31 Dec 1903
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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1903
Page
1
The Presbyterian church presented the Cantata Chaos 4 on Christmas Eve under the Bowden family and Dr Bowden, with children delivering roles. Many attendees praised the program as heartwarming as gifts were given to children and adults alike. The event featured earnest singing and a sense of festive community within the church.
A Christmas gathering three miles west of Antioch brought together family and friends for a cozy evening. The program featured decorations, carols, songs and recitations by children, followed by games and a Santa Claus visit. Popcorn and candies were served as guests departed.
A testimonial from S Baily of Trae Texas claims his wife recovered from five years of arm paralysis after using Ballard's Snow Liniment. He says it also helped old sores skin eruptions and other conditions. Sold in sizes 250 500 and 1.00 by A B Looke.
Falls City notes a weeklong rest for the school and local illness. J J Montgomery is seen on the streets. Waller relatives spend the holidays here. band concert on Christmas Day praised. Keeney family moves to Siletsbawa in Eastern Oregon. Montgomery boarding house incident caused minor excitement with no fire. The Climatan church tree event drew the largest crowd for gifting and joy. Christmas trees lit homes. Christian Sunday school names officers for the coming year including Supt N A Emoritt and C L Hopkins. Mia Hopkins, Parker Calkins, Mrs Milligan, Maud Montgomery named as officers and staff.
New Year’s service at Presiyterinn church to be held next Sabbath morning and evening with a cordial welcome. This week reports Alex Turnbull’s return from Scotland with a bride. they were in the city several days ago and are residing in Satem.
A Kansas reader from Iownville Bedg wick County reports sciatica relief after using Ballard’s Pain Liniment. The testimonial claims significant improvement, noting walking without crutches and the ability to do light farm work after three bottles. Sold by A. S. Locke.
Report from Independence school for the month ending December 15 notes 4633 days attended 960 absent days and 7 tardies. Lists visitors and lists of pupils never absent or tardy by grade with many named students and staff. Also includes a column on spasmodic economy with moral observations and examples.
A large congregation attended a Christmas tree program at the M E church last Thursday evening. Miss Cochrane led the children in a varied program of songs recitations and exercises ending with Santa Claus distributing presents to all. An enjoyable evening for all present.
An advertisement argues unseen microbes threaten health more than horses and claims Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery purifies blood and cures eruptions like eczema and boils. It includes a testimonial from John Larsson of Dallas and warns against substitutes while noting Pleasant Pellets ease constipation.
A girl was born to Mr and Mrs C E Graves on Wednesday the 40th inst Bids Wanted Sealed bids due by 12 M January 16 1kH for 100 cords of oak grub wood under two inches in diameter Delivered to Normal School grounds basement locked by September 1 1904 Right reserved to reject bids UTLER Regents
An advertisement promotes Electric Bitters claiming it cures stomach upsets and toning benefits with a refund option. It includes a testimonial tone about health improvements and lists a druggist contact A. S. Locke. A second block seeks a faithful traveler for Standard House in Chicago with weekly pay and expense advances.
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