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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-27
See display of toys at Riggs.

See display of toys at Riggs.
J. G. VanOrsdel was business
visitor this week.
Riggs has the largest assortment o.
China and Fancy Lamps going.
| If you want something nice il
Chinaware see our display. 7. A
RIGas.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gerlinger, Of
Portland, were Dallas visitors this
week.
The annual city election in Inde-
pendence will be held Monday, De-
cember z.
Judge Burnett's department Of Cir
cult Court will convene Monday, De-
cember 7.
Rev.L. Green, pastor of the Christian
church, is confined to his bed by an
attack of tonsilitis.
Hon. Fl. V. Gates went to Hillsboro
yesterday afternoon to eat Thanks
giving dinner with his family.
Mrs. I. T. Mason, who has been
visiting at the home Of Mr. and Mrs.
Chas. F. Belt, returned to Portland,
Wednesday.
Have DR.. Lowe cure your head and
eye ache by removing the cause with
pair Of his superior glasses. They
are the best by all tests.
William Mcmillan, wealthy farm
er, living near Monmouth, died Sun
day night at the advanced age of so
years. Mr.. Mcmillan was born in
Scotland and came to Canada in 1873
He removed to Nebraska, coming
from that state to Oregon about four
years ago. He was a worthy citizen,
and enjoyed the respect Of all who
knew him.
A Sunday quiet prevailed in Dallas
yesterday, and the day was given over
to rest and social enjoyment. The
county Offices, bank, and prominent
business houses were closed during
the greater part of the day. Union
Thanksgiving services were held in
the First Presbyterian Church in the
morning, and were largely attended.
Rev. James Moore, pastor of the M. E.
Church, preached one of the ablest
sermons ever heard in Dallas, and
his logical and eloquentdi discourse was
greatly enjoyed by the vast audience.
Business men spent the afternoon at
the family fireside, and mirth and
good cheer prevailed. A special motor
carried large crowd Of young people
to the Oregon-N Nevada football game
in Corvallis, and many people attend
ed the ball in Independence at night.
The scarcity Of freight cars, COM
planned of in many towns in Oregon,
has not been the cause of any serious
inconvenience to shippers at this place.
I. N. Woods, local agent of the
Southern Pacific Company, informs
US that President Gerlinger, of the
Dallas & Falls City railroad, has
been successful in securing cars for
his road, and that the sawmills at
Falls City have not been seriously
hampered by lack Of transportation
facilities. The johnson Lumber Com
pany, of this city, had great difficulty
in securing cars few weeks ago, but
is not shipping any considerable
amount Of lumber at present,
and consequently is not affected by
conditions. No trouble is ex-
perienced in securing cars to move
local freight and farm products,
these shipments continue
heavy,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-27

40 acres Of improved land on the
railroad near Bridgeport
F. T. SHUTE,
Dallas, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-27
DoIk County Observer

All kinds of green vegetables Al
Riggs.
New line Of Waistings at Pollock's
Cash Store.
Mayor J. M. Stark, of Independence,
was a Dallas visitor, Wednesday.
Be sure to see the Mexican drawn
work at the Epworth League bazaar.
Miss Laura Whiteman, of Sidney,
is visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alvis Lynch.
Mrs. George L. Hawkins attended
the Golf Dickinson wedding in Inde-
pendence, Wednesday.
Go and drink tea with the Japanese
ladies at the Epworth League bazaar,
December 10 and IL.
James Olmsted, of BaIlston, has
purchased the Morgan livery and
feed stable in McMinnville.
Another shipment of Ladies and
Childrens' Shoes. At wholesale COST
they go. Pollock's Cash Store.
Our holiday goods have been de-
layed little, but will be here before
Santa Claus. Pollock's Cash Store.
Don't fail to have the gypsy tell
your fortune at the Epworth League
bazaar. City Hall, December 10 and
IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dyer, old
time residents of Polk county, are
visiting relatives in Dallas. They
moved from this county to Whitman
county, Washington, "a years ago,
and this is their first visit to Dallas
since they moved away.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Hansen will
leave next week for Denmark to visit
Mr.. Hansen's aged father. Mr.. Han
sen came to the United States over 20
years ago, and, having prospered in
business, is looking forward to we'll
earned vacation in the land of his
nativity.
Frank Holman, the Dallas milk
man, desires to announce that on De-
cember the price of milk will be ad-
vanced to cents per quart. The
monthly rate for pints will be $1.0O.
The increased cost of production
makes these advances necessary, but
the rates will still be lower than those
charged in other towns in the state.
Talk of putting in a salt plant at
the we'll ON the Whiteaker farm, three
miles east Of Dallas is being revived.
This we'll was sunk for oil by FL.
Hirschberg, the Independence banker.
At depth of 1000 feet strong flow of
water, carrying great quantities of
salt, was struck instead of oil. Ex-
perts have tested the water and say
that an evaporating plant will pay
handsomely.
Members of the Dallas College
faculty spent Thanksgiving Day as
follows: Prof. Metzger, Miss Rebecca
Gates and Master Norval Gates at
aaEewberg; Rev. and Mrs. A. A. Winter,
at Lafayette, Mrs. M. E. Weaver, at
Portland; Miss Parrish, at Salem
Miss Garfield, at Corvallis. A large
number of college students scattered
out to their respective homes in
various portions Of the state. For
chose remaining intown, fine dinner
was prepared at the Dormitory by
Mrs. Edison. The students of the
college will enjoy a vacation until
next Monday.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-27

