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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
WILL HELP THE LIBRARY
Young Women of Dallas VIII Wait
On Tables at New England
Dinner.

The committees were appointed last
week on the preparations for the New
England Dinner, which is to be given
on Thursday, October II, the second
anniversary Of the founding of the
Dallas Public Library. Already they
are busily engaged with the numerous
arrangements for the entertainment,
and the citizens of Dallas may be
assured that they will use every effort
to make it all that can be desired.
The intention is to turn back the
wheels of time, so to speak, and trans
plant the guests into the very atmos-
phero of those stirring times when the
Puritans first landed on the shores of
AmaTica, The decorations, the costumes
OF the attendants, the very repast itself
will breathe Of the bygone days Of
wonder and witchcraft white waist
bands and Puritan cloaks.
The guests will secure their tickets
from John Alden, surrender them to
Miles Standish, who will guard the
door, and stepping across the thres-
hold, will find themselves in the
realms of the past. The tables will
"groan" with their burden of good
old New England cheer, and dozen
pretty Priscillas, in white kerehiefs
and grey homespun, will wait upon
the visitors.
The dinner will be held in the Wood
man Hall, and the proceeds will be
used for the benefit Of the Public
Library. Tickets will be sold for so
cents, or 25 cents for children.
The young women who have been
chosen to wait on the tables are Misses
Emroy McDevitt, Elsie Ray, Ella Roy,
Florence Palmer, Allie Fuller. Georgia
Martin, Nola Coad, Evangeline Hart
Maude Hart Ruby Fiske, Bessie
Hayes, Ruth VanOrsdel and Jennie
Muscott.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
THE ONE WEAK SPOT.

In looking over the list OF the
exhibits at the recent Oregon State
Fair, we find the name Of but one
exhibitor Of cattle from POLK
county. In all other departments OF
the livestock division, the county
made a grand display and captured
many of the important premiums.
Thomas Brunk's Poland China swine
swept all competition before them and
won fifteen blue ribbons, besides a
number Of second and third prizes.
Fred Koser brought home the silver
cup and long list Of first and seconds
to show for the superiority of his
Berkshires. William Riddell q Sons
gave the people Of Oregon an oppor-
tunity to see some of the Angora goats
that have made Polk county famous.
II. G. Constance, Joe Hubbard and
David Nachtigall were among the
prize-winners in the greatest horse
show ever held in the state. A Perch
eron stallion belonging to Mr.. Con-
stance was awarded a championship
prize. J. II. HawIey & Son made an
exhibit of Lincoln sheep that won the
praise and admiration of expert sheep
breeders from all parts of the North
west The exhibit of livestock was of
a high grade throughout, and fully
sustained the county's reputation of
being one of the leading livestock
counties Of the state. The only weak
spot In the exhibit was the absence of
cattle.
1t is hoped that the showing of
blooded cattle will not be neglected
another year. Polk county is rapidly
coming to the front as a dairying
district, and too much attention cannot
be given to the improvement Of the
herds. One county cannot be expected
to excel in all kinds of livestock, but
there is rapidly increasing demand
for more and better cattle in Old Polk
and elsewhere.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
Notice of Meeting of Board of Equal.
iZatIOu,

Notice is hereby given, that on Mon.
day, the 2Ist day of October, 1907. tbt
Board of Equalization will meet attn
County court house at the citv n
DALLAS, in the county of Polk, state OF
oregon, to examine and correct the
assessment rolls, to correct all errors
IN valuations, descriptions or qualities
OF land, lots, or other propertv ~
incorrectly assessed as to descrintion
or quantity, or where assessed in tbe
name OF a person or persons not the
owner thereof or assessed under M
beyond the actual cash value tharaot
and to assess all lands, lots and other
property appearing to have hpen
omltted or that was not assessed.
Petltlons or applications for the
reduetlon of a particular assessment
snail be made in writing, verified bv
the oath OF the applicant or his attorney
ana be filed with the board durino the
hrst week it is by law required TO he in in
session, and any petition or annli-
cation not so made, verified. and fiIad
snail not be considered or acted unon
by the board, pou
Dated 27th September A. D. 1907
c. $. GRAVES,
oo, assessor of Polk County, Or.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
Farm For Rent.

