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MONITOR INDEPENDENCE, POLK COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, FEB. 7. 1913 NO. 28 VOL 1. INDEPEND ENCE A FIGHT TO THEjNISH Dallas Goes Down to De feat in Basket Ball Independence Not Hyber natlng. We Don't Have to do it A special delegation of rooters came over Friday to bolster up the Dallas basket ball team, in their contest for high school honors, Friday. The game started with a favor able point for Dallas, they making a score of one point as the result of a foul, but from that time to the finish of the game, there was no doubt as to the winning team , Independence, keeping in the lead from the start. The first half cbsed with Independence with winning points and the Dal las rooters had all their "shek kels" covered by the willing takers so 'tis said, and some borrowed money to see them home. The umpire was declared fair, and his decisions gave Dallas no room to complain, Independence losing all her points but four by called fouls. A Dallas ball was used, which offset the newness of the floor here to the Dallas team. During the whole game the ball was kept near the Independence goal and the team work of our boys was even better than that of the visitors. Under contract two games were to be played, the first at Inde pendence, the second at Dallas. Williams who has good luck at throwing baskets on fouls, had bad luck this game, the worse he has had since he has been doing this work and at Dallas the score will probably be even better than this one, which was 15 to 12 in favor of Independence. ,t. The Monitor was gently repri manded by the Dallas Religious Weekly a short time ago for stating "that Independence de sired to meet Dallas," intimating that such really was not the case, hence our pleasure in announcing ' the garre also the result. HELP THE CHILDREN TO HELP THEMSELVES In every town and city there are many vacant lots growing up to weeds that might just as well be producing garden and flowers, thus adding beauty and utility to the city instead of being an eye sore. Many of these lots are owned by non-residents and others who would be glad to do - nate the use of them to the children. Almost every town or community has a parents - teach ers'circle, civic board and per haps other organizations, and they and the school board should get together and from their m embership appoint a committee whose duty it shall ba to secure the use of them for the children and arrange to have them plowed and fenced, when necessary. In" appointing these committees do not overlook the ladies, for in our experience we have found them adepts at such work. It would also be their duty to plan and manage the local contests, provide prizes for same and to select exhibits to be forwarded to the state fair, and to show the children how to pack, mark, enterand ship them. The teach er is not always qualified to do this work, and has about all he can do beside. Then when school closes and perhaps the teacher leaves the town the children need help and en couragement which this com mittee can give. In every town and city are children who have little or noth ing to do outside of school hours. No healthy child can be id'e nd without some direction of his activities and some provision of a proper avenue through which to vent them, they are apt to be wasted. It is not so much the fault of these children if they get into mischief and form habits of idleness, and possibly vicious ness, as it is the fault of parents, guardians and others for not providing interesting and profit able employment for them. To aid in providing this employm ent and making it attractive and profitable is the object of the industrial contest movement in augurated last year. To make this a perfect success it must have the co-operation of parents, teachers, school boards and all public spirited citizens, and we know of no better way in which they can help than as above sug gested. Try it. Let the teacher or president of the Parent-Teachers' Circle call a meeting at once, effect an organisation and report to the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, Salem, Oreg, in order that he can put you on his mailing list for bulletins, etc, and assist you in every way possible. C. N. Maris. We have been badly handi capped for news matter this week, owing to the fact that we have been moving to our new location, making it necessary to dispense with much news matter we otherwise