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About The Polk County post. (Independence, Or.) 1918-19?? | View Entire Issue (July 2, 1920)
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That is ! ! j the time w hen ilio cherries are j 9 1 1 ripe— the big Royal Anns are j j plump aud juicy and Uiey blip , j down the throat witli a delight j j in “ D A N G E R O U S TO M E N .” Tho orders have been issued bv j to tho taste Uiat hub no compo- I ,, litiou | Ole government lor (lie annual on H e had promised to love and cherish, the child o f j______ ‘ _ I 1 ‘anipiui‘Ut oi the Oregon guard at ~*~________ ~ Camp Lewis from July ti to 20, Co. the man who saved his life— H e expected a golden- k will not go. “K ” at the present haired, blue-eyed child— Then Eliza came— Nobody T WO MORE JUNE WEDDINGS I time cannot comply wiUi some ot wanted her at first— Then everybody wanted her— _ OF POPULAR YOUNG PEOPLE i the recun rulings oi the war de- She dressed to be safe but found she was dangerous § partmeiit which govern attend keeping a steady eye on the cal to men. I ance a: encampment. endar and vowing not to let the A recent ruling tliut units might monUi of June, wiUi its gorgeous Jeff and Mutt Comedy aud Fox News he maintained ut a minimum of rotes, sweet girl graduates and fifty two men gives the Independ blushing brides pass until the) ence Company a chance to say iu should claim brides of their ow n M O N D A Y A N D TUESDAY, J U L Y 5 6 " two more Independence boys hap the service. Another rulmg relative to pay pity stepped into the ranks of tlie huts made t-lie of Reel's sit up and wedded just us June was swinging take notice. It is to the effect urcuud tlie corner to meet July. Ihul unless there is thirty at drill, A charming bride oi lhtt week the officers draw no pay. Privates During the days when the California gold rush was ! wus Muss Vera Mckiuucy, whose are not uffected and Uioy get their On and the six-shooter was the court o f law. The 1 wedding to Francis Miller was money wheUier one or a hundred W estern dance-hall, the stage-coach driver, the S solemnized ut the home oi the appear for drill. brides parents, Mr. and Mis. Win. While "K " is “going easy” now- gambling scenes and the Western bad-man pitted 3 McKinney ut 6 o'clock lust Tuus- on account of the warm weather, against the real man. i Uuy evening. The rooms were there will be something doing In bcuuliiui with many baskets oi Also the tenth episode of the great serial, " wuiw lines anu leuutciy green, re the early Fall aud officers and men are looking forward to a winter of lieved by delicate pink sweet peas, “pep." over which soil shaded tapers cast a tuellow glow. Uie brinai panj DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION was led by dainty Dorothy Miller NOT READY TO BALLO- ol Denver, niece oi the bride, in a “ OVERPOW ERED’ crisp wfhito organdy frock, who The DemocraUc national conven A smashing melodrama of risk and romance in the : curried the ring concealed within tion was still engaged in adopting the petals ol u lily, ltollo Alehin great outdoors, in the lumber camps, the football * u platiwrm tiiis atlernoou aud it is field and the mountains. 15 weeks o f adventure! ^ nay, urotner ol the brine, auemieu tlie groom. Miss Aiutila McKinney not likely any ballots for a presi | sang T Love You Truly and played dential candidate will be taken to i tlie bridal march, to Uie soil night. W E D N E S D A Y A N D THURSDAY, J U L Y 7 8 Those placed in nomination are ■ strains of which Mr. McKinney led ins duugliler to the beauliiul Uorui Senator Owen of Oklahoma, Attor altar and guve her into the keeping ney General Palmer of Pennsylva oi the unucgioom. in tue presence nia, Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska, of Uie relaUves of the bridal couple Homer Cummings of Connecticut, nr. U musinole loud the iiiurnuge William G. McAdoo of New York, in “ T H E B E L O V E D C H E A T E R ” vows using the solemn ring sci Governor Smith of New York, Gov A rollicking tale o f two men— a girl— and a kiss in § »ice. lite brine wus lovely in her ernor Edwards of New Jersey, Sec the dark. “ Take them in your arms; look lovingly § wedding frock of white Georgette retary of