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(Pi.'.--) i A cfflixp Cu7i it INDEPENDENCE MONITOR "THE PAPER THAT EVERYBODY READS" VOLS INDEPENDENCE, POLK COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1917 NO. 28 I THE RHYMING SUMMARIST - When Salem wished to build a bridge, They said it must be steal, And when Polk demanded a concrete Then there was a squeal; Down to the legislature next they go To put us in a gunny, Bnt they forget That we, you bet, Can spend our own good money. No Salem gink can get our cash By resorting to a trick, For tho men may pass such laws, Not all of them will stick; Our judge will sit on the safety valve And a watch dog on the steeple, No Salem lunk Can work the bunk On a kindly neighbor people. You don't have to be a history worm Or a person of education, To know that G. Washington Was father of our nation; His birthday might slip right by, And some of us would let it, But to the banks We give our thanks They never do forget it. The snow came falling down in heaps, Enough no doubt for sleighing When farmers were thinking that It would soon be time for haying;" And Sadie Shucks had to fall, All her wardrobe messing, What she said When she hit her head, We leave to you for guessing. ATTEMPT AT COERCION A bill, introduced by the Ma rion county delegation, the pur pose of which is to force Polk county to build a steel bridge over the Willamette, has been passed, and it is not likely that the governor will veto it. Crudely stated, the bill provides that when two county courts cannot agree upon the material, site or have any other difference regard ing the building of .an inter county bridge, the point in dispute is left to the state high way commission for adjustment, In this particular case, Marion insists that the bridge be built of steel and Polk county wants eon crete. The high way commission favors steel, hence the bill. If the highway commission had been favorable to concrete, no such bill would have been intro duced. It is a wonder that a majority of the members of the legislature would vote for such a disreputable attempt at coercion. Those acquainted with Judge Kirkpatrick know that his fight for a concrete bridge has only been of a kindergarten nature compared to what it will be in the future and the judge will have the support of ninety per cent of the people of Polk coun ty. In fact they would say "Well done, Judge," if he should say to the Marion county bunch of steel cohorts, "Polk county has thought it over and has con cluded that we want no bridge over the Willamette at Salem GIRL KILLS SISTER Vila McManes. aged 8, was accidentally killed by her thirteen year old sister Tuesday evening with a shot gun. The accident occurred at the IYrcival ranch across the river where the J. C McManes- family was living, The girl attempted to extract a shell from a gun. which the father had used during the morning to hunt rabbits, and in some inaccountable manner, the gun was discharged. The sister, who was standing directly in front of the gun, received the full charge in the face. She was horribly mutilated. Mrs. Mc Manes was also badly injured. No" coroner's inquest was held because it was plain to be seen that the shooting was accidental. The McManes family lived in ndependence last fall at the corner of C and Railroad streets. T, E. C. CELEBRATES The Tuesday Evening Club remembered the Father of its Country last night by giving the following program which was greatly enjoyed by those present. Piano solo, Vera Brunk. Song, "America". Reading, Crissie Bramberg. Recitation, Lena South. Song, Beatrice Bramberg. Recitation, Lemuel Barnett. Recitation, Vernon Howard. Piano solo, Laura Baker. Dialogue, Vera Brunk, Mary JOHN KNEW HOW MANY WELLS THERE WERE AND STOPPED THE ARGUMENT We've had a snake story, a mouse story and now Sam tells us what he calls a real story. There is an old well on the lot once occupied by a hotel on the corner of C and Second streets. Once upon a time, so Sam says, John Bohannon and a fellow called "Fadeaway" Kelly were re turning from a carom party late at night. As they passed the well, they were startled to hear a woman crying, "Help me out! Help me out!" It didn't take John long to find out that the, woman was in the well but Kelly declared there were three wells and three women and was so positive about it that he insisted upon arguing. The- debated for three hours about how many wells and women there were until finally John got mad, pushed Kelly into the well with the woman, filled up the hole with dirt and went home. That was how Kelly got his name he just faded away, so to speak. To this day Tohn has not mentioned the incident to a living soul. and this happened many years ago before the state went "0!''