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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27

The constitution of the State of Ore
gon limits the power of the Legislature
to exempt property from taxation to
that to be used for municipal, literary,
educational, scientific, religious or
charitable purposes. 1t is upon this
clause that the eSupreme Court bases its
decision annulling the tax exemption
on household property to the value OF
$500. That the decision is in strict
accordance with the letter of the con-
stitution there can be no question.
The fact remains, however, that in all
the so or more years that the law was
in force, no serious objections were
ever urged against it by the taxpayers
of Oregon, and it remained for a non
resident property owner, a citizen OF
New Hampshire, to institute a suit
attacking its validity. Only once did
the Legislature set it aside, and it will
be remembered that this repeal OF the
law was followed by its re-enactment
ten months later. The exemption
clause was generally looked upon as
poor mans law" and was salts
factory to the people of the state fol-
the reason that it worked no serious
injustice to any other class of tax
PAYERS.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
NEW EQUIPMENT.

With a constant amDltlon 10 Keep
abreast OF the times; belief that the
people Of Dallas and Polk county
are at all times entitled to the
best printing to be had, and with an
abiding faith in the future OF Dallas
the OBSERVER has closed a deal where
by its mechanical department will
soon be equipped with one OF the
fastest and best cylinder presses
manufactured in the United States.
The new purchase is no less than that
of a Babcock combined newspaper
and job press, capable Of producing
the finest book, half-tone, and news
paper work, at speed of from 1900 to
1000 impressions an hour. This style
OF press is extensively used in the
large city printing houses, and is one
Of the most expensive machines OF its
class in the market. The press is
thoroughly up to date and possesses
every modern convenience and device
to enable printer with good line OF
work to economically and creditably
fill his orders. The new press is now
enroute from Chicago, and isexpected
to arrive in Dallas about August 10.
Seven years ago, the OBSERVER was
printed on job press-one page at a
time. Four separate runs were re-
quired to print one edition OF the
paper. 1t is hardly necessary to say
that the pages were much smaller
than at present. Desiring to enlarge
the paper, and not having sufficient
capital to purchase cylinder press, a
hand press capable OF turning out 15C
complete papers an hour (provlded
that the operator worked hard enough.
was installed. Three years later the
hand press was discarded and a
second hand cylinder press was pur-
chased to take it's place. This press
now in use in the Office, will print 6O(
two-page sheets, or 300 finished papers
in one hour. While the machine il
old and worn, it has had the best o.
care and attention and has done it'
work we'll. Our only object in re
placing it is because it is slow anc
adapted only to newspaper work. Will
the new press in operation, the offic'
will be able to turn out the finest o
book and poster work, and to print
four-page newspaper at a speed o
1000 copies an hour. This press is no
only adapted to the needs Of a weekl.
newspaper. but may be used in profit
ably printing daily paper as we'll
The OBSERVER office, with its neV
equipment, will be in position to &C
cept orders Tor all classes of goo
printing and thereby increase a.
already rapidly growing business
Our customers will find US equippe
with fast cylinder press, two eX
cellent job presses, gasoline engine
perforating machine, staplers an
binders, new numbering machines
numerous series of the latest and bes
type faces, in fact, everything thf
goes to make modern printing offic'
Most important of all, they will fin
workmen who have the skill, e1
perience, and intelligence to make us
Of this equipment to the very best aC
vantage in turning out all that
latest and best in printing.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
THE SOCIAL REALM
Lawn Parties Are Popular in Dallas
on Warm Summer Evenings.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. n. Cherrington
entertained about twenty of their
friends at a lawn party at their
pleasant home in this city, Saturday
evening. The affair was in the nature
of a farewell reception to Mr.. and
Mrs. Edgar J. Bryan, who were leav-
ing Falls City for their new home in
Portland.
The lawn was tastefully decorated
with Chinese lanterns, and eouches,
hammocks and plentifully supplied
buffet added greatly to the pleasure
and comfort of the guests. One corner
of the veranda had been fitted up by
the host as an Oriental corner, and
those who were initiated voted him
the supreme potentate of the west.
Music and social converse, inter
spersed with selections from a con-
cert graphaphone furnished enter
tainment and were greatly enjoyed.
Piano selections by Mrs. Bryan and a
vocal solo by the hostess were most
beautifully rendered. A delicious
buffet supper was then partaken OF,
and merriment again reigned supreme
until the parting hour at midnight
Mrs. Emma Belt assisted the hostess
in receiving.
The guests were: Mr.. and Mrs
E. J. Bryan, Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar
Hayter, DR.. and Mrs. H. L. Toney
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Uglow, Mr.. anc
Mrs. Ed Richmond, Mr.. and Mrs
R. L. Chapman, Mrs. Emma Belt
Mrs. Warren Cressy, Misses Ros'
Bronken, Edna Simonton, Della
Simonton, Messrs. Moss Walker, r. e
Williams, Leonard Downer, Alex Van
| Orsdel, J. G. Hayter and Azure Ford.
MERRY LAWN PARTY.
One of the merry social events 0
the summer was the lawn party give
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. b. n
Hall, Saturday evening. Games wer
enjoyed by the young people, and tn
evening was enlivened by some fin
musical numbers. Delicious refresh
ments were served.
: Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs
j.. N. Hall, Mrs. Mark Embree, Mr'
, Woods, Misses Josephine Armstrong
Edna Hall, Eula Phillips, Sadie Lynn
Esther Savage, Grace Brown, Etht
) Ballantyne, Emma Ludwig, Merl
, Hall, Virginia Miller, Edna Hayes
Hattie Teats, Messrs. D. M. Metzge
Walter Ballantyne, Virgil Plush, La
, Roy Woods, Clarence Reynolds, Ro:
g coe Ballantyne, Walter Critehlov
k Orrie Arnold, Lloyd Rice, Dean Co
Inns, Lisle Rice, Bert Teats, Ca
J. Woods and Lloyd Launer.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
Teachers, Examination.

