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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20
EPWORTH LEAGUE BAZAAR
Will Be Held In City Hall on De-
cember 10 and IL.

The Epworth League Of the M. E.
Church will hold bazaar in the City
Hall on Thursday and Friday, De-
cember 10 and II. The hall will be
beautifully decorated and fitted up
with booths, where fancy work Of
all kinds and articles suitable for
Christmas gifts will be offered for
sale. These booths will be in charge
of the young lady members Of the
League. In the japanese booth, girls
in oriental costume will serve tea.
Excellent programs, made up of
musical and literary numbers, will be
furnished each evening. The best
talent of the city will be secured, and
the entertainments will be highly
interesting and enjoyable. Ice cream
and cake will be served on Thursday
evening, and chicken-pie supper on
Friday evening. A small admission
fee will be charged each evening.
Mrs. G.. L. Hawkins, Mrs. J. 81.
Dunn, Miss Nina Hughes and Miss
Nora Robertson have charge Of the ar
rangements, and will spare no efforts
to make the affair a grand success.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20
DIED OF APOPLExY
Mrs. j. A. Coovert Passes Away
After an Illness Lasting Less
Than Two Hours.

Mrs. J. A. Coovert died Of apoplexy
at her home on the Boise farm, two
miles west of Dallas, at o'clock Sat
urday night. She was apparently in
the best of health up to an hour before
heI death, and had spent the evening
in reading and talking to the members
Of the family. She retired at 8 8o'clock
and had been in bed but a few minutes
when the family heard her breathing
heavily and struggling as if to arise.
Mr.. Coovert rushed to her assistance,
and found her choking and fighting
for breath. He assisted her to a chair
and applied such remedies as were at
hand in the hope Of relieving her dis
tress. All efforts to restore her were
unavailing, and she sank rapidly,
passing away at O'Clock.
Mrs. Coovert was about 4Oyears old,
and leaves a husband and three
children. The family came to Dallas
from Turner, Marion county. several
months ago. The funeral services
we're held Wednesday morning, and
the remains were taken to Turner for
burial.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20

O. J. Pugh, the Falls City 1eweler,
has received a fine stock Of silverware
suitable for holiday gifts. Other
goods to arrive soon.
If you will dress your Thanksgiving
turkey and take it to Riggs grocery
store, it will be baked for you free Of
charge by an expert cook.
Lizzie Mills Beall and Martha
Shriver Stewart, of Seattle, are visitors
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. H. P.
Shriver on Mill street. They will re-
main until after Thanksgiving. This
is Mrs. Stewards first visit to Dallas
in twenty-five years, having moved
away with her parents when only 10
years of age. Her memory Of child
hood days still remains with her and
she remembers many notable events
that transpired here during her
younger time, and old landmarks are
familiar to her. Her visit to Dallas
is a pleasant one, and she hopes to re-
new it more frequently in the future.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20
DROWNED AT SILyERT0N
Prof. William Parker's Son Falls
From Bridge and Is Swept
Away by Current.

The 12-year-old son Of Professor
William Parker, principal Of the pub
lie schools Of Silverton, was drowned
in Silver Greek at 80 Tuesday eve
ming. The lad was out hunting the
COW and, when last seen alive, was
driving her toward the creek. 1t is
supposed that in attempting to cross
the stream at nearby bridge he fell
in and was caught in the swift current.
AS soon as he was missed search
ing party was organized, fully 150
citizens joining in the effort to locate
the body. At 1890 it was discovered
a few hundred yards below the bridge,
lodged in some driftwood. The skull
was fractured. This is a great shock
to the parents, the father having just
recovered from a severe illness and
the mother now being dangerously ill
with appendicitis.
Prof. and Mrs. Parker formerly re-
sided in Dallas, and have many
friends in Polk county who will deeply
sympathize with them in the sad mis-
fortunes which have overtaken them.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20
BRIGHT'S DISEASE.

