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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-17
FREE LIBRARY BENEFIT
Mrs. Sylvia Mcclure, the Charming
Southern Entertainer, Will Give
Recital.

In March and October of each year,
it has been the custom to hold a bene-
fit for the Dallas Free Library, and
these entertainments have always
been Of high order. Kerslake s.
White have generously donated the
use OF the Colosseum rink, and an
excellent program will be given there
on Friday evening, March ~, when
Mrs. Sylvia Mcclure. the widely
known entertainer, will give her
famous lecture recital, Echoes from
Dixie Land"
Mrs. Mcclure has recently given
this entertainment with great success
in Tacoma and Seattle, and will return
to those cities for three more engage
ments next month. This is what
Tacoma's leading paper has to say of
her:
'The program under the name,
Echoes From Dixie Land carried
her audience back to the sunny south
before the war, when the old charm of
plantation life was unbroken and
something Of the old-time illusions
fingered about the cotton fields and
cabins. A daughter of the south, born
in the famed blue grass country, Mrs.
Mcclure knows her people, black and
white, and to each she gave the tribute
which only the loyal southern woman
feels. Eminently qualified by birth
and association, her portrayal of the
quaint folklore of the south, her
impersonations, her negro dialect and
speech and "reminiscences of her old
Kentucky home, were all inimitable,
keeping the audience delighted from
beginning to end.
"Mrs. Mcclure personally is hand
some and won her audience COM
pletely by the charm and refinement
Of her manner"
Mrs. Mcclure will bring with her
Miss Beulah Caldwell, one of Port
lands sweetest singers, who will sing
a program Of delightful Southern
songs.
1t has been decided to make the
price Of tickets within the reach of
everyone, for big house should greet
these artists, so adult tickets will be 35
cents, and children's tickets rs cents.
After the program, there will be a
skating session.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-17

d. q. Seymour has filed his petition
Tor nomination for the office of County
School Superintendent with the
County Clerk.
William Kurtz died at his home on
Salt Greek, Thursday morning, aged
81 years. He was a widower and left
a family of grown children.
The second game between the Dallas
College basketball team and the Multi
nomah Club will be played on the
local floor, Saturday evening.
Fred Crowley, principal of the Falls
City public school, was a business
visitor in Dallas, Saturday. He was
accompanied by Mrs. Crowley.
Dean Collins, the ubiquitous news
reporter for the OBSERVER, is i'll at his
home this week. In chasing around
town and gathering items for the
paper, he also accumulated the
mumps, and he is now confined to his
room with pair of jaws that look
like those of pine squirrel in hazel
nut time.
The Willamette Valley Company
has notified its customers that after
April l all bills must be paid at the
company's Office. Light bills will
become due on the first OF the month,
and delinquent on the 18th, when
service will be discontinued and a
charge Of so cents made to connect it
up again.
Louis Gerlinger, Jr., arrived home
last night from San Francisco, where
he has been at the bedside of Mrs.
Gerlinger, who has been seriously ill
with typhoid fever for several weeks.
The many friends of the family will
rejoice to hear that Mrs. Gerlinger is
greatly improved and will probably
be able to return home in few weeks.
Mrs. @. G. Thompson died suddenly
yesterday afternoon at her home in
East Dallas, Of hemorrhage OF the
lungs. Her unexpected demise was
sad blow to her family and friends, as
it was not known that her condition
was 30 serious. She was about 40
years old, and left a husband and
three children. The family moved to
Dallas about two years ago, and Mr..
Thompson has been in the employ of
the electric light company.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-17
SPEND PLEASANT EVENING
Members of Doctor MOck's Sunday
School Class Entertained at
College DOrmitOry.

