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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-13
T. A. Riggs pays highest price fol

T. A Riggs pays highest price for
wool.
Santos Coffee; none better. R1GGs'
grocery store.
Fine display Of Nougats in Williams
new candy case
Ask for Preferred Stock canned
goods at RIGGs' store.
Mrs. P. E. Davis, of Salem, is visit
ing at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. n.
Cherrington.
Fresh taffy, pure cream penocha
and caramels every day at Williams
confectionery store.
The Lewis and Clark Club will
meet at the home of Mrs. J. Crowther
next Tuesday afternoon.
Walter Roy has the Dallas agency
for Aldon's celebrated chocolate
creams. None finer made.
Born, in McMinnville, Oregon, sun
day, May 8, 1904, to Mr. ana MIS-
John G. Uglow, a daughter.
Mrs. A. Baland, of'Merrillan' Wis
consin, is visiting her sister, Mrs
W. E. Lacey, in this city.
Ifyou once buy Aldon's chocolates,
YOU will buy no other. Agency al
Walter Roy's confectionery store.
Miss Louise Gilbert returned Sun
day from a weeks stay at the home Of
her brother at Dallas. Corvallis
Times.
Mrs. A. M. Sanders is seriously ill
at her home in Roseburg. Her
mother, Mrs, Abel Uglow, is at her
bedside.
Call and see the bath room fixtures
at Vaughn & Weaver's on Mill street.
We have a complete line, and will do
your work as it should be done.
Ellis & Keyt desire to announce to
the ladies of Polk county that they
will inaugurate their annual "White
Sale" on Monday, May Is. For
further particulars see their adver-
tisement in another column.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-13
REJECTED ALL BIDS
Award of Sewer Contracts viii Not
Be Made Until May 2I.

Failure on the part of Portland
contractor to get his bid into the
hands Of the city council before the
hour advertised for opening bids, and
the assurance of the contractor that
the bid was $500 lower than any
others submitted, caused the city
council to reject all sewer bids We'd
nesday evening. Proposals for the
construction of the sewers will be re.
ceived up to and including May 81 at
o'clock p. m., and opened the same
day at 80 O'Clock p. m.
No blame can be attached to any
one for the delay, as the council de-
sires to get the work done as cheaply
as possible and at the same time deal
fairly with all bidders. The con-
tractors all understand the reason for
the postponement of the work, and it
is believed that they will again sub
NIT bids week from next Saturday.
Gratifying interest was shown in
the Dallas sewer project py con
tractors generally, and bids were re-
ceived from J. B. Slemmons, of Port
land; Harkness & Lawrenson, of
Albany; Jacobsen-Bade Company, Of
Portland, and F. H. Morrison, of
Dallas. The bids were as follows:
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-13

Mrs. Laura Adkins was awarded
damages against the City of Mon
mouth to the amount Of $2l12.91 in
the Circuit Court, Wednesday. The
jury was out ten hours. Mrs. Adkins
sued for $525O for an injury caused by
a fall on a defective sidewalk three
years ago. This was the third trial
of the case, and has cost the contest
ing parties a neat sum of money.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-13
1D1,lE County ,@Oseroer

nix notes for sale here.
den hose at Vaughn & Weaver's,
IL street.
e your prescriptions to the Will
rug store.
]. Campbell, agent McMinnville
ance Co.
.G. W. Myer, of Smithfeld, was
las visitor, Tuesday.
OBSERVER office wants the print
a )u are particular about
fashioned molasses taffy at
" llms' confectionery store.
/ th g. Cornes received large
shi ent of wall paper, Monday.
La ge invoice of crockery soon to
arriv at Loughary s. Ellis grocery
store.
California "Home Brand" and
Heinz" Pickles at Loughary & Ellis
grocery.
Fl B. Cosper and Charles Farley
Sc as bailiffs at the May term Of
Cir t Court.
V for the big show next Tuesday
ar Wednesday nights-"Faust or
W. Women SIM
N. Hdffaates-anu uaugnUer, Miss
IE ha Holmes, of Mccoy, visited
Il IS in Dallas, Monday.
County Assessor @. W. Beckett,
,st Salem, served as Circuit
Juror in Dallas this week.
Willard A. Elkins, of Stayton,
N.. reach in the Christian church
uea sunday, both morning and eve
niu-
Erpf. Wallace H. Lee, President of
Alb ly College, will preach in the
Pre- yterian church in Dallas next
ay, morning and evening.
Fl. L. Toney, dentist; graduate
os n Arbor, Michigan. Office up
81 8 Uglow building. Hours to 70
to 5. Examinations free. Phone
IS Edith Lewis, a daughter of
md Mrs. John H. Lewis, died of
lmption at the home of her sister,
C.-W Wilson, in Salem, last
ny, aged 80 years.
electric sword duel in the dark
W sfense of sisters honor is a
a. ty to be witnessed in the pro-
due on of "Faust." City Hail. May
II d 18.
Y Il Robinson, travelling salesman
for Salem drug house, was in Dallas
over Sunday. The young man is a
fMrs. Charles Barr, and formerly
j. in Dallas.
r correct patterns, full measure
u' is and dainty designs that will
CO.. 'ibute largely to comfort in wear
an beauty in adornment, buy YOUR
mu- in underwear at Ellis & Kevt's
VIII sale.
aust" is a drama that is always
we omed by the church going people
.. cry uaGloIf, as II teaches a lesson
Ir lily. When once seen it IS never
fa often. City Hall, next Tuesday
and Wednesday nights.
Any lady buying her muslin gar
mer is at Ellis & Keyt's white Sale''
u rest secure in the firm conviction
Ua she has the best product of the
his lest skill, the latest science and
tie greatest progress Of twentieth
ury enterprise.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-13
Awarded Big Damages.

