Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, March 27, 1908, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextI i Polk County Observer Hrkpotrtok keeps the BEST. jf A. Vord,ot Portland, is In Dallas on a business visit Miss Buth Van Oradel visited in Honmoutb yesterday. . Dr A B. Starbuck has been visit ing friends la Portland. OrvilleShultz.of Falls City, was a Dftllas visitor yesterday. Bert Dennis, of Falls City, was a Pallas visitor Wednesday. The Dallas Flouring Mill Is paying M cents a bushel for wheat. F Wright, of Eoseburg, is in Pallas on a business visit. j Moran, of Monmouth, was in Dallas' between trains yesterday. j Q. VanOrsdel was a business visitor in Independence, Tuesday. j yf Wyatt, of Black Rock, was a business visitor in Dallas, Tuesday. Tnm Stockwell returned Tuesday nlgMfrom a four days' visit in Port land. Baymond Peterson has returned from a short visit at his home in Port land. Benton Yost, of Black Eock, has been visiting friends and relatives in Pallas. Mrs. John Fletoher, of Forest Grove, Is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. L. Collins. County Commissioner William Eld dell was In Dallas, Tuesday, on official Bay Grimes, of Dayton, has been visiting among his many friends in this city. . Chester Siefarth, of Falls City, vis ited friends and relatives in Dallas, James Sltnonton, of Carlton, visited at tho home of his brother, Willis Simonton during the week. F. H. Morrison went to Portland yesterday for a short viait at the home of his son, E. Y. Morrison. Mrs. J. Vlggers, who has been visit ing relatives in Dallas, returned to ner home in Portland yesterday. Mrs. J.O. McKern spent last Satur day and Sunday with an aged -uncle at Dallas. North Yamhill Eecord. W. T. Grler, manager of the Falls City LumberCompany's mills atFalls City, was a Dallas visitor, Tuesday. Mrs. N. L. Butler arrived home this week Trom a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Albert Martin in Junction Citv. Mrs. W. F. E. Smith, who has been visiting in Dallas the past week, returned home Monday. Salem Jour nal. Mrs. 8. F. Knox and daughter, of Grand Eaplds, Michigan, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Fuller. A party of tlmbermen passed through Dallas yesterday, enroute for Port land, after a short timber cruising expedition in theSlletz Basin. Prescott Simonton is recovering from the effects of his recent Inlury, while employed in the sawmill, and hopes to be able to reume his work within a short time. Dr. S. T. Donohoe has been carry ing all the outward appearances of a perfect case of the mumps for several days, but he has fortunately not been confined to bis room. SCHEDULE IS CHANGED Dallas-Falls City Railroad Will Adopt New Time Card, April 1. Commencing April J, a new train schedule will be In effect on the Dal las & H'alls City Bailroad. The morn Ing train will leave Dallas at 7 :10, five minutes earlier than at present, and wi 11 arrive at Falls City at 7 -.50 a. Eeturning, it will leave Falls City at 10:10 a. m. and atrive in Dallas 10 :55. The afternoon train will leave Dallas at 1 :15 p. m., instead of at o clock, and will arrive in Falls City at 1 :55. Eeturning, it will leave Falls City at 4:20, and arrive in Dallas at 6 :05 p. m. The agent at Falls City will receive freight for Black Eock from 7 :30 a. m to 5:30 p. m., each day, for shipment on the first train of the following morning. Perishable freight only will be received up to train time each morning. Only one round-trip freight train will be operated each day between the two last-named stations. 3, E. Farmer, of the Dallas Hotel, went to Corvallis, Tuesday for a short business visit. Pon't fail to attend the fine moving picture show at the Colosseum Eink, Saturday night The Bev. H. L. Pratt, of Portland, arrived in Dallas yesterday for a short business visit. A. 3. Newsom, of Fulls City, was in Dallas, Wednesday, enroute for Port land and Ooos Bay. County Commissioner J. B. Teal, of Falls City, was in Dallas, Wednes day, on official business. Ask your grocer for Arlington Club coffee put up in 40-cent tins. You will find it In only one store; that's where they keep the BEST. Conrad Stafrln expects his brother, Albert Stafrin and family, of Utlca, Nebraska, to arrive in Dallas today, and says that they will make their home in this city Jn future. -Henry Pfandhoefer and Boy Har rington, of O. A. O., were in Dallas yesterday on their way to their homes in Falls City, where they will spend the spring vacation. Editor Chas. E. Hicks, of the Inde pendence West Side, was In Da lias yes terday. He has Just returned from a several weeks' business visit in the Eastern States. He is well pleased with his new location in Independence. J. E. Yoakum will hold a public auction of livestock at thg Keyt Dairy Farm near McCoy, tomorrow (Satur day) at 10 a. m. Among