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EIGHT PAGES INDEPENDENCE ENTERPRISE, INDEPENDENCE, QWEOON. APRIL 29, 1H0. PACE EIGHT SPA For 6 making W( ) fine, rich, ViS A or plain fo equally valuable vr and saving. 0 Indispensable For Home Baking RURAL SCHOOLS DO GOOD I'ORK I county will take up the work next 'ear with the Intention of waking 100 I per cent praties during tlie year, and In a few years nobody will dare to ay that the children cannot Bpell. Wors Than Bullsts Bullets haye often caused less uf pftnrtwinr t. 'h rnnr nf riiinff ' "ng to soldiers (hao the eciema L. contest of rural .choo;.. held April l. w- Harrlman, Burlington. Me., got In 1910. a. given by Superintendent H.'"-'' Ttn' A suffered with, forty r jm..-. lyeara. "But Bueklen's Arnica Salve "Fourth Grade -First place. Eola, ' curel whpn a e,8e falled'" h Etna, Sunnyslope and Concord, tie. writes. Greatest healer for sores, ul . L.tl- V ...,.. L.la (100 per cent); second place, Zena,.ve' luu'' -., 99 1-3 per cent; third place. MlsUetoe na P,le"- -"oc " " "..., 9 per cent Fifth Grade First place, Enter-1 we have Just received a big hlp- prtse, Concord, Highland, tie, (100 ment of boys' and young men's cloth per cent); second place Parkers. Mis- lng. A large variety to select from. tletoe, tie, (98 per cent); third place, Conkey, Walker & Lehman, Oak Grove, 96 per cent. Sixth Grade Zen a, Eola, Number IS, Elkins, Etna, Highland, tie, (100 per cent); second place, Oakhurst, 97 1-3 per cent; third place, Parkers, Enterprise, tie, (96 per cent). Seventh Grade First place. Goose neck, 100 per cent; second place. En terprise, Concord, Highland, tie, (95 per cent); third place. Salt Creek, Pi oneer, tie, (92 per cent). Eighth Grade First place, Zena, Parkers, Enterprise, Sunnyslope. High land, tie, (100 per cent) ; second place Etna, 99 per cent; third place, Mistle toe, 97 per cent. All teachers report that the pupils have made a great improvement In their spelling since the beginning of the contests and that they are taking much more interest in the general spelling work. . Many schools that began the con test making spe'ling grades from 40 per cent to 60 per cent are making grades around the 100 per cent, show ing that they have been making much Improvement. This is the close of? the work for the rural schools for this year, but it is the plan to con tinue the same work next year and it is hoped that every .school in the Object to Strong Medicines Many people object to taking the strong medicines usually prescribed by physicians for rheumatism. There la no need of internal treatment In any case of muscular or chronic rheu matism, and more than nine out of every ten cases of the disease are of one or the other of these varieties. When there is no fever and little (if any) swelling, you may know that It Is only necessary to apply Chamber lain's Liniment freely to get quick relief. Try it. For sale by P. M. Kirkland. .On Candy The Seal of Purity is a Guarantee of Perfection in Quality and Flavor Patroniie the "Modern Dealer" UtAtn Cntwiimtnr Co., Mfn., PortUnd, Onto Mi tmtm LV. BURNT MEETS DEATH Cornelius W. Burrlgbt, who wa killed by accident on Morst Bros, bop ranch whll operating a grubblug ma chine last Friday, April 22. was sixty elttht year of age having been born In Ohio In 1843. lie enlisted In the civil war In IKtiO, served thre years and was then honorably discharged. lie whs married to Mini 8arah Will- moth In lSS.'i and Is survived by her ud thirteen children. Two daughter are married, Mrs. Clarence Marks and Mrs. Bert McCalllster. Of the ten children at home four are of an ag that they will be uf material amUt sure to their mother In the tare of this family. The accident which took the life of Mr. Burrigbt was doubly ad In the respect that the f.uully which he leaves Is lur and in great need of parental care. Mr. Burrlght lived about au hour after the accident which cost his life. The little boy was driving the home wh'.ch was hilt lied to the sweep when gar I'nclo Josh trvaied him to that be boiultt a loU box and advised hla friends to do th sauie, not forgetting la alo iiiaks a not of too mauy oth er fine brands. "Well. I'll swan." latiKliliiKlr broks In the old man again. "I guena 1 II Just get myself a few wheels, while are about It, but of another kind from yours, yet euually as good for the purpose Intended. 1 need a mow er and rake. I always did contend that first-class machinery was neces ary to flmuluM work, and I know of no mower that cau best the Muck eye tor simplicity and all around sat Ufactlon. A fellow don't htoe to be sending for an expert to fit 'em rifcht at the most precious moment K. M Wade A Co. are the general agent here for the Buckeye Hue, and I tell you what, they are a good firm to tie to. I'll Juki drop In and tell them I've alo decided upon a Mich igan buKgy and a Rushford wagon." "Mow alxmt the plumber, I'ncle?" Inquired Polly. "You remember you mi Id you would leo umeliody for that." 