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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-02

A Portland commission house, the
Southern Oregon Commission Com
pany offers to give to any shipper the
name of any customer to whom his
produce was sold, so the customer can
find out exactly what price was
received. The company also gives
access to its books so the shipper can
ascertain for himself just what returns
he is entitled to. This is a radical
change from the traditional policy oi
secrecy heretofore followed by the
Front Street Commission men and the
advertisement of this new offer has
created quite stir.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-02
AMATEUR NIGHT AT STAR
Manager of Moving Picture Theater
Win Introduce Novelty Into
Programs.

On Thursday night, April s, the
management Of the Star Theater Will
introduce into its entertainment new
feature-the amateur night Atth
time amateurs who lay claim to sklll
in any of the branches of the histri-
onic art will be given an opportunity
to test their skill before an audience
aud the result will no doubt be pro-
gram which it will be we'll worth the
while of anyone seeking amusement
and entertainment to witness.
AS an incentive to the amateur per-
formers. prizes have been offered,
which will be awarded according to
the amount of applause the particular
"stunt" of the performer may evoke.
The one gaining the most applause
will receive $5, a prize Of So for the
one coming second will be awarded
and the winner of the third place will
be given $2 The rating Of the
applause accorded to each performer
will be left in the hands OF three dis
interested judges.
The intention is to bring out the bes
talent and to secure the creates
variety of features possible, SO th'
"amateur night" will furnish an idea
opportunity for all who may nav
. hitherto unsatisfied yearnings for tn
. stage. The embryo operatic star, tn
undiscovered rival Of Hermann, to
wizard, the developing clog dancer o
s the amateur acrobat may all have
r show to prove their worth. Thos
desiring to learn complete particular
concerning the new entertainer
- feature, or those desiring to take pa
:, in the show should communicate wit
= Clarence Whiteside, manager OF tn
- Star Theater, before next Tuesday
that place may be arranged for thel
on the program.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-02

DR.. Donohoe, Dentist. Uglow Bldg
Legal blanks for sale at this office.
Legal Blanks at this office.
Legal blanks for b ale at this office.
Hop twine at the Dallas Mercantile
Company store.
See us about cleaning carpets. Hall
r. Haves. 3-16-tf
The OBSERVER office wants the print
ing you are particular about.
Will pay 25 cents in trade for mohair
at Dallas Mercantile Company store.
L. d. Brown, attorney; abstracts
collections. Office In Uglow Bldg.
2-5-tf
Carpets and rugs thoroughly
cleaned by Hall & Hayes. 3-16-tf
DIR. B. J. Mills, the eyesight special
ist of Portland, IS now at the Dallas
Hotel. IL
Try your ability on the stage. ANA
teur night at the Star Theater Thurs
day, April 8.
Money of private parties to loan at
per cent on well-improved farms.
SIBLEY g. EAKIN.
Bran and shorts at NJ. D. Ellis
Grocery.
/ Highest market prices paid for all
farm produce at NJ. ID. Ellis Grocery,
/ Do not forget the "amsteur night
at the Star Theater, Thursday night
April s.
i R.H. Kaltz, the piano tuner, is nov
/ in town. Leave orders at Daniels
music store. 3-3O-2t
II See the swell line OF ties and trouser
at Dallas Mercantile Company's store
II NIB. fancy coffee. 3pounds sl.OC
III Amber Blend coffee, pound 25C
MD. E. Special Roast, 25c., 5 pound
for CSC. NJ. d. Ellis grocery store
III 2-26-tf
III Dry fir cordwood wanted In an
III quantity up to 500 cords TO be deliVere
III 10 Dallas OF Falls City. For furthe
particulars. call on, OF address, Saleu
Falls City & Western Ry. Co.. Dalla
III w.R. Ellis, agent for Daily Or
Qonian and Evening Telegram. Ha'
II a daily paper delivered At your houI
by the week, month or year. No ext
charge for delivery.
Dry fr cordUood wanted In ar
quantity up 70 500 cords ; 70 be deliver
in Dallas or Falls City. For furth
particulars. call on, OF address. Sale
Pals City & Western BY. Co, Dali
AssOO and a s45o plano for sale
sssO and ss75 respectively. An opp
tunity 70 secure . arst-class Instr
uent az q noninal price, which
one can afford 70 overlook Call q
sse them 81 stockusll's Furniture q
u Music store.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-02
Members Of the Dallas Tennis Club

