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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15
AGED VETERAN DIES
Austin III. Gates Passes Away at His
Home Near Forest Grove.

George Gates and family have re-
turned home from Forest Grove,
where, for several weeks, they were at
the bedside of Mr.. Gates father, Aus
tin II. Gates, during his last illness.
Speaking of the death of the elder
Mr.. Gates, the Forest Grove News
says
Austin H. Gates, a well-known
farmer, residing one mile west of For
est Grove, passed away at his home
there Saturday morning after brief
illness. Pneumonia with heart trouble
complications is ascribed as the cause
of his death. Mr.. Gates was 76 years
of age and had lived on the farm
where he passed away for seventeen
years.
Austin III. Gates was born in New
York state, November 8, 1888. He was
married in Illinois to Miss Barbara
Giltner ON March IA, 1853. Later they
moved to Nebraska, coming to oregon
19 years ago. From McMinnville about
II years ago they came to the farm
near this city.
For two years Mr.. Gates served
during the Civil War in the Second
Nebraska Cavalry, enlisting in 1862.
He was veterinary surgeon of the reg
iment. He was affiliated with the I'm
tied Brethren church in Illinois.
"He is survived by his wife, two
Mrs. James Brickley and
Mrs F. e. Ward, who live in Nebras-
ka; also three sons, George Gates, Dali
las, Ore; j. w. Gates, Hillsboro; ].
P. Gates, Portland.
''The funeral service took place
morning at his late residence
and was conducted by Rev. e. V. Sti-
vers, of the Christian church. The
burial took place Tuesday in the For
cemetery, being postponed un-
til the arrival of daughter, who later
sent a telegram that it would be i'm
possible for her to come because of
Illness"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15
SHEARING BEGINS
Market for MOhair Is Now Around 25
Cent Mark.

Advices from up the Willamette val
ley indicate that shearing of goats will
soon start. With warmer weather the
fiocks will soon be clipped and the
market season started.
Present prospects are that the mo-
hair market here will open at "a and
rs cents pound, probably the latter
figure.
Demand for mohair is very good,
and there is every indication at pres
ent that competition will be fully as
keen as during the latter part of last
season.
with sunny weather it will not be
long before the mohair season will be
started" said Felix Kahn of Kahn
Bros. today. while it is still rather
early for anyone to state exactly what
the price will be at the opening of the
1910 season, believe that it will rule
around 25c pound.-Portland Jour-
nal.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15
ELI 7. BRANSON DEAD
VETERAN OF YAKIMA WAR
PASSES AT McMINNVILLE.
Was Oregon Pioneer of 1851 and Well
Known in Polk and Yamhill
Counties.
(Yamhill Reporter.)

Eli Thomas Branson was born near
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois,
on the 18th day of May, 1929. He died
March 8, 1910, at the age of so years,
8 months and q days.
Mr.. Branson crossed the plains in
1851 by OK team and made his first
camp in Yamhill County on the ]. G..
Baker donation claim in McMinnville.
He made his home for several years
with William Branson at Willamina
and then bought $40 acres of land
four miles southwest of Sheridan in
Polk County and resided there until
1869, when he sold his farm and NOV
ed to McMinnville In 1872 he bought
a farm a short distance west of Sher-
idan and lived there until about ten
or twelve years ago, when he again
moved to MeMinnville, buying the
Narven farm east of town. Four years
later he sold this farm to Mr.. Sher-
wood and took up his residence on the
college side where he resided up to the
time of his death. Mr.. Branson was a
veteran of the Yakima Indian War.
MI. dliSOh IlSu MISS OStl etIl -
Branson in 1860 Five children were
born to them, three boys and two
girls, w. A. Branson of this city be-
ing the oldest and only surviving child.
C. E. Branson, who died about three
years ago, was county surveyor of
was also in the government survey.
He resigned the county Office and ac-
cepted a position in the Portland city
engineers office and practically did all
the survey work on the new Morrison
street bridge. The other children died
in infancy.
1. N. Branson, eX-county commits
sioner, George Branson, Byron Bran
son and H. c. Branson, all prominent
citizens, are cousins of the deceased.
Harvey, Amos and owen Bogue are
his nephews and Mrs. Mary Brown is
his niece. There are a number of rel
atives residing in Illinois, among them
Mrs. Caldwalder, sister, 80 years of
age. His son, w. A. Branson, and wife,
are respected residents of this city.
OF late Mr.. Branson led retired
life, having his money invested in
good, paying investments. About a
week ago he was taken i'll with la
grippe and was recovering when he
had a severe attack of hiccoughs
which resulted in his death. The fun
eral was held Thursday, March 10, at
his residence on the college side at 2
o'clock p. m. Elder Kendall of the
Christian church conducted the SER
vices. The body was inferred in the
cemetery. The pail bearers
were, w. C. Hembree, John Workman,
w. L. Warren. Moses Morgan, Hiram
Rummel and j. e. Noll
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15
Hard Times Dance.

