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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1912
Page
4
The Independence Enterprise provides publication details for Henry E. Browne publisher in Independence Oregon. It lists finances including subscription terms and payment methods and notes weekly Friday publication with post office watermarked dating and mailing data.
Merchants in Independence report daily large shipments across hardware, dry goods, furnishings, and notions. Townsfolk from Airli Monmouth Luckiamute Suver Parke Buena Vista and nearby areas visit seeking better merchandise and lower prices as producer goods enter the market.
The piece highlights a joint contest by Enterprise and Conkey & Walker as the county’s most engaging story and hints at Connie Mack’s opportunistic approach to baseball. It emphasizes timing, participation, and the allure of the $1330 contest, urging readers to join now.
The Enterprise plans a twelve page weekly issue starting January 15 with a four page magazine section. Price remains 1.50 annually but a limited campaign lowers to 1.00 during a contest period after May 2. Also notes annual shareholder meeting of Warmers State Bank of Independence on January 14 for director election and business.
Harry Patterson, a midwife from Grays River Washington, paid a Christmas visit to the D. J. Hedges household.
On and after January 1 1912 the shop shifts to a cash basis to offer more value. The market will use its own delivery system and serve all city areas. Phone orders will be delivered and prices of meats to take effect January 1 1913 announced by Young's Mint Market.
At the M E Church 8.5 service opens with classes for all ages at 10 a m Preaching at 11 a m Looking back and forward Epworth League 6 20 p m Leader Miss Alda Gillespie Evening sermon 7 30 p m Theme A Great Opportunity Everyone invited F N Sandifur Pastor
An ad claims a sham plot by liver and bowels to distress the body and urges taking Dr King’s New Life Pills to restore health. The pills are priced at 25 cents and sold by druggists.
Local notice announces Mrs Lottie McIntosh as teacher of vocal and piano at Muse’s, contact phone 4820 for lessons and schedules.
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