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About The Polk County post. (Independence, Or.) 1918-19?? | View Entire Issue (April 30, 1920)
T he P olk C ounty post ONE HUNDRED PERCENT INDEPENDENCE VOLUME ROUTE OF WEST SIDE HIGHWAY IN DOUBT MICKtE SAYS iilB»IIBIIBIIBIIIBIIBIIBIIBI»l«IIIBIIIBIiBI:BI!BI!BliBIIBII I I /u s s e « / N O V ) fAbN VAKViNO«. - t o ■ A.UWX& OX.W 1UOOT1 S an rjkagim ' vf 'Rouno -fovjvx («soxhevDwtRC, aof wo * a '«>oof J V w e B -v iiP t*? . < s u 6 U v t t s t o \ ttCAO fW ilBliBIIBIIBIIflIK SUNDAY AND MONDAY, MAY 2 3 (Including Sunday Matinee.) I foov ■ Now- see them go! Seven of them all bunched to gether and racing like the wind! Did you ever see*a prettier race in your life? Did you ever witness a better burst of spued experience greater thrills, or be .entertained by greater surprises? Did you ever see so many earnest, ambitious, red- blooded Americans participating in an event which means so much to them—the ownership of a fine, brand new automobile of late de sign and Maxwell make, or other attractive prizes, the awarding of which is now only a 'few days a- head? ^ Certainly not; they don’t make ^ them any better than this race of ^ ours in Independence. And the ; best is yet to come. Faster time, and greater surprises in the rela B tive sending of those participating may be expected in the last laps of the race. ■ Developments of the Week. 1 “ Heart 0 the Hills” j MARK E. LIVED I The smile which as you know turns to sadness, to |j anger, dispair, hatred and revenge as the play runs. 3 This is the story of a little mountain girl, true to her g principle but ready to fight with fist or gun for Clan sumHE | or against oppression. The Third Great Mary Pick- ford Picture from her own studios. HIBBARD DEAD Jeff and Mutt Comedy and Fox News HERE TWENTY YEARS Mark E. Hibbard, familiarly known as "Markie" and for twenty years a resident of Independence, died on Sunday night aged 69 years. He had been afflicted with Bright's disease for a number of years. Mi-. Hibbard was bom in New York and was unmarried. His only relative in the West was Mrs. C. L. Fitchard of Independence. “Markie” enjoyed a w'ide ac quaintance und bad many friends. Interment was made at the I. O. O. F. cemetery, yesterday, Dr. H. C. Dunsmore having in charge the last rites at the grave. CIVIC CLUB MEMBERS STUDY ELECTION MEASURES TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 5 NORMA TALMADGE in “ THE ISLE OF CONQUEST.” Sailing the seas of happiness—a girl—a man—the only survivors of a shipwreck—a typical, tropical isle—prospects of a life-long isolation—the birth of love—and then came—her husband! The story Of a brave girl’s fight for happiness; an absorbing drama that strikes straight to the heart. Beautiful scenes—lavish settings—and a thrilling journey thru Nature’s Wonderland. Comedy and International News The Independence Civic Club is NOT MUCH DOING IN POLK keeping apace/with the other Fed COUNTY PRIMARIES erated Clubs of the state by giving The Polk County primaries to be held on May 21, will be devoid of unusual excitement as the repub licans have but three contests and the democrats one. Following is the complete list of filings for the respective offices: For Sheriff—John W. Orr, Re publican. For Treasurer—A. V. R. Snyder, Republican. For Clerk—Floyd D. Moore, Re publican. For Assessor—Fred J. Holman, Re publican. For Superintendent of Schools— Josiah Wills, Republican. For Coroner—R. L. Chapman, Republican.. For Surveyor—J. J. Sammons, and Edgar J. Howe, Republicans. For Commissioner—Albert Teal, Ezra Hart, O. A. Wolverton, Re publicans; W. J. White, C. C. Gard ner, Democrats. For District Attorney—J. N. Hel- gerson, Republican; E. K. Piasecki, Democrat. For Joint Representative (,Polk and Lincoln counties)—George T. Gerlinger, D. E, Fletcher, Repub licans. For Representative—P. O. Powell, Republican; Li D< Brown, Demo crat. Latest Dope on Big Auto Race In Brilliant Bursts of Speed New Leaders Now Set the Pace—More Surprises in Store. M a ry l <aoe>sow \'& \w cr P W i t v f Once more the question of “where do we go from here" on the proposed West Side Highway is acute and three men composing the highway commission of the state of Oregon are making an investiga tion of tile two routes. One would go south from Monmouth mid the other would go from Monmouth to Independence and then south. The daily papers huve sent special correspondents here this week to "'cover" the story and one of them reaches the following conclusions: “In an effort to get the west side Pacific highway built from Hick- reall to Independence and on south to Corvallis by way of this city, H. Hirschberg went to Portland yesterday to consult with members of the state highway commission. The original plan is mapped out by way of Monmouth from Rick- reall. Farmers south of Independ ence aiyjl in the vicinity of Parker and Suver have offered to contri bute approximately $4000 and do the necessary work if the plan can be changed to include these points on the improved road. Other in ducements, it is said, will likely be made to have the road built through Independence and it is be lieved that the commission will ac cept the liberal offer that has been suggested. “A paved road has already been built from Independence to Mon mouth and north part way to