West Side emcrprU? Isaurd warily fruiu l.lewlliOit gutt Chas, K. tli k. Publisher nt Pro imm , S ibQription.SUSO Pf Yai L'Jt.Vrt eenbuusi TlCliT. Fr JiMul K.-prvaentativa it. f. joxks Fit Reperatfiilathe C. L, HAW LEY County Judge KI. F. CO AD For 8hentT F. II. Ml'CATT For Clerk K. M.KMITH For AMor C. H. O HAVES For Treasurer D. P. STOIFFEU For Coiuiniiwioiiw VM. RIPDELL For Purveyor B. F. UEEZLEY For Coroner " R. E. CHAPMAN DEMOCRATIC TICKET. For United States Senator (iEO. E. CHAMBERLAIN, Portland Fr IU-pnwntative in Congress J. J. WHITNEY, Albany l'or Representative W.D.HENRY, !l'ring Valley For County Judge J. E. SIBLEY, Dallas For Commissioner ' alj:x holmes, lkthel For Clerk FRED 8. CROWLEY, Falls City . For Sheriff J. M. GRANT, Dallas For Assessor F.E.MEYER, Dallas , For School Superintendent I-':' 1, W. I. REYNOLDS, . Dallas i For Treasurer . . ED DUNN, , ... Dallas ' ' 1 - For Surveyor LUTHER GROUND ' Monmouth : A good way to help in build ing up Independence is to pat v..t,ijs advertisers of your borne ,ir. They are really public l:r:ed merchants. A nrm which wilJ jiot.adyertise . usually does not -offer the bargains which are to be, secured, :rpm broad, liberal .lealers. Try this method-' and see if it does not win. Li. ' rtPr the adver tisements of the Eti'erprise and you wjllfi ixl eiiais , as good as any iu large vhxps.', . . WOMAN SUFFRAGE OSCE The woman suffrage amendment is nnmfi before the people ' of Oregon for the fourth time on election day. Whv should it be necessary to vote upon the question' every two years? The suffragists kniwas do all women, that when the majority ol women want a thine done, that thing will De done. Then why have they for years been besieging legislators, presenting t,ir.i"ons. working, arguing and, lately, fighting for their "rights," as they call ihemt -Because a majority- of women are not behind the movement. This is not a man's question; it is a woman's question. Let the women of the state decide that they want a vnt before vou force it upon them. Consult the women you know and mm thev wish on this matter, but vote, or the measure may slip through Kv fh inattention of voters or , the carelessness which will follow the large number of propositions suo- mitted. ,;, I .and For sale in 5, 10. 15 and 30 acre. No. 1 land, prices right, jrvxl lmi,-mw ! Tiidrtndtt DanP.Stouffer lingular HqmMieun CaiulttlaU' roi mm wrnrn Hit uf ll.O lllil llbl lllell ver nominated in Polk comity for th til th t( ctmntv treasurer is Pan P. StounVr, Ih Republican candidate in the j.rvsent coiit-t ! tuat olllco. He is a man of fine clerical aimiiy. and sn cirt iHH.kkwifr ami ac countant ho h no ujerior in the county, Mr. Stouffer was city auditor of Pallas for mny years and hi oi flce record ! account book were iiuhM of iientm and accuracy, norma all tif the year he filial that Alii.., n.it on cent v. a Unit by the city through error orcareleasne, and when the imiHirUnt suit was brought to condemn a right-of-way for the waterworks t'ii line, the auditors record, which had lecn strongly at- u.kMl l.v the oiMHwing counsel, were found to comply with legal require- nient in every Particular, and H was these iwrfectly kept books that aided lari!.'lv in the brilliant victories in both the Circuit and Supreme courts. Owing to his physical misfortunes, Mr. ftmiffer will not 1 able to make a canvami of the county and will prob ably be able to vinit only those local- Hies that can 1 reached by train. This disadvantage will not cost him any votes, however, as he is well known in every precinct in the county, and .his friends everywhere are royally working in his behalf. o voter will make a mis'ake when he marks his ballot for Mr. Stouffer for the iinjort.tnt office of County Treus-un-r. Editorial from Polk County Olwervcr, May 5, l'.KW. MONMOUTH E H. Botrert and family accom panied by Mrs. C.roversient Friday in the capital city. Seth Riggs and sister of Rickreall spent Friday here. HarrvStine is