Polk County Observer
Ka'tz piano tuning. Orders at Dan-
iel's.
10-2MI
Complex lineof crockery at Lough-
ary's.
Get a free ticket to the Star Theater
at Guy Brothers & Dalton.
Hon N. L. li'itler WRS a business
visitor in Sheridan, Thursday.
n,i Mrs. H. L. Crider were
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visitors in Perrydale, Thursday.
Roy Black is in from his claim on
Salmon River for a holiday visit.
r Frtwnrd Gerlincer went to
aim, -
Portland, Friday, for a short visit.
R McLennan returned from a short
visit 'in Portland, Sunday evening.
Big line of candies and the finest
walnuts ever grown at uouguury o.
Get a free ticket to the Star Theater
at Guy Brothers & Daltons' this week.
rrh.iroilnv afternoon of each week
will be ladies' day at the Dallas Bowl-
'lag Alley. li-ii-u
t ir Garrison returned to Forest
Grove, Friday, after attending the
poultry show.
Register for a calendar at Guy
Brothers & Dalton's hardware and
furniture store. I2-15-tf
J. B. Hutchins, of Black Rock,
attended the funeral of his infant
grandson yesterday.
A free ti'ket to the StarTheater this
week with a 25 cent or over purchase.
Guy Brothers & Dalton.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Anderson, of
Ogden, Utah, are visiting at the home
of Kev. and Mrs. M. B. Young.
The Rev. Guy F. Phelps, of Port
land, was a visitor in Dallas and
vicinity Thursday and Friday.
Patronize F. R. Vose in his new
barbershop on Court street, two doors
west of Stafrins' drug store. 12-18 4t
Mr. and Mrs. George Cooper left
Friday for a week's visit in Dallas.
Benton County Republican.
Make a good resolution on Jauuary
1. Begin taking lessons or Mrs. Mae
Wright; vocal or dramatic. 12 18-5t
Fares on the Salem stage now 75
cents. Best way to catch the 11 o'clock
train (south bound) on the East Side.
12-1-tf
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Graves returned
to Sheridan, Friday, after a few days'
visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. S.
Graves.
A free ticket to the Star Theater with
every 25 cent or over purchase this
week. Ask for them Guy Brothers
& Dalton.
Miss Edna Scott visited in Portland
over Sunday.
J. S. Parker, of Perrydale, was a
Dallas visitor today.
Moss Walker was down from Falls
City today on a visit.
R. R. Riggs, of Bridgeport, wa9 a
Dallas visitor yesterday.
P. J. Rem pel left today for a visit
witn mends in Silverton.
Willis Simonton was a business vis
itor in Portland yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Courter. of Falls
Uty, were Dallas visitors yesterday.
C. W. Bowers and S. R. Johnson, of
Airlie, were visitors in Dallas today.
Professor James E. Dunton, of
Ballston, was a Dallas visitor Satur
day. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Kelly and Mrs.
Conrad Stafrin spent Sunday in New
port. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Kaerth were
passengers to Portland, Sunday after
noon. Jesse Ellis returned from Wash
ington today for a holiday visit in
Dallas.
G. O. Holman returned Sundav
evening from a visit in MoMinnvilie
and neighboring cities.
The Rev. H. L. Pratt returned to
Portland yesterday afternoon after a
few days' stay in Dallas.
Isaac Elliott, of Battleford. Canada.
is spending the Christmas holidavs
with his brother-in-law, James Elliott
Miss Perkins, the singer at the Star
Theater, returned last night from a
week s visit at her home in Portland.
Mrs. Nesmith Dale came un from
Portland this morning for a few days'
visit with Dallas friends and relatives.
Clyde Reynolds arrived in Dallas,
Friday, from Idaho, for a short visit
with friends and relatives in this
vicinity.
Miss Bessie Davis came up from
Portland, Sunday evening for a holi
day visit with her sister, Mrs. G. N.
Cherrington.
$100 reward for 6000 customers that
will averago me $15 a piece. This
offer expires January 1, 1909. C. J.
Pugh, Falls City.
Marlon Bailey, of Oak Grove, who
brought suit against Benton county
for$l700 for injuries received by the
falling of the Thornton Lake Bridge,
has got a change of venue to the Polk
county circuit court. Corvallis Gazette.
