Polk County Observer ALLGOOD & COLLINS LESSEES Published Semi-Weekly al 1.60 per Year. Strictly in Advance. Entered as Beoond-clawi matter March 1, 1907, at the poatoltice at Dallas, Oregon, under the Act of Congress ol March 3, 1879. DALLAS, OREGON, January 5, 1909 The way to build up Dallas is to pat ronize Dallas people. A DEMAND INSIIPPLIED I). D. Peters, just returned from a trip to Eastern Washington, makes a ni(TToatinn poneernina the work of advertising Polk county that is well worthy of careful consideration. While in Washington, ha says that he met with a number of people who were deeply interested in Oregon and who asked him all manner of ques tions concerning the part of Oregon from which he carno Polk county. These questions he gladly answered, so far as he was able, but he regretted the faet that he was unable to give definite information on several points, which would have had telling weight had he been able to furnish it. Asked the total hop acreage Id Polk county, the total acreage planted in apples or prunes, what acreage of these was in bearing and what only recently set out, ho was able to give only approx iinato information. Asked the total yield of the prune orchards in Polk county this vear, he could answer only with a guess. Data of this sort has never been compiled and yet it would prove an in estimable convenience to the person from Polk county who may be travel ing in another state, where ho is bound to meet with such inquiries. A man planning to move his home from some other stato to this county, wants to know in what relation the various branches of agricultural and horticultural industry stand to each other, so that he may lay his plans as to what ho himself will take up. The very statistics, the lack of which Mr. Peters so deeply regretted during his visit in Washington, would give to a man in that position, the exact relative picture of Polk county's farm ing industries which he desires and, in case he were still undecided, might lead him to cast his lot in this county adding to our population another fam ily of the constructive, progressive citizens on whom the development of the country depends. The state of Oregon has officers whose duty It is to collect, assemble, and tabulate, facts concerning other branches of the numerous forces that are at work in the devi-lopn.cnt of our . commonwealth, as, for instance, the State Labor Commissioner from whom merchants ami manufacturers, In fact all who employ labor, are able to secure complete statistical informa tion on any point of which they may desire to know. It were only just, that the fanner, whose position in the social organiza tion is as the foundation to the super structure, should have an equal opportunity. Full statistics concern lug the various agricultural indus tries in each county ami in the state as a wboc, would not onlv place at the service of the citizens of Oregon, an exi-eedingly powerful and elTeetive advertising medium, but would enable them to balance the agricultural pro duction of the state to such u nicety that the statement that this or that commodity hud Income a "drug on the market" or was "killed out by over-production" would sound like a foreign language to the citizens of this state. Or if the state declines to take the matter up, it would uot be amiss for the county to select an ofllcer, prefer ably the County Fruit Insctor per haps who should have charge of the woik of assembling and ordering statistics of production, for his own county at least. I f this could be done then would be no further oviniou for the Polk county farmer visiting in mother Mt.iteto reply to such a ques tion as "What is the total prune acic Hgo in the county from which you came'.'" DV scratching his head and auswei ing "Well I don't know exactly but it must lx about, etc., etc," Posi tive m-ii, men whom we want In our citizenship, want positive and definite answcis and these cannot be given urilc-s we in turn have positive and definite infoi in it' ii-ti. Monmouth, In which the local team was defeated