INDEPENDENCE ENTERPRISE AND WEST SIDE. IM)KI'KNIKNCI-:. 1'Ol.K rorNTY,' OUKK)N, .JUNK 20, 11)02. NUMliKU 30 NINTH YKAIl. lime, m tin) (Men may require, except in mtIhI chsih. The xur treated frei inc lt ineilii liiin. PIONEERS REUNION NEW IMPROVEMENTS, ..4..Jt..J-l--l-A Independence U Til k I n (T ' ' . llr Prospermia I.011I4. flXING UP 1 HE OROLR OF THE DAY. .si t.iHii ituiiiliiir, I'loiiiiiitf .Mill, .Many ICeieni", liulcr iiliif NimmIimI Ucpuli " I'lihss one still led "Hi Id tip tin' mutter, wnul'l loudly r'nti tln amount of improvement ti ling mi in our city. While no new residences nri going "I1 withit tin' cily limits, yet a iiihuImt of li InW linrns lit- V" lii'l'll erected Hli'l iiiuri' residences are being; repainted ilnil otherwise beautified llnm in many years past. hmI besides 11 few miles front town there are in 'uirto of construction some of the tiiift country homes in the; state W i lit 11 (In) cily ef Independence t!w mot noticeable improvement in tli new llouiinK mill. What was formerly a hug" iitinihtl v t ! of frame structures in now u neat iy iiiiiM'tricut group of building, glistening in their new coat of white jmiut. Not only ha ex ternal appearances been much im proved hut the inti-niHl arrange ment has bi'i'ii t'omplf tidy re modeled and titled Up with the lalet unproved machinery, adelail 4d account of which will appear later. . Our lurg, school building looks resplendent in its new clothes. It had tho ad vantage of a deep green setting for hack ground and it coat of while makes a very pleasing artistic effect. The resi .lances of J. D. Irvine, W. (1. Creasy W. II. Walker, J. M. Stark. John Fluke and many other are all rendered attractive hy the liberal ih of the painter' brush. Recently we ascended an eleva tion a few inileH Irom town and were astonished at the amazing beauty of our prosperous litt'a citv. Shades trees were in profusion from our point of view hut upon ap proaching the city heautiful (lowers, nicely kept lawns and closely cropped hedged greeted the eye everywhere These Ihings mean more than the mere rehearsing of objects which haye hecome common place to our people. It chows 11 steady, prosperous growth arid a desire to minister to the esthetic sense. It shows that property which had hcen neglected for ytars has changed hands and 'demon strates what new energy is doing. No city in the valley is so favor ahly situated or holds out to the prospective homcsceker move ad vantages. We are surrounded by oh fine timber and farm lands as can he found anywhere and with our railroads and the majestic Willamette at our door we have a choice of the means of transpor tation enjoyed hy few other places. Ten Years In Iteil. H. A. Gray, J. IV Oakville, Jiui., wtiten, "For ten years I was confined to my bid with disease of my kidneys. It wai so severe that 1 could not mow part oft he time. I consulted the very best medical skill available, but could gel no relief until Foley's Kidney Cure whs recommended to me. It has been a .(iodxelid to me." Sold by A. . Locke. e-5V 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 REV. E. C WIGMORE, f f V TV V Not Going Avay. A Rush of Business Causes Dr. Darrin to Postpone Leav ing Salem Until Sep tember 1st. Salem Statesman. Dr. Darrin, the eminent physician and specialist, at the request of many triends and the great interest shown hy the suft'ering and alllicted has consent ed to stay In Halem at the Wll'iuuette hotel until Septeuds-r 1st. His olllces arc crowded from morning to night, and the doctor, no doubt, is the hardest working man in town. The truly wonderful cures he ban ac complished are being testified to by a host ofalllicted sufferers, who can he seen and consulted on the, miraculous cures in their behalf. It is safe to say that no specialist has attahied the prominence of I)r. Darrin in the coun try and he cannot help but meet with great success. lie is not simply a medical prncti tl iner, hut a physician of a very high order of merit, a scientist, whose jeara of close study, close observations, close practical experience, has enabled him to draw not only testimonials, but per sonal endorsements from the leading , indues, etc. and whose success 111 the medical Held today is without parallel Dr. Darrin ha an enviable rank in his profession as a wonderfully success ful physician. He is essentially origi nal iu his methods of practice, and those who have been, under his treat