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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
WANT PORTLAND SALEM ROAD
Governor West Names Committee and
Plans Use of Convict Labor.

George r. Rodgers of Salem. Gram
Dimick of Oregon City. and G. r.
Prall of Portland, were Wednesday
appointed committee of three tc
make plans for using convict labor
on a proposed road from Portland t.
Salem. The members Of the commit
tee are from the three counties
through which the road will be con-
structed. They will cooperate with
the county courts. and 1t is hoped that
within a short time the plan will be
made effective. A good public hign-
way is very much needed between the
two cities and it is expected that the
plan of Governor West will meet with
favor.
In speaking of the matter, the
Governor said Wednesday:
"The building Of such highway
would demonstrate what could be
done with convict labor. The reason
for selecting this particular piece of
road is mainly that it would connect
the state capital and the state metrop-
oils and is close to the convict labor,
which is to be used. Besides the
road from Salem to Portland is as bad
as any road in the state with equal
traffic. The kind of road to be built
is to be left to the committee. -Sa-
lem Statesman.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
Good Hay Crop.

,rbe rain of the past three days has
H. Of immense value to the hay
.owers of this state, as it insures q
II crop of timothy and grain hay
4 clover, being cut, however, suf-
Eea probably so per cent of 1t being
.maged by the rain. The loss will be
III than made up by the increased
Ia of the other kinds, says the Ore
,oian. No new hay has reached the
! rket vet and it will be two or three
.eks before new crop timothy is
b,lable. Several cars of alfalfa are
the way to this city and will arrive
4 day or two. In view of the good
Dns dealers do not believe prices
n be as high as last year and the
btracting that has been done, there
i is on a lower basis. The old crop
\ that remains, is in strong hands
A is being cleaned up at fairly
ady prices
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
APPLE PRICES TO BE GOOD
Prospect of Fairly Good Output in
Northwest This Year.

|
The fruit growers and dealers o.
the Northwest are now much interest.
ca IN the apple crop and market out.
look, and from this time on that sub.
aeet will claim good deaol Of their
attention. In general statement
nearing on the present situation and
the prospect for the future, w. b
Clarke, one of the leading local deal
ers' said Wednesday to a Portland
Telegram reporter:
While the government report on
apple cop conditions in the country
generally for June make a rather un-
favorable showing for California and
the Pacific Northwest, as compared
with that of 1910, it should be re-
membered that this report indicates
the condition of the crop at the date
OF the observations recorded and is
not necessarily an index of the size of
the yield. In all probability the apple
crop of the Northwest this year will
be materially greater than that of last
year, for the acreage bearing this sea-
son is considerably above that of any
previous season.
THE prospect is for fairly liberal
output in the Northwest this year
There will be apples enough, but at
the same time the growers may rest
reasonably sure of good prices for all
good grade fruit they can get to mar
ket. Good apples are Invariably good
property and there is far more danger
OF shortage than of an over-supply
OF that sort of fruit AS to the apple
trade with the Orient this year, it is
too early yet for any definite state
ment. The markets across the Pacific,
as in the past, will be taken care of
SO far as we are able to supply them"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
TO BE ADVANCED TOMORROW
D"'''s Postomoe WIN BE Now Ro,oa
as Second Glass.

besinning Saturday, July u,
i,allas postofiice will be raised T. th' '
ulsh,ty OF a second-class Office ans -,
VIII be accorded all the privilasos =. anu I,
go with that rank. The new ratina I ~ !,
due to tho Increase of business as as :
oy the office during the previous '. aoiie
AFTER toDorrow Postmaster = =
coad's salary VIII be $4,000 nor 49, -
instead Of $1,000, as at present ana ,p1' -
mll' ! ,..r De relieved Of the burden Of pav.
ing clerks salaries. p's
Bert = Wells, whose popularity ana
einciency as a clerk have won h,n,
many friends, has been promoted -
the position Of assistant postmaster
ana ms salary has been increasad
from 1920 to $500 per year Tho j.,
ary OF Miss Ruby c. Flske. clerk has
been raised from $3.50 to 5000 ner
year. ~" per
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
PENSION BASIS PUZZLES
Salem Man Wore Barrel as Punish
ment in Civil War.

