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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-31

Force four packages for rs cents a
Y. 8. Loughary's grocery store mex
Saturday only.
Fred B. West, electrician in th,
light plant OF Falls City, was a Dalla,
visitor Saturday.
Force, four packages for rs cents a
U. 8. Loughary's grocery store mex
Saturday only.
d. Fugitt, proprietor of the Tavern
at Falls City, was in Dallas on bust.
ness visit Saturday.
Beginning Thursday night moving
pictures will be exhibited at the Col
osseum rink every night.
Mrs. viii Sergeant, of Perrydale
visited at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Rice last week.
Miss Nora Davidson, of Falls CITY,
was in Dallas, Saturday, returning
from visit in Portland.
Miss Ellen Johnson, Of Portland,
has been visiting at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. w. L. Soehren.
Ralph and Mitchell Butler left Fri
day for visit at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Glen Butler at Butler.
Mrs. R. L. Beery, of Portland, is
visiting at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. e. Smith.
J. d. Mcdonald returned last week
from an extended timber cruising
expedition In the Siletz Basin.
Miss Nellie Link, teacher in the
public school at Perrydale, visited
friends in Dallas over Sunday.
A meeting of Mistletoe Circle will be
held Friday evening for initiation of
members and installation of officers.
P.O. Burbank. prosperous young
farmer of the Pedee country, was a
business visitor In Dallas yesterday.
Claud Shaw has sufficiently recovered
from his recent attack of the mumps
to resume his school and postoffice
work.
@. L. Hubbard returned Saturday
night from an extended trip through
out the northern portion of Polk
County.
w. E. Newsom, manager of the Falls
City Electric Company, was in Dallas,
Friday, enroute for Rainier on busi-
ness trip.
Misses Halle and Ruth Morrison,
and Evangeline and Maud Hart WIS.,
tied In Portland during the latter part
of last week.
Mrs L. l.. Whitaker and niece,
Miss Ethel Whiteaker, Of Indepen-
dence, visited friends and relatives in
Dallas, Friday.
Miss Lillian McVicker left Friday
for her home in Lafayette, where she
will spend the Spring vacation week
If Dallas College
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-31

Leroy Woods has been quite ill q
MS home for some time, but hopes t
be able to return to his work in Port
land in a few days.
j Floyd Myer. student in the Oregon
Agricultural College in Corvallis, i
spending the spring vacation week a
his home in this city.
Mrs. Anna Evans and Miss Mami
Fugitt were in Dallas, Friday, return
ing to their home in Falls City after
short visit in Portland.
DR.. H. L. Toney arrived in Dalla,
this morning from his claim on Sal
mon River, and is visiting among his
many friends in this city.
Miss Ella Carpenter returned to hel
work in Portland, Sunday, after shor
visit at the home of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. R. B. Carpenter.
Ask your grocer for Arlington Clut
coffee-put up in 4O-cent tins. Yor
will find it in only one store; that's
where they keep the BEST.
County Clerk E. M. Smith issued
license to wed last week to Peter Dyck
and Mrs. Leona Garfield and to Everett
Wilson and Miss Lilliau M. Hanson
Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Hearth, ol
Dallas, old-time Corvallisites, have
been the guests Of friends In this city
the past few days.-Corvallis Gazette.
J. D. Belt, Of Independence, has filed
his petition for nomination as a candi.
date for the Office of County Treasurer
of Polk County, on the Democratic
ticket.
e. W. Kearns, manager Of the Dal-
las branch Of the Willamette Valley
Electric Company, returned Sunday
from a few days business visit in
Portland.
d. N. Morris, Of Turner, has pur-
chased about so acres of farm land
near Independence, and will make his
home there in future. He is brother
Of @. Fl. Morris, of this city.
Albert Stafrin and family, of Utica,
Nebraska, arrived in Dallas, Satur-
day evening and will make their home
in this city in future. Mr.. Stafrin is
brother of Conrad Stafrin.
During the past month large quan-
tity Of laths have been manufactured
at the sawmill of the Willamette Val
ley Lumber Company, for immediate
shipment to eastern markets.
The Rev. A. A. Winter arrived from
Portland this morning and is attend
ing the meeting of the trustees Of
Dallas College and tho Evangelical
Conference held in this city this week.
The school meeting for the section
including the districts Of Pioneer,
Salt Greek. Upper Salt Greek, Concord,
Enterprise and Ballston will be held
at Salt Greek next Saturday, April L..
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-31
For County Judge.
ED F. COAD.