Rick- reall. By way of Monmouth is a shorter route from Portland and way points, but from Salem the more direct route is by way of In dependence. Inasmuch as most of the traffic will be on the east side of the river to Salem it is contend ed that the best route to southern Oregon is through this city. The re sult of the conference is looked for with much hope cfn the part of In dependence people." NUMBER S. INDEPENDENCE, OREGON, APRIL 30, 1920. m. a month to the study of the mea sures to be voted on at the forth coming election. At the meeting Wednesday it was decided to have an “Americanization" meeting Wednesday, May 12. Roll call will be responded to with patriotic quo tations. Mrs. Chown, Mrs. J. S. Cooper, Mrs. Kreamer, Mrs. Swope and Mrs. Hubbard will make further arrangements for the meet ing. As is the custom with the Club , the members will co-operate with the mayor in plans for “clean up-day." Mrs. W. H. Walker and Mrs. O. D. Butler were appointed to confer with the mayor regarding arrangements. Plans were made for a cooked food sale, Saturday, May 8 . The following ladies will have charge: Mrs. Robbie, Mrs. Sloper and Mrs. Baun; co-chairmen, Mrs. Chas. Fitchard, Mrs. J. N. Jones, Mrs. Arrell and Mrs. Girard. The committee on the Community Memorial Building which includes Mrs. J. S. Cooper Mrs. George Cbn- key, Mrs. Butler and Mrs. Eldridge hope to have some report to make at the meeting May 12. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, MAY 6 7 “ RIO G R A N D E” The Augustus Thomas Sensational Stage Success H alf Mexican, half American, at first the Mexican blood prevailed and she hated the Gringos. Then the American blood asserted itself and she came to love, not all, but one—Gringo. But what a struggle with self; what struggles with her friends and neighbors, all Mexicans; what changing first to one side and then the other! And then finally the stir- ring raid upon the American settlement, in which she at last found herself! A picture that will go big everywhere. Why shouldn’t it? It has every- thing. Rolin Comedy and Pathe News SATURDAY, MAY 8 VIRGINIA PEARSON A4 (From the Independence Monitor April 30, 1915) Allen T. Clark and Miss Pauline TELEPHONE RATE HEARING IN INDEPENDENCE MAY 5 Olin married on April 22. William C. Pollan died at his The application for a raise in home at Monmouth. rates of the Independence Tele Water fountain installed at the phone Company to apply in the citieh of Independence and Mon corner of C and Main streets. mouth has been set for a hearing and investigation before the Public ROY W. FINSETH OF DALLAS IS SUICIDE Service Commission of Oregon at the city hall in Independence on DALLAS, Or., April 29—Roy W. Wednesday, May 5, at 1:30 p. m., "at which time and place all par Finseth, of this city, killed himself ties to the said proceedings will be last night with a revolver at his home. He was a son of Mr. and heard thereon.” The telephose company desires Mrs. P. A. Finseth and was reared to raise its monthly toll charges here and educated in the Dallas and the Independence city council schools. He has been employed in in behalf of the people, filed a pro his father's store for several years. He was first sergeant of Company test against such a proposed raise. All citizens interested in the matter L of the old 3d Oregon of this city are urged to be present and state and a veteran of the Mexican border their objections to the proposed ad trouble. Mr. Finseth leaves his vance if they have any. Some one wife and small child, besides his will be present to represent the city father and mother and a brother, L. S. Finseth. council. He was a member of the Knights Whether citizens of Monmouth will be present to file a protest we of Pythias and that body probably will have charge of the funeral. have not learned. j I IN THIS WEEK n V E YEARS AGO IN SOUTH POLK COUNTY For your approval, ladies and gentlemen, we present as leader in the race this week Miss Faye John son, a well-known and popular Independence girl, who was all but a obscured by the dust raised by oth- erentraqts in the race a week ago today. Miss Johnson is getting a fast pace for the others to follow, and enthusiastic friends along the way are calling forth her best ef forts to remain in the enviable po sition she has taken. Clfcse behind the leader comes Miss Louise Bauman of the Inde pendence telephone exchange. She was also one of the trailers one week ago, having just entered the race, but she was alive to oppor tunities in the field, and her activ ity and enthusiasm, aided by he substantial encouragement of friends, have shown excellent re sults. * Mrs. Maud McElmurry, pace maker in the race for two success ive weeks, drops into third place. However, that is nf> indication that she may not soon regain her covet ed position, and keep it to the end. | Shn is well aware that votes which count at the finish are those which | really count. | Miss Cacilia Birkholz drops from | third to fourth place, but with a | substantial fbcrease in her voting strength as compared with her § standing one week ago. She is | closely followed by Miss Lillie | Calkins, of Airlie, whose advance | ment shows one of the surprises of week. One additional subscrip | the tion would have shifted the posi ■ tions of the two contestants. The i two young ladies are