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About Independence monitor. (Independence, Or.) 1912-19?? | View Entire Issue (June 5, 1913)
NEW COUNTY AN 0REG0N P0NEER CAID Dfl ADfl (;,at,(J' Klkii.H was given I Hill UUMllU a H'fprie Sunday, his Jlst I birthday, when many friend n i f . . M .called during the day and UUUIMI UUU IllflftCa OK uungraiuiau-n nini n In 1; ti j n ii t? heal'h. He is oup Qf.nn Tntirerbv; DM IJUUJII lilUldJ3l I ifll DIOHP! V,H) u-.pl'i 111 , building up Oregon. 11 The county court was visited . the plains in 1845 in Wednesday by a delegation from the famous Meek's cutoffex Independence to see what would ! twdit ion nn.l ui ;.. , ; i v ...... " 1 miiu mm- be done m regard to the appoint- :0lVn tlie sit(,of lje n, J " I I I Hi i w presented strong petitions for Uor he said of his innnv kind H i fTpTV't t men whnm ihov hrwjrl v wiv; I'f.n-U to see appointed. The court took I r"';iem brances on hi birth- the matter under consideration ! 'ny: " 1 1 makes me feel ah if until Thursday and on Thursday 1 1 was about 75 yiarsold VZri nCn 8Pfn?Kd Z V' "ain- 1 vI card, and Fuller cf Dallas for the three f , yearterm. Charles Parks of Sa" MV,'r" fr',," everywhere." lem for the two year term and W. W. Percival of Independence for the one year term. We wish fur Mr. Elkins man roturnn of these pleasant days. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Items of Interest Gathered in and About T own HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES FOURTEEN THIS YEAR An Interesting Commencement Program Wiil Be Given at the Opera House' this Evening Class of 1913 Motto: "Our Aim, Success: Our Hope, to Win." Colors: Blue and Black, flower: Red Carnation. CITY PROPERTY. A tract of 16 loU in city at $1.60" Good buy. 10-room house and good lot in North Independence for $1,600. 6-room house, woodshed, and ifood lot, on one of the best resi'Je.-reatr.j-ta in the city, for $l,50. $7W takes a snail house, 'urn, cli ck- en house, etc , i.i .Virtu in lej-..d-'.i.e Oni-acreanl a giojr.-'rf.'j n-'j ;iim..st in city limits of Inde.ienJj i;e, $l.6JJ 4-room house and lot, ot'iei' bjiidinjjs in North Independence, $1,00). j BUSINESS PROPERTY I have several good business chances in Polk county,-both for sale and trade, K. J. TAYLOR The Plon. i Real Estate Man of IN KNDENCE, ORE. Pbone 162 ; Supplies If you need a watch see Kream- from which state they both orig inally came, Mr. Wilson was much impressed with this section and the Willamette valley looked very good to him. after residing for hve years in an irrigated country. He secured a position with a larj?e lumber firm on Coos nay, and expects to become a permanent resident of Orgon. SCHOOL REPORT OF POLK COUNTY er. He lias a larire Btock on hand from which to select. Visiu the leading store in Inde pendence for bargains in summer goods atConkey& Walker's. Mrs, T. W. Hart was called to Washington this week to see her daughter who is very sick with typhoid fever N. L. I'.utler made a pleasure trip to MeMinnville this week to address the pioneers at the Yam hill pioneer meeting Miss Malo Cady of Corvallis visited this week with Mis Tena Brown, leaving Wednesday after noon for New York City The ladies of the Christian church will conduct a cooked food sale at Fluke & Johnson's gro eery store this Saturday. If you are desirous of securing dainty dishes for your table this is the place to pet them The Children's Day program given by the Christian Sunday Bchool last Sunday morning was considered excellent. Theatten dance was exceptional and the largest missionary offering ever (riven here was received at this time. Durrell Davis came down from Corvallis the first of the week, for n few days visit in this city with his parents during the clos ing days of school work at the O. A. 