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N DEPENDENCE MONITOR "THE PAPER THAT EVERYBODY READS" INDEPENDENCE, POLK COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 1915 NO. 31 VOL. 3 COMMISSIONER TAKES TRIP ON INSPECTION TOUR Goes Over Valley & Siletz Railroad In Company With Us Officials Railroad Commissioner Miller, accompanied by several officials of the Valley & Siletz Railroad, went over the line one day last week on a tour of inspection, i his trip was for the purpose of acquainting the commisiioner with the railroad be'ore actual service is commenced. That the officials of the rail road are making efforts to com mence service as soon as possi ble there is no doubt None of them can say just when the eight miles between Independ ence and Airlie will be built. But the time is close at hand. MONEY WASTED Though Polk county hired a man to represent it at the San Francisco Exposition and had thousands of booklets printed de scriptive of the county for dis tribution there, the Willamette Valley Exhibit Association has ruled that the whole valley must be advertised and no individual county will be allowed to "toot its own horn." By this selfish ness on the part of the gentle men composing the association, Polk County's expenditure of $1600 is nearly useless. The Monitor thought at the time that the taxpayers' money was appro priated that it was ill advised. THANKS That the Civic Improvement club of Independence has accom plished something is evidenced by the appearance of the resi dence section of that town. Surely Dallas will save to move up a notch or two to keep pace with its neighbor. Dallas Ob server. dud Mrs. Fry, an elderly lady who has lived in Independence for a year, during which time she has been in poor health, died Satur day. The funeral bervices were held Sunday, Rev. birtchet oth ciati g. The Monitor always leads. 8. iaveSties for Easter We Have Them Cards, Candies, Baskets. Toy Chicks And Bunnies. Also a consif nment of entirely new and original novelties, includirg r l 3 Panorama Eggs, Beauty Girls and It Cradle Babies CRAVEN & WALKER $ ft i Where everybody goes, y HOP MEN ELECT OFFICERS Number of Folk County Men Selected for Directors; M . L. Jones, Preildent Ths Oregon Hop Grower's As sociation has elected its perma nent officers as follows: President, If. L. Jones, of Brooks. Vice President, J. L. Clark, of Springfield. Secretary, C. G. Coad, Dallas. Treasurer, Ladd & Bush. Executive Committee: Chair man, M. L. Jones; secretary, C. G. Coad; J. L. Clark, J. R. Kirk wood, Springfield, F. N. Stump, Suver. Board of Directors: J. U Clark, Sharidan; F. W. Hus Ing, lit. Angel; T. L. Ambler, Mt Angel; W. A. Parriah, Newbrg; 1. S. Cooper, Independence; M. A. Bureh, Rickreall; M. L. Jones, Brooke; J. R Cartwright and Robert Strode, Harria burg; C Thaissen, Jeffereon; H. B. Fletcher, Independence; J. W. Mc Kay, Bt. Peul; C. G. Coad, Dallaa; Marion Palmer, 8ilverton; O. L. Hat teburir, G. W. Morley, G. M. Opiurd, Silverton; U. W. Mahoney. Oenraia John H. Gooding, St. Paul; VT. H Roy, Jeffereon; W. A. Slopor and W H. Murchy. Independenee; Fred N. Stump, Suer; Frana Kraxberger, and Byron Grimm, Aurora; Walter C. Miller, McMirnmlle; W. R. Kirkwood, Amity; Guy Nelaon, Yamhill; T. J. Miller, Foieet Grove; William Bagley. HilUboro; W, F. Yeung, Sherwood; Corirad Krebe. Portland; F. K. H eider. Sheridan; J. H. Brophy, W. H. Eagan and L. H. McMahan, Salem; George Ball, Ballaton; Manning Leonard, tu gene and A, M. Bolter, Brooke. A GOOD IDEA" The Polk County Observer makes the suggestion that inas much as automobile travel from the south this year on account of the Panama-Pacific exposition promises to be heavy during the summer, there should be an ef fort made to induce that travel to proceed from Salem to Dallaa and thence through Independ ence, McMinnville, Newbergand other points through which tour ists might pass with profit to themselves and to the communi ty. The Observer suggests that this movement could be accom plished through advertising and with the cooperation of the towns mentioned. The charac ter of the advertising would be inexpensive and would be com posed largrly of sign boards