Earnest Efforts Underway for Territory Nominations
Two weeks remain to nominate in the Enterprise and Conkey & Walker contest. Candidates include Mrs J H Collins Leona Gaines Mrs J R Simonton Hazel Porterfield Leona Sloper Mrs Lester Compton Mrs Wm Huff Kele Dunsmore Vera McKinney Belen Butler with five grand prizes and equal voting opportunity for rural and city participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mygom Dallu
Conkey & Walker's
Dlariet
Conkey & Walker
Svitciuop Tabeetipiinan
J. H. Collins
Sien Ves
Leona Gaines
J. R. Simonton
Hazel Porterfield
Leona Sloper
Lester Compton
Wm. Huff
Kele Dunsmore
Vera McKinney
Belen Butler
Vee
Obituary Mention of Willam Edward Clark Pioneer Citizen of Rickreall
Willam Edward Clark long respected Oregon pioneer and Rickreall resident died after a paralytic stroke. Born in Missouri in 1834 he crossed to Oregon in 1850s and settled as a farmer and stock raiser near Rickreall. Funeral services were held Friday with strong community turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Edward Clark
Oregon
Rickroall
Mr.lark
Missouri
Plains
Ron
Polk
Independence pair to open new real estate firm
A. L. Sperling and Addison plan to start a live real estate firm after renting a storefront between the hardware store and the Hanns shop. They traveled to Portland to buy furniture and will handle various branches, Sperling contributing development work from Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Sperling Mod
Sperling Iare
Independence
Main Street
Leroums
Voting Coupon Good For One Thousand Votes
A historical coupon valid for one thousand votes must be presented before January 7 1913. The coupon should be cut out neatly or pinned in bundles of five or ten at Conkey and Walker's store and cannot be accepted after the stated date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conkey & Walker's
Polk Boy Killed in Washington From Bank Theft to Tragedy
A man using the alias Adame planned a Christmas celebration with stolen tools from Forest Finch Old and was escorted out of town after the attempted sale. In nearby Grey River Washington a logging engine accident injured Dole Pomeroy and seriously burned Chet Rowell, who died hours later. Rowell’s funeral was held in Dallas after burial preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adoane
Gus Hurley
Willie
Forest Finch
J.D. Reeves
Elore
Deaser
Adame
Sila
Portland
Grey River
Waeh
Dole Pomeroy
Chet Rowell
Rowell
Independence
Pomergy
Mr. Rowell
Grays Rive
Patterson
Dallas
Pomeroy
No Snow Falls Reported Amid Mixed Christmas Weather
The report notes no snow at Salem while Independence enjoyed bright sun on Christmas Day. Portland records three inches of snow on Friday. The river rose rapidly, reaching its season high as warm wind and rain melted remaining snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Independence
Portland
Polk County Oil Pleases Chemist at Whit elker Well West of City
The Whit elk er well west of town yields a crude oil sample with 80.42 specific gravity and a paraffin base, described by a Dallas official as the best crude the chemist has ever handled. Casing work proceeds slowly due to bad weather and water in the hole, with each bucket of water removed to improve oil recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitelker
Dallas
Portland Lumber Chief Visits City Says Plans Pending
F. S. Belcher of Portland, president of Falls City Lumber Co., was in town Friday with little comment on future plans. A surveyor, in town for two weeks, returned to Portland Saturday and said blueprints would take four to five days to finish before the company decides when to begin operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Belcher
Portland
Falls City Lumber Co
Death of James T. Martin at Horst Ranch
James T. Martin, 60, an employee at the B& Clement Horst Company ranch north of the city, was found dead in bed Saturday morning. Heart disease is cited as the cause. Funeral services were held Sunday with Rev. H. Chas. Dunsmore officiating. He leaves a family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Martin
B&. Clement Horst Company
Polk County Sheep Breeders Win at State Fairs
Polk County Cotswold breeders win prizes at major fairs. Exhibitor F. W. Harding of Waukesha Wisconsin led 11 of 16 animals bred by F A Koser of Rickreall and four by William Riddell and Sons of Monmouth Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Polk County
New York
William Riddell & Sons
Monmouth
Portland Journal
Hints to Housekeepers Promote Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Syrup
An old ad suggests Foley's Honey and Tar Com will prevent colds when kept on hand. It claims the product contains no opiates, soothes inflamed air passages, and stops the cough, possibly avoiding a doctor's bill. William's Drug Store features the yellow package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Ita
A. C. Glee Club Planned for January 23
Advance agent A. J. Wilson visited the city to arrange a concert by the A. C. Glee Club on January 23. Further announcements will appear in the next issue of The Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Wilson
0. A. C. Glee Club
Act
The
Enterprise
Hail New Year With Love Noise In Town
Independence residents welcomed the new year with bells, horns, and enthusiastic cheers Tuesday evening signaling the start of another page in the world's history.
