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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14
Lively Blaze In Barn.

While driving by barn on the ola
Lee farm south of town Sunday after
noon, Andrew ellison and a young
man named Snyder noticed dense
volume of smoke issuing from an
open side door. The young men ran
to the building and found the straw
and trash on the floor burning at a
lively rate. They summoned Armond
Guthrie, the occupant of the farm,
from his house a few rods away, and
the three men were soon using all the
means at hand to subdue the fames'
After a few minutes brisk work.
the fire was gotten under control
The origin of the fire is unknown, as
the barn had not been used for sew
eral months. But for the timely dis
covery by the young men, the blaze
would soon have been beyond control.
The damage to the building was nom
inal.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14

Hillsboro is to have a modern
theater, with large stage and a seat
ing capacity of 700. The building will
be erected by a syndicate of local busi-
ness, men headed by A. @. Shute, the
banker. Such a structure is badly
needed inDallas fortheatrical perform
ances, conventions, and other public
gatherings. The auditorium in the City
Hall provides the only place of public
amusement at present, and is entirely
inadequate to the needs of the town.
The hall has seating capacity of less
than 800, and the stage Is little better
than no stage at all. The building
was built nearly twenty years ago,
when Dallas was a village OF 500 or
600 inhabitants, and it is a well-re-
membered fact that even in that early
day the first entertainment given in
the hall drew a crowd that filled the
building to overlooking, No change
has ever been made in the building,
and Dallas, town Of nearly 2OOO in
habitants, is still using the same
stuffy, little hall The structure is
amply large for city purposes, and
will doubtless be so used for many
years TO come. But IA change in the
size of the public hall is not practicable,
and would cost as much, or more,
than a new building. Consequently,
no money should be wasted by the city
in an attempt to remodel the present
structure. What the town needs is a
large. comfortable hall, with a large
stage and all the modern accessories,
suitable for amusement purposes and
for holding public meetings, county
conventions, teachers institutes and
other gatherings such as are natural
ly held in a county seat town. The
OBSERVER does not believe that such
building in town OF this size would
be source Of great profit to its
owners, but does believe that it
would pay interest on reason
able amount Of money invested.
Considered from the standpoint Of
public enterprise and a need convent
ence, such "A building would be a great
thing for Dallas.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14
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BUSINESS LOCALS. :


Dr. Hayter. Dentist. Office over
Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas, Oregon.
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.
One of the best horse-shoers in the
state will be found working at Wagner
Bros. shop. Give him a trial and be
convinced.
Wagner Brothers invite you to call
and inspect their stock of bath-tubs,
sinks, toilets, etc, as they now carry
the largest stock on the West Side.
They have engaged the services Of a
first-class plumber. and would be
pleased to call and figure with you on
any work you may have in the way of
water pipes or plumbing of any kind
for your house, store or Office. The
finest and most skillful work guaran-
teed.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14

Saturday was the hottest day of the
year, the mercury going up to 100
degrees late in the afternoon. The
heat was somewhat oppressive, owing
to the absence of a sea breeze, but
business went on as usual, and men
working in the fields and hop-yards
suffered no particular discomfort.
After sunset the air became cool and
the heat of the day was forgotten.
Sunday was much cooler, and the
weather this week has been bracing
and pleasant. Oregon has a hot day
occasionally in midsummer, but the
heat is not of the killing sort, and
sunstrokes and prostrations are .un-
known,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14
Notice to Contractors.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received by Polk County,
Oregon, for the construction Of two
bridges, one at Mccoy, Polk County,
Oregon, and one on what is known as
the Sidney road, in said County and
State, also for making a fill in road
District No. 7.
Plans and specifications can be seen
in the office of the County Clerk of
said County, who will also receive
said bids.
The Court reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
Bids to be opened July 25th, 1905,
at 10 o'clock a. N.
By order of the County Court, made
July s, 1905.
E. NJ. SMITH,
Clerk of Polk County, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14

to be any choice announced soon.
Before leaving Washington for his
summer vacation, Secretary Hitchcock
intimated that no appointment would
be made until after the conclusion Of
the land fraud trials in Portland, but
stated that decision might be reached
at any time. Senator Fulton an
nounces that he has recommended
George l.. Hawkins, of Dallas, for the
place, but Secretary Hitchcock is said
to favor J. NJ. Lawrence, of Bend.
B. L. Eddy has been agreed upon for
register, but he will not be appointed
until the receiver is chosen. The
Roseburg land Office has been closed
since the dismissal of Booth and
Bridges.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14
MRS. HUGH MUIR is DEAD
Former Resident of Salem Passes
Away at Her Home in Ontario,
Canada.

