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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
6
A fragment from Independence Enterprise notes it publishes weekly on Thursdays. The readable text references West Side and local notices but provides limited verifiable details about events, people, or organizations.
The issue lists subscription rates, local events, and social notes from McMinnville. Updates include General Gideon Post officer elections, a joint installation scheduled for January 9, and community happenings such as dances, visits, travel, and shopping notices at Wagoner's and Wade & Co. The column also mentions a shrine picture display, road conditions near Brunk’s, and various residents’ activities and gifts.
Wagoner's carries popular mechanical toys and celuloid goods. Andy Wilson shows steady improvement after illness. The Cantata Second Santa Claus debuts at the Presbyterian church on Christmas Eve. Geo Murphy and former Independence boy attend the Oakesdale school. Mrs. R. A. Harding and Beattie Washington relatives visit the Paddock home. Floyd Totten returns from Niles California and stays with J. D. Watson. Christmas services planned at the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Susie Fennel-Pipes departs Portland for Chicago for six months violin study. Mary Scott and Mabel Cooper visiting Eugene University for holidays. E. Dalton contemplates county clerk candidacy. Louise Waller and Kate Ketcham in Mt. Angel for the holidays. Mrs. Susie Fennell-Pipes visits Thos. Fennell before leaving for Portland.
The article urges young people to pursue business training, noting that the modern business college provides competent help to business men. It promotes its catalog outlining advantages for earnest students and invites readers to request it.
An ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a quick remedy for burns cuts sores eczema and insect bites. It emphasizes everyday hazards like runaway horses and street accidents and urges keeping a reliable balm on hand. The copy appears in a drugstore listing at Locke's Drug.
A Monday December twenty second birthday party for Ralph Martin drew many friends for dancing games and music. James Huntley and Ide Moore performed while seventeen candles highlighted the cake. Attendees included Manley Martin Link Huntley and numerous Martinos and Martins with visits and holiday greetings noted throughout.
Reported Wednesday morning the Altona and Modoc collided near Oregon City with the Altona sustaining severe damage. The Pomona took the voyage in place of the Altona. Also a help wanted ad seeks a trustworthy Indy or gentleman to manage business in the county and surrounding area for a solid financial concern with a $20 weekly cash salary, expenses paid, permanent position, apply at 605 Monon Building Chicago.
Pleasant weather and rapid grain growth are noted at Little Luckiamute. The local school is closed until January 7, 1904. M Scrafford visited Independence on Wednesday.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Wagoner and a gift event. The readable bits indicate a note about a present and a shaving related item. Further specifics are unclear due to damage.
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