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i Monitor to Any Address in Polk County 60 Cents, Out of County 7 5 Cents, to January 1,1914. A Good Xmas Present IN BE P EN D E NCE MONITOR INDEPENDENCE, POLK COUNTY, OREGON, THURSDAY, DEC. 19 1912 NO. 32 IE SAW MILL NEWS ::dnncB Plant Will b Started by February , Platting, Pile Driv- : .1 and Preliminary Work Begins Early tract for the mill proper he ex pects to run te lines down Ash creek to the river. The mill site abuts on A street and its western line is at Sixth street The saw mill will probably foe located north of the pond and office building, lumber yards, and res idences will probably be built along the north part of the tract Notice of Installation Lyon Lodge No. 29, A. F. and A.M.. and Adah ( hapter No. 34 O. E. S. will install Monday evening, December 23. All wives of blue lode members and hus bands of Eastern star members are cordially invited to attend the installation. All visiting star members and Masons in the city are welcome. HOLD LAST MEETING Reports Read Tax Levy Made and General Bu siness i'ransacted I s editor of the Monitor is in ;ad this week that owing to t J city not being platted out z.i no blue prints of the city he- a-viaf-ani-a frh v firaf work -Vv" 5 saw mill people will be to 110 hlllllimL . i mi rr i I 9 w w itii tne inarp town, xnarp r .jon and mils town ana J addition so as to get the c met lines tor tne ngnt oi t.rjdown Ash Crf ek to the river. j stream running in different .tions and different degrees x a technical description to ts required for every piece ot At the meeting of the council r2rty through which they Monday nisrhta tax of 7 mills RO from their mill site to tne was ievied for the coming year, :r. Then the franchise rights as f0nows 2? mills for sewer; 32 1 Cixth street will require a fnr fnfrn nUrnoses. and 4 mills rvey of that part of the town for library. The taxable value of rder to give them a complete the pr0perty 0f the town is be- or tneir wnoie piant ana tween $500,000 and $600,000, ;ngs. Itie engineers are ex- hicn will krinfr something over tad here in the course of a o500 into the citv fun(j. Last v:-Jc to take up cms worK. vnr tht, lpvv was r mills. The Their head engineer was here L dg repoted 99 arrests during t .a first or tr,e weeK ana aia tne also that all paving ac c 8 preliminary worK. prepara- ,lnta au- w heen naid but 7 to having th general outly- f rom tvvo and both of these being work taken care of. exacted to be settled by the end J report was orougnt to tne f th vea, r of the Monitor tnat a ba- Tho pn,mo w;ii meet the CHRISTMAS EXERCISES Reports From Different Parts of County Tell Story Santa Claus is to be in All .Parts of Polk County and Programs 'are Being Arranged Ljifirm had secured the contract f:r driving the "piling, What '"jie we are not informed but : " the dam site will require con- t Arable piling for an earth dam, ' "ng may be used along the c;urse of the creek to the river ei for bridging the stream from ZZls town to Tharps town for C 3 railroad, there will be enough cf this work to require considera- V.i time. From Falls City a report was liven to the Monitor that they rere rushing the work on the ill there and would commence jrk on this mill as soon as at one was far enough corr plet- 1 to allow them to cut timber r the mill to be built here, and at some of the main workmen l that mill wouia proDaDiy oe sed here. It was thought that jis would bring the work on he mill proper to about Ft b. 1. !n the meantime work wiil be "one on the dam and other par s . J the nlant. and we expect a ":et of engineers to be in Inde pendence this weeks to take jd the survey work for the Hilling company. i Laster News Reports Wednesday, Torn R. Pearce ZSi engineer of Portland, in the employ of the Ealls City Lumber Company started the survey ork for the new mill at Inde pendence. Mr. Fearse is work ng under R. L. Donald, who in he chief engineer for this work. Jr. Donald formerly was the jhief engineer fer the Oregon Slectric through the Willamette! alley from Portland south and asin charge of the woik east f Independence. Mr. Pearse stated to a repre tentative of the Monitor that "he is making a preliminary survey uhowine the toDOgraphical fea tures of the tract of land owned by the mill peopl, preparatory to making pians and estimate for the construction of the mill" also that he was surveying for the dam to the pond which would probably be placed across Ash creek at the east line of their tract, about 200 feet beyond the foot bridge, there being a narrow site there for a dam. He ex pects to be here about two weeks, and when he finishes the firstMonday m January, the date of meeting being set by the char ter for this meeting annully after every election. The financial report of the Treasurer was as follows;- , City Treasur's Report General Funds: RESOURCES Balance on hadd $1876.91 Taxes 3191.53 Saloon license 3000.00 Donations 1000. 