working in the Riggs grocery store this week duriug the absence of Mr. Riggs on account of illness. Mrs. Georite Adkins of Salem is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Frank Laughary who lives south of town. Vole for Ed F. Coad republican candidate for county judge. Mark X on ballot opposite 34. Mix F.rma Hall came " up from Portland and spent Sunday with rel atives here. . . . p. E. Chase and Willis Butler at tended I. 0. O. F. grand lodge n Salem last week. TTn-le Ira'F. M. Butler celebrated his ninety-sixth birthday on Wed nesday May 25th, a large number of hiirnld friends being present to express congratulations and good wishes. Miss Neta -Waller "of Philomath is visiting relatives and friends here. Misses Lorft" Craven.. and Blanche Afnlkev attended the closing of the Perrydale school last week" where the former assisted: "with ' two vocal numhecsi -,. . .' Miss Ooal Boothbn entertained the Golden Rod Club on Friday afternoon. " MiKs Haiiae bawley was the guest of Mrs. Chas Teats in Dallas Saturday and Sunday. Tn Bntlfir returned from Baker City and says' the valley -is the only place for him. , '. . '. . H. 8. Portwood - was: down from Airlie the last of the week.. Eiliue 3 FOR COUNTY CLERK VUKD S. ('ROWLEY. Democratic candidate for Oumy . ier. PLATKOUM : Tan terms and no more. For County School Superintendent. it n REVMntrif. Rennbheau candi date for County r-liool tirlntendeiit. PLATFORM : l- for th nnliiilMlr.ir 'and tdvaiieeiiient of tha llblic n-lioiU of Polk County." It Keacbd the Spot. Mr TC HuuiDbrev. who owns a large general atore at Omega, and is pres ident of the Adams County xeiepnone i wll as of the Home Telephdne Co.,. of Pine county, O., says of Dr. iriWa New Discovery. "It aavea my Ufa once. At least I think it did. it seemed to reach the spot the very seat of my cough when everything else Dr. Kine'e New Discovery . raaohM .the COUffh SDOt', it UU, vuij heals the sore spots ana tne weaa spow in thmat. Inn's and chest. Sold tinder guaraatee at all druggists. ' 60c. and $1.00. Trial bottle tree. Obituary. Lois Margaret Iliff was born Oc r 1902. in Normal, Illinois When she was two months old her parents came to Independence, Oregon, which has since ' been their . home. Lois had until her last illness been so well and active, most of her waking hours were spent out of doors among the flowers and animals that sne loved so well. I. The cause of death is not known, but it is believed-, ifc. was from . an 1. it ir a tilknt at PORTLAND, OREGON for tha manufacture ol their wuitd fniu PORTABLE WELL DRILLING MACHINES for water, oil. gas, etc., etc. ..(...In amount of J 11 . - - - money will in a jrofiub buaine-. STAR PORTABLE DRILLING MACHINES have bn proved by rmnrimve TcM to b ThTlW-X In 1 hoWorUL For full particulars reard. In welt drilling mathinea. : . ..i... bic.. writs to touts, M STAR DRILLIN3 MACHINE CO. rSJfVf rw Of Dr. J,L. Calloway Ottttopathlc Physician (irdiiat f the Amem-sit S html ol l-l'jaihv. kiranvllle, Mo, muter Dr. A, T. mH. found er of tlia t'iem. CHRONIC DISEASES A SPECIALTY 191 Roosii;r 4- 8 COOrtKBLOCK INDEPENDENCE. ORE C. Purvine & Son aml nun.uKU Altering and Ivemoileling a SjH'cialty praftn, riati8 anJ Estimates Furnished. Independence, - Or. CONTRACTOR JOHN BRAMBERG Plastering and gentral umsoa work. Klone, Krii-k and Conerete work. INDEPENDENCE, OR. Estimates furnished free on applica tion. affection ol the brain. She did not suffer at death. Hhe entered eternity and the anifel puradinB in lH'iioeful sleen Mav 23. 11K)H. At her death Lois was five years and seven months of age. The funeral service were held from the family home in this city Monday afternoon at 1:30, Rev. Chase ofheiat inir. A few well chosen words were spoken. There were many beautiful floral tributes. The funeral was large ly attended by friends aud neighbors of the family. ti,. 