Members of the Dallas Tennis Clup
are requested to be present at the
business meeting of the organization
in the Office of the Willamette Valley
Company, Sunday afternoon.
W. A. Keyt moved from Oak Grove,
Tuesday into his residence in Dallas,
formerly owned by A. J. Barham. Mr..
Barham has secured and is now occu-
pying the E W. Hinshaw house.
W. r. Hinshaw, of Falls City, was
a business visitor in Dallas yester-
day. Mr.. Hinshaw has purchased
Bert Dennis confectionery store, TAX
ing charge of the business Friday.
The construction crew for the Salem,
Falls City & Western Railway Com
pany has established a camp on the
Rowcliffe farm east Of this city for
work on the new Dallas-Salem line.
Mr. and Mrs. e. l.. Fenton, Mr..
and Mrs. F. J. Coad and Mrs. G. g..
Coad have gone over to Newport for a
short stay and to prepare their cottage
for the summer season. @. G. Coad
will follow them today and remain
over Sunday.
A social dance will be given in the
armory Saturday night, April 8, under
the auspices of Company H, Fourth
Infantry, Oregon National Guard. A
pleasant evening is assured to all who
attend. Music will be furnished bJ
the Dallas orchestra.
Among those from Dallas who are
, attending the Evangelical conference
at st. Johns are Rev. Fl. FL. Farnham
) Rev. Wayne E. Phelps, Rev. A. W
f Teats, Dr.. G. A. Mock, Professor
| D. M. Metzger, H. Fl. Dunkelberge
and Floyd L. Fisher.
4 Theodore Harrington Is having
: fine residence built for himself Oh
t property in the Levens Addition an
is having extensive alterations an
r improvements made on the Livermor
q house. Mr.. Harrington plans builc
p ing two other houses during the com
ing season.
" E. Jacobson has resigned from n
4 position in the Southern Pacific dept
n and will devote all of his time to h
4 drawing business in future. He ne
changed his stand from Belt q Che
rfngton's drugstore to W. r. ELI
o confectionery store and expects to p
4 new truck into service in the net
~ future.
A reception to Mrs. Spahr, the wi
of the newly arrived pastor OF u
n, Methodist Church in this city, Will
v. given by the Ladies' Aid Society
e. the home of Mrs. Robert Howe th
g. afternoon. A general reception I
the pastor and his family has be'
q plan ned to be held in the Church SOL
,s- time next week.
IS The Dallas Christian Bible Schc
re is in a contest with the Forest Gro
School for the current quarter
at attendance, offerings and the numt
he of bibles present. All members a
w friends of the church are cordial
he invited to attend and help in the &C
nd test. Mems and women's New Mo
in ment classes will be organized nj
yill Sunday. A lecture to young won
'ha on Chow To Win" will be given N
The Sunday. The subject at the mornl
in service will be "The Paramot
Issue"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-02
Polk County Observer

Mira Mae Wright went to Portland,
Wednesday. for vlsit.
II sickafoose, OF Monmouth. was
Dallas visitor Wednesday.
e. Williams was a passenger to
portland yesterday morning.
II, Gerlinger, Jr., went to Portland
yesterday on business visit
I'd seeley, Of Independence, was a
v;sitor in Dallas, Wednesday
c,eve Robinson, of Independence,
was a Dallas visitor yesterday
Miss May Shelton was in Port'ano'
Wednesday, on a business visit.
r NcTimmonds, of Falls City, was
viaito, in Dallas, Wednesday.
7 Richardson was down from
Rnena Vista on visit yesterday.
Rev, W. P. Marrs returned Tuesday
from business visit in Portland.
r. A. Matthews has returned from
an extended stay 10 Marion county.
r. Hirschberg, of Independence
was in Dallas yesterday on business
visit.
Mrs Fl. B. Cosper returned Wednes
dow morning from a visit in McMinn'
vile.
Cass Riggs. of Crowley, was II
Dallas. Wednesday, on a business
visit.
Mrs. Anne c. Farley went to Port
land. Wednesday, for a few days
visit.
Otto Byerley returned Tuesda.
ovening from few days visit IL
Newport.
Cliff and Verne johnson returne'
Tuesday from a few days visit d
Newport.
Mrs. s. @. Davidson, of Halsey, /
visiting her daughter, Mrs. L. A
Bollman.
Mrs. Eleanor Butler, of Falls City
was a business visitor in this Cit
yesterday.
Lloyd Henry went to Portland, Wed
nesday, for the Spring vacation fror
Dallas College.
John Olin went to Vancouver, Wed
nesday afternoon, for short Wis
with his family.
Roy Sparks returned to Newpor
Wednesday after a short visit wit
friends in Dallas.
JC. Talbot, of Falls City, was
this city Wednesday enroute for Por
land, on business.
Mrs. W. H. Roy went to Portlan
Wednesday morning, where she WI
take medical treatment.
Mrs. Guy Walker and Mrs va
Dornsife, of Independence, were vi
itors in Dallas yesterday.
Mrs. Henry Butler and son, Del,
Monmouth, were in Dallas, Wednt
dav, eproute for Portland.
Ross Cady was called TO his nome
Corvallis yesterday by the news OF
serious illness Of his father.
A hop contract between r. L, MI
ply and T. Rosenwald u Company
New York, for $4,000 pounds for TIL
years at II cents, was filed Win
county clerk yesterday.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-02
Easter Baseball Game.