by a score of 2G to 16, the Monmouth Herald commits the double error of referring to the Dallas team as "the former invincible five" and stating that Monmouth was the i only team that had "ever triumphed over Dallas on ber own floor." As a matter of fact, the team Monmouth went up against was composed of new players and was playing for the second time only In its present line-up, the strongest members of the team be ing absent with The Oregons, who are touring the East. With regard to the second statement, Dallas was twice defeated by Muscatine last yearon her own floor, when she had her original strong team and had, at the begin ning of the same season, defeated Monmouth by the decisive score of 37 to 12. The year before that, Dallas suffered defeat on her own floor at the hands of the team from Evanston, Illinois, although in both the seasons of 1907 and 1908 she succeeded In gain ing the championship of Oregon and the Pacific Coast. Mill PRESENT "BEN HUR' Great Bibical Drama to be Given Portland During Week Be ginning January 18. COURT HOUSE NOTES Items of Interest From the Records in the County Offices Briefly Told. PROBATE. Estate of A. F. Stoner, deceased report of sale of personal property ap proved ; final account set for hearing Saturday, January 30, at 10 o'clock a. ra. Estate of Lyle Ball, a minor-guar dian authorized to sell real property at private sale. Estate of Isaac Dyck, deceased in ventory and appraisement filed and approved. HEAL ESTATE. Van B Sears et ux to Mattie L Smith, 156 acres in t (i s, r 5 w, $5,4G4. Elizabeth Stoner et al to S M Ray, lots in Dallas, $1. Susan McKinney to School District Number 8, 2 acres in t 9 s, r 5 w, $1. Lee Smith to Bertha Barrie Smith, block in Dallas, 1. H E Law et ux to Anglo-American Securities Company, 40 acres, t 8 s, r C w, $10. Margaret J Fox and hd to Seth Riggs, 100 acres in t 7 s, r 4 w, $5,000. R L Klwood et ux to S (i Sheets, li acres in t7 s, r3 w, $2,500 W E Williams to School District Number in, land in Airlie, $100. W V. Williani8to Martha Simpson, land in Airlie, $100. William Faull et ux to Jasper M and James R Craven, land in Dallas, 1- United States to W Williams, 77 acres in t 9 s, r 5 w, patent. Dora M Evrette and hd to Thomas L Stroh, 320 acres in t G s, r 7 w, $3,200. BUY FINE TRACT Portland Dealers Secure 3000 Acres of Choice Walnut Land Near Sheridan. I. A. Yerex, (ieorge E Waggoner and I. C. Sanford, of Portland, yester day completed purchase of the Ros- well Bewley tract of 3000 acres near Sheridan on which they lately secured an option. The tract varies in alti tude some 700 or 800 feet. This land was acquired by the late James F. Bewley, father of the late owner, and comprises several donation land claims ami tracts of land noted in pioneer history of Yamhill county. Among the former owners of the several tracts comprising the 3000 acre body were William Doak, T. Pugh, T. (J. ami J. M. Hendricks, William Eversole, John A. Hull, James li. Oraves, James P. Morgan, Allert (J. Hughes, Simeon L. Hyde and James F. Bewley. After consummating the deal yester day the purchasers sold to the Churchill-Matthews Company, of Portland, 420 acres of the tract lying nearest to the town of Sheridan, to be platted. It Is all exceedingly choice walnut land, embracing all slopes and exposures and possessing excellent drainage. These gentlemen have all heretofore purchased other large tracts of land in this county. Ore-gouian. Ko.M'Velt sent a second ltleage to theCongrcs uncut the ntvot friction about the wvret service men and there upun the Congress laughed. It i not yet determined who is to laugh last and. If the saying of the proverb be correct, who is to laugh best. The New Year's editions of all of the larger dailies of this state ara uni formly g,xi this jear and contain much mau-rial concerning Oregon and ber recourses that will be valu able advertising for the Mate if its citizen take it upon them scire to see that tbe papers are well distributed rscDg relatives and friends lo other tatea who may be contemplating