would have had for you. Music hath charms to soothe a savage, no doubt; but the Schubert Symphony Club and Lady Quartette are not travelling for the express purpose of sooth ing savages. They are enter taining the music-loving public, and in a manner that is thorough ly enjoyable from first to last Their program is fuil of artistic elegance, besides giving . our readers many opportunities to indulge in the world - famous American laugh. If you want to be happy on the evening of Feb. 15, you can be by going to hear this company's entertainment at the Opera House. Auspices Commercial Club. Mcintosh & Co. have a new slogan for Independence. See it in their ad. For sale, good dry wood, or phone Homer Hill. Call L. H. Atwater was in from Airlie the first of the week. UNCLE HANK SEES THE NEW WALL-FfcPER GOWNS ! IMPORTANT SALE MADE The Opera House Changes Hands This Week W. H. Walker the New Owner Will Conduct Place Along Same Line. He may Make Changes Later At a recent meeting of the directors of Independence Nation al Bank it was dicided to dis pose of the opera house property which the. bank has held for years. Under the banking laws BIG SALE IN REALTY MADE The Hotel Lerona Changes Ownership This Fine $40,000 Brick Hotel and Bank Building Be come Property of W. F.Stine of Portland One of the largest sales made this year was consummated Sat urday when A. L. Sperling dis posed of the Lerona hotel block to W. F. Stine of Portland. Mr. Sperling built the building less than a year ago, and under the management of Moss Walker the hotel has become the most pop ular place in this section of Oregon. W. F. Stine spent several days looking over conditions here and felt that a big future was in store for the city and so decided as a result, to invest in Indepen dence realty. The abstract of title to their place is now being made out and the transfers will be made upon the completion of abstract and examination o title. TPKE EFfflLETF ..' PERPETRATED BY WALT AAcDOUGALL V of the United i States a bank is not supposed tp hold its property for longer than it is necessary to make a sale and it was on ac count of this fact that the sale was made. W. H. Walker who is a director of the bank, desired to purchase the property and an agreement was made between him and the officers of the bank regarding the price and the property was sold. In a conversation with the editor of the Monitor Mr. Walker stated " I consider the property a valuable one from an invest ment standpoint, and I shall make but few changes in the property at the present time". The lower story is occupied by the stores of Williams Drug Co, and the Craven and Huff Hard ware store, the second story by Dr. Butler and the opera house. Makes HigliDive Will H. Block while at the river the first of the week was stand ing on the approach of the ferry when the high sign to clear was given and two of the boys stepped aside, the approach started down and Will standing on the side beam started up. The water was cold, but he tried it, gave a flip up and landed square on his feet in the refreshing water of the Will amette. House cleaning time is here. Wall papers and varnishes at The Red Cross Pharmacy. Kluber Wood was over from Dallas Sunday. John Anderson of McMinn ville transacted business in the city this week. M r. Skepton, a horse buyer of Salem was in the city Wednesday on business. Your money back or a newi brush free, for any fault in our 25c toothbrushes. Williams Drug Co. Cuy Hewitt-was down from Monmouth Tuesday on business. B. Tarter was in from Airlie the first of the week. Elmer Martin and wife of Dal les have returned to this city where they will i make their future home. RIVALRY BE COMES KEEN Several New Nominations Received. Race on in Earnest Workers Assured Success All Can Win Never in the history of prize voting contests in the state of Oregon has any prop osition ever been launched thaf, has met with the hearty approval and support of the public as the one now being conducted by the Monitor in connection with several of the leading merchants who give votes on purchases made at their store. Twelve more nominations were received this week and candidates realizing that their chances to win the First Grand Cap itol Prize a beautiful Upright Piano worth $350 are all equal, are commencing to work in earnest each confi dent of victory and surely the prizes are well worth making an effort to win. No candidate has even th slightest shade the best of it