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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-02-18
in THE SOCIAL REALM
Valentine Parties Play Prominent
Part in Society Events of the
Week.

About forty guests were entertained
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. R.
Ellis, Friday night, with a pleasant
Valentine party.
The decorations in all of the rooms
consisted Of festoons of red hearts,
appropos Of the season, and these were
set off to the best possible advantage
by we'll arranged backgrounds of
evergreen decorations composed
mainly Of Oregon grape.
Since st. Valentines Day was the
inspiration for the entertainment, the
idea Of hearts and arrows and fitting
Cupids was infused into each of the
games which served to make the even
ing pass the more merrily. Near the
close Of the entertainment, when the
selection of partners was made for
supper, this scheme eliminated in an
archery contest among the ladies
present. Red cardboard hearts bear
ing the names of the gentlemen were
pinned upon the wall and each lady
shot at these in turn with a miniature
bow and arrow, claiming the one
whose heart she succeeded in bringing
down, as her partner for supper.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
W. r. Ellis, Mr.. and Mrs. @. o. Tennis,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Hawkins. Mr.. and
Mrs. II. H. Dunkelberger, Mr.. and
Mrs. Tracy Stats, Mr. and Mrs. W. L.
Soehren, Mr.. and Mrs. B. M. Guy,
DR.. and Mrs. L. A. Bollman; Misses
Nina Hughes, Ollie Howe, ETA Brown,
Maud Robertson, Nora Robertson,
Maggie PEBBLES, Flora McCallon, Jen-
ME Muscott, Fannie Dempsey, Evan
geline Hart, Maud Hart, Ednelle Col
lins, Ora Collins; Messrs. G. d. Choir
pening, r. r. Hill, w. /. Ford, N. L.
Guy, @. @. Coad, r. E. Butler, G. L.
Crider, Earl Wisecarver, Frank Rob
ertson, R. II. Nelson, Ralph Dugane
and W. FL. Gaynor
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-02-18
WILL MEET CORVALLIS NEXT
Special Train Will Be Run For Accom-
mOdation of Crowd Next
Friday Afternoon.

The special motor from Dallas to
Corvallis, Friday afternoon, will
probably bear a larger crowd OF
basketball "fans," than has ever
before left this city on a similar
mission, because on this trip, two
basketball teams will go out to the
support of Dallas athletic prowess-
the champion team from Dallas
College, and the Colosseum skating
team.
The game between Dallas College
and 0. A. @. will be played at the
armory of the college, Friday night,
and the skating team will meet the
Corvallis aggregation in the skating
rink on the following night. These
two games will probably be among
the hottest and most bitterly contested
of the season, as each team involved
ranks among the first in Oregon, and
every point scored on either side must
be won by hard playing and basket
ball science.
All who intend to go on this trip
are requested to communicate at once
either with Frank Kersey, Edward
Shaw or G. N. Cherrington, as they
desire to know as soon as possible.
how many coaches will be needed for
the transportation of the Dallas dele
cation. Round trip tickets may be
secured for $3.50 from either Of the
three parties named above.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-02-18

night, on the occasion of the nine
teenth birthday of their son, Guy.
The guests assembled at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. M. J. Ballantyne and
proceeded in body to the home Of
the young man for whom the surprise
had been prepared. To his intense
chagrin, they caught him in slightly
negligee costume, engaged in blowing
wild musicout Of his tenor horn, quite
oblivious of the meditated onslaught
of his comrades. Although undeni-
ably surprised, he accepted the stu
alton gracefully, inviting his guests
to make themselves at home, and the
remainder Of the evening was spent
in such whole-souled amusement as
only "stag bunch" of young college
boys can enjoy.
Dividing into groups they spent the
time In various games until the small
hours Of the morning, dainty lunch
con being served before the jolly crowd
departed for their homes.
The guests present we're: Messrs.
Victor, Roscoe, Lew and Walter Bal
lantyne, Frank Hollister, Verne
Launer, Frank Johnson, Alphus Boyd,
Clifford Smith, Nathaniel Dixon, Will
liam Ridgeway, Robert VanOrsdel,
Stephen Gurney, Wilkie Yost, Lisle
and Lloyd Rice, William and Carl
Wood, August Riser and Clarence
Reynolds.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-02-18
These Were Successful.