Times dance to be given in the Wood
man Hall on the evening of March II.
The young women are asked to wear
their gingham gowns and the young
men to come in their jumpers and
overalls. Good clothes will be barred,
but for the protection of the floor no
heavy boots or shoes will be permitted
to be worn. The invitations are print
ed on the cheapest quality of straw
board to carry out the "hard times"
idea. Good music will be furnished by
the Dallas orchestra and a merry time
is assured to all who attend.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15
DALLAS LEADS AGAIN.
BASKETBALL TEAM ONCE MORE
VICTOR IN STATE LEAGUE.
Loses No League Games and Is De-
featcd Only Twice in the Season
by Outside Teams.
Sunday Oregonian.)

The basketball season is over and
again Dallas has followed the prece-
dent of former years by maintaining
one of the strongest teams in the
Northwest For years Dallas has been
recognized as one of the strongest bas-
ketball centers on the Coast, for it's
teams have met the strongest fives
that could be scheduled and have held
their own.
Two years ago her team clearly
dem onstrated it's superiority over any
other aggregation in the Northwest,
equivalent to demonstrating its SUI
pregnancy on the Coast. Last year the
Oregonians from here were sent on
their 10,O00-mile tour during which
they easily won the championship of
the Pacific Coast and placed them
selves on par with the leading teams
of the country.
Has Own Style of Play.
The style of play which has become
well-known characteristic of Dallas
teams consists of short, snappy passes,
we'll ll-combined team play and short
throws for goal This style of play is
conducive to a well developed team
throughout as opposed to the star
playing of one or two men. The pres
ent team, as a combination, is new
and has shown marked improvement
as the season advanced, putting up
some of it's best exhibitions during
the last few weeks.
In the State Basketball League Dali
las won the championship without
losing a game, and in all games play
ed, both in and out of the league, sue
ceeded in winning IL out of IA. Six of
the games were played at home and
8 were played on both floors. Dallas
made an average score of Al points to
it's opponents IA.
Wins Return Games.
The two games lost were played
with Multnomah and Corvallis Ath-
letic clubs, the first being lost by a
scratch and the second by a margin
of points. With the same teams on
her own floor Dallas more than evened
matters by defeating Corvallis 81 to
22 and M. A. A. c. 21 to 16.
The last game of the season was
played with the Mount Angel College
team, which had been up to that time
unbeaten this season. The fast work |
of the Dallasites was too much for the |
Catholics, who pronounced the play
ing the best they had seen.
Sc fnl1
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15
FALLS CITY Wins CUP
HOLDS LEAD FROM START IN
HIGH SCHOOL DEBATES.
Dallas Team Finishes i'm Second Place,
With Independence, Third, and
BallstOn, Fourth.

In the debates held in Polk County
last Friday night in the towns that
are in the High School Debating
League, the work by all teams was
much better than in the former de-
bate and the interest of the teams was
much greater than before.
The debaters handled their subjects
in an able and entertaining manner,
and several of the judges who have
been judging debates elsewhere in the
state report that the work here was
equal to the best they have judged
elsewhere. This speaks well for the
Polk County league, as many of the
boys and girls taking part in Friday
nights contest had never debated be-
fore.
The question debated by all teams
Friday night was: Resolved, That
further immigration should be re-
stricted by an illiteracy test" All at
frmative teams debated at home, and
all negative teams Travelled to some
other school, there meeting the af
firmative team of that school. The re-
suits of the several debates were as
follows:
At Independence-Inde
won over Falls City, to 1.
At nmouth-Monmouth won over
Independence, 8 to 0.
At Dallas-Dallas won over Perry
dale, to 0.
AT PerrvdaIe-Perrvdale won over
to 1.
At Falls City-Falls City won over
Ballston, to 0.
At Ballston-Dallas won over Ball
ston, 8 to 0.
Falls City Wins Cup.
By winning the last of the debates
for the year, the Falls City team holds
first place and wins the cup offered by
II. C. Seymour to the
school securing the most points. Falls
City will retain the cup until after the
close of the debates next year, at
which time it will be awarded to the
school. When a school has
won first place two years in success
ion. it becomes the permanent owner
of the cup.
BY winning the last debate, the Dali
las team jumped from fourth to Sec
ond place. Independence and Ballston
were close competitors for third place.
The standing of the several teams after
the first and second contests is shown
by the following table:
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15
NOTICE
b. f. MULKEY.
A Word to Land Sellers.