Agriculture Meredith ot in their eyes; Breathe pretty words in their ears; | crepe, over heavy satin, winch wus Iowa, Governor Cox of Ohio, James eiaooralely beuuen unu uruped in And th ey ’ll all kiss from babies to grandm others,” § the very lulesl style. The bridal W. Gerard ol New York and John W. Davis of West Virginia. Others says-Lew Cody, the accv)f hearts. bouquet was of tiles showered with who have delegates instructed for ■ tinted sweet peus. For Utis occa them are Vice President Marshall Rolin Comedy and Pathe News B sion Uie brides collimo wus ar of Indiana, Champ Clark of Mis r ranged iu loose curls und she lookeu souri und William Jennings Bryan us youUiful us in her “pinafore’ F R ID A Y , J U L Y 9 I duys. Following Uie service u of Nebraska. liMIIMIlMtlEIIIBIiMIIMI I - - NUMBER U . K” NOT TO GO TO ENCAMPMENT VIOLA DANA W ith the hop vin».« climbing over •oc vntuTvvi' ovrnc -rutN'a.c uva . the tallest poles, the grata waving paivi-reaii in the lieiiis ioreteliiag au abund | NMCavC. ant yield aud the iruit ou the tie i aud btudi ripeuuig iu Uie June | sunshine, old Polk couuly is good ( to look upou. The sunshine aud B showers have so distributed them selves over the Spring aud early B Summer as to obtaui the most benelicial results ior vegetatiou aud the wise old iarrner, iruit grower or hop plutocrat has been unusually cuuurng this Spring in " promoting euergy aud industry among the germs that eventually become the hop, the grain ol wheat or me luscious cherry or prune. Then the pas I tures are green with thé tall grass anu nmotny or clover ns tiuck up 1 on thg ground indicating that llie i luiihiul nurse, Uie old reiiuule cow i aud the porky pig will strive upou i tlie fat ol tlie laud this winter un less tlie butcher gets them— that iis ■ tlie cow aud the pig. Doesn't it ail look bright lor Mr. banner, Mrs. GOSPEL MARCHERS TO VISIT Parmer and all the little runnel is': INDEPENDENCE MONDAY ». mc.ïS »»earner coiiuiuons change greatly, Sontli Polk will harvest u Independence will enjoy an extra nuniper and present prices indi portion of “old time religion" and cate that more motiey will be “orthodox gospel’’ next week. Be m brought into this section thus tail sides the Pentecostal camp meeeing than ever before. Present mar %..t at C and Second streets which is be quotations ou our products aie ing attended by many people, this = oats tioc,, wheat $¿.00, allallu liay city is on the route of the “gospel $¿11, valley timothy $¿5. >eai 2Uc, march" beginning at Portland and pork 21c, potatoes be, cabbage 3Vac> terminating at Eugene. The official red and yellow onions $2, honey announcement of the same follows: $7, walnuts 30c, white beans l1 /*-', “By the old, old Route several suited hides *3c, lresh hides lie, clergy and laymen join in a gospel tallow 3c. It is predicted that march July 3rd from Portland to these prices generally will prevail Springfield and Eugene. lor thin year s crop. "On Saturday Brooklyn, Milwau- Considering the increased cost kie. Oak Grove, Park Place and oi production and taking into ac Oregon City begin the ten day march count the increased expense oi n\ preaching in churches and open air. | nig, ntill the farmer vvnf be able to Every denomination takes part. | net a larger amount on an aver Tlie Rev. Walter Duff lias charge age than any year previous pro and the orthodox gospel is preached. viding the unexpected does not “ Going on Christ’s way is the happen—prices drop or yield does idea, so Sunday, Canby in the not “hold up." morning, Woodburn afternoon and While Polk county farms aie not Silverton, is the route. Salem and large an compared with those iu Independence Monday; Albany other parts ol the country, then- Tuesday; Corvallis Wednesday; owners have been taking on many Hubbard, Barlow and on to Eugene. i wedding collation wus served and EX-INDEPENDENCE MAN dancing indulged iu, the event “ big tarin" improvements such as Interest among all sections is great n DIES IN PORTLAND serving us u home coming for the trucks, tractors and silos. Their and prophets chambers, Christian bride's fnniiy, who were ail pres purchase has been justified ami hospitality and open church doors Lust Saturday morning at 8 o - ent. A brother, ii Uie, just returned made profitable in most every will have the gospel and open air in “ S C A N D A L .” clock J. L Richardson of Corvalii.: lrorn tlie service, unoUier brother, preaching and evangelism.” case. Hollo, jus. licnie from O. A. G, two und a former resident of independ The hay harvest will begin next 3 A clever little comedy in which petite Constance sinters, Mrs. li. I. Miller of Denver, ence, passed away ut a Portion»* week. “Good crop this year, says EXPANSION MOVEMENT GETS 5 adds another jew el to her crown. A night o f delight. g ' Colo, and Miss Alethu of Scuttle hospital. Mr. iUchurdsou had goiic a *. T. 