J. G. HAYTER, Secretary,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-13
- - N@AAS 4 4Af
Dallas. Oregon.
For Sale.

Breeding herd, (all ages, of pure
bred Shorthorns, with registered g.
year-old bull, for sale-about 25 head.
FRANK BUTLER, near Falls City, Polk
county, railway point) Postal ad-
dress, Dallas, r. F. d. No. 2. Polk
county, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-13

SeNeIdl udyS III DdlldS, looking over
the round and figuring on the work,
but instead Of bringing their bid to
the council in person, they sent it by
registered mail on Saturday, and it
did not reach Dallas until the arrival
of the train Monday evening. The
council was in session when the mail
was distributed, and the bid did not
reach their hands until Tuesday
morning.
All bids on hand Monday evening
were opened, but as two were very
close together in the aggregate, and
the bidding was done on items, the
council was unable to decide which
was the more advantageous to the
city, so the meeting was adjourned
until Wednesday evening and the
Auditor and Mr.. Gates, the consulting
engineer, were requested to go over
the bids carefully and prepare re-
port.
When the council met on Wednes-
day evening. the bid o. Diver & Riner
was in hand, and the question of
opening it was discussed, The post
mark and registry receipt and all
other evidence went to show that it
had been mailed hefn"o -l-~~N'>>+ >+---r-1
= -, DuT the postmark of the
Dallas office showed that it was re-
ceived from the train at precisely the
same hour that the council convened.
Mr.. Riner urged that his bid be
opened and assured the council that
they would find it lower than any
other bids submitted but the council,
to act in good faith with all
he bidders, decided to not open or
consider it, but to give all a chance to
igGre on the work again, and the
AUDITOR was instructed to re-advertise
or bids to be received until May 81.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-13
Convicted

Pollock has been convicted by aiury
Of his peers for selling good shoes be-
low regulation prices. Served him
right
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-13
Horses For Sale.

Two good work horses for sale; or
will exchange one of them for good
driving horse. JAMES ELLIOTT, Dallas,
Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-13
DALLAS WILL CELEBRATE

The business. men and citizens gen
orally of Dallas are requested to meet
at the City Hall next Wednesday at
z 80 o'clock to make preliminary ar
rangements for a proper celebration
of the Fourth of July. 1t is hoped
that there will be a large attendance.
NJ NJ. ELLIS,
Pres. Board of Trade.
n II YnER Sncratnrv
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1904-05-13
Seed Corn For Sale

Extra early Dent seed corn for sale
by J. S. Macomber, or at Ellis &
Keyt's. w. w. Ullrey's or T. A. Riggs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

the large purchases made at one time,
for their numerous stores.
Simon Schcuer, notwithstanding
the weight of his sixty-nine years,
still takes an active part in the mana
cement Of his vast system Of stores,
which has been brought to its present
extent and success by a policy gov
crned by the highest integrity. homes
ty and straightforwardncss The sons
who are all members of the firm, are
Albert, Frcdick, Sclig, Leo, Moses
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

corner of New Brunswick avenue and
Smith streets, containing a floor of
offices above the store. From its
shape it has been styled the Flatiron
building. The local store was opencd
December 20, 1909, and, in the short
space OF time since then, has rcvolu-
tionized the grocery trade in this
vicinity. The manager is Martin
Jacobsen. In the establishment TWEEN
ty persons are employed. Five wag-
ons are required for its outside trade
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

and David. Simon Scheuer has been
a member of the Produce Exchange
since 1872. He is also a member of
the Merchartile Exchange, and is a
director of the German National Bank,
of Newark.
Mr.. Scheuer first adopted the trad
ing stamp system in his stores in DC
tober. 1909. The firm is now pre-
pairing to open a chain Of stores in
New York City, where they have one
store at the present time. They have
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

