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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1917
Page
1
A garbled societal column touts extravagant schools teaching etiquette, flirtation, and social manipulation with lavish terms. Courses include a Gambling Course and a Convergence of manners priced up to 10,000, plus a salon-like suite for French menus and debuts.
Fire of unknown origin consumed the home of F. R. Arrell Saturday evening while he and his family were at a show. The house and nearly all contents burned before firefighters arrived. Insurance covered part of the loss. neighbors aided the family during their displacement.
The Independence Athletic Club staged a well attended event at the opera house last Friday with several boxing bouts. Vere Fenton vs Clyne Johnson opened the card, followed by Jack Lewis of Portland versus Fredie Murphy of Spokane in a draw after six rounds. Main event Ben Borisen of Oregon City defeated Jack Williams of Montana after Williams’ corner threw in the sponge in the third round. A subsequent smoker is planned in a few weeks.
Mrs. Paul Tethexon of near Monmouth died Sunday after several days of measles illness marking the epidemic’s first death since its December 1 outbreak. Also notes a stray line about fashion and a classified sale ad for nursery stock from Donald Nursery Co in Donald, Oregon.
General Gibson W. R. C. held its annual installation Saturday January Sth. Officers installed include Pres. Bessie Grover, 5S. VY. Pres. Maggie Graves, J. Pres. Jessie Stratton, Chaplain Mary Bingman, Sec. Eliza A. Ewing, Treas. Loma Ewing, Conductor Demna Stillwell, Guard Rebecca Dick, Asst. Con. Lyt a Howard, Asst. Guard Emily Bascuce.
Buena Vista High School I basketball team secures another victory in Independence last Friday. Mrs. T. D. McClain returns from Seattle visit. Lena Snyder resumes studies after operation. The Buena Vista section notes social visits and a school play upcoming.
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