The largest sum ever paid for pre-
scription, changed hands in San Fran
cisco, August 80, 1901. The transfer in
volyed in coin and stock $ll2, 10000 and
was paid by a party of business men for
specific for Bright's Disease and Dia-
betes, hitherto incurable diseases.
They commenced the serious investi-
CATION of the specific Nov. 10, 1900
They interviewed scores OF the cured
and tried it out on its merits by putting
over three dozen cases on the treatment
and watching them. They also got ply
sicians to name chronic, incurable cases,
and administered it with the physicians
for judges. Up to Aug. %, eighty-seYen
per cent of the test cases were either
well or progressing favorably.
There being but thirteen per cent Of
failures, the parties we're satisfied and
closed the transaction. The proceedings
Of the investigating committee and the
clinical reports of the test cases were
published and will be mailed free on ap
plicatiOn. Address JOHN J. FULTON
CoMPANY, 42O Montgomery St., San
Francisco, Cal.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20

@. H. Morris has enlarged his sales
room, and now carries a larger stocl,
of jewelry than ever before. Partitions
have been removed and new shelving
added, giving him room for nearly
double the stock carried before. Watch
for his holiday announcement.
December and till noon the next
day, DR.. Lowe, the eye specialist, will
be in Dallas.
Among the new arrivals in Meiser's
crockery department are large num-
ber Of singular shaped fancy cups
and saucers.
New at Meiser's-a fine assortment
Of Bohemian glass articles. These
make handsome addition to their
already large stock Of glassware.
Have you had that photograph en-
larged yet? If you havn't, take it to
Mrs. Weaver, the local artist, and
have first-class portrait made for
$1.75 and avoid the risk of losing it by
sending it away. She guarantees
satisfaction.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20
AN EXCITING RUNAWAY
James Myers Buggy Team Takes
Lively Spin Down Main Street.

James Myer, Of Smithfield, and his
niece, Miss Sadie Myer, who had been
attending the Teachers Institute in
Dallas, met with runaway mishap
last Friday afternoon that promised
serious results for a few moments.
They were driving out Of town, and,
when near the crossing of Main and
Mill streets, one Of the front wheels of
the buggy came off, throwing the bed
of the vehicle forward and frightening
the team, which started to run. Mr..
Myer clung to the reins and did every
thing in his power to check the speed
of his horses. The spirited animals
were thoroughly frightened, however,
and ran wildly down the street and
across the bridge into North Dallas
before Mr.. Myer could get them under
control. The occupants Of the buggy
escaped unhurt, but were covered with
mud from head to feet. The buggy
was badly wrecked.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20
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With J. N. Hart
Fine line Of table delicacies 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.
Dr. Hayter, Dentist Office over
Wilson'S S Drug Store. Dallas, Oregon.
One of the best horse-shoers in the
state will be found working at Wagner
Bros. shop. Give him a trial and be
convinced.
Mrs. M. e. Weaver is now ready to
receive orders for Oil Paintings,
Portraits and Topographic work.
Christmas orders should be left with
her at an early date, to insure being
filled. The grade of work being done
at the Art Studio could not be pur-
chased for twice the price in larger
city.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20
I. F. Daly vas a Portland visitor

