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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02
FIRST MARKET DAY HELD.
Mr.. Davis Finds Sentiment in Favor
of Venture.

Although there were many counter
attractions to divert attention from
the first public sales day, held on Sat
lurday by F. E. Davis, that event was
very much of success. A large
amount of goods changed hands at
the sale and there were many people
in the crowd that attended who came
for many miles to note the success
of the first sale held in Dallas. 1t
is true that the first sale is not as
successful as those that follow, be-
cause it is necessary to get the har-
ness of cooperation between the
farmers and the merchants to work.
ing nicely before the sales bring the
large numbers that attend them in
other cities. But Mr. Davis first at
tempt was a success in every way,
and when the merchants take the af-
fair over as a community sales day
he thinks it will be a still greater
success.
The articles that Mr.. Davis, as auc-
tioneer, sold at the sale Saturday
were mostly small. Few farm imple-
ments and no livestock went under
the hammer. Farmers showed a great
deal of interest in the sale, however,
and expressed themselves as being
enthusiastically in favor of the event
when it is put on a community basis.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02
THE ROPES Of MAUI.
An Ancient Legend Of the Sun From
the South Seas.

One of the most picturesque legends
connected with the solar beams is that
told in the islands of the south Pacific,
where sunbeams are known as "the
ropes of Maui" 1t is related that In
former times the sun god Ra was not
30 regular in his habits as he is today.
In fact, he caused the south sea island
ers much annoyance by setting in the
morning or at noon or at other tnop-
perfume times, just when his light was
needed for the daily tasks of mankind.
The great hero Maui undertook to
cure him of these erratic habits, and
the first step was to make the sun god
laying a series of six snares made Of
strong cocoanut fiber along the suns
path in the sky. When the deity next
rost from Avaiki or the land Of ghosts.
the first moose encircled him, but slip
ped down and only caught his feet; the
second slipped, too, but caught the sun
gods knees; the third caught around
his hips.
Still Ra pressed on, scarcely ham,
pered by these contrivances. The
fourth moose frightened around his
waist, the fifth under his arms, and
finally, the sixth and last caught him
around the neck and almost strangled
him. Then the sun god confessed him
self vanquished and in fear of his life
promised Maui that he would in future
adjust his daily journeys more in ac-
cordance with the comfort and conven-
ience of mortal men.
Ra was then allowed to proceed on
his way, but Maui prudently declined
to take off the ropes, which may still
be seen hanging from the sun at dawn
and when he descends into the ocean
at night. Hence the islanders say, when
they behold the beams radiating from
the sun. "Tena te Taura Maui'-"See
the ropes of Maui. "-Philadelphia In
quirer
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02
WORKING THE WIRELESS.
The Jump From Long Island Over the
Ocean to Germany.

The Jump From Long Island Over the
Ocean to Germany.
The wireless station at Sayville, N. Y.
is the most powerful in the world, flash.
ing messages direct to Nauen. near Ber-
lin.
Fifty miles out from New York city
is. Sayville, a small town whose prin-
cipal Industries are roadhouses and
wireless telegraphy. Here the auto
mobile parties stop for the few bites
that always take many dollars before
running on into New York, but If It
were not for the wireless station the
town would never be heard of.
Near the ocean, dropped in a mos
quito infested field, the great Telefunk-
en- station sprawls over 100 acres. A
mile away it looks like huge spider
web, with all its slim poles reaching
into the air, interlaced with slender
wires.
The little low building is rigged on
every side with towering poles-an-
tennae, as they are called. Five hun
dred feet high they stand-almost as
tall as the Washington monument
From these wires radiate the electric
waves that leap to Germany. Great
blocks of cement. big as corncribs, are
set in the ground and to them are an
chored the guy wires.
The message is flashed across the
Atlantic at the rate of twenty-five
words a minute. but in case Of neces-
sity it can go up to forty. The mes
sages 60 across in series Of waves,
with which the station on the other
side is in tune.
The messages go to small town
near Berlin called Nauen, where they
are placed in a land wire and for
warded to the capital. The charge for
sending a message to Germany is 53
cents a word from anywhere near
New. York. The cents is the price
of the land wire to get it to Sayville.
AS soon as the key is touched in
America the message is in Germany,
the time occupied in crossing being
only the fraction of second. In fact,
the message could 60 around the
world seven times in second.-Homer
Croy in Leslie's.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02
Packard Loses Toe.

