If a small boy ia quiet his mother wonder« what ails him. Few farmers realize what it ootta to be rough with tbe oowa. Prices Lowest, Styles Newest. Quality Right. Convince yourselves ot these facts by inspecting our new and complete lines of ' S ilk and H eatherbloom P etticoats S hirt W aists . S kirts , M uslin U nderwear . S hoes . O xfords We call your special attention to our new importations of Laces, Embroideries, Net Waistings, and Veilings. D e w G o o d s A r r i v in g D a ily . MORO COMMERCIAL CO. S The O b se r v e r KOBO, BHIHMÄN CO.,OBBOON: The prioe of The Observer ie 11.60 par year. 7ft oan W for a ii month«. 60 oanta lor four month»—bnt If paid In advance we aeoept gZ.ftO In fu ll for 1 yaara. Shorter t a 'D i than one year 12K oanta par month A Blue Mark here will answer an Inquiry, when entered upon onr calendar, giving the date of the paper • • the date at which your current subscription expires. FRIDAY .F eb . 19, 1909 Hot Coffee and Sandwiches, at A B Wolfard’s, Bigg*. Don’t borrow The Obeerver. Sub­ scribe, and have it your own. New stock of double tree*, clevis­ es, chain, etc., a t Moro Hardware and Implement Co. See adv. See W H Ragsdale for bargains io< Sherman oonnty farm lands. Money to loan on farms. , — 1 ~r pencils, 10 oents per dozen, rub­ ber ineert, Observer Book Store. Counterfeit $5 and 1 10 gold pieces are being passed throughout Oregon and Washington. The dates are 1901 and 1903. In outward appear ance the coin ie so practically per feet as to completely bailie special details of secret service men. After shedding two of the lens on a Dalles oity dealer named Turner, the vio tim met and accused the thieves and got a good ten back for one of tbe counterfeits, and then they got away in the dark Saturday night, walking out of town, as all trains were ( searched. Mr Turnaf dga cribes them as C J Clark, abont 30 rears of age, heavy set, nearly 6-ft. tall, sallow, dark complexion; tbe other man, both registering at tbe Skibbe, went by tbe name of A L Davis, aged about 24 years, slight of stature, light complexion baviog a scar aorosa bis right cheek. Both were well dressed in black suite and wore Derby bats. Tbe coins are of very base metal and have absolutely no ring. Tbe plating is extremely thin, and tbe milling oan be rubbed off on a bard surface. Wedding stationery, and litera­ ture for all social function*, at The Type-writer paper at The Observ­ Obeerver Book Store. er office. Ladies Fancy Note Paper, large All Hags are up today around tbe assortment with envelopes to mateb, at Tha Observer Book «lore. inks, mucilage, oards, envelopes, paper of every kind, tablets, every style, at The Observar Book Store. ~ world, in memory of Lincoln. - ,—~ Freeh sup ply of genuine carbolen- ium just opened at tbeObeerver Book Store. Stationery, paper, pens, ink, Fountain Pen Pocket Holders, pencils and all sorts of ictas, at the latest, safest and best, Observer Obeerver Book Store. Book Store. Our “ ads” attract attention and The Moro Hardware and Imple­ advertise. When you get our ad­ ment Co have received a full line of vertising, you get business!,ringer*. spring hardware. We have the prettleet patterns of Situation Wanted. As house keep­ Haviland China dinner sets ever er. For information address lock shown in Sherman oounty, which box 18, Moro, Oregon. we are making a special price on. Superior round nickel tipped and Don’t buy until you see it and get rubber top pencils, two-for-6-oent* our prioe*. L W Roes, Jeweler. and some for 10 cts per dot., at tbe Buy the genUioe imported aven- Observer Book Store. erioue carbolinenm; the imitation Old type makes the very beet of being offered is only a temporary Babbitt metal. We have it for sale remedy if at all. I! genuine one and when you need any call at The application lasts for ail time, Ask Observer office. Price is right. io see our sealed pac/igee. The E C Davis, proprietor of the Gras* Obeerver Book Store. Valley Barn, promptly attends