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NUMBER 33.
INDEPENDENCE, OREGON,
MODEL FARM SOU WISE
TO SUFI DUN
FIRST
SECTION
TO CUT LIGHTS
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Have you noticed that it is
j not so inconvenient after all
j to have half of the street lights
| out. It was a very wise move
on the part of the city council
| to eliminate forty lights and
j save to the taxpayers $800 year-
| ly. Another reduction could be
| made by eliminating all the
| lights on bright moonlight
| nights in the summer time. A
few years ago, and we presume
| the practice is yet in effect, a
| large majority of the towns in
| the East were “dark” on "light"
| nights.
NOVEMBER M, 1919.
R I IB I I B li B llia i.L U .S ia ilB I I B l'B I W I lB I I H I I B I I B I I B I lB I t B I I B It l
CLYDE T. BOXER,
IIIBIII
B O O S T CHAUTAUQUA
ARMISTICE U T
M IM I O B »
The Chautauqua has been
| very good and the numbers to
come will be better yet.
The writer was nmong those
| who did not think this wus the
| opportune time to put on a
(Portland Telegram.)
IN
Tuesday Independence did her
| Chautauqua here, but twenty
Lieutenant Leroy C. Rulifson of
part and did it well to inauguate
| men and women thought other­
Salem, who served overseas with
Armistice Day. In the early morn­
wise and when they signed up
the engineering corps, and his wife
ing
whistles blew, tin cans clanked,
| right there our opposition ceas-
have purchased the first model
horns
tooted, bells rang and jubilant
ed
and
wo
boarded
the
band
farm of the Oregon Land Settlement
crowds congregated on the streets
wagon and rode along witli
commission, located two miles from
as “the boys" gathered at Moore &
them. No desire lo go to whine-
Independence. They will move to
Walker’s furniture store to be con­
ing and knocking, thus assist­
their new home next week.
veyed to Monmouth where the citi­
REMEMBER
THE
SATURDAY
AND
ing
in
making
the
venture
a
The farm contains sixty-two acres,
zens of that place entertained them
i failure so twenty of our friefuls
all in a high state of cultivation
with a splendid program and a din­
SUNDAY
MATINEES.
2:30
AND
7:30
and
neighbors
would
lose
some
/
and fully equipped and stocked.
ner.
money.
There is a modern six-room farm
At two o'clock they returned to
j
At
tiiis
writing
The
Rost
sus­
bungalow, with bath; a commodious DEATH OF MRS. O. F. COSPER
join in the program the citizens
MONDAY, NOV. J7— Two episodes o f “ The Lost ^ pects there may be a shortage
barn, a piggery, a chicken house, a
ONCE OF INDEPENDENCE
here had planned to celebrate the
Express.” Also MARY MILES MINTER in “ Soc- n
which the twenty security sign­
machinery shed and pump house
signing of tlie armistice on Flanders
ers
will
have
to
pay.
We
hope
ial
Briars.”
How
the
charm
of
youth
overcame
the
^
and tower. The stock includes a
(From the Lebanon Express.)
field one year ago that day. Flags
not, but for fear ttiat it may
team of horses, two cows, twenty
city 's pitfalls. Built on the story done by the golden |j
The building of a state calls for
and bunting were draped In the
prove true, it would be a very
sheep, 200 chickens and three hogs. people of heroic mould, and the pio­
haired Mary o f how a beautiful girl found fame in a £
windows and
Young
America
good neighborly stunt to pack
The consideration represents the neers of Oregon measure up to the
thronged the streets in loud ac­
city
and
love
in
a
sleepy
village.
¡,
|
the
old
hall
to
the
doors
on
the
actual cost of the' place plus the standard. The sons and daughters
claim. Tiie Community Service Flag
| last night (Tuesday). On that
improvements and stock, which has of those who braved the dangers of
told the story of those who had gone
night
the
Sierra
Serenaders,
a
TU ESD AY, NOV. 18—PRISCILLA DEAN in (i
not yet been definitely determined a trackless path across the continent
bravely “over" and returned to loved
bevy
of
five
pretty,
charming
by the commission.
