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VOL.
(THE HOME PAPER)
DALLAS, POLK COUNTY, OREGON, TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 1914.
(TWICE-A-WEEK)
NO. 30.
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a PFFP AT THF FAEFS OF THE FOURTEEN MEMBERS OF THE 1914 GRADUATING CUSS OF THE DALLAS HIGH SCHOOL WHO WON THEIR HONORS LAST FRIDAY
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LOuSeWs. . GOIDKIA , DORA HAYES. PAULINE COAD. ELVA LUCAS. MARGUERITE KRIETLE. DOVIE ODOM.
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FRIEDA NEAL.
HAROLD MILLER.
GLENN BROCK.
LAIRD WOODS. HERSCHAL P RICHARD.
FRED GOOCH.
GEORGIA ELLIS.
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INJURED AT BALL GAME
HERSCHELL PRIOHARD KNOCK
ED SENSELESS AT THIRD.
Young Athlete Made Butting Post for
Amity Player in the Game at
, Rickreall Saturday.
While playing baseball with the
Dallas Highs at Rickreall Saturday
afternoon, Herschell Prichard, the
jiineteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs.
C. L. Prichard of this city, suffered
an accident which rendered him un
conscious until 6:30 Sunday morning,
at which hour he revived and ex
pressed surprise at finding himself the
object of so much attention.
Young Prichard was officiating at
third base. An Amity player started
from second to third.- Tho Dallas
catcher in throwing the ball to Prich
ard, threw high. The third baseman
jumped for the sphere, while the run
ner made a long slide for the bag, in
the performance of which act he
knocked Prichard 's feet from, under
him. The Dallas lad struck the
ground with the side of his face,
tearing the skin from the cheek, the
fall .causing slight concussion of the
brain.
Three physicians worked over young
Prichard for some time in an effort to
revive him into consciousness, but
their efforts were fruitless. Later' in
the afternoon the injured player was
brought home in an automobile. His
JHigh school companions gave him ev
.ery attention possible.
SUFFERS PARALYTIC STROKE.
S. P. Shriver Brought Home From
Outing With Difficulty.
T.aar wpplr W Kile H. P. Schriver. an
old veeran, R. D. Jennings, Frank
Slhrii-or and Allen Woods were on
an outing on Boulder creek, four
miles from Black Rock, the former
Mjaa nvarfinmp. with illness and the
fiarty was forced to returri home. On
"VV.1iips1v mmnine. while Mr.
Schriver, who is 72 years of age, was
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preparing breaktast, ue suaueiuy ieu
Tto the ground with what was ap
tlv n paralvtie stroke. To eet
Mr. Schriver to Black Rock, the near
est town, for medical attention, it was
nu.QMflrv for his don Frank to carry
him on his back a mile or more, the
rest or the distance ncing accom
plished by placing the stricken man
on a horse and holding him there un
iil they reached their destination.
Mr. Schriver was brought to his home
in Dallas as soon as possible. It was
found that his left arm is affected.
Considering his advanced age he is
getting along as well as could be ex
pected. Mrs. Schriver, who was in Portland
attending the Rose festival, returned
home Wednesday evening, upon re
ceiving word of her husband's afflic
tion, and is now at his bedside. R.
D. Jennings, a son-in-law of -Air.
l.riMr vna ttlsn cercomG at one
time during the trip, -and it became
necessary to roll mm in DianKets 10
Tosnsritate him. Mr. Jennings was
going up a hill with a horse, the
animal taking the lead, and in trying
0 keep up wiin tne quaarupea, ue
..K.t.ctp with the result that
he required considerable nursing be
fnn ha was able to continue his
journey.
The party had a fine eatch of fish
and reports that the wily ones were
biting fine.
Politicians Make Hay.
Politicians were busy at the Rick
yall picnic last Saturday, and the
'dear people" were given the glad-
hand by a score or more men who
are seeking their suffrage next fall.
Dr. Withvcombe, republican nominee
for governor; Dr. Smith, democratic
itui f.v o-nvprnnr! It. A. 1500111.
the republican nominee for United
WATER RATES HEARING
MR. GATES OCCUPIES STAND
FOR CITY AND UTILITY.
tUe lepuoiicau uuiiunce iui
States senator, and many of the lesser Tentative Value of Property Is Ques-
i- 1.... - nn.;..aaa 4V.1 nistript. inr fn Ka flnnainAred '
lights, including nominees for district
and county offices, were present. It
wa "an opportune time to make
hay."
SECRETARY IS NAMED.
Republican Headquarters Will Be
Maintained at Observer Office.