KOdOI Dyspepsia Cure
DIgoStS what you eat.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-27
Cured Of piles After 40 Years

Mr.. G. Haney, of Geneva, o., had
the piles for 40 years. Dollars and doc
tors could do him no lasting good. De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve cured him
permanently. Invaluable cuts, burns,
bruises, sprains, lacerations, eczema,
letter, salt rheum, and all other skin
diseases. Look for the name Dewitt
on the package-all others are cheap,
worthless counterfeits. Sold by Belt
& Cherrington.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-27
A Scientific Discovery.

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure does for the
stomach that which it is unable to do
for itself, even when but slightly dis
ordered or overload. Kodal Dyspep-
sia Cure supplies the natural juices Of
digestion and does the work Of the
stomach relaxing the nervous tension
while the inflamed muscles Of that or
gan are allowed to rest and heal. Ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you
eat and enables the stomach and di-
gestive organs to transform all food
into rich, red blood. Lold by Belt &
Cherrington.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-27
Reductions in Millinery.

Beginning Saturday, November IA,
there will be a reduction Of % per cent
on all trimmed hats. Miss Bratton
will only be here the remainder OF
this month 80 all who are contemplate
ing having work done by her should
not delay.
Mrs. II. II. CHAcE.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-27
Eor SaIe.

Mas. q. Il. CHAcE.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-27

Clint Hanks, a logger in the john
son Lumber Company's camp, was
struck by wire cable in the woods
last Saturday, and his leg was broken
just above the knee.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-27
Cow 10 Trade.

Who wants good COW? VIII trade
one in exchange for wood cutting.
Good prices paid.
J. S. MACOMBER,
Oakdale, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-27
PIease Return

Will the party who borrowed my
copy of Ben Hur" please return the
same,
MARK HAYTER.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-19
WARREN.

The class OF OF OF the High school held
"A rehearsal last evening of the play that
is to be given some time in the near
future. play presented by the pupils OF
the High school has not been brought
forth for several years. other graduating
classes of the High school held suppers
and sales in order to get the REQUIRED
funds for graduation expenses The play
this year promises TO be more successful
than anything held In the past by the
high school. Following the play a dance
will be held. which will help to make the
affair a social as well as a financial sue
cess
. The. need OF artificial lights In the
schools was plainly shown this week,
when II was found necessary TO dismiss
some of. them before the sessions were
over on account Of the darkness In the
Joyce street school lights are necessary in
the large corridors. as II is almost i'm
possible to see there at any time. In the
High school. where are now two session
lights will be required IL the session Is to
last till o'clock. The one session question
is still being discussed by those interested
i'm the schools.
The dancing class Of Sergeant brothers
of Riverside met I'm Armory hall Tesiay
evening and was well attended
Mr.. John Brown OF Warren has bought
the James r. Lincoln farm on the Bushee
Corner road.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-19
QUIET NEODING.
R. W. Rowe and Miss Fanny Burdlck Uni.ed
In Marriage.

