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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17
TERsE TALES OF TOWN
LOCAL NEWS OF DALLAS AND
THIS NEIGHBoRHOOD.
Personal Paragraphs Pertaining to
People and Their Movements,
Cleaned by Observer.

The Fuller Pharmacy have secured
the services of P. d. Quiesenberry,
who is full fedged druggist, as as
sistent clerk Mr.. Quisenberry comes
here from Tillamook and is not All
entire stranger in this part Of the
country, as he worked several years in
the Bowersox drug store at Mon
mouth.
Frank Brobst, formerly in the fur
niture business here, and now living
near Perrydale, was visitor in the
city on Wednesday.
Pastor W. 7. Tapscott of the Bap-
tist church will preach next Sunday
morning on "a Visit to Bethlehem
and in the evening on "The Divine
Christmas Gift Mr.. Frank Morri-
son will sing.
Judge H. HI. Belt spent part Of the
week in Portland, where he transact
ed business and enjoyed pre-holiday
festivities.
Mrs. F. R. Rich of Summit, Oregon,
returned to her home today, after
having spent a fortnight visiting
friends in the city. Mrs. Rich was
a resident of Dallas for fifteen years
and her many friends have We'd with
each other in furnishing entertain
ment during her stay here.
c. S. Calkins Of Airlie was a Dal-
las visitor on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Martin went to
Eugene on Tuesday, and the same
evening attended the Godski concert.
They returned on the following day.
W. F. Gillian of Airlie was in Dal-
las on Tuesday enroute home from
San Francisco, where he had been see
ing the sights at the exposition dur
ing its last few days.
Mrs. Robert Hays has been enjoy
ing visit from her son, Samuel,
who lives in southern Lincoln county,
Mark Spivey of Rock Creek was
Dallas visitor this week.
Edward Earl and Ernest Earl are
visiting their sister, Mrs. Thomas
Watson.
Mrs. |. E. Tetherow of Falls City
visited friends in Dallas on Tuesday.
Isaac Reddekopp and brother Da-
vid of Alberta, Canada, are spending
a few days with relatives in Dallas.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. ]. Holman are en-
ioying visit from Charles Turner of
Sheridan.
Mrs. Edith Brown of Falls City
visited on Tuesday at the home of
ler daughter, Mrs. Oscar Ellis.
Mrs. Orie James is reported to be
,ery ILL., Her mother, Mrs. West Of
Sheridan is with her here.
DR.. ana Mrs. W. S. Cary are en-
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Cary
If Missoula, Mont.
See our offer on page one.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17
Big GAME SCHEDULED
FIRST BASKETBALL CONTEST
AT ARMoRY TOMORROW.
Star Team From Agricultural College
Will Try Conclusions With
Dallas Best Talent.

The Dallas basketball team goes up
against the seasons first difficult
problem tomorrow evening, when it
meets a team of star players from
the o. A. C. on the armory floor here.
As to the difficulty of the proposition
the names of few of the men on the
visiting team is answer. Flying the
banner of the Phi Delta Sigma fra
ternity, a local organization on the
agricultural college campus, the op-
ponent of the Dallas team utilizes
several varsity players when they
leave their collegiate environments
and thereby usually establish a win
ming score. Such varsity stars as
Ira Mix, the lanky center and Blagg,
one of the principal players on the
college team are listed in the lineup
that will appear on the local floor.
The Dallas team is made up of very
good players although their practice
season has been short and they are
not in the pink of condition. That
quality has usually had little effect
upon the final scores made by former
Dallas teams, but this TIME it is ig-
ured as a decided handicap. The Phi
Delta Sigma team is certain to put up
one of the warmest battles that the
Dallas team will enjoy this season
and for a real lively game it will
probably rank high among those pro-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17
UNIQUE CASE IS HEARD
JUDGE BELT RULES AGAINST
ACCIDENT COMMISSION.
Parents Of Fl. J. Moore, Accidentally
Killed, Shall Receive 500 Per
Month From State.

