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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-12
THE OLD TOWN CLOCK.
Somestimes Right, But Generally
Wrong, It's Our Time.

To act in absolute freedom seems
to be the sole and solitary desire of
the old court house clock that some
time tells the time Of day to the
hurrying throngs of industrious Dal-
lasites to whom a minute means a
dollar lost or earned. And, sad as the
story may be, the old court house
clock accomplishes its sole and soli-
tary ambition on every day but Sun
day, and that day doesn't matter, be-
cause church is open all day, and be-
sides nobody pays any attention to
the clock on that day. Not long ago
a breathless young couple rushed into
the depot and hurriedly demanded a
ticket, or two of them, as they gazed,
in astonishment at the timepiece that
graces the ticket office in that busy
center Of industry. All the stories
that the agents could tell them about
the accuracy of their clock could
make no difference to them. They had
seen the court house clock and it had
said "Twelve O'Clock, young friends,
you'll have to hurry" The depot
clock was yet five minutes to twelve
when the couple arrived, and it had
been five whole minutes since they
left C1ider's store. But the court
house clock must be right-it has been
telling the same time to the same
people for so many years. The whole
matter resolves itself into an appli-
cation that is being prepared for the
county court, asking for the official
position of regulator to the court
house clock. By telegraphic time, the
great instrument of truth that graces
the tower of the home of Polk coun-
ty law and justice is false. A huge,
deceiving monster that never did tell
the right time and never will until
the official regulator gets his job. 1t
is a fact, laying fancy aside, that
the clock that is creating this great
strife is never less than five minutes
ahead of the right time, and its chimes,
with the music of factory whistles at
noon and thereabouts, makes rare and
pleasing harmony. Bring on the ap-
plication, the clock needs regulating.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-12
PLANS ITS ANNUAL TEA.
Needlework Guild Will Hold Recep-
tion November 12.

The directors of the Dallas brancl
of the Needlework guild met on Fri
day at the home of the president, Mrs
M. M. Ellis, Ito plan for the annua
tea and exhibition Of garments, which
will be held on November twelfth al
the home of Mrs. Ellis on Oak street
The president appointed the following
committees to have charge of the al
rangements for the tea.
Decoration: Mrs. Metzger, Mrs. V
G. Stats, Mrs. C. G. Coad, Mrs. Cos
per, Mrs. Hawkins, Mrs. W. V. Full
Ter, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Simonton.
Garments: Mrs. Kirkpatrick, Mrs,
E. Coad, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. I. N. Woods,
Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. Yoakum, Mrs.
Allgood, Mrs. Eakin and Mrs. Bevens.
Reception: Mrs. Geo. 7. Gerlinger,
Mrs. Ellis, Mrs. E. Hayter, Mrs. Cas-
ey, Mrs. 1. L. Smith, Mrs. Oscar Hay
ter.
Refreshments: Mrs. Van Orsdel,
Mrs. MacGregor, Mrs. C. L. Crider,
Mrs. Stafrin, Mrs. L. D. Brown, Mrs.
f. Hayter.
The Needlework guild is a national
organization with headquarters at
Philadelphia. The Dallas branch was
by Mrs. Gerlinger six years
ago and has proved a very helpful
factor in caring for the needy by pro-
viding new substantial garments. Last
year nearly seven hundred articles of
were collected and distribut-
ed to the worthy poor of the commu
nity.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-12
NO DIFFERENCE.
The Proof Is Here the Same As
Everywhere,

