35. J. Hadley is In town tbis week.
D. O. Quick, of Huver, was in town
Monday. , '
Hun day wh rather warm day for
this, vicinity.
John Wolvertou ia building an addi
tion to bia barn.
Pay car made ita usual trip up to
tbia city Monday.
Chaa. Morris spent Bunday In the
vicinity cf Dnllaa.
The Y. P. R C. E. here gave a aociai
Thursday even i or.
J. M Grant and family, of Dal but,
pent Bunday in the city.
IxHil Brlmo ia spending the week
with his nio'ber In this city.
Miss Cordia Kagsdale Is the guest of
Mia Edith Hargrove tbts week.
C. K. Bouncy, north of town has
bout completed bis large barn.
" Tbe narrow gange train was forty
five minutes late Tuesday evening. j
Kraune'a Headache Cansules-War j
ranted. For Hale By Bbelley, Alexan
der A Co.
Mrs. Edith Bagley, stepsister of K.
C. Pentland, died at her borne In Sa
lem last week. '
K. K. Hewitt and Ted Baldra took a
drive through Kings Valley and Falls
City, Bunday.
There is said to lie a comet abroad in
tbe land which can be seen with the
naked eye.
Guy Hewitt has a young fox on ex
hibition In town. It was caught near
Mr. Teal's plat.
Borne t the nails in our sidewalks are
bowing their beads and they should be
put down where tbey belong.
Mrs. ("has. Taylor returned Saturday
from a few week's viit among friends
in Corvallis and at the sea ohore. ' i
Cook A Portwood have just received
an f ovotae of goods wbieb were freight j
delayed, and are oHVriug theui very ;
cheap. '.'!
Mr. Robert Hutchinson, of Itoneburg,
spent a few days lu the city hurt week,
visiting friends. He returned home
Monday.
Tbe bridge carpenters of the narrow
gauge are in town and will build a cov
ered span over tbe water on tbe Luck
laniute bridge
Ground & Frazer have tbe celebrated
Osborne binder and mower and are
selling them at greatly reduced prices.
Also lawn mowers. -.'
Ekhrr H. A. Denton and wife, of Mo
Minnviile spent a few days recently
with Mrs. Denton's parents, KlderJ.
X. Smith and wife.
Mr. McClure, who has been working
Dear Portland where tbe narrow gauge
is being widened to a standard gauge,
returned home Saturday.
The teachers' aebool here is progress
ing nicely, a good interest being taken
by all. About foarteeu additions hare
arrived since the first week.
Our pastor, Elder Smith, preached
an able sermon on the good done and
tbe necessity of having Christian en
deavor societies, Sunday evening.
Tbe crops in this part of the valley
look to he in good condition and if the
price of grain should rise tbis fall our
fanners will have well-filled purses.
Fred Lucas, Chauncey Mulkey, Luke
Hawley and Clarke Hembree startea
tbis week for an extended in the moun
tains. Anion., otlier places they will
visit Hairy springs.
As Advertised. Epstein "Give ne
gouple balluf fare dk-kets to Goney
Istandt." Ticket Seller "Do you call
yourself and wife children T Epstein
Ye: hcbildren of Israel." Ex.
W. II. Fulkereon and wife, daughter,
and son I'rarl, took their departure for
tbe Belknap springs in the Cascades,
last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Fulkerson
have very pool health and they hope
o recuperate during tbeir sojourn.
A person seeing the large amount of
wood 1 -ing brought to town tbis sum
mer, might wonder what it is to be
come of all of it, but an immense lot of
wood is burnt in tbis town during the
winter.
Mr. Peter Kurre returned home last
week from an extended visit to Chi
cago and the World's Fair, He spoke
in praise of tbe Oregon exhibit which
was a credit to our state, such as it was.
Mr. Kurre took a ride In the Ferris
wheel, from which be says a person can
obtain a very fine view; and Buffalo
Bill's show was among the other sights
Mr. Kurre "took In" which he says is
worth any man's time and money.
There are, he says, from 150,000 to 200,
000 people now attending the fair every
day. ...,.
We believe the first grain cut in this
vicinity was out on tbe farm of Mr.
Best south of town.
L. O. Stockman and family and Mrs.
Crow started yesterday for a rusticating
tour In tbe mountains near Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Osborne, formerly
of Independence, bnt now of Salem.
sient tbe Bunday with friends in tbis
city.
Miss Lena Jordan returned Thurs
day from her visit at Mr. John White's
at Oak Grove. Miss White accompan
ied her for a short stay here.
Miss Jessie MeGrew returned from a
few weeks' visit to her former home
near Perrydale Tuesday. Her friend,
Miss Vanbusklrk, accompanied her
and will spend a short while in tbis
city.
The Junior endeavor society gave a
candy-pulling Tuesday evening under
the direction of Miss Dell Durham, who
lias charge of tbe junior endeavor work
here, at the residence of Mr. Hargrove
About forty little folks were present
wbo ate and pulled candy to tbeir
heart's content.
