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THE POLE COUNTY OBSERVES, FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 1915. TERSE TALES OF TOWN LOCAL NEWS OF DALLAS AND THIS NEIGHBORHOOD. Personal Paragraphs Pertaining People and Their Movements, Gleaned by Observer. to W. A. Craft of the Red Prairie country was in Dallas on Wednesday, and reports his section of Polk county as being prosperous. There is consid erable land development work under way there, but these are held back to some extent by reason of poor high ways. According to this authority a majority of the people resident of that locality are loyal to Polk county and desire to come to the county seat with their patronage, but under ob taining conditions find it impossible to do so, giving the greater part ot their trade to Sheridan. During tlie winter months the Butler hill is prac tically impossible, while the roads in the Red Prairie district are better to wards the Yamhill town than to Dal las, he says. Webb Campbell, president of the Campbell-Frank Cigar company of Portland, accompanied by Mrs. Camp bell, is making a business visit in the city. Mr. Campbell has included Dal las in his sales territory for a num r" ber of years and is well known to the trade here, but Mrs. Campbell is mak ing her first visit. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Muir, with their ' son, Walter, made a week-end trip to Portland in their machine for the pur pose of viewing the beauties of the Columbia river highway. The party made the trip up the highway Sunday and returned to Dallas the same day. Mrs. Gertrude Aliski of Portland is a visitor at Camp Stafrin, the outdoor summer home of Captain Conrad Stafrin and Fred Wagner and their families. Mrs. Aliski arrived in Dal las Saturday evening and will remain here about two weeks. "The Gospel According to Isaiah," will be the subject of the address by the Rev. W. T. Tapscott at the Bap tist church on Sunday morning; "God's Estimate of Character," will be the subject at tlie evening service. On Friday, August 13, the children of the Baptist Sunday school will be en tertained with a picnic at the city park, where they will enjoy games of all kinds and will eat basket lunches. The transfer of the local egency for the Norwich Union Insurance com pany was effected here on Wednesday by A. V. Giesy, general agent for the company in Oregon, Idaho, Washing ton and Alaska, with headquarters at Portland. The late C. L. Pritchard formerly held this agency and it has been transferred to W. A. Himes of the Himes Engineering company. Mr. Giesy returned to Portland after a ' "' meeting with the newly appointed agent. Tracy Staats, who has been enjoy ing an outing at the coast since lust Friday, is expected to return from Newport late this week. Miss Helen Sweeney spent a por tion of the week visiting Mrs. John R. Mills of Salem. Miss Thelma Blessing of Salem was a guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sol. Blessing, early in the week. C. H. Morris attended a meeting of the Oregon Jewelers' association, re cently held in Portland. A delightful picnic supper, given by Dr. and Mrs. A. H. htarbuck, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Allgood and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. I'glow, was enjoyed at the city park Sunday complimenting Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Nordby of Portland, who are guests at the Allgood home and Mrs. D. M. Shelton of Jordan, Oregon, who is visiting the Starbucks, The Boy Scouts, under Scoutmaster Dr. U. u. Kempel, returned Saturday Irom an outing up the l.a Creole. Otis Smith, manager of the Oiphe nm theater, went to Portland this week on a short business visit. ' Mr. and Mrs. Mel Hamilton and family of Hubbard were over-Sunday visitors with friends and relatives in this city. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hollister of Portland are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Sundberg, on Mill street. John Miller and M. L. Boyd e turned Monday from a short outing in the Siletz basin. Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Jansen and fam ily of Mauntain Lake, Minnesota, are visiting ai i ne nome ot Mrs. Janzen parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Risser. w m. Faull, a former Dallas busi ness man, now residing in Portland, was an over-Sunday visitor with fnends in this citv. Mrs. A. M. Dnlyrimple of Portland is a guest at tlie home of her parents. Judge and Mrs. Hardv Holman. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Skipton of Sa lem were over-Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Tatom. on n asningiun Bimi. Dr. and Mrs. Tyler-Smith of Sheri dan visited Sunday at the home of their daughter, Mrs. t J. Craven, on Kill street. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meyer left Sat urday for a two weeks' outing at the liiiamooc county oeacnea. A marriage license was issued on Tuesday to Edgar E. Williams, age 21, and Miss Josephine Buoy, age 18, Mtn or lianas. George Graves of Salem, driving the famous cherry city white roadster, spent Wednesday in Dallas, where he is known by his automobile and for the number of lines his salesman's list represents. Mr. Graves' all-white automobile, bearing a painted cluster of cherries on each side of the hood, has taken part in most of the cine and commercial parades in Salem and 1'ortland in the past several years. Fred Loekley of the Portland Jour nal is spending several days in Dallas and vicinity interviewing old resi dents to get material for the Journ al's column of reminiscent stories. Jacob G. Kanim, representing the Beaver-Portland Cement company, was a Dallas visitor on Wednesday. Mrs. Chas. R. Bennett and children returned to her home in Sandy Wed nesday. Her sister, Mrs. Clifford Hutchins, accompanied her. Miss Pauline Snyder, who has en joyed a vacation of several days at Bar View, returned to her home lues- day. The proper correction of defective eyesight is possible only through the services ot a skilled specialist to s"icn tiflcall v examine your eyes and an op tician to adjust yoiir mountings. Any service not combining these two es sentials, is incomplete and will cause vou impaired eyesight. Drs. Lowe & Turner possess the qualifications, and in addition have had years of hard practical experience, and know their business thoroughly in all its branch es. Consult them at Hotel Gail Fri day and Saturday, August 20 and 21. At Falls City August 19. W. J. Kaerlh went to Newport the latter part of the week to visit his family, which is housed in a cottage at the beach. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Holmes and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stump went to the Tillamook coast 'Saturday, re turning Monday. After having loaned $13,000 Polk county lands during the past three months the State Land board has notified Mr. Tooze, its local rep resentative here, that the fund has been exhausted. Auditor Chas. Gregory was a Til lamook beach, visitor on Sunday. Mis. E. C. Day has recovered suffi ciently to be taken from the hospital, where she was recently operated on, to her home on raiiTiew avenue. Messrs. Leif Finseth, D. P. Patter son, B. J. Werner, Dr. B. F. Butler, Fred B. West and Claire Snyder will leave Sunday for Crater Lake, where thev will participate in the Knights of Pythias exercises next week. An automobile party including Au gust Risser, George Stewart, William Boydston apd n. K. Van ursrtel will leave tomorrow for Newport to enjoy the week-end in the surf. Miss Mav Maxtield returned from the hospital on Tuesday evening, after undergoing a minor operition. one is rapidly recovering from its effects. Mrs. Pike of Spring Valley, the widow of William Pike, was recently married to Henry Taylor of Crook county, according to word received by her friends here. "Soul" will be the subject of I he lesson sermon at the Christian Science church Sunday morning. Services be gin at 11 :30. F. J. Coad and W. V. Fuller are at Newport where their families are spending a vacation. Mr. Fuller makes frequent trips between Dallas and the coast in his automobile. Kav Bonis, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Boals, who has been spending some time with relatives in Wenatchee, Wash., is expected home next week. T. W. Nordby, a former Dallas mer. chant, who is in business in Portland, was a guest over Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Allgood. Mrs. Nordby, who came with her husband, will visit friends here for several days before returning to Portland. Edna Holmes, chief operator for the Dallas telephone company, returned on Wednesday from a very pleasant trip to Corvallis and Newport. Monroe Patterson ot Raymond Wash., has been added to the staff at the Dallas steam laundry. Principals in the default divorce case of Killings vs. Billings failed to appear for hearing, which was set for 10 o clock Thursday morning in I lr cuit Judge Belt's court. No word has been received from either party in the proceedings and their whereabouts is unknown to the court. A special Southern Pacific passen ger train from McMinnville will pass through Dallas Sunday to pick up ex cursionists for Newport, and I. N. Woods, ticket agent here, reports a number of reservations for people from this city. John Sweeney spent Thursday in Portland where he arranged business matters in connection with the pro duct of Sweeney brothers' flour mill here. (r. C. Morris and C. W. Martin are s)ending several days in the city as representatives of the general office of the Southern Pacific company. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Hewitt of Yam hill county were guests at the Gail on Thursday. The jitney service between Dallas, Independence and Salem has been dis continued. An inquiry from Dr. Verdo B. Greg ory of Joseph, Oregon, addressed to the commercial club asks the cost of Polk county land suitable for Angora goat raising, and as to the desirability of Dallas as a future home. The in formation regarding goats will come irom v. t. Urant, and the club will be certain to advise Dr. Gregory of the city's many charms as a home. George Stewart, foreman of the citv rock crusher, reports the dislodging of an exceptionally hne lot of rock with several heavy blasts that were fired at the quarry on Wednesday. George Swinderman was a business visitor at Salem on Wednesday. SOCIETY Heinrichs-Diehm Wedding A very pleasant occasion was the wedding that took place one mile north of Polk Station, at the German Zions church, Sunday forenoon last, when Peter J. Heinrichs was united in holy matri mony to Miss Helena Diehm of Smith- held. The groom came irom hind, Ok lahoma, two years ago and has worked in that neighborhood during the in tervening time. Miss Diehm is also of that neighborhood, being a daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. John Diehm, prosperous farmers. Rev. Abr. Hein richs of Oysterville, Wash., preached in English and Rev. S. S. Baumgart ner of Pratum, performed the cere mony. Miss Elizabeth Diehm of Port land played the wedding march. At noon every one that was invited, drove to the bride's home for the wedding dinner, which consisted of coffee, po tato salads, rice-puddings, sandwich es, cakes, pies and cookies. Two hun dred seventy-five persons were guests. Many beautiful and useful presents were given by the people, which the young couple surely appreciate, i. lie guests came from McMinnville, Port land, Oysterville, Wash., Salem, Dal las, Independence, Salt Creek, Pra tum, Perrydale, Orchard View and Crowley. The acquaintances of the young couple wish them a long and pleasant voyage in their life's jour ney. Hubbies Acclaim Their Charms. An acclamation ballot taken at luncheon at the Gail on Tuesday re vealed the conceit of some of the city's worthy citizens. D. P. Patter son, Frank J. Coad, Glen O. Holman, A. V. R. Snyder and T. J. Cherring ton, all of whom, except the latter, are hotel guests during the absence of their respective wives, voted a resolu tion Jhat ladies who would forsake such an intellectual and handsome group of men were at least negligent, and that, if the ladies could realize the charms of the voters, they would hurry back from their several outing places. The vote was unanimous not only with the voters, but with many other guests to whom the question was submitted for approval. FOR SALE Two cows, one now fresh with a heifer calf, the other is a good beef cow. M. McCann, McCoy, Oregon. 47-2t. ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE. Notice is hereby given to whom It may concern, that the undersigned has been duly appointed admnistrator of the estate of Tena S. 1. Hastings, by the Hon. County Court of Polk County, Oregon, and has qualified. All persons holding claims against said estate are hereby notified to present the same duly "verified on or before six months from the date hereof, and all persons knowing , themselves In debted to said estate are notified to make Immediate settlement thereof. Dated this 24th day of June, 1915. REUBEN A. HASTINGS, Administrator ot estate of Tena S. J. Hastings, deceased. SIBLEY & EAKIN, Attorneys for estate. 33-6t Judge Belt Affirms Action. Affirming the temporary restraining order filed against the issuing in pay ment by the county treasurer of war rants tor services ot the Himes hn gineenng company, Judge 11. H. Belt has set the hearing ot the case tor Monday. Judge Galloway of Marion county issued the temporary order in the absence of Judge celt. Polk People Attend Buyers' Week. Among the Polk county people who have registered at the Portland Chamber of Commerce for Buyers week are F. E. Davis of Dallas; Mrs. M. V. Smith, representing Mrs. B. Toner of Dallas; C. L. Crider of Dal las; Mr. and Mrs. N. Selig, M. L. Thompson and J. C. Talbott of Falls City, and T. J. Allen of Kings Valley. T. J. Allen was awarded second prize for a two-minute talk at a luncheon given the buyers by the Portland Ad. club. F. E. Davis of this city was also a speaker at this luncheon. Mayor Improving, Rapidly. Word comes from Portland that Mayor E. C. Kirkpatrick, who was op erated on last week, is resting easilv at the Good Samaritan hospital. Dr. a. r nocKcy was the operating phv- sirian. THE CITY IN BRIEF. Saturday, August 21st, Dr. Freeze, the eye specialist, will be at Imperial hotel, Dallas, all day.' The courts and insurance experts have decided that $5000 will compensate a man for the loss of his eyes. Would vou part with yours for that price? Dr. Freeze has had twelve years practical experience. Over 7000 patients fitted. 45-2t. Chopping and Rolling at Derry warehouse Tuesdays, Fridays and Sat urdays. SO-fit I still continue to do business at the same old stand. Ralph w. Bennett, watchmaker and jeweler. 83-tf. For Fire and automobile Insurance see Chas. Gregory, city hall 32-tf See Van Orsdel and Manston for old line fire Insurance the Queen, Liverpool, London & Globe, company 13. The oldest and best on the coast Screen doors and window screens, Dallas Warehouse & Manufacturing company, Barham & Son, proprietors. There is more to hair cutting than merely cutting off the hair. Try us for an up-to-date stylish hair cut. C. W. Shultx. 