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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01
FIRE DESTROYS BARN
Big Structure Belonging 20 d. T.
Oilusu Burns With All Its
Co1tsutS.

The large barn owned by D, Z
Gilman in the eas; end ot town was
t5,aIly 5aslroye5 by f-e last Friiay
sf-e-coaz. The IRE caught from
burning srass in the adjoining yard,
and the barn was in flames fUom foor
10 root before IRE alarm wSs turned
in Ten to1s q hay belonging 70
il F5ilez were destroyed. The loss
viii spp7oxiIate SSo2. with 10 IN
suralca.
TIE fre occurred shortly after 5
O'Clock in tha atser-oon Some small
bovs we-a bzr-iEg trash in the rear
Of $ house belonging 10 4 ". Fowler,
WHEN tEs b.Gga caught in the dry
grass ard quickly spread 10 the ad-
Joining lot where il soon got beyond
eonrrol. When the IRE reached the
barn. the loose hay caught fre
and in less than five minutes the
building vas e1velopei in mass OF
roaring flames The fire department
responded quickly 10 the alarm, but
arrived TOO late 70 save the building.
They confined their efforts TO protect
ing the surrounding dwelling houses
and s0on had the fire under control
The barn was owned by D. E. Gilman,
Of HeppDer. and was one Of the larg-
est structures Of its class in Dallas.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01
INDEPENDENCE NOTES.
Miss Ella Robinson is spending the
week in Portland

Miss Ella Robinson is spending the
week in Portland.
Rev. E. J. Thompson was a Cor.
Wallis visitor this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ. Young were
Salem visitors, Tuesday.
A dance will be given at the Audi.
torium Saturday evening.
Mrs. G.. w. Conkey visited friends
in McMinnville few days this week.
DR.. W. r. Allin left Sunday for a
months outing on the Mckenzie river
Charles Gardner left Sunday on his
return trip to his home in Ft. Bragg.
California.
The Independence Driving Club is
planning to hold races here during
the last of September.
Misses Mabel Cressy and Bertha
Bohannon returned from a several
weeks outing at Newport, Monday.
A merry-go-rou has been installed
on the corner one block south Of the
bank, and will remain for several
weeks.
Dave Hedges is now marketing his
crop Of peaches. They are of a very
fine variety, and there will be 1000
bushels.
McCready & Earheart have sold
their grocery store to W. Cooper, and
the new proprietor has taken charge
of the business.
Mrs. Bowden and daughters, Mrs
May Babbitt and Miss Florence Bow
den and Master Dick Babbitt returned
from Newport, Wednesday.
Misses Elva and Orbie Taylor re,
turned from Corvallis Wednesday,
where they had been visiting their
sister, Mrs. Willard Ireland.
Hoppicking began in the Hill Bros.
yard, Monday. The hops in this yard
are Fugles, an early variety, being
about one week earlier than other
varieties every year. Picking will
begin in many yards Monday and will
be general next week. The yield will
not be heavy, but the quality prom
ises to be fine. Many pickers are
coming in aud the streets are hustle
and stir, while every one seems in a
hurry.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01
WILL ADVERTISE COUNTY

Prosperous Polk" is the title Of a
folder now being printed for distEibu-
ton at the Lewis aud Clark Fair.
This folder containsa a brief description
Of Polk county, with condensed in
formation about its resources, pro-
ducts. industries. climate, etc Il COZ
sists Of a title page in two oolors and
five pages Of reading matter. and IS
illustrated with half-5one cuts of the
courthouse, big timber. Ang0ra goats,
hop fields and other farm scenes The
folder is published by authority Of
the County Court Of Polk County. In
preparing this folder at the request Of
the Court, the writer has endeavored
to give a faithful description Of the
county, and to crowd the greatest
possible amount Of information into
the limited space provided. Portions
Of the descriptive matter were taken
from former reliable advertisements
Of Polk county. and the remainder Of
the text was prepared especially for
this folder. A conscientious effort has
been made to avoid exaggeTation and
to give every portion Of the county a
fair deal. The full text Of the folder
is printed on the first page Of this
paper
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01