The first of the present great chain
of grocery stores of the firm of s..
Scheuer and Sons was established on
Broad street, Newark, in 1860 by
Simon Scheuer. From that store,
the business has spread, until now,
not Que -bat thirty-five stores, COM
poise this circuit, which is the largest
grocery system in the Eastern section
Of the country. Mr.. Scheuer, the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

NJ. b. L. Marsh was born in Seneca Falls. N. Y
but lived the greater part of his life in Troy. of the
same State. Somewhat over two years ago he pur-
chased his present business from Parsons e. Grover.
of this City. and since then, under careful attention
good management, liberal advertising and his untiring
efforts to please and satisfy his patrons, the business
has grown, until today he controls one Of the best
bakery establishments in this vicinity. His fine 'Rigs'
arc familiar sights to everyone i'll The city and denote
the up-to- date service which he gives, and the modern
method upon which his business is run.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

and delivery.
The managers of all the stores out
side Of Newark are partners in the
firm and have a half interest in their
respective establishments. Alta re-
cent banquet in Newark, rendered to
Simon Schcucr, over 100 employees
were present. a large building will
shortly be erected by the firm.
They arc enabled to sell mere
chcaply than other dealers because
of the low prices secured by virtue Of
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14
S. SCHEUER & SONS

founder, was one of the first in this
state who had the courage to discard
the old book " or credit system, and
to do business on a strictly cash
basis. This great firm sells all lines
of groceries at wholesale and retail.
In nearly every place where they have
a store, the Scheuers own the building
and land.
Their building in this city, at the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

eight stores in Newark. The list of
other New Jersey towns and cities,
where their banner may be seen, in
cludes: Paterson, Orange, South Or
ange, Morristown, Harrison, Bloom-
field, Summit, Plainfield, Westfeld,
Somerville, Passaic, Hackensack,
Jersey City, Mont Clair. New Bruins
wick, Metuchen and this city. They
also have a store on Third avenue,
New York; Bridgeport, Conn. Easton,
Pa; and Wilmington, Del.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

in the hcadt mtM Mother used to make The process making this t@d was not thought mtm
RECT LOAF OF BREAD. Its strictly HOME MADE, never cr1mbkS retains its moisture until
ABSOLUTE CLEANLINESS, ndbst bt1 lot least ue an Id exprsion:
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-10-14
Vhr -HnnONXCr.

II has nlway; l.vu So. how truly
we do not positively know. that the
sunfowcr turns lis face ever toward
the sun; that it bows "A genial welcome
to the king Of day when u."t m'n"rc,
first lifts the curtain OF ui-At and peep
over tie horizon t... .a a".N, 1in-
world. and that it follows tAe Iuperia
visitor in his majestic marcn "oroS
the heavens and mods good n.-It IL
nim rs be paS>e~ with his rctAue o.
golden beams and sINery shadows De
hind the western slopes. lis may oc
an cXaggeration OF tie sdnhoWer
conduct. but we believe IL Is Ut least
partially true, and that the Kansas
flower does respond in some degree IL
the attractions Of the great lumlnary
ANYHOW. the thought Of this handsome
product of the prairies turning It's
frank. open face ever toward the HSh'
and responding to the ardent Wooih-
of the sun with reciprocal affection Is
inspiring. isn't it? 1t Is a symbol O.
the ideal soul-the soul that loves th'
light. that glows in the presence o.
things that axe lovely. the receptive
soul. the soul that is responsive [
truth and beauty in a word. tie sun
flowers soul.-llariJn lNanJ i.ccord.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-10-14
The Mirror GaIvanometer.

Some interesting tales are told OF
Lord Kclvin'S discoveries and how the
ideas Of them came to his quick mind.
For instance. this is said 10 have been
the way I'm which he found the mirror
calvanOmctcr. He was puZzling over
the difficulty Of perfecting the ordinary
tplegraphic apparatus used Oh over
head wires, which was not suited for
the varying current passing along ca
bleS. The tagging OF the electric cur
rents had the effect Of making them
run together into one bottom current,
with surface ripples which correspond
TO the separate signals OF the message.
The problem was how 10 Invent a
means n Interpreting clearly and cas-
liz all the delicate fluctuations. one
day Lord Kclvin's eyeglass fell of ana
swung IN front Of the magnet. reflect
ing rs movements. and instantly tie
idea of the mirror suggested itself. 80
mouoclc has had a direct effect on
science
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-10-14
John UuII md the Letter "H."