To rent, for three or five years, a
farm one mile south of Falls City, a
railway point in Polk county, Oregon
80 acres under plow; fourth bottom
land; 1920 acres fenced pasture unlim-
tied outside range running water
two orchards; small fruit; good gar
den; 7-room house, milkhouse and
outbuildings; two good barns; all
implements to work place; mills and
camps; best market for all produce on
coast creamery at Falls City, good
road; also fine gentle team, and riding
and driving horse, quiet also for other
work for sale. Address, FRANK BUT
LER, Falls City, Polk county, Oregon.
9-27-3W
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04

A. @. Courtion, agent for the Town
send Creamery Company, was in Dal-
las this week, and was we'll satisfied
with the growth of the patronage in the
Dallas branch Of the company. The
circle Of farming people about Dallas,
who are tributary to this creamery is
now almost unbroken, and many others
In more remote districts are sending
their dairy product here. The quality
of the butter put out is recognized, by
those who are qualified to Judge, to be
Of the first class.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04

Lost near the depot in Dallas, Satur.
day afternoon, folding pocket book
containing sum Of money. Name
printed on inside of pocket book
Finder please leave at Superintendent
Seymour's office, in Dallas. or at
News office in Falls City and receive
reward. CECIL DoDD.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
COURT HOUSE NOTES
Items of Interest From the Records
In the County Offices.
COMMISSIONERS COURT.

William Grant was appointed
Deputy County Treasurer, to serve
without expense to the county.
The warehouse bond OF Lewis
Macken was approved.
The bond of A. N. Robinson as ex-
officio Justice of the Peace at Falls
City was approved.
The sum of 1862 was transferred
from the General Road Fund to the
credit of Road District No. IL.
The usual claims for officers salaries
we're allowed.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
COlIectiOnSI

! have opened a general Collection
Agency in Dallas and am prepared
to do collecting for any person. or
hrm, desiring work in this line. A
reasonable commission will be
charged: Your business is respect
fully solicited.
L. D. BUTLER,
Dallas, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
For Sale or Trade,

My home place in Dallas is for sale,
or will trade it for Portland property
Five acres of land, half in orchard
Good lO-room house, barn and out.
buildings.
9-2O-tf G. L. HUBBARD.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
For Sale.

81 acres of good land, fine location,
on county road, one mile east of court
house. For particulars apply to S. r.
Kennedy, East Dallas. 9-6-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
REAL ESTATE.

RE Williams to Martha B Stafrin
lot in Dallas, $4800
Heirs of Lydia johnson to T Z
Lyons, lot in Germantown, 500.
w G Brown to w H and Oh Conlee,
lots in North Dallas, $1OO2.
G w DeBord to w + Palmer, lots in
Talmage, $50.
Matte McCammon to B w Estes, 16
acres, 8 8, "A W, $4,000.
M and w H f Mansion to W W
Dawson, lots in Dallas, $175.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
Farmers, Attention.

We are now prepared to furnish both
Rough and Dressed Lumber of all
kinds to the local trade. Mill located
one mile from Bridgeport, on Grant
creek. Polk COUNTY LUMBER Co.
IL Address Falls City, Ore,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
For Rent,

A good dairy or grain farm of 2CO
acres eight miles north of Salem, Oh
river. Will rent for cash or part of
crop. Inquire of Mrs. RUTH SAYRE,
1853 Chemeketa ST., Salem. lOl.3t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
Wanted.

Flfteen-y -year-old boy desires work
before and after school hours in
eAehange for board and LODGING
Apply at this office. W : /" =
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04

| nave Cotswold ewes to let ont on
shares. SAMUEL ORR, Rickreall, Ore.
S-30-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
Found.
Men Wanted.

Found in Dallas, a lady's watch.
Apply to William Grant.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04

Thoroughbred barred Plymouth
Rock chickens for sale by LINN W
NEsMErH, Rickeall, Or Bell Phone
Farmers AZ. o-9a-9t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
Sheep For Rent.

See the Dallas Lumber Company
Tor the only Shingles in town. 9.27-4t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
Prunes Wanted,

Will pay the highest market price
for prunes, or will dry on shares.
HENRY VoTH, Dallas, Or. 93-1m
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
Pigs For Sale.

Ten head of dairy COWS for sale
IL. L. PIERCE, Dallas, Or. S-3O-tF
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
Shingles tor Sale

Pigs for sale by J. W. ROBINSON
Phone Black Is, Dallas, Or. g-I7-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
Lost

Lost, in Dallas, pair of lady's
spectacles, gold bows. Please return
to this office. o-o1otf "
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
100000 to Loan.

I want to loan 100000 at six per
cent on improved farm lands in Polk
county, in sums Of $3.50 to $4,000.
scott j. L. COLLINS,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
Apples Wanted at Salem.

The Gideon Stolz Company will
receive shook apples at their factory,
paying So per ton, hauled in sacks
sacks returned, 9-10-15t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
For Rent.

Six acres, just outside city limits !;
good house and barn. w. M. ELLIOTT,
Mutual phone 1926, Dallas. 104-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
For Sale,

For sale cheap, il taken soon, one
half acre in East Dallas House and
barn. Inquire Of James b. Embree.
1n-1-8t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
For Sale.

