TERSE TALES OF TOWN
LOCAL NEWS OP DALLAS AND
THIS NEIGHBORHOOD.
Personal Paragraphs Pertaining to
People and Their Movements,
Gleaned by Observer.
Mrs. Sundbcrg, who has been in
California on an extended visit, is ex
pected to arrive 'home on Monday
next.
Thomas Allen of Monmouth tuans
aeted business at the state capital on
Tuesday.
While thein two-year-old son is re
covering from an operation at the Sa
lem hospital, Mr. and Mrs. A. F.
Woods of Independence ane staying
in the city. The boy was hurt some
time ago while playing, but is now
makinc a, satisfactory recovery from
the operation. Capital Journal.
Judge H. H. Belt is holding court
in Yamhill county this week.
Mr. Rickli has accepted the local
agency for a Portland floral establish
ment, and is prepared to promptly
fill all orders.
Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Johnson of
Airlie went to Corvallis this morning,
and from there will go to Eugene to
morrow to attend the football game.
The" garage under construction for
B. L. Chapman is fast nearing com
pletion. When finished it will be occu
pied by Mkv Shreeve of the Ford
agency.
A Mr. Aldrich was in Dallas this
week witih a view to opening another
meat marnet, but concluded that the
present establishments are equal to
the requirements.
Joe Flemming has severed his con
nection with the Fuller Pharmacy and
has gone to Portland.
cn, ..; rw ond School SuDerinten-
kjmjii". i
dent Seymonur were Independence bus
iness visitors on weanesaay.
Bob. Bixby of Stayton was in Dal
las on Wednesday seeking votes in
the $500 0. A. C. scholarship con
test, which closed last night.
Mrs. Mark Hayter is spending a
portion of the week with Portland
friends. .
Wesley Vaughn has the heating and
plumbing for the new playhouse on
In the misspelled word contest, il.
TT rinnHohoro'er was awarded the
Ana .Jnllni1 nrize on Tuesdav. The mis
spelled word, "accommodation," had
but) one "m" m tne aaverasenieiii
of Price Brothers, whereas there
dViiU hnvA been two..
L. B. Marray, who resides two miles
from Falls City, returned on Wednes
day from a prolonged visit to me
middle west ana tne ranama exposi
tion T.anvinfV home last Auffust. Mr.
Murray visited Washington, Idaho,
Montana, Minnesota and Oklahoma,
in which states he has relatives. He
was , accompanied home by his nieec,
Mrs. Bert Mason of Minnesota,
neoni. TTnvtar wns in Portland Yes
terday attending a committee meeting
with members of the Uregon Mate
Bar association.
T.nthi- J niin.nin made a hurried
business trip to Dallas from Salem on
Tuesday.
R. M. Fowle of Airlic was a visitor
in the city on Wednesday.
J, H. Redfern, an employe of the
Eugene office of the Power company,
was a visitor in the city on Wednes
day. Mr. Redfern and Manager .Mar
tin of the local office of the company
were engaged during the day in pre
paring a rate chart for the conveni
ence of the company's patrons.
Mrs. Henry Serr spent mos, of this
week in Portland visiting her daugh
ter. Miss Bertha, and son, Arthur.
T. Eisele of Buell was a visitor in
Dallas yesterday.
Mrs. John Beyerle of .this city
mourns the death of her brother, Ray
Sturges, who passed away near
Wrens, Oregon, on November 15. He
was aged 40 years. Funeral services
were held at Salem yesterday.
F. E. Lynn of Perrydale was a Dal
las business visitor yesterday.
The Polk county display shown at
Portland during the Land show, and
which was awarded second prize, was
returned to Dallas Wednesday. Mr.
French, who made the collection, went
thither and packed the exhibit for
shipment.
R. L. Holruan will move his family
to the farm of B. Ililtibrand near Su-j
ver. where he has accepted a position.
Mrs. Abel Uglow is at the bedside
of her daughter, Mrs. Warren Ores-!
sy, ait South Bend, Washington.
Mrs. Simon (irinheim, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Grant, return
ed to her home in Portland, after a
very pleasant visit with her parents
here.
