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About Independence enterprise. (Independence, Or.) 1908-1969 | View Entire Issue (May 19, 1911)
Or If "CI... ESTABLISHED 188 J. INDEPENDENCE, OREGON, FRIDAY, MAY 19, 1911. NUMBER St. Wat 0F TO IMPROVE THE RIVER CHANNEL Government Boats Cleaning Out Kivcr Between Here and Capital City. MORE PAVING. IN ALBANY Twsnty-two Block of Bltullthlo Or dsrsd by the Council for Immid 1st Construction. HOME TEAM WINS FROM DALLAS MONMOUTH ACCEPTS BID" Indepcndence High School Base Ball Team Adds Another Victory to Record. Independence Stand Pair, Chance e Winning Championship Over , Polk County. ALUANY, Ore., May 18. (Special) The illy rouncll last night issued ordinance ordering the construction of about twentjr-lwo bio; kg of bKul Ithlo pavement The work wl I ' commence Immediately and be f nlsh W II Throw Up Emb.nkm.nt to Pre- promplly v"t Overflow of River Naar I A bPb(.hi committee appointed ty , Salam. the council has Just returned from a , (trip of Inspection to determine the Tha Government snag boat. Math-, merits of jarlous pavements used, soma and tbe dredger. Cbaiupo g. . and speedily thnt of concrete, the arrived here Friday and the latter la latter being claimed by aome or our UH,e Ul,u u.m 4vt.at-d the Ltallaa at work cleaning out tbe river bed cltUfiia to be cheaper than bltullthlc j gcuooi tcam on the iatter's nar this city. Captain Moss of Port- view of the committee's adverse gr0uuda last Saturday by a score of land, la lu charts of tbe boat and f ndngs, concerning conc rete the coun 3 l0 2. crew and will probably be e"KKt'd In C! proceeded to continue their polity j As the chauiplmthlp of l'o k county this vicinity for tjr0 or four o laying bltullthlc, which ha been , loague resulted la a tie last rear Le- wecks. Tbe channel of tbe river will )n vogue here and very popular for twet n tbe Independence and Dallas be so cleaned a to umke navigation Yve years. teams, tblg victory makes the borne poaalb!e ail summer, and when tli j -j-jjo supiMrt rs of concrete are now j team the poaslbl winner, work Is finished at Uie I'dH"),1,l"nce thoroughly gatlsfled that concrete) Tbe feature of the game was the dck boats will have no difficulty In ' pavi,llltn( ,. though cheap, Is not pitching of Barham of Dallas and the turning around, as has teen me ise . naveuienL 1 1 "Ming or independence team. SUem Firm Will Build S16.99S High . School at Monmouth. The Monmouth School IoSrd let tlie contra l Monday for the construe Hon of the new city to Wetbier A WwOds of Baleru, for $I,9K8. complete except the hestlug, for which separate bid were received. The building wl I ton tan ten rooms, will be onstruc;ed of brick, and when completed It Is the purpose of tbe board to equip it wi n modern sptaratua for science work, j Tbe loweat bid for tbe heating fix- t ,... r.t n. fKt,.K, .am-a .,t the tur $'800. w. lch was taken un- WILL ADVERTISE INDEPENDENCE IMPROVING THE SERVICE Oregon power Company 8pends Great Am,unt of Money On Plants. '';J ItVZt Promotion Committee Prepar- pau.ph.ei, conumm, .t high st atol lu that . .. . . . rec-ntly delherei by Arthur Hlg AUteillMIIg VAJUipdlgll in this Vicinity. season the Independents High School The Or too Poser Co. Is sendlnf an address 8. Huey. V.ce President of H. M. Byllesby & Co., by whom the Oregon Fower Co. Is con'rol'd and managed, and the) sundird set for utility management Is the standard the Company hope to achie.e In Independence, according; to a perso' al le ter from J. L. While, local manager at Dalit s. Mr. White says "We have alrea!r The Commercial Cub held regular :ent upwards of "3,000 In physical The President Appoints Committee