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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-07-29
LIFE rs A SCHOOL


Life is a school time. man is the
scholar The most important thing Il
learn in life IS how to live. III. most
difficult Of All arts is that OF right IiY'
ing.
In life as a school time we are here
to live and learn. The first great les
son we must master in life is &c ac
quire the power 10 see.
The power to see gives masterhood
and confidence to men. The difference
between a thinker and clown. b.
tween the hero and coward. be
tween the Paulg and NerOs, is differ
ence in vision.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-07-29
Milwaukee Bat. chicaco.

Milwaukee maintains its lead of Chi
cago as a marine commercial center. This
fact is shown by the figures given out by
the custom house authorize for the
months from January to May, 1902 and
1908. The phenomenal increase in the
tonnage of the Milwaukee port is attrib-
uted to the increase in die amount of
coal which was received in Milwaukee
this year over that received last year.
The scarcity Of coal made difference in
the tonnage of 100000 tons. The fact
that in Chicago there is some difficulty
in crossing the Washington and LaSalle
street tunnels is also pointed TO as sig
nifcant in the falling off of the Chicago
tonnage. The tonnage of Milwaukee
harbor between January and May, 1902
was 2,407, ITS, while during the last sew
eral months it has been 8, 131, 200.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-07-29
POWER OF EDUCATION.

u XII sVIIEf o HSE1s
We are liable to underestimate the
value Of education and schools because
we do not realize bov deep is their
rCotage in sacrifice and in the past.
The Greeks were the first TO develop
a science Of education, and It was d.
vided into two branches-nusic which
Included all mental culture, and gym
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-07-29
Tank Explodes, Five Hurt.

Harrison Bates. aged j years, was
fatally burned and four other persons
severely burned by the explosion Of a
tank of gasoline in the basement Of the
Appleton steam laundry The fire fol-
lowing the explosion damaged the laun-
dry, shirt factory above it, shoe store
and electrical supply house next door,
various small shops, Seventh Day Adj
ventist church, and other buildings to
the extent Of about SIT 600.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-07-29
lomclal pubIicatIon.l

lOfhclai Publcaton.l
STATEMENT of the condition of the
PHILADELPHIA CASUALTY Com.
pany, of Philadelphia, in the State Of
Pennsylvania for the year ending on
tile 3ist day Of December 1902, made TO
the Commissioner Of Insurance. Of the
State Of Wisconsin, pursuant to the
laws OF said State.
Fir-t--Capiial
whoie amount nf cap
itAi raid up IN cash. S3l00p009.
Amount OF net or ledger assets
December yist, 1901 .,........ S357, o59 30
secnnd-Inedfne during noe
Received for premiuns.....,- Si43. 55e -
es lends dsG o. rents = .,.., n.es7 50
sources .. :. -. ...... iOi. 45s 20
Total income ......-......., s257, ga y
Total. sofa, 7ss g
Third--Disbursements during 1902
ca Cash paid Tor indemnity, 81, So 81
Dividends paid Stockholders. /, 335 -
Commissions or brokerage 10
agents, less received on re-
insurance .tt.s 4, -. e4st.4-.r4- -, saS 81
Salaries. travelling and all
age s sa p nos % e commission. Is 800 ~
Inspection OF risks -. f.. asia O
9' employees o 80. $50 e.4;sl
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-10-16
MEET ROYAL RECEPTION
Miss Margarita Fischer and Her
Clever Company Of Players Are
Playing to Crowded Houses
This Week.

Miss Margarita (Babe) Fischer and
her clever company are playing to
crowded houses at City Hall this week.
There is a marked improvement in
the personnel of the company since
Miss Fischer's former appearance in
Dallas, and the bill presented this
week contains none but entertaining
and meritorious plays. All the per-
formances have been prettily staged,
and the company has an air Of pros
perity in pleasing contrast to its ap-
pearance on former visits to Dallas.
The organization has been strengthen
ed throughout, and particularly so by
the addition of Messrs. William Win
terhoff and Harry Dupuy. These two
young gentlemen have pleasing
stage presence, and their work is of a
high order of excellence. J. B. Nc
Cowell, the company's old standby,
has been cast for parts more suitable
to his style of acting, and the special
ties he presents between acts are clever
and highly amusing. Another per-
former who "makes good" is Frank
Montrose. Of Miss Fischer's work in
the leading roles naught but praise
can be added. The young lady pos
sesses rare talent, and the OBSERVER
does not hesitate to repeat its predic-
tion that her name will some day be
written high among those of people
prominent in the theatrical profession.
Miss Fischer is an Oregon girl, and
has many friends throughout the
state who are anxious to see her sue
ceed in her chosen career. The comp
any furnishes a refined entertain
ment, and deserves the liberal support
it is receiving. The band gives a
street concert at noon each day, and
an orchestra enlivens the waits be-
tween acts at each evening per-
Torrance. Wednesday night, the
charming little domestic drama, "a
Country Girl" was presented. Last
night "The Flag of Truce" a stirring
military play held the boards. To
night the company will appear in
"Triss," a melodrama The engage
ment will close tomorrow night with a
production of the beautiful play, "a
Homespun Heart"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-10-16
THE HOP SITUATION
Price VIII Depend Largely Upon the
Action of the Growers.

