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About Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 15, 1908)
Polk County Observer Legal Blanks at this office. Eli Adams, of Buell, was a DaUas visitor Friday. w y Fuller went to Portland today on a business visit. Universal Peroolater for perfect cof fee, at Loughary's. . O. Simons, of Sheridan, was a Dallas visitor yesterday. B H Kaltz, piaDO tuning. Leave orders 'at L. D. Daniel's. 9-11-tf Mrs. Bert Dennis, of Falls City, was a Dallas visitor yesterday. George Kelty, of McCoy, was a busl ne3a visitor in Dallas, Friday. Dr. W. H. Becker, of Falls City, was in Dallas today for a short visit. Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Lane were visitors In Portland over Sunday. Dr. A. B. Starbuck was a profes sional visitor in Black Bock yesterday. T. J. Pettit, of Mon month, was a business visitor in Dallas, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. L. Oerlinger, Jr. went to Portland, Sunday, for a short visit. George Cutler and family returned Sunday from an outing at the Siletz. Hon. D. L. Keyt, of Perrydale, was a business visitor in Dallas yesterday. S. Bennett and W. Williams, of Buell, were visitors in Dallas, Satur day. N Earl Wisecarver spent Sunday at the home of his parents in McMinn ville. Boys clothing now in, best assort ment in Polk county. 4T-ae Bee Hive Store. Justice of the Peace Frank Hubbard, of Falls City, was a visitor in Dallas today. Chester, Bowell left Saturday for a three weeks' surveying trip on the Col umbia. Michael E. Schoweller left Sunday for a business visit in Portland and Seattle. The Rev. C. C. Poling, of Portlaud, was a business visitor in Dallas over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Adams and little son, of Salem, were visitors in Dallas, Saturday. Born, Saturday. September 12, to Mr. and Mrs. It. D. Jennings, a daughter. Mrs. U. S. Loughary and three little daughters are visiting relatives in Portland. Ladies tailored suits, just in ; all the leading styles; $15 to $50. The Bee Hive Store. , Teams wanted to work on Dallas Salem road. Camp at Eola. Wages $4 a day; board 60 cents. Apply at S. F. C. & W. Ry. office in Dallas or John Munson at Eola. . 9-8-4t Legal blanks for sale at this office. Editor V. P. Fiske, or the Itemizer, went to Portland, Saturday, on a busi ness visit. Mrs. H. M. Blemau, of Portland, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Hill. New! Coats for ladles and children. Make your selections early. The Bee Hive Store. Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Fidler have moved from Stayton to Dallas to make their home. Norval Gates returned yesterday from an extended stay in McMlnnville and vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. E. Lipton, of Falls City, were in Dallas, Friday, en route for Corvallis. Mrs. W. H. Roy returned Sunday evening from a visit with relatives in Independence. Prof. S. E. Notaon, of Heppner, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hatton. Richard Gaines was in Dallas, Fri day, returning to Falls City, after a visit in Tillamook. Mrs. C. S. Headley, of Portland, is viBitlng at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. H. Mu8Cott. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn O. Butler and two children, of Butler, visited relatives in Dallas last week. New dress goods and suitings in all the new shades and weaves just in. The Bee Hive Store. Roy Coulter, of Portland, visited at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Coulter, Friday. Mrs. Ella J. Metzger returned yester day evening from a several weeks' stay in Yamhill county. Louis Ritner, a prosperousarmer of Kings Valley, was a business visi tor in Dallas yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Nesmith Dale 'have moved to Portland, where they will conduct a lodging bouse. Mrs. S. A. Hushbeck, of Cloverdale, Tillamook, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Fidler. Prof, and Mrs. W. I. Reynolds returned Saturday from a short visit with relatives in Falls City. Harold Jorgenson returned to his work in Salem, Sunday, after a few days' visit with friends in Dallas. Mrs. Dennis I. Caldwell went to Sclo yesterday for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hull. Samuel Orr, a prosperous farmer and stockraiser, was up from Riok reall on a business visit yesterday. Messrs. EerBlake & White will con tinue to hold their enjoyable Saturday evening dances until about October 1. Hon. N. L. Butler and daughter, Mrs. L. F. Conn, returned Saturday from a short visit with relatives In Portland. Mrs. L. Gerlinger Jr. has recently donated a beautiful clock to the read ing room of the Dallas Free Library. Regular meetingot Jennings Lodge Number 9, A. F. & A. M., Friday evening, September 25. By order of W. M. Misses Lvle and Gertrude PhelDS arrived in Dallas, Saturday, and will remain in this city during the coming winter. Mr. and Mrs. B. Casey and daughter, Helen, have returned from an extended visit with relatives in Roseburg and Woodburn. Albert Stafrin and family left this morning for their home in Utlca, Nebraska, after spending the summer in Dallas. Misses Ednelle and Ora Collins re turned yesterday from a few weeks' visit with their sister,' Nellie, near Falls CHy. Miss Ella Carpenter went to Port land last week to resume her place in the Mt. Tabor school which opened yesterday. The Rev. W. F. Martin who has been holding meetings at the Adventist Tent during the past month, returned to Portland, yesterday. Superintendent