to Formulate Plans for Fourth of July Celebration. heretofore during the low water per iod. Lat yer boats met with all k mis of trouble and for a few weeks There will be a return game by a kl..d k soclul wll be held br!11 o teams In this city Satur- ihn Fraternal t's oD of America. wed 20. Admission 15 and 2& It was aim. st Impossible for tbem M,y 2i, at the K. of P. ha:i., cents. to get up as iar as kiu".cu-i".. The Indies are requested to bring a The channel will be opened as '"!Wlt.t. A ,,r0grani will be rendered, up as Albany this season. j All are cordially Invited to at end. The Slatbloma went uaia 10 taieu and Is In operation Improving the went bank of the river near that cPy. I For a number of years the high Warning to Railroad Men. E. 3. Bacon, 11 Dust St., Bath, Me., sends out this warning to rallrotsrs The of flea) score Is as follows: INDEPENDENCE Williams, S. 3 Vaugban, 1st B.., Fluke, P., Purvlne, 3rd B...... Reeves, R. F...... . waters In the Willamette have gradu- "A conductor on the railroad, myNewton. Jnd B- in- v a wnrir rauaed a chronic inr.ainmatlon , 1 r ally washed away the banks, extend- h- k(JnPJ.,t and 1 wft, miserable Seeley, C. F.,... 1 nit from the bridge at Salem to a . . , . MenA .dvis 1 Huntley, C point opposl e West Sa'em. and as a F K(J an(J from tb. Totals 3i r.suH of tho continual wash that see- ,.vi.,. thm 1 he. DALLAS ... ....... .. ar 1 cjv.u...- . . - ABRH 4 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 der advisement for a few clays peod- meelDg ,n tbe aty HsU Tueday ev. ImiroVements to the property la Is Ing a decision as to the method if .(. wl,h . hfittM- attendance and aa. n.t'a. unnmnnlk. heating to be used. greater enthusiasm than has hereto- Much addlt ona investment will Vm Eight bid. ere submit ed on tbe f.re beeu manifested. 'made before we are satisfied that building and fUe on tb heating, The prindla, tu.meas befor the plan's and service are adequate, and competition wa, keen, a. evlnc c)ub . h- ma,tor of advertising.' Tbe fjture of our Investment Ho ed by the small difference m figures. ind tQe que8tlon of , FourUl of Ju y ,n ,he f(jture of indepen.ente and the. A site ba. been reserved one block Celebration. ! towns surro ndlng it. and we shall east of the normal campus. A comm;t;ee waa appointed to carry therefore bend every effort toward Cons dorable building tlvity is out the neceseary plans for effective the upbuilding and advancement of noticed in Monmouth this spring and ,4ver. sing, also a committee to make ia9 c ty." some hand'orre realdentes are long Prellninary arrangemenu for the' erecU-d. among which Is one owned celebration Ju y Fourth. The commltJ MARRIED AT HIGH NOON by Prof. Ackerman. SAFETY AUTO STARTER tee consists of Chas. Shenlfield, 0. Macey and J. L. Hanna, who are do- popular Independence! Girl Ing active woik In arranging for a! Will Be Demonstrated Saturday. tlon of Polk county suffers damage . ' , .,rIllrIh TLe In-i Campbell. R. F flammatlon cleared and I am far bet-i ter than I have been for twenty 8 8 years. The weaknef. and diszy ""m' Pl' ' I . vauiv, A, r,.... ... Armstrong, 3rd B.,... Matheny, 1st B by high water each year. It la the Intention of the Government engln. eers to throw up a heavy superem-j bankment along the west side of the r'ver and deepen the channel running' alona- tho affected portion, so that! the river cannot go over the banks and flood the farm lands in that dis trict. I The dredger will also do some work on the wet side of Mlnto's gravel bar. which will tend to throw the cur rmt of the atream nearer to Salem Tb's will not be accomplished, how ever until tne worg is nmauea m th's vicln'tr. LEAVES