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THE POLK OOUSTY OBSERVER, FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1917 Terse Tales of the Town Mrs. J. Barrett went to Salem' Wed nesday morning. Thomas Catherwood returned to Portland Wednesday after visiting several days in Dallas. F. N. Watt of Portland is a new resident of Dallas. Mr. Watt has moved into the house formerly occu pied by C. B. Sundberg. He expects to embark in business here soon. Waldo Finn of McCoy was in the city Wednesday. The "Yaaka Hula" lub will meet at the Woodman hall tomorrow even- ine at 9 :00. An enjoyable evening is anticipated. Music will be furnished , by Eice and Williams. L. B. Hixson, Jr., was a business visitor in McMinnville for several days this week. Tom Sogers of McMinnville is working in the Fuller Pharmacy dur ing the absence of W. V. Fuller, who is representing Polk and Lincoln coun ties in the state legislature. Kick Lunde of Falls City visited in Dallas Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Powell and daughter spent Saturday in Dallas on business. They reside in Rickreall. C. G. Coad made a business trip to Salem Saturday. F. M. Lewis of Monmouth spent Tuesday in Dallas. Lowell Simpson, who attends school at Newport, Oregon, is visiting at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Pillar. Fred Simpkins of Salem registered at the Hotel Gail Tuesday. Karl K. Stewart of McCoy spent Tuesday in this city. C. L. Pearce of Salem registered at the Hotel Gail during the fore part of the week. W. A. Bressler of Monmouth was a business visitor in Dallas, Wednes day. J. J. Fenton spent Tuesday in this city. Mr. Fenton comes from Inde pendence. J. H. Ridgeway of Buell registered at the Hotel Gail Tuesday. V. V. Johnson of Airlie was in Dal las Monday evening. Mr. Johnson attended the opening of the legisla ture at Salem. Mrs. E. Shelton visited in Portland last week. A. V. Oliver, a prosperous farmer of Rickreall, was in the city Wednes day transacting business. C. A. Dunn of Polk Station was in town the first of the week. Miss Vivian Whitcoker of Indepen dence visited Wednesday at the home of her' Pnt, Mrs. Addie Whiteaker. Mrs. Joot fhw is ill at her home near Dallas. Mrs, Alice Lewis of Oak Dale vis ited the first of the week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Boydston Mrs. Emma Roberts of Portland is also the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd ston. Mrs; Thomas Foster returned to her home in Bridgeport after visiting with her hnsband, who is ill at the Dallas hospital. Miss Pearl Rich of Bridgeport vis ited in the city the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Byerley of Rick reall was in the city Wednesday vis iting with friends. Claud Hbisington was in town Wed nesday. Mr. Hoisington is a prosper ous farmer residing near Monmouth. Miss Pearl Ilglow and Miss Flora McCallon will leave on the 20th, via the Great Northern, for San Francis co, California, where they will spend the winter. The young ladies expect to visit extensively in southern Cali fornia. Evans Viers will leave the latter part of next week for Chicago, where he will spend the winter. Waldo Finn. J. E. Sibley, Mose Manston and Judge Kirkpatrick vis ited Judgo Teal in Falls City Tues day. Harold Frink of Falls City was in the city Wednesday. Wiley Gardner, who is teaching school at Bridgeport, was in town Wednesday. D. B. Jarman was in Salem Tues day. Mrs. W. F. Nichols, a former resi dent of this city, is working in Sa lem. Fred Iluber of Monmouth was in the city Tuesday visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Griffin. Mrs. Willie Dennis has been re moved from the Dallas hospital to the home of her grandma, Mrs. William Gilson. Miss Irene Bradford and brother. ' Miles, of Salem visited at the home of Maurice Dalton Sunday. Miss Retta Claggett returned to her borne in Salem after spending week with her aunt, Mrs. Roy Savage. W. A. Bressler of Monmouth is serving as juryman during court week. C. M. Lewis, of Monmouth, bnyer for the Dallas Meat company in that section, was in the city Wednesday. Mrs. E. C. Kirkpatrick is visiting in Salem this week-end. John