A. W. Packard of Airlie lost toe
from his left foot on Sunday when,
returning from a pheasant hunt, he
slipped on a walk near the home of
A. R. Lewis and accidentally dis
charged his gun. The shot barely miss
ed taking another toe. DIR. o. ID.
Butler of Independence attended the
injury and sent Mr.. Packard to the
Dallas hospital
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02
The Great Bio Moon.

The full moon is very deceptive to
those who attempt to estimate its ap-
parent size in the sky. Most people
would assert that the great big moon
could entirely blot out the lovely clus-
ter Of the Pleiades, which glitters I'm
the constellation of Taurus. but actual
ly the full moon could, and occasion
ally does. pass through the Pleiades
and only succeeds In hiding a few of
the stars comprising 1t. So small in
deed is the moon when in its full phase
it dominates the night sky that three
penny piece held at arms length will
completely eclipse it-Pall Mall Ga
zette.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02
COMPETITION IN SAVING.
A Challenge a Wife Accepted and a
Contest In Economy.

n
Contest In Economy.
The following is an account Of what
competition did toward encouraging
bank account:
~ am ON a newspaper. l have al
ways made salary in excess of sim
pie living requirements, but was a
free spender and did not save.
"a baby came, and l felt an added
responsibility. | was enthusiastically
frightened for the first time in my life.
Then gave the matter Of saving some
thought. but l could not decide upon
any course of action.
"At the office one day business dis
cussion made me see that what | need
ed In my home was competition.
THAT night on my arrival home
said to my wife that ! would. begin
ming the next Saturday. give her half
of my salary and l would keep the
other half, and we each take an equal
share of the household expenses.
AT the end of the first month left
my bank book on the library table. |
wanted to surprise her. That evening
she handed 1t to me and said she
thought was doing fine. Looking at
her closely, saw that she realized she
was challenged. She did not speak,
however. of any intention she might
have had In mind.
"a month later l found her bank
book OH the library table identically as
| had left mine. She had beaten me.
for her savings showed S1O.5O more
than my own for the corresponding
month and SIS in excess Of my depos-
its for the first month.
I'VE are now In a race We both
have the saving habit. We have enough
to buy home If we should join funds"
Magazine.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02
Tiny Baby Buried.

/. An infant of Mr.. and Mrs. Christian
Stafrin was buried at the |. o. o. F.
cemetery in Dallas on Saturday morn
ing. Many friends of Mr.. Stafrin,
who lived here before he was married,
and the relatives attended the sad
ceremony. The baby was born at the
Good Samaritan hospital on Friday.
The mother is resting easily at this
time. Christian Stafrin is well-known
in Dallas and is a brother of Conrad
Stafrin-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02

Stationery" has etymologically as
much to do with standing as has ~sta-
tionary." The original stationers, or
stationarii, were so called because they
sold their books upon stalls or -'sta-
tions"-in London round about old st.
Paul's cathedral. in some cases against
the walls Of the cathedral itself. This
is one of the many trades the names of
which have no direct allusion to the
commodities sold. ''Grocers." for in
stance, were so called either because
they sold zen gros." wholesale, or be-
cause they were ''engrossers." monop-
Chronicle.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02
GUARDIANS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned has been duly appointed
Guardian Of the estate Of Henry NJ.
Berry, an incompetent person, by the
Hon. County Court Of Polk County,
Oregon. All persons holding claims
against said estate should present the
same to the undersigned for adjust
ment, and all persons owing said es-
tate are hereby notified TO settle same
with said guardian.
J. d. SMITH,
Guardian of the estate Of Henry M.
Berry.
SIBLEY & EAKIN,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02

Rev. Mr.. Tapscott at the Baptist
church on Sunday morning. Immedi-
ately after the union service at the
armory group of friends and rela-
tives of the well-known young couple
gathered at the Baptist church to wit
ness the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs.
Hayes will make their home ON
farm near McMinnville.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02
30
FOR A NAME.

