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About Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927 | View Entire Issue (May 19, 1908)
Polk County Observer Mr W.I. Reynolds.. jack Sibley was a visitor Id Port tan Sunday. .,1,rthnrfl , jfattingsaie nowuu nalton. WilHam Bidgeway.ofBuell, was a Dallas visitor Sunday. ' You will save money on matting at Guv Brothers & Dalton. tf Charles MoDevltt went to Portland this morninet on business. Austin Savage, of Sheridan,, was In Dallas, Friday on business. D Y Allison, of Airlie, was a buai nessvisitor in Dallas, Friday. Carl Gerlinger went to Portland this morning for a brief visit Mr9 Walter Nichols, of Falls City, ffas a visitor in Dallas. Friday. vraA Waener went to Portland, Sunday afternoon for a brief visit. t c Talbott, or Falls City, was a business visitor in Dallas, Saturday. C D. Chorpening visited friends and relatives in Eugene over Sunday. j J Leveck, of" Lewlsville. was a bas'ine'ss visitor in Dallas yesterday. Mrs. Walter Williams, of Falls City, Is visiting friends arid relatives in Dallas. Mrs. I. M. Palmer left this morning for a visit with relatives in Portland and Seattle. ' Mothers, see those children's ready-to-weardressatTheEmporium. Smith & Shelton. tf Miss Wilma Sears, of Hillsboro, Is visiting at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Henry Savery. Charles Hayes, of the Hall & Hayes Furniture Store, went to Portland this morning on business. County Clerk E. M. Smith issued liiwnm to wed to Fred M. Eorden and An na Sam merier, Friday. . J. W. Tost, an employee of the Cone Lumber Company, of Black Bock, visited In Dallas last week. W. A. Ayres and W. L. Soehren went to Salem today as delegates to to the I. 0. O. F. Grand Lodge. ' Albert Nelson, who has been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Jaoobson, returned to Portland, Sun day. ' Haven Smith returned yesterday' from a few weeks' stay at Collins' J Springs, where he has been taking treatment for rheumatism. He says that his health improved greatly dur ing his stay at th at place. , Vote "for W. I. Reynolds. H. A, Packard was a Dallas visitor Friday, en route for his home in Falls City, after a business visit In Port land. ' ' "Billy" MoAdaros, or Falls City, was In Dallas, Friday, on his way to Independence for a short visit among friends. C. C. Chipman, proprietor of the Dallas Hotel, has returned from a week's visit with his family In Cor- vallis. H. AT Jorgenson, one of the instructors id the Oregon State Reform School, spent Sunday among friends in Dallas. Mr, and Mrs. Leonard LeSieur and little son, of Portland, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dunn over 8unday. Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Hndley, of Day ton, are visiting at the home of her parents, the Rev. and Mrs. M. J. Ballantyne. Beautiful line of ladies' neckwear and all the latest styles in veils at the Emporium. Smith & Shelton, new Riley Building. tf L. Gerlinger, of Portland, president of tbo Dallas and Falls City Railway Company, was. in Dallas yesterday for a short visit. Cleveland" Burch, of Newberg, has returned to Dallas and will be em ployed, with Wesley Vaughn in the plumbing business this summer. Mrs. Jennie Cadwell returned to her bo me In Dallas, Thursday night, after a week's visit among friends and rel atives in Portland. Floyd Myer, a student In the Ore gon Agricultural College, was in Dal las last week for a visit at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Myer. William Priest an 1 Miss Frances Farrier wera married ia Fal's City this morning by Justice Frank Butler. They will make their home in that city. The big dance given by the Rick; reall orchestra in the hall at that place Saturday evening was largely attended and a most enjoyable time Is reported. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Kirkpatrick left this morning for Portland and from there will go to Seattle where they will visit the big fleet when It arrives at that place. Ben Jones came in from Indepen dence Monday evening and has been acting as attorney for several home steaders who have been contested by the government and are having their hearing before County Clerk Wade this week. Toledo Leader. Vote for W. I. Reynolds. The Ob8ebveb office wants the print, ingou are particular about. Miss Ella Carpenter, a teacher In one of the public schools in Portland, spent Saturday and Sunday at the nome of her . parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Carpenter. Andrew