Lost.
A Waterman fountain pen. Finder
please return to W. L. Tooze, Jr.. Dal
las, Oregon. 12-22-2t
Dell Ellis, of Sheridan, is visiting
relatives in Dallas.
Mrs. L. Gerlinger, Jr., went to Port
land this afternoon.
The Rev. H. H. Farnham was a
passenger to Portland this afternoon.
Miss Bessie Muscott was in Dallas
today on her way from Portland to
her home In Falls City to Bpend the
Christmas holidays.
No entertaiument will be held at the
Star Theater on Christmas eve, but a
fine program has been prepared for
the matinee to be held on the afternoon
of Christmas day.
By calling on C. H. Morris, the lead
ing jeweler, you will see the largest
assortment of 10, Hand 18k plain and
wedding rings ever shown In Polk
county. This is no idle boast. 12-B-tf
James Boydston has agreed to let the
city of Dallas have a site for a new
reservoir on his property just south of
the reservoir which is now in use, pro
vided he be allowed to make use of the
overflow from the reservoir.
- C. H. Morris, the leading jeweler, is
closing out at a great reduction, his
large stock of diamond rings, gold
headed canes, gold and sterling silver
handled umbrellas. Call early and
get your choice. 12-8-tf
Frank Kersey and Harry Byers
were in Salem, Friday, at the basket
ball game between Multnomah Ath
letio Club and Willamette University.
Mr. Kersey acted as referee and Mr.
Byers as official score keeper.
Until after the holidays Guy
Brothers & Dalton's big hardware
and furniture stores will be open
eveiy evening to accommodate the
increased trade of the Christmas sea
son. 12-15-3t
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
Clifford Hutchins died suddenly Sun
day morning from an attack of con
vulsions. The funeral was held yes
terday the remains being buried in
the Odd Fellows' cemetery.
During the holiday season the
Southern Pacific will give fare and
one-third tickets to be on sale Decem
ber, 23, 24 and 25 and for New Year,
December 31 and January 1. Return
limit on all tickets January 4. The
reduced rates will prove a great bene
fit to students' and others going home
for the holidays.
Hon. B. F. Whlteaker, of Indepen
dence, has been visiting his daughter,
Mrs. W. R. Carter, the past few days.
Mr. Wbiteaker is a pioneer of '48, but
is still hale and hearty and superin
tends his large grain and dairy farm,
known throughout Polk county, as
the Hillside Farm. Chehalera items,
Newberg Graphic.
APPROPRIATE
O
IDAY
QIFI
A few suggestions may help you to select appropriate
gifts. In Ladies' goods we have a splendid assort
ment in the following lines:
SILK UMBRELLAS
FANCY KIM0NAS
FANCY NECKWEAR
FANCY HOSIERY
SILK WAIST PATTERNS
SILK SCARFS
SWELL HAND BAGS
SILK PETTICOATS
LINGERIE JAP SILK
and NET WAISTS
KID GLOVES
BELTS and COMBS
DRESS and WAIST
PATTERNS
In the Men's Department:
FANCY SHIRTS Special showing of NECKWEAR SUIT CASES
LEATHER SLIPPERS FANCY HOSIERY DRESS GLOVES
SUSPENDERS FANCY SWEATERS SILK UMBRELLAS
Your boy should have an
XTRAGOOJ) SUIT
for Christmas
THE BEE HIVE STORE
i. o. o. f. Bidg A Reliable Place to Trade Dallas, Oregon
Dies After Short Illness. .
Miss Lucy VanTassel died in the
hospital in Salem, Saturday, after an
illness of only a few weeks, her death
being caused by the samo kind of
throat trouble to which her mother,
Mrs. MyrtaFuchs, succumbed several
months ago. Miss VanTassel was
born in Chicago, August 15, 1890. She
oame to Oregon with her stepfather,
Frank Fuchs, about five years ago
and has lived in this state since that
time. The funeral was held at the
M. E. Church in Dallas, Sunday after
noon and the body was laid to rest
beside that of her mother in the Odd
Fellows' cemetery.
Societies Give Creditable Programs.
The Pbiladelphian and Utopian lit
erary societies held their open pro
grams in the college chapel Saturday
and Monday nights respectively.