'Jes' so, Jes' so; and we ulitt.i't have any botcher do the work, either. I'll go look for It. M. Wade. A Co. We've not to have gns and water pines put in, a hot water heater and was hurled nlklng Mr. ':; mortal some part of the Imrtiexa broke re-1 porcelain bath tub, besides some mil itary flxtn's. and this is the very firm to do the work. They observe closely all the hygienic laws guarding .'!it l Si-alnst daugers from sewer gaes. ,'.'Vs f.-e safe about the iuuuu ,ii.it ucul men, as I know Wade & Co. to be, have done th work." The aforesaid plumbers got the contract, did JuhI what I "ml Josh said they would do. and won Polly's praise for thulr excellent work manxhlp. leasing the sweep wii back with great tor flurright In tho Hide injures. The funeral uiduy at 2 p. m. from . Ian church and the remains were away In the I. O. U. r. cemetery, Rev. Dr. Uunsmore conducting the services. The Burrlghts came to this place some six years ago having removed ere from Sodavllle where they set tled on coming to the coast from Ne braska in 1890. DATES ARE SET FOR RACE MEET (Continued from first page) Tim aawitUtiuU reports riuoursgiH ment from many of the outslds horse men who are i ported to bring their horse and attend the June uioet at this place, The liidondcii- meet will without doubt surpass any formel event ever pulled off here or In tb county and the horns show In con nection will bring all rlAimes of home together here for three days' recre tlon and sport. SPEED PROGRAM Wsdnesdiy, Juns 22 lMlxed rat s for a year-old. trot or pace, barring hop ples; Vnlle heats, I In 1, Purse Ur.O 0d 2 Kunnlng, mile dash. weight for age. purse .. 3 Trotting, 2:20 clac. W 150 09 GENEROSITY OF JOLLY UNCLE (Continued from first page.) find him a careful dealer, always ful ly stocked with every possible thing In the line of staple and fancy grocer Ie, fresh and first-class, no shelf-worn goods there, while the prices are down to brass tacks. To keep peace In this family, get all your groceries of L. G. Reeves." "By the way," remarked Uncle Josh as they reached the street, "I must run over to the Independence Nation- 1 bank and get another check book. Come along with me and get acquaint ed with the officers, for of course yoi will do business with them, and it Is always more pleasant to be personally acquainted with people you do bus iness with. This bank is as solid as the base of the universe, and has a rong working capital of $50,000. You 111 find them ever ready to extend CASTOR I A For Lufenti and Children. Tha Kind You Have Always Bought sof CJt Bears th Blgtuttui MONMOUTH NEWS Rev. Slas preached good sermon both morning and evening at the Christian church last Sunday. He and Rev. Wood exchanged pulpits for the day, Rev. Wood going, to Dallas. Chester Craven and wife of Corval lls were guests over Sunday with the latter's sister, Mrs. W. K. Winegar. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Rlckard of Cor vallls were over Sunday visitors with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. II. E. Guthrie. E. H. Craven of Salmon River was transacting business here Monday... . mile bests. 3 In fi. 'ure, I'.o (HP 4 ItunnltiK, - uillo dh, h pounds below the scales. Purse W (l Thursday, Jun23 5 facing, 2:25 ('lass, Vmlle heats, 3 In 5. Purss .. l.'.U 09 6-Runnlng, '4 inlle daub. 5 pounds below the scales. Purse 150 09 7 Trotting, 2:30 class, mlin heats. 3 In 5. Purse, 150 09 8 Running, mlls daub, & pounds below the scsles. Winners at this meeting to tarry 6-lb. penalty. Purse l.'.O 09 Friday, June 24 9 Pacing, 2:15 class, H mile heats, 3 In 6. Purse .... 150 09 10 Running, mile dash, 5 pounds below stales. Win- , ners at this meeting to carry 6-lb. penalty. Purse, 150 09 11 Trotting, 2:17 class, mlle heats, 3 In 6. Purse. 150 00 12 Running, Vnille dash, 6 pounds below scales. Win ners at this meeting to carry 5-lb. penalty; winner of two races to carry 7 lb. ' penalty. Purse , 150 Off Entries to All th Abovs Races Clos on Juns 20 Conditions as to Harness Races AJ1 harness races to be governed as far as practicable by the American Trotting Association Rules. Entries to be five per cent of purse and five per cent from winners; five to enter and three to start. Entries not accompan led by the money will not be recog' nlzed. Nominations to be made la writing, giving name, age, color, sex, sire and dam. All entries to be closed KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH HOME IT IS wonderful how much satisfaction can be obtained from a talk over the Bell Telephone. A letter carries words, " but the Bell service has been brought up to such a point of perfection that the modulations of the voice are clearly heard. The cheery tones show that the talker is well and in good spirits. Th6 call may come from a suburban village or a distant city, but within the limits of the carrying power of the voice the Bell Service carries the tone as well. You get a personal interview