Vercler, a Polk couuty fruit grower, has bought a house on North Commercial street, of Del Dinsmoor and will take possession July 1st, Salem Statesman. The Polk County Pioneer Associa tion has set its - annual picnic for Thursday, June 18, the first d:iy of the big street carnival to be held in Dallas next'month. A construction train passed through Dallas yesterday on the way to Luck iamute, between Monmouth and"Air lie, where there is considerable bridge repair work to bo done. R. E. Williams, of the Polk County delegation to the state convention held in Portland last week, was chosen as one of the delegates to the National Republican Convention. Morris Fowle returned to Dallas, Friday night, after a few weeks' stay in San Francisco, during which he had the pleasure of visiting tha big fleet of the Atlantic squadron. The final examinations for the eighth grade were closed Friday and the papers are now in the hands of the examiners. Superintendent Seymour says that the full list of the grades Will be completed this week. Professor W. I. Reynolds, principal of the Orogon State Reform School, is in Polk county for a fwo weeks' can vass for the office of School Superin tendent, during which time he will make his headquarters in Dalla?. Neal McMillan, one of the national secretaries of the Y. M. C. A., was In Dallas today on his way to the Rlb'e Conference to be held in California, and addressed the members of tie Y. M. C. A. of Dallas College in the chapel this afternoon. A special memorial sermon will be preached at the Methodist church, Sunday morning, and all members of the G. A.. R. are cordially invited to attend. At the evening services, the Rev. M. P. Dixon will deliver his annuul temperance lecture. At the meeting of the Trustees of. Willamette University, held in Port land, Saturday, no successor for President - Coleman, who recently resigned, was chosen. Another meet ing has been called for Thursday, May 21 and it la believed that Dr. Coleman's successor will be named at that time. Very Choice Styles ,-, ,.- 1 , i We have on display this week some of the best styles of VOILE SKIRT5 of the season. On account of the late arrivalof these garments, we have marked them from $1.50 to $3.00 less than the price would be had they come in at an earlier date. You will find in this assortment about 20 differ ent styles to choose from and all sizes. , "All made from the- famous "Altaian's"' Voile, considered the best on the market-colors of Navy Blue, Med Blue, Browns and Blacks elaborately trimmed with Black Taffeta silk bands and cross straps m rich and original designs. . Our Special Prices $7.50, $8.50, $9.00, $10.00 to $13.50 THE BEE HIVE STORE i-o.o.F.Bidz A Reliable Place to Trade Daiia. orejon REPUBLICAN SPEAKING Hon. G. C. Moser, of Port land, will address the voters of Polk county at the Court house ' - Thursday, May 21 at 8 o'clock p. m. Mr. Moser is one of Oregon's able' speakers, and everyone should hear him. ' ' THE POLITICAL ACROBAT. - BY DEAN COLLINS. Superior to all politic tricksters, Straddlers, hoppers, duokers, dodgers, kicksters, Jugglers, gymnasts, "peepul's" pedal llcksters. That bounce and bound upon the campaign mat, We hail great George, whose supple name elastic,. Sinuous, sliding, pliable and plastic, Ia fit for any stunt, however drastic, In politics, the champion acrobat 1 What feats impossible he dares endeavor 1 Though we, in sooth, had thought tnat we snoum never See one attempt the deed and not die sever His members, yet we mark, with- awed suspense, That George with ease achieves the unexpected, -And, by his acrobatic skill directed, Contrives to stand serene and quite colleetea On both sides of the selfsame civic fence. In the arena gallantly cavorting, His supple, limbs astoundingly con torting, He'll urge the Democratic donkey snorting About the ring, and Btrive with eager glee, While bis wild mount continues, never halting. Around the sawdust, circle, swiftly vaultinK, , To land at ouce, with airy summer saulting, Astride the broad back of the G. O. P. With acrobatic ease, he'll bridge the scnism Twixt Roosevelt and crassest Bryan-ism. Nor feel a single pang of rheumatism Among his twisting ana gymnastic joints : He changes form to suit the need he faces : Non-partisan, he sues the voter's v graces; Republican he seemsln certain places, A blatant democrat at otner points. Resplendent George, phenomenally active. Changing your form to make it seem attractive, Using all means, alluring and dis- tractive, The purple 'broidered