J. @. VanOrsdel, candidate for
County Judge of Polk County. Oregon,
on the Democratic ticket. to be voted
for at the primary on the 18th Of April,
1908, submits the following platform
First. / will advocate good roads
and a fair distribution Of the road tax,
It is not Just to collect taxes from the
outlying districts, and not give the
taxpayer his share OF the road work to
make It more convenient for him to
reach market.
Second. No waste Of public money
strictest economy consistent with a
good administration ofcounty affairs
a square deal and good treatment for
every one.
Third. Twill try, IL nominated and
elected, to work in harmony with the
County Commissioners 50 far as I
think is for the good Of the people.
Fourth. Should the voters Of Polk
County decide that I am the proper
person 70 Gil the Office Of County
Judge, 1 will give to the management
Of the business Of the County the
same energetic and careful attention
that I have given my own business.
Fifth, Ibelieve 10 the Direct Phi
mary. I think this is one Of the
agencies 10 the hands Of each elector
10 bring the government nearer 70 the
people, and take It out Of the boss
rule" givingu as "a government Of the
people. BY the people and for the
people"
I will say In conclusion that /
served the people Of this county from
1883 70 IS02 as sheriff. and you can
look into ny record. and II found
wasting. you can turn ne down ths
sane ss you shoul5 any man that vas
unfaithful 10 bis trust
J. q. VANORsDEL
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-31
polk County Observer


u,rknatrick keeps the BEST.
Iobn TAYLOR, of Airlie. is visiting
friends in Dallas.
Walter lennon, of Salem, was
Dallas visitor Friday.
Mrs. Jennie Smith was business
visitor in Portland, Monday.
pert olanheld, of Salt Creek, visitet
friends in Dallas. Saturday.
q Sewers, of Falls City, was a bust
nass visitor in Dallas. Friday.
Charles Hartung, of Falls City, wai
;, DALLAS, Friday on business.
Fred Johnson, of Pedee, was bust
ness visitor in this city Friday.
Ira Lowe, Of Falls City. was busi-
ness visitor in Dallas, Saturday.
Ill, Robinson, of Monmouth, was
IN Dallas yesterday on business.
Moving pictures at the Colosseum
rink every night after Thursday.
Mrs. Ida Chorpening is visiting
relatives and friends In Portland.
W. II. Belcher, of Falls City, spent
Saturday and Sunday in this city.
Attorney Oscar Hayter was a bust
ness visitor In Portland yesterday.
I'D Belt, of Independence, was a
business visitor in Dallas, Friday.
John Rowcliffe, Of Portland, arrived
in Dallas, Sunday for short visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Vashaw, of Falls
City, were Dallas visitors Saturday.
Harry Packard, of Falls City, was
business visitor in Dallas yesterday.
R. H. Kaltz, the piano tuner, is
town. Leave orders with L. D. Daniel.
Judge Ben Hayden was in Dallas
yesterday, greeting his many friends.
Hon. D. L. Keyt, of Perrydale. was
business visitor in Dallas, Friday.
George Wick, of Falls City, was
business visitor in Dallas, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Williams, Of
Falls City, visited in Dallas over Sun
day.
H. Hirschberg, of Independence.
was business visitor in Dallas, Fri
day.
Cal Cramer, of Falls City, was in
Dallas, Friday and Saturday, on busi-
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Hastings, of
Pedee, were in Dallas, Saturday on
business.
Cleveland Burch returned to Dallas,
Friday, from an extended stay in
Newberg.
J.J. Leyeck, a prosperous farmer OF
Lewisville, was business visitor In
Dallas today.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-31
FOR SALE.

A fine home of rooms, rich sandy
land, plenty fruit and grapes; one
acre or more of ground in edge of
Dallas.
l60 acres-will sell in 40-acre tracts
only 81 miles out; fine fruit land.
90 acres-fine fruit land, miles OF
Monmouth; nearly all cleared, at a
bargain, best OF terms.
Some good bargains in farms and
smaller tracts. Could take some city
property as part of purchase price.
H. G.. CAMPBELL.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-31
For County Judge.

I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for second term as County
Judge, subject to the will OF the
Republican voters at the April pri-
maries. Platform: Good roads and
bridges, and keeping the county
expenses as low as progressive and
business-like administration will per-
NIT.
ED T. COAD.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-31
Notice 70 Contractors.

Sealed bids will Be received BY the
undersigned for the constructor Of a
schoolhouse 10 School District No. &c,
Polk county, Oregon Plans may be
seen at the home Of School Clerk 2. o.
Isaac, or at the oflcs Of II. G. Sey-
mour, School Superintendent Of Polk
county. All bids TO be sent 70 p. o.
Isaac. Grand RoDde. Oregon. and %
Be opened April IS. 1908. The Beard
reserves The right 70 rsiect any and al
bids
o. ISAAC
nr~E
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-31
For Joint Representative.

