Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, January 25, 1910, Image 2

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Newspaper Page TextPolk County Observer Published Semi-Weekly at IM per Tear. Strictly in advance. gaTas. hr2&$;Z Act of Con gresa ol March 81 la 19. DALLAS OREGON, JAN. 25, 1910. ir.i.k. ot .iv lot In Monmouth, $400 t. D. Gorsllne et ux to A. v. .. lot In McCoy, $30. A. F. Courter to Thomas E. Dwler, 20 acres, t 6 s, r 8 w,' $600. A F Courter et al to George Brown,' 64 acres, t6s, r 8 w, $1400. Maggie J. Eiis et al to r, Guy, 68.90 acres, t(S row, ENUMERATORS' TEST Blank Applications Are Now Ready for Distribution Tht way to build up Dallas is to pat rent! Dallas people. . FOUNDRY WILL BOOST Biddlo Company Would Build W Large Plant in Dallas. 5 BUSINESS Luuu-o. ; w - .. j A LAME EXCUSE. n.sr.,nom are defend Democratic - tag the Democratic assembly of. 1906 . . ...... .voir meeting was held ?oyrTrpulr' - ofVttlng somebody to fill Places on the ticket that would to , Wonder how not owerwisw uo nut " . ...... oil h nlaceB would they Knew luuv - , , not be filled? Their assembly was held early in March, and unaer . tans of the Direct Primary law any a?p ring office seeker had until April Tto file his petition and get hi. name on the primary ballot Were these Democratic leaders who met in Port ,and and nominated a ticket unw U tag to trust the "will and wish of the people?" If not, why such unseemly haste in getting together and recom mending a ticket? The fact of the business Is, these Democrats were act ing clearly within their rights , as clt . a o. momhers of a political lzens . . .,-omhilnir together and adopting a platform of principle ji.. ..iltable and efficient r ev umui1,J'"" , men for candidates for the various offices. That Is precisely what the Re ..... . nimr to do this year. and they are not going to ask their political opponents for any auv.c ... the matter.Like the Democratic assem bly of 1906, the meeting this year will be held in ample time to give any . candidate not recommended by the assembly an opportunity to file his petition and get his name on the primary ballot But In holding this assembly, the itepuuiicw.. going to claim that they are merely anticipating a possible vacancy, or va cancies on the ticket. They are going to hold their assembly for the purpose of selecting their strongest men for candidates, and for the further pur pose of getting the party orgamzed so as to carry on a vigorous and effective campaign for the election of the tick et That is precisely what the Demo crats did in 1906, and subsequent events have amply demonstrated the wisdom of their action from the stand point of successful politics. Join the Commercial boost for Dallas. Club and The Woodburn Independent says all ,inrintr the assembly plan, to be consistent should support the Mimlnem ' and hen asks of" 1 1 1 ' j .- - .... "What does the Dallas Observer mm about this?" The Dallas Observer does not consider itself under any obliga tion to tell a Populist-Republican editor what It thinks about it. If an assembly Is attempted In the name of Republicanism It will split that party wide open. Portland Jour- "ttThat would make the Democratic Portland Journal feel, real Daa. wouldn't it? But we haven't heard that the recent assembly held In Portland has divided the party in that city to any alarming extent And seems, too, that we remember that the Republican assembly candidate for Mayor was elected by a thundering big majority. Salem Is preparing to lay 78 blocks of hard pavement this year. Medford property-owners are petitioning the nnii of that city to pave 17 blocks, or about ten miles. Notice that the property-owners themselves are asK i t.vr th. imnrovement. It Is so In every city where a beginning is made in l.iilKllna- smooth-surfaced streets. The work never stops after a start Is once made. -. cnervlsor Robert J. Hen dricks has received from the Census . . u, ir.lv or mans aui...--"""- for persons applying for positions as n.i ... win hp tor- census enumerators. warded to his list of applicants u as possible. The applications, f"!""" must be returned to the Supervisor not later than January Si. tne . rector having extended the time for filing from January 25, which was the date first set for closing me --""- . 