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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-27
$4,000
Total
Time Warrant.

The city has outstanding and un-
paid one time warrant (No. 800, for
$1,000 This warrant is not yet due
The amount required to pay interest
on this warrant for one year is $50.
Library Fund.
The amount appropriated for the
support of the Dallas Public Library
for the year is $500.
Unpaid General Warrants.
Dallas has an outstanding warrant
Indebtedness, exclusive of the $1,000
time warrant, to the amount of
$4259.71. This Indebtedness includes
the cost of street intersections for the
year 1910 and the amount the city ran
behind in general expenses for the
year. This Indebtedness is as follows:
Street intersections 81 ,SSl.sS
General expenses ......... 2'SSf.fS
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-27
Expenses for Year 1910.

The total expenses OF the city for the
year 1910 were s12,42e.24. These ex-
penses we're distributed as follows:
Wafer Fund
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-27

The foregoing levy is based on esti-
mated expenses to the amount of
$13,594.71 for the ensuing fiscal year.
This estimate is apportioned as fol-
lows
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-27

sewer ana OFUsTltF BU1US'
The city has outstanding sewer out
let and rock crusher bonds to the
amount of $4,000 To retire bond No.
/ and to pay interest on bonds Nos.
1, 2, and 4, money will be raised as
follows
To retire bond No. 1 ......$ 81, 100000
Interest on four bonds ...... $4,000
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-27
General EXPENSES.
Water Bonds.

OF the original water bond issue of
$15, 900, there are now outstanding
eleven bonds of $1,000 each, or total
of $1,000. To provide for the pay
ment of principal and interest this
year it will be necessary to raise
money as follows:
Qrrn n n
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-27
s4,25s71
Total Indebtedness.

The total Indebtedness Of the city at
the present time is S2O,259.71. This
includes all outstanding bonds and
warrants, as follows:
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-27
= DIRECTOR OF the CENSUS.
a. 4 Z Z /. Z 4 I. SO 4. = 4 4 Z Z Z

The people of Dallas are not at all
pleased with the Christmas package
handed them by Santa Claus Durand
in the shape of telegram giving the
city population of only 2124. 1t is
believed that there has been mistake
in the transmission of the dispatch,
and it is probable that the census bu-
reau will be asked to verify the fig
ures sent to Mayor Eakin, Saturday.
Counts of the population made by
the Government in 1900 and 1910 and
by the Observer in 1904 and 1907
show totals as follows:
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-27
CHURCHES WORK FOR UNION

Total expenses for 1910. .s7,44zso
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-12-27
CENSUS DISAPPOINTS
COUNT GIVES DALLAS ONLY 2124
INHABITANTS.
II Is Believed Mistake Was Made Ii
Transmission of Dispatch
From Washington.


+ Washington, d. c., Dec. "a. I
+ Mayor Eakin,
i Dallas, oregon:
4 The population of Dallas, Polk
+ County, Oregon, is 2124. I
II n ID Durand Il
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-17
ARPIN

Jacob Elmer returned from Mon
tana one day this week.
The many friends of Martin Pfyl
are glad to hear he is on the road to
recovery.
Don't forget the Masquerade Ball
to be given by the Royal Neighbors
Thanksgiving Eve, Nov. %, 1910 The
Pittsville Orchestra will furnish the
music and lunch will be served in
the hall. Several prizes will be Civ
en-. Everybody is cordially invited
to attend.
Robert Morris made a business trip
to Grand Rapids Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Weinbrenner re
turned Saturday from a wedding trip
to Morrison, ILL.,, and other places.
Saturday evening they gave a dance
to their many friends here. An ex-
cellent lunch was served and everyone
joined in a vote of thanks for the
good time given them and also in
wishing them many years of health,
happiness and prosperity
Mrs. A. Hookstra and son Nina
were Grand Rapids visitors Saturday.
Walter Winebrenner made a bust
ness trip to CIintonvillel this week.
The teachers round table gave the
following program at the Arpin school
No. l, Saturday p. m.
Song. .-.-. ....Selected
The Influence of the Appearance of
the School Room on the Pupil
Miss Dora Johnson.
Discussion of foregoing paper. Miss
Mary LaVigne.
Some Present Educational Tenden-
Discussion led by Bert Hamlin.
Solo. .... ...... Miss Edna SWartz
Some good things from the papers,
Robert Norris.
MUSIC ..-. .... . selected
Allie Vanderplough who has been
very i'll with appendicitis is slowly
recovering.
Mrs. o. DingIedein was a Grand
Rapids shopper Friday.
Mrs. Gus Hause and Miss Chris
tine Vossburg spent Thursday at
Grand Rapids.
Mrs. Otto Krause was an Auburn
dale visitor Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-17
THREE RUNAMAYS
SATURDAY NIGHT

