Independence monitor. (Independence, Or.) 1912-19??, January 25, 1918, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextINDEPENDENCE MONITOR "THE PAPER THAT EVERYBODY READS" VOL.6 INDEPENDENCE, POLK COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 19 18 NO. 24 i I THE RHYMING SUMMARIST The soothing tones of ukulele heard . Makes the cup of ioy complete, Some pretty girl is playing it At home and on the street; And no more the Isis music's canned, Artistic is the keying, And it's the stuff, Soft, not rough, ' When pictures we are seeing. The other night the picture was A poor girl and her lover, Though he was worth sixty umpty cents, He didn't feel above her; They were happy, too, it seems For six months after wedding And didn't fight Or prowl at night, They kept their love from spreading. "It reminds me yery much," We quote these words from Sadie, "Of a charming friend of mine Who is a married lady; Her hubby says he swore off cards And his example broke her, But every night, It's a fright; He hunts a game of poker." "Men are such lovely brutes, When they act as lovers, But when the honeymoon's wore off, They even swipe the covers;" What Sadie says may all be true, We're loath to unmask her, At an early date, We're sure she'd mate If Lee would only ask her. S7 v y W "fa i irttir. w. 1 GREAT WAR FILM AT ISIS TUESDAY To fully realize juct what this war means Independence citizens will hav chance in a thousand at the Isis Tues a.ij night, Jan. 29 to see the pictures, i' jrmalty sanctioned by the authorities ef Ottawa. No screen production has reached this city which follows the Canadians all the way through as this one does from the departure of the t arly battalions from Vancouver right across the continent and the Atlantic, ihru the training camps and right into ilie trenches, leaving them only when i he sick and wounded arrive noma .gain; and no story has been told with vith half as many stirring words as that of Private W. E. Collinge, the young westerner, who went thru the buttles of "fettubert" and "Plug Street" where he first encountered the German gas. It was at "Plug Street" that Collinge lost his right arm. The marvel of the screen is the chart tfoing into details of the battle of Ypres. This gives the first, second and third brigades of the first Canadian division, holding the line in the center, with the British to the south and the French to the north The denlly gas sends back the soldiers of France so relentlessly that the gap in the line I allows the Germans to rush in inj overwhelming numbers. Reinforce- j inents are tut off and regiment by i regiment the fighting Canadians are ! n.owed down, the Montreal units dying to the last man fighting at St. Juiien alter being separated from the main body. No clearer or more lasting im- j j Tension of this famous battle of Ust ! April has so far been had. The ant:i- j haation of the brigades becomes so stirring that the feelings of the audi- j ?uce is worked to high pitch. This . portion of the picture alone is more I ihan worth a visit to the theatre. No leas stirring is the tale of Pte. t'ollinge himself. He recalls the first f eilings all soldiers have in entering attle f jr the first time, later giving v ay to the fascination all have to fight o the finish, to take chances, to run and take the enemy by bayonet or imb In preference to long waits in the Gas Helmet Worn by Canadians. trenches. His arm carre off during an attack on a German trench. He was one of the party of bombers sent out to get a number of prisoners. Twelve prisoners were taken by the party, who had then completed their mission; they were then ordered to retire, and it was on this retirement that Pte. Colinge was wounded. Natural Humor gives Pte. Gdinfce'i story a natural finish. He keeps his audience from over-emphasis on the st nous characteristic s of war, but at the same time does not fail to make ore realize the unending tribute all Canadians should pay to those who went early in the day and stood tt brunt of the battle when oddc wire many to one. ALIENS REGISTER. AH subjects of the German government, males over 14 years of ae, are required to register between Feb. 4 and 9. Failure to do bo will result in punishment All postoffices will be registra tion places. SWOPE NOT CANDIDATE It it reported in Dallas that B F. Swope will be a candidate for county judge in the coming Re publican primaries. When the matter was called to Mr. Swope's attention this morning he was greatly surprised and could not surmise why such a report was started for he kas no intention of becoming a candidate for this office. Mr. Swope at one time served as judge in Lincoln county and made a record fur economy and efficiency. South Polk county will prob ably not have a candidate for judge on the Republican ticket but may insist upon having the commissioner to which it is en titled. In Democratic circles a number have been mentioned for both judge and commissioner. MILITARY WHIST. The Civic Club is again launch ed into a purely patriotic move ment. Arrangements have been completed for a large military whist party for the benefit of the Oregon Soldiers' Hospital fund and the Scholarship Loan fund. Besides the excitement and en tertainment furnished by a Mili tary Whist party, a musical pro gram will be furnished. The committee will make the event as socially pleasant as possible, and at the same time give every one an opportunity to help "our boys" hospital fund, also the scholarship loan fund, which is a most admirable cause. Invitations have been posted and those who do not care to play cards and would enjoy an even- ng with their neighbors will be most welcome. Ihe committee extends an invitation to all who care to come. You will be heart