John Bull and the trouble he expert
enccs with the letter N have been the
occasion of many a witticism. There Is
the story Of one Londoner who scoldei
another for pronouncing hour heir
and honor" correctly. why don't
you hasprate your haitcAcS. you his-
norant hassf" asked the critic Anon
the traditions Of the London bar IS the
story of one Sergeant Channel. lie
was arguing a case IN which vessel
named the Helen was concerned. EV-
cry time the name cropped NJ Channel
called her the Ellen. stop. stop. sal!
the Judge at last. How many vessels
were there I've got two IN my notes.
the Ellen and the Helen" At this
point the attorney for the other side
interrupted. giving Channel 10 chance.
There was only one vessel. IL lud.
said he she was christencd the Hell
Ell. but she lost her II in the chops OF
the ChaDnell."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-10-14
Chnrlic's Parents.

While waiting one evening at my
friends house for Lin WAS pleasant
~ entertained IN tie drawing room By
his wife. our conversation drilted L.
tie use and abuse OF tobacco, when
Mrs. y. Sald:
Il am sorry t. say that Charles
smokes. and cigarettes t'o. can smell
II on his clothes. wouldn't have las
father know it for anythit-. lie hates
tobacco in all lis forms
Shortly after. Charles and his iali''
having come IN u diMcr. ! notice.!
Mrs. \. get up AMI carefully remove
her sons coat To a peg on tie hall r"ca
quite distant from his fat.cr'S. Aftc
dinner Mr. l. aud went 20 keep 49,
engagement with Lhirl fr.'al .:
our way home who ~lpu.i wc pass bu
Charles smoking a cigarette.
Ny friend said: Il ann 50 afraid th"'
boys mother viii '-ct oA to tie fac
that hc >mo,,cS. She j.~.iArS t'bacr
50. especially c.-.rcttc~. l M'W j.
would break her heart. Don't mention
il. for goodness sake.
Like wise diplomat, ! concluded no'
10 Interfere. Albany Journal.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-10-14
Coddle Themselves Too Much.

Old people often make the mistake
of coddling themselves too much. says
n physician in What to Eat. Thus
they cause n weakening of the vital
forces before the advance of age has
done so. Nature never intended that
a man should be put into a dollhouse
at sixty and kept there as a delicate
plant Too much solicitude about the
health OF such a person may be the
actual cause Of death. The vitality
OF the person may be somewhat lessen
cd ut sixty. hut the man or woman
whose health has received Il fair
amount Of attention is not by any
means ready 10 be shelved at that age
All that Is required is a little lessen
ing OF the burden of life and little
more care Of the health.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-10-14

Here iSu strange yet absolutely u'
story. ia which a clock play. myS
rious part. Il WI, a small Amcric
rilncp.ccc wt.cA stool on m"A'
piece i'm sitting room iu a LIrerp'
buikIer', house. At ll.@O oHc norma
the tincpiccc fell from the mante.pier'
to the hoor. When picked up II w
found t. be- quite Uninjurel ANA St
going. as if nothing unusual had nap
pcncd. There seemed - be absolutely
no reason why it should have fallen
but an hour later when the builder
came home 10 his midday meal he 70
marked that at 1l:3O he fell from the
top of building. but happily without
sustaining any injury. His wife the!
described how the clock had fallen al
the same time. and the couple ponder
I'm vain over the curious and utterly
inexplicablc coincidence - Liverpool
Post
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-10-14

On certain OCCASION Mr. vest had
returned % Ihc senate after one o1 his
brief absences. Senator liOar If Mas
sachusctts. four years his senior, met
him I'm the lobby ond chited him good
naturedly for not attending strictly 10
business when vital measures were Zee
ing debated. you're a fine young
man." said Mr. IIoar. ito absent your
self at such time ana leave us old tei-
lows. Cockrcll and me and the rest, To
handle these matters"
you'll never be rs Old ~ l. said
Vest, IF you 1--we fifty years lon-er
BLESS you, was born in 1876 ana
WAS preparing for college before YOU
came into the world" said the AiasSA-
chuSetts man
If you were born in 1926 you
wouldn't be rs OIL aS l." said Tire Ms
sourian. "You and Co"krcu viii s'c
years. but YOU viii never sec age. .H
haven't lived as lively aS | have. anl ]
am wishing sometimes that | EaoH f..
he said. with a weary smi!e.-Nautas
City Star.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-10-14

