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About Independence enterprise. (Independence, Polk County, Or.) 189?-190? | View Entire Issue (Jan. 3, 1895)
A Happy New Year Try out lltJMlNICNM CAMK4. OT1H I. IlUTMW.-niYHlCIAN "id 8urg.n. Hw.it.ury U. H. hMii.lii Ilia Hurgeon. lndopen.lunro, Oregon. Of. 0ce lit opera Iiuiiho llutik. PltH. hVM IIAIIHITT.- JiivalcUn hiiJ Hingeon. NhwihI at tention 11.1 Ui ulwwea "'" OHIceovur in. '' '"" ' " " ' '., ,,' T. J. M. I. W. Babbitt, M. I'. C. , Follow Trinity ineuicui cunrau. V..U KETCH CM, Mi I.-HiCK nd residence, corner llnllrimd and Moumouth lreol, Independence, Ore gnu, ".Triltv of Michigan graduate. Den U parlor over lii.Ul"'"', ttl""" lunik. IiiiK"m.i1ihV Oregon. II. C H1M.HY. Monmouth. All I'MlllOti, - DENTIST, work war- 4 ttMi'Ml.-Ari'OUNKY IVilw Otlle over l.i.l'...U.i.oe allo..l Hunk, nde.iulcneu, or. Hit. M.A. lHi:i.KHY.-l(KU'KNT Dent t. ' 1 lit- .r.U-Hlon i.ri.. i " T . . . . (... (rtwtrillltUCd. tin lirllllCllCI.. PlHPmv liidcjielidimce, Oregon. . i-iMrit.- DENTIST. w.i.Vhnuta ljuiiclliia. Colleo iret, Monmouili, Q.'. Su Mellon gun run teed. IV A. VANNOItTWlCK-IN V' ...7 .:.:,i-.r Two chair. Khnv Vrr.7J";.'i (ivn. Plastering JA ' I'lwnrk of all kind r".- ijnciory. Addica. . Monmouth, Or. Ill.'Vlfl I' THE lllAL A IC'i'lST, Hu " "K.-rl.r In 'VA..r. " ... . ii. Lpuitliiur. Oivc him CnVwo, "MTHh.vlu". lo, Half Cutting J lldepvlldcllCi'. Main atrecl llUKLKY&llVTTKK, Attornfji ml Counsellors - tl Collections especially; u. Ornct, Maiv Sr., Ismcwmwi, Ok J. D. IRVINE, JusticB of the Peace, I N I) K 1' K N t K. N ( ' K , OUK. Wrllas lusuiuiiceond makes Cullce, '"" speclulty. II. M. LINKS, Notary Public. s t-- LHonmt Ktre Insurance, j (iiimu.ii suK'ktun Hi iikli' Lady Agent w.ntil nt onro every whcrit. Kur full Hirllnuliir mirm MRS. SAIIA1I JC. TPAW, Imli-poiKlnniw, r'" r' LOO'S ChoD - House In the tMt iiUiw In lnrt,'i'inlfi' ti iti-t n iHil mi ni ul ull hoii.n on lirt "'''; Kroli i.ylTii nlwu.vii on lii.d. I rUnt MUllll fill lltll (H. DATIOMX B0U.D1HQ. HUH IT. pipe TbiKfO 5 If vou smoke coma J mn1 liiKiiect our line T .r u.i.l tnliiii.iMi. at OI MIIT1 IIM iv..nv.. ... -r Tliy ureqiilif flml.M! bihI very ri-HB)uullo. A j P. C. PATTERSON We arc oflVrliiK frrl J camllw and iiuIh at bh low a price b wo JMWMltllVfllll. Mtinpiu our dlilert'iit kln.ln. C'niMllcrt Nuts i Quarter Century Tet. " ' For a quarter of a century Dr. KliiR" New Dlneovery haii been teHtwl, and the mlllloiiH who lutvo recelveil lienetll from lt uho leMtlfy to ltn wonderful eu rutlve powers In ull dlHonwn of Throa i:hent and liUii(?H. A remedy that lias Blood the tent ho oik and that ia Riv en so universal satiHfuetlon In no exie rhneut. Kaeli bottle lHp.mll I vely guar anteed to (five relief, or I lie money will be refunded. It Is admitted to Ihj the most reliable for Cotigha and Colda. Trial Utllo Free at any J)ruj? Store. Largo size 50 cents and 1.00. J Stockholders' Meotiog. ' Kattoa I uTliy given Hint llio annual uiortlm of the tockauldir ol The Indo pendonr Waler mid Kleetrla Unlit Co. will be held at the Independence National llunk, Indniwndenee, Oregon, on Wetlneiduy, the aoth day of January, !, at 7 ovine . m., ftirthe i.urpone of rtertln 4inaeri for fold eonipanrandatlcndliiff to nu. li other biwl- neM way come heforeiwld iiioeiuiK. " II. II. JAHl'KUHO.V, Kec. Stockholder' Meeting. The regular annual meeting f the lM-k-bolderiiof Hi Independence National Hank will be held on Tuesday, January . Wi, be tween the honra of 10 a. in, and i p. in. at the hank lorthe miriMiae of eleetluc a board of directors and the trauaaetlon ef audi other MAMlt mid POOlCHt We curry o S,H k o ia.li. I"". Moulding. at Mitchell ABolmnnon', Main strut. bualneaa that roy eome before the meeting, Dated tiili I3lh day of December, 11. W. P.lVmAwT, t-.i 'lilr. Items of Local News. t). A. Kritmer. Jeweler. Umbrella at ttio llncket Htor. Additions! l.K-al on at.oond bk. Htroiig'a bread at