ê Oregon Historical Society * Auditorium T he P olk county P ost ONE H U ND RED PE R C E N T IN D E PE N D E N CE ___ - 1 IL - 1 VOLUME m. t ■ MICKIE SAYS CLEAN UP WEEK The mayor has spoken and pro­ claimed. Therefore, it is the duty of every citizen of Independence to “clean up” next week (May 10-15). As good riddance to bad rubbish it is recommended that all such be gathered and placed in un alley be­ fore Saturday at which time F.cy Scouts will collect the sane) in wag­ ons furnished by the city and haul it away. UVE WERE, tWVVT NCX?. I DOKVT VOttrlE f * T U A T . A>3 O P T E M A*5 M O O ■ îW Û U tO , B O MA-7. -TUC.VA I \ M V W NfV O U C M T A D O tS T O OOMNE 'Vi O R D E R T U ' O C WOKAE TOVJU PAVER <3EWr TO i 'EW v REC j X-AR. . -TUAT \M\U- SU N D AY, M A Y 9— (Afternoon and Evening.) CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG TESTIMONY IN PROPOSED RAISE OF PHONE RATES HEARD The public service commission of Oregon held a public hearing in In­ dependence Wednesday afternoon and heard a number of witnesses relative to a proposed raise in tele­ phone rentals in Independence and Monmouth. Officials of the company submit­ ted testimony in justification of a raise and several citizens offered complaint of service. The commis­ sion reserved its decision. G. A. SPERLING BADLY HURT FALLS FROM FAST TRAIN Gustave A. Sperling, formerly of Independence, residing in Portland, was seriously injured Monday even­ ing by falling from a train near St. Helens. The Portland Journal gives the following account of the accident: Sperling, accompanied by his daughter, was returning from As­ toria. At Ranier he left the train to get a newspaper and being sub­ ject to high blood pressure, found the need of seeking the open air v\ hen he returned to the train. He left his seat and went to the rear platform when the train was about three miles below St. Helens. Evidently Sperling became uncon scious and fell from the train. His daughter did not miss him until she arrived in Portland. The sher­ iff's office was requested fo make a search. After falling from the train Sper­ ling craw led to a near bv farmhouse and became unconscious in the yard. Residents of the farm were attracted to him by the barking of dogs. He regained consciousness for a few minutes at 5 o'clock this morning. His face and scalp are badly lacerated and tom and he is suffering from cuts and bruises all over his body. GYMNASIUM BOND ISSUE CARRIED BY FIVE VOTES At a special school election held Monday, a proposal to issue bonds in the sum of $15000 for the purpose of building a gymnasium at the high school carried by the narrow margin of five. The vote was 71 to 66 with two blanks. THIS WEEK FIVE YEARS AGO IN SOUTH POLK COUNTY (From the Independence May 7, 1915.) Monitor The Tri-County Medical Soeiety met in Independence. Dr. H. C. Dunsmore expected home from San Francisco and ev­ erybody knew what he was coming for. Ray Lacey and Parker married. Hazel Cook of in “ C H E A T IN G C H E A TE R S” A play of tin-ills and love. Imagine the surprise of the cheaters when they discovered another cheater cheating them. Miss Kimball wears Lucile’s latest creations. Its tiie gowns that cheat the cheaters. Jeff and Mutt Comedy and Fox News M O N D A Y A N D TU ESD AY, M A Y 10-11 When Bear Cat Went Dry” citato i£ y JERSEY CHIEF OF AMERICA SEES POLK COUNTY HERDS Polk county was visited Thurs­ day by H. D. Munn, presidentof the American Cattle Club and the Na­ tional Dairy Council, and a num­ ber of Jersey breeders of the state. 