“ The Silk-Lined Burglar. Greatest crook story of
to found homes in the West are also
ones while the gold bespoke only u
and
talented
girls
will
give
a
VV. H. Crawford, secretary and worthy of honor for they, too, shared
a feminine Jimmie Valentine since “ Kiss or K ill.”
memory of others and we believe
musical program that will
manager of the Oregon land settle­ in the trials of pioneer life. Pamelia
mothers who had their sons with
The
former
“
W
ild
Cat
of
Paris”
shows
her
versa-
be
about
the
best
ever
given
in
ment commission, says that Lieu­ Allien Cosper was a native daughter
them and wives whose husbands
tily by now portraying it dashing American girl who
this town. If we can jam the
tenant Rulifson was awarded the of Oregon who reflected honor upon
had returned knew, felt and knelt
ball,
we
will
not
only
help
our
turns safe-blower to aid her sweetheart. To find out
farm from a large list of applicants. her state, and her name is lovingly
in greater obeisuuce to the day than
town people who bad the grit
When time came for first payment inscribed upon the hearts of many
how safe blowers act, Miss Dean invited all the po­
all others.
to
back
it
financially,
but
im­
on the place this week, the purchas pioneers and native sons and daugh­
lice reporters o f the Los Angeles dailies to dinner.
The opera house wus filled to ca­
mensely enjoy the evening.
er oilered in payment a number of ters of her period, as well as those
pacity and tiie singing of “Ameri­
The
reporters
conducted
Miss
Dean
to
police
head­
Liberty bonds, which were accepted.
who have had the privilege of know­
ca" aroused a community spirit.
quarters where she took a primary course in crime.
This farm is one of three which ing her.
Mrs. C. W. Irvine touched the very
TWO
KILLED,
ONE
INJURED
will be improved and sold by the
She was of southern ancestry and
IN AUTO SPILL NEAR DALLAS heart strings of her listeners with
Oregon land settlement commission, her parents, Washington L. Allen
W E D N E SD A Y AND THURSDAY, NOV. 19-20
her singing of “That Dear Old Pal
i here will be another located in and Matilda J. Allen, were pioneers
— MARY PICKFORD in “ The Hoodlum.” Putting
Dallas—J. A. Larkin, 19, and Leon of Mine." Mrs. Oren McElmurry
Central Oregon, and a third in of 1855, arriving in Portland in that
a tight lid on French heels, sport models, six maids
Murphy, 18, were killed and Joseph rendered a group of harp numbers.
oouthern Oregon.
Ultimately a year, where they founded a home
Hartman, 20, the driver, was seri­ An eastern critic says of Mrs. Mc-
and
two
chauffers,
Mary
Pickford
as
Amy
Burke
in
mui'th may be established in the and reared their family. It was here
ously
injured Sunday night when Slmurry: “She is a harpist of
“ The Hoodlum” becomes a professoress in crap
«.oast counties.
that Pamelia Allen was born, Janu­
an
automobile
in which they were promising ability and often delights
shooting, the conductor of the hurdy-gurdy, a cham­
ary 25, 1856, receiving her education
riding
was
overturned
on the road pie audiences. Independence peo­
DANCE HALLS DECLARED BAD
bermaid for bums, tyid an enemy to soap and water
in the pioneer schools of that city.
one mile north of Dallas. All three ple were glad of the opportunity to
BY CIRCUIT JUDGE BINGHAM In her girlhood she was united in
in her story of a girl who loved her poor father more
boys lived in Portland. The acci­ hear her. Her beautiful harp in­
marriage to Ocean F. Cosper, son of
than
she
loved
her
rich
grandfather,
and
in
the
lov­
dent occurred about 7 o’clock and it creased the desire of many to play
Salem—Dance halls in the vicin­ a pioneer minister in the Methodist
was not until 1:30 that a passerby the harp in their second incarnation.
