.IV in for U and this Social and Personal. J fl HI h.lMI! f, I H. Wagoner of Portland is spend Ing a lew days in Independence C. L, Fitchard it in Portland this week. Mrs, W, W. Percival and daugh ter Miu Pearl are Tiiitiog H Port- laad. -mY and Mrs. Kd Hillard in Portland this week. . Eph young U week. . , MUa Ma Hubard u in Portland lor the winter. That the ladles of the Presby terian church are back of the baxaar to be given one week from today is sufficient euarantee that it will b worth attending. Don't forget the date. The many Willamette Valley .1 newnrnners advertising Dr. Damn's visited . r ' ... . ... . caiarrn oure mitoi properiy oe termed "nasal It is reported that L. U. Joese Observer. organs "Dallas has nurchased a furniture store in Salem. C. E. Herren of Parker was a business visitor in Independence yesterday. Mr. and Mr. J. W. Richardson returned from a visit in Portland yesterday. Mrs. J. 2f. Berry of Forest Grove returned home Tuesday after a short visit with relatives here. The Butler family are making preparations for their MARH1EU V A LK E R K ETC II U M At the borne of the bride's parents Dr. and Mrs. E. L. Ketchum of thi city Wednesday November 30th, Miss Kathleen Ketchum to Guy 0. Walker, Rev. E. J. Thompson officiating. At 8 o'clock the bride and groom marched to the center of the artisti cally decorated parlor, to the soft music of a beautiful wedding march Babbitt, nd piece were innilil ,vu"v,v- J I . i . t a l v-:.. .v..: r nk mere oeueaio a iiora made husband and wife in one of C.G. Southerland and Griffith the m08t impree8ive ceremonies Dr. Perratt, of Portland, spent Sunday Thompson hai naj lne pleasure of in town. conducting. The bride was dainti- Mrs. A. Huston is recovering ly attired in white and carried in from a surgical operation performed her arm a beautiful bouquet. last week by Dr. Crowley of Mon V. INDEPENDENCE LEABING STORE mouth. See S. M. Daniel's ad in this issue. He is offering some ex traordinary bargains for a short time. Work on Thos. Fennell's new house is progressing rapidly in spite of inclement weather. Miss Goldie Irvine has taken a After the ceremony congratula tions were tendered by many relatives and friends, and until 10 o'clock the guests were entertained with a well received musical pro- ST T gramme, during wnicn aiish now den rendered one of her matchless Violin Cello solos, and Mies Edith Owen, Mrs. Babbitt and Julian Hurley gave special musio for the entertainment of the many gnests. poeition with Craven & Moore, the A light repast was served and the confectioners. relatives and friends took their de Miss Iva Cooper returned to Mt. Prure Angel the first of the week, after KJ beautiful presents were re- spending Thanksgiving vacation at r. " . ... ... . - T . . Uvea and the public extend to the happy couple their greetings and The regular weekly dance will be wihes for a happy future. given by the independence orcflea- wfcwywuwwwww tra at the auditorium tomorrow night. There will be a basket ball game between the juniors and seniors at the State 5 .Mormal gymnasium to night. Farmer C. N. McArthur of Dix ie delivered two loads of hogs to W. W, Perciyal the hog buyer, in town this week. There will be a variation in the character of dances at the auditor ium on Saturday night of next week. On that occasion the ladies will take charge and give the last chance Leap Year Ball. George C. Fisher a former Polk county boy, was recently married 5 M- gqQire8. ana is living in nortnern iauiorniu. Mr. Fisher is employed as fireman in the California Consolidated Oil Fields. i GENT'S Our business in this lino has Won iloublo that oi last come and buy, (Aktkr Lookino Kwkwiikmb) wo are convince. linos shown in iJio city. i ' 1.-1.... I... tint ii it lit) ml rt i..,...t.. ...I voar aim juiimB iv ivivwuo 1 that wo liavo the host ami most eompious Our Men's Clothing Department In suits and overcoat, rompriwi the best known mulct, Hollnmn Kothchild & Co. In style, fit and quality there is nothing bettor made and our prices aro fiom two to four dollars loss than you can buy the same class of poods elsewhere. Come in and let ui show you and bo convinced. Guaranteed Mt Wool Underwear $1.00 Per Garment Ji Full Line of Wet Weather Goods BUSINESS LOCALS. 1 Moore's Hair Invigorator and Newbro's Herpicide for dandruff and falling hair or diseased scalp sold in bulk, 50c 8 oz., or applied i necessary by Moore & Taylor's, the barbers on C street. Fverybody knows the Keystone fence. The place to get it is at Huston & Simons. Wait for Miss Squires reduo tion Bale anouncement next issue, See the new came of Sherlock Holmes at Craven & Moore's. Trimed hats worth 16 and$8 for cheap One -reason for Dr, Damn's auc cess is that he does not take all cases that apply for treatment. If i he deems their case incurable after thorough examination he so in forms his patient, and his exami nations are free of charge. Dallas Observer. There will be regular services at the Methodist church Sunday. At 11 A. M. the pastor will preach fine line of fancy China for Xm as from Luke, 11th chapter, 4lst and Call and see for yourself. 