "Monday' ?heltebekab lodge will hold a meet ; next Thursday night for special tk, and all members are. urged to present. Committee. Ira. G. N. Cherrington wentto Port id, Wednesday afternoon, and ird the famous Fritzi Scheff in lie. Modiste," attheHeilig Theatre. Valter Nichols visited at the home lira. W. I. Reynolds, Wednesday, his return to his home in Falls y after a short business trip to rtland. o not fail to attend the lecture to given by Dr John Merritte Driver the Woodman Hall, Wednesday, member 18, under the auspices of Has College. , ' r. M. C, Wire, presiding elder of Eugene District of the Methodist ireh, was in Dallas, Tuesday even- , en route for Falls City where he I hold quarterly meeting. rs. C. E, Cole, of Dallas, was in n the first of this week visiting her raer neighbors- Owing to the poor 1th of Mr. Cole, they will move to ifornia next month. McMinnville sphone-Register. , Finest line of toilet cases at Stafrins. Holiday assortment of fine station ery at Starr in's. A fresh assortment of the famous Gunther candies at Stafrin's Drug Store. Miss Jessie Wiseman started yester day for Seattle where sho will spend ChriBtmas with her four sisters. This will be the first time that all five of them have been together Blnce the death of their mother years ago. The meeting of the Students' Prohi bition Association, held at the College Chapel, Tuesday evening, was well attended, and was very successful, every portion of the program being carried out in an excellent manner. The W. C. T. TJ. will meet Tuesday afternoon, December 17, Mrs. James Coovert, presiding. Mrs. Rounds, of Falls City, Polk County president of the organization will be' present and all members are urged to be present. The Rev. W. P. Marrs' residence caught fire Wednesday morning, but by the prompt and effective assistance of his neighbors, the flames were subdued in a short time, very little damage being done to the house or its furnishings. O. DeHaven, proprietor of the Dal las Steam Laundry, caught his right hand in the mangle Tuesday afternoon and in suddenly jerking back to avoid severe injury to his whole hand, pain fully lacerated his first finger, laying the flesh open iD a loner, deep cut to the bone. A meeting of the Polk County Mohair Association has been called for 10 o'clock Friday morning, and all who are interested in goats and goat- breeding are urged to be present and help to stir up enthusiasm for the annual Angora goat show, to be held in Dallas in February. The Knights of Pythias have secured the hall in the old Brown building over J. C. Gaynor's shoe store, and have remodeled the interior and fitted it up for their lodge room. The hall is ot moderate size, and well lighted and tastefully furnished, will.make a very cosy and attractive home for the lodge. The regular bi-weekly dancing party of the Carnation Club will begin Sat urday evening, December 14, promptly at 8:45. Musical numbers, selected especially for the occasion, will be rendered byStockwell's orchestra, and all members of the club are urged to be there promptly, so as not to miss any of this program Miss Elsie Ray was reported to be considerably better yesterday evening. Mrs. Arthur Barendrick came from Portland, Tuesday evening, and is nursing her. Dr, L. A. Bollman says that her condition is not due to spinal meningitis as was at first reported, but is caused by a general break-down of the nervous system. At the open meeting of the Phila delphian Literary Society to be held in the College Chapel, tomorrow (Saturday) evening, the members will endeavor to give one of the most interesting programs of a literary nature that has .ever, been given in Dallas. Aside from the original por tion of the program, a part of the time will be given to the bright little comedy, "Smith vs. Smith." Don't forgetStatrin's elegant line of goods for Christmas. Four skaters entered . in the first race at the Colosseum Rink, Tuesday night, Nolie Dimlck, Arthur Phelps, Frank Syron and George Fuller, Phelps won first place, gaining one lap in 24 on Dimick, and two laps on ine otner two skaters. Dimick ran Phelps a close heat until the race was more than two-thirds done, when he slipped and fell. He skated pluckily to the finish, however, and easily captured second place. i Dallas College will meet the basket ball team from the Oregon Agricul tural College tonight on the floor of the home gymnasium, in the first game of The Oregon Basketball League, Dallas is as strong as ever, and we have no reason to believe that her old time opponent has been materially weakened, so one of the fastest and closest games of the season may b expected. This will be the first gam played with Cj. A. C. since the spring or 1906, nearly two years ago. Page & Son of Portland write that dressed pork is selling in their market at the present time at 7c for medium size, weighing from 125 to 150 pounds Dressed veal -weighing about 100 pounds sells from 9c to 10c per pound Live