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About Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 23, 1915)
THE FOLK COUNTY OBSERVER, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1915. THANKSGIVING- ENRICHES AMERICA'S LIFE. Thanksgiving day is on of the most gracious and heart- ening anniversaries in the American year. That a people should be called bv their ores- ident to reckon the mercies and privileges received at the hands of God is a most hallow- ed and sanotifvine ministry and most assuredly enriches and invigorates the national life. But Thankseivinar should not be confined to material bounty. It should extend its ransre and include the bless- ings found in the broadening day of knowledge and in the - lifting of all forms of oppres- tfion from those who are bear- ing a needless yoke. It should even go beyond the range of Datriotism and become eosmo- politan as it contemplates the leaven of freedom and human- ity which is working in every part of the world. Thanksgiving of this wide and ennobling kind would surely send a thankful people into the ways of unselfish and chivalrous service. from the viewpoint of the Ladies ' Aid society and the many who enjoyed the dinner that was served. Ihe menu consisted of a wide variety of tempt ing foods, including many 'things be tween steaming beans and various cold meats, salads, pies, cakes and fruit. Financially, too, the dinner was an unusual success, the Ladies' Aid society taking in about $55, all of which is clear profit. The bazaar held in connection with the dinner was as much a success as the other- feature. There were dis played many fine examples of needle work made bv the ladies of the so ciety and these were sold for the ben efit of the church. The bazaar net ted the ladies almost $50. WHY OREGON WILL GIVE THANES THURSDAY IS HONEY DAY. SYSTEM IS DIFFERENT. Mrs. Braden Returns From Portland Very Enthusiastic. - Mrs. Winnie Braden raumed on Thursday evening from her victorious sojourn at the Manufacturers' and Land Products show. Mrs. Braden was forced to remain at Portland longer than she expected to on ac count of the serious illness oi her father, who has materially improved. Mm Braden, as are all Polk county people, is enthusiastic over having re ceived second prize at the show. The requirements at the land show and the system of scoring was entirely diner ent ithan at the state fair, and as this county has not been represented at the land show, Mrs. Braden s exhib it was at a disadvantage in- compe tition with the counties that knew the Land show system. J. E. French, who assisted Mrs. Braden, returned 'to Portland last week to pack the exhib its for return to Dallas, and the prize winning grains, grasses and other crops are stored here until next year when Polk will again get into 'the prize winning. Mrs. Braden says the attendance of Polk county people was not unusual, bu.t that there were a great many eastern people. That fact makes the Portland show very valu able to the county for the purpose of exhibiting her products. Nation's Sweet Tooth Will Bo Edu cated Thanksgiving Day. A national honey day is the latest. This year, it is Thanksgiving day next Thursday. The association or bee keepers for the United States, and the dinerent state associations, are behind the movement including the Oregon State Bee Keepers' asso ciation, whose secretary is Floyd M.. Smith of Dallas. The Oregon asso ciation has had neat cards printed, to be displayed by all grocers who ane patriotic, with wording something like this: ".National honey day! .No vember 25th. Remember the. bee in dustry' and enjoy the delicious and healthful sweet on ithat day and from then on. You grocer keeps it." Most readers of newspapers will remember an article published recent ly, giving the record of several hun dred people in the United btates, wlio aie nearly or over 100 yeara old, and it will be recalled that in many cases these old people have been liberal consumers of honey. So you should celebrate honey day and Thanksgiv ing day together, and leara to be thankful and to grow to be 100 -years old or over-. Perhaps if you make honey day every day in 'the year, you may live to be 200 yeai-s old, and to enjoy good health all the time, and be worth while in the world, which is even more important .to you yourself and to those who have to live with youu statesman. M'SHEERY WANTS DIVORCE. For 17,364,000 bushels of wheat, valued $14,582,760. For 15,456,000 bushels of oats, valued $5,564,180. For 4,788,000 bushels of bar ley, valued $2,489,760. For 713,000 bushels of corn, valued $427,800. 