The young men Of DR.. @. A. Mock's
Sunday School class were entertained
at the College Dormitory, Saturday
night. The evening was pleasantly
spent in various games, and light
refreshments were served.
Those present we're: Elmer Streyer,
Clarence and Willis Reynolds, Victor,
Roscoe, Lew and Walter Ballantyne,
Clinton Foster, Willis Montgomery,
Alfred Wick, Stephen Gurney, Stephen
Freeman, Norval Gates, Harry Critch
low, Lloyd and Lisle Rice, Frank
Hollister, August Riser, Verne Lau-
ner, Edgar Craven, William Ridge
way, Clifford Smith, James Maxwell,
Will and Carl Wood and Robert
Wolfenbarger.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-17
Polk County Observer

u;ss Eva Wash is teaching schoo
in Oregon City.
" F. Goodell, of Rickreall, was in
Dallas, Friday.
4R Hubbard, of Falls City, was in
Dallas, Saturday.
RIM. Guy was business visitor In
Falls City, Saturday.
oG. Rowell has been quite Ill, but
is improving rapidly.
Glen Stewart, of Mccoy, was
Dallas visitor, Friday.
Ralph Savery, of Ballston, was a
dallas visitor, Saturday.
Miss Nellie Link, of Perrydale, was
Dallas visitor yesterday.
Caud Simson left yesterday for an
attended trip IN Washington.
oM Lewis was down from Lewis
VILE on a business visit, Saturday.
Paul Hunter, of Portland, visited
friends in Dallas and Falls City last
week.
Hon. George Myer will be a candi-
date for Coupcilman from the Second
Ward.
Mrs. J. Viggers, of Portland, is Wis
fling her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. I. V.
Lynch.
IT. Leveck, of Lewisville, passed
through Dallas today on his way to
Portland.
B.. F. Lucas and Mark Burch, of
Rlckreall, were Dallas visitors during
the week.
Mrs Sarah Crowther, Of Forest
Grove, is visiting at the home of her
son, J. Crowther.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Sweeney visited
friends in Salem during the latter
part of last week.
Miss Bessie Splawn is critically i'll
with consumption and her death is
momentarily expected.
BIC Miles, of the Spaulding Lum-
Der Company, was up from Newberg
on business visit, Saturday.
Earl Wisecarver went to McMinn-
Vile yesterday afternoon for a few
days visit With relatives and friends.
Stephen freeman will return tomor-
row to his home near Portland, after
two terms Of work at Dallas College.
Ask your grocer for Arlington Club
coffee-put up in 40-cent tins. You
will find it in only one store; that's
where they keep the BEST.
Large parties Of college students
from McMinnville and Newberg spent
a few hours in Dallas, Friday, while
on their way to attend the oratorical
contest in Monmouth.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-17
WILLIE
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 1901.
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.
SBLEY & EAKIN.
II you want a good home in Dallas
with lots Of fruit and fine sandy gar
den, zee n. @. Campbell Il.
Try the big Bear" the new scent
cigar now on sale at Horace Webster's
confectionery store. II
Legal blanks for sale at this ofice.
Patronize the new barber shop on
Main street I. W. Reel. the proprietor,
guarantees first-class work
Candidates petitions fer nomina-
ton to Offices in Polk county for sale
at this ONCE; also, Joint District
petitions for Polk and Lincoln coun-
ties.
W. &. Ellis, agent for Daily Ore
goniaa and Evening Telegram. Have
q daily paper delivered At your house
By the week, month or year. No extra
charge for delivery.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-17

You've often heard folks make this
remark: "If it wasn't for eating we'd
soon be richl" I guess eating is the
first law OF Nature. What would
merchants and manufacturers and the
millions Of working men and women
do for living il everybody quit eat
ing2 Besides half the pleasure in life
is In sitting up to the tempting viands
with which we satisfy our appetites.
The people that don't eat we'll, don't
half live. Pa says he didn't know
what good living was till he came to
Dallas, and 1 got my job with U. S.
Loughary. We surely have the dandi-
est assortment Of good things to eat Of
any store around. Have you thought
particularly about your Sunday din
ner this week? The walk down to the
store and satisfy yourself that we al
ways have the latest and best things in
the market to tempt the man Of the
house. We don't let anyone beat us
on prices.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-17
COMPANY, ATTENTION!
Every Dallas Citizen Invited to Attend
Militia Meeting at Courthouse
Thursday Night.

