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During Hie Stormy Weather
You will I InloriMtoil In
otiH'tliitiK that will pro
vi.lo comfort (or the body.
InvtMtiK4 ,,ir tlM'k of
Dry
Goods
and jr "u" "ill uT fwimiltUHl. We
handle ft complete lint.
L. Bice, Independence, Oregon
INDEPENDENCE NEWS
Conrad Krel of Halem, m I
town Monday.
Dr. Iwe February 8rd and to noon
of tlm 4lo.
J. V. Sherwood of Portland.
in the city afuw dayi thla wek.
Habe Btwl waa down from Uuona
VUta the flrat t the wuok. f
Mm. WWI Rnyder rxlurnod to Port
land Tueaday afternoon.
"K-ho.a from PUlo U"1-" Vr
. day, February 3rd at M. E. church.
Jim Illllnrd went to Alrlie the f.mt
of tho win where oh waa call.l to
opcrato on a crippled bow.
W. A. Mir 'X McMlnnvlllo.
waa' In lhl clly tho flnit or the
week. I
C'him MiiHteraon wan a vlntnr I"1
11,1m city th flrnt of tho w-tk.
Mr. Whkoiut of Portland, 1h vMt
Iiik his (luiiKht.-r, Mrn. W. K. Allln In
JIi'.k rlty.
IaO S.nipson of A'lrllc.) wan a
buslnohs vlHltor to our city tho flimt
ttf tho wt'i k.
ltt'V. Wi'lu-r. iiUNtor of tho M. K.
church, wan In Ami'y on IhwIiu'MH
thin week.
John Klxiiii lias liimnlit tin! lioyal
Lunch Counter from Hoy Whitcaker
mid t.iok poKsfHi;Mii 111 once.
I li ar Sylvia MiCulie In her illuleci
rcuilliiM ami ImperHoiinlloim Krlday
Kchrunry P.ril nl M. K. church.
Tlx- Cluv. r l.caf Circle li.llliitid ftv
camllilat. fi at a Kpoclal niect'.iiB W' 1
jicK.lay o veiling, alter which a Unlit
lunch wan nerved.
I' 11. Ti'hnor, head orsunl.er for
the Woodmen of the World was In
this city Monday.
A. HyerH of I'Jilena VIhiu, whh In
the city over Sunday.
). I). Ilyers has fininlii'il teaching
in Hallas and returned to this city.
Ted Ilrcymuii of the lSreynmn Lea
ther fointiaiiv of I'lirtlaiid. was 'in
the city the first oMho week.
For good music, up-t.o-dutt readiis
and funny southern dialect stories,
Jiear Sylvia McCuire, Friday, Fehru-
ary 3rd, nt M. K. church.
W. K. Craven attended the Hard
ware Dealers' Convent ion In Portland,
this week. .
If your head utid eyes ache, con
Butl Dr. Lowo
Mliko (Jootz is on the sick list this
week.suf fering from Mood poison In
loine of 'We Minds.
Dr. G. E. Mills, veterinary surgeon,
will attend to calls, in hlb line
Of profession, promptly. Notice his
jad in another column, this week.
You will always find our dry goods
department in every detail with all
tho latest and best wearing material
ami at prlees that will pleaso you.
Conkey, Lehman & Walker. j
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Yea tho liablt of looking ovc"
your glasses Is ridiculous. Two pair
of glHSsos aro a nuisance. Call at
.and up to noon of tho 4th and have
Dr. Lowe show you the new galsses
with which you can see all distances
one solid ploce of glass, no lines or
beams In the glasa. No cement to
-come apart. Free demonstration.
Is there any significance In the
peculiar secrecy manifested by the
Oil Stock Company during this week,
in dollars? Is the report true that
they have stopped selling stock be
cause a new and encouraging discov
ery has been made? While we have
no facts to enable us to satisfactorily
answer the above questions, It has
been intimated that some good news
will soon come for the oil pros
pectors. Medicines that aid nature are al
ways most effectual. Chamberlain'
Cough Remedy actson this plan. It
-allays the cough, relieves the lungs,
opens the secretions and aids nature
.in restoring the system to a healthy
to its superior excellence. Sold by al
condition. Thqusands have testified
. good dealers. t, , , i I , i I
JCj.h linker it viittiMK in IhU city.
Dr. Allln, Dantiit, Cooper Bl
AuK"it rVrlinK wa a Halem visit
or Mond iy.
J. II. Holianon waa a viaitor to
Portland the (imt ol the wak.