1. mors d'.trrb Id ihls section nl ... rv than mother couDtrltK put to gether, and until tae last few years wan sup- i ho nrurab e. For a Kr.uv mu j . ,iinH nmnnunMul It a .Oeal 'dllKVIM and prescribed local reniedle. and by con stantly tailing to cure wiin i oca i ununn" pronounced It Incurable. Hclence naa pro v. en catarrh to be a oonitltutlonal d Ucbm aud r. naiiitinnul trpiiiment. Xlicrttiurw i 1 11 1 ' ' - . Hall'i CaUrrh Cure, maaufactred by t. 3. Cheney a o.. Toledo, Ohio, Is tua coastuii tlonal cure on the market. It la taken la ..iiv m ! rrom 10 drous to a ti aspooa tul. It a-u directly on the blood and mucus nurfaceii of the system. . They offer one hundred dollar for any cans it falls to cure. Bend for circular" and testimonials. Address: F. J. CHENEY 4 CU., TOieao, Ohla. .. -. - Bold by Druggists, 7ic. Taks Hall's Family PIUs for constipation. , ANTIOCHi 1 Lettie Fishback who has been train- ine hops for Arch Meyer of Rickreall, visited, her parents, Mr. an4 Mrs. J. L. Fishback Thursday. . Eb Marks and wife of Black Rock were in this vicinity Monday. r- A number from here; attended; the Falls City picnic. Fay Shipley, who has been working for Jay Ppweft-iiieas Mon month' via- ted, her partmts Mr..na airs. Shipley Sunday... ... . ' The cherry crop in this vicinity looks very promising. , Tote for Ed F.' Coad . republican Candidate for county judge. -Mark X on' ballot opposite 34. 'V.V Jesse Johnson of Nebraska ; arrived home Tuesday Where he will -stay'with his ..parents Mr." and Mrs. Lafayette Johnson. ' ' . ' - , . Jess Gardner of Monmouth was seen in our midst Wednesday, ,.. ,. Chronic Constipatioa ;ur"ed. One who suffers from chronic consti pation is in danger of maay serious oiirr,ont Folev'a ' Orino Laxative cures chrpnlo copstipation as It aids and ai-.imiiiatas tna uver ana UlKCDUVll " , . Z , ,' bowels. restQiltig' the natural action of these organs. Commence- taking it today and yon will feel better at bi.ee. Foley's Orino Laxative does not' nause ate or .gripe and . is pleasant to ,take. Refuse substitutes. Dove & Williams. 1 Tbe World's Beat Climate Is not entirely free from diseases, on th high elevations fevers prevail, while on 'thei lower level malaria is encountered to a greater or lea extent, according to tha altitude.- To over come climate affections lassitude,' ma laria, jaundice, biliousness, fever, and agae, and general . debility,. Jhe ot effective remedy is Electric Bitter, tha great alterative and blood purifier; the antidote for every form of .bodily weakness, nervoasnesa, and Insomnia. Sold under guarantee at all druggUU. PricaMo - - NOTICB OF RirTTMJvIENT. In thecouiu v ciurtof Ilia lt of Orrou for the county of Polk, In the matter oi in e stale of Charlrs . Natllson. droeawd. N..M. la hm-bv sivt-n IhatN.H Mattlson, a.lmlnlslralrls of Hie twlale of Charles A. Malllson. deceased. li" rendcicd and r-M-nid for setUement, and tiled In said court h.r Kiunckl account of her administration of sal J estate, and that Krlday, IU lh dy of June, 1W1H, at 10 o'clock a. in. at Hie comnj court room of said court In the city of Hallss, Polk county, Oregon, has lieen appolnu-d by Hie Judge of snld court for the sell lenient of ..i.l imninL at which time "d place any person tutrrwll In said clie iny appear and file exceptions In writing to sum w and contest the sains. N, H. MATTIMU.-v, Aduilnlslratrlx of the tale of Chas. . MatUxon. daeeased. II. r. JOS KM. al Uirncy . Uo LjSo l Mo Oregon AND Union Pacific TRAINS FROM PORTLAND DAILY Through Pullman standard sad tour- i. .1.1,.. ora dailv ta Omaha. Cbl eago, Spokane, tourist sleeping-car dally to K.nxas IUt; uitouku ruumi. -1 !. M wm fnarsnnall nOndnCteXll weekly to Chicago and Kansas Citv; reclining cuair cars East daily. 7fl Portland to Chicago 7Q IV , ... N cnang of car , w WEAK KIDNEYS MAKE WEAK HOME TELEPHONE CO. OP INDEPENDENCE Is llisiallln IH laid tnu.lel r..mnia llly J "' tv -rlr nnivt wrMM, "! I"f "i""". Will Install telephone withmit lying you with contract If lbs service Is nt iIUfel"r Jrou need no! keep llie lelephoue Are plesa Hie ' ' '-" llr'llo. He Ihsin ft srhsdute (They aisss Bo smmiII mle ) W. L. DICE, Marwger Kidney DUeiwu Cnso Half tbe i : Common Acbes aua ins oi : Indejudenco People. As on wk link weaken a chain, so weak kidney weaken tha whole body ..ta K..un ill final braakinK-down. RUU www- . 