Every young man in Dallas who
desires to enlist in the militia CON-
pany, and every one Of the older citi-
zens, is urged to be present at the
Courthouse, Thursday evening, and
assist in organizing the company. 1t
will be an excellent thing for Dallas
if the proposed militia company is
organized. The armory will be fur
nished by the State Of Oregon, and the
arms, uniforms, and other equipment
by the United States. All that is
required OF Dallas is men.
The movement for the organization
Of the company was started by @. d.
Chorpening,and was heartily seconded
by several other young men. Already
the interest in the work has grown so
great as to be highly encouraging,
and an enthusiastic meeting is antici-
pated on Thursday evening.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-17
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.
J. E. SIBLEY.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-17
For Joint Representative.

1 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 Il. GARDNER.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-17
COURT HOUSE NOTES
Items of Interest From the Records
in the County Offices
Briefly Told.
PROBATE.

Estate Of Nancy E. Moore, de-
ceased-inventory and appraisement
filed and approved.
Estate of Rebecca Smith, deceased
inventory and appraisement filed and
approved.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-17
Candidates Announcement.

I hereby announce myself as
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, 1908-03-17

The remains of Mrs. William
Mackie, who died suddenly at her
home near Rickreall. Sunday night,
were brought to Dallas yesterday, and
the burial service took place this
morning.
F. s. Crowley, principal Of the Falls
City public school, has filed his petit
ton as candidate for the nomination
for County Clerk on the Democratic
ticket.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-17

o. r. Pickens died at his home on
Salt Creek, Saturday m orning, aged
about 65 years. Hewas buried yester-
day in the Salt Greek cemetery. Mr..
Pickens was we'll known in this
neighborhood. He formerly resided
near Dallas, and moved to the David
Peters farm about two years ago.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-17
TO THE REPUBLICAN, VOTERS
DAN p. STOUFFER.
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, 1908-03-17

Mr.. and Mrs. George Coad visited
relatives in Dallas, Sunday. Mrs.
Coad was formerly Miss Christina
Nelson, of Junction City. They we're
married in that city last Thursday
and will make their home in Portland.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-17
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.
Fl. s. PORTWOOD.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-08-13
Suicide in Sumter.

Sumter, Aug. 5.-News was receiv-
ed in Sumter this morning that Mr..
J. Merrick Reid, a magistrate of ST..
Charles, Lee county, had committed
suicide at his home about 1880
o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Deceased was about II years OF
age. He was man of marked in
tellectuality and for many years a
well known writer under the nom de
plume of "Guv."
From the information obtained by
telephone is seems that Mr.. Reid was
sitting in the front yard of his home
when he shot himself, using a 32-
calibre revolver, the ball entering the
left temple and penetrating his head,
lodging just under the scalp on the
upper right side of his head. He was
dead when he was reached after the
shot was heard.
Mr.. Reid was gentleman of genial,
friendly and pleasing manners, big
hearted and popular with all who
knew him. He was public spirited
citizen, and the news of his death will
be received with much regret by his
hundreds OF friends in Sumter and
Lee counties. He had been in very
poor health for some time and de-
spondency is supposed to have been
the cause of the rash act which end
ed his life.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-08-13
Letter to j. A. Byrd, Bamberg, S. c

Dear Sir: It is great thing fol
a merchant to have the exclusive sale
Tin his region, of course) Of anything
wanted by everybody.
There are two ways to treat such
goods. One is: put the price up and
make big profit. The other way is:
be fair and make more.
Devoe is the paint which takes
least gallons and costs least money
house, a job, year, lifetime-no
matter how you reckon your costs,
except by the gallon-Devoe is the
best care-taker and costs least money
Don't forget that the principal part
of the cost of paint is putting it on.
Less gallons, less cost. Don't forget
that another principal part of econo-
my is long wear; less gallons, less
cost and long wear.
1t is agreat thing to have the ex-
elusive sale of popular goods, of goods
that makes friends, of goods that en-
rich both buyer and seller. Devoe is
perhaps only ten per cent. better than
one or two others; but ten is plen-
ty-it's 200 or 800 better than many.
There's many a merchant who
hasn't found-out his goods. 1t doesn't
take man long to find-out that De-
voc is the least-money paint and why,
no matter which side he is on.
Yours truly
IA F. w. DEVOE & co.
P. S.. J. A. Hunter sells our paint.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-08-13
New Infrnary.

