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About The Polk County post. (Independence, Or.) 1918-19?? | View Entire Issue (July 18, 1919)
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY T he P olk C ounty P ost [ * : Subscription Rates: $1.50 ■ Tear Strictly In Advance; Six Months $1; Three Months 50 cents. All subscriptions stopped at expiration. VOLUME II. NUMBER 16. INDEPENDENCE, OREOON, JULY 18, 1919. miwiiBiiiniiaitiaiiiaiiM niiwi:ai»iaiimi>aii«: j;iia !i» iia iiia ii» iiw iia iiiB iiia it:a iit LOOK fold by the Bank Book \ Page 79. CLOSE contact with farming and farm interests permits the Farm ers State Bank to understand and promote such activity to the maxi mum extent. Our Directors not only are interested in farming, but practice it as well. Let this be YOUR banking headquarters. W. IRVINE, B. PARKER, 6. IRVINE, C. FITZGERALD, President. Vice President. Cashier. Asst. Cashier. T^hoj FARMERS STATE BANK. “See here,” says the G ood Judge I want to remind you about that small chew of this good tobacco. It tastes better because it’s tobacco. Its saves you part of y o u r-to b a cc o m on ey. It goes further and lasts longer. good quality Put up in two styles R IG H T C U T is a nhcrl z:;r. tobacco , W B C U T is a long fine-cut tobacco ON WAY TO SALEM HOSPITAL VALLEY A SILETZ RAILROAD WILLIAM F. SIMON DIES NOW CARRIES U. S. MAIL * William F. (Billy) Simon, well Mail for and from Hoskins, Kings • Valley, Pedee and Airlie is now known in this city, died last Satur carried by the Valley & Siletz rail day afternoon while being taken to road. This gives the patrons of the a Salem hospital from the home of first three offices quicker service, ; his brother-in-law, E. F. Brown, heating the old time at least twen i north of Independence. He had ty four hours. Then» is two mails been in poor health for several each way for Kings Valley, Pedee weeks. and Airlie. As yet Hoskins gets Progress of the Road Ruilders but one. The placing of crushed rock on As all of this mail goes thru the Independence postoffice it means the Independence-Monmouth road more work for the local postortice was completed last Sunday and this force. In order to make more room week the trucks have been hauling Postmaster Wood has re-arranged to the north on the way to Bickre- cases, cabinets and tables. Iii ad all. Laying of the hot stuff on the dition to the Valley & Silete mail, road out of Independence also pro all of Parker's and a porton of Mon ceeds although there has been sev mouth's and Buena Vista’s is han eral delays, due to a break down in machinery.—Monmouth Herald. dled in the Independence office. i # CALL UP MAIN 611 IT W IL L P A Y YOU TO T R AD E A T DICKSON’S M A R K E T IN B U YIN G Ì Ì A N Y KIND OF FRESH OR CURED M EAT Our Plant is W ell Equipped and Sanitary and Passed a High Grade by the State Inspector. - — ----------------------------------------------------------- — .. ............................. ..................... — ■ Our Quality of Meats is of the Best, our Prices are Right and we assure you Courteous Treatment I i FRESH FISH E V E R Y F R ID A Y . Dickson’s Market MAIN STREET INDEPENDENCE “ As pure and as sweet her brow seemed Eternal as the sk y ; And like the brook’s low song her voice A sound which could not die. The blessings o f her quiet life Fell oh us like the dew; And good thoughts where her footsteps passed Like fairy blossoms grew.” This was the life o f Mrs. Elizabeth Burton until He that knowest best beckoned her unto Him. Last Thursday at 2 o ’clock a sorrowing multitude of friends gathered at the home to pay their last tribute o f respect to the memory of this beloved woman. The house was crowded to the doors and many stood on the lawn, the grief1 o f all* was manifest. The services, conducted by Dr. H. C. Dunsmore, were simple and impressive. He sought to comfort the daugh ters and all the listeners with the thought that they should give thanks for such a beautiful life and count it as a gift rrom Heaven rather than to be overcome by grief that God had taken her back to himself again. Beautiful mu sic was rendered by a quartette with a solo, “ Jesus Knows Our Sorrow ” by Mrs. G. W. Conkey. The words and mu sic as rendered by the singer were appealing and comfort- uig. Hundreds passed the bier