tlio Htnr (Ifowry. Hell your out at tho Htartlroeary for ciihIi. HublKir boola are cheap at the Ituckct Htor. OuIh, bran, aliorta and hay for auWi at the Hlar (Jroeery, J. W. Klllott, of Fulrvlew, wa In In- depemleiicu thla week. If you want K.mmI bread and enkea, cull ut Douty A. l.K'k'. iliM'k la U'liiir nut In at the Alloua'a wart.hoimo IiuhIIiik. A few more of tlume nobby hata at Mra. A. M. Hurley', ntwmt. When you aia In Ueud of wood leave your order at ino ntur urw-nj, (lood ooUhko for relit near bualneaa porllou of ljwu. Iiiquiro at una olllee. Clyde F.mbrei', of Dalian, vlalted over Tueaday night with the editor of Ihl paper. Ticket No. 10, 27, 41, 57, 21, In "erica P,1, K, O, 1", are omo winner at CI.Mir. ller llroa Htiicrlnteiideiit Hulcblnwin wa vl- llhiK relative ami friend In thl city diirliix the holldayx. Dr. Mulkey hiw recently lecelvwl the fiueat ronalKtinieiil of lcntltry teeth that ever came to I'olk county. Friali pure homo made buckwheat Hour and the Unt of maple ayrup at Knox' ('axli Urwry A llukery. Mr. Mlllo Hmllh, of thl city, I vMiIiik during tho New Year' holi day with friend In MoMtnuvlllo. Uuy your loudcd ahell at It. M. Wade A (o.' They are chwlng outl their large tH-k at reduced price. If you want ailverware or Jewelry re member that I'atteraou llnm. are m.11- lug out their Htoek at bottom price. MImn Hlrd (iitcbcll, of McMlnnvllle. who ha been vIhUIiik at Mr. Hurley' n thl city, returned hoiuu Tuesday. Thl cold weather I delightful sit (nit by a comfortable tttove. ou can procure one very cheap ut It. M. Wude A Co.', Mr. J. I HoU-rtiMiii and daughter, of Baleni. HHut the liollduy with Mr. Klleii ItohertHon ami fuinlly of thl cliy. Prof. Alllngham, of the Indcpen- denoe nubllo aehiKiU, am-ut holiday week vlHltlng with hi parent, Luue county. In MIhm Jcnnctte Wimlierly, of linker City. Kent tho ChrUlnm holiday with herlter. Mr. J. W. ItlchardHon Jr., of thl city. Mia Alice Savage, of Salem, ha Ufii HiK-ndlng Chriatma holiday In t hi city. M l Havage u formerly a teacher In tho ludepcmieneo public achool. The Monmouth poatofllcH) lat month exceeded any prevloua month hi the hlrtorv of the oflleo lu the Issuing of money order. Our e!uctionul center 1 coming to the front. The tallurtthop, 0 afreet, Uthecheap et iilnw in the city for clothing, worknianehlp and material coimld ered. We will prove It to you If you w ill call -It will be no trouble. All person Indebted to nie inunt iiinke naviiicnt bv January 10, a I iiiukI have money. All bill not paid liv llmt dutn will lie iiluucd in the hand of a collector. Ja. Hilliard. 2t D. II. Craven Co. wlali their patron a happy nun proapcnwi nt ivai, and take pleaauro In Inforining t(iem that"! hey have coiiHldernbly reduced V X'.... the price of ncurly all arllcle they bundle. If you need a harness cull on them. The "beautiful hiiow" vWled Indo Iieudenee and tho surrounding country early Wednesday morning, out uur Ing tho afleruoon a rapid thaw act In and nature's w hite blanket melted iu tn a hike of water and slush. "The beautiful snow." Ugh! Th I ravelin; nubllo will find, the - ca Little Tahiee hotel complete In all II appointments. Tho table Is furnished with the best the market afford, and the rooms are large, comfortable, and well furulahod. The object of the pro pi Ictor Is to please his guests. Special service begin nt the M. K. church this (Thuraday) evening. There wlll'be services on toinorruw evening nt 7:30 o'clock. On Sunday the regu lar services In the morning nt U a. in. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday school at 10 a. ni. Epworth League at 6:80 p. m. The aervicea will be coutloued during the coming week, with a aerie of scr inons on "rractical ChrUtlaulty." Scott Lnuguary reiurnetl last Satur day from Spokane, accompanied by hi fair brido (nse Miss Mlnda Shupp.) Mr. and Mrs. Laughary will make In dcK'inlenco their future home. Mrs. Laughary bus mauy old acquaintances la this city who will give her a cordial welcome. She Is the daughter of Itev. Mr. Shupp, who formerly reside! here. Mr. Laughary Is one of l'olk county' most promialug young men, and he ha a host of friends who wish liiin well iu his new relation of life. Oue would think from reading the Oregonlaii eoiigrcfidoual reports that Senator Dolph is the only reprcmMita tlve the northwest has. However, one of Mr. Dolph's action last week that of the senator voting against the for feiture of the railroad land grant, which would throw Into the bands of the common people of" this country mauy mill! of land now controlled by a grasplug monopoly. Ob, yea, J. N. Dolph is a friend of the "dear peo ple" with a vengeance. Palla Tran- Apple Mutter mid Chow-chow in bulk, Celery Sauce and Dressing, at Douty & Looke'a Itublx-r ovoraliom nt IlM.kut Htor. W, 0, Wright, Abstract and Loan, Dill I ioi, Oregon. Ira Clod fuller made a buslne trip to tho inutropoll thl week. Dr. Mulkey and wife apent Christ ma with Mr. Mulkey pareut In Haluui. W. W. Collin, of Huver precinct, pay taxea on $li,70, and J. U. Stump on 12,160. Mr. V. 3. Morris, of thl dty, I vkt Itlug relative thl ww.k at McMlnn vl Hound Wiley. Sixty-four Orma doing bulne In IndeK'iiduoi) advertise In tho Kmtkb I'BJfK thl wok. For bargain hi millinery g.MMl cull oil VanMeer A Catllu. J'rloea lower than ever la-fore. . 1'. C. MeCann arrived lu the city at Thursday and will remain here for a mouth or more. II. lllrschbiirg, I). W. Sear and Tho. Fenncll, of thl City, are visit ing Portland tin week. ltev. O. IJ. Whltmore will preach In the Congregational church next Sun day, morning and evening. It. M. Wadu A Co. will sell their entire line of heating stove ut actual cost. Cull while stock I complete. H, Windsor, of Spring Valley pre cinct, pay luxe on 8.710, and W. M. Walker pay on 7,0i. J. E. Hale, aeiilor member of the Monmouth Mercantile Co., made a fly ing visit to Anilly last Friday, Ml Dora Snuugler came down fniin ('nrvalll Frldav to Mix'lid a few day among her Indejicndcnce friends Mia Maggie Macaulay returned to Portland lat Friday after spending Mid Chrlxlnia hollduy with her mother. ( larcuce Irvine returned from Mc Mlnnvllle Inst Monday, where he ha been spending tho holiday with hi parents. W. II. Wheeler and family, of Moil mouth, apr-nt the Christmas holiday visiting with Mr. Wheeler's parent lu Linn county W. E. Mulkey, brother to Dr. S. A. Mulkey, of this clly, has commenced the study tif dentistry under the doc tor' tutorage. J. D. Murphy I now running meat market lu Monmouth. Johnny told tiH the other dav that he was in the busiues to tuy. Chickens wauled at J. C. Shoe maker by Uie dozen. Will pay 3J cent a pound for young chicken and 6 and 5J cent for hen. We don't want to put the damp (IreiM muni buck In the shelve. Come ... and make u an offer In cash for them Koat'iidorf A Hirschberg. F. E. GrlllUh I pushing the shclv lug and arranging hi cigar room and exjects to be ready for business on the flint of the week. Ho ha the apcarance of a pleasant and affable gcutlemau. A good time piece lasts a long while w hen kept properly repaired. C. L. I'uttlson I the manager of the new Independence "watch hospital" aud guarantee every patient admitted. With l'attersou ltro. Tho inciting snow damuged con siderable goods for Iloi-endrof & Hirschberg. The most of them were ouly slightly wetted, but to get rid of them they offer them for less thau cost, but for cash only. John O. Davidson, of 1'omcroy, Wash., Is visiting relative and ao qualntauecs m this city and vicinity. Mr. Davidson 1 an old-time Polk county boy. He was raised near Uiieim Vista, but emigrated to Wash ington with his father, llezaklah Davidson, lu the early '80's. Among the recent arrival in the city are several parties from St. Paul, Nebraska, who expect to make Inde pendence their future home. They are Mr. Welch, Otis Walch aud a niece and nephew,. W. W. Khoneand Henry