all A sure cure, and one you can de­ calls, day or night. Animals given pend upon, is Hickory Bark Cough the very best of care. Charges are Remedy; a sure cure, and its pure! right. ' Use it for all lung trouble, coughe, The nobbiest, cheapest and beet colds, hoarseness and sore throat. barness, and a full line of harness For sale by Moro Pharmacy and extra*, now on sale by tbe Moro first class dealers everywhere. Hardware and Implement Cd. Fix When in Wasco don’t fail to see onr stock of bracelets, the latest out. L W Roes, Wasco Jeweler. If you want to buy read The Ob­ server. If you want to sell adver- ties in it. Something new, freeh and dell- oious. Canned pumpkin, at Moro Commercial Co. Avenariue Carbolineum ie a germ destrover. Decay being a germ, It deetroye^be cause of decay in poets or timber. Tbs US.Upvernment, the ORNCo., Multnomah county, and oity of Portland, are making general use of it on bridge timben, •io It ie the best chicken hoe de­ stroyer on the market and will sweeten and preserve a water trough pig pen, stable, etc., and keep away file* It is a guaranteed »Tticle. The Obeerver Book Store is distrib­ utor of the pure article in bherman county. ______ __ St Valentine’s day was celebrated by 60 people, at a party given by Mr and Mrs Martin Wise Saturday evening, at their borne south east of Moro. Tbe parlor was beautifully decorated in red; tbe sitting and dining rooms in green and white. A Valentine poet-office box was erected in tbe ball and about 200 valentines both home made and comic, were distributed during the evening. Mice Bessie Watkins received first prize, and Mr M Thompson 2d, in a candy heart bunt. Many other games were played during the even­ ing. Dainty refreshments were serv­ ed at midnight. Tbe your g people departed late, dealaring they bad tbe most successful party of tbe sea­ son, also that Mr and Mrs Wise, as­ sisted by Mies Bay ley/ were very entertaining host and boetese. Leona Churchill and Cleo John­ son held a Valentine party at tbe home of Mr and Mrs Wm Rudolf, Saturday afternoon, at which 24 children were present of ages rang­ ing from 3 to 7 years. Names are: Jessie Hoskinson, Abbie and Bessie Mortensen, Alida Douma, Lenora Ramsey, Otis, Irvis and Ray Mess inger, Cora Stewart, Gladys and August Crabtree, Leland Wallan, Thelma Buxton, Margurite Foss, Laurel Tomlin, Greeta Freeman, Evelyn Ragsdale,Opal Powell,Leota Cal breath, Rosco Moore, Bessie and Tootsie Aoderson, Clarenee and Francis Anderson. Tbe children were well entertained and refresh­ ments were served in ioe cream and wafers. Red hearts, with the child’s name on in tinsel, date and year, as souvenirs. The invitations were in red ink on white hearts. Little Miss Cleo is the niece of Mrs Rudolf and little Mies Leona is tbe daughter of Mrs Cburohill, who bas worked for Mrs Rudolf the past 10 months. The Bherman county High 8chool up your team rijjht for spring work. debaters, Dayton Henriobs, Veda Look over our adv. on this page. Dunlap and Mae Smith, won the |.|.| I l l-l-l I I 1 1 1 I 1 1 11 'l'I I’ W contest Saturday night, in the dis­ ; ; A number of my patrons are cussion of tbe affirmative with the ; not aware that for some months Crook county High School debaters, ;; past the Moro Commercial Co. Walford Belknap, Frank LaFollette ‘ has had my bread on sale; any and David Pickett. The question ; ; purchases of bread at this was: “Resolved, That tbe federal ; J store will be appreciated by government should estahlieb a par •* Mr*< E. Anderson. cels poBt In connection with the poa- tal syetem.” Judges were Rev Her­ |.