INtElNIOFt.
For those who seek relief from Kid
ney backache, weak kidneys, bladder
ills, Doan's Kidney Pills offer hope of
relief and the proof is here in Dallas,
the same as everywhere. Dallas peo-
pie have used Doan's and Dallas peo-
pie recommend Doans the kidney
remedy used in America for fifty years.
Why suffer? Why run the risk of
dangerous kidney ills-fatal Bright's
disease, Here's Dallas proof of mer-
it. Investigate it.
Mrs. Maria Cerny, 2OS Ash street,
Dallas, says: 81 used Doan's Kidney
Pills and got great relief from back
and kidney trouble that had been
bothering me. 1 can recommend
Doans Kidney Pills as a fine kidney
medicine. They act on the system
quickly and bring very good results
They have improved my health"
Price soc. at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills the same that
Mrs. Cerny had. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-12
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
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The following is a complete list OF
realty transfers recorded during the
week ending yesterday and reported
to The Observer by Sibley & Eakin,
abstractors, 515 Court street, Dallas
James K Sears to Polk county
Oregon, 7. 7-3, roadway, $25.
Jacob Faist and wife to Ernest and
Rose Hutledge, 95 acres, T. ga, $40
May l.. Crittenden to C. M. Critten-
den, 240 acres, T. GA, 81.
G.. G. Kisling etal to S. p. Kimball
146.07 acres, 7. rs, $40.
James H. Wilson and wife to w.
J. and Mabel oMrford, 200 acres, T.
90, $1,000.
John T. Hughes and wife to Sine
Smith, lot in Dallas, $40.
Eva Yocom to Elmer Yocom etal,
1850 acres, 7. &C, 81.
Churchmere Realty Co. to Falls
City-Salem Lumber Co., lots in Chuch-
nu addition to West Salem, $40
Clear View Orchard Co. to C. F.
Kitchart, lots in Clear View orchard,
$4,000.
Charles d. Futlz to John II. Scott,
151 acres, T. 81, $40.
w. F. Swealingen and wife TO C.
j. and Mamie J. Bruce, lots in Mon
mouth, $40.
Charlotte Speer and husband to
Margaret Berger, 40 acres, T. S-6, $40.
Sine Smith and husband to J. I. 7.
Rosa Hughes, 1871 acres, 7. SO, $40.
Clear View Orchard Co. to Minnie
Z. Radke, lot in Clear View orchard,
$2013.40.
Clear View Orchard Co. to Clarence
p Flanders, lot in Clear View or
chard,$ 100000.
Jessie L. Linn and husband to Alb
bic C. Preble, lis acres, 7. "a, $40.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-12
SPECIAL NOTICE TO
DALLAS FOLKS

We wish to announce we are exclu
sive Dallas agents for the simple mix
ture of buckthorn bark, glycerine
etc., known as Adler-i-ka. This rem
edy, used successfully for appendi-
citis, is the most THOROUGH bowel
cleanser we ever sold. Tt is so pow
erful that ONE SPOONFUL relieves
almost ANY CASE of constipation
sour or gassy stomach. Adler-i-ka
never giripes, is safe to use and the
INSTANT action is surprising. Con-
rad Stafrin, druggist.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-12

which will be given over to settlement
A railroad runs from Black Rock in
to the holdings Of this company. Other
tracks are owned by the Great West
ern Lumber company and the Will
lamette Valley Lumber company and
these firms also have railroads run
ming into their holdings.
The plan is to settle Swedish or
Norwegian family on an average of
every forty acres, although it is said
some of the land is in such condition
that a family can be supported on as
small as five acres.
The logs of all the companies own
ing the lands are brought down to
Black Rock on their private roads,
Statesman.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-12
THIS is COLUMBUS DAY.
America Was Discovered 423 Years
Ago Today.

Christopher Columbus, with the his
toric little fleet, the Pinta. the Mn
and the Santa Maria, discovered
America just 423 years ago today. on
October u, 1892. In thirty-thIet
states of the union, Oregon included
October II is now set aside as Colum-
bus day, a legal holiday. 1t is also a
legal holiday on the Island of Porto
Rico. which has been United States
territory since the Spanish war, and
which was one of the islands COlum-
bus discovered on his second voyage
to the new world.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-12
THE CITY IN BRIEF


DR.. Lowe, October 1929. 64-1t.
The ladies of the christian church
will give their annual chicken pie sup
per for which they are noted. Remem-
Der the date, November 4. Adults 80
cents, children under 10 years, 25
cents. 64-1t
The Sterling Furniture company
frames pictures. 64-tf.
For Fire and automobile insurance
see Chas Gregory, city hall 32-tf
DR.. c. L. Foster, dentist, City Bank
building, Dallas. 73-F.
See Van Orsdel and Mansion for
old line fire insurance-the Queen,
Liverpool, London & Globe, company
13. The oldest and best on the coast.
The Sterling Furniture company
frames pictures. 644tf.
Go to the Dallas Brick and Tile
company for your brick and tile and
save yourself money. 55-tf
There is more to hair cutting than
merely cutting off the hair. Try us
for an up-to-date stylish hair cut
c. w. Shultz. 13-tf
DR.. Rempel, Chiropractor, 51S Church
DR.. Stones Heave Drops cures
heaves. Price 81, for sale by all drug
gists.-Adv. 79-tf.
The Dallas Wood company is ready
to furnish you with mill wood. Good
loads and good service. All wood cash
on delivery. Phone 492. 103-tf.
If you have land you wish surveyed
see S. B. Taylor, C. E., city hall, Dal-
las, phone 791. Dependable work at
reasonable prices. 5S-tf. |
The Sterling Furniture company
frames pictures. 644tf. |
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-12
CHILDREN TO HAVE PLAYSHED
Independence Mothers Work for Out
Door Play Room.