Monmouth Man Moves South to New Farm Bedrock
Mr. Profit of Monmouth travels with a car load of household goods and stock toward Cotteee Grove to settle on a 100 acre tract, after trading his Monmouth store and residence for the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Profit
Monmouth
Cotteee Grove
Miss Dunsmore Receives Elegant Vase Gift
Miss Katie Dunsmore Registrator of the State Normal School at Monmouth receives a costly cut-glass vase from the student body as thanks for her kindness and interest in their welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Dunsmore
State Normal School
Monmouth
D Tharp Receives New Landis Harness Sewing Machine
CG and D Tharp acquire the latest model Landis harness sewing machine now in operation at his shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Tharp
LODGES INSTALL OFFICERS FOR ENSUING YEAR
Atlas Chapter O E S and Lyon Lodge No 29 A F and A M held joint installations December 23. Grand Matron Mrs Hayter presided over Eastern Star duties and Dr Dunsmore led Lyon Lodge in installing 1913 officers including Worthy Matron Clair Irvine and Worthy Patron Dr Dunsmore. A banquet followed with many Masons and guests attending. The Independence Chapter R A M also installed officers for 1913 led by Dr Dunsmore with High Priest Dr Butler and Scribe Dr Dunsmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlas Chapter
O. E
Lyon Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Hayter of
Dulles
Eastern Star
Dunsmore
Lyon Lodge
Clair Irvine
Dr. Dunsmore
J. McLeod
K. C. Eldridge
R. H. Knox
P.M. Kirkland
Mix
No. 29
A.F. Snd
A.M
Worshipfale Maeter
Clyde Williams
Don Dickinson
Deaecon
Harvey Dickinson
Fred Wiltshire
J. W. Kirkland
John Dickinson
Tresurer
H. Hirschlerg
Tyler
H. W
Mathison
Independence
Dr. Butler
King
Scribe
H. Mattison
Royal Arch
Dr. Ketchum
Harvie Dickinson
Sentinel
J. Dornsife
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Cures Coughs
Winnebago Nebraska man says his two children suffered a bad cough. After using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound the children recovered without opiates and saved a doctor's bill. William's Drug Store advertises the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Chapman
Winnebago
Neb
Foley
William
Dr Dunsmore Addresses Dellas Watch meeting on Holy Land impressions
Dr Dunsmore attended the union Watch-meeting in Dellas on Tuesday night New Years Eve and delivered an address sharing impressions and experiences from the Holy Land.
Home Team Edges Ashland In New Year Victory
In Independence the ashland high school team visited and the home squad won 24 to 21 in a crowd packed auditorium. Independence remains undefeated this season as the Ashland squad, a strong Wil lamette valley club, put up a tough fight. The Independence second team trailed Chemawa 52 to 0 in a separate game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Independence
Willamette Valley
Independence High School
Chemawa
Escaped After Fifteen Years with Kidney Troubles
W. P. Broyles credits Foley Kidney Pills with ending fifteen years of suffering from kidney and bladder troubles. He reports a severe backache and painful bladder irregularities were cured. He endorses the product and warns against substitutes. Williams Drug Store sells them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Broyles
Foley
Williams Drog
Skinner Launches Independence Run This Week
Frank Skinner of Salem leads the launch of Independence this week while G C Skinners visiting du Coose county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Skinner
Salem
Independence
G. C. Skinner
du Coose County
Kidney patients praise Foley Kidney Pills in ad
W. Br. Fox of Noblesville Indiana reports long kidney trouble improved after using Foley Kidney Pills. He says the pills did more good than any other remedies and restored kidney function. His family members report similar results and the ad urges taking the product at the first sign of kidney trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BR. Fox
Washington St
Noblesville
Ind
Ham
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Neven
Canliny & Walker
Opie
Independence Parties
Ver
Baelffore
Pioneer
T of
Washington
Miscreart
Howe
Tom Fox
Mary Howard
Bila Burright
Cora Smilth
Leona Arsianian
Miss Dunsmore
Royal Arch Masons
Independence Boys
Piayed
Ashland High School
OO. A. Kreamer
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