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About The Polk County post. (Independence, Or.) 1918-19?? | View Entire Issue (May 14, 1920)
Or» pon I Society * A s t o r i um T he P olk C ounty P ost ONE HUNDRED PERCEN T INDEPENDENCE X* INDEPENDENCE, OREGON, MAT 14, 1920. VOLUME HL TRUCK CARATAR COKIH WEDNESDAY m a u i a i i « i i « i H i i i w m i i m m i ' W i m i B ' » * |i m i im i! a ii! M i iH ii in i ia i iiw i ia i iiB im ii i» ii a i n MIC KIE SA Y S SUNDAY, M A Y 16— (Afternoon and Evening) in “ ANNE OF GREEN G ABLES.” Jeff and Mutt Comedy and Fox News M ONDAY AND TUESDAY, M A Y 17 18 New Leaden In Close and Exciting Race—Second Ported Closes Sat urday Night, 9:00 p. m.— Everybody Hustle Now. An extraordinary drama of unusual power present- ing AN N A BOS as the most beautiful, the most fas- cinating, the most vivacious, the most alluring Car- men ever portrayed on stage or' screen. Also the third Episode of the great serial, Smashing Barriers | Mrs. Alice M. Ketchum, wife of Dr. E. L. Ketchum, passed away some time Monday night or Tues day morning She was not ill when she retired Monday night and members of the household dis covered on Tuesday morning that she had gone beyond recall. Mrs. Ketchum was a pioneer of Independence and her passing was a great shock to all. In an obitu ary that will be published in The Post next week a more extended mention of her busy and industrious life will be made. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Beth Stidd and Miss Jean, and three step-daugh ters, Mrs. Kate Walker, Miss Ada and Miss Vern. Funeral services were held at the country home yesterday, Dr. Duns- more having in charge the cere monies of final tribute to a good woman and good mother. Inter ment was made at the I. O. O. F. cemetery. ) 3. THE TREE HUT OF TORTURE V smashing melodrama of risk and romance in the great outdoors, in the lumber camps, the football field and the mountains. 15 weeks of adventure! WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, M A Y 19-20 NORMA TALMADGE in “ SHE LOVES AND L IE S .” From the story by W ilkie Collins. He didn’t love her, so she quit being his wife and became his affin ity and he fell head over heels in love with her. Then he went back to his wife and left her, and that made her glad for then she won him. A complcation of Ipve, romance and laughter. Rolin Comedy and Pathe News F R ID A Y , M A Y 21 MARION DAVIES in “ C E C ILIA OF THE PIN K ROSES.” Miss Davies’ portrayal of this wistful, appealing little heroine, almost spiritual in her eagerness to turn her wayward brother’s footsteps into right eous paths, and in her loyalty to her crude old dad, reveals abilities hitherto unsuspected, abilities which place her in the front ranks of favorites of the screen. She will delight you in this drama. Comedy and International News SATURDAY, M A Y 22 “DAWN” The sunshine drama with a thunderbolt thought— a heart tugging film from the mind that created the immortal “ Pollyanna.” “ I only want a fair man’s chance to find my place in the sun; I don’t want pity to poison my soul; I want to live and love and help.” Thus spoke the sightless boy— who gives an exam ple o f courage and faith to those who falter. It’s a drama of unfailing optimism, of sunny cheer and carries a smile, a tear and a big idea. I CI G * 1 ^ Count of Every Vote in the Ballot Box Thursday, May 13, at 3:00 p. m. THEATREI IN D E P E N D E N C E n iM iin iiiB iiii i UR IiBIGiliBiliB I M ISS BURTON HAS A D E LIG H TFU L T R IP Miss Florence Burton returned last Saturday evening from a five months’ visit spent with relatives and friends in Canada and the East and South. She had not visited her relatives since a small child and the entire trip was one of extreme pleasure. Being accustomed to the usual mild Oregon winters she did not even mind that the mercury stood at 36 below at her first stop in Canada where she visited her maternal grandmother, who cele brated her 87th birthday last Janu ary. Then there were uncles, aunts, cousins once, twice and thrice re moved whom she visited. Going from Canada to