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About The Polk County post. (Independence, Or.) 1918-19?? | View Entire Issue (Sept. 23, 1921)
/ SHORT STORIES OF TOWN AND COUNTRY Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Sperling were here from Portland last week. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Nissen visited friends in Portland last week. Mr. Nissen is recovering nicely from a recent accident and expects to be able to resume his position with the S. P. soon. 1 . * ■ MM S I li Methodist struction work also has been SWOPE & SWOPE LA W Y E R S done on the Valsetz road west of Sunday Sept. 11, 1921. Office over Craven * Walker's STORMY WEATHER Hoskins and on toe Kings Valley Preaching servicea in the morning at I n d e p e n d e n c e , Oregon and Independence road, 11 o’clock. Evening at 8 o’clock. By PAULA PHILLIP8. Sunday school at 10 a. n. -- Epworth League at 7 p. in. _____ Mrs. Frank Miller has returned TO REALIZE THE Prayer meeting Wednesday evening ($), 1921, W eat e r a N#w « p a p e r U n io n .) from Denver where she passed The fall term of the Polk' Nttuette, sealed In the garden where a t 7:20. MOST MONEY the summer with a sister. She fountains tinkled, and rare flower* county circuit court begins Oct. bloomed, was very m iserable, indeed, 3. Among those called for jury is delighted with the beauties of j For the beautiful gift of happiness « h r v n a r ia v w i t de 3 ‘mile high city” and had wax to be found neither In her father’s S e rv ic e a o. . y» n in fo r^ a tin rr aiVIr» \ a *.a luxurious hoiue or garden. Nanette, C. Lewis and E. W. Palmer of many interesting Bide trips. Mrs. wlth ber many continents and care- H e re H inkrenll Jo h n Cox of Airlie MiU*r haa e n t* re d O- A. C. and free day* or girlhood, had left uu Kicareail, Jonn t^OX or Airue, ___ . , . learned the lesson of true love. -Now MEALS AT ALL HOURS C- E. Herren, J . F. Powell, E. p c a co u rse ,n -/0rn' that It was before her, It whs a (Ilffi cult lesson to uudfpstand. It hud beeu merce. Her brothers, Wm. and W. Staats and H. K. Sickafoose very sweet before she had known that Bread, Rolls, Pies, Cakes of Monmouth. Bert Snyder of ^ McKinney, have also re- It was love at all. Knight Evers was Also Fresh and Pastry Goods. Bucli a companionable satisfying sort Buena Vista, Jackson Purvine, turned to O. A. C. her trunk to be sent at once so she might make a more extend- ed stay. She owns and operates a large ranch in the Buckeye state. When You’re Hungry We buy everything you want to sell and sell Come to Eat everything you want to buy. Cash or trade. Bring in everything you want to sell and I will sell it for you on a commission. of friend. She was usually busily euguged in H. K. Underhill, A. M. Vernon, her partnership of some game. Hut At the Anish of hop picking at Frank Webster and E. M. Young The Oregon Normal opened Knight would turn occasionally with Werline’s yard last h riday there of Independence. Monday. A number of changes his bright smile of coinraderle toward her, uud leaving her still undisturbed. was a figlft among t? e Filipinos in the faculty were made public ' So in their rides together, he always employed there. Several of the by President Landers. Miss ; time to pause for the viewing of Mrs. Harriet E. Olin, mother the glorious scenery which held her fellows for whom Uncle Sam of Harry C. Clinton, formerly of Florence Beardsley has been spellbound, aud seemed to know In- paid $2 a head were cut and 1'tllv* ‘!y; to ,wlY;n aud most. * he” They Nane,,e would wish Huger were Independence, who was drowned named teacher of the new • nor-1 j stln< battered. The Filipino weapon mal rural center at Eola. Missi merry together, too, with little se-ret March 29th in Baltimore slough, T-n r ___.___. _ , . . , Jokes concerning others, that were in- of warfare, the bolo, was used near St. Helens, has filed suit in F ora Enschude will be assistant IltMe„tiy their own; and also, Knight discnminately. center. unostentatiously careful of her. Portland aga nst the Columbia in the Elkins rural Homer Dodds will succeed L. P. " h‘ n he futher !forton' noticed m""',nal,'e Norton, was called,- the Contract Company to recover j growing friendliness between liia only J. M. Brown, who wounded an $15.000 damages for her son’s Gilmore as instructor in science. 