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About Independence enterprise. (Independence, Or.) 1908-1969 | View Entire Issue (April 16, 1909)
Htsdrprttdrtirr tfntrrpriir, CHARLES EDWARD HICKt Eutrred tl independence, Ore., pvi' office aa second class matter. Wvmr miinlK tajti K, m ft now rem play grounds partly iwrpt and the munlty publication eddd to Oregon's ehrubbery trimmed until U nerdly Kkj c,l. and each book twins mr 4 lik the unit plac. .rtl.il- ih. ih. list. Xi.nr ana band- Miss Cora Kllgove of MCMinnmue aomer than the 'souvenir booklets visited tax wee wltn T it ar. ordiuarily told lo tourists, Hood River Wanlesa. iimiford are both receiving row 1 Uo Naine was nurt nlle alklng ubscrlpt.ee, 1.0 Per Year Cornered with the parsou and the vouim q po-alou ot a marriage license or where tbe wan Is the de fendant lo a brracbf promise ault ihrUapoiiblet-banretbat he may be able to arrive at the true age of a rasa widow or an old maid. Horn Comlug Day" will be one of the greatest events In the hlaiory of the Portland Rose Festival. It la set for June 7 and It la expected that ihe attendance on that day will be the greatest In tbe liUtory of thla grea went. Tba rose festival la den lined to be a great advertisement for Portland After a spirited eesKlon of the State Editorial Association at Portland, the editor are at home again. Peelalou a to an advertising policy that should be uniform among the press ot tbe eutir mate was one of the most important features of the convention. Special luncheons were tendered the delegate both Friday and Saturday at the Cow merclal Club. It was a great meeting. Though the commercial bodies of th ' Coast were dlsapotnted that the Chica . go school chlldern did not accept tbe In vitatlon tendered them through the Chicago Association of Commerce, th invitation has borne fruit, and from June 2nd to June 19ih a large party of Chicago business men will come to the Pacific North-west under the aus pices of the Association, Including var ious Oregon points In their itinerary. This will add to the good advertising the Pacific Coast Is getting In other ways. Scheduled meetings of the Oregon Development League last week proved even greater successes than the most enthusiastic "boosters" anticipated. At Roseburg the committee got busy and raised $3,000 for their campaign, doubling the .number of their sub scribers; Central Point had big del egations from all the principal towns of the Rogue River section, and $1,000 hi less than a half hour showed the interest of the audience. Oakland, Cot tage Grove, Eugene and Oregon City all did themselves proud. ; pllwenis galore on new and elabor ately Illustrated literature, Just from tbe printer. Pollt county will bother with heft eoon. J. C. Hayter, the veteran editor of Dallas, w as a pleasant caller on th En terprise Saturday, It la understood (hat Mr. Hayter will soon take up the ed itorial work on the Observer, lie la recognized as one of the leading uewa paper men of the Willamette valley. tbe flume last week. Superintendent Seymour visited tbe school last week. PUlM OON'T KNOCK" I'pon a door I saw a sign: I cried. "A motto, and It's mine!" A wiser thing I never taw No Median or Persian law Should be more rigidly enforced Than this, from verbiage dtverced. Its loglc'a firm at any rock- How About Oregon? The district deputy fish and game wardens of .Masai husetla have receiv ed a decision from the office of the attorney-general of the stale in refer ence to the question of liunters licensei which have been In dispute during the past few years. The question arose as to whether or not a man owning a farm In the country and living In the city could hunt ob said farm without a license, and also as to whether or not a farmer owning a farm upon which be lived had a right to hunt upon said farm without a license. The attorney-general anawt-red the first finest Ion In the negative and the Inst one In the afrlrniatlve. T!u decision of the attorney-general Is to the effect that a farmer having land under his domicile has