Rault, Mich., Miss Burton had to be vaccinated fir small pox but she 1 declares she “rubbed it off" in the same manner a kiss is sometimes “rubbed off.” She visited friends in New York and knows what Ft 111 Avenue is like. Washington, D. C., proved a place of interest and Miss Burton can describe the gowns worn by the wives of the presi dents from Washington to Wilson, at the inaugural balls. She de scribes interestingly, Washington Monument, Mt. Vernon, the r .nint old church where our first prosi- (Continued on last page.) For the protection of all can didates now entered, and to pre clude the possibility of any others participating therein to the detri ment or injury of present candi dates, further nominations in the Polk County Posts subscription campaign now in progress will not be accepted. This gives assurance that the Maxwell touring car (first prize), and all other prizes offered in this campaign, will be distri buted among those, according to vote standing, whose names ap pear in the list below. In fairness to all concerned— the contestants, their friends and The Polk County Post— this notice is publicly given. THE LINE-UP FOR THE FINAL DASH Herold Lloyd Comedy and Ford Weekly j NOMINATIONS NOW CLOSED With the coveted prize Maxwell touring cai' almost their own, and ■ with desperation born of desire and determination to win it for their own, all candidates in The Polk * County Post's subscription-building race for the prize automobile have rounded the turn for the final dush down the homestretch. At the goal, now only one week § away, there stands the carl Isn't p it a beauty ? A brand new Maxwell, ■ now nationally priced in this ter ritory at $1330.00 (and worth it of any man's money) to be given a- way to the contestant having Uie highest number of votes at the fin ■ ish of the race next Saturday night, May 22, at 9 o'clock. How manifold alike, suggest the possibility of sur the benefits of its possession—joy prising speed to be disclosed one rides, picnics, pleasure and busi week from tomorrow 1 night. Personal Pride Now Enters. i ness trips in countless number—to say nothing of its commercial value i us a prize worth while to win in one A striking feature of the past few days is the personal pride that is be ■ more week of effort. coming so noticeable. Several of the It's true that other valuable i candidates have voiced their deter prizes are at stake-Hthe trip to Na mination to win at all hazards. tional Park, the diamond ring, the Some declare that to accept defeat Grafonolu and bags of gold, besides would be disgrace; others say they the cash commissions—but the car owe it to their friends who have itself is the prize to win, the differ helped them so generously up to ence in its value being at least this point, to put forth every effort $ 1,000 more than the value of any and to draw on every reserve to the of the other prizes offered.! extent that when the final day of The count of votes presented be reckoning comes nothiug 1 will have low speaks encouragement to every been left undone to better their candidate who reully would like to chances to win. own the car—and of course that So, on the basis of personal pride means each uud every one. It shows and honor, the competition is being the actual stunding of each candi. waged with vigor, and factional in date up to 3 o'clock Thursday after terest is manifesting itself. This fac noon. It shows that the securing of tor is clearly behind each of the not more than twenty subscriptions various candidates. In other words, of the rigid sort would easily pluce eacli circle of friends is solidly be the lowest candidate well in the hind some favorite candidate, and lead, and the opportunity thus of no set that values its reputation lor i fered may be quickly grasped by doing things is going to let another any one of several candidates who walk oil with the most desirable have been eating dust in the race prize when a little concerted action up to this time. So it is anybody's w.ll “bring it home." race today. Hopeful hearts are beating last Week’s Resume of the Race. now, and