6,120,000 bushels of pota toes, valued $3,182,400. For 1,040,000 bushels of ap ples, valued $915,200. For 556,000 bushels of pears, valued $389,200. For 1,741,000 tons of hay, valued at $14,624,400. For 62,000 tourists who passed the state in 1915. For 290,000 cases of canned fruits, valued at $750,000. For a record catch of sal mon. Because business is better. CHRISTMAS GIFTS SHOULD HAVE QUALITY FUNNY MAN STARTS RUMOR. Story Afloat That Eastern Part of County Would Cecede. A silly rumor, which evidently had its origin in the fertile brain of some newspaper eonespondent whose greed far coin of the realm overbalanced his wisdom, is to the effect that be cause of the condition of the inter- county bridge, and the attitude of tlio Couple Married Fourteen Years, Sep arated by Booze. Because of habitual gross dinnken- ness, Lila May McSheery was forced to leave her husband and return to her parents on December 7, 1912. Yesterday, her attorney, J. R. Sibley, filed her divorce complaint, asking separation from Hcston llcSheery, to whom she was manned on .November l(i, 1901. The couple were married at Falls City and there ore no children or proiierty rights in the contest for separation. Mrs. McSheery asks the restoration of her maiden name, Lila May Courier. Resolutions of Respect. Whereas, in the death of Edward Biddle, the city of Dallas lost a prom inent citizen; And whereas, he was identified with the city's work and growth for many years ; And whereas, he served the city faithfully, and efficiently in the ca pacity of both councilman and mayor tor a number ot years, be it resolved : That we, the mayor and council ot the city of Dallas, humbly submit to this divine call. That we extend our deepest sym pathv to the bereft. That we highly appreciate his life and labors, so helpf ul to our city. Furthermore, be it resolved that these resolutions be spread on the minutes of the city records, and that copies be sent to each of the city pa pers for publication. By request of the citv council, M. B. YOUNG J. MILLER J. L. SWEENEY, ' Committee. Death of Miss Stronberg. Miss Orrie Stronberg of Monmouth, and who had been teaching the Air- lie school this term, died at the home of her parents last Friday, and the body was taken east tor burial att- services had been held over the re mains. The cause of death was ty phoid fever, from which Miss- Stron berg had been suffering for about ten days. She had a host, of friends in Monmouth and Airlie, all of which will learn with deep regret the infor illation of her untimely passing. TO EXCHANGE A horse, for cow, pigs or huv. Apply J. A. Wiens, 1108 Stump street. Dallas. 70-3t NO. 7472. REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF The Dallas National Bank, at Dallas, in the State of Oregon, at the close of business on November 10, 1915. Resources. Loans and discounts (except those shown on b) . . . . , Polk county court, a petition may be Oveidrafts, unsecured circulated asking separation of that v g boU(,s (leposited to seclire circulation (par pant of Polk county east1 of the tola , i ' hills and its annexation to Marion . vnll,e) county. True it is that the farmers of Bonds ottier man u. . Donus pieugea 10 secure postal savings deposits ,ouu.uu $124,841.65 271.23 25,000.00 that Bection of Polk county are great ly inconvenienced by the unsate con dition of the Salem bridge, but it is also tine that the county court of Polk county is doing those things deemeil advisable to relieve the situa tion, and it is probable that piovis- 10ns will be made lor the construc tion of a new span. It has but re cently been ascertained to a certainty that the structure in question is dan gerous, and it is a physical impossi bility to build a bridge over night. WATER FROM TEAL. Creel Will Be Diverted for the City's Use. A permit has been granted by the State Water board to falls City 1 divert from Teal creek.jnst above Kaii City, water for use by the city. Falls City has a gravity system, constructed four years ago. Originally two springs were used as the source ot supply. Ihe flow was insufficient in the sum mer time to supply the reservoir, and the citizens suffered for lack ot woler for irrigation purtoses. A year ago a permit was procured to take water from (ilaze creek to the reservoir. With 'this additional supply. Kail City suffered a shortage of water dur ing the past summer, and at times tin city was practically without Are protection. Securities other than U. S. bonds (not including stocks) owned unpledged , 31,581.36 Subscription to stock of Federal Reserve Bank. . . . 