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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
8
A vintage shoe store advertisement lists various brown elk and calf leather shoes with prices from 1.98 to 4.98. It markets men and boys footwear including bluchers, oxfords, and work shoes with triple seams and Goodyear welt construction. The copy promises durability, satisfaction, and a complete stock for tennis and everyday wear.
Readable listing of children's and misses shoes in multiple styles and materials. Includes prices from $1.19 to $7.90, with sizes ranging roughly from infant to youth. Notes soft sole, patent, kid skin, canvas, and leather options with heels and decorative features.
Alfred Haldeman sues for divorce from Alice Paul Haldeman in Polk County Oregon Circuit Court Department 2. Plaintiff cites willful desertion and petitions for a decree and equitable relief. Summons published in Independence Enterprise with first publication March 7, 1918 and final on April 19, 1918. Fletcher and Barrick represent the plaintiff.
Notice announces C W Irvine appointed administrator of Susie M Locke estate in Polk County Oregon with six months to present claims to Farmers State Bank Independence. Also lists Francis M Brown as administrator for John C Brown estate with six months to present verified claims to residence north of Independence. attorneys are Fletcher Barrick and Swopes Swopes.
The Elkins rural school district near Monmouth earned a reputation for charity and thrift. A Red Cross box social raised over 210 dollars, and a recent school effort sold war savings and thrift stamps totaling 1205 dollars. Carl Tetherow led with 659 dollars, Frank Lougharry second with 546, with students contributing many small donations.
Effective Sunday April 14, Valley and Siletz schedules two round trips daily between Hoskins Independence and Camp One with trains 2 4 connecting to Southern Pacific from Dallas and Monmouth. Trains originate at Independence Ninth and Monmouth streets station and carry Wells Fargo express. Fishermen gain access to new fishing territory on the Siletz river and tributaries.
Oregon Power Company of Dallas reports water from Independence Water Supply shows no B coli bacteria and a bacterial count of two arenet. The results are described as most satisfactory in a formal note signed by T D Beckwith.
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