The baseball season in Dallas will
be opened April II with a game
between the newly selected and trained
Dallas team and the nine representing
the Alec Club of Albany. Although
the local team is not yet fully organ
lied, Manager Harmon expects TO
have it we'll ordered and in good shape
for the contest by April IL, when a
strenuous effort will be made to give
the people of Dallas an exhibition OF
fast and winning baseball for the
opening OF the season. The batteries
selected are Floyd Myer and Doty,
pitchers; Charles Boydston and Ned
Shaw, catchers. Carl Fenton will
hold down his old position at first ano
the other places will be we'll attended
to by the best men that can be secured
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-02

Norval Gates went to Lafayette,
Wednesday, for short visit with
relatives and friends.
w j. White and Bob Clanf1eld re-
turned Wednesday from weeks
business visit near Tillamook.
L. D. Butler returned Wednesday
night from Portland, where he has
been taking medical treatment.
Mr.. Taylor, of the contracting firm
of Venske & Taylor, went to Portland,
Wednesday afternoon, on business
visit.
Unequalled in excellence. La Cor
ona cigar. Recognized by good judges
as the best 10 cent cigar now on the
market.
Mrs. Ollie McCarter left yesterday
for weeks visit at the home of her
sister, Mrs. Gertrude Sebring, in Win
chester.
Will Caldwell went to Perrydale
yesterday to spend a weeks vacation
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs J. W.
Caldwell.
Lester and Elmer Barnhart, students
of Dallas College, are spending theil
Spring vacation at their home ir
Falls City.
Rev. and Mrs. G.. W. Petit have
returned from Portland, where the.
attended the Seventh Day Adventis
Conference.
Miss Harriet Hubbard, student il
Dallas College, went to her home il
Troutdale, Wednesday, to spend tn
Spring vacation.
M. G. Ellis, a graduate of Dalla
College, is candidate for the office
mayor of Falls City in the municipa
election to be held Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. O'Brien and SO
left yesterday for their home in Be
lingham, Washington, after Wis
with Mr. and Mrs. r. McLennan.
A triplet of the best. Smoke eitht
Tashmoo 123 cent, La Corona
cent or Bon Ton cent cigar. In the
classes they are not to be equalled.
Mrs. W. l.. Soehren left yesterda
for a few days visit in Hillsboro az
Portland. Mr.. Soehren will go dow
to Portland tomorrow morning an
join her.
: Mr.. and Mrs. George Scott went
Portland yesterday morning in cor
pany with their daughter, Edna, wi
. will be taken to the hospital for mec
cal treatment.
j, Preaching at the Adventist Churc
Saturday and Sunday evenings. Re
IT. H, Starbuck, Of Portland, will pl
side over Saturday nights meetin
:, All are invited.
The infant son Of Mr.. and MI
- Renne Fritz died suddenly Wedn'
day. The funeral was held Wedn'
day afternoon and the remains We
inferred in the old cemetery.
= In the series of special services
the Presbyterian Church there will
three topics discussed next Sund'
N At II a. M, the subject will be IL
le Place of Praise" At 8 p. m, a seco
meeting for men will be held
r Chapman's chapel and the topic
NJ be "a Politicians Dilemma" !
90 male quartette will sing. In
ae evening at 8 o'clock the pastor
speak on Goods Desire"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-02

A Booth Kelley log drivethat arrived
in Springfield contained 100000 feet,
Willis Montgomery has gone to his
home in Falls City to spend his Spring
vacation.
Herbert Elliott returned yesterday
to his home in Perrydale, after few
days. visit with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Elliott
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-02
Meeting Notice.