He was young man IN lodgings,
and he was learning u play the cornct.
There was no disputing the earliest
ness and perseverance of this embryo
cJrnctist. Every evening during the
late heat wave hc threw his window
Omen anJ blow away at the Lost
chord" 1t was ever the Lost Chord.
In the commercial room Of the hotel
opposite the "kniGhts Of the road sat
ecribbling OF their orders ana hurting
auathcmas at the head of the young
man player. Finally they held coun-
ell of war and determined on his de
struction. Cutting off window cord,
they rang for the boots ana ordered
him to take it across 10 the musician
with the following note:
Dear Sir Make no more trouble
over your Lost Chord We send You
i substitute. which we hope you will
find long enough We will arrange
with the coroner and guarantee dc
cent burial"
The dolcful notes of the Lost
Chord" were not heard In the street
afterwards London Globe.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-10-14

IT, WeI Lu.wa cali o. boots ani
saddles" is really corruption OF the
old French signal bOute-scl!e-"put on
your saddles" from bOutcr, 10 put or
place. and >cllc. saddle. The mcd!acval
saddles were Of such cumbrous and
heavy make that they were taken on
the horses whenever possible. In
Mathews Powerful Favorlte' OF los
occurs the phrase the trumpets sound
ed boutr->ellc."
In 11Og steele wrote in the Tatler,
The sound was changed 10 boots and
saddle" hut it seems probable that
the phrase ran In It's present form be
fore that date. possibly coming into
use during the civil war among the
Roundhcads. II whom the old French
boutc-~"lle would seem pandering 10
the cavalier and French tendencies OF
the court London Times.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-10-14
III. utssionnr,.s False Tooth.

\ wcil Known Church OF England
missionary among the aborigincS ot
Queensland. Australia. gained great In
Aucncc over certain tribe IN very
peculiar LuuL-r. This tribe had the
4uccr custom OF having the front tooth
of tle upper jaw knocked out. The
missionary by accident had lost tli>
same tooth and replaced 1t by false
one. When hc gpt talking with the
abori.luc~. De- would pull it out. point
to the hollow place and say, Me.
brother belong to YOU" In this way
lie gained the complete confidence OF
the tribe, converted every member OF
it To Christianity and introduced as
much civilization us t.cy were capable
Of aSS.MildtInE.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-10-14
Everything Here short.

The late VI. ~. Lower. the antiquary
is responsible for this LullingtOn anec-
dote:
one Sunday morning the curate. q
man OF diminutiye stature, preached
from the shortest text in the Bible
Jesus wept." 10 Il congregation of q
dozen people. and the OffertOry realiZcd
only Is pence whereupon stranger
remarked that il was the smallest
church. the smallest congregation, the
smallest parsOn. the shortest text and
the smallest collection lie had ever
n.-Westminster Gazette.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-10-14

No rel Indians wee c:cr ...'c cal
lous to pain than tie abori-ine' Of Aus
tralia. LA their tribal L-'.-'. "hic.
still occur frequently. tie "''er'N
wounds are treated WIKI !. He one,
Old Australian settlers are f'HA % tel.
ing a famous story Of t'ir.l rlie
who walkeI sixty miles wi % *rc"
sticking clear through Lis by I'for
he could get help T. pUI it o@t The
insist that the story is true
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-10-14
S6s.2, TO California & Retutn.

From August 10Th to Sept. 9th e,
Southern Railway will sell round trip
tickets to California, good until
October 23rd, 1904, with stop over
privileges, at remarkably low rates OF
s65.25. Returning different route
with stop.over at ST. LOUIS, S6G -
Berth in Excursion Sleeper tIom
Washington, d. C., through without
change, only $3.50 one way, Per-
sonally conducted Tour For further
information apply to a. }. Poston,
General Agent, Sunset Excursions,
5ll Penn. Ave-, or l.. ). Brown,
General Agent, Southern kwy.,
ashington, ID. c.,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-10-14
LookinR Down Into Four states.

From Mount Gcnevieye, a peak in
Gilpin county. Colo. a person can see
into four states and one territory. ON
a clear day the observer can discern
the Uintah mountains Of eastern Utah.
the Medicine Bow range Of Wyoming.
the tips of the Rockies in New Mexico
and the principal peaks of Colorado.
The plains stretching 10 the east are
plainly visible clear into Nebraska.