the right under the law to hunt on said land without securing a license. The land must be adjacent to that which is cultivated and be strictly under his domicile. A man liv ing in the city and having a country place cannot be railed a farmer under the law, says the attorney-general. ZELAYA INSULTS THE U. S. XlrergMi IMtur a id lo Hold America Diplomat prisoner. Mobile. Ala , April II. John II. Oregory, Jr., until recently Americas charge d'affilre at Managua, Nica ragua, was virtually a prisoner there, according lo lettert received here from several persons of reputation la the Ntcaraguau capital. These lettert aay that flreg'-ry was watched by spies day and night; that soldiers were at every entrance of bit residence, the Araeilcao legation: that whenever be loft the legation be wat shadowed by minions of the Nlcaraguan dictator, and hie official dispatches were both Intercepted and confiscated. It la said this Is only part of 7. fr aud that every occasion Is taken to I iu press upon them that they are unwelcome. "Push don't knock." 'Twas simply meant to guide the handj UyB.g M,,.y , dr.ve ut Americans Of those who wish to sit or stand Within the unassuming door. This weight of sermonry that bore Twas never meant to teach or preach : Hut Just to place In easy reach The ear of him who dealt In stock "Push don't kuock." Hut what a guide for life was that Strong, philosophical and pat; How safe a chart for you and me While cruising o'er life's restless sea; Push, always push, with goal In view. Don't knock avoid the hammer crew This rule will save you many a shock "Push dou't knock." When on that door I see the sign, I say "Great motto, you are mine!" No stronger sermon ever fell From human lips; uo sage could tell The hothead youth more nearly how To point always his vessel's prow; There are no wiser words in stock "Push don't knock." Baltimore American HARMONY Planting potatoes and making gar dens are the order of the day. The usual Sunday evening meeting was held at Mr. Blair's Sunday. Foley's Honey and Tar Is a safe- I guard against serious results from j spring colds, w hich Inflame the lungs I and develop Into pneumonia. Avoid I conterfelts by insisting upon bavin I the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar which contains no harmful drugs ' For sale by P. M. Klrkland. Patronize our Advertiser. We often wonder how any person Katberlne and Cora McLean, Cannes Sears, John Talbot, Allen McLean and Ray Goldsmith spent Easter Sunday j In the mountains eating eggs and kill- Ine time. ! Mr. and Mrs. Goldsmith and daugh- can e persuaded into , taaing any ters Georgia and Bertha spent Sun- thing but Foley's Honey and Tar for day at W. A. McLean's. coughs, colds and lung trouble. Do 4-111 .IT . . , . -miora vaniess anu laumy i-ii be iooiei jnt0 accepting "own for Nestucca Friday morning where , A. . ... . ' make or other substitutes. The gen thev nre maktnsr their hnme. Arbor Day was observed here by un,ne n.a,ns '' u6 "u cleaning up the school yard. The leaves In a yellow package. For sale by were raked and burned and the P. M. Klrkland HAVE YOU SEEN The new Spring Styles in BISHOP'S READY TAILORED SUITS $10 TO $35 Our spring line of suits, re cently arrived, is making a tremendous hit with those who have seen them; It's but right that they should. The patterns are simply great. Beautiful fabrics backed up with quality. The tailoring is the best, and prices are especially attractive. Salem Woolen Mill Store SALEM, OREGON CHAMP CLARK. The leader of the Democratic mem bers of tbe house of representatives. NEVER HEARD OF ROOSEVELT Recluse Miner .Makes First Visit to CiviliiJitlon In Fifteen Year. San Bernardino, Cal.. April 13. Albert Courtney, 70 years old, and for 15 years a recluse miner, arrived In this city Sunday from the wilds of Southern Nevada. He said he had seen very few persons during his long isolation. L'pun his srrival here he learned for the first time that Queen Vic toria was dead aftd expressed sur prise and would not believe it until shown newspapers mentioning