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O NE H U N D R E D P E R C E N T IN D E P E N D E N C E
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VOLUME m.
BUMPER CROP
L00KS.CERÏÂIN
INDEPENDENCE, ORE'¿ON, JULY 2, 1920.
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S U N D A Y , J U L Y 4— (Afternoon and Evening.)
j ' j seasou is approaching. 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
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I 1 ‘anipiui‘Ut oi the Oregon guard at
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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.
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NUMBER U .
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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
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ant yield aud the iruit ou the tie
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aud btudi ripeuuig iu Uie June
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sunshine, old Polk couuly is good
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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
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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
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tures are green with thé tall grass
anu nmotny or clover ns tiuck up
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on thg ground indicating that llie
i
luiihiul nurse, Uie old reiiuule cow
i
aud the porky pig will strive upou
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tlie fat ol tlie laud this winter un
less tlie butcher gets them— that iis
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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
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“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
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adds
another
jew
el
to
her
crown.
A
night
o
f
delight.
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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.
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und
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bride at covering rapidly hut steadily grew
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“and everywhere the wheat looks ation, lias endorsed the Oregon
tended
independence
High
School worse and the end can,1 e ut U o -
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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
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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
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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]
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