A campaign is under way at Inde-
pendence to raise about $3.50 for the
construction of covered playshed on
the public school ground. The inter-
ior playground is too small and con-
filming, but the children cannot get
out in bad weather. Mothers have
taken the matter in hand and have a
committee of three busily engaged at
soliciting funds among the merchants,
especially those who have children in
school. 1t is reported that the re-
quired amount is rapidly being col
lected and it is expected that con-
struetion on the shed will start very
soon. Joe Hirschberg heads the list
of contributors with a donation of
$25 toward the good cause.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-12

Carpenter; Essentials of Algebra, ,
Wells; "First Year Latin Collar
and Danniell; "Great Epochs in
American History" 10 volumes, Hal
sey. J. D. Collins has added two
books to the library collection, "The
Presentation" Stacpool, and "The
Classic Point Of View," Cox. Other
books that have been received at the
library recently are "Thankful's In
heritance," Lincoln; "Red Rock, y
Page; Wonderful Adventures of
Mis-" Lagerlof; "Foolish Virgin"
Dixon; "K," Rinehart; Happy
Half Hours With the Bible" edited
by Marshall, and Germany for the
Geamans, Collier.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-12
New Books for the Library.

A number of valuable and interest
ing books are included in the collec-
tion that has been presented to the
library by Mrs. B. F. Burge There
are a number of the volumes in the
gift that are not included in this list
because they are being rebound. Those
on the shelves are: NINETY Three, E"
"Les Miserables, F" Laughing Man, ;"
"Toilers Of the Sea-" and "NOtre
Dame" by Victor Hugo. elements
of Pedagogy" White; elements of
Rhetoric and English Composition, ,"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-12
FOREIGNERS TO BE SETTLED.
Land Near Black Rock to Be Sold to
Farming Glass.

What is believed to be an impor-
tant step in the further development
of the heart of the Willamette valley
is the settlement of several thousand
acres near Black Rock in Polk county
by Scandinavian farmers. The set
tlement is being undertaken by John
A. Scott & Co.. which firm represents
the Spaulding Loggin company.
The Chas. K. Spaulding Logging
company is owner Of about 1000 acres
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-12

or lease a house or business building;
if you want help or job of work; if
you have lost or found anything; If
you want publicity of any kind, try
this column. You are sure to get
results-others de, why not you. Tel
ephone your want ads" or address
all communications to The Observer,
Dallas, Oregon. Count the number of
words to remit with order. Telephone
No. 10.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-12

FOR SALE-Household goods. Two
good iron beds, springs and mat
tresses, heating stove, extension ta-
BILE, carpet 14x15, hnoleum 12x14,
washer and wringer, s chairs, 2
rockers, 2 small bedsteads, cot, and
other household goods. John Voth,
p 21S Clay street. 64-2t.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-12

WELL DIGGING-We dig and clean
out wells anywhere in Polk county,
and guarantee our work and price
to be satisfactory. Homer Conlee,
phone 13x7, Dallas. 63-2t-x
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-12

The charge Tor advertise
ments under this head Is one
cent per word for each in
sertion. No discount for sue
cessive issues. If you have
anything for sale or ex-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-12
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SOCIETY