County who have land to sell would
come in and list their property with
my partner, John Bird, at Dallas. Do
not wait TO see me, for / am busy In
Portland and Salem getting your buy
ers. Price your property to sell-not
for speculation. l know what farms
are worth. so II you don't price them
right, you will not have any inquiries.
c. HUGHES.
Our Offices: c. Hughes Land Co, 610
Lewis Building. Portland; Hughes &
Parker, 467 State Street, Salem;
Hughes & Bird. Main Street, Dallas.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15
How Good NeMs sprcads.

Il am 20 years old and travel most
Of the time" writes p. F. Tolson, OF
Elizabethtown. Ky. Everywhere ]
go I recommend Electric Bitters. be-
cause I owe my excellent health and
vitality 90 them. They effect a cure
every time" They never fail TO tone
the stomach. regulate the kidneys and
bowels. stimulate the liver. invigorate
the nerves and purify the blood. They
work wonders Tor weak. rundown
men and women. restoring strength,
vigor and health that's a daily Joy.
Try them. only soc. Satisfaction is
positively guaranteed by an druggists.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15
COURT HOUSE NOTES
Court Items, Real Estate Transfers,
and Other News Briefly Told.
MARRIAGE LICENSE.
Carl Blome and Mary b. Skersies.

Carl Blome and Mary B. Skersies.
PROBATE
Estate of Thomas and Ellinor Will
Jams, deceased-bonds filed and ap-
proved; f. M. Lewis, Jasper Bagley
and A. A. Lindeman appointed ap-
praisers.
Estate of Henry Flickinger, de-
ceased-estate admitted to probate;
letters to issue on filing of bond in
sum of $500.
REAL ESTATE.
]. L. Hanna to ]. ]. Williams, lots in
independence, 81.
p. C. Sears to Mary A. Graves and
Frank Schafer, 1 acre, t6s, r4 W,
$3.50.
f. j. Coad, trustee, to James Boyd
ston, lots in Klose Illihee, $500.
r. d. Cooper to r. l.. French and
b. f. Downing, 1858 acres, s, W,
$500.
John d. Holman ct ux to william
Schroeder, 100 acres. I 8 $. RS W, 81.
Harvey Walker ct ux to John A.
Bewley. SO acres, 6 s, "a ". $4,000.
Frederick Zagelow ct ux to William
Schutt ct ux, SO.64 acres. It's. r3w
81.
Charles II. Trask ct ux to II. c.
Courier, 4 acres. tSs, r 6 W, 81.
George f. Wick to II. II. Sloan, eco
acres. s S. r 6 W. 81.
Cephas Nelson ct ux to II. r. Sloan.
land in tSs, r W, 81.
II. G. Campbell ct ux to Cephas Nell
son ct ux. SO 1-6 acres. tss r5w,
s45OO.
Waters Bros. Co. to o. L. Townsend,
lots in West Salem, $45O.
Water Bros. Co. to Otto Headrick.
lots in West Salem. $1,000.
Martha A. Holman and nd to @. w.
Chapman. land in tSs. RS W, $2S5.
II. Hirschberg to ]. ]. Williams. 60
acres, tSs,r4 $40.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15
WILL MOVE SAWMILL
Machinery i'm Spaulding Plant Will Be
Shipped to Salem.