putting up a pretty race for something better. ■ Next on the field come Carrot Smith, of Independence Miss Al ma Sanderson, of Greenwood, and Mrs. Gail Alexander, of Independ ence, route 2, all in a bunch. Caroll Smith is an Independence school boy. By no means is he neglecting his studies, but in this race he is also stepping right along in professional style. Miss Sander son ranked second a week ago, and a little bird which flew down from the Greenwood community yesterday ufternoon brings the good news that she will be among the leuders again before long. Mrs. Alexander has come up from behind in manner to indicate that toward the finish she may have votes to burn. One new candidate is James H. Hinkle. He is a rural mail carrier at Monmouth, a snappy, likeable young fellow, with friends galore in his home community, and alive to his opportunity in this campaign to secure the very thing he needs —a new automobile. Sickness at home prevented him from showing much voting strength this week— but you oan't tell what will hap pen when he really gets started. Keep your eye, also, on Miss Helen Butler. With her studies at the Normal and her school work in Independence class rooms she has been a very busy young woman lately. But in that connection it is well to remember: (1) the best things in life usually are obtained by busy people; (2) the old adage, “still waters run deep.” Either may apply to Miss Butler in this instance. She may soon begin to exemplify those truths. Among other likely candidates in the field are Miss Beulah Compton, Cecil Ruef and Lemuel Barnett, In dependence; Mrs. Jake Fetzer, Suver; Mrs. Will Pettijohn, East Inde pendence. They will have to move pretty fast to stay in the running, but they are not yet down and out. In this connection it is well to re member that the leaders of today were not the leaden of yesterday. They may not be the leaden to morrow. Last Call fee Mg Yates. In fairness to ail concerned—the contestants and their friends—we call attention once more to the fact that the "first period" of the voting schedule will come to a close Saturday night, May 1, at 9 o'clock, sharp. After that hour a sharp decline in the voting power of collections will become effective. Resident candidates should report earlier in the day. The late hour is for the benefit of candidates who reside at a distance. Remember, also, that long-term subscriptions have the highest voting power. Two 5 year subscrip tions, amounting to $15.00 (with the special $15.00 club ballot added) are now good for 100,000 votes; ten such subscriptions are good for 500,000 votes; and so on. The same amounts returned later in the campaign will not be worth as many votes. This is another fair warning. WHO WILL OWN THIS FINE MAXWELL CAR? I Bishop’s Emerald yy Herold Lloyd Comedy and Ford Weekly I 4 i 4 1 | C | C 1 ^ 1 ^ iiibiiwiibiibiibiibiii T H E A T R E ! i l IN D E P E N D E N C E n iiB iR iiiR iiR i i r a r i ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATE The 101st anniversary of the founding of Odd Fellowship was duly celebrated by members of the Independence lodges and a numl>er of visitors last night. The con genial smile and hearty handshake greeted all when they entered the hall and a more lively and con genial bunch never gathered be fore. The Ozark Orchestra, consisting of W. Huntley, Guy Walker and Ed Wunder, started the program off with their popular music and got everybody to jigging with their feet. Then Attorney B. F. Swope delivered an eulogy of Odd Fellow ship which was very interesting . llliBUBIIBIIBIIBIIBIIIBl 101ST BIRTHDAY nnd instructive. John Mills of Sa lem also spoke briefly. A solo by Mrs. Edna Irvine nnd a reading by Miss Arbuthnot helped fill the even ing with joy. Their selections were much appreciated. Five boys from the high school added a popular number to the program. Sand wiched in between these numbers, the orchestra played nnd was a- hundantly applauded each time. There was a great spead in the banquet room after the program. No king ever sat down to a greater feast. Everyone ate until he or she was "running over.” Another big night for Odd Fellow ship has passed but the memory and taste will linger for weeks. That’s the leading question of the hour in south Polk county today. You can help your favorite own it soon by merely subscribing for, or renewing your subscription to the Polk County Post. That’s easy for you, and it will bs fine for you and your friend. H ere’s the latest stand ing of votos: FAYE JOHNSON, Independence....................... 202,400 LILLIE CALKINS, Airlie ................................... 168,800 LOUISE BAUMAN, Independence .................. 195,500 JAMES H. HINKLE, M onm outh....................... 8,050 MRS. GAIL ALEXANDER, Independence Rt. 2 129,000 ALMA SANDERSON, Greenwood.................... 131,950 CACILIA BIRKHOLZ, Independence ............ 170,500 HELEN BUTLER, Independence....................... 19,800 CAROLL SMITH, Independence ...................... 138,650 MRS. MAUD McELMURRY, Independence.. 189,000 LEMUEL BARNETT, Independence .............. 15,900 MRS. WILL PETTIJOHN, East Independence 5,000 CECIL RUEF, Independence............................... 11,100 BEULAH COMPTON, Independence................ 5,100 MRS. JAKE FETZER, S u v e r ............................ 5,000 ,