KROM .JULY Q TO AUG-UST 0. OUR BARGAIN COUNTER during tln-so two weeks' Bale will Us loaded with all kinds of goods at greatly our remaining summer goods wold before our new fall stock arrives. Shirtwaists. We hvi a lit nf these left over. We oiler dining this sale our -Mo waist for, 0 )) 25c 7rM! .'i.c i (hi :k)c 1.2." (i.ic 1.50 7.k 200 .. l(!0 There arc I argains, Highland. . j Mrs. Shafer, returned 'ni-t week from a two wet k' etav in town. 1 j Peach, plum., tame l.lwh berries , and a ic appL are u..ltiig ripe. Marie Shnfer i- in town this w,t,k- .Mihb Dora Hainann left on Sun-' , , T , , ... , , . . - ... Mrs. Joe Laundry and Misses lay tram for a visit to friends in , , f, w c , , ,, . , .. . , hlla Shafer and May Maxheld. Portland and Oregon Citr, t . . ,,. j visited friends in McCoy a part ot Joe Laundty and hi fitherhad last week, an enormous pile of wood snwed , , , , . i i 1 udolf Simon has his new barn last week bv the wond saw. I . . about completed. Miss M'iv MnxuVld, of town! , . . . ' ... i Mrs. Osborne is busy netting spmt nenrlv n week visiting at:, , , , , . , . r lumber ready for his new building I Fred Featlierntniip returned to' K.ir catalogue containing fu'l 11. V. MTI.KH, Secretary. Hi. -de nl : or J i Cfic Best fence on artli. . Oh, yes! Oh. yes! Ye loyers of yeace and prosperity, good "2 neighbor and good stock, mid the certainty of harvesting where JJ you sow. Tin above blessing and many others can bo enjoyed by JJ r.iplaeiiiK your old feiii'ing itii one of the Ust woven wire fence on , M earth, sl :r THE PAGE FENCE & Is one of the b-.'t eoiiiinercinl fi'tices on the market. It turns every w 2 thing hut wind and waler And the. Kitselnian fence, built to lit JJJ- lm your ground, turns eldekens, pis, bulls and liorses. The only , M fenre on tile market with barb wiro for selvage, top and bottom. 5j -JJ For sale bv JJ J. E. WILLSON. - Independence. 3: JM'FIKNDKNCB Our mmm m OftkUKK-nd CLEARANCE Ladies Low Shoes J Ws offer our entire line of Oxferd Shot's at exactly half price dur ing this Hale. , 11.00 Oxford for 50c 1.23 C3cj l.")0 7.1c' 1.75 2.00 2 5(1 S8c 1 00 j 1.251 F. A. Bouty, Independence, - Oregon. Oregon City, where !. has a pav- ing position with hi team. Dick Gaines, Fred Hainan, Frank !pn1(4 ,, Hon MilH((J ar( ft ,,ftr. vtl(ltjng , 8hflrmn coUllly. Tom Reeves had a well drilled by Lou Stapleton's well drill. on his farm adjoining Lou Staple' ton's. State normal School, MONMOUTH. ORE. (iritdtuites of the School are in Cunstant demand at salaries muging from flO to t Ml per tiinntb. Students take the state examinations during their course in the Si'houl ami are prepared to receive stale ceriille.iles on graduation. Expenses range from f I '20 to $176 per year. Strong Normal course and well equipped Training IVpart pnrtinent. The fall term opens September Inf'irination address) K. I). liKSSf.KH, I'resi- KNTKItPIUSK, INDKI'ENDKNCE, OREGON, JULY 31, VM2. Mid - Summer Summer SKirts ' We have made n good reduction n Skirts. Our entire line must go. CniKh Linen Wool Cotton At reduced prices. Teiu'liers' ICxaminatlons. Notice is hereby given that the county superintendent of Polkj county will hold the regular exam-j ination of applicants for state and; county papers at Dallas, as follows: j FOR STATh I-AI'KKS. Commencing Wednesday, Aug ust 13, at 9 o'clock A. M., and con tinuing until Saturday, August 1G, at 4 o'clock. Wednesday Penmanship, his tory, spelling, algebra, reading, achool law. 'Thursday Written arithmetic, theory of teaching, grammar, book keeping, physics, civil government. Friday Physiology, geography, mental arithmetic, composition, physical geography. Saturday Hotanr, plane geonX- etry, general history', English liter ' J FOR COUNTY PAPERS. Commencing Wednesday, August 13, at 9 o'clock A M., and continu- i ing until Friday, August 1", at 4 o'clock. , I GRADE I FIRST, SECOND A.I THIRD CERTIFICATES. Wed nesd ay Pen m an sh i p, hi IS lory, orthoeraphy, reading. Thursday Written arithmetic ,T. S. .MOO UK, Tonsorial Artist Only first-class workmen em- Shop (1UWI 111 HIV tl,,.lA. situated on North side of C Street, j M.S.G0FF Light Transferring a specialty. 