00 Fines 426.73 Dray licenses 181.40 Dog licenses 108.50 Show licenses 70.00 Hawker's licenses 20.00 Pool licenses 40.00 Bowling alley 3.00 Fortune tailing 4.00 Prize wheel 9.00 Peanut and popcorn 20.00 Stock in pound 9.75 Sale of calf inpound 6.75 Sale of 6ewer pipe 2.40 Sale gravel to I O. O. F. 2.00 Folk Co. act Road & 11 47 00 Lemon Dodder license 2.00 Night watchman 4.50 Total receipts $10,025.60 Christmas entertainments and trees will be a featnre at the different churches, Tuesday eve- ning, Dec. 24. While it is too early to get the complete pro gram we are able to announce the programmes as follows. At the Baptist church a spe cial program is being arranged for the Christmas tree end the Sunday school will have charge A musical and literary program will be given and trees will be beautifully decorated for the occasi n. The Sunday school of Calvary Presbyterian church will have a Christmas tree on Tuesday even ing, Christmas eve. There will be a program given by the cr ildren of the school and pres ents distributed from the tree, All friends of the school are in vited to brin their presents to the tree for distribution. At the M.E. Church the children of the Sunday School will be assisted by the Church choir and a fine pragramme is plannad. A tree and Santa Claus will be in evidence. The Christian church Sunday school wi'i have charge of the services at this church and a tree i;? planned and a fine pro gram outlined. SUNNY SLOPE 9,178 04 $ 847., LIABILITIES Warrants paid Balance on halld PAVING FUND Balance . . :. i 5 859.00 Receipts 33W.49 Tolal 3758.98 Paid by warrar.fs $3573.33 , Balance 185.65 SEWER FUND Rt-ceived as per receipts $2243.68 Overdrawn $ 44.15 Warrants 15.19.31 Interest and warrants 510.00 2093.46 Balance $ 150.22 HAULING LUMBER FOR BRIDGES Frank Cl"""1 is hauling wood at present tor L. A. Ferguson, Mr. Ferguson having taken the contract for delivering the lumb er and piling from the cars here to where Horst tirothers are building their bridges on their rignt of way they purchased from the Eola Live Stock Co. One bridge syans the Rickreall and a smaller one spans the Slough. Special prices on candies for Sunday Schools and churchf-s at Fluke & Johnsons. Our correspondent reports the program for the Christmas tree at Antioeh has not yet been com pletely made up but will be in charge of the school of that district and will be held in the school house. BUENA VISTA Fol'owing is a program of the Christmas entertainment to be given in the Evangelical church at Buena Vista rn Christmas Eve. Joy to the world. Choir Prayer .- J. K. Neal Recitation, Shepherds Vision. Lena Roy Solo Marjorie Reynolds Our last years Christmas pesents, claKs Song Beautiful Bells choir How Santa made his trip, Cyril Reynolds Moon song Little eHs Christmas dolls Leono Wells Duet Leonilla Smith and Gladys Reynolds The W inter child Seven girls liec. and song Nine boys Rec Edna Schrunk Song. "Oregon Grape" choir Tom's Angels exercise Solo Mrs. Ed. harmon Boys drill and song eleven boys Pantomine Rock of Ages Tableau, a little boys dream of Santa Harry Mixer XMAS TREE AT F.OLA We are making preparations for a programme and Xmas tree here. The following programme will be rendered under the super vision of Mrs. B. I. Ferguson. All are invited to attend and spend a merry Xmas eve. Solo The dawn of Xmas morn Mrs. G. W. Chapman Reading Mrs. E. Carlson Dialogue Quartette E, Carlson, R. Eer guson T. L. Acufl, Mrs. Carlson Coon song T. L. Acuff Solo Miss Lottie Landon Reading Mrs. Mitty Solo Miss San ter Coon Dialogue Earl Ferguson and Glen Haskell Duett MissOtheta Fryer and Norma Carlson Rec Argyl Stanton Song Eola Glee Club Rec. Song Eola children Tab'eau Rec. Song Eola Glee Club Tableau. Distribution of presents by Santa Claus. PPIinni nrilOIIO The Autowi" Club was ente l uare ui mi. aim iirs. iv. i. ue- Armondaud a pleasant time was reported. Fluke & Johnson have a small assortment of china and Japa nese ware for Xmas presents. J. Meltson was in from Salam Tuesday. NOW COMPLETE SCHOOL OFFICERS ANNUAL MEET The School Officers of Polk County Indorse the Supervisory Fourty One More Boys Than Girls Report Tax Levy for School Pur poses Made for Sink ing and Regular Funds Cec. nstrumental solo leading Solo ialogue Acrostic Kec. Miss Mitty Miss San