There has been no particular change
in the hop market during the past
week, and the prevailing quiet is in
marked contrast to the active condi-
tions that prevailed during the cores
ponding week last year. No large lots
have been sold lately, and the buy
ers are sitting quietly in their offices
instead of rushing about the country
as they do when the market is brisk.
E. G. Kirkpatrick, Of the firm Of
Kirkpatrick & Williams, and who is
probably as competent an authority
on hop matters as can be found in
Oregon, believes that a good price
will be received for the 1908 crop if
the growers will only use good judg-
ment in disposing OF the same. He
says that England is in the market
for the choice Oregon hops, and that
the real demand for these hops is bet
ter than 1t was last year. As proof Of
this demand, he points to the fact that
Willamette Valley hops are as strong
in London today as they were ten
days ago, in spite of the bearish
market. He believes that the English
buyers will hold off as long as possible
in the hope Of soaring the growers in
to selling at low price, but, falling
in this plan Of action, will suddenly
put up the price with rush and
gather in the choice Oregons in short
order. Their plans will, of course, be
governed largely by the action of the
growers themselves. Mr.. kirkpatrick
handed us copy of an article from
the Salem Statesman, which, he says,
comedies with his view ofthe situation
in every particular A portion of the
article follows:
"This is without question the most
critical time for the hopgrowers of the
Pacific Coast in the history of the in
dustry, and the question of whether
the grower will take from Is to II, or
25 to 80 cents, for his hops depends al
together upon his own conduct during
the next two weeks.
eff he persists in running to town
with his samples and forcing his hops
upon the market under the present
existing circumstances, he will GER
tainly experience the satisfaction and
pleasure (O of taking what he can get
for them, ranging from 20 cents down.
ward, and the satisfaction Of knowing
that he played directly into the hands
Of the manipulators and was instru-
mental in forcing the market down
ward, whereas, on the other hand, if
he will remain at home and forget
that he has any hops for the next two
weeks, as expressed by local hop
dealer, it is almost certain that he will
have the satisfaction of realizing a
handsome price for his crop, not less
than 25 cents, the present quotation
for choice hops, and a probability Of
better than 80 cents. and the pleasure
of knowing that he has aided mater
tally in keeping the market up to the
standard which the present encourag-
ing conditions would indicate, and in
putting the bears to hasty flight. .
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-10-16
FOR SALE

6l acres oflS51 finest quality Of black Valley
land-all level AID under cultivation. One
mile of good small Valley town, Railroad,
Store, FIGURING Mill, School, Church and other
conyeniences over fine level road; has good,
large substantial barn, good house, good fences,
plenty of fruit Only $500 per acre il sold be-
fore any Fall work is done.
1879 acres of fine level valley land on main
road between Dallas and Monmouth belonging
to Mrs. avid Whiteaker: have the exclusive
right to sell this place and have made the price
as low as possible in order to save foreclosure
proceedings. The land is worth $1,000, all we
wPnt is $1,000 per acre. it win make you fine
farm. Only short distance to Dallas, Mon
mouth Indep ependence or Derry with level road
to each town.
81 acres of fine hill land suitable for fruit
culture, has good house and barn, good fences.
All covered with fine cordwood timber but or
8 acres, living spring branch on place; fine well
25 feet deep at house, with 10 feet OF water at
low stage. Price only $3.50.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-10-16

