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7i NCE MONITOR "THE PAPER THAT EVERYBODY READS' INDEPENDENCE, FOLK COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1917 NO. 21 VOL. 5 INDEPENDE THE RHYMING SUMMAR1ST Howdy,nineteen hundred andseventeen, We're mighty glad you're here, While 1916 was an eventful time, It was a bloody one we fear; Men across the great big pond Have met their end defying And in this place, It won't erase, Some women have been dyeing. A new mayor sits upon our throne With one or two new fathers, This bunch for a year at least, Will handle all our bothers; Being all well tempered men And not much used to fussing, They will stand On every hand A goodly share of cussing. New Year's resolutions have been made And already have been broken, Men are smoking like a stove And swear words daily spoken; But Oregon by the ballot box Has stopped the glasses clinking, So all can say From New Year's Day, "I can swear off on drinking." "Sadie, dear, what have you done To make yourself some better?" (Sadie, despite her pious wajs Fears old Nick will get her;) "No ukulele will I ever ting,' Replied the little lady, Which if true Makes no one blue, We throw a kiss to Sadie. The Sycamore Log MOOREJS MAYOR A. C. Moore now presides over the destinies of the city of Inde pendence as mayor and M. W. Mix has taken his seat as a councilman. They are the only two new faces at the city hull so far. W. E. Craven, councilman elect, ha yet failed to qualify, and the selection of all appointive officers has been postponed until Jan. 17. Councilman Fletcher has been out of town for some time and it is not known when he will return. Considerable pressure is being brought to bear upon V, E. Craven to induce him to qualify as councilman, but he ha3 not harkened to the plea. If he fails to "come thru," the council will fill the vacancy. It is reported that at least two of the council men are for Peter Kurre for the i,Uip Mr. Kurre stands like a stone wall for economy and would 'be heard from if given the job. For marshal, there at least seven candidates: Andy Tupper, John Feagles. V. 13. Harnett, Willis Rickman, D. D. Davis, F. II. Arrell and Henry Alott. There may be others in the field before Jan. 17, otherwise one of the first four named will De selected. For city treasurer there are at least two candidates. CITY COMMITTEES Street-Fletcher, Mix, Craven. Ordinance Damon, , Sloper. Finance-Fletcher, Mix, . Health-Mix, Craven, Damon. Police Craven, Damon, Sloper. Fire & Water-Sloper, Fletcher. The failure of V. E. Craven to qualify accounts for the vacancy on several committees. ; FLEA OF INSANITY ; M. H. McCall, who shot and killed a barber by the name of Shaner in Portland Christmas dav, will plead insanity when r'aced on trial. Attorneys re tained for his defense have already commenced to gather evidence. Independence will be thrown into the spotlight dur iag the trial and presumably a number of people from here will be called as witnesses. As far as local sentiment is c oncerned, rear!y everyone who knew ''Mac" believes he was "not right in the head." .J McCall thinks that it's perfectly proper to kill anybody that needs killing: but as this idea is not shared by courts and juries, he reluctantly is forced to make an insanity plea rather than self-defense. OSES BOLT, farmer, had not dreamed anyiliinir for months that he could remember, but ne aone on a - and said to his wife: M.uia, I had a dream last niiiht. an J it was ubout a box of money, and that dream was so vivid that I believe 1 can ro ritiht to the hollow sycamore lo where I found the box. If It wasn't live miles away and I am so dratted busy I'd go -There there." said his wife. "Eat your breakfast and Bet out into the field. We hain't the kind that have luck when we dream about it." As the day wore on Moses became ashamed of his dream and said no more about It The next morning, however, it was the same thing over aKain. "Say Maria, 1 11 be switched if I didn't dream that same dream over again. I went to that sycamore log and looked into the hollow end of It. and there was a tin box. What would a tin box be doln' there unless it was full of money? 'Its a leetle singular about you dreamln' the dream twice over, but I s pose other folks have done the same thing. Better get to work." Nothing more was said about it. Moses went right at it on the third nlBht and dreamed that name old dream over aKain. He was golna; to tell his wife hmit it but he hauuened to think she mieht cinrce him with bcln a little a ..'JIM I yTy. ' t -J -v r '.''-1'- t V" ' - j - -It s here! It's here!" rrt In h! Ki.'ilii so lie kelit Quiet. The dream didn't occur the fourth night, hut Moses went over to the house of the Justice of the peace and told him of the thr.v dreams and asked him what lie thought about them. "It's kinder curious," was the an swer, "hut mebbe it's a sort o' pift of fered to ycU to he!n you strain hten Up your old accounts. " "What old accounts?" was asked. "Why, when your father died he was owintr me J"iO for a horse. I never said anythin' to you about it bekase you was always ratner hard up. but if you find that money I shall expect the principal and interest." "An' duff my cata, squar. if I d in t pay you every cent of it I'm a sheep!" Half an hour Inter M'.sea was mak ing his way through the woods. He kept on for a good five miles, and then he came up n a ra.f ruined old Ion house In the woods. Just before he ..W,.., 1 . 