Black Titus-An addition to The
Observers story of the marriage Of
LIE Roy Black and Miss Pearl Titus
at Falls City last week is made by
The News of that city, which is the
home of the bride.
The bride and groom led by M
Howard Pagan, entered the parlor
where the guests had assembled and
stood under the arch of orange bios
SONS, until Mrs. I. G. Singleton de-
livered in her usual charming way,
the beautiful reading, "a Woman Is
Question to a Man." Then the bride
and groom passed to the center of
the room and standing beneath the
marriage bell listened to theNring GER
emony read in very impressive man.
ner by M. Howard Pagan. Miss
Bertha Frink caught the BRIDES bo-
quiet.
Mr.. and Mrs Black departed on the
evening train for Portland, where they
expect to spend their honeymoon, af-
ter which they will make their home
at Dallas for the present. Those pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Titus,
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Black, Mr.. and
Mrs l. G. Singleton, Miss Bertha
Frink, LYNNE Black, Josiah Foister,
Austin Titus, I. N. johnson of Neb.,
cousin of the bride and a retired
farmer, A. l.. Banta of Illinois, also a
cousin of the bride, Mrs. Effie Miller,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Black, and E. C.
Titus.
Good Times Club-Mrs. 7. F. Yoa-
KUN was hostess to the Good Times
club at delightful entertainment at
her home on Oak street. The rooms
were prettily adorned in vining maple
and dahlias which gave a charming
effect throughout the house. The af-
sernoon was very pleasantly spent at
Woodworking and conversation. At
late hour luncheon was served by
the hostess, who was assisted by Mrs.
Harold Rich, Miss Halle Smith and
Miss Ruth Barnes.
The guests who enjoyed Mrs. Yoa-
kum's hospitality were Mrs. W. L.
Soehren, Mrs. E. W. Fuller, Mrs. W.
V. Fuller, Mrs. Oscar Hayter, Mrs.
Harry Woods, Mrs. U. S. Loughary,
Mrs. R. L. Chapman, Mrs. Fl. Nc
Daniel, Mrs. C. L. Barnes, Mrs. V.
C. Stats, Mrs. ]. C. Uglow, Mrs. D.
P. Patterson, Mrs. G.. L. Hawkins,
Mrs. A. A. Hamilton, Mrs. j. R. Cra-
ven, Mrs. Arthur Vassal, Mrs. John
Sweeney, Mrs. Willis Simonton, Mrs.
FL. Fl. Rich and the hostess.
Birthday Dinner one pair of
twins in the entire state of Oregon
are older than j. M. and 7. j. Camp
bell, who celebrated their S2nd birth
day anniversary with a dinner on Fri
day. The old gentlemen took great
delight in entertaining Mrs. J. C.
Morrison and Mrs. Ralph Morrison of
Salem in addition to Mrs. ]. M. Camp
bell and the family of H. G.. Camp
bell. The brothers are Polk county
pioneers and they have spent long
and useful life in the vicinity of
Dallas, where they have many rela-
tives and hundreds of friends. The
gentlemen are in good health in spite
Of their advanced ages and promise
10 enjoy more than one birthday din
aer together in the future.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-12

FOR SALE-Home canning outfit
good as new for half of cost. Also
some California rustic. Would take
good workhouse on payment. o.
E. Dennis, phone Black SIS, Dallas.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-12

FOR RENT-0ne partly furnished
room. Call between Z and 9 p. m,
52512 Court street. ,65-1tx
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-12

MONEY TO LOAN-s1, 900 up to
$4,000 or farm lands. Call or
write, Thos. A. Roberts. 209 U. S.
building, Salem, Oregon. SYST
FOR RENT Modern six
room bungalow, rs Stump street.
Apply to ]. A. Barham, Dallas.
60-tf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-12
BULLETIN

ONE CENT A WORD, PHONE 10
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-12

WANTED-Machine cast and stove
plate iron, brass and copper, zinc
and rubber, and rags of all kinds;
in fact, junk of all kinds. A. N.
Halleck, Monmouth, Oregon. Stf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-12

The Observer, a Twice-a-Week pa
per, costs no more than a weekly.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-12

FOR SALE-Sixty-acre dairy farm
in Coos county; bottom land; half
mile from postoffice; mile from
school; on milk route; good winter
road; good improvements. Will
give terms. B. Folsom, Gail Hotel,
Dallas. 52-tf.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-08
NO PROFIT IN SALOONS.

A report by American Consul Sauer
at Gothenburg, Sweden, on the. actual
operation Of the so-called Gothenburg
system of retailing spurious liquors,
during the past year, is one of the most
interesting matters, recently made
public by the department of commerce,
The characteristic feature Of the sys.
tenn the consul says. seems to be that
the retailing of spurious liquor Is left
to a monopoly. Spurious liquors in.
clude all drinks containing rs per cent
or more Of alcohol. Retailing is defined
by law as the right of selling quantities
of less than ESQ liters, or 66.04 gallons.
The net profits that may be divided
among the shareholders of the monop.
oily are limited to per cent of the
face value of the stock. The idea ap-
pears to be to offer no special induce
ments to the monopoly to increase It's
sale, all profits above 5 per cent be-
Ing paid to the city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-08
INTEREST IN coLoRED RACE.