J. H. Moran, the rustling real estate
man Of Monmouth, was Dallas
visitor yesterday.
II. E. Lounsbury, the popular
travelling freight agent Of the Southern
Pacific Company, was in Dallas,
Tuesday, looking up business for the
road.
Much substantial work is being
done in the improvement Of the road
bed of the Dallas and Falls City rail-
road, and in putting the track in good
condition for Winter use. The road
has been thoroughly ballasted, cuts
have been widened, and force Of men
under the direction of P. H. Flynn are
ditching the track along its entire
length. A large amount of lumber is
being shipped over the new road.
The Hood River country is one Of
the greatest apple growing sections in
the United States, but the people who
imagine that valley is the "whole
thing" should come and take look
at the orchards on the hills around
Dallas. j. B. Mum, who lives just
south of town, is now gathering as
fine crop Of apples as ever grew in
any part of the United States. All are
Of choice varieties, principal among
which are Baldwins, Ben Davis, King,
Wagner, Jonathan and Wolf River.
The fruit is all Of large size, good
color, and absolutely free from blem-
ish. Mr.. Num- finds ready sale for
the product of his orchard.
The current number of the Oregon
Woodman is a particularly bright
and interesting publication. 1t is
printed on book paper, and contains
vast amount of we'll written editorial
matter and news happenings of the
order. The Oregon Woodman is
proving a valuable factor in the up
building Of Woodcraft, and should
receive the hearty support Of every
member in the Pacific Jurisdiction.
Publisher Fiske is working hard to
give his readers a good paper, and his
efforts are deserving of the greatest
success.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-10-16

BUSINESS LOCALS.
Observation-Disclosures


For neck ribbons, go to Mrs. Chace
the Milliner.
--latest styles in mems hats just in
at Dodson's.
L. D. Brown, Public Stenographer.
With J. N. Hart.
New line of ladies' skirts and under
shirts at Dodson's.
Heath & Milligan Best Prepared
Paint at t. A. Riggs.
See the Radcliffe shoe at Dodson s.
Three styles at $3.50.
Fine line Of Hair Switches at Mrs.
Chace's millinery store.
A full line of ladies and mems
underwear at Dodson's.
Fine line of table deIicacies at Dunn
Grocery Company's store.
Go to Wilson Drug Company for
books and school supplies
Everything new in the grocery line
at Dunn Grocery Company's store.
Where did you get that nobby
sweater? Why, at Dodson's, Of course.
DR.. Hayter, Dentist Office over
Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas, Oregon.
One Of the best horse-shoers in the
state will be found working at Wagner
Bros shop. Give him trial and be
convinced.
To make room for the large stock
Of millinery we have this season, we
will sell our entire stock Of under
wear (summer and winter, corsets
and hosiery at cost. You will find
some rare bargains here. MRS Fl. H.
CHACE.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-10-16
Get your tableware at Meiser'g.

/
Read all the bright new ads Of Dal-
las merchants in this paper.
Miss Bertha Fuller is now employed
in the Bee Hive Store in the capacity
of bookkeeper and cashier.
Rev. s. A. Allen, Of Monmouth, is
attending the meeting of the State
Baptist Association in Oregon City.
The North Yamhill Record, after a
more or less prosperous career of
eleven years, has suspended publica-
ton.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilbur Cook, of McMlnnville,
yesterday. Mrs. Cook was formerly
Miss Satie Snyder, of Dallas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stafford have
rented their stock ranch to J. L.
Castle and will probably go to South
ern Oregon to make their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Eakin, who
have been visiting relatives in Illi-
nois for the past six weeks, are ex-
pected to arrive home next week.
Gilbert Tyson, secretary Of the Ford
Tyson Grocery Company, of Falls
City, was Dallas visitor yesterday.
He reports business lively at the Falls.
Hardy Holman has entered the en-
ploy of Jones & Hout, the butchers,
taking the place made vacant by Joel
Shaw, who has moved his family to a
farm near Butler.
Samuel Coad, one of Dallas old
and respected citizens, is recovering
from the effects of a recent severe
stroke Of paralysis, and is able to be
on the streets again.
Frederick Levin, recent arrival
from Hawarden, Iowa, is putting up
a one-story building on the lot west of
the Dallas & Falls City Railroad
office, and will engage in the business
of shoe making and repairing.
S. W. Blessing returned from Port
land, Monday evening, and reports
his daughter, Mrs. Bertha Fiddemann,
to be slowly recovering from her
recent severe illness. She is not yet
able to leave the hospital, however.
H. G. Campbell, the real estate
agent, sold two lots belonging to DR..
Mark Hayter, on Levens street, to
j. r. Marks, Of Oregon City, this
week, the consideration being $21O.
Mr.. Marks will build on the lots at
once. In addition to the city property,
he also purchased 112 acres Of M. M.
Ellis, one and one-half miles north Of
Dallas.
George L. Hawkins, the Dallas
marble cutter, has just completed
massive monument to be set up at the
grave Of the late John Wolyerton, in
the cemetery south Of Monmouth.
The stone is in the form of sarcoph-
agus, and weighs twenty hundred
pounds 1t is of a plain, but impos-
ing, design, and bears the initial let
ter "W" finely carved in Old English
Text. Gothic letters are used for the
inscription. Mr.. Hawkins has also
completed a beautiful monument of
Barre granite, to be erected over the
grave of the late Ebert w. Thompson
in the cemetery at Lebanon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-10-16
DoIk County observer