Oberniiller. Mrs. Welch Is a relative of II . O. Sccley, of this place Tho Entkui'bisk Is Informed that a Ktmiiir A. 1. A. organization lias recenlly been formed lu Independence, aud, It Is said, many of the leading citizens are enrolled ua members. Monmouth also has an organization. Itissaid that McMinuvllle, who re cently Joined the organization, now has a membership of one hundred. Prof. T. A. Hayes gave quite an in teresting talk to his school Wednes day morning on the mechaulcal con struction aud modus operatic!! of the liuotypo tyi sotting machine. While attending the Teachers' State Association, at Portland, the professor visited the Orcgoulan ofTloe and saw the type setting machlue in full opera tion. The professor's talk wa quite instructive. The New Year'a Issue of the Ore goulan Is a mammoth sheet and is prolitically illustrated. It is largely descriptive of the splendid resources of Oregon, and is a the best and latest information on the subjects discussed. It is the most royal lme or Oregon' greatest news paper, and Is a brilliant souvenir to send East to your fi icuds. F. O. Kertoon and family have moved to Salem. Mr. Kertson was the founder of tho Enteri-bisk aud re ntal ned at the helm for one year. He weathered the storm through the most trying period oftheEsTaai'BisK S existence and worked faithfully tn make It an established fact la the newspaper fie'd of Tolk county. Mr. Kerlsou 1 a line compositor and a good newspaper man. We wish him j succew. i HORN. DUVALL Near IndeiH-iideiiee, Or., December 20, W, to the wife of D. M. Duvull, an ixtund duughter. MAIMtlLD. LK.MMON-LEMMON At the real delict) of lh bride' parent, In till city, on iho evening of Dec. 31, 1804, Albert Lemmou am! Ml Dora Will- moo, ltev. J. Fred Jeukln officiat ing. The fair bride I one of the most charming young ladle of Indepen dence and 1 the daughter of Mr. Wm. 1 lamed, who Jive In South Iiideen dtnee. The groom I the son of L. Luinmon, Esq., one of Polk county' leading farmer and best citizen. Only a few relative were guel of the occasion. A sumptuous supjwr was served after the nuptial ceremony wa performed. The young couple hava a host of friend in thl vicinity who Join In wishing them along aud pleas ant Journey together thrmigli life. They will make Independence their fiiinrn liome. The Entkh I'MiiiK ex tend It congratulation. MA UTI N-COATS. At t he resi dence of the bride's parent, near Itlokreall, Polk county, Oregon, Sunday, PecemUT 80, 1S04. Orlando Martin and Mis Lenora II. Coats, Justice J. D. Irvine, ofllcinting. The fuir bride I tho daughter of Mr, and Mr. J. J. Coats of thivfounty, aud the groom I the son of the lute Jacob Martin, an Oregon pioneer. Mr Murtlu huubeen Identified with Polk county ever since hi early boyhood and Is oue of the leading farmer of the Hnimuinll v where he lives. He Is a gentleman of recognized worth ami ha the reiect of a large circle of ac quaintance. The ENTKKHRIHB ex tend It lxt wishes to t!e nappy couple, and may . their Journey upon the proverbial breezy Eea of matrimony lie pleasant aud propitious. UEDFORlTilUO II EH -1 u ilucna Vis Is, Or., t the residence of the bride's father, January 1. 1W, John II. lSed ford and Mis Emma K. Hughes, Rev. J. S. Smith officiating1 The groom I a prominent and well to-do young fanner of the Uuena Vista nelghliorhood, and the bride ranks among ltut iia ista's most accomplish ed young ladles. Their many friends wUh them well In their new relation lu life. DIED. P 0 KTE II P I E LI). In Indepen dence, Or, Sunday, December 30, 1K04, of cholera infantum, Arthur Marshal, tjn 14 mouths old child of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Portorlield. The little bov was stricken with cholera Infantum on Chilstmas day and lu spite of the teuderest care and skillful medical treatment the fell disease did its flal work lu a few d.