People in Dallas who are not salts
fed with the 4-hour lawn sprinkling
rule Of the water company and are
laboring under the delusiOn that more
time would be granted If the town
operated the waterworks should turn
their attention to HiIlsbOro, where the
time of sprinkling has been cut to two
hours since the city took charge Of the
plant, and to Newberg, where the
council has ordered lawn sprinkling
to cease altogether. We would not
have it understood that We are saying
anything disparaging to either Of
these towns or their water systems.
Both towns are probably managing
their plants the very best they possibly
can, but caDnOt see their way clear to
grant the desired service. Municipal
ownership Of public utilities is desir-
able in many respects, but the means
of small towns are usually limited
and the people cannot always afford
to build such plants as they would
like to have, and really need. And
again, town councils will not always
do just what each taxpayer wants
them to do, for the simple reason that
they can't. Speaking Of lawn sprink-
ling, Dallas has more handsome
lawns than any town Of its size in the
valley, and it is a noticeable fact that
the best lawns are those that are
spriukled about 5 minutes each day,
or about two hours a week. The
courthouse lawn is one Of the prettiest
ia Dallas, or in Oregon for that
matter, and the reason it is beautiful
is because it is 50 large that it is i'm
possible TO get on too much water with
the sprinkling apparatus provided.
One Of the quickest ways to destroy
clover lawn is to drown it out.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01
) 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 skiIlful work guaran-
teed.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01
A SALEM PIPE DREAM.

The Salem Statesman is again busy,
building a sky-blue railroad between
Dallas and the Capitol City The road
Is a long way up in the air, however,
and judging from past history, 1t is
likely to stay there awhile. Salem has
had numerous opportunities to secure
railroad connection with Dallas in the
last ten years, but every proposition
offered has met with Indifference, or a
downright refusal Of aid. Only re-
Gently proposition was submitted by
a railroad builder and capitalist to
build and equip the road, provided
the citizens Of Salem would only sub
scribe for a reasonable amount Of
guaranteed bonds. No bonus was
asked, and the return Of every dollar
subscribed was practically guaranteed
to subscribers. This proposal, like all
that had been made before, was
turned down, and the project was
abandoned.
The Statesman says that the latest
proposition for a road between Dallas
and Salem contemplates a loan Of
$65,OOO, and that capitalists Of Dallas
have promised to advance consider
able portion Of this amount. The
OBSERVER doesn't believe word Of it.
The people of Dallas gave liberal aid
TO the building Of the road from Falls
City, but there is no likelihood that
they will ever contribute cent toward
the extension Of the road TO Salem.
The building Of such an extension
will rest entirely with the people Of
Salem, unless some company should
take up the project and build the road
on its own account. The people OF
Dallas are interested in building
roads into their town, and not out Of
it.
The OBSERVER believes that event
ually a road will be built between
Dallas and Salem The day is not
far distant when the whole Willamette
Valley will be checkerboard OF rail
road and electric lines The develop
ment Is bound to come. But the people
OF Salem will have to awaken to the
fact that railroads cost money, and
lots Of it, The moDied men Of Salem
will have to show more enterprise
than they have exhibited heretofore,
IL they ever expect to make their town
a railroad center. Cold-hearted man
ufacturers won't take hot air in
exchange for steel rails, and six-bit
donations will not build many miles
OF roadbed.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01

