Mayor Eldridge Urges Swift Street Paving in Independence
The Independence common council opens with Mayor Eldridge urging immediate street paving and curb systems, noting city trails behind peers and calling for practical funds and better lighting, water, and fire protection. He warns of protests but stresses progress, charter reform, and stronger revenues via licenses and fines. The meeting names Walker as council president candidate and lists standing committees for street and finance.
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Common Council
Evilog
Eldridge
Swope
Menem
Mix
Korhannon
Hasna
Sperling
Ft F
Walker
Irvine
Drexler
Mad
Sonta
Ree Corder
Mary Towne
Willamina
Cot Bog
Loorense
Ole Sear
Morever
Oreo
Amunh
Ewe & Berger
Ely
Hanna
W H. Walker
Puderty
A. L. Sperling
P. H. Drexler
J. L. Hanna
C. W. Irvine
J. A. Dixon
First Parcel Delivered Under Parcels Post Policy
Archie Parker, rural route carrier, handled the first parcel for parcels post. A rural mail box near McNary received a clothing outfit bound for a sister’s child, illustrating the new system’s savings on express charges. Mrs. Fevyd sent the heaviest parcel at 11 pounds, with Miss Etta Welch receiving the first insured parcel and H. Rowe obtaining the first marked parcel.
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Archie Parker
McNary
Lin County
Momin Sui
Merwin
Braddock
Fevyd
Etta Welch
Marco Verd H
Rowe
Voting Coupon Good for One Thousand Votes
Coupon valid for one thousand votes must be presented by January 14 1913 and kept together in bundles at Comkey and Walker's store. It must be cut out and pinned before balloting and is not acceptable after the date.
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Comkey & Walker's
Wolf and Olson Nuptials Begin New Year in Independence
Mr Henry B. Wolf of Independence and Edna Olson of Lebanos wed Wednesday January 1913 at the bride’s parents home, with the couple commencing housekeeping at the Fitchard and Wolf hop ranch north of the city. Wolf, an Independence hop grower, weds a popular Lebanon young lady.
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Henry Br, Wolf
Mies
Edna Olson
Lebanos
Mra
B. Olson
Wolf
Independence
Fitchard & Wolf
Mr. Wolf
Lebanon
Klose Tellacom Club Meets. Members Entertained
The Klose Tellacom Club gathered with Mrs Williams on Thursday evening last week and were hosted by Mesdames Williams and Hedges. Five Hundred provided entertainment with seven fables. It was the fourth meeting as the club grows in interest. The next gathering will be at Mrs Sperling’s home on Thursday evening January 16 with Mrs Sperling and Mrs Ward Butler as hosts. Dr. H A Foster, Chiropractic and Drugless Physician, over Craven & Moore's store.
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Klose Tellccom Club
McCl Willams
Mesdames, Williams and Hedges
A L. Sperling
Monmouth to Welcome Carrie Jacobs Pond for Saturday Concert
A notable audience is expected in Monmouth this Saturday as Carrie Jacobs Pond, famed singer and composer, performs at the Normal School chapel. Attendees include Mr and Mrs J G Melitosh, BE Paddock, P H Drexler, J S Cooper, P M Kirkland, Geo Conkey, Wetherbee, Prof and Mrs Chute, H W Browne, Dr and Mrs Butler, M Merwin, and Dr and Mrs Dunsmore. A special train is arranged for the event, organized through Miss Majors of Salem and local supporters. The concert is praised as a rare cultural opportunity for the valley community.
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Cirre Jacobs Podau
J. G. Melitosh
BE. E. Paddock
P. H. Drexler
Miss Majors
Salem
Monmouth
Dallas
Independence
Carrie Jacos Pond
General Gibson post install officers and relief corps
Joint installation of Gen. Gibson Post No. 4 and Relief Corps No. 42 G A R was held with officers installed for both groups. Post Commander T J Fryer led the Post, and Loma Elwing presided as Relief Corps President with a full slate of officers named. The lodges and camps also held installations with W O W and Rebekah officers named and refreshments served.
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Gen. Gibson
Relief Corps
Loma Elwing
Lavilla Cooper
Amanda Johnson
Eliza Ewing
Janie Basewe
Margaret Russell
Minnie Fetzer
Ester Morgan
Anna Heath
Lydia Howard
Independence
Rebekah
O. O
N. G. W. T. Hoffman
W. G
Kreamer
L. Nooper
W. E. Craven
Rebekah Lodge
E. Henkle
W. O. W. Camp
C. C
J. A. Byers
A. L
H. Warren
H. Hirschberg
J. 8. Bohannon
Jess Ford
Perle Black
C.G. Wilson
Ketchum and Butler
W. Huntley
Hints to Housekeepers Advised for Cold Relief
A local advertisement urges keeping Foley s Honey and Tar Compound for quick cough relief without opiates. It claims to soothe inflamed air passages and may avert a doctor's bill, in a yellow package. Committee names and members listed include Ordinance, Health, Police, Fire and Water from Foley s area.
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Foley
W. H. Walker
J.L. Hanna
C. W. Irvine
P. H. Drexler
J. H. Dixon
A. L. Sperling
J. L. Hanna
P. UW
Drexler
Fire and Water Committee
Prominent Citizen Surprised on 46th Anniversary
Mrs A L Sperling and daughters planned a quiet evening at home but invited 15 or 20 friends to surprise her husband, Mr Sperling, at his residence after work. He received a ring from Benton Bowers and the group shared games and refreshments into the early hours.
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Mra
Lfe
Benton Bowers
Aghlund
Mr. Sperling
County Court Appointments Set During Dallas Session
Newly sworn county officers began duties in Dallas as the county court met for several days. Key actions include appointing road supervisors: Chas Durrell for south Independence, John Underwood for north Independence, and J Smith for Monmouth.
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Dallas
Mainy
Chas, Durrell
South Independence
John Underwood
North Independence
J. Smith
Monmouth
Team Roles Include Hooper and Brown in Coaching Lineup
Fred Hooper leads the team with managers Fr. M Brown R. H. Knox and J. E. Hubbard named among the staff. The article lists these figures as part of the coordinating group for the squad.
Woodmen and Woodcraft Stage Joint Installation
The Woodmen of the World and Women of Woodcraft announce a joint installation on the fourth Friday in January. All members are urged to attend for a grand program in addition to the regular meeting. Signed by Mrs. T. Hart, Clerk.
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Woodmen of the World
Women of Woodcraft
T. Hart
Mrs Collins in the Lead in Five Piano Prize Contest
The Enterprise launches a citywide piano prize contest aiming to lift circulation beyond 3000 bona fide subscribers. Contestants across the country energize readers and advertisers as renewals and new subcribers push the paper toward leading county circulation.
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Reading Publi
Enterprise Hess
Enterprise
Enterprise Tiger
Henterprice
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Amli
Regra
Tranitaig
Sina
Bert” Wolf
Klose Tellacom Club
H. A. Foster
Craven & Moore's
Carrie Jacobs-Bond
Gibson Post
Mrs. Collins
R. R. DeArmond
W. S. Kurre
J. R. Collins
Leona Gaines
J. R. Simpton
Hagel Porterfield
Leona Sloper Oe
Lester Compton
Wm. Huff
Kate Dusmore
Vera McKinney
Helen Butler
Ea Burright Soso Cora Smith
Hattie Black
Lucien Arant
Leona Arslacian
Marie Byers
Christian Church
Addie Jones
O. A. Kreamer
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