C0XYESTI05 OF THE T. P. S. C. E.
t BrlvsstM 4 T7 Iat-
mmt Waalal ttaUtartas-
Tbe second convention of the en-
deaver societies of tbis county was beld
here last week at tbe Christian church,
with a tolerable good attendance of del
egate from tbe different sociUes, al
though the small attendance did not
detract from the enthusiasm manifested
by those present, wbo made it the suc
cessful and instructive meeting it was.
The programme commenced with ex
ercises on
IHIHSUAV EVENING,
Consisting of singing by the congre
gation and devotional service by Pres.
H- F, Mulkey. Mr. Mulkey also made
a few remarks on tbe information to be
gained and the social time tbese ses-
sions bring forth. Mrs. W. J. tpillman
then sang a very beautiful solo. W bat
Good Can I Get from tbe Convention,
was discussed in ten minute speeches
by Elder J. X. Hmitb, Elder Ell Fisher
and Professor P. L. Campbell. The
central thought on this topic was that
eacb must take some active part in the
work if he would be benefitted. A
nice selection was next sang by Mrs.
Eli Fisher, after which tbe benediction
was pronounced by Elder Smith.
FRIDAY HORSINO.
Sunrise prayermeetlug was conduct
ed by H. Lv Miser, which convened at
six a. ui., with about twento-hve eu
deavorers preseot. An interesting
meeting was bad, nearly every one tak
ing an active part. '
At nine a. ru. tbe convention opened
with singing and devotional exercises
by H. M. Freeman. Tbe address of
welcome by .Miss Mary Coats, was a
hearty one given with much earnest
ness, and was responded to by Elder
Ell Fisher, who gave some very good
advice and bade us keep on in the good
work so nobly started in Polk county.
The address by tbe county presideut,
B. F. Mulkey, wa full of good thoughts
and encouragement. One thought that
was brought out very forcibly, was
why are no more delegates preseut
from tbe different societies. Tbe peo
ple need to be aroused in the Christian
endeavor work and each society should
take it upon itself to further the cause
in the county.
The topic, What Constitutes a True
Endeavorer, by Miss Mary Collins, was
a well prepared paper. In her talk and
during tbe discussion, the following
points were presented: To be a true
endeavor, first be a Christian; second
take the Christian endeavor pledge
and take it conscienciously, leading a
Iile io accordance with that pledge and
work as our motto says, "For Christ
and the Church."
How to Conduct Devotional Exer
cises to Secure tbe Beat Results, was
given 'by Mrs. O. A. Kramer. Thor
ough preparation is reqQired ; no person
can take charge of -devotional exercises
without having had some preparation.
Ask God to be with you and strength
en your every elfbrt, and when you are
called upon to lead the meeting, do not
ask some older person to lead in prayer
but try yourself and you will And that
In Ibis way you will secure good
results.
m. FKIDAY AFTERNOON
The convention opened with singing
and ' devotional exercises. Tbe first
subject during this session was. Out
line of Work of Different Committees,
by P. B. Fulton, who said that eacb
committee should study ita work till
they are familiar with it, and not wait
for the chairman of the different com
mittees to, do tbe work, but each one
work in unison.
Junior Work, was taken np by Miss
Dell Durham. During ber talk" and
the discussion on this theme, it was
said tbey who would have a successful
junior endeavor, must first gain tbe
confidence of the children, be with
them, and do not let tbe meetings be
dry bat keep tbem interesting, for iu
this way we will get tbe children alive
to the work, and finally win souls to
Christ and his cause.
Onr Associate Members, by Miss
Mary Coats, was well delivered and
some valuable thoughts suggested.
Give tbe associate members work to do
and in this way develop in tbem Chris
tian character. The active members
sliould see that they are what tbe asso
ciate member expect them to be, and
tbey will then more readily follow
yonr example.
Report of nominating committee was
read and adopted; tbe following officers
being elected for the ensuing year:-
President, Mary Coats; vice president.
F. E. Emroett; secretary, J. W. Smith;
treasurer, Cora Ellis. ' 1
Resolutions were nassed exoressinsr!
tbe sorrow of tbe endeavorera for tbe
death of Elder T. F. Campbell and A.
W. Lucas associate members, and Mil '
lard Rampyan active member of tbe
endeavor society.
FRIDAY EVEXIXO.
An unusually large audience began
to gather at tbe church this evening,
and by tbe time the exercises bad com
menced the house was well filled. The
devotional service consisted of singing
by tbe congregation and reading and
prayer by Elder Fisher. Elder H. A.
Dentoo of McMiunville, then delivered
an address, bis subject being tbe Chris
tian endeavor pledge. This address
was excellent, and we would that all
the endeavorera could hare heard it, as
it was one by which all could profit.
This was followed with a quartette by
Mesdames Powell and Spillman, and
Messrs. Powell and Kpillman. Tbe
consecration service was led by Mr. H.
Ij Miser, and after the benediction had
been pronounced by Elder Smith, tbe
convention adjourned.