Notice is hereby given that the
County SuperiutendentofP Polk County
will hold the regular examination OF
applicants for state and county papers
at Dallas, as follows:
FOR STATE PAPERS.
Commencing Wednesday, August
8, at o'clock a. M, and continuing
until Saturday, August II, at 4o'clock
p. m.
Wednesday -Penmanship, history,
spelling, physical geography, read
ing, psychology.
Thursday-Written arithmetic, the
ory Of teaching, grammar, bookkeep-
ing, physics, civil government.
Friday-Physiology, geography
mental arithmetic, composition, alge-
bra.
Saturday-Botany, plane geometry
general history, English literature
school law.
FOR COUNTY PAPERS.
Commencing Wednesday, August g.
at 8 o'clock a. M, and continuing
until Friday, August 10, at o'clocl
p. m.
FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD GRADE GER
TIFICATEs.
Wednesday-Penmanship, history
photography, reading.
Thursday-Written arithmetic, the
ory of teaching, grammar, physiology
Friday-Geography, mental arith
metic. school law, civil government,
PRIMARY CERTIFICATES.
Wednesday-Penmanship,r reading
photography, arithmetic.
Thursday-Art Of questioning, the
ory of teaching, physiology.
@. l.. STARR,
J County School Superintendent c
Polk County, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
ROBERT SUITOR is DEAD
SawmilI Man Suceumos
to Heart Disease in Vancouver
Washington.

Robert Suitor, a former well-known
sawmill man of Polk county, dieo
suddenly of heart disease at his nome
in Vancouver, Wash, Wednesday
afternoon. The sad news OF his death
first reached Dallas in a brief mes
sage sent to d. J. Riley, his former
business partner. Later in the after
poonsa telegram stating that 1t was
the family's wish that the remains be
buried by the Dallas Odd Fellows was
received by Judge J. E. Sibley, Mr'
Riley went to Vancouver yesterday
morning and will accompany the
body to this city on tonights train.
Mr.. Suitor was native of Canada,
and was so years of age. He left a
wife and four grown sons. The news
of his death has caused much sadness
in Dallas, where he was respected by
all who knew him. Arrangements fol
the funeral will be announced later.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
Joins Eastern oregon Law Firm.