| | | 111 1'H II1 H » H » I|I l'M 'M -l' bert White, Prof Young and Mrs US The way traina connect at Biggs Dodge, all of Dalles oity. An inter­ now, passengers have ample time ested audience listened to the debate both coming and going, for an extra impartially applauding each team. Besides tbe debates an exceptionally oioe dinner at The Biggs, with Mr fine program was most happily ren­ and Mrs JJ Heekard. Don’t forget dered, and the utmost good feeling The Biggs, in your travels; there is prevailed. By understanding pre­ time enough. Tbe table is supplied viously agreed upon, th l winning with everything nioe, and the rooms team will meet the Umatilla oounty team at a date to be fixed at Pen­ are new. neat and clean. , dleton. --- -■> I A « A Cough R em ed y th a t C ures. H ickory B ark Cough Remedy, made For th a t T e rrib le Ito h ln g - by the H ickory Bark Cough Remedy Ezem a,tetter and salt rbeum keep the Co, of W a lla W alla, Wash, guaranteed vic tim In perpetual torm ent TbeappU - to be-pure; guaranteed to cure your cation of Cham berlain’» Halve w ill In cough, or money refunded; guaranteed • U n t ly allay thia Itching, and m any to m ake a friend of you. For tale by have been cured by its uae. For aal* Moro Pharm acy, and flrat clam dealers by Moro Pharmacy. Mr and Mrs George Hennagin gave an elaborate dinner Sunday in honor of Mr and Mrs Wm Ru­ dolf’s 8th wedding anniversary, cf which all tbe relatives and n few near friends took part. Mr Fuller and Mies A Huis rendered a few selections on tbe violin and organ, followed by tbe grapbopbone. Later in tbe evening many different games were introduced, all of which prov­ ed entertaining. Tbe happy crowd parted at 9 30, wishing Mr and Mrs Rudolf many such ^anniversaries. everywhere. L am e ShoulO ar. Too much cream for the calf la about as bad aa too muoh money for tbe boy. ’ If there ie any more bad weather ooming to ua, now ia the aooepted time for it. Mias Ida Mowry goes to Portland tomorrow for a visit with relatives and friends in tbe Rose, oity. See tbe advertisement of homes for sale by R P Soheurer. - It will pay you to look into thia «ale. Type writer oil, the best 3-in-l. Lubricates, oleans and polishes, prevents rust. Try it The Observer Book Store. It seemed impossible, back in tbe dark days of 1893 94, but dollar wheat ie a pleasing Inland Empire reality at last. ALW AYS BAD. T h e Beet of S eeks e re Be« W h en Aohlng an« M e re People K n ew It . A bad back is always bed. Rad at u lg ht when bed tim e comes. Juat aa bad In the m orning. E ver try Doan's K id n e y Pills for It? Know they cure beck ache; Cure every kidney 111? E W M ldlem , 410 M ain street, Oregon oity, Or, says: “ About alx mouths ago klduey and bladder troubles caused me great eull'erlug. I tried m any remedies also a doctor’s prescription but was not twueflted. I knew m y kidneys were disordered by the irregularity and un­ natural ap;»earauoe of the eecretiona. I dually uaed Doan’s K ld uey Pills and after I had takeu the oontente of one box, all symptoms of m y trouble had dieappeared. I give thia remedy m y highest endorsem ent” For eale by all dealers. Price 60 ceuta. Foster-M ilburn Co., Buffalo, New Y o rk , sole agents for the United States. Remember tbe name— Doane—and take no other. T r y tbe Tough Enough overalls, Advance shipment of boys’ wash all sizes. Best quality for the least auits and waista, juat received by money, Moro Commercial Co. Moro Commercial Company, inolude Several teachers, and some who crash, Bedford oord, Cbambray, etc would be teachers, invaded this oity Sherman county hens are getting last week at tbe regular examina­ busy. This winter the bens have tions. taught the lesson that anybody can The marriage of B W Anson and keep bene,but not anybody oan have Miss Myra Stanton ocourred last bens keep him. week at Wasco. Tbe Observer ex­ The Supreme court decision rela­ tends congratulations. tive to saloon licenses at Condon, For chilblains wash your feet in leaves tbe matter about tbe same as water that potatoes with jackets on it stoo^ when Judge Littlefield ren have been boiled in and your ohll- dered bis decision last Ju lj. blains will disappear at onoe. New supply of muslins, cambrics Paderwski gets $6,000 when he India Boons, and all staples in dry good s and notions at Moro’s Big spirts a finger nail; the ordinary man gets a bit