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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1921
Page
1
The well known man of Inde dies in his home at age 53. He had long worked in the mercantile trade, moved to Independence from Dubois years ago, and held memberships in FF A M and Scottish Rite. Interment at Fellows cemetery will be conducted by Charles Dunsmore of the church with local rites. He is survived by a widow and several relatives.
An Oregon educator from Buena Vista aged over seventy five years resigns after nearly a half century in teaching. The veteran instructor, possibly the oldest in the profession, has faithfully served students and the university community, signaling retirement after a long career in education.
A benefit sale for the Albertina home will be held at Iker’s ice cream parlors in the afternoon. Rebirth wafers will be served and the event is open to the public.
Glen Smith, adjutant of Independence Post No. 88, reports 6 160 members in good standing across 97 posts in Oregon. Portland Post No. 4 holds 1602 members as efforts push for broader ex service enrollment. National warning cautions against propagandists seeking to bolster German interests within the United States.
A whimsical moonlit scene shows two city matrons enjoying a playful teeter on a training school platform. The full moon smiles as they whirl with laughter, then retreats behind a cloud as mystery and time drift, leaving a prudent Lady Moon to ponder their carefree moment.
The W C T U met at Mrs. L Baldwin's home on a Tuesday afternoon with strong attendance. Visitor Mr Rocell from Monmouth spoke on eradicating whiskey and cigarettes and urged unity among Christians to enforce laws fairly. Rocell was made an honorary member and Mrs Rocell joined. next gathering is scheduled for March second Tuesday at Mrs Peter Kurre's home.
D. D. Good, secretary of Valley Lodge of the I. O. O. F., reports J. G. Hartwick died in Tacoma on February 17 at age 73. A member since 1883, he was initiated in 1876 in Barnard Lodge Missouri. He was a shoemaker and longtime Odd Fellows member. burial held in Tacoma under the relief committee.
The Independence Retail Merchants Association holds its annual meeting next Tuesday evening in the Hotel Beaver parlors. Officers will be elected and other important matters will be discussed. Members are urged to attend.
Independence Post of the American Legion forms a women’s auxiliary with 26 signers applying for a charter. Officers named are President Mrs Sherman Hays, Vice President Mrs C O Sloper, Secretary Mrs A J Kullander, Treasurer Mrs F G Hewett, and Executive Committee members Mrs Lucy Smith Mrs George Gerrard and Mrs G G Godfrey. Membership open to wives sisters mothers and daughters of service members. Post meeting last week approved the action and Post boys served lunch afterward.
H Hirschberg president of the Independence National Bank returned Tuesday from several weeks in California. He says the Willamette valley especially Independence has no place like it and his trip was pleasant though he is glad to be back with home folks.
K C Eldridge has sold his Medford creamery and plans to return to Independence after settling business affairs. He has run a successful operation in southern Oregon but will pursue a new line of business in his home region.
The hop crop of the E. Clements Horst Co. a large ranch just north of town is being loaded onto cars for shipment to London England. The move marks a significant shipment of agricultural produce to England.
A city council special meeting next Wednesday will discuss street and sidewalk upgrades. Main Street paving and a 10 mill levy are on the table along with abutting property cost sharing. North town sidewalk petitions and Seventh Street improvements are also to be considered. Postmaster Wood says free delivery may start once 1500 residents are covered by sidewalks crosswalks signs and mail receptacles and the office clears a $5000 annual gross. Independence post office receipts exceed the required threshold and the focus remains on signs and walks in remaining areas.
A Monmouth meeting of young men organized a fire department with A. L. Miller as fire chief and W. W. R. Graham as assistant chief. Districts were created by taps to speed alarm responses, with five zones defined along streets and avenues. Twenty one volunteers pledged two days’ work for the city hall and fire hall project.
Floyd Gilliam aged 28 son of M N Gilliam of the Stapleton farm died Tuesday in the state sanitarium for tubercular patients. The funeral was held at the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon with Dr H C G Dwsmore presiding. Interment followed in the Odd Fellows cemetery. He had been ill for some time and hospitalized about three months.
A rich school program at Oregon Normal featured 150 Independence training school children in a Washington's Birthday display directed by Miss Taylor and Miss McChesney with Miss Arbuthnot and Miss Houx. The event included a Colonial Minuet, a life of Washington flag scene, a patriotic pageant, and Song Week observations plus community dinner notes and a 23–21 basketball loss to Albany College.
Independence Legion Guard basketball team has nine victories and two defeats after a 50 to 11 rout of Salem Company M. Standout scorers include Mix with 20 points and Log, Black, McKinney, Archibald Schrunk sharing the first half. Upcoming games feature Newberg American Legion and Multnomah Guards with Stayton as a recent close exhibition.
Bandon mill places a large order for half a million feet of white cedar sourced from Japan, signaling strong international demand for timber. The arrangement highlights crossPacific trade and domestic output in the Pacific Northwest.
The Oregon legislature completed its session with local measures dominant. Key actions include boosting highway powers, a $7,000,000 road bond, a new motor vehicle code, and adopting a state budget system. Representative Fletcher, back in Independence, helped propel a $40,000 armory but faced pressure over highway bills 812 and 14.
A local health facility, Portland Godod Samaritan Hospital, announces plans for a new wing valued at about $300,000. The project aims to expand patient care capabilities and modernize facilities.
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