H. C. Seymour returned Saturday from Salem, where he attended the convention of the county school superintendents of Ore gon, Friday. Harrison Barendrick returned to Portland yesterday after a short visit in Dallas and Buena Vista, and will resume his work in the medical col lege this week. Mrs. Charles Bilyeu and little son came over from Newport last week for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Bilyeu Intend to return to Dallas to spend the winter about October 1. The Rev. 0. E. Cllne, of Portland, who has been visiting bis daughter, Mrs. Anna Farley near this city, preached in the Methodist church Sunday morning. J. H. Hearde's company, which recently played a successful three nights' stand in Dallas, passed through here to fill atfengagement in Falls City yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Ramsey and Mr. and Mrs. Willis Simonton drove over to Independence, Sunday, for a visit at the big peach orchard of "ITncle Billy Horseradish." Principal R. R. Hill, of the Dallas publio schools, stopped off here last Saturday to call on Principal W. w. Wiley and look over our big public school building. Newberg Urapnic. Ladies of Dallas should not fail to call and Inspect the fine tailored suits on sale at the Emporium. Misses' wool suits from $5 up; ladles well finished suits from $8 up, neckwear still on sale at cost. Remember the place. The Emporium. Smith & Shelton, proprietors. J. C. White, a Prominent Polk County Farmer, Dies at His Home Near Oak Grove. 08 FALL '08 OPENING AGED CITIZEN PASSES AWAY J. O. White, a prosperous farmer of Polk county, died at his home near Oak Grove, Monday night, September 14, his death being due to the general physical decline of old age. Mr. White was 69 years of age at the the time of his death. ' He was born In Missouri and crossed the plains to Oregon in 1865 settling near Oak Grove, where he has made his home ever since. Although his; health had been declining for several years, bis condi tion did not become critical until a few days ago. A message was sent to his brother, W. W. White, of Wallowa county, asking him to come at once, but he was unable to reach his brother's bedside until late last night, arriving only to find that death had already occurred. The deceased is survived by bis wife; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Eantner, of Seattle, and Mrs. LizzieStarbuck, of Portland, and three brothers, W. W. White, of Wallowa county; Jackson White, of Marlon county, and M. F. White, of Rickreall. Mr. White was a prominent man of affairs of Folk county during his life, taking an especial active interest in the grange work. The funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Zena church. Felix Comettvs. of P -i rydale, went to Salem yesterday with his fine horses for exhibition in the livestock department of the State Fair. Mr. Comegys has for year taken prizes on his horses, and expects to have better success this season than ever before. The SDauldinsr sawmill in this city' resumed o Derations yesterday after a summer of idleness. A full crew of men is employed both at the mill and in the camps at the head of the LaCrer ole, and the work will be carried on actively during this Fail and the com- iug winter. The series of meetings conducted in the Adventist tent closed Sunday evening, but services will be con tinued in the Adventist church on Friday. Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Pettit, of Portland, who have been assisting In the ser vices have rented property in Dallas and mav move to this city to reside. They are greatly pleased with the hospitality shown them during tneir stay here, and with the large attend ance at all of their meetings. ., During the last three weeks an immense amount of Fall Merchandise has been re ceived by this store. We are unpacking and placing on display new goods every day, the" newest conceptions for the approaching Fall season. Comparison has always been the most convincing argument we could ad vance, and we are anxious to place our goods in competition. We urge the most critical inspection, knowing that this sort of a test will thoroughly convince as to the intrinsic value of our merchandise. OUR NEW ARRIVALS Ladies' Tailor-Made Suits in the famous "LA VOCiUE" make-every garment guaranteed to give satisfaction. Style, material and workmanship absolutely the best on the marketand our Prices are Right. , THE BEE HIVE STORE i. o.o. F.Bidg A Reliable Place to Trade Daiia. Oregon Mrs. J. 0. Giltnore, of Los Angeles, California, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. VanOrsdel, Saturday. During the absence of Captain C. D. Chorpening and until further arrange ment is made, Conrad Stafrin will have charge of the armory. The public school building will be connected with the city sewer system and new toilets will be installed before the beginning of the school term on September 28. G. B. Morrison left Saturday for bis home in Shreveport, Louisiana, after an extended visit in Dallas. He was accompanied as far as Portland by his brother, F. H. Morrison and niece. Miss Edna Morrison. Ground was broken for the sewer ditch on Washington street, between Main and Church, yesterday morning and the sewer on that block will be laid before macadamizing Is com menced on that street.' P. A. Finsetb, accompanied by hi brother-in-law, M. A. Paulson, of Porter, Iowa, was a guest of C. L. Starr In Salem, Friday. Mr. Paulson is now in Sllverton visiting his sister, Mrs. M. G. Gunderson. Mrs. Metzger, wife