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Independence Enterprise

Location

Independence, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1912

Page

8

Gardener's Letter Describes Ocean View Coast Resort

McElmurry writes from Ocean View about a coast trip from Independence. He lauds the Oregon coast resort for deer and bear in mountains, abundant crabs and fish, agates, and scenic views with Tillamook Bay and Cape Mears nearby.

Independence Ocean View Mary's Peak Lobster Mountain Oregon Coast Walport Dr. Dunsmore Eldridge H. & McElmurry Tillamook Bay Bar Bay Ocean Cape Mears Lighthouse

Reverend Sandifur Describes Favorite Summer Resort

Rev. F. N. Sandifur shares his vacation plans and hopes for renewed insight. He praises Hay View as an ideal beach location with a welcoming sea breeze and opportunities to rest and reflect before returning to his pulpit.

Sandifur Frida Hay

Brown horse wanders into town and roams livery barn

A brown horse without a driver wandered into Independence Saturday evening and settled in the livery barn. It belonged to a Dallas man who had driven it there before it escaped. Miss Kora Browne and Miss Marie Jones visited the city Friday. Archie Parker enjoys a coast vacation. Sheriff John Grant was in town Friday on business. Miss Lula Daniel visits after a stay at Eugene.

Tilleenook Bay Bay View F. N. Sandifiur Dallas Independence Kora Browne Marie Jones John Grant

Local visits and town updates across Oregon

Mra A A Caltron visits Portland this week. Mina Ruby Green of Cottage Grove visits near the city. Alva Crewen spends vacation week at Nestitea. Lulu Dante visits relatives at Newberg. Mr Leonard wins in Independence Saturday. Monmouth provides a new hose cart and hose for fire protection.

Mina Ruby Green Cottage Grove Alva Crewen Nestitea Mise Lulu Dante Newberg Monmouth

American Bottoms Residents Plan New Home in Raymond Washington

Thomas McClellan and family left for Raymond Washington to establish a new home. Mr and Mrs Atchle Sloper and Raymond Murphy took a vacation to Eugeneon week. Several local families visited friends and aided repairs, including D McCarter’s barn, and Ed Hartley of Salem visited their farm.

Thomas McClellan Raymond Washington Atchle Sloper Raymond Murphy Eugemelos Week Ed. Hartley Salem

Oak Grove notes flag busi ness trips and local visits

Oak Grove and Salem residents are frequenting nearby towns with social visits and work trips. Verda Williamson recovers slowly. J M Brown and Arthur Allen make business trips. families plan gatherings in McCoy and The Dalles area as Hoppicking nears September.

Paget and Stillman Campaign Stop At Independence

A crowd will hear DN Lee Paget, candidate for United States Senate, and Stillman, prohibition candidate for Congress, address Independence voters at 4 18 pm Monday August 14. Paget, a Ported banker, is a prominent state figure. several other prohibition ticket candidates will also attend.

Lee Paget United States Senate Co. A. Stillman Prohibition Congress Paget Ported

Progressive Party Ad Promotes Foley Kidney Pills

An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as a quick relief for backache rheumatism and bladder issues. The copy claims the pills strengthen and have no harmful drugs, sold in two sizes in a yellow package by William a Drug Co.

Willlama Drug Co

Mrs Allin Dies in Mountains

The obituary describes Mrs. Allin as a devoted wife mother and neighbor with high morality and exceptional qualities. It notes her benevolence hospitality and loving nature while detailing the husband’s profound grief and the community's sympathy.

Lin

Grass widows and husbands swap vacation roles in Independence

Independence residents report a shift as many men leave for trips while wives host solo leisure. Leap year cited as possible cause as fifteen to twenty women, mostly grass widows, picnic across the river with baskets laid bare and ice cream served. One member quips that husbands may seek other interests while women enjoy renewed freedom.

Wousen

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