FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21,
1913.
FOLK COUNTY OBSERVER
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Polk County Observer
Published Semi-Weekly at Dallas,
Oregon, by the
OBSERVER PRINTING COMPANY
Office Phones.
Business office Maln 19
Press room Maln 19-2
EUGENE FOSTER.
W. II. T0TTEN.
Knlered as second class matter
March 1. 1907, at the post office at
Dallas, Oregon, under the Act of Con
gress of March 8, 1878.
Subscription Rates:
One Year l-jj
Six Months - 75
Three Months 40
Strictly in advance.
The way to build up Dallas is to pat
ronise Dallas people.
TO HAVE GOOD COUNTY FAIR.
The Polk County fair should lie
much better this year, nt it's second
attempt, than last year. With the
co-operation of the Poultry Breeders'
association and the enthusiastic sup
port of the schools in the way of
making exhibits, the interest of the
farmers that lias already been shown,
and the willingness of the Dallas
Commercial club to make the event
a pleasant and profitable one for the
county, there is no reason why a
record-breaking exhibit cannot be
made. Last year's exhibition showed
what can be done, and the early
start that has been made in the ruin!
districts lends an impetus that means
success. The edudcational exhibit is
one that is receiving careful atten
tion. No county in the state is so
favored by nature with resources as
that of Polk, and the fair is a great
place to exploit these advantages.
Referendum Election.
The proposal contained in Senator
Pay's bill which passed the senate
last week providing for a sccial
election on all measures passed by
the present legislature upon which
the jx'ople will invoke the referen
dum, has much merit. To be sure,
it will lie somewhat exeiisive, but
that is a heritage of the far-famed
5?Jitv& of
awttJ9cur
and long Koun ci exposure will tad
yom dry aod eoroloitoble if yom wai
TOWER'S FISH BRAND
REFLEX SLICKER
wfel, & hnoa Mr tAf (p'n tW P
water homi maa m at the honl whea
tunnar H No wcatW coat as arfal aa a
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Cttrtmm loaw aaa b pnpaiad tm raio.
$3.00 Everywhere
SATISFACTION CUARANTEED
A. J. TOWER CO. TPXZXS
BOSTON J
INDEPENDENT BASE
Dallas Mercantile Co.
W. R. HOWE, Manager
COME AMP
Our Big New Line of Ginghams, Percales,
Embroideries and Wide Flouncings.
Fine Line of Silks Just Received.
Dallas Mercantile Co.-W. R. Howe, Mgr.
"Oregon system." So long as the
people have the power to tie up any
or all legislation, matters should be
arranged to either approve or con
demn it as quickly as possible. The
Observer is not claiming that this
giving to the people the power of ap
poval or disapproval of legislation
is not practical, but does insist that
no small minority should be permit
ted to hold it up for two years and
thus deprive the state of the benefit
of it, during all of that time.
It has been declared time and
again that the referendum would be
invoked on this or that measure, and
this threat, to a certain extent, has
had, we believe, a wholesome effect
upon the deliberations of the present
legislature. That part of it is all
right, but where is the justice in per
mitting five per cent of the voters of
the state to deprive the other 95 per
cent of rlie effects of the legislation
they have asked for? -As matters
now stand, it is entirely possible for
a very small percentage of the people
to invoke the referendum on the ap
propriation for the Panama-Paacilic
exposition, and, if such a course were
pursued, it would simply result in
the state taking no part in the dis
play at San Francisco. This would
be an outcome which is certainly not
desired by any progressive citizen.
Hut the simple fact that the people
have this power has resulted in caus
ing the legislators to pause and
think over the matter before voting
a large sum for the fair. None of
the members were willing to vote a
sum so large that the people would
be justified in taking matters in their
own hands. All want the state rep
resented but at the same time, they
realize that it will be best to move
circumspectly in voting away the
state's money.
But let us have the election, by
all means. It isn't obligatory. The
people don't have to hold an election
the bill merely provides that, if the
referendum shall be invoked, the
election be held in August, and the
matter be settled rather than to hold
it up for two years. It is good sense
and the bill should pass.