ter Emil Carlsou Dr. Hewitt made a business j Duett trip tobalem luesday. uiaiogue Mr. Carlson and wife The Aunual School Officers' Convention of Polk County, which was held at Dallas in the County Court House, was attend ed by over one hundred school officers, and the greatest, of in terest was shown by all present. Hon.T.W. Brunk was re-elect- lected president of the associa tion for the coming year, as was Superintendent Seynour re-elected secretary. Many subjects of school in terest was discussed, among which were the following: "The Compulsory Educational Law." ''School Holidays" "Supervisory Law" "Eighth Grate Kxamina- tions," "The Homeredit Work" Standasdization of Schools"and "Length of School Term." The following resolutions were passed with only two voting against them: We the school officers of Polk county in convention assembled hereby resolve: First: We heartily indorse the Supervisory Law and desire its continuance, as we believe that the country districts should have the same aduantages en joyed by the city districts, and lieve that the law should be made stronger by the addition of one or more supervisors. As we understand an effort is to be made in the coming legislature to have this law rer-ealed, we hereby instruct our representa tives to use their best efforts to preserve the law. Second: We hereby instruct our representatives to use every means to have the superfluous holidays eliminated, as we be- iove the time hrd better bespont in actual school vvcrk. Third: We hereby endorse the effort being made to introduce practical agr i c u 1 1 u r e into the public schools and recommend that at least one book cn th subject should be taught during the seventh and eighth grade, supplemented, when possible by actual demonstration. Fourth: We" here commend the county court, the county and state superintendents, supervisor. teachers, commercial clubs, and others, who made possible to carrv out our "County School Fair" to such a successful ter mination, and urge its contin uance. Fifth: We .heartily commend the Stan iardization introduced by Superintencent Seymour, as we know that it is producing great results. Sixth: We recommend the ap pointment by the president of this convention a legislative committee of three, including the county snpenntendent, to look after educational interests in the legislature, Seventh: We recommend the intrrvlnrtinn of the Home Credit t System in all publie schools in j the papers. i or.Mi,, . lumtiiiiA i Committee cue luuij' a. i i as we believe such introduction will result in bringing the school The school census just completed for District No. 29 shows G03 persi.H bet'veeu ehe mge of -1 rv-1 20 in the In Vpendeneedistrk't. This enrollment jus .completed give o22 lx) vs and 21 for girls. From 'this enumera tion the district secure $8 a head, or iibout, that, which means about if 1800 besides the special levy which will mean nhout $8000 additional. At t ho school meeting, Dec 9, an assessment wan levied ot o nulls on the dol lar, which bat-ed on the val uation of $1,000,000 for the properiy of this district will mean $8000. Of fhis sum 1 mill or $1000 goes with the sinking fund for the purpose of paying off the bonded i n clebtediiHas. The other $7000 together with $1800 from the fund due the district by its enumeration will make a total of $11,800 fur running expenses of the coming year. At the Calvary Presbyterian Church At the Calvary Presbyterian church next Sunday, the Xmas, season will be observed by appro priate addresses by the pastor. In the morning, Dr. Dunsinore will speak on "The Good News io all People"and in the evening, "Personal Recollections of Beth lehem." Special music will be rendered by the choir. The public are cordially invited to worship with us. VERD HILL WILL SUPPORT MGARTHUR Makes Report to Editor of Monitor this Week Rep. Hill in an interview with the editor of the Monitor, stated "It is my intention to support C.N. McArthur for Speaker of the House of Representatives. I have known Mr. McArthur for years and consider him quali fied and capable and as an old friend and acpuaintance, I see no At The M. E. Church Sunday Schaol at 10: A. M. Preaching at 11. A Christ mas Sermon. Epwo-th League at 6:80 P.M. Evening service at 7:30., Theme Conscience. F. N. Sandifur. At the Christian Church Bible School at 10 A. M. Preaching at 11, A. M. and 7:30. 