Clifton and Lewis McArthur' Oh
Portland, have been spending Tue
week on their farm at Rickreall' ana
we're visitors in Dallas, MONDAY
Clifton will go to Baker City soon 10
take a partnership in the law once Oh
John L. Rand. Mr.. Rand is one oil
the foremost lawyers Of Eastern ore
gon, and the new firm is certain to IN
crease the already large practice.
Baker City is the home of politics ana
oratory in Oregon, and as Mr.. NC
Arthur takes to both like duck takes
to water, we shall expect to hear MS
fiery eloquence awaking the echoes III
the north end of the Capitol building
at Salem before many years nave
passed. pats" many friends IN Polh
county will wish forhim the greatest
measure of success in his chosen pro
fession.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
WORK UNDER WAY
Soutbern Pacific Company beg'ns
construction of Fuel OIL Tank
at st. Joe.

Alarge gang Of workmen Is now AZ
81. Joseph preparing the eoncrete
foundation for the big oil tank whlcn
is to supply fuel oil for the locomotives
ruoping on the Yamhill and Yves.
Side divisions. The storage tank VIII
hold 1000 barrels, and there Will also
he a service tank from when Tue
engines of both divisions Will oe
directly supplied with oil. The appro-
nriation for this one item OF improve
ment at ST. Joseph is $4,000.
The company is putting ia concrete
cnlverts at three trestles between
LAFAYETTE and Sherwood. All three
trestles will be filled instead OF re-
newed. A..
The old high bridge across th'
Yambill river at Lafayette has oeel
completely removed. The timOer'
were burned and the irons we're turne'
into junk.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
Rumor of Death of Floyd Williams.

It is feared that the Lieutenant
Williams killed in the Philippines
last Sunday was Floyd Williams the
well-known Oregon athlete and son
of W. E. Williams, OF Airlie. SIX
hundred hostile natives attacked a
small detachment of the constabulary
on the island of Leyte and killed a
lieutenant and 13 privates, Inere
we're two lieutenants Damed Williams
in the Philippine constabulary' and
until more definite information con-
corning the recent engagement Is re-
ceived, news from the islands will be
anxiously awaited by the family and
friends of Floyd Williams.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
A Bargain.

Having given up farming, I offer
for sale my threshing outfit consisting
of one "a 24-horse-power Traction engine
with round tanks, pumps, and hose
complete; one S2x54 inch 2O-bar large
cylinder Separator, with patent ad-
Unstable riddles and wind stacker,
together with cook-h house, cook stove,
tanks, cooking utensils, etc., and a
full set of wagon racks and forks, all
ready for first-class work. All the
machinery and wagon-racks have
been carefully housed and kept dry
when not in use. Although this
machine has only worked about 60
days, I offer the whole outfit for cash
or on time at much less than one-half
the first cost. JAMES ELLIOTT,
Dallas, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
Notice to Contractors.

Notice is hereby given that the
County Court of Polk County, Oregon,
will receive sealed bids for the con-
struction of an 86-foot span bridge
over Mill Creek, at a point known as
the Blair bridge. Plans and speciti-
cations are on file in the County
Clerks office. Bids will be opened on
Wednesday, August l, 1906, at. 2
o'clock p. m. Each bid must be ac-
companied by certified check for S
per cent of the amount thereof. The
Court reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
L. M. SMITH,
County Clerk.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
New Telegraph Line.