Judge H. HI. Belt, without the usual
precedent to follow, handed down a
decision in favor of the appellants
William R. Moore and Anna A.
Moore, dependent parents Of the late
Fl. j. Moore, in their appeal from the
award Of $40 month made by the
state industrial accident commission.
Fl. j. Moore was accidentally killed
in Polk county some time ago, and
his parents being dependent upon his
earnings for their livelihood, the ac-
cident commission awarded his moth
er and father a monthly benefit Of
$40. This was not nearly the amount
contributed to their support by the
young man, and the parents appealed
from the ruling of the commission.
The case was unique in Oregon law,
being the first one of its kind pre-
sented and no precedent had been es-
tablished upon which Judge Belt
could base his decision.
The account book kept by the young
man showed that he had contributed
an average Of $40 month to the sup
port of his parents, and the court ac-
cepted the accounts therein as being
true statements. Therefore, Judge
Belts decision grants the parental
appeal for an increase of the allow
ance of the commission to 500 month
ly. The general tone of letters sent
by the son to his parents discloses
that he was a most dutiful young
man, and the court expressed itself
as not being justified in finding the
accounts submitted to be false.
"The record submitted under the
in this case is so meas-r
in many respects that it is difficult
to reach satisfactory conclusion,
says the courts decision, "and it'll
would have been much better perhaps
from the commission IS standpoint, if
the court had had an opportunity or
seeing the witnesses and hearing them
cross-examined in reference to the
amount of money actually contribut-
ed. After a careful consideration of
the authorities cited, and the briefs
Of counsel, and after having made an
research of the authori-
ties bearing on the question at issue,
| am of the opinion that the appli-
cants, William R. Moore and Anna
A. Moore, his wife, are entitled to
IN award of twenty-dollars per month
and to recover their costs and dis
herein"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17
Eastern Star Elects.

AT the annual election of the Order
of the Eastern Star, on Tuesday even
ing, the following officers were chos
en-: Mrs. Emma Jost, worthy ma
tron; Mark Hayter, worthy patron
Mrs. Emma Miller, associate matron
Mrs. Estella Barnes, secretary; Mrs
Nellie Harrington, treasurer; Mrs
Blanche Hamilton, conductress; Mrs
Lucille Sweeney, associate conductress
Two candidates received the de-
grees and about sixty members Ell
joyed refreshments at beautifully dec
Grated tables in the banquet hall.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17

posed by the local team members.
The basketball game will not in
terfere with the dance that is to be
held tomorrow evening. The game
will be over in plenty of time for the
dance and the visiting players will
be entertained, if they are in condi-
tion, at the dance. A section will be
reserved for high school students at
the game and if the interest the con-
test warrants is taken by the towns.
people the meeting will be a paying
one. A nominal admission fee has
been set. The Dallas players who will
don basketball togs tomorrow evening
are: Walter Ballantyne, Ray Boyd
ston and 0. I. Chenoweth, forwards;
Skeet" Hayes, center; Lynn Ma
theny, Leonard Shaw, Uda Burke and
Fred Gooch guards.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17
AN ENJOYABLE OCCASION.
Mrs. George Gerlinger Entertains
Young Ladies at Dinner.

Mrs. G.. Gerlinger charmingly enter
tanned Monday evening with a buffet
supper, in honor of the Young La
dies section of the Woman's club.
Supper was served between fve-thirty
any seven-thirty. The dining room
table was adorned with huge boquet
of pink chrysanthemums. with Miss
Ednelle Collins presiding. The lit
tie Misses Georgiana and Irene Ger
linger and Miss Pauline Aulen served
very delicious supper. Miss Dor
othy Bennett rendered a number of
artistic selections on the piano, early
in the evening. Miss Naomi Scott
displayed her ability on the violin,
accompanied by Miss Bennett. Miss
Marjorie Holman played Sexteth
from Lucien, which was very pleas
ing. Miss Lucille Hamilton and Ger
trude Irwin sang a number of very
pretty songs.
A very clever game furnished
amusement for the evening. In var
ious parts of the living room were
different articles, each representing
a musical term. Pencil and paper
were supplied each guest and con-
test for the answers was enjoyable.
There was tie between Misses Flora
McCallon, Marie Griffin and Marjorie
Holman. Miss Griffin drew the prize.
A short talk was given by Miss Col
Inns in behalf of the Youn0 Ladies
club, and a number of names were
handed in for membership.
Those present we're: Misses Maud
A. Mcdonald, Rose Sheridan, Gladys
Cartwright, Cora Rossiter. Bess 0w-
ems, Gertrude Irwin. Florence Kopan,
Gertrude Follow, Miss Tuft, Fannie
Dempsey, Nora Robinson. Flora Nc
Gallon, Maude Robinson. Bob Nc
Gallon, Nadia Scott. Buena Fiske,
Roxana Fiske, Miss Van Voorhees,,
Hattie Teats, Jennie Muscott, Ednell
Collins, Alice Grant. Nola Coad, Ava
Coad, Eta Brown. Miss Dennt,
Pauline Coad, Pauline Aulen, Ruth
Barrett, Muriel Grant. Maud Barnes,
Halle Smith, Pearl Smith, Dorothy
Bennett, Miriam Hart. Gladvs Lough-
ary, Helen Casey. Naomi Scott, Hell
en- Loughary, Marie Griffin. Nina Far
ley, Marjorie Holman. Sarah Toevs,
Gertrude Wilson and Mrs. George
Gerlinger.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17
TO ASYLUM
THoS. E. LYONS, MENTALLY UN-
BALANCED, INCARCERATED.
Labors Under Hallucination That Rel
atives Would End His Career
By Poison.