-iv. Tho funeral service were held at the Baptist church Monday fore, noun, Rev. J. Fred Jenkins ofllclut Ing. The remains were interred iu the Bueua Vista cemetery in the after noon. The lieroaved parents have the aympntuy of the community. TOiVNSEND. At the homo of W, C. Urown, in Dallas, Oregon, Sun day. Decembtr 30, 1S94, Mrs. Har riett Towuftoeud, ago 85 years. Aunt Harriett Towiiscud was a Polk count v nioneer of 1847. She was the mother of Mrs. W. C. Drown and the late Ira Townseud. She was a noble womuu and her memory will be revered by all who knew her. Rev. J. L. Futrell preached the funeral ser mon, and the remains were laid to rest in tho Brown cemetery last Monday. Daly Appreciated. . The con fideuce placed iu us by the many patrons of our establishment during 1K94, and especially dining the months of November and December, as evinced by tho many sales made during that time necessitates public recognition on our part. And while we take this opportunity of thanking all therclor, we beg to state that iu the future, as we have done in the past, we shall uso every effort to secure for our patrons the very best goods for the least money. We take advautage of lowest prices In tho market and give our customers the advautage of all dis counts. O. A. IvRAMEIt. Card of Thanks. Wo wish to return our heartfelt thanks to our many friends und kind neighbors for their symputhy, atten tion aud kind offices extended to us during the recent fatal Illness of our dear little boy. M. M. Porter fikld. Eva Poutkbkielu AlOO Itewartl. 100. The readers of this paper will be nleasiil to learn that there is nt least one dreaded disease that science lias been uble to cure in nil Us stages auo that Is Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure la the onlv positive cure now known to tho medical fraternity. Catarrh be ing a constitutional disease, requires a eoiiHiitiitianal treatment. Hall's Cat arrh Cure is taken iuternally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous enmnpiiriiiini of serracc Ol me system, ineiiruy ur compenumm oi i,fc,wWli,n of the d srase. ana giving tue paut-ni mivunm jj loilliliiiir on the constitution and as. sisting nature iu doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers, that they offer One Hundred uoliars tor nyraw insi n rail to cure. Send for list of lestimon ials. Addre . F. J. CHENEY A Co., Toledo, O, 6i.Sold by Druggists, 75c 8 Bncklea'i Arnica Salve. The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rlieuiu, h-v.T Sores. Tetter. Chappett Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erupt ions and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give iierfecl aausiacnou. or money muiium. 'lice 25 cent per bottle. For Sal By ttmitn iioiu HIDE - HEAD. Attsntloa EnlQUt. A peclal meet ing of Homer Lodge, No. V,, will lie held Friday evening, Jan. 4, at 7-'W o'clock . All nu'iulier are requested to be present. By order of H. Laugh ary, O. C. fa Our Patron!. We w Uh to per sonally thant fir many friends and customer for their very liberal patron age during the year Jut closed. We fully appreciated your effort, to muKe your friend a merry Christina during the present stringency, auu nope to see you often at our place of business during this year. Wishing you the great eat success, we ure, Very Truly our. Cixjpfki.tkb Bros, B. A. M. ilnstallation.-The newly elected officer or Independence Chap ter, No. 2., It. A. M., will be Installed on Thursday evening, Juu. 10, W. All master masons and their famine are expected to be present, as well lis a few Invited guest. '1 bo installation ceremonies will lie followed by a short nrouram In the lodge room, after which the member and guest will proceed to tho opera house, where dancing will be Indulged in until up. per lime. The supper will be served at the Little Palace hotel. The In Mtallatlou ceremonies will begin at 7:30 o'clock, p. m. A Pleasant Social. A social party wa given at the home of Miss Cora Fisher on Wednesday evening of this week. Theguests were Ira Clodfeltei, 