0. Ho will return after the closing to take up his work as assistant to Prof. Kessler. IVnald Upjohn, an attorney of Pallas, has been api ointed dist rict attorney by Gov. West for the new district comprising Polk, Yarhil! and Tillamook counties. Webster Holmesof Tillamook was appointed circuit judge for the 12th district. Those vi-dting grandpa Elkins Sunday his ninety-first birthday were the Mr. and Mrs. Guy Maho Corvnllis; VV. D. Elkins, Mon mouth; Kelly, Talmage; Frank Hyers. K. M. Estes: F. E Coquil leue and family, Mrs. M. E, Stansberry, Martha Hill, Kate Ingrain. W. I,. Hico, Ella Shinn, Annie Unit h, DeWitte, Cutberth, Martha Tot horow, J. Hedgepath, Susie Bunion, Messers. Garfield B.vers, Wrd Hill. Chas. Leonard, Howard Heath and Miss Marv Ireland. An enjoynhle event of last week took place when IYuf. ar.d Mrs. Following in the report of the schools of I'olk county for (lie echoul month ending May 16, 1913: Number of Schools renortinir cor-1 rectly and on time, 52. I Number of schools not renortiriar on i time, 2. Numbar of pupils remaining at time or last report. 2,326. Number of pupils registered new du ring the month, 6. Number of pupils registered secon dary during the month, 22. Number of pupils readmitted durinir tna month, 153. I otal number of pupils on reeister during month, 2,522. Number of pupils dropped durlne month, 275. Total number of pupils on register at time of this report, 2,217. Number of days taught durimr month, 17.5. Notal number days attendance. 41.- 0-'4. Total number dnyi absence, 1,867. TotHl number of times late. 817. Number ol pupils neither absent nor tardy, 1,272. Average number of pupils belonging. Average daily attendance, 2,344.3. I'er cent of attendance, 95.6. Number of visits by parents, 181. Number of visits by members of the school boards. 76. Marion BHtler: Verl Carmack: E'lla Chase: Effie Cuthbert: Levicy Hamilton: Marie Jones: Jean Ketchum: Gretchen K reamer: Carl Larsen: Ira Mix: Cyril Richardson: Victor Seeley: Leona Sperling: Erneat Williams: "The Importance of the Panama Canal to the Pacific Coast." "America's Most Vital Strategic Point." "Modern Girls' Opportunities." "Influence of Music." "The Pathway of Success." "The Importance of Improved Highways. " "Heroism of Clara Barton." "Industrial Education." "The Reformation of China." s "Yellowstone Park." "Place of Athletics in School Life." "The Development of the Parcel Post and Its Advantages to Man." "Clara Barton." "International Peace." CLASS OFFICERS President, Ira Mix. Vice-President, Victor Seeley. Secretary and Treasurer, Marie Jones. Commencement Program Telephone your wants I to the Monitor. Sixteen candidates were made Moose members at tbe meeting Jue.-uay night. I he members met in Hie W. (). W. hall, the K. of P. hall be ing too tmall to accommo date the membership. Do you want warranty or quit claim deeds, chattel or I ral estate morgnges, assign ments ors -tisfaction of nioi t- gflges If so, oall at the Mon itor office. Charles D. Berry died of heart trouble in Portland June 1. He was formerly a conductor on the S. P. and lived in Independence sev eral years and a,t tluit ran on the motor. All the tr.-uld, - of emning dav di app a- when yoij u-e our supplies. Evri vthi g of the bb-l was lime tried and fully fe'ed before we even placed the or ders with t'i 1 ma ii nfac urers. Jars that are air-tight, parafflne that is guaranteed to be absolutely pure and aU the other little Jtems that make canning the pleasure should be. And the prices are the lowest in the town -consistent with value. Call in and Inspect our Stock before Purchasing. FLUKE & JOHNSON Ladies' Aid at 2:00 p m. Mission Ciicle, 1st Thursday affernioon of each month. "The (Joi.d Time Coming," will he the subject of the pastors discourse Mu.day morning. In