dis tributed along ths Pacific high way in conspicuous places from the California line to the state capitol. The course mapped out by the Observer is certainly tne finost arpnic route thai travelers could take, as undoubtedly the west side both for scenery, agri cultural excellence and rural im provement is the most famous part of Oregon. McMinnvi.le Telephone-Register. V 0 J to 1 w. & SEVEN INDIAN WAR VETERANS RECALL DAYSOF 1855 Of 200 Men Who Enlisted From Polk County, Only Seven Are Now Living Of the 200 rolk County men who enlistrd in the North Yaki ma Indian war of 1855-56 now only seven survive. The Indian War veterans are umonj? the county's oldest resi dents. Samuel Tetherow, of Falls City, aged 79 years, came to Polk County in 1845. He set tled near Monmouth and after wards moved to Dallas. "In 1852 we went to Walla Walla where we were engaged in a four days' fight," Mr. Teth erow 6ald. "The soldiers lay there a month on guard and then ran the Indians across the Snake River into the Palouse country. At Yakima, in the fight, Captain Hembree and many of his men were killed, and the horses were stolen." David L. Hedges of Independ ence, says he remembers clearly the time when the Polk County men were camped at Palouse and lived on horse meat for a number of days. He was sent to The Dalles as an escort with provision wagons, and was there discharged. For 62 years Mr. Hedges has lived in and near Independence, coming to Po!k County when 16 years old. James M. Campbell, of Dallas, served as private in the first regiment of Oregon Mounted Volunteers from October 5, 1555, under Captain A. N. Armstrong and Captain Benjamin Birch, un til May 8, 1856. He recalls: "I lost one horse and one mule while on duty, lived on half ra tions most of the time, chased Indians and was in a number of skirmishes. My health was good and I am still active and in the best of health." Mr. Campbell passed his 81st anniversary on October 9. His brother T. J., celebrated his 81st anniversary on the sams day. The two have lived 61 years in Polk County. .Coming from Missouri in the spring oi l4b, james iayion Collins settled near Da'lis, where he has lived 68 years. His 82d birthday will be observed May 9-Sixty-one years a resident of Polk, Lafayette W. Loughary, of Monmouth says: "We were mustered in at Salem, January 25, 1856, went from there to The Dalles, via Portland, thence to Wild Horse Creek. We remained here a few days, then proceeded to the fort at Walla Walla, w here the commander hanged an In dian spy. After we crossed the Snake River we saw the first wild Indians. From there we moved to the Columbia River be low Priest Rapids, crossed the river to the west side. Horse mtat formed our chief diet. Next we went down stream to the mouth of ths, Yakima and received provisions. Three days more we traveled and struck some Indians. Captain Embry was killed. We killed one In dian. vVewent onto Klickitat Valley and lost our horses. Again we moved. This time it was to Salem and we were mus tered out on May 8, 1856." Thomas J. Hayter, of Dallas, and Thomas H. Montgomery, of Rock Creek, are the others who survive. Their story runs close to the recollections of Mr. Loug hary . Or egonia n. VERD HILL RETURNS HOME Bat Interesting Story To Tell Concern ing What He Saw end Heard Verd Hill, of Independence, a member of the 1911 legislature and prominent Polk county citi zen was in Albany this morning on a short visit with friends. He has just returned from a trip to San Francisco, San Diego and Honolulu, boing nutnbt-red among the passengers taking the excursion trip on the Great Northern's maiden voyage to the Ilawaiians. Mr. Hill was a member of the party that were on their way to the famous volcano on the island Ilati when the two Portland women were killed by the grade giving way under their auto. He was an eye witness of the eeci. dent in which Mrs. Hell, wife of Captain Bell who was for many years in charge of Willamette river steamers visiting this city, was killed. Speaking of the fairs at the two big California cities Mr. Hill oays he would advise all Oregon people who were contemplating attending the fair to wait for at least two months