Floyd DAILY was Portland visitor
this week.
Mrs. Alice Dempsey is visiting rela-
tives in Portland.
November magazines arriving every
day at Meiser's.
Trespass notices printed on cloth for
sale at the OBSERVER Office.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Williams have
moved into Mrs. Ethel Woods house
on Court street.
Mrs. G. H. Dalrymple, Of Salem, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hardy Holman.
The members of Almira Rebekah
Lodge are requested to be present Oh
Friday night, October 16.
The Eastern Star held a regular
meeting Tuesday evening. The lodge
held no sessions during the Summer
season.
Miss Halle Reynolds arrived in
Dallas from McMinnville last week,
and entered upon her duties as book
keeper in the office of Ellis q Keyt,
Monday morning.
DR.. L. N. Woods has moved his
office from the Crider building to the
Brown building on Main street, over
Ellis & Keyts store. He occupies the
front rooms just across the hall from
the Itemizer office.
u. s. Grant made sales of pure bred
Angora bucks this week to FL. H..
Harlan, of Williams, Gal. R. Daw-
son, of Saxonville, Mass. A. G..
Staats, of Suver, Oregon; N. @.
Mathers, of Cambria, CAL; A. L..
Hampton, of Olalla, Oregon, and
James Murphy, Of Dallas, Oregon.
County Clerk U. S. Loughary issued
license to wed this week to E. P. Nc
Sheery and Oracle L. Fiannery, Abe
West and Emma Gross, Alvah Line
back and Rida Chamberlain, I'll. Fl.
Dunkelberger and Laura M. Brown,
@. I. Roy and Helen Southwick, E. @.
Cole and Tillie Steele.
George Johnson, manager of the
w. W. Johnson Lumber Company's
sawmill in Dallas, received a tele-
gram, Tuesday morning, conveying
the sad news of the death of his
mother in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Mr.. Johnson was on his way home
from Portland when the telegram was
received in Dallas. He returned to
Portland on the afternoon train, and
left at night for Minneapolis to attend
the funeral.
Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Hoberg, who
have been visiting their daughter,
Mrs. d. NJ Metzger left for their home
in McMinnville this morning. After
attending the annual conference of
the M. E. Church, in Salem, they
visited relatives in Lebanon, and
from the latter place came to Dallas.
The many frier DIS of this worthy old
couple are pleased to find them enjoy
ing the best Of health, and their visit
to Dallas was greatly enjoyed by all
who had the pleasure of entertaining
them.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-10-16
POPULAR COUPLE WED
Herbert II. DunIkeIberger and Miss
Laura M. Brown Were Married
Yesterday Afternoon.

A pretty wedding took place at the
home of Mrs Nancy Brown yesterday
afternoon, when her daughter, Miss
Laura May Brown, was given in
marriage to Prof. Herbert Fl. Dunkel-
berger. The parlor and dining room
were beautifully decorated with ferns,
Autumn leaves and Indian baskets.
The guests were received at the door
by Miss Elsie Garfield and Miss Edna
Parrish. Promptly at o'clock the
bridal party, preceded by the ushers,
Fred B. West and Chester Gates
entered the parlor, to the strains Of
Mendelssohn's wedding march played
by Miss Bessie Butler, and the cere-
mony was pronounced by Rev. Joseph
Hoberg, of McMinnville. The brides
maid was Miss Clarice Brown, a sister
of the bride. The groom's best man
was Mr.. Dan A. Polling. Little Helen
Casey acted as ring-bearer. The bride
was beautifully attired in crepe de
chine, trimmed with point lace, and
carried boquet of white carnations.
The bridesmaids boquet was Of pink
carnations. After congratulations
had been offered, delicious refresh
ments were served. The brides be-
quet was caught by Miss Bessie Butler,
of Independence. The happy couple
left at once for Salem, and will make
tour up the Columbia River, after
which they will return and take rooms
in the College dormitory. Prof.
Dunkelberger is in charge Of the
Department of Mathematics in Dallas
College, and his bride is one of Dallas
charming and popular young ladies.
The guests were Mr.. and Mrs D. M.
Metzger, DR.. and Mrs. G. @. Polling,
Mr.. and Mrs. @. 7. Whittlesey, Rev.
and Mrs. James Moore, Mrs. F. G.
Elliott, Mrs. G.. L. Hawkins, Mrs. P.
A. Finseth, Mrs. Avis Lynch, Mrs. B.
Casey, Mrs. Cook, of Dallas; Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Hoberg, Mrs. Dennis,
Miss Grace Newell, of McAIinnville;
Mrs. John Weber, of Brownsville;
Mrs. Weger, of Spokane Misses Edna
Parrish, Elsie Garfield. Bessie Butler;
Efie Plankington, Flora McCallon,
Bobbie McCaIlon; Messrs. A. A. Win
ter, w. H. Gayor, Chester Gates, Dan
Polling, and Fred B. West.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-10-16
H. G CAMPBELL, Dallas, Or
Proposals For Sidewalk.