2,000.00 Less amount unpaid 1,000.00 Value of banking house (if unencumbered) Real estate owned other than banking house Net amount due from Federal Reserve Bank Net amount due from approved reserve agents in New York, Chicago and St. Louis 1,030.39 Net amount due from approved reserve agents in other reserve cities 17,199.78 Net amount due from banks and bankers (other than included in 10 or 11) Other checks on banks in the same city or, town as reporting bank - Outside checks and other cash items. 13o.2j Fractional currency, nickels and cents 220.89 Notes of other national banks Lawful money reserve in bank: Coin and certificates Redemption fund with l S. Treasurer (not moie than 5 er cent on circulation and due from U. S. Treasurer 41,081.36 1.000.00 20,000.00 5,000.00 5,500.00 18,230.17 13,091.18 516.83 356.14 120.00 19,789.75 1.250.0(H When making a Christmas gift the first consideration should be quality. You want to present father, mother, brother, sister, sweetheart or friend with something that will remain a lasting token of your love or esteem something that years hence will freshen the memory of the recipient, recall the pleasures of the 1915 Yulo- tide season, and thus serve as a re membrance of the giver. , The scriptures teach us that it is more blessed to give than to receive; and who has not found it so. But would this scriptural contention ob tain were the giver to burden his fel low man with shoddy? Take for in stance gifts of jewelry ana silver ware : Brass in the former and pewter in the latter may be lightly covered with the highest quality of gold and silver and made to appear as genuine, but alas not for longl .A few weeks or a few months reveal the secret and disappointment fills the breast of the once happy recipient and humilia tion that of the person bestowing the token of affection. This sermon is intended to force fully impress upon the minds of pur chasers of Christmas gifts the impor tance of making "quality" their foremost thought, and to remind the people of Folk county that this is a "quality" store. .We have been in business in Dallas 22 years, and dur ing that time have never knowingly misrepresented. We have a reputation to maintain. Our several lines com prise wares of national reputation goods that are sold everyday over the counters of the largest and most fa mous jewelry houses of America and we stand back of every article that goes forth from this store to be exactly as represented. If you buy for solid or filled, full sterling or plated, you know beforehand exactly what you are paying for and what you are getting. Our 1915 holiday lines were nevci more complete than at the present time, and we most cordially invite the public to call and inspect them while the choice things remain. In short, do your Christmas "shopping early; make your selections, pay a small deposit, and have them put safe ly away for you until the day of giv ing arrives. We shall take pleasure in assisting you in anyway we can. But accept our invitation to call, whether you are ready to buy or not. It is no trouble to show goods. C. H. MORRIS, THE JEWELER 2 World-Famous Brands Each the beat of ita data, 2 splendid grade at 2 different pricea. Old Master and San Marto Coffee "Thm Kind With thm Floeem SOLD BY M DALLAS MEAT COMPANY. FOR SALE OR TRAD E Total $276,048.31 PATRONIZE HOME MARKETS. Liabilities. Capital stock paid in Surplus fund Undivided profits 6.861.25 Less current expenses, interest and taxes paid 4,921.06 Circulating notes outstanding Due to banks and bankers (Others than included in 28 or 29) . Defunct Salem Bridge Forces Farm ers to Sell in Polk. On account of the unsatisfactory i Tn,i;vidiil dennsita subject to check condition of the bridge odnectin ufi ot (Iep8it due in less than 30 days.. Polk county with Salem, fanners of- . , , Ihe Spring Valley section are Hnding1"r,'n',1 chwks other ways of marketing their hogs. sheep and other farm products. K. M. Farmer of Rirkreall has been buy ing stork (here, shipping from McCoy to Portland. Among