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1 following alter N1tlTE.s Q.l-
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raz sc.Bal ra11S u-e pzrel cT r-rsos>sfS
wrought Oui rT ILa eEF'zl11 l---n % -i.ie-
time and money WlE-e7-l t--e use l- Aa.l-
Eul. ami bT sal.ltGl c2l l1l1ai.lZ IN L--a
most eE41I p-op9-t. t.aES-
Z Ss4l Is one ot tle active lZZ-l1atl-i i
Of Uy. Piry-a's Golden Medical Discover.
BLACK CaEREE BAEs Specially eTerTS IL
influence iu caSH> Cd lZDE and l-lzlt---A-
troubles. and this DISCOVERY . l-c-a-
fore. q sovereign remedy 1lT r1ol- -1li-S,
larvnZitlS chronic coughs ca-ATrr and
kindred ailments
The names II tho Fg55ieiu1l Ingredients
Of this W0rlG-fznou remedy are: GO-cen
Seal r01t- Queens root Stone rp9L
Black Cherry baFk. BlOOdroot and Man
drake root
Il have had such 2 wonderful experience
wi-h DR. Pierce : Golden Medical j '--t.fTts-E
that I do E0t hesitate 10 recommend lt- b.
llevilg it ~ be : wonderful medicine 80 t4-l1
up the tissues q tEFe system writes Miss
Bessie Brown. se-cTetaTy kE1eEslll Literary
Association. 498 b eEElal avenue. A LE-el-i---
Wis -WUTry ana nervous troubles bad co--l-
ple.ely rundown NJ health and strength; (;
Aa1 no appetite. slept badly. and = 2s n
s-ste o. nervous COLLAPSE looA ise!F Z
bottles I'm al. and earn week. knew IhEL
vas getting better ana stronger. Until m rzlIE
I Vras a. EeIl and strong a. had ever beea
I hare the utmost faith and c0lEdence in
your medicine, and wish 70 thank yC1 for ny
good health. which : : blessing 10 s1yo1e-'
For p O1e-cent stamps 10 cover cost OF
mailing. yoU can get a free copy Of the
Common Sense Medical Adviser paper
covers: or c8Oth-b5und for 81 stamps.
Address Or. r. Y. Pierce, Buffalo, y. \.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets should be
used with Golden Medical Discovery
whenever laxative is required.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01
SAM JONES MAY COME
Great Western Lyceum Bureau
Arranging Course of Enter
tainments for Dallas.

A representative Of the Great West
ern Lyceum Bureau was in Dallas,
Tuesday, arranging for a course of
five or six high-grade entertainments
to be given during the coming winter.
The talent under the management of
this bureau has been engaged for all
the important Chautauqua and Y. NJ.
c. a. COURSES on the coast, including
the SanFraucisco aud Portland Y. NJ.
C. A.
If sufficient Encouragement and
support is given, such attractions can
be secured as Sam Jones, the noted
evangelist and lecturer; Marc, the
great magician, with his saxophone
quartette; Ellsworth Plumstead. the
humorist, and the ParlandNewhall
Company male quartette and bell
ringers. Final arrangements will
probably rest largely with the officials
Of Dallas College and will be de-
termined next week. Everyone can
afford to spend 50 for a season ticket
for five or six entertainments Of this
kind.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01
Patrons Improve Mali Service.

Patrons on R, F. D. route number 4
are hedging against future vicissi-
tudes by repair of the road traversed
by their carrier. The work is volun-
teer, save that the supervisor paid for
cutting the corduroy. Along all the
R. F. D. routes considerable interest
in the road is manifested by patrons,
and that is we'll. Mails cannot be
dragged 25 or 30 miles daily over i'm
passable roads. The highways must
be kept in good repair or the govern
ment will abandon the routes.-Cor-
Wallis Times.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01

The civilized world will rejoice that
Russia and Japan have agreed upon
terms Of peace and that the bloody
war in the Far East is at an end.
While Russia is credited with a
diplomatic victory in securing the
abandonment of Japan's claims for
indemnity, a careful study of the
terms Of the treaty will show that the
victorious japanese have secured all
that they were in a position to de
mand. 1t is not improbable that they
have made even better terms than
they expected to make when they sent
their envoys to Portsmouth. All OF
the original demands Of Japan, which
we're the cause of the war, have been
won, and were readily conceded by
the losing nation. Japan wins Korea,
the evacuation of Manchuria, the
open door, the integrity OF China, the
south half of Sakhalin and payment
for the keep of Russian prisoners. the
Liao Tung peninsula, aud the ceding
Of the Chinese Eastern railroad south
Of Chautafu. The three points won
by Russia are the payment OF
indemnity, the interned Russian ships
and the curtailment Of Russian naval
power in the Far East. Japan has
won everything she contended for in
the beginning, and Russia still has
her cherished "kopecks both
nations ought to be satisfied.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01