V. I Hica returned home from a
trip east the tint of the week.
Guy Walker wan a buainwa vliltor
to Portland Hub first ol the weok.
Cliaa. K. Hicks waa a buslneea vis
itor to Portland thla week,
Harry Ililff la making preparations
for bulltltmc a now house on his ranch
euth afjown.
Theo. Cooper returned to his born
In CU Elm, Wash. Monday of thla
week.
D. P. Btapleton, a proaperoua farm
er fow nillcB Bouth of thin city la
rtmiodohJi his reidnce.
For Herv ice ThoroiiKh bred K'y
Jeraey Hull, Subject for roKintration.
HervioeflOO. Earl KubII
N. lndependeilce, Oregon
FOR SALE A Rood frosh milch
cow I years old. Call upon or addrena
Goorga Jonea, Monmouth, Ore. Pel
Phono 227. p34 3G.
Mlaa Geneva Wllcoi returned from
Portland Monday.
Ixiwcll W. Maaon of Corvallls. wan
In tint city tho for part of the pro-
frodlng week.
ConKreHBUiun Ilawley and Senator
Po.,l, tho former of McCoy and the
latter of Monmouth wero In the
city hint Friday.
Mrs. Parah Young Is suffering with
K very severe cold and Is shut In
at the home of her mother.
Frank llutler who ban been the
piiMt few months In Alberta. Canada,
returned home Tuesday.
There will be services lit the 1 lap
tint church next Sunday morning and
evening. All aro cordially Invited to
attend.
If you want to may out In the rain
mid yvL keep dry, come in and k-o
Conkey, Walker &. Lehman. They car
ry everythliiK lm tho way of wet wea
ther ooihi.
II. K. Heath of Portland, has a po
sit, on with the Independence National
llatik.
Miss Flora McCallon returned to
her home 'in Dallas last week after a
prolonged v,sit. with Miss Florence
Ilurton. Willie here, Miss McCallon
was much entertained.
Miss West, who teaches in the pri
mary department of the public school
has been 111 for a week, during which
time Mrs. Fred Crowley lias takim.
her plate. ,
Miss Opal MeDcvltt went last week
to Corvullis where she w.ll pass tho
remainder of the winter studying lim
bic with Prof. Gaskins of JO. A. C.
Floyd Williams went Monday to
Toledo where his wife is very 111.
Among the names of those who
made up tho pool of Slli'tn timber
selling at $10,000 por claim, is Mrs
Janet Waller formerly of this place.
Mrs. Waller's friends here rejoice at
her good fortune.
Mrs. Emma Lee who has been vis
Uing among old time friends for some
time, was a passenger on the south
bound Corvallis local Tuesday.
t
Mrs. K. E. Kldfidge and sons, who
left for California some weeks ago,
aro located In San Jose where the
boys are attending school.
We were misinformed last week In
stating that the Auto Stage did not
iiimke tho trip to the Crossing as us
ual. Mr. Long says they did not miss
i trip during the snowy period. We
i.ro pleased to make the correction.
The regular 'annual meeting of the
Independence Driving Club, will be
held in the City Hall on Saturday,
February 4, at 2:30 p. m.'for the
purpose of electing officers for the
ensuing yefir. All members are re
quested to be present
Mrs W. H. Walker, assisted by Mrs.
Mattlson, Mrs. R. H. Knox and Sarah
Irvine, entertained the Leisure Hour
Reading Club Friday evening. Twenty
ladies participated In a guessing con
test. The first prize was awarded
Mrs. G. W. Conkey' andthe consola
tioni, Mrs. B. F. Swope. Dainty; re
freshments and music filled the even
ing with abundant pleasure.
W. L. Bice returned Tuesday eve
ning from Wisconsin where he visited
his mother. A few weeks ago, when
leaving here, Mr. Bice had intended
making a long visit but the winter
conditions east were so disagreeable
ithat he hastened back to the sun
ny slopes of the Pacific ' coast
where the thermometer seldom hovers
about the freezing point.
HANDSOME SCARF PIN MEE
A Phenomenal Offer Mada by a Naw
York firm.
Thounanda all ovar lh United Sta
tes are takknf advanUse of a f
eroua offer of the Gotham Company
I16S Uroadway, N.Y. City, making re
quest for a beautiful gold plated scarf
pin for lady or gentleman, which U
malted to anyone acnJIna aiu and
addreas free of charge.
Ttil a offr Is mada to introduce
their catalogue of general mrchandl
Ac. fleaders of thla paper are re
quested to send name and addresa Im
mediately Including five I cent
stamps to cover packing and postage.