'Peterson. The aphis are “O. K.” PROM R. RL W A ìj RER i were also present. The groom is down two weeks ago aud had sub bothering the vetch some. Comedy and International News the sou of Mr. und Mis. J. F. Miller mitted to an opcruUon ior stomacr. "1 have been over the valley re R. M. Walker, president Inde of Uiis city and is held hi very high trouble. It was thought he was re cently," says Sam McElmurry, pendence Retail Merchants' Associ esteem. D 0 U 1 lie und Ins bride at covering rapidly hut steadily grew 9 “and everywhere the wheat looks ation, lias endorsed the Oregon tended independence High School worse and the end can,1 e ut U o - S A T U R D A Y , J U L Y 10 fine." State Chamber of Commerce ex ciock. ilie body was taken to Cor buloro going elsewhere to complete "There’s so many prunes on my pansion movement in the following vallis for interment. Mr. ltichoru- business courses. Mr. aud Mrs. trees," sayn J K. P. Harris, “that tlie words: son wus sixty years old. Mrs. Miller will make their borne here limbs are bent down so far that it “It has been my observation and among frieiius where he is connect Richardson is Uie daughter of Mrs. is impossible to drive a team be experience in my work in connec on with the d. A. Kreamer Clothing Susan Jones aud a sister of J. N, tween the rows." tion with the Oregon State Cham Jones. Store as salesman. in “ M A R K E D M E N .” ber of Commerce that it is one of Lust Thursday evening ut 7 o' the organizations within the state TO CANVASS FOR FUNDS " W hen the great Saturday Evening Post writer, clock Belden k. Owen und Marietta EX INDEPENDENCE MAN FOR ADVERTISING OREGON which is doing a wonderful work for Bell Shinn were married in Dork INDICTED BY FEDERAL JURY tlie state at large. I feel it a duty m P e te r B. Kyne, conceived the plot o f this enthalling laud ut Uie home of Mrs. VYui. B story, he was at his best, for no finer story carries a Some time during next week, as well as a privilege of every com Baker ut 51U Lust Ankeny street. Julian A. Hurley of Vale, atatj representatives of the Oregon munity to co-operate in every way u finer idea, a more perfect plot and so great a lesson The wedding rites were reud by senior and a former resident of In Chamber of Commerce will appear to make this campaign a success." m as does this story. Lost in the stifling heat o f the ltev. Byron Clurk in the presence dependence, was indicted by the in Independence to begin a drive m southwestern desert with a newly born baby, three of relatives und a few iutlmute federal gruid jury tlie first of tin COURAGEOUS MAN SUCCUMBS for this community's apportion friends. Both Mr. Owen und his week for suhornaUon of perjury. CUT IN TWO BY SAW gj bandits, etc. ment of the fund to be raised in bride are former Independence the state which will be used to ad ■ Herold Lloyd Comedy and Ford Weekly people und gruduuted from inde 25th YEAR FOB LOGANS A VV. Stimson who was horribly vertise Oregon thruout the United pendence Hi. "Kelley," us he wus IN STATE OF OREGON Statas. I is a very meritorious pro lacerated- on his own wood saw at familiarly known, wus un on thus! position and should be backed up Monmouth last Friday, died the uslic athlete. He is the son of Mrs. Jo years ago the first loganber by all progressive citizens. The following day in the Pallas hos H. Sims. Since going ries were raised iu Oregon. .Sen- committee here who will assist in pital. There wuis not a chance in I I N D E P E N D E N C E to Portland Miss Shinn j slot A. M. LaFoilett of Murigli the canvass consists of C. W. Ir- a million that he could live. The