Mr. Hampton, chairman of the Re
publican County Central Committee,
on Saturday last appointed Lew A,
Cates, publisher of The Polk County
Observer, secretary to the committee,
and headquarters will be maintained
at the secretary's office until after
flip Kflmnnipn next fall. Republicans
from every section of the county are
invited to call upon Mr. vaies wiikii
at tlhe coutny seat.
The committee will probably hold
an all-day session early in July, when
definite plans will be formulated for
the campaign, which will be one of
the most thorough ever known to
Polk county. Chairman nampton win
not be idle in the meanwhile. Due
notice of the meeting will be given
by the secretary and a full attendance
of precinct committeemen will be ex
pected. POLK IS HARD HIT.
Thp Ktntp Railroad Commission is
t.-irlnv pnnHnnine' its heariiisr in the
n ntor ,1'ntpa ease instituted bv the CltV
of Dallas against H. V. Gates. Yes
terday the commission caueo air.
Vaughn, Mrs. Anna M. Coad, N. P.
Miller and H. V. Gates for the city,
and afterwards Mr. Gates for the
utility, the question being the tenta
tive value of the system. Mr. Gates
occupied the stand the greater part
of the afternoon, and was called
again this morning, when the com
mission resumed its session at 8
o'clock,
Two appraisals of the property were
made, one by the commission's engin
eer and the other by Mr. Gates, with
a difference of some $115,000 in the
figures. The tentative value is what
the commission is endeavoring to de
termine at this healing, after which
11,0 whnla mnttpr will he civen con
sideration at Salem, and some definite
conclusion will be arrived at witnin a
fortnight.
Grant Lands Cannot Be Assessed Un
til Litigation Ends..
Polk county will lose approximately
$28,000 tax money in two years on ac
count of a ruling just made by the
attorney general with reference to
Southern Pacific lands. In an opin
ion rendered last week, Mr. Crawford
says the Oregon and California grant
lands cannot be listed for assessment
until the suit to revert the land to
the government is settled in the Uni
ted States supreme court.
The railway company refused to
pay the 1913 tax on this land, and as
it will not be assessed for 1914, the
county will be short the tax on this
property for at least two years. The
amount collectable on these lands in
Polk county is something over $14,000
each year.
Espee Company Censured.
There was much complaint about
n,o ,nnnor in which the bouthern
Pacific company handled the crowds,
.w.;nn onH onmino Trnm tne iiicKreau
picnic last Saturday. The evening
car, crowded to the guards and with
passengers riding in every conceivable
place outside, was wholly inadequate
o,i- nil.nr facilities were resorted
to by those who declined to wait for
a later car. At tlie same lime a lo
comotive and steam equipment was
;,11 in the Dallas yards. Dozens of
tion First to be Considered
By Commission.
PICNIC IS BIG SUCCESS
Annual event at rickreall
draws large crowd.
Track Meet in Monmouth.
The DUDils ill the grammar grades
of the Monmouth Training School
a trai-t moot Fridav afternoon
at the school, both boys and giHs nav- """, - ted the
ing a part. The ruunig Droaa jump "- "j 1 T nt 4. tn 9
and 50-vard dash were features of the Dal as Highs by a score of 4 to 2
Addresses and Sporting Events Prove
Instructive and Interesting.
Amity Defeats Dallas.
The largest and most successful
picnic ever held within the con
fines of Polk county was that at
Rickreall last Saturday, when the
schools of tho entire county united
in celebrating the close of the fiscal
year. Of the 172 eighttt grade grad
uates 163 were present, enjoying a
day 01 Tecreations aner iung mm
strenuous labors. And with them
came old and young from city and
rural realm until a conservative es
timate gave the aggregate number
present at 3,000.
The address of the day was given
by Prof. M. S. Pittman of the M011
n. Nr. mini nril the dii)lomas
were presented by School Superinten
dent Churchill. Both educators gave
interesting and instructive talks,
which were appreciated by the at
tentive audience. Mr. Churchill urg-
orl tho plo-hth trraders to continue
ft..; n,ir in thp hip-h schools. An
entertaining part of the program were
the solos by Alma tjtrayer ana rraun
Snyder. The Training school orches
tra and the KicKreatl Dana iurnisueu
musie for the occasion.
After a basket dinner, the after
noon was devoted to games and sports.
In a hotly contested game or Dan me
contest Ribbons were given the pu
pils for first, second ana tnira prizes.
The meet was under the supervision
nf Miss Laura Tavlor. physical in
structor of the school.
T.i flip pvpninG" the Artisans cave a
ball at the Rickreall hall, which was
also largely attended.
