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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1920
Page
1
Polk County delegates meet in Independence to pursue a recall of Judge J F Ulrich and support for Robinson. Pro and anti Robbinson factions argue road funding fairness, with supporters noting county finances and road district needs while opponents urge accountability and a recall campaign.
At a regular meeting of Independence Chapter No. 2b Royal Arch Masons held December 17 officers were elected and installed. Names include EB H P B F Smith K H Woods Scribe I G Hewett Treasurer Hirschberg and staff including Dickson Dunsmore Butler and Dickinson.
Many Independence business houses will close from Friday night to Monday for Christmas. Grocery stores on meat market will close, while City bakery Craven day Christmas Walker stay open. Williams Drug Co. open until noon. barber shops from 4 pm to about 8 pm. post office open all day except for a one hour break for turkey carriers, with regular trips by other carriers.
Nelson Brothers of Salem have been ordered to build a full width steel marquee for the Isis Theatre extending over the sidewalk with many electric lights. Installation expected by year end. Isis schedules January features including The Penalty Earthbound If I Were King and While New York Sleeps with a special train run from Valley & Siletz for the latter.
Glen C. Smith and Miss Carolyn Seaman wed Wednesday morning at 7 30 in the home of Mr and Mrs A L Kullander with Dr H Charles Dunsmore officiating. The couple will spend Christmas in Albany and Eugene before returning home. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Seaman, worked at Good Samaritan hospital and in doctors offices here. Smith, former high school student, rose to assistant cashier at Farmers State Bank and served in the navy during World War I. The ceremony was kept intimate among relatives.
Ross Nelson reports from Valsetz on the Siletz Lumber and Logging plant, highlighting a newly completed $35,000 store, a city-style department store with meat refrigerating plant and amusements on the second floor. The mill features the latest electrically driven machinery and extensive logging equipment, signaling rapid community and employment growth.
The body of Jason A Arrell arrived in New York and will be shipped to Independence for burial. He served in the 157th Infantry at Camp Lewis in 1918, was wounded in France, and died Sept 24, 1918. The service will be by the Independence Post of the American Legion. Mrs Arrell will return soon from visiting relatives in Coon county and the body’s arrival is expected in about ten days.
West of Fellows California killed Flora West at John G. Brown's North Dallas home as incidents traced to Perrydale and Salem unfold. He then attempted suicide with carbolic acid while driving back with Frank Savage who notified authorities. West survived hospital treatment. the couple had a troubled history and a 14 year old daughter survived.
R R Godfrey new commander of Independence Post American Legion received a Treasury reminder from Portland urging ex service men discharged less than eighteen months to reinstate Government Insurance without a medical exam during Christmas week. Promote a Christmas policy to beneficiaries.
Seaman Owen Seaman arrives in Independence from San Diego after four years away. He served in the Marine Corps, took part in major world war campaigns, and was briefly wounded by shrapnel. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Seaman and recently discharged after four years enlistment.
Mrs Rebecca Thick died at home Sunday December 19 after a short illness with pneumonia. She was active in the Womans Relief Corps and leaves husband Charles Dick two daughters Mrs Jay Dunn and Mrs Maggie Graves and three grandchildren. Born July 22 1857 at Albany Oregon to John Layton she was noted for sterling character. Funeral at Presbyterian church with G A R and W R C attendance. burial in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Mrs Elizabeth Plant died at 6 30 am Tuesday at the home of Major and Mrs Lewis Rose. The funeral was at St Pauls Episcopal church in Salem Thursday afternoon with interment in Riverview cemetery Salem.
The Independence Fruit and Berry Growers Association was organized with officers President B T Merrill Vice President H G Seeley Secretary L C Rulifson Treasurer John Hanna and board member F M Brown A meeting set for next Tuesday at 2 PM in city hall will consider establishing a receiving station with the Puyallup and Sumner Fruit Canners association Foster the field agent attended and more growers are urged to join The list of members includes TF M Brown Fred O Rourke F R Arrell C W Sparks J P Warriner M W McGowan E Steptoe H B Fletcher L C Rulifson H H Hanna J M Jones W Huntley J I Hanna W J Morrison B T Merrill Weatherstone and Frank Lane
The Polk County Farm Bureau met in Dallas and outlined 1921 plans across rodent control, livestock, grain certification, and poultry. A novel pure bull calf exchange aims to improve cattle stock, funds from scrubs support the treasury, and tuberculosis elimination will partner with federal vets to make the county tuberculosis-free. Local orchardists Evan Evans and F C Ewing join efforts with Agricultural College while W J Garner and Hoisington Bros run poultry cost records. The three dollar annual membership funds publicity and expenses as George A Mansfield urges concerted action at Washington. Executive board: Powell president. Ballard vice president. Garner secretary. McKee treasurer. Fawk fruit. Gardner crops. rodent control.
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