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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-23
CORNERSTONE LAID
roupding of New Church Building
In Portland Marked By Import
ant Ceremonies.

The laying of the the corner stone
Of the new Evangelical church in
portland was an occasion of double in
+arestto citizens in Dallas from the fact
that the ceremony was participated in
bv many who have been prominent in
the work in Dallas College and In the
Evangelical church of Dallas, during
the asst few years, was celebrated
Sun dav. Yesterdays Oregonian con-
tains the following outline Of the
cermonies.
"The meeting marked the practical
bridging of the chasm between the two
branches of the Evangelical churches
in Portland, ministers Of both divi-
sions taking part. Rev. A. A. Winter,
nastor of the United Evangelical
Church, presided, assisted by Rev.
Frank B. Culver, of the First English
Church, Rev. j Bowersox, Rev. M. J.
BaIentyne and others. Professor G.
A. Mock, president of Dallas College,
delivered an appropriate address.
Rev. G. c. Polling, the first pastor aud
founder Of the First English Church
and the First United Evangelical
Church, delivered an historical ad-
dress. AS he was pastor and founder
of both churches he reviewed their
history. DR.. Polling first gave de-
tailed history Of the founding of the
First English Church up to the time
the Uuited Evangelical Church was
formed by the split in the two Oregon
conferences.
The exercises OF the day were con-
cluded Sunday night by lecture in
the First English Church by Professor
G. A. Mock, closing day that will
undoubtedly bring the two branches
of the Evangelical denomination
nearer organic union"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-23
Fruit Growers Meeting.

Nearly 100 stockholders were pres
ent at meeting of the Salem Fruit
Growers Union, held in the Board oi
Trade rooms in that city Saturday al
10 a. m. @. j. Kurtz occupied the
chair. L. G. Armstrong acted as sec
retary. TWAS announced that over 20C
shares of the stock had been sold, with
further soliciting committees to heal
from and articles were read and
adopted. A ballot was taken for direc.
tors in which seven names were voted
upon with the following results @. L.
McNary, A. Vercler, W. J. Ball, @. j.
Kurtz, @. o. Constable, E. @. Arm
strong and G. A. Park. A large num-
Der of the prominent fruit growers
Of Eastern Polk county are represented
among the stockholders and directors
Of the organization.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-23
OREGON PIONEER DEAD
w. S. Gillian, Formerly of Polk
County, Dies At His Home In
Walla Walla.

Mrs. F. M. Collins received news
yesterday of the death of her brother,
William Smith Gillian, at his home
in Walla Walla yesterday morning,
aged about 80 years. His demise
leaves her the only surviving child of
General Cornelius Gillian.
Smith Gillian was born in Missouri
in 1929 and crossed the plains to Ore
gon with his parents in 1874, settling
with his father near Dallas, on what
is known as the Levens place.
In the late forties he spent a short
time in the gold mines of California
afterward returning to Oregon where
he was married to Miss Ethel Taylor.
He served for about four years as
sheriff of Polk county and was rep
resentative in the Legislature during
the latter years Of the territorial gov
ernment in Oregon.
In 1859 he moved to Washington,
settling near Walla Walla, where he
went extensively into the farminfi and
fruit raising business with great sue
cess. In Washington he also served
as the first sheriff of Walla Walla
county and in 1862 he was one Of the
representatives In the Washington
legislature. During the latter years
of his life, he retired from active busi-
ness and moved into Walla Walla,
where he resided until his death.
He is survived by his wife and five
children: Mrs. Ellen j. Day and
Miss Mary Gillian, of Walla Walla
Lane Gillian, mining engineer, Of
Mexico; Judge Mitchell Gillian and
Marcus Gillian, of Walla Walla. His
other son, Beiamin, was killed only a
little more than a year ago, by rob-
bers, whom he was attempting to pre-
vent from holding up bank in which
he was employed.
Funeral services over the remains OF
Smith Gillian will be held tomorrow
and the funeral will take place in
Walla Walla.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-23
WILL FINISH YEARS WORK
Students And Citizens In Monmouth
Rally Readily To Support OF
Normal School.

