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are some supplies for
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? 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.
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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.
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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
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Building
Dallas, Oregon
PRESIDENT MULKEY RESIGNS
Will Retire From Normal Work
January 1 to Engage in Private
Business.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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