1 daughter and the young nobody, whom Others are: Miss Helen I. | the Fallings had inconsiderately In officer on the night of Sept. 7 death. Moore, mueic; Miss Jennie 1 eter- vited to the country club as their when caught lor alleged moon- guest, he merely raised supercilious son, assistant in music; Miss | eyebrows. shining, has been indicted by the The Kings Valley and Hoskins Vivian Nanette seldom showed any admir Chandler, assistant Marion county grand jury er undivided attention, and he be charged with assault with intent road, for years regarded as one physical education instructor; lieved that this unusual acquaintance of the worst roads in the state, Miss Clayton Burroughs, critic would be of short duration. But ns to kill. time passed and Knight Evers, office is now in perfect condition so far teacher of the Independence employee of an insignificant business L'onoern’ contlnue,J 1,1 vl8lt the ,,,l"‘tr-v Miss Bertha Miller is here as the work has been completed. training school, and- Miss Marv club, and later to visit Nanette her- The road has been macadamized Donaldson, assistant in the Mon self, Mr. Norton became annoyed and Iowa visiting her cousin, Mrs. chagrined; for his obedient daughter, O. D. Butler. Miss Mitler came nearly all the way from Wren to mouth View rural center. for the first time In her life. Ignored his request. west to make only a brief visit Kings Valley, and a detour has “It would be wise," her father ad been made to Hoskins, missing but after an introduction to the Baptist Church Announcements vised her, "to cease encouraging young Evers. You know as well as I, that wonderful scenery and adorable the Hoskins hill, a steep and nothing can come of such an attach Rav. H. L. P bcppe , Pastor climate Miss Miller wired for rocky grade. Grading and con- -1 ment. To put the case frankly, he Ik decidedly beneath you and your fam ily, lu position. Drop him. We have other views for you.” But Nanette did not at once drop Knight Evers. Though knowing her father, she knew that he would not relent In his Judgment. She won- dered, tearfully and vaguely. If Knight Salem, Oregon should ask her to marry him, and Nan was pretty certain that the question was trembling on his different lips, If Knight should ask her, would she be able, after the dlltldent manner of her raising, to make him a competent helpmeet. Would Knight he unhappy In her failures? Would she be unhappy in i. ber restrictions. Apply from all agency station* in Oregon TIME CARD Nan pondered seriously, und it was Jim Brent who came to be her father’s Minimum adult fare $1.00 V alley 8 Siletz Railroad best able. Capable Jim Brent, with Children of half fare age 60c his pulse and assurance. Her futher's friends called the muii Jim naturally, to most of them he was their confiden Motor Leaves Independence Daily tial bunker. He was an officer ill the 10:60 a. m. country club, of which Nanette’s fa ther was president, and he was a bach Motor Leaves Independence Daily elor. This latter state, however, he Except Sunday 4:10 p. m. was quite willing to forsake at Nan's Motor Arrive* Independence, Daily little yes. As yet, Nun Imd not quite whispered It. But when she compared 9:60 a. m. Trains operate (direct to Fair Grounds her future wifely duties at the ac Motor Arrives Independence, Daily complished Jim 's side, to those un Except Sunday 3:60 p. m. acquainted duties which she must Train* 17-18-23-24and 28 will make regular stupa and painstakingly learn as Knight’s wife, No*. 