tccu and mmii KfS Dr. Allln, Ifentlat, Cuoer CKIg. II W. M. Hron of fulfill, in thia city Tuesday. Mi HiU Thrj w tinitor to tlem Saturday. Genoin iiutler Not bread at Irrino' Bribery. tM-2 Portland brad frnb d I Irvlna't froorrjr lf4-2 Cirwvrr Matliati wwtt to l-rUanon Monday on a 1hihm tri. Intent tj laduV collar, t tnc A vm pair of Reading g".u m f Ou at Kramer , TAFT ADMIRERS ILL ORGANIZE lino iiiru'i rli'iliinK. at Tli iiut iinK (or llio iuriMH of or- Hort Iln. lii KsJ eh-ven l.d of Conki-y, UIkrr A II.mn. (..ni.i,.,, a TH flub, call.sl to ni.,1 in tun ti Net York. Mix (it-neva ill and littl ..ir. tli oily littll lu-..ly (Vfiunic, Waa . .. . . . .. . . . ii. it i i Icia. Ilit-l wens Pull vtaitor Sunday. I adiourmM In mwi tomorrow nitltl. ju ntlt iue National Hank. Tom Sullivan waa tranaacliiiir btii- hcm iu Salem lt Saturday. m. Muim ana tie were among Salem' visitor on Saturday, Howard Heath of Portland, came Saturday to visit hi mother. Y. W. Treanor made buititM trip to Portland the first of the week. ew iwi'U line umbrella just in at Coukey, Walker A Lehman. 10-15 D. PeVarney and wife of Portland, were in thin city the first of the week Wheat and oata for eed purpose Vetch and cheat, for sale by Verd Hill. F. . Richardson of Portland, in vi. For Sale Ked ttabte in Imlfjwn Jenoe. For information call on Newt June, IndeH'iidenc, Oregon. tf. Furnished and litibt bouarkeepinf room to rtnt. r.nuuire of Mra. J. . Kirhardaon, 7th and Monmouth St. tt Mia Ilarbara IWU left on the after noon Lain Thursday to nd a few day in Portland with beraiater, Mra. Orniaby, T. A. KisuaahipiHil a car load of hopa to St. LouU. F.ighty-one bale were raised on McKeynolda, yard near Btiena Vista. Meadamea D. L. limine, Pearl Hh1 gea, Lottie Hedgea-Iorri, and D. Ia vidaon were Salem viaitora laet Thura- Tbere were several oilier btuinewa and amiiMMiient evenu on edneadtiy I night which were not known of at the lime of aettiiiK the dale for the Tafl club orKaniialion, wbit-li accounted! for the aliiu atlendancH. There were aome twenty or twoiity-five men out. Friday night ahould w itne a ji ked houae (or the organiiing f the club. Everybody come out and don't f jrget your enthusiasm. Thia ia important. tome out. Do it. iting frienda and relative in thia city. UAf vj automobile. Mra. J. S. Cooper went to lall Tueaday for a few days' visit in that city. Men tngti cut elioos, iest line in Independunce at Conkey, Walker and Lehmana. 10-15 Playgoers Mere Delighted. The Alcaxar Btock Company pre- tented to the playgoer of Ind'eii-I deuce Wedneaday and Thursday - i nigbUiome of the host protluction that have ever Urn en here. The first enKairement was not aa encou E. C. Davia of Portland, a traveling aaleaman of Butler, hcutte to., ao- ,ging to the player at it ia hoped it companies! by In wife, were guoat ot will be on their return next week. The Mr. M Murnie last week. (,. that their iwrformancea are of Mii Sadie Tilden of Portland, who! inch high clan merit will build U ha been the night oix-rator for the theatre attendance in thia o ty. The Mra. Martha Tetherow went to Lob- Paoitio Telephone Co. for a short time play of The Devil, for w hich all In Jo anon Wednesday to visit a few-days returned to her home Monday. pendence waited moat anxiously, ith her sister. n,,r t,. i;n- nien'a heavv work proved the company unuaually canahle Mr. Zolar, from the east, waa a call er at the warehouse Tuesday in the interest of hop. Frank Richardson left Monday for Portland, but w ill return soon to spend his vacation in this city. The W..C. T. U. w ill meet at the home of Mr. Cuthbert on Friday af ternoon, at 2:30. All are invited. Mis Clara Ireland of Monmouth, hoe are now ready for your inspco tion. Give us a look before buying and ee the best. Conkey, Walker & Lehman. 10-15 We are showing this season the swellest line of umbrella we have ever had. Quality and make consid ered they are 25 per cent cheajier than ever before. 10-15 Mis Mary Ireland of Monmouth will ieave next week for Portland to 've in few day !oT Kahlotu, attend one of the business colWea. Washington, where he will visit for For SaleHorse nmver hv haW an indefinite time with her sister, Mr. For information call on S. Muhleman, Sl B- Tethero. Independence, Oregon. Phone CC5. tf and will insure them a large house on their return. The play i a marvel in itself, de picting as it doe the influence of the good and the evil spirit of the world, the work of the former through the efforts of David Griffis a Josef Krans, as gentle a a benediction from heav en, ana oi tne evil spuit, in the role of Dr. Delmar and played by G. Lester Paul, insinuating itself into the minds and passion of men and women and holding them in it toils like an octo pus, rends tne soul oi tne audience. W. H. Thompson of Portland, is visiting at the home of C. G. Long, .lr, Thompson is a brother of Mrs. LohgV Sewing