1 ImvejtiHt put on a new light dray and would solicit a part of your trade in the dray business. Vacation SALE! Remnants Of all kinds Dress Goods Percales Calicos Ribbons These will le one of the features of our Two weeRs' sale. Say, Why don't you let Hughes, De menmoutb Shoemaker, Repairyour shoes for harvest and bop picking. Then buy some new ones. You'll save money. Try it and see. theory of teaching, grammar, school law. Friday Geography, physiology, mental arithmetic, civil govern ment. PRIMARY CERTIFICATES. Wednesday Penmanship, or thography, reading, arithmetic. Thursday Art of questioning. j theorv f teaching, methods, physi- 1 rM 1 f . l nose aesiri ng copies oi ine new course ot stuay mav nave tnem Dy . J applying by mail or in person. C. L. Starr, County School Supt. Saves iv Woman's Life. To have given up would have meant deuth to Mrs. Lois Oragg, of Dorchester, Mass. For vears she had endured nn- told misery from a severe lung trouble j and obstinate cough. "Often,'' she 'writes, "I could scarcely breathe and ! sometimes could not speak. All doc- I tors aud remedies failed till I used. Dr. ! I Kinw'x 'evv Discnvprv for ( niisiimntion I timber lands In the stales ot California, Ore King s .tw lils(0 erj lor v onsnniption i Kn lNVH(1a nm1 Washington Terrltorv," as and was completely cured. sutiererB j extended to all the public land states by act from conirhs. colJs. throat and limit or August 4. . lsai Mna Kelso, of Indepeu- j trouble need this grand remedy, for it j never disappoints. I ure is guaranteed I by Kirklatui Drus Co. Price. ftOo and i.00. Trial Unties free. Legal Notices. NOTICK OF FINAL, M HNT. SKTTLE- ); Notice is hereby given that I. theunder ) signed ndniiuistiatrlx have filed In the ) j county court my rtnal atH-ount and reiHrt in )t the matter of the estate of Joseph Millet, de li ceased, and the Hon. J. K. sibley, county 't Judge of Polk county. Oregon, wherein said 1 j matter Is pending, has fixed the 4th day ot 1 August, lli2, at the houroi U o'clock A. AI. ol said day, at the county court house lu Dal. if) reduced prices. We want all Sahlin Corsets This is the corset without a lice. They are comfortable, durable and healthy. We enjoy a good trade on them, but want more in u;e. Try one at our sale price. Polk county f Oregon, an the lime uaci place when said final account and rcuort will be heard. AH ierous intereaied In iaid estate are ri(Uesteu to appear m Mtidtime and make ohjeclionti. li uny tliey have, way such account and report shuuld'iiut be al lowed and the administratrix be discharged irom such trust. This'Jith day of June, loirj. . 1S.VBKLL 8TKEI.E. Administratrix ol the estate of Joseph Miller, deceased. Butler and t?oad. attorneys for estate. First pub. June 2H.." Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878. Notice for Publication. I'nlted 8taies Land Otflce, Oregon City. Ore., June In, lisri. Notice is hereby given that in compliant with the provisions of Hie act of congress uf Junes, IsTS, entitled "An act for the sale of timber lands In the states of i 'allfnrula, Ore gon, Neva.da,and Washington Territory." as extended to all the public, land states by act of August 4. IsSi. Sadie .Smith, or Indepen dence, comity of Polk, stale of Oregon, lias this day Hied In this office her sworn state ment No. 577, for the purchase or the N E l4 of Section No. at in Township No. 8, Ranne No. 7 W, and w ill offer proof to show that the land sought Is more valuable lor its tim ber or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to establish her claim to said laud before the County Clerk of Polk county at Dallas. Oregon, on Saturday, the 30th day of August, 1DIE2. She names as witnesses: H. B. Kelso, or Independence, Oregon; 1. 1,, smith, ot Inde pendence, Oregon: Vlda Kelso, of Indepen dence, Oregon; Kiley Burbank, ol Pedee, Ancand all norona flalminur adritscalv uregon. nS";itair m, , j '? " etaims mtm omce ou or ! said atth day of August l! 0i before CHAS B. MOOREs. Kegtster. First pub. June lltth. Timber Land, Act June 3, 1ST; Notice for Publication. I'nitod States Land Office. Oreaon City. Ore., June lu, IMC, Notice Is hereby given that in t-ompiinnce with the provisions of the act ot couaressof ,iune:i, ISTs, entitled "An act for the sale of r .uni t. ,.i rt)m, MNir ,i una this day filed in thisoiliee her sworn stute i nient No. "7S1, for the purchase of the SKl, of i Section No. 2 in Township No. ds, halite No. 7 W, and will oiler proof to show that j the land sought is more valuable for its lim jberor stoi.e than for agricultural purposes, I and to establish her claim to said land beiore the county clerk of Polk eonntv, af Pallas, Oregon, on Saturday, the SOtti day o Ausust, ! IS 2 ' She names as witnesses: I. I. Smith, of In i dependence, Oregon; sadle Smith, of Inde pendence. Oreaon: Kiley Rurbank. of I'cdee, Oregon; H. B, Kelso, of Independence, Or. gn. Auy and all persons claiming adversely t lie above-described lands are requested l rile their claims In this office ou or beiore said 30th day of August. UOi CHAS. B. MOORE-. Register. First pub, June 3K. 1