1 M. OREGON ELECTRIC TIME TABLE Boat leaves Independence to connect with trains going south at 7:15 A. M 10:05 A. M., 12:55 P. M., 4;25 P. M and 3:15 P. M. RIGHT OF WAY MENATWELLS Exclosive Report lo the Monitor just Received The First Indicati Route Planned from Albany to Wells is Here INDEPENDNEGE TEAM WINS GOOD GAME Basket Ball Team From Lebanon Plays High School here reason for not giving him my vote. The Monitor bolieves Mr. Hil strikes a popular chord when he makes this announcement and we have been desirous of seeing Polk county support Mr. McAr thur because we believe he was by far the host man now before the peowle for this office. Mr. Brunk made his announcement of supporting McArthur severa weeks ago. and the home into nearer relation. Eighth: We heartily indorse SUte Superintendent Alderman's recommendation that greater latitude be given in the eight grade examinations, Ninth: We ask that a copy of these resolutions be placed on the minutes of the association and that they be published in D. L. Keyt, F.W. Wilson, C. C, Gardner, J, H. Brown and A. J. Shipley. The Independence Hip1) School basket ball team met the Lebanon team Friday night at the Auditorium and won from the visitors by a Fcore of 18 to 4. The Inde pendence High School's firwl b am bad not played a game before this and the boys did some fat work. The Lebanon boys were a linnky bunch and plaved a good clean game. "Big Hart" Mix was the greatest point getter foi I. 11. S. Horing 23 p.nntn. .V'ill iam. got 1 1 points being hurt in t lie middle of the second lu.lf. McKiniH'v t iok his ibicc nnd phiycd good game. IJcee-i iC'rt'd (5 point inti ,..f.y r- in IK'V 2 If'la. i.-ls defensive wrk vp, fine 1. II. S. will lay Capito I.UtOiirse Vclli'g on Jioiix fluor Friday Dec. 20 0. B. (J has a good b am and a goo(i tramois ufHiired. Every body it ..ii help boOKt Hie norne team at- they are out for a recon (lame called next Indavat 8.1r. Admission 2")c. Referee: I'urkhoiid of Mon mouth ; Umpire, Morlan of Monmouth; Score keepers, I'omeroy and Mcfntorh Halfs 20 minutes; Field lafkets ,Mix 1 1 , WillianiH 5, Seeley3, IieeVeH 8, Arehart 2. Fowls thrown, Mix 1, Williams 1. Substitute: McKinney for Williams. Lebanon's lineup was: Late reports from Wells have just been roce'ved to the effect that right of way men are neuotiati n. for t ho purchase of the right of way from Wells to Albany for the P. E. ifc Eastern Electric lino. Our information is to tho effect that five different sur veys have been mode from Albany to Wells over this ri ute. What seem to bo the wura piiicuciii route is one that runs from Albany going Jp the hill nt the Huthell place at Horseshoe hill and through the canyon to the Williamson property or the old Jonathan Cartor D. L. O. The line pa-sen just a little beyond the Palnsti no church, through what was known as the Pagenkopp.Scraff rd and part of the ihy places, which the North Albany Und (Jo. have purchased and this company, it is stated, have offered floOOO in cash and the right of wy of about ft mile through this property, if they would ronts the lino through their property. They leavo the Scrafford place, pass through the Widner property i bo Virgil Darter furm, tho WallHt place, through But ton's and E. M. Biidloir'j tri kin the S. P. line about 150 yards.'south of Wells sta tion at R. N. Willim.m' place. Tho Monitor, from the latest information it has ci'ived, believes tint the Albany-Wt Us lino n mit. iiied above will undoubted ly bo th't one clionon. The appearance- of right of wav men this week at Wells, w here (hoy hive been negotiating for the land along the route as above outlined heeniH to indicate this intention. L. O. R. O. C. L. F. R. F. A I III nl I'Ol.g M in-key M'i . Mills. Arehart. . IIUIIIL IVADMIL'O ii MiiminU AT EOLA One of the most enjoyable so cial events of tho season was the housewarming given to Mr. and Mrs. A. O. lirown last Thursday by their many friends. It was a complete surprise in every way. We took possession of their beau tiful new home about 10 A. M and held sway until about 4 P. M. The Ladies of the Dartv brought well filled baskets and the tables fairly groaned under the burden of holiday delicacies. The doy will longshe f numbered y those present it being f'spent by eating, drinking, singing and being merry. Those present Messrs. and Mesdames Brjwn and family, Frank. It-.y, A. J. Brown and sons. Or- ue and C ' From Independence ti.- went to Dallas where a ii.t e as played renultiiig in a core of 54 toft in favor f D.l)aa. Mitty, Edmister, ck, rJ. Martin. B. L ),!. Homer He V W. S. ::rowr A. Chapman. A-Vames (',. .V. Chapman, If. H. IHvden, L. H. Thacker, T. L. Acuff. Marion I'utnam, W. G. Gelurke, Rt-rry, Jno.Sha!rer, Jno. Robbin.s I', l ea se, the Misses Nettie Ed luiriistor. Myrtle Brown, Koy Martin, Herman Brown. Grant l!-th, Geo. MiU and Chancer iiitnam.