Bund today and rectva without cob
a piece of Jewelry that you will be
proud of.
Horn, to Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hl-sa.
of of West fialem, January 19th, a
kon.
DEATH IN ROARING FIRE
may not result from the work of fire
bug! but often severe burn are caus
ed that make a quick need for Buck
Ion's Arnica Salve, tho quickest, sur
est euro tor burns, wounds, bruises,
bolls sorci. It subdues Inflammation
It kills pain. It soothes and heals.
Drives off akin eruptions, ulcers or
piles. Only 25c at all druggists.
GILBERT A. ELDREDGE
K. of P. HOLD INSTALLATION
SERVICES (
Th K. tf p. field Installation of
ofr.ccrs in their lodge chamber at
Monday evening at which tlina the
following officers ware Installed:
Cfcas. Richardson, C. C. i 8. Hayes,
V. C. .8. Hush, P., E. Trlpp.M. of A..
M. OoU, I. a. C. Moore. O. O., J.
nicsardsou Jr., K. of It. and 8.
Will Entertain at the Star Motion
Picture House.
On Wednenday, Fedruary 1, Gilbert
A. Kldrodgi! will appear at the rUur
Motion Picture House in cOHtume
clnructer eketclien and impersona
tions. Mr. Kldreilgo present a widely var
ied, artistic, and popular repertoire of
continued interpretations of high or
der, changing quickly from humorous
to pathetic, anil from dramatic to
sentimental representations. It is
our privilege and pleasure to an
nounce to our patrons that Mr. Kl
dridge utiimls today one of the mont
practically certain attractions on the
Dr. Duflanna, Dentist, ever Inde
pendence National Bank. Ball phone
121 Independent, 4410.
The state of Oregon la paying out
thousands of dollars annually to x
porta trained In all phases of fruit
growing, farming and house keeping
In order that the people of the state
may boneflt by this Information. Are
you getting your share? If not at
tend th Farmers' Week course 'at
the Oregon Agricultural College Feb
ruary 13 to 17 Inclusive. No fue
Speclal railroad rates. n34 35.
The Oregon Agricultural College
Is ready to give you, free of charge.
Information about farming, fruit
growing, stock raising, butter and
cheese making, road building, or
drainage and irrigation. There will
be from forty to fifty lecturea on all
these subjects during the Farmers
Week, Kobruary 13 to 17. More than
400 men and women attended last
year. No fee. Railroad rates. Come
and enjoy this great opportunity.
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platform. During the last seven
years lie lias filled more than twelve
hundred engagements. Mr. Eldridge
is in line with the tendency of his
time, and is ever on the alert to meet
the demands of tho public for gener
ous, clean and thoroughly satisfying
amusements. His line of work readi
es all classes, from those who like the
subtle humor of good old "David Har
um" to the tragedy of "Julius Caesar."
We commend him to onr patrons
with that degree of confidence by
which we hope to increase and hold
the larger share of Lyceum business.
"I had been troubled with constl
patlon for two years and tried all of
the best physicians in Bristol, Tenn.
and they could do nothing for me,'
writes Thoa. E. Williams, Middleboro
Ky. "Two packages of Chamberlain'
Stomach and Liver Tablets cured me.
For sale by all good dealers.
MAKE YOUR OLD CLOTHES
LOOK NEW WITH THE NEW
YEAR BY HAVING THEM RE
PAIRED, CLEANED . AND PRESSEC
AT THE ENTERPRISE PRESSINC
PARLOR. L. R. COMPTON,' PROP
32tf.
Ladies! iave Kney aEd eeP ia
' Style by Reading McCaD's
Magazine and Using McCall Patterns
help you dress styl
ishly at a moderate
expense by keeping
you posted on the
latest fashions la
clothes and hats. 60
Now Fashion Destcns
lu encu Issue. Also
valuable Information
ou ull borne and per
sonal matters. Only
50c a year. Including
free pattern. Sub
scribe today or send
for free sample copy.
McCiIl Pattern will enable you to make In your
own uomo. wilhyourown bands, clothlntr for
yourself and children wliicb wilt be perfect
In style and fit. Price none taiRher than 15
cents. Bend for free l'attern Catalogue, t
W Will Ciw Ton Fin Prwentt for getting sub
scriptions among your friends. Send for free
l'remium Catalogue and Cash Prise OITer.