In other words, five dollars in your
choice of merchandise from the stocks
of the Crider store, formerly the Dal-
las Mercantile company, for mo-
ment's thought on the subject of a
new name for the store. Since the
contest was announced in The OBJ
server on Friday a number of names
have been submitted and are fast
piling up in the contest box. Surely
it will take someone but a second OF
so to pick the winning name, and
that someone may be you as well as
anyone else. The Dallas Mercantile
company name must be replaced, and
a suitable name must come from this
contest. The name will be selected by
a committee, composed of persons who
have no concern in the matter, and
will be absolutely fair and impartial
in their selection. Send your selec-
ton to The Observer office in seal
ed envelope, labeled Name Con-
test."
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02
Salem Will Entertain Editors.

Friday and Saturday, November J
and 6, Salem people will entertain the
Oregon State Editorial association
The molders of public opinion will
take possession of the house of rep
resentatives and for two days will be
in the spotlight, with luncheons, ban
quets and dinners at the hands of the
capital city people.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02
GORGEOUS EVENING WRAP.

From deep collar Of sealskin hang
ample folds of old rose panne corduroy
cut bayadere. The richness of the ma
terial and the plainness of the design
achieve very luxurious effect. Seal
skin is used for the deepish cuffs. This
is one of the smartest winter models
for an opera coat.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02

What darn fool fashion viii the wo-
men take up nextT asked the man
who doesn't like the things they are
wearing now.
IF were q good enough guesser to
predict that" replied his friend I'D be
a multiDillionaire inside Of six months"
Chicago Herald
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02
An Apology.

Your customs are reprehensible be-
yond possibility Of expression. The
idea of killing your fellow man for din
ner!''
Yes" replied the cannibal. who had
been reading about civilized warfare,
but at least we have the excuse of
being hungry."-Washington Star.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02
SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR LEAVES.
Manual Training Teacher of Local
School Gives Up Position.

B. NJ. Callaghan, who came here a
few, weeks ago to relieve o. c. Hart
as instructor in manual training and
bookkeeping in the Dallas high school,
has given up that position and has
gone to Washington, where he will
teach the same subjects in the Ska
mania schools. Mr.. Callaghan came
to Dallas with papers emitting him
to teach in the Washington schools,
but he did not have the special GER
tificate necessary to teach manual
training here. Having been offered
the Skamania position, and not deslr-
ing to take the chance of being de-
clared ineligible for the local position,
Mr.. Callaghan elected TO move back
to Washington.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02
Always.

Time haunted her. She laughed at
him. she resorted to a thousand devices
whereby to discomfort him, but he was
not to be shaken on. At length she
lost her temper.
Cant you see." she fiared out reluc-
family. that there's no room for you
where beauty dwellsT
There is always" Time rejoined.
touching his scythe significantly, room
for one mower."-Boston Herald
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02
ACTION OF SINGLE SPOONFUL
SURPRISES MANY.

Dallas people who bought the sim
pie mixture of buekthorn bark, gly-
cerine, etc, known as Adler-i-ka, are
surprised at the INSTANT effect of
a SINGLE SPOONFUL. This rem
edy is so complete a bowel cleanser
that it is used successfully in appen-
dicitis. Adler-i-ka acts on BOTH up
per and lower bowel and ONE
SPOONFUL relieves almost ANY
CASE of constipation, sour or gassy
stomach. ONE MINUTE after you
take it the gasses rumble and pass
out. Conrad Stafrin, druggist. At
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02

How far ahead can you go with
your family. Jones7" his inquisitive
friend asked
~Oh. l never worry about my family
What bothers me Is how far back l can
manage to go with my tailor."-st
Louis Post-Dispatch-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02

This is suit for the woman fond
of walking. as the short skirt of navy
broadcloth proves. The short length
coat is snug fitting, and black silk braid
points the front and cuffs. The coat
skirts fullness is held by demi-belt,
and the neck is finished with a, ,krim-
mer collar. The hat suitable for this
suit is black velour sailor.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02

W. A. Carpenter and his brother
left yesterday afternoon for Noun
tain View. Missouri, where they will
visit relatives for some time.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02
THIS AND THAT
= *+++++++++++++++'

Mrs. Charles Gregory spent Sunday
and Monday with her parents at their
farm home in the northwestern part
of the county.
Rev. DR.. H. ]. Talbot, president of
Kimball College Of Theology of Sa-
lem. was a visitor at the Methodist
parsonage on Monday.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02

Marriage-A license to marry was
issued on Saturday to Henry c. Voss
of Albany and Mary Wsner, Salem,
route /.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02
Aneien, Scottish Custom.