Our townsman, A. B. Muir, this
week received the the sad news Of the
death of his aged mother Mrs. Hugh
Muir, which occurred in Paris, Ontario
Canada, on Sunday, July 2. Mrs,
Muir was a resident of Salem, Oregon,
for many years, and had many friends
in that city and Dallas. The follow
ing notice Of her death is taken from
the Paris Star-Transcript;
"On Sunday morning last, Mrs.
Hugh Muir, one of the oldest residents
of our community, was called to her
rest and reward. She had reached
the ripe old age of sS years, but until
a few weeks ago was remarkably ac-
tive and bright. She was providently
endowed with the faculty for looking
on the bright side of things and had
the proverbial courage Of her race.
For she was one of the Brodies-an old
family In Ayrshire, in Scotland, whence
she came to this district with her
husband, Hugh Muir, over forty
years ago. She knew by heart
whole sections of the scripture, and
had withal the views of strict integrity
characteristic of the old Scottish
school. Three sons and three daugh-
ters mourn the loss of a devoted
mother
1.-THE funeral took place on Tuesday
afternoon, from the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. Hutton, and was
largely attended. Relatives and
friends from Hamilton, Caledonia
and other points were present, and
there were many floral offerings on
the coffin in which lay the departed
one with peaceful face" "
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14
Rig Yield of Vetch.

Hon. George Myer, of Smithfeld'
reports yield of vetoh of % tons to
the acre. Ex-County Commissioner
John B. Teal says he can see Mr.
Myers yield and go him four tons to
the acre better. From a single acre
Oh Mr. Teai's mountain ranch, O. tons
of vetoh were harvested this week.
The entire field averaged a tons to the
acre. The rich mountain soil is espec-
tally adapted to the growth of vetch,
and Mr.. Teal declares it is the most
profitable crop he has ever raised.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14