Modern, new, story and one half
house, near Postoffice. $1,000 cash :;
balance, terms to suit purchaser.
Address, p, o. Box 81, city. S-l3-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
For Sale.

A team of mares, each weighing
1850 pounds. Inquire of |. A. MAY,
Rowcliffe farm, Bell phone Asa If
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04

Lumber yard and mill hands. Will
LAMETTE VALLEY LUMBER Co., Dallas,
Or lU-l-4L
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
Wanted,

Fresh eggs, butter and young chick
ems wanted at the Dallas Hotel. W,
will pay you cash. SO II
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
Wheat Wanted,

New 1907 National bicycle with
coaster brake to trade for wheat at
market price at Lee Smiths Cyclery.
09tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
For Sale.

acres of land belonging to the
Embree heirs. Located J mile south
of Willamette Valley sawmill Apply
to John b. Embree. 7-23-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
Shingles For sale.

A carload Of Star A Star shingles
received this week by the SoEHREN
WAREHOUSE Co. lO-l-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
Wood Choppers.

would like to see parties WANTING
20 20 chop wood this winter. H. q
Campbell. o-iZ -
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
To Let on Shares.

I have 25 ewes and 25 goats, which
| desire somebody to take and care fol-
on the shares. Address, 7. d. PHIL
LIPS, Dallas, Oregon. 9-l3-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04

5000 bushels or more drying apples
wanted at o. H. Cobb & Sons dryer,
North Dallas. 9-24-4t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
Cows For Sale.

twenty head of good goats for sale
+. j. CoAD, Dallas. o.f.tF
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
Teamster Wanted.

Man with good knowledge of horses
and their care. WILLAMETTE VALLEY
LUMBER Co., Dallas, Or. 10-1.2U
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
Cider Apples Wanted.

Cider apples wanted. For partic-
uIars, write Ingham Vinegar Co., GA
Albina Ave, Portland 9-6-8t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
Wood Wanted.

Wanted, six cords of good, grub oak
wood, immediate delivery. Apply at
this office.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04

John Sweeney and family went to
salem today for short visit at the
home of John Carson.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
S+@%S%S%S4O+o%%0%s+O4O%O+s
: BUSINESS LOCALS. :
Observation-Disclosures
For Sale.

Or. Hayter. Dentist. Office over
wilson's Drug Store. Dallas, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
For Sale or Rent.
Apples Wanted.

Clarendon piano for sale or rent
Apply at this office. 8-2O-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
Peculiar to Itself

In selection, proportion and combination
Of ingredients,
In the process by which their remedial
values are extracted and preserved,
III effectiveness, usefulness and economy.
curing the widest range OF diseases,
Doing the most good for the money
having the most medicinal merit
And the greatest record Of cures
Hoods SarsapariIIa
In usual liquid form or in chocolated
tablets known as Sarsatabs. 100 doses 81.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-10-04
Goats For Sale
Goats For Sale.

, Sc goats and l5 kids. D. D. PETERS
Route l, Dallas. g-t7-tf
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-12-07

time. This created further distrust
in the banks condition and after con-
ferences lasting nearly all night the
clearing house officials decided they
could not aid the failing bank e..
When the statement of the National
Bank of Commerce appeared it showed
that since the statement of Aug %
from close to .$35, 100000 to $685.
969 The statement showed also that
the item of loans and discounts had
been cut down 100000.
Officers of the Institution.
The principal officers OF the Ma
tiOnal Bank of Commerce are DR.. W.
s. Woods, president: W. H Winants,
vice president, and William A. Rule,
cashier. It's directors and stockhold-
ers include some of the most prom
inent men in the city. DR.. Woods also
Is president of the Commerce Trust
company of Kansas City, which has a
capital of 100000 and deposits Of
$1,395,969. Since its last statement
Tie uSpOSIlS vi Tie u uSt COlIpdiiS
have increased nearly 100000 and
that institution is believed to be in a
sound condition.
James F. Downing, president of the
New England National bank and head
Of the local Clearing House associa-
ton, expressed the belief that the
failure of the Commerce bank would
not involve deeply any other Kansas
City institution and that other local
banks would be able to weather the
storm The National Bank of Com
merce held the deposits of numerous
small banks in this part of the South
west. What effect the failure will
have upon them is problematical On
Aug. ! the Commerce bank owed
other national banks $13,299, 450 and
state banks and bankers s9,S19, 495.
There had been no run by local de-
positors, but many of the outside
banks caused trouble by withdrawing
their funds on deposit with the Com
merce.
William A. Rule, cashier of the
bank. made the following statement in
the presence of DR.. w. S. Woods, the
president:
1.-The directors of the National Bank
of Commerce thought it was best to
at least close temporarily. We ne d
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-12-07

the fight of our lives, but conditions
were against us. The depositers will
not lose a cent"
Two small branches of the National
Bank of Commerce, one located at the
Union stock yards and the other in
the Wholesale district In the west bot
toms, also closed their doors They
were the Stock Yards Bank Of Com
merce, deposits 100000, and the I'm
ion Avenue Bank of Commerce, with
small deposits. There was no espe-
cial excitement around these institu-
tiOns
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-12-07
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1907.

