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1 I, , NGE MONITOR "THE PAPER THAT EVERYBODY READS" VOL.5 INDEPENDENCE, FOLK COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1916 NO. 15 INDEPENDE THE RHYMING SUMMARIST Poles are placed on our city streets With hook and tackle guyer, They couldn't use the ones we have Unless they built them higher; So the doozle flanged the letterup, The phyllis danged the phossit, Then it would go Till the yell of "whoa!" From the man supposed to boss it. Next the engineer uncocked the cock, The fireman pulled the squirt, Then men upon the ground below Filled it up with dirt; This is the way the job was done, In a manner very frightening, And in the spring When birdies sing, Our trains will run by lightning. Society folks have many dates For dance and big card parties, There are empty seats in every church, Take that now, you smarties! Next week we have Thanksgiving Day But its hardly worth repeating-, That stomach ills Make doctor bills Because we're pigs in eating. We asked a boy just home from school, "Now, Bud, what do you know?" Says he, "Six times six is thirty-six And Mike Walker's teacher's beau;" The weather is so changeable, We're freezing and perspiring", But its a joy in life To have a wife Each morning do the firing. PREMIUM LIST OF THE INDEPENDENCE CORN SHOW DECEMBER 1-2, 1916 YELLOW DENT 100 ear lots 1st. premium $1.50: 2nd, $1.00; 3rd. .75 10 ear Jots 1st, premium $1.00; 2nd, .50; 3rd, .25 1 ear lots 1st. premium .50; 2nd, .35; 3rd, .25 WHITE DENT 100 ear lots 1st, premium $1.50; 2nd, $1.00; 3rd, .75 10 ear lota 1st. premium 11.00: 2nd, .50; 3rd. .25 1 ear lots 1st. premium .50; 2nd, .85; 3rd, .25 RED AND MIXED DENT 100 ear lots 1st, premium $1.00; 2nd, .50; 3rd, .50 10 ear lots 1st, premiam .75; 2nd, .50; 3rd, .25 1 ear lots 1st. premium .50: 2nd, .50; 3rd, .25 POP CORN 12 ear lots 1st, premium .75; 2nd, .50; 3rd, .25 SWEET CORN 12 ear lots 1st, premium .75; 2nd, .50; 3rd, .25 ALICE NELSON IS IN FIRST PLACE Miss Alice Nelson jumped from bottom to top and now is leading by a few hundred votes in the Popular Girl Contest, closely followed by Eileen Hewitt and Beulah Howard. Each of the four leading candidates have now been ahead at one time. Several of the other girls, who have not yet received many votes, will make a showing that will be surprising;. It is ex pected that there will be another leader next week. Remember that all money derived from this contest is for a worthy cause. After this week, only the names of the candidates having 500 or more votes will be published. Votes are on sale at the Moni tor office and Howe's Jewelry Store at the following prices: 100 votes for 10c. 250 votes for 25c. 500 votes fur 50c. 1100 votes foe $1.00. Official standing today. Alice Nelson Eileen Hewitt Beulah Howard Crissie Bramberg Dolly Dearing Eva Collins Pauline Stapleton.. Eva Lalliberte Helen Butler Laura Baker Dorothy Childs Verl Carmack Helen Eaton Ora Fen ton Thelma Whiteaker Lela Plessenger Ora Clark 3325 2900 2275 1325 425 350 200 125 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 A VOICE FROM NEW YORK The cash register patriotism of New York has been spat upon by a virile American West that is keeping the faith of the fathers. New York World. THE CORN SHOW The first Polk county corn show, which takes place in Inde pendence next Friday and Satur day, Dec. 1 and 2, is sure to be a success. Mrs. Winnie Bradtn, who is strenuously assisting in the work, has assurances from nearly a hundred farmers that they will have corn on exhibi tion. The object of the show is to demonstrate that corn can be raised successfully in the Willa mette valley. All farmers, who do not feel competent to pick out the best corn for exhibition, may bring in about 200 ears in the sack and leave it with II. Hirsch- bergat the First National Bank tomorrow where L. J. Chapin. Marion County Agriculturist, will make the selection for them. The best corn exhibited next week will be taken to Salem and entered in the contest there which takes place Dec. 11 to 17. and may win some of the prizes. Next year, Mrs. Braden intends to take the best corn of the Polk county show over the North western circuit. A list of the cash prizes, do nated by Independence business men, is found elsewhere in this Monitor. , GRAND FINALE To the President: 'Because of the closeness of the vote I have awaited the of ficial count in California, and now that it has been virtually completed, permit me to extend to you my congratulations upon your re-election. I desire also to express my best wishes for i successful administration." Charles Evans