machines, needles, oil and extras, repairing a specialty, go to H. H. Jasperson, who will try his best to please you. tf Wood for Sale Second growth at $3.50, old growth $4.00 per cord delivered. S. Cox, Independence. . Phone 143. tf4-2 The last to do for departed friends, provide then with the best robes and caskets. Jasperson keeps them at reasonable prices. tf Eastern Star chapter will meet on next Tuesday evening, October 13th. ;h4.11 members requested to be present. Visitors made welcome. , J. M. Gentry returned recently from Corvallis where he was employed tak ing care of the hop crop on the Coop er ranch in that vicinity. This week's arrival, ladies' shirt waiets for 6treet and evening wear, greatest line we have ever shown. Conkey, Walker & Lehman Mr. I. Claggett, accompanied by his wife, spent a few days in Portland last week, with their daughter, Mrs. Sarah Young, returning Tuesday. J. W. Webber of this city, was a Sa lem visitor Monday, having gone to accompany Mrs. Webber who is to un dergo an operation at a hospital of that city. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Sharman are in Independence this week from their timber claim out near Toledo. They expect to return and spend the winter out on the claim. If you don't think you are the meanest man in Independence come out to the Baptist church Sunday night and see what you think after you. hear the sermon. For Sale A second hand 14 hoe Van Brunt drill in first class condition. The price is so cheap that if you want a drill you can not afford to let this one go by. Inquire of R. M. Wade. Maud Iharp, who has been suffer ing from an attack of appendicitis for several weeks, was taken to Portland Monday to undergo an operation. Her many friends of Independence and Polk county will be pleased to learn that the operation was entirely successful. This office is indebted to Dr. W. R. Allin for a treat of jerk venison which was brought down by his hand on his recent trip out on the McKenzie river. Dr. Allin was one of the most fortu nate hunter who made that country this year, having bagged a deer the first day's hunt. Besides two deer he billed a bear. Thank you, Allin. which has been running in the West "u,u,ua "." Side Enterprise will be printed in this The Alcazar Stock Company will naiier in next week' or the issue of make it next visit to this city next the week following. Tuesday evening, October 13th, in the Vetch and cheat seed for sale. For beautiful pastoral play, "Our Minis information call at my place three ter. ' This drama is a direct contrast miles northwest of Independence, on to the two bills produced by the corn- old Dave Whiteaker place. Charles pany last week. It is a story filled O'Brien, Independence. 10-8 with heart interest, the serious scenes A number of Eastern Stars went to being relieved by the counter-plot Salem Tuesday afternoon, where they love story of two young people, and were entertained in the evening by the meddling of a typical village gossip. Chadwick Chapter No. 37. A very The patronage accorded this really ex enjoyable time was reported, cellent company during its next en- For sale Six-room house, two lots, gagenient will determine whether In- Barn, several kinds of berries, grapes, dependence is to be made one of the Luit trees, also some household furni- circuit of towns to be visited by the ture at a bargain. Enquire of Mrs. company every two weeks during the C. A. Hubbard, Independence. 10-15 season. Following "Our Minister," Mr. Forbes of Portland, who has only modem, high-class plays will be charge of the large photograph supply presented, if the theatre-goers of the was in this city last week. Mrs. M. cities visited seem to desire attrac Merwin entertained Mr. Forbes and tions of the class represented by "The Miss Pomeroy last Friday Devil," and "His Wife's Hobby." Maggie evening. Lost Between Independence and Brunk's bridge, buggy whip with gold band, with the name of J. C. D. Tnr ner. Finder please notify me by mail or phone 185, Monmouth, Oregon AlvaH. Craven. 10-15 We have given special attention this season to young men's clothing, and can show you some of the nobbiest patterns and designs to be had in the vallev. Price is right. Call and see them before buying. Conkey, Walker fe Lehman. 