BALL
in League
So the progressives will tight
against the proposal to make one
six year term for presidents of the
I'nited States and the further pro
vision that no man may serve but
once. Naturally. The writing of
such a clause into the constitution
would forever eliminate a certain
gentleman of much prowess with his
jaw. and, following such elimination,
the Great Progressive Party would
expire with a dull, sickening thud.
No, we cannot stand for that six
year business, so long as T. H. re
mains unrewarded for his perfidy to
the Republican party.
Little Interest is Shown
Organization.
The base ball enthusiasts saw lit
tle to be gained by- entering the six
team league proposed by McMinn
ville, Ilillsboro, and others and no
delegation was sent to meet the pro
moters on Sunday at McMinnville.
It is thought that a strong independ
ent team will prove a better propo
sition for Dallas. The committee
which attended the first conference
of the promoters recently thought
that Dallas could better put up with
a strictly home organization, having
an abundance of material for the
making of a first class amateur team.
Sheridan for the past two seasons
has supported a semi-professional
team and Dallas has held its own.
The other places which are anxious
to see the organization of the league
are close to Portland where semi
professional men can be easily ob
tained on short notice at .little ex
pense and some of the Dallas sup
porters of baseball did not care to
enter into anything that smacked of
piofessionalism. It is bought, should
proper grounds be secured, there will
be no trouble in having a good qual
ity of ball during the summer, but
that the financial end of the affair
will be easiie met with independent
ball.
PARK CAN
BE BEAUTY SPOT
Has Natural
nesdav night caused the selection of
i ci . .1... ;.,,i lwn.i.i'i
r. hi. Din.tKe, an c.)..-iii-ii.. ""
man, to fill the position. Mr. Grant's
duties called him away a portion of
the time and the members showed
their anxiety for the success of the
organization by making the selection
of a new leader at once. The ongo
ing master who has done so much to
.1. R.
Jacobs, West Salem ; 11. F. D. $MMmmMmmMYl,!
A. Meekenheim, West Salem; li.F.
J. R. Walker, West Salem; K.F.W.
Mvrtle R. Walker, West halem;
K. V. W.
V I, Wood. West Salem; Salem
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Mrs. F. I,. Wood, West Salem; I
hnilil nil the organization was ten
dered the heartiest thanks for work j Salem, Rox (i7.
done for the Dallas band in past Gust Carlson, est Salem; Salem
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vpnrs. Mr. uranr leu iasi wei-h. umn. .
business connected with the Angora
Goat association of which he is pies
ident, to be gone for several days.
Legal blanks for sale at this office.
Salem; Sa-
Petition For Incorporation, Town of
West Salem.
REALTY MOVEMENT ASSURED
Ccmmercial Club Answers Many
Qaesries As to Valley.
More than the UMial inquiries
have been made during the past
month from various parts of the
country as to conditions in the Wil
lamette valley, most of them want
ing information as to climate and
price of land. The secretary has
'e-n forwarding all possible infor
mation to the parties who have U-en
ttfracte.l by advertising of the coun
try's resources, anil it is evident that
the valley country will have a larve
;ntlux of settlers dunns the spni:
months. Kentucky, Oklahoma, and soke with the
Missouri have sent the bulk of these pavements ued.
came from Canada by those who .
are not satisfied w ith' the country j
there.
Architect Says Dallas
Resort.
J. A. Gilbertson, architect and de
signer, was in Dallas yesterday on
the way to Albany on business and
remained dining the day at the re
quest of those interested in improv
ing the city park for various pur
poses. The gentleman made a rough
sketch of the grounds and furnished
an estimate of what it might cost to
erect various buildings for use of
fair grounds and exhibitions, concerts
that the city would require in a short
time. Mr. Gilbertson drew the plans
for the McMinnville grounds, mak
ing suggestions as to what the city
needed, and he informed a reporter
for The Observer that Dallas has far
better natural advantages than Mc
Minnville. Here, he says, a natural
stream from the mountains flows
through the grounds, furnishing a
supply of warm water where water
lilies could lie made to bloom and a
park beautiful be created with small
expense. Mr. Gilbertson has been in
consultation with the city council in
the past as to creating a park in
some out of the way place and he
says the city has a place now that
nature gave, and he thinks there is
no danger of an overflow of water,
judging from the apHaranee of the
park as it now stands.