1 ... a on.- l.ih- MVl'fl - more log on l..e around, and he took off his hat and gave it two or three awing. Fortune bad led him as directly to the spot as if a line bad been sur veyed, lie went dow n to the h-K. and he foun t the ma :il oozing out on his forehead in his eai neatness. He had to make several attempts to Bet down on to hia knees and peer Into the hollow. "It's here! It a here' The t.x Is here!" cried Mo.es a he caught sight of it, and In a minute more he had it in his arms. Q It was a good big deed box and was lot ke l with a padlock, much was his excitement that he ran for half a mile before stopping fur breath, and then he hustled home and rushed his boy off fur the Justs, e of the p-aoe, and he came on the run. Then Moses pried open the li 1 of the box. There was oil Bilk to keep out the dampness and then money pa. k.ige after pai k age of money-that is, there were tux packages of f 10,'ruo each. L'p went hands in astonishment, and mouths and ees came men lor a long min ute not a word whs spoken. Then the Justice reached for a pa ka,e and began to u-urna tr.e onis over aim cios-i tu o. m. uc ...I,.. v.., work for live minutes anl then laid aside the package and went out of the house without a word. Then Mo picked up package after package, lool.'-d at them closely and exclaimed In a hoarse whisper: "Counterfeit' Every darned dollar of It - "Moses, your littie play spell Is over." broke In l is wife. "It s goin' to be bright moor.!,cht tonight, and you can p.t in two hours' work this And Mos'-s hasn t dreamed another dr.nm nn' -. S C'-ryrifct. McClur Nwrpapr Syndicate QL'AD. BID 1916 FAREWELL Last Sunday night Prof. F. G. Houghton of McMinnville Col lege preached to a large audience in the Baptist church at the regular evening service. After th service the congregation ad journed to the basement where the congregations of the other churches joined them. A very interesting and entertaining pro gram was given under the direc tion of Rev. Stewart. Headings were given by Uev. F. C. Ste phen, Mr. Bingman, and Mr. J. McCoy. 0. A. Macy rendered a solo. After the program coi.ee and sandwiches were served by the ladies of the various churches. Mrs. Simoriton. as president of the ladies of the the refreshments, which every one enjoyed very much. At ll:lo the people again wended their way upstairs where the Watch Night Service was held, i-'ousing songs were sunn by the congregation, which numbered a good many over a hundred. Uev. Stephens led in prayer, and then Mis Nel'.ie Bruriiber' sang in her delightful wav a beautiful t,olo aceoui ar.ied by Miss Laura Baker. Rev. Bouwhton took charge for the l:st half hour, and gave a very thotful and a very practical sermon on "How to Keep New Year Resolutions-" After the , Happy New Years were said the congregation went home saying 1 that the eervice would be long '.remembered for its good-fellowship, and its bpirituality. C. For the 47th time, it is an nounced that the Salem bridge '' will te cloed. BUDGET ENDORSED The county budget meeting w-is helil at the county court house in Dallas last Friday morning. The only elTort made to economize was by a resolution abolishing the office of county roadmaster. It was voted down, 30 to 22. One or two, who at tended the meeting with the hope that enough others, who believe in economy, might be presentlso that some much need ed pruning might bo done, fund none there and became spectators only. County Judge Kirkpatrick told the gathering' that in order to build the Salem bridge, he doubted if there would be any n.onev left for other bridges, or for new roads or road improve ments. BEETS AND CORN A number of farmers in this vicinity are considering planting sugar beets this year, which from all reports appears to be a profitable industry. There will also be more corn planted this year. Let us creet the New Year gladly, T hough we miss the old one sadly; I.at us hope for bright skies o er us; Lot our dreams be ever fair; Let us banish care and sorrow; Hope for gladness on the morrow; Let us build for days before us Brighter iastles in the air. The friendly and hospitable custom of keeping; "open house r , 1 ' 1. on Mew i ear s, wmcn is su generally observed in the South land would be a delightful in novation for Independence. Friends assemble at various houses during the day and while sipping a cup of tea or indulging; in some beverage and cakes, greetings of the season are ex changed and resolutions made which if followed would some times lead us to dizzy heights. With the closing of the holiday . r e season milady s ncKie iancy turns in search of the next bright star looming on the social hori un, and while no definite an nouncement has been mado this coming event promises to vie in brilliance with the already smart functions of the season. PEKT PARAGRAPHS Mr. Bryan thinks the water wagon is the band wagon. Brooklyn Times. Compulsory military training is popular among those above the age of liability. Wall Street Journal. Colonel Roosevelt is planning a trip to the Fiji Islands to visit extinct volcanoes. Birds of a feather will flock together. Nashville Southern Lumberman. A SLAUGHTER Slaughter resides at Salem, a mild kind of a man, president of the State Butter and Cheese Makers' Association. IBs name sake is running Europe just now. Albany Democrat. Mr. Slaughter is a former resident of Independence. $87520 WANTED An appi oprjation of $S7";20 is a-ked for the N rma! for the next two years. Of this amount, .