MAY 30 spells are a thing of the past and highly recommend Foley Kidney Pills. Wllllama Drug Co. Annual Picnic. The big annual picnic, at Ridder'a drove by the United Artisan of Wells will be held on Saturday, May 27. An extensive program hag been ar ranged fjf the occasion. The Sup- Martin. C. Cutler. C, F Totals, 32 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 3 Married Thursday Noon. , great patriotic occasion. j A Tery pret y wedding took p'.acei In this City Independence bus nesa men are tak- at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. La Ing a great interest In tbe affairs of Bice In this city Thursday, May 18 , the city and It Is right that they at h en noon, wten Miss Floreacsi It will be cf special Interest tit abould if we expo t to lead. Gebo was married to Mr. H. F. M Ihn.A l.tiiM.tnj 1 a ... v 1 TH. Ptif rn ru. way woaV rmi. Tn. w9f Unnmmith 0 j well as to those who are looking for tain a special write-up prepared by The bride wore a beautiful flowlBJJ 0 a good Investment, to baVe the op- the secretary, conveying information gown of white silk, and 'the grcont 1 j portunlty of seeing a successful start nd also conditions of our surround- was dre sed in. conventional b ack, 0,er that will start the engine without hig country. Same will bo sent oat The house was beautifully de?orate4 Ollhe driver leaving tbe seat and with- to different parts tf the Un ted with floral wreaths and banks of out danger from back-fire. Such an States to enlighten the people of tbe white and pink carnations. inventtcn has been perfected and will irsat advancement and achievements The ceremony wa very impresx be on exhibition at the garage and of the Oregon people, not only In and sive and was performed by tfcsj 0 on the main streets of Independence, around Independence, but the state as groom's father. Rev. D. N. Mclnturf, 1 Saturday, May 20th. Don't fail to a wiole. The secre'arys desk It after which a delightful lunch wasj 2 see th's. A limited amount of stock burdened with Inquiries from eastern served. 0; will be sold. The Safe y Auto Crank people In regard to conditions here.! M ss Cordis Gouch of Dallas, wal 0 Company. I The people must be satisfied and bride's maid and J. W. Mclnturff besfc I wby not Independence throw open man. The guests present were ME. ( her doors still more widely and wel- and Mrs. T. L. Smith and son, ProC. The Commer- Hargrave. Mr. and Mrs. J. V. ua Will Celebrate the Fourth. came the homeseeker? The Commer- Hargrave. Mr. and Mrs. C, Independence is goins- to celebra'e clal Club cannot, ss a Club, accom- breath, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Bice, Me. 7ithe Fourth this year, the first time pHsh results without the co-operatlon and MrsD. N. Mclnturff, Mrs. Jas. It, Earned suns, Dal'as 0, Independence( for ten years. A committee was ap- of all Its members and good live, ac- Casselman, Miss Cordia Gouch, Mis 1; two bse hits. Fluke, Armstrong; ( pointed by the Commercial Club at tlve work of Its committees. : Jewell, Miss Eugenia Mclnturff, Roj; first base on balls off Fluke 1, effjthe meeting Tuesday evenin?, and the The financial standing of the Club DeArm'.n. acd J. W. Mclnturff. Barham 1 ; left on base Independence; matter Is being agitated on every is quite encouraging and the outlook 5, Dallas 4: wild pitches Fluke 1, Bar Goes to Portland to Make Arrange msnts for Trip to Holy Land. Dr. Dunsmore went to Portland on Tuesday on business concerning bis proposed trip to the Holy Land. H expects to leave Independence May 30, going east via the C. P. R., "top ping a short time in Vanvouver n i eaubiitmir Rank. '. uu . ' . will rhan nulolta for the in each