In the Scottish highlands In olden
times a burning wooden cross was car
ried blazing TO and fro among the
clansmen 10 rouse them to battle.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02

WANTED-Six h. p. standard make
gasoline engine in exchange for 3
b. p. Slower engine; viii pay reas-
enable difference. V. J. Love, route
l. Airlie. Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02

FOR SALE-Flanders 900" ausomo-
bile. or trade for stock. c. Randall.
Buell. 70-3t-x
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02

wedding-L. Elbert Hayes Of Rick
reaIl and Miss Maud Stennitt of Dali
las were united in marriage by the
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02
Send 1t By Parcel Post
DALLAS MEAT COMPANY.

Send us your laundry by parcel post
The ruia al carrier is now authorised 10
transact this business. 1t costs but a
few eents. Wen return II promptly.
DALLAS STEAM LAUNDRY.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-02

Twiee-s-week Observer, s1-5O a year.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-04-07
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

All persons having claims against the
estate Of William NJ. Swart deceased,
will present the same for payment to
the undersigned ad ninistrator at his
Offices S2S-S24. Golf Building. C1arksburg,
West Virginia and all persons knowing
themselves to be indebted to the estate
of said decedent will call on said adj
mtnistrator at the above address and
settle such claims. 5s5E 555
I4AFATETTEC C. Grille.
Administrator Of the estate CT William
M. EWart. deceased.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-04-07

side Of the Ohio with almost incredi-
bic speed, converting wilderness into
prosperous farming communities as
though by magic, In word. the les
son OF 1888 seems 20 be that wide
spread European war Is permanent
stimulus to American industry.
The limitations of this comparison.
however, are obvious. IN 1893, al
though we were dependent upon
Europe for practically all of our man
fractured goods. there were no such
intricate International business rela-
tons as now exist between the United
states and many European countries
No Industry in this country, for ex-
ample. was dependent upon Europe
for it's materials. as our textile indus
tries have long depended upon Ger.
many to supply them with dyes.
Furthermore. we were, then young
country just beginning to feel our tre-
mendous powers. Now we are a rel
atlvely mature one and are going
through a period of reaction after a
century Of unparalleled development.
For this reason the stimulus of the
European war has not resulted In a
repetition Of the business enthusiasm.
OF 1898 which ushered in the first
era OF American prosperity. But there
is every reason to believe that the
effect Of the war will again be ulti-
mately beneficial.
AL r g Y
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-04-07
IN u ~ N.
NOTICE.

TO WHOM TT NAY CONCERN:
Notice Is hereby given that the part
nership lately subsisting between us,
the Undersigned J. s. Blackman and
George Nv. Webb. carrying On business
as Black1nan & Webb. at clarksburE,
Harrison county. West Virgil MIA. under
the style and Arm OF "B. & w. Transfer
was on the 18th day of March. 1915.
dissolved by mutual consent, and that
the business in the future will be car
ried on by the said J. S. Blacl<1nan alone
twiho Will pay and discharge the debts
and liabilities. and receive all money
payable to the said late ffrm.l
Dated this the 18th day of March,
1915. 7'
J. S. BLACKMAN.
GEORGE WEBB.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-04-08
LOWER RATES FOR ELECTRICITY