ment arc surprised nt the newness and novelty of his system of practice hy electricity and medicine. His honest mid straightforward advice before tak ing a case has won for l:lni the confi dence ot patients, as well as the general public. The doctor Is a gentteiimn of genial, social nature, and his private practice Is marked by the formation of a per sonal friendship with those whom la conics in contact. He is without doubt one of the most thoroughly qiialilled physicians now before the public, ns his wonderful cures, that we have heie tofore published, can testify. We give below more cures the doctor has perlorined the past month, allot whom we know personally: Was Deaf But lieu? Bears. C. R. Durfee, 0 farmer residing near OF MONMOUTH5 I, T Hhaw hlatioii, is one of the happiest men In this country. For over 2i years he wan ihttf in the left car, lus hearing being entirely destroyed while his litfht eur wat entirely imruial. After treating with Dr. Ilarrini t the Hotel Willamette, Mr. Durfeo can hear per fertly In the 'eft ear and Is loud in his piaixesof the phvsirimi whoso success fully treated him. Mr. t urfea says the reMoratiou u( hi? liutii., .); ' Bret re- j lief to him, for he can now hear every j sound and locate it. Miss Pellie, the daughter of .Mr. Dinfee, was also cored ! uv Dr. Darrin of deafuess and granu lated evesiilmut two months ago, and is now tcaclitn -wheol. Jlr. Durfee called at the Journal office and volun teered the above statement. Solera Journal. Crl&uts to Dr. Darrin. Mr. Editor: Seeing so much In your paper concerning Dr. Porrin, I am prompted to add a few words in his favor. For many years I have had tcmakt diseases and a tumor. I was also troubled with my heart and head aches. All of my troubles are vanish ing under Dr. Damn's electrical and medical treatment. My husband's hear ing and pain in his side are much im proved. Address Hampton Park, Sa lem. MHS. THOS. JAMES. eatarrl) and Bronchitis Cured. Mr. Kdltor: I wish to express my KnllitluU, ,0 j)r. nMrriii for successfully ticatine me for catarrh and bronchitis Refer your readers to me. Needlmm's barber shop, 110 State street, Salem. F. H.1IAHV Dr. Darrin' Place ct Buslncs. Or Darriu can be consulted free at th ' Willamette hotel, Salem, until Sep. ttunlier 1st, from 10 to 5 o'clock daily, evenings from 7 to 8. Sunday 10 to 3. All curable chronic diseases, lost man hood, blood tainta, stricture, errors of youth, catarrh and deafness are confi dentially treated. Cures of private dis eases guaranteed, and never published in the papers, and no cures published only by permission. Many cases can receive home treatment after a visit to t he doctor's office. Inquiries uuswered and circulars sent free. Batteries and belts furnished, with full directions for the'"- use. Eyes tested and glasses fitted. Patients desiring treatment should call at an early date, as many may re quire 0 second or more treatments. Dr. Durrin's terms for treatment are now $5 a week, or in that proportion of ( KOI'S AT im:i)i:i:. (iooil lroHiects nf a Itoiiiitil'ill Vlelil. spwiMl front IVdi. The eontiii'iou low tt'inpratiirei ate) excecnlve iimixlure, that irevulled ilurhiK tlie eurly part of Ilia senon "rlitiHly retanleil tliu j?rwtli of xra'"i nii't creatfi s mis fear of a HliortiiKe, but tlie tirew week of Hue weather luiv hroiiKlit erop coinlitlmiH up to the unuttl HlHinlunl at this seamm of tlie year, aril entirely disjielli:J allfctirof nliort CMm. Wlieut ami o's now give promise of a tiDiifitiiul yii'ld and tli3 huy crop is (iiiii-imlly tieavy. i'lilnlKHH are iiihUIok g ioil gruwlli and gnrdi-iis. tli oily h lute ht showing the ko'hI tlleclHof HcaxoiialiiH weather. Jlnpti are Kr"w'"!i rapidly. The yard are uiculi Iriilnlug anil ciilll vii'.icm I fliiihhed and a full crop nccum hm sued. Pearsaiid cherries are a failure, but apples pnmiiwe a full crop; pruuea are mil rained here. ritrawbcrricKure ripening and ilioiih late, I lie yield Is heavy and tho ijuallty the best. OwIiik to an abuudauce of excellent winter pasturage, this sea.Miu's wool clip is uuiiHUally heavy and of Hue iplatily. Summer pasture U good and all live ftock la In the best ennditious. JtlKTllIAY I'AHTV. The Kittle Folk Have a Good Time. The eleventh birthday of Miss Helen Cooper w as made a joyous occasion for Hie little folks of Independence on Tuesday laat. The lawn of the Butltr Lome was gayly decorated with Cliin- ewe lateruaaud