of a rag and a scolding Store. for stupidity when be smashes bi* Tomorrow ie tbe date fixed for or­ thumb. ganizing a Sherman county Devel­ AU who have inspected the new opment League. A meeting ie to be held for that purpose at tbe opera stock of laces and embroideries ai bouse in Wasco. Make an effort to tbe Moro Commercial Company’s, pronounce it tbe finest ever shown be there if possible. in the county. The legislative assembly at Salem will adjourn sine die at 2 p m to­ morrow. Tbe next meeting of the Dorcas Society, Wednesday, 24th, will beat Mr« Selle. First showing of Ladies’ floe Tai­ lored suite and ekirte, at the Moro Commercial Company«. Some of the beet patterns ever shown in ginghams, lOo and 12}4o per yard, at the Moro Com Co. Four inohee of enow last week, and warm showers daily Bine«* have been greatfully appreciated io this oounty. 7 C h aiW berlaln 'a Cough R em edy Tbe Moat Popular Because lt la The Beat “ I have sold C h am berlain ’s Cough Remedy for 8 years past and find It to be one of tbe beet tellin g medlciueaon the m arket; for babtenand young children there I* nothing better In the line of oough remedies,” said Paul A llen, Plain ^Dealing, L a . Thia remedy not only by Moro Pharmacy. i Buying for cash is a great advantage to us because we save whatever trade discount there is. > Something entirely out of tbe or­ dinary is oanned pineapple for less than 26c a can. Tbe Moro Commer­ cial Co is offering a bargain for your Christmas dinner at 16c a can.Good buying did the trick. From tbe month of January the 125 chickens of a mao near Junction brought $41, and three oows and a heifer brought io $44 for the same month. Another man has three cows that yield a revenue on an average of $16 per month per head. > > > 8 X > > > > > tracted in the credit system. > O u r prices will convince you that w e are hewing c’ose to the line. W e C o r d ia lly N o lle lt l o u r I - X3- H su rd A rx ■ h m m b m s im b m m r a tro a a g e . Zoxo, O i o g o n ■ * Repair to us for Repairs. W e m ake a apeclalty of repairing w a t­ ches, eyeglamea, spectacles and optical W e have the tools and material« and «kill to Insure good work. I f you have any Jewelry you cannot wear bring It here, and we w ill repair It you can not tell It from new. W e dont hang your watch up for a week or ao and then charge >ou for cleaning It. W e clean it and guarantee it for a year w ith o rd in ­ ary ueage. About 30 members of Moro Re­ becca lodge were visitors to Grass Valley lodge, at a reception given Wednesday evening. L W Ross, tbe expert jeweler of Sherman oounty, made a trip over the C S Ry this week, making the regular inspection of railway era ployes watobes, now demanded by tbe oompany. > Selling for cash is a great advantage to you for you do not have to help pay any bad debts apt to be con­ Judge E V Littlefield and C L Ireland of TbeObeerver, are in The Dalles today as judges in a joint high sohool debate. At the executive oommittee meet­ ing of the 8berman oounty field meet association, a oompyt^ee of Moro oitixens notified the association mat steps are ngw being taken to build a new ball in this city capa­ ble of accommodating them next - N e ig h b o rh o o d F a v o r ite . To preserve Dr MoLougblin’s old June. Mrs K D C harles, of Harbor, Me, says Oregon oity home, $1,200 was asked For the first time sinoe the Sher­ of Electric B itte r*,“ I t is a neighborhood from the state treasury. Undoubt­ man county field meet was organ­ favorite here w ith us.” I t gives quick re edly what is left of the old shack ia. lief In dyspepsia,liver oom plalnt kidney ised school districts oqtside of the derangements, m a ln u tritio n , nervous­ in need of fumigation. principal sobools have asked to par­ ness weakness and general d e b ility H b “ A chicken raiser in New York bas ticipate in the meet. This is grati- action on the blood,«a a thorough puri­ found that tbe way to make bena f)iog to the executive committee, fier makes It