graduated from Benlike Walker comity was tli„ planter Now thero case was very remarkable because vine, A. C. Moore. R. M. Walker, li I III I Bl I Mil III III IMilMilMlIMHIl Business College uiui has held a uro neofly 2U0U ucras ol Uiem iu of the courage displayed by the D. E. Fletcher and W. E. Craven. rusponsible position iu thut city. Muriti coujty alone. victim. She bus the pluck and courage Ilia» F I L L U P T H E B A C K SE A T S NO FOURTH CELEBRATION spell success and make her a fa HERE IN INDEPENDENCE ROAD CASE CONTROVERSY vorito among tier friends. Mr. and j HENRY KNIGHTEN PASSES HEARD IN COURT TODAY WAS 71 YEARS OLD A report is being circulated that (Portland Telegram.) drive away in your car, and think Mra. Owen will enjoy a brief wed The Independence Dallas contro Independence will celebrate .July Well, folks., have you stopped to to themselves, "Gee, I wish he'-l ding trip and will make their home lleury Knighton died at his horn j 5. This is an error and it is a mys versy with tlie state highway com think that there are still a whole say the word." They watch you in Portland where he is a success- ful salesman for Die Standard O il' Buena Vista Saturday nigli. tery how such a story got starttd. mission over the route thru Polk hig hunch of folks who don’t own pack your fishing tackle away in ut he age of 71. He is survived by There was not even an agitation of county is being argued in the cir automobile^ It's a fact. Of course, the car, and see the missus brin.f Company. Friend« here will be interested to hil* wiie uud “«veral children, cuit court of Multnomah county to there are days when it seems as out the picnic lunch. And, holy a celebration here this year. Funeral service« were held ut tho day. It is not expected that a de though every descendant of Adam mackerel, boys, can’t you Just learn of the wedding of Miss Clara t h is w e e k f iv e t e a r s a g o cision will be given at once and it not only owns a car, but has se imagine the hankering that's eat- Ireland and Mr. H. A. Cross which house Tuesday und interment wu^ Df SOUTH POLK COUNTY probably will be several days be lected the same road you’ve chose” ing 'em up? They want to go, too. wus solemnized in Portland recent made at Albany. for an evening drive. Yet even Loosen up. fellows! Be regular ly. Miss Ireland is a sister of Mrs. fore the court renders an opinion. (From the Independence Monitor when all this gang keeps you on guys! What good is that back seat George Girard and grew to woman B U E N A V IS T A edge trying to avoid a broken fen doing, riding along empty? The Pood in this vicinity where -»he has July 2, 1815.) GOAT SELLS FOR $1750 PROABLY RECORD PRICE der or a bed in the ditch, there are car skids around more dangeroiw ' many admirers. She is a graduate Jesse R. Morgan and Grace La- Mrs. Emma Anderson is quite ill a lot of folks sitting back in town ly without a couple of hundred from the Monmouth Normal and liberti married. . at her home. A two year old Angora buck was on their front porches wishing pounds of ballast in the tail Mid, has had successful experience os a Revival meetings, conducted by sold last Week by William Riddell they had automobiles or that amj( you'll And there's a lot more teacher. Mr. Cross is a prosperous Mr. and Mrs. T. D. McClain ot A Sons to B. M. Halbert of San somebody'd offer ’em a tonneau enjoyment in a day if a grateful . Eastern Oregonian, who has the Bruce Evans, drawing big crowds. Salem were among those to attend Millard McCaleb of near Mon Angelo. Texas, for $1750. This is reservation on the route to a cool neighbor's family is touring with 1 good wishes of a host ot friends, a family reunion at the McClai.i said to be the highest price ever spot near fishy waters. you. He won't forget; you'll have They are at present In Seattle mouth turned in 330* gopher hides where they expect to maks their h0100 here Sunday. Mm. McClain A bunch of these folks are good a friend for life, receiving a total bounty of over paid in the United State« for a friends of yours. They watch you] (Continued on last page) horn*. ^ (Continued on last page.) «m o | “When A Woman Strikes” j 1 ‘Smashing Barriers’ f LEW CODY CONSTANCE TALMADGE HARRY CAREY THEATRE