toga to acquire Writhe on, nor check yout airy stunts astounding Upon the campaign mat, resilient, bounding. Until the yawning voter you are Hounding Gives you the final signal to retire. Lodge Notice. Stated communication of Jen AAninRS Lodge, No. 9, A. P. & A. M , Friday evening, May 22. Work n M. M. degree. Visiting brothers nvitod. By order of W. M. J. C. HAYTER, Secretary. The members of the Odd Fellows lodge surprised the ladies of the" Rebekah lodge, Friday1 night, with a pleasant impromptu entertainment A delicious banquet was also served. Miss Lillian McVicker. will come up from Dallas on Friday, where she Is attending college to visit ber parents iu this city, Rev. and Mrs. E. E. McVicker over Sunday. Corvallls Gazette. Frank Loughary, a prominent stock raiser of Lucklamute, was In Dallas, Saturday, and sold several of his fine thoroughbred hogs. Although only 8 months old, the animals had an aver age weight of 256 pounds. The severe rainy weatherduring the past week has almost put the automo biles completely off the stage run, since, the roads have become so slip pery that It makes hill climbing next to Impossible, even when the chains are used on the tires of the driving wheels. Vote for W. 1. Reynolds. The Southern Pacific Company offers the following special excursion ratal to Tacoma and Seattle to go and see the battleship fleet, when It arrives In jPuget Sound, all tickets to have a limit of 14 days: Dallas to Taooma, ' tickets on sale May S5 and it ; Dallas to Seattle, 110.05, tickets oo 'sale May 21 and 22. For further ' information Inquire of I. X. Woods, ' agent at Dallas. 6-ll-4t I Dr. Donnhoe, Dentist. ClowBldg ! Room 1. Mutual Phone 25C j L. D. Brown, for Abstract. Notary 'Public; typewriting. Choice lots for sale in Fair View addition, either for cash or on tbe installment plan. Mai Bitteb. Owner. i W. R. Ellis, agent for Dally Ore gooian and Evening Telegram. Hart a daily pajr dVliverwl at yoar house by the week, month or year. Ko extra charge for delivery. Patrcnl! th barber shop oa Jlain UtvL T. W. Reel, th prorrfe-tof. guarantees Crmt-daas work. Dry f.r cordwood wanted Id any quantity opto coMa; to be delivered la Daila or Falls City. For farther p-artkulars. rail on, or add reM. Salem Fall Citj & Weswa T.y. O. Dallas. SPRING OPPOR TUNITIES WISE TALKS BY U. S. LOUQHARYS' OFFICE BOY Good morning, everybody! 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 saylncr, "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 the 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 Candidates' Column C. L. HAWLEY Regular Republican Nominee for Representative from Polk County W. I. REYNOLDS Democratic Nominee for SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT Your support, respect fully solicited. C. S. GRAVES Republican candidate for second term as COUNTY ASSESSOR Try the "Big Bear," the new 6-cent cigar now on sale at Horace Webster's confectionery store. tf If you want a good home in Dallas with lots of fruit and fine sandy gar den, see H. G. Campbell tf. Bell Phone 511 Mutual Phone 1141 KIRKPATRICK GROCERIES 5lo 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 Simonton & Scott Dallas, Oregon Dallas Steam Laundry Modern Machines. Modern Methods We Strive to Please North Main Street. Both Phones THE CHARACTER OF OUR SHOES 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 Legal blanks for sale at this office, j Monev of private parties to loan at 8 per cent on .well-improved farms. Sidle? & Eakin. Drv fir cordwood wanted in any quantity up to 600 cords ; to be delivered to Dallas or Falls City. For further particulars, call on, or address, 8abm, Falls City & Western Ky. Jo., uauas. Oyster shells, great food for young and old chickens, at Lougbary's. tf Dr. Hayter. Dentist. Office over Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas. Oregon. A special sale of Street Eats will begin tomorrow morning at The Emporium. Tempting bargains on tbe entire line. Smith & Shelton, new Riley Building. tf TOO MUCH MATTING We have 3000 yards of choice matting that we desire to reduce to 1-2 the amount, so we are going to sell 1500 yards of the choicest patterns at a big reduction. A choice lot at 18c per yard 30 ct. matting at 21c 35 ct. " " 24c " 40 ct. " " 27c " We have not raised the retail price so that we might reduce it to you. This is straight goods. Better see the different patterns in our Windows. Sale closes May 29. GUY BROTHERS & DALTON HARDWARE AND FURNITURE THE STORE WHERE YOU ALWAYS GET YOUR HONEY'S WORTH
