Remonstrance Circulated Over Monmouth Street Franchise
Citizens circulate remonstrances against vacating Monmouth Street east of Main Street for new buildings and against granting a twenty five year franchise to H Hirschberg of Independence. The matter will be raised at the first Wednesday in August. No protests against electric light and water franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hirschberg
Hirschberg
City of Independence
Cooper
Monmouth Street
Main Street
Jorge
Rosa Nelson
Electric Light and Water
Two Story Building on C Street Aims for Rooming House Use
Plans for a two story structure on C street show the upper floor to include sixteen rooms likely for lodging. Lower floor may house a grocery run by Fluke and Johnson. Construction is advancing rapidly as work proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alm Taylor
C Street
Fr la
Fluke & Johson
Door Door Amputation Incident Report
Mrs Selefer suffered the loss of a finger while passing through a car door that swung as a train moved. The accident occurred this week and the injured woman, described as aged, faces a serious outcome due to her advanced age.
Young Printer Erwin Pease Dies Near Monmouth
Irwin Pease, a young printer, died at his home near Monmouth last Thursday. Tuberculosis was said to be the immediate cause. His remains were shipped to Newberg for interment. He learned printing at the Newberg Enterprise office and later worked in McMinnville before returning home to care for his sick parents this spring as his health declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin Pease
Monmouth
Newberg
Irwin
McMinnville
Marriage Licenses Granted in County Clerk Office
County Clerk Smith issued marriage licenses last week to Thomas J. Hayes and Pearl M. Mangis of Rickreall Oregon. Irving Gwalchman of Alrile and Miss Mary Jones of Irving G Alger of Rome Pa to Josephine B. Wddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Thos, J. Hayes
Pearl M, Mangis
Rickreall
Fad
Gwalchman
Alrile
Miss
Mary Jones
Irving G
Alger
Rome
Josephine B. Wddy
Honey Bee Invasion Delays Work On Asa Taylor’s Building
A swarm of bees harassed workers on C Street as Asa Taylors crew labored. A M Brown relocated hives from his store, prompting protests from pedestrians. The disturbance halted traffic and residents fled as the buzzing insects attacked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Street
Asa Taylor
A. M. Brown
Mr. Brown
Indian motorcycle sells in town tale
Floyd K Bronte of the agency for the celebrated Indian motorcycle sold a seven horsepower machine to Frank Kinney. The $265 motorcycle is described as the best owned in the vicinity of Tila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd K. Bronte
Frank Kinney
Tila
Resigns to Join New Firm Opening Local Store
Geo Carbray, head clerk at Conkey Walker and Leffingells store, resigns after three years to accept a similar post with Wetherbes Jones, a new firm preparing to open a retail merchandise business in the Hirschberg building. W. Be Dungon of Somerset Kentucky is hired to fill the vacancy at the former store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Carbraiy
Conkey, Walker and Lelimng
Aceep
Wetherbes & Jones
Hirschberg
W. Be, Dungon
Somerset
Viegney
Hhe
Entertainment by Mrs Linnle Garrett at M B Church
Mrs Linnle Garrett will give entertainment at the M B church in Threeley on Friday evening. The church invites a large attendance. Admission is 10 and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linnle Garrett Cir
M. B
Threeley
Cream Social Supports Parsonage Fund Drive
The ice cream social hosted by the ladies aid of the Baptist church in the front room of Mrs Bascue's millinery store proved a financial success. The women are making a strong effort to raise money for the parsonage construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Mrsé
Bascue
The Trials of a Traveler Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad
The traveler writes that he suffered from constipation indigestion and stomach trouble. He found Dr King’s New Life Pills to be an excellent remedy and says they are unequaled for stomach liver and kidney troubles. Sold for 25 cents at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. B. Young
H. Berkshire
Dr. King
Miss Leona Brown Denies Saturday Marriage Rumor
A rumor spread on the streets this week claimed Miss Leona Brown was married last Saturday. In a statement released Tuesday she said the report is entirely untrue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jleona Brown
Wilson Condemns Taft in Temperance Sermon
Dr. Clarence True Wilson of Portland preached at the M Church. He praised William Jennings Bryan and Theodore Roosevelt, criticized Taft for sympathy with Brewers and labor interests, and commended prohibition efforts. Mill town audience heard a half hour street talk before the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence True Wilson
Portland
Wilson
The
Methodist Temperance Society
He Caine
Oregon
Willian Jennings Breen
Theodore Roosevelt
New Zealand
Taft
United States
New York City
Word Butler in the Mountains Expedition Report
Butler recalls a brief mountain trip last week where he saw two bears and fired at one with smokeless powder but missed. He then kicked the cougar, promising harsher punishment on his return, a report he cautions is not for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Mr. Butler
Seeney
Huff
Injured by a Bull at Local Farm
Sr. C Bennett of A Nelsons farm near here was hurt while working in a barn a few days ago. His foot slipped and he landed before a bull whose horns gored him as he was moved aside. The injury to his leg was painful though not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr. C. Bennett
A. Nelson
Here
Mr. Dermett
Mr. Bennett
Woodmen Camp Pays Insurance Claims After Suver Death
Dr Tharp, clerk of the local camp, received an $8000 check for Mrs A J Paul whose husband died by his own hand at Suver. The Woodmen of the World are noted for prompt policy payments and a $3000 check was also received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Tharp
A. J. Paul
Cane
Suver
Jin
Woodman Camip
Portland
Subscription Enclosed for Enterprise by Oregon Reader
Jon Loundree of Boring Oregon encloses a money order for another year’s subscription to the Enterprise stating they cannot do without it. The note underscores steady readership in rural Oregon communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Loundree