Ainsworth Chapter No. II, II. A. M.
Work in the Royal Arch degree this
friday evening. Oscar Hayter, FL. 2.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-02

If you have any talent as reader
singer, or in any other line OF enter
ment work, try your skill on amateur
night at the Star Theater, Thursday
April s.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-02
YOU CAN PREPAY FARES

for anyone from any place If you want
to. Deposit the necessary amount
with our local agent and he will tele-
gragh ticket promptly.
Inquire of Agents or write to
VIM. McMURRAY
General Passenger Agent
The Oregon Railroad Il Navigation %
Southern Pacific Co Lines in Oregon)
PORTLAND, OREGON
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-02
TO THE PUBLIC

Write letters to everybody you know
in the East and tell them about these
low colonists rates. Send them liter
ature about Oregon, or send their ad-
dresses to us and we will do it. In
this way you can be a great help In
the growth and progress OF your state.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-02-27
AssINiNs ITEMS
Correspondence

Mrs. Louis Pine, Of the M. E. Mission.
ia visiting friends here.
Miss Geneive Loonsfoot, of Keweenaw
Bay, was guest Of her mother, Mrs.
Philimene Loonsfoot Monday.
William Open, of Marinette, Wis f,
Is guest of Rev. FIR. Faust this week.
Mrs. Joseph Barbano, of Huron Bay,
was visitor here Monday.
Mrs. Della Upper returned from
Randville this week, after few months
visit with friends at that place.
Sam and William Spruce Of the M.
E. Mission, were guests Of Alfred
Loonsfoot this week.
John Hugo left this week for Huron
Bay on fishing expedition.
County Road Commissioner Simon
Denomie had crew Of men engaged
several days this week breaking roads
from Baraga to Keweenaw Bay.
The County Road Commissioners
have completed the job Of hauling rock
to the head Of the bay to be crushed
and used in road repair work next
summer. $50
A number from this place were at
Baraga Monday evening attending the
social and supper given by the men of
st. Anne's church congregation. They
report an excellent time.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-02-27
HAT BROKE UP THE CONCERT.
Remarkable Headeear Responsible for
Spelling Performances.

A story has reached this country OF
hat which spoiled an afternoon per-
Torrance at small French play
house. 1t appears that in the absence
of an orchestra a lady presided over
the piano. She was neither young,
pretty nor talented, and not wishing
to pass unnoticed conceived the idea
Of wearing a hat that would attract
the attention of the audience.
In this she was successful. The hat
looked like a good-sized umbrella COW
cred with flowers. ribbons and birds.
AS the lady took her seat the surprise
It caused hushed the audience into
silence; when, however, the pianist
struck the first notes and the flowers,
ribbons and birds began a mad dance,
the storm broke loose and the laughter
at last grew so terrific that the curtain
was lowered to give the spectators an
opportunity of regaining their compos-
ure. They never regained 1t, the per-
Torrance was spoiled and the authors
are suing the director for damages
Millinery Trade Review.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-02-27

taken the last long stretch, two Of
Baraga's popular young folks were un-
tied in holy bonds of matrimony, and II
was with profound surprise few hours
later that the people Of the vicinity re
ceivedthe announcement of the marriage
to Miss Elspeth Thomson, daughter of
Mrs. c. e. Thomson, to Guy B. Crebassa.
which had occurred at Assinins at an
early hour on the 22inst, in the presence
of Miss Bertha Crebassa, q sister Of the
groom and George Deffoe, our popular
jewelryman.
The young couple took the 1907 trfia
at Assinins and Immediately went to
Houghton where they will make Their
future home.
The groom needs no introduction, as
he has made his home in Baraga county
the greater part Of his life, while the
bride has made her home with her
mother and brother at Sand Point light
house for the past year. or more.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-02-27

The male members of St. Anne's
church are coming in for no small share
of praise and congratulations for the
manner in which they conducted their
German supper, on Monday evening in
the basement Of the church. 1t is estimat-
ed that they were patronized by one of
the largest crowds that ever gathered
in the parlors, and that the menu was
just the kind to tickle the palate Of
every individual. is ever manifested to-
day by those who partook thereof.
The prime factor Of the layout was
sauer kraut, spare ribs, frankfurts and
the like, while the tables groaned
under a load Of to6thsome dainties Of
other kinds. F. rfs. i, gs
The net proceeds Of the supper were
$50. and while the men are responsible
for the successful promotion Of the
affair, they are DESTROYS that the ladies
who lent every possible aid Be given
unstinted credit.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-02-27
a sea story.

