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THE INDEPENDENCE ENTERPRISE, INDEPENDENCE, OREGON
AGE FOUR
fnd(pcndriire iSutcipttoe
HENRY E. BROWNE, Publisher.
Kntered at the postottlce at lude
peudence, Oregon, . M cond cl
matter.
ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM
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, THE INUMTVivu awnvwv vi i t ,
Otegon Normal School Placed On The
Accredited List. Other Items of ,!
Interest Told Briefly.
P1BI.ISHED EVERY FRIDAY
Address all communication and
make all bills payable to The Enterprise,
SUBSCRIPTION KATOCS
One year In advance $1M
Wx months in advance) -T
Three months In advance -
THE PARCELS POST
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The rural free delivery has prov
en a great benefit to country peo
ple, and city people as well: and
the parcels post system going In
to effect the first of January, is
going to be even a greater benefit
It Is comparatively easy for any
citizen of a city or town to go or
send two or three times a day for
articles at the store. But it is dif
ficult and often impracticable for
a farmer living miles from the mar
ket or store to receive the necessi
ties of life from town more than
ence a week. aid in some cases less
frequent ' ' ' ! '
Wiih the adequate telephone sys
tem we have in this country and
the adoption of the parcels post, the
farmers can be well provided for. Not
only this, but it will prove a great
financial benefit to business men of
all classes
President J. H. Ackeriium of the
Oregon Normal School, hue just been
informed that the Oregon Normal
School h:s been placed upon the
California accredited list of Normal
Schools. This Etttou by the Californ
ia State Board of Education indicates
that the Oregon Normal School is of
e;iual rank with the best normal
schools in the United States and on
titles the- holder of its standnrd di
ploma to an elementary certificate
in California without examination.
! Brings Back Bad Check Man.
Sheriff Greet has returned rrom
Idaho where he went to get one A.
C. Rockwell, Who is charged with de
frauding the bank at this place.
Rockwell la said to be tough case
and is wanted In Marion county on
a similar charge. He was employed
here during the summer.
Want Macadam Roads.
A meeting will be field at the Guth
rie school house near here on the 28J'
of this month to consider the matter
of a special tax for the purpose of
building macadam roads in that vicin
ity. There is much Interest in
the proposition and it is believed it
will be successfully consummated.
Election Next Monday.
The rural free delivery system Is of j Election will be held In Monmouth
Quite recent development in the Unit- next Monday when a mayor, record
ed States. Wherever it hc been j er marshal and three councilmen
tried, however, it has worked out .m e elected. A caucus was held
A apeclal train will V run to Sa
lem on the litth to accommodate all
who wish to her lavlJ Itlaphum,
the famous singer.
A ew farmers' telephone between
here, iul Alrlle is being; talked of In
earnest and will probably be built in
a short time.
Arthur Allen of RU-krenll, wits in
the city Satur n", einroute to Dallas,
where he contested the election hal
lo!, but with lit le success.
Urltt AspeiiwrVI of Brooks, one of
the h:ivy stockholders In the big
fruit ranch at Derry, was in the city
the latter part of last week. He is
very enthusu.Mtlc over the enterprise.
It is understood that there are to
be some improvements made in the.
railroad properly at this place, and
a better train service, which has long
been hoped for.
Railroad Commissioner Campbell
of Salem, was in the city Tuesday,
investigating the complaints filed at
few weeks ago by the Commercial
Club.
He Advertised At Last.
There was a man In our town.
And he wau wondrous wise;
He swore (it was tils policy)
Ke would not advertise.
But one sad day he advertised,
And thereby hangs a tale,
The ad was set In quite small type
And headed "Sheriffs Sale."
DR. EMILY MALCOMSON
Graduate of American School of
Osteopathy, . Kirksvllle, Mo.
Will be in Independence
TUESDAYS 3 to 8 p. m.
WEDNESDAYS 8 to 10 a. m
"FRIDAYS 3 to 8 p. m.
SATURDAYS 8 to 10 a. m.
Mrs. HiMbrand's Residence C. St.
successfully, and so will the par
cels post system. The great draw
back to the rural mail system in
this country has been the lack of
good roads. With the roads in a
passable condition there is no sub
stantia reason why the farmer can
not have household necessities de
livered at his door as well am his
mail.
THE CITY JAIL
last Mondcy vrtien the following can
didates were nominated:
For Mayor, John C. Ball; council
men, E. H. Lorence and J. W.
White; recorder D. Stiu; treasurer,
W. Winegar, and marshal, Geo. Vv
Sullivan. There will probably be no
other ticket.
