POLK C OUNTY PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY VOL. XX DALLAS, POLK COUNTY, OREGON, DECEMBER 18, 1908. NO. 44 CORRESPONDENCE MONMOUTH. Cass Gibson, of Rickreall, was a business visitor in Monmouth, Satur day. Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Eramitt, of Falls City, visited relatives and friends here Friday. Dr. Tiirrish bus been quite ill with pneumonia, but now is considerably improved Mrs. Vida Holraan and daughter, of Wellsj!llp visited over Sunday with ber mother, Mrs. J. B. Worth. The members of the Evangelical church are making extensive prepara tions for their Christmas tree and program. Bootlily & Lewis passed through Monmouth, Monday, with 421 bead of sheep for shipment from Inde pendence. The quarterly conference for the third quarter of the Evangelical church will be held In this city Satur day and Sunday. George Sullivan has purchased the old Poole place for $300. Messrs. Sullivan & Goodman will operate a gasoline woodsaw in this city. W. W. Newman has invented an ingenious machine for toeing horse shoes. It will prove a great time and labor saver for the blacksmiths. The Independence train took a line of 30 cars out of Monmouth, Saturday. This was the longest train that has been brought through the city for mouths. INDEPENDENCE. J. S. Cooper was a Portland visitor this week. Mr. aud Mrs. W. A. Messner enter tained the Whist Club at their home Wednesday evening. Dr. O. D. Butler, was a Corvallis visitor Wednesday. Byron Atkins, of Eugene, visited here during the week. Mrs. Fred Hooper and Miss Leora Shank visited in Portland this week. Mrs. D. A. Hodge visited Mrs. E. V. Dalton, in Dallas, several days this week. Mrs. Nettie Kirkland, of Albany, is here to spend the holidays with rela tives. Mr. and Mrs. DaveCollins, of Seattle, are visiting at the home of his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Collins. E. C. Thorp and . family will move to Portland the last of the week, where they will conduct a rooming house. E. E. Patrick, former cashier of the Independence State bank, has gone to Portland and will soon leave for OLIDAY GOODS The time is near when many hearts may be made happy and it is an undisputed fact that a Beautiful piece of Jewelery or Cut Glass, a nice Watch, Gold Handle Umbrella, a piece of Silverware, a beautiful Diamond and many other beautiful things found in A. H. HARRIS' JEWELERY STORE would be the most appro priate gift for that occasion. I carry the nicest stock of watches in Polk county. I have the Howard, Hamilton, Illinois, Hampton, Waltham and Elgin in nearly all the different grades and 150 diff erent designs in Gold-filled, Solid Gold, and Nickle Cases. I employ one of the finest engravers in the state, Monograms a specialty. All engraving free this month while you wait. It will pay you to call and see for yourself. I want satisfied customers therefore I guarantee satisfaction. Don't Forget The Place HARRIS' JEWELERY STORE DALLAS, OREGON w Y- f nwnnifurtr if TiiTMrtii i irirnl iiTflimli SAME OLD STAND N 01 FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS It is not to be expected that every Christmas gift that the family man makes to his good wife should be something in the furniture line. Yet, what could be more appropriate useful as well as beautiful and something that all the mem bers of the household may enjoy? It cannot be gainsaid that more pleasure and more benefit are derived from money invested in furniture than from almost any thing else. And then, too, good, stylish, well-made furniture stands for years, and, passing from generation to generation, becomes an heirloom, priceless in value because of the associations that cling about it. ROCKERS We have a large line of Rockers to select from. Reed Rockers from $3.75 to $14.00 Also Oak and Leather Rockers, Morris Chairs, from $8 to $24 N. RUGS We have a complete line of rugs from the smallest to the largest. You will find in our store, useful gifts, such a3 Pictures, Hall Racks, Mirrors, Parlor Stands, Library Tables, Carpet Sweepers, Music Cabinets and Writing Desk. AH good3 will be stored free of charge and delivered when wanted. ADAHS & BR0B5T CO. Dallas Furniture and Implements Oregon Iowa, where he will make his home in future. Frank Patterson, of Eastern Ore gon, who has been visiting bis par ents in this city, went to Portland the first of the week. Mrs. H. H. Wagoner returned to her borne in Portland, Sunday, after a two weeks' visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. B. Allin. C. Church died at his home in this city Wednesday afternoon, having been confined to his bed but a week with stomach trouble. He is survived by two daughters. The launch "Independence," whist has been in Portland for a month, undergoing an overhauling, is ex pected to be back on the run" between Salem aud Independence, Monday. Mrs. W. Dawes died at her home here Monday evening, after a linger ing illness. The deceased is survived by her husband and several children. The funeral services were held Thursday. BALLST0N. Wesley Greene was a Portland visi tor Sunday and Monday. Mr. Cridge, a Woodman organizer, visited the Ballston camp Saturday night. Pleasant Orchard, who has been quite ill for some time, is reported to be worse. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Vernon, of Mc Minnville, visited friends here over Sunday. R. L. Sears, of Hiilsboro, attended the funeral of his grandfather, Felt Sears, Tuesday. A number of the young friends of Miss Phena Anderson gave her a sur prise party Saturday night. Uncle Felt Sears who has been sick with dropsy for so long died Monday and was laid to rest In the Ball reme tery, Tuesday. PEDEE. Curly Freer visited over Sunday with bis parents. Miss Maud YoBt visited with Mrs. Willltt this week. Fred Ritner made a business trip to Dallas last week. The hills in this vicinity are covered with a heavy fall of snow. Mr. and Mrs. Pagenkopf made a business trip to Airlie, Saturday. Jesse Yost gave a shooting match Saturday, which was attended by a large crowd. L. W. Tlce and son have gone for a visit at the home of his brother, E. F. Tice, near Monmouth. Miss Grace Tice, of Monmouth, cut her foot quite seriously while splitting kindling a few days ago. BIENA VISTA. Grandma Polly Is quite 111 with la- grlppe. John E. Hall returned to his home lo Idaho, Tuesday. Mr. Dietz has purchased the Dixon property and has moved into town. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Prather went to Portland, Thursday, where Mrs, Prather will have her eyes treated. No preaching services were held here last Sunday on account of the quarterly meeting In Independence. The river is lower than it has been at this season for years, and the boats have all been obliged to stop running. G. A. Wells returned from Dallas, Monday, where he had been serving on the jury, during circuit court session. COURT HOUSE NOTES Items of Interest From the Record in the County Offices Briefly Told. PROBATE. Estate of Isaao Dyck, deceased estate admitted to probate; Agatha Dyck appointed administratrix; David Nachtigall, Peter Shultz and Henry Lehman appointed appraisers. REAL ESTATE. I F Yoakum et ux to Albert Hoppe, 80 acres, t 8 8, r w, $2,650. D D and A R Bell et ax to Walter Williams, lota lo Falls City, t). R E Williams to B F Jones, Interest lu 160 acres, t 9 a, r 8 w, tioo. Emmanuel Schlndler et ux to School District Number 61, land in t7 s, r 3 w. 193. H M Peebles et ux to LA Peebles, lot in Dallas, 175. L R Peebles to R E Williams, lot io Dallas. (500. United States to James McCain, 320 acres, t 8 s, r 5 w, patent. George aod Ellen Graves to Carl sod Ruth Graves, 93 acres, t s, r 5 w. Germain, the Wizard, will appear in Dallas. Tuesday, January S, under the auspices of Dallas College. Ger main, In his work stands second to none In the world and the citizens of Dallas may regard themselves fortu sata la having an opportunity of see ing his marvelous entertainment. 1 Legal blanks for sis at this offlcs. MAKE GOOD BEGINNING 'The Oregons" Easily Defeat Basket ball Teams of Vancouver, Win lock and Seattle. A telegram received late Wednes J i I a .- a a, . l. : l I victory of The Oregons in the follow ing words : "The Oregons, 34 ; Seattle, 16 ; boys feeling fine." The champion basketball team sent out by Dallas to tour the East has certainly begun its trip under good auspices, winning three games in rapid succession from three of the representative teams of Washington, by astonishingly large scores. Vancouver, played on Monday, the first night out, was defeated with ease by a score of 43 to 6. Fenton, the big forward, led in the goal throwing, scoring 18 points from the field, Edward Shaw scored 12, Morton, 4, Reed, 6 with one from the foul line, and Savery, 2. Savery played only during the last six min utes of the game taking the place of Reed, who was slightly injured and was obliged to retire from the game. Reed's injury however did not pre vent him from playing on the follow ing evening in the game against Win lock, in which he repeated bis goal throwing record of the previons even ing scoring 6 from the field. He also showed up in wonderful form on goal throwing, scoring 8 out of a possible 13 points. Shaw, at center, scored 8 from the field, Fenton 6, Savery 4, and Morton 2, making a total score of 34 to their opponents 4. Winlonk was un able to make a singlo score from the field. Winlock claims the championship of southwestern Washington, having won 13 games out of 14 last season, the one game being lost to the Mus catine five that toured the west last year. The score in the Seattle game, 34 to 16, Indicates a much harder game than those of the two previous nights. Seattle is claimed to have the strongest team in the state, and if that be true, the sturdy Oregon boys have little to fear In tho games in Rosslyn, Ellens burg and Spokane. Standing of League Teams. The basketball season in the Oregon League is still young and it would be a difficult matter to forecast the out come