Following is a communication from
President E. D. Ressler, Of the Mon
mouth Normal School, to the Oregon
Ian Of yesterdays issue:
Monmouth, Or, Feb. 2l-The stu
dents of the Monmouth Normal have
decided to support the school for the
remainder of the year. One hundred
and ten students have pledged $1iOO.
They agree that the Legislature has
treated them most unjustly. but rather
than miss the remainder of the years
schooling they feel compelled to take
this course.
"The citizens of Monmouth held a
mass meeting tonight and so sub
scribers pledged $lO0Oin sums of from
81 to $50 each. The citizens had
already pledged $1,000 to support the
school last year and until January Of
this year. These amounts, with the
tuition already collected, will enable
the board of regents to meet the
expenses for the remainder of the year.
The estimated cost will be from $4,000
to $4,000. This will require members
Of the faculty to teach for $75 month.
All expressed themselves as willing to
make the sacrifice for the sake of the
students, because they have a keener
sense of state honor than the Legisla-
ture seems to possess.
SIT is not known here what action
the board of regents will take, hut citi-
zens, faculty and students stand ready
to tender the donations to the board.
E. D. RESSLER,
Principal Normal School,"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-23
The Best OF Coffee.

The person who is seeking the
brand Of coffee which is best in every
respect, will find that the famous
German American brand will fully
meet the requirments. The coffee is
raised on a $4,000 acre plantation in
the Tumbala range Of the Sierra
Madras and is shipped in the hull
direct to the Portland roasting house
where it is hulled, roasted and sealed
in practically air tight packages. In
strength and delicacy of flavor it is
unrivalled. Try it once and you will
be won over completely by its un-
paralleled merits. The German
American brand of coffee can be
secured at only one place in Dallas
and that place is.
CASTLES GROCERY STORE.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-23
PRELIMINARY DEBATES
Teams In Polk County High School
League Will Try Out During
This Week.

The preliminaries in the Polk
County High School Debating League
will be held this week from Wednes
day to Saturday. Dallas and Rick
reall have dropped out of the League
leaving the following schools repre-
sented by teams Of debaters: Mon
mouth, Ballston, Bethel, Independ.
ence, Perrydale and Falls City.
The schedule is as follows: Wed.
nesday, February, "a, Independence
vs. Monmouth, at Independence
Thursday, February 25, Falls City vs.
Monmouth at Falls City; Friday, Feb
ruary 26, Bethel VS. Independence, al
Bethel; and Saturday, February 81
Ballston VS. Perrydale, at Ballston.
The debate in Ballston falls on the
same date as the Educational Rally
given by the School Officers Associa
tion and will prove an additional fea.
ture of interest. The Rally will occupy
the entire day and the debate will be
held in the evening after its close.
The try-outs between the four win
ming teams in the preliminaries will
be held on March 25 and 26 and the
dates for the final debate will be fixed
for some time in April.
Interest is intense among the stu.
dents of the schools represented In the
league and the work OF the young
debaters promises to be exceptionally
good considering that they are practi-
cally inexperienced in the art of argu-
ment and that their work in the pre-
liminaries will be practically the first
that they have ever attempted in that
line.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-23
ENCOUNTER HARD GAMES
Basketball Contests OF The Past Few
Days All Close And Strongly
Played.

The basketball game played in
Salem, Saturday night between Dallas
College and Willamette University,
resulted in tie, the score being 80 to
80. 1t was impossible to play the tie
off, since the umpire had called the
game before it was discovered that the
score was even. Dallas outclassed
its opponents in team work, but until
the last half of the game, labored
under the disadvantage of bad luck
in goal throwing. Every player on
the Dallas team contributed to the
score the points being distributed as
follows: Ridgeway, forward, four
baskets; W. Ballantyne, forward,
three baskets; and three on fouls !;
Streyer, center, two baskets; Boydston,
guard, one basket and one on fouls !;
L. Ballantyne, guard, two baskets; /;
one point awarded to Dallas.
While the Dallas College team has
been playing series Of games in the
home state and has been making
fine showing, the Oregons have been
matched against some of the most
powerful basketball aggregations in
Colorado and Utah.
Friday night in Greely, Colorado,
they won after hard fought game,
by the close score of 35 to 81 and last
night they were matched against the
team in Provo, Utah, which has
always defeated all travelling teams
that have gone up against it, by over
whelming scores.
In the game against the Oregons,
however, they found themselves
matched against the toughest and
most skillful team they had ever en-
countered and the ensuing game
proved to be a veritable battle royal
with the chances of victory through
out the entire period of play practi-
cally equal.
At the close Of the second half the
score stood tied on 20 and it became
necessary for additional play to he
called to decide the contest. In the
ensuing struggle Provo finally gained
the deciding field goal, making the
final score 26 to "a, both teams having
gained an additional foul point.
The Oregons, in view Of the fact that
the team In Provo had heretofore been
wellnigh invincible on its own court
and had defeated all travelling teams
against which it had been matched,
by enormous scores, had practically
conceded last nights game from the
start. The closeness of the score is
therefore quite unexpected and the re-
suit of the game, virtual victory for
the five from Oregon.
When they leave Utah the team will
make long jump to Los Angeles,
California, and from that time will
play almost nightly, enroute from
that city to Dallas once more. W. E.
Critchlow, their advance man, is ex-
pected to reach Dallas some time dur
ing the present week.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-23
Where Taxes May Be Paid.