1 Miss Bessie Butler. W. II . I law ley, Min Maude Cooper, Ed Masteraon, Mis Dora Cooper, Joshua Talbott, Miss Essie Robertson, Oris Robertson, Misse Ella and Susie Feline:!. The amusement consisted of parlor games, instrumental and vocal muiic. Oyster iupier was served with cake and coffee, etc. A most pleasant und social time was enjoyed by all. The guests complimented Sllss Fisher upon her efforts in giving them so pleasant an evening' entertainment. Worts of Condoloace. Grandpa Clod felter Is in receipt of a letter from his nephew, N. J. Clodfelter.of Crawfords ville, Indiana, which affords him a great deal or comfort, from which we quote a brief extract: "I Just this morning received a marked copy of the Extkkpribk, of j our city, conveying the sad Intelligence of the death of Cousin David II. lean convey to you and aunt and all or our kiudred there the-beart-felt symputhy or each and every member of father's family. Death visits us so quietly, but so Be vcrcly, that It Is only a matter of a few years to tell the tory of each genera tion. We must at all times be ready to Uar our burdens. They often surprise us in their appearance I hojyou and aunt are well etc." The Kew Tears Ball. The New Year's ball given under the auspices of be Independence City band on Is ew Year's eve was one or the most bril liant social eveuts or the season. Some fifty odd couple were present, just enough to fill the opera house com fortably, and yet plenty of room for the quadrilles, polkas, waltzes, etc. The P.utler orchestra and the city band furnished Hoe music for the oc casion. It was never the writer's good fortune to witness a nioro genteel aud orderly assemblage of people in a ball room than was present at tho opera house last Monday night. Eveiy thing pass off smoothly, pleasantly und courte ously. It wa a rare gather ii.gof the beauty and chivalry of In depeudeuc. Much praise is due the band boys for their splendid manage ment of the affair. A Kew Tear's Watch Party. About fifty persons gathered at the residence or Rev. J. S. Smith's on New Year's eve to watch the departure of the old year and the iueoming of the new. The social amusements consisted of parlor games, singing and refresh ments. A very pleasant aud social time was enjoyed by all. Just before midnight prayer was offered up by Rev. Mr. Smith, and as the merry chimes of the church bells rang in the New Year, congratulations were or- fered aud "a Happy New ear" greet- lii! extended to each aud all. These social gatherings aro very pleasant af fairs aud should be encouraged in this community more than what they are. It is social tutereourso that makes life worth living, and without it this i a dull, prosaic world. T!ie Santa Claus, Jr., Cantata. The entertainment at the opera house last Saturday eveniug, under the auspices of the Christian aud Congregational Sunday schools, was a most success ful aud entertaining afhur. the ball was crowded to its, fullest seating capacity with quite a number iu the gallery. The program was finely ar ranged aud well rendered, senator Doughty, of Monmouth, made a star Santa tiaus aud his singing was excel lent. The boys biigade performed their evolutions iu fine style and their dialogues aud singing were highly ap preciated by the audience. A troop or little girls costumed iu white repre sented a group of fairies with their queen, which was a most, beautiful sight. Little Ethel Smith aud Louise Waller elicited much applauso by the very cute manner in which they rendered -.heir recitations. Everyone present, so far as we have learned, ex pressed themselves as greatly pletised with the entertainment The iustru lueutal music was furnished by Mrs. Claire Irviue and was reudered iu that lady's usual happy style. Too much praise cannot 'be given Miss Essie Robertsou and Mrs. Claire Ir vine for their very successful manae uentof the cantata. The total re ceipts of the evening amounted to J33.75. AttentJoi Ladies. AH the ladies in terested in the organization of a TOL! Woman Relief Crm, especially wive and daughter of old soldier, aro In vlted to incut with f hoO. A. It. Pl on Saturday evening at 8 p. m. to take tep for orgn.iI.ating. Attention, Old goldler!