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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1913
Page
1
The HeterprizeConkey and Walker piano contest shows rising energy and lively contestants. Organizers note strong interest and expect the most energized performers to win the featured prizes as standings update.
At a Schubert Gobert company engagement the theater’s stage manager admits the venue lacks acoustic properties. He notes the prior minstrel troupe stole many props, making sound quality questionable and undermining the hall’s suitability.
Evange lists Hilton and Crow arrive in the city Thursday and begin revival meetings at the Christian church. The Oregon State Normal School at Monmouth holds midyear graduation with 23 graduates, an impressive program, and a moving address by Representative Bonebrake.
Citizens rally around their school after being named the counties first standard school for 1912. Prof Seymour notes improvements to the schoolhouse and grounds including a new porch funded by a basket social that netted 25 dollars. A popular subscription aims to raise funds for a bell and belfry with many residents contributing small amounts.
Ming Corder, rising American soprano, comes to Independence Opera House Saturday night February 15 under the Independence Commercial Club. She recently completed a Canadian tour with the Schubert Symphony Club of Chicago and studied with renowned tutors in Paris London and New York City. The performance promises a refined program with demanding vocal ranges and expert technique.
Notice lists a complete 21 inch cylinder gasoline threshing outfit ready to run and invites inquiries to Frank Hilke at 142 Mow M.ow Wallace. Also mentions a visit to California and upcoming services at the local Burday school and preaching at 11 a.m. with evening address.
J. G. McIntosh spent Thursday in Salem closing a complex real estate transaction involving five transfers of property across multiple parcels.
The stenged pig race at the rink Monday evening drew a crowd. Fred Brinkman caught the pig winning the prize of three dollars. Another skating race that evening was won by Miss Gladys Williams who bent a box of candy.
Mr and Mrs H BE Browie and daughters Kora and Vivian traveled to Portland to attend a performance of Ban Hur and visit relatives and friends.
Principal G Chute asks parents to begin sending pups to the primary grade by Monday February 12 to avoid hindering school work.
Sherman Hays purchases the McKl murry property on Fourth street this week. He previously sold his residence to A ie DeCaster of Salem.
J G McIntosh purchased the Campbell property on Seventh street this week and plans improvements to the site soon.
The Abekahs announce a public Valentine social at the O. F. Hall on Friday evening February 14. Further details to follow.
An offer from C A Rowan Drug Co Chicago promises a free 50e package of a remedy claimed to cure bed wetting and urinary control issues in any reader of The Enterprise. The ad states the medicine works for both children and adults and urges readers to inform others after curing affected family members.
Howard Heath visits relatives in Salem this week and Mrs. M. E. Stansberry calls on the Joseph Bagley home south of Moanomanth.
In a regular session the council approved routine claims and then Balloted for treasurer names. R. R. De Armond elected. J. Fermor chosen as night watch. A. J. Tupper reelected as marshal for another year.
The Sperling building housing the Hotel Lerone Farmers State Bank and City Bakery was sold this week to W. F. Stine of Portland for 30000 dollars. M W Walker holds a long lease on the hotel and will continue managing as before.
At the M E Church on eight eighth at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m theme Jesus Touched by the Feeling of Our Infirmities communion Epworth League 6 30 p m leader Miss Edith West evening service 7 30 p m a program in honor of Lincoln s birthday will be given cordial welcome to all.
Red Cross Pharmacy promotes sale terms while Miss Dalla Byers returns from Monroe. Mrs. Bascue travels to Portland for a two week spring opening. Burton Holmes Panama lecture at Orchestra Hall, Chicago, interrupted by audience coughing. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound suggested to cure coughs and colds. Williams Drug Co.
Dallas visitors hoped for an easy win but Independence beat them 15 to 12 at the auditorium. A large crowd attended with door receipts of 100.25 dollars. Earlier Independence and Modouth second teams played to a tie. another match is planned this Friday with 25 cent admission.
The January 1913 eighth grade examination results show Polk County students passing from multiple districts including Ballston Orchardsp Perrydale and Buell. Top averages include Hija Carlson 92.83 percent and Bertha Hatfield 92 percent.
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