Onion II!c tll Bicit, TQ'!i JLVJ-O VJJLJLJLV foiiiiti:kntii you. INDEl'KNDKNCK. 01!l:CON, TllliliSIUY. ATJill. 0, IfluM. NUMIil'J; ui PUPILS GIVE GOOD RECITAL Laiiin Audience Listens to Splendid Program. Corvallis Wins From Normal, Board of Visitors arc Expected Soon. I,Ht Fritliiy evmihiK, Mr. May Bowdtm-BuMiilt gave hor Annual FujiUm HH-itttl in the normal assembly hall. A large audience of tho friends of tho pupil and their U-iicher wan prinent nnd thoroughly enjoyed the excellent program jivcn. Kuril mimUt wiiH well rendered and showed that tho pupils arts making a. good progres in their etudy. Tho following program wan rendered: Gondolier' Hong H oilman Normal liirl' (ileo Club Violin Holo Agmu Campbell Song Without Words, No. 18... Mendelsohn Voeul Holo Dorris Ilerren Twas tho Hoo DeKoveu Piano Solo Mahcl Johnson Beautiful Spring Ooedeler Vocal Holo ... . , Edna Strong Bosch, Hoses Everywhere. .Trotere Tiano Solo Fay Strickler Sylphido ...LoeM-horn Vocal Solo. Mary Murphy - - Garden of Love , .D'He.rdolufr Tiano Solo Lois Powell FruolingHrauschen Sinding Vocal Solo Irina Campbell Hills O' Hkyev Victor Harris Vocul Solo . . .P. O. Schrenders Sing Ye Praise Paur Piano Solo '. . . . .Mabel Boydston Kamennoi-Orstrow, Op. 10.... Rubinstein Vocal Solo i . . , Lora Craven Answer ; ..... . , .Ilobyn piano Solo, .... ...... .Burton Arnnt Octavo Etutle '. . :'. .Kctterer IMLL FLAYERS WILL ORGAMZE. Ilidi'lH-lideneo U lo )iv a luiM-huil (iHin. Jin-t noon n the boy get a mtixfaetury lineup the matter of or- k'linizntioii will U taken up. When Jim Collin, w ho ha already Imii lected mptuin, bnl pUkcd out bin men for tlitMiinr, piiper will I circulated among tho bunineim men of the town aking for donation to Im tim! for putting the ground in hapi and (o get uniform, and other in-ecMirie in. cident to tho orgnnUMtion. There in no (iMvtinii t.lmt Indeietulenc will have one of the Ktrongimt t-aiitN in the country. There aro many men in town w ho are known to ! Wrong phi y it. Let everyone help tho boy out in their organization, rullcy Goes to Pieces. An exciting incident.(Mviirrel at the aw mill in thin city Monday morn iMg when the tightener pulley which run on the main belt went to pieces, flying into a doen part over the mill. One pieeo of tho pulley gra.ed tho nidi of Charley McCaulay's bat and an SUCCESS SURE FOR II. M. CAKE Prcdlcled He Vill Larry Mullnomah County. TIic Tresis and old Machines arc , Steadily Eein; Whipped Out. In ptt of th deirate effort of the old machine and representative! if certain big "truptx" to accomplish bin other piece jui.t missed V A. (iovro, defeat, the nonlnatlon of JI. M. Cake, w ho run tho trimmer saw, a piece going on both aide of him. The pul ley wan an old one, having been patched up to rerve the purpose. Much excitement prevailed in the mill until it wan linally vhtit down, nnd it is mi raculous that im one wus killed or in- jurHl. The Horse Show at Soicn). champion of Statement No. 1, for United fctatea Senator on April 17th, U generally conceded throughout the alate. It H predicted In Portland that he will carry Mul'uouiab county by between 6000 and 6000. With few ex ceptions, the uewnpapera of the' state have rallied loyally to Mr. Cake's aup port. In urging his iiomluatioti. the Polk County Observer aayu: 'Hon. H. M. Cake In making a credit able campaign and bia nomination, Think Ton. Mr. Chun. Y.. Hit k, proprietor and' es'Hor of the Wet Hulo Knterprino, of Iiidependence, ii in thia city renew ing arrpiAinUnetn, and will n-in.iin over trthe hor." nhow UmIh)'. Mr. Hick wm for a tium conneot with the Jidily HuU-Kiimii and the Pncifio Ifomenteud of thiit city. He in not only a thorough uuwepaper man, but j an cxert printer a well, ajnl om of J the liveliiit men who Imn cant hij lot in the Polk county city fur s"ine timo. lie now hna the largest and biiiet job ofllee in the county, and ha tranformcd a piiKriihle twiee-a-week newsmx-r into a firit-claii weekly, which will bv a winner for bim-elf and a splendid loofter 'or tho town, and incidentally for the entire 'In mot to valley. xThere w ill never public enterprise but Mr. Hick w i r lotinci in mo van, imoning lor it, and largely through the efTorta of hi in 'Vpuper, a cannery ban been cibtablutii.Ml there, tho jiajM'r putting up a conntact ind Ktreuuoui tight for it, in tho face o! every discouragement until tho effort was crowned with nueeefcs,- .alom Muteaman. FIRST STATE BANK Independence, Oregon. C APITAL, 25,O0O J aE.YK.'UL IUXKI.YO UCSI.Yf.SS CO.XDVCTKD OfrictM and Dikk toiis: W. A. Meaner. Pre. K. Ilofer, Vice-Pre. C. C. Patrick, Cu.h Win. Riddelt F. N. Ptumj,. J. P. R. gers The event of die howcahow at Sa- "ever seriously In cfoubt, la now pracj cm was one of the most iniortant in he hihtory of the city. Tho magni udo of the occasion can hardly 1 overeat iniated. It is intended to in- crease interest in horseflesh which is lieing bred in tho Willainette valley. tlcally afsur.