A exposition to celebrate the
achievements of fifty years of freedom
of the colored race in America, was
opened at Richmond, Va, today. BY
means of exhibits and lectures, it Is
aimed to show the strides taken by
the colored people since the war which
set them free. President Wilson show
ed his interest in the event by issuing
the following proclamation:
"A national exposition in commemor.
alton of the achievements of the negro
race during the last fifty years will be
held in Richmond, Va, July to Is.
1915 The occasion has been recog-
nized as of national Importance by con-
gress through an appropriation of $751;.
900 to aid in its promotion and sonsum-
nation. This sum is being expended,
by the terms of the appropriation, un-
der the direction Of the governor of
Virginia. The exposition Is under the
auspices of the Negro Historical and
Industrial association. The action of
congress in this matter Indicates very
happily the desire of the nation as well
as Of the people of Virginia, to encour-
age the negro in his efforts to solve his
Industrial problem.
"The national negro exposition is
designed to demonstrate his progress
in the last fifty years and to empha-
size his opportunities. AS president of
the United States, I bespeak the ac-
tive interest Of the nation in the expo
sition and trust that every facility will
be extended to the leaders whose ear
nest work has made the undertaking
possible"
The proclamation bears the date Of
July /, the seal of the government and
the signature of the president.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-08
OVERTURNED BOATS
TELL OF DROWNING

Davenport, July 6.-Local authori-
ties, who have been investigating the
affair feel assured now that two fiat
boats found overturned in the river OPP
posite Davenport Sunday afternoon,
contained two men, who were drowned
in the river; although no bodies have
been found as vet. Witnesses saw two
men in a fiat boat with crude sail on
it, towing another nat boat opposite
the United States government locks to
the Moline harbor about o'clock Sun
day afternoon. A few minutes later
they disappeared.
Employees at the Davenport boat
house at about the same time saw the
same two boats floating down the river
over turned and lowed them In.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-08
MRS. 7. ]. POTTER
CALLED BY DEATH
WjDWOW OF BURLINGTON RAIL.
ROAD BUILDER AND FORMER
RESIDENT HERE IS DEAD.

Mrs. Urdilla J. Potter, widow Of
Thomas J. Potter. builder of the Bur
lington railroad and former resident
OF Ottumwa, is dead at Burlington.
This mornings Burlington Hawkeye
had the following on her death:
Mxs. Urdilla Jane Potter, one of
Burlington's most widely known and
highly esteemed women, passed away
at her home, 1917 North Fourth
street, at 1908 o'clock Sunday after.
noon. She had been in feeble health
for some time and her death was not
unexpected.
Mrs. Potter was born in Covington,
Ind, April 10, 1912, the daughter OF
William and Rebecca Wood. The fam
lily came of revolutionary stock and
settled in Iowa near Ottumwa in 1851,
removing to the city two years later.
There the young woman met T. J. Pot
ter, who was helping in the work Of
building the Burlington route west
ward. The acquaintance ripened into
a deep attachment, the young man
went to the front in Co. A OF the Sew
enth Iowa cavalry, enlisting as pri-
vate and being promoted until he held
captains rank, when he quit tho
service in 1866. In the spring of 1868,
the Young soldier came home to claim
his bride and On May 81, 1853, the
lovers were united at Ottumwa.
From there on the lives of these
two people are more romantic than
those of many heroes and heroines of
fiction. Mrs. Potter accompanied her
soldier husband to the front and re-
NAMED In the field or near him until
he received his discharge in 1866,
when they returned to Iowa, where In
a short time Captain Potter became
station agent at Abba. There he
showed such aptitude and efficiency
that he soon attracted the attention
OF the men higher up and promotion
after promotion same to him. all well
earned. Within less than twenty
years Mr.. Potter rose from a very
humble position to that of general
manager OF the Burlington, going
from there to that Of vice president
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-08
AGATE AND ONYX.

The distinction between agate and
onyx Is not apparent to everyone, as
Is indicated by the samples Of the two
minerals received by the United States
Geological survey with requests for in
formation. Onyx marble, or Mexican
onyx, Is composed of calcium carbon
ate or banded limestone. True agate
is q variety of silica. Onyx marble is
much softer than agate and Is rarely
used for gems, but when onyx Is OBJ
tanned In pieces Of sufficient size it Is
cut and polished for small ornamental
objects like inkstands and paper
weights, as well as for table tops and
aoda.Water fountains.