moving to Or g a. Towering triumphantly as the most massive and picturesque as weir as the most impressive dramatic spectacle in the history of the world, "Ben-Hur will seek new honors at the Heilig Theatre, Portland, Oregon, on Mon day evening, January 1?, where it will remain for an engagement of one week. In addition to the regular evening performances, special roati nees will be given on Wednesday and Saturday. Of all the spectacular productions of modern times, none has been cred ited with so long a run of prosperity as this great aud popular dramatic spectacle. "Ben-Hur" is today crowned with a record of more than 2500 per formances in America and 200 in Lon don, in a little over nine years, and has been seen by more than seven million people. The success of tbe play is credited to the religious senti ment that prevails in the theme, mak ing it particularly attractive to tbe non-theatregoer, who as a rule avoids the playhouse, owing to religious scruples. "Ben-Hur" has the endow ment of the leading lights of the church world and has appealed to all theatregoers as the most powerful drama that has ever-been created for the etage. Wallace had few peers and no sup eriors in the art of presenting to the eye tbe imagery of scriptural scenes. In "Ben-Hur", bis masterpiece, he gives the life, the color, the feeling, of the time of Christ. With these he pre sents an intense heait story, a heroic drama, filled with the tenderest emo tions, tinged with the romance of love and war, exalted by the evidence of Divine miracles performed by the Nazarine. Although the sacred pres ence is not siiown, it is reit, anu throughout the play runs the strong under-current of religious feeling which distinguishes "Ben-Hur" from all other dramatic offerings based on Biblical themes. The symbolism of Rome aud Jerusalem, of Jew and Gen tile, of peace and war, are shown sur rounding the great mystery of the presence of Christ. Each scene un folds as a perfect picture, the whole blending in a living pageant. In order to take care of out of town patrons fur "Jien-riur , Manager Calvin Heilig, of the Heilig Theatre will fill mail oidersin accordance with date of their receipt, when accompan ied by remittance. The scaleof prices will range from 50 cents to $2.00. Seats will go on sale Thursday, Jan uary 14. WISE TALKS BY OFFICE M. O. BOY, TNF? ELLIS' Professor Fau.ard At Star ThiMter. Professor Fauzard, the handcuff king, assisted by Mile. Sulina, is fur uishing an exceptionally gonxl bit of vaudeville at the Star Theater this week. He claims that the handcuff is not made that can hold him and his performance seems to justify the claim. The trunk mystery is very Interesting. His assistaut is placed in a huge trunk w hich is then securely tied with roes and put behind the curtains. Professor Fauzard steps behind the curtains and an instant later his little assistant steps out, draws back tbe curtain, uncords the trunk aud throws back the lid to dis close the Professor who has changed places with her In tbe space of a few seconds. Next Thursday night Pro fessor Fauzard will appear in an en tirely new program. Admission 15 cents; 10 cents for children. 1-5-lt la reporting the recent basketball gam twtwvaa Dallas Col leg and Castle's Grocery Located one door south of the Dallas National Bank. We carry a complete stock of fancy and staple groceries and are prepared to give prompt and courteous service to all our customers. "The best for the best" and the place for jou to get the best is Castle's grocery store. J. I. Cwrt,t, pro prietor. Il-ll-tf Now is the Time to visit California When summer has passed in these northern states, the sky is only mild under the bright blue skies of Southern California. This is one of nature's happy provisions eternal sura- -mer for those who cannot endure a more severe cli mate. California has been called the Mecca of tbe winter tourist." Its hotels and stopping places are as varied as those of all well regulated cities. Visitors can always find suitable accommodations, congen