-d by a routing mojority Enthusiatie crowds have floeketl to hear bira in hln trip through southern Oregon, and bia tour of eastern Oregon, whore be has always been strong with tbe voters, promises to be In tbe nature of a triumphal march. Mr. Cake is Ono of. tho most conspicuous win- making a clean, dignified campaign, nvra at. the show was W. V. Percival, free from personality or abuse and is who carried away a number of prizes, earnestly advocating the principles be II. C. Constance also captured a first believes to be right He is an able, f- rize with his fine young horse. Asa rctlve ' wl" niaKes no attempt nylor was in tho parade with hia f t tl ay . . standnnlbred horse. ' talb ,lh ,Km The show was a splendid success in the ,mportant is8UM now before the every way. - people of tbe state acd nation, the most effective oratory by tbe way, tbat Tlilnas are Movlnn With Canncrv. oan t,e niged in by auy P,-.bie " . I . . speaacr iu iuib prauiivvi uge The last basketball of the season was ployed in the. gymnasium Sat urday night, between tho ladies team of tho 0. A. C. and 'tho norihal. It wns closely contested, first ono side and then tho other being in the lead. During tho last five minutes the score stood 11 to 11 until just hefo'ro time was called, when the Corvallis captain throw a foul and won the game for hor team. An informal re ception was tondoretl the visitors in the T. 1). library after tho game, at which light refreshments were served. In the'near future, a visit is expected by the board of visitors of Normal Schools. Tho three members aro well known public school experts and wore appointed by Governor Cliam- berlain in accordance with statute. Tlujy ard J. A. Churchill,-' city super intendent Baker City public schools; city superintendent J. M. Powers of Salem j and city superintendent K. ' It. Turnor of Grants Pass. It will bo tho duty of these gentlemen to make a thorough inspection of the institution and file written reports with the Board of Ilegents. , These educators deserve ani will no doubt receive the complete confidence 'of the people and of all officials concerned Out door athletics will next demand the attention of the students. Tennis has numorous devotees and the pros pects are good for several teams of men's and mixed doubles. Some matches with other schools are con templated. In baseball it is" probable that the faculty team will sweep everything before it. Captain J. B. V. Butler is having some trouble in getting his team out for practice, , but his ex perienced players do not feel the need Df any strenuous training in order to meet such teams as they are likely to meet. j this practical age. He AVork on tbe Independence cannery dodges noissuea, straddles noquestions is progressing rapidly under tho su- but frankly discusses every subject in pervision of the foreman, C. Purvinc. manner tDat leaves no doubt in any The machinery is ordered nnd will be mind as to its sincerity. Iu Mr. Cak hero in amplo time to operate the can- tue PeoPla feel 1 h(y ,iave a maD wh,m nerv this season. At tho nresont time. lnpy can trust ; one wno wouia repre. Owlirontorrn 'i,-t!.i uiH. a "t them honorably and fearlessly In i ,,..(ii I the nation's highest law-making body 1 J I Ttia finflnp (pun vntpii whinn hA Inrbon who will have charge of the plant for , th entire tate f ,he 8enstona, t ...... ... mi I tne ensuing soason.- i no directors ex- nomination two years ago. will be poet by tiro next issue of the Enter- mttde ub to him this time by tbe voter prise to tell the farmers the kinds ' and of Oregon, with a few thousand thrown varieties. of fruits nnd vegetables do- in for good measure." '" sired for canning purposes Lcrcn Webster Dies. Loren Webxter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clivcr Webster, who reside near Inde prndence, passed away at the home of is uncle, John Webster, On March 28, f heart disease, and was laid to refct n tho Odd Fellows' cemetery here, Monday, at 10 o'clock, Kev. W. X. So ger ofliciating at the funeral service Loren was born at Woodlawn, Yolo county, California, Xov. 21, 1880, com ing to Oregon with his parents whe five months old, and has since been a' resident of our county. Ho has been a sufferer from heart trouble for many years, and while bis death was ex pected at almost any time, still it came as a sudden shock to those so near and d 'ar to him. He was a most exent plary young man, of many attain ments, and had he not been hand: capped by ill health would have made a brilliant life record. His sorrowing relatives have the sympathy of all in their sad bereavement. Itemizer. House Decorator Locates Here. E. H. Xachand and family-have re cently removed to this city and are oc cupying the residence lately vacated by Avery Murphy. Mr. Xachand is an experienced and competent painter and paper hanger, and is ready to do all kinds of work in his lino and guar antees satisfaction INDEPENDENCE IS WAKING UP Independence has under construc tion the new cannery building, Better see him 00x150 feet, which is the main lloor before arranging for your work. The residence phono is Main 44x. See his advertisement in this issue. Notice to Stockholders. Notice is hereby given to subscribers for stock in the Independence Cannery Company that the fifty per cent of the amount of stock subscribed is due April 15. The work, is progressing rapidly and the board of directors need this money to meet their obligations. Please be prompt in making payment II, HIKSCHBKIIG, W.