eager hands are reaching Since the count of votes one week out to grasp the trophies already ago there has been a decided shift partially won. In manner to incite ing of candidates in their relative enthusiasm among hundreds of positions. hopeful and admiring friends, now With more than a half million approaches the (toy and hour when votes to her credit, Mrs. Gail Alex full fruition of their cherished hopes ander has advanced from sixth will be realized by favorites in the place to the leadership. race. Closely following her, and with a What does victory mean in this mere handful of votes to overcome, campaign? It will mean the ful are Mrs. Maud McElmurry and Ca- fillment of a fondest dream; the roll Smith, either of whom has lead gratification of a life's ambition; the field during other periods of the a record of achievement; the owner race. ship of a spick and span, beautiful Miss Almu Sanderson, of Green Maxwell touring car. wood, holds tenaciously to fourth A Timely Warning. • place, but is so closely pursued by Don't flatter yoursel f that you Misses Bauman, Johnson, Birk- have enough votes to win, for you holz and Calkinsl that there is no haven't; don't think for a moment fun in it for her or for her friends. that a few hundred thousand votes The remaining entrants in the will win, for they won't. There is race have been taking things easy ! more than one candidate in that during the past week, apparently rluss right now, and before the final conserving their energies for a su scene comes into play you can ex preme effort at the finish. pect to see these figures greatly en All in all, the position of ull par-' larged. Don't take a single chance ticipants and the opportunities vir tually crying aloud to each of them (Continued on last page) j “ CARMEN OF THE NORTH” Miss Flossie Mae Becken, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Becken of Independnece, and Herman Bon- trager of Woodburn were married in Portland Wednesday noon. Miss Becken is an accomplished young lady and Mr. Bontrager an indus trious young man and their friends GRAND WORTHY MATRON are quite sure that their matrimo VISITS LOCAL CHAPTER nial journey thru life will be happy and prosperous all the way. • Mrs. Alberta McMurphy of Eu gene, Grand Worthy Matron of Ore gon, made her official visit to Adah IRLS GO ON A "VISIT” CAUSING MUCH ANXIETY Chapter, O. E. S., bust Tuesday ev ening and the local Star shone The Two young Independence girls brightly for the occasion. aused much alarm among their Chapter rooms were aglow with elatives by disappearing Sunday Scotch broom and other blossoms. Misses Dorothy Fitchard, ighk Officers were notified in The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. eighboringi towns and it was in- >nded to make a diligent search for Fitchard, and Opal Hewett, daugh tiem. Monday night the girls came ter of Dr. and Mrs. F. G. Hewett, passed through the labyrinth of ome. the beautiful order. Mrs. i_. Da mon, W. M., and Dr. Dunsmore, W. CIVIC CLUB PICKS DELEGATES P., extended words of welcome to FOR STATE CONVENTION the Grand Worthy Matron. In be half of Adah Chapter, Dr. Duns rhe Civic Club had set apart last more in well chosen words and sdnesday for the study of “Ameri- pleasing style of delivery, presented lization.” The afternoon was the distinguished guest with a ened with a business meeting, sterling silver meat fork which she e following were chosen as dele received most gratefully. In her tes and alternates to the State talk Mrs. McMurphy presented no deration which convenes at En- stereotyped address but a most prise June 1, 2, 3, 4. Delegates: comprehensive explanation on the s. O. A. Kreamer, Mrs. J. S. Coop- improved methods of presenting the alternates: Mrs. J. S. Robbie, work Her manner is most gracious s. Morgan and Mrs. Chown. The and she at once wins the admira tsident by virtue of her office is tion of her listeners. The banquet delegate. Mrs. Girard reported room and boards were beautiful in 5.30 net receipts of cooked food a colorful array of blossoms that had e. The Club talked Chautauqua