The names Of those who were sue
cessful in the recent teachers exam
nations for county papers are as fol-
lows: First grade; Miss Eugenia
Phillips, Dallas, Miss Hope Rogers,
Monmouth; second grade; Misses
Clara Olsen, Alta Savage, and Laura
Utter, Dallas; Misses Elsie Grice and
Josephine Jacobson, Salem; Miss
Irma Northrop, Suver; Miss Geneva
Miller, Sheridan Miss Dora Murdoch,
Monmouth; third grade; Misses Cora
Utter, and Emma Aebi, Dallas
Misses Susie Bennett and Nellie Link,
Perrydale: Messrs. R. w. Long and
M. o. Boyer, Butler; Miss Rita Alder
man, Falls City and Ray Murphy,
Monmouth.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-02-18
Will Organize Camera Club.

The students Of Dallas College are
to organize a camera club and take
advantage Of the sunny spring weather
for the practice OF the fascinating art
photography. Many ofthem already
possess cameras and have shown
themselves to be Photographic artists
OF no mean skill, and others who
intend to join the club wills secure
instruments soon. The work of the
association will probably be directed
by DR.. G. A. Mock.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-02-18

The Rev. M. @. Wire, Presiding
Elder for the Methodist Church in the
Eugene District, was unable to fill
his appointment in Dallas, Sunday
evening, on account of illness and did
not preach on that occasion as had
been announced, the Rev. M. P. Dixon
conducting the quarterly communion
service and conference in his place.
Mr.. Dixon reports 20 accessions to the
membership Of the church since his
arrival in Dallas.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-02-18

The members of the Epworth League
of the Methodist Church and friends
were entertained by the League at
Miss Olive Smiths handsome music
studio Saturday night. The evening
was very pleasantly spent with var
ious social games and the program
was interspersed with musical num-
bers, both vocal and instrumental, by
several Of the guests who were present.
Light and dainty refreshments were
served at the close of the evenings
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-02-18
Bijou Stock Company Coming.

The Bijou Stock Company will play
in Dallas, Wednesday and Thursday
nights of this week, in the comedy,
"In Washington, d. O." This com
paDy has met with great success in
the Willamette Valley, and comes to
our city highly recommended. An
effort is being made to establish a
regular circuit through the principal
towns OF the Valley, and if the project
is successful, the Bijou Stock Company
will become. a regular attraction in
Dallas.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-02-18

The young women of Dallas College
and the members of the faculty of
that institution were entertained by
the Y. W. @. A.. Friday evening, at
the hospitable home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George 7. Gerlinger.
The guests as they arrived, were
received by the social committee, con-
sisting Of Misses Ada Osfield, Eula
Phillips, Lillian McVicker and lNola
Coad, and presented to Mrs. Gerlinger,
who is the adviser Of the social COM
mittee of the Y. VIC. A.
During the evening instrumental
solos were rendered by Miss Vera
Cosper and Miss Edith Yates, and
Professor H. HI. Dunkelberger sang
the famous bass solo "The Armorer's
Song" from Robin Hood. Several
games we're played, among which was
an ingeniously arranged contest, in
which Mrs. D. M. Metzger won the
prize, beautifully bound volume of
Shakespeare's "As You Like It." A
delicious luncheon was served during
the evening.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-02-18
Knights Will Celebrate.