The annual convention of the Polk
County Womens' Christian Temper.
ance Union will be held in the
Christian church in Dallas, Tuesday,
September u. Mrs. Lucia Faxon
Addition, the state president will be
present and conduct the educational
features of the convention. Mrs.
Addition has a national reputation as
speaker, and for many years has
been one of the shining lights OF the
National w. @. T. U. bureau. She has
made a special study Of the social and
economic phases Of present day
problems, and is an Acknowledged
educator on these lines. She will
speak Tuesday evening on the topic
The Social Ethics Of Present Day
Problems. Mrs. Chloe L. Butt is
president Of the county union, and
Mrs. Anna Boals is corresponding
secretary.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01
Died of PARALYSIS.

F. S. Neff died Of paralysis at the
home of his son-in-law, Harry Hollis
ter, in Dallas yesterday morning at
9:15 o'clock. He had been afflicted
with paralysis for several years, this
being the third stroke of the disease.
Mr.. Neff was born in Raggersville,
Ohio, March 25, 1886, He came to
Oregon in March, lS99 He was a
member of the Christian church, and
also of Nodaway Lodge No. %, \. F.
& A. NJ, of Corning, Iowa. He eleaves
two daughters-Mrs. Harry HolHster,
Of this city, and Mrs. l. n. Kaufman,
of Salem The funeral services will
be held at the house this afternoon at
? o'clock. The service at the grave
will be private.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01
Another Reduction in Fare.

The Southern Pacific Company has
again reduced the passenger fare to
Portland, in anticipation of heavy
increase in travel next month. Begin
ming September /, the fare will be
reduced TO one and one-tenth for the
round trip. This will make the round
trip fare from Dallas s2.lO instead Of
S2.55. This liberal concession is
entirely voluntary on the part of the
company, and will be greatly appre.
ciated by the travelling public.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01

Governor Geer is quoted as say
ing that he does not want to be a
United States Senator for the reason
that there is no money in it. He says
the Office of Governor is much more
profitable. Geer ought to know the
possibilities OF the Governors Office.
He filled that position four years, and
can evidently see more than $4,000 a
year In the constitutional salary Of
$500. Else, why the comparison?
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01
EstraY Notice.

Strayed from my place on Salt
Greek, about May l, about 18 head of
goats; marked with under-bit in left
ear. The original stock have square
crop and hole in right ear, and are
countermarked with under-bit in left
ear. Any information leading to
their recovery will be gratefully re-
ceived by J. H. BROWN, Dallas R. F.
D. l, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01
Deafness Cannot be Cured

By local applications, as they cannot reach the
Wav 10 cure Dt afncSs, and that is by constitu-
fclll rC.ucCtCs. Deafness Is caused by an in
l-m-d condition OF tie mucous lining OF the
i-,s-rclian Ts-1e. When this tube gets indamed
ing. ali Wacl ft is entirely closed Deafness Is
the rcsllt, sld unless the Inflammation can be
taken ont aul this tube restored 20 its normal
aine cases out Of ten are caused by catarrh,
..hsch is nothing h.t an inaamed condition Of
he Mucous alr-lCcs.
N-cW.iri One Hundred Dollars for any
cese OF Deafness feaused BY catarrh) that can
not b. cured hy Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
F.J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
- ssNta hv DrnFgists. T5c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01
Team Tor Sale.

Good team Of sorrel geldings, age 5
and 6 years, well-broke, Of good dis
position, and weighing over 1900
pounds each, for sale at nv farm
near Derry station. Also one set OF
harness, two good COtswold bucks
and a few tons Of loose hay for sale
at reasonable prices.
c. n. McARTHUR,
Riekreall. Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01

The latest paper railroad is line
from Eugene through the Cascade
mountains to Ontario in Eastern Ore
gon, with branches to klamath Falls
and Lakeview. Seven surveyors and
their helpers have established head
quarters in Eugene, and are working
east, up the middle fork of the Will
lamette river. Railroad men we're at
first of the opinion that Gould was
the man behind the move for a rail
road through Central Oregon, but
late developments indicate that the
surveyors are in the employ Of e. Fl.
Hartman. 1t is the general belief
that Gould has fully made up his
mind to extend his lines into Oregon
and that this latest coup Of Hartman
will not deter him from entering the
state by some other route; in fact, it
begins to look as if Central Oregon
may get two railroads instead of one
While railroad building in Oregon is
largely confined to the columns of the
newspapers at the present time, the
people are going to see a lively
demonstration of the "real thing"
within the next five years.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01
Instructions in Art.