-A. MESSXER, : . President; Secretary. Noyce to Growers. . The Monmouth Evaporating and Canning Co. will be prepared to can all kinds of berries and fruits, and w.ill pay the highest cannery prices for raspborries, blackberries, peaches, bart lett pears and apples, and also for fifty tons oj tomatoes of the canning vari eties, Livingstone's Favorite, and the Perfection. . Monmouth Evaporating and Can ning Co. 423 space for operating rooms, and other improvements . are in the course of construction, among which are the building of .the Home Tele phone Co's line and the consideration, by the city council for a sewerage for the city, also the new steel bridge to be built crossing the creek in the north end of Independence. This bridge will be 100 feet long with forty foot approaches , at each end. The cannery when completed will employ seventy-five or a , hundred people. The soil in the immediate vicinity of Independence is especially adapted for the growing of fruit and vegetables. A large force of men is at work on the Home Telephone system setting poles which are already on the ground. As soon as the poles are set the work of stringing wires will be commenced. This company has rooms leased in the Cooper buildingjfor offices. For rent 30-acre hop yard, cash or on shares; 16-foot trellis; yields over thirty tons; fourth crop; new hop- house; dwelling; barn and implements furnished; river bottom yard near In dependence, already plowed. Inquire of S.B.Irviue, Independence, Or, 4-2tf Pleasant Surprise to Minister. K. H. Sickafoose, accompanied by Sirs. Sickafooso, were in Independent last Thursday, on their way to thei new home in Central Point. Mr, Sickafodse had been in charge of the Christian church in this city, during the past year. They spent the even ing at the homo of Fred Hooper in this city, where they were tendered a pleasant surprise party. The friend of the reverand were gathered together in that home and a very pleasant social evening was spent, after which all took parting with tho minister and his estimable wife. " Card of Thanks. We desire to thank tho neighbors and friends of Independence for their assistance and sympathy during the illness aiid uneral of our husband and father, tho late Robert Wilson.. Mrs. Lilliy J. Wilson and Family. FLEET CELEEEATION IN BAY CITY. For the fleet celebration at San Francisco, the following rates to that city and return will be authorized: From Portland, $25; from points on the west side and Yamhill divisions via Portland one fare to Portland plus $25; from all other points in Oregon, one and one-third first class limited fare for the round trip, not to exceed the rate from Portland. Sales days will be May 2, and May 4, 1908, limit ing final return to twenty-nine days. Stopover privileges will not be ex tended, but continuous passage re quired in each direction. Children five years of age and under twelve, one-half fare; sufficient to be added where .necessary to make rate end in naught or five. Children tinder five years of age will be carried free if ac companied by parents or guardians. By order Chas. S. Fee, Passenger Traffic Manager. Wm. McMurray, General Passenger Agent. Issued from the general passenger agent's office in Portland, Oregon, March 25, 1908. . 430 JONES & V0 N G THE REAL ESTATE MEN Independence, Ore. Farm and City Property. Farm Property is Our Specialty Farmers, List Your Property Now! We are going to sell real estate and are now in touch with peo ple in the east and some who are now on the ground and want small farms. They have the money and are going to in vest in Polk county. IF YOU WANT TO SELL, NOW IS YOUR TIME Something Nice in Harness We have Stogie and Doable Hi' Ik, made the finest leather and beautifully finish ml and trimmed. Nut only perfect In design aud fashioning,' bnl every article well ewn and ready for long and arduous service. We nbait be pleased to show you samples of our Wocfc Haraeas, and to also make sets to your order We guarantee entire satisfaction with our . work and tbe materals that we put Into it. George Dunham Independence, Oregon tSESS fS-t-. .ei-fcSi -jSx C-S5t -Sn- ) v? IT" O U 1FL Si'7't!hi'":ffi ' '' "''f t iflli oIh hill "PRIDE OF OREGON" Valley" L "Prize Peach" HARD WHEAT FLOUR Wo guarantee these Flours equal to any on the market. Keep your money at home and huy only home made Flour. ' We solicit a trial Oregon Milling & Warehouse Co. A: ft iz, s,4, 5 '" S POLK COUNTY BANK MONMOUTH, - OREGON. PAID CAPITAL $30,000.00 Transacts general banking and exchange business, received, Loans made, Drafts sold. Cepotiiui Officers and Directors ' J. H. Hawley, Pres., P. L, Campbell, Vice Pres., Ira C. Powell, Cahhier J. B. V. Butler, P. S. Powell, J. B. Stump, I. M. Simpson.