! Go Th Bate
The Union Pacific now lead with re
duced rates to eastern points, and their
through car arrangements, magnifi
cently equipped Pullman and Tourist
sleepers, free reclining chair car and
fast time, makes it tbe best line to trav
el. Two trains leave from Portland dai
ly at 8:5 a. m- and 7:30 p. m. The rates
are now within reach of all, and every
body should take advantage of tbem to
visit tbe World's Fair and tbeir fnends
in tbe east. Send for rates and scedu
les of trains, and do not purchase tick
ets until after consulting M . O. Potter
Independence, or W. H. Hnriburt,
Ass't Gen'l Pass. Agent, U. P. Portland
Oregon.
"In a literary and artistic sense, Thi
Cosmopolitan is one of tbe most per
fect productions of its kind published
on either side of tbe Atlantic; says tbe
Irish Times, of Dublin. Extendiug
over 128 pages of beautifully printed
and illustrated matter, every siugle
item of wbich will be perused and stud
ied with interest, the magazine must be
regarded as perfectly unique, and one
wonders bow so magnincent a worn
can be produced at a cost of twenty
five cents, or a shilling.
Cosmopolitan and West Side togeth
er for $3 a year.
Deridedly Shakj.
A trembling baud, an uncertain step,
fidelivuess, indicated by restless shift
ing from one place or posture to anoth
er, usually mental annoyance at unex
pected noises, are amoag the i ndications
of extreme nervousness. These seem
trifling, but the health of men and wo
men in this condition is "decidedly
shaky," liable to be overthrown disast
rously by causes which the vigorous
mieht defv. To fortify the nervous sys
tem, general vigor must, through the
medium of reiuforced digestion, and
renewal of an ion paired power of sleep
ing at night, be raised to a healthful
standard. V guarantee of this is Hos-
tetter's Stomach Bitters, which re-es-
tablisbes digestion, bile secretion and
the habit of body on a permanently
regular basis, thus renewing that bodily
equilibrium, which is followed by a
gain of strength and nerve tranquillity.
For kidney complaint, rheumatism,
neuralgia, aud as a preventive of the
first attack or subsequent return of ma
larial disorders, this medicine is with-'
out a peer. Thrice daily take a wine
glassful. .
The value of a good name was well
exemplified the other day, when a
man asked one of our druggists for a
bottle of Harsaparilla. "Whose?" in
quired the clerk. "Whose? why,
Ayer's, of course. Ye don't suppose
I'm going to run any risks with Han
nah, do ye?"
SHOOT
DEALERS 1ST
H AR DWAR E - Tl N WA R ET
Q'aeeiiswaie'C?''a-" '
Agricultural I
T7eTi i cles
LUBRICATING OILS, ETC.
Monmouth - Oregon. ;
COOK & PORTWOOD
Dealers in
BOOTS, SHOES, and
Gents' Furnishing Goods.
New firm. New goods, and New prices. ,
MONMOUTH - - - OREGON.
J. H. MORAN
THE GENERAL REAL-ESTATE AGENT
MONMOUTH
Good Grain and Stock Farms, and Choice Fruit Lauds. Town Property of all
Kinas. tng- inoee wno cave
Among Live Business Men.
L. D. Jones, the barber, is always;
ready to serve tbe next." i
" 1
Otho Williams, tne Dallas tailor, is
an expert cutter, and insures bis work j
to be first-class. m
Cook & Portwood are selling shoes'
not only by the pair, but by the score.
They are a stylish fit, and fit is style.
When you want to settle down to
live, buy a lot or buy a farm through
J. H. Mnran. the dealer.
C. C Lewis has tbe reputation of
doing good work, and bis nh olographs
give satisfaction. .
Chaa. N- Woods, the shoemaker,
will tell yon a little secret about shoes
ifyoa will ask him. ;
F. R. Neaie, tbe butcher, keeps a
well stocked meat market.
C It. Morris, the jeweler, keeps a
well selected stock of goods and by
selling at such reasonable prices, has
been doing a fine business.
The Polk Co. Bank is ably presided
over by J. H. Hawley president, and
Ira C. Powell as cashier.
Dr. J. M. Crowley has bis office at
his residence on Main street near Col
lege. . -
J. Jordan, of tbe Monmouth hotel,
is wantiqg to secure a first class man
to manage his hotel business.
Dr. D. M. Doty, tbe dentist, resides
in Monmouth, and is a permanent fix
ture. Call at his office when in need
of work. .
Ground k Frazer, the hardware men,
are also dealers iu agricultural ma
chinery, and have their warehouse fuli
of farming implements.
WANTED
ISO HOP PICKERS ! ISO
About Aug. 25th
at the
MERRILL HOP YARDS,
One mile east of Independence.
Good camp grounds. Good water.
Bring tents and camping outfit, get
50 cts. a box and have a good time.
Will have white pickers only. Leave
names with L. L. GOODWLN, fore
man, Independence, and secure work.
Mckee's Bocks Pa Feb. 31, 91
Norman Lichty, Des Moines, Iowa.
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Capsules ordered as soons you posibly
can. We are entirely out and missing
sales. -
H. D. Kramer & Co.
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i mn
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Opes Monday", September 18th.
Just closed the most prosperous year
In ita history I Wide range of studies.
Thorough instruction. Business course
added. Tuition free. Entrance fee,
$10. Board and lodging at reasonabl
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