Thomas E. Lyons was sent to the
state hospital for the insane on We'd
nesday by the county authorities and
upon complaint made by relatives in
Dallas. Mr.. Lyons is not dangerous
" insane, but cherishes a delusion
that he is pursued by friends and
relatives who would ensnare and pois-
on him. He has impulsive streaks oc-
casionally when his delusions are
strongest. His temper is bad at times
and he is restless and depressed at
others. The cause Of insanity was not
discovered by DIR. McCallon who ey-
amined the patient on Wednesday. 1t
is reported that Mr.. Lyons is unreas-
enable about business affairs and his
care of himself. He is suspicious Of
all the food and drink that is put
before him. The last attack in which
the symptoms showed themselves was
about a week ago.
Mr.. Lyons is about 81 years old
and has been in Oregon since he was
twenty years of age. He is married
and has a family. He was committed
to the state hospital in 1911 for trou-
bic similar to that which has made it
necessary TO give him the proper at
tention again. Mr.. Lyons was born in
Iowa Attendants from the asylum
came to Dallas on Wednesday evening
to accompany the patient to Salem.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17
HONORED CITIZEN DEAD
ELI T. HENKLE OF INDEPEN-
DENCE PASSES AWAY.
Deceased Had Been Respected Resi-
dent of Oregon for More Than
Forty Years.

An outstanding character and a
good man passed to their final re-
ward at Independence on Tuesday,
when Eli T. Henkle died at the age
of SO years. Mr.. Henkle. who was
justice of the peace for the district
in which he resided, was buried on
Wednesday afternoon at the X. of p
cemetery south of Monmouth. His
was life of action; he was always
a man up and doing. In 1867 he
crossed the plains to California, and
deserted that sunny stale TO come to
Oregon, in 1867. For nearly thirty
years of the 48 years he had been in
Oregon Mr.. Henkle had lived in Polk
county, most of the time at Indepen-
dence. He was born in Lee county,
Iowa, in 1916, was a member of the
Presbyterian church since he had
reached his majority, and was a mem
ber of the Odd Fellows lodge for 45
years. Fraternally he was also as
ISOLATED with the A. 0. U. W. and
the Fraternal Union. In 1879 he was
married and is survived by Mrs Hen
kle and one daughter, Emma, who is
teacher in the Corvallis schools.
Other relatives to mourn his passing
are three sisters, Mrs. W. H. Walker,
Mrs. Abram Nelson and Mrs. Mary A.
Davis. He leaves four brothers, R.
l.. Henkle, Amos. James and Abra-
ham Henkle, all living near Philo-
math in Benton county.
In strong republican community
Mr.. Henkle was so popular. that al.
though loyal democrat. he was elect
ed last year to the Office of justice.
Within the past year he suffered a
broken leg, and in spite of his ad-
vanced age he overcame the injury
and seemed to mend nicely. His
death came as a grest shock to many
of his hundreds of friends through
out the county.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17
Among the Churches,

The Rev. George H. Bennett of the
Methodist church has accepted the
invitation of the Dallas Masons and
will deliver a special sermon at a
meeting of that order on the Sunday
following Christmas day.
Minister Howard Mcconnell of the
Christian church will take "Family
Religion" for his morning subject
next Sunday. In the evening his
theme will be "Racoon John Smith. "
The subject Of the lesson-sermon
at the Christian Science church on
Sunday will be: "Is the Universe,
Including Man, Evolved by Atomic
Force?'
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17
BELT D|sM|SSES CASE
MIXUP OVER MONMOUTH PROP
ERTY Is DECIDED.
Court Holds That Title to Land New
er Passed From Campbell There
Will Be No Appeal.

