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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1911
Page
3
Leaving Independence at 7 40 a m the time card notes arrival at McNary crossing to catch the east bound train. Evening return from Independence at 4 00 p m to the crossing to connect with trains both ways, returning at 4 49 p m fare six 0 cents per trip.
W Harrie recovering from a four day attack of Ladrippe. Lee of Portland a popular visitor last week. C J Meyore visited the capital. Frank Ford of Portland entertained at Walter Toor’s home. Mrs H Berry of Balm inviting friends. Miss Emma Kramer visiting J C Kramer. Trask leaving his farm to move to town. Typhoid prevalent. Olson family noted. C J Brown entertaining a guest from Howton. M C Seymour county superintendent attended to local interests. Motion picture show back in operation. Mr and Mrs C Oxford visiting Linn County relatives. Population of Pallet City 1092 per government, more opportunities than any county town. Water works debate dominates discussion all over town.
The first and second Independence High School basketball teams traveled to Dallas on Friday to face the first and second Leama teams. In the opener Dallas won 48 to 1 and in the second game the Juniors from the county seat prevailed 6 to 3, with notable teamwork displayed in both games.
Independence Oregon December 22 1010 to Mrs Pearl Mattney City Council levies a $70 sidewalk repair assessment against lots 3 and 4 in Block 4 Thorp's Town Independence Polk County Oregon The amount is due within 10 days from service to the City Treasurer as entered December 2 1910 by order of the City Council City Recorder Kurre
Reports from Jolot District No 7 show a continued hearing for miller in May. Boundary changes for Hehoul Districts Now 35 and 40 granted. official appointments include County Clerk B M Smith and Sheriff M Grant. Other items: new high school building opened, Washington street bonds advertised, and local court term completed.
Four youths Hicks Whitney Clay and Whitcomb started for Salem on the Jaoneh Comic when the engine quit. They drifted toward the Columbia with little chance of escape until the launch Alice rescued them. Hicks vows to walk next time.
A long unused canning factory and packing plant in Independence, owned by a stock company, is hoped to be revived. The writer suggests transferring the property to responsible parties for a term to operate it until it becomes paying, turning field fruit into marketable produce.
Notice is hereby given that Mary E. Stansberry is executrix of Allen W. Stansberry deceased. Creditors must present verified claims with witnesses to her residence in Independence Oregon within six months from the notice date. Published December 1 1910. B F Swope attorney.
Emerson Graves was seen in Dallas a single day last week, with witnesses noting his presence at a downtown venue. Local residents reported no further events or interactions associated with the sighting.
The Spell by C. N. and A. M. Wil presents a decorative color study of Los Angeles. The piece notes a four color illustration and credits the Wil authors as contributors to a stylized urban cityscape.
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