specially useful aa a spring medicine. T hia grand alterative tonic lay during winter is to paint tbe and as soon as details oan be work­ ia aold under guarantee at Moro P h a rm ­ ben bouses green. He is tbe tower­ ed out so as to allow it, any district acy, 50c. ing genius for whom the world ha* so desiring, may he able to partici­ been waiting these 6,000 years. pate. A M Wright and A C Thomp­ It gets td be an old story to read Tbe once famous Oregon Bakery son were tbe delegatee representing every year about the importance of at Dalles city, has passed into tbe their respective aohoola. buying good seed; and yet, thous bands of Miss Bertha Keller, who . The 26th wedding anniversary, anda of aien imagine they are not loe was one of tbe groupe that made it* surprise party, was celebrated at tbe ing money by it. Henry Howell ia past fine record, and understanding home of Mr and MrsC G Huis, in not one of that kind, however. He tbe business thoroughly, will restore honor of their silver wedding. Over was in Moro Monday, and bought It. 30 persona were present, including 180 sacks of tested blue stem for Mange is a distressing affliction the Ladiee Aid and busbauds and a spring sowing. Mr Howell baa 60 that should never be permitted to few near friends. Tbe surprise was acres seeded to tbe Dufur White retain a place on any farm. It may complete, and after the guests were Irish Barley, a local name for it— he easily cured: Rub on oil of tar seated Judge Duoabfe performed but a most wonderfully prolific pro­ one ounoe and whale oil two ounces the oeremony whictf ^gkin united ducer. Tbe Dufur White Irishman or yi-Ib each of tar and sulphur and them as man and wife. After«the who christened this barley, netted Hb each of soap and alcohol. In oeremony the happy couple were 12,500 last year off 60 acres of it. 11 cases boil all blankets and with presented with a handsome silver The crop growing on Mr Howell’s strong solution of caustio potash tea set, and numerous other silver place this year will be placed on tbe treat all woodwork, harness,brushes, articles needed to nicely set a tabje market for seed. combs, and whatever is possibly in­ on state oooasions, presented by their 1 H -H -H -W -4 -4 -H -H -I-+ + -H -H -1 -H - friends. Following congratulations ** Wanted to rent a small farm ’ ’ fected with the germs of mange. all repaired to tbe dining room, ” near town, with outfit, address I where ample justioe was done to a •• lock box 48, Moro, Oregon. ’ ï h e Local O&ute&ea bountiful supper. Muslo was dis W W I 1 4 IH 4 parsed throughout the evening by M o re F re a b y te rla n C h u ro h . A Society Event of unusual inter­ Messrs Don Wheat and Ray Hulse. Services in Moro Presbyterian Mrs Don Wheat sang a piece espe­ est was celebrated at “Cherrycroft,” the residence of our Pioneer friend* church every Lord’s day, morning cially selected for the oooaaion en­ Moro, J B Mowry and wife, last and evening. Reception of mem­ titled “Peggy Mine,” after whioh she bers at the morning service should Saturday afternoon, tbe occasion there he any who deeire to identify responded to two enoores. A guess being tbe 32d anniversary of their themselves with this division of the ing game resulted in prizes to Joe marriage. Miss Ida bad planned Lord’s army. Hendrioks, Jeanette Rutledge and A cordial welcome to all. and carried out a complete surprise A. J. A dams , Pastor. Mrs MoKean. Other amusements and Mama was not apprised until entertained the oompany pleasantly M on klan « P re s b y te ria n C h uroh . tbe guests had arrived. A game of Regular service at the usual hour until the witching hour of twelve, needle craft was introduced and when tbe guests bid Mr and Mrs H. next Sunday. Everyone welcome. proved a success, Mrs James Stew­ good night with thanks for a very art being tbe lucky number, receiv­ delightful evening spent together, T h e J u m p in g -o ff P la e e . ing a handsome Valentine for her ‘Consumption had me In It* grasp; and