. Sporting Results.
Fifty yard dash First place, L.
m. muiiiiiuiwiilillili 1 Mill 11 I'mni III! Ill I I 1 " HriniinnMM" "nA
Wimberley, Monmouth High; second
place, W. J. Mulkey, Monmouth
High; third place, Ross Jennings,
Perrydale High. .
Two hundred and twenty yard run
First place, L. Wimberley, Mon
mouth High ; second place, W. J. Mul
key, Monmouth High; third place,
Ross Jennings, Perrydale.
Four hundred and forty yard run
First place, L. Wimberley, Mon
mouth High; second place, vv . . mui
key, Monmouth High; third place, E.
Hoisington, Dallas High.
Half-mile run First place, E. Hois
ington, Dallas High; second place,
Parks, Monmouth High; third place,
Weber, Monmouth High.
Mile run First place, E. Hoising
Parks. Mon
mouth; third place, Weber, Monmouth.
Discus throw f irst place, weuer,
Monmouth, 90 ft. 9 in; second place,
tr.bin nlln ftfi ft. 9 in: .third
place, Hoisington, Dallas, 83 ft. 3 in.
Javelin First place, MulKey, raon
mouth, 138 ft; second place, Brown,
Amity, 132 ft; third place, Wimber
ley, Monmouth, 71 ft. 10 in.
Running broad lump f irst place,
W. J. Mulkey, Monmouth; second
place, L. Wimberley, Monmouth;
third place, M. Mulkey, Monmoum.
" Run nine' hieh iumr) First place, F.
Gooch, Dallas High; second place,
C. Daniels, Monmoutn; tnira piace,
W. J. Mulkey, Monmouth.
Free for all Fifty yard race, Bar-
ham, Dallas. Prize, a fountain pen.
Free for all One hundred yards-
Lee McKee, Bethel. Prize, a pocket
knife.
Best looking baby, nine months old,
Nate Black's baby of Independence.
rt.;nf o-irl Mnl.pl Haves of Rick
reall; second prettiest girl, Georgie
Ellis
Shortest man William Hunter,
Corvallis.
Tallest man J. F. Smith or Mon
mouth.
Man with lareest family tt. Ij-
Haves of Rickreall.
Woman with largest family Mrs.
Sam Smith.
Best looking old bachelor Ray
Munson, Rickreall.
WILLIMPROVE STREETS
COUNCIL DECLARES ITS INTEN
TION TO CONTINUE WORK..
Seated in his Chicago home, Dr.
idle in the Dallas yards. Dozens ot Gunsaulus, the world's
people remained at home because or ' l
I. . i oTpatest preacher, is seen in the above
the inadequacy oi iranspurmnuu - --- -
cilities.
Biz Independence Graduates.
The Independence high school grad
uating exercises were held Friday
evening. There were six graduates,
they being: Wayman Williams, lies
Sandifur, Asa Willard Reeves, Cora
Marie Smith, Cecil Antone Swope
and Verena Vale Hiltibrand.
Bay Boali Goes East. "
Ray Boals, who graduated from O.
A. C. last week, has accepted a po
.;tinn tonfhir in the Agricultural
college, and left last week with Pro
fessor Graff to observe equipment ana
methods. of teaching in some of the
large eastern colleges.
nlfllnm t 1 L' 1 II (T mPTTlhprfl flf The
Elwynn Trio, the musical artists se
lected by him to furnish half-hour
concerts preceding his lectures on the
chau'tauqua this summer. He is the
star attraction at the Dallas Chautau
qua and will deliver his latest master
piece of eloquence, Ihe iew Ameri
can," although there have been many
requests for his famous Savonar
ola."
A millinn rl.ill or unnnn WAS ODCC
preached by this pulpit king. One of
the regular attendants at wm
rtiurph tha Chinnim enne-rpfration of
4,000 souls served by Dr. Gunsaulus,
was fhillip Armour, King .01 meat
packers. In one of his prophetic
moods the minister painted a word
..ipt,iip nf thp mnrlem voiirh ambit
ious to make the most of himself, not
as a scholar, but in the technical
trades. Where can a young man of
e,iph omhitinn find training? asked
the preacher. An eloquent plea was
then made for the establishment or a
technical institute to prepare young
mpn fnr tho strpniMUS battle of life.
