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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1911
Page
4
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A Portland stockyards speaker urges more hogs on Oregon farms, citing recent shifts from grain to stock raising. He notes Oregon can rival corn states in profitability, with independent farmers near Independence succeeding by selecting good hogs and proper care.
A civic column argues that active street paving and broader improvements drive growth. It warns against fixating on immediate costs and urges Independence to seize opportunities shaping prosperity and material wealth, asking what actions will be taken.
Incumbent postmaster Merwin faces end of term next week with no successor named. Chas EB Hicksle and Merwin both seek reappointment, Merwin noting four years of service to Independence and supporters calling his tenure satisfactory.
A Polk County resident, Mrs. Deaton, died after a brief illness Monday afternoon while visiting in the vicinity. Born February 4 in Mogg Ohio, she had lived in Oregon, with many relatives in Washington and Idaho. Surviving relatives include Tom U of Oldendale Washington and Mary Deaton of Vancouver Washington, Ella Miller of Vancouver, G. W. of Portland, Kate McDonald of Lewiston, Dave and Lew of Independence, and James P. of Vancouver. The funeral was held at the home and interment followed at the O. O. F. cemetery with Rev. Dr. Dunamore officiating.
Mrs Sylvia W McCluire of Portland headlines a Dixie program at the Methodist church. Tickets sold well and demand remains high. She will tell southern dialect stories and perform sketches with solos by Mrs Conkey Miss Hoverson and Mr Macey. A piano duet by Miss Lucile Craven and Miss Swope and an orchestra number are among the offerings. Prices are 15 and 25 cents.
Brownsville bakers F. Bodenhammer and C. G. Macks have purchased Fritz Weber’s bakery in Independence and plan to open this week. They promise metropolitan style pastries and aim to deliver top quality bakery services in the county, seeking public support.
Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11 plus young people at 6 45 and evening service at 7 30 on February 11 and 12 will be given up to evangelistic services ministers Christians and non Christians are invited to take part with us for His glory Pastor Arthur R Blackstone L F Savage of Salem Music House visited the city yesterday.
Mrs. Josephine Stapleton a pioneer of Oregon died suddenly last Monday afternoon at 4 o clock at her son Dave Stapleton s home near this city cause apoplexy She had just returned from Portland where she spent weeks with G W Stapleton and family in usual health at time of death
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