ily received. CREAMERY ELECTS. The annual meeting of the Monmouth Creamery stockhold ers was held last Saturday and the following officers elected:. Frank Laughary, president; Ed Rodgers and T. H. Gentle, di rectors for three years: II. D. IlifF and G. G. Hewitt, directors for two years; Jacob Smith and vv. A. Wood, directors tor one year. A summary of last year's busi ness shows that $78,000 was paid out for butter fat and $89,000 received for butter and $18,000 was expended for improvements. A dividend of eight per cent was allowed. "L" NOT IN FRANCE. While the prevailing opinion seems to be that Company L is m Fraace, authentic reports in dicate the contrary. A letter from one of the boys received yesterday gives the location of the company. The letter also states that the boys are all well. CHANCE FOR LOGANBERRY JUICE PLANT Giles, Salem Loganberry juice manufacturers have agreed to contract for 600 or more acres of Loganberriei at a good price in the vicinity of Independence. Furthermore, they will erect a juice plant if at least 500 acres can be secured. A meeting will be held in the Isis theatre Tuesday afternoon to bost the project and all in terested ure requested to be present. A LETTER FROM FRANCE BIG COMMUNITY SING. At the Methodist church next Sunday eveninpr, after the regu lar service, there will be a com munity sing, to which the public is most cordially invited. The good old-fashioned songs will be sung. L very body come. You are welcome, There will also be special music both morning and evening. At the morning service Mrs. Yarnes will sing "My Task." At the evening service Miss Laura Baker will sing "A Vision." VIOLET LUNCHEON. The second year Domestic Sci ence class entertained their mo thers at the High school with a one o'clock luncheon on Thurs day of this week. Five girls constitute this class and they cer tainly demonstrated their ability in the art of cooking and serving to the entire satisfaction of the 'fond mothers." Miss Rigdon, Domestic Science aud Art teach er, is a charming girl, and has one excellent work. Other uncheens and dinners are to be served by these same girls. CIVIC LEAGUE. The Civic League held a short session at the home of the presi dent. Mrs. K. C. Eldridge, last Tuesday afternoon. After busi ness matters were disposed of, Mrs. Eldridge served tea and wafers to the gathering and a social that was enjoyed over the tea-cuus. Somewhere in France. Dec. 11-1917. Dear M rs. So h e n c k : 1 received your Xma box and certainly thank you and the kind friends who sent it to me. I received it at the signal station, and your wonderful letter cheer ed all the boys to whom I read it I gave most of the cigarettes away as I do not smoke very often and the boys to whom I gave them are going to write to you and to Miss Eleanor. I have been in France for six months now and have not met any of the Toledo boys, altho I know that some of them are over here. My brother Raymond is in France with the Aviation Corps but I cannot locate him. We are all doing our best to beat Germany and I am sure we will do it. But there is not much to write as I can not, and would not, if I could, refer to any mili tary affairs. So I will close, thanking you for the presents, and most of all for that breezy, cheerful letter. May I not re ceive another one soon? From one of your many Soldier Boys, 11. M. Dickson. Tnis box left Toledo, Oregon, Nov. 4, 1917, and reached France the First of December. NEW SONGSTERS. The Pythian Sisters had one of their good times last night, the feature extraordinary being a trio by J. VV. Richardson, J. B. Hiltibrand and E. N. Johnson, witn Verd Hill at the piano. i h is number was so good that kind hearted sisters opened the windows so that the outside world might enjoy it also. Solos by Miss Gladys Irvine and Mrs. J. W. Richardson were other musical treats. Popcorn and ap ples were served to the hungry. KILL KARES Mr. and Mrs. H. Mattison en tertained the Kill Kare Klub ir a most delightful session last Fri day evening. Tables were ar ranged for whist and after the score cards were filled Mrs. Mat tison served a most delicious luncheon. AUTO WINS PLAY. After enjoying a repast at The Beaver, the Autowins were en tertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. K. C. Eldridge last Thurs day evening. The Eldridge hos pitality always insures an excep tional good time to a gathering. The evening was passed with "500." Cabinet music added much enjoyment to tne game. ROAD SUPERVISORS. The following road supervisors have been appointed by the coun ty court: District 5, Ed Milly; District 8, Jos. Tetherow; Dis trict 9, J. N. Jones; District 11, Rex Womer; District 16, John Underwcod. - - The ferry again is in operation after a vacation of several weeks. E Extra Fytra One Night Only, Tuesday, Jan. 29 By Special Permit of Canadian Government LIEUT. A. J. DWYER offers 6000 feet Canadian Government War Film. CANADA'S FIGHTING FORCES The Greatest War Film Ever Made. 3 Operators Killed in Securing these Films. Battle of Jutland Battle of Somme Battle of Ypres Battle In Clouds SEE Destruction of Zepplln In a Raid Over London Saa Dogs ef England Every Man, Woman and Child Should See II And the One Armed Hero of Festubert and Ypreu Battles; Bomb Thrower in the Famous 7th Battalion Canadians Pvte. W. E. COLLINQE (Himself) Will Tell In Person A Gripping Story of Life in the Trenches as one of the "Suicide Club" FINISHED TRAINING, THEY'RE OFF TO SHIPS v&M' ' S Photo v Arm'.rl'nn t'rmm A n'K-!atl'jn After three nioiitlm' lirelliuinarj training at Hie r-uii luii'i.v u naval training tailim 1,(hi ainr l have btva h!;..eJ u eastern bolutM to Im HjknkI ou warnlil. Our nlcture how a few bolng taki'ii tu tin- mainland ubourd a U-aiuer.