At conclusion of the service mimp
Armour advanced to tne puipit, snooi
kna wrti Tr ftiinftniilua and said
he would give one million dollars to
build and endow sucn a scnooi provia
pH thn doctor would accept the presi
dency of the institution. A bargain
was made on tne spot, iniiwuovcr
20 years ago, and Armour Institute
has luuwmid fin nf the most important
pttipt;inol institntions of the coun
try. Dr. Gunsaulus is still its bead,
dividing his time between executive
duties, the pulpit and tne piauorm.
BREAK GROUND FOR CHURCH.
Nice Little Edifice Will Cost From
$1200 to $1500.
A nmrt frmn F.nla. is to the effect
tlmt Hip work of building an M. E.
church is progressing nicely. Several
men of the community spent Friday
of last week clearing the lot and dig
ging the basement. The church is to
accommodate auout liiu pcnpie mm
will Pt hotween .$1200 and $1500.
Three-fourths of the amount needed
is already subscribed and plans are
pn fp.it tn raise the balance needed.
The people there are interested and
the prospects tor an increasea cnurcn
membership are good.
Free Temperance Lecture.
A tpmiipmnpA lecture bv Rev. A. D
r..1i;an nnslnr nf thfl Mothodist
church of Sheridan, accompanied by
sterenptican views Dy itev. t,resion 01
the Congregational church, will be
onvpn trpp at the Jtleinodist cnurcn
at Ballston next Friday night.
Tto tJfpnTipnf ITnnnrAil
Dr. McNicol attended the Rose show
at Portland last week and also at
tMJ thp fitnfo OfttAnnaLhie associ
a inn moAtinf. wherA he was elected
vice-president for tne coming year.
TntJl Milkjnc Hachina.
Walter West, one of Airlie's most
progressive farmers, baa installed a
four-unite milking machine, which
will lessen his labors very materially
Several Blocks To Be Macadamized
If Remonstrances Are Not
Brought to Bear.
TIia Animpil contemplates the im
provement of several blocks of streets
this season, notwitnsianaing me ire
monstrance against bettering the con
dition of these same streets a few
weeks ago, but the improvement will
be of a somewhat different character
and more to the liking of the prop
erty owners abutting. At a meeting
of the council- last nigut Alderman
Hayter expressed the desire of resi
dents on Hayter street to have that
thoroughfare made mud-proof, and
this started sometning. Aiaermau
Rnrhor. plmirman of the Btreet com-
mittpa having Irnnwlpda nf the wish
of his constituency in the matter, pro
posed tnat fiayter street, oeiweeu
Washington and Maple, a distance of
three blocks; Jefferson, between Clay
and Ash, a distance of one block;
Shelton, between Ash and Clay, a dis
tunpA nf miA hlnplr : Ash. between Lvle
and Main, a distance of three blocks,
and one block at the extreme end 01
Clay be improved by macadamizing,
nil ATRAnt. thp lattnr. to have eight
inches of rock to a width of forty
feet. Mr. Barber recommenaea mat
the council declare its intention to
mplra 1-Iia improvements, and the re
corder was ordered to give such no
tice in the regular way 01 sucn in
tention. Mr. Stewart was present and the
mayor made some inqukies concern
ing the condition of the rock crusher
ad thp nunrrv. an d found that both
were in fairly good shape; that with
about rour days- worK tne wuuio
works could be easily started. It is
the purpose of Mr. Stewart to wash
the rock at the quarry, which may be
done by adding slightly to .the machin
ery already installed.
Mr. Barber moved that tne street
pnmmittAA hp instructed to move the
"shoulders" of the gravel on the Sa
lem road within tne city out auouu wu
feet and then roll' the same, he be
lieving that there is sufficient gravel
on the highway to widen it to this
extent, and the council gave his prop
osition unanimous support.
The street commissioner was aiso
instructed to notify all property own
ers to cut the grass in front of their
respective lots, including the parking,
and to clean up generally. The com
missioner, on order from the council,
was instructed to fill the holes im
mediately adjacent to the hard-surfacing.
Bridge Is condemned.
Acting upon the recommendation of
Alderman Barber, chairman of the
street committee, the council con
,A thp TTnoYiod hridtre. and or
dered that it be closed to traffic un
til such iime as it could be repaired.
A thorough examination 01 toe airuc
... kcl Kppn moon hv a competent
engineer and its condition warranted
the action, it will be mane sate un
der the direction of Mr. Monson.
Septic Tank Location.
Mavor Van Orsdel suggested that
a committee be appointed to visit th
Insane asylum at Salem for the pur
pose of inspecting the. septic tank at
that place and eonfering with the
builder, and then to secure a compet
ent engineer to decide upon the
proper location for the Dallas tank,
and the eouncil coincided with his
views and Aldermen Miller, Barber
and Knight were named. In the
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