1, tlnna "IflR LfOl tlon or appiiuttL.....". - occur February B, as previously an nounced, .ho or.. The Instructions printeu ui. ... ,.nn form state that a definite an swer is required to each of the ques tions, which are: "Are you a citizen oi m - States? If naturalized citizen, when 'and where were you naturalized? "Of what Btate or territory are you a legal resident? How long have you been a legal resident tnereoi , ... or. of what town or city and -arrl are you a resident? How long . . wn o. resment uie.w.. nave uu "What is your sex and color? V hat was your age at your last birthday? Where were you born? What Is your education! (unc principal facts.) 'What is your pr."' w-i ,nn.,. io vonr nrofesslon or busi ness experience? (Give the principal facts, and, If at present an officeholder, name the office you hold.) ..Ti..o o over been empioyeu ui. census work, either National or state? If so, in what capacity ana ior long a period? If an enumerator, .... what territory or district? (Describe as accurately as possible.) ..a.o o.i nhvslcally capable of a full discharge of the duties of a cen sus enumerator? Have you any ut,c.. of either sight, hearing, speech or limb? If so, state nature of defect. "Do you speak English': do you u.. riamtnnri and speak any language other than English? If so, what lan guage? (Specify language spoken, as Bohemian, Chinese. Danish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, nana.., Japanese. Lithuanian, Magyar, Nor wegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slavic, Spanish, Ylauisn, etc.; "Are you a member of a political commute of any party? (Answer, 'Yes' or 'No,' but do not indicate what party.) "In view of the fact that you may be ,.,irCri to take a test before a post master, state what postofflce would be most convenient to you ior tnis pui pose. (This test Is of a practical char acter, consisting chiefly or wholly of the filling out of a sample schedule oi population from information furnished regarding typical rammes, anu, m case of enumerators whose work will be In rural districts, the filling out of a sumple schedule of agriculture.) Aro the answers to each of the foregoing questions true to the best of your knowledge and belief? Arc they in your own handwriting?" Indorsements of each applicant must be secured from two representa tive citizens of the community in which the applicant resides. They mimt he at least 21 years of age and acquainted with the applicant not less than one year. Indorsements will not be-accepted from any person who is In any way related to an applicant. The Indorsement certmes mat me ap plicant "Is a thoroughly trustworthy and honest person, of good naints, ana, In my opinion, is fully capable oi dis charging the duties of a census enum erator, if appointed." , v .hot Dallas has one of the best foundries in the Willamette ......... Tut it la oDerated by Polk valley . . , .. k. iv-ho thoroughly uftder- couiny j,ii stand the busiuesa In every That they can make your castings of either Iron or brass at prices as cheap as elsewhere? While we do small worK, me work and the work you are particular ........ i. hot w are after. So, come on boys; get your work at home; pat ronize home Industry. That ts the way . r,.n.n We are with you teeth and toenails In this boosting business, but let us get at it rignt. Dallas, with Its surrounding coun try, should have a foundry twice as big and with three times tne caum...., of the one she now has. We will give it to you, if you will patronize us, and we will guarantee our work and furnish it at the same price you can get it elsewhere. Don't forget we are casting .. one to three times each week, so you do not have to wait. BIDDLE & L'UMi-ABi. are charged at ne nt word word, first insertion, Vi cent v for each Insertion ""-'V "No au. i words or less, 1 W n 15 j verttsement Inserted for less man cents. to Trade. I . t-v with calf from redr oodgenue driving horse. H. G. uampoeu, For Rent To 'desirable party a brand new 9 room house In City View addition furnished or unfurnished. Call at N. W. Wilklns. For Bale. One span of fine 4-year-old mares. D. A. Critchlow, Dallas, Oregon. 