the animals for sale are 15 Jersey cows, 11 heifers (yearlings and 2-year-olds), 60 Berk shire hogs and 1 Jersey bull. All animals are thoroughbreds. M. F. White, of Eickreall, will act as auctioneer. Belden Grant, a former resident of Dallas, has been in this city this week traveling in the interest of Sig Sichel'i cigar company. He still has his arm in a sling, as a result of the recent railway accident near Forest Grove. Editor Fiske Is again confined to his room by illness, and his physician tnintts &e will not be able to resume his office work for Beveral days. The many friends of the jovial Captain will sympathize with him in his mis fortune. Lee Smith returned Tuesday night from Portland, where he has been attending to business concerning land claims in the Siletz .Basin. He says that the contestant in the case of his Bister's claim has withdrawn, and that she will now have little trouble in securing her patent. Peter Dyck, a well-known German resident of Dallas, is circulating a petition for his candidacy for the office of County Treasurer, and is receiving numerous assurances of support from E. E. Williams and G. N. Cherring ton. Already, Peter can almost see himself sitting on the county's strong box. The office of the Willamette Valley Electrio Company has been greatly Improved this week by the addition of new desks and counters beautifully finished with old oak stain. These additiocs together with the company's famous elk horn chandelier give the entire office a neat and oozy appear ance. 1908 SPRING 1908 Most Entertaining Apparel "Show" in the City Where all the Spring Styles are Seen. There is a lot of talk now-a-days about clothes for College and Uni versity young men and Adler's "Col legian" Suits are placed at the top of the list. We want it thoroughly understood that these gar ments have that extra style, better tailoring, neater appearance and swing to them than any other make. V All The Leading Styles in Spring and Summer Suits and Overcoats now ready for inspection New shades of Browns in Cheviots and Fancy Worsteds. The Quality and Price Demand Your Interest A Reliable Place to Trade V l M V ADIEU'S fJ0lieuan CLOTHES THE BEE HIVE STORE O. O. F. Building - Dallas, Oregon COURT HOUSE NOTES Items of Interest From the Records in the County Offices Briefly Told. PEOBATE. Estate of Edwin Cadwell, deceased- inventory filed and approved. Estate of Lincoln McCoy, deoeased Paul Fundman appointed adminis trator. EEAL ESTATE. W A Butler to A B Cockerham, 22 acres, 1 6 s, r 7 w, $550. William Elddell et al to Isabel Bid den, 100 acres, 1 8 s, r 5 w, $1. I N Woods to Florence Ellis, lot in Dallas, $325. Myra A Welch and hd to P J Dick inson, land In Independence, $900. J P Linden et ux to H C Chamberlin et al, land In Independence, $250. Lydia M Wilson to OHIe Parker and hd, land in 1 6 s, r 6 w, $800. Miss Claire Padrick has returned to her home in Oregon City, for a few weeks' rest before resuming her work as a stenographer. She has been quite 111 for more than a week with the mumps. Hon. G. W. Myer and J. L. Brown will contest for election to the office of councilman in the second ward, in the coming city election. Petitions for nomination for councilman are being circulated for P. 8. Greenwood in the first ward, and for Frank Eere- lake in the third ward. Candidates' Column TO THE REPUBLICAN VOTERS I beg to announce my candidacy the Eepublican nomination for for the 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 studiously en deavor to safeguard the money of the people. I respectfully ask your support. DAN P. ST0UFFER. For School Superintendent. I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of County School Super intendent of Polk County, subject to the Eepublican primaries, April 17. H. O. SEYMOUE, County School Superintendent H. C. Seymour submits the following report of the public schools of Polk County, for the month of February : Number of pupils In attendance, 2470, of which 1274 were boys, and 1191 were girls, In the following districts there were no tardies reported : Bed Prairie, Val ley View, Oak Grove, Fairvlew, Eick- real, Oakdale and Liberty. Arrangements were completed Wed nesday night for a game of basketball between the "Eedwings" of the Mult nomah Athletio Club, and the Second team of Dallas College, to be played on the local floor Saturday night These two teams are among the fastest of the junior aggregations of Oregon and a close and interesting contest is anticipated. Frank Eerslake, the auctioneer, will sell the personal property belonging to the estate of the late A. J. Peterson next Thursday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, The sale will be held at the farm on the Oakdale road, two miles west of Dallas. The property to be sold Includes one team of work horses, three cows with calves, two heifers, two