Hughes, POLES GO UP Poles have been put on Rail road street by Espee workmen this week and the bi? crane at work has drawn a good sized crowd of spectators. It is an nounced that the electrification from Whiteson to Corvallis will be completed by Jan. 1. Thursday's Oregorian says: Electrification of the Southern Pacific line between Whiteson and Corvallis will be complete and ears will be in operation about March 15. This is the estimate of the situation made yesterday by J. H. Dyer, assist ant general manager of the Southern Pacific, who has given the work a recent thorough survey. Mr. Dyer reports tnat the poles and wires will be in place soon after the first of the year. Some delay may be ex perienced beyond that period in getting the machinery for the substations. The manufacturers have promised, however, that the machinery should be here not later than February 1. READERS MAY WRITE Short, breezy letters from our readers on live subjects are wel comed. You may use a nom de plume for publication if you wish, but Bign your own name ko we may know that the letter is genuine. Attacks upon per sons will not be printed and criticisms of public officials will only be published where the author uses his own name. has The rails Two V. S S. ARRIVES The Valley & Siletz reached Independence. track has been built and laid' to the city limits. more bridges must be completed before the new line reaches the I. & M. It is not expected that there will be much delay be cause of the injunction; that a settlement will be made and the railroad completed to the Bite of the proposed mill. INFORMATION WANTED Portland, Ore., Nov. 23, 191G. To the Monitor, Independence: Please locate for me the party who started the chicken scandal about me about March 14. I will have you use the Monitor to lo cate the one. Just ofFer about $25 reward in your locals for the guilty guy. Mail me the Monitor and the bill when you get time and oblige. Sincerely yours, M. 11. HcCall. 221 Tenth St., Portland, Ore. Dells5 Miss Eva M. Womer and Mr. Clifford Burbank, well known Airlie young people, were married by Rev, McConnell in Dallas, Saturday. The young couple have a targe number of friends who wish them happi ness and prosperity. NEARLY FINISHED The bridge ever Aih Creek on Main street is about completed and it id expected that the new road can be opened for traffic some time next week. WHAT IT COST THEM following iB the expense ac count, of several Polk county candidates: Tooze $109.00, Pi- asecki $98 85, Graves $46.95, Orr $35, Fuller $7(1.35, Crowley $55.50, Robinson $02.31), Holman $53.80, Manston $22.25, Bohan- non $14.35, Iiobb $14.05, Taylor $38. ELECTED SENATOR Julian A. Hurley, formerly of Independence, has been elected state senator from the 22nd district consisting of Mulhevr, Harney and Grant counties. DIED Mr. and Mrs. li. W. Baker have the sympathy of the community in the loss of their thirteen-year old son, Frank T., who died yes terday afternoon. The boy has been in poor health for a num ber of years and when attacked by measles a few days ago, complications of such a serious nature set in that medical skill could not overcome them. The funeral is being held at the family residence this afternoon. Mrs. Hartley Mulkey died at her home in Monmouth Thursday at the age of 34 years. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Guthrie and has two children. Last Thanksgivin' dinner we et at Granny's house, and she had iat like she alluz dtxfi most an best pies over wuz. Canned blackberry pie an' goose berry squsihin' full 'o juice; an' mz beiry, yes, an plum-yes an" cherry pio-uni, yum! Poach an' pumpkin, too, you bet. Lawzyilkin tasU 'em yet! Yea, an' custard pie, an' music, an' I aint t-no-pie since. J. W. Kll.KY. As the Thanksgiving season approaches, many dinner parties both large and small are being planned and keenly anticipated by both hostess and guest. And while the sunshine of good cheer is being lavishly dispenied, each one will pause in his festivity to review the conditions concerning the little band of men and women that waded ashore from Massa chusetts three huidred ninety six years ago, and after enduring struggles and hardships sought refuge on a massive rock which they christened Plymouth. In the shelter of this rock, the little party, water-soaked and weary, gave thanks unto God; and since the day of our Pilgrim fathers we have cast aside routine duties and business cares to observe a day of praise and thanksgiving. BY VIRGINIA SOUTHERN THANKSGIVING DANCE. The Misses Lavilla Cooper, Vivian Whiteaker, Perl Robia son, Ora Fenton, Florence Gebo and Gladys Lindley have