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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
2
Local notes list residents and visitors including H Rogaway Mrs Mary Rueger J H Hobbs Dr L Matthews Dr Duganne and others. Events include church talks holiday displays store promotions a charity doll giveaway and sale notices with property listings by C E Hicks and Jasperson ads.
Business locals note December hth display opening by Craven & Moore offering the largest line of Christmas toys and gifts in Polk county. Other notices include Dr Allin dentist for sale trade, nursing help wanted, ice cream and bread offerings, and various small shop ads.
James Goodman and nephew Jay Clark returned from Portland last week. George Boothby of Monmouth traveled through here with a fine herd of sheep. VA Fishback expanded his orchard by planting more apples. Homer Foster of Perrydale visited Sunday, guest of Miss Ida Duignan. William Fishback visited Salem over Sunday, guest of uncle Vardaman Scott and family. Ed Huber and Otis Wolverton of Monmouth were here early this week. A J Shipley attended the School Officers Convention in Dallas Saturday. Local residents attend Rev Le F Stephen and wife meetings at the Monmouth Christian church. Geo Sullivan family visiting Panther Creek and Salem, staying with Mrs. Sullivan's mother, Mrs. E Clark. Mrs. Martha Addison of Dayton visiting sister Mrs. E Fishback and family.
Farmers stay busy during pleasant days as a new school house nears completion. Miller and Co. plan a new warehouse, improving property appearance and access. Spaulding Co. will shift hauling to the local site. Tom Allen played football with the Super Boys last Sunday and has recovered well. F M Lewis of Lewisville remains in Albany hospital after an operation last Monday and is progressing nicely.
A home sale auction on Wednesday December 16 at 8 o clock lists items including 2 horses 2 cows a horse wagon and various implements. The sale offers cash for sums at $10 or under and bankable notes with approved security for larger totals. Auctioneer is N S White CG. Tharp signs the notice.
A local advertisement urges readers to use Doan’s Kidney Pills for kidney trouble. The notice quotes a city marshal from Independence, Ore., and a satisfied wife’s testimony about relief after taking the product. It lists price at 60 cents and cites Foster-Milburn Co. as sole U S agents.
Adam O Reilly David Stratton and Harvey Savage are enjoying a hunting trip in Tillamook county. The Spring Valley Literary Society opened with a debated topic that country life is preferable to city life. Vera Bronson Ruth Simkins and Guy Simkins supported the affirmative while Howard Zinser Mabel Sauvage and Cleveland Simkins opposed. Judges Mike Smith W A Chute and Jess Simkins ruled for the affirmative.
East Dallas notes fall work on farms is largely complete with some sickness in the area. Rev. Isaac Dyck died on the 26th and was buried at Salt Creek cemetery. Strawberries are being planted, Frank Frieson returned from the East after attending the Mennonite Brethren Conference in Oklahoma and visiting Nebraska. Agatha Dyck visited Salem last Sunday. Farmers are erecting woven wire fences, improving farm appearances.
Jacob Brown died Tuesday at the home of George Jones in this city aged 68 years 3 months 25 days. Born January 13 1840 in Whitewater Indiana he married Mary Simpson January 19 1865. Survived by one grandson six nieces and many friends with wife and mother predeceasing him. a United Evangelical church member.
Notice states Hanna Bros. purchased all rights in the Independence hardware firm Hanna & Irvine from S. W. Irvine. All accounts owed to Hanna & Irvine are payable to J. Hanna at the Hanna Tos office. J. L. Hanna will pay all accounts at Hanna Bros. office. Dated December 1, 1908.
Oregon and Washington each had hearings before President Roosevelt's Commission on Country Life and expressed strong satisfaction with cooperation. They met leading horticulturists at AGycourt and attended numerous fruitful meetings this season as the commission awaits its report with genuine interest.
We thank friends who kindly assisted during our uncle's illness and passing. Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Jones.
A reader notes a dining spot promises excellent food and service with appealing surroundings and affordable prices. The writer invites friends to enjoy a pleasant experience and assures satisfaction with the bill of fare.
Silag Compton visited on Thursday while Highlanders enjoyed the Wednesday and Thursday showings. Valliere tends berries and fruit trees, Scott and Nash attended a Dallas meeting, and families joined at Krebs ranch. Other items note arrivals, visits, a pork kill, and field work by Frank Valliere and Mr. May.
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