Sealed proposals will be received at
the office of the Auditor and Police
Judge Of the City Of Dallas, until
Monday, October 10, 1908, at o'clock
p. m. for the construction of a side
walk on the East side of Church street
abutting on the South one-half OF lots
5 and 6, in block IS, Of the City of
Dallas, belonging to Mrs. E. j. Nor
rison, in the manner provided by
Ordinance No. 40.
The right to reject any and all bids
is hereby reserved.
Done by order Of the Council of the
City Of Dallas.
DAN p. STOUFFER,
Auditor and Police Judge
of the City of Dallas, Oregon.
October 6, 1903.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-10-16
Livery Stable For Sale.

For sale, livery stable in Dallas,
consisting Of head Of horses, 4 bug
gies, carriages, 1 three-seated hack
1 blackboard, 4 sets double harness, ]
single harness, 1 hay scales, whips
robes, desk, so tons Of hay in barn
best of reasons for selling. See H. G.
Campbell, or G. W. Black, Dallas.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-10-16

le0 acres ~ miles Of city; has 80 acres OF
plow land quite lot OF open pasture; good
bearing orchard Of mixed fruits, plenty OF
berries; good substantial dwelling; good
large barn; good fences. Land lies rolling
but tillable and quite lot Of pasture lays we'll
to farm. Only $500 per acre.
60 acres-S miles Of good R. R. town, all under
cultivation; has house and barn; nicely
located; IA mile Of r. r. sta Has some fine
fruit, cherries, plums, prunes, apples, and
pears Plenty Of water OF fine quality. Only
$500 for this place.
154 acre farm, with good improvements, fenced
into or different Enclosures with living run
ming water in each; formerly covered with
timber. 90 acres cut, 30 of which isunder culh-
walton; stumps are well rotted on most of
balance. 2miles good r, r. town, most OF land
lies rolling but what is under cultivation and
quite a lot more lays nice to farm. Plenty Of
fruit for family use, best watered place in Ore
gon. Only 5000
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-10-16
Sale.

Taylor Syron will sell 4 horses and
farming implements, and the Graves
Brothers 100 head full blood Cotswold
sheep and head beef cattle, on the
j. B. Syron place II miles west Of
Ballston, Saturday, October II, 1903.
Terms, cash.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-10-16
FALLS CITY SCHOOL OPENS
Attendance Exceeds That of Any
Former Year.

FALLS CITY, Or, Oct. 14-The
Falls City public school opened with
112 pupils in attendance, and more
are to come. A great deal Of interest
is in evidence, and a number Of child
rem living outside the district are in
attendance. The teachers are Miss
Jessie Bryant, first, second and third
grades; Miss Campbell, fourth, fifth
and sixth grades; H. g. Seymour,
seventh, eighth and ninth grades.
Eooo1y Chino o+ NToisor,s
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-10-16

A promissory note for $50, payable
to John Helgerson. All persons are
warned not to purchase the same.
Finder will please return to OBSERVER
office and receive reward
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-10-16

L. G. Parker is up from Portland on
business visit
J. NJ. Kyle, prominent Salem fruit
dealer, was in Dallas yesterday.
All the late styles in Winter mllli-
merry at Miss Bertha Collins New
goods arriving every week. The
ladies are invited to call and look over
the stock, which is very complete.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-10-16
For Sale.

40 acres of improved land on the
railroad near Bridgeport, for sale.
T. T. SHUTE,
Dallas, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-10-16
For Sale.

A secondhand phaeton, for sale
cheap. Inquire of E. HANSON, Dallas,
Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-10-16
Goats ON Shares,

About Is Nanny goats to let out Oh
shares.
PLATO McFEE,
Dallas, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-10-16
Goats For Sale.

Forty head of goats for sale.
o. L. FOCHT,
Ballston, Or.