Roscoe Ballantyne and family ex
pect to move 'to Salem today to make
their home in that eity.
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Starbuck en
joyed a visit this week from the doc
tor's mother and sister from Portland.
S. V. Morrison was advised on
Tuesday of the death at the state hos
pital, of his brother, James Morrison,
who was a charge there for several
years. The family of the dead man
live at Myrtle Creek, in Douglas coun
ty. Mr iVt Mra V. M lK-l;mnn of
Spokane were in Dallas yesterday to
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visit Mr. and Airs. .MHin ux'Kman,
and proceeded last night to San Fran
cisco, where they will see the exposi
tion. Dr. A. B. Starbuck made a trip to
Portland in his Ford on Monday, re
turning the same day.
Tk fethm3iftt Sund&v school ba-
taar will be held next Wednesday,
Jiovember , in uuy nrotnerj store
and the home cooking sale arranged
by the ladies of the church will be
held on the same day in vassairs
store.
F.meat Hall, the lad who was oper
ated on at the Dallas hospital last
ia at the home of Mrs. Viola
Mnrinn on Pbiirnh street, where he is
receiving medical attention for a can
cer. Ernest Hail came in on luesaay
from McTimmonds valley.
O. P. Chase and lamuy moved mis
week into their new home at the cor
ner of Stump and Ash streets.
R. D. Jennings, traveling freight
agent of the Southern Pacific, was
transacting company business in th
city on Tuesday.
SOCIETY
Pnntri Vint inns to this column are in
vited. The Observer will appreciate
a complete report of all society events.
TimlilA TTtitarainmaTlt Mr.. and
Mrs. Sanford B. Taylor delightfully
entertained at their spacious home on
Tnoonv and Thnrsdav evenines at
cards, five tables being in the play on
each occasion. Those present on Tues
day were Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Brown,
Mr. and Mrs. V. U unaer, mr. aim
Mrs. H. I. Price, Mr. and Mrs. E. K.
t;i,; TW and Mrs. A. B. Star-
buck, Dr. and Mrs. V. C. Staats, Dr.
and Mrs. Mark tlayter, Mr. ana jura.
Harry Volheim, Mr. and Mrs. Asa
nkJn. Mr H. H. Belt. The
honors of the evening were won by
Mr. Brown and Mrs. nomnson.
Last night four tables were in ses-
nn Mr T.nt. Rrnwn and Mrs. H. I.
Price receiving the honors. Those
present were Mr. and Mrs. hoi crown,
Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Tooze, Mr.
and Mrs. A. L. Martin, Mr. and Mrs.
H. I. Price, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Sib-
lev, Mr. and Mrs. V. U unuer, i.
and Mrs. Lew A. uaies ana nun.
n aani thaw rtleiisnnt occasions
Vll covu v. ' " " " (
the play was followed by dainty re
freshment, served by the hostess, af-
nrklnh 'thar0 Wa ft brief SCSSOn Of
social conversation before the guests
bade adieu to tne nosr, ana nosiesa.
Tntartiln o riarris Dr. and Mrs.
V. C. Staats entertained at cards Sat
urday evening, complimenting Mrs.
w T. Tnnev nf McMinnville. who has
been in the city the past week visit
ing at the home or Mr. ana Mrs. n.
i . I'kanmfln umflsrs maae UU B1A
tables of "500," honors falling to
Mrs. R. L. Chapman and E. C. Kirk
patrick. The rooms were very taste
f,iUi, AannrainA with larsre nuantities
I of .chrysanthemums. A delicious
luncheon was servea at a inie imu.
Those present wene: Mrs. H. L.
Tracy, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Chapman,
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Kirkpatrick, Mr.
and Mrs. H. h. Crider, Mr. and Mrs.
T r? AllmW! Mr. end Mrs. U. S.
Loughary Mi and Mrs. W. L. Soe-
hren, Mr. and Mrs. Morren, mr. ami
Mrs. S. B. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Tracy
stnnta Mr a.nd Mrs. Mark Hayter,
Mr. and Mis. J. C. Uglow.