chickens, hens, Bell 12 to 13c mixed chickens 12c; live turkeys 15 to 17c ; dressed turkeys 17c to 19c. Send shipments by express. Page & Son will send report immediately upon arrival and sale. They send post office order or check the following Wednesday for all shipments. If you want prompt service and cash for your produce send it to them. It Dressed turkeys selling today in Portland 17c to 19c per pound. They will probably sell at much better prices for the Xmas trade than at Thanks giving. It is unlikely that such large quantities will come here from South era Oregon as were received before Thanksgiving. Shipments should be made by express to arrive in Portland Saturday 21st or Sunday 22d. Page & Son are the principal dealers in live and dressed poultrv and produce in Portland and can self your shipments Immediately upon arrival to best advantage. They remit post office order or check the following Wednes day. This firm is reliable and respons ible. Write them for shipping tags. Endeavorers Entertained. Several members of the Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian church were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Stafrin, Wednesday evening. The evening was spent in a delightful social manner with games and music, refreshments being served at its close. Those present were : The Rev. and Mrs. D. J. Becker, Misses Ruth Van- Orsdel, Pauline VanOrsdel, Vera Cosper, Alta Savage. Anna Stafrin, Francis- Byers, Jessie Wiseman; Messrs. Leif Finseth Gilman Nunn, Harry Byers, Carl Fenton, Arthur Andrews, Robert VapOrsdel, Ray Ramsey, Loren Matthews and Earl Heckart. Program at Colosseum Rink. Skating Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, both afternoon and even ing at the Colosseum Rink. Admis sion spectators 10c, skates 25o. Excel lent music rendered continously dur ing both afternoon and evening ses sions. Ladies will be admitted free on Tuesday evening. nil wnar i want When I Want It cbject of this store is to eliminate all chance when you buy. I 1 Ederheimer, Stein & Co. .-. Chicago x: TRAGOOD D ' 'I V- , , i 4 8 ' x From our policy of ordering only of makers of the first rank we place before you none but reliable and fully guaranteed goods. It is made better than other clothing; it wears longer, looks -neater, never is disappointing in any way and prices are are low as the ordinary kind. New arrivals in Boys Suits Plain and Norfolk Coats with bloomer pants, ages 9 to 15. Tne most desirable Boys' Suits ever sold at $522 $622 $62 X TRAGOOD D lot lies 99 BEE HIV E STORE Building Dallas, Oregon PRESIDENT MULKEY RESIGNS Will Retire From Normal Work January 1 to Engage in Private Business. B The report of the resignation of . F. Mulkey as President of the Ash land Normal School as published in Tuesday's Observer, is confirmed by the following item from the Ashland Tidings: "For some time past there have been rumors of the intended resignation of President B. F. Mulkey, who has been at the head of the S. O. State Normal at Ashland for five years past, for it has been known that he was consider ing flattering offers to engage in private business. However his decision was not made public until today, when at a meeting of the faculty of the school and before the student body he formally announced that he had tendered his resignation to become effective with the beginning of the new year. The name of his successor in the school will be made nubile within a short time. The faculty and the stud entbody upon receiving theannounce- ment passed resolutions highly com mendatory of President Mulkev's school work, and his resignation is keenly regretted In faculty and student circles, though all wish him success in his new venture. 'President Mulkev will become associated with the Jackson County Abstract Company, as a partner with John A. Harvey of Ashland and T. W. Miles of Medrord. He will be located at Jacksonville, where the comnanv. which has acquired the Narrecran & iNarregan abstract plant and added it to its own. will also establish an office. President Mulkey who was admitted to the bar some years aco. will also take up a long cherished desire to practice the profession of the law, and will attend to the Comnanv's court business at Jacksonville." THE NEW: FURNITURE ST0 RE has some exquisite articles for Christmas gifts which are. being offered at very attractive prices. It may pay you well to investigate before purchasing. Selec tions should be made at an early date, so as to assure you a good assortment to pick from. All goods so selected will be stored if requested and delivered at any date you may wish. We will give you a partial list of such items as we think might interest you so as to enable you to make your selection with greatest ease Holiday assortment of fine station ery at Stafrin's. Holiday assortment of fine station ery at Stafrin's. Latest Christmas Books at Stafrins. Don't forgetStafrin's elegant line of goods for Christmas. A fresh assortment of