The knights of Pythias will hold a
special celebration in their new lodge
hall tomorrow night, the occasion
being the forty-fifth anniversary Of
the founding of the order, and the third
anniversary Of the founding of Mar
mion Lodge, No. SO, in Dallas The
former anniversary falls on February
20 and the latter on February 10, so the
Knights have combined the two cele-
brations for the evening Of the 10th.
All Knights and ladies OF this
city, and all visiting Knights and
ladies are cordially invited to be pres
ent, and every effort will be used to
make it one Of the crowning social
events of the season.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-02-18

o. Gunderson, of the Salvation
Army, returned to Portland, Saturday,
after a weeks campaign in Dallas
soliciting funds for the Rescue Home
in that city. He professed himself
deeply grateful for the liberal assist
ance given him by the people Of this
city and the courtesy shown to him
during his stay In Dallas.
The "Jolly Fellows" skating club
gave another one OF its successful
parties at the Colosseum rink Thurs
day night. AS it was st. Valentines
eve, the decorations and entertainment
we're arranged so as to be appropriate
to the season. About go couples of
invited guests were present and
the skating session lasted far past the
usual time for closing the rink.
The Christian Endeavor Societies Of
Dallas will send six delegates to the
State Convention to be held in Eugene
from l0uIoud5 W bSAb OuHuogs AhS
Christian Church will be represented
byJ. Y. Maxwell and Miss Retta Camp
bell, the Presbyterian by Ray Boals
and the Rev. ID. J. Becker and the
Evangelical by the Rev. N. W. Sager
and DR.. @. A. Mock, of Dallas College.
DIR. Mock will deliver al address
before the Convention, Saturday night.
W. J. Igo. Of Benton County, is
visiting friends in Dallas. Mr.. Igo
was a stage driver on the old overland
line between Corvallis and Portland
in 1869, and drove the first stage that
ever passed through Dallas on that
route. He says that he was personally
acquainted with every one along the
entire stage route at that time, and
the only element Of regret in his
present visit in our city is the fact that
be finds more strangers than former
acauaintances. Mr.. IgO will go 70
Portland this afternoon for a short
stay, and viii return to Dallas next
week and finish his visit.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-02-18
Telephone Meeting.

G. W. McBee, president of the
Liberty Independent Telephone Com
pany, has called meeting Of that
organization to be held at the Liberty
schoolhouse, Monday evening, March
2, at 7 80 o'clock, for the purpose of
electing officers, and transacting such
other business as may be deemed
necessary.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-02-18

Several of the friends Of Mr.. and
Mrs. B. H. Pillar gave them surprise
party at their home Saturday night
on the occasion of Mrs. Pillars fifty
seventh birthday.
The party was arranged and the
invitations issued by Mrs. George Scott,
one Of Mrs. Pillars most intimate
friends, and the guests assembled at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Muir,
before going enmasse to the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. Pillar.
The surprise and delight Of those in
whose honor the party had been pre-
pared was absolute, and added
immeasurably to the satisfaction Of
the conspirators who had arranged
the plot. The evening was spent in a
pleasant social manner, light refresh
ments being served at its close. Mrs.
Pillar was presented with several val
liable and handsome pieces Of Havi-
land china by her guests, in token Of
their genuine love and esteem.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
B. II. Pillar, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Scott, Mr.. and Mrs. Willis SimontoD,
Mayor and Mrs. A. B. Muir, Rev. and
Mrs. D. J. Becker, Mr.. and Mrs. F. r.
Rich, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. g. VanOrsdel,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. n. Hall, Mrs. Il. B.
Cosper, Miss Vera Cosper.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-02-18

AIvie Morton is spending his
monthly vacation in Dallas, land,
unfortunately for the enjoyment of
his brief holiday, is suffering from
severe attack Of poison oak.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-02-18
A Call to Action.

