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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1903
Page
2
Local society items show many residents traveling to Salem Portland and Dallas for visits and events. Names include Mrs Wil Whiteaker W.C. Brown Grace Jones Hazel Butler and A Kirkland among others with multiple trips and family visits noted. The piece mentions church services fairs and a basketball game in Dallas.
Preliminary hearing in Geo Simons case on adultery charge held Saturday. Simeon U Cannon swore out the complaint. both defendants waived examination and were bound over to the grand jury with bonds set at 500. Neither could furnish bonds and remained in Dallas county jail. Simmons, a former city resident, was alleged to be the woman’s husband.
The report discusses Polk county pursuing charges against out of town suspects living in Portland and Salem, highlighting intercounty jurisdiction costs and concerns. It notes the estate of the late Hon. H Tongue admitted to probate with an estimated value around $385 000 and no will, appointing an administrator.
Notice invites poultry farmers to purchase standard Golden Bui Coeliin breed stock. Potential buyers should call Moore C Strent at Lidejinnidenos, Or for prices, with contact details provided as part of the ad.
Bealed Olde Wasted Sealed Wide will be received by the undersigned up to and including March 10, 105 for the hauling of about 100,000 feet of oak logs a distance of about five miles. Contract to be completed not later than July 15, 1903. Right to reject any and all bids reserved. For specifications, etc., apply to the undersigners.
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