those delivering hogs and sheep to Mr. Fanner at Mc Coy were C. E. Higgin. T. K. Simp son. V. D. Henry. J. F. Purvine. R. C. Shepherd, C. W. Dancer and R. 1L Scott. Part of the bogs had been promised to Salem dealers, but the difficulty of getting them across tbe bridge made a change necessary- Dinner is Great Success. The New England dinner at the Piwbyterian church on Friday even ing was an unqualified success both Postal savings deposits. Certificates of deposit.. $25,000.00 10,000.00 1.940.19 24.400.00 986.25 185.803.07 6.858.17 121.00 3.4a.63 17,504.00 Total $276,048.31 State of Oregon, ) County of Polk, )s: I. E. Hayter, Oshier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is tnie to the best of my knowledge and -belief. E. HAYTER. Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 20th day of November, 1915. E. K. PIASECKt, Notary Public. Coneet Attest: B. H. M'CALLON LN. WOODS WALTER WILLIAMS Directors. WELL IMPROVED 20 ACRES, 2 MILES FROM COTTAGE GROVE. LEVEL ROAD TO TOWN, FINE SPRING WATER PIPED INTO HOUSE, CAN BE PIPED INTO BARN; 3 ACRES BEARING ITAL IAN PRUNES, FAMILY ORCHARD IN BEARING. WILL SELL, TRADE FOR RESIDENCE, OR LAND CLOS ER TO WHERE I LIVE. H. G. CAMPBELL DALLAS, ORE. THE CELEBRATED BERG MANN SHOE Awarded Gold Medal P.P.IE. San Francisco, 1915. Ihe Strongest and nearest water-proof shoes made. j For Loggers, Cruisers, Miners, Sportsmen: and Workers. Men's Comfort Dress Shoes j Strong Shoes for Boys Manufactured by THEO. BERGMANN SHOE MANU FACTURING COMPANY I 621 Thurman St. Portland, Oregon Ask for THE BERGMANN WATER-PROOF, EHOE Dili TheArtislsTone is the EWSON Tone There is no such thing as an "Edison Tone." There is, in the New Edison, a Bonci Tone, a Spalding Tone, a Destinn Tone, an Anna Case Tone each separate and distinct; each faithful to the dis tinctive character of the artist. But the New Edi son has no tone of its own. It is merely a par feet vehicle for the repro duction of the artist's work. There is no for eign sound, no "talking machine" tone. Mr. Edi son has eliminated all these. Tbe music of the New Edison is nothing but the pure, unaltered, life-like tone of the orig inal artist. Come in and hear your favorite record nrl i.r An l,A Vanr TtJ; nnwj vu ius .icn xjuiovu. We will be glad to play it for yon without obligation. J. C. UGLOW 609 MILL STREET I ELIONCRA DeCI9NER09 CI (MRMEM IT WAS ALU ON ACCOUNT OP A MISTAKE. SAV. BUT HE'S l ritAD! GEE WHIZI 5 1 TOBACCO f , T II .J I JUDGE. I'LL BET SOMEBODV HAS TRICKED Hit4). THAT S ORDINAR.V TOBACCO. AND HE USES THE NEW CUT ML f TOBACCO CHBW. W-B CUT CHEWING MEANS MORE COMFORT-MORE SATISFACTION. IT COSTS LESS BECAUSE VOU USE LESS, TOBACCO. A LITTLE CHEW SATISFIES. A MAN who uses only ordinary tobacco would probably never kick if somebody changed brands on him. But W-B CUT Chewing the Real Tobacco Chew, new cut, long shred ia so different from ordinary tobacco, bo much more satisfying that nothing can take its place with a man who knows. Get pouch of W-B CUT Chew in and ive it a quality test. You flan tell "Notice bow the salt brings out the rich tobacco taste" Made br WEYMAN-BRUTON COMPANY, 50 Union Square, New York City We Want You to , Buy It and Try It IF YOU ARE NOT USING DALLAS OR PERRYDALE FLOUR, WE WANT YOU TO GIVE IT A TRIAL. WITH THE PARIOT 10 CO-OPERATION OF THE GROCERY MERCHANTS, WE HAVE DECIDED TO MAKE IT WORTH YOUR WHILE TO TRY OUT A HOME-MANUFACURED PRODUCT, BEGINNING SAT URDAY, NOVEMBER 27 AND ENDING SATURDAY, DECEM BER 4. DALLAS FLOUR OR PERRYDALE FLOUR WE MAKE THIS BIG OFFER TO INDUCE PEOPLE TO BUY A LOCAL PRODUCT. ALL FAIR-MINDED PEOPLE WILL READILY SEE THAT THIS PRICE IS BELOW THE AC TUAL COST OF PRODUCTION. NEVER BEFORE HAS IHE WILLAMETTE VALLEY HAD SUCH A FAVORABLE SEASON FOR WHEAT. THE BERRY BE ING HARD, PLUMP. AND OF THE HIGHEST KNOWN QUAL ITY FOR GOOD BREAD MAKING. WE WANT YOU TO TRY IT AND BE CONVINCED. REMEMBER, EVERY SACK WILL BE SOLD UNDER OUR POSITIVE PERSONAL GUARANTEE. IF YOU ARE DISSAT IS FIED, RETURN THE FLOUR, AND YOUR GROCER WILL CHEERFULLY REFUND YOUR MONEY. THE ACTION OF THESE LOCAL MERCHANTS IN BOOSTING A HOME PRO DUCT WITHOUT PROFIT TO THEMSELVES IS HIGHLY COM MENDABLE, AND WE SHALL STAND BEHIND THEM IN SEE ING THAT, EVERY CUSTOMER IS SATISFIED. HELP POLK COUNTY AND SAVE YOURSELF MONEY BY TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THIS LIBERAL OFFER. ORDER A SACK TODAY. DALLAS FLOURING L FLOURING L