Polk County Observer
sJlmer 18 quite 111
BwasaDaUas
T'f WCaldeff1uywaa in Perrydale,
WrfnefrW. on business.
u. ff I-Tooze, of Falls Olty, was
visitor yesterday.
T, Fenton went to Portland, Tues
day for a snort business visit.
flu Setb is confined to his home
Jha severe attack of Iagrippe. , -
r W Fisher, of MeMlnnyille, was
,D pallas, Tuesday, on business.
g Lindly returned Wednesday
from a business visit to Portland.
Whv not try the new shoemaker?
IrvineisatHUgbes'old8hop.
t B Foucb, of Falls City, was a
business visitor in Dallas, Tuesday.
P A. Einseth returned Tuesday
night from a business trip to Port
land. Roscoe Kallantyne returned Tues
day night from a short visit in Port-
Arthur Andrews went to Perrydale
yssterday tor a two days' business
gee the moving pictures at the Col
osseum Bink tomorrow (Saturday)
sight
Mrs. A. B. Clark, of Portland, Is
visiting at the borne of Mrs. Jennie
Cadwell.
Miss Nora Davidson, of Falls City,
was in Dallas yesterday enroute for
Portland.
J. L. Brown and John Shaw returned
Wednesday from a short business trip
to Jefferson.
Intending builders should read the
Willamette Valley Lumber Co. 'a "ad"
Id this Issue.
See Guy Brothers & Dalton's ad in
this Issue for Special Price on Furni
ture atd Hardware, tf.
Mrs. A. F. Toner and Miss Edna
Holmes returned yesterday from a
short business visit In Portland.
Benjamin Whiteaker, a prominent
farmer residing near Monmouth, was
in Dallas yesterday on business.
Special Price on mattresses, tables,
Iron beds and hardware at Guy
Brothers & Daiton. tf.
Geore Ghorke returned to Port
land, Wednesday after a short visit at
the home of his parents In this city.
Lumber prices are down. Kead the
Willamette Valley Lumber Co.'s price
list in another column of this issue.
Misses Ora Collins and Ednelle Col
lins are visiting at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Orvilie Francis in Portland.
County Clerk E. M. 8mlth Issued
lioense to wed to wed to R. W. Bullard
and Gertrude M. Dickinson, Wednes
day. f
Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Orier were in
Dallas, Wednesday, returning to their
home in Falls City after a short stay
in Portland.
Do you need money? Then save
some by buying at our special prioe
this week and next. Guy Brothers &
Daiton. tf.
NEW
We invite you one and all to be present at our Grand Display of
SPRING AND SUMMER
DRESS MATERIALS
Our variety of styles and assortment can not be equalled-and
prices are just right.
NEW ZAMBKI SILKS, new Bungalow Silks, Dalkeith
Zephyrs, Arnold Applique Galatias, Pekin Satin
Stripe Tissues, Ginghams, Persian Lawns,
Batiste, Nainsooks, etc., etc.
EMBROIDERIES, Fancy Allover Nettings, Flouncings and
Embroidered Applique for Trimming-just in
see display in large window.
COME AND MAKE AN EARLY SELECTION
THE BEE HIVE
I. 0. 0. F. Building - . - -
C. H. Lane, Sr., of Portland, was in
Dallas, Wednesday and Thursday,
visitlog-at the home of his son,
Charles Lane.
Mrs. Dee Dunn left for Dayton yes
terday afternoon for a few days' visit
at the home of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. John Castle.
Mrs. Louis Gerlinger Jr., who is 111
wit! ty pile Id fever in Ssq 2frauci50ot
is reported to be in an exceedingly
critical condition.
The big clearance sale at the TJglow
Clothing store is attracting much
attention. Read tbe ad on the fourth
page of this paper.
Raymond Peterson, a student of
Dallas College, returned Wednesday
from a short visit at the hoine of his
parents in Portland.
