LOCAL AD FLKSCVIL MKS
Pr. Allln. DruiUi. Cooler IU.f.-U
tld fi h( thi olli.v. '!." hon
U.hI. , Uitllllflll ltlK' f h' '1'' '
A full Mtx k of loitl l.laitk for .lo
At tlti lilliiv.
Unioiii Hutier Xul lir.l at
Jrj iiit-V pro en. it-l-2
Word lUitl.r vUit.nl 1'ortluiU I lie
flrft of tin f k.
If j ou Wiiit iiality hii.1 tle go to
Kramer' for hli.
Or. liieunf. Hniiiit. over In!
priulniee National Uuk.
A. W. Vernon, of UiokivulJ, Ore.,
will now rUlo in a 'Mulii-'" l'i'KK.v."
lo not pl.ue your order for u I'Ukk.v
until you we the "Mifliijinu" tt H. M.
Wade A Co.
Co to (loo, Dunham f"r single
harness. The man who makes the
goiU thut wear,
iMsWiif Ci.iU.Wa-Wl i fh !Uwl
8.1 ve. ItUcpwI'y good for pile.
loU t.y n. O. Dove.
lWt N'nJ away for anything in the
harness line whin u can, boat city
price at Geo. Ihinham'B.
Pr. J.'M. Crowley, of Monmouth,
Ore., now rides in a "Michigan Huggy"
, bought of II. M. Wa.le & Co.
R. 11. Kalu, the piano timer and n
pairerof Portland, is in town. Leave
ordert for work at the Little Palace
Hotel. '
Sowing machine, noodle, oil anil
extra, repairing a ajK-cialty, go to H.
II. JasjH'rson, who will try his best to
jdease you. l
The last to do for departed friends,
provide them with the best rolies and
caskets. Jasii-rson keeps them at
reasonable prices.
Mrs. George Wilcox departed yester
day for Morris, Minnesota, to which
place she was calUd through the 8 ill
ness of her sister, Mrs. J. II. StebHns.
" Suver Camp, M. W. of A., will give
their eighth annual picnic at the Hid
den) grove, on the Corvallis and Inde
pendence road near Suver, on May 2'J,
wk ' .
W. L. Bice, the genial manager
of the Home Telephone Company, ia
always pleased to talk telephone.
Let him explain the operation of the
new system to you.
The regular list of taxes for the
county of, Polk ia now in the
bands of the Independence Nation
al Hank where those who wish
may call and pay the eame. (
Mrs. M. E. Chase, who has been at
tending her son, Rev. Mr. Chase, dur
ing hia illness, returned to her home in
Walthem, Mass., yesterday. Hhe was
accompanied to Portland by her aon.
DeWitt'a Kidney and Bladder Pills
are prompt and thorongh and will iu
a short time strengthen weakened
kidneys and allay troubles arisiug
from Inflammation or tbe bladder.
Bold by D. G. Dove.
C. L. Fit'chard, who, w ith his fam
ily spent the winter in California, ar
rived home to Independence Monday,
his wife and child coming a day later,
having stopped over a day in Salem
with friends. ,
For Rent Two story building in
rear of the post office, good for black
smith or repair shop; two good rooms
in upper story. Would change to
suit responsible party on lease. Harry
E. Wagoner, Chamber of Commerce,
Portland, Oregon. 4-23
Mrs. M. J. Miller arrived in Inde
pendence Sunday morning. Mrs. Mil
ler is the mother of Mrs. Chas. E.
Hicks, with whom she will make her
future home. Mrs. Miller, by the way,
.. js one of the early settlers in Benton
, county, having resided in an early day
in the north end of that county, at
Wells station.
Dr. J. R. N. Bell, of Corvallis, who
has been in attendance at the Presby
tery at Lebanon, stopped over Thurs
day, while enroute to hia home, to at
tend the Mason's banquet that even
ing. He also visited his daughter,
Mrs. J. W. Richardson. He left for
Corvallis Friday morning. 4
"E. C. DeWitt & Co., Chicago, III.
Gentlemen In 1897 I had a disease
of the stomach and bowels. In the
eprlngof 1902 I bought a bottle of
Kodol and the benefit I received all
tbe gold in Georgia could not buy.
May you live long and prosper. Yours
very truly, C. N. Cornell, Boding,
Ga., Aug. 27, 1900." Sold by D. G.
Dove.
The reader calling attention to home
cooking on sale at one of the local
stores of Independence deserves this
otnlanation: that the ladies of the
Baptist church have subscribed $50
toward the salary of a minister ior
that, r.hurch. It is a worthy cause and
the people of Independence should
patronize "home cooking to tne tun
extent of their needs.