Louis Gerlinger Jr., general mana
ger Of the Dallas and Falls City
railroad, is Justly proud of his new
telegraph line between Dallas and
Falls City. The instruments have
been installed in the depots in each
town and the line is working satis-
faetorily. Heretofore, the railroad
company. as we'll as the general public,
has transacted its business between
the two towns by telephone. The new
telegraph line will prove a great
convenience.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
Proposals For Street Improvement.

Sealed proposals will be received at
the Office of the Auditor and Police
Judge of the City of Dallas, ,Oregon,un-
til Monday, August 6, 1905, at o'clock
p. m. for the improvement of Court
street from the west line of Jefferson
street to the east end Of said Court
street by grading and graveling said
part of said street as in Ordinance
No. rs provided to be made. Said i'm
provement to be completed within 60
DAYS from the date of the contract.
The council reserves the right to re-
ieet any and all bids.
DAN 2. STOUFFER,
Auditor and Police Judge.
July 10, 1906.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
horsemen. Attenrionl

The imported German Coach
stallion "Albon" will make the season
of 1906 at the Farmers Feed Shed in
Dallas. Terms, $40, $15 and 500.
W. H. Mcdaniel is prepared to furnish
pasture Tor mares.
HUBBARD & MCDANIEL,
Dallas, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27

Commencing April l, the Percheron
stallion, Hercules" will make the
season Of 1906 as follows: Mondays
and Tuesdays at Rickreall; Wednes-
days at Independence; remainder of
time at Blacks stable, Dallas. Terms,
S12.50 to insure.
WILLIAM TATOM.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
60 NEto. Cry oF TOLEDO, o.

IgCas COUNTY. .
-. ,,,-- 7. CFfrvRY makes oath that he is the
-. .r, srtls,r Of the arm of +. j. CHENEY &Co.,
,irirlg business in the City of Toledo, County
,y..i S.ato aforesaid, and that said firm viii pay
- e,,-., az ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
~ S,,5 eves-v case of Catarrh that cannot be
,,,rc.i bv the l7se Of HANS CArARRH CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
sworn 10 before me and subscribed IN my
presence, this Ga day OF December, A'D' 4Sso'
- A W. GLEASON,
- Notary Public.
r7su-s Catarrh Cure istsken internally and acts
5irectlv on the blood and mucous surfaces OF
i've system. send for testimonials Iree. -
+. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
~ cala bv Druggists, 7se.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
Horses For Sale.

I have a fine lot of horses, which
can be seen at the Robert Howe place,
at reasonable prices. My address in
Dallas is the Feed Stable. IRA STUB
BLEFIELD.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
"Lambert Boy 4192."

The noted Morgan horse Lambert
Boy 1922 will make the season Of
1906 as follows: Independence, We'd
nesdays and Thursdays; Dallas, Fri
days and Saturdays; remainder of
time at Turner's near Airlie.
J. w. BROWN, Owner.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
Notice to Contractors.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received by the Board Of
Directors of School District No. So, OF
Polk County, Oregon, (known as the
Pioneer district for the construction
of frame, one-room schoolhouse in
said district. Bids will be opened on
Saturday, August 4, 1906, at 8 o'clock
p. m. Plans and specifications are on
file in the office of the County Clerk Of
Polk County. A bond equal to the
amount of the bid will be required
from the successful bidder for the
faithful performance of the contract.
Each bidder will be required to de-
posit a certified check for per cent OF
bid The Board Of Directors reserves
the right to reject any or all bids.
o. N. HARRINGTON, Clerk.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
Dairy Ranch For Sale.

I have stock and dairy ranch 4
miles from Monmouth, 345 acres,
which I will sell on easy terms, or
rent for cash. Inquire of EMANUEL
MUMMA, Monmouth, Or.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
House and Lot For Sale.

Six-room house and lot, less than
one block from courthouse yard,
for sale cheap. Pantry and bathroom
supplied with hot and cold water. In
quire at OBSERVER office.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
Lost.