SALEM, June 27-Harry e. Lamar,
of this city is endeavoring to secure a
pension under peculiar circumstances
and has secured number of affida-
Wits from former officers of the Civil
war to substantiate his cause. So far
it is shown Lamar has travelled under
three names, the first one being Scrip,
later changed to Henry e. Gilbert,
and now to Lamar.
According to the affidavits Lamar
or Scrip was with the army following
up Hood after the battle of Nash
vile and. proving insubordinate, Cap
tain Horton of the company, had a
hole cut in the bottom of barrel and
the barrel fastened over Scrip's head.
According to the affidavits Lamar was
one of the greatest foragers in the
army. The alleged unusual punish
ment inflicted on the man is cited as
one reason why pension should be
granted to him.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
LAKES TO BE REsTockED
10000 Young Trout Taken to Noun
tains From Springfield.

SPRINGFIELD, Ore, June AZ
Twenty cans, containing $4,000 young
lake trout, have been taken from here
to Summit Lake, 100 miles from here.
in the Cascade range, where they viii
be distributed in an effort to restock
that lake and other mountain lakes.
Eight thousand fish of the same kind
were also sent by automobile to Tri-
angle Lake, in the Coast range.
The fish were sent here from Ore
gon City. where they were hatched
from eggs shipped from the East.
Drew Griffin and George McClain. of
Eugene, are the men who have under
taken to take the young fish to Sum-
nit Lake. The fish must be kept in
fresh water, changed several times
daily, and the cans must be kept on
ice The fish for Triangle Lake were
taken there in few hours by w. A.
Kuykendall, of Eugene.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
|5aIII Ar TEACHER Welded
4 ,.,.e,,a phillips Becomes Bride
~ - 7 Husband, or Heppner.

u sumptuous setting Of beau
amy s,,ers and in the presence OF q
ful HOWE nar of relatives and friends,
iss Ma,,s 1,stand we're married at the
'auu me brides parents. Mr.. and
me = D. phillips. a short distance
III ! y DALLAS. last Wednesday even
putn q a.oo The ceremony was per-
sg a. -, tbe reverend ID. M. Metz
Rrnlsu ~ !, Of the faculty Of Dallas Col
n usr %no bride was attended by Miss
e' a,,l,,ns Miss Nola coad and
.pla .,,na Grant, as bridesmaids. and
~ A aosmen were Ben Phillips.
:, y,atton of Portland, and Rob-
A vanOrsdel 49,. 49,.
n.ooadlng the ceremony, Miss Laura
sane aThe sweetest Story Ever
aDs 'ss Miss Maggie Evans played
u waddIng march. An elaborate
80 was served on the broad We
@ 'so Of the Phillips home.
NM @ bride is one Of Polk county's
~ anorming young ladies. For five
f. she has been highly efficient
asor in the public schools here, and
- let's Of friends who will wish the
Iaa couple every joy. The groom
us nrominent resident of Heppner.
I !, oxnect to remain here to partici-
n the Phillips family reunion
IN n after the Fourth, and viii then
~ ii for their home in Heppner.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
Married in Boston.

word has been received in Dallas
that Professor w. r. Palmer son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. I. M. Palmer of this city
was married in Boston, Massachusetts
Wednesday June 2S, to a popular
teacher in the high school of Fort
Wayne, Indiana. The groom is one of
the prominent educators of the East
and now occupies the position of Pro-
fessor of Agriculture in the State Ag-
ricultural College at Orono, Maine.
He Is a graduate of the State AgricuI-
tural College at Corvallis, where he
took a prominent part in the affairs
of the student body. Until about two
years ago he spent his school vaca-
tions in this city, where he is well
known. He is brother of Mrs w.
r. Howe, Mrs. Paul Hunter, and
Nevin Palmer, of Dallas.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
PERSONAL MENTION

