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About The Polk County post. (Independence, Or.) 1918-19?? | View Entire Issue (June 20, 1919)
& PUBLISHED EVERY FR ID A Y T he P olk C ounty P ost ó l Subscription Ratos: VOLUME IL $1.50 a Tear Strictly In Advanoa; Six Months $1; Three Months 50 cents. NUMBER 12. INDEPENDENCE, OREGON, # Pits SPI 01 too TEHifS-OLD BULL CUE All su bscrip tion stopped at expiration. FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 1919. CLYDE T. ECKER, PUBLISHER iiMiniiMiniiMiiMiiaiiiMiiaiiniMiiMiiai'RiiiR j!i«iiiB i»iiiii»iiiiiaiiM iiH U jm t * ANNA CASE, GRAND OPERA PRIMA DONNA 1 AND STAR OF THE CONCERT STAGE IN • i Frank Laughary undoubtedly broke a world’s recorc on Monday of this week when he paid $2100 for a ten days-old bull calf. Another world’s record was broken on the same day when F. A. Doefler o f Silverton paid $5100 for a three-year-old heifer. The fieiter and calf are ful brother and sister. Mr. Laughary also paid $900 for an 18-months-old heifer. The purchases occurred at the Carey sale o f Jerseys near Carlton. Others in tliis action who made purchases were Guy Hewitt who paid $1550 for a five-year-old cow, E. W Staats exchanged $000 for a 13-months-old bull and John R. Loy is now owner of a 4-months-old bull which cos: him $835. “THE HIDDEN TRUTH” A number of people from Independence attended the Normal senior class play, “ Every W om an’s R oad” a Monmouth Monday evening. The play was directed by Miss Parrott who played the role o f “ Human Truth.’ Her interpretation o f this great morality play was highly pleasing and pictured many beautiful lessons. Fourteen youngsters from the Independence training school, under the direction of Miss Arbuthnot, represented pickanin nies from the South. The blackfaces were Geraldine Cook, Irma Trachel, Lydia Bt'cker, Alma Kuhlander, Bes sie Plessinger, Alice Baker, Dorothy Ruef, Mildred Man ning, Ida Arrell, Pearl Compton, William Bennett, Charles Miller, Joseph Smiley and Marshal Huntley Miss Hazel Calbreath represented “ Skill.” CITY NOW SPENDS ITS OWN ROAD MONEY A law passed by the last legislature provides that all money derived from taxation ’for road purposes in an in corporated town or city goes into the treasury of the city or town and is placed at the disposal of the council. This will benefit the city of Independence and may be the means by which it will be possible to pave the fill between th Ash creek bridge Lind the paving in North Indepeiul ence. * FLETCHER DIRECTOR; MRS. HENKLE CLERK D. E. Fletcher was elected a member o f the school board for a term o f three years succeeding C. W . Irvine and Mrs. Hattie Henkle was re-elected school clerk at the school meeting Monday night. The other two members o f the board are J. S. Bohannon and E. E. Paddock. a The complete program will appear in a few days. ■ 1 I I MONDAY AND TUESDAY, JUNE 23 & 24 I • g g ■ ■ I i I “ FINE BUNCH” SAYS ARM Y CAPTAIN All returned soldiers, who know anything about Pri vate Harry Stalnaker, it being said that some of them saw him in New York City on their return from overseas and tjiat others saw him in France after he was reported “ misshig in action” , are kindly requested to give The Post or the Red Cross in Salem such information they can and thus assist in locating the young man if he is still alive. Henry Dickinson was elected director and Frank Lane clerk in the Highland school district. \ CALL UP MAIN 611 IT W IL L P A Y YOU TO T R A D E AT DICKSON’S M A R K E T IN BU YIN G A N Y K IN D OF FRESH OR CURED M EAT I Our Plant is Well Equipped and Sanitary and Passed a High Grade by the State Inspector. ----------------------------- ^ ---------------------- Z----------------------------------------- 1 i 1 . Dickson’s Market Our Quality of Meats is o f the Best, our Prices are Right and we assure you Courteous Treatment FRESH FISH EVERY FRID AY h MAIN STREET INDEPENDENCE I he coffee committee asks that everybody bring their cups the Fourth. They will be filled with coffee like mother makes without any charges. NO SHOW T H U R S D A Y NIGHT. F R ID A Y , JUNE 27— PAULINE FREDRICK in ■ “ Out of the Shadow.” I t ’s easy to' confess a crime i to a lovely woman— but who will she tell? Here is one o f those great love-dramas which move von to your very heart— the tragedy of the girl who mar ried for protection, not love. FATTY ARBUCKLE I in “ Oh, Doctor!” SATU R D A Y , JU N E 28— ALMA RUBENS in Diane of the Green Van.” Also, a Comic “ Keep Smiling” and a Scenic “ Out Wyoming W ay.” .. •SUNDAY, JU NE 29-Par?mount-Artcraft Special | "T he Sporting Life” BIG PLOTS, BIG SCENES AND \ Ibis Fourth o f July celebrating seems to be infectious this year. One fellow celebrates and another wants to join in the hilarity. We now have under way the biggest and best celebration of years. Boost it to the end. Monmouth is coming strong. They will not only com ing but are going to be represented in the parade and the Normal students are going to put on some clever stunts. There will be about 500 o f them at school by the Fourth. D on’t forget the booster meeting o f the Civic Club at tho-Library June 25 at 2:30. Each Chairman o f Fourth of July committees and as many members o f committees as can are requested to be present to assist in the final ar rangements for our big celebration and home coming. CITY AND COUNTRY Oscar Arrell has arrived home from overseas. BIG THRILLS! THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS FIERCE —EVERYTHING IN A REAL “ SPORTING LIFE! SEE THIS TREMENDOUS PICTURE! . THEATRE Mrs. Sherman Hays is visiting relatives in Eugene. The Salvation Army is worthy of