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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1917
Page
4
The text notes a Portland Chehalls event with guests from Albany and Monmouth area, mentioning Independence and a hospital, plus a Tuesday program by the Cement League and a theater night with a luncheon. Names of attendees include Mr Dickinson and Mrs Verd Hill among others.
Readers are invited to the Catholic church ladies raffle and chicken dinner at Moomie Hall next Saturday evening February 11. A second raffle draws on February 17 with a radio served chicken dinner after the drawing. Mrs Alpha Bascue in Portland plans millinery purchases while Huetto Brien Co occupies part of their store room.
Miss Frances Cooper and John Richard Kraus married at mid day Saturday at the Cooper home on Street in a ring ceremony by D W Deoling of Dallas. The bride wore embroidered white crepe and taffeta bouffant, veil, and carried bride roses. sister Genevieve Cooper was maid of honor. Jol Tryon sang, Lohengrin played by Mrs Allen Chase. Both groom and bride studied at the University of Oregon. Kraus is Alpha Tau Omega. They plan to live near Aurora after March 16.
East Independence guest at Mrs Percival home. Ottawian guests hosted by Mrs H B W Fletcher. K K Club met with Madellen Kreamer. Hair growth product touted by H L Fenton. Dallas visitor on town. Lost silver rosary beads with crosses. return to Mrs L H Carafel. Clemena Worst Company horte sale aborted after bidding confusion. only three head sold. Chaney sold ranch to W H Birkhols from Eastern Oregon. move planned to Gilliam County. Mrs W M Patton and daughter travel to Portland for health reasons. Two new members joined the S S Club. Lincoln quotes in roll call. flags decor. Grover Mattison and Miss Nola Owens wed in Portland. plan to reside in Camas, Washington. Sash buyers sought: Holstein cows and calves advertised. Mrs W M Patton and daughter leave for Portland. Homer Lodge K of P held 3rd anniversary observance. Independence Race Meet Association elected officers: Ross Nelson president, R R DeArmond treasurer, directors Mike Walker H L Fitchard Moss Walker. Catholic church services Sunday. R H Wilcox of Pendleton visiting relatives. recalls changes in town.
H L Fitchard takes the agency for Deleo Electric Lighting Plants, described as the only safe system now in use.
A legal notice from Dallas Oregon lists an attorney at law associated with the county court house. The brief entry names the location and professional contact detail for court matters.
An advocate urges farmers to embrace sugar beet cultivation for profit and knowledge. It argues that intelligent farm practice, soil use, and crop choice boost yields, with sugar beets offering high value and lower nitrogen removal. It links farming success to education, industry, and moral standards to sustain prosperity.
The Buena Vista Ladies Rural club plans a meeting with Mrs M V Prather and social visits continue with hosts and guests including the Lichtys and Grounds families. The article covers farming tips on manure use, soil health, and crop rotations, plus local arrivals, church notices, a rock party, a rock party, basketball trips to Monmouth, and obituaries including Margaret Turner Davis.
Sunday morning program features organ prelude by Miss Eddy and anthem How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds by Hine Evening program includes piano voluntary by Mrs. Small solo The Day is Ended by Hart lett and quartette Sunset Hour performed by Wilson Irvine Coleman Gillespie and Barrick
A collage of society notes reports visits births and marriages among residents. Dorothy Childs visited with her mother Mrs E Townsend hosted Wee Otts. W T Grant purchased B Stiltner property in North Independence. C A McLaughlin and wife returned from British Columbia trip. Cylde Ecker testified in the McCall murder case in Portland. The Kensingtons entertained at Jack Dickson's. Farmers Milling Company Incorporates to operate in Baker Mill site secured. Civic League to host a Benefit Card Party at the Moose hall on Feb 23. W D Brundridge wed Gertrude Haskins in Portland. Enterprise extends best wishes.
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