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POLK COUNTY.

   Situated on the west bank of the Willamette River, is bounded on the north by
Yamhill County, south by Benton, east by Marion and west by Tillamook. It
possesses an area of 624 square miles, a population of about 5,000, and
assessable property valued at $2,000,000. The topography of the County is
varied, rolling hills being intersected by fertile valleys having a soil of rich
alluvial deposit. The uplands make the best of grazing lands; the vales produce
in luxuriance the cereals fruits and esculents; so the county is well adapted to
the three leading species of husbandry. About three-fourths of the land can be
devoted to agriculture and made to yield good crops; but not more than one-sixth
of the area being under cultivation, it should therefore become a desirable
location for those seeking homes. Land is cheap, another great advantage, the
unimproved ranging from two to four dollars per acre, and the improved from
eight to twenty dollars, or an average of perhaps twelve dollars per acre.
Timber is abundant and of several varieties; the facilities for manufactories
are quite large, the county being watered by the Rickreal, Luckiamute, Yamhill
and Willamette Rivers.

   The minerals discovered thus far consist of gold, silver, iron, and copper
but they have not been examined much, nor has an effort been made to develope
their quality and extent. Saliferous springs are quite common, but they are not
utilized. The climate of the region is mild, the heat seldom exceeding 85°
farenheit, and in winter the thermometer never goes below zero. The county is
very healthy; flour and lumber mills are numerous enough to supply all local
demands; land is comparatively cheap, improvements and the facilities of a
market considered; schools and churches are numerous, so that it possesses all
the requirements for a prosperous and enterprising population.

   COUNTY OFFICERS.  - Judge, J. H. Meyer; Clerk, D. J. Holmes; Sheriff, S. T.
Burch; Treasurer, R. M. May; School Sup't, J. C. Grubbs; Assessor, H. C.
McTimmonds; Surveyor, I. L. Butler; Commissioners, S. D. Gibson, Jas. Tatom.

TOWNS.

BETHEL,
A post town thirteen miles northeast of Dallas.
Blacksmith -Kennedy, Wm. 
General Merchandise  - Kelty & Handley 
Saddler -Cooper, H. W.

BRIDGEPORT.
A post town seven miles south of Dallas.
Blacksmith -Greenville, Wm.,
Grist Mill -Durham, A. A.,

BUENA VISTA,
A flourishing town where is manufactured nearly all the earthenware used in the
State, the clay being very superior quality and the ware equal to any in the
Union. The adjacent country is somewhat rolling except along the Luckiamute and
Soap Creeks, whose valleys extend to the Coast Range, a distance of thirty
miles. The town has a good school house which is used also as a church by
several denominations. Lodges of the I. O. of O. F.'s and Good Templars are
flourishing and both have commodious halls. A good flour mill would be a great
addition to the surrounding country. 
Butcher -Lewis, W. T.,
Blacksmiths -Holder, H. M.; Miller, Joseph
Carpenters -Nash, D. S.; Richardson, A. J.
Cabinet Maker -Connett, Isaac
Drugs & Groceries -Beach, W. W.
General Merchandise  - Beach & Robertson
Gunsmith -Foister, J. T.
Hop Growers -Wells & Honk
Hotel -Smith, Mrs. S. A.
Livery Stables -Southworth, L.
Post Office - Beach, W. W., P. M.
Physician -Davis, Z.,
Pottery Works -Ramsey & Miller; Smith, A. M.,
Saw Mill -Bouzey, A. P.,
Saddler - Hobart, J. W.,
Shoemaker -Kreutz, J. C.
School Teacher -Bonney, A. A.
Wagon Maker -Rowe, E. , 
Warehouse -Robertson, R. M.