ial companions, and var ied, pleating recreations. SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO. Will be glad to supply some very attractive literature, describing in detail the many delights of winter in California. Very low round trip excur sion tickets are on sale to California. The rate from Dallas to Los Angeles and return is $58.80 Limit six mouths, allowing stop-overs in either direc tion. Similar excursion rates are in effect to all California points. For full Information, sleeping cur reserva tions and tickets, call on, telegraph or write I. N. WOODS, Agent, DALLAS WM. McMURRAY :en. Pa. Agt. Portland, Oregon Lost. Waterman fountain pen. Suitable reward offered. Attorney W. L. Tooze, Jr. l-l-2t Photographs. This is the time of the year for fam ily groups and if they ever have them it ia right now. T. J. Cherrington. 12-29-5t House For Sale. Fine residence of William Grant on corner of Main and Washington for sale. Inquire of Mrs. Grant. 12-15-lm Residence For Sale. Being obliged to seek a different climate for the benefit of my health I desire to sell my residence property in Dallas. William Faull. 12-ll-8t Estray Notice. Lost or strayed, black and red tan hound, female, average size. Missing since last February. Suitable reward for information. Ira C. Yocom, Wil lamina, Oregon l-l-8t Wood For Sale. Do you need wood? In preparing to place your orders remember that I ara able to furnish you all kinds of slab wood from either of the Dallas sawmills at the best possible rates. Send In your orders by either phone. Mutual 1196; Bell 443. 8-4 tf. AUGUST BOWMAN. Happy New Year! You bst I am happy to think my boss is so good to me. Sav, he seems to know his busi ness Why he treats everyone just like tbey were one of his family. Gee, hut he is buying lots of now goodsl I don't know where he will put them. The store is so full now we can't hardly turn around. Ma says "a kind word thrown at a husband will go furl her towards a new bonnet than a rolling pin will." She gets up in the air at Pa occasionally and they hand each other a few packages. I heard her say the other day, It s no disgrace for a wotnau to make a mis take in marrying, almost every woman does it." That will hold him for a while, I guess. I've come to the conclusion that a woman gets the worst of it in most cases. Why, hon est, I don't know what Pa would do without a woman like Ma to keep him in the straight and narrow and have him look respectable. Andl don't know where he'd get off for his meals if Ma didn't cook for him and get all the groceries at M. D. Ellis's. It's all right for a change to eat in the res taurant, but for a steady diet, there's nothing lile good borne cooking. Some people litngh when they see a sign, "Home Cooking," on some lady's door, but you bet it's all right if idie know how to juggle the kitchen tool and knows where to buy the good stufT to make a noise on the kitchen stove. WILLIE BUSINESS LOCALS. xvT'tmi nmler thin hemt are churcvd mI the nti ol I tvul jt wunt, tin. uiMTiion; , cvnt pt'r word for e.rh iiitertmn ihivfitr; :) wonts or m. ptr month. Na avUrrtiat-ment titaertot lor Un than 1' wnt. rimr csmiiii out? wont. For lnwti.no?, th nu tin' r.l cotntatiAiion count one wora. To initmlp rount one w.rl. For inUnce, '.t. M. Join- " ivunii mo won!. The minimum clinrve 1 for 1 woM; that t, n tlvprtiMi'Tiieitt from I wonl to is woeili i conn led a, is wop.; an lvenitvment from 16 lo Jii wor.,, ttM-Uiiire. ia omiml na Ji wonla. tnm .'I lo wor-tle. ta cotiiite. a is w,nt. rto. The tiaTurfa follow. tic the rertbwntenl indi cate bow ion it ia to run. ant are not rharri lo the riialonier. Forinaunoe. 