hammocks and rustic seats were arranged iu shady nooks. The young miss entertained thefollow- ing Jiiveiillefrieuds in the afternoon: Pearl Kuojt, (Jean ami fieth Ketchum, Lucile Craven, Hazel Calbrealli, Ilaby Stark, Marie Jones, Mable Tupjier, Queen Dickinson. Freddie Knox, Herman Hawkins. Donald Ponieroy, Harry Mills. In the evening the following girls and boys were entertained: Babe Owens, Hazel Bohauuou, Orba Taylor, Grace Wallace, Nellie Damon, Emma Heukle, Grace Walker, lautba Hart inan, Iiiez Stark, Francis Patterson, Genevieve Cooper, Roy MeFaddeu, Dole Pomeroy, Olen Whlteaker, Ted Cooper, Johnnie Stark, Johnnie Taylor Frank Kirkland, Kersey IMridge, Morice Botler. Herman Hawkins, ami Waldo Mills. Ice cream and cake were served and altogether thechlldren bad a merry time of It. Numerous birthday pres ents were received. Grange Notice. Polk County Pomona Grange will meet with Highland Grange Saturday, June 28th, having been postponed on account of the pioneer picnic at Dallas on t he 21st. A very interesting time is expected as subjects ot great importance will be discussed, and it is to be hoped some thing may be accomplished at this meeting that w ill be of great benefit to the farmers in general throughout the cou nt v. Low Excursion Hates East. To The Juue 2tith and July 1st and 3rd, the Burlington will sell tickets to all points east and return at greatly reduced rates. This isyour opportunity We give you choice of routes, go one way and return another. We will reserve your sleepiug car berth, plan an itinerary for you, advise you what side trips to take, what to see. Call at office or write for full partic ulars It. W, Feater, ticket agent Bur liugtou Route, 100 Third St. Coruer Stark, Portlaud, Or. Old FIVE PIONEERS OF '44 PRESENT Most Notable (Jutlicrin of Its Kind i:v r Held in the County. Dallas. Or., June 22. The ISth annual reunion arid picnic of the Polk county pioneers was lK-ld at Dallas Saturday. It was the largest ever held in the county under the auspices of the Pioneer Association, 11 id was iu every way a great buccsk, 3500 attending. At 10:4" the procession, headed hy the Monmouth Cadet hand, follow ed hy the pioneers and Indian War Veterans, marched to the City Park where the morning exercises were held. After the exercises and a hasket dinner, held at the park, the crowd adjourned to the college campus and witnessed the. athletic sports. In the evening a da? ce was given hy the Dallas Camp, V. 0. V., in which a large crowd took part. Following are thV names of pioneers who were present and the year of their arrival in Oregon: 1844Mrs. Elizabeth Collins, T. V. B. Embree. Mrs. Marr Hayter, William Grant, Joshua McDaniel. 1845 Wiley Norton, J. J. Williams. - ; ; 1816 Mrs. Morgau Richardson, Mra. A. 31. Bidwell, D. R Richard-, son, Mrs. E. 31. haw, F. 31. Colling, I). 31. Guthtie. 1847 W. C. Brown. W. D. Whealdon. 3Irs. Virginia 3IcDaniel. S. T. Burch, J. Burch, 3Irs. 3Irtha A. Brown, George Brown, J. H. Hawley, 3Iary C. Remington, Mrs. W. A. Norton, 3Irs. Elizabeth Cass, D. J. Whitaker. 1S4S B. F. Whitaker, L. A. Comegvs, 3Ire. Catherine Basket, Mrs. M. J. Black. 1 850 T.J. Hayter, John 1sborne Hathaway Yocum, Emma J. Yocuni 1851 James Howe, William Liverpool, J. Stoufler, 31rs. E. J. Hallock. 1852 Ira Kimball, Leizer Kim ball, Morris Jones, Henry Byerly, Mrs. F. A. Waters, 3Irs. M. 31. Berry, D. Shephard. W. E. Clark, Mrs." Josephine Grant, 3Irs. Hester Ellis. 3Irs. y. J. Vernon, Robert Grant, 31iss Lou Lewis, Mrs. M. E. Hallock, Mrs. Nancy Thompson, S.J.Grant, 3Irs. Anna Embree, Cass Riggs. E. A. Campbell. 1853 Green Campbell, A. N. Hallock, Mrs. William Ford, 3Irs. W. E. Clark, J. 31. Campbell. G. W. 3lcBee, 31 rs. Sarah Price. J. E. Dickie, 3Irs. D- D. Byerley. Mrs. Sarah A. Waters, John Waters. 3Irs. Catherine Garwood. 1S54 3Irs. M. A Kimball. Hon J. II. Hawley, of Alonmouth was elected president, andJ. W. Lewis, of Rickreall, secretary and treasurer, for the ensuing year. After the morning exercises, the . Indir-n War Veterans met nd adopted the following resolution: "Resolved, That we. the Indian War Veterans of Polk county, do hereby extend our thanks to our United States Senator, John H. 3Iitchel, and our Representative. Thomas II. Tongue, for having secured the passage of the pension bill for all Indian War Veterans, especially for Oregon and the Oregon Volunteer." Aimiial A shciii lilue of the I'l-ople at llitllus. 1