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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1919
Page
5
Local notices highlight social events and personal updates from Independence and nearby areas. Mentions include health concerns with influenza and smallpox, weddings at home, church and club activities, and business announcements from The Enterprise office and The City Bakery.
A sweeping display announces a full line of ladies seat era and jerseys in new colors and styles from Eddy & Carbray's. The notice highlights updated fashion options for inspection.
Dr Will J Thompson a Portland eye expert will visit Independence at noon to offer consultations before eye work. The column advises readers planning class changes or eye work to seek his guidance and watch for future date notices.
Luke Cornflake of Cucumber Valley works Pumpkin Hill orders for lemon squeezers while Jim Dandy and Flip Gumdrop warn of lemon shortages after weddings. The rivals vow to confront Luke when he returns to place more orders, hinting at a looming feud over supplies and competition.
Dr. Will J. Thompson, Portland eye physician, expands visits to Independence using up to date ophthalmologic methods. He offers first class optical service at fair prices and will consult Tuesday January 1 at Hotel Ben yer. Independence installs new mayor and six councilors. Win Huff failed to qualify, H L Thomas fills seat. F R Arrell named marshal holdover. F E Young resigns as City Treasurer with successor to be chosen next February. City charter changes fix monthly council meetings unless a special session is called.
E E Hewitt, a knight of the grip, visited town last week and may relocate near Monmouth. Mr and Mrs I Claggett hosted a Christmas dinner for a small party including H Hirschberg, Mr and Mrs George Claggett, Mr and Mrs Harry Patterson of Astoria, and Mrs Eugene Hayter and Charles Hayter with Mr and Mrs J G McIntosh.
Glen Newton and his wife spent Christmas in town with Mr Newton returning alone. During Christmas week Walter Smith U S N and Miss Alta Gillespie wed in Oregon City.
A 100 dollar reward offer for an incurable case of catarrh promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It claims a 35 year reputation and blood action to heal mucous surfaces, urging immediate use and promising health improvement with testimonials from F. J. Cheney Co. of Toledo, Ohio, and distribution by all druggists.
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