I hereby announce my candidacy
for the Republican nomination for
Joint Representative Of Polk and
Lincoln counties, subject to the will Of
the voters at the primary election to
be held April II.
CHARLES Fl. GARDNER.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-31
For County Assessor.

I hereby announce my candidacy
for County Assessor, subject to the will
of the Republican voters at the pri-
maries, pledging that If nominated
and elected 1 will, so far as in my
power lies, give all classes of property
owners a square deal.
G. s. GRAVES.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-31


Senator Fulton will speak in Dallas
on Tuesday evening, April z.
Mrs. M. J. Cosper went to Portland
this afternoon for short visit.
J. A. Baxter, of Ballston, was a
business visitor in Dallas this week.
Miss Killian Lerslake is seriously
ill at the home of her brother, Frank
Kerslake.
W. T. Grier, manager Of the Falls
City Lumber Company, was in Dallas
today on business.
Chet Coad and Lawrence Aldrich
accompanied the basketball team on
its trip to Snohomish.
William Ridgeway, well-known
stockraiser Of Buell., was business
visitor in Dallas today.
J. L. Condron, manager of the Pedee
Lumber Company, was in Dallas on a
business visit this week.
Mrs. d. o. Bronson, of Lewisville,
visited her daughters, Mrs. J. E. Sib-
ley and Mrs. H. @. Eakin in Dallas
this week.
J. r. Hubbard, who has been criti-
cally i'll for several weeks. was
reported to be greatly improved this
afternoon.
Mrs. 81. B. Cosper, secretary of the
Rebekah Assembly of Oregon, visited
the lodges in Jefferson and Stayton
this week.
County Clerk E. M. Smith issued
license to wed to W. r. Coulter, OF
Baker City, and Miss Fern Butler, Of
Monmouth, today.
Editor V. P. Fiske of the Itemizer,
is able to be about once more after
having been confined to his bed for
more than a week.
The Republican state central COM
mittee will meet In Portland on April
10 to decide upon a date for holding
the state convention.
J.C. Ellis and family, of Sheridan,
left this week for Redlands, California,
for an extended stay, In the hope that
the change OF climate will benefit
Mrs. Ellis health.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. G. Richmond
arrived home Saturday from a three
weeks stay at Collins Springs and
Portland. Mr.. Richmond says that
his health has improved greatly since
he left Dallas.
DIR. Charles Hines is a candidate
for the Republican nomination for
Representative from Washington
county. w. B. Blanchard, formerly
Of Dallas, is a candidate for the
same Office in Linn county.
Russell Harris and Miss Alice Ottin-
ger, Of Ballston, were married Sunday
afternoon at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Savery in this city. the Rev.
A. @. Corbin officiating. They will
make their home in Ballston.
While driving on the rough mountain
road to the johnson logging camp on
the headwaters Of the LaCreole, Satur-
day, E. W. Fuller was thrown from
his rig and his left shoulder was dis
located. Owing to a lack Of proper
attention, his shoulder was 10 a very
painful condition when he returned TO
Dallas, and IL will be several days
before be will be able to resume work.
Until farther notice, the oBsERvER
Office will sell no paper at retail. Our
facilities for handling stock IN small
quantities are 30 limited that every
sale represents a positive loss TO the
Office. Dallas has several stores car
rying stationery, where almost any
thing wanted can be obtained Our
Job printing business has reached
such proportions that We cannot pay
attention to these small sales Of blank
stock.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-31
For County Clerk.

I hereby announce my candidacy
for nomination for the office Of County
Clerk on the Republican ticket, to be
voted on at the Republican primary
election, April II.
II. s. PORTWOOD.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-31
Legal Blanks at this Office.

Legal Blanks at this Office.
L. d. Brown, for Abstracts. Notary
Public; typewriting.
DR.. Donohoe, Dentist. Uglow Bldg
Room /. Mutual Phone 256.
The OBSERVER office wants the print
Ing you are particular about
Legal blanks for sale at this office.
DR.. Hayter. Dentist. Office over
Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas. Oregon.
Money OF private parties to loan at
per cent on well-improved farms.
SIBLKY & EAKIN.
Try the big Bear" the new scent
cigar now on sale at Horace Webster's
confectionery store. u
W. r. Ellis, agent for Daily Ore
gonian and Evening Telegram. Have
a daily paper delivered at your house
by the week, month or year. No extra
charge for delivery.
Legal blanks for sale at this ofice-
Patronize the new barber shop on
Main street T. w. Reel, the proprietor.
guarantees first-class work.
Dry fr cordwood wanted In any
quantity up to 500 cords TO Be delivered
in Dallas or Falls CITY. For further
particulars. call on, or address. Salem.
Pals City & Western Ry. Co, Dallas.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-31
Candidates Announcement.