The new infirmary at the Univer-
sity of South Carolina now nearing
! completion is one of the most COM
plete institutions of the kind in the
country, and parents sending their
SONS to the University nay rest as
sured that they will receive the best
attention in case of sickness.
One of the most striking features
OF the building is the contagious
ward, where patients suffering from
infectious diseases may be Isolated.
The institution will be known as
the Wallace Thomson Memorial In
frmary, and is the gift of Mrs. Ann
H. Jeter to commemorate the mem
ory of the late Wallace Thomson. an
alumnus of the South Carolina Col
lege.
The infirmary will be in charge of
a competent nurse of wide expert
ence.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-08-13
Reunion of Company G.

The tenth reunion of Company G
1st S. C. w., was held on Thursday
July 30th, at Bethesda church. The
exercises were opened with prayer
by Rev. T. L. Belvin, and after a
song by the choir, the roll was called
by Orderly Sergeant NJ. o. Kinard
The following answered to their
names: Capt. J. J. Copeland, J. B.
Hunter, D. o. Steedly, W.T.. Beard
J. C. Copeland, M. A. Kinard, c. L.
Folk, John Bessinger, C. R. Clayton
J. F. Kearse, Sr. The following liv-
ing members of the company were
absent: Calvin Besinger, w. H. Nor
ris, N. B. Rhoad, H. J. Zorn, w. A.
Rentz.
The same executive committee, j
B. Hunter, ]. C. Copeland, and w. T
Beard was elected to serve for the
ensuing year.
After a song by the choir, the ora,
tor of the day, Hon. S. G. Mayfield
was introduced, and of course he
made a fine speech. We wish we had
space for his entire speech.
After this the old veterans spent
SOuc tlIuS ISldIluS wal duCSuOtoS
which were much enjoyed.
Resolutions of thanks we're passed
to Bethesda church for the use of the
building and grounds and the many
kindnesses shown the veterans.
The executive committee reported
that they had decided that the next
reunion be held at Bethesda church
on the last Thursday in July of next
year.
The following Confederate veter.
ans from other commands were pres
ent to enjoy the reunion of Co. G:
G. F. Kinard, H. D. Beard, ]. l.
Copeland, I. w. Rentz, P. NJ. Warn
S. D. Guess, Calvin Rentz, G. L. Bish
op, G.. C.. Fender, J. B. Gillian, H. q
Mcmillan, G. w. Beard, G. w. Clay
ton, M. Blount, G. w. Garland, l.
N. Bellinger, D.. o. Hunter, J. B
Kearse, J. H. Zeigler, J. M. Fender
J. v. Breland, R. c. Kirkland, W. c.
Folk, ]. F. Copeland, Chas. R. Car.
ter, H. F. Pierson, A. c. Free, S. NJ
Vesy. - :,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-08-13
A TENDERFOOT'S REVENGE.
Bully of New Mexico Town Had tht
Tables Turned on Him.

The average tenderfoot is not a
coward. He simply lacks ranch ex-
perience. An illustration of this fact
occurred down in Mexico several
years ago. One day pale looking,
thin and sickly young man alighted
from the train and put up at the
adobe hotel at Bernal Springs. The
tenderfoot walked up to the bar and
called for a bottle of soda pop.
"Tain't allowed to drink that sort O.
stuff out here" said toughy. What
you want is stiff drink O red liquor.
MIR. Barkeeper, set out the pison for
this young fellcw." You have the
best of me-" replied the tenderfoot,
"and I'll have to drink the stuff, but
l hope the time may come when I
can make you drink my choice of Ii
quid."
The tenderfoot raised the glass and
gulped down the whiskey. Sandy had
his way about it, and he made no ef-
fort to comprehend the vague remark
of the stranger. The tenderfoot left
for a ranch down the Pecos the next
day after the incident in the saloon,
and he was forgotten until one after
noon more than year afterward a
strong, healthy looking young man
rode up to the hotel on a broncho,
dropped the bride reins upon the
ground and dismounted. He had the
appearance of typical young man of
the range. His face was bronzed and
his eyes clear and penetrating. II
owe fellow debt which believe I
will pay right now," the stranger
said.
No sooner had he made the remark
than he walked off in the direction Of
Sandy, who had his gun in his right
hand and was firing it into the air
every few steps. The stranger ap-
preached Sandy, pulled his gun and
unceremoniously dragged the bully
up to the saloon and led him in that
fashion up to the bar. .'Get me a pan
of water and set it upon the floor, p"
he said to the barkeeper.
The order was complied with, San
dy standing there meekly, wondering
what was going to happen to him.
"Now get down on the floor and
drink water out of that pan like a
dog" the former tenderfoot ordered.
Sandy at first refused, but when the
stranger began twirling his gun
around on his forefnger and said the
order must be obeyed the cowed fel-
low unlimbered and lay down upon
the floor and began drinking water
out of the pan.-Denver Field.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-08-13
A Unique IIeap-Year Dance.

