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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1903
Page
1
A fragmented note describes an upcoming assembly at the Union Depot Exhibition area with key figures KV Deake and Mr in charge of the bureau. The call seeks prewar businesspeople and local enthusiasts to discuss improvement plans and coordination.
Under the auspices of the K of P lodge the opera house was crowded for the home talent production Damon and Pythias. Notable performances featured P. L. Alexander as Damon and J. W. Richardson Jr. as Lucullus with Mrs. Geo L. Burton and A. L. Frazer delivering memorable portrayals. The Independence orchestra and Monmouth band provided music and costumes were loaned by Salem lodge.
Mrs Gee and W Conboy lead a Polk County audience urging statewide growth and industrial display at the Union Depot. Speakers argue Oregon must attract migrants, invest in agriculture, and promote land values, noting California as a comparison and stressing unity to raise populations and markets.
A meeting urged Oregon fruit and farm interests to organize the state, create a county map with routes and resources, and promote sample products. They urged sending photos of stock and farms, county papers, and subscriptions to boost visibility and business, noting even indirect advertising counts. G. A. Huriry, Secretary.
Fine Standard Breed Chickens offer Fifteen Boll Cochin eggs for 1.50 if shipped. If picked up at the yards price is 1.25 per 15. Orders require cash. Send to J B Moone Box 214 Independence Ore.
A Leesville Indiana resident W H Brown was saved from expected death by Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. He reports enduring severe asthma pain, receiving immediate relief and a full cure. The remedy is touted for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip with prices 50c and 1.00. Kirkland Drug Co guarantees trials with free trial bottles.
Sunday evening program at the Baptist church features an anthem The True Easter by the choir scripture reading by the superintendent and several recitations songs and exercises by primary and intermediate classes. performances include solos by Esther Muhleman Edna Scott and Lora Craven plus male quartettes and a school collection.
Mrs. A S Hiatt died at her home April 4 from consumption at age 53 years two months and six days. Born January 30 1850 she married A B Hiatt in Illinois later moving to Oregon in 1891. Survived by husband and a large family. Funeral held at the Christian church with Rev E C Wigmore officiating.
One-half mile west of college in Monmouth Oregon advertises eggs from thorough-bred Barred Plymouth Rock chickens. Address Elbert Atant. Delineator and Designer now on sale at Wagoner's.
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