pigs, wheat, hay, farming imple ments, and household goods. Through correspondence with the military board of the State of Oregon, D. Chorpening finds that it is necessary for him to have the ages of all of the boys desiring enlistment in the prospective militia company. He requests that you call on him at the Electric Light office and give your age as soon as possible, as the list must be in the bands of the military board before the first of April. Hon. W. C. Brown says that he will have the work of digging for coal on his property in North Dallas com menced immediately when the weather has cleared sufficiently to permit teady work. The specimens of coal secured In former excavations were mostly of an excellent grade of lignite coal, and the nature of the land in North Dallas and vicinity indicates the probable presence of a large de posit of that formation. Horatio Morrison has a new lodge emblem of which he Is justly proud It is a veteran's jewel charm, and was lsused to him by the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows. These jewels are conferred upon men who have been members of the order for 25 con secutive vears. Mr. Morrison has been a member of Friendship Lodge, o. 6, of Dallas, continuously since 1882. The charm la made of 14k. gold, and is a beautiful piece of workman- hip. It is beautifully enameled in red and gold, with the number "25" landing out In bold relief on a white star. The jewel Is a handsome and ppropriate keepsake. When It was found that Claud Shaw would be enable to play In the pro posed game between Dallas College and Snohomish, a telegram was sent to the latter requesting that the game scheduled for tomorrow might be either postponed or called off. Man ager Kersey bad as yet received no reply to bis message last night, and is unable to say whether the team from Washington Inteods to play or not He says that should It be decided to play according to schedule, be will send out hand bill to that effect as soon m posslbla Lew Ballaotyne will tales the place of Shaw, the absent guard. In case the Snohomish team refuse to postpone the game. All members of the Dallas aggregation profess the utmost confidence In tbeir bllity to win on the local floor, but seem doubtful as to the possible out come of a game on a fotwlga court. with their team in lu present crippled condition. Notice to Contractor. Sealed bids will be received by the ndersigDed for the construction of a echoolbouee in School District No. 6. Polk county, Oregon. Plaos may be mi at the borne of School Clerk F. O. Isaac, or at the office of H. C Sey mour, School Superintendent of Polk county. Alt bids to be aent to F. O. lute. Grand Boode, Ore-goo, and to be opened April IS. The Board reserve the right to reject any and all bid. F. O. ISAAC, Clerk. ! Candidate's Announcement. . hereby announce mvself as a candidate for the nomination for the office of County J udgeof Polk County, subject to the vote of the republicans, My platform is Good Eoads. G. O. HOLMAN. Bridgeport Precinct For Joint Representative. I hereby announce my candidacy for the Eepublican nomination for Joint Representative of Polk and Lincoln counties, subject to the will of the voters at the primary eleotion to be held April 17. CHAELES H. GAEDNEB. Candidate's hereby Announcement. myself 1 hereby announce myself as a candidate for nomination for the office of County Clerk of Polk County, subject to the vote of the Democratic party. F. S.'CBOWLEY, Falls City, Oregon For County Judge. I hereby announce my candidacy for nomination to the office County Judge of Polk County, subject to the will of the Democratic voters at the April primary. My platform is, Build Good Eoads. J. E. SIBLEY. For County Clerk. I hereby announce my candidacy for nomination for the office of County Clerk on the Eepublican ticket, to be voted on at the Eepublican primary election, April 17. H. S. POETWOOD. For County Assessor. I desire to announce that 1 am a candidate for the nomination for Coupty Assessor on the Eepublican ticket, to be voted for at the primary election on April 17. A. M. AEANT. For County Assessor. I hereby announce my candidacy for County Assessor, subject to the will of the Eepublican voters at the pri maries, pledging that if nominated and elected I will, so far as in my power lies, give all classes of property- owners a square deal. O. 8. GBAVES, Bell Phone 511 Mutual Phone 1141 Kirkpatrick GROCERIES Discount, cash (or 30 days) 50, DALLAS OREGON SPRING IS HERE and housecleaning will soon com mence. Remember we carry the largest and most complete line of Carpets, Wall Paper and Pictures, and the largest line of Lace Cur tains in the city. Just received a large shipment of Reed Rockers. Also Lowe Bros.' Paints, the best in the market. Drop in and get a color card. HALL & HAYES Successors to F. J. Chapman. GROCERIES We carry the famous DIAMOND Brand of Extracts, Spices, Coffee, Canned Goods FRESH BREAD EVERY DAY Simonton & Scott Dallas, Oregon For County Judge. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for second term as County Judge, subject to the will of the Eepublican voters at the April prl marles. Platform : Good roads and bridges, and keeping the county expenses as low as a progressive and business-like administration will permit. ED F. COAD. For County Judge. J. G. VanOrsdel, candidate for County Judge of Polk County, Oregon, on the Democratic ticket, to be voted for at the primary on the 17th of April, 1908, submits the following platform : First I will advocate good roads and a fair distribution of the road tax. It is not just to collect taxes from the outlying districts, and not give the taxpayer his share of the road work to make It more convenient for him to reach market Second. No waste of publio money ; strictest economy consistent with a good administration of county affairs; a square deal and good treatment for every one. Third. I will try, if nominated and elected, to work in harmony with the County Commissioners so far as I think is for the good of the people. Fourth. Should the voters of Polk County decide that I am the proper person to fill the office of County Judge, I will give to the management of the business of the County the same energetic and careful attention that I have given ray own business. Fifth, I believe in the Direct Pri mary. I tnink tnts is one or me sgeocie in the hands of each elector to bring the government nearer to the people, and take It out of the "boss rule," giving us "a government of the people, by the people and for the people. I will say In conclusion that I served the people of this county from 1898 to 1901 as sheriff, and yon can look into sny record, and if found wanting, you can turn me down the him as you sbouH any man that was noralthfol la his trust J. O. VAXOR8DEL. Mr. W. W. Perefval. of Independ ence, visited relative la Dallas this week. Dry fir cord wood wanted In any quantity opto we cords; to bs delivered la Dallas or Fills City. For farther particulars, call on, or address. Salem Falls City ft Western By. Co., Dallas. Dallas Steam Laundry Modern Machines. Modern Methods We Strive to Please North Main Street. Both Phones FOR SALE. A fine borne of 8 rooms, rich sandy land, plenty fruit and grapes; one acre or more of ground in edge of Dallas. 160 acres will soil in 40-acre tracts ; only 3j miles out; fine fruit land. 92 acres fine fruit land, 4 miles of Monmouth; nearly all cleared, at a bargain, best of terms. Some good bargains in farms and smaller tracts. Could take some city property as part of purchase price. H. G. CAMPBELL. WISE TALKS BY U. S. LOUOHARY'S OFFICE BOY. Honert If this business doesn't let up, they'll make me bow-legged carry ing packages around. I heard of a man onos who was awfully bow- legged. When be wanted bis wife to sit on his lap, be had to put a board across. I wish they'd put boards be hind the counters In Loughary'a store so I could wait on folks. I hate to see anyone waiting. We're got some rfully good salesmen. When the old man hires a new clerk be wants to know bis record as a sprinter. If be can't make a hundred yards in ten seconds, he can't get the job. There's some advantage la being quick and soma disadvantages, but If yon don't like to hurry yourself, there's the tele phone. Pbooe ta your order and III see that they pet your stuff out p. q. Isk for m, Willie, the hustler. LOOK HERE! The City Express & Transfer Co. does all kinds of hauling at reasonable rates, Stand and both phones at Webster's Confectionery Store. STOW BROS. Proprietors DALLAS, OREGON Lumber For Sale Eough and dressed lumber for sale at your own price. Let me figure on your bill. Mutual phone. N. G. HARRIS. DALLAS, OBEGON Legal Blanks at this office. L. D. Brown, for Abstracts. Notary Public; typewriting. Dr. Donohoe, Dentist Uglow Bldg Boom 1. Mutual Phone 266. The Obsebvkb office wants the print ing you are particular about Legal blanks for sale at this office. Dr. Hayter. Dentist Office over Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas, Oregon. Money of private parties to loan at per cent on well-improved farms. SlBLKT & EaKIH. Try the "Big Bear," the new 5-cent cigar now on sale at Horace Webster's oonfcetlotery store. tf W. B. Ellis, agent for Dally Ore gontaa and Evening Telegram. Hava a daily paper delivered at your house by the week, month or year. No extra charge for delivery. , Legal blanks for sale at this office. Patronize tho new barber shop on Main street T. W. Reel, the proprietor, guarantees first-class work. Dry fir cord wood wanted In any quantity op to 600 cords ; to be delivered IS Dallas or Falls City. For further particulars, call on, or address, Salem, Falls City & Western By. Co., Dallas.