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Published Every Friday bv Z. C. KIMBALL. Subscription Rates One Year il 60 Six Months 75 COMMISSION HAS UNSCRAMBLING JOB INTERESTING SOCIAL EVENTS OF WEEK Due to various juggling of finances and law, the state Tiio-Wnv rrmrnissinn is findincr that it has a basket of scrambled eggs in Polk county. The decision of Judge Kelley that it was unlawful to divert market road money to prepare the grade on the Monmouth-Benton county road and that the contract for grading the Kickreall Holmes Gap is contrary to the state constitution in that it creates an indebtedness in excess of $5000 has caused consternation in the seats of the mighty. From Salem and from Portland are emanating reports that un less Polk county comes through with the coin "instancer" there will be no hardsurfacing in Polk county now or hereafter. It will require $113,000 to appease the emi nent road builders, it being figured that it will take this amount to reimburse the state for the money which has been advanced and which will be necessary to build bridges and complete the road ready for surfacing. This 1 1 d J ft AAS - J? 1 J. 1 . nX:1, IS in addition W Uie o,uuu ui niarnei iuau muue.v which has been turned over to the state and another $10,000 from another source. It is passing strange, the difference in the interpre tation of a decision. After Judge Kelley had issued his manifesto, there were some Polk folks who took it to mean that it would be necessary for the state highway commission or somebody to refund to Polk county the $43,000 which had been unlawfully taken from the mar ket road fund, and any money which had likewise been paid out on the other contract With this anticipated $43,000 back in the strong box of - the county treasurer, there was a feeling that Polk would have some money with which to help the farmers get their crops to market, and along about this time the commission gives us a knockout blow in demanding an additional $113,000. Judge Kelley seems to have been overlooked entirely in the "unscrambling process". We have always had a notion that a court decision was to be resDected. Ap parently, it is not so when it applies to the highway com mission. Contractors Hiltibrand and Trent are contin uing with their work in spite of the fact that they were specifically istructed otherwise by the court. The highway commission following it nolicv of nil1 or ruin is attempting to use the club of "no hierhwav" in order to whip the Polk county court into the task of endeavoring to unscramble the eggs. And the state highway commission is resposible for all of this trouble. Had that august body simply carried out the mandates of the state legislature and a subsequent indorsement by the people, there would have been no road "scrap" m Polk county. Please bear this in mind when you feel like cussing somebody for the delay. Airs. Sarah Irvine entertained at dinner Monday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. J. Vibbert and Mr. and Mrs. Claire Vibbcrt of Salem. ' The past matrons of the O. E. S., enjoyed a pleasant afternoon recently at the Masonic parlors. The affair was a farewell party for Mesdamesi Clark and Eldriilge, both past mnt rons of the order, who will soon leave Independence to reside else where. About 25 members of the Pythian Sisters were royally entertained by the Salem lodge Tuesday evening in their beautiful rooms in that city A splendid program was followed by a banquet, after which, with a smooth floor and good music, dancing was the diversion for the remainder of the evening. Complimenting Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Clark, who will leave soon for their new home in Forest Grove, Mr. and Mrs. Z. C. Kimball entertained the first of the week at their home with dinner followed by a theatre party at the Isis. Guests of the eve ning; were: Mr. and Mrs. George Car- bray, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mattison, Mr. and Mrs. W. J Clark. On Monday evening the domestic science class of the high school un der the direction of Miss Yexley was hostess for a four course dinner with the members of the school board and faculty with their families as guests. The dinner was prepared and served by the girls of the domestic class and speaks well for the work accomplished by the class during me past year. An appreciative audience listened to the benefit concert eiven at the Methodist church Monday evening un der the directorship of Mrs. J. G. j Mcintosh. The various numbers of the program were well rendered and enthusiastically encored. A feature of more than passing interest was the music presented by five Filipinos. These yuong men, who are O. A. C. students were experts upon various stringed musical instruments, the music rendered by them being unique and "catchy" and the young men re sponded to frequent encores. Mrs. Mcintosh added a generous sum to the church treasury as the result of the entertainment. W. Lapps spent Wednesday and Thursday in Independence. H. Holderman spent Wednesday in Salem and Independence shopping. Mrs. C. E. Bassett of Independence Is visiting her son, A. L. Bassott, for several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. E. Tlce arrived Tuei day night. Mr. Tice la improving rapidly. The Valseti mill men have ordered a radiphono which will be hero in about a month, then dances can be planned at short notice. The Indies will enjoy the concerts as it will be free of eharge. It will bo installed in the dance hall. Major La Lotulo spent several days lust week in Portland on business. Mrs. Frank Freeman is visiting her daughters in Portland. Mrs. W. Whalen entertained the COO club last Thursday. WEEK'S DOINGS IN HIGHLAND COUNTRY M. and Mrs. Dell Alexandor will attend the graduation and commence ment exercises on Friday of the high school in Silverton. Miss Hazel Van Avery, who has been visiting in Portland, returned the last of the week accompanied by her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Webber. Mr. Webber is leader and director of tho juvenile orchestra which has been so popular in Portland musical circles the past season. Miss Mildred Van Avery and Harold Van Avery were also at the home for the week end. Ivan Jones, who has been employed on the J. W. Osborn farm for seve ral weeks, discontinued his services there last Friday. The farmers are now busy harvest ing their clover hay. Mrs. Allie Kurre of Albany was a last week guest of her sister, Mrs, W. N. Alexander. Mrs. S. II. McElmurry and son Henry were last week visitors in Providence and Crabtree. Mrs. Mc- Elmurry's nephew and family are i preparing to return to their former home in Montana. j Several from this district attended the picnic Saturday at Elkins school. An interesting program was furn ished by the Farmers' Union. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. RuJifson and daughter were in Corvallis Thursday and Friday, the former on business wnue Mrs. Kulifson attended the reunioh of her class at O. A. C. Pearl Black is substituting on mail route No. 2, in the absence of the legular carrier, Percy Dickinson. One of the interesting functions of ;nt the 8chool hous on WednM! evening-. Mr. and Mrs. S. II. McElmurry end son Henry, Mr. and Mrs. Oren $430 f.o.b. 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Propoganda for the abolishment or modification of the the Oregon primaries is being spread, and is gathering many adherents, notably politicians. The republican gubernatorial situation is pointed out as an example that the voters are not competent in political matters. The republicans have a fight on their hands which may culminate in disaster to the party this fall. History shows that similiar situations arose in the old convention rkvs and yet there was survival for both party and state. We1 are willing to admti that the Oregon primary is not functioning as well as is desired. As a remedy to some of the weak points of the system, it has been sug gested that there be compulsory participation. A radical change ,of course, but sentiment would be expressed and that is what is desired. Compulsory voting would be strongly opposed by some. So was compulsory education at one time, but is seems to fit in quite satisfactorily with our ideas of things now. last week was the dinner and recep tion given May 28th by Mr. and Mrs. John Dickinson at (their beautiful Kose bungalow on Main street in j honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Dickin son's forty-third wedding day. The I springtime effect was obtained by the! use or beautiful white blossoms that furnished a pretty setting for the dinner table. Covers were laid for1 25 guests: Dr. H. Charles Duns more, Harvey Dickinson, Mr. and Mrs. Will Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Will Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coffe, Mr. Bower, Mr. and Mrs. Henry N. Dickinson, and son John, Mr. and Mrs. J. Virgin, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Dicknson, Don Dickinson, Mr. and Mrs. George Dick inson and son, Ben Smith, Misses Marion Dickinson, Pauline Dickinson, Charlotte Dickinson, Glass, and Mr. and Mrs. John Dickinson.' McElmurry and C B Forbes were dinner guests on Sunday of Prof. W. K. Buell and family in Falls City. The Buells who have bet-n stationed in Cloverdale for several years are spending their vacation in their home town. Evelyn Buell returned to In- crnl weeks' stay. Mm. Jsik StapleUm and Mm. Gait Alexander returned the last of the week from Portland where they bd been visiting friends and relative, Dm. Hewett & Knott. Glut dependence with the party for a sev-' fitted, aatinfsction guaranteed, im n n ' r G rth Electric Statim (Successor to H. H. Hansen Willard Batteries ALL MAKES RECHARGED, REPAIRED AND REBUILT EXPERT AUTO ELECTRICIAN ALL WORK GUARANTEED 188 C STREET INDEPENDENCE C. W. Irvine "chaperoned" , a bunch of boys to Portland recently, to witness the double ball game between Salt Lake City and Portland. It was a big day for the boys, one long to be remembered. Mr. Irvine was host and carried out his role to perfection. He knew just the place where tho Dest eats were to be had and just where the best show was running, and aw to it that the boys had seats at the ball game that commanded the best view of the field. The party I reached home just before midnight, ( and it is safe to say that "when a feller needs a friend" Mr. Irvine will i have a whole auto load of them in i the boys who were his guests at I Portland. The lucky fellows were: Bpb and Billy Irvine, Billy Baker. Elvm Calbreath, Valmore Bullis,' yuincy Weddle. 2C S7 o NATIONAL v rn UVJ PARK Nature'i Most Wonderful Laboratory and Out-of Door Paradise The wildest geysers in the world, dancing amid thousand Here too, are hills of sparkling crystals, hills 0f sulpl ' 'JJI ' m?Unta nS. f cv "tyl of architecture mr, uro, icy or frosted, mountain hiiu,t i:. . . . llM Vahetz Events (Too late for last week) A crowd of picnicers from Spur 'i, better known as "Snoosville," left i ounuay morning on the motor car and spent the day two miles below Olson at the old dam. Fishing, wading and swimming were the sports of the dav. A fish fry and coffee made on the camp fire were part of the appetiz ing lunch enjoyed by all. Another picnic is being planned for the near future. Have been informed that since all ol the Swedes have left it is now called East Valsetz. Mrs. II. Holderman and children arrived Wednesday after a ten day visit with her mother in Vancouver. THROUGH SLEEPING CAR DAILY Portland to West Yellowstone Operated by the Union Pacific System FIRST CAR iP a TUO i jhi uainij 5:00 V, J. H. O'NEILL, Traveling Passenger Af with headquarters at 701 Wells Fargo Build ' ing, Portland, will be glad to call persona fv on anyone wish no- t. v7r L Perfl0rally arranee all E n" and address. M., JUNE 18th card, or WM. McMURRAY GENERAL PASSENGER AGENT PORTLAND, OREGON