just burst to the glow of golder itters and programs were distri- May sunshine. The refreshments ted. A general committee to in commiUee, which includes Mes- view the Normal faculty and for- demes Mattison, Swope, Damon, Ir- ilate plans for the sale of tickets wne, Fletcher, Dickson, Hewett, Monmouth includes Mrs. J. S. Mix, McIntosh, Walker and Wood, aper, Mrs. O. A. Kreamer and and Messrs. Hirschberg and Ilenkle s. O. D. Butler. The Club pro- with B. E. Smith to "brew" his de »es to entertain the Boy Scouts, licious brand of coffee, provided an • Girl Scouts and their leaders excellent luncheon which concluded ne time during the summer. Dr. a most enjoyable event in fraternal nsmore, who was to have given circles. address on “Americanization",; s unavoidably detained until e. However, he delivered Ed- PROF. OREN BYERS ELECTED AS SCHOOL PRINCIPAL ird Everett Hale’s “The Man thout a Country” which was Wrof. Oren Byers of Albany has ich enjoyed. The active com been elected principal of the Inde ttee having charge of the after- on included Mrs. F. 1* Chown and pendence schools. He comes high ly recommended as an instructor. ■s. O. A. Kreamer. The ladies pensed refreshing fruit punch Misses Boughey and Magg of the d wafers. Out of town guests high school faculty have been re elected at a substantial increase of re Mrs. Lloyd Swain of Los geles and Mrs. Hattie Henkle of salary. rtland, who retains her member Chautauqua May 27-28-29-30-31. ip in the Club. ■ 'HOUND IKE 1001 FOR DASH 00 HOMESTOETCH " The story of a wild girl who had to be tamed. She | L1 had the little old town going. Everybody laughs! GASOLINE SHORTAGE ACUTE MRS. E. L. KETG .UM PASSES AND SALES LIMITED PEACEFULLY IN HER SLEEP MISS FLOSSIE BECKEN WEDS WOODBURN YOUNG MAN " MARY MILES MINTNER. 1 PORTLAND, Or., May 12—Na tional ship by truck, short haul week May 17th to 22nd, is to be participated in by the Oregon Au tomotive Dealers in Trucks. The run as scheduled starts from Portland, May 17th, going through Oregon City, Hubbard Woodbura, Salem, Jefferson, Albany, Junction City, Eugene and returning through Monroe, Corvallis, Independence, Dallas, Newberg, Hillsboro, Forest Grove and Portland. Each truck is required to carry a 90 per cent load. The purpose of the run is to educate and demon strate the use of the 190 tor vehicle in- short haul transportation. Some thirty truck firms have already in dicated their intention to enter one truck each. - ! The caravan will arrive in Inde pendence from Corvallis at 6:30 p. m. Wednesday, May 19. After eat ing here, the procession will start for Dallas. The Standard Oil Co., alleging a shortage of “gas" in Oregon because of the law requiring a test of 56 de grees specific gravity, has limited its sales to all dealers and they in turn are required to cut the quan tity sold to the consumers. As a general rule dealers have been sell ing but two gallons at a time. It is predicted this morning that re lief is in sight and normal condi tions will be restored within a few hours. The Sayles Motor Car Co. has had a big business this week as it handles Union gasoline and there were no restrictions. 7 Whose Car Next Saturday Night, May 22 I t ’s Yours or Your Friend’s to Win V f MRS. GAIL A L E X A N D E R , Ind., Rt. 2 ................ 509,050 MRS. MAUD M cELM URRY, Independence... .427,040 CAROLL SMITH, Independence ...........................412,650 ALM A SANDERSON, G re e n w o o d .........................350,010 LOUISE BAUMAN, Independence .......................342,500 F A Y E JOHNSON, Independence.............................298,420 CAC1LIA BIRKH OLZ, Independence .................273,570 L IL L IE CALKINS, A i r l i c .......................................181,860 HELEN BUTLER, In dep en den ce.......................... 21,800 LEM UEL BARNETT, Independence .................. 15,900 CECIL RUEF, Independen ce.................................. 11,100 JA M E S HINKLE, M on m ou th ...................................10,050 MRS. CORA HUBBARD, Independence...................5,000 MISS IV Y STANLEY, Independen ce...................... 5,000