F. C. Suit of Rlckreail, was In the
city Friday, enroute to Dallas.
A. Adkins. a former resident of
Monmouth, is visiting in the city.
A. Nelson, the Independence butch
er was in towi one day this week.
Sensible, Serviceable, Satisfactory, Klose Krotch Underwear. Nemo and Warner's coRStre
Our
l.im of
wan nnver 'nine complete than now.
or buy votir ion a new Xmun Suit.
MEN AND BOYS CLOTHING
If you wouM liktt to have new S(IT.
Vi Imvtt it anil our prie.es are ri'ilit.
All Mali or Telephone
oMer promptly lilleil. You may pinvlnuo.
now Hiul have your gowda laid away until
Xm.'tiior until you would likit to luve them
delivered. '
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Something: nice in Woolen Sets for
t'.ie little folks, consists of three pieces,
Leggans, Sweater and Cap to match.
Xmas Suggesstions
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Bath Robos, 72x83 inch; Pur ft, Hand
Bags. Trunks, Suit Cam, Comfort'
ors, Blanktts. Drawn work Pillow
Cam. Silk VmbroUas, Silk Hot;
Kid Clouts. Cuf Buttons, Bod Sproads
ot Lac Curtains.
Xmas Gifts
V have mII kind' of vtif
broidery work u o h as
Town'n.'ioiii'f, Ioilic iiinl
Htainped work, "to., etc,
Xmas Handkerchiefs
and Neck Wear.
Finn hand eiiilroidred
linen handkerchief, l.aoo
edn snd plain, with ini
tial 5c and up, and we
have a beautiful variety of
NKl'K WKAK, loose or in
individual boxes which U
nice for Holiday use.
SHOES
Here U a store where we Uke genuine interest in .iiijc that you re
PHOrF.RLY titled with shoes that suit your individual taste. A store where
prompt and courteous attention prevails alwsy. This is a t,W time to text
our service. Weare confident that you will lind it all we have said it to U.
Make our store your store, where you may feel at lioin, while trading with u
CONKEY & WALKER
TA 2 Loading S torts of Indopondonc.
jJJ Er XmJiSr ur ?
"Ringing"'
In
The
Under provisions of a law enacted
by the Oregon Legislature and ap
' nrrrred as lone aigo as 1905, it is the
utyot every incorporate - d - i bom from an
. the state to provide, keep and main.- MW9 la , - ... .
'ST. within such incorporated city a t.nded visit, at Portland,
tis4l or prison for the reception and J w. B. Ramsay has been looking at
'confinement of prisoners committed 1 some Eastern Oregon property with
thereto; the walls of which,- so ; m view of making a. deal.
provides the ,1a w, shall be of con
Crete or brick or stone, well laid
in mortor or cement, the floor of
cement and the celling of planter,
iron or steel, and the roof metal, or
other non-combustible material.
I The Christian church society will
give a reception to their pastor on
Thursday evening of this week.
One or two of our threshers went
'to Corvallis last Friday to attend
111 tri llUliV-l-HAi UUOLIUI
The measure goes on to describe j the Threshers' convention.
the construction required. Section 2,
fcbwever, provides that this act shall
not apply to ajny jail built prior to
Hie adoption of this law, but it can
be plainly seen that the intention
Archie Parker, the rural mail car-
ier out of Independence, is recover
ing from en attack of lumbago.
Considerable sickness is reported
mention ,.,.!. ocnwi!illv amone the
of the law is to provide a suitable
place for prisoners. ,
After looking over the jail tht ! A party of our young people vis
Independence has long since pro- ited Dallas Saturday evening, precum
rided it becomes apparent that the ably to attend the skating rink,
city has by no means complied with Irvine Baun and wife of Independ
the real intent ot the law enC6i visted his brother and fami-
What are we going to do about it? y Jn' thla vicirity one day last week.
Continue in this same shiftless man- nlQntInl, 7-
ner, or provide a Jtf 1 that is sani- Mr. Henry Campbell is P'-ting
tary and safe? At a very little ex- acres of land in prunes Dalh .an
pense arrangements could be male the only city full of prunes,
to make a jail in the rear of the Monmouth is getting metropolitan
city building, and it is hoped that jn that ehe has a Jiew fire department
one of the first undertakings or tne anu new equipment lor ngnung me.
ew council will ue to supply una
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HAVE A GOOD TIME
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n
This you ars sure to hav
If you buy on'6f our fins
Watches. They ars life time
presents. A constant ' re
minder of your friendship.