VIM. Peters daughter, who comes
to the city every Saturday evening
from their farm near Vesper with a
team of horses to get her father, WHIT
always spends his Sundays at home
met with a runaway accident Satur-
day evening at $50 While waiting
for her father who was in the store
trading near the Centralia Hardware
store, the horses were frightened by
the street car and started to run-a-
way across the wagon bridge and
when about the east end of thel bridge
the evener broke dropping the ton
que to the ground and Miss Peters
was thrownout of the rig and the
horses broke loose from the buggy,
ran up Vine St., and were caught on
Third street south by one of the Null
len boys. Miss Peters was not in
jured, neither were the horses, but
the buggy was badly demolished.
About six o'clock the Dixon House
bus team ran away StafLlng from The
st. Paul depot and going down Grand
Ave. across the bridge and in passing
the Centralia Hardware store scared
the Centralia Hardware dray team
which was standing at the side en-
trance of the store and they started in
the same direction coming across the
bridge and running into the curbing
in front of the New Wood County
Bank and threw the team upon the
walk directly in front of the doors.
A second later the Dixon house bus
crashed into the curb just behind
the dray team.
The horses were righted up and
it was found that they were not hurt
very much. The dray wagon was
somewhat splinteEed up. The bus
had lost a tire in the run as it
slide around the street corner
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-17
A GRANITE AND
CONCRETE VENEER

w. H. Carey, president of tn,
Carey Concrete Company of Grand
Rapids, Wis, recently exhibited in
Milwaukee and Chicago a concrete
slab intended for Yeneering that was
faced with cruched granite The slab
was made by the wet or hydraulic
process with the crushed granite mix
ed through the mass. When the slab
was dry Mr.. Carey took it to a mon,
uuent manufacturing concern in the
Wisconsin valley and had the surface
ground down as a granite monument
would be. This put a high polish on
ii and brought out the beauty Of the
natural granite. This was of two
kinds, Red Ruby, from the quarry
at Granite Heights, between Wausau
and Merrill, Wis, and a black grant.
local % Grand Rapids The back
ground was the dark gray of the ma
tural cement. The whole slab made
a very fine appearance and Mr.. Carey
is considering its possibilities as
high class veneer in the construc-
ton of imposing buildings. 1t is diff
ficult, he says, to determine the ex-
act costs in its manufacture.
Mr.. Carey's company has on the
however, granite faced
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-17
is visiting in this vicinity.


Arthur Cornwell is having large
two story addition erected on the
south side of his dwelling house.
Mrs. Sarah Murray of Spokane,
Wash, is visiting relatives in West
Plainfield.
Geo. w. Goult has disposed of his
40 acre farm in Pine Grove opposite
Chas. Stevens farm to Frank Vein
bauer.
The deer hunting season opened
last Friday and large number of
sportsmen from here are abroad in
quest of the timid deer.
Miss Ella Smart, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John Smart of this vii
lage died last Thursday night, aged
about Is years. She had been sick
about year and gave up her high
school course here several months
ago. The funeral was held at her
home Sunday, Rev Coleman of the \
E. church preaching the sermon, witt
interment at Almond. The funeral
was one of the largest in many years
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Smart of Merrill
and Mr.. and Mrs NJ NJ. Smart of
Montello were called here to attend
the funeral of their sister, Miss Ell
la Smart last Sunday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-17