to take a last look at the true hearted, sympathetic l'rxeud and left tributes o f tears PROGRAM FOR REM AIN D ER OF THE W E E K o f deepest sorrow. Many tears o f affection and gratitude W E D N E SD A Y JU L Y 23— L IL A LEE in “ The were dropped by those among whom she had helped in Secret Garden.” Love interwoven with mystery. time o f need fo r she lived in the spirit o f charity and the Flagg Satirical Comedy, “ One Every Minute.” love of truth. Often she has been heard to remark: “ 1 üf-enjoy giving to those who need it m ost” , and to many No Show Thursday. families she went about in a quiet way, bringing not only holiday cheer, but substantial cheer at all times. F R ID A Y JU L Y 25— ELSIE FERGUSON in Elizabeth Burton was the daughter of Angus and Isa “ Uuder the Greenwood Tree” and F A T T Y AR- bella Kennedy and was born at Cavanville, Ontario, Can BUCKLE in “ Out W est.” Thrills, Joy, Laughs. ada, May 6, 18G2, and died at the home o f daughter, Mrs. A. B. Robinson, at Dallas, Oregon, on July 15, 1919, after S A T U R D A Y J U L Y 2fi— BESSIE BAR R ISC ALE an illness o f about four weeks, tho being confined to her in “ All o f a Sudden Norma.” How a clever youn^ bed for only about ten days, liigh blood pressure being the woman played a man’s game in a man’s way. direct cause. »She was two months and nine days over 57 years at the time o f her death. ¡Specialists and nurses SUNDAY, J U L Y 27— “ THE HUN W IT H IN .” were summoned and even after “ hope was dead” they lin The dirty work of spies and bombers and the relent gered to make her more comfortable, but all loving hands g less efficiency o f the United States Secret Service* could do did not stay the Master’s will that “ her task is ( never sleeping, and always handing the Hun the finished..” I short end. This is no picture of fancy— but o f fact. On March 2, 1881 she was married to John H. Burton i Dorothy Gish and George Fawcett in leading roles. at Barrie, Ontario, where they lived for nearly two years, I then moving to the Province o f Assiniboia in Northwest 1 Canada, in 1887 they came to Polk county, Oregon, liv I 1 ^ lIN D ERErXD EIN CE f ing in and around Independence for the past thirty two B 1 ^ years. ¡Sh<> was a faithful member o f Calvary Presbyter ¡Tin iiiiHimiinmii«i«iitMiinii«mii«iiMiii-jiiiamwiini«iii«i«iiiMiim»ii«wdSin ian church of Independence for a number o f years. She was also a member of the Eastern Star, Rebekahs and the FULL PARTICULARS OF THE MRS. K. C. ELDRIDGE HONORS Women o f Woodcraft. Two daughters, Mrs. A. B. Robin-/ HER GUEST INFORMALLY McELMURRY FORBES WEDDING son of Dallas and Miss Florence Burton o f Independence The marriage of Miss Maude Au are left to mourn the loss o f a beloved and devoted moth JVfrs. K. C. Eldridge entertained She also leaves an aged mother, three sisters and informally Wednesday afternoon for gusta Forbes, only daughter of Cor er. her house guest, Mrs. W. B. Learn- nelius B. Fori»«, of Whitfield street, three brothers, all o f whom reside in Canada. About grd of Memphis, Tenn. Tho the Guilford, Connecticut, to Oren Crab eight years ago Mr. Burton passed away. elegant home was further enhanced tree McElmurry of Independence, The mother and daughters have enjoyed a sweet and with nodding daisies, fragrant sweet Oregon, lately returned from over perfect companionship. The mother always taking an ac peas and ferns, symplicity was the seas, was solemnized on Saturday tive interest in all the pleasures and amusements “ her keynote of the function. Needle afternoon at 5 o'clock at the bride’s work and .gay social converse made j home, Bev. F. E. Snow officiating. girls” enjoyed. the afternoon most pleasant. Mrs. i It was a rose wedding. Crimson Floral tributes were remarkable for their number and Learnard is very interesting and ; ramblers were used in the south great beauty. There were many large pieces from clubs entertaining, having traveled ex j front room and in the north room, and organizations, while wreaths and masses of fragrant tensively. She is enthusiastic in ¡ in which the ceremony took place, her praises of Oregon scenery and pink roses, honeysuckle and laurel blossoms were sent in large numbers by sorrowing declares the Columbia Highway one were employed. A white gateway friends. of