A. Monk, of Portland, was a Dallas
visitor Wednesday, returning to the
former city yesterday afternoon. He
hopes to return to Dallas soon.
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Comstock desire
to thank their friends and neighbors
for the kindness shown them during
the last illness of their little son.
B. F. Beezley, of Falls City, has
filed his certificate of candidacy for
nomination for the office' of County
Surveyor, on the Republican ticket.
' Candidates' petitions for nomina
tion to offices in Polk county for sale
at this office; also, Joint District
petitions for Polk and" Lincoln coun
ties. B. C. Miles, man ager of tbe Spau ldi ng
mills in Newberg, was in Dallas,
Tuesday, on business concerning the
sawmill of the Dallas Lumber Com
pany.
On Ratnrdav mornlnc at Crider's
Grocery, his entire line of fancy
dishes will be nlaced on sale at first
oost Drop in and make your selec
tion early in the day.
J. R. Hubbard, who has been very
ill for some time, was reported to be
In an exneedinflrlv critical condition
yesterday afternoon, and hopes for his
recovery were very raint.
R. Y. Blalock. Colporteur Mission
ary of the Amerioan Tract Society,
preached at the Baptist Uburcn, wea
nesdav nicht, a comparatively large
audience being in attendance.
The strlD of concrete sidewalk In
front of the ice factory is being carri ed
to completion as rapidly as possible.
Whon it la finished the line of con
crete on that side of Main Street will
be practically unbroken for two blocks.
Dr. B. B. Bachelder, whose
announcement of his Intention to
nmn in Dallas on February
26 has appeared In recent Issues of the
Obsebveb, is seriously Hi in romana,
and the date of hla arrival here is
indefinite.
John Bird returned Wednesday
morning from ColMns' Springs, where
be has been taking treatment for
rheumatism. He was greatly bene
fited by the course of treatment and
says that he never felt better In his
life than he does now.
Paul R. Kelty, city editor of the Los
Angeles Examiner during the past
two years, has purchased a 10-acre
apple farm from John Shaw. He will
spend the coming summer in Oregon,
ni nnaaihlv make his future home in
this state. Mr. Kelty Is a nephew of
Mrs. J. L. Brown.
ARRIVALS
A Reliable Place to
MRS. J. R. MOORE DEAD
Passes Away After Brief Illness
of Pneumonia at Her Home
Near Oak Grove.
Nancy E. Moore, wife of J. R.
Moore, died at her home near Oak
Grove, Tuesday morning, after an
illness of a week's duration. The
cause of her death was pneumonia,
following a severe attack of iagrippe.
She would have been 63 years old
today had she lived. v
Mrs. Moore, nee Nancy E. McClin-
tock, was born in Clark County, Indi
ana, February 28, 1815, and moved
with her parents to Missouri in 1855.
She was married to J. R. Moore, June
19, 1860, moved with him to Oregon in
1875, and resided in this state until the
time of her death.
She was the mother of eleven child
ren, six of whom are living: Mrs.
F. M. Moore, Mrs. H. M. Edgar, Mrs.
J. S. Moore ; Fannie, William and Fred
Moore. Mrs. J. W. Edgar, of Oak
Grove, is. a sister of the deceased.
Mrs. Moore had 15 grandchildren and
one great-grandchild, ail of whom are
living.
The funeral was held yesterday in
the Baptist church at Rlckreall, and
many residents of that neighborhood
were present, as Mrs. Moore was
widely and favorably known and her
sad death is a source of universal
regret. " ,
Mrs. Frank Rowell has returned
from a visit among relatives in Seat
tle.
V
See tbe moving pictures at the Col
osseum Rink tomorrow (Saturday)
night.
County School Superintendent Sey
mour returned yesterday from a two
days' visit in Spring Valley.
Candidates' petitions for nomina
tion to offices in Polk county for sale
at this office; also, Joint District
petitions for Polk and Lincoln coun
ties.