13-tf. Dr. Turner of the firm of Lowe A Turner, eye specialists of Portland, will be in Dallas again Friday and Saturday, August 20-21. At Falls City Thursday, August 19th. Dr. Rempel. Chiropractor, 513 Church Dr. Stone's Heave Drops cures heaves. Price $1, for sale by all drug gists. Adv. 7-tf. The Dallas Wood company Is ready to furnish you with mill wood. Good loads and good service. All wood cash on delivery. Phone' 41. 103-tf. Increase your crops with land plas ter, best grade, Dallas Warehouse Manufacturing company, Barham A Son, proprietors. Dr.CL Foster, dentist. City Bank building. Dallas. 71-F. Dr. Freeze, Imperial, Saturday list. SUMMONS NO. 4674. In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Polk County. Depart ment No. 2. G. N. Phillips and Rosa E. Phillips, his wife, and J. M. Phillips, Plain tiffs, vs. Newton Carr, Fred T. Stew art and Frank M. Stewart, and Ada B. Stewart, his wife, heirs at law of Rob ert A. Stewart, Sr., deceased, also all other persons or parties unknown, claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in and to the real estate described In the complaint herein, de fendants. To Newton Carr, Fred T. Stewart, heirs at law of Robert A. Stewart, Sr., deceased, also all other persons or parties unknown, claiming any right, title, estate, Hen or interest in and to the real estate described in the complaint herein. In the name of the State of Oregon Tou are hereby required to appear and answer the complaint filed against you in the within entitled suit within six weeks from the date of the first publication of this summons which is the 16th day of July, 1915, and if you fall to answer, for want thereof the plaintiffs will apply to the court for a decree against you as demanded In the complaint, to-wit: 1: That plaintiffs are the owners in fee simple ot the following de scribed premises, to-wlt: Beginning at a point 40.00 chains South and South 45 degrees West 00 chains from the most northerly northwest corner of the Donation Land Claim of Ellas Buell and wife, Claim No. 40 in Township 7 South, Range 6 West of the Will. Mer. In the County of Polk and State of Oregon; thence N. 45 degrees E. 27.60 chains; thence S. 12 degrees E. 22.50 chains; thence S. 45 degrees W. 27.50 chains; thence North 12 degrees W. 22.60 chains to the place of beginning and containing 61 7-8 acres of land, more or less. Also the Northeast quarter (N. E. U) of Section 8 in said Township and Range; containing 160 acres ac cording to Government Survey. Also Lot numbered Six (6) and the North one half of Lot numbered five (5) of Section 9 in said Township and Range, containing 22.11 acres of land according to Government Survey and containing in all 244 acres, more or less. 2: That all adverse claims of the defendants may be determined by said decree, and that it be decreed and adjudged that said defendants and each of them have no estate or in terest whatever in and to the said lands or any part thereof and that plaintiffs have a good and valid title thereto. 3: That the defendants be forever debarred, enjoined and estopped from claiming or asserting any claim, lien, Interest or estate whatever In antl to the said premises adverse to these plaintiffs and that plaintiffs may have such other and further relief as to the court shall seem mete and equitable In the premises. This summons is served upon you by publication in the Polk County Ob server, a weekly newspaper of general circulation, printed and published at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon, by order of the Hon. John B. Teal, County Judge of Polk County, Oregon, made at chambers in the City of Dallas in said County and state on the 14th day of July, 1915. W. O. SIMS, J16-A27 Attorney for the Plaintiffs. VW3sW" .22's Have the Call! WITH the rise of .22 rifle-shooting to the level of a sport, Remington-UMC became the fastest cuallinr 99. a m mil nit inn in t Via wrir.f.. Whatever make of .22 rifle you shoot, Remington-UMC Cartridges will give you better, surer results than any other -in the world. , Go to the leading dealer the one who displays the tied Ball Mark of Remington- VMC. 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I If SOME GROCERIES FIjUCTF ATE IN PRICE WITH THE MAR KET; BUT. NO MATTER WHAT THE MARKET, OUR PRICE IS THE IyOWEST. SHREWD BITTING AND A BIG TRADE THE ANSWER, YOUR PATRONAGE ON TRIAL IS SOLICITED. PUT US TO THE PROOF. SIMONTON & SCOn Phone IS. 615 Court street. THEO. BERGMANN SHOE MTG. CO. Incorporated. Manufacturers of tha Celebrated Bergmans Shoe PORTLAND : OREGON The strongest and nearest water proof shoes made for loggers, miners. prospector! and mill-men. I M1IHUT' FORD CARS FOR 1916 Five Passenger Touring Car $495 Roadster $445 The price is so low now that you can not afford to be without one. Buy a Ford and be in style. For sale and on display at FORD GARAGE C. J. SHREEVE, Proprietor. DALLAS, OREGON W. E. Greenwood, Mgr. O. Stolts Company, Prope, Dallas Soda Works Manufacturers of Soft Drinks THephosM 70. 411 fJHa Street