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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1912
Page
1
The city council held a packed session debating a saloon license ordinance and revenue goals while approving bills and a mayoral decision on future police watch duties. Officials discussed the best path to balance street improvements, sewer and general funds, and the impact of new licenses on city revenue.
Chet Down of Silverton died at Hotel Independence at three oclock Wednesday morning after a short illness following a severe cold last week. Pneumonia is said to have caused his death. His mother from Portland and her daughter reached his bedside shortly before he passed away. He was born in Silverton, Oregon nearly 27 years ago and lived there until last spring when he moved to Independence.
The Polk County Oregon Goat Show ends this afternoon in Dallas after a three day session. Notable Williams of the goat family are present among the Angoras, described as among the finest in the United States. The meeting drew many wool growers from the area and attendance was good.
The council discusses raising taxes as revenue declines with saloon operation. A so called blackest ordinance to restrain liquor sales to habitual drunkards is read for the first time and, after motion, passes on third reading with the mayor's signature. The council adjourns after the final passage.
The Caled Alates Cashier Co unveils coin plying and change making machines in Portland with Davidwon and Lum bur representing. They expect 6000 machines yearly capacity at a Portland factory and plan market release by March first. Stock sales accelerate as bankers and businessmen endorse the venture.
The fortieth wedding anniversary of Rev. and Mrs Salford Snyder was celebrated January 1 1912 with friends gathering at the family home Monday afternoon. They received many beautiful and useful presents. Rev Snyder, formerly pastor of the M E church, is now superannuated and active in the poultry business. The couple have many friends who wish them health happiness and prosperity for years to come.
A light snowfall on Sunday quickly melted, but a cold spell Monday caused changes in the weather and left unprotected city water pipes vulnerable to damage, boosting demand for plumbing services as businesses prepared for repairs.
The Woodmen of Independence held a Friday meeting adding over twenty new members to the enrolment. The Silent Drill Team performed in Cra ven and Moore's hall, with a second class planned for this evening. A new year starts with renewed energy under a new officers group and a late night lunch followed. Six members were initiated for the Salem camp.
Mise Reta Ticer and H F Mangold wed Thursday at the Simons residence in Portland Oregon. The ceremony featured holly and mistletoe decor and a Lohengrin march. Attendants included Ella Johnson and End Steves. The couple plans home at 6421 Lawrence Street South Tacoma after January 1. Attending guests came from Tacoma Independence and were Mrs F S Mangold, Marie Jones, and Elmo Stevens.
An advertisement warns that la grippe can lead to pneumonia and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a remedy. R EE Fisher of Washington Kansas reports rapid relief after three bottles, urging readers to get the genuine yellow package from Williams Drug Co.
A Portland Commercial Club secretary requests a reprint of a favorable December Oregonian tribute to the Independence Enterprise. He encloses stamps to cover copying costs and signs the letter.
Sheriff Grant arrested GN. Starving in Polk County after detective work. He is said to be wanted in Chicago on a forgery charge and had been employed at the worst hop yard for some time.
Wood suffered the loss of part of a finger on his right hand while oiling machinery at a garage machine shop on Tuesday evening. The incident also bruised other fingers as his hand touched a cog wheel.
Henry Chaffon a prominent Polk county farmer died at his home near Monmeout last Friday after a brief illness He was buried Sunday in the local cemetery surrounded by friends and relatives
Residents who opposed street payments last year now report better business and higher satisfaction after street improvements. They say conditions on the streets have visibly improved compared to prior years and feel the changes benefited commerce and daily life.
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