'Overwork, tralo; cold and other cause lofura the kidneys, and when their activity I lessened the whole body uffera frbto the exeas of uric; poison circulated io the blood. . , a .mi Tiaina and lancuor and urinary ill eome, and there I an ever- inereasing tendency towaro aiaoetes and fatal Bright' disease. There la o real help for the offerer except iany help. ' Doan' Kidnley Pill set directly on the kidney and cur every aianey in Independeno cure are tne proof. . u.. t rvttahan. livina in Indepen deneei Ore., aay : "I miffered for along n. unm what tha doctor aid was a biuit? - severe case of kidney trouble.I bad pains . - a . J In my back and sides ana never teemeu to get relief, I wa told that an opera, tioa wa the only thing that would re it.... thm trnubla. Seeine Doan's Kid ... Piiu ma- hlo-hlv advertised, I pro. cared a box at P. M. Kirkland' Drug e,.. .a hMin their use. I had only used than short time when I became entirely curad. My health 1 now good in every way and I give Doan Kidney Pills tbe eradit." r. aoi v.. all dealer. Price 60 cents. Fotter-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York, aols agent for the Unltea aiawa. p.mambar tha name Doan's and use no other. D Witt' Witch Haael 1Uiv Salve. There are obstltut, but there i only on original, it is neaung, . 3t . 1 oohtlog ana iaepecutwjr ow iw Bold oy JJOVa iMuwa. HATS HATS "Gordon'9 is the name. All the latest Styles In Hat Wear to be found at our store. With each purchase of Hat we will give FREE your choice of one of our neckties. This of fer good only for four days, May 27, 28, 29 and 30th at " KRAMER the Jeweler " i l CITY RESTAURANT Chas. HornbacK, Proprietor SHORT ORDERS AND REGULAR DINNERS- , MEALS 2H UN 1 5 anu w MEALS AT ALL HOURS DAY Hpecial Rates to Regular Hoarder ...a r t - 1 J -. - I Independence, Oregon -:- Opposite Lime raiace uuici ROSE FESTIVAL To be held in Portland, Oregon, June 1st to 6th, 1908 will be the most brilliant FLOKAL FIESTA and CIVIC JUBILEE ever held iu the Pacific Northwest Portland, "The Rose City," will be a set-no of splendor and the. center. of world-wide interest for one week. Several important conventions to be held in Portland on that occasion. The SOUTHERN PACIFIC Co. ticulars call on E.A.Wilcox,: 6-4 Local Agent. VM. McMURRAY, General Pussonger Agent, PORTLAND, ORB. The Original Package... Yon can not help bat liko the Idea of the Original package tea. It comes to you straight from the plantation. Tbe pack ase mav e nsmimi ... of persons enroute rrom UDlna, suojeci w an sorw ui """i J" ; . are fresh, clean and pure. Thi i one reaiwn for the great popularity of Chase & ganbom's Original Package Te. The lead package, hermetically sealed, re. Uins tha full strength, flavor ana aroma, it m Nm.v.i., . . .. . ... i. i tit nok.ia nf this hlirh orrada tea of F. B. Wilson India as iney urius n ncrv, ... n and you will find it to bo tbe best and the most economical tea yon ever used.. F. S. WILSON, General nercnanaiae INDEPtNDENCE, ORE. V ; OiXifti&l Little Palace Hotel Tudepenactce T. Ul. Crwiwr, Proprietor ercfhlty WW Crtlts. Sptclal flmtto to oirclal Crt4i. sjsjin3C)6030CDJ1tttt1rttmli'l',l11 isaaiwiei it i mm ' ",:.v 1 1 1 Low Rates East 'bi -SOUTHERN PACIFIC (Lints In Oregon) From IN EPENDESCE, ORE., a follow BOTH WAT ON WAT TO , , TBBOUOH PORTLAND VIA CALIVOKNIA fihiso . 174.45 : ' fW. 8U Louis...... i Bt. Paul............ Omaha., tr - rv( Tick tts will be on sale May 4,18; Junes, 6, 19, 20; July "' CmI Mr Mlsni la sll fmmr pr4ttv at slMsrs - sstMkla llnsMa. mr sla For any further Information call n Q A, WILCOX, LomI Aga 6r writ WM. McM UB R A Y, Q. laVk ?ft 9e. 69.95 61.95 61.95 61.96 84.45 83.70 76.95 76.95