-Tliere will 1 a new Pt of the O. A. K. n.uaUred ut the I. O. O, F. hall on next Hatur duy evening at 1 p. m All old sol. rllcr dcxirlng to become charter mem bers are Invited to bo present, and all member of the O. A. R. in g' standing hi other pout are requested to be present and unite In the service. Piisi Dipt. Couim-wnler Col. J. C. Cooler will muster tho post and lu Hlull the officer. Karshal'iSolico of Eal. To whom It may concerns Notice ! hereby given that I have Inkeu up and Impounded, while running t lurge within the limit of the City of Indepen dence, one yellowlnh gray home, about years old; one yellowlnh gray mare.about 5 years old. The owner U hereby notified that unless thesumeis Uucn away and all fwti and expennes paid within ten day from dale, tliey will be sold at public auction en Kulur day, Jan. 2). W", at 2 o'clock p. m., to the blithest bidder for cash in hand. Independence, Ore., Dee. iW.lsui. A.J. fUITEB, Clly Marshal. Special School Meeting. Notice la hereby given to the legal voters of School District No. !, of l'olk covnty, Sluto of Oregon, that pclnl school meeting of said district will bo held at the school build ing 4n the lih day of January, Wrt, at 7:30 o'clock In the afternoon, for the following obje-rts: For the purpose of voting a special tnx to pay the Interest on bonds aud for the maintenance of a free school the remoluder of the school year. Attest: J. 1 STOCKTON, J. l. IRVINE, Cli'n Hoard Dlr'trg. DUtrict Clerk. Dated Jan. , IkSW, It is paid that Caj.lain Htill boldd the fort near Point. Smith Ilocky Hood's jiills act easily, yet promptly and effectively, on the liver and bowela. 25c 6 "Tony" Noltner. editor of the Portland Dispatch, was the guest of W. W. Williams and family a lew days this week. W. T. Wilson, of Oakdale, Wash , is visiting at his brother's. It. J. Wilson, who lives in the northern suburbs of this city. A few intimate frieods met atjthe residence of Mrs. Ellen KoberUon in this city and held a watch meet ing on New Year's eve. The way to reach catarrh i through the blood. Hood's Sar saparilla, by purifying the blood, removes the cause of the disease and permanently cures catarrh. Take only Hood's. 6 Dr. Price's Cream Baking Fov- der World's Fair Highest Award. DALLAS. Dallas had a happy New Year. John Grant was elected marshal of this city. Uncle Cage Morrison is on the sick list this week. Rev. J. L. Futrell preached at Perry dale Suuday. Several watch night meetings in Dallas Monday evening. Prof. Reynolds made a flying trip to Portland last week. The academy and public school will start up again Wednesday. Mrs. T. J. Hayler and son Carey visited relatives in Dixie Monday. Marsh Embree, of Kings Valley, has been visiting relatives in this city. The M. E. brethren will have a grand temperance rally next Mon day evening. The Christian Endeavor holds union meetings iu the Christian church in this city. Rev. Parsons, P. E. of the M. E. church, preached in this city Mon day evening. The Epworth League, of the M. E. church gave a sociable at Mr. Elliot's residence Wednesday even ing. The young members of the M. E. church, South, gave a sooiahle at W. M. Kersey's resideuce Thursday evening. Mrs. Gwinn, 'of this place, lost several dollars' worth of bncon and lard Wednesday. The thief has not been caught yet. The young people ef this city had a trrand time at the grand ball Mnndav evening. The members of the M.'E. church held a "donation meetinsr" at their church New Year's eve. G ROVER. BUESA VISTA. About a week of nice cold weath er. Farmers all on the dry dock at present. E. X. Hall and family spent Xew Year's at Woodburn. Dee Smith, president of the Ore gon Pottery Works, was in