the wish that they might all «kill. Sweet strains of music float­ and I had almost reached the jum pln g- again meet them on their golden ed from the piano, with Mies John- ofl place when I waa advised to try D r anniversary. as executor, while the bright K in g ’B N e w Dlaoovery; and I w ant to sunshine poured in at the windows, say rig ht now itaaved m y life. Im prov- S u fferin g an« D o llars S ave«. adding brilliancy to tbe handsome m eat began w ith tbe first bottleand a f­ E H Loper, o f M arttla, N Y , aaya, “ 1 ter taking 1 doz. bottles I was a well decorations and suggesting an omen and happy man again,” aaya George H am a carpenter and have had m any ae of good luck to our worthy frienda. Moore of Grim esland, N 8 ; as a remedy vere cut* hebled by Bucklen'a Arnica Mrs McDanel was requested to pre­ for oougha and oolds and healer of Halve; It ha* aaved me Buffering and d ollan; It la by far the beat healing salve sent tbe gifts of remembrance, a weak, sore lunge and for preventing I have ever found.” Heals burns, aoree, pneumonia. N ew Dlaoovery Islup rem e. handsome out glass dish, and sever- uloera, fever sores, eczema and piles; 26o 500«fid $1; at Moro Pharm acy; trial hot smaller article*, all of which the t l e f h f t at Moro Pharm acy. guests had provided, which she did in a most pleasing and appreciative manner, eliciting a very feeling res­ ponse from Mr* Mowry, Upon re­ ceipt of them. Tbe passing yeap* seemed but a dav as the richness of love illumined her face. After nerv­ ing a most delicious lunch, and pre­ senting each individual with a hand some Valentine sonvenir, the guests departed, acknowledging a most en­ joyable time. Thia Is a oommnn form of muscular rheumatism; no Internal treatment Js needed; apply Chamberlain’» Liniment freely 8 time» a day and a quick cure la cures the coughs, oolds and oroup com­ certain; thia liniment haa proven speci­ mon amoug young ohlldreo, but la safe ally valuable, for mueoular andobronlo and pleasant for them to take, For aale rheum atism . Sold by Moro Pharm acy. IT 'S F. W. Clark, Jeweler, & Optician T H E D A LL E S , O R EG O N . R estaurant and B a R e r y M o ro , O reg o n , F. E. D o n h a m , p ro p rieto r Bread, Fifes and Cakes, always on hand or Baked to Order.» Lunches and Short Order Meals a Specialty. M EA LS 2 5 C E N T S AND UPW ARD. W- P . H u ls e Ceo. E. T h o m p so n loro Hardware and Implement Co Have on hand a comi stock of Harness, Harness Extras Work Harness, leather and chain, Hack and Buggy Harness, single or double, Celluloid Rings, Halters, Whips, Robes, Collars, Pads Every, thing it takes to.fix up a nice team. We can furnish you everything in our line at any tim e; )OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO< Real Estate Bargains I have a few bargains in farm land and to w n property to which I respectfully in v ite a tte n tio n G40 acres 6f line farm land one mile from Wasco well improved; $5000 cash, balance on easy terms, interest at eight per cent. * Geo. L. Doyle place, east of Klondike, 480 acres of fine farm land, all fenced and in cultivation; $12,- 000, cash $3,000, balance on 4*asy terms. Fine residence property in Wasco with windmill, cistern, and private water system, five room cottage near Sandow mill, for $1500; one third cash, balance on easy terms. U. B. parsonage property in Wasco for $1200; one third cash, balance on easy terms. C a ll a n d acc m e o r w r it e C. J. Bright, Wasco, Ore. Pittsburg Special ¡Fence Hog Tight. Electric Welded; It's Alwiys Held BEST OF PLUMBING MATERIAL Our Goods arc Absolutely Guaranteed and our Prices are Right. Your Business Solicited. L ane OOO - 0 0 2 &, S Second S treet, exto n The D a lle s , Oregon JOB PRINTING Bring yours to I he O ld R eliable . INCREASING Your Advertising IN T H B v - » SHERHAN COUNTY OBSERVER can not be figured as additional expense. It is simply increas­ ing an inestment from which y ou arc sure to receive good returns- - . _ . .