The case of Lucille Curtis and sor
against T. j. Campbell, Orpha Dash
iell, R. L. Dashiell, j. d. and O. c.
Smith of Dallas, involving title to
certain real property in Monmouth,
was tried in the circuit court before
Judge Belt yesterday. Plaintiffs con
tended that in 1902, Mr.. Campbell
executed and delivered to w. E.
Vance, since deceased, a warranty
deed to house and lot in Monmouth.
That the consideration for the deed
was the assumption of certain in
debtedness of Campbell's by Vance,
and the payment of the same by
Vance's heirs after his death. In Oc-
tober, 1914, Mr.. Campbell again trans
ferred this land to Orpha Dashiell,
and about the same time mortgage
upon the same was given to J. D.
and O. C. Smith. The Vance deed
was never recorded, and the suit was
instituted by Mrs. Curtis, widow of
Vance, and Harold Vance, son Of W.
4. Vance, deceased, to re-establish
the Vance deed, and to set aside the
transfer to Dashiells and the mort
gage given to the Smiths. In their
pleadings filed in answer to the plain
tiffs complaint, the defendants, Dash
iells and Smiths, set forth that they
were innocent purchasers for value
and without notice, actual or con-
structive of the Vance transaction.
Mr.. Campbell filed separate answer,
in which he admitted the execution of
the Vance deed, but claimed that
there had never been a delivery of it
to Vance, and that one of the con-
for the transfer was the
agreement of Vance to care for and
support him during the balance of his
life, which agreement Vance wholly
failed to perform.
The evidence presented a difficult
Knot to untangle, it being contradic-
.ory in some respects, and unsatisfac-
5ory in others, owing to the fact that
most Of the witnesses were of advanc-'
ID age, and their memories rather
poor. Holding that as a considera-
ion for the transfer from Campbell,
which agreement he and his heirs
wholly failed to perform, Judge Belt
leld that the title never passed from
Campbell, and that Vance never Sc
cured any rights in and to the land
n question by virtue of the deed. He
llso held that Mrs. Dashiell was an
innocent purchaser for value, as were
llso the Smiths. The complaint was
dismissed without costs to teither par
y. In rendering his decision, which
vas very clear, Judge Belt was com
Yelled to rely very largely upon the
of the case as gathered
rom the whole evidence. 1t is not
ikely that the case will be appealed.
This decision settles the title to
his property. Graham, Beckett &
cooper, Portland attorneys, appeared
or the plaintiffs, Mrs. Curtis and
Harold Vance, Mr.. Beckett of the
irm appearing at the trial of the
ase yesterday. Walter L. Tooze, Jr.,
epresented the various defendants,
Dashiell and Smith.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17
||AkE NEW START
HIIffI0ATI0NlFo FOR PRoPos.
I| sRIpoE IN r1sFAcroRY
punty Court Polk and Marion
Discuss q Sion at Meeting
Hsf Wednesday.

Beoat1s8 hid state highway depart
b. ala not follow the instructions
n dssire1 of the courts of Polk and
ari0n counties, in preparing detail
speoiiIoations for the proposed in
rscoanty bridge, the two courts were
rcsd to hold joint session at the
|lk county court house on Wednes-
N to thresh out the misunderstand-
that was created. At a recent
Beting Of the HID courts at Salem
ey went Oh ke60rd as favoring the
Instruction "a 4 asteel structure not
exceed III 6osf $150,OO0, and ex-
essed Themselves as being willing
consider y concrete span not to ex-
bd III cost 50, 900. il suitable plans
I the f0z] N could not be obtained.
i court} directed the highway de-
rtment to prepare detailed specifi-
lions f0r both types, under the lin
[tions decided at that meeting, and
vertised for competitive plans from
Y engineer, or firm of engineers,
. cared TO compete, with a prize of
loco for the winner. In place of
ding BY the letter OF the instruc-
ns gwen by the courts the engineers
the highway department. overstep-
! themselves and prepared specif-
Ions tor steel span whose load
Is were far beyond all reasonable
|nands, thns sending the limit OF
Pu,VO0 up 70 approximately $220,--
the same or more than the cost
z concrete bridge.
economy has been the Keynote OF
ambitions Of the two courts, and
en- the specifications were submit
by the highway department 1t
apparent that q serious mistake
been made. The engineers made
bridge capable of holding great
Excessive load. There was to be
If load capacity of 20 tons to the
foot panel, IN addition to live
q of 100 pounds TO the square foot,
in excess Of anything that has
e constructed outside OF Portland,
heavier even than railroad brldg-
Inc requirements as outlined IN
specIfcatlons Tor a steel span
lid bring tlle cost OF such struc-
e to nearly the same as that OF
crete, when II was intended that
cost would be kept within $780,
The Polk county court strongly
PED its objections to the speclfica-
. at the meeting here on Wednes-
and the Marion county court
showed its displeasure. 1t is,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17
Sells Lane County Farm.

