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Independence Enterprise

Location

Independence, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1909

Page

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Roosevelt Welcomed Warmly on Naples Visit

Theodore Roosevelt spent hours in Naples after docking the Hamburg. He was greeted by whistles flags and Italian warships as he toured Capodimonte visiting the Duke and Duchess of Aosta. He dined privately and returned to the Admir al steamer at ten after flowers from admirers filled his cabin. The Empress and German Emperor sent carnations and fragrance bouquets.

Naples Theodore Rooselt Hamburg Mr. Roosevelt Roosevelt Aosta Capodimonte

Bluestem Wheat Soars as Pacific Northwest Mills Pay High Prices

Pacific Northwest mills pay record prices for bluestem with Eastern Oregon Washington points bidding $1.30 a bushel basis tidewater and $1.20 at shipping points. Producers hold only a few hundred thousand bushels. demand is expected to exceed supply, risking a shift to eastern sources to ease the shortage.

Northwest Millera Portland Pacific Northwest Oregon-Washington Oregon Idaho Washington Pacific Coast Pacific States Rocklea

Esther Mitchell Paroled From Asylum After Holy Roller Case

Esther Mitchell, central to the murder of Joshua Creffield and her brother George Mitchell who shot the Holy Roller leader, has been paroled from Stellacoom asylum and taken toward Oregon. She must return to the asylum if symptoms recur. Mrs Creffield died in prison in Seattle, believed to have died by suicide.

Seattle Wash Esther Mitchell Joshua” Creffield George Mitchell Holy Roller Stellacoom Asylum Oregon O. W. Hurt Miss Mitchell

Prison grain bag price cut to six dollars per hundred

Walla Walla Washington April 6 the board of control reduced the price of grain bags made at the prison from 6 208 to six dollars per hundred to meet grain bag trust pressure. Applicants will receive the benefit and it is expected the entire output will be contracted within 30 days.

Walla Walla, Wash Grain Bag Trust Board of Control

First Train Passes St Paul Pass Tunnel at Taft

The first train to traverse the St Paul Pass tunnel at Taft on the Chicago Milwaukee Puget Sound line completed the trip at noon Sunday. Work trains now run from the coast to near Missoula.

Wallace Idaho St. Paul Pass Taft Chicago Milwaukee & Puget Sound Missoula

Oregon visitor returns east with travel booklet

An enthusiastic Oregonian traveler heads east for months using a prepared travel booklet and a list of acquaintances. The booklet keeps old friends informed as he visits various parts of the country, aided by the Portland Commercial Club to distribute the material.

Oregon Development League Meetings to be Held in Several Cities

Local Oregon Development League chapters announce meetings in Roseburg Central Point Oakland Cottage Grove Edgene and Oregon City on Monday through Saturday April 5th to 10th. Delegations from the Rogue River Valley will attend the Central Point session.

Oregon Development League Roseburg Cenant Poetot Oakland Cottage Grove Edgene Oregon City Central Point Rogue River Valley

Portland commission house offers price and buyer data to shippers

The Southern Oregon Commission Co. pledges to disclose to any shipper the name of customers to whom his produce was sold and to let him view its books to verify the price received. This breaks with the old secrecy by front street commission men and has sparked considerable attention.

A. Portland Commission House Southern Oregon Commission Co Front Street Commission

Portland Commercial Club Drives Oregon Interest and Settlements

The Portland Commercial Club lauds its advertising push showing Oregon offers tickets to any point at the same price as Portland and emphasizes state resources over city attractions. Fruit land inquiries surge as agriculture draws settlers, with many professionals seeking open air living. 500000 leaflets sent in a month bolster a statewide colonization wave.

Portland Oregon

Tariff Plan and Senate Debate Shape Payne Bill

A discussion in Congress centers on the Payne tariff bill with a minimum tariff for one year and maximum rates afterward. Sparkman urges lumber duties. Kinkaid opposes taxes on essential imports. changes affect linoleums, paper, and glues. De Armond proposals limit bank deposits and create a depositor guarantee fund. Secretary Dickinson travels to Panama with McLachlan to study traffic and push a Pacific coast steamship line plan. Approximately 706,000 acres in Salmon River county Idaho are restored to public domain for settlement.