the famous Gunther candies at Stafrin's Druar Store. During the month of December Mrs. Ella J. Metzger will sell all millinery goods regardless of cost, as she con templates making a change in the business. Watch for Special sales on Fridays at Mrs. Ella J. Metzerer's. 11-12-tf. Best job printing at the Observer office in Dallas and the News office in Falls City. Money of private parties to loan at 6 per cent on well-improved farms. Sibley & Eakin. Men's and women 'sclothinsr cleaned and pressed, at Bartlett's near depot. Mutual phone 441. Patronize the new barber shop on Main street. T. W. Reel, the proprietor. guarantees first-class work. Finest line of Toilet cases at Stafrins. A full line of White Haviland China at Loughary's. L. D. Brown, for Abstracts. Notary Public; typewriting. For the best cigars and freshest candies, call on Horace Webster. Another car of extra Star A. Star shingles, the celebrated Moore brand, ust received by the Soehren Ware house Co., Dallas. W. R. Ellis, agent for Daily Ore- gonian and Evening Telegram. Have a daily paper delivered at your house by the week, month or year. No extra charge for delivery. CORNER GROCERY Located in the Wagner corner ANY TIME YOU CALL here you are sure of prompt attention. We consider it as mucn a part of our uty to serve you promptly as to sun- ply you with The Best Groceries Obtainable. o matter how small your order, we shall be glad to serve you. If you cannot come in person, send us the order bv any meansconvenient toyou. We'll fill it just as faithfully as if you were here yourself. E. BOYD & SON Phones : Bell 63, Mutual 314. Ladies' Secretarys in mahogany or qaurter-sawed oak. Ladies' Music Cabinets in mahogany or polished oak. Ladies' Dressers in Bird's-eye maple or golden oak. Ladies' Chiffoniers in mahogany, oak or Bird's-eye maple. Sideboards in golden, weathered or finished oak. Couches, covered in leather or velour. Bookcases, combination in polished oak. China Closets with full glass front. , Chairs, Morris, rockers and easy, trimmed in velvet, velour or leather. Tables, Dining and Library. Stands, Parlor or Flower. Stoves and Ranges Art Squares, Bugs, Drapings, Couch Covers, etc. Remember nothing is more enjoyed or remembered longer by father, mother, or entire family than a nice or comfortable piece of furniture. Dallas Furniture Co. Unlike k 1UliUJ f An VI CgUlt , ft J?: Where and What to Buy for Christmas Our Christmas Goods are now open and ready for your inspection. We think you will agree with us that a more carefully selected line of strictly High Grade holiday goods has never been shown in Dallas. Come in, early and make your selections while the stock is complete. Below are just a few suggestions for suitable Christmas gifts: Brass Vases, 75c to $1 Brass Candlesticks, 60c to $3. Brass Hanging Baskets, $1.75 to $5 Fountain Pens, $1 to $6 Pen Knives, 25c to $3.50 Coin Purses, 15c to $1 Leather Cigar Cases, $1 to $3 Bill Books, $1 to $2.75 Card Cases, 50c to $2.50 Whiting's Stationery, 40c to $4 Cigar Jars, $1 to $3 Perfumes, 10c to $10 Puff Jars, 50c to $5 Card Trays, 25c to $2 Mirrors, $1 to $5 Silver-mounted Whiskey Flasks, $i Shaving Sets, $1.50 to $4 Collar Boxes, $1.50 to $3 Traveling Case, $1.50 to $7.50 Boll-ups, $1.50 to $5 Silver Toilet Sets, $3.50 to $12 Ebony Toilet Sets, $1.50 to $8.50 Cocoa Bola Toilet S,ets, $1.50 to $5 Bonnet Brushes, 50o to $3 Brushes, 25o to $4 Cloth Brushes, $1 to $3.50 Candelabra, 50o to $3 Rozane Ware Vases, 75c to $3 See our beautiful display of CUT GLASS before purchasing elsewhere. CHERRINGTON Dallas, Oregon BELT N NEVER-FAIL OIL CAN. The Never-Fall Oil and Gasoline Can air tight will not leak nor spill will take all the oil out of can and will run oil from lamp back to can. Money back if not satisfied. . U. S. Loughary, TSe Grocer The Best Meats Are found in our tender and juicy beef, mutton and pork. We do our own killing, and can guarantee all meats to be wholesome and fresh. Oive us a trial. Barnhart Grant Dallas, - Oregon iLveryDoay is interested WHEN IN DALLAS GO TO THE DALLAS HOTEL Under New Management Strictly White Help. Big Sample Room and Special Accommodations for Commercial Men. RATES: $1.00. $1.25, $2.CD per Day Chipraan & Farmer, Props. IN FINDING GOOD SHOES, and a great many B people are finding that our store is the SHOE HEADQUARTERS For the city of Dallas and the surrounding country. Our stock is complete and up-to-date and many new customers are coming our way every day. If you want the best atprices which tell come ana see us. All we ask is a chance to make good. Yours for trade, Thi Dallas Shoe Store, Mrs- iLiarvnor rs M (15 M tV rA V. V CVJ V W tfaV V' .V.i TEA New York is too far from Japan; San Fran cisco is nearer. Your rrocer icturot yoar none? If t on dont Ilk Schilling'! Betl; we p7 him Tbls dgnitur on ever? box of tha genola Laxative Dromo-Qiunine Tbiu Um tmedy tbst enrca mM la dT The Obsebveb office wants the print ing you are particular about.