Sheriff J. NJ. Grant announces that
for the convenience Of taxpayers living
at a distance from the county seat,
lists of the county taxes for Polk
county are at the following places,
where those who desire to save them
selves the trouble Of a trip to
Dallas may call and pay the amount
of their taxes Falls City Bank, Simp-
son Brothers, at Airlie; Polk County
Bank, 10 Monmouth; Independence
National Bank; and Ladd & Bush's
Bank, in Salem.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-23
Series Meetings.

The meetings at the Adventist
Church continue during this week.
Subjects as follows: Tuesday, Febru-
airy 25, Repentance" Wednesday
Religious Liberty" Thursday, 1.-The
Two Covenants" :" Friday, "An Impor-
tant Prophecy" Elder ]. M. Cole
will remain during the week and
assist Mr.. Petit, of this city.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-23
School Meeting Successful.

The school meeting 10 the Spring
Valley school house Saturday was
quite su ccessful, the school districts OF
the entire Zena section being except
ionally we'll represented and many
visitors from neighboring sections
being present. J. E. Zinzer. Of Spring
Valley, presided over the assembly
and the interest 10 the discussions
that we're brought up from time to
time was general and enthusiastic.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-23

A large flock Of crossbills, those
beautifully colored birds that are seen
here only a few weeks during the winter
months OF the year, appeared in Dal-
las last week, swarming in the maple
trees as acti vely as parrots and snip
ping off the few seeds that still re-
mained on the limbs in spite Of the
storms and winds. The appearance
Of the crossbills is generally reputed
to herald the approach Of Spring
weather, so the presence OF the tran
sient feathered visitors will no doubt
be regarded with pleasure by all.
Sunday morning gave a CLINT Of
real Spring weather and many per.
sons who took advantage Of the sun
shine to take a trip into the hills
returned with beautiful specimens Of
pussy willows. 1t had seemed up to
that time that Winter was still with
us and Spring doubtfully long dis
tance in the future, but the testimony
Of the pussy willows and the swollen
buds on the alder and maple trees, is
that it has been stealing the march on
US and is now right at our doors.
Professor Hunts dog and monkey
circus which appeared at the Star
Theater last night, the first night Of
his engagement with Whiteside
Brothers, managers Of the theater, at
tracted a crowd that OverHowed the
house at each performance aud the
act, which is really quite excellent
met with 40 enthusiastic reception
from the audiences. Professor Hunt
will close his engagement here to-
night
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-23
Skating Wednesday Night.

Frank Kerslake. proprietor Of the
Colosseum skating rink, will devote
Wednesday evening at the rink to
skating in couples only, this being
the first entertainment Of that nature
that has been given during the pres
eut season. The admission for each
couple will be 25 cents, which will in
clude skates for both persons.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-23
Oregon Building Ready.

II the present rate Of progress be
maintained, and there is no intention
that it shall be owtherwise, the Alaska
Yukon-Pacific Exposition can be
opened, complete in every detail, by
May /, one month in advance Of the
day fixed by the directors. Oregon
was first to complete a state building
and California made a close second
Both buildings are remarkable fol
their beauty, the Commissioners from
both states having been lavish In
their expenditures for architecture al
elegance. So well along with its work
is Oregon, in fact, that its exhibit is
already being installed and a full
fiedged cold storage plant 10 the base
ment is keeping fresh, tons upon tons
Of Oregon fruits which are to be made
part Of the sister states show.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-23

Hop contracts are reported TO be far
in excess Of the contracts for a similar
period for last year, and advices re-
ceived by growers and dealers here
from every hop center in Oregon,
indicate a wonderful revival Of the
hop industry. The prevailing price 10
contracts is 10 cents. and thousands Of
pounds are being contracted for by
all the dealers. Reports from
Oregon City indicate a condition even
more favorable to hopgrowers than
that found 10 the Salem country.
Marshal I. A. Odom began work
yesterday with a crew Of men and a
team and scraper removing the
accumulation OF mud from the sur
face Of the streets that have been
lately macadamized.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-23