Boring
Oregon
Southern Pacific officials inspect Oregon properties
D W Campbell general superintendent of Southern Pacific in Oregon L A Field and T W Younger assistant superintendent arrived Friday in a special car for an inspection trip. Campbell was elected president of Salem Fat City and Western raid at the time of its takeover by Southern Pueble. He told the Enterprise representative the visit had no special purpose beyond inspection though improvements to the road and service were promised shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Campbell
Southern Pacific Jien
Oregon
L. A. Field
T. W. Younger
Campbell
Salem, Fats City
Excellent Concert Shines at Calgary Church
A large audience enjoyed the smred concert in a Calgary church last Sunday evening. The full choir, aided by top city vocalists, offered a program matching metropolitan standards. Mrs J K Jolson played the pipe organ, enhancing the service. Calvary Presbyterian will suspend preaching in August for a summer vacation. Sunday school meets each Sunday at 10 o clock with open invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
J. K. Jolson
Calvary
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Buena Vista Woman Hurt by Frightened Cow
Mrs. Ed Prather of Buena Vista was injured Wednesday evening when a cow she was leading to water became frightened and kicked free, entangling her rope around her foot and throwing her to the ground. She suffered serious bruising but no bones were broken and is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Prather
Buena Vista
A Home Institution Farmers State Bank of Independence
The Farmers State Bank of Independence is a home institution with local farmer stockholders and patrons. Capital stock of 25000 fully paid. Shareholders are all patrons of Independence businesses. This bank page invites deposits and solicits business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers State Bonk of Independence
Missionary Tea Boosts Funds for Ladies Aid
The M. Ks. Ladies' Aid hosted another Missionary Tea in the church parlors last Thursday afternoon. Ice cream and cake delighted attendees as the meeting drew a large crowd and raised substantial funds for their missionary efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Ks
Aid
Contractor to erec t ten room house on farm north of city
A. Q. Brown plans a ten room house on his farm north of the city this summer. The basement and foundation are completed. The building, estimated at four thousand dollars, is being erected by Mr. McIntyre of Sen, who also built M Merwit's house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Q. Brown
Mr. McIntyre
S@em
M. Merwit
Doctor Butler To Take Coastal Teachers Vacation
Dr O D Butler will depart at start of next week for a teachers vacation on the coast. He is a member of the Hais Locker Lemonte Club and will be joined by J W Butler Grounds Booth and possibly others from Mon mouth on the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Butler
Caprn
Hais Locker Lemonte Club
Messrs
J. W. Butler
Grounds
Boothby
Monmouth
Corvallis Trader Eyes City Purchase For Dairy Expansion
J. Jameson of Corvallis visited the city Wednesday seeking a formal buy or lease. He plans to expand into dairy business extensively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Jameson
Corvallis
Willamette Hop Growers See Bright Outlook for 1912 Crop
Willamette Valley hop yards show unusually good prospects with favorable weather. Growers report abundant sprays and expect high quality despite lice damage in some yards. Prices rose slightly as old crop moves to dealers and eastern demand remains strong, shaping 1912 coast market expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Willamette Valley
Exhibit Hose Car Impresses Northwest At Eugene
A new combination gasoline and chemical fire engine toured from Eugene to Salem and Portland attracting local crowds. Built for Eu gene by the Metropolitan Fire Company it runs 45 mph with 626 gallon per minute capacity and 53 horsepower valued at 8500 dollars. Mayor F J Berger and Wetherby of Independence witnessed inspections during the stops and Eugene claims to own the first Northwest combination department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Eugéne
Met. Fire Company
Birgene
Herbert Penney
Ty al Asherrill
Matt Joklin Co
Portland
Mr. Wetherby
Independence
Eugene
Minor Berger
Mr. Wetherbee
Combination
Alherr
John Clow Injured in Farm Accident Between Monmouth and Dixie
John Clow in charge of the Whiteaker farm between Monmouth and Dixie sustained a fractured bone in his lower leg when a three horse team hitched to a binder bolted after a passing automobile. He was thrown from the seat and will be disabled for some time. The horses escaped but were eventually recaptured after a lively chase across the grain field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clow
Mr. Clow
Whiteaker
Monmouth
Dixie
Dunsmore and Eldridge Plan Coastal Trip This Weekend
Dr Dunsmore and K C Eldridge will depart Saturday for the coast beginning at Newport and travel to Waldport and the Yachatz. They expect to be away one to two weeks with a brief stay at each stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Dunsmore
K. C. Eldridge
Golme
Newport
Aver
Waldport
Yachatz
Hotel Le Rota Capacity Strains City
The hotel Le rota built to serve travelers now faces overtaxed capacity. Independence draws attention as the new house contributes to city progress. Under one lease, Mr Walker remains prepared to meet transfer requests whenever needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lerota
Walker
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement by Progressive Party
An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as a healing tonic for backache rheumatism and kidney bladder problems. It claims the product strengthens and yields quick benefits, with no harmful drugs, sold in two sizes in sealed bottles and a yellow packaging labeled genuine by Wil Hams Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil- Hams Drug Co
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Masons
Polk County
Word Butler
Southern Pacific Abroad
Uena Vista
Missionary Tea
Amette Valley
Progressive Party
Packard
Yours Truly
O. A. Kreamer
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