Washington Taft Senate United States Sparkman Fla Kinkaid Neb Ife House Payne Tariiff Dickinson Panama Oo Goth McLachlan Callfernia McLachlan Io Pacific Coast Tacoma Isthmus Isthmian Commission Filet Salmon River County Idaho Ballinger

Minstrels Shine At Presbyterian Aid Society Show

The Monday evening minstrel presented by the Presbyterian Aid Society drew a full house with lively songs and jokes. Over thirty performers in bright costumes entertained from curtain rise to curtain fall, with Billy McAdams at the Star delivering the standout solo.

Presbyterian Aid Society Billy” McAdams Billy” McAdams, the Soloist At the Star

Marriage of Horace Burnett and Miss Josephine Jensen

Horace Burnett formerly of Independence now city editor of the Daily Guard in Eugene married Miss Josephine Jensen of Eugene on Wednesday evening. Burnett is brother to Mrs. C. W. Irvine Mrs. J. D. Whiteaker and Mrs. Sherman Hays. Jensen is noted in musical circles at the University city. Also noting Conkey Walker and Lehman offer summer dress goods and wash goods at lower prices than last season.

Horace Burnett Independence Eugene The Daily Guard Josephine Jensen Burnett C. W. Irvine J. D. Whiteaker Sherman Hays University City Conkey Walker & Lehman’s

D J O Sullivan Jr Visits Independence on Business

D J O Sullivan Jr of Seattle traveled to Independence on business Tuesday to conduct meetings and explore local opportunities.

D. J. O'Sullivan Jr Seattle Independence

Remedy Prescription Attracts Local Attention

An article from a New York paper touts Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Sarsasparilla syrup as a cure for back pain and urinary disorders before Bright's disease. A local druggist calls ingredients harmless and affordable, and the piece notes rheumatic use and kidney cleansing claims. The group also discusses cerebrospinal meningitis and varola with Dr Reitzer, and plans a summer meeting in McMinnville with several doctors present.

New York Daily Bright Reitzer McMinnville Gillespie Portland W. J. Gilstrap Sheridan M. B Rejtzel Lafayette C. D. Butler Independence Dallas Observer

Polk Yamhill Medical Association selects Seattle delegates

The Polk and Yamhill County Medical Association met in the Courthouse. Dr. W. J. Gilstrap was chosen to represent the group at the Annual Convention in Seattle next July, with Dr. C. D. Butler and Dr. A. B. Starbuck as alternates. Dr. B. H. McCallron read a paper on Tetanus.

Polk and Yamhill County Medical Association W. J. Gilstrap Seattle C. D. Butler A. B. Starbuck B. H. McCalron Association Gilstrap

Free Library Drive Receives Cash and Book Donations

The Library Association collected $157 in cash to establish a free city library. They have a $100 pledge and many donated books. The Rebekah lodge donated its library to the association, comprising 215 quality books.

the Library Association Rebekah Lodge

Delegates Elected At Rebekah Meeting For Grand Lodge

At Tuesday night’s Rebekah gathering the city elected delegates Mesdames G W Conkey D A Hodge and W R Allin and Mrs J B Hubbard state vice president will attend the Grand Lodge meeting. The Albany grand lodge session is scheduled for May.

Rebekaha Grand Lodge Mesdames G. W. Conkey D. A. Hodge W. R. Allin J. B. Hubbard Albany

Charley O'Brien Denies Property For Sale Claim

Charley O'Brien states his property is not for sale and asks readers to disregard rumors spread by impression that it was on the market. He made the denial public through the newspaper to inform the community.

Charley O’brien Mr. O'Brien

Davenport Humour in Oregon Tale Tops Human Life Ad

The January Human Life issue features Homer Davenport recounting his Oregon boyhood with humor and wit. An Oregon Magazine Hit of 1909 is advertised on another page and offered free with a year’s Enterprise subscription during February and March.

Homer Davenport Oregon Human Life Davenport Oregon Magazine Enterprise

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