County PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY VOL. XX DALLAS, POLK COUNTY, OREGON, JANUARY 15, 1909. NO. 48 Polk Observer Big Cut n Prices Our second Annual Clearance Sale commenced Saturday, Jan. 2. Everything reduced in price. We will save you money on every pur chase. Yours for business Campbell Hollister CASH STORE CORRESPONDENCE Hop Contracts At Nine Cents. Already bop contracts are being drawn up for the coming year some contracts being reported for several hundreds of bales with the product quoted aa high as 9 ceuts. Tbe top market for bops during tbe past year was 8j cents. At the present time it Is stated hops are soiling for about six cents with some 12,000 or 15,000 bales io the market. While tbero was some litigation over hop contracts the past year neither growers or dealers seem to be much afraid of the reliability of a contract of this nature and in a great majority of cases tbe hops were grown as ordered and paid for as agreed. Dealers .confidently assert that there is good prospect for hops - tbe coming year because of the atti tude taken by a large number of growers who will plough up their hops. Legal blanks for sale at this office Rare Specimen of Palm. 3. Crowther, returning from a visit to his mines in California near the Nevada line, brought back with him a specimen of the Tuca palm, which he has on exhibition at his store In this city. Tbe Tuca palm la an extremely rare plant, and Mr. Orowther's specimen is probably the first that has ever been brought to this city. Its growth is very slow and it blooms almost as rarely as tbe famous Century Plant. Mr. Orowther's palm, although perhaps 25 years old, stands scarcely as high as a man's waist. It is covered with sharp razor edged spines and resembles some of the species of cacti that are found in the desert regions of Southern Cali fornia and Arizona. Fares on the Salem stage now 75 cents. Best way to catch tbe 11 o clock train (south bound) on the East Side. 12-1-tf MONMOUTH. A. L. Chute was a Portland visitor Wednesday. R. J. Stickney, of Toledo, is stavinir in Moumouth this week. Uncle Ira F. M. Butler is reported to be in quite poor health. Mrs. Ella J. Metzaer, of Dallas, was a Monmouth visitor Monday. Doctor and Mrs. Nehrbas. of Port land, are in Monmouth for a short visit ., Oene Bogart Is able to be in his store again after a severe attack of lagrippe. Noah Heffly, of Pleasant Valley, was in Monmouth over Sunday visit ing at the home of bis brother, N. G. Heffly. The District Sunday School Con vention was quite successful in spite of the small attendance, due to tbe unfavorable weather conditions. Mr. Carmichael, a young man of this city was quite seriously injured while coasting on the Butler hill this week but is recovering nicely. Fred Huber, our rural mail carrier, has been unable to make regular trips on account of the snow, but the roads are getting better daily and he hopes soon to resume his old route. W. M. Putnam, or Wheeler county, was a guest of D. M. Hampton, Satur day. Mr. Putnam Is so well pleased with this country that be has pur chased some property between Mon mouth and Independence. The storm has been quite severe in Monmouth, the snow being nearly 14 inches deep and tbe thermometer dropping to zero nearly every night for over a week. The young people of the city are getting a great deal of enjoyment out of tbe snow in tbe form of sleighing and coasting. W. H. Parish, D. D. G. M., installed the officers of Normal Lodge, No. 204, I. O. O. F., Monday niglit, the instal lation being preceded by a banquet and an address on "Oddfellowship" by tbe Rev. Joseph Hoberg, of McMinnville. The officers installed were : N. G P. E. Chase ; V. G., J. Radek ; secretary, J. Graham ; finan cial secretary, P. H. Johnson; treas urer, Dell Butler; R. S. N. G., O. A. Wolverton ; L. S. N. G Ed Rodgers; R. S. V. G., J. Wlnegar; L. S. V. G., Allen Clark; conductor, T. J. Pettit; warden, Allen Johnson; chaplain, K. H. SIckatoose; R. S. S., J. Zook; L. 8. S., Fred Muler; I. G., 8. Gwinn ; O. G., S. Campbell. FALLS CITY. (Fll8 City News.) J. C. Kramer was a business visitor in Portland last week. Dr. W. H. Becker was a business visitor in Portland last week. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Lucas, of Port land, visited in Falls City this week. County Surveyor B. F. Beezley was up from Dallas this week on a busi ness visit. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Cochrane returned Tuesday from an extended visit in Salem. J. O. French was called to Salem, Tuesday, on account of the serious illness of his father. A dime social will be given at the home of Miss Edna Seymour, Friday, for the benefit of the Epworth League. A teaoher's training clans will be organized at the Christian church this week and an effort will be made to arrange its sessions so that members from the other churches may also attend. W. H. Parrisb, of Monmouth, Deputy Grand Master of District Nu ruber 26 of the I. O. O. F., accom panied by Mrs. Parrisb, was in Falls City, Saturday night to attend tbe installation of officers in tbe local lodge. mouth lodge were the installing offi cers. A literary and musical program was given, after which a banquet was spread. A royal good time was en joyed by the large crowd present. INDEPENDENCE. Harold Fitcbard has gone to Port land to attend Columbia University. Mrs. H. E. Wagoner, of Portland, visited relatives here Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Drexler enter tained the "Owls" at whist Wednesday evening. Mrs. O. M. Johnson has returned to her home In Salem after a few days' visit with relatives. Subscriptions were taken up here the first of the week to procure money to buy feed for the pheasants, which are suffering from tbe cold weather and starvation. Skatingandcoastingaretbe amuse ments of the hour. Large crowds enjoy skating on Hill's slough and many go to Monmouth for coasting on "Cupid's Knoll." The Rebekah and I. O. O. F. lodges held-joint installation in their hall Thursday evening. Miss Katherine Jones of the Independence Rebekah lodge and W. H. Parrish, of the Mon- BALLSTON. Ralph Conner, of Portland, is visit ing at the home of his uncle, Joseph Garrett. Prof. T. J. Newbill, of Portland. visited his pareuts, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Newbill, Saturday and Sunday. Lawrence Birks, who was acci dentally shot in the leg by his brother, John, is able to be around again. Sleigh riding has been the principal amusement of tbe young people here since the cold weather commenced. The Woodman and Circle entertain ment Saturday night was greatly enjoyed by all who attended. A short but excellent program. Including a union drill by tbe Woodman team and Circle guards, was given. After this came the installation of the Woodman officers by J. H. Butler and installation of the Circle by Organizer L. A. Derrick. After the exercises an excellent supper was served, followed by appropriate toasts and speeches, Professor James E. Duoton acting as toastmaster. POLK. Henry Peters, of Quincy, Washing ton, is visiting in this vloinity. Born, Friday, January 8, to Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Rem pel, a daughter. J. A. Recker, of American Falls, Idaho, is vlBiting friends in this neighborhood. The snow is about 18 inches in depth here and there is but little travel as the people find it difficult to make their way along the roads. Telephone service is badly hampered, a number of poles and wires having' been broken down by the weight of the sleet and snow. The wedding of J. P. Neufeldt and Miss Helena Rempel, was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Rempel, Sunday. The wedding was a very quiet affair, only a few of the Immediate friends and relatives of the young couple being present. Mr. and Mrs. Neufeldt will begin housekeeping in their new cottage in Dallas. BUENA VISTA. J. K. Neal made a business trip to Portland last week. Harvey Nash, the trapper, is bring ing in a great many wild animal hides now. The Evangelioal church will start revival meetings soon. L. W. Moore is contemplating a trip to the old country soon. Rob Emmons is again able to be about after a long spell of sickness. Miss Minnie Knighton, of Salem, is visiting at the home of her parents here. The county stock law Is being gen erally observed in this locality, tbe people keeping their stock off of the highways. The coldest that the thermometer has registered here is 10 degrees above zero. The publio schools have been obliged to close for a few days. EOLA. John Schaffer has returned from a trip to Texas. Arthur Stewart, who is working In Portland, has been visiting in Eola. Reynolds Scbuett went to Portland last week to work in a machine shop. G. M. Stewart is recovering rapidly from the effeots of his recent severe illness. Weather of this sort is the weather for poultryraen to test outthelr laying stock and B. I. Ferguson's thorough bred Rhode Island Reds are standing the test excellently. J. J. Fidler, the proprietor of the Dallas stage line, has certainly been a faithful servant of the publio since the storm, never missing a single trip to Salem, a distance of about 16 miles. The boys of this vicinity are still indulging In duck and coon hunting and coasting and weather conditions up-to-date indicate that these sports may continue io favor for some time. PEDEE. R. A. Hastings made a trip to Pedee Valley, Mouday. The dance given In Pedee, Saturday night was well attended. Coon hunting is the favorite sport of tbe season in this vicinity. Chester Burbank went to Kings Valley, Monday, on a business visit. Mr. and Mrs. Troy Turner spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Irwin. . E. Moore and Misses Hazel and Grace Tlce, from Little Lucklamute, visited over Sunday at the home of P. O. Burbank. Telephone us. We will come and thaw out those pipes. Guy Bros. 2t Becoming Accustomed to Weather. The Dallas Publio School will resume work Monday morning unless snowy weather again makes side walks