the evening a Children s Day seivic en titled, "Temple lloaniun.,' will be rendered by the Sun day School. This will in elude a beautiful emblematic piece, "The Fountain of Life," also songs and recitations by the menibe s of the school. Everybody welcome M C time Till Li Frank Sandifer, Pastor. Music, Invocation, Music, ? - Orchestra Dr. H. Chas. Duhsmorb Orchestra (a) Carmena Waltz Song, - - " . . Wilson (b) Barcarolle, Tales of Hoffman, - - Offenbach Independence High School Chorus Vocal Solo-The Temple Bells, Kauhmiri Song, (From the Garden of Kama)" Finden Rev. B. Crow I deny ever receiving any money from Dick Arselaniar. in connection with the Arse- lantan t ri 1 of ever having offered his wife any rnonev lo leave town. She left of her own accord from Salem. I can piove this statement. Phil Arthur. Violin Solo- Fauat (Gounod) Mrs. Allen K by Alard Addiess, Vocal Solo- Chase Prof. E. D. Ressler, O. A. C. (a) (b) Dear Love, Remember Me ! The Leaves and the Wind, Miss Margaret Hodge The following schools hav been placed on tin roll of hon- r for having made (.)f per cent in attendance or over: Dallas, Sniithti -Id. Pedt e. d Prairie, Bridgeport, Salt t'eii, Monmouth, Orchards, Airlie. Ii, thel. Oak iJmvt. I'eirvdale, Cochran, Kick null, (),il Point, Indepen dence, Brush College, Wes Salem; Buena Vista, Huell, Spring Valley, Popcorn, Up per Salt. Crtek, Saver, Me I i in moi'tlp, iMinny Mope Oakdale, McCoy, (,it ni,. Falls v'iiy, Black Rack, Pio Presentation of Diplomas, Benediction, Marshall Leoni B. F. Swope Rev. Sandifer Perrydale, Vard, Airlie, liar- owned a farm in this onunM. inony, Fern, listletoo. High-iWa' visiting friends and tela- ami, v-herry iirovo, Mai th : tives in this section. He now Held. Huell. Oak Point. Mont- owns a lariru truer. f vain ol.L farm land near Harney county. . Drewsey in joinery, Lewisville, Inlepen lence public school, Hmter prio, Popcorn, North Dallas, Bethel, Valley Junction, Fall City, Brush College, Oak Dale. Dalits. Nearly every district in the Some Real Estate OfUm i . .i.i e county nas reporter, on im- . Onnnrtn.n-. --'-'wa tuiuilVO 1 lCat THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH Ben. C. Crow. IVtor. Bible School, 10:00 a. m Morning worship and com munion, 11 :00 a. m. Evan gelistic service, 8:00 p. ni. Prajer meeting, Wednesday, 8:U0p. in. The subject of Mr. Crow's sermon this Sunday morning will be "Christ Live in Me." Special nnisio In the even ing an exceptional song ser vice will be rendered, after which an in teres ting talk will be given by tbe pistor on Sunday School at 10 a. in. Classes for al: ages Preach ing at 11 a in Eoworth I . n lieaguH at t p. m. ii; enino- worsbip at 8 p. m. Prater meeting Wednesday sit 7:30 p. in Dr. J. T Abbett of E u gene will preach the morning ser vice. Chi Idol's Day Ext r cis s will be given in the evening. Thes are special ittractions uid will be large I.; attended. Everybody welcome. ,:l 4 -x. v ft . JW' j 1 I -xi :; I IBTW hjs ;---ij.isi;i,-.1. ff f mm n w- s II 44 TTOR cKaDDe A c! J a. c.-ac!;e4 Hr, k tan end sunburn use Nyal'j Face Cream, there's nothing quite so good. i is nrettvim ar.l teraxiai. Nvnl' t-'n.. :.. cxquiaitelyperfume3. VcUohou'l ! I i ti .i ... , . i I liicicruaooveeuoiiicn, Kissoid in two sizes cf ornam?nta! jar5, 25 and 50 cents. I or yr-nt c m plexion's sake uao Nyal's Faca Cream. We have tho ttrency f .ir this ideal face cream. City a jar at our store and take it home to. flicrkt. Thia an1w i'k. f . ---c .Z ' -- - -. v.ica:,i Supreme. Try it and you'll always ' I buv it. J m Gloss PHUMitr V. J. BROWN, PROPR. T SUITS THAT SATISFY AT PRICES THAI PLEASE "Servitude." i-: venono is invite i to any and a.l of our services. !t INDEPENDENCE air work and all Have report oil many children pUnning "ometbiinj for the fair. .Yours ro pectfully, II. 0 Sevni nr. this Live Progres sive Town No. 2.