L. F. DAILY was a Portland visitor
this week.
Our immense stock of Clothing at
your own price. The Bee Hive Store.
Claude Dempsey, Of Seattle, is visit
ing relatives in Dallas.
Mems $500 Suits on sale at $1,000
during this month. The Bee Hive
Store.
The continued heavy rain is inter-
fering seriously with the work Of
laying water mains.
Get your Overcoats now; our stock
is complete. We are money-savers on
this line. The Bee Hive Store.
Mrs. Clarence Hout has returned to
Dallas after six weeks visit in Cor
wallis.
Cost prices and less is what we have
marked our Cloak stock during this
sale. The Bee Hive Store.
F. A. Douty, of Independence, was
Dallas visitor, Monday. His closing
out sale IS going on at lively rate.
IF you are among those who have
waited for reductions on Ladies'
Coats, don't fail to visit the Bee Hive
Store.
See our stock Of Groceries for prices.
Have just bought the F. A. Douty
stock at a large discount, and have
some good bargains. 7. A. R1Gas.
District Attorney J. N. Hart and
Oscar Hayter attended the annual
meeting of the State Bar Association
in Portland this week.
Persons desiring to remember their
friends with a photograph for Christ
mas should place their order now.
T. J. CHERRINGToN, Dallas.
Pastor Green will preach Sunday
morning at the Baptist church. In
the evening, the congregation will
join in the union service.
Mr.. and Mrs. John @. Uglow, of
South Bend, Wash, arrived in Dallas
yesterday to attend the funeral Of
their sister, the late Mrs. Robert
Gaynor
Remember the grand ball to be
given by the Falls City Band in
Hall next Wednesday night.
rates will be granted by the
railroad, and pleasant evening is
assured to all who attend.
E. West, a recent arrival from
has purchased the Pioneer
livery stable in this city from Hughes
& Shepherd. Mr.. West is an ex-
perienced liveryman, having spent
his life in the business, and announces
that he is going to run his stable here
IN first-class shape.
Frank Montrose, in the employ Of
the Fischer Dramatic Company, was
arrested in Cottage Grove on a charge
Of larceny, claimed to have been per-
petrated at independence. He gave
800 bonds to appear before the Justice
at Cottage Grove for preliminary
hearing, says Wednesdays Telegram.
The committees appointed by the
various lodges to take steps toward
sidewalk to the cemetery
are requested to meet in the City
Council chamber at z 80 o'clock next
evening. The lodges have
aiken up the matter in earnest, and
,he needed improvement is sure to be
made. No trouble is anticipated in
raising the small amount of money
required for this worthy move, A full
at the meeting next Mon
lay evening is desired.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20

Picture framing speciality at L. d.
Daniels.
Go and see those fine bath tubs,
sinks and lavatories at Wagner Bros.
A first-class plumber is in their en-
ploy, and will satisfactorily do your
work.
Boys Suits, good, heavy weights;
strictly first-class material and work
manship; goods that will wear: now
at great reduction, at the Bee Hive
Store.
AS will be noticed in another column,
the Southern Pacific Company is offer
ing special passenger rates on account
Of Thanksgiving Day. This is the
first time the Company has ever made
reduced rates on such an occasion,
and the liberal offer will be greatly
appreciated by the patrons Of the road
who desire to spend the holiday with
relatives or friends living at a
distance.
In the year 1s43, the Applegate
brothers, Jesse, Charles and Lindsay,
crossed the plains to Oregon and
settled in Polk county in what is now
known as the Salt Greek neighbor-
hood. This was the first immigration
Of white men to Polk county, and but
three families other than those Of the
Applegate brothers settled in Polk
county in that year. The three brothers
took an active part in the upbuilding
Of the country, and their sons, follow
ing in their footsteps, have long been
prominent in public affairs. Jesse A.
Applegate, a son Of Jesse Applegate,
has been a resident Of Klamath county
for many years, and his letters de-
scriptive of pioneer life in Oregon,
have often appeared in the columns
of the OBSERVER. This week we begin
the publication Of his Juvenile
memoirs, which give a graphic ac-
count Of the long trip across the plains
to Oregon in 1s43. In the opening
chapter he recounts many amusing
incidents of his boyhood days, in a
manner which, we are sure, will de-
light our juvenile readers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20
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 infamed 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, 1903-11-20
Good Farm at a Bargain.

1885, acre farm, miles from Dallas
so acres in cultivation; 10 acres in
hops; good hop house plenty Of fruit ;
we'll watered by living water; several
springs on place good pastures, and
plenty Of timber; one mile from Rail-
road house, barn and outbuildings.
A nice home, and a great bargain at
$15 per acre. Call on, or address
w. A. AYRES,
Dallas, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20
DoIk County Observer
NY Riggs home-made bread.