By urgent request. I hereby call a
mass convention Of the Socialists OF
Polk county to meet in the Court
House in Dallas, at the hour Of 10
o'clock a. %. Saturday, March Z.
JAMES K. SEARS,
Chairman Of County Committee.
2-I4-7t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-02-18

Mrs, U. s. Loughary entertained
the Ladies Missionary Society of the
Presbyterian church at her home Fri
day afternoon. She was assisted by
Mrs. Ebert Parrish and Miss Ruth
VanOrsdel, and by their combined
efforts most enjoyable afternoon
was spent.
According to the prevailing spirit Of
the season, the valentine idea was
carried out in the decorations. Fes-
toons Of crimson hearts furnished the
motif for the arrangement Of all of the
decorations, and dainty little cupids,
with bow and arrow and
bearing strings Of tiny hearts, added
the finishing touches to these graceful
chains. The blinds were drawn to
darken the rooms, and the illumina-
ton was furnished by wax candles.
Over thirty guests were present,
including members Of the missionary
society and their friends. A delicious
luncheon was served during the after
noon, and its excellence proved the
crowning feature necessary to make
the meeting perfect in every detail.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-02-18

Mrs. s. G. Miller gave a valentine
party at her home Friday afternoon
for her little daughter, Virginia,
inviting the girls Of Miss Vera Cos
per's Sunday School class, Of which
her daughter is a member. In pre-
pairing and conducting the party, she
was assisted by Miss Cosper and
Pauline and Clark VanOrsdel.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-02-18

Several of the young men Of Dallas
gave a surprise party at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. David Seth, Friday
The evening world., 1908-03-18
FOUR HEAVY POLICEMEN
DUMPED INTO THE KILLS,

Capt George Bauer, Lieut. Patrick
Gusrue and Patroinen John e. Deakin
and Otto Dresoher. Of the police patrol
boat e.uh, ali heavy men, were thrown
from q doey into the icy waters Of the
XIII Won Kuil to-day. The Captain
COULDN'T Swtm, but the others held him
UP until John Jones. who had seen the
accident, jumped into q small boat and
rescued them
The Captains head was cut with an
oar, and he was taken to the Smith
InfirTnnry at West New Brighton. The
others suffered only from chill
The evening world., 1908-03-18
SKY BLUE SKIRT
CUTS A F.GU t
IN DIVORCE SUIT
Former Inspector Brooks Sure
Mrs. ROSenStein'S Garment
L. Was Only Knee Length.

Former Inspector Nicholas Brooks
to-day told on the witness stand the
details OF the sensational raid ne led
at the bachelor quarters of William
Rass. in order to obtain evidence
against Mrs. Bertha I;Usrnste n, whose
husband, Adolph. formerly bookmak-
or. Is suing for divorce.
Inspector Brooks qualified as an ex-
pert on pei tiCoats
Mrs. Rosenstein had on a light blue
silk underskrt. SAID the Inspector.
Are you sure it was not dress
skirt" asked Abraham Levy.
oh. l know the difference" replied
tho Inspector. II know an undersk ut
when / see X. 1t was short, reaching
about TO tho knees
AT this point MIR. Levy produced a
sky blue garment. 1t had bodice and
1rills on the top and bottom.
Shows a Garment in Court.
Us this the underskirt?" asked Mr.
''I dot think so" said Brooks. The
one l saw didn't nave any frills on the
bottom.
that this was the garment Mrs. Roseen-
stein wore would you still swear it was
not the one you saw"
Il would"
It was evident that the garment Mr.
Levy produced was fril length and not
knee length, as the inspector had des-
eribed.
Did Mrs. Rosenste!n have her shoes
on?" asked Mr.. Levy.
Il don't know
'.But you said her skirt came only
70 the knees"
when l saw this woman nude from
the waist up. I didn't think It necessary
TO look at her feet said the Inspector.
The evening world., 1908-03-18

Children's French Dresses-made
OF gingham in pink or blue
checks, an OF solid blue and
pink chambray, trimmed with
white piping; sizes 2 to CT os
5 wears; special at. pl.AO
Children Russian Dresses-made
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S years; special at........ 40C
Childre n Russian Dresses
O. wMlte | men; square neck, XII
mono sleeve and belt trimmed
with pale blue linen; sizes -e
2 to 5 year special at. |oC
The evening world., 1908-03-18

Childrcn's Dresses-madc o. per-
Gale; white ground with Colored
dots and figures made in one
piece with two box p!aits; back
and front trimmed with pearl
buttons; Dutch neck and kimono
sleeves trlmm. ID with red or blue
piping; sizes 2 10 years; ~
special at....... IOc
{ Chiidren's BlOomer ,uits-made
OF nl4ck-and-wn.te che -ked per-
Gale; sleeves, front and belt
trimmed with navy blue fac
ings; SEE TO D years; no
special jos
The evening world., 1908-03-18
NEW ORLEANS ENTRIES.