before attend ing the fair as the exposition at San Francisco was far from com plete. He said that some of the foreign exhibits had not even been started. Many others are half finished, and it was his opinion that it would be the first of J une before the exhibits would be all completed. The fair at San Diego is pro nounced very good and is for the most part all complete at pres ent. Although he says the big Frisco fair ia better ,t!ian he ex pec ted but that it will be far bet ter when all the exhibits are com plete. Speaking of the eountry in Cal ifornia Mr. Hill stated that veg etation in Southern California was not any further advanced than here in the Willamette Val ley and at the same time re marked that the Willamette Val ley had not experienced the dam aging rains that had infested that section of the neighbor state the past winter. Winter crops of all kinds have been completely ruined but the California people whom he char acterized as "loyal to the core" refuse to allow any statements damaging their section of the country to receive any larger cir culation than possible. Every body is a booster. The frost has damaged the orange crop there this year to a considerable extent but this fact is kept quiet. In regard to the trip of the Great Northern to the Ilawaiians Mr. Hill stated that the big boat seemed more to him like a met ropolitan hotel than an ocean steamer. Every convenience that could be desired is provided. The boat averaged 530 miles a day on the trip. As is always the case Mr. Hill said he was glad to get back to the Willamette Valley and still retained his opinion thut this pait of the world waa just as grod as any. Albany Herald. FENTON WINS CUP J. J. Fenton and R. R. DeAr mond, who were tied for the Gilbert cup, settled the contest last Friday, Fenton winning. O.t of a possible 100, Fenton got 83 and DeArmond 80. Score of the week's shoot: Out of a po'sible 75 Alexander 70, Allin 68. Out of a possible 50-Cockle 41, Skinner 41, Withers 39, Williams 38, Uogan 35. Out of a possible 25 Huff 22, Whitney 17. Eleven shoot ers from Salem were present and participated. BERT TEATS HEADS SCHOOL AN EXCELLENT CHOICE His Election As Superin tendent of Independence Schools Is Certain Bert Teats, now of Sheridan, has been chosen for superintend ent of the Independence schools. That he will accept the place Poems certain. Prof. Teats is unusually well qualified for the position and his selection is a matter of congratulation. He taught in the High School in In dependence for a few months severul years ago, after which he held a similar position in the Dallas schools. He is just closing his third year as superintendent at Sheridan where his record has been excellent. Several teachers for the grades have been selected but the full corps is not completed and prob ably will not be for several weeks to come. The school boauJ U taking its time in filling the places. As it ia the custom here to receive no applications, the acceptance of the teacher must be first received before the position is filled for certain. ENTERTAINCOMMANDER II. S. Fargo, department com mander of the G. A. K., visited the local Post yesterday and was given a banquet by the old sol diers and W. It. C. An informal reception was held and a good time enjoyed by all- Commander Farito was very much taken with the Independence style of hospi tality and promised to pay an other visit here soon. TO ELECTRIFY It is again reportedJitn .Port land that the Southern Pacific will electrify its line from White son to Corvalls, Competition all the way with the Oregon Elec tric makes such an improvement necessary and it is only because of the recent business depression that the change has not (.been made before. THI3 PIL.L, L30X O, llttltt flea, Kep oft of me! The Monitor IM. ha received a letter from the tent, wanting to know if thi country ia full of flea, and turned it over to thin department. Neither thu rill lioi nor any of ite neinhbore have any floe. If th'Te are uy fle here, they are living a eelud ed and quiut life and are not attempt ing to get intimate with white peoph;. They may be anaoeiatlng with the dOKS thu rlnire have not enoken of it. We