I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for nomination for the office
of County Clerk of Polk County,
subject to the vote of the Democratic
party.
Falls City, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-31
For County Assessor.

I Idesire to announce that l am q
candidate for the nomination for
County Assessor on the Republican
ticket, to be voted for at the primary
election on April II.
A. M. ARANT.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-31
For County Judge.

I hereby announce my candidacy
for nomination to the Office, County
Judge Of Polk County, subject to the
will of the Democratic voters at the
April primary. My platform is, Build
Good Roads.
7. E. SIBLEY.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-31
Candidates Announcement.

I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the nomination for the
Office Of County Judge of Polk County,
subject to the vote of the republicans.
My platform is Good Roads.
G.. o. HOLMAN.
Bridgeport Precinct.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-31
For County Clerk.

I hereby announce my candidacy
for nomination for County Clerk,
subject to the will of the Republican
voters at the primary election, April II.
E. M. SMITH.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-31
Candidates Column
TO THE REPUBLICAN VOTERS
DAN p. STOUFFER.
For School Superintendent.

I hereby announce my candidacy
for the Office of County School Super
intendent of Polk County, subject to
the Republican primaries, April II.
q. @. SEYMOUR.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-31

II you want a good home In Dallas
with lots OF fruit and fine sandy gar
den, see H. G. Campbell tt.
Our sugar is guaranteed to be pure
Honolulu cane. No beet sugar with
US. Reduction in price doesn't mean
reduction in quality. We sell the
BEST. Kirkpatrick's Grocery.
Dry fir cordwood wanted in any
quantity up to 500 cords to be delivered
in Dallas or Falls City. For further
particulars, call on, or address. Salem
Falls City & Western Ry. Co., Dallas.
Peter Dyck, Of North Dallas, and
Mrs. Leona Garfield were married In
this city Friday, the Rev. d. J. Becker
Of the Presbyterian Church, offioiat-
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. Dyck are visiting
In Portland this week. They will
make their home in Dallas.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-31
MANY PETITIONS FILED
All State and District Candidates Are
Now Before the People.

Friday was the last day for filing
petitions for placing names on the
primary ticket for state, congressional al
and district offices. Secretary of State
Benson kept his office open until mid
night for the purpose of receiving
petitions and number came in on
late trains. The candidates for the
various state and congressional offices
are as follows:
REPUBLICAN
U. s. Senator-H. M. Cake, G. W.
Fulton.
Congressman, First district-W. @.
Hawley.
Congressman, Second district
W. R. Ellis, T. T. Geer, George s.
Shepard.
Supreme Judge-R. S. Bean.
Dairy and Food Commissioner
J. W. Bailey. Alexander Reid.
Railroad Commissioner, First dis
trict-T. K. Campbell, W. A. Carter,
R. Robertson.
RailIoad Commissioner, Second dis
trict-Clyde B. Aitchison, Joseph Gas
ton, A. N. Hamilton, w. FL. Hurlburt,
@. G. Loucks, Howard Whiting.
DEMOCRATIC.
Congressman, Second district-John
A. jeffrey, A. J. Derby.
The Democrats expect to nominate
their candidates for other offices by
writing their names in the primary
ballot instead Of having them printed
on the ballot by petition.
In the third judicial district John Fl.
McNary has no opposition for re-nom-
ination, and thus far no Democratic
candidate has appeared.
The Adair County news., 1908-01-29
A SAD DEATH.

Mrs. Fannie Dohoney, who was the
wife of Mr.. C. H.Dohoney, died at her
late home on Buffers Fork, last Sat-
urday night at 10 o'clock. A few days
ago she became mother and after the
birth of the child pneumonia set up
with the result as above stated. Mrs.
Dohoney was only nineteen years old,
and was daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. B. Cheatham, of Midtown, and
great niece of Josh, William and
James Butler, and had many other rel
atives Throughout the county. She was
a young woman highly respected, and
her death brought much sorrow, not
only to the surviving young husband,
but to many relatives and large circle
of friends.
The funeral services were held Sun
day afternoon, conducted by Rev. w.
II. c. Sandidge, and the interment was
near Midtown. There were many
present to express their sympathy for
those who have been so sorely bereft.
The Adair County news., 1908-01-29
SOCIAL GATHERING.