Confidence
when catlnjr, that your fooJ Is of
highest wholesomeness that it has
nothing in It Xhzt can injure or
distress you makes th: repast
doubly comfortafcfe and satisfactory.
This supreme confidence you
have when thi food is raised with
97
VL0
JSoMiift Powder
Absolutely Fane
TKt only baking powder mnda
with Royal Grape Cream of Tartar
There can te no comforting confi
dence when eating :.!um baking pow
der food. Chemists say that more or
less of the a!um powder in unchanged
alum or alum salts remains in the food.
If you failed to get your accustomed
paper last week vou will understand
that it is due to the operation of the
new iiostal law which requires that all
subscribers one year or more in arrears
must he' taken off the mailing list.
There is no escaping the jiostal regula
tion. Let those in arrears call and
settle the amount due, at least.
Mrs. W. It. Allin entertained the
whist club Wednesday evening.
Progressive whist was played and
prizes were awarded as follows: Geo,
Conkey ami Mrs. Drexler, first prize;
W. A. Messnerand Mrs. Geo. Conkey,
theboobv prize. Refreshments were
served and a delightful evening
throughout was had.
The common battery system being
installed by the Home Telephone
Company, is the latest development
in telephoning. While it is much
more expensive to install, it enables the
operators to give almost instant con
nection and makes even a low tone of
voice absolutely distinct. tf 4 1G
The system known as. selective
ringing will be installed on party
lines by the Home Telephone Com
pany. This does away with the
annoyance of having your bell jingle
whenever any subscriber on your
line is called.
The Enterprise has a letter from the
Franciscan baseball team of Portland
asking for a Sunday game with the In
dependence team. For information
address Jos. F. Marias, manager, 122
3d street, Portland.
W. D. DeVarney, accompanied by
Mrs. DeVarney were in Independence
the last of the week from their home
in Portland. They came overland in
a touring car. Mr. DeVarney is a
contractor of the new Home telephone.
Strav White horse about five
years, weighs 900, branded on right
shoulder, shod all round, .owner
call and get him and settle bill for
keep and this adv. Jones' leea
barn. tf2-5
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
acts promptly yet gently on the
bowels, through which the cold is
forced out of the system, and at the
same time it allays Inflammation.
Sold by D. G. Dove.
Jennie Withrow, of this city, is at
Tillamook where she is visiting rela
tives. She will remain there for some
time for the benefit of her broken
health.
Home cooking on sale by the Bap
tist Ladies at F. S. Wilson's store
Saturday, April 18th. tf4-16
Miss Iva Cooper returned Friday
from her winter's visit with relatives
in Washington.
Don't forget the home cooking on
sale at F. 8. Wilson's Saturday, April
25th. " . '
Portland bread fresh ever day
at Irvine's grocery. tf4-2
Lee Whitcomb is a proud owner of
a new "Michigan Buggy." i
Goad work horses for sale. John
Robbins. tf3-3
Wilson & Holcomb, wood and
wood-sawing. 3-20
f"" A good pair of Reading gias
ees $1.00 at Kreamer'e.
Vetch seed for sale by J. H . Col
lins, Independence, 3 20
Dove & Williams Leading Druggists.
Good work horse for nale. Kmpiire
of J. r . May or plume 60x7.
LVWltlV Little Karly Riser, iU
famous little liver pill. Sold by I) O.
Dove.
When you want a good work glove
remember F. S. Wilson has them all
kinds. tf-l
Hop training has begun in some of
the hop yards near town.
Good driving horse fur sale. Kn-
ouireof Jno. ltohhins, Independence.
Mrs. J. E. Hubbard was a passenger
on the Independence for Salem Mon
day morning.
Miss Ada Ketchum entertained a
few friends at her home in this city
Friday evening.
Miss Roberta McCallan, of Dallas,
was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. George
Conkey over Sunday.
Seven room house, hot and cold
water and bath. Central locality.
Inquire at this office.
If you wish to buy shoes that have
stood the test of wear get the Five
Stars at F.'s. Wilson's. ' tf 4-9
For Sale or Trade for Fresh Cow
A 240 egg incubator and brooder.
Call on J. W. Bullard. tf2-5
Ted and Frances Cooper came home
from Eugene to spend Easter with
their parents in this city.
Bring us your prescriptions. You
get exactly what your doctor wants
you to have. Dove & Williams. 4-30
Miss Mabel Cooper is here from Eu
gene visiting her parents. Miss Cooper
is a teacher in the schools at Eugene.
Clay Freeman was a guest of Dr. Du
ganne Saturday and Sunday. He is a
student of .the Oregon Agricultural
College at Corvallis.