Reuben H. Rowe. son OF Capt w. n.
Rowe of the Chaffee street police station
and n member OF the wickenden street
married at the home OF the bride so
Pocasset avenue last evening. the cere-
mony being performed by the Rev.
Thomas r. Rowe of Connecticut who is
an uncle Of the bridegroom. The wedding
was a very quiet affair. the immediate
families being the only ones In attend
ance.
MILFORD MAGEE.
\ very pretty wedding occurred last
evening, when Miss Mary Magee OF this
city was united I'm matrimony TO Mr.. John
tory OF st. Michael's church on Prairie
avenue. by the Rev. Father McDonough.
The bride was charmingly gowned In a
handsome creation OF blue lady's cloth.
ana carried large bouquet OF bride =
roses The bridesmaid Miss Catherine
Z. Murphy, was attired In handsome
cloth trimmings and carried large. bou-
uuet The best man was Mr.. Ambrose
Milford brother OF the groom.
At the conclusion OF the ceremony the
bridal party repaired to the home Of the
Mrs. Milford on Willard avenue, where
an elaborate menu was served To the
many friends of the happy couple.
Mr.. and Mrs Milford were the recipients
of many beautiful and useful presents.
which testified to the high esteem In
which they are held. The grooms gift
TO the bridesmaid. Miss Catherine Muir
ply was handsome diamond ring. and
the best man received beautiful pearl
stick pin.
At the conclusion OF the festivities Mr..
and Mrs Milford departed for New York
with the best wishes OF their friends ana
the usual shower 81 rice. Their tour will
include Washington and points In the
South. Mr.. Milford Is a well-known and
highly respected business man OF Moosup,
Conn. where the happy couple will make
their future home.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-19
PAW WTUCKET.

There was a meeting of both branches
of the city council last night. President
Greeuhalgh presided over the board OF
aldermen and Councilman Wood acted as
president OF the common council. On
recommendation Of the committee on
streets and bridges, both branches passed
passed a resolution appropriating $4,000 as
the city's share OF the money needed for
a new iron girder bridge over the Black
stone at Cross street A resolution ap-
propriatng 5000 for the furnishing of the
South Woodlawn and Darlington schools
was also passed.
The sixth annual ball of the Police Re.
lief association at the Auditorium was a
big success. There was concert by the
American band from to $3.50 o'clock
Floor Director Philip Dwyer and his
daughter. Miss Nora Dwyer. led the grand
march and dancing was enjoyed for a few
hours.
The Progressive club held a sauerkraut
supper last evening. The franchise ques-
ton was discussed I'm an interesting way
At the meeting OF Graham lodge. A. q.
u. w. the question OF following the lead
OF Massachusetts members OF the order
of United Workmen I'm breaking away
from the national organization was not
COnSlUeftu inlS louke met idSl evening
and had a smoker and a fine literary pro-
gram was carried out. There is "A general
feeling among members OF the order here
that Pawtucket council az it's meeting
next Tuesday evening will consider the
matter of relations of the Eastern dlvi-
sion with the national organization.
One candidate received the initiatory de-
gree at the meeting OF Makomls council
Degree OF Pocohontas last evening.
The annual social and dance of tho
Father Halllgan branch, he'd at Hutch
inson hall last evening. was well attended
In honor OF the doth anniversary of their
wedding. Mr. and Mrs Henry T. Scott
gave a reception TO friends at Dix ave-
nue.. last night over 200 Invitations were
sent out and the home OF the esteemed
couple was filled from early evening until
late hour Music was furnished for
the enjoyable occasion by Enterprise or
chcstra Mr.. and Mrs. Scott were mar
ricd at the Uniyersahst church. Noon
socket, by Rev. John X. Boydcn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-19
BRISTOL.
Good Fishing Reported With
drew Application for License.
Otter Local Notes.