14 and 16 will stop on flag at Fair Grounds Freight servise dsily except Sunday, Nanette was Inclined to throw up even Leave Independence 7-30 a. m. love and Its sweetness for certainty Special train* from Portland and from Eugane to and the approval of her own family. Salem and Fair Grounds Tuesday to L. K. WATSON, SupC So when Knight's question came, Saturday, inclusive. spoken all Impulsively In the beauti ful moon-lit garden. Nan was ready For further particulars **k agents for him. Knight had scarcely time to LET ME HELP MAKE regret what he called his own "selflsh rashuess" before Nanette uttered her no. JOHN M. SCOTT, "It cannot be Knight, good old General Passenger A gent friend," she said firmly. “Love Is all MRS. D. A. FAN CHER, right for sunny weather, but when It 739 D Street comes to storms, the frightening storms of life—well. It really takes more than love, dear.” Knight had choked tip at the little word dear, and had gone, blindly on his way. The days that followed were the hardest Nanette hud ever known. She hml expected to miss her understanding pal, but she had not : counted upon the constant ache of a . i longing heart. I 1 And when, one day. Nan fled to the | woods, to he free from the chatter of j guest, that wearied her, Jim Brent's talk seemed like Idle chatter now, too —Nan walked farther in the woods No matter what work you may want done on your car, you may than she knew. And there, a thun derstorm found her. A flashing, roar ing thumlerstorm In the cathedral of rest assured it will be properly done if it falls into the hands of our trees. From childhood, electrical storms expert repair man, “Frencby” Reginbal. W e treat every car we had been Nanette's terror. Wild-eyed, white-lipped, she waited. Before the work on exactly as though it were our own. W ork onl} $1.25 per last fearful reverberation, she closed her eyes. Then out of the threaten hour. W hy not give us a trial and let the results determine future ing darkness, came miraculously, two strong protecting arms to enfold her. relations between us. Nan glanced up quickly, gratefully, at the comforting sense of support. Knight Evers stood looking down upon her tenderly, forgivingly "Nan,” he said, “my life has been all trouble and ripped to pieces—like- the storm clouds since you left. I can’t live without you, Nsn. even If your dsd Is worth a million." *A million dollars," said Nanette INDEPENDENCE, ORE. contemptuously. Dealer in Dodge and Lexington Cara “What's It worth when you are out the storm? A strong protecting arm like yours. Knight dear—” Peace had followed tbs storm Oregon State Fair September 26 to October 1st if Round Trip Reduced Fares Sunday school 10 n. m., Mr. Archie Justin, Supt, Preaching services 11 a. m. R ev Proppe, preaches. * Young Peoples Society 7 p. m. Miss Fern Johnson, leadsr. . 1 reaching serv.ces 8 p. m. Sermon ! by Rev. Proppe. We have prayer meeting and Bible study every Wednesday night at 7:30. Yon are welcome to all these meat- nga. When going to the State Fair \combine\pleasure with comfort and convenience by using Southern Pacific train service SOUTHERN PACIFIC LINES The Children's School Clothes INDEPENDENCE BAKERY L ottie H edges M cIntosh * Teacher of Piano and Voice ( Affiliated with Northwestern Conseivatory, Chicago) Announces the re-opening of her residence studio Sept. 26. A limited number of pupils accepted. Phone now for class reservations. High school credits given. Studio Monmouth and 7th Sts. Sayles Motor Car Co W. B. HUGGINS, Prop. Phone 4 8 2 1 Fishing For your grocery business. Good goods and good service is our bait. Give us a bite J. G. McIntosh Grocery HOME OF GOOD GROCERIES Courteous and Intelligent Service INDEPENDENCE, OREGON ANNOUNCEMENT i will accept a limited number of patients at my borne on South Main Street. Special prices will be extended to the first few cases. Large, comfortable, cheerful rooms, pleasant surroundings, modern con veniences. M rs. O liv e r S m i t h 838 MAIN STREET, INDEPENDENCE Michelin Senfice-’-Repairing Put Your Car in Good Hands M A X GOLDMAN S dlTH a SON, Props. J R in g S h a p e d T u b e s are straight. W ill not pinch like other tubes that Come in and see the difference. Let us go over your motor car before you make that trip th is sum m er and you will not have to w o rry about you r car w hile you are on your outing. EXPERT MACHINE WORK AND MOTOR -CAR, TRUCK AND TRACTOR OVERHAULING Sunoco Motor Oil—the Oil that is different. Towing— Day or Night Yours for Service Halladay & Justin Automotive Machinists INDEPENDENCE, OREGON