1-iSti For Sale. Hay and oats. W. W. Ullrey. Dallas. l-252t. NEW MAIL SERVICE Contract Awarded to Salem, Dallas & Fnlls City Railroad. ....ui tn v.n-hanire. Will exchange good, rubber-tired buggy for hay. grain or wood. W. F. xiio ntv Or. lio-li. INK" IIU IB, a" "" i VnT Rent. Two houses. One 7 and one J 8 per i, vts. t tj. Hubbard. i-n-" muiii.ii. w Mall service on the Salem, Dallas & t..ii ru. Railroad will be established January 31. Notice of the new service was received by Postmaster i on" wohinrfon last Friday morning. with ho heirlnnlng or tne new c- vlce, both the Salem and Derry stages .,n ho .ouon nIT their respective runs. The train will carry mail to an omi.es on the line between Salem ana biuck Rock, and it Is expected that the new service will afford even better facil ities for Dallas than have been here tofore enjoyed. Want Railroad Land m..,o..oiirht annllcatlons to pur chase Southern Pacific lands in Polk County at $2.50 an acre nave oeen filed In the office of the County Clerk .hi. ,oot The anDllcants are all resl- f tho Middle States. A large ,,miw of Dallas people filed appll cations for the purchase of Southern Doiflo land about two years ago and are patiently awaiting the outcome of the suit brought by tne uovermn. w restore the land to entry n ...., TjiiuI For Sale. ..... of fine bottom land, just outside Dallas city limits, for sale on installments. H. G. campoen. rni,Bi, trfit For Sale. Fine corner lot left In Levens' Third Addition, for 275. H. G. Campbell. 17-tf. Fnr Sale. Silver-Laced Wyandotte roosters for sale. J. L. Castle. na-ai. For Sale. ti,i.i..iiva acres Bood standing tim ber 4 Vi miles northwest of Dallas. A bargain if sold soon. Aacress u. Tr IlK Mill nallaS. L'lO-vi. rainy Announcement John H. McNary and Charles L. utoMorv announce that on and after February 1, 1910, they will remove oom their. Dresent quarters and es tablish their law office at rooms 305- u "ft7.3nB United States Bank uuun lng, at corner of State and Commercial Wanted. school eirl to assist rmtc . " " . . , in return for board. Apply to' Com. Box 97, or telephone Bell 403. Vir Sale. KTotionnl fash register at $75, and one Columbia Cash register for en io ono Oliver tvDewrlter model - - No. 6, good as new, vu. une Cigar Case $22.60. 1-4-10, In the city of Portland, Oregon, Is printed one of the best trade papers in the United States. It Is The Tlm wui. and Its editor Is George M. iwxiii. No man in the Pacific Northwest has better knowledge of conditions In the timber and milling world than has Mr. Cornwall, and none la doing more efficient work in promoting the lumber Industry tnan ho Th J innnrv Tlmberman is a spec ial number, and la devoted very large ly to the relation which Irrigation i tn , v.. ittmiiw Industrv. It is amonr th most entertaining and In tractive special editions ever Issued by any publisher on the coast The sawmill men of Oregon and Washing ton could make no better Investment than to order a special edition of the January Tlmberman and scatter It broadcast over the United States. COURT HOUSE NOTES Court Items, Real Estate Transfers, and Other New Briefly Told. PRORATE. Estate of Sarah McQuerry. deceased final acount set for hearing Febru ary J. at It a. m. Estate of K. C. Keyt. deceased ordered that final receipt of Amanda Keyt to D. L. Keyt executor, be re corded In Probate Journal In full. r.Mate of Ray Sevier deceased B. M. Guy appointed admlnl-trator; bond fixed at $1000; A. F. Toner John I'.ichtrr and Ed. Dunn appointed ap-r,raiwra. K-lat of Lltzle May Schwartz, de ceased Inventory and appraisement a r,nrovd. Enisle of Isaac Pyck. deceased report of sale of personal property arrtroved: reiirnatlon of Adminis trator accepted and T. H. Fak ap pointed in his stead. REAL ErTATE, Kale Moulding and hd to J. L. snd i M';. v. Kink 1 acre ts 111. $i?5i. Andrew R'.Ftrs et jx to H. M. Ker ikVm 1 9 arrs, lis. t i w, $l. r: J Wt, Trustee. t A. M. j; tna. 4417 acrs. and T a, r 4 W. 1 Ji.rn.-s R. Gorden et ox ta Samuel ConilMiny II Basket Social. The bovs of Comunny H are mak ing lively preparations for their Bas ket Social to be given In the Armory on Friday evening of this week. No .ulna will be snared to provide an en- lovuhle time for nil who attend, and the bovs hone that the people of Dal i. win turn out In large numbers and help them to make the social i flnnn,.ul success. The company re o.ivo. no aid from the state further than an appropriation for rent and lights, and as It Is necessary to Keep a mail fund on hand at all times to meet Incdental expenses, the members of the company have adopted this means of raising money Uemember the date and go and help the soldier boys. Teacher's Examinations. Notice Is hereby given that the County Superintendent of Polk Coun ty will hold the regular