-50 acres 4 miles from Inde pendenee, all cleared and in cultivation All good black soil, no buildings. Price, o,oo. t'hute entertained, in honor ot j " ' r' the teachers of the hih Fchool j The following schools bavt . , . Peen placed on th roll td A very pleasant time was had ! . , i,..; r... ...u...... i"" '01 I'nving ma.le no (4'" i uiici nuitil n i , . , , dainty two course luncheon was!. ull,'s during the month, served. Tho irn.nt wro a fL Znna . Smith tidd. Kol b'.-il lows; William Rideway, Ivy Bur-j I'rairie, Bridgeport, Orch.ird--, ton. June Seeley, Mary t ate, and, Oik C.iove, Cochran Kick C,llw Pa,mor' .rea'l, Oakpoin,, H.iell. l,p. Mrs. James Rrown and dauph- t'oi n, MeTi mn.onds, Lon ter Bonnie of Sherlock, Wash- Star, limhrie. Pioneer, Hop inKton, near Tncoma. are visiting vj 1 1, Mistletoe a few weekawith Mrs. Brown's T,' , , , , sister. Mrs. F. W. Smith four 1 h,e Am"U iUlit b"oom' miles south of town. standard on or before May 16, are as fdlows; Fsirview, J.A Wilson of Gooding Maho, 1ioneer, West Salem. Buena mently visited with Mr. E. V; i i i i , i . E. Paddock ofthi. city. Mr. !. 1 r.ilrle. OrchnnN. Wilson was a boyhood friend of ! Muu,"!,in ,ww titithrie. Mr. Paddock back in Wisconsin, btk bmai, Lincoln. I.ilerly, Buena Vista News Notes No' 4.-48 acres one mile from Inde n .1 pendenee; 9-room house, hot and cold Mrs I rather .8 papering W8teI. RCod barn out.buildinK3 g 'H I' house. line enirine, 3 wells, one big one for ir- . r ,i r i rigalton, cows, horses, hogs, separator, JIT. lyler led from his waguns, buggies, etc., all go with pbce. vagotl and burl himse'f ouite I'ive "cr8 fruit, railroad through place. i , , Price, $7,500. oiully one day recently. ii r ii , , ' No. 6.-30 acres not far from Wells John hoyd ha purchased 8ution , good mMo Und. i ll''W Buick automobile. bl.ick soil; no buildings; near school. Price. $3,000. Boh Evans is pciling ea ara bark and has about ten ' No ',120 cres- This is one of the . . tin beft farm the county; good clay ...l.S already peeled. Iv.y loam soil, fenced and cross fenced; .11 Kieutl is al0 ill the bus in cultivation but ten acres of timoer; goou wen at barn an! house, sprinirs, 7-room house, barn MiM Robert Hall VM a fn-quent 'mM chicken house, 8 Jersey . . t i i , norses, nojs, wac-on. harness visitor in Independence las. f ,ows. creara .f eJc- Week. ii j. ooo. 1 1 ess. AT BAPTIST CHURCH Cornel of 3-d and B Streets. Pastor, U T. Tapsoott. Residence 5tb and E Streets. We have the J. L. Gatzert and the m . E. Anderson Tailored to order suits at from $13.50 to $44.00 All suits guaranteed as to fit, workman ship and quality. Sunday School at 10:00! a. in. Preaching services at j 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. 1 B Y. P. U. at 7:00 t. m .! Wednesday. Prayer niee!ing! it :0O p. m., I!mrsda CLEANING AND PRESSING We make a specialty of cleaning and pressing and invite the patronage of all. G VE US A TRIAL HENRY J. FORD Phone 7121. Monmouth and Railroad Streets. M-MH--M--r- II..,..,, s.j.nl ALL WHITE GOODS REDUCED Mr. Parker is 'mild a new store. going to 10--10-acre tract in fruit; 175 Yellow Newtown anple trees, 125Jona- mans, too ipitienburgs, 200 pem-h irees, 3-t sore strawberries; 7-nxim ia , . , , house, good small barn. wo.d house. J MlOiles Who foiinei ly (HHiltry outfit. Pru-e. $3,000. Now is your opportunity to buy all white goods, muslin underwear, shirt waists and embroideries in stock and which are now seasonable oods at 30 Per Cent Reduction This includes our complete stock in white We reserve nothing- in these lines. This is your opportunity to get $1.00 worth of sea sonable merchandise for .80 cents. Call and inspect our goods. CONKEY & WALKER i w444i,,ttt04 --rrjjjjjj