Both programs were well prepared
and were highly creditable to the
young people upon whose efforts their
success depended. The most attrac
ive features of the entertainments
were the double quartette of male
voices in the program Saturday night
and the beautiful tableaux given by
the young women last night to repre
sent the more important educational
institutions of Oregon and other
states.
Company Attention!
Headquarters Company H, 4th Inf.,
O. N. G, Dallas, Oregon, Dec. 22, 1908.
Company Orders No. 6.
Company "H" Fourth Infantry,
Oregon National Guards, Is hereby
ordered to assemble at the Armory,
Dallas, Oregon, on Saturday evening,
December 26, 1908, at 8:15 p. m. for
the purpose of the regular quarterly
inspection, provided for by the rules
and regulations of the organized
militia of Oregon.
L. A. BOLLMAN,
Lieutenant,
Commanding Co. H, 4th Inf. O. N. G.
Mrs. James Hubbard Dead.
Mrs. Ruth Hubbard, the wife of
James Hubbard, died at her home
near Dallas this morning after a
short illness, her death being due to
an attack of blood poisoning. Mrs.
Hubbard was a daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. John Guy, and had resided near
Dallas from childhood. She was
about 24 years of age at the time of
her death. The arrangements for the
funeral services have not yet been
completed but they will probably be
held some time tomorrow.
City Tax Levy Is 10 Mills.
The city council made the following
levy for the city taxes for 1909, at last
night's meeting: General Fund, 7 8
mills; for payment of interest ou
water bonds, 1.7 mills; for main
tenance of the Dallas Free Library J
mill making a total levy of 10 mills,
The Presbyterian Sunday School
will give its Christmas exercises
Thursday night, beginning at 7:30
o'clock. Each department of the
school will be represented in the varied
and interesting program which has
been prepared. One of the special
features of the entertainment will be
the song "The Holy City," beautifully
illustrated with a stereoptican. All
are cordially invited to attend.
At the bridegroom's home in Eola,
Polk county, December 20, 1908, Miss
Clara H. Jordan was united in
marriage to Mr. W. G. Gehrke, Rev.
P. S. Knight performing the cere
mony. Both the parties reside in Polk
county, but Mr. Gehrke is employed
part of his time at the Salem Iron
Works. Salem Journal.
W. R. Craven came in from his
claim on Salmon River this week to
remain until after the holidays. He
went to Portland this afternoon to
spend Christmas at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. T. W. Nordby.
For Christmas bargains call on
C. H. Morris, the leading jeweler, who
has been giving you the best goods
for the money for the last 15 years,
and this year prices will be lower than
ever before.
Olives, Pickles Etc
WISE TALKS BY U. S. LOUGH ARYS
OFFICE BOY
What and Where to
Buy For Christmas
Our Christmas Goods are now open and ready for your inspection. We
think you will agree with us that a more carefully selected line of High GRADE
holiday goods has never been shown in Dallas. Come in early and make your
selections while the stock is complete.
suitable Christmas gifts:
Below are just a few suggestions for
Brass Vases, 75o to $1
Brass Candlesticks, 50c to $3
Brass Hanging Baskets, $1.75 to $5
Fountain Pens, $1 to $0
Pen Knives, 25c to $1.50
Coin Purses, 15o to $1
Leather Cigar Cases, $1 to $3
Bill Books, $1 to $2.75
Card Cases, 50c to $2.50
Whiting's Stationery, 40c to $4
Cigar Jars, $1 to $3
Perfumes, 100 to $10
Puff Jars, 50c to $5
Card Trays, 2So to $2
Mirrors, $1 to $5
Silver-mounted Whiskey Flasks, $4
Shaving Sets, $1.60 to $4
Collar Boxes, $1.50 to $3
Traveling Case, $1.60 to $7.50
Roll- ups, $1.50 to $5
Silver Toilet Sets, $3.50 to $12
Ebony Toilet Sets, $1.60 to $8.50
Cocoa Bola Toilet Sets, $1.50 to $5
Bonnet Brushes, 50c to $3
Brushes, 25c to $4
Cloth Brushes, $1 to $3.60
Candelbra, 60o to $3
Rozane Ware Vases, 75o to $3
See our beautiful display of CUT GLASS before purchasing elsewhere
BELT (Mb CHERRINGTON
Dallas, Oregon
Legal Blanks at this office.