Mrs. Tracy Stats entertained the
young women of the Y. W. @. A. cab
met, of Dallas College, at her home
Saturday with an afternoon tea in
compliment to Miss Lucy Hopkins,
Coast Secretary of the association.
Those present we're Mrs. Tracy Stats,
Misses Lucy Hopkins, Winnie Kelly,
Helen Gurney, Harriet Hubbard,
Emma Ridgeway, Pauline VanOrs-
del, Fredia Launer, Mable Jenkins,
and Jennie BowersoX.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-23

The public school of this city was
closed yesterday, for the legal holi-
day, Washington's birthday and the
most Of the pupils, taking advantage
of the pleasant and temperate weather
spent the greater part of their time
out of doors in celebration OF the
holiday.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-23

Mr.. and Mrs. John Ferguson were
given an elaborate surprise party at
their home in Polk county near Salem
last week, by number of their neigh
bors. The house was tastefully decor
ated and over the two long tables hung
emblems of st. Valentine, cupids,
hearts, etc. The older people spent the
evening with cards and telling stories
and the younger folk played games.
All ended with three course supper
and the evening passed away quickly
and pleasantly. About so guests were
present.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-23
Dance Saturday Night.

The dancing class organized by the
Social Committee Of Company Fl, is
meeting with great success, a large
number of new dancers being present
at its second meeting. after the close
of the regular drill, Thursday night.
The next dancing party to be given by
the committee will be held in the
Armory, Saturday night, February 27.
A large crowd is expected to be in
attendance and a pleasant evening is
assured all who attend.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-23

County Clerk E. n. Smith Issued
Iicense to wed 70 Thomas Dicky and
DosIa Guttry, Saturday.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-23

J. Crowther and w. V. Fuller will
leave this week for an extended stay
In Inyo county, California, where
both have extensive mining interests.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-23

Mrs. J. G.. Van Orsdel entertained
the young women of Dallas College
at her home Friday night, to meet
Miss Lucy Hopkins, Coast Secretary
of the Y. w. G. A. The rooms were
decorated in an appropriate fashion
for the celebration of Washington S
birthday, that anniversary being
close at hand, and 10 the various
games and amusements INDUCED in,
the same idea was embodied. A most
delicious supper was served in the
dining room after the close of the en-
tertainment.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-02-23
In THE SOCIAL REALM
Many Pleasant Entertainments Mark
The Closing Days of The Past
Week.

A farewell reception was given at
the home of Mayor and Mrs. A. b.
Muir, Thursday night, in compliment
to Mr.. and Mrs. f. s, Ramsey and
family, who are leaving for Los An
geles, California, where they will
make their home in future.
A male quartette consisting of Mr..
Ramsey and son, Ray, Willis Simon
ton and Rev N. S. Reeves, gave a
number of selections and Mrs. G. G..
Coad favored the company with a
beautiful vocal solo. Rev. Reeves
made brief and appropriate address
of farewell, to which Mr.. Ramsey re-
piled in a similar vein, and M. nj.
Ellis after a short speech, presented
him with a beautiful umbrella, a gift
in token of the esteem in which his
many friends had held him and his
family during their stay among us.
After the close of the general social
side Of the evenings entertainment, a
delicious luncheon was served.
Those present were: Mayor and
Mrs. A. B. Muir, Mr.. and Mrs. B. Fl.
Pillar, Mr.. and Mrs. M. M. Ellis, Mr..
and Mrs. Willis Simonton, Rev. and
Mrs. N. s. Reeves, Mr. and Mrs. Fl. B.
Cosper, Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. VanOrs-
del, Professor and Mrs. D. M. Metz
ger, Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Aldrich, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Bennett, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. V. Dalton, Mr.. and Mrs. Con-
rad Stafrin, Mr. and Mrs. M. @.
DUNCAN, Mr.. and Mrs. James Wilson,
F. s. Ramsey and family, Mrs. L. B.
Martin, Mrs. H. M. Lawrence, Mrs. j..
G. Gaynor, Mrs. @. G. Coad, Mrs. j.
II. Cornwall, Mrs. Boston, Misses
Jessie Wiseman, Georgia Martin, and
Mr.. Harry Gaynor.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1909-01-05

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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1909-01-05

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