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INDEPENDENCE MONITOR "THE PAPER THAT EVERYBODY READS" VOL. 5 INDEPENDENCE, POLK COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 1917 NO. 33 p THE RHYMING SUMMARIST Keep the flag" a flying", folks, Keep it in the air, You can be thankful, folks, That its waving there; There are flag's in other lands Which are kept unfurled, But the red and white And blue is right, The best in all the world. In what other nation of the earth Would you rather be? Don't you think that the U. S. A. Is the nearest one to free? What people have as much to say, A larger share in ruling? And a melting pot Is what we've got, Ten thousand ideas cooling. Compare our chief, our President, All kings and crowns competing, We call him "Woody" to his face And grasp his hand in greeting; If we don't like the way he does, The manner of hisj labor, We may balk And also talk To hundreds or a neighbor. It's the best old nation that ever was, The best that will ever be, Be thankful that you're living here And not across the sea; Five million men will answer call, The steel of battle braving, If we must fight May right be might, Keep the banner waving. J7 PIONEERS ENTERTAINED ROYALLY BY CIVIC LEAGUE Last Tuesday Afternoon proved a de lightful event for the pioneers and all these who assembled at the J. S. Cooper home to join with the local pioneers in the sentiment of the early days in Oregon. The meeting was planned under the auspices of the Civic League. Mrs. Sherman Hays and Mrs. Verd Hill having direct charge of the arrangements. There were about seventy-five present, including the fol lowing invited pioneers; and their year f arrival as far as could be ascer tained: Mr. E. Elkins, '43. Mrs. Ellen Oains, '41. T. J. Fryer, '45. Mrs. Cattron, Monmouth, '46. Mrs. Susan Jones, '47. Mrs. Lou Whiteaker, Montana, 48. N. L. Butler, '49. Dave Hedges, '61. Mrs. Irvine, '52 XI. Claggett, '62. Miss Sarepta Richardson, '52. Mrs. Jane Cooper, '5S. Mra. T. B. Tatherow, '63. Mrs. I. Claggett, '69. Mrs. Sara Thorpa Shelton. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kirkland. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Patterson. Mrs. N. L. Butler. Mr. and Mrs. Abe Nelson. Mrs. J. S. Moore. Mrs. Boman. Mra. Mariha Richardson. Mra. Heath. Baldwin Sisters. jars, viyae iaici mv ' j at tha machinea and accompanied them j to the house where they were received , by Mra. J. S. Cooper, Mrs. K. C, I Eldridge, Mrs. P. M. Kirkland and MrB. L. Damon. There waa soon be gun a conversation about the old days and the younger ones there were al most seised with awe, realizing they were in the presence of the men and women who unceasingly devoted all their energies to the accomplishment of what to most people seemed a mere dream, a hope without a foundation. Mrs. K. C. Eldridge. president of the Civic league, made a moat gracious welcome address to the pioneers, which wss followed by vocal number by Mra. Claire Irvine. A paper, "Reminis cence of Early Oregon Days" was given by Mrs. J. 9. Cooper and was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. A song by Mrs E. E. Paddock closed the program, then several pioneers were asked to relate some of their early ex periences which were listened to with intense interest. It wss treat to have present Mrs. Ellen Gains who eame on the first immigrant train that aver crossed the plains to Oregon. Mrs. Gains is the daughter-in-law of former Gov. Gains, the second terri torial governor of this state. Her ex periencea in crossing the plaina rre remembered with pleasure as nothing hazardous was encountered. The gathering joined in finging "America" and those ripe in years who were torn in the love of liberty and purified in tha fires of maintaining it were stirred to a rare state of patriotissa. As the event was also the wedding anniversary of the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Cooper, Mrs. Eld ridge In a few well chosen words, (Continued on Page 4, Col. 3) THE ANNUAL RISE lhe Willamette riyer has be gun its annual rampage. An almost continual rain for ten days and the melting of an un usual amount of snow in the mountains makes it probable that the river will "go it pretty strong". Monday the ferry broke loose from its moorings and drifted down stream for a quarter of a mile. The guide wire broke, pulling down both poles which also jerked the pilot house off the ferry. As a result there has been no service this week. It is very probable that traffic can be resumed today or tomorrow. - TWO MASS MEETINGS There will be two meetings in the interest of social hygieie iu Independence on next Tuesday, April 3. At 2:30 in the after noon, at the opera house, Mrs. J. M. Miller of Eugene will speak on "How Shall I Tell My Child". Eery woman over 18 years of age in city and country is re quested to be present. - There is no admission and no collection. In the evening, a men's mass meeting will be held. Addresses will be made by Dr. L. F. Grffith, examining physician of the state hospital at Salem and E. B. Mc Naughton of Portland. These meetings are under the auspices of the Oregon Social Hygiene Society nad are en dorsed by a number of Inde pendence people who are much interested in the work of the society. Over 120 meetings have been held in the state. HOP ACREAGE Whoever edits the market pages of the Portland dailies should wake up and learn some thing about the prospective hop acreage in Oregon this year. Be fore saying that there will be no reduction over last year, they should ask any