Dlace. ei reme Master, Huason. win ne P.w.i h . first base on errors. IndeDeh snd the Benton Co. Schools graduat- j dence 2. atrurk out ry P)uke 4 ty es are to take part. Sports of Barham 16; double plays, Woods to kinds will be indulged In, including .Boston to Mathaney; hit by pltche a bsloon ascension, horse racing, and other sDorts too numerous to men tion. Everybody Is Invited to spend the dy at tbe picnic. Calvary Presbyterian. Tbe pulpit of Calvary will be occu pied next 8unday at both services by Rev. E. W. Miles, pastor of the Pres. byterian chcrch at Dallas. Dr. Duns Williams, Reeves. Newton. M. E. Church. Regular services will be held aext Rundav In the M. E. church. Sunday School at 10 a. m., preaching at 11. The subject of the morning sermon will be "Unconscious Influence." Song service at 7:30 p. m. and "Fathers' Day Service, sequel to "Mothers' Day Service, at 8 p. m. Prayer meet ing every Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. 1 1 The Eugene District Ministerial As soclat'on will be he'd In the M. E. church Mi'y 31, and June 1 and 2 Twenty or thirty ministers will be in attendance and will present an ex tensive program of prayers, dlscus- Hinns etc. Such men as Dr. E. H. Todd, Vice President of the Willam ette University. Rev. Gordon of Al bany, Rev. Parounaglan of Browns vllle, Rev. Rollins of Corvallla and Rev. Lacey of Lebanon will take part In the convention. The public la cor dlally invited to attend all sessions. D. W. Stantcn arrived In the city Tuesday from MUhlgan. He was on his way to Alrlle to visit his brother whom he has not seen for" thirty years. Mr. Stanfn has already seen enough of Oregon to convince hm that It is a good place to He. 1 j Mr. MP very able and popular rreacne and It Is expected that a larpe con gr;-gat'on will greet him next Sunday morning and evening. visiting a .i.tr in . ;-!dftv ne pmu.hIng In Dauas will contmu. to loronto O.t. , , popu,( Will VlSIt remiives U"" uum the' last of June when he will t" Joined by the other members of the par;y, Dr. Bell, Prof. Horner and per haps one other. They expert to catch a steamer direct to Naples, either from New York or Philadelphia. This Is going to be a very Interest ing trip for the party. The Enter prise hopes to be able to publish a few desccrlptive articles from Dr. Dunsmore while enroute. Church of Christ Notes. KELSO IS PROGRESSIVE Continues Enterprising Policy of Or dering More Bltullthlc Pavement. KELSO, Wath., May 18. (Speclal) Thlc city will continue the progress lve policy- adopted last year in the matter of street pavement; the coun ell last night having awarded the contracts for 25,000 yards of bltullthlc This Is considered a very Etrong endorsement of the original policy de manded- by the people. This en. dorsement of bltullthlc is made la suite of the difference of S20.000 ia Please notice our subject for nen ' ccst Qf bltu,lthIc Bnd concrete, an action taken by the council only- after a. thorough investigation, which resulted . In the unanimous decision that concrete Is a poor Investment at any price. Lord's day; Mornlnier, "Daniel 0 Into;" evening, "Heartfelt Religion A chart sermon. Some people say w do not have heartfelt religion, bu if they will come to hear the evening sermon they will change their mind Come and hear the bible preached in purity. H. Campbell Clark, Ministe, FOR AGED PEOPLE. Old Folks Should Be Careful In Their 8slsotion of Regulative Msdioine. We have a safe, dependable and al together ideal remedy that is particu larly adapted to the requirements of I god people and persons of weak con stitutions who suffer from constipa tion or other bowel disorders. We are so certain