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About Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927 | View Entire Issue (April 28, 1908)
polk County Observer FE-Staats. 0f Airlie. visited friends , thlfl city yesterday. V. D Brown was a business visitor i,,BlaBook' FrIday j l Sweeney was a business visitor in Perrydale yesterday. A. Wilson, of Independence, was a victor in Dallas yesterday. V E. Johnson was In Falls City, Thu'wday, for a short visit T-If FInseth returned Saturday from a short visit In Portland. E Llpton, of Falls City, was a busi ness Visitor in Dallas, Saturday. u.tthnws. of Marlon, visited lo Dallas, Saturday and Sunday. Miss Sadie Myer Is visiting friends la Salem and Portland this week. County Assessor Carl Graves went toBallston yesterday on business. nr 0 D. Butler, of Independence, was a visitor In tbls olty Saturday. Twenty-three cents In trade for mohair at the Mercantile. jf Oyster shells, great food for young and old chickens, at Lougbary's. tf Born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wells, of Salt Creek, Sunday, April 26, a son.- Tjeaveorders at the Mercantile Com pany's store for hop twines. tf J.T. Hutchlns, of Black Bock was in Dallas yesterday for a short visit. Miss Effa Brown returned yesterday ' from a visit among friends In Albany. T. A. Biggs, of Monmouth, was a business visitor In Dallas, Saturday. Bert Wonderly, of Falls City; was a business visitor In this city yesterday. B. E. Williams returned" Saturday morning from a business visit in Port land. Will Bowell, manager of the Blck reall warehouses, was Dallas visitor Saturday. E. A. Hamilton is building a nice residence on his property in the Fair yiew addition. Miss Emma Dempsey visited rela tives and friends in Portland, Satur day and Sunday. Balph Butler returned Friday even ing from Portland, after a business visit In that city. Professor F. S. Crowley, of Falls City, spent Friday and Saturday in this city on business. Hood Craven is in from his Salmon Biver claim, visiting friends and relatives In this city. CITY WILL DO THE WORK F. H. Morrison Employed to Super . vise Street Improvement at $150 Month. The olty council has decided to have the street improvement done by the city, and has rejected the bid of J. W. Sweeney, of Portland. At an adjourned meeting last night, F. H. Morrison was elected to supervise the work at a salary of $150 a month. Mr. Morrison was also elected Street Commissioner, that office having been declared vacant Bids will be asked for hauling suffi cient rock from Ellendale to macada mize Main street between Oak and Academy streets. A special committee was appointed to ascertain the cost of paving certain streets. The resignation of C. O. Tennis as City Marshal was accepted, and T. A. Odom, the present nlghtwatchman employed by the business men, was elected to fill the vacanoy. This leaves Dallas without a nlghtwatchman again. AGED PIONEER GONE Uncle Thomas Lucas Dies at His Home in Monmouth, Aged 84 Years. Thomas H. Lucas, an old and respected pioneer, died at his home in Monmouth, Sunday. He was born in Kentucky, August 27,1824; moved to Illinois, and from there emigrated to Oregon in 1850 and settled on his dona tion claim, a portion of which is now in the city limits of Monmouth. His public-spirited interest was shown in his donation of 80 acres of this land to the endowment fund for old Mon mouth University, and many other acts for the betterment of community interests. Except 16 years' residence in Illinois, from 1883 to 1899, he lived continuously in Polk County, and kept a blacksmith shop at Bickreall for many years. Of his eight children, four are liv ing, as follows : Albert, of Sclo ; Tbad deus and Benjamin F., of Bickreall, and Balph, of Monmouth. He also had 13 grandobildren and one great grandchild. Mrs. E. W. Eearns and Mrs. Ida Chorpenlng were visitors in Salem, Saturday and Sunday. A special meeting of Almira Kebekah Lodge, No. 26, will be held tomorrow, (Wednesday,) night. Initia tion. By order of Noble Grand. EXPECT GUSHER IN- POLK. Portland Oil Company Highly Elated With Prospects on White aker Farm. Members of the Polk County Oil company, which is composed of Port land business men, are expecting a great strike on their property within a few weeks and predict that a new commercial field will shortly be opened In the vlolnlty of Portland that will take position among the leading industries of the state, says last night's Portland Journal. Already one well has been opened, but through an acci dent had to be abandoned and a new one started. This well is now down to a depth of between 100 and 200 feet The old well went to a depth of 850 feet when oil was found. Natural gas was also found and it Is expected that both oil and gas will be found In commercial quantities. In speaking of 'their property, which