D. J. Rilevlshavinff the nort h wall
of bis building on Main and Wash
ington street, adjoining the building
occupied by the Ice factory, built up
In brick, and is having the room
plastered and finished, ready for occu
pancy by the new furnishing store.
The renewed activity of the mills in
Falls City has been shown during the
past two weeks by the increasing num
ber of carloads of lumber bearing
the Falls Citv Company's shipping
card, that have passed through this
city on the way to the eastern markets.
Williams' Dixie Jubilee Singers, a
troupe consisting of a double quar
tette, composed of four men's and four
women's voices, will give the third of
their annual entertainments in the
Woodman Hall on Monday night,
March 2. under the auspices of the
Dallas Public 8chool. Tiokets are
alrenriv on sale at Belt & Cherrlng-
ton's drug store. The proceeds of the
entertainment will be usea to pur
chase books and supplies for the
school library.
Wby get up In the morning feeling
blue,
Worry others and worry you ; N
Here's a secret between you and me,
Better take Rocky Mountain Tea.
Belt & Cherrington.
Trade
STORE
- Dallas Oregon
MARRIED IN WEST SALEM
Mr. Warren Burch and Miss Jes
sie Smith Are Made Husband
and Wife.
One of the pretty weddings of the
season was solemnized at the borne of
Mrs. Newton Smith, In West Salem,
aat Thursday evening, when her old
est daughter, Jessie, was raarrifl to
Mr. T. Warren Burch, of St. Johns,
Oregon. The Rev. Babcock, cf the
First Presbyterian Church of Salem,
was the officiating clergyman.
About forty guests were present to
witness the happy ceremony. The
bride was charmingly gowned in
white silk, and carried a boquet of
white carnations. The wedding march
from Lohengrin was played by Miss
Edith Burch. The parlors were pret
tily deoorated in white and green. At
the close of the ceremony, a delicious
wedding breakfast was served.
Mr. Burch is a member of one of
Polk county's prominent pioneer fam
ilies, being a son of Mr. and Mrs.
Jacob Burch, of Rlckreall. His bride
is a popular young woman of West
Salem, and has been one of Polk
county's most successful school teach
ers. Mr. and Mrs. Burch will be at
home to their friends in St. Johns
after March 1.
Those present at the wedding were :
Mrs. Newton Smith, Mr. and Mrs. J. J.
Burch, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith, Mr.
and Mrs. William Squier, Mr. and
Mrs. D. K. Brannon, Mr. and Mrs.
J. T. Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wil
son, Mr. and Mrs. Moore, Mrs. E. F.
Craven, Misses Alice, Grace, Edith
and Josephine Burch, Neva Smith,
Jessie Brannon, Frieda Spitzbart,
Zela McLean, Mabel Craven, Frances
Smith, Lucilo Squier, Messrs. Lee
Burch, Newton and Herbert South,
Lester Brannon, Bruce and Claire
McLean, Alan Craven.
Cannery Company Buys Site.
At a meeting of the board of directors
of the Dallas Cannery Company held
yesterday morning, H. G. Campbell,
secretary and treasurer of the board,
was Instructed to purchase the' can
nery site offered by Kels Anderson. It
is located on the west side of Main
Street, south of the Will Howe prop
erty, and comprises about three lots.
Mr. Anderson has offered it to tbe
company for $350. Situated as it is,
near the railway, it affords an ideal
site for a cannery, offering the best
possible shipping facilities. G. W,
Myer, president of the company and
H. G. Campbell left this morning for
Springbrook to inspect the cannery at
that place. Next week they will make
a tour southward through tbe valley
and examine all of the larger canning
establishments before taking any
steps toward tbe Installing of the can
nery in Dallas.
, Will Struggle For Supremacy.