Dallas is without electric lights
while the extensive Improvements and
repairs are being made at the power
station. 1t is a strange thing to see
the streets of Dallas in darkness-this
being one of the few Oregon towns that
has never dispensed with its street
lights for single night since the
lighting plant was installed. For
nearly twenty years, through good
times and bad times, the lights have
been kept burning every night, and it
Is notable fact that no town Of like
size in Oregon has as many street
lights as are to be found in Dallas.
1t is surprising to note the effect Of
the temporary shutdown upon the
business life Of the town. When the
streets are brilliantly lighted at night,
the business district is a scene of
gayety and animation, and the stores,
shops and sidewalks are crowded with
people until a late hour. Merchants
enjoy lively trade, and the town puts
on city appearance. Especially is
this so during the spring and summer
months. Since Monday of this week,
conditions have all changed. Now,
business is practically suspended at
dark, and the streets are lonely and
deserted early in the evening. Mer-
chants find it difficult to carry on their
business by the light Of smoky coal
oil lamps, and few make the attempt.
The town is dead after s 80 o'clock
each evening, and no one tries to
revive it. Next week the lighting
plant will resume operations and
business will at once drop back into
its normal condition. Everybody will
accept the change as a matter Of
course, and the temporary inconven-
fence we are experiencing at present
will Immediately be forgotten. All Of
which leads us to the thought that we
have become so soaccustomed to the many
conveniences and comforts of modern
civilization that we do fully not appre-
ciate their value until we are deprived
OF them. We have our electric lights, |
telephones, newspapers, fast trains,
quick mail service, and countless other
conveniences that make life pleasant
and enjoyable, and we scarcely give
one Of them a passing thought Of
until something happens
to deprives us of its use. Then we
wonder how we ever got along without
il.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14
and Iron Work.
Notice to Contractors.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will
be received by Marion County, Polk County and
the City OF Salem, Oregon, for turnishinc Tho
material and labor for replanking 9O7 Iinps1 feet
or more as said parties may desire, of the bridge
and approaches thereto across the Wilismatfo
River at Salem aforesaid, in the manner and
within the time as hereinafter specified An bids
shall be filed with John W Roland, Conntv
Elerk OF Marion County, on or before July 2It6
lyO1, at one O'Clock D. m. and each hid sbs b.,
accompanied by certified check of the biddor
upon some responsible bank for the sum Of sIn0
payable to said Clerk, to be forfeited to tLo5
sald parties in case such bid shall be accented
ana the bidder shall fail to enter into a 90,
tract for such work and the furnishing nj s,Scb
material. Bids will be opened at l 40 o'cIocL
p. M, on July oath, 1905, at the Cont b0I1So
IN salem, Oregon and the right to reject any
and all bids is reserved $40 feet Of tbe iCost oS
proach OF the said bridge and 80 feet of ~
steel span thereof shall be redecked with the baSt
quality OF bridge plank, four inches tbinS go
Twelve inches wide and eighteen feet lone Ibid
laterally and nailed at each end and nm go, 80
alternate joist between the ends III nIe1L oSS a.
the nails shall be placed on alternate sideS of tb
plank, with seventy penny spikes: and IN fant
o. SAID bridge, being the combination snau an
west end shall be redeeked with same rr,a1;3 ~
OF plank four inches thick twelve inches a.;
ana tWehty-tour feet long, laid diagopslIv and
nailed IN the same manner as above stota3 I1i
SAID plank shall be sawed from second grovrtb |,
rs ~ I'm 9@er @ o. sound quality and shall be
praetcally Tree iron knots and sap and III mi
form tn1ckneSs; the contractor shall remove III
oid lumber from the bridge and approaches and
PIE the same neatly at a point within tbraa
hundred feet Of either end ofthe said hri5Os -
apPTQaches as may be designated by the 6ersop
appointed to oversee such work: s6onld ~, al ~
IecuVe lolsts be found in the course of said 49,
tne same shall be removed BY the Coptrect[,
ana replaced with new joists OF the same ST.I
~ IS me sald planking and of same size as ~
zen DAYS from the time the same is begTn IN
oy emoer LIST, 1875, and without inferisriLI,,
with the travel across said bridge Ri5s ,ug al
ssAel ask g 70 oe ma9e tor specified sum per fbos
aforesaid. - '"e oIiage as
County Clerk Of Marion Counfr ~,
C.,,, E. N. SsIITH
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14
MAKES HEALTHY GROWTH
Assessors Census Report Gives Dali
las Population of 1929 Inside
City Limits.

Dallas is making a steady and
healthy growth. This fact is shown by
comparison of the census enumeration
of County Assessor C. S. Graves just
completed and the count made by the
OBSERVER one year ago. The OBSERVER
made a careful house-to-house count
and found the number of people liv-
ing inside the city limits to be 1449.
Assessor Graves goes over the same
ground one year later and finds the
number to be 1929. The people living
in the immediate suburbs, outside the
city limits, were not counted by the
Assessor, save in the county precinct
enumeration. Basing an estimate on
the OBSERVERS count Of year ago,
there are no less than 100 people liv-
ing within one-half mile Of the city
limits. Taking the figures of the
Assessor as a basis, and without any
attempt at padding, it may be safely
said that Dallas has population of
1925 people.
Independence, the next largest town
in the county, has a population of
1914 inside the city limits, according
to Assessor Graves's count. We have
no information at hand as to the
number Of suburban residents at
Independence, but it is safe to assume
that the number is about che same as
at Dallas. This would give our neigh
Dor town a population exceeding 1900.
Taking the same amount of subur-
ban territory at Dallas and Indepen-
dence, it will be found that each town
has increased its population by 400
people since the last Federal census
was taken-a very creditable and
healthy showing.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14
Irrigation Notice.

Consumers desiring water for irri-
cation purposes will please take notice
that the hours for sprinkling will be
from to 7 80 A. NJ, and to 80
P. NJ. Violation of the four-hour
service will cause water to be cut off,
and a penalty of so cents for turning
same on again. In case of a fire
alarm, all service, except that of
family necessity, must be shut off,
and remain closed until after the fire.
men close the fire hydrants.
W. L. SOEHREN,
Superintendent.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14
Stands In With the Bows.