examination for applicants for State and County papers at the County Court House In Dallas, as follows: I ",,r state Pnncrs. r-ommenclne Wednesday, February o at 9 o'clock a. m., and continuing until Saturday, February 12, at 4 p. m. Wednesday Penmanship, History, Spelling, Physical Geography, Read ing, Psychology. Thursday Written Arithmetic, The ory of Teaching, Grammar, Bookkeep ing, Physics, Civil Government. Friday Physiology, Geograpny, Composition, Algebra, English Litera ture. Rchool Law. Saturday Botany, Plane Geometry, General History. For Comity Pnpcrs. Commencing Wednesday, February 9, at 9 o'clock a. m., and continuing until Friday, February 11, at 4 p. m. Wed nesdn y Penmansh Ip. H istory, Orthography, Reading, Physical Geog raphy. Thursday Written Arithmetic, l ne- ory of Teaching, Grammar, Physiol ogy. Vrl.lav Ceosrranhy. School Law, Civil Government, English Literature. Dated this 17th day or January. 1910. H. C. SEYMOUR, School Superintendent of Polk County, Oregon. Wanted. All kinds of iron, rubber, brass, cop per, xlno and hides. Highest cash prices paid. A. N. Halleck. Monmouth, Oregon. J-12-tf. rw. Vim Want to Soil? it t.-. want to sell your business of any kind, or If you want to sen your property, and will make the price right, I would like to hear from you. Give description ana price, un dress J. E. Smith, D13 jnaniue. Commerce, Portland, Oregon. . For Sale. Eighty acres of fine land all under cultivation ltt miles west of North Yamhill. 8 acres In hops, yard trellis ed. Hop house, dwelling and barn. cuo to Vamhill river. Price If taken at once, $6250. Inquire at this office. 1-zi-ti. Wood For Sale. wood? In preparing to place your orders, remember that I am able to furnisn you an mua slab wood from either of the Dallas sawmills at the best possible rates, c i in wni orders bv either phone. kT III. II, jum. - Mti 1196: Bell 443. August Bowman. J-4-tf Legal blanks for sale at this office. Notice to Creditors. ....! horohv o-ivon that the un dersigned has been duly appointed ex- ...... ' ' i- - Andrew Si,'- fnrth, deceased, by the County Court of the Slate of Oregon, for Polk Coun ... i h-. ..oiiit.d All nersona hav ing claims against the said estate are . " , .. .......i nm.nt the same. . . j . ....... u.ith tho ..roller amy verineu, ifch,ci ...... r vouchers therefor, to the undersigned exwui. i. ...... --- In said County or roia, witninn . i months from tne aate oi inia Dated and first puonsnea January 1 ' x,MTvn KTITPARTH. Executrix aforesaid. Oscar Hayter, Attorney. MaMiicraile Toiihhtow Nlglit. The Interest displayed by the young people of Dallas In the mask skating carnival to lie held In the Colosseum Rink tomorrow night assures a large attendance Liberal prises are offered hi Mannirer Kerslnke for the beat fancy costumes, best skating costumes, most original costumes, and for the best fancy skaters. No maskers will be given skates unless they appear In costume. The doors will open at 7:30 and the grand march will begin promptly at 8:80. The admission fee for spectators Is 25 cents. No charge will be made for skates to maskers In costume. Co early and enjoy the fun. Rids For. Wood. Notice Is hereby given that the r,,niv court of Polk County, Oregon, will receive bids for furnishing bu cords of grub oak wood, to be not less than two Inches nor more than six inches In diameter; also, 50 cords of good quality second-growth fir wood. All to be delivered at the Courthouse In Dallas, Oregon, on or before Sep tember 15, 1910. Bids will be opened on the first day of the regular Febru ary term of said Court towlf. On Fohmnrv X. 1910. at 10 O ClOCK. VL. Court reserves the right to reject any or all bids. E. M. 8MITH, Clerk of County Court Moves Muidc Sloro. Tom C. Stock ell has moved his stock of musical merchandise to the Kirkpatrkk building on Mill Street where he is arranging one of the neat est little stores In the valley. The In terior of the store has been hand somely re-papered and the front of th. huildlna- will be riven a new coat of paint as soon as the weather will permit Mr. Stockm-ell carries a first class line of pianos, phonographs and mtislral merchandise and Is building up a good business in Dallas and west ern Folk County. Kchool Meeting Postponed. Th mooting 0f arhool olflcers, par ents and teachers, which was to have been held at Ballston, for the Ballston district next Saturday, ha been in definitely postponed, because