NEW ORLEANS. La, March IS
The city Park entries tor tomorrow 5
rnces nrn as fOILlM..
The evening world., 1908-03-18
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These From Our Regular Stock

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The evening world., 1908-03-18

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Childrens Outer Garments at Special Prices

Chiidren's Coats-made OF mixed
cheviot: box back and double
breasted effect; two pockets with
laps; furn-back cuffs and shawl
collar of colored panne velvet;
sizes 2 to 8 years; spe- GO ~
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Chi dren's Reefers-made of all
Wool cheviot III navy and red;
box back; double breasted; TRIM
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Chlidren's Reelers-made of wool
cheviot, in golf or red and navy;
full box back and double breast
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buttons; turn-back cuffs and lay
down collar OF black velvet; patch
pockets; sizes 2 to 5 90 IN
years; special at....... PA'oV
Children's French Dresses made
of Persian avn; rouna yoke and
bertha, made Of hemsttched
tucks; trimmed with ribbon ro-
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fine Persian lawns in white only;
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were capturcn by a sheriff's posse aud
spirited away to the sutton County
Jail.
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-27
WARD ANSWERS
LYING REPORTS

Hon. Charles b. Ward, state chair
nan of the Democratic state central
com nittee, in an interview relative
to the statements published in a Pu-
eblo morning paper in regard to the
Red, White and Blue special train in
which Democratic candidates have
been campaigning, denied the absurd
allegations made by the Chieftain and
told where the money for the Demo-
cratic candidates special came from.
He issued the following statement:
Regarding the statement of the
Pueblo Chieftain concerning the ex-
pense of the Democratic special train
and other matters, l will say frankly
that ] cannot understand them, ex-
cept that 1t is a deliberate design to
mislead the voters of that section of
the country, within which the Chief
tain circulates.
when the first article appeared
concerning the Democratic special
train, ! offered to show to the Den
yer correspondent of the Chieftain
exactly what funds we had to carry
on this campaign. The matter was
treated as a joke. and from that day
until this, the Denver correspond ent
of the Chieftain has not called at my
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-27

headquarters.
''As for my books. they are open
to any one who wishes to see them,
and they correctly show every dol
lar received or paid out. There are
no secrets maintained, in regard to
either receipts or expenditures. The
money that l have received for our
campaign is such as has been paid
by candidates and by small subscrip-
tions of loyal Democrats, together
with a small amount given me by
Governor Osborne of the national
Democratic Western headquarters. l
have not received one dollar, directly
or, indirectly from corporations,
neither have l asked for a dollar
from them.
The Chieftain has further seen
fit to reiterate time and again that
the Red, White and Blue special is
being paid for by Standard Oil money
and that its cost was $4,000. So
that they can not make this mistake
hereafter. except that they wish to
make it for the purpose of fooling
their readers, l would say that this
train cost $1.292.50. as follows: The
cost of the train proper was $1,000,
evidenced by check No. III, upon
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-27

the Denver National bank, payable
TO the d. d X. G. The cost of the
Pullman sleeper was $2925O, paid
by check No. 15S upon the same
bank to the Pullman Car company
The entire amount was paid solely
and alone by the candidates upon the
train. In conclusion of this state
ment / would say that l have not
been anxious to give interviews to
newspapers. While l realize that pa
pers such as the Chieftain can. if
they so will, deny these statements,
yet to the thousands of personal
friends and acquaintances, Republi-
cans as well as Democrats in this
state, | give this statement and let
them Judge, as to which party is be-
ing fair and which is telling the
truth. CHARLES B. WARD