Mr.. Cross recently had a job of
work near Meehan.
John Randall found it necessary to
go to Stevens Point last week to
have some teeth extracted.
While climbing up last Thursday
morning to take ashes from a chin
ney in her kitchen, Cynthia Dicker-
man caught her clothing and was
caused to fall backward to the floor
causing painful bruises and a lame
wrist Fortunate no bones were brol,
en-.
VIM CarIey had a severe cold the
last of the past week. He thought
it necessary to call in Dr. Lindore.
Mrs. Brooks and family of Stevens
Point drove out Sunday in their auto
calling on friends.
Miss Murphy of Michigan was here
Saturday locating an agent for the
California Perfume Co
Barnesdale showed moving pictures
of the Dietz home, murder, and the
surrendering of Cameron Dam on
Saturday p. N.
Aug. Kruger made quite extensive
repairs on his home property.
Ten pianos are owned by the citi-
zens of our village.
A goodIy number ATTENDED church
last Sunday evening. Next Sunday
the service will be at 10 a m.
B. F. Parker has his new barn
nearly completed. Walter Moore is
doing the work
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-17
HAPPY RESULTS.
Have Made Many Grand Rapids Re-
sidents Enthusiastic.

No wonder scores of Grand Rap
ids citizens grow enthusiastic It is
enough to make anyone happy to
find relief after years of suffering.
Public statements like the following
are but truthful representations of
the daily work done in Grand Rapids
by Doan's Kidney Pills.
Peter UIe, 327 Eighth St. n, Grand
Rapids, Wis, says: My experience
with Doan's Kidney Pills has been
so satisfactory that I can recommend
them as an ideal kidney medicine. I
had weak kidneys and was annoyed
by Irregular and distressing passages
of the kidney secretions. My back
ached and often sharp twinges dart
ed through my sides. Nohting helped
me in the least until I took Doan's
Kidney Pills. Since learning of this
remedy, 1 have taken a few doses
off and on and have thus kept my
kidneys in good working order"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the Unit
ed States.
Remember the name-Doan' S an6
take no other.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-17
SOUTH RUDOLPH.

JOS. Kuter has been helping Mrs.
Jos. Juneau do her fall blowing.
John Feustra has been quiet busy
pulling his sugar beets the past week
Mrs Jos. Juneau has been having
built, Woodshed and also kitchen
this fall.
Seth Whitman has been talking Of
buying Chas Fuller's milk so he can
supply his customers in the Rapids.
Miss Edith Coulthart has returned
home from Seattle, Wash, where
she has been for some time past
Peter Krause has sold one of his
horses to a party in Nekoosa.
VIM. Kuter has been troubled with
in one of his legs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-17

II IS the getting Of something for
nothing on account Of the mere owner
ship of things 1t does not imply
actual personal service to society. A
good business man is one who buys
as cheaply as possible, and sells as
dearly as possible. Why should not
a laboring man do the same thing?
Why should not he get as much
wage as possible for as little expen-
diture Of effort as possible?. When
as a consumer, he purchases, why
should he not buy in the cheapest
market?
Because it is not to the interests
Of the local business man.
Mass of capital produces monopo-
".
If the mail order house, by being
located in large commercial centers,
thus enabled to watch the markets,
by purchasing directly from the fac
tory, by themselves often manufac-
turing, and if by superior methods of
organization and management, they
can and do sell cheaper and better
goods, why should not the good bu-
siness laboring man Ga paradox buy
of them?
We used, frequently, to read from
the newspapers, that the people patrol
izing them were swindIed, whereas;
the mail order house offers to pay
return charges on unsatisfactory
goods and refund money. At an
rate, the consumer must be salts
fled as the business is growing.
The reciprocity idea idea offere
by eye editor" is the most reason
able objection offered out of town
trading.
In other words, let us erect a
Chinese wall around our community
and live or die together. Let US. sac
rifice our love of, and care for, our
families in the interests of patriotism
Let us surrender our interests to
those of the business man.
With the capacity of our wages to
buy less, let us be content with less.
Lut us help build large city, in
crease the valuation of our own home
for taxation purposes when we do
not expect to sell it unless to pay
our merchant when we would largely
sacrifice the value.
We had helped to create by de-
priving ourselves of what we really
needed.
The plea of accommodation credit ex
tended by local merchants is seldom
pie able to pay. The consumer would
need less credit if he embraced the
opport' y to get the most for his
money. The fact is, he cannot now
get enough ahead to make a profit
able purchase abroad.
In many parts of the world the pro
ducing classes, thru cooperative store
farms and factories are supplying
their needs and dividing the profits
among themselves.
If the local business man cannot
supply the needs of the community
most economically under the present
system, let them devise some change
whereby they can.
We are aware we have taken the
unpopular side of this question, but
it is we'll to look at he subject from
all sides.
Thanking you,
Square Deal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-17
FLUNG THROUGH
AIR On FLY WHEEL
Workman Carried so Rapidly
That He Becomes Unconscious
Arm Broken. Body Bruised.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Nov. PA
ter flying with the speed of an ex
press train about a giant flywheel ir
the PIankington Packing company
plant, Joseph Grose, machinist, was
saved from a terrible death by the
presence of mind of his companions,
who shut off the power.
Crosse had gone close to the great
Fly wheel with his oil can 10 l1br:3ate
the joints Of the intricate machinery
He stopped over to fill one of the
oil cups. His apron caught on the
wheel. High up in the air he was
carried and his companions expect
ed to see him hurled to his death
On the opposit side. His apron chung
to the wheel and he was again flash
ed thru the air at Tightening speed
The velocity stunned him and his a.
gonized cries for help ceased.
When his companion saw he was
firmly held on the wheel the machin-
cry was stopped and the great wheel
slowly ceased to whirl with its human
freight. Crosse was picked from his
periIous position unconscious. The
last period of his perilous journey
had been a blank to him.
Crosse was taken to Eergency hos
pital where he was found to be ter
ribly battered over his entire body
His left arm was broken, dark blue
welts4 covered his arms and legs each
mark being the result OF a blow a.
gainst the floor or ceiling. Physi-
clans say his escape from death was
remarkable He will recover.
Grose is %, unmarried, and lives a.
998 Ninth avenue.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-17
MEEHAN