Sn-irner-MVllartv Paul C. Snvder
and Miss Mabel o. Mcuaroy oi ducu.
Vista were united in marriage at the
n.,..t VinoA on Tnesdnv hv Justice of
the Peace Holman. The couple will
reside on the groom's tarm at cuena
Vista.
Hard a and Dancim Mr. and Mrs
Arthur L. Martin have issued invita-
in a numhev of their tnends to
join with them on the eVe of Thanks
giving for a season at cards, to be
followed bv dancing, xne nouns aire
8:30 to 4:00.
Mrrin1 Robert D. Throckmorton
aA MUa TTtt e I. Tice of Falls City
were married at the home of the Rev.
Bi.hint W. Avison at Salem on Sun
day, tflie Rev. Mr. Avison officiating.
Mr. and Mrs. inrocKmonoii are
home to their f riends at Falls City.
TritnV filnh The Friends' club
gave a surprise party in honor of Mrs.
T. J. Hayter, at ner nome on
j ti ofteinnnn was eniovably
spent in fancy work. Late in the af
ternoon luncheon was ser eu.
TRIAL DATE IS NAMED.
Alleged Slayer of William Booth
Goes on Trial monaay.
iH.wva Mprnin. Vinton & Bur-
William Bianson
and Mrs. Annie Booth, who are joint
ly charged bv the grand jury for kill
ing William Booth near Willamina
on October 8, have entered a plea
of "not sniilty" in behalf of their
clients. Judge Belt has set Monday,
November 22, as the day for the case
to come to trial in 1 aninill county.
This case is attracting wide-spread
in rairtu of Polk county.
where the principals to the tragic af
fair are well-known, marine mi
.:ti K.,. mil evr1 sensational fea
tures in connection with the killing of
Booth is the opinion expressed b
those who appear to oe laminar uu
the circumstances.
Children's Singing Class.
p,,inU invite, to ioin children's
classes in singing; singing games and
tunirht: special at
tention given to use of voice; lessons
weeklv; pnees reasons Die. ansa wr
trude" Irwin, 321 Washington street.
Phone 1533.
All man knows about another
n,.nV .Iniliea ia that tliev are suffic
ient to prevent his arrest for exposure
of person.
Back of most reform movements is
a scheme to sell admission tickets to
curious spectators.
THE POLK COUNTY OBSERVER, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1915
TALK BRIDGE TO COURT
SELF - APPOINTED COMMITTEE
DISCUSSES PLAN.
Need of Substantial Structure Aero
Willamette at Salem Prompts In
terested Ones to Action,
TKa nniintv court entertained visit-
ore on Wednesday and discussed again
the matter of building a new niier-
county bridge across tne river at
lam Th tain of callers were I.
Patterson, Frank Gibson and Charles
Parks, road supervisor of district 18.
The object or tne visit oi mrae gen
tlemen was to lay before the court
the plan Mr. Patterson has outlined
tilie hiida situation, and
those who heard the proposition and
discussed it with the visitors were
County Judge Teal, Commissioner
Beckett and Koaamascer jinii. i
plan was the same as presented to the
court on Saturday by Mr. Patterson
and Mr. Parks when they suggested
mi, at a hvirlwe contract be awarded in
two novtu. thereby makin? it possi
in -mvwirlA the necessary funds with
in two years, tiair oi mis nuwuu.
should be included in mis year s uuu
t nranirg.l hv the commissioners
6C ylf . ,
says Mr. Patterson, ana wuu
p..nAa a i hnt. t.he nnnmaciies ana
,draw could be built at this time
Id not. be started until July
and the proposed part of the bridge
would be completed aoouc ueceiuuei.
when other fiunds would De avauaoie
for progress.
ni,ia i.ioo was thoroughly threshed
out at the meeting on Wednesday and
the visitors had Oscar Hayter appeal
before the court in their behalf to pre
sent the legal sides of the question.