The funeral OF Walter NJ. Sherman was
soemnzed yesterday afternoon at 2:O
o'clock from the town asylum. The fu-
neral services were conducted by Rev.
w. Lenoir Hood. pastor OF the State
North cemetery
Tom cod. an excellent pan fish. which
comes late I'm the fau. have struck In
quite plentifully, and several fine messes
were taken last evening at the piers.
Mr.. Benjamin. who keeps large groc-
cry and provision store at the corner or
Wood and Constitution streets. who
had made application for license TO sell
liquors. has withdrawn the same from
the town clerks Office.
Heavy shipments OF carrots In barrels
are being made daily by the raisers and
produce merchants 10 Providence, 10 go
into cold storage for the winter
The Italian vender's horse. which fell
on Mount Hope avenue and broke both
shafts off the wagon yesterday after
noon. will have 10 he shot. as one of the
shafts punctured his side so badly that
he could not live.
visit to the new rubber works yes
terday afternoon was a very pleasant one
AZ quite a number of the help were
parties who had been long time i'm the
business, and the footwear consisting of
CATERS and gum shoes that had been
cured was all standard work.
Manager Mccarthy Informed the News
man that the manufacturer OF shoe lasts
would visit the works today. Notice the
various methods OF putting the work to-
gether, IL Is on a model plant In every
department.
Mfs. Amanda Earle formerly Of Bris-
tol, and now resident OF Grand Island.
N. Y. is here on visit TO her relatives
and friends.
The perpetrators of the robberies at
$. A. Taylor at Redcrest. and Mrs. Mid
dleton. still remains unknown, but the
officers are still at work i'm quiet man
ner.
Several parties complain Of being rob-
bed OF chickens In the suburbs.
In the bowling tournament Tuesday
evening at the Y. NJ. G. A. alleys. DR..
RI. w. Church's team beat James Hoard.
Jr's. team by LAG pins The total Of DIR.
Church's team was 1898 and OF Hoard's
team 1887. The highest single string to
date was made Tuesday night by DR..
Church's team 40
The regular meeting OF the United
Brothers Lodge. 7. o.. O. f.. was held
Tuesday evening and the nominating OF
candidates for officers for the next year.
was begun.
The football match on the common
next Saturday afternoon will he between
the Y. NJ. G. A. team of this town and
the Fort Adams team of Newport
IL is understood that large number
OF the members OF the United Brothers
Lodge. I. o. o. f., will attend the bazaar
In Infantry hall. Providence, next Satur-
day evening.
The barge Tobasco which has been dis
charging a cargo of coal was towed
away from the dock OF the Seth Paul
company yesterday.
The Staples Coal company Is dis
charging a large cargo of coal at their
coal pocket at their pier. at the foot of
State street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-19
LITTLE COMPTON.

AT Little Compton grange last evening
worthy Master +. w. c. Almy pre-
siding. the third and fourth degrees OF
the order were given to several new
members.
An entertaining proeram OF inStru-
mental and vocal music aud readings
was given by the patrons during lee
turers' hour.
County DEPUTY Robert Patterson OF
Aauidneck Grange, Middletown. was
present An hts official capacity. and eS-
prcssed much satisfaction with the work
carried on I'm this grange. Visitors were
present from visiting srenges
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-19
TIvERTON.

Saturday. Nov. Il, Is Anniversary Day at
the North Tiverton p NJ. church, ana
the evening will be observed with con-
cert and social I'm the class room. The
program is a fine one which includes in
strumenta music vocal solos and duets.
declamations and readings by well-known
local talent. The proceeds OF this con
cert are to help the trustees with funds
to continue the much needed repairs OF
the church.
Mr.. Harry Walker and Mr.. Ernest Han
cock are In Boston today. the former TO
meet his er-in-law and Mr.. Hancock
to meet his wife. who are passengers on
the steamer Saxonia, which is expected
to arrive today.
Mrs. Richard ]. Barker. who has been
seriously iii with laryngitis, is progress
ing towards convalescence.
The 6:15 car from Fall River became
derailed at the corner of Canonicus street
last evening and delayed traffic. All
cars were half an hour late. which proved
very inconvenient TO those attending con-
certs, etc. II was past ,. m. before
the car was again on the tracks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-19
PORTSMOUTH,.