E. F. Cole of Grand Rapids pur-
chased a COW from B. S, Fox.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Denis Parks
Nov. 10, an eleven pound boy. Mother
and child doing nicely.
B. S. Fox lost a COW last week
Harry Slack bought some timber
of E. F. Cole of Grand Rapids.
Mrs. Beadle of Ladysmith is visit
ing friends here for i few days.
Mrs. Nellie Clussmann and chill
dren visited friends at Stevens Point
over Sunday.
Cline Cradle and Alonzo Smart of
Stevens Point were callers here Sun
day,
Rabbits are quite plentiful around
here or at least Wallace Slack gets
from 4 to every Sunday.
There will be a basket social at S.
E. Warmers Nov. %. Proceeds to be
applied on ministers salary. Every
body cordially invited.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-17
NOTICE TOPARENTS

Invitations have been sent to all
parents who have children attending
the Howe school to attend Mother
Meeting to be held there Thursday
afternoon. These meetings which are
under the auspices of the School
Committee of the Federation. are to
be held in each ward school building
for the purpose of seeing the SPLEEN
did work being done in the schools
and of bringing the parents and teacl
ers into closer relationship. Super
intendent Schwede will give a shor'
talk on some subject of interest to
all. All parents interested are cor
daily invited to be present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-17
THANKSGIVING AT C0NGRE-
GATiONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL

On next Sunday the members of
the Congregational Sunday school will
bring with them something in the wa
of food or clothing to be turned over
to the Charity Committee Of the City
Federation. Everyone connected with
the school is glad to share the things
they have to be thankful for with
those less fortunate and many hearts
viii be made happy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-17

concrete block made by the wet pro-
cess. In fact, large addition to the
Nash building at Grand Rapids is now
being faced with it. The particular
block used in this building has a fac
ing of gray granite. 1t is crushed
fine and covers the surface of the
block entirely with beautiful light
gray, crystals. This granite surfac-
ing is veneer and is put on dur
ing the process of making the block,
A concrete block machine manufac-
turing company in Michigan has ar
ranged with Mr.. Carey to have Is
porch made of these blocks on exhi-
bition at the Chicago Cement Show
next winter.-The Western Builder.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-17
MRS. E, T. CLARK ENTERTA!NS

Mrs. E. ]. Clark delightfully."- enter
tanned about thirty-five ladies at a
Kensington Tea Thursday afternoon
at her home on Oak street.
The house was prettily decorated
with chrysanthemums and potted
plants. A feature of the afternoon g
entertainment was a drawing con ties
in which each guest was supposed
to draw their idea Of Thanksgiving,
Mrs. Clay Lamberton was voted the
winner. Dainty refreshments were
served ard the ladies all declared
Mrs. Clark a royal hostess.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-17
LEGALS.
Summons