Says the Salem Statesman-The cor
respondent who complains of the boys
swimming in natures garb on the
Polk county side of the river because
of the delicate sensibilities" of ladies
who desire to go boat riding, is re-
minded that one law of physiology is
that neither death nor bodily injury
has ever yet taken place from any
thing that has entered the body
through the normal action OF the
optic nerve. Also there are muscles
which control that nerve and also the
rest of the body and if the ladies are
afraid their delicate sensibilities
are going to be injured seriously, they
may remember that they who will not,
need not, see everything in this world.
1t reminds one of the story Of the
German who complained to an army
officer whose boys were permitted to
bathe in the river opposite the old
mans farm. He asked that the COM
mandant Of the post order it stopped,
claiming that the boys made a rather
shocking sight to his daughters.
But, said the colonel. 'they GER
tainly cannot see my soldiers at that
distance. It's over half a mile across
the river" "Vell," responded the
German, dem gals of mine dey uses
a sphy glass.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14
INDEPENDENCE NOTES.

INDEPENDENCE, Ore, July IL
G. A. Hurley was Salem visitor
Sunday.
E. W. Cooper was a Salem visitor,
Tuesday.
Mrs. Bell Cressy has gone to New
port for the summer.
Rev. E. J. Thompson was a Port
land visitor the first of the week.
Mrs. M. Beals, of Chicago, ILL.,, is
visiting her cousin, Mrs. NJ. W. Wal
lace.
Miss Mollie Mcdonnell and Miss
Mabel Cressy visited in Portland over
Sunday.
Miss Olga Bootman, of North Yaki-
ma, is visiting her aunt, Mrs~M. Stine,
in Monmouth.
The Woodmen Circle and the Wood
men Lodges held joint installation
Friday evening.
Mrs. M. Smith, of Lafayette, Ore,
visited her daughter, Mrs. A. NJ. Hur-
ley, during the week.
Little Miss Marie Jones returned
from a visit in Portland and McMinn-
vile, Saturday evening.
Rev. E. G. Wigmore, of Eugene, is
holdings meetings in the Christian
church each night in the week.
The students at the Summer Normal
at Monmouth enjoyed little picnic
on the river, south of town, Saturday
Mrs. J. r. Cooper and Mrs. Lillian
Eaton and children went to Portland,
Tuesday, for few days visit at the
Fair.
DR.. 0. D. Butler went to Portland
Tuesday morning, to attend the
National Medical Congress being held
there.
Mrs. Ella Jessup, of Boise, Idaho,
has returned from a visit in Salem
and is visiting at the home of her
ldbuGA, MI luOluuo L GU uClls
Mrs. 1. Vanduyne, of Portland, came
over from Salem Tuesday evening to
visit her mother, Mrs. Merwin, and
her brother, Postmaster Merwin.
Quite a number went from here
Saturday evening to hear the band
concert at Monmouth. These concerts
will be given every Saturday evening
during the summer.
A Salem base ball team was defeated
by the Independence team, in "a game
played here Sunday afternoon, by
score Of 10 to4. During the game, the
grandstand fell, and Mr.. Dick Gaines
and little girl received slight iniur
les.
Saturday was very warm day, the
thermometer registering 100 degrees.
Although residents of the valley con-
sidered it very warm, it was not neces-
sary to discontinue outdoor work,
and there are no reports of any bad
results to good health, which are so
common in the East, even Mt a lower
temperature.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14
Notice to WooIgrowers.

A meeting of the Polk County Wool
growers Association will be held in
Browns Hall in Dallas at one o'clock
p. M, Saturday, July Is, 1905. All
members of the Association should be
present as matters Of Importance will
be presented. Don't stay away and
then find fault
G. w. MCBEE,
H. L. FENTON, President.
Secretary.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14

Here's good sense from the Newberg
Graphic: 'If representative people of
some parts of Yamhill county would
spend more time in trying to help
make the county exhibit at the fair
first-class and less time in offering
criticisms on the exhibit and the
management, much more good would
come Of It," A similar suggestion to
a few knockers in Polk county would
not be out of place, and it is hereby
offered.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14
Health Officers Notice.

Parents of children with the whoop-
ing cough are hereby notified that the
law requires a close quarantine of
infected children during the active
stage of the disease. Violations of the
law will result in arrest and fine.
W. S. CARY,
Health Officer.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14

Misses Edna and Della Simonton,
of Rickreall, visited friends in Dallas
yesterday.
Mayor Biddle and r. L. Chapman
went to Dundee on a business visit,
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Riser and Mr.. and
Mrs. Janzen have been rusticating at
Nestucca beach.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14
Hay For Sale.