Sweeney, Sr., visited with friends in Portland Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Vera Smith and daughter, Vernette, left yesterday for Hoquiam, Washington, where they will spend the winter. Ezra Hart of Salt Creek was in the city Tuesday. Bert Dennis of Salem was in town, visiting friends Tuesday. Guy Simpkins, who is working near Dallas, was in town the first or tne week. Mibs Nell Southworth has returned to her home at Oak Dale this week on account of ill health. G. O. Grant and Oscar Holmes were in Rickreall on business Tuesday. B. Casey of Portland was in the city the first of the weefc. C. S. Fricklin of Perrydale was in town Tuesday on business. H. E. Morton of Salem was in the city transacting business on' Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. B. Casey and daugh ter, Miss Helen, have returned from a visit with friends in San Francisco, California. Asa Taylor, Frank Fluke and D. D. Davis were visitors trom Indepen dence on Tuesday. Ross Chilcott, an employee of the Balderree logging camp in BlacK Rock, was in the city Wednesday on business. Miss Ella Mehrling of Falls City entertained Miss Ethel Van Nortwick of this city over the week-end. Miss Van Nortwick is bookkeeper in the Black grocery store. Mrs. Howard McConnell and daugh ters returned Wednesday from Mc Minnville where she has been visit ing at the home of Mr. McConnell 's father, who is seriously ill. Miss Jessie Brown of Salt Creek is visiting at the home of Miss Mattie Morris over the week-end. Ronald White of Falls City was in the city Friday attending court. Lester Van Nortwick, who has been working in Great Falls, Montana, for the past year, has returned to his home in Cottage Grove. Mr. Van Nortwick was a former resident ot the city. Walter MeCarty, traveling sales man lor tne uenerai aiectric com, pany of Portland, was in the city on Wednesday. L. B. Hixson, Jr., went to Albany on business Thursday morning. D. V. Poling left for Portland Thursday morning to attend the an nual meeting of the agents and stock holders of the Oregon Life Insur ance company. Mrs. R. II. Husbands of Hood River underwent an operation at the Dal las hospital yesterday morning. Dr L, A, Bollman and Dr. V. C. Staats were the attending physicians. Ray Miller, traveling salesman for the Johnes' company of Portland, was in the city Wednesday. Miss Iva Stanley went to Salem Thursday afternoon. ReV. Victor Ballantyne, a resident of the King's Valley district, was a Dallas visitor Thursday. Mrs. Julia Demick of Eugene is visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Nickerson. Mrs. Demick will spend the month of Jan uary in this city. Mrs. T. H. Elting and J. H. Elting of Siletz Valley are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Miller. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Simpson and two children, Muriel and Lowell, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. II. Pillar. J. K. Sears of McCoy was in the city yesterday, transacting business. Mrs. D. A. MacKenzie and Mrs. J. D. Barrett were in Salem Wednes day. Miss Viola Selig of Falls City was in the city yesterday. Miss Selig is studying music under Mrs. Olive Smith Bicknell. Miss Edith Catherwood visited Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hamilton in Monmouth. A. G. Rcmpel of Rickreall was in the city yesterday on business. C. J. Pugh of Falls City was in the city yesterday on business. Ernest Hoisington of Monmouth was in town visiting friends yester day. Miss Olma and Maud Bcssley of Carlton visited with Miss Edith and Esther Anderson yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Sundberg and Mrs. Bolting motored to Salem Wed nesday. J. F. Funk of Scio visited with his daughter, Mrs. A. N. Newbill, ov er the week-end. C. A. Black, father of Hugh Black, the groceryman, suffered a slight at tack of paralysis on his right side yesterday morning. Although confin ed to hi9 home Mr. Black is lmprov ing and resting better today. Mrs. A. B. Starbuck is ill at her home with the measles. C G. Cove of this city is visiting in Salem this week. Mr. and Mrs. Ceeil Embree of Lew isville were in the city the first of the week. Air. and Mrs. Ross McKecknie of Albany are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Powell in this city. John H. Lockman, formerly of this citv. hnt now of Salem, was in the city Wednesday on business. Mr. Lockman was formerly connected with the Southern Pacific. Walter Nichols of Falls City is as sisting on the extension of the tax rolls in the county treasurer's office. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. East of Ken newick, Washington, are visiting at the home of friends in this city. Mrs. A. N. Newbill and daughter Doris spent the first of the week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Manly Be vens, in Airlie. The Rebecca Lodge meeting has been postponed from Tuesday evening until Friday, January 19. GYM IS BEADY FOB ACTION. Association Needs Pep and More Members Says President. The Dallas Gymnasium association will hold its second class tonight in the armory. President Kreason urges a strong turnout. "What we need is some pep and some more members," said he. "We have spent about $100; lockers have been moved; a medicine ball bought and the handball court is ready. So far we have only 29 members. People who do inside work need exercise and especially the systematic and helpful sort that this gymnasium association offers." Classes will be held each Monday and Friday night at seven o'clock in the armory. Now that everything is ready, the advantages will prob ably be utilized by more people. 1 he association furnishes shower baths and towels to members. MBS. L. M. OLIVER PASSES AWAS Oregon Pioneer Was Mother of A. V. Oliver of Rickreall. Mrs. Mary Lea Oliver, widow of Joseph Oliver, a veteran of the civil war who died in 1902 at Walla Walla, Wash., passed away Wednesday at the home of her nephew, L. A. Wood ruff, at Ridgefield, Washington, and with whom she was visiting. Mrs. Oliver was a pioneer of the eastern Oregon county. She was born March 31, 1842, in Virginia and when a small child came west with her parents. She was married to Mr. Oliver in 1859. Her home since his death in 1902 has been in Portland, where she lived with her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Winston. The survivors are two daughters, Mrs. E. May Barton of Minaw, Ore., and Mrs. Ethel Winston, Portland, Ore.; five sons, H. W. Oliver of Cal ifornia, C. R. Oliver of Roseburg, Ore., B. B. Oliver, Wallowa, Ore., F. M. Oliver, Tillamook, Ore., and A. V. Oliver, Rickreall, Ore. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p. m. in the East Portland Sev enth Day Adventist church, with in terment in the Lone Fir cemetery. The cause of death was paralysis. Junior Class Program. One of the most enjoyable pro crams of the year was given by the junior class ofj Dallas high school, Thursday morning. The program op ened with a selection, "America I Love You," by the high school or chestra, which is under the leadership of Ralph Howe. The Hi orchestra is composed of Miss Viola Ash, violin ist; Ralph Howe, cornet; fc,lwin Cra ven, clarinet ; Charles Hayter, drums ; Ray Boydston, trombone and Miss Marjorie Holman, pianist. Follow ing the orchestra a skit was giveil by the members of the junior class, entitled "An Old Sweetheart of Mine." Elmo Bennett cleverly acted the part of the "dreamer," who, af ter several years of flirtations is con fronted with a letter signed "An Old Sweetheart." A lapse of memory takes him back to the days when he first met "Betty" (Miss Hazel Bur sell), "Katie" (Echo' Balderree), "Elizabeth" (Letha Blodgctte). "Mildred" (Vernett Smith), "Cla ra" (Thelma Smith), "Helen" (Bea trice Springstien), "Theda" (Retta Wilson) and "Mary," the living sweetheart, (Miss' Leta Woollesy). A class paper full of snappy jokes was read by Frank McCann. The junior trio, composed of Misses Helen Po ling, Vernette Smith and Leta Wool sey, sang a number of selections, which included Arrah Go On, and Down Honolulu Way. The program was concluded by a selection by the Hi orchestra. Polk Chickens at Marion Show. Among Polk county exhibitors at the anhuul Marion county poultry show in Salem this week are Dr. L. A. Bollman of Dallas with a pen of sin gle comb buff Leghorns including two cockerels, three