. Howard. Chas. E. Frazier. Chum We will not contribute a cent to Howard. Willard Ingermanson. building one. We will hold no Duet-Laura and Mary How- more meetings or conferences ard. with you. Your tactics hBve Shadow Pantomime been too much like rough-necks Song, "Star Spangled Banner". to suit us. BY VIRGINIA SOUTHERN While last week's social func Hons were characterized by sentiment and romance, this week's entertaining has been mnra rf a rtafnnrii n a f 11 r f Sixteen hundred aeres of pro- whii h Ray Collins will take over w.uhinoWa WrtM h h,.. during prune land in Polk county the interests of Eley Fluke in Lfn. inH t- Cnlnnml period and presented an oppor POLK COUNTY PRUNES BUSINESS CHANGE A deal will be made today in GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATED On the evening of the 21st of Febru-, Craven of Dallas, W. E. Craven of In- ary, 1867, Joseph A. Craven and Miss Priscilla R. Meyer were united in the bonds of matrimony at the home of Judge Fulkerson four miles beyond Dixie. The judge was step-granrt-fatber of the bride. The groom was a young Missourian, from Ray county, who had crossed the plains in I860. They settled down on what is now the Craven homestead southeast of Mon mouth which, by the way, was the birthplace of Mrs. Craven. As for Mr. Craven he has clui.g to the same farm and the ame wife ever since a..d on Wednesday evening at their home in this city they held r modest celebra tion to observe the golden wedding. There were present their sons, J. R. dependence and A. H. Craven of Moi- mouth and thtir daughter, Mrs. Lora Butler and their families. Other chil dren not present were Jasper Craven of Soqual, ('a!., and Mrs. Sadie Liip fert of San Francisco. Three grand children werl present: Dean, son of W. K; June, daughter of A. H. and Elwyn, son of J. R. An irnpromtu charivari was staged i-y Dr. Iiowersox and Walter Brown a ho discoursed in melodious fashion on on tin cans. Mrs. Maurice Cutler rendered sever al folos and a very enjoyable evening was S.t-!it. The old couple received several useful and appropriate gifts. Monmouth Herald. gave a total of 3,500,000 pounds the firm of Fleke &, Johnson of dried prunes in 1916. This Mr. Collins has been head clerk aiu., - was the largest crop ever pro- in the store for several months L, -n;flP..a h.nnrv natr-h. j j ... j :i .... - " aucea in uie county, ami 11 is and will prove a valuable addi- n.,H m,,.;! Pnlnn.nl mtnm.1 A 1 - I.. J A flsfll f I.. . . . . VJ r,v"' v. conservatively va.seu at iu,- tion to the business. Mr. Fluke Th most noteworthy event of ff f T L .' I 1 t . 1 1. ... .1 . . . .1 " wu.w. mis crop gave wage win go to Walla Walla. Wash., the week W88 the iarge Colonial earaers of the eounty $80,000 in where he has secured a good rw flat-nival tnvn hv the Civic cash during the past yeur. position. N.- r rha Mr., Hall last According to figures compiled . Lveninir. and the substantial Dy a prominent prune raiser 01 uvuwn xtuud mbiiniw Dahas, the average crop of Mrs. W. If. Parks entertained support given the undertaking proved most gratifying. COLONIAL CUD CAHR1VAL. Tho Washington's birthday brought forth a snow storm, mora than one hundred people !i! I i? He Simply Had to Get Out j? . ; il skshkusc::::: 1'I.LIGER," whispered Mrs. Tawny, "1 bear something moving In the next room. It must be a burglar. "Ui-hV said Mullieer Tawny sleepily. "Nonsense! There's nothing tn this bouse to attract a burglar." "1 know that as well as you do, you shiftless wretch, but the b n r g I a r aoa 1 know Itr hissed Mrs. Tawny. "Oh. tbere"s a man wttb a dark lan tern:" "Let me at blmT cried Mulllger Tawny. And lu o:,e round be bad (he marked In truder by tUe throat. "I surrender."" gui pled tbe housebreaker. 'Take him out to a policeman."" cried Mrs. Tawny from under the IfdVloi hes. And after holding tbe burglar by tbe jov.or i f eve at be uustily dressed Muller led blm from the roor:i Once out-xue, ibe burglar tore ol bis mak and laughed great, round laughs. "Oh. oh. ohT Tben he and Milliliter re paired arm In irtu to the club and draw poker. It was the first ni!it' ta. t,tioo that poor Mulllser Tawny bad bad In two uioutbs Detroit Tree Press. Had Him by the Threat. prunes (dried) was 2125 pounds the W. C. T. U. Tuesday after to the acre, or in green fruit noon, the birthday anniversary about 6200 pounds to the acre, 0f Frances E. Willard being oh worth $127.50. The harvesting served by appropriate