c. w. Skeels came to Dallas this
dismantling the Spaulding sawmill in
North Dallas and shipping the mach
inery to Salem. Mr.. Skeels informed
an Observer representative yesterday
that the work of removing and ship
ping the machinery will be carried on
as rapidly as possible
This mill was built by Robert Suit
or and was sold by him to the Thurs
ton brothers, who, in turn, sold it to
the Johnson Lumber Company Its
present owners, Charles K. Spaulding
and his associates operated the plant
until early last summer, and the big
plant has been closed down since that
time.
Ever since the mill was built, it's op-
Grafton has been greatly hampered by
objections of property-owners to the
floating of logs in the LaCreole river.
The greatest objection for many years
came from farmers owning land along
the banks of the stream east of Dali
las, but the mill company, after re-
peated conferences with these proper
ty-owners, finally succeeded in bring
ing about an agreement satisfactory
to all parties concerned. Early last
spring, this agreement was prepared in
writing and was signed by the mill
company and all of the farmers own
ing land along the LaCreole in the
Rickreall and Eola neighborhoods. A
short time after this agreement was
reached, men owning land on the
banks of the stream in the vicinity of
Dallas brought suit to permanently en-
join the company from using the river
for logging purposes. The company
then abandoned the plant and the ma
has remainde idle ever since.
The machinery in the Dallas mill is
modern and first-class and will
be added to the Spaulding plant in Sa-
lem.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15
INCORRECTLY QUOTED
B. Il. Mullxey Denies Statements At
tributed TO Him by Corvallis
Newspaper. y,

MEDFORD, Or, Mar. 11-(To the
Editor. 1.-The statement of the Cor
Wallis Gazette-Times as to my views
and purposes regarding the Congress-
ional matter was made with honest in
tentions no doubt, but 1t was unau-
thorized and expressed the editors
views and wishes, rather than my own.
over my own signature, in due
time, shall state my ideas and plans,
If | should conclude to be a candidate.
The outcome of the present Congress
may point to the necessity of a change.
II may not.
b. Il. MULKEY.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15
Bents BnYs Hops.

with the exception of small opera
tions by Henry L. Bents, of Aurora,
there is nothing doing in the local hop
situation at this time. II is stated that
Mr.. Bents took the Robert Ankeny
crop Of 122 bales at Dallas. The quail
Ity is good and while the price is not
made public. 1t is understood to be
around 2Oc a pound.-POrtland Jour
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15
Start on Long Journey.

Alfred and Jay Fuller, sons of John
Fuller, aged eleven and eight years,
respectively, ran away from home
early yesterday morning. The parents
were greatly worried until word came
from Whiteson that the little lads had
been taken in charge by a farmer liv-
ing in that neighborhood. The boys
told their captors that they were on
their way to the East to visit relatives.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15

Of a volcano exeites brief interest, and
your interest in skin eruptions will be
as short II you use Bucklen's Arnica
salve. their quickest cure. Even the
worst boils. ulcers. or fever sores are
soon healed BY g. Best for Burns,
Cuts. Bruises. Sore Lips. Chapped
Hands ChHblains and Piles II gives
instant relief 25c. at an druggists-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15
Millinery Opening.

The Dallas Suit & Cloak Company
wishes to announce to the Ladies of
Dallas and vicinity that the formal
opening of millinery will be held on
Saturday, March 18th. Special effort
is being made to produce and display
the finest and most stylish millinery
goods of the season.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15

The Dallas Suit e. Cloak Company
wishes 20 announce 70 the Ladies of
Dallas and vicinity that the formal
opening of millinery will be held on
Saturday. March 18Th. Special effort
is being made to produoe and display
the finest and most stylish millinery
goods of the season.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15
Millinery Opening.

Mrs. A. +. Toner desires TO announce
to the ladies OF Dallas and vicinity
that she will hold her opening OF
Spring millinery on Saturday, March
is. All are cordially invited to call and
see all that is new and correct in 1910
Spring styles. 2t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15
A Smooth skin

Black Heads. Chaps. Pimples, Sores
and all unhealthy conditions Of the
skin are unsightly and detract from
the looks. Buy a box Of Dr. Bells An
tiseptic SaIve. a creamy. snow white
ointment, apply as directed and your
skin will be as clear as a babes At all
dealers in medicines
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15
Granulaied Eye Lids.

Do not need to be oauterized or scar
ined by a physician Sutheriand's Ea-
gle Eye Salve Is guaranteed TO cure
them without pain. II is harmless and
a sure cure for granulated lids 2sc
tubes at all dealers
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15

Mrs. Eleanor Butler has a force of
carpenters at work in Falls City put
ting up a new office building to re-
place the structure recently destroyed
by fire. Mr.. Meyer has charge Of the
construction work The new Office will
be occupied by Lawyer ]. H Flower.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15
Polk County Farms Sold.

II. G. Campbell has sold the Frank
Glover farm Of so acres three and
one-half miles west Of Monmouth to
Cephas Nelson, for $500. Mr.. Camp
bell also sold the Jones farm, two
miles west of Lewisville, at $50 an
acre.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15

william u. Douglas. gr.. q Wash
inEton. d. C.. says. 4 take great pleas
ure o. Informing you that 7 have used
Dr. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey. and % gave
me almost instant relief For sale by
Conrad siafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15
Begins Suit for Divorce.

