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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
4
Southern Pacific offers winter travel to California with low rates from Independence to Los Angeles at 95.00 round trip. Six month limit with topovers allowed in either direction. Hotels and recreation options abound in California, described as varied and congenial.
Schedule notes show Independence and Monmouth railway services with trains from Independence to Monmouth and Dallas. Timings list daily departures from Dallas and Airlie with connections at Monmouth to Airlie and to Independence, including No 7 and other numbered trains.
Former Justice Milo A. Hoot defends his resignation, claiming innocence and honesty amid accusations tied to a Great Northern railway decision. He cites trust in a long-time friend and denies taking money as bar committees pursue full investigations with interviews with justices and court staff.
Mia Nichol as Longworth, daughter of the President, received a jeweled bracelet set from the late Empress Dowager of China during a visit years ago. Tang Shou Yi, the special ambassador, delivered the gift at the Longworth home. Mrs Roosevelt also received several hundred volumes of Chinese literature in Chinese bindings.
Denver authorities conduct a large raid on imitation butter makers led by Internal Revenue deputies. The largest seizure so far is 30,000 pounds from Star Creamery, presided by ex-State Senator J. B. Button. Several other sites raided. over 2,000 pounds confiscated.
Spokane, Wash. December 7. The National Apple Show opens with imported and domestic varieties on display. Spokane Chamber of Commerce helped invite foreign specimens to compare standard commercial apple varieties gathered for competition and promotion of apple growing interests.
General Antoine Simon, leading an 8000-strong army, announced a provisional government as chief executive. Exile General Pouchard arrived aboard the Cuban steamer Oter and landed with Simon’s approval. Simon and Fouchard met and Fouchard was named chief executive of the army, forts, and gunboats fired a 21 gun salute as tensions grow in Gonaives and St. Marc with Antenor Firmin gaining strength.
Paris reports the Cabinet has secretly decided that Venezuela's President Castro may not land in Bordeaux until he offers a formal apology for his conduct toward France. If he lands, landing is conditional on a telegram of apology and instructions to Caracas to execute the French arbitral award.
County Physician Dr. Frank G. Scammell announced plans to resuscitate the next man electrocuted at the state prison. The move aims to challenge doctors who say electrocution is always fatal and concerns inmate John Maniozana who faces execution the week of December 21.
Grain and feed prices show Wheat and Barley varying by type and grade. White Qats, Timothy Hay, and alfalfa list per ton or unit with prices in Valley and Oregon regions. Butter, eyes, hops, wool and mohair report quality grades and typical price ranges for 1908 and 1907.
In Whan Chang the Corean faces murder charges in the death of Durham White Stevens, American adviser to Korea, killed March 23 in San Francisco as Stevens left for Washington. Judge Cook presides. trial begun after repeated postponements. both sides seek a speedy conclusion.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Mrs. Ingersoll widow of Robert G. Ingersoll against Joseph Coram and others. The case centers on a $100,000 claim for services rendered by her husband related to the breaking of the will of Montana magnate Andrew J. Davis.
Wheat Blustem and oats priced around 96 and 34 cents per unit. Prices shown for hay include Eastern Washington timothy 16 dollars per ton, Puget Sound hay 11 dollars per ton, wheat hay 12 dollars per ton, alfalfa 9.60 per ton. Butter from Washington creamery 85 cents per pound. Eggs from select local 46 to 48 cents.
Miss Janie Young and Miss Myre Brown head a visitors committee to entertain guests of the Greenwood area while teacher W. B. Avant receives praise for district service. Port land visit by John Young ends quickly as he returns home. Local residents, including Ralph Martin, Alf Brown, and Fred Young, are noted for various hometown activities such as fence building and an event with geese.
The Youth's Companion Club and Independence Enterprise will be sold together this Fall at two for $2.25. This is the best offer ever made for the Youth's Companion and renewal terms allow purchase of the companion paper at the same price.
Miss Vena Goff wed Mr Charles Wood in Kennewick Washington on Sunday December 6 1908. The bride daughter of Sam and Mrs Goff formerly of Independence taught in Great Falls Montana and was favored by sixty six teachers. The couple will reside in Kennewick Washington.
Medical claim that Foley's Kidney Remedy is the most effective kidney and bladder treatment. It promises to correct irregularities, repair worn tissues, restore vitality, and improve appearance, endorsed by P. M. Kirkland.
Office hours are 9 a.m. to 12 m and 2 p.m. Calle available night and day for emergencies or consultations in rooms 2 and 3 of the Cooper Building.
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