contains 320 acres and lies directly on the Southern Faciflo railroad about three and one half miles from Dallas, representatives of the company said today. "Some time ago in orderto ascertain whether or not petroleum oil could be discovered on the lands in question, considerable drilling was done. Oil, also gas, was found, and reasonable Indications that coal might also be found on these lands. At certain depths kaolin is found and from tests made the finest kind of pottery ware can be manufactured from it, also a high grade of pressed brick. There fore we now know that the only pros pective feature Is as to the quantities of oil and gas we shall find. "Engineers and workmen are now busily engaged in drilling, and the work will be proseouted as speedily as practical methods permit and until the results we confidently anticipate are realized." Fred Olin returned to Portland yesterday after a two days' visit with relatives and friends in Dallas. John Castle, of Dayton, was in Dallas, Sunday, visiting at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dee Dunn. T. S. Townsend, of Portland, was in Dallas, Friday, looking after his creamery Interests in this locality. The Rev. E. A. Zimmerman, of Portland, preached In the Methodist church in this city Sunday moroing. Miss Grace Cauthorn returned to her home In Portland, Saturday, after a week's visit among friends in Dallas. Kuppenheimer's Clothing PERFECTION IN FIT AND TAILORING AN INVITATION Should you desire to . inform yourself fully in regard to the ap propriate spring styles, if you wish to see and compare as many as possible of the different models before buying one, we extend to you a special invitation to visit our store and permit us to place before you the large variety and selec tions we have secured and are showing this season. We want to see you now. Buy early and set the Pace in style. Might aswell lead as follow others. V " v:.:..::.v:2Si tfv "'.': ". .'vjFi f' A JT Im Hom J Km I mm " -f Ckip THE BEE HIVE STORE 1-o.o.f.bwz A Reliable Place to Trade paiia. Oregon COLLEGE PRESIDENTS MEET Denominational Schools Will Work Together to Secure Best Possible Results. Dr. C. A. Mock returned Saturday evening from Forest Grove, where he had been attending the convention of the presidents of Oregon's denomina tional colleges, which was called last week by President W. N. Ferrin, of Pact Do University. All of the denominational colleges of the Willamette Valley, with the exception of Philomath College, were represented, and a permanent organi zation was effected. President W. N. Ferrin, of Pacific University, being elected president. President L. W. Biley, of McMinnville college, vice president, and President H. M. Crooks, of Albany college, secretary. The purposes of the organization are to secure a closer cooperation between the educational Institutions represented, and insure meetings of their presidents and of representative members of their faculties for the exchange of beneficial ideas, and dis cussion of methods for tbe betterment of educational systems. An effort will be made to secure uniform entrance requirements, equivalent require ments for graduation from any of the given oollege courses, and cooperation in the athletio work of the different institutions. The representatives who were present at the important convention in Forest Grove laBt , week were : President W. N. Ferrin, of Pacific University; Presidents W. Riley, of McMinnville College; President H. M. Crooks, of Albany College ; President Kelsey, of Newberg College; President O. A. Mock, of Dallas College and Profes sors Matthews and Sherwood, of Wil lamette University. F. J. Chapman and family left Sun day afternoon for California, where they will spend the coming summer. Ben Masters, 'manager of one of the logging crews at Black Bock, was a visitor in Dallas, Saturday and Sun day. . Mrs. J. O. Long, of Chicago, arrived In Dallas, Friday for an extended visit with her sister, Miss Jessie Wise man. Miss Cora Tufts has recently returned to her home in this city after an extended trip through Cali fornia. "Grandma" Henrietta Wells, of Buena Vista, returned home yester day, after a visit among friends in Dallas. Mrs. Forrest Craven and children, of Ballston, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Craven, Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Walter Williams, Mrs. C. E. Shaw and Harry Gay nor accompanied F. J. Chapman and family to Port land, Sunday. Mrs. T. W. Johnson and children returned to Portland yesterday, after a short visit at the borne of her sister, Mrs. Annie C. Farley. The Dallas Juniors defeated the Monmouth team in a baseball game played in this city Saturday afternoon, the score being 21 to 0. in McMinnville. Sunday afternoon, after a short visit at tbe home of her sister, Mrs. Mary Savage. Aubrey Martin, of