Those who have expressed a wish TO
join Portsmouth and Middletown chap
ter OF the Daughters OF the American
Revolution and others who would like to
join may send in their names TO Mrs.
Clara T.. Dennis.
Nine men were present at the Bible
class held at ST. Mary's parsonage last
week and II Is decided TO continue with
the class.
Mrs. wanton T. Sherman is visiting
I'm East Greenwich.
The Oliphant Reading club will meet
Friday with Mrs. Gertrude G. Wilbur.
The subject will be "Russia" with quo
tations from Tolstoi
Mr.. John Marks has moved TO his new
home. which ne recently purchased Of
David Coggcshall known as the Andrew
Carpenter farm.
The womcn's Christian Temperance
union met with Mrs. Alonzo r. Borden
Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Edward Hathaway has returned
proved in health.
OF Fall River are guests OF her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy T. Durfee Of
Glen street
Mrs. A. r. Marvel furnishes the fol-
lowing weather statistics for the week
ending Saturday. November1t: Highest
temperature. SO degrees. November and
II: lowest. 20 Nov. s. Average tempera-
ture. fs degrees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-19
VALLEY VILLAGES
Tho Funeral Of HGrbsrt Battly
Largely Attended = Othsr
Matters Of General Interest.

The funeral Of Herbert Bsttey. who
died at his home on Ames street. PhsniN'
on Monday night. was held this after
noon from his late home. the service
being attended by a large number of
mourners. relatives and friends OF the de-
ceased Rev. John Mcvsy preached the
funeral sermon and after the service the
remains were taken TO the Cottrell ceme-
terry I'm FiskyiIle and there buried. Mr..
Battey was So years old and was born
i'm Hope. He lived there until he was
young man and then went 10 Prov-
dence. where he worked In a number OF
stores He married Mrs. Emiine Steere
in 1883 and has lived in the valley ever
since. A widow and one son. aged 10
years. survive him.
ARCTIC CENTER
Al the Methodist chapel on Quidnick
street last evening an oyster supper was
served under the direction OF Valley
division. Sons of Temperance The young
ladies had the preparations Of the supper
under their direction and proved them
selves worthy OF the trust Of palatably
preparing a repast. A number pertook
OF the supper and later adjourned TO the
large auditorium. where n social even
ing was pleasantly spent.
On next TUESDAY night at the hose
house the Warwick Hose Co. No. will
hold their annual supper. Arrangement
have been made To make this years sup
per. one TO be long remembered as huge
success. The meal will be partaken of
by both the active and honora bic mem
bers and will consist OF a chicken supper
followed by speeches and social Hnok-
er.
Court Montcalm. Catholic Foresters
.Iu,,t afaer foe fl.ot,. 1.r..
which will be held some time during the
latter part OF the month. In addition TO
the regular spread the new flag recently
won by the society from the convent fair
will be blessed with the ceremonies in
cidenta to that occasion
VALLEY VILLAGES.
The Coventry swoman's club met as
usual yesterday afternoon when a large
attendance was noted. Miss Marion
Brazier was present and delivered an in
teresting lecture.
Extensive repairs about the Harris
school house have been completed
Miss Jessie Pixies dancing class held
its regular meeting I'm the opera house
building last evening. when good at
tendance was I'm evidence.
Michael Hughes Of Pippin Orchard,
well known throughout the valley. is suf-
fering with a disease son his face which
Is OF very serious nature.
The Burlesque College Graduation com
pany held a rehearsal i'm the Hope NJ. Z.
church last evening
The cutti1E down OF the police force
In Warwick Is looked upon with disfavor
with many of the law abiding taxpayers
and citizens.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-19
Cold Weather and Pu|iCe Caused Nick.
erSon to Get Up Early.
Residents Are Not Suited Y0t-Sand
CoaS,ing a Novelty.
Oneyve Branch of the Providence News is HeHernans
News Store. IS Hartford Telephone 4o-West

and disposed OF considerable routine
businee
a number of prominent Foresters OF
tkis place will make a call upon Court
Warwick at RiverpoInt this evening.
Alice Cummings died at her home, 6g
Joslin street, yesterday
Wee Hing Low will open his Chinese
restaurant. 5 Manton avenue, this even
ing.
The letter carriers donned their winter
caps this morning
Wee Hing Lows Chinese restaurant.
Manton avenue. will open Thursday even
ing, Nov. ~.
WILL REMOVE TO MY NEW
store, opposite Olneyvlle Postoffice. In a
few days. Old stock at auction 2:30 y. m.
and 1880 y. m. w. T.. WH1PPLE, A. and
40 Manton avenue.
JOHN o'CONNEII,
ciats Caps. Furnishings. Trunk Store arc
LaupdrS Is Just apove the postoffice