4-41-1 tn1irt that ihe alvertieraenl wa ft rat published on Marvh :l. and that it ia to be Inverted twice. The firiitv and letter 4 1-tf Indicate that ine adTerucemeni aa hrat pnbltehcd April I and that It is u be run uuui the customer orders II discontinued.) Ut 100 pound criT how; braodexl 69 Administratrix Notice. Notice ia hereby (riven to whom it may con cern, that the undersigned administratrix of the estate of A. t Sloner, deceased, has thtt day tiled with the County Court of Folk County, Oregon, her ttnal account in said estate, and the said County Court has bet the same for hear ing on Saturdny, January :(0, 11HW, at the hour of 10 o'clock a. ra. of said day at which time all persons having objections thereto, if any there be, are hereby notiiied to apjiear in said Court at Dallas, in said County, and pieuent the same and show cause if any they have, why said estate should not be fully and finally closed, said administratrix dinchttrge and ber bonds men rt'lettWHlT Dated at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon, this .uti c.av 01 ueceuioer, isw, KUZABETH STONER, Administratrix of the estate of A. F. Stoner, deceased. Sibley & Eakin, Attorneys fur estate. Notice For Publication. Department of the Interior, U. S. Laud O it ice at Portland. Oregon, October lyttf. notice is hereby given that Koy H. wit seam. in i -in ins, ori'ifiin wno, on ticiooer ;nnn. iiw, made Timber or Stone entry. No. Wd J, for N. W. '4 of ti. W. '4of election 4, Township 7, South, Kaiigeti West, Willamette Meridian, has filed notice ot intention to make riual Proof, to establish claim to the land above deeiiled. before K. M. Smith. Coutitv Clerk of Polk Couuty.Orvgon, at Dallat, Oregon, on the 11th arty ni .lanuiiry, itm. (Isimant names as witnesses: O. P. Con lee. oi ii.i.-,tm-fon; m. a. iniee, 01 miell. Ore ron; K. W. Ilinshnw, of Dallas, Oregon; J. P Hyers, of Dallas, Oregon. AUiERXOS S. DRESSER, ktg tater. Notice For Publication. Department of the Interior, V. 8. Laud Oltice at Portland, Oregon, November A. lyun. Notice is hereby given that Muta Becker, of Vancouver. U ashiiictou, who, on November ., lis, made T1mler lnd Application, No oW4, for Northw.-at 4 ot NortheaH sw-ctmn Township tt .nth of Kan re 7 W- of W II la met te Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make r mat l ash Proof to eiahllth claim to ihe land aboie oearnbfd. betore the Ken Mer and Keceiver I I', s. Ijind ortiee, at Portland, Ore gon, on the XMh dav of Januaty, I9o9. 1 laitnant names a witneaaes: John Lowe, of Vancouver. Whineun: Iiavid Young, of Van couver, Washington: tieorge Keliar. of Van couver. Washington ; Paul bevker.of Vancouver, W aahinsrtuit. ALGERNON 9. DRFER. KegWer. Administrator Notice of Sale of Real Estate at Private Sale. Slashing Sale . . i 1 1r? 11 J? i n This stock must be reduced one-nan regaraiess oi cost oi merchandise hmAa to do so we are going to cut the prices. Our stock is large and complete in evS department. We extend to you the opportunity. Don't fail to grasp it S is the time to lay in a good supply because you may never again be able to hZ at these prices. No marks changed on goods, so you can see for yourself H i ovq n-ottinrr Flvprvthmp marked in nlain firm vac. t .l .v,.w' keep you away. No doors closed to arrange or mark goods but goods sold & uiey are su yvu. can rai. Sale began Monday, Dec. 28 'Pt..' : 1 cl r tara We, aivorilir OWn SHI OH mil) O-iutt niir niif, 1 IJln m a I cm uaic an nv maw , . v to. . - a - " uunjiiitjrs the Sa In D NC t : : XTl,; .nflarim. uvoriTf in r.ir nn en m rvwla vl, 1 , TO- OiV moiers commission i-iuiuing imci vc. 0 ww0 VAC,,aUgt.u uml njonev . m? IUiiy reiuuucu it nut Drtnouu. " - j r v,aL, , mrtj examples of fh hundreda of glorious bargains that await you at this . . s aavaam A A AT ff A W The moBtcomplele line of shoes in town slaughtered in price in this sale. A fine lin Trunks, Suit Cases, and Telescopes on sale at wholesale price Woolen and Cotton Iillniutg m forters, Pillows and Indian Robes at slaughtered price. Allover Lace, Embroidery Veiling i" veiveis ai a saving, rvuuui wm ui (rciuum"! uiu.u mh,Ci., uma nim bob or yourself. Look for large poster. Don't forget the date, Monday, December 28 DALLAS MERCANTILE CO. i 22nd Annual Clearance Sale Sale will begin Saturday, January 2, 1909, and close Saturday, January 3), 1909. Notwithstanding that the year of 1908 has een the biggest in the his tory of this