Try Riggs homemade bread.
See Dodson's new $3.50 shoes fol
ladies.
Trespass notices printed on cloth fol
sale at this office.
Sewing machines for sale or rent
at L. d. Daniels.
George E. Johnson was Portland
visitor, Tuesday.
Mems $3.50 Suits now $1,000. The
Bee Hive Store.
New fancy collars for ladies at Dod-
sons, Is to rs cents.
Fascinators, golf gloves, furs, etc.,
at lowest prices, at Dodson's.
If you want something good, try
one of our cakes. L. A. RIGGS.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. @. Kirkpatrick
were Portland visitors over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Goodell, of
Rickreall, visited relatives in Dallas,
Saturday.
Holiday toys, games and books,
best assortment in the city at Osfield's.
County Clerk U. S. Loughary was a
passenger to Portland on Tuesdays
morning train,
The prune market remains quiet,
and none Of the growers around
Dallas have sold,
Don't you buy your boy or girl a
Christmas present until you have
seen Osfield's stock.
This cold weather should remind
you to get a pair Of those woolen
blankets at Dodson's.
Grandma Irvine returned to Dallas
yesterday from several weeks visit
at the home of her son, j. P. Irvine, in
McMlnnville.
Now is the time to buy that new
table cover for Thanksgiving. Dod-
son has something that will suit.
Will Tatom and Ross Ellis have
purchased large graphophone, and
will furnish music for dancing parties.
If your window light is broken out,
call L. D. Daniel at Phone Main 1853
and he will call and replace it for you.
j. r. Chapman, Thomas Gardner
and A. R. Southwick, substantial
farmers Of Eola precinct, were county
seat visitors, Monday.
Hon. Fl. V. Gates was called to
Hillsboro, Sunday, by the illness of
his wife's mother The aged woman's
condition is serious, and little hope is
entertained of her recovery.
Union Thanksgiving services will
be held in the Presbyterian Church
next Thursday morning, at 10 80
o'clock sharp Rev. James Moore,
pastor of the M. E. Church will preach
the sermon. Come out and enjoy the
services-they will not be long. You
will have time to eat your turkey
afterwards.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Piper arrived
home Thursday evening from Wash
ington, d. O., where he attended the
annual convention Of Railway Mail
Clerks. They we're absent from home
nine weeks, and visited many of the
large Eastern cities. Their trip was
saddened by the death Of Mr.. Piper's
mother, which occurred few days
after they reached Washington. Mr..
Piper is again on his run between
Dallas and Portland on the daily
passenger train.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20
cascara sagrada Ranch For Sale.

100 acres of Chittim bark (Cascara
Enough bark on this place
to make 10 tons or more when dried.
The place would make a fine stock
ranch. Price, $4,000. Reason for sell
ing, old age. Call and look over the
place, or for particulars write to
J. CREECY,
Tillamook Co. Blaine, Or.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20
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, 1903-11-20
Reductions in Millinery.

Beginning Saturday, November IA,
there will be a reduction Of 25 per cent
on all trimmed hats. Miss Bratton
will only be here the remainder Of
this month so all who are contemplate
ing having work done by her should
not delay.
MRS. H. H. CHAoE.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20
Fir Wood Wanted.

Wanted, to buy 100 cords Fir cord
wood, delivered at roundhouse in
Dallas. Inquire at Office Of
DALLAS & FALLS Cry RAILROAD.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20
Thoroughbred Bull For Sale.

Thoroughbred 4-year-old Jersey bull
for sale. Inquire Of
FRANK LOUGHARY,
Monmouth, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20
Plano For Rent.

A good Hallett & Davis piano for
rent. Inquire Of Prof. @. 7. Whit
lesey, west end Of Court street.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20
Cow to Trade.

Who wants a good COW? Will trade
one in exchange for wood cutting.
Good prices paid.
J. s. MACOMBER,
Oakdale, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20
For Sale.

40 acres Of improved land on the
railroad near Bridgeport.
f. T. SHUTE,
Dallas, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1903-11-20

KOdOI Dyspepsia Cure
DIpssts what you eat
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-01-09
POTATOES THAT ROT.
1t Is Not Only Advisable, But Abso-
luteIy Necessary, to Dispose Of
Them ct Once.