According to Mr. Hayter the plan pro
rA. io a noRsihle one. District At-
torney Sibley discussed certain pints
with Mr. Hayter and Hieir opinions
were presented to the court. As a
t tlia meetino'. which lasted for
ICKMlllf Itl -
several hours, the court authonzed
Mr. Patterson and Ins colleagues, wnu
say that the sentiment of the Polk
Wei, Ionia in the vicinity of the
old bridge is much in favor of a new
structure, to look into tne matter
carefully and report back. The gen
tu,u,i mill wb what can be done
about! securing a tight of way, and
will investigate the matter from other
angles. When they have completed a
report it will be presented to the
county commissioners and the matter
will get further consideration from
that, omonn. Nothing- definite, there
fore, resulted from the meeting, as
the advocates of a new bridge are
a,tjiny merely as investigators and
t. their fhidinsr to the
court for consideration as io wuemei
the plan is feasible or possible under
the conditions.
fVimmissinner Beckett presented ex
hibits of steel from the old bridge
that, in some cases, showed signs or
crystalization, but this was explained
by the roadmaster. Cracked pieces
were also accounted tor.
idea
of
no-
snrvKiim molnAKea. for which he
ceives $1 per gallon. Mr. Hunnicutt
was in Ilallas on vveanesaay, ana
told The Observer that he considered
sugar cane a profitable crop, and that
next season he would extend the area
of his planting.
FOOTBALL SPECIAL TOMORROW.
Southern Pacific Will Carry Large
Delegation to Eugene.
A ftei nnia whitewashim? the
the general passenger department
Hie Southern Pacific comimnv has
lined X. JN. Wood that a special irain
will he nnerated between Portland
on1 F.mrpnn tomorrow over the West
i. Side line. Local football fans who
would be unable to attend the big
game between the University of Ore
gon and the O. A. C. if they had to
remain in Fno-ene Over nisrht. took the
matter of a special train to Mr. Wood
a week or more ago. vvnen me prop
osition was put up to headquarters
at Portland it was announced that
the only special trains would be over
the T?at Side lines. Mr. Wood inter
ested other lower valley towns to such
an extent that an inventory nas Deen
taken of football fans at Newberg
and McMinnville and Independence,
theae eomhined with the laree atten-
i- dance that will leave Dallas tomorrow
morning for the big contest, and tne
pami't aant ti Portland. The result
i, is the announcement of a schedule
of a special West Side train, ieay-inn-
hero in the momine the train will
!. arrive in Eugene in ample time for
the game, and pernaps a preiinimBijr
frolin and will leave Eueene soon af-
, ter the game closes, arriving in Dal
las at a very reasoname nour in me
evening.
Later announcements regarding me
Went Hide train sav that a
special motor car will connect with
the train at Gerlinger, transferring
Dallas passengers and those from
r ails Llty ana omer points uu tuc
route of the motor car. The special
motor leaves nere ai .iu:xu in me
morning, and connects at Gerlinger
nrithin a few minntps thereafter. The
oneeiol will arrive at the university
campus at 1 :3o, in plenty of time for
the game, ana win leave me comjun
after the game at 5:30. The special
nav will no-nin meet the SDeciill
and convey the fans back to Dallas
and ialls Lity. rne motor win re
turn to Dallas about 8:15.
Hieli School Notes
The student body held a business
moaiinoF Wednesday morniner. A num
ber of interest) topics were under
diaenasion The nresident. Miss Cas
ey, called the meeting to order. The
student body is under a neavy aeDi,
enntraetei hv the Lebanon game, and
other small debts, under the new stu
dent body athletic organization, ine
student body is lesponsible for all
jaki and :(S IH has to he raised. A
Tag day has been planned for Wed-
naclair November 'A. A rivalry ne-
tween the elasaes has been danned I,
and the students have enterea in me
race with much enthusiasm.
The Philocria T.iterarv societV Ot
Dallas high school met at the Dallas
hiirh hoof Tuesday eveninir. The
r.jl noil was answered bv current
events. A discussion of a party to be
given in honor, ot tne Aneipman was
before the house, and debating was
accepted into the organization. A
rally was discussed to secure .new
members. A short program was giv
en as follows: Instrumental solo by
Ada Campbell; a boon review oy
Edith Southworth on Dame u tiara.