Bridgeport, was brought before Judge Ed. F. Ooad yesterday, and committed to the State Beform School as incorrigible. If the weather continues favorable, the city road roller will be brought out tomorrow and put at work on the newgradeon the hill near the tannery. Floyd Myer resumed his work at tbe Oregon Agricultural College yester day, after a short visit at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Myer, In this city. Legal Blanks at this office. Dr. Donohoe, Dentist Uglow Bldg Boom 1. Mutual Phone 256. The Obeebveb 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 C per cent on well-improved farms. Siblkt ft Ems. If you want a good home In Dallas with lots of fruit and fine sandy gar den, see H. G. Campbell tf. Choice lots for sale in Fair View addition, either for cash or on tbe installment plan. Mask Hatter. Owner. W. B. Ellis, atrent for Dally Ore- gonlaa and Evening Telegram. Have dally paper delivered at your house by the week, month or year. No extra charge for delivery. Legal blanks for sale at this office. Patronize the new barber shop on Main street T. W. KeeU the proprietor. guarantee first-claas work. Drr flr cord wood wanted in any q o an tl ty np to 500 oords ; to be delivered in Dallas or Falls City. For rnruier particulars, call on, or address. Salem Falls City ft Western By. Co, Dallas. Candidates Column C. L. HAWLEY Regular Republican Nominee for Representative from Polk Countj LOW RATES EAST WILL BE HADE THIS SEASON BY THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC (LINES IN OREOON) FROM DALLAS, OREGON TO Chicago St. Louis St. Paul Omaha Kansas City A8 FOLLOWS BOTH WAYS TH BOUGH PORTLAND $74.40 69.40 64.40 64.40 64.40 ONE WAY VIA CALIFORNIA $89.40 84.40 83.65 76.90 76.90 TICKETS WILL BE ON BALE May 4, 18 June 5, 6, 19, 20 July 6, 7, 22, 23 August 6, 7, 21, 22 Good for return in 90 days with stopover privileges at pleasure within limits. REMEMBER THE DATES For any further information call on I. N. WOODS, Local Agent or write to WM. McMURRAV General Paaaenger Agent, Portland, Oregon SPRING OPPOR TUNITIES WISE TALKS BY U. S. LOUGHARYS' OFFICE BOY Good morning, everybody I Look what's impersonating an Easter card, also the awakening of Spring, the ar rival of broilers and other good things. Don't it make you feel good to see old winter on the operating table and old Sol peeping out from behind the clouds saying, "Come on out; the fishing's fine." I tell you winter has its good points, but I like to see Easter come, for Easter is the Christmas of Spring, when tbe bells ring for sul phur and molasses and Opportunity begins to knock at your door again. That's about all that knocks In the spring for most everything and every body wants to boost It's in the air. One opportunity to help boost yourself and boost my boss, is at your door. I want everybody that loves a kid to help me -earn my salary this year. Keep me busy. We can deliver. Put me to the proof. WILLIE L. D. Brown, for Abstracts. Notary Public; typewriting. Bell Phone 511 Mutual Phone llih KIRKPATRICK GROCERIES 5L Discount, Cash (or 30 days) 5 DALLAS OREGON GROCERIES We carry the famous DIAMOND "W" , Brand of Extracts, Spices, Coffee, Canned Goods FRESH BREAD EVERY DAY I Simonton & Scott Dallas, Oregon Dallas Steam Laundry Modern Machines. Modem Methods We Strive to Please , North Main Street. Both Phones THE CHARACTER OF OUR SHOES t i. t for Women, Misses and Children stands plainly written upon them No printer's ink or artist's brush can satisfactorily portray their individuality. YOU MUST SEE THEM. DALLAS SHOE STORE MRS. J. C. GAYNOR, Proprietor Try the "Big Bear," the new 6-cent cigar now on sale at Horace Webster's confectionery store. tf Dry fir oordwood wanted In any quantity up to 500 cords ; to be delivered in Dallas or Falls City. For further particulars, call on, or address, Salem, Falls City ft Western By, Co., Dallas. Dallas Truck & Dray Company Hubbard I Brown, Proprietors . Phone and stand at Belt ft Cber rlngton's drug store. Bell and Mutual Phones. All kinds of hauling Wood for sale. Don't You Want to Know? We would be pleased to show you our new arrivals in Axminster, Brussels and Ingrain Carpets Axminster, Velvet and Brussels Rugs in a variety of sizes in the most beautiful colors and designs .r . we have ever seen. The most extensive line of Matting that we have ever received. We bought at quantity prices. You may not know it but we carry a large stock 1 of Lace Curtains. We have been told that we sell them at th right price and we believe it. In fact when you are cleaning house and think of anythingtrom a.riew carpet to a box of tacks re member us. We have the goods you want. We know you will be pleased with the goodsthe pricesand the treatment we accord you. GUY BROTHERS & DALTON HARDWARE AND FURNITURE THE STORE WHERE YOU ALWAYS GET YOUR MONEY'S WORTH