hens and three pul lets; Becker & Roberts of Indepen dence with a cockerel and two hens, single comb white Leghorns and five "cockerels and three pullets, single comb Rhode Island reds; Henry Voth of Dallas with pen of single comb brown Leghorns including cock, two cockerels, four hens and two pullets; Rueben E. Becker of Independence with two pullets and cock, single comb buff Leghorns; and Charles E. Fra zier of Independence with an Ancona cockerel and single comb Minorca cock and cockerel. Henry Voth's ex hibit and that of Becker & Roberts of Independence are among the larg est at the show. SALEM GROCER WINS SUIT. Jury Awards Richardson Amount of Bill Sold Milledge Bros. Judge Belt ruled that Attorney Shields of Salem, who represented the plaintiff in the Richardson versus Milledge "action for money" case Thursday, had established an agency between Mr. Milledge, Sr., and his two boys, the defendants. He over ruled Counsel Tooze, who had made a motion tor "non-suit. The seat of the action leading to the suit was Salem. Mr. Milledge was boarding his two boys and buy ing groceries from Richardson. The bill began to run np and reached $106.17. The boys claimed they were not liable since they had paid board to their father. The jury decided otherwise and Richardson recovered. Knights Give Up Trip to Salem. The local lodge, Knights of Py thias, nave up their plan to attend the special meeting of the Salem or der Tuesday night. , Dallas Knights had intended to go in body but a strenuous session Monday night and the uncertainty about the safety of the inter-county bridge caused the counter decision. Hay Increase Dist. Attorney's Salary Conrad Stafrin introduced a bill in the house Wednesday, which, if pass ed, will increase the salary of the district attorney of Polk county to $1300.00 per annum. It is WOO at present. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mitchell Hosts. A party was given at the -home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mitchell in north Dallas, last Friday evening. The time was delightfully spent in music and games, until a late hour, when a delic ious luncheon was served. The fol lowing guests were invited. Misses Flavia Stinnette, Ruth Vincent, Ver da Vincent, Vera Wagner, Rena Ben nett, Alma Light, Dora Ebbee, Esther Dewey, Elizabeth Happe, Rilla and Letha Lane, Mae Maxon, Rose Ster ling, Velma, Alma, and Letha Mitch' ell, Messrs. Varnun Shreeves, Ernest and Lewis Mason, Elmo Bennett, Bol ton Stinnett, George Cooper, Wayne Greenwood, Guy Nixon, Elzie Rocco, Wayne Barham, J. N. Helgerson, Tom Nalgamott, Oscar Williams, Clyde and Russell Vincent, of Oak Grove, Fred Stinnett. Ray and Glenn Mitchell. Mrs. Will Collins Hostess. The ladies of the Cui Bona club delightfully entertained their hus bands with a party last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. WJ11 Collins on Washington street. The evening was pleasantly spent in games and music. Dainty refreshments were served to the guests. The list in cluded: Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Dun kelberger, Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Dalton, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Sweeney, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Savage, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Brnne, Mr. and Mrs. John Orr, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Powell, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Tankersley, Mr. and Mrs. A. S, Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Black. and Mr. and Mrs. Will Collins. Mrs. J. M. Farley Hostess. Mrs. John Farley delightfully enter tained the ladies of the Christian church with a silver tea at her home on Ellis street yesterday afternoon. Mrs. J. D. Bevens and Mrs. Harry McDonald assisted the hostess through the afternoon. Miss Marjorie Hol man played a number of instrumen tal solos. Late m the afternoon 'a delicious luncheon . was served by Misses Niia Farley and Pearl Smith. About thirty-five ladies called during the afternoon. The ladies of the Christian church have decided to hold a patriotic social . February 22, Washington's birthday. All will ap pear in