3 The morning was spent in inspect­ ing the li'uds of F. E. Flynn, Mc­ Arthur & S*aulf and W. O. Morrow north of Inde] 11 deuce. At noon the visitors were the guests of the Polk County Breeders’ Association at Monmouth. A visit to tlie stock farms of G. G. Hewitt and Loughary & Son was the afternoon program after which the delegation went on to Albany. NORTH SIDE RESIDENT FOUND DEAD IN CHAIR i A stirring tale of life in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky, it holds ;m audience with the grip of a vise and makes them lean forward, never taking their eyes off the screen for fear of missing a thrill. Also the first and second episodes of the great serial 'Smashing Barriers 1. TH E TE ST OF COURAGE 2. TH E PLU N G E OF D E A TH A smashing melodrama of risk and romance in the great outdoors, in the lumber camps, the football field and the mountains. la weeks of adventure! W E D N E S D A Y AN D TH U R SD AY, M A Y 12-13 She comes “ with rings on her fingers and bells on Ter toes.” The up-and-at-’em, go-get-’em, true-blue American girl in a sure-fire photoplay that’ll stir the hearts of everybody. General Pershing says “ she’s great!” You’ll say so too! Rolin Comedy and Pathe News F R ID A Y , M A Y 14 MITCHELL LEWIS On last Tuesday night the Polk- Yamhill-Marion Medical Society met in Independence with twenty mem­ bers in attendance. A dinner at the Beaver hotel at 7:30 was followed by a business meeting at which Time three candidates were "initiated . The big* event of the evening was an address by Dr. Lawrence Selling of Portland on “Botulism," followed by a discussion of the subject. The general opinion seemed to be that to avoid being shuffled off this earth­ ly sphere unexpectedly it would be a very grod precaution to boil every food we buy in can, bottle or car­ ton. in “ F A IT H OF TH E STRO N G ” H ere’s a rugged romance that will draw you far away to the Great Northwest, where iron-fisted men clash in defending their laws of right and might. A story of the man who came bat’ k. Comedy and International News SA TU R D A Y , M A Y 15 GABY DESLYS P.-T. ASSOCIATION ELECTS NEW OFFICERS FOR YEAR At a meeting of the Parent- Teachers' Association Tuesday the following officers were elected for the following year: President, Mrs. Murch Pussell; vice president, Mrs. Edw? Becken; secretary, Miss Houx: treasurer, Mrs. Walter Plant. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE S2 On and after June 1 next, the subscription price of I be Polk County Post will be two dollars a year. This advance is made necessary by the increased cost of white paper. No credit will he give on subscript tons whatso­ ever The expirntion of each sub­ scription is printed after the name f n the paper or wrapper. ! in “ A R E G U L A R G IR L ” DOCS OF THREE COUNTIES MEET IN INDEPENDENCE HOW TO GAIN A MILLION VOTES A 5-year subscription to the Polk County Post (only $7.50) represents 20,000 H E G U L A R votes. Driving forward and upward with u flourish that indicates an intense­ Twenty-two 5-year subscrip­ tions (amounting to $165.00 in ly exciting finish, candidates in The business) represents 140,000 Post’s big subscription campaign REGULAR VOTES. are swinging rapidly toward the goal—where the prize Maxwell ear Then, in addition to the REG­ and other awards await them. ULAR votes issued on each sub­ Developments of the week disclose scription, 50,000 SPECIAL EX­ an unexpected, though not unwel­ TRA votes are allowed on each come situation. In a fine hurst ot “club” of $15.00 turned in. $165.00 speed deserving the plaudits of all constitutes exactly eleven "clubs," who admire pluck and aggressive­ and eleven times 50,000 means ness in American youth, Caroll 550,000 SPECIAL EXTRA votes. Smith, the school boy contestant, Therefore, twenty-two 5-year leads the field this week. Close behind him (so close in­ subscriptions (new or renewals) means 440,000 REGULAR votes, deed, that one “club," represented plus 550,000 SPECIAL EXTRA by two 5-yenr subscriptions, would votes—a grand total of 990,000, or put any one of them in the lead) approximately one million votes. Come five contestants among the ladies, who also have their eyes on Haven't you got twenty-two the Maxwell car as a coveted pos­ friends who would help you to session to acquire at the fast-ap­ the extent of a 5-year subscrip­ proaching finish of the race. tion to the Post (only $7.50) to­ Indeed, this is still anybody's