town a lew days last week on business. Born. To the wife of Wm. Dur ell, on Christmas eve, a six pound daughter. Mother and child doing finely. - By a little mistake on the part of the ferryman the ferryboat here Sell K 1 1 UOSIl Uiuu t-- punctured a hole through the hot- torn and sunk the boat. It was hhi. ,1 ilns-n nnon a cable ist ana bauld ashore and mended and 1 now running n'iiin. Two parties In this burg tki ring tho week. One at Mr. A. HhW. which was an enjoyable affair; nd Monday nigbt there waa a wctcU party at Allio McLaughlin's to be to lli prepuce of thewanins cf tho old year and thecomlng of the new. liKl'NO, MONMOUTH. Dr. Epley visited Saleoi Tuesday, Jus. Tetherow brought a big load of turkey to town Monday. This has been the dullest week for items vr have ever seen. The meeting of the Baptist ov ciatioa was not Terjr well attended, Tho Philharmonic Male Quartet sert'tindtxl the town In excellent style Monday night. Miss Elva Adkins, of Lane county, is here taking lessons in in strumental music. Frank Fiaher filled P. 8. Ta tom's place in Moorhead'a Btore during the latter'a absence. Vol. Ilubcr, who has been o journing in eastern Oregon for the past summer, has returuea. Ad. Haley smiled at the ladies from behind Wheeler'a counter during the Litter's absence. A protracted meeting will be held at the Christian church be ginning Wednesday evening. A very pleasant reception wa given by the students at the Nor mal chapel New Year's night. Rev. J. N. Smith delivered an ; address to the meeting of the En deavorers at Dallas Saturday. F. A. Stacy paid a Tisit to Scio this week. He is thinking of mov ing to that part of the country. Mr. Nofler returned from Cooa bay Saturday. He reporta times brightening up in that country. D. M. Hewitt lost 600 bushels of wheat in the recent fire. He b4 no insurance, so it will be a total" loss to hiin. Mies Avers, formerly one ol the teachers in the Normal, but now of ' Ellensburg, Wash., spent the holi days in town. E. R. Case, of Corrallis, is look ing over town with a view of open ing another barber shop. We think the field is too limited. Mr. Cook was unfortunate enough to lose a $20 piece recently. He had entrusted it to his wifa for aafe keeping, and what has become of It is a mystery to him. Perhaps h will put his money in the bank next time. Hkctob. FALLS CITY. J. C. McFarlane attended the in auguration at Salem. Mr. Bryan, of Albany, is visit ing Rev. and Mrs. C. G. Hormoo. Mr. Gilliam, of McMinnville. spent the holidays with relative here. II. H. Starr was recently elected school director in this district, Mr. J. M. Parry having resigned. Misses Vina and Winnie Gilbert entertained a number of their friends on New Year's eve. uames and social chat were kept up un til the wee small hours. The vnune neople of our publie school conduct a literary and debat ing society, which is not only in teresting but profitable to them. The question debated last Friday eveniug was, "nesoiveu women should be given the right of elective franchise." Five young ladies alhrmed while five young men denied. It is needless to sav that the young ladies carried off the laurels. A wandering jew, from Portland, or somewhere else, came driving into town a few days ago with a hack load of second hand "clod ings sheep for sale." He also brought with him a deck of well worn playing cards and a few bot tles of beer. While he was here our town boys had some where to go of nights; but now, all that ended, for the gentleman was waited upon and politely asked to leave the town. Cl.KO. When Baby wa sick, we her Casterla. When she waa a Child, he cried for Caasorta. When she become Miss, she dune to Castor, When she hsd Children, she garaUiem ( Awarded Highest Honors WerW F- DIX MOST PERFECT MADE. . r r,..m rJ Tartar PewJs. rrJ Mip". " .w,K,,,bil!.r. 4om AmniooiJ, AhOTW ay .JulWrwr, 40 YEARS THS STANDARD, S pur. " - hs-liiH, rw Elf !, r - CHEAF.l jr-- - f- .Vf I 'cript.