42nd verses; evening subject, "The If you e .footed, we have Plumb Tree". All are cordially fl Wtfl that will warm invited. ' I u.,( a Buy buggies and surreys now at R. M. Wade & Co. " We close our store at 6 P. M sharp. R. M. Wade & Co. For service or looks you can't beat our beaters, Huston & Si mon. Ranees, at long range or short range from Huston & Simons. Japanese collar boxes, glove box es, necktie boxes, mats, trays, ink wells ete. at Craven & Moore's. Mrs. M. W, Wallace has a very Services of special interest at the Presbyterian church next sabbath both morning and evening. A very kind welcome, to all. The Sunday school meets at 10 A. M. ' and preaching services at 11 A. M. and 7.30 P. M. Most excellent music provided by the choir under the 'direction of Mrs Geo. Conkey. John Whan and D. H. Drew- ery, special agents of the Pacific States Telephone Company were in Independence and Monmouth this week looking into the telephone situation. No definite proposition was made by the representatives of the Pacific States Company but they intimated that an effort would be made to, meet the growing demands for telephone service if the people would stay with 'the Bell system. Heating stoves at Hneton & Sim one. Don't forget that for every 25 cent purchase at Craven & Moore's you get a free chance on the ten dollar doll. Go to S. M. Daniel, Monmouth, for your rubber boots. He carries all the best brands, Boston, Wales, Goodyear, Hoods and Bannagans. Any thing in the line of Millin ery goods at greatly reduced prices at Mrs. Wallaces. Hand made work shoes made for wear, loggers and others, asbes tos leather, call and see for yourself at Cleven gers shoe shop, Main st. Independence, Ore. N If it is seat, up-to-date job print ing you are looking for, stop at this office. w L Our Boys and Little Gents In these lines we handle the celebrated "Banner Brand" which have no superior In i v. ....I nnlii. liuv this make once and you will buy it again. In Keiicrai un5 " - ..-j. j - little gnts, boys two and three piece knee pants and young men s. 12.00 up. in prlcM from We fit the exiremef with our celebrated Kings Bury Hat and Walk-Over Shoes YOURS FOR BUSINESS, W. A. MESSNER EVERYBODY'S. COLUMN For Rale. Rent, Wanted or similar notloeatbree line In this coin ran, 25 cents: one month 75 cento. FOR SALE A choice Polk county farm of over 300 acres can be had at very reasonable figures. Ad mirably adapted to stock raising. Enquire at this office. FOR SALE A good single horse buggy for sale cheap. Inquire . of Dr. Nehrbas, Monmouth. BARGAIN SALE Some nice grade O. I. C. and Poland China pies, just weaned, $1.00 each. Fine thorough-bred Poland China boar pig ready for service, $10.00, .Fine thorough-bred Jersey bull, 4 years old $20.00 and thorough bred nice Jersey bull calt $8.00. ' Ind. P. O. A. J. Whiteaker. FOR SALE One fresh cow one -will be fresh in February, first class cows. Aleo one driving horse weight 1100 pounds. In quire of Claude Kurre, Indepen dence. What Is Life? . In the laHt analyale nobody know, but we do know that It is under atriet law. Abuse that law even slightly, imin result. Irregular livlnir means derangemeut of the organs, resulting in Constipation, Headache or Liver trouble. Dr. King's New Life Pills quickly re-ad junta this. It's gentle, yet thorough. Only 26c at A. 8, Locke's drag store. AclmlnlRtratrix's Notice. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed administratrix of the rotate of Henry Hill, deceased, by the coun ty court of the state of Oregon for Polk county, and has qualified All persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified to present the same to me at my rem dence immediately south of the town of Independence, Oresron, with the proper vouchers and duly veri fied withinsix .months from the date hereof. Martha A. Hill, Administratrix. II. Denmnoer, Attorney. Dated and first published No vember 4th, 1904. GRAVEN. & MOORE r A Fountain Pen for 35c Box Stationery 10c to $1.75 Kid Body Dolls 25c to 4.00 Pencils, Crepe Paper, Shelf Paper, Etc GRAVER &mOORE Winter Itates to Yaqulna Hay I jwMi , Tn nrrlnr in r(Vimilnt the miriV people who wish to make a winter a trip to Yaquina Bay, the Southern Pacific company will sell on Wednesdays and Saturdays of each week, until March 31, 11)05, round trip tickets, at low rates, to Ya quina and return, limited to sixty days from date of sale. Those who desire to take advantage of this rate should apply to nearest South em Pacific agent for tickets. Agts: Oregon City, Harrisburg. Aurora Hillsboro, Woodburn, Newberg, 8a lem, Sheridan, Jefferson, Forest Grove, Springfield, McMinnville, Brownsville, Independence, En gene, Lebanon. Jl Big Discount 25 pr cnt off on Clothing, Hatf, Shott and Everything In WHITE HOUSE STORE Until Xmat. Must Make Ready for Annual Invoice. Firft Come Firft Served ZED ROvSENDORF TOILET PAPER One Week Special Sale. Rolls - - 4 for 25c Pocket - - 3 for 25c A. S. LOCKE PRESCRIPTION DRUCGBT HOP WIRE. ' We are headquarters for Wire Best quality. We can save you money. Write and get prices, . WALTER MORLEY, 8aJem, Oregon E. H. HOSNEK TV rvrlnne Ac tlonecr of 15 years I ience. t Phon. 143 Monmou