SHERIDAN ASKS FOR PAVING
City Urges Council to Place Hard
Surface Pavment.
As Sheridan has lost one year in
the race with its competitors for
street improvement, and the condi
tion of the streets are now worse
than those of the average sized town,
its citizens are becoming awakened
to the necessity of prompt action and
are urging the common council to do
something in the way of betterment.
The Sun says that paving made on
one street two years ago, while not
the U'st. has proven of such marked
Iwni-tii that other rroiertv owners
are anxious to proceed with the work ! Jhn Simon. WtM Sal. m; S
in. I demand of the council a pave- ; ti-
mint of quality. The members of' Lawrence N. Simon. Wet Salem;
,i. l l ourt t.
Frank M. Simon. West Salmi; lo
N. Cml St.
G,t I, Fraure. West Salmi: R. D
Z P-.x 94.
Mr. Geo. I Fraure. West S;il.-m
R. F. D. No. 2. R..X 4.
O. White. West Sa' m : R. F. D
Dallas Band Has New Director. Z Box 91.
Ttie roirgation of Director V. S. i Geo. W. T.'bin. Wot Salens; R. F.
Grant at the regular meeting Weu-m. i
I). R. Rrannan, est
lem, R. 2.
V.. K. Woods, West Salem; Salem,
R. 2.
('. K. Riinkman. West Salem; Sa
lem. R. 2.
Mrs. May Rrinkman, West Salem;
Salem. R. 2.
M. Gaubert, West Salem; Salem, I
R. 2.
Mrs. F. W. Gaubert, West Salem;
Salem. R. 2.
A. F. Lamb, West Salem; Salem.
R. F. I). 2.
Mrs. A. F. Lamb, West; Salem; Sa
lem, No. 2.
Arthur Thomas, West Salem; Sa
lem, R. F. 1). 2.
Mrs. Arthur Thomas, West Salem;
Salem, No. 2.
J. W. Fredrickson, West Salem ; I
Salem, .o. 2.
Nancv K. Fredrickson, West Sa
lem ; Salem, No. 2.
Joseph Fennell, West Salem; Sa
lem, No. 2.
Lavinia Fennell, West Salem; Sa-1
lem. No. 2.
In the Count-v Court of the State of i
Oregon, for Polk County.
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing petition for the incorporation
of West Salem, Polk County, Oregon,
will be presented to the County Couit
of said county and state, at its regu
lar term in March. 1!)13, which date
is March 5th, 1913:
Petition for the incorporation of
the Town of West Salem, in the
County of Polk and State of Oregon :
To the Honorable County Court of
the State of Oregon, for the ( ounty
of Polk :
We, the undersigned citizens and
ntialified electors of the County of
Polk and- State of Oregon, residin:
within the limits and boundaries of
the District hereinafter described, re-
snectfullv demand that there shall be SUMMONS.
submitted to the leiral voters of the In the Circuit Court of the State of
State of Oregon, for Polk Count v. de- Oregon for the County of Polk.
scribed as follows, to-wit: Department o. 1.
Reginning at the intersection of the Collin Murray, Plaintiff,
South line of the allace road in vs.