of the series of games yet to be played. Willamette University has thus far played no games and the strength of the aggregation she will put In the field cannot be estimated. At present the race seems to be between Dallas College and Mulnomah Ath letic Club, with the clubmen slightly in the advantage. The percentage standing of tho teams is as follows : TEAM WON LOST PER CENT M. A. A. C. 2 0 1000 Willamette 0 0 1000 Dallas College 2 1 666 Portland Y MC A 1 1 600 McMinnville 1 1 500 Newberg 0 " 3 000 Victim of Heart- Failure. Mrs. America Williams, wife of W. E. Williams, a prominent citizen of Polk county, dlec suddenly at her home near Airlie, Monday morning, from an attack of heart failure. The deceased was about 52 years old and had resided in this county for many years. She is survived by her husband and five sons: Clyde, Wade, Floyd, William and Verne, The remains were laid to rest In the family burying ground near Airlie, Wednesday, the funeral services being conducted by the Rev. D. V. Poling, of The Dalles. Telephone Meeting. Representatives from every Mutual phone line running Into Dallas are requested to be present at a telephone meeting to be held In the Courthouse, Saturday morning, at 10 o'clock. A good attendance is earnestly desired, as there is much business of general importance to be transacted. The dance to be given by the social committee of Company H, O. N. G. in the Woodman Hall, Saturday night December 19, will be the last before the holidays and a large attendance is expected. The committee is spar ing no pains la preparation aod Intends to make it the most successful dance that has yet been given this year. Music will be furnished by Seely's orchestra. The county commissioners held an informal meeting io Judge Goad's office Tuesday and Wednesday. Tbey outlined plans for the road work in Polk county during the coming year, discussed the extension of tbe crushed rock roads, the appointment of road supervisors and tbe changing of a number of the road districts. Kruse and Little, of Portland, ap pearing now for tbe first time at tbe Colosseum skating rink, are ranked among tbe most skillful trick skaters on tbe Pacific coast. Tbelr exhibition Is well worth witnessing. Exciting races will also be held in the rink tonight and tomorrow night. The Utopian literary society will glvs its open program in the college cbspei next Monday. Tbe principal feature of the program will be seriesJ of tableaux representing tbe different important educational institutions of Oregon and other states. Big Reduction 5ALE On all Ladies' and Children's Coats. All this season's styles. Special Sale on Clothing Men's, Boys' and Youths' Suits will be sold at a big cut in price. If you need clothing it will pay you to see what we are offering. Special lot Ladies' 26-in. Umbrellas 90 Cents Campbell Hollister CASH STORE FURNITURE For Xmas Gifts rJf STUFFED mm On December 24, we will absolutely give away one High-grade Morris Chair and also one -fine picture. Call and see them at our store. We are the only firm in Polk county that deals in the genuine Ostermoor Mattresses. HALL $ HAYES FURNITURE STORE Electricity for Lighting Is only expensive to people who are wasteful and careless. To you, who are naturally careful, it does not come high. It Is economical because it can be quickly turned off wnen not needed. With gas or kerosene there Is the temptation to lot light burn when not needed to save bother of lighting and adjusting. In some homes the electric light bills amount to only one or two dollars tier month. You can probably got some kind of artificial light for less money than eliHTtrlc light, but does it save you anything when it limits op portunities for work and recreation ruins your eyesight smokes your walls mars decorations and increases household work. You could probably save a dollar tomorrow by going without your meals but it wouldn't be economy. It is not bo much what you save, but how vou save that counts. WILLAMETTE VALLEY CO. RATES Residence on meters, per Kilowatt 15c; Ik-sldenoe, flat tier month, I8cp 6oc, ItATKH FOB lil'KINESH HOUSES 25c r drop and 6c per Kilowatt up to 10 drops; over 10 drops iic er drop and 6c per Kilowatt up to 40 drops; over 40 drops 17c Kr drop and 6c per Kilowatt A drop figures lBcp or loss. For fiower rales apply at the oflice. We are always ready to explain tbe "ins and outs of the lighting proposition to you, call on us or phone to us, we are never to busy to talk business. Willamette Valley Company E. W. K EARNS, Manager for Dallas. Offlrn on Mill street, just north of the Court Bouse. Phones Bell 421, Mutual 1'iJl. The Jacobson Transfer Co. All kinds of hauling promptly done. Spec ially equipped for the careful moving of fur niture and pianos. Phone orders to Belt & Cherrington's Drug Store Bell, 301 Mutual, 253 TToasIT T LiW Ed. F. Cod, Offlae In Coannuas DALLAS, OREOON TTosiirrs at Liw BROWN & STOUT A WTS4CTOM X uT 1 t prsijc CoiAcnos Clowg Bldg. DALLAS, OREGON ! I J J i : y I : s i t 1 y