H. G. Campbell has traded his 90
acre tract near Cottage Grove to j.
o. Vincent of Salem for an S-acre
tract near that place, receiving $1,000
in cash in the transaction. Mr.. VIM
cent and family will take immediate
possession.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17

4 Madison, Ii Business Here For
Tears, to be Buried Tomorrow.

T. Madison, Ii Business Here For
Tears, to be Buried Tomorrow.
I A. Madison, Formerly prominent
as a businessman and lodgeman,
at the family home at Indepen-
be last evening, the cause of death
Pg Tuberculosis. Mr.. Madison s
h came after o long period of suf-
hg from the dreaded disease. He
les q widow and a son, Harry Mad
/ As a Businessman in Dallas Mr..
|ison made host of friends, many
Fhom will attend the funeral to be
at Independence tomorrow. The
|ral services will be conducted by
Elks lodge Of which Mr.. Madison
popular member. At the time
|is death he was AZ years old, R.
chapman Of Dallas has charge of
csse at Independence.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17

Remarks facetious exchange: "Let
us at least hope that Henry Ford will
not become seasick on the way over
and throw up the whole undertak-
ing"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17
Is oBsERvER OF TODAY.
~ ~ Most Complete Regular
AIiiou Ever Issued Here.

A11444 0t9l ISSUED mere.
be IssniuR cf sixteen page paper
" practically every line of which
Fo1nd form since the Tuesday issue,
e111s ne capacity of The 0bserv-
s1p&per plant and printery. Pre-
4<er the fypesetting machine,
Z11 Moore. who has been with
OBSERVER for more than two
5, ~ been the busiest person in
1r<inF his working hours, not
Pt1n< NJ. Frank Bethel. in charge
be u|echanical end of the plant.
puo|11e1. and his employees, are
d d he paper which goes into
hou'<s u more than a thousand
county resiients today. 1t is
ably Tie most complete regular
'o o( my paper ever produced in
<<1nif. After reading your copy,
<1o1 4 stroad to some friend
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17

A royal blue velvet is used for this
peasant gown. The snugly fitted
basque has an apron-like tunic. while
the effect is further accentuated by
the pockets. which are set like those
on a Normandy apron The short skirt
is quite full. and the v shaped neck is
finished with a turnover collar lined
with white satin
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17

Russian green gaberdine is used for
this design. which is richly trimmed
with different widths Of black silk
braid. The front is vested with tan
broadcloth and fastens at one side with
q black silk tasseL The choker collar
Is faced with tan broadcloth. and the
crown Of the sailor Is circled with tiny
ostrich feathers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17

The Observer. a Twice-a-week pa
per. costs no more than a weekly.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17

Buy Red Cross Christmas seals and
help along a good cause.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17

1t will give them an idea of Dallas
and the county of which it is the seat
of justice.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17

rwice-a-week Observer ,I.5O a Year.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29

HOTEL SCHNEIDER, corner Eighth
and Market streets, San Diego. Mrs.
Anna NJ Cornell, manager Modern
family hotel. Rates $3 to So per
week.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-29
Reviews First Year
Of the European Wa1

tegie desires Of the British govern
meot.
But, even here, The victory Is not
complete. German organization has
partly offset the effects Of the Brit
ish blockade, and German manufac-
lures and agriculture have been dl-
verted in new directions and intensi-
fled to an extent which partly nulH-
fios the evil effect of the empire
overseas isolation. 10 what degree,
however, the Germans have been able
to substitute domestic productivity for
their former imported necessities Is
not known. No two estimates are the
same, and yet this is probably the
most important of the factors which
will finally determine whether the WA
is - end with general compromise
or IS to be continued until Germany
is compelled to capitHIate or he ruined.
Thus, while the British navy, theo-
retically. has accomplished the full
purpose of its being, the practical re-
suit of that accomplishment will not
be known until Germany's domestic
plight is more completely revealed.
Germany's reply to the activities Of
the British navy has not been a sue
cess. The submarine warfare has
proven impotent seriously TO damage
British foreign trade, because of the
immense number of merchantmen at
the disposal Of the EngIand's ship
pers. While Germauy's submarine ac-
tivities have produced optimistic re-
ioicings at home, these are quite out
of proportion to the actual hurt done
the British Empire. In reality the
submarines have been engines Of ven
geance, seeking to retaliate, regard
! less of military or strategic value,
for the relentless pressure Of Brltain's
overwhelmingly superior war fleets.
+ But retaliation is only am incident o.
warfare and SO Germany's submarines
are having only am incidental effect
on the security Of EngIand's COM
merce.
As the British navy has dominated
the seas since the beginning OF the
war, so has the German army con-
trolled the land situation. Except flo.
a few square miles IN southern ATT
SAGE, German soil is free Of invaders
while Germany's enemies elsewhere
are held at bay far within their own