colonial costumes. Eastern Star Installs. . The Naomi Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star held installation at the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening. The installation ceremonies were fol lowed by speeches given by retiring officers. The lodge room was decor ated with potted plants and ferns. John Orr was, the soloist of the even ing. After the ceremonies the men of the lodge served the banquet. The hall was appropriately decorated with Oregon graps and carnations. One hundred members were present. Christian Endeavor To Entertain. The members of the Christian En deavor society of the Christian church will be hosts at a banquet, Tuesday evening at the Christian church din ing room. The members of the Eu gene Bible University Glee club will be the honored guests. The banquet will be served' previous to the en tertainment which will be given by the club at the high school auditorium at 8:30. Social at Presbyterian Church. A very enjoyable social was held in the church last- week. The attend ance and program w great interest. A s by John Orr. Mrs. Mrs. Harry Beyers ions impromptu spec numbers were also o bountiful lunch wa conclusion of the e Surprise Party at I On Wednesday evei a crowd of friends pi ed Mr. and Mrs. Rd. I home in Buell, it beii - . birthday. The evening , playing games. After a 1. delightful lunch was served i furnished by the ladies of W. 0. T. U. Meets. The Women's ChA ' union met at the Kbi afternoon of this week, iness was transacted, will be given on Sa -20 at the Dallas On store. The proceeds efit to the W. C. T. X. u te ; on i' I y & To Hold Food Sale. The Woman's club will ho! ed food sale at the P "as company's store on V t.'.nesi uary 17th. The sale is for fit of the scholarship loi which is supported by the ' clubs of the state, i , - . Old Friend of A. V. & Eny "Uncle Johnny" Finlaysc crony of County Treasurer Snyder, died at Wrangell, January 8. Mr. Snyder's tanceship dates back to the was United States eommisi Wrangell. He feels the lo friend deeply. Ministers Convene In Salen A convention of ". the Et ministers will be held in day. Among the questions t cussed is "The Importance Church Work." Rev. G. E of this city will be one of tl era. ' 'c : '. George Morton is L s George E. Morton was 3 appointed messenger of the i ate. Mr. Morton has been this week and assumed his once. Odom Completes Apprenti Foster L. Odom has comt four-year apprenticeship at t era Pacific shops. He has rec diploma as a full-fledged The advance took effwt Jan t .' Five Reasons!! Why We Undersell Everybody Buying Merchandise for 125 stores and paying Cash. Buying direct from Manufacturers in place of small Wholesalers! We do not deliver, this means a saving. We have no credit accounts, therefore no loss on bad account:. We mark our merchaedise as low as it can be sold on its arri.J. Quick sales and small profits make our everydc prices lower than others' sale prices. We have no a cumulated Odds and Ends to get rid of. These ai T f T I T T J T T f t T : '4 generally pretty dear bargains at the best. Gbn( - over this list and compare pnees, come m and X pare quality. No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 con 1 American Print, at per yard, 7c j Percale, at per yard, 8 l-3c, 10c, 1214c ....15c Quality Ginghay, at per yard 12Vc Red Seal Gingham, at per yard 15c I Amoskeag Apron Check, per yd 8 l-3c Worth Cheviot, per yd 12c Y 36 in. Bleached Muslin, per yd 6c 1" Hope Muslin, at peryd 10c f Lonshale Muslin, at per yd 12Vc 16c 27c 29j Y Fruit Muslin, at per yd. 8-4 Brown Sheeting, per yd. .. 8-4 Bleached Sheeting, per yd. Bungalow Aprons, 59c, 69c, 79c 49c Big Three Union Made Overalls.. Big Three Union Made Jumpers ..... Big Three Boys' Overalls L. Child's overalls at .. President Suspenders, at -. ... Stetson Hats, No. 1 quality, at L. Paper of pins, at 4 for .'. .. Needles, at per package, Coat's Thread at , ... Coats' Crochet Cotton, up to 50 ;. Coats' Crochet Cotton, 60, 70, 80, i Flowered Ribbons, 120 150, at Flowered Ribbons, 60 80, at .- Lace Front Corset,..- 98c, $1.49, $ Outing Flannel Gown, at ? : T WE LEAD, OTHERS FOLLOW. THE STORE WHERE EVERY CENT t