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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1919
Page
5
A fragmented Independence page reports flu cases and quarantines alongside local happenings. Mentions include Mrs. Leg horn and the blacksmith's wife in Pumpkin Hill, Henderson W. Murphy's death in Vancouver, and Joe Eaton's aviation reports from France. Also listed are ads for Edison Maztle lamps, Eddy and Carbray wear, and local sales, with updates on residents' health and relocations.
Mrs H A Childs returns to Corvallis for a stay of several weeks while Mr J H Davies, a peppermint farmer, returns from Vancouver. Principal J H Collins urges students to study at home if school is delayed, advising 25 to 50 pages weekly and offering teacher guidance by telephone. Dr Will J Thompson of Portland announces eye examinations in Independence at Hotel Beaver on January 14. Bertha Pryor reports her daughter sails from Liverpool on January 3 and will travel via Panama home in about four weeks.
A humorous note reports the Pumpkin Hill Bank stockholders met last Sunday behind Slim Plug’s straw stack. They decided not to reveal plans to hide deposits, voting to keep $7.49 in president Skinflint’s pocket with a new padlock, and then lunch.
The Cropp family expresses gratitude to Independence friends for support during illness and burial of Lieutenant C F Cropp. Funeral services for Dr Cropp were held in Salem Monday under Masonic Lodge No 4. private due to quarantine. Attendees from Independence included C A McLaughlin, W E Craven, R W Baker, B E Smith, P H Drexler, Nevel Eldrige and D E Fletcher.
Albany Herald reports Oregon City Transportation Co negotiating to lease the steamer Pomona for a Portland to Corvallis service with other fleet vessels Grahamona and Oregon tied up. Former officers reportedly seek Pomona assignment while Salem merchants considered a cooperative operation. Government river interests hinge on Upper Willamette activity and potential channel maintenance funding. City Bakery offers top cash for fresh eggs.
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