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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
7
A Sunday June 20 travel plan shows a departure at 10am via alley Silove Railroad to Camp One with arrival in Independence at 7 25 p m. The entry mentions an operating opportunity but details are unclear and some text is missing.
No. 6383 summons in Circuit Court of Polk County. Plaintiffs M. Stanley Wadeworth Wadsworth Arthur Murphy and Sydney A. Crysler claim rights to estate described in the complaint. Defendants must answer within six weeks of first publication or the court may grant relief including determination of title and injunction. The notice dates from June 28 1920 with publication in the Independence newspaper. SWOPE & SWOPE attorneys for plaintiffs.
Emma Frances Henkle named administratrix of Margaret H. Henkle estate by the County Court of Oregon Polk County. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to the administratrix at Independence within six months from July 16, 1920. Swope & Swope, Attorneys.
In the Circuit Court of Oregon Polk County Department 2 Otto Emmenegge sues Jessie Emmenegge for divorce on willful desertion. Summons by publication in Independence Enterprise dated July 6 to August 20, 1920. Response required within six weeks of first publication. attorney Dp. Be. Fletcher, Independence, Oregon.
The article discusses Missouri as an independent republic in intention, its 1888-89 memorials to Congress on Santa Fe trade, and 1812 traders from St. Louis possibly linked to the Santa Fe trail. It notes early Missouri acts from 1824, the 1820 state constitution, and Missouri’s pivotal place in the slavery debates and westward expansion as a frontier commonwealth.
A Madford local plant of the Oregon Growers' Co operative association plans to ship about $1,000,000 worth of fruit from this section.
A Montreal Herald analysis links weekday luck to events with Monday yielding most premier gallantry awards while Friday stands out. Tuesday shows the worst calamities including railway disasters and fires. Saturday records murders and drunken news. Thursday marks peak birth rates. Wednesday leads in weddings.
Jason leads the Argo on the legendary quest for the Golden Fleece. Medea aids him by magic and later marries him but jealousy and murder strain their union. Chiron mentors Jason in wisdom medicine and prowess.
County Court of Oregon Polk County appoints C. W. Irvine guardian of J. W. Kirkland an incompetent person. All claims must be presented with vouchers within six months to the guardian at Farmers' State Bank Independence. Dated and first published July 9.
A Montreal article explains that a perfect food contains protein carbohydrates and fat in definite proportions. It cites pairings like bread with butter or dripping, pork with beans, beef with potatoes and Yorkshire pudding, and notes condiments affect digestion such as pepper with cabbage and mustard with beef.
A reflective note recalls real estate promoters who argued buying a home beats renting, with a nod to their foresight about housing trends and market wisdom. The exchange underlines nostalgia for traditional home ownership.
A quotation from Doctor Johnsen says that without economy one cannot be rich and with it few will be poor. The remark frames wealth as tied to prudent resource use.
An Albany Democrat reprints a column explaining land improvement profits in Oregon. A speculator buys run down farms, upgrades them, and resells at higher value, funding future ventures while helping revive neglected land. The practice benefits the state by rejuvenating farms and encouraging investment.
Salem raids led to the seizure of four illicit stills and the arrest of three Marion county residents now jailed in Multnomah county on federal charges. Officers under J. B. Flanders and Sheriff Needham detained Willie Frankie of Silverton after finding a tea kettle still. At Posey Lacey farm east of Silverton a three gallon cone topped still operated with warm moonshine. Andy Schab near Aumsville faced a 20 gallon mash and a former convict Charley Knapp was identified as assisting before leaving the area.
Revenue officers detained Frankie, Lacey and Buckner after a seizure at Tice's Island. Knapp aided the outfit while employed at the penitentiary wood camp near Schab farm. Schach remains at large awaiting Portland Federal district court action.
Under Salem Cherrians auspices a special presentation at Wilson park on Tuesday August 17 honors the Salem National Guard with the Drake-Woolpert trophy for top efficiency at the Camp Lewis encampment July 6 20 1920. Donors include Lt Col A T Woolpert and Majors J F Drake and Hiram Welsh. ceremony will feature Steelhammer concert band numbers and a corrected standings reveal.
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