hope that this informatioa will eatiofy thu questioi er from the tail. How ever, he may brintf one with him if de- aired there ie no law agau.at it-providing the flea ie frcperly equipped with a lice nee number and two light l front. There la only one poieible objection t the flea. U ie eome plena uretoknow that Jerry Bimpenn, the minent Kanaan of the paat, agree with ua. Haul Jerry ene time: "1 will admit that the flea fn all hie religioue and family relatione la emir entty above rauroarh. Ai far aa I know he live a life of probity, economy, induetry, and rfpreaenta all the domeetie and civic virtue. He ia kind to hie children, loving to hie wife, charitable to the poor, eminently a good citizen in every way My only objection to turn I on unt of hieohveical i-tatua in ahort. the way hj get a living " Two great men thu agreeing, further argument i unneceeaary. Be a booster. Pull hard. TTO.GHT Don't Forget It. "The Liar 5 The Baby" Home Talent. Its Good. Its Comical. Its Cleverv Benefit Civic Im provement League. Come! TOWN CROOKED County Surveyor Canfield was in Independence the first of the week helping the local authori ties to figure out just where to start to get any where or whore to get after starting. The sur veyor had his jigemillg and his feebellis in action and pro nounced this city a very crooked town. TONIGHT Everything is ready for the staging of the splendid comedy, "The Liar and the Baby" to night. All the actors and nc tresxes are familiar with their lines and Independence will see its best in home talent produc tion. FROM THE MONMOUTH HCRAID A. T. Clark was roused at 4:30 Tuesday morning being one of the guests at the Grand Avenue .npartment house at Portland when the fire "alarm awoke the occupants. Allen scrambled out and made his retreat somewhat hastily but is credited with hav ing saved one canary from the conflagration. J. L. Murdock received (ule plione from hie wife at luand City this week, telling him that he is again grandfather, a son having been born to his daugh ter, Mrs. Clyde Kiddle. A. H. Craven is looking for the return of his better half next Sunday. I jJ T.ZCm ,Mr. andpirs. C.M-IManes moved to Independkinca, .Tuesday where they purpose making their home. Monday evening Miss Butler, Miss Taylor, Miss iloham and Miss Dunsmore were hostesses at a birthday dinner in henor of Mrs. Evenden and Miss West Miss liurtchell, one of the Nor mal ttirls, had the misfortune to split one of her great toes in try ing to split kindling wood. Three stitches were necessary in dress ing the wound. BULLETIN FROM 7 I A- t I i. f. "IT" S 1 KNOCKING AND PROSPERITY DONT GO TOGETHER Prosperity Is Retarded Bj Knocking; So Please Throw Your Little Hammer Away MRS. HEDGES PASSES Surrounded by loved ones, the end came late yesterday after noon and Mrs. D. L. Hedges passed away. A pioneer, widely known, loved and respected by all was Mrs. Hedges. Funeral services will be held from the home tomorrow after noon at 2 o'clock. JERSEY SALE Amonii the Polk county breed ers who will have stock of high merit on ale at the Jersey Breed ers' Sale, which will be held in Independence! Msy 12 are: C' k Hembree, Frank Laughary. t Hewitt, John B. Stump 8lq , Frank Linn, W. 0. Morro ', Ward L. Hull. Ross Nelson, W. P. Allen Bnd Fred Loy. 35c FOR PICKERS If the hopgrowers in this vi cinity muintain the same attitude when it cornea time for harvest ing that many do at present, hop- pickers will receive from thirty to thirty-five cents per box this season Instead of the regular wage of fifty cents. This is only one of the changes in hopyard custom which are being aontem plated by the growers in Marion and Tolk counties. Lower wa ges, cleaner hops and shorter picking hours will undoubtedly be inaugurated this summer. Salem Msssenger. Growers in this vicinity say it Is too early to say what will be paid for picking this year. HOW MANY7 Much curiosity is in vogue rel ative to the number of men who will net up Sunday morning and go to church at seven o'clock. A number may abent-mindedly take their fishing tackle with them. THE FRONT. (r;ri?AT:Cf;S ASC That Soon we mav Ptcr a Cemlai ADVICE FROM ff 6 A chapin in St. Lou' FUpublio.