Polk County, Oregon, with the West I'.dw. Horan, Defendant.
line of school district number thirty- lo Ivlw. Horan, the above named
two (32); thence South Westerly defendant.
down the West line extended of said In the name of the State of Ore-
school district number thirty-two gon: lou are hereby required to
(32) in a South Westerly direction appear and answer the complaint
to the intersection of said line with tiled against you in the above entit-
Frank Gibson's North property line, led action, on or before the exnira-
t lie same being the South line of lion of six weeks from the date of the
Kingwod Park Addition; thence Kast- first 'ublication of this summons, to-
erly along said Gibson s line extended wit : iebruary 21st, A. D., 11113, that
to the West lino of the Willamette being the date of the last publication
River; thence Northerly following the of this summons; and if vnu fail to
meanderings of said River to the in- answer, for want thereof, the plaintiff
tersect ion thereof with the South line will take judgment against vnu for
of said Wallace road extended east- the sum of Five Hunred Dollars,
eily to said Willamette river. principal, with interest thereon at the'
At a siecial election to be called by rate ot one per cent per month from
said County Court, the question the 3rd day of November. V.)V- .m,l
whether or not that portion of Polk j for the further sum of Fifty Dollars
County, State of Oregon, heieinbe-1 as attorney's fees, and for'all costs
fore described shall.be incorporated I and disbursements of said action;
as a municipal corporation to lie nam- said acton is brought upon a prom
liered. named and designated asisnry note dated Nov. 3rd, 10ll8, at
"West Salem," in accordance with j Nome, Alaska, signed by vnu and
the provisions of that said Act of the! made payable to Collin Miirrav. Also
legislative Assembly entitled " An ! for an aftaachment against your real
Act for a general law for the incor-j estate situated in Polk county, Ore--porntion
of eities and towns in the gon.
State of Oregon," and each for him-j The date of the first publication of
self or heiself says: I have person-! this summons is. the 17th day of
any signeu me jieuuon; l am a quail-; i.inuarv. V.n.l,
tied elector of the Slate of Oregon : last
PUBLICITY without
Salesmanship is Nix;
Publicity plus Salesman
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Estimate
of the cost of the lumber you require
you can depend upon it that the fig
ures will be as low as first-class, wel
seasoned lumber can be sold for hon
estly. If you pay more you pay loo
much. If you pay less you get
either ' quelity or quantity.
Dallas Lumbers Logging Co
and the date of llo
publication is ibp ,iov ,.
February, A. D.. 101.1. This' .
nions is published by order of II,,,,
'. P. Teal. County .Tn,l-P r.f iv.n.
."MO inhabitants within t'.ie limiN Cnintv. O:egon. duK- nn.1 i .! 1
terel at chambers in' the city of Dal-
i . 1 I'm t oun:v. Orp'mn tl.li
D. Mil.
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Attorney for Plaint tT.
and of the County of Polk, and reside
within that portion of said County
alxive descrilied: I lielievp that there
are
of the said district altove dccriU'd
whieh purposes to incorporate: mv
residence an I n.st olliee address are day of January. A
correctly written after mv name. ;
Name. KcM.Ience. Potif!iee.
Geo. W. Goser, West Salem; Salem
R. No. 2.
Observer Want Ads Y&1
14th
a. em.
the eouneil worn to be agreed upon
the matter, and for the purpose of
education made trip to Portland .
recently to investigate the work done'
in that eitv and to acquaint them-
va lions kinds of;
Good Typewriteri Cheap
save r..o to v.-,.no ry p.rv
ING REGULAR M.-,ofl TYPE
WRITERS SLIGHTLY IS ED.
To avoid the nm..!tr r.t
M w'mxnumber f CHANGE
MA( II1NES to the factory, we have
b-ei.ied to place the same on sale at
from r,( to Km.00. for n.W;;t an ,
s.i.uy used ffiaoline of all make
at trie above prices and on very eav
terns of payment without interest"
Every machine s,,ld from our sWk
,ur ""if prices m ul be
teed for one year and the same can
'e exchanged for a new M13 MODEL
lr C. SMITH & BROS. TYPEWRIT
ER at any time within one vear on
a very liWal allowance.
l G. SMITH & BROS. TYPEWRIT-
l-R CO., 280 Oak Street, Portland.
Oregon. l-7tf
Dallas Iron Works
M,iiM IBiHlrymeBj ratters-Makers.
WMILL
WORK A SPECIALTY
r irparl to dr im km
Iron and P.raw work. Lumber trucks
nd Stork work on hand. We make
the b-t and cheaDfst stnmn tnii.
Faaran-( on the market Price reasonable
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