ward winning that big prize Max­ race to win or lose, and more sur­ well touring car? Surely you prises may he in store before it is have. Try it and see. over. When you take into consid­ Or, Mr. and Mrs. Subscriber, eration that onl^ twq 5-year sub­ wouldn't you be one of a small scriptions ($15.00 in business) count party of twenty-two to help your for 90,(XX) votes even during this favorite pile up a million votes period of the voting schedule, and toward winning the grand prize only twenty-two 5-year subscrip­ of this contest? tions (a matter of $165 in business) Your time is limited. Act count for nearly 1,000,000 votes, it quickly, before it is too late! may be readily understood why new leaders may quickly spring from obscurity into the limelight. So it is well for everybody to be INDEPENDENCE YOUNG FOLKS MARRY MONDAY AT DALLAS prepared for surprises. They may come. Peter A. Stoltenberg and Miss Actual Test Now Ahead. Pearl R. Ogle ot Independence wen- Now for a whirlwind finish; now married in Dallas Monday by Jus­ for sensations and surprises. Pres­ tice of the Peace John R. Sibley. ent leaders must increase their vote The yoong people have the best wishes of their numerous friends. totals mightly if they wish to “finish in the big money.” As may* readily T T* be seen by glancing at the vote 80,000 were Issued before—provid­ totals below, the leading candidates ing of course, they are turned in are entirely too close to be safe, so before 9 o'clock Saturday night. developments nre bound to happen. May 15, one week from this Satur­ It is in you to win, if you will. day night. That truly refers to any contestant Be Safe—Not Sorry. in the race. This is the final test for resourcefulness, mettle, courage. Very soon the race will have been The possession of them in your run. Only a short time remains to make-up will make you fight all the choose between success or failure. harder; the lack of them will take Don’t overlook a single chance to the stiffness out of your knees anu better your chances to win. Avail let you fall in a heap—an “also ran." yourself of the opportunity this Supreme courage will urge you on "period" affords. Think and plan even when yon tire; but that is the constantly for the means of success. sort of courage which spells victory, Meanwhile, always remember that and its rewards. your adversaries, just as keen and resourceful as yourself, are racking Subscriptions Still 'Count Big some very acute brains for the same During the "second period" sub­ purpose. ; It means something to scriptions count big; in fact,they win in a competition of this kind. count for almost as many now as It proves yourself to yourself and during the "first period," just pass­ lo your friends. Sometimes it shows ed. For example: Two 5-year sub­ up the yellow in your bogus friends, scriptions, counting the extra 50,- hut it reveals the true ones, and it (XXI extra votes allowed on "clubs" always#tests your mettle and meas­ of $15.00, count for !XI,(XX) votes now, ures your strength. FROM NOW U NTIL THE FIN­ whereas 100,000 votes wore formerly given; ten yearly subscriptions now ISH IS THE TIME WHEN 100 PER mean 70,(XX) votes, nil told, where CENT EFFICIENCY COUNTS. J I ELSIE JANIS R. W. Agnew, a resident of North Independence, about 60 years of age, was found dead in^a chair by Mrs. W. G. Grant Thursday morn­ ing. Mr. Agnew, who lived alone, had been ill and Mrs. Grant w'as carrying breakfast to him when she made the discovery. He had no relatives in the West. A brother in New Jersey wired $300 to pay his burial expenses. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church yesterday by Rev. C. T. Cook. The deceased was a de­ vout Methodist. Interrment at the I. O. O. F. cemetery. The W. C. T. U. offered a beautiful floral piece. NEW LEADER DAWNS IN RACE FOR PRIZE AUTO Caroll Smith, Independence School Boy, Leads the Field for Final Dash.—All the Others Too Close for Comfort. Note the Change in Runs «BURE U\_E.A