Lost, in Dallas, a buckskin purse,
containing two $40 gold pieces and
some small change in silver. Ten
dollars reward for its return to JEFF
BYERLY, Dallas, Or.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
Wanted.

Five young men to travel and in
troduce the Nevermyss Dry Powder
Fire Extinguishers. Address, L. A.
MATHEWS, Dallas. Or.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
For Rent or Lease.

A good building, close to town,
suitable for a fruit preserving plant;
plenty Of water. For particulars, in
ouire of Fl. G. Campbell or J. B. Num-.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27

Tanned and tired, but happy, Miss
Nola Coad, a daughter Of County
Judge and Mrs. Ed F. Coad, is back
from two weeks sightseeing in the
Yellowstone National Park. The
young lady greatly enjoyed the trip,
and cannot say enough in praise OF
the kindness of the Oregonian news
paper and the hospitality of the people
at the various places visited.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
Light Wagon For Sale.

One light coast wagon, also buggy
and harness for sale at a bargain
NJ. D. ELLIS, Dallas, Or.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
Fir Wood Wanted.

From 200 to 500 cords of dry fir wood
wanted. Apply to Salem, Falls City
81 Western Railway Co.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
Hay For Sale.

High-grade vetch, cheat and rye
grass for sale at lowest prices. Call
at G. N. MoArthur's farm near Derry,
or phone or address the undersigned.
JAMES HICKERsoN.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
For Sale.

One pair Guinea Fowls and two
pairs of Fantail Pigeons. Apply to
GLENN ORR, Rickreall, Or.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
Wagon For Sale.

One new % wagon for sale. N.
HUGHES, Dallas, Or
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
Gasoline Wood Saw.

We have a gasoline wood-saw, and
are prepared to saw all kinds of cord
wood on short notice. REED & HAYES,
Dallas, Or. Bell phone 333.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
Loggers Wanted.

Wanted, loggers to put in 125,OOO
feet of oak, before October Is. Apply
to MARTIN & BLoDGETT, Dallas, Greg.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
Men Wanted

Saw mill and lumber yard laborers
$2.25 per day. Woodsmen, S2.25 to
$500. Steady work. Apply to BooTH-
KELLY LUMBER Co., Eugene, Ore.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
Wanted to Trade.

Wanted. to trade a young fresh COW
for vetch hay. D. A. CRTcHLow,
Dallas, Or.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-07-27
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riblc might issue from its walls and
bar his way to the presence Of the wo-
man he loved.
As he quickened his pace he almost
overlook the servant as she opened the
drawing-room door; then he stood quite
still and almost GREATNESS, gazing be-
fore him. The apartment, which was
family lighted by a single lamp, showed
him the figure Of the woman he sought.
seated at a table on which she had thrust
out her arms. between which her head
was buried. There was something so
pitiful and despairing in the abandon
mcnt Of her attitude that all the misery
he had felt that day became suddenly
accumulated, and he recognized that here
lay the cause.
With iniuitive delicaey he stepped
back, until, the servants entry having
disturbed her mistress, the latter rose,
and, turning her back to the light, pre-
pared TO receive him. Dimly seen as
10 Was, her pallid face, drawn and bag
gard. with is eyes dull and swollen, is
mouth quivering. and, above all. is OK.
preston Of utter misery. startled him.
The hand he held IN his trcinblcd and
felt cold AZ death.
what has h~appcncd'" he asked,
while drcading TO hear her reply.
You have not hcardi' she said. in
a low. broken voice
II have heard nothing new. Tell me
what Il is
"All hope Of saving me Is lost"
"No. no, not thati' lie cried out.
fcreey. a. u In defiance Of the state
mcnt
AN. That mau-ihe Italian
"Has eseapcdH
Has been traced to bis grave"
"Welli"
He died in n hospital a few hours
before my husband was killed" she said,
striving to steady her voice.
In a second he realized what the CON
sequences Of this discovery might prove
TO the woman before him.
When did you hear the news" he
asked. presently.