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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1920
Page
8
The piece explains investing in Mountain States Power Company as a durable gift that yields regular income. It frames the investor’s gift as a financial education for the recipient, teaching money use, thrift, and wealth-building for personal progress and societal welfare. A call to visit the office is suggested for interested readers.
Milton M. Jones, born September 27, 1844 in Mercer county Illinois, died November 26 at his son M W Jones’s home. He served in the 140th regiment of the Illinois volunteers, married Sarah Willits in 1870, and lived in Mercer county before moving to Salem, Oregon in 1893 and Polk county in 1896 where he resided until his death. He is survived by one son, M W Jones.
George Foster of Dayton visited the home of Charles Leonard last week. Miss Nettie E. Waller, teaching in Camas Washington, returned home for Thanksgiving. The Mack Grant house was occupied by
Mr. Warner, between Dallas and Monrmouth, was burned to the ground Saturday. W. L. Ostrander visited Portland last week. City Marshal Stewart made arrests last week focusing on underage tobacco. O. W. Waller of Lafayette stayed with his brother for Thanksgiving. George Boothby and family went to Eugene. Charles Herren drove to Dallas on business Saturday. Constable John Moran shows health improvement but remains housebound. Miss Rose Smith and mother returned from Idaho. Mrs. Smith is healthier. Dave Dave had callers before Thanksgiving. turkeys disappeared with the visitors in broad daylight.
T. E. Alexander a well known farmer three miles south of Monmouth will hold a public sale on December 9. Horses cows chickens and farm machinery will be disposed of a free lunch will be served and all are invited.
Limited amount of yellow dent seed corn for sale selected from the same field as prize exhibits at the corn show. Seed of exceptional quality. The prize is reasonable. Will Bloch, P. O. Box 255, Independence, Ore.
Peppermint roots grown from imported English stock offered for sale. Suitable for planting now or in spring. For details write or call G. J. Moisan at Gervais Oregon.
Guy G. Hewitt is named Executor by the Polk County Court of Oregon. Creditors must file claims with vouchers within six months at the Dallas Bank building, Dallas, Oregon, through attorney Oscar Hayter. First published December 8, 1920.
The Ladies Rural Club of Buena Vista held its annual Thanksgiving dinner at the schoolhouse with over 100 attendees including members, families, and honored guests from Salem Independence and Albany. Short talks encouraged club service and community help, followed by evening games and socializing.
Teddy Steel, who has worked around Sacramento for months, visited relatives and friends here before leaving Saturday for Portland to join the navy. Mrs. P. T. Christenson and Ralph BOT departed Tuesday for a weeklong visit with relatives in Tillamook county.
Mrs G E Harman sells T B Christiman seals and has moved 1600 units this year. Several locals visit relatives in Albany Dallas and Salem during Thanksgiving week. A horse accident harms Verde Shrunk and O A C students Alfred and Gilbert Loy return for holidays.
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