ing discovered a hero whose Bertillion measurements
ity of Salem, but outside the juris­ church. Mr. Cosper had prepared a
heard Hartman’s cries for help. All Dr. H. C. Dunsmorc briefly welcom­
exactly fitted her ideal of a husband. The romance
diction of the city officials, were se­ home for his prospective bride in
ed tiie Iwiys home and said their
three were pinned under the cur.
verely scored by Judge Bingham of the town of Tacoma, Wash., which
of a spoiled heiress who dropped thru a coal chute
As the accident occurred on n names would go down in history as
the Marion county court in the was in its infancy, and is now one
to real life and adventure. Unquestionably the
much travelled road, it is remark­ the saviors of our country in the
course of a proceeding for divorce of the rival cities of the west. The
greatest character study of Mary P ickford’s career.
able that it was six and a half hours ■ause of democracy and freedom
one day last week. Many divorces bridal journey began by crossing
before
anybody discovered the over­ for out of wars’ grim horrors they
The picture of a thousand laughs.
coining before him, he declared, the Willamette river on the old
turned car or heard Hartman's cries had made possible the enjoyment of
could be traced directly to the in­ Stark street ferry, which at that
peace. Dr. D. V. Poling, student ad­
for help.
F R ID A Y , NOV. 21— ETHEL CLAYTON in ‘Men
fluence of rural dance halls. A time was the only connecting link
visor of the O. A. C., was the speak­
large percentage of juvenile delin­ between the east and west sides. A
er of the day and gave a most force­
Women and Money. A vivid story of the upper crust
ACRE OF RASPBERRIES
quency was also traceable to these bridge across the river at that time
o f society. She can’t boil water without burning it.
BRINGS CHECK OF $771.31 ful message. He painted three beau­
resorts, he said, citing several in­ existed only in the dreams of those
tiful pictures of co-operation, appre-
She was always “ a spoiled child” , petted and pam­
stances wherein the morals of young who had faith in the future of the
intion and determination. He said
(From
the
Eugene
Register.)
pered, her every wish gratified. Now she is broke,
girls of Salem had been corrupted then straggling town, which now
o-operution
was the big word of the
A grower of raspberries in the bot­
thru attendance a these places.
fiat up against it. On one side are the creditors
ranks among the cites of the west­
tom country near Eugene received lay and we must be cemented with
“You are doing more to corrupt ern coast. For the greater part of
hounding her for their money. On the other side is
his cannery check th other iluy for the word. He said: "Independence
the morals of young people in this their married life the Cospers lived
the male of questionable character who offers to pay
the berries from a single acre of land lacks it and you must pull together.
community than any other thing in Tacoma, taking an active part in
and the check umounted to $771.31. People have comehere to make their
her hills. I t ’s what she does to that fellow that’ll
that exists," Judge Bingham declar­ the pioneer life of that town, which
Five years ago the five acre tract, homes and have gone away because
make you think “ Men, Women and M oney” is one of
ed in scoring the manager of a they watched develop into a city of
which includes the one acre of of the factions." The speuker closed
the best pictures you ever saw.
dance hall just east of Salem. importance.
Her recollections of
berries cost him $635. Thus the with John McRae’s poem, “In Flan­
"Your place ought to be suppressed Seattle and Tacoma were most in­
crop from a single acre in one sea­ ders fields the poppies blow between
and a man of your brains should be teresting and entertaining. Three
SA TU R D A Y , NOV. 22-—( Afternoon and Even­
son more than paid for the whole the crosses, row on row, that mark
ashamed to run such an institution years ago Mr. Cosper became identi­
our place, etc." He was loudly ap­
five acre tract.
in g)— BESSIE BARRISCALE in “ The Purchase
plauded and would have held his
as you are running.”
fied with the business life of Leba­
Price.” Comedy and Ford Weekly.
listeners a much longer time. The
non and the family came to make
THE OWLS HOOTED WITH
DR. J. R. N. BELL ENAMORED
their home here and established
MR. AND MRS. G. W. CONKEY program closed with “The Star
Spangled Banner.”