Three aires of land in high state of
cultivation for sale. .Nicely located;
in the towirof Independence. Enquire
of W. W. Percival. ' tf3-26
Mrs. August Sperling departed Mon
day for St. Charles, Minnesota, in an
swer to a telegram telling of the serious
illness of her mother.
D. II. Simpson, a member of the
firm of Simpson Brothers, of Airlio,
was attending business matters here
the last of the week.
The ladies about Buena Vista and
Parker, Ore., will be expecting a ride
in Lester Murphy's new "Michigan
Buggy" bought of R. M. Wade & Co.
Wood for Sale Second growth
at $4.00, old growth $4.50 per
cord delivered. S. Vox, Independ
ence. Phone 143 tf4-2 '
The Home Telephone Company
has a large force of men at work in
stalling their modem system, which
will be completed not later than J uly
1st.' tf 416
The physician, the liveryman,, and
the farmer, find it necessary to pur
chase a "Michigan Buggy" in order to
get a job of quality, and also one that
has the latest styles.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs.
Guv Walker in this city last Thurs
day. This is their first child. They
have been married for several years
Congratulations to you, Brother
Walker.
Foley's Orlno Laxative Is best for
women and children. Its mild action
and pleasant taste make it preferable
to violent purgatives, sucn as puis,
tablets, etc. Cures consumption.
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CASTOR I A
Vnr Ifanti and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Bears the
Signature of 1
F. A. Link, a farmer of the Airlie
country, was in town yesterday. Mr.
Link has about a thousand cords of
maplo wood on his farm which he
to hiindltt liere in In
dependence. Anyone who will take it
on" the land can have it al .oc a corn.
Ovor l.ulf nf t.lif. timber is cut down
and the wood is seasoned. The re
mainder is standing and will have to
be cut and the logs left on the ground.
Anyone interested will address -F. A.
Link, Airlie, Oregon.
The annual roll call, regular busi
ness and covenant meeting of
the Baptist church will bo held at
the church Saturday, May 2d. On
the occasion of thene meetings the
services hold all day, and dinner is
served in the church, or in case of nice
weather it is served on tho lawn.
The W. C. T. U. will meet at the
home of Mrs. Martha Richardson, on
Friday afternoon, at 2:30. All mem
bers are specially requested to be pres
ent, as business of importance will be
presented.
There will be no. service at the
Christian church here Sunday after
noon as usual, owing to the service
at the auditorium, by the Independent
Order Odd Fellows.
A graduate pharmacist always in
charge. We use only pure drugs and
the greatest care in compounding
them. Dove & Williams. - 4-30
What's the use of being bilious iftid
constipated? Try our Laxative Cas-
cara Liver Pills.. Dove & Williams. 4-w
A new lot of spring style Shoes just
received at Moore's Cash Store.
Lost, Strayed or Stolon.
From my place, six miles south of
Independence, one sorrel horse, weight
about 700 pounds, branded LPY joined
on the left stitle, split in one ear.
Horse is smooth build. A reward will
he paid for the return of said animal
to owner.
Phone, 49x4. O. T. MURPHY.
CASH
PAID
FOR FARM PRODUCE
.... BY THE -
BUTLER
PRODUCE CO.
Wear the
'BEST
THE
O
RDON
HAT
And you wear the
Best $3 Hat
For Sale at
RJiME
II. IlirschherK, i'ren. A. Nelson, Vice Pres. C. W. Irvine. Cash.
The
Independence National Bank
Incorporated 1889
9
Transacts a' General Banking Business
Interest Paid
Directors: II. Hirsohberg,
Smith and
CITY RESTAURANT
Chas. HornbaclS, Proprietor
SHORT ORDERS AND REGULAR DINNERS. - MEALS 25 CENTS AND W
MEALS AT ALL IIOUHS DAY
Special Kates to Regular Hoarders
Independence, Oregon -:- Opposite Little Palace Hotel
TAYLOR'S LIVERY BARN
Asa B. Taylor, Proprietor
First-claaa Turnout
tht7 mpw RARN
Independence - '
The Willamette
Light, Power & Water
WATER- RATES (Water by meter applies to resi
dences only.) Residence rate on meter applies to cus
tomers only who pay $2.00 and over at the rate of 20c
per 1,000 gallons; minimum $1.00 per month.
ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER RATE-
Residence, 15 cents per K. W. ,
Business houses, 25 cents per drop and 5 cents per K. W.
Tower, rates on application.
OFFICE AT WATERWORKS PHONE MAIN 41
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on Time Depositn
A. Nelson, D. W. Seara, B. F.
J. E. Rhodes.
Buy and Sll Hotiti ,
ON MAIN STREET
- - Oregon
Valley Company
at Very Reasonable Rates
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