A crenei-al candv SAle will be held at
the Perrydale play, which is to be giv
en December 3, and also during the
afternoon ot the same date.
The Adalnhian I.iterarv society held
a meeting Wednesday evening. A de
bate by the upper class men was giv
en, the theme being: Resolved that
"Militaiy Training Should Be Oiven
in High Schools." Affirmative, Elwin
Craven and Hany tilswortn; nega
tive, Marie Holman and Albert Fuller.
Eugene Is Prosperous.
Jeweler Morria was a Eugene visit
or on Tuesday, going thither to at
tend a meeting at the ruble ernooi.
He says that city is prosperous, not-
n-ithatondino. nenorta to tne rontrarv.
and furthermore that the additional
trade territory that will accrue to it
by reason of the construction of the
VillameJlf Pacific railroad will doubt
less make it the veiy best town in
the valley. Already hugene baa six
railroads entering that eity, which
gives it a prestige over its less for
tunate neighbors.
Snnr Can Profitable Cros.
J P Hiinnirntt of- Indenendence
last year planted one and a half
acres to sugar cane, from which this
fall he manufactured 2.V gallons of
Hie rate mieatiitn which llAS been ttZl
tating all communities of the Willam
ette valley where there are lumbering
interests since the attempt on me
part of certain Portland interests to
induce the commission to compel me
Southern Pacific company to discrim
:nn.tA in io,ror of the noi't matiuf actur-
ers. The Falls City organization had
appointed a committee to iook aiiei
the matter prior to the hearing, but
the Willomette Valley Lumboiiueii "s
association, believing that it has the
case well in . hand, will hold no con
ference with the reveral interssed
niYimnnitiafi and henne tlioae niCll flD-
pointed to visit the metropolis at the
instance of the falls nry nusineas
THREE YEARS IN THE SADDLE.
Col. Hamilton Scheduled to Speak in
Dallas Saturday.
Colonel Jesse S. Hamilton of Port-
laud will give a free lecture in the
Presbyterian church Saturday even
nt 7.311 r. m Tolnnel Hamilton
will speak on the subject: "Three
Yeais in the Saddle," in which he
tella in heniltiflll I il IllTI! 11 "'6 and DleaS-
ing manner, his personal experiences
as a cavalry scout in me iivii war.
He had been under fire eighteen times,
and hia narration of incidents and
scenes in connection with picket du
ty, while being a target ior snaip
ahootoru ia simnlv thrillillff. Dalla!
haa heard other Ol'fltoiS picture tile
great Civil war, but never will it
have opportunity to near a lecture oi
address more fascinating in interest
or more instructive in the tninsri
young people want to know, and can
not find out trom dooks.
TTntr Market. Ttat.a,h1i8fletL
The agricultural department of the
Salem Commeicial ciud now nas a
hog market in full blast. Since the
first of the month over five carloads
of hogs have been purchased, the
establishment of the hog market is in
line with the nolicv nf the Commercial
elub to find a market for all products
or larmers.
Suit) Started in Circuit Court.
To foreclose nn a mnrttraire. Al. T.
Kinney and his wife, Isabel Kinney,
have started suit in tne circuii court,
,h...o,,h thein attorney. B. F. SwOlW
of Independence, against E. N. Fil-singer.
HAVE CASE WELL IN HAND.
Conference of Lumber Interests De
ferred Until After Hearing.
The businessmen of Falls City held
meeting Tuesday evening to discuss
Men's club will be relieved of this-
duty.
Bal Masque at Falls City.
Tlhe bal masque given at Wagner s
hall, Falls City, last night was large
ly attended, and proved to be a pleas
ant social event. Guild's five-piece-orchestra
furnished music for the oc
casion, and the Falls City hotel the
dinner at midnight. Prizes were giv
en for the best costumed dancers, anal
also for the most comic character.
Miss Winfred Wing of Eugene,
formerly of this city, is expected to
arrive tomorrow to spend the week
'end with Mrs. Theo. Farrington.
SHOP EARLY
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