CIRCUIT COURT, WooD COUNTY
Chas. A. Krause Milling Company. a cor
poration, plaintiff VS.. F. E. Roberts, defend
Mt.
THE STATE OF WIsCoNsIN:-To the said de-
fendant:
You are hereby summoned to appear with
in twenty days after service of this sum-
mons, exclusive of the day OF service, and
defend the above entitled action in the court
aforesaid; and in case OF your failure so to
do Judgment viii be rendered against you
according to the demand of the complaint;
Of which a copy is herewith served upon
you.
Geo. l.. & G. H. Williams,
Plaintiffs Attorneys
Post ONCE address, Grand Rapids, Wood
County, Wisconsin.
(First publication Oct. 10 IastNov. ~
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-17
PLOVER.

B. o. Dickerman came down from
MiIIadore on Monday of last week and
after visiting some little time with
his relatives took his household eff
fects and left for his newly purchased
home near Auburndale.
On Wednesday while crossing a
room in her home Mrs Blinco an
aged woman fell causing her to have
a black eye.
Mrs. Odelia Moore attended the
chicken pie social given by the Bap-
list church, south of Liberty Corners.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-17
BOY SHOT WHILE
HUNTING

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, Nov. II.
John Merkle, 10, is suffering from Sc
we're gun shot wounds in the left hand
and hip, received while hunting with
Eddie Yokish, Is. The boys were scuf
fling over a gun in fun and the wea-
pom was accidentally discharged.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-17
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our thanks
TO our neighbors and friends for
their sympathy and assistance dur
ing the illness and funeral services
of julius Cash. These services are
greatly appreciated.
Mrs Amelia Cash,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Heiser
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-17
: TRADE LOYALTY :.
Mr.. Editor:

MI. #EuIIOi
AS you have kindly invited an O.
pen discussion of the mail order bust
ness in your columns, the writer
embraces the opportunity to present
the subject from the view point of
the laboring class
In beginning he will postulate two
of the philosophical principles under
lying the labor movement, and show
their truth and application in the dis
cussion of this question.
The one. is economic determin:sm:
the other, class struggle. The one
declares that the interests OF the
ruling or dominant class determines
the expression CT all inausr .es, com
mercial. social and ethical relations
of a community or nation. This prir
ciple is predioate5 upon tie othe.
that all progress s maze b. t.t
struggle of economic classes ta CHAIR
domination.
If we read history. we ca-Gee =.
to observe tEe truth Of these 6e- Is
rations; if We read current even
in your newspaper we also see. th29
those having labor power to sell and
those owning the things of produc-
ton and distribution are engaged in
one gigantic struggle. on both the in
dustrial and political fields.
Let US now proceed to the aDplila-
ton of this doctrine to the subiec
in hand.
Big business-the taking of large
profits, interests and rents, rules TIE
nation today and the business men.
its opponents, the communities.
What is business?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-17

Philip Weber of Marshfield to CIa-
"a Weber Of Arpin.
Elizabeth Mortenson of Marshfield
to Lois Hansen Larsen OF Marshfield.
Frank zweck Of the town of Lin
coin to Clara Notl of the town Of
Lincoln
Margaret Anderson of NIiuadore
to William WeinhoIt OF Stevens Poin
Gregor FIeisner of town of Marsh
field to Frances Steinwager OF Marsh
field
Frances Sedall of town of Sigel
to Michael DziadIe eff Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-17
v. D. v. IMITATION

The Woodmen of the World held
initiation at their lodge rooms Tues
day Nov. 8, initiating five new mem
bers. Deputy Ryan and State De-
putty Moot of Madison were present
and had charge of the initiation.
After the business hour a sumptous
supper was served to abouty fifty
members.
Another initiation will take place il
two weeks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-17
DUNN BALLOT LAW

The Dunn pocket ballot law was
tried for the first time at Eau Claire
on Tuesday, and proved to be any
thing but a success. IN addition to
being cumbersome and not easily I'M
derstood, the counting the ballots was
tedious and the results were, not know
until a much later hour than unde :
the old system. It is not probable
that other counties will make the ex-
pertinent of trying the system.