Railroad gross earnings in Minnesota for
the fiscal year ending June 3Oth were $oo,ooo-
,374.56, and for the previous year were $ol,oo4'
237O5 This is an increase of 81 per cent tho
the reduced merchandise rates were in effect
more than half the year and the 2-cent fare for
two mouths.
St. Paul is having a session over the IL
o'clock lid. as the local ordinance permits sa-
looms to remain open to II o'clock, but the state
law says they shall close at IL. Conditions IN
the cities are somewhat different than they
are in the smaller towns and as result the ST.
Paul papers have taken position against the
enforcing of the II o'clock law. Many OF the
arguments they advance in favor of the later
closing hour are reasonable, but when news
paper takes position against law enforcement
it is getting pretty shaky ground.
I 5 7
Bryan's idea of government guarantees. OF
bank deposits is case of barking up the wrong
tree. The bank deposits are all right. lhe
government onghr to guarantee the value OF
of stocks bought on margin, after wh1ch we
would all invest our surplus funds in that way,
nobody would lose and all would become I'M
mensely wealthy in time Poverty would
disappear from the land and peace and plenty
be perpetual.--St. Paul Dispatch
The idea of bank deposits being insured is just
as reasonable as employees being bonded to
ensure the employer against loss, or any other
kind of insurance. Whether the work is under
taken bv the government or by the banks them
selves is immaterlai, as the expense Will be
borne bv the depositors themselves in the long
+ s
Attorney General Young had his hearing
before the supreme court this week. The real
question in the case is whether by enjoining
the attorney general state governments can be
enioined by the federal court from enforcing
the state laws-a question which is clearly
presented in this case, and one which is of great
importance in determining the dividing line
between state and federal authority. 1t is
stated that both sides are confident of victory,
but if the decision is against the state, Con
eress will have to enlarge the powers and duties
IF the Interstate commerce commission, and
that body will become of great importance
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-12-07
BIC BANK SUSPENDS
Largest Institution in Kansas
City Closes Its Doors.
gAlLURE NOT UNEXPECTED
Deposits Had Decreased From $685.
100000 on Aug. % to About SIC, 0Co,-
Branches Also Forced to Suspend.

900 at the Present Time-Two Small
Branches Also Forced to Suspend.
Kansas City, Dec. 6.-The National
Bank of Commerce failed to open its
doors and is in the hands Of a ma
tional bank examiner. The bank is
one OF the oldest here and is the larg-
est financial institution in tha city.
The following notice was poated ON
the door of the bank:
This bank has been closed by Or
der of the board of directors. 1t is
in the hands of James T. Bradley, ma
tional bank examiner, by order of the
comptroller Of the currency.
The bank had been in q weakened
condition since it's last statement,
which was issued Aug. % last. At
that time it was stated the bank owed
the clearing house close to $1,000,000.
When the financial disturbance came
and the clearing house decided to is
sue clearing house certificates rumors
regarding the banks condition were
current and the clearing house, in the
past few days, has held several con-
ferences at which means of keeping
the bank open We're discussed.
Much surprise was expressed
Wednesday when the request OF the
comptroller for statement of condi-
ton of banks was not responded to by
the National Bank of Commerce.
statements, showing a healthy condi-
ton, but the officials of the Bank of
Commerce announced that it's state
ment would not be forthcoming for q
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-12-07
Kansas State Bank suspends.

Kansas City, Dec. 6.-The State
bank of Argentine, Kan, suburb.
with small deposits, closed its doors
following run The stock in this
bank was owned principally by the
National Bank of Commerce of Kan
sas City, The cashier wired the state
bank examiner to take charge
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1907-12-07
GIVEN $500 DAMAGES.
Shipper Sues Great Northern Road on
UNIQUE Plea

Chicago, Dec. 6.-Upon one of the
man of Montana was given judgment
for $500 against the Great Northern
Railway company by Judge McEwen.
The award was for damages to a ship
ment of 200 sheep that starved and
ate the wool Oft each others backs"
while being transferred by the de-
lendant to ST. Paul and Chicago.