grower and find out the facts. Hop yards in very part of the state are being plowed up and no new yards are being started. It can safely be stated that there will be a reduc tion of at least 5000 aeres, There will be a reduction of from 1000 to 1500 acres in Polk, 1000 in Marion and 300 in Yamhill, and unless market conditions are greatly improved within the next few days, several more hundred acres will be plowed under. REVIVAL CLOSES The revival services, which have been held at the Baptist church, closed on Sunday night. Rev. II. E. Marshall with his straightforwardness, his earnest ness, and his consecration won several to Christ. Many a loiter ing one was quickened. Some backsliders were reclaimed. The entire city felt the influence of these services. It was with much sorrow that the people saw him feo; but because he had to begin in Bend on Tuesday, March 27th, he had to close Sunday night. BUYS CREAMERY A deal was made last week in whith a creamery at Kelso, Wash,, passed into the hands of Polk county men a company incorporated for $10,000 or ganised by Peter Kurre and J. L. Murdock. A new building will be erected at Kelso and machin ery installed lor an up-to-aate ; creamery and cheese factory, j Guy Scheible of Monmouth will ! be the buttermnker at Kelso. i Elliott0'Brien's 'Great Closing Qutt Sale Goes Merrily On. Ladies' Spring Coats j ARRANGED IN TWO LOTS Lot No. 1. Values to' $25.00, closing out price $9.98 Lot No. 2. Values to $12.50, closing out price $5.98 ; Cream Chinchillas, Corduroys In all colors, also Mixture. Ladies' Spring Coats ; IN SILK AND WOOL COMBINATIONS, FRENCH SERGES, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKS. Every one worth the regular price. $25.00 Suits, closing out price $12.50 $27.50 Suits, closing out price $13.75 $30.00 Suits, closing out price $15.00 $35.00 Suits, closing out price $17.50 A Wonderful Buy for Anyone Wishing a Spring Suit. Gaeat Closing Out Sale of Men's and Boys' Suits at Tremendous Reductions $5.00 Suits at $3.98 7.50 Suits at 5.98 10.00 Suits at 7.98 12.50 Suits at 9.98 15.00 Suits at 11.98 18.00 Suits at 14.39 Ladies' and Children's Shoes Broken sizes of our regular lines. Values to $4.50 Closing out price $1.98 Men's Shoes Odds and ends of our regular stock. A wonderful bargain. Values to $5. Closing out price, $2.89 GUARD CALLED OUT The Oregon National was called out Monday. Many of the com panies were short on men but during the week everyone was recruited to at least the mini mum 65. In all probabilities every company will have 100 men before Monday. Ernest Ticee, a member of Company L, will no longer represent Inde pendence in the Guard alone for Neal Buchanan, Harry Ston acker, Arnold Fitzgerald, Harry ( linton and several others have enrolled in the same company. Roy Whiteaker and Lee Jordan joined Co. L D. B. TAYLOR PASSES David B. Taylor, who for over twenty years was a highly rt spected residentof Independence, died at his home at Monrovia, Cal, on March 23 at the age of 76 after an illness of several months. He is survived by his wife and adopted daughter, Mrs. VV. E. Craven of Independ ence. The funeral services and interment took place at Mon rovia. Mr. Taylor was born is Canada from where he came to inde pendence in 1889. Here he re sided until 1912 when he moved toCalisornia where he hoped the climate would be of much benefit to him. He was an Elk, being a member of the Salem lodge and took an active part in that organization. As a citizen of Independence he devoted much time to the welfare of the city and took much interest in every thing that waa of mutual benefit. INDEPENDENCE WILL PREPARE Home Guard in Independence While no doubt many of our young men will hear and anawer their country'! call to her defense, there ' are many men in Independence and vicinity, who because of being be yond the age limit, are ireligible fur enlistment, but who, just the lime, could render valuable service in eaxe of need, or a Home Guard. It hail teen thought advisable to call a patriotic meeting fur next Monday evening at the Opera House to diacuaa the matter, and to take atepa toward the organization of a home guard. It is hoped and expected that every loyal and patriotic citi.en will attend thie meeting and contribute to the patriotic erithuaiaarn of the occasion. -B. E. Smith. Girls' National Guard to be Organized A GUli' Henor Guard will be organized In Independence tonight A rally meeting will be held at tha Opera HoutM at 8 o'clock to which everyone Interested ii moat wel come. IDrT Dunsmore and Attorney Barrkk will apeak and Covey a orchestra furnish the mualc. Pro fcaoional men of the city have ef fered toco-operate with the aeseeia lion and attaint it in any manner. Mra. W. M. Huff la taking a leading part in the organization. "TheGirla National lienor Guard it organized for the purpose of creating a spirit of patriotism and duty among the girla of America, to inculcate the apirit of unity and learning to do one Iking well which will prove of helpfulneaa and value both in duration ef peace aa well aa timea of war. Any young woman between tha agea of fourteen and thirty years, with a knowledge of the working of her government, and a recognition of the needa of her country and an appreciation of the aacredneaa of her obligation, it eligible for admission." Old Glory is flying every where and the "best people on earth" salute the "heat flag on earth." Whether the United States will declare war on Germany or maintains an armed neutrality de pends on Congress which convenes Monday.