with a friend a hundred miles away. The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. Every Bell Telephone is the Center of the system. Jesse Do Witt of Eugene, who was any accommodations compatible with I recently married in Jackson county, June 2o. In case the purses herel business principles. Your savings, de-vlslted his mother here while en-route j gven do not tl with five complete entries, the board reserves the right to deduct entries from purse and start with less number. The board reserves the right to declare any race off or postponed on account of In clement weather. Money divided 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent. Conditions as to Running Races All running races five to enter and three to start; five per cent to nom lnate and five per cent from money, winners. Entries to close June 20, Entries not accompanied by money will not be recognized. Running race free for all. The board reserves the ' right In races not filling to deduct entries from purse and start less number. All running races to be gov' erned by new California Jockey Club' Association Rules as far as practical. Money divided 70, 20 and 10 per cent. posited there, will return you a fair rate of interest." "And in the matter of insurance," continued I'ncle Josh, "that Is of im portance. You want a 'Poll-Icy on your new bouse of course, and my old friend, B. Wilson, not only has lines of the solidest and best companies. but he is an expert and trustworthy underwriter, he has a large number ol companies, all of which belong to the old reliable category, being well known for their prompt and satisfac tory adjustment of losses. It's better to be safe in the B. Wilson agency." "I declare, Uncle," exclaimed Char ley, "there goes a handsome harness; I must have one like that for the girl." "Get it right down here at R. M. Wade & Co's. This is the boss horse millinery firm of this section, to my notion. They use only first-class material and give personal supervis ion to the minutest detail of manufac-j ture. There is nothing in harness but can be had of them heavy and light, E. M. F, automobile Saturday. The sale was made by M. A. Rlckard of work and buggy harness. You can Corvallis. get 'em there, besides every other Tommy Forsyt.he, who was operatec kind of turf goods Imaginable, and th . on at the residence of Dr. Bowersox home from a trip to Portland last Wednesday. Mrs. Meador Is fitting and remod eling a house on her lot on Main street. Miss Grace Whttehouse visited friends In Portland over Sunday E .E. Arant returned Tuesday from the Nehalem country where he fin ished a seven-months' school. The I. O. O. P. lodge and Rebekahs of this place celebrated the annlversa ry on Sunday afternoon, April 24, by marching from the hall to the Evan gelical church where appropriate ex ercises were rendered. Rev. Duns more of Calvary Presbyterian church of Independence gave a fine address. Clark Hembree Is remodellirg and painting his residence south of here. Mrs. J. T. Berry and sister. Miss Emma Kramer, a teacher in the Sa lem schools, visited here over Sun day. Riddell Bros, purchased a fine new finest lot of laprobes, whips, blankets and gloves you ever laid your eyes upon." After a visit to Wade & Co's Charley said he thought "if a man couldn't get satisfied it would be his own fault," and he expressed himself pleased with the fine harness Uncle Josh bargained for. "Holy smoke, Charley where in the name of creation did you get that snipe? That's about the worst weed that ever came In contact with my ol factory nerves," laughingly remarked Uncle Josh. "Step in here to this cl gar store ana get a Tom iieene, then you'll have a gentleman's smoke. The Tom Keene is a crackerjack; con tains all the qualities of a delicious puff. O. G. Mattison takes great pride to keep that cigar up to the highest standard, and consequently it grows more popular every day." Char ley was so well pleased with the ci ty Drs. Bowersox, Price and Matthis is now able to be up and will soon be out. Best Treatment for Colds r "Most ordinary colds will yield to the simplest treatment," says the Chi cago Tribune, "moderative laxatives, hor. - foot baths, a free perspiration and an avoidance of exposure to cold and wet after treatment." While this treatment Is simple, it requires con siderable trouble, and the ont adopt ing It must remain in doors for a day or two, or a fresh cold is almost sure to be contracted, and in many Instances pneumonia follows. Is it not better to pin your faith to an old reliable preparation like Chamber lain's Cough Remedy, that is famous for its cures of colds and can always be depended upon? For sale by P. M. Kirkland. 1 Orchard Spraying EVERYTHING YOU NEED ROCHE HARBOR LIME, JAPANESE GROUND SUL PHUR IN LINEN SACKS, NO LINT. LIME AND SUL PHUR SOLUTION, READY FOR USE, GUARANTEED FULL STRENGTH. BLUE STONE, ACID HYDROM ETERS FOR TESTING SPRAYING SOLUTIONS. CALL AND GET PRICES OUR Williams Company