10-15 W. II. Ireland of Monmouth, was in Independence Tuesday. Mr. Ire land reports that his son, Ellis, who has been suffering during the last month an attack of typhoid fever, is Distinguished Visitors. Dr F. K. Ainsworth of San Fran cisco, chief surgeon and general man ager of the hospital department of the Southern Pacific Company, was in In dependence Monday in his private car "San Francisco." He is here the guest of Dr. Butler, and is accompan ied by Supt. Ii. L. Fields and Master Mechanic Younger. These people, together with Curtis G. Sutherland, chief clerk of J. P. O'Brien and W. E. Carlon, manager of a department of Honeyman Hardware Co., both guests of Dr. Butler, were out shooting Chi nas Tuesday. It is interesting to note that Dr. Ainsworth has with him in r.hA tinA ar "Nan fcrnnp.iHpn " a inm. convalescing and expects that be wirf plete ho8pitai( including a Burgery and all other appointments necessary for be able to leave his room in a week or more. We have several parties who are loolcing for homestead locations or relinquishments also some timber claims. If you know of any good homestead or timber claims it will pay you to write to us. Address. Aenta Realty Co., 225 Failing Bldg, Portland, Oregon. tf We have just received a shipment of the latest styles in Ladies' Hand' bags. We carry the largest variety of any store iu this county. We guar antee our goods, as the manufacturer guarantees same to us. Come and be convinced. Our prices are right. Geo. Dunham, Leather Goods Dealer, Inde pendence, Oregon. 9 24tf Little Claybert Farley, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Richardson, of Portland, died in a hospital in Port land, of diptheria, last ' Saturday. The remains were taken to Dallas Sunday morning where they were in terred Sunday afternoon. , A number of relatives of this place attended the burial. caring for every emergency, including the trained nurse. San Francisco, 'Oct. 5. The lead ing cities of the Pacific Coast, rep resented by exectluve officers of their respective, commercial organizations. are arranging today for unity of ac tion in all National leglslaton affect ing the interests of the three states bordering on the Pacific Ocean. Se attle, Portland, Tacoma, Spokane and Log Angeles, as well as Oakland and San Francisco, participated In the conference held today. The special committee of the As toria council at a meeting last week decided to recommend an amend ment to the city charter limiting the the saloons in the city to the present number "until the population is in creased to 30.000 people. Perfection of Detail i iw )PT " V V Bridge 8c Beach "Superior" Tlieso beaten j;ivo you satisfaction. Tliey wurm the apartment better than any other ttove because they are inate to throw out the beat. You know that with Homo heaters you are freezing when the etovo is red hot. Those are not the "Superior" wood eaters. Our "Superior teel range embody beit conntruction and features in theso kju lar it vie ranges. At tractively nickeled, malleable iron joined with cold driven rivets are somo of tho feat ures of this fine range. It is not an ordinary range. It is not bolt ed together that in a short time the bolts work loose, tho putty drops out and "air loaks" como in, causing waste of fuel and slow baking. Tho Superior Steel rango is perfection in every construction detail. .13.-. i 1 -rx-t , i". fffif 9 m mm It's Easy to fix up your house with our line of build er's materials. Save contractor's prices by coming direct to us for them. HJ1MMJ1 (& IRVINE Independence Hardware Merchants f)fx VMM IMI UMTUM IM iV' H' w Ml) If Your Form is Hard to Fit don't worry about it any more. Corae to our custom tail oring dcpaitment select your preference of 500 new and nobby cloths, and your style from 28 original fashion de signs, and have us take your measure. We'll send the order to Ed. V. Price & Co., Chicago's fam ous exclusive merchant tailors, and they Will make express ly for you a suit or overcoat that will equal the finest product of the high priced local tailor, but cost you about half the latter's price. Reason-benefit. -theso tailors do an enormous business, you get the fnmn tm fa. v. mmc Ask to see fabrics 4755, 4759, 4844, 4920 and designs 516, 517, 518, 619, 522, 540 on our exclusive fashion plates. Leave your order today. Don't wait and bo the last man in town to wear a new Fall suit. O. A. KRAMER Exclusive local repreientatire of Ed. V. Price & Company, Merchant Tailori, Chicago. MONUMENTS Monuments carved from soundest and handsomest of native and foreign granites and marbles. The highest quality of material and workmanship is my fixed policy. I have on hand a large stock finished ready for lettering of which I can make quick delivery. I have, besides, on the sea and coming by rail many others that will arrive in time for Fall delivery. Prices uniform and as low as any reliable house on the coast Salen? Granite & garble Works W. W. MARTIN, Proprietor 239 Liberty Street, SALEM, OREGON CASTOR I A For Infants and Children. Tcb Rind You Have Always Bosg&t Bears the Signature of ST Ml Ivi BUSINESS COLLEGE Wl I WASHINGTON AND TNTHT. I I PORTLAND. OREGON UL WRITE FOR CATALOG i School that Plan You in a Good Potititm Dr. Gr. 3D. Mills Ueteriitary Surgeoit Phone: Office 153, residence 443. Office at Newt Jones' Livery Barn. INDEPENDENCE, OREGON A. C. MAGERS. Proprietor TELEPHONE MAIN 173 Standard Liquor Co. WHOLESALE DEALER IN WINES, LIQUORS Sr CIGARS 148-156 S. COMMERCIAL STREET SALEM OREGOW