Multnomah Athletic Club defeated
the Portland Y. M. C. A., Tuesday
night, in a game of basketball played
on a neutral court, by a score of 25 to
15. That victory broke the tie between
tbe two teams and decided for Mult
nomah the championship of tbe North
Division of tbe Oregon Basketball
League. Dallas won tbe champion
ship in the South Division by defeat
ing Corvallis last Friday night, and
the struggle for supremacy in Oregon
lies between them and the strong five
from the famous Portland club. The
dates for the tryout games will be
fixed immediately. These contests
will probably be tbe hardest in the
present season, as both the contending
teams are exceptionally strong and
determined to win out at any cost.
Verne Launer is taking Miss Flora
McCal Ion's place at the Pacifio Tele
phone's central office, during her
absence on account of illness, and will
also relieve Tracy Savery os night
central for a few weeks, until the hard
part of the basketball season Is over.
TVtmtv Count v Clerk A. F. Toner
resumed bis work at the Court Hout e
yesterday, after a several weeks
absence caused by a severe attack of
iagrippe. He attempted to return to
his post two weeks ago, thinking him
self fully recovered, but on the follow
lno rlv Buffered a relaose that has
prevented him from working until
tho present time.
The iolnt committee on programs
has fixed the date of the open meeting
of thePhiladelDhian and Utopian Lit
erary Societies of Dallas College for
Monday evening, March 9, at the Col
lege chapel, and every enort win oe
used to make tbe proposed program
one of the best, In every detail, that
has ever been given by tne memoers
of tbe two associations.
All who are Interested in oratorical
nrk Anil In the aubiect of prohibition
are cordially invited to attend the loot 1
contest to be held at tbe college cnapei
tonight Excellent special musical
features will make a part of tbe pro
gram, and a Una entertainment Is
assured. The judge will be Mrs. F. H
Morrison, Miss Elizabeth Young and
tbe Rev. M J. Ballantyna,
WnMnno furnish yon wood on
tbe same day you order it at the fol
lowing prices:
4 foot Siabwood. delivered. 12 per
cord.
16 Edgings, split ready for
kiHn imo f l 75 per load.
16 inch Dry Trimming, 12 per loadJ
16 Inch Block, 1 2 per load.
DALLAS LUMBER COMPANY.
I 8S-K.
A Call ta Act a.
rraueat I ben-by call a
-.ukavotioa of tb Socialist of
Poik county to meet in tbe Court
rmM la Dallas, at tbe Boor or v
o'clock a. m. Saturday, March 7.
JAMES K. SEARS,
Chairman of Coocty Committee.
tun
Candidates' Column
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TO TBE REPUBLICAN VOTERS
I beg to announoe my candidacy
for the Republican nomination for
tbe office of
COUNTY TREASURER
of Polk county, to be voted for at
the Primary election, April 17, 1908.
If I am elected to this office, I will,
to the best of my ability, faithfully
and honestly perform the duties of
the office, and will Btudiously en
deavor to safeguard the money of
the people.
I respectfully ask your support
DAN P. STOUFFER.
Candidate's Announcement.
I hereby announoe myself as a
candidate for the nomination for the
office of County Judge of Polk County,
subject to the vote of the republicans.
My platform is Good Roads.
O. O. HOLMA.N.
Bridgeport Precinct,
Builds up waste tissue, promotes
appetite, improves digestion, induces
refreshing sleep, giving renewed
strength and health. That's what
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea will
do. 35c, Tea or Tablets. Belt & Cher
rington.
A large crowd witnessed tbe excit
ing automobile races in J.he moving
picture show at the Colosseum Rink
Wednesday night. This new feature
is proving to be a welcome addition to
the attractions of the popular amuse
ment resort. Mr. Mott, who conducts
the shows, promises an entirely new
and equally interesting program for
the session tomorrow night.
Legal Blanks at this office.
L. D. Brown, for Abstracts. Notary
Public; typewriting.
Dr. Donohoe, Dentist Cglow Bldg
Room 1. Mutual Phono 1301.
The Obsebveb office wants the print
ing you are particular about
For the best cigars and freshest
candies, call on Horace Webster.