$00 Wis for securing a training school, presumably at Independence. DISRUPTING A COLLEGE One half of the study course of the college at McMinnville has been abolished. The president announces that after New Year's cigarettes will be banished. Now if they would cut out basketball titer.' woild be nothing left. CorvaliiS Gazette-Times. BIRTHDAY DINNER. A happy event of the week was the pretty birthday dinner friven at tne l. ciaggeu noi last Monday, for Mrs. Claggrett in celebration of her 78th birth day. A group of life long friends gathered around the festal board to add cheer to the happy little lady who "sees no evil, hears no evil ani does no evil." And tho' for years she has been physically delicate, she always pushes forward with a beaming countenance and a thankful and cheerful spirit. For this event Mrs. Young, who ia a connoisseur of all things culin ary, had prepared a delectable feast. The table was ceniereu with a huge birthday cake, and vase3 of pastel shaueu enry- BY VIRGINIA SOUTHERN santhemums wer effectively used. The house was gaily decked with Christmas greens, and a Christmas tree laden with birthday gifts was a spectacular feature. The holiday spirit was continued at the Clagtfet home last Wednesdiy evenini? when Mrs. Youni: entertained infor mally at cards for her guest. Mrs. Julia Dowty of Centraha, Wash. CHRISTMAS BALL. When the Merrimakers issrted 200 invitations for a smart danc- inur uurtv to be given at tie opera hous Dec. 28, devotees of of dancing rejoiced over another outlet for their cherished diver sion. Tho ball room was trais- formed into a fairy bower for the event. The decorations were planned with an eye to the beau tiful. The walls and ceiling were latticed with yellow and white streamers, and the whole enhanced with a beastiful winlei forest. Christmas trees glitter ing with tlnsol and novelties were arranged about the hall, making an appropriate and ef f.rtivA foil for the gaily attired dancers, the ensemble producing a pleasing and colorful panorama. Grojps of Meirimukera looked to the pleasures of thefr guests as they indulged joyously in the diversion. The grand march was led by Mrs. Ft. RDeArmoad and HarelJ ritchard, the partic ipants forming the letter "M." During the evening Miss Beth Ketchum, who is a clever aesthetic dancer, gave several artistic interpretations. Cooling beverages were served to the revelers during the danc- ino- hours. Patronesses for the delightful event included Mes- damei 1'. M. Ktrwana, o. n. Walker, O. W. Conkey, L. E. Paddock, K. C. Eldridge and E. Uurton. t a i i LPrivinE & Bargain I f i IiItl'M MKJt tellH mi aiiniNliiK ntnry of a trade he wlt- I 7 A ii i ... 1 1 ,... A .Titiii u'lth a wairrMl j ,,f ,,,, mi wiih dlrk.Ttim Willi tint proprietor of the I i ui'xei. Hluic, vvhu wiitt untloUH tu huy hi imiIIio took nd V 2 .... . . .1 I... if I ......liiiiiftiuA nut nf H.A llttfirM. I Hiy lllIT HI IHMI HI"! !!"" !'! - Tin. liriMiiu Mi'" :iiit-il tl") iii'iik-- At lat tli gror-er offered Imlf l:i it v U mill l.:iir In itnU at ooHt. Willi Muni- n lii' Iiiik i llio lirotniiniHluT cIi"h1 the trade. TIktp wi re t unity iluwu hnxuiiH at ') tiU a broom, In all M The I. mil vmh psilJ liU $ l ""'I 1110 lr"Otna were n,,:!,,,,!,.,! aii.l am. kni up lu U... iortr's h frnt wlmlnvr. "Now," Hitld llio grwvr, with a wavo of hi band, "Juat iuii In? yoiir own scli--il.u from onjtlilii( In my atoro at cot, yjl woiili." , . Tin, i.ii ii n 01 il ftit on 'mo foot, tlieii on tho otLor ana tlioiii'tit. TlK'ii In- nnlil. "Wiutl, I believe I'll Jlt Uike fi worth of Ionium :it ( o-t."- 'IiiImI Inn Ili.ruld. 7 Verifying His Statement V " t II 1 l t 0 yi-ura I.l Mr, iiinl Mr. Kmlle.v woro kIvIiik tlii'lr annual party, ami Mr. Smiley win nuikiii till uniil ai'ecu. I'm- furl v vean Iiiivh my K"l wlfi) ainl I traveled hiiiii In biiiKl l"wn f''H thorny pntli," t. milil. "In all thotte not ono hIiij.'Io tiuru, na-iy, iiiikiiio nmu um our llpw. Imi't that true, mot herT Mot Iter had quietly fallen aHleep oil the Bofn, a id t be laid him liuud (arewilljly on her Hhoulder abe Kiiurti-il deflanUy end hhIiI itliarply: "Get up yournelf Mini Hi-'bt the tire. Hum. I lit It l&xt, and I'll you far euouxb lH'for I'll do it tbJ y, 'ffmSxAamm Mil St ln't that ru, mothar?" Oil, oh. I -I by, I muHt bave arupped on ruoriilnif. jou- to nl.-i pr And X think you'd better bave atayed jlep, you old fuuir UUd Hamuel Into ber ear-Ixjudou Tit Blta