WITH THE MONKEY BUSINESS themselves in an attractive residence
SUNDAY- NOV. 23— (Afternoon and Evening)— f
Ex-Service Men led by the G. A.
Park View addition. It was H ROBERT W ARW ICK in “ Secret Service.” W il- I
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Conkey were
It. fife and drum corps, including
here she passed quietly away on
(Corvallis Courier.)
hosts
to
the
Owls
Monday
evening.
? liam Gillette’s stirring romance o f love and daring P
Spanish-American war veterans,
Dr. Bell snys he is always ready the morning of November 4th. For
? in the South o f the Civil War. I t ’s a play that makes ! Whist together witli the charming formed a line of parade, marching
some
time
Mrs.
Cosper
had
been
in
to take up any new idea just as soon
hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Conkey
as it has been proven and this mon­ failing health and death came as a 5 the spectator sit on the extreme edge o f his chair, P formed u most delightful evening to tiie Isis theater where Messrs.
key gland business listens all right glad relief.
? with bated breath and clenched hands, waiting for ? for the several tables of players. Nelson and Henkle extended the
hospitality of ‘ heir splendid show
In the brief time that she has made 1 the inevitable to happen, but the inevitable doesn’t ^
to him. He says that as soon as he
to the "boys.” Between reels Dr.
begins to feel old age creeping in her home in Lebanon, Mrs. Cosper
TOM
CORWINE,
IMITATOR,
i always happen. The love story is swift and sure; §
his direction he will get a monkey had endeared herself to a host of
MAKES EVERYBODY LAUGH Poling led a number of patriotic
1
the atmosphere is perfect; the results are logical, ?
community sings.
and have a little monkey business friends who appreciated her charm­
At the Methodist church a ban­
done. This, he says, won’t be for ing qualities of heart and mind, and ! the action direct and the climaxes astounding. This S
Tom Corwine, the first entertain­
some time yet, probably 30 or 40 deeply regret her passing. Never of 1 is a Big Special at 10 and 25c.
‘ er of the Chautuuqua festival, will quet was prepared as only those
years. We expected him to say robust health, Mrs. Cosper possesed
not be forgotten for a long time to culinary artists of the Ladies' Aid
something about putting new wine an indomitable will and great ener­
come. People who seldom see the can was awaiting Service Men and
in old bottles but he didn’t, just gy, and during the war period gave
humorous side of things could not n guest. The l>oys wore received by
said he thought it was the proper efficient and faithful service to the
resist his marvelous imitations. Un­ a committee upstairs and later
1 ^
INDEPENDENCE i like most, imitators he is a sincere shown to the banquet room which
Red Cross. She possessed in a re­ i 1 ^
thing “and all that."
H
markable degree the spirit of youth, 1
one for lie loves the beasts and fowls was beautifully decorated with cut
Each
and for her life never lost its charm. iilBIIBIIBIlBIIG!!IBIIBIIBIIBIIBI!GlllGlliBIIBIi-l!HG!llBI!BI!RlllBIIBIIBilBIIBIIBI!BT he imitates. He is nothing short of flowers, vines and ferns.
THIS WEEK FIVE YEARS AGO
table
was
centered
with
a
bowl
of
IN SOUTH POLK COUNTY Her bright and winning personality
a wonder. His imitations of loco­
chrysanthemums. A profusion of
will be missed by all who knew her.
motives
are
so
real,
a
traveler
would
THE MONMOUTH PART OF ARMISTICE DAY
The funeral services were con­
(From the Independence Monitor
gather bis baggage and make a run hunting and flags were used on the
ducted
by
Rev.
J.
J.
Canoles
at
the
* November 13, 1919.)
for the train, and you’d think you colonades while conspicously hung
explaining its uses and demonstrat­ were on the levee watching a steam were the pictures of the "war presi­
First Presbyterian church, of which
(Monmouth Herald.)