readings, of Polk's crop cost $31.60 per SOngs and speeches by the mem- acre, cultivation $10 per acre and hers and visitors. There was a responded to their invitations to taxes $3 per acre. Figuring the short business meeting. After the Colonial Card Carnival at the value on an average 01 per the meeting closed, the hostess Moose Hall to pay homage to acre the interest at b per cent served a very dainty luncheon. ih Father of His Country and amounts to $.50 per acre, leaving an average net profit of $52. IK) SMALL GIRL'S ACT for the growers in 1910, and the A p'ringe oe i rer"r'ed actual profits after paying all from Albany. The Presbyterian labor costs for the handling of church of that city has bven set the crop were $81,640. afire twice. After an investiga tion it was learned that a small CHANGING CROPS girl Aas responsible for both It is estimated that at least fires- She started them for the 500 acres in this vicinity will be Purpose or creating excitement Dlanted to sugar beets this vear. ,n one Pa" ' the building so it tlx same time swell the Civic League funds for sweet charity's The spacious hall was j most effectively decorated with national banners. Large flags were draped on the walls, while three rows of smaller ones were stretched acro.ss the full length of the building. Numerous flagB aved from the chandeliers and hundreds and hundreds of tinv peppermint at least 150 acres and she could steal money from the flaR9 were fe8tooned from the potatoes and onions many acres collection box in another part. chandeliers to the corners of the more. About half of the acre- rooms. Portraits of Ceorge and age to be used for beets, pepper- RED HEADS Martha Washington with a tiny mint, potatoes and onions this The Monmouth Herald thinks hatchet here and there added an year was planted to hops last the state normal there has about historic interest to the event. year, in folk county complete, all the auburn-haired damsels in Mr. W. li. Walker, as George It is estimated that the hop acre- Oregon. The O. A. C. could Washington, was handaom and stately in a gay waistcoat worn with the picturesque Colonial coat, with lace frills at the neck and sleeves, Baltic breeches, silver buckled pumps and towdered wig. Mrs. Clyde age will be decreased over 700 Utnd two or three hundred over! there and would have bo many left they would not be missed.' Benton County Courier. acres. J W. KIRKLAND 89 J. W. Kirkland reached the age of 89 last Friday and duly celebrated the occasion. He was dined by relatives and was great ly encouraged to not think of quitting for twenty years yet. This he promised to do. gratulations. DIED Jesse BufTum, aged 25, died Kcker represented Lady Wash suddenly last Saturday from nKlon ana wa8 costumed in a hemorhage of the lungs. He is laintv Kwn fashioned after the survived bv a wife, father, three Colonial days, bits of real lace, Con-! brothers and a sister. Inter- a powatrea comure ana oeauty ment was made at Amity. 'patches completed the quaint costume. , Mr. Walker and Mrs. Kcker welcomed the guests and furnished them with their 600 score cards. Tables were desig nated by cherry blocks fiom which miniature flags waved. Durinjr the evening, Mrs. Claire Irvine sang "Long- Live America," and J. G. Mcintosh sang "Let There Be Peace". Beth musicians were enthu siastically recalled. Mrs. Mc intosh was their accompanist At the close of the games, Mrs. Swope held ladies' high score and was presented with a jur of cherries, topped with a tiny cherry tree. Pearl Hedges won gentlemen's high score and received a large gilded hatchet fashioned after the one that played havoc with the historical cherry tree. A luncheon, consisting of In dependence sandwiches, cherries, Martha Washington cakes and Bunker Hill coffee was served by the committee in charge. Covey's orchestra furnished music for the event and their meritorious program was hearti ly received, and added greatly to the pleasure of the evening-. Mrs. Sherman Hays was the general chairman of the com mitte in charge and to her un tiring energy and skillful man agement and ability to work out details with a charming effect, the success of the entire function is largely due. NIEDLECHA7TIIS. The busy workers of the Needlecraft gathered at the hos pitable home of Mrs. E. Burton last Thursday afternoon and en gaged in bits of needlework while jolly repartee made the hours pass quickly by. Light re freshments were served by Mrs. Burton and her daughter, Miss Florence. OWtl PLAT. Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Kirkland (Continued on i'age i. Col. 3.)