If the potatoes in the cellar begin
to rot it is well to dispose of them as
soon as possible. None of them should
be kept over for the coming spring, as
they will then carry into the next crop
the mycellium that has been the cause
of the rot this year. Potato rot begins
in the form of blight in the field. Later
it shows itself in the tubers stored in
the cellar. Ignorance regarding this
has kept many farm infected from
year to year, as the farmer has carried
over infected seed from one year to
another. When rot has appeared,
therefore, the only thing to do is to
get rid of the potatoes before they
have begun to show the disease. If
the rot is very bad, it will pay better
stock rather than run the risk of hav-
ing them all rot in the bins. In the
ordinary cellar it is rather difficult to
keep potatoes of any kind, much less
those with the rot mycellium con-
cealed within. In cold storage where
the temperature is kept at near the
freezing point there is less danger in
trying to hold them for some months.
In the ordinary cellar the temperature
frequently goes up to near the sew
entities on warm winter days, and this
is especially so now that many farm
houses are heated by furnaces.-Farm-
ers' Review.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-01-09
BOX FOR LIGHTED LANTERN.

the early morning, and a way of light
ing the floor must be provided. The
illustration shows how this can be
accomplished. A box with it's bottom
replaced by pane of glass is fastened
against the boarding of the barn door,
or elsewhere, and hole cut through
the boarding, so that a lantern can be
set into the box from the outside, it's
light falling through the pane of glass
onto the feeding floor.
If reflector is attached to the little
door, as shown, it will throw a strong
er light into the barn. So easily is
such an arrangement made that one
could well be provided for the feeding
floor and one for the door leading into
the cattle stalls. The lantern then
need never be carried into the stable,
but the interior lighted at any time
without any danger. Where the posi-
ton of the box would make it desir-
able to throw the light to both sides
as we'll as straight ahead the two
sides of the box, as well as the back
of it, can be provided with panes of
glass. This would be especially desir-
able when lighting ''tie-up'' for milk
ing time. The box could be arranged
midway between the ends.-Orange
Judd Farmer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-01-09

notches and to doubletree and single
trees, as shown in Fig. 1.
The breaker shown in Fig. is
harder to construct but is very eff
fective one on level ground. A couple
of pieces of 2X4 or 2x6-inch stuff
about 20 feet long are connected by
two cross-pieces, about 2x4 inches by
3h feet. A 4h-inch bolt at each of
the connecting points holds the frame
together. A light chain is looped round
each cross-piece and held at the de-
sired point by wooden or iron pin or
bolt. Singletrees are attached to the
chains. The chains are adjusted so
that the horses will not raise the front
of the stalk breaker. Two persons are
necessary to drive this kind of stalk
breaker, but a great deal of ground
can be gone over in a short time.-J.
G. Allshouse, in Ohio Farmer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-01-09
When to PIoyy for Corn.

Usually it is better to pillow for corn
in the spring, because if the land is
plowed in the fall it has tendency
to become solid-that is, run togeth-
er" more or less by the winter and
spring rains, and this results in keep
ing the ground cold in the spring.
Corn, above most other plants raised
on the farm, requires warm soil rath-
er early in the season. Plow two to
three weeks, if the land is in good con-
dition, before the time of planting,
and allow the burrows to lie for this
period without being narrowed
Country Gentleman.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-01-09
THE WOEFUL WHEEL.
George Thought He Was nniug Els
Duty, BUt 1t Was Labor
Lost.

A young man in cricket shirt and straw
hat was wheeling baby carriage backward
and forward along the pavement in front
OF small house in Westgate-on-Sea.
The hot afternoon sun poured pitilessly
down upon him, and he was angry as any
man in the neighborhood, relates the
Manchester Guardian.
MY DEAR" came a voice from the up
per window of the house.
Let me alone, can't YOU" he shrieked
back, and went on wheeling and hopping
his face.
An hour later the same voice came from
the window in earnest, pleading tones:
George, dear!"
"Well, what on earth do you wantg'
he shouted. "Have the water pipes
burst?"
'No, George, DEAR" walled the voice,
"the water pipes are all right, but you've
been wheeling Amy's doll all the afternoon.
Hadn't you better let baby have turn
noW?"