as the race has just begun and those who put forth the effort are bound to win a prize. Contestants living in the rural districts have the same chances to win as resi dents of Independence owing to the fact that there aie two diotricU and excepting the first grand capital prize, prizes of equal value are to be awarded to each. Drexler & Alexander can supply your every want in both drygoods and groceries. Their new spring goods are now arriving, coloring and patterns are prettier than ever. They take pleasure in showing you their merchan dise. L. A. Cary besides carrying an up to date and complete line of dry goods, ladies and Gent's furnishings is exclu sive agent for the following well and favorably know lines, Kabo corsets, New Idea patterns, Friedman - Shelby shoes for ladies, Misses, and children, Thompson Brothers shoes for men. Wooly Boy and Viking clothes for boys , Sophomore clothes for men and young men. Cary guar aiitees every garment and prices are moderate. Red Cross Pharmacy Exclusive agent for the fam ous Nyal lines of family remedies and toilet supp lies Victrola talking machines and record which may be purchased on email monthly or weekly payments, bheet music, stationery etc. Klydes Kandy Kitchen Home made candies and box goods and all kinds of fruits sodas, nuts, cigars, and to bacco. liowes Jewelry Store A complete line of jewelry. Watch repairing etc. All work guaranteed. Gaines Cigar store and Uillard Parlor, choice line of cigar ar.d tobacco. Frank Sciiow Cieauuig and pressing. Star Theater Monmouth. Help Your.Favorite Nomination Blank Good for SOOO Votes I wish to nominate MlSS Address Nominated by Address This nomination blank, when properly filled and brought or mailed to the contest department of the Monitor will count for 5000 votes. Only one of these blanks will be credited to each candidate. VOTE COUPON This coupon when neatly clip red and properly filled in with the name of the candidate you wish to vote for, will be counted as five votes. Name of candidate Address This coupon is void after Feb ruary 13. Cut on lines. Don't roll. Send in flat 1 I f m i I 1 1 1 1 I I I STANDING OF CANDIDATES FEBRUARY 6, 1 AT 2 DISTRICT NUMBER ONE Mrs. Clint. Moore Mrs. D.O.Taylor Mrs. Elwood Hartman Grace Laliberty Lavilla Cooper Emma Montgomery Grace Girard Vivian Whiteaker Florence Saywers Vale Hiltibrand Nona Saunders Retta Cuthbert Lola Morgan Mrs. E. L. Baker Miss Gaye Buchanan , Mrs. llobt. Mills Miss Elsie Lamaster Mrs. I. E. Hooker Mrs. J. It. Simonton Mrs. Horner Wood DISTRICT NUMBER TWO Ina Fishback, Tennie Chan ay Ruby Frenm Lela Erickson Ter.a Brown Miss Francis Quiaenberry Mis Mable Johnston Mit-s Alice Hurlbert Mis Francis Harrington Kossie Hottel Mrs. B. I. Ferguson Nellie Keyt Edna Conn Mamie Atwater Bertha Stapleton iVinnie Ballard Bertha Hamann Gladys Hatcher Leonilla Smith Flora Grice Mrs. J. O. Anderson Bemice Wells Buela Smith Katheryn For Rianoh Fawk Etta Edgar Addie Riggs W. C. Camp and wife of Lo ,uWville were regisiereu hotel Lerona Friday, last One teaspoonful relieves, one bottle cures. Thats our guaran tee with Rexall Cherry Bark Cough Syrup. 50c Williams Drug Co. DRIVING CLUB ELECT OFFICERS Finances in Good Condi tion. Attendance Good The Independence Driving Club held their annual meet ing Febuary 5, electing their new officers for the ensuing year and transacting other business. The outgoing officers show ed the most prosperous condi tion in its history. There was a large attendance present. The officers elected were: W. W. Percival, President W. S. Kurre, Secretary R. R. DeArmond, Treasurtt Board of Directors, C. A. Mc Laughlin, Moss Walker, A. P. Taylor. The young ladies plan a Lincoln Birthday dance Feb uary 12, at ths Opera House. Invitations were put out thi3 week. 1 1 I I I I U I P. M. lii if I I I 14 Independence, 88601 11 cmH 1 1,525 J 15,245;! 1 6,980. i 8210 95507- 12,320- 8130;: 9105 i 7005 ii,030i: 85 15 J X 73701 t 8685 6470 J 13,430 7035 .9410 6450 7355 Monmouth, 8010 8465 7990 " 8385 61f0 5760 5175 5310 " 5200 8450 Eola 8745 Perrydale 7120 Airlie 6950 6940 I t F. I). No. 2 6760 7460 10,305 7640 6285 7200 6380 6820 C530 6655 6470 7420 6955 F I). No. 2 R. F. I). No. 2 Suver Buena Vista Mountain View It. F. 1). No. 1 Buena Vista Rickreall VV T. Dill anil wifa of Port. land were Independence visitors the first of week. Once tried, always used and recommended: Nyal's Laxacold Cold Tablets they sure ly break up cold. At The Red Cross Pharmacy.