The entertainment given by Misses
Myrtle Myers and Alice Walker at the
spacious and elegant home of the for
mer was most enjoyable affair, and
will be remembered by the Beethoven
Club, in whose honor it was given, as
one of the most pleasant features Of
the season. The hostess were untir-
>hg in their efforts, entertaining in
their usual graceful and charming man.
ner.
The parlors and reception halls were
decorated with palms and ferns, with
the Class colors-black and old gold in
evidence. Musical games and contests
were INDUCED in, and the evening was
made still more interesting by the rem
dition of several recitations and selec-
tions in music. The favors were min
iature pictures of great musical COM
posers, tied " it'll the colors of the even
ing ~
were answered with the names of COM
posers, and the prize awarded was a
picture of Beethoven mounted in black
and gold, Mrs. ]. E. Grant being The
! winner.
The Beethoven Class is composed #
Mrs. j. E. Grant, Misses Lima Roser-
field, Elizabeth Holiday, Bette and
Martha Hancock and Margaret Todd.
The Glass entertained the followir g
gentlemen, refreshments being served
A. S. Chewing, H. T. Baker, j. w.
Flowers, Prof. Ohlenmacher, Geo.
Lowe, John Lee Walker. DR.. R. Y.
Hindman and DIR. j. E. Grant.
The Adair County news., 1908-01-29
us THE YOUNG MAN SAFE.

The above caption was the subject of
Ed. z. T. Williams discourse last
Sunday night. He read for his text
the fate of Absalom and drew from the
couse and manner of his death some
pointed lessons, which many of his
hearers would profit if they would heed
his admonitions. He took up disobe-
dience, RIGHTEOUSNESS. the drink habit,
cigarette smoking and the carrying of
concealed deadly weapons, and pointed
the fate that universally befell those
who INDUCED in these ugly and detes-
table habits. 1t was an entertaining
discourse.
The Adair County news., 1908-01-29

The Merit contest is now on, and
while it is TO run until April 18th, yet
if you want the capital prize do a little
work and begin at once. Get in COM
munication with your friends who are
in the West or else where, and ask
them to subscribe for the News. They
will enjoy the paper and you will be
paid for your trouble in the vote given.
1t takes time to get subscriptions by
correspondence. and if you mean to be
the successful one, present the News
Merit Proposition to those not in touch
with it A new subscriber gets 15(
votes for every dollar paid. The ones
on our list get 125.
The Adair County news., 1908-01-29
CUTTING ARRAY.

Information has reached this Office
that on Tuesday of last week Jim
Robinson, citizen Of Russell county,
was found in the road, about one mile
from Jamestown, seriously cut in the
side and other places about the body.
He was carried to Jamestown and sub
sequently conveyed to his home. There
is rumor as to who did the cutting, but
definite information of the trouble has
nos reached. ah6s Office. 1t is said thai
Mr.. Robinson will recover.
The Adair County news., 1908-01-29
SERIOUSLY HURT.

Mr.. Scott Conover, who was engaged
in hauling logs to the mill of the Stand
ard Hardwood Lumber Company, got
very badly hurt last Saturday forenoon.
He had reached the mill with logs and
in unloading them, his right leg got
caught and was badly crushed below
the knee by two logs coming together.
DIR. Cartwright was called and dressed
the bruised limb. Mr.. Conover is con-
fined to his room and it will be several
weeks before he will be able to work.
The Adair County news., 1908-01-29
GROING IN INTEREST.
The News Merit Contest, To Four
Young Ladies in Adair County.

First prize, Ladies Gold Watch.
Second prize, Gold Bracelet.
Third prize, Gold Set Ring.
, Fourth prize, Gold Brooch Pin.
Contest closes Wednesday, April 18th,
1908, t IL M. Below is given the
vote up to 11:3O this (Tuesday.)
Jennie Mcfarland, Columbia, $500
Mollie Caldwell, Portland, $3.50
Mary Feese, Cane Valley, 5000
APearl Breeding, Vester, 1855
i Nora Bradshaw, Montpelier, 2,235
Mary Hulse, Columbia, 1,725
Lula Conner, Glensfork, 1880
Alice Walker, Columbia, 985
Miss Cora Smith has received some
votes, but not enough to nominate.
The Adair County news., 1908-01-29
WELCOMED THE PASTOR.

Pastor J. C. Cook, preached his first
sermon at Gradyville last Saturday
afternoon. Mrs. Sallie B. Wilmore,
President of the Ladies Missionary So
ciety welcomed the pastor and Misses
Nell Hindman and Maude Wilmore re-
cited beautifully. Pastor Cook appre-
ciated the welcome extended and in a
few words expressed his thanks for the
society and pledged his support. In the
business meeting which followed the
sermon, Mr.. w. C. Yates was elected
to the Office of deacon.