Good. clean cheat hay; mixed cheat
and timothy; mixed cheat and rye
grass for sale, at reasonable prices,
at my place near Derry. c. n. Nc
ARTHUR, Rickreall, Or.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14

Editor Hofer of the Capital Journal
says: Now that Sacajawea has been
"monumentalized" let us give the
saddle-colored bird woman" a rest,
remembering that there are other
women alive who are birds.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14
For Sale.

Five thoroughbred early Cotswold
male lambs for sale; also cherries.
Mutual Phone No. I46.
JAMES ELLIOTT.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14
Wanted TO Trade.

Will trade a Guitar-a-phone and %
pieces Of music for wood or mans
bicycle. Enquire at Stettler's Meat
Market, Dallas, Or.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14

A good, gentle, family horse, Z
years old, and sound. Will work
single or double. NJ. B. GRANT,
Dallas. Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14
Sheep or Goats Wanted.

Sheep or goats wanted to pasture,
for share or cash. Enquire of R. j.
KINNEY, Dallas, Or.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14

Miss Ada Osfield is visiting rela-
tives in Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Chapman, DR..
and Mrs. W. S. Cary and Mrs Bat
Casey are visiting the Fair.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14

No action has been taken in the
appointment Of receiver for the land
Office at Roseburg, nor is there likely
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14
Dwelling House For Sale.

Good seven-room house for sale. II
not sold soon, will rent to responsible
person.
DIR. MARK HAYTER,
Dallas. Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14
Card OF Thanks.

We desire TO thank our friends and
neighbors for their kind assistance
during our late bereavement
MRs F H. HIBBARD AND FAMILY.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14
Wanted to Pasture.

Goats wanted to pasture. Charges
reasonable P. HELeERsoS. Dallas. Or.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14
For Sale

Oak Wood for sale. 7. A. RIGGS,
Dallas, Oregon
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14
JcrOfuLa

geW are entirely free.from IT,
II may develop 50 slowly as 10 cause
little II any disturbance during the whole
period OF childhood.
Ii may then produce irregularity OF the
stomach and bowels, dyspepsia, catarrh,
and marked tendency to consumption
before uanifesting itself In much cutaneous
eruption or glandular swelling.
n h best 10 be sure that you are quite
free nom It, and for its complete eradica-
tiOn you can rely on
Hoods GGESGpGriLtG
Zhs bsst q 81 medicines Cor ~ hnmorA
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14

cbombarfa;ois Collie, Cholera and
NhaliiucAAdiu Diarrhoca Remedy.
Never fails. Bny it now. Itmay save life.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-07-14
Goats Wanted.

Wanted, some wether goats. Address
Fl. V. DOLPH,
Dallas, Or, r. F. D. l.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-06-14
PERSONAL ( SOCIAL EVENTS.
WHAT HAPPENS IN THE
SOCIAL WORLD.
Brief Items of General Interest
To You And Your
Friends.

Mrs. Elizabeth Bleitner, OF Baltimore,
is visiting Mrs. Mason, Market Space.
Master John Taylor IS visiting his
aunt, Mrs. Thomas /. Taylor, Baltimore.
Mrs. Richards. of Kansas. mother OF
Midshipman Richards, is the guest OF
Mrs. Robert Moss.
Mrs. lanes K. Brashears and son,
Jamie. have returned from a visit to
friends in Baltimore and Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Hollebaugh and
Master Russell Hollebaugh, left today
for VISIT TO Gettysburg. Pa.
Mr.. Russell Hollebaugh and daugh-
ter. Miss Anna, who have been visiting
relatives here, returned today to their
home in Gettysburg, Pa.
The condition of Mrs. Harry Field
never, who has been seriously Ill, Is
somewhat improved.
Mr.. Louis duienot. formerly OF Baiti-
more, but now resident OF this city.
has been visiting friends 10 tie Monu'
mental city.
Mrs. E. c. AlIard. wife of the Baptist
pastor Of Frostburg, Md is visiting
Mrs c. II. Tudor. West Annapolis. The
Rev. +. c. Allard. was former pastor
of Passport Baptist Church.
Mr.. RAYMOND Wilson, of Baltimore
paid flying visit to his parents in this
city today.