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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1921
Page
7
A wide ranging Oregon notes item outlines farm, industrial, and civic plans across counties. Mentions wheat crop and prices, factory reopenings, ranch and forestry activity, road and railroad work, water supply and drought concerns, and local civic events with several named towns and organizations.
Oregon Milling & Warehouse 15 tf Company announces single blend Prize Peach Hard Wheat Flour with a guaranteed quality claim. Consumers are urged to try it at a lower price than competing brands.
March 15 storms drive the Bergenfjord crew to superstition and barber clippers. Captain Ole Bull orders hair shorn from all hands to appease the sea gods, a ritual halted as the hurricane suddenly dies down. ship reaches port with a lighter crew.
Professor F S Dunn head of the Latin department at the University of Oregon argues in a bulletin to Oregon teachers that Latin is a living force permeating daily life and all other studies. He urges teachers to read English through Latin and Latin through English, linking Caesar to geometry and biology to legal phrases.
Canada may capitalize on a sea mussel from the Atlantic coast as a substitute for oysters. Studies of the St. Croix river mussel beds between New Brunswick and Maine have run three years, with government research nearing a conclusion this year. Freshwater production is not possible, but dam-based freshwater prospects could arise in the Great Lakes later.
C W Henkle appointed administrator of John Johnson estate by Polk County Court Oregon. Creditors must present verified claims within six months to the administrator or attorney D E Fletcher at his Cooper Block Independence Oregon. Dated July 1 1921.
Sealed proposals from contractors will be received at the city recorder's office in Independence, Oregon, until 8 p.m. August 8, 1921, for concrete paving of a graded alley between 1st and 2nd streets from B Street to Monmouth Street. Bids must include a 10 percent certified check. the city may reject all bids.
The Polk County Oregon County Court appoints J. M. Brinkley administrator of Henry H. Brinkley deceased. Creditors must present verified claims within six months to the administrator in Portland Oregon or to attorney D. E. Fletcher in Independence Oregon. Dated August 1921.
Walter Williams files to foreclose tax lien on Government Lot 4 5 6 7 in Section 6 Town 7 South Range 8 West Willamette Meridian Polk County Oregon. Defendants urged to appear within six days after first publication or pay due taxes penalties interest and costs. published in Independence Enterprise starting July 22 1921 with final issue September 2 1921. Co L Starr attorney for plaintiff 504 Selling Building Portland Oregon.
The county court of Oregon Polk County has appointed an executor for Aggie Wilson’s estate who has qualified. The heirs or creditors must present verified claims with vouchers to the executor at his Independence law offices within six months from July 22 1921, the notice date.
The county court of Oregon Polk County has named John W. Kays administrator of Lillie B. Kays deceased and ordered admin verification. He requests all claims be filed with vouchers within six months at his residence near Independence. First published July 22. B. F. Swope, attorney.
The administrator of the estate of Margaret E O Kelley deceased has filed a final account in Polk County Oregon. A hearing for objections and settlement is set for August 22 1921 at 10 oclock a m in the county court room Dallas Oregon. First published July 22.
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