Dr. Donohoe, Dentist. CJglowBtdg
Legal blanks for sale at this office
The Observer office wants the print
ing you are particular about.
Money of private parties to loan at
6 per cent on well-improved farms.
Sibley & Eakin.
Brown, & Stout, lawyers; abstract
ers ; notary public ; collections ; Uglow
Bldg., Dallas, Oregon.
W. R. Ellis, agent tor Daily Ore
gonian and Evening Telegram. Have
a daily paper delivered at your house
by the week, month or year. No extra
charge for delivery.
Drv fir cordwood wanted in any
quantity up to 500 cords ; to be delivered
in Dallas or Falls City. l or rurtuer
particulars, call on, or address, Salem,
Falls City & Western Ry. Co., Dallas.
Legal blanks for s ale at this office.
Dry fir cordwood 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 & Western Ry. Co., Dallas
Keep Your Horses
Warm
Freeze yourself if you enjoy it. Sit on the seat and
shiver all the time you are driving, but for goodness
sake when you hitch, see that your horse is blanketed
You owe that much to your faithful servant, even if
you didn't its business It costs less to keep a horse
if you keep him warm
Many a horse has gone to the bone yard because of the
need of a blanket
There's no sense in it when I sell blankets as low as I do
Full-lined blankets from $1.50 to $2.50
Call and see for yourselves at the Harness Shop
FRANK SALFICKY Dallas, Ore.
I know what's tba matter with me.
I thought I had Indigestion or dvs
pepsia or something like that By
gum, I couldn't eat lately and felt
west aod lifeless. Now, I know what
It Is. I'm in love got It bad too. If
T didn't, vou nedn't think I'd kiss
Juli right in the mouth, la front of :
everybody, loo. Father has warned i
me, lanugo, to keep myself heart free I
for at least seven years yet You see. ;
I'm only II coming 14. and he says)
It's foolishness for boy like me to
gpt that calf look on my faee, and roll i
mv-yeelike I had fits, and to CUT IT
OUT. Now to business you can't j
mix love and vinegar, or sentiment
with pickles sod chow-chow. Don't;
tell anvooe about my being in love,:
for If the old mao hars of it again, !
he'll wallop me irood and plenty.,
Wbeo you want gnod plcklsor olives
or any nioe kind of rolisbf, corns
straight to Loaghsry"s store. We
cave rwived 6SO pound of candies
for Christmas trad. We srs now .
osiofr on our third sack of those line
walnuts, everybody says they sre the
be'W- WILUE .
PECIAL PUCES
Until December 25 we are going to
make special prices on many goods.
Only 6 nice Arm Rockers $1.60a.
All pictures at 20 per cent dis.
$800 worth of fine Rugs at special prices
Ingersoll watches $100 ea.
Thin model watches in gold plate, gun
metal or nickel finish $2.00
Several Ladies' fine Desks and Com
binationlcases 12i per cent dis.
All stoves including Toledo ranges
10 per cent dis.
Rogers silver knives and forks,
per set $3.75
A line of Fancy Clocks $2 to $6
Indian Heads $1 to $4.50
Fine line of pocket knives, razors
a safety razor $1.00
A table filled with goods at 10 cts. ea.
worth much more.
As many nice rocking chairs as any
two stores in town.
On Wednesday, December 16 from 7 to 8 p. m. only,
we will sell 1 doz. 25 cent brooms at ioc ea.
On Thursday, December 17 from 7 to 8 p. m. only, we
will sell all razors excepting safetys at 1-2 price
On Friday, December 18 from 7 to 8 p. m. only, we
will sell a No. 8, 14 oz. copper tea kettle at 75 cts.
Always sell from $1.25 to $1.50
On Saturday, December 19 from 7 to 8 p. m. only, we
will sell 25c pocket knives at 15c; 50c knives at 35c
Open every night until Dec. 25
See our lines of Fancy Nickle Plated Ware and fine
frame pictures.
GUY BROTHERS & DALTON
HARDWARE AND FURNITURE
THE STORE WHERE YOU ALWAYS GET YOUR MONEY'S WORTH
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