Dr. Hayter. Dentist. Offioe over
Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas. Oregon.
Money of private parties to loan at
6 per cent on well-improved farms,
SlBLEI & EAK1N.
The Obberveb job printing office a
city printing plant in the best country
town In Oregon,
Legal blanks for sale at this office.
Patronize the new barber shop on
Main street T. W. Reel, the proprietor,
guarantees first-class work.
Barham & Winslow have several
farms for Bale, on which they will
take city property as part payment
Box 367, Dallas. 1-14-tf
W. R. Ellis, agent tor Dally Ore
gonian and Evening Telegram. Have
a daily paper delivered at your house
by the week, month or year. No extra
charge for delivery.
If you suffer with indigestion, con
stipation, feel mean and cross, no
strength or appetite, your system is
unhealthy. Hollister's Rocky Moun
tain Tea makes the system strong and
healthy. 35c, Tea or Tablets. Belt &
Cherrington.
if you buy your goods at our Special Sale from Feb. 27 to March 6. Between
these dates we will give our customers all the profit and part of the cost, we
consider it the best way to advertise. Give it to our customers. Read this and
you may think we are crazy if you know the cost of goods and we are not sure
that we are not to offer them at the prices we do.
COST NOT TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION
Every one of our Extension Tables on Some article special in the Hardware
sale at a very low price. Department each day.
$9 Tables at $7 y
J .9 Thursday, Feb. 27
19 u n - 15 14 oz. heavy copper boilers at $2.45
16 50 " " 12 Iron Frame Wringers $1.65
15 " " 11
MATR ESSES Friday, Feb. 28
All kinds from the cheapest to the best Milk Pails of all kinds at less than you
at less money than the material to ever bought them,
make them costs, for instance:
$15 mattress for , $11 Saturday, Feb. 29
7 5
5 3.75 -4 doz. only 25c brooms at 10c each
Others in proportion
A large number of IRON BEDS your 5c, 10c and 15c tables will be run dur-
choice $6 ing the entire sale. Notions in hard-
Thesame beds that Portland dealers ware at One-half the money you usually
ask from $8 to $12. A big variety of pay.
colors and styles. We expect to lose
money on them but that's our loss and the next ssae for e special gale-
your gain. dai,y next week.
Guv
The Store
(L
Bell Phone 511
Kirkpatrick
GROCERIES x
5 Discount, cash (or 30 days) 5L
DALLAS
1QREAT REDUCTION IN (
FURNITURE
Commencing FEBRUARY 28 and con
tinuing until MARCH 7, we will sell
the following articles at reduced prices:
Birdseye Maple Dresser formerly $26 reduced to $22
Solid Oak Dresser formerly $18 now - $13.50
All Dressers in stock at the same reduction.
Iron beds from - - - $2.50 to $14
Yum Yum Springs, formerly $3 now - $2.25
Yours for business,
HALL &
Successors to F.
CHAS. H. LANE
The Engraver
Original designs of Monograms,
Initials, etc. Silverware, umbrel
las and walking oanes engraved
to order. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Society Pin a Specialty
(With A. H. Harris, the Jeweler).
Dallas Truck & Dray Company
Hubbard I Brown, Proprietors
Phone and stand at Belt & Cher
rington's drug store. Bell and Mutual
Phones. All kinds of hauling Wood
for sale. ,
TEA
We sell tons of poor
stuff; but our name isn't
on'it. Go by the name.
Your grocer return! your money II yon doa'l
like Schllllnt'i Beit; pny hla.
YOU WILL
and Sleep
Bros. &
where you always get your
Mutual Phone 1141
OREGON
HAYES
J. Chapman.
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.
Give us a trial.
Barnhart ft Grant
Dallas, - Oregon
I WeWill.Pay
80c
for wheat at the
DALLAS FLOURING MILLS
SWEENEY BROS.
Cheap
Daiton
moneys worth.