Mrs. Hattie Dornsife has brought
suit in Multnomah County for divorce
from her husband, c. II. DOrnsife.
They we're married in Dallas. Novem-
ber S. 1898, and have four children
ranging in age from 10 to 1s years.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15

Dr. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey is the best
known remedy. Do not experiment
get the genuine DIT. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey. For sale by Conrad stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15
Members Of League.

Members OF League.
The high school pupils taking part
in the work this year were:
Falls City-Ella MehTling. Edna
Seymour, Leslie Tooze. Lamar Tooze,
Lavon Gottfried, Dale Gottfried.
Dallas-Pearl Phillips, Caroline
GhOrke. Ruth Campbell Anna Garner.
Roberta Ballard, Clinton HestOn.
Independence - Bessie Hartman,
Marie Jones. Gretchen Kreamer, Clyde
Dick, Vale Hnderbrand. Marion But
Ter.
Ballston-CarI Gregg. Clara Sum-
mers. Harry Bissell. Gerald Tillery.
John Seuferth. Warren Gould.
Monmouth-Bessie Graham. Ray
Chute. Lorane johnson. Emma Par
ker. Ruby Lorenzo. Sarah Hyde
Perrydale-Ed. Parker. Max FIan-
cry. Clark Morrison. James Jones. Ha-
zel Duignan, Francis Kurtz-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15
New Lodge at FaIIs City.

A lodge OF Pythian Sisters was or
ganized in Falls City last Thursday
evening by Mrs. Inez r. Chase, Of Co
guile. The new lodge opens with a
strong membership.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15
OREGON DEVELOPMENT
MORE EASTERN MILLIONS COME
TO BEAVER STATE.
Numerous Electric Lines Planned for
willamette Valley-Swift Pack
ing Plant i'm Operation.

PORTLAND, Or, March 15-Large
sums of Eastern capital have been in
vested in this state during the past
week in the purchase Of the North
west Corporation, which controls
numerous gas, water and electric light
and power plants in oregon and Wash
ington. II. M. Byllesby & Co, Of Chi
understood to have taken over the
properties. The firm will establish an
office in Portland by the first of next
month and direct operations from
here. 81
The properties bought extend from
Walla, Walla, Washington to Southern
Oregon. Ambitious projects yet to be
completed are included in the COM
pany's holdings. Various electric lines
in the two states are planned, and the
development of big water powers has
been outlined.
This transaction, which carries with
it very large sum of Eastern capital,
shows the confidence outside investors
have in the future development Of
this section of the United States.
Heavy Increase in Deposits.
Total deposits in Orgon banks, both
national and state, at the close of
business January 81, totaled $91,314,-
1873, an increase of $1,265,38s since
last November. Loans and discounts
in the same period increased $1,441,-
249. On the last day of January there
was due oregon banks from approved
reserve agents outside of the state,
total of $10,239,S53. These figures are
given in a statement just issued by
State Bank Examiner Steel.
Swift Begins Operations.
Portlands big new packing plant,
just completed by the Swift interests,
began killing livestock yesterday
From now on, it will enlarge it's oper-
atoms until all the departments and
allied industries are under way. 1t is
expected to be two or three months
before the big $2,0O0,0OO plant is in
full operation. The completion of this
great packing house is big boost for
the producers of livestock, not only in
this state but throughout the North
west. The killing department is pre-
pared to handle about 500 cattle a
day as a starter and has capacity of
1000 hogs and sheep. The interest
shown in livestock production
throughout the big territory tributary
to this market will largely determine
the magnitude of operations by the
new plant. Hogs reached $11.10 DUR
ing the past week.
Good Roads Campaign.
With Judge Lionel r. Webster in
charge, headquarters have been open
ed in Portland by the oregon Good
Roads Association and it is planned to
wage an active campaign constantly
for good roads throughout the state.
Funds to carry on the work have been
and not only will good
roads legislation be fathered but DEM
of approved road making
will be carried on and it is hoped to
secure the appointment of highway
Much good is expected
to result from the campaign.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15

Girl or woman wanted 20 assist IN
hOuss work for few days. II. r. Farm
ham az on server ofhce.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15

bargains IN choice farm iands-E.
jacobson
Legal blanks Tor sale a. this of8ce
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-03-15

Just received. a car q land plaster.
soehren Warehouse Co. 14tf