the most scenic trips she ever before a rose arbor with a laurel A large cortege o f automobiles carrying a concourse o f made. Guests also enjoyed her background was tlie setting of the people followed the body to the 1. O. O. F. cemetery where # The bride was stories of the traditional and beau wedding scene. the Eastern »Star conducted their ritual service. The ac gowned in white chiffon over white, tiful Southland. tive pall bearers were H. Hirschberg, C. A. McLaughlin, The hostess assisted by Miss Eva with rosebud trimmings, also white, \ . L. Thomas, P. H. Drexler, W. H. W alker and S. B. Bobertson served a most tempting and carried white bride roses. She Summertime luncheon while Se wore the veil and was given in mar Walker. lections were played on an Edison riage by her father. Miss Esther Within the city o f the dead all that was mortal o f one Cabinet. Those sharing the hospi Anderson of Guilford wus maid of we loved was consigned to Mother Earth. The grave was tality were Mrs. O. D. Butler, Mrs. honor, wearing blue Georgette crepe J. S. Cooper, Mrs. G. W. Conkey, Mrs. over silk and carrying pink Killar- covered deep with floral emblems of nature’s loveliness P. H. Drexler, Mrs. Clyde Ecker, ney roses. The four bridesmaids md spiritual life. The body left in the grave was but the Mrs. H. B. Fletcher, Mrs. J. N. were Miss Bulb Kelsey of Stony casket which held the precious jewel of Ufe. It was borne, Jones, Mrs. W. B. Learnard, Mrs. Creek, Miss Elsie Scott of New Ha tenderly to its resting place. Upon her grave countless Robertson, Mrs. S. B. Walker, M rs. ven, Miss Grace White and Miss flowers will bloom. Her devoted daughters and friends Sara Young and Miss Eva Robert Dorothy Hofer of Guilford, all gown ed in pink and carrying pink roses. will look to a joyfu l reunion with her where separation son. The wedding music was by Miss and death are unknown. As we committed her remains to the silent tomb Viola Abrams, harpist, who has just SIX INDEPENDENCE MEN MAY BECOME MOVIE STARS returned from a tour with the Rus her spirit rose “ beyond the smiling and the weeping” sian Symphony orchestra and whom o f earth “ Nearer to Thee.” If money can be an inducement the bride met while studying th„ “ OYie less at home! the Peeankay Film Co. will sign up harp in New York. The groom ami One voice of welcome hushed and evermore his best man, Albert Besci, of Camp six Independence men for service One farewell word unsj>oken; on the shore in comic reefs providing they will I)ix, N. J., were both in uniform, not Where parting comes not, one soul landed more— do stunts like they did last Sunday yet having been discharged from down on the McKenzie river. Win the service. Stewart of Guilford One more in H eaven!” . *.* *! I 5% I 5 ^ T H E A T R E f THE REAL TO BACCO CHEW • MRS. ELIZABETH BURTON IS CALLED “HOME” M ONDAY AND TUESDAY, JU L Y 21 AND 22 Co-operation That Conforms C. J. C. L. IT’S COMJINO! CLYDE T. ECKER, PUBLISHER I » ! ¡ * l « ¡ ! ! I Huff fell in the river and had to run around naked until his clothes dried; Clyde Williams was mistaken for a bear at ai* hour in the morn ing when the remainder of the party thought he was snoring soundly; Perl Hedges, whi|e shooing a calf out of a fishing hole didn't know ♦he' calf's papa was near and hid in the river to avoid ^explaining that he meant no harm; Guy Walker and a buck goat met face to face on a narrow path-—Guy didn't want to (Continued on Page 4.) catered, serving on the lawn. The bride’s gifts were a brooch to the Card of Thanks maid of honor and lingerie clasps to the bridesmaids. The gifts of j silver, cut gla*. linen and money j The sons and grand children o f the late Ann Jane were numerous and beautiful. Mr. Cooper wish to thank nil for the assistance and sympathy and Mrs. McElmurry left on the » evening train for New York. They given during the last illness and after the death of their will spend some days at Camp Dix, beloved mother and grandmother. X. Jt| before going on to Oregon to make their home. Mr. Forbes will I flood prices and good crops make this harvest a most follow them ns soon ns he has closed happy one, and ineidently if help is needed it costs what up his affairs in Guilford and will used to be n real lot o f money to get it. ^ (Continued on Page 4.)