An attractive leap-year dance is
described in Woman's Home Com
panion for August Each girl sends
to the gentleman she has chosen to
be her escort, an invitation to the
dance, stating at what time he should
call for her.
The girls agree among themselves
to exchange places, and each girl is
masked and dressed to represent
some distinguished character. When
the guests have all arrived at the
hall, each man is given slip of pa
per, and a pencil, to guess who each
girl is. A prize may be given to the
one guessing the most correctly.
Before unmasking, each man has
the first dance with the girl with
whom he came. Afterwards comes
the unmasking, and, the surprise-if
the girl has played her part well.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-08-13
To Visit Piano Factories.

About August Goth 1 expect to Wis
it the Briggs piano factory in Boston,
and Boardman & Gray, Albany, N.
Y. Main object is to select pianos
for several customers. 1t is worth
something to have a piano man who
knows his business select a piano for
you in this way. I would like to hear
from any one who thinks well of this
proposition.
These pianos are among the oldest
and best, sold to you direct from
factory, at prices which will appeal
to you. If you contemplate buying
any time soon, write me now.
G.. A. LUCAS,
Augusta, Ga.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-08-13
Knights of Pythias:

There was an interesting meeting
Of Bamberg lodge, Knights of Py-
thias, last Monday evening, and there
was a fine attendance of the mem
bers. The attendance increases at
each meeting. The rank of Esquire
was conferred on Messrs. J. A.
Mitchell and L. H. Folk, and it is
safe to say they will remember the
occasion all their lives. L. B. Fow-
ler, Norman Kirsch, and G. B. Free,
Jr., were elected as delegates to the
district lodge, which meets at Oiar
on Tuesday, the 25th instant.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-08-13
Base Ball.

There were two good games of base
ball here Monday and Tuesday after
Moons, the opposing teams being
Cameron and Bamberg. Our boys
won Mondays game by a score of
four to three. On Tuesday afternoon
only six innings were played, as the
Cameron team wanted to take the
six o'clock train for home. The
score was one to one at the end of
the sixth inning.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-08-13
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED
by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion OF the ear. There is only
stitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by
an inflamed condition Of the mucous lining
Of the Eustachian Tube When this tube Is
inhamed you have q rum bling sound or i'm
perfect hearing, and when 1t Is entirely clos
ed, Deafness is the result, and unless the in
fiammation can be taken out and this tube
restored to its normal condition, hearing will
be destroyed forever; nine cases out Of ten are
caused by Catarrh, which is nothing but an
inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send
for circulars, free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constitution.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-08-13
July Honor Roll.

The following persons paid theil
to The Bamberg Herald
during the month of July:
Mrs. NJ. E. Edwards,
w. D. Mcmillan,
H. E. Wilson
J. B. Ritter,
Mrs. Anna Alexander,
David E. Pifer,
DR.. V. w. Brabham,
J. S. SHEPPARD,
w. l. Johns,
Paul Reddish,
Mrs. Allen E. Hair.
Mrs. Mary E. Beard,
Col. Willie Jones,
DR.. R. c. Brabham,,
L. D. Roy,
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Carter,
NJ. F. Ansel,
Mrs. L. E. Hanberry,
George Counts,
Gill-Herman Co.,
G. B. Clayton,
w. J. May,
Mrs. T. D. Jones,
J. C. O'Neal,
H. C. Folk,