that it will relieve these complaints and give absolute satisfac tion in every particular that we offer it with our personal guarantee that It ball cost the user nothing if it falls to substantiate our claims. This rem edy is called Rexall Orderlies. Rcxall Orderlies have a soothing, healing, strengthening, tonic and regu- llueriionryk, Sofolle and weakness. They restore tbe bow els and associate organs to more vig orous and healthy activity. Tbey are eaten like candy, may be taken at any time without inconvenience, do not cause any griping, nausea, diarrhoea, excessive looseness, flatulence or other disagreeable effect Price 25c. and 10c. Sold only at oar store Tbe Rexall Store. For Sale by Williams Drug Co. New Books. The following books have recently been added to the public library. 1. The Purchase Price Haugh it. Everybody's Lonesome.. Laughlln 3. Roses in Bloom Alcott 4. White Rcses Brown 5. Mr. Smith Lockhart 6. The Shuttle Burnett 7. The Land Claimers Wilson 8. To the Highest Bidder.. Kingsley 9. The Phantom of the Opera Leroux 10. What's His Name?.. McCutcheon 11. The Prodigal Son .. Hester 12. Molley Make Believe.. '..Abbott 13. Two on the Trail.... ..Footner 14. The Circular Stair Case Rlnehart 15. The Short Stop Grey 16. African Game Trails.. Roosevelt 17. Lady Rose's Daughter.... Ward 18. Adventures of a Modest Man Chambers hand. Since no demonstration has for a greater Independence Is bright, been made In Independece in this dl- Bo-st While Opportunity Knocks. rcctlon for so long, the Commercial BORN Club Is determined to put on a big patrlot'c event Make your plans to celebrate n Independence' this year. .JOHNSON. To Mr. and Mrs. jonnscn, Tiaay, May iz, laii, a Injured In Runaway Accident Baptist Church. Sunday School at 10 a. m.. morn ln -orvir-o ar 11 R V. P. TT. at T p. m evening service at 8. Rev. T. j C. Stannard, student secretary of Mc- B. E. veiny,, mo rv,iw will Dreach bo.tla morn'ng and evening. If you are teres; ed in going to college or sencj daughter. Geo. Sloper was injured quite ser- GUILD. To Mr. and Mrs. Elmer lllg your children, do not tell to heat iously Sunday ln a runaway accident Guild, Saturday, May 13, 1911, Mr- stannard. which occurred while he was driving1 daughter. j along the road near the city. The SLOPER To Mr. and Mrs. Arthur! Having opened a Bicycle Repair k ng-bolt broke, letting the front part Sloper, Sunday, May 7, 1911, a son. shop on C street. Independence, I ana of the wagon down, and Mr. Sloper LOL'JJDS. To Mr. and Mrs. L. J-J prepared to do all kinds of repair was thrown out on the ground and re-' Lounds, Monday, May 8, 1911, a work and furnish bicycles and bleye ceived quite serious Injury. I daughter. sundries. Anderson Bicycle Shop, tf. LOST. Last Saturday, sdmewher between Independents and MQnTltouth. the undersigned lost a small gold watch. It was a keep-sake from my mother, and a liberal reward will be paid for its recovery. Nellie Kurre Take a Chance, You 1 Win WE SAY THIS MERELY TO ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION. HONEST LY YOU DON'T TAKE ANY CHANCES WHEN YOU BUY HERE. WE ALWAY8 GIVE YOU HONEST GOODS AT HONEST PRICES. COME IN AND SEE OUR NEW SILK PATTERNS, JUST ARRIVED. WANT. , OUR NEW LINE OF EM TO PUT TOGETHER ARE THE THEY COME IN WHITE, PINK, SELECT STOCK OF IN THEY ARE JUST. WHAT YOU BROIDERY DRESSES ALREADY LATEST FOR SUMMER WEAR. BLUE, LAVENDER AND TAN. WE ARE SHOWING A VERY LARGE AND LADIES' NECKWEAR, .INCLUDING THE MAUDE ADAMS COLLARS PLAIN AND EMBROIDERY. ALWAYS COME TO US FOR THE LATEST IN LADIES' WEAR, AND WHERE YOU WILL ALWAYS FIND THE PRICE WAY DOWN. Conkey, Walker & Lehman The Two Leading Stores of Independence.