MISS Grace Newell, Of McA,,,..,,
Mrs, J. C. Uglow = mr' and
Dean Collins left for Port,ana II.
'eraay morning to enter ~ - ses'
y .ne Morning Oregonian p'0'
n B. I. Butler has retnrned e.
ofuand and has resumed tba 49,
uce OF dentistry in his Office o,,ap p'ae- q,
RULER Pharmacy 'iie
W. L. soehren expects to ,aan. ~
iiiilsporo, Monday, to take cbarao -, -
soine s. OF the construction work in con.
hectlon with the Hlllsbore wa,ar 80 -
'e'n' OF which H. " Gates is owner
Harry L. Gibson, general manado.
~ Arnold's combined shows which
are appearing this year as .Tbo rran
eiihg coney Island" was in the citv
Yesterday, trying to arrange for :
date in Dallas. :"
'esiuent and Mrs. A. A. Winter ex-
pect 70 leave for Lafayette TODAY
MRS Winters relatives live tbera aad
she viii camp with them while be is
away in the interest of Dallas Col
lege this summer.
j. II. Hollister and little son rforn,,
came up from Portland, Wednosday
Harry Jr, will remain in Dallas a few
Gays a visitor at the home of Mr. ana
Mrs. c. A. Bennett.
Mr., and Mrs w. l. Barber of R,,en
are IN the city and are the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. John Lockman. Mr.. and
Mrs Barber expect to remove to Dal-
las this fall in time to send their chill
dren to school here.
Mr., and Mrs. A. ]. Goodman Of
Portland, We're guests at the home of
Mayor and Mrs. Craven last week and
remained over for the pioneer picnic
or Saturday. Mrs. Craven acconpa-
MED them to Portland for a few davs,
visit
Professor and Mrs. w. I. Reynolds.
u Shaw, Oregon, have been visiting
relatives and friends in Polk County.
lhey viii move in a few days ITO
8uena Vista, where Professor Rdv- !
lolds will have charge of the public
'chool the coming year.
b. Gildner former resident of
DALLAS and now leading real estate
iealer of Portland, writes the Observ-
r from New York that, accompanied
~ Mrs. Gildner, he will sail this week
or Europe. Mr.. and Mrs. Gildner
viii remain abroad several weeks and
AVE promised the Observer a letter
descriptive of places of interest Wis
ted
Mr.. and Mrs A. V. R. Snyder have
eturned to their home in Salem after
avlng attended the pioneer picnic
nd visited at the homes of Post
laster Coad and V. P. Fiske. AL UNI
ired the ball game Saturday after
oon and unblushlngly lent his assist
nee to the old Alerts in swiping the
anne from the opposing "has-b BEEN
cam. oh, that man AL In every
ther way, prince of good fellows
S base ball umpire he is born
rook."
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
Grading Papers.

County Superintendent Fl. C. Sey.
mour is in Salem, where he is acting
as a member of the board of examin.
ers who are grading the papers of the
applicants in the recent examinations
for state teachers papers:
1t is expected that the work OF
grading the papers will not be finished
before two more weeks. The law pro-
vides for Issuance of one year, five
year, and life, state certificates, also a
five year primary state. The papers
represent many applicants for each of
these certificates and the task which
the superintendent have before them
is no small one.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
RECORD BISCUITS ARE MADE
From Kansas Wheat Field to Mouth
In Thirty Minutes.

BELOIT, Kansas, June 2S-Biscuits
ready to eat made from wheat that
was standing in the field just 80 min
utes before, is the record made by w.
S. Gable, farmer living near here.
The header was driven into the
wheat field at 3:14 o'clock. One min
ute later the wheat in the straw was
at the separator. A quantity was
threshed, loaded into the farmers
automobile and at S:2s was at the
mill. Six minutes saw the wheat come
out as flour, and minute later the
automobile was distributing -four at a
downtown bakery. Fourteen minutes
later, at S:44 o'clock, the biscuits
were removed from the oven, baked
and ready to eat.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

If you are gong 60 the Coast on
your Summer outing. be sure to in
clude ''Neskowin Park"-the Old
Salem Camp Ground. at Slab Creek.
TiIIamoOk County lin your visit.
There Is no prettier beach ana camp
ing place on the Oregon coast than
at ''Neskowin." improvements are
being made at this beach for the con-
venience OF campers. A large new
barn. plenty OF frst-class pasturage
for your horses. plenty OF fresh veg
etables. milk. cheese and sea food.
Good fishing. nicely furnished OF un-
furnished tents. excellent hotel ac-
commodations- The camp grounds
will be In charge OF accommodating
attendants. who win treat you right
Come over and enjoy yourselves AZ
beautiful ''Neskowin." For lnforma-
tion drop a line to RoIIie W. Watson.
Neskowin, Oregon
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
snappy Bah Sunday.