1 will receive pupils at my home,
two doors west Of the dormitory, until
college opens.s Those interested can
see work at my house or in Stafrin
Drug Company's window. Call up
on me for any desired information.
All will be cordially welcomed.
JOSEPHINE Armstrong.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01
Seed Wheat For Sale.

Dawson Golden Chass hard wheat,
the best producer known for either wet
or dry ground. I raised 80 bushels to
the acre this year. Send orders for
seed wheat early to n. P. RASMUSSEN,
two miles east Of Dallas. Phone No.
Axe
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. ". T. Goodell, of
Rickreall, are in Portland this week
attending the Fair.
Prof. ". / Reynolds, Edward
Reynolds and his daughter Cora, of
Texas, and Mrs. 7. D. Phillips and
daughters have gone to Salmon River
tor an outing
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01
Pruues Wanted

| will be in the market Tor prunes
again this season, and will receive
them at my dryer in Dallas as soon
as they are ripe. Will pay the highest
market price for all that may be
offered. Come and see me.
S. P. KIMBALL.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01

President Roosevelt has demon
strated his ability as a peacemaker,
as he long ago demonstrated his
bravery as a fighter. Americas Presi-
dent is the foremost man in the world
today.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01
Notice to Farmers.

The Soehren Warehouse Company
is now prepared to store farm prod
ucts of all kinds at the new fire-proof
warehouse in Dallas. Hop and grain
sacks for sale. Storage rates made
known upon application.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01
For sale.

Express and delivery business for
sale; good wagon and team; also
larger team, wagon and harness.
D. A. CBITcHLow, Dallas. Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01

Finley Edgar, of Crowley, was in
town Tuesday.
Miss Eulalie Crosby, Of The Dalles,
is visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. b. Cosper.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01
Are You Building?

We have Lumber from Five dollars
per thousand and up. Special bar
gains to clean up yard.
BRYAN-LUCAs LUMBER Co.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01
For Sale.

White Fantail Pigeons for sale; (;
also, Cotswold buck lamb, subject to
register. GLENN ORR, Rickreall Or.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01
Wanted to Rent,

Wanted to rent, a farm of 200 acres
or over. Inquire of WILLIAM MACKIE,
Yost place, east of Dallas.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01
For Sale Chean.

A Two Burner Blue-Flame Oil Stove
as good as new. Price S4OO. W. I.
REYNOLDS, Dallas, Or.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01
Fresh Cow For Sale.

Fresh COW for sale by William
Mackie, on the Yost farm p miles
east of Dallas.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01

The growl of the "bear that walks
like a man" will not cause much
trembling among the nations of the
earth hereafter.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01
For Rent.

The Lyle farm at Dallas. For terms
apply to Mrs. HARRIET L. VEAzIE, 745
Overton St., Portland, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01
Wanted.

Solicitor and Collector. Salary and
expenses, References required. Call
on M. r. WEAVER, Hotel Gail.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-09-01
General Debility

Day IN and out there Is that fecl,a- ,
weakness that makes a burden Of itsr,.
Food does not strengthen.
Sleep does not refresh.
Il Is hard to do, hard TO bear, WIZ
should be easy, vitality is on the e5o, ....
the whole system suffers.
For this condition take
Hoods JGrTOpGril'
IL yltallEes the blood, gives visor and tc-
20 an the organs and functions, and i
positively uneQEailed for an rundown oi
debilitated conditions.
Hoob5 fILLS euFs sonstpation. as eeHi'.