DALLAS,
A flourishing town near the banks of the LaCreole river, adjacent to which is
the LaCreole Academy, an institution of learning attended by 125 scholars. The
town contains three churches, and Lodges of Masons, Odd Fellows, and Good
Templars. The surrounding country is varied, mostly hilly to the west and south.
The Coast Range of Mountains are about three miles distant. On the east is fine
prairie land, and altogether the town is picturesquely located.
   Boot and Shoe Makers. 
Crider, A. G. 
Kimes, L. R.
   Blacksmiths. 
Crystal & Smith 
Shreve, Asa 
Teal, Wm. H.
   Drugs and Medicines. 
Nichols & Hyde
   Dentist. 
Rubell, W. H.
   Flour Mill. 
Waymire, John
   Furniture. 
Wills, W. C.
   General Merchandise. 
Bolter & Wortley 
Brown, M. C. 
Lee, N. & J. D.
   Gunsmith.
Benson, H. J.
   Groceries &c.
Brown, M. C. 
Stiles, G. B.
   Hotel. 
Kennedy, W. F.
   Harness mid Snidery. 
Stiles, G. B. 
Thompson, T. M.
   Livery Stable. 
Richmond, T. G.
Meat Market. 
Morris, Charles
   Newspaper. 
Liberal Republican, P. C. Sullivan, editor and proprietor
Physicians. 
Grubbs, J. C. 
Sites, J. R.
   Photographer. 
Kincaid, J. H.
   Stoves and Tinware. 
Newman, T. B.
   Saw Mill. 
Hallock, E. W.
   Saloon. 
Clingan, Wm. F.
   Tannery. 
McDonald, Charles
   Wagon Maker.
Teal, W. H.
   Watches and Jewelry.
Austen, Samuel

EOLA.
A small village on the bank of the Willamette river four miles west of Salem.
Its location at the foot of a hilly range is considered very healthy. Excellent
water power is abundant and is used as the motive power for Hour mills and
machine shops. It contains a commodious church and a good school house. 
Agricultural Machine Shop  - H. Hayden
Blacksmiths -H. Thompson 
Boot Maker -D. E. Emmett 
Grain Warehouses -S. Becket: R. A. Ray 
General Merchandise -R. A. Ray 
Post Office -R. Doty, P. M. 
Sadlery and Harness -W. H. Ray

ELK HORN,
A post office ten miles northwest of Dallas.

GRAND RONDE,
A post office twenty miles northwest of Dallas. 
Gen' M'd'se -Littlefield, G. C. 
Saw Mill -Doughty, J. C.

INDEPENDENCE
A thriving town with a population of 300. It is located on the west bank of the
Willamette .liver, and is an important shipping point. A fine school house,
answers also for religious purposes; a Masonic Hall, is occupied by the Masons,
Odd Fellows and Good Templars; and several spacious warehouses, give an
appearance of industry to the town.
Blacksmiths -Kennedy & Bro. 
Boot and Shoe Makers -Deming & Sons 
Druggists -William Whittall 
General Merchants -Rosendolf & Bros.; John C. Bell; A. Wolf; W. L. Hodgin.
Hotel -Mrs. Catharine Baxter 
Livery Stable -J Galwick 
Tin and Hardware -Rosendolf & Bros

LAWN ARBOR,
A settlement in a fine agricultural region. P. O. address, Salt Creek.

LEWISVILLE,
A post town, thirteen miles south of Dallas.

LINCOLN.
A post office sixteen miles northeast of Dallas. 
Wagon Maker -D. McCafferty

MONMOUTN,
A prosperous town surrounded by line prairie farming lands, gently undulating
and very productive. It contains about 300 inhabitants. The Christian Church has
a very flourishing congregation, and the Christian College has an attendance of
about 300 students, from various portions of the State. One wing of the new
brick College is completed and occupied. It presents a very pleasing appearance
and ranks high in public favor.
Boot and Shoemaker -P H. Murphy 
Boarding Houses -D. Rohrer; Mrs. Ruth G. Gard 
Blacksmithing -G. W. Kramer; David Rohrer 
Druggist and Physician -J. J. Rawlings 
General Merchandise -H. Lindsay; H. H. McCord 
Livery Stable -Sol. Tetherow 
Market -P. C. Buffington 
Newspaper -Christian Messenger, T. F. Campbell, publisher. 
Post Office -W. Waterhouse, P. M. 
Sash and Door Factory -W. Waterhouse

PERRYDALE.
A post office located in the midst of a fine farming section, and has a
flourishing district school. 
Blacksmith -Peng Millwain 
General Merchandise -Jno. W. McGrew

RICKREAL,
A post town five miles east of Dallas.
General Merchandise -Jas. Clark 
Grist Mill -Abel Uglow

ZENA.
A post office fifteen miles northeast of Dallas.
Blacksmith -John Phillips 
Wagon Maker -F. Ignight.


Additional Comments:
Extracted from:

OREGON BUSINESS DIRECTORY AND STATE GAZETTEER.

COMPILED BY
JOHN MORTIMER MURPHY.

FIRST YEAR OF PUBLICATION.
PORTLAND, OREGON:
S. J. MCCORMICK, PUBLISHER.
l873

Entered according to Act of Congress, In the year 1873, by S.J. McCormick, 
In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C.


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