store, we are ietermined to close out the remainder of our Fall an Winter stock at prices that will pay you to buy you year's supply. During this Sale nothing in our largekock will be reserved. Prices are reduced from 10 pej cent to 50 per cent. Call early while the stock is omplete. Store will be closed from Thursday, at 5 p.n., until Saturday, at 9 a. m., to arrange and mark dwn the stock. Thanking the public for thf patronage during the past year and soliciting a continuation of the same, we wi each and everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year. I D. M.jtAYBERGER Former Piner and Successor to R. Jacobson c Co., of McMinnville Notice to the Public Being permanently located In Dal las, and bere to stay, I will from now on, be ready at any and all times to sell at Public Auction anything that is on tbe market. FARM SALES A SPECIALTY Parties contemplating having a sale and wishing to confer with me will find ine at Barham & Ullrey'a Ileal Estate olBce until January 1, 1909. AFTER JANUARY I, 1909 I will be located in the building form erly occupied by the Post Office. Per sons not having enough for a sale, bring it to Dallas for SATURDAY STREET SALE By notifying me In advance, I will advertise it free of charge. Watch this paper for Saturday street sale. Klght years In the business. C. F. BARTLETT, AUCTIONEER Thone, Mutual 1216 DALLAS, ORE. LAJNDRY OR DOCTOR BILLS .up to you. We will save that doctor1 bill for you if you will y let us. Husband don't you know that your wife is ruiniog health and contracting for you a doctor bill by trying to save ew cents by doing your washing. If you love your wife and me quit making a slave of her and steaming up the walls and coratlons of the home. We will do your washing at common nse prices. Those curtains that have been a dust-trap all Burn er we will wash and stretch for SO cents a pair. Quilts, 25 centi .ch ; blankets, 20c to 50c. Wo are here for business, give u a . ial. We will treat you square all the year round. Illas Steam Laundry Phone, Mutual 197 Nlf-r is hTfT f iren, thai by Tirf of an rirr tn1 Af-rrrr oi ih 1 ounty 4 onrt of ! In ir ton i onntT. tnvn. made d1 rtitrrrcl oa iMvmhfr i. tp. mbonnnr mn4 dirortin the Inunimrator ot tr -uie w . A. w. 4 to rli at pr aw aale. rmin rl rvtat t-iottnit i the eaiai ol mil drew!. I, the a?"1rrit-T1. will fm ai.l after Jtnoary iv piw.-l toaU ihe mil eataie hereinafter 4-rnnea at in ate m e. hr rab ia aaiwt nw jert vtifirmlii tr mhI onrt. mtA tal UMDERS ATTENTION In connection with our Lumber and Shingle trade we are now handling LIME , PLASTER, CEMENT, BRICK and SAND. Lowest possible prices on all building material. HE CHAS. it SPAULDING LOGGING CO. MANUFACTURERS Or DR LUM6ER YOL'R NEW YEAR ORDER 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. for floe groceries is Invited. Give as a test of our ability to supply ye x t. y. who oeurr groceries tor lest mo a than any one else. MAIN STREET DALLAS, OREOtt" MTE DELIVER ALL GROCERI- Mr. T. W. Johoaoo returned to rortlaod yesterday after few days' visit with her sister. Mrs. Annis C Farley. loft shoulder. Liberal reward for ; 5 SXZSXZZZSS&ZgXZi information. Mutual phone rioneer ! p"irn Kin.wt niM Kroi. r- .-n, . . . hI r.-lt..to (rrro. lo-wn: TIM conk- OS. K . ourmug, 11 H Cedar Pests. Good cedar porta tor sale at 11 cents each. Also another ear of extra Star A Star shlogles. Sochsiw Wii or. 7-14 tf MM quarter an.1 tbrraa ha.I tS tnnh.M quan-r and Ih eaM kail e( tr T-TT--an qoarvr in vrtxm 7. Tommb !lntk. kacr lUaaMM Mandtam, euailatuns XJP rrra I ntrtrx. SnW anmilna adviniaauv mf ti aaiata 4 I h ,-,tmH M T Soar. tbraT lb avata prompdy aoywbere. It makes difference whether your order be la or sroalL What we want Is f steady custom. Well fr. It toi (rood groceries, moderate prices prompt serrioa will via It, Dool get thai trial order. E. BOYD & SON rbooes: Bell M, Mutual 114. Clean, Fresh Groceries We carry the Famous DIAMOND "YV" brand of Extracts, Spices, Coffee, Tea and Canned Goods. Fresh Bread Every Day SIMONTON (Sh SCOTT dallas