issued invitations for a large Thanks giving dance to be riven at the opera house Wednesday, Novem ber 2!). The event will be smart in every detail and promises to reveal many pleasing surprises. THE BIG GAME The 'foot ball game between the U. of O. and the O. A. C. at Corvallis tomorrow, as in years past, is the leading Bporteveat of the 8 aon. A large number from this section will attend. RECALL REVIVED The Monitor has learned upon good authority that petitions for the recall of Judge Teal and Commissioner Beckitt will soon be in circulation again in every part of the county. . ...... . - - BOYS CAUGHT A number of boys have been rouBded i p ly ci.iei readies ior night proiing and lifting light articles. W. H. WALKER'S ESTXKTAIN. Gathering at the handsome home of Mayor and Mr3. W. H Walker last Friday evening1, the members of the Kill Kare Klub and several additional guests en joyed a naost delightful evening. Stately chrysanthemums of gold en hue were lavishly used throughout the rooms and jar dineres of lacy ferns completed a cheerful retting. Circling the five tables which were appointed for whist, the merry participants thoroughly enjoyed eve"y hand of the game, Mrs. Bice winning high Bcore. The hostess assisted by Mrs. Henkle served an elaborate three-course luncheon of ex quisite appointments. Hesides being on enviable epicurean, Mrs. Walker has a modest personal charm which when coupled with the Mayor's genial, kindly hos pitality makes an invitation to their functions highly coveted. Non-club members invited for the evening were: Dr. and Mrs. Fred Hewitt, Mrs. J. H. Burton, Mi.ss Florence Burton, Mrs. Iiattie Ilenkle, L. Damon and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ecker. RECEPTION. The ladies of the Civic League will give a reception at the K. C. Eldridge residence Saturday af ternoon for Mrs. Castner, presi dent of the State Federation of Clubs. Mrs. Castner is capable and interesting and it will be a delight to meet her. D. A. u. u. rs. The pretty J. R. Cooper home on Main street was the scene of this jolly gathering last Wednes day evening. Miss Lavilla Cooper had made appointments for 500 and the game went merrily on until the hostess served one of her Bpledid luncheons, which concluded aa other pleasant Bession of this congenial club. SENIORS EMTEHTAIN. School c 1 r I e b enjoyed a pleasing diversion at the Social Hall of the Baptiut church last Friday even ing, when the senior class of the Independence High entertained for the faculty and remainder of the High school pupils. The entertainment committee had ar ranged many delightful and mirth-provoking games w hich were heartily indulged in. Light refreshments were nerved dur ing the evening. Mrs. K. C. Eldridge enter tained her sewing club most pleasantly last Wednesday after noon. Dainty needle work was an activity that vied with social chat thruout the hours, until the hostess served a delectable collation. " OWtl BAHQOn AND TLAY. The Owls, a elub that bean the distinction of being the old est card club in Independence, being organized more than twen ty years ago, is composed of twelve merry matrons and twelve equally as "merry mar ried men". Monday evening this club banqueted at the Beaver where an excellent four-course dinner was served. Following the dinner hour the gathering proceeded to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Conkey where six tables were soon circled with whist players. At the close of the games, Mrs. Drexler cap tured the ladies' prize for high scce, ana r. M. Kirkiana proved the champion player among the sterner sex. The players were delighted with piano numbers beautifully rendered by Miss Ruth Lynch of 8an Francisco, who is pending the winter with her auat, Mrs. Geo. Conkey. Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Walker, Mrs. Maude Ireland and Mrs. Clyde Ecker substituted for absent members, the latter play ing for Mrs. Damon, who writes from California that the weather is cold but the sun is shining. CRABS MAST. Mr. and Mis. Geo. W. Con key were hosts to the Crab Club last Friday evening at a hand somely appointed 6 o'clock din ner. The table was centered with an exquisite vase of choice cut flowers and daiaty cards marked places for the club mem bers. Cards furnished amuse ment, following the dinner heur. TILLICUMS PLAY. Delightful gaieties and fes tivities were indulged in by the Klose Tillicums at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. E. Townseatf on Third street last Thursday even ing. The rooms were mad pretty and fragrant with antumn Howers'.and feras, and six tables (Continued on Page 4, Col. 6)