Something for you both to
be proud of. We have a
fin ' and complete stock to
select from. Prices ranging
from $1.00 to $40.00, In both
Ladies' and Gent's.
TRUST OLD 8ANTA CLAUSE TO "RING IN" THE HOLIDAY SEAS
ON APPROPRIATELY. HE KNOWS HOW FOND THE LADIES ARE OF
RINGS. BUT, BY THE WAY, SO ARE THE GENTLEMEN FOND OF
RINGS; AND WE HAVE PROVIDED FOR BOTH BY LAYING IN A BIG
STOCK OF PLAIN, SIGNENT, FANCY SET AND DIAMONDS.
EVERY RING SOLID GOLD.
WAKE UP WITH BIG BEN
HE IS ALWAYS ON TIME
for $2.50.
W also have the Internm
ent for $1.50. Straight alarm
$1.00. Cheaper grades 75c.
SPOONS
1 f t '()
In all the latest shapes and styles,
in solid and plated silver; Teas, De
serts, Table, Berry, Soup, and Souve
nir. A large stock to select from.
SILVER PLATED HOLLOW WARE
We are making some very attractive
prices on these goods. If you can
use anything in Hollow Ware call
and see us.
Knives and Forks
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In Solid Sliver, Hollow Handle and
olid Handle. We solicit a visit of
Inspection.
long felt wi'int.
FAVORS PRIMARY
'12.
Mr.
Several of our citizens were in In
dependence this week, prol.atly do
ing their Christines topping etvly-
Work is progressing rapidly on the
new dormi ory for the Oregon Normal
School at this place.
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Fountain Pens
Independence, Oregon, Dec
H. E. Browne, Editor Enterprise,
Independence, Oregon, j Mrs. C. E. Herren is visiting in
Pear Sir: California. She will be absent for
Please accept my thariks for the several weks.
fair manner in which you used my
name In your account of the lute city
election. Without the explanation yctl
gave of my name being mixed up in
the affair it would have been easy
Peter Kurre has recently improved
his property in this city by putting
in a septic tank.
Earl Parker returned to his home
WE CAN MAKE YOU SOME EXTRA
GOOD PRICES ON HUSTON
FOUNTAIN PENS.
MUSICAL GOODS
t ..,.,i,.tcn with th facta in Eugene last week, having quit the
to have gained a wrong impression , Normal School on account of ill
and placed me in a false light, but health.
your kind explanation removed that j sioper Brothers have about coin
danger, pleted the well for the city water
I am strongly in favor of amending system and it is pronounced an ex
our charter so as to provide for at cellein t piece of work.
regular nominating primary for city;
. . . , .... W. P. Prophet expects to move to
officers and requiring the filing of. 1 .
; , " . . Southern Oregon in a week or two,
an acceptance at leant ten days prior ouu "c 6 y,oao
. , , tl . . . . , inhere he has recently purchased
to the regular election of candidates. ; w" "
This is but one of several changes PrPerty-
badly needed in our present city char- J- f. Wade and. wife of East-
ter . em Oregon, have Deen spenaing a.
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WE ALSO HAVE THE
IDEAL WATERMAN.
Very Truly Yours,
W. T. HOFFMAN.
few days 'with relatives in this vi
cinity.
Freeman Wade of Clem, Oregon, is
1 iii ,7 j. 'u..!!,! , V. S r-i t1 o
D. L. Hedges purchased the tract ee'ung reauy lu uuuu
At land known as Tice Island, Satur-He eventually make Monmouth
day from B. Wilson, and sold the 1 bls home-
game to Mr. Tice, the original owner,
takifig his house and lot in the city
as part payment. The tract compris
ed 50 acres of land.
A new pumping station is soon to
be erected here by the city council
to be used in connection with the
water system.
LET US GIVE YOU
SOME PEN BARGAINS.
While our price is small It Is no
smaller than the price we ask for
our goods. We sell small musical
goods very close, and you can save
money on violins, banjoes, mando
lins, guitars, etc. We have a full
selected stock of strings for these
Instruments.
Cut Glass
We have a very fine assortment of
Cut Glass. If you want to please
your wife or lady friend, make her a
present of some fine cut glass.
We have many fine Holiday Gifts too numerous to mention. We have
selected our goods with the idea of giving something useful as well as
ornamental, goods with a quality to back them.
Yours for a Merry Christmas,
O. A. Ereamer
INDEPENDENCE,
OREGON
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