THE BcCAU COMPANY, 239 to 249 Wot 374 SL. NEW TORI
M-CAJ.LS MAGAZINE
INDEPENDENCE SHOE SHOP
0. FLOYD, Prop.
All kinds of repairing done with
neatness and dispatch.
Shop on Main Street,
INDEPENDENCE, ORE.
DR. DAVID ROBERTS
Veterinary Prescriptions
COWCUEANXR
CALF CHOLERA BXUZOT
COW TONIC
BARD MILKING OUTFIT
MILK FEVEB OUTFIT ..
COLIC DRENCH
GERM KILLER .
ANTISEPTIC POULTICE
DISINFECT ALL, per Gal. .V
WORM POWDER
WHITE LINIMENT
ABSORBENT
WAR TINS
FEVER PASTE
HEALING LOTION .... ....
HEAVE POWDER ....
HORSE TONIC
HOG TONIC
FLY OIL, per Gallon
$1.00
1.00
, .50
. .50
S.00
, .75
.50
1.00
1.35
.50
.60
1.00
.50
1.00
, .50
I '60
f .50
1.00
1.15
"Ont Prescription for Every Animal Ailment"
OR. DAVID ROBERTS
"PRACTICAL HOME VETERINARIAN."
, Cloth Bound, is Fret. Ask the
SOLE AGENT
William'sDrug Co.
CONSTIPATION
Indigestion, Bad Breath. Dizzi
ness, Vertigo (blind staggers),
Headache, Sallow Complexion,
a Tired, Discouraged Feeling
are all symptoms of a .Torpid
Liver.
HERBINE
Is an Effective Liver Tonic ud
Bowel . Regulator.
Its powerful reviving influ
ence in the torpid liver bringa
on an immediate improvement.
You feel better at once. The
bowels move freely so that the
impurities which have clogged
I up the digestive organs find an
outlet. wnen cne system utui
been thua purified, the bilious,
half sick feeling disappears, the
complexion clears, the breath
becomes sweet, the mind alert
and cheerful and there is a fine
feeling of exhilaration all
through the body.
Price 50c per Bottle.
JamesF.Ballard.Prop. StXoula.MO.
Ue Stephens Eye Salve for
sore tye. n uurc.
J SolpAno RccoMftiNoro By
WILLIAMS DRUG CO.
-.b v I n .J IN H IIIV
Monuments maa
Headstones,
ejtarr work. Btn.
To Please is Our Delight.
WC fl that our succacaM during ths pat year ia du tv
our ability ta plaaaa aur many frlndi and patrons.
Our Liiie of Groceries
la 'mri and eompltta.' In fact maka It a P'"t t
hast) only th best tha market affords.
Our Shoe s
ara tha bast money will buy, and tha BARGAINS wa art
offering In that Una arc not to ba equaled In tha Will
amette Valley.
Our Compliments
and beat wishes are extended to all, and we hop to be
regarded In the future as we have been epoken of In the
THE HOME Or" THE SQUARE DEAL, where satisfaction
j. to all la our highest aim. ....
Drexler & Alexander
OHOCtRS AND CLOTHIERS
INDEPENDENCE, OREGON
The Arcade Cigar Store
F. A. WILLIAMS
CIGARS, TOBACCOS.CANDIES, SOFT DRINKS
AND CONFECTIONERY
C 8TREET, INDEPENDENCE, OREGON
COTTAGE HOTEL
CHARLES SAVAGE, LESSEE
Special Attention to Commercial and
College Organizations
160 Court street Telephone 209 Main Qo1m
Telephone nd Meeaenger Service at Hotel kJtdlClIl
TALK AND
PRINTERS' INK.. .
Does not do all in Merchandising. Experience and a well
Selected 6tock of
Groceries, China Ware, Etc.
is what has been tjie means of building up our immena trade.
We need not say more. We cater to tha Graoery txi& sVai
solicit your patronage.
L. G. REEVES
., .. i .! .1 .1 i .. .. lt
W. T. BALL, PROP.
THE PALM BARBER SHOP
ALL WORK GUARANTEED.
BATH IN CONNECTION.
C. .STREET. INEPENDDENCE.
D 0 L i fill
la every gentleman's desire and shapely Collare are the only
kind we keep. The very latest styles In Linen Collars, and the
newest things in neck-tiies are always to be In our establishment.
Then again you will find here the most stylish Summer Shirts, Pa
jamas.Socks, Gloves, Suspeifders, and everything that goea to
complete the dressy gentleman's wardrobe, and the pricea are
most satisfactory. c 3 . " . 1'. i. I '. c i I I i 11
O. A. KREAMER