Hop growers organized.
dents." The banquet boards were
ing the readiness with which it was
Mrs. Cosper was a member, this
The program in Monmouth open put in place on occasions. Leo Sut­ boat pass on the old Mississippi, he generously laden with a menu of
All street paving in Independence morning at 10:30 o'clock and later
imitates one so perfectly. His dog
completed.
the remains, accompanied by mem­ rd in the Normal chapel at 10 o’­ ter and Jim Hinkle displayed tip- fights are full of "sic ’em.” The food “fit for a king" and the “boys"
Fire destroyed two dozen chickens bers of the family, were taken to clock with Prof. H. C. Ostein pre­ soldier's pack with its variety of evening as a whole was a novelty knew the “ fatted ca lf’ had been
and 800 pounds of bacon and ham Portland where interment was made siding. The Training School or­ equipment and showed how it is and the only way to have another well prpared for this occasion. A
at Cook's market.
in Mt. Scott cemetery. Mrs. Cosper chestra occupied the stage and un­ packed for convenience in carrying. like it is to bring Tom Corwine back. girls’ orchestra played during the
Aubrey Baseuc then played a nuin
dinner hour.
Mrs. S. E. Owen entertained the is survived by her husband, Ocean
der the direction of Miss Schuette her of bugle calls. A quartet con When asked if he thought others
The finale of the celebration was
F. Cosper, and their daughter, Eliza­
Wednesday Afternoon Club.
might accomplish the same results,
gave two numbers which made h sisting of Messrs. Pimm, Gilmore,
j hp said: “ No, I think its a gift." the dance at the opera house for
Rev. Grover C. Birchet chosen pas­ beth M. Cosper. Also a brother,
George A. Allen, and four sisters— very enjoyable preliminary to the Newhouse aijd Cavzer rendered “The Most people are satisfied to be a the pleasure of the guests of the
tor of the Presbyterian church.
program. Tiiis was followed by Ole Ark a Movin’’ which the crowd I monophonist but the ability of being city.
Mrs Arch Sloper entertained the Mrs. J. W. Shatuck, Mrs. J. A. New­
Thus ended the day of joy and
ell and Mrs. W. J. Sally, Portland, the flog salute and creed by stu thoroly appreciated and was sorrv | a polyphonist is a wonder beyond
Berean Class x>f the Baptist church.
and Mrs. P. R. Ritchie. Bell, Cali­ dents and audience. "The Fighting there was no time for more of it. ' explanation as it were four distinct juhiliation which recalled the won­
Men" was sung by the student body The students of the Training ,ju.oatH producing tour distinct and derful success of American arms
fornia.
PROVES EXPENSIVE TO HUNT
in
chorus and *hen a series of School put on a fine number Him : harmonioU8 tone8. Mr. Corwine is and impressed us that now is the
ON THE GAME RESERVE
stunts were put on by service men trative of the part they ha.l had In i Sol|thrrn nn,,.|0ves the traditions time lo turn to the settlement of re­
PEDEE WANTS BACK ON MAP
Southland Mrs. Cor construction problems.
PETITIONS FOR POSTOFriCE consisting of routine of soldiers winning the war, given in rostume l ( (()o m
T. G. Golden of Salem was fined
prettilly
presented. The | ; V win# WM with hjm lhjs circuit mak-
life, which the chairman explained and very
'
*
$50 in Dallas Saturday for killing a
.
Monday Night Chautauqua
Pedee wants back on the map. A might scorn tedious to them but Soldiers' Chorus" was then sung by ing
their 25th honeymon.
Chinese pheasant on the Fred Stump
were of vivid interest to the home the student body, and Judge H.
petition
has
been
sent
to
the
post-
farm near Suver. The Stump farm
Major Thornton A. Mills, Lecturer.
folk. Mr. Kennedy of Independence Belt of Dallas was introduced as j
is part of /the game reserve, and office department requesting that a
Subject, “Fiddles and Fortunes.
Tell
The
Post.
postoffice again be established there. gave an exhibition of the gas mask, I the speaker of the day.
Golden says he didn’t know it
Mary Pickford
\‘The Hoodlum’ !
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