King Edward of Great Britain. Theodore Roosevelt he had sever heard of, he said. Whan newspaper men asked If he knew "Teddy." he thought they were joking with him. Alfred W. Kinrell Dead. Missoula, Mont., April 12. Alfred W. Burrell, of Oakland. Cal., one of the best-known general contractors In the west, died here after a ten days' Illness. Many of the most Im posing exhibition buildings of the Lewis and Clark Exposition at Port land were erected under contracts held by Mr. Burrell. He was also building a number for the Seattle exposition. Army Full Strength. New York, April 13. For the first time since the Spanish war tne United States Army is recruited up to its full strength. This fact was made public here with the posting of an order signed by the adjutant general of the army, In which all re cruiting is ordered temporarily dis continued, except In the case of time- expired men, to whom the privilege of re-enlistment is given. THE MARKETS Portland. Wheat Track prices: Club $1.10; red Russian, 1.08; bluestem, $1.20 Valley, $1.10. Barley Feed, $33; rolled, $33 34. Oats No. 1 white, $3 9; gray, 38. Hay Timothy, Willamette Valley, fancy, $16; do. ordinary,, $13; East ern Oregon, mixed, $18; do. fancy, 20; alfalfa, $16; clover, 14. Butter Extra, 32 34c; fancy, 14c; store, 20c. Kgg3 Choice, 20 21c. Hods 1908, choice, 10c; prime, 6 7c; medium, 56c; 1907, 22Jc. wool Valley, 15 16c lb; East ern Oregon, 16 18c, as to shrinkage. Mohair Choice 22 23c. Seattle. Wheat wluestem, $1.25. Oats $39. Barley $30 31. Hay Eastern Washington timo thy $202l per ton; Puget Sound hay, $1214 per ton; wheat hay. $1517 per ton; alfalfa, $1416 per ton. Butter Washington creamery, J3e per lb.; ranch, 19c per lb. Eggs Selected local, 22c. Potatoes White River, 929 SO per ton; Yakima. $S1J4 per ton Under a New Name IMPERIAL FURNITURE CO, HUCCKrtriOttS TO House Furnishing Co. at Salem, Oregon I liii If it Is Wall Paper your mind should turn "Imperial" way where slab - orate preparations have been made for your reception. Money, time or experience have been spared In securing just the right pat tern, In Just the right coloring, at Just the right price. Unquestion ably this Is the right place to buy wall paper. Imperial Furniture Co. Be sure you come to 177 Liberty Street, 8alem, Oregon rfthlctlc and Jymnaslum $ccds. 2'urtd, Ammunition and fishing Packle. Sfi, H pairing. lter Waxen W Mr M SALEM , OREGON. SSI For Style or Beauty We have them. All of the popular shapes and popular priced Shoes WE DO FINE REPAIRING JACOB VOQT 345 State 8treet, 8alem, Oregon "Where Are My Letters?" Needless to ask these questions If you use our Y & E FILING CABINETS. These are used In all business and Is the great Idea of SYSTEM. Call and see these goods. The Commercial Book Store 163 Commercial St., SALEM, ORE. POLK COUNTY BANK Monmouth, Oregon Paid Capital, $30,000.00 Transacts a General Banking Business OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS: J. H. Hawley, Pres. J. B. V. Butler, Vice Pres. Ira C. Powell, Cash. F. S. Powell. J. B. flump. I. M. Simpson. UNDERT7IKINQ Day and night calls promptly attended to. Fine parlor In con nection. An experienced lady assistant W. L. BICE, Embalmer and Funeral Director. Licensed by the Oregon State Board of Health. BICE A CALBREATH Home Phone: Store, 2220; Res. 3121 Bell Phone: Store, 114; Pes. 73 Independence, Oregon YOU GET WHAT VE GET lHMl Our books are open for your inspection. . Buyers name given if wanted. We not only get top prices, but you can satisfy yourself "SOG5& absolutely at any time that you get what we JLY..r-n.,r set- PROMPT CASH RETURNS GHIGfElvS Ship your produce to us. Write to us now for coops, tags, etc. SOUTHERN OREGON COMMISSION CO. W. H. MCCORQUODALE, PROP. 95 FRONT ST., PORTLAND, OREGON A good many are taking advantage of the offer of the magazine Human Ldfa free with a year'a subscription la advance to the Enterprise. It is a splendid magaslne. Call and get f sample copy while they last. Chamberlain's Cough Rstnedy Cans Culda, Croup and Whooplne Coutrlv,