Lower rates for electricity a;e
now In effect. The towns to which
the new rates apply are Weiser, Par
ma, Middleton, Emmett, Payette, New
Plymouth and Fruitland. 1t Is also
provided by the schedule and the
order of the Utility Commission that
the lower rates WILL apply as we'll to
the territory adjacent and interven-
ing between these towns.
The new rates are:
Commercial.
First 20 kilowatt hours, 9 cents per
hour.
Next 80 kilowatt hours, cents per
hour.
Next 40 kilowatt hours, Z cents per
hour.
Next so kilowatt hours. 8 cents per
hour.
Next 100 kilowatt hours. cents
per hour.
Next 200 knlowatt hours, cents
per hour.
Next 500 kilowatt hours, 8 cents
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-04-08
NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given that where
as a petition has been filed with
the board of directors of the Noble
Ditch Company Limited, signed by
the required number of holders of
stock OF said Corporation, consent
ing that the principal place of
business of the corporation be
changed from Payette, Idaho to Fruit
land, Idaho, In the County of Can
yon and in pursuance of resolu-
ton duly passed by the board Of
directors of said corporation, it ds
The intention of said board OF direc-
tors to change the principal place of
business CT said corporation from
Payette, Idaho to Fruitland, Idaho.
Such change to be made immediate
ly following due publication of this
notice.
Patel F';Ioh 4, 1915.
1, E. HAYNES, Secretary.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-04-08
NOBLE DITCH COMPANY LTD.
AssE ssMENT NOTICE


Principal place of business, Fruit
land, Idaho.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that
at meeting of the board OF dlrec-
tors of the above corporation, he d
on the 9th day of April 1915, an as
sessment of rs cents per share was
levied upon the capital stock OF the
corporation, payable ON the 10th day
of May, 1915 to H. G.. Gardner, Score
tary of said corporation at its Of
flee at the store of the Fruitland
Drug Co., Fruitland, Idaho.
Any stock upon which this assess
ment remains unpaid on the said
10th day of May, 1915, will be delin-
quent and advertised for sale at
public auction, and unless payment
Is made before, will Re sold on the
9eth day of May, 1915, to pay the
delinquency thereon, together with
the costs of advertising and expense
Of sale.
H. G.. Gardner, Sec'y.
Office, at Fruitland Drug Co.'s store,
Fraitland, Idaho.
First Publication, April s, 1915.
Last Publication. April 80, 1915.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-04-08

FOR RENT: go acres good potatoes
and corn land on Payette- Oregon
Slope.-George Lattig.
FOR SALE.-A piano. Roll top
desk and a lot Of wood seat chairs.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-04-08
LOWER PAYElTE VALLEY
AND DEAD OK FLAT

A business meeting of the Farmers
Union will be held next Saturday
night at the Pioneer school house
every member should attend.
Miss Baker of Dist. No. 9 is pre-
pairing am elaborate program for
next Wednesday night, April Ia, this
marks the close of successful term
of school and every one is invited to
be present and enjoy literary treat,
The study plan for the Bible and
singing class has been changed.
present next Sunday night at seven
O'Clock sharp at the Cox home. Spe-
cial music Will be given, outside tai
ent has been secured for the even
ing. Bring your note books and be-
gin topical study of Pilgrims Pro-
gress instead of the usual Sunday
School lesson.
Tuesday, April 10, is the date for
the next Grange meeting at the Chap
ter house. Roses and Thorns Of
House Cleaning" will be one of the
topics for discussion. A man who
knows good corn will speak on the
subject Better Corn. Last but not
least mystery supper will be serv-
ed during the social hour
The First National Bank has pre-
scented every farmer who is a pat
ron, with a years subscription to-
THE Idaho Farmer" a journal de-
voted to the farming interests of
the state of Idaho.
The local fans crossed bats on the
Crystal diamond last Sunday. The
Sunnyside boys were evidently out
of practice, the Wood Spur team
walked away with the honors.
George Obi OF Star was a week
end guest OF Miss Carrier.
May Shearer, the three year old
daughter Of A. j. Shearer is recover
Ing from an almost fatal attack of
pneumonia.
w. A. Armstrong has been quite
III but is now improving.
M. A. Burt and sons were visiting
friends at Woods Spur last Saturday.
j.. Cooper Of Payette has been a
guest at the J. B. Durham home.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Loveland accom-,
panied by c. Cross and wife, went
sight seeing on the Slope last Sun
day.
Frances Bartshe, Pills. Student
Is confined to her home with a se-
we're attack of tonsilitis.
Attorney R. L. Shaw was in the
Country the first Of the week look