"Of all my sea experiences" said
the captain, this was the strangest.'
The ladies' at the handsome cap
tain's table said hush to one another,
turned to the ruddy mariner with lis
tening smiles.
I'VE were carrying" he said. "a lot
Of troop horses. A dreadful storm over
took us, and for two days we wallowed
in the trough of heavy sea. Finally
It was decided that, to tighten tho
ship, the horses must go overheard.
"They went overheard In the morn
ing. AS soon as they saw that they
were abandoned they turned and be-
gan to swim bravely after US. Bravely,
desperately they swan. They followed
us for miles and miles. can still see
them, long line. their necks arched,
pushing heroically through the heavy
sea-
"They sank, poor brutes, one BY
one"
The captain smiled sadly.
"And I still seem to have" he SAID
"all those deaths on my conscience"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-02-27
For Sale.

A new mich cow, young and in good
condition. Apply to
2-27-tf. MATT GETzEN, Baraga.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-02-27
Much Fun at Masque Ball.

Reports are to the effect that there
was an abundance Of fun at the Masque
bali given by the Baraga Wanderers
last week Friday evening in the Opera
House. There were about fifty couples
present and prizes carried off in the
following manner, LIST best, Violet
Long, as Cards; Lillian Nelson, I'd best
as Cigar Bands; Grace Murphy, Sd best
as Cupid. The LIST Comic was won by
Mrs. C. o. Holmes as moving adver-
tisement. Chauncey st. German, I'd
as Mama's Baby and w. c. Birk, Sd as
Ward Politician. Good music was fur
nished by the Baraga Orchestra and a
fine supper served at the Chappell
House.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-02-27
LOCAL ITEMS.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Victor John
son, on the 10th inst, son.
Born. to Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Auge,
Of Peikie, on Monday, son.
Miss Marie McKindles, of L'Anse,
was q guest at the home of her broth
er, L. H. McKindles, Monday.
= Al B, Gomez transacted business
here Monday,
Russell HID was among those who
attended the Ski tournament at Ish-
pAming. ! gsi3
Miss Sarah Turner, of L'Anse, is a
guest Of Mrs. B. Olsen.
Mrs. F. w. .Schwalm returned from
a weeks visit with Houghton friends
Thursday.
Norman McKindles, of L'Anse, re-
turned home, after visit with rela-
tives here.
Benjamin Watkins disposed of his
one horse and dray to Charles Price
this week and contemplates purchasing
a team and larger sleigh for use in his
draying business.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. T. Burns, a
son.
Arvid Johnson has purchased what is
-.
generally known as the McRandle farm,
located about one mile west on the On
tonagon road.
Albert Goldquist is confined to his
room this week by illness.
John F. Nester returned to Detroit
Thursday, after several days stay in
Baraga.
In the vicinity of the local ice houses
there is great activity. Large forces
of men and teams are engaged in the
work Of refilling them. Theobald Bros.
are supplying the demand and are
rushing the work with all possible
speed. Some of the finest ice ever
stored is being put up this year.
1t is rumored that Granville Hall,
which for great many years was the
popular place of public amusement, but
was condemned about year ago by
u. S. Inspector Fitzpatrick, is to be
remodeled and put into first-class con-
dition. The improvements, it is said,
will be made to conform with all dc
mands pertaining to such places,
and the public assured Of safety and a
fine place to hold social functions.
A number of men and teams are en-
ployed this week in hauling ice from
here to Assinins, the same to be stored
in the Convent cold storage.
The township snowplow was brought
into play Thursday, following the big
storm of Wednesday.
Supt. S. o. Clinton spent Thursday
visiting among the outstanding schools
of the district. He reports finding
things very satisfactory.
Mrs. Elizabeth Nugent is home from
Arvon, and spending a few days among
friends and relatives.
John Beck was Calumet visitor
Sunday last. where he was in attend
ance at meeting of the officers of the
Swedish Finnish Mutual Society, Of
which he is secretary. While at the
meeting Mr.. Beck was looked upon
with great favor as the one who should
represent the order at its National con.
vention to be held in Springfield, Mass,
during the week of June 14th. The or.
tder is rapidly gaining astrong member
ship and its annual statement shows Il
to be on sound financial basis.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-02-27

,odnow, truss for Martin Voss 30 y
sS3 s.
John Markle, Supt. Of Poor.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-02-27
Has Leg Broken.

Tuesday, while at work as teamster,
in hosting ice into one of the cold stor-
ages in this village, Charles Hansen
had the misfortune to have one of his
legs broken.
1t appears that he was about to start
largo cake Of ice up the incline, and
without warning the tongs broke loose
and the ice came back against him be-
fore he had time to escape.
The injury is painful one and will
lay him up for some time.