of the prevalence of scarlet fever near Sheridan. Cherrlngton's photograph gallery will be closed on Monday. Tuesday ; and Wednesday of next week, while Mr. Cherrlnrton Is In Portland. Ills' customers will please take notice. I Administrator's Notice. Notice Is hereby given to whom It may concern, that the undersigned j has been by the Hon. County Court of Polk County, Oregon, this day dulyi appointed administrator of the estate of Kay Kevler, deceased. All persons holding claims aaainn miu neretiy nwrniru ,.. . - -- duly verltled on or before six months from this date ana an prnMi. lng themselves indebted to said estate are notirt-d to call and make Imme diate settlement of the same. Dalrd at Iwllaa. Polk Oounty. Ore gon, this 2:nd day of January. 11. H. M. GUY. Administrator of the Estate of Ray Sibley rkin. Altorneya. Have yrv seen the new Stump Pull ers at the Dallas Iron Works? Horse SttoHiig and Otwral BUm-b-mllhlnc I caa cur Quarter Cracks and Con tracted Feet also stop Interfering and Forging. I guarantee all work first clam. All I ask the public Is to give me at fair trial. I also cur com on horses fe. t llnrsw Shoeing a Specialty. .ITR,E P. CR VMKR Y4 Wagn-rs OM Ktan4 Dallaa, Ore. Notice to Clrdltora. - w . v nut the u ft ..I'lllT . 7 1 - - . deraisned has be-m duly appointed ad ministrator of th estate of Eva Pe terrn. deceased, by the County t ourt of th Stat of Oregon, for Polk Coun ty, and has auelitwo. All persons hav ing claims asalnst th said at ir hereby aotltied to preornt th same, duly verined. tocethrr with th proo rr vouchers therefor, to th under signed administrator at hts reatdnc near Pallas, la said County of Polk wtihia six months from th date of ID! IllHKTV Iit-d and Brst puoiisneo janaary ' HARRT a PUTZ. Administrator aforesaid. Oacar Hayter, Attorney. street Imnrovement Notice. n. i i . nnt ot a 1 p. j. Chanman. Georgia Chapman, A. Monroe Miller Est. U. 8. Grant, Nellie Grant, Ed Blddle. Loretta M. Campbell. Nellie 1. n t vi ijnir.nin. School Dis trict No. 2. A. F. Toner, Lola M. Bockman, A. K. Wilson Est. W. H. , Howe. S. B. Taylor. W. H. F. Man ston, Moses Mansion, Ida M. Man ....... ii,., ,ur Citv of Dallas, .lull, v".. . ' ' . .... I James Wilson. Salem. Falls City and j Western Hallway. Kuwara e.. wnni ger, W. L. Soehren, Effle K. Brown. N. C. Brown. A. J. iiastinsa, n dore Jacohson, Edwin Jncobson, Al mona K. Browne, A. Shults Est, Mark Hayter. M. V. Hayter, W. a Cary. M. J. Cary, W. J. White. Polly Slefarth. D J Kiley, Dallas Woodmen Associa tion.' George E. Cutler, E. R. Cutler, J R. Sibley, rt. u. tamiur.i, ... Hall. C. B. Burson, Amy O. Chllty. Alice I. Dempsey, Eugene Byerley. Trustee of the 7th day Adventist Church. Cora McAllister, A. J. Cro-w-., ui.mroidt V'll. R. Cutler. Ijtura B. Ramsey, W. H. Boals. T. A. i Boals. Mary a. ur...... ....... Gohrke. Nettie B. Hutton, John Mon- I son. Arvllla Monson. J. . t-ooa, r. o. VanNortwIck. A. V. Norton. I NOTICE Is hereby given that the : City Council of the City of Dallas, i pk ' County. Oregon, contemplstes the passage of an ordinance requiring th improvement of tho certain part of street described aa follows, ' All that part of Main Street lying . . . .... ...h .,.1. nt Wuhinston ' Street and the north side of t herry i Street: all tnat part oi m ..... Street King between the east de of Msln Street and the wet std of I it low Street commonly known a the X-ountv Road." all In th City of Dal las. Poik County. Oregon. That said Improvement will consist ., -t Min narta of streeta and th placing of cement curb there on, ana will t maae a m. In th manner to b hereafter pre scribed by such ordlnanc. Th cost of suck Improvement will b at mm 4 to th real property front ing and abutting upoa said parts of ""rhat th City Council of said City will sit la th Council Chamber In raid City tm th 7th day of February. 11. at th hour of ":$ o'clock In th wilng of said day. and at said time and piae win near lira ..-.--mine objections and remonstrance thereto, If ear I her be, and That all owners and other persons In Interest may attend at said tim and place and how rasa. If any they have, why Bach Improvement should not b made. Don by order of th Citv Council of th City of Dallas, mad on th . , , in. Witnea snr hand aad the official mil of th said City of Dallas this l!th day of January, 11 4SJI CHA8L OREOORT, Auditor and Pjtc Judc of th City Of Dallas. Polk County, Oregon.