of Prof. D. M. Metzger, of Dallas College, went to McMinnvllle, Monday evening, after spending a couple of weeks in New berg visiting with her sister, Mrs W. W. Nelson. Newberg Graphic William Mackie, a prominent farmer residing near this city, is critically ill with blood poisoning resulting from a wound in his foot caused by a rusty nail. It is feared that it may become necessary to amputate the affected limb. O. D. ChorDenina left this afternoon for Euceno where be has secured a position with the Portland Electric j! Engineering ComDanv. Tracy Htaats will take his place in Dallas as assist ant manager of the Willamette Val ley Company. J. H. Hart received a painful bruise on his elbow while working in the Dlanlncr mill yesterday, nis arm De- oomlng entangled In the machinery. Fortunately he was able to break way from the machine without receiv ing serious Injury. Cooper & Whiteside, proprietors of the moving picture theater In the Black Tent will have their new room in the Riley building fitted up for occupancy by the end of this week, and expect to give the first show in tbelr new quarters either Friday or Saturday evening. Collections. I have been conducting a collecting agency in Dallas for more than a year, and have thus far met with al most uniform success. All accounts placed in my hands for collection will receive prompt and careful attention, and I feel that I can assure complete satisfaction to all my clients. 8-18-tf L. D. BUTLER VAUDETTE PROGRAM Tuesday & Wednesday The James Boys In Missouri (Special) An Amateur Aorobat The Frog SONQS Where The Sllv'rv Colorado Wends Its Way Keep On Smiling W. N. BROWN, Prop. THE CHARACTER OF OUR 5H0ES 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 CALL AT U.S. Loughary's For WOOL SOAP which wuhat ub "T fi V Y mAlti i M.m II rV . I "IMA le.mii used He mln. , . Wool VTgJyC luil" ton and " nJT "I -jcX muhnuik. I - J I A Soap alio H -17 V fl for Lea I Iff 111 aad fin. H jl , taboo. I TEA You think one tea as good as another ? Why don't you buy at the lowest price you see in the window ? Your troctr return, your moner II r" don 'I lika Schilling-' But: m pay dim. uOregon Builders Are you doing what you can to populate your State? OREGON NEEDS PEOPLE Settlers, honest farmers, me chanics, merchants, clerks, people with brains, strong hands and a willing heart capital or no capital. The Southern Pacific Co. (Lines in Oregon) is sending tons of Oregon literature to the East for distribu tion through every available agenoy. Will you not help the good work of building Oregon by sending us the names and addresses of your friends who are likely to be interested in this state? We will be glad to bear the expense of sending them complete information about OREGON and its oppor- COLOMST TICKETS will be on sale during SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER from the East to all points In Oregon. The fares from a few principal cities are From Denver $30.00 From Louisville Omaha 30.00 KansasCity 30.00 St. Louis 35.50 Chicago 38.00 Cincinnati Cleveland New York $41.70 42.20 44.75 55.00 TICKETS CAN BE PREPAIED If you want to bring a friend or relative to Oregon, deposit the proper amount with any of our agents. The ticket will then be furnished by telegraph. I. N. WOODS. Local Agent, Dallas, Ore. WM. McMURJ&AY, Cen. Pass. Agent Portland. Oregon BLACK'S STABLES Having purchased this well-known barn, we so licit a share of your patronage. EVERYTHING FIRST-CLASS Excellent accomodations for commercial men. STOWE BROS. MAIN STREET DALLAS, OREGON St JG, JR. , DR. ELBERT E. FISHER Specialist In diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Offlce, Rooms 12, Over Bush Bank SALEM OREGON Calls promptly answered day or night. R. Lv CHAPMAN FUNERAL DIRECTOR AY EMBALMER DALLAS, Ball Phona 108 OREGON Mutual Phona 1806 Legal blanks for sale at this office. The Obsebth office wants the print ing you are particular about. Oyster shells, great food for young and old chickens, at Loughary's. tf Honey of private parties to loan at C per cent on well-Improved farms. Siblkt & Eaei. Brown, & Stout, lawyer ; abstract ers; notary public; collections; Uglow Bldg.. Dallas. Oregon. Dr. Donohoe, Dentist Cglow Bldg Boom 1. Mutual rbone 156. Dry fir cord wood wanted Id any quantity optoSOO cords ; to be delivered In Dallas or Falls City. For further particulars, ell on, or address, Balem, Falls City & Western Ry. Co, Dallas. W. R. Ellis, agent for Dally Ore goolaa and Evening Telegram. Have a daily paper delivered at your bouse by the week, month or year. No eitra charge for delivery. Dry fir oordwood wanted In any quantity up to aVjOeords ; to be delivered In Dallas or Falls City. For farther ; particulars, call on, or address. BaJem i Falls City Westers By. Co , Dallas Cheap Price No doubt you are interested in buying your Hardware and Furniture as cheaply as possible. That's Right. We will be glad to show you that our Prices are as good and most times better than our competitors. Special Sales not excepted. Take our advice. We now have the most of our line of HEATING STOVES ready for your inspec tion. We .will be glad to show them. See us for prices on Tin ning and Plumbing. We do the kind of Plumb ing you will like. life yi See all other lines of similar goods carried in town, then come to us and if our prices don't please you, don't buy. An Eastern shipment of Dining Tables and Chairs will arrive soon. GUY BROTHERS & DALTON HARDWARE AND FURNITURE THE STORE WHERE YOU ALWAYS GET YOUR MONEY'S WORTH