The local fans are looking forward
to an extra treat when the Fair
mounts of Salem, meet the Dallas
Greys at the North Dallas ball park
next Sunday afternoon. The Greys
have been strengthened lately by sew
eral changes in the lineup, and have
been making fine showing in the
games played recently. The boys have
made many sacrifices to provide clean
amusement here, and they should be
supported by a, larger attendance.
The game will be called at 2:S0. Ad-
mission, rs cents; grand stand, 10
cents; children under ~ years. 10
cents.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
Rains Injurious.

'rhe rains have been injuring the
.erry crop of Western Oregon, but
damage from the Eastern section
Il thus far been reported, says the
urtland Journal. The damage is most
here to the Royal Ann variety. This
'due to the fact that the fruit is
herally beginning to ripen in the
allamette Valley The crop in the
|ey this year is very small. and now
h additional damage from the
.bs it is not believed that the mar
Iable output will be quarter of the
fmal gathering. Receipts from
stern oregon in Portland are still
bvy. Shipments from The Dalles
fully as great as during any pre-
|ps season at this time. Quality is
best in years, and for that reason
ees continue high.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
Salem Masons to Build.

sALEM, June 2S.-It has become
lnitely known that the Salem Ma
IS will construct a six-story build
at State and High streets, and an
hitect has been retained to draw
plans for the new building. The
I floor will be used for store pur-
'es and the upper floors for offices
lodge rooms. The building prob
y will cost 100000.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
Band Concert

Program for open-air concert /,
Dallas band on court house nla1a
Saturday evening. July 2:
March, Debut" Cby request
waltz, Little Primrose. .Mcouada
Piece Characteristic, "A Day in the
Cottonfields" .... Smith a zn,,,,u
esynopsis-Darkies on their wav
to the cotton field on the Mis-
sisslppi river; darkies singing at
their work; steamboat whistle.
darkies dance with delight as tba
boat approaches; song on boat
MY Old Kentucky Home;" dar-
kies resume dancing as boat
passes away; homeward bound.
darkies disappear in the distance
March, Easy Street" seitz
Serenade, Our Companions" Eaton
Overture, Every One in Town"
Waltz, Budding Flowers" Laurendeau
March, Company II, o. N. G." Klobr
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
Father of Fifteen.

EUGENE, Ore. June z7.-Louis d.
Gibson, one OF Lane county's earliest
pioneers and the father Of Is children,
died at his home in this city yesterday
At the age OF So years. He is sur
vived by his wife and - Of the chill
dren. scattered in different parts OF
the state. He was born In Warren
County. Missouri. February II. ISIS.
and came across the plains to Oregon
in 1919. settling il Lane County. He
was married in 1854. and reared his
large family Of children on a farm
west Of Eugene
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
Honor to chief.

Throughout the state yesterday. al
1880 p. M, fire bells were tolled for a
period of 10 minutes during the flu
neral services held over the remains
of Rortland's hero fire chief, David
Campbell, who met his death amid
fire and falling walls last Monday
morning. The tribute was paid in
Dallas by w. l.. Soehren, chief of the
local volunteer department.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
China Painting Exhibit.

Miss Grace Newell of McMinnville
has an attractive display of china
painting on exhibition in the window
of the Uglow Clothing House. Miss
Newell has organized classes and will
be at the home of Mrs. w. L. Soehren
Friday and Saturday, July 6 and z, tc
begin instructions in the art Ladies
interested can meet her there or leave
their names.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
specIaI communication.

A special communication OF
"a Jennings Lodge No. 3, A. f. &
NJ A. NJ, will be held next Friday
evening. June 80. Work in the f. A.
degree. All members are requested tc
attend. Visiting brethren welcome
BY order Of the w. NJ
J. c. HAYTER. Secretary
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

Legal blanks for sale at this once.
Brown a sibley. Attornsys Notary.
Oscar Hayter. lawyer. Rooms and
9. UgioW Building.
II you want fine photographs, Cher
rington Is always ready
The Farmers FIre Relief Ansocla-
ton q ButteviIle. Oregon J. .. VIM.
agent Buena Vista oreron. n
with every purchase Of merchan-
disc. of tS or over. On Saturday. July
1, We win give free ere years sub
scription 20 The Deiineator. Bee Hive
Store.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
LOganberrIes VIII Be Short

lake LABISH, Ore, June a.
|ganberry growers face certain
p shortage this year, because the
les failed to branch out for this
'son's crop. Contracts are being
ade at Sh cents a pound. Picking
5 not yet begun.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

The vacant building on the north
vest corner Of Mfn and Main streets.
has been leased 20 Henry Gohrke and
VII Be occupied BY the Union Meat
Company. W. A. Hanor. manager. a.
soon as il il ready Il T. expected
mat the present location Of the
butcher shop on the west side q
Main street viii be used BY the impie-
menf department of Guy Brothers
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
COURT HOUSE NOTES
Court Items, Real Estate Transfers,
And Other News Briefly Told.
MARRIAGE LIcENsEs.

MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Lonor S. Compton, of independence,
and Nettie l.. Mcneil.
Thomas Claud Huston of Heppner.
and Marietta Phillips.
FARM NAMES REGISTERED.
Cherry Grove-Wes M. Elliott, Dali
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
Granted License.

Licenses to wed were issued yester-
day by County Clerk r. D. Allen to
Ernest G. Syron, age 22, of Dallas, and
Delpha NJ. Hicks, age is, of SilvertOn.
Salem Statesman.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

With every purchase Of merchan-
disc. OF IS or over. on Saturday. July
1. We viii give free one years sub
scription to The Delineator. Bee Hive
Store.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
BOPIl.

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. ]. L. White,
at the family residence in this city,
Thursday, June 29, a 1O-pound son.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
PROBATE.

In the estate Of ]. II. Burton. de-
ceased-Ivy G. Burton appointed ad-
ministratrix; bond fixed at $4,000.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
FOR CHERRY FAIR VISITORS
Reduced Round Trip Railroad Rates
and Special Train Service Given.


Manager Louis Gerlinger, Jr., has
announed a special train service and
reduced round-trip rates for the bene-
fit of excursionsts from Polk County
to the Cherry Fair, to be held in Sa-
lem, Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
July 6, and 8. The late train leav-
day. July 8, has been arranged espe-
cially for those who wish to take in
the carnival on that night, and will
give everyone a chance to see every
thing and still get home in time for a
good nights sleep.
The following round-trip rates are
authorized to West Salem from the
stations named:
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

Thursday and Friday, regular trains
only will be run, but No. 6, the west
bound train, will leave West Salem
at 5;S5 p. M, instead of 4:35, as at
present.
Saturday, in addition to the regular
trains, a special train will be run,
leaving West Salem at 11:15 p. M,
for Dallas, Falls City and Black Rock.
The final return limit of tickets will
be Sunday, July 8. The usual free al
lowance of baggage is authorized on
regular tickets, and children Of half
fare age will be carried at rates
shown above.
The Republican journal., 1911-01-12
BELFAST BOARD OF TRADE.

The annual meeting of the Belfast
Board of Trade was held May 18th. Mr..
O. E. Frost was elected president, Dr.
Elmer Small declining to serve again. At
a meeting October 18th the Board laid
the foundation for vigorous and aggres-
sive campaign in the interests of our
city and county. Committees were ap-
pointed to carry on the work A ban
quet was held at the Windsor Hotel No
vember 29th and was success in every
particular. Nearly 100 were present.
Hon. Charles S. Hichborn of Augusta
was the guest of the evening and Hon.
VIM. 7. Haynes of Waterville and Col.
William Wheeler of Nashua, N. H.,
were also welcome guests. The speeches
were on the business interests of Bel
fast and were of a practical nature. At
the meeting December 9th the special
committee appointed to confer with
Mr.. Leonard of Leonard & Barrows in
regard to the shoe factory proposition
reported and other matters of local in
terest were discussed. The outlook is
promising for several new industries.
The Republican journal., 1911-01-12
BUILDING AND REPAIRS

James H. Howes made extensive i'm
provements in his dry goods store in
March. The cloak and suit room was
enlarged, show case made for rugs, a
new hardwood floor laid, and the store
painted throughout.
A new hardwood floor was laid in
Swift's grocery store the first week in
March.
H. W. Clark & Co. made extensive
alterations and improvements in their
store in March.
3. R.. Conner made improvements at
his carriage repository on Front street
in April I'D began to carry meats again.
Work was begun on the wharf Of the
Eastern Steamship Company the third
week in April. The wharf has been re-
built and extended and the buildings put
in excellent condition and painted. The
work was completed late in the fall.
Judge George E. johnson and William
A. Mason built garage on Washington
street in May in which to keep their autos
when in town.
DR.. w. L. West repaired and renovated
the stable on Spring street which he
bought in May for Veterinary hospital.