impassable. The sidewalks are now either cleared, or they have good paths beaten so that tbe school children will have no difficulty in making their way to the schoolhouse. The people of Dallas and vicinity are beginning to adjust themselves to tbe unusual weather conditions and traffic is being carried on by means of sleds and sleighs hurriedly constructed to meet the season's demands, The roads are, if anything, more crowded than ever now, since the packed coat ing of snow makes sleighing excellent and the people, to whom Oregon's cli mate seldom grants a luxury of that nature, are enjoying it to the utmost. It is probable that, if the present win ter is followed by a series of normal Oregon winters, the people of Dallas and vicinity will have "nice sleighs and bob sleds, only slightly worn," in stock for the next ten years. Will Increase Water Service. The site for a second reservoir south of the one now in use has been secured and a new reservoir will be built soon by the Dallas Water Company. A survey for an additional pipe line to Applegate's Creek, a short distance above Canyon Creek, has also been made and an additional pipe line will be laid to that place, Insuring an un failing supply of water. Eventually, If circumstances demand it a second pipe line will be laid from the intake to Dallas, doubling the amount of water furnished and doing away with all fears of a water shortage in future. Basketball Game Postponed, Manger Robert VanOrsdel, of tbo Dallas basketball team, made arrange ments Wednesday with tbe manager of tbe Newberg team, to have tbe game between Dallas College and Newberg postponed until February 12. This move on Mr. VanOrsdel's part was caused by the fact that the local gymnasium is not sufficiently equipped with heating apparatus for a crowd of spectators to be made comfortable during the present cold weather. W. R. Ellis, agent for 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. Call up Adams & Brobst if you need a plumber to thaw out frozen pipes and repair broken ones. it ANNUA ANUMY CLEM Mil SA i This sale means a mercantile event that borders on the marvelous. A regular price cutting outrage. A sweeping reduction through out this entire store. Reduced prices that will undoubtedly create a sensation. All broken lines and odds and ends go at a mere fraction of their former value. Prices have been cut as never before. We are going to make this sale a record breaker in the his tory of this house. The only original and genuine clearance sale is now on at THE BEE HIVE STORE Mammoth Reduction Sale on Men's Winter Suits This gigantic clearance sale which started here Saturday morning, January 2nd, carries an important message to every man woman and child m this coriimunity. Clearance Sale of Men's Shirts Men's Golf Shirts, broken line. Values from 50c to $1.00. Sale 35c : Monarch" Shirts $ I . to $ 1 .25. Sale 75c Clearance Sale Underwear Men's Cotton Ribbed Underwear, regular 50c grade 37 l-2c- Men's Wool Ribbed J 1.00 grade 75c Clearance Sale Men's Pants A line of Fancy Worsted Pants, values to 3.50. Sale $2.40. Clearance Sale Hosiery One lot Children's Black Hose, regular value 25c. Sale 12 l-2c Clearance Sale Suspenders Heavy Web Suspenders, 25c and 35c values 19c Clearance Sale Shoes One lot Children's Shoes, values up to 1.25. Sale 69c Clearance Sale Ladies' Shoes One lot Ladies' 3.00 and 3.50 shoes, all good makes. Sale $2.50. Clearance Sale of Towels Our large 25c Linen Towels, white and fancy border. Sale 18c. Clearance Sale Underwear Children's and Misses Union Suits, values to one dollar. One lot Sale 48c Clearance Sale of Comforters Special lot, full size White Cotton. Sale $1.45 Clearance Sale of Linen 66 -Inch Table Dam ask, 75c grade, at 59c Clearance Sale of Outing Best quality Outing, fancy and plain col ors. Sale 8c Clearance Sale Embroidery. One lot 6 and 10c values at 5c yd Clearance Sale Petticoats Sateen and Heatherbloom. Sale from $1.63 to $3.45 Clearance Sale Bed Spreads A large, heavy Marseilles spread, 1.25 value. Sale 93c Clearance Sale Blankets All wool Blankets, white and colors, values to 7.50. Sale $4.95. Clearance Sale of Muslin Heavy Brown Muslin. Sale "Lonsdale" Bleach Muslin. Sale 6c 9c Clearance Sale Boys Caps All 50c caps, all styles. Sale 35c Lot I Boys Knee Pants Suits, 3.00 to 3.50 values. Sale $1.98. Lot 2 Boys Knee Pants Suits, regular 4.00 to 4.50 values. Sale $2.79 Lot 3 Boys 5.00 to 6.50 Knee Pants Suits, all late cuts. Sale $4.39 Lot 4 A broken line of Men's Suits, regular 8.00 and 1 0.00 values. Sale $4.75 Lot 5 Men's Navy Blue Serge, Fancy Worsted and mixed effects, regular 12.50 to 15.00 Sale $9.85 Lot 6 Men's Hand Tailored Suits, values from 16.50 to 20. Sale $13.85 There will be no reductions on the following lines: W. L. Douglas Shoes, Queen Quality shoes, Gordon Hats, Dutterick Patterns Prices on these goods are controlled by the manufacturer and must be sold regularly. This Sale Positively Closes Saturday, January 30th, 1909 Dallas The Bee Hive Store Oregon