support now or any time. Alfred Loy has gone to the officers’ training camp at the Presidio. A1 Bentley is wearing a star this week during Officer Parker’s absence. IN D E P E N D E N C E Co. K. was inspected Wednesday night by Captain W il son of the U. S. army and M ajor Emcrick and M ajor Meyers. Captain Wilson spoke in very flattering terms o f the company and its officers and said it made a very creditable appearance. \ Mis Parrott o f the Normal will read the Declaration of Independence because she can do it so well. “ Happy Though Married.” Is your marriage a suc cess or failure ? Lots of couples who are trying to W on’t it be a big Victory Chorus when Independenc«1 kid the world they are happy, will be deeply inter Monmouth, Buena Vista, Silver, Hoskins, Kings Valley ested in the problems which will come up in this and all the other warblers in the community give vent to a picture. And how Enid Bennett handles them! Her their voluminous natures on the Fourth? ü husband is just like yours, newspaper and all. And g you can do what Enid does! FATTY ARBUCKLE, B Dr. H. Chas. Dunsnmre will he the orator o f the day. 1 supporteil bj' his dog Luke and a piccaninny known The ever eloquent doctor will be worth coming miles to as Snow Ball, in his new comedy, “ The Sheriff.” hear. Independence was fortunate in keeping him this Fatty perched on the top of a church spire whips an year when good orators are such a demand. an army of bandits. PR IZE F IG H T ! EXCITEMENT, INTRIGUE The Rebekalis had a number of visitors from McCoy and Monmouth present at their meeting Tuesday night and entertained them in true Rebekah style. One o f our young ladies rode the goat very gracefully. Celebrate July Fourth in Independence. I RACE— THE ENGLISH DERBY! MONMOUTH AND McCOY REBEKAHS CALL i § YOU HAVE HEARD MISS CASE AT THE* i ■ OPERA OR ON THE VICTROLA; YOU HAVE I 1 he amiable Judge B. F. Swope will preside during the § SEEN HER AT A DISTANCE. NOW IS YOUR i program. 1 OPPORTUNITY TO GET A GOOD, LONG LOOK ! ■ AT “ THE AMERICAN BEAUTY.” EXTRA! ? The pickaninnies from the South will play a part in the I CHARLIE CHAPLIN IN “ THE CURE.” " Fourth program. Li PROGRAM FOR REMAINDER OF THE WEEK a W ED N ESD AY, JU N E 25— ENID BENNETT in NORMAL SENIOR CLASS PL A Y ATTENDED FOURTH OF JULY NOTES, NEWS AND COMMENT iT in iin M iiin iin iiw iin iH iiiB iiiiiiiiiiiB iiiiiiiB iu iiiK iin iiB iu B im iiG iiiB iiH iiiB iin in ff BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR M. H. PENGRA A pretty function o f th«1 week was a card party given by Mrs. M. H. Pengra Thursday evening in honor o f her husband’s birthday. The hostess chose Caroline Testout roses for her decorations, bowls and baskets o f the blos soms being used with splendid effect. Amid the artistic setting four tables were arranged for “ 500.” At the close o f the games Mrs. Grover Mattison held high score and was presented with a nicely bound hook. Chester Henkle won the gentleman’s top score and also received a book. Included in Mrs. Pengra’s splendid luncheon was a hand some birthday cake embellished with the conventional lighted tapers. Out o f town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Joslin o f Dallas and Mrs. Booth of Boise, Idaho. Mrs. Donald Stuart of Bend is at the home o f her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Damon. « William. McKinney and Fred Reece have been re-elect ed school janitors for next term. Mrs. M. O. Fluke writes from Chicago that she is en joying every minute o f her visit. Shalor Eldridge has sent souvenirs from Brest. He left New York June 9 for his second trip across. M r.'and Mrs. James Martin of Portland were guests of Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. J. O. McIntosh this week. The Polk county bond bill received a majority in every precinct except the Fourth Independence where it tied. Ray Lacey has received a commission for postmaster COUNTY COMMISSIONER MOSE MANSTON DEAD at Parker. When the office will be opened has not been determined. County Commissioner Mose Mansion died at his home in Dallas yesterday." The cause o f death was gangrene in Miss Vivian Whiteaker entertained last night at a pret an injured leg. tily appointed dinner party. Covers were laid for a num ber o f close girl friends. # LIEUTENANT ENLISTS FOR LIFE Monmouth Herald: The Normal has thru the assist Lieutenant Frank B. Keelan o f Independence and Miss ance of the managers o f the Isis theater at Independence « Mabel Strahan o f Portland were united in marriage by secured a list of exceptionally splendid cinemas for the Rev. McKenzie at Dallas on Thursday evening. They Summer Session. will r«*side in Independence Avhere Lieutenant Keelan lifter a short residence has made many friends. Rev. C. T. Cook is chaperoning fifteen Boy Scouts at Newport tliis week and some o f the boys have written GOVERNMENT MAN W ILL LOOK FOR OIL SIGNS lome that they are enjoying themselves so well that they have decid« «! to stay an extra week. Sometime in July a government expert will arrive in Polk county and look the entire county over for signs o f WHO WANTS AN A IR RIDE? nil. There is oil beneath us without question hut it may he t«x) close to the other side of the earth to be tapped In all probability the opportunity will be presented in from this point. the very near future for a resident of Independence toi ride ten or fifteen miles in an airplane. The trip will cost The best looking thing in the Willamette valley right $15. Those desiring the pleasure may make their desire now is the crops and good crops at goo«l prices means known to The Post. . prosperity. i I ) i ! 1 1 ¡