Social Notes From Independence And Nearby Areas
Local residents attend courts, visits and clubs in Independence, Portland, Dallas and Hallas. Grand jury duty, bridge honors, and a flu grippe confinement are noted along with travel to Chicago and Wisconsin. Memorial services include Clara Pickering Neal’s remains arriving from Los Angeles.
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Clara Pickering Neal
Los Angeles
A. L. Keeney
Knights of Pythias
Monmouth
Elva Neal
Notable social and local business notes in Independence
W Huntley returns to Portland after medical treatment following a minor stroke. Reports detail river activity, a 150-guest anniversary party for Hal D Patton in Salem, property transfers in Independence, and several social club gatherings. Notables include Miss Allie Bramberg’s success in New York photography school and local incidents like Guy Walker injuring his foot in a store truck accident.
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W. Huntley
Portland
Mr. Huntley
Charles Bacon Hodgkin
Salem
Hal D. Patton
Hodgkin
Patton
Mr. Patton
Allce F. Bramberg
John G. Bramberg
Independence
Clarence H. White
New York City
Allie F. Bramberg
Bramberg
Oregon Normal School
New York
Guy Walker
Guy
Compton Called to Selo by Ill Mother
H. Compton was summoned to Selo last Saturday because his mother was critically ill. Henry McElmurry sustained a severe cut on his left hand several days ago while splitting wood, caused by a near miss with the axe.
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H. ©. Compton
Selo
Henry McElmurry
Will Bloch Quarantined With Smallpox At Home
Will Bloch is quarantined at his home in the northern part of town. He is ill with a well defined case of smallpox but said to be rather mild in form.
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Will Bloch
Card of Thanks to fire department and helpers
A. L. Keeney expresses deep gratitude to the fire department and others for saving property and acknowledges public thanks.
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Fire Department
A. L. Keeney
Announcement of a Declining Auction Promised next issue
The next issue of the Enterprise will publish details of a declining auction. Officials note the event aims to liquidate assets and inform bidders about terms. Readers are advised to watch the upcoming edition for full information.
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Enterprise
Whitney visits City High to organize Independence chorus branch
Mr. Whitney, head of the Whitney boys chorus, visits City High Friday to form a new Independence branch. He outlines the chorus origin and plans for the 1925 fair, aiming to bring about twenty thousand western boys to Portland who will stay in tents during the event.
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Whitney
Whitney Boys’ Chorus
Independence
Tle
Portland
Chorus gains new leader in Independence
About 40 boys were tested for singing ability as Mr. Whitney and H R Underhill with Mrs. Claire Irvine directed a brief session. Underhill will lead the Independence chorus, offering five tents of dues for each new boy who joins. Currently around 25 members exist and more are hoped to enroll.
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Ing
Whitney
H. R. Underhill
Claire Irvine
Underhill
Independence
High School Girls Edge Public School In Friendly Scrimmage
A Friday evening practice game between the high school girls and public school girls finished with a 15 to 3 score. The bout was played for fun with both teams fielding players from local schools.
New Timewaver Russell Jones Proposes Dual Study Method
Russell Jones introduces a new studying technique that blends geometric analysis with reading a magazine story simultaneously, claiming enhanced comprehension and retention through synchronized cognitive tasks.
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Russell Jones
Class pins and rings arrive from Bastion brothers
The senior class pins and rings have arrived from Bastion brothers of Rochester New York. Some members receive rings bearing J. H. S. on a Roman gold background with 19 on one side and 22 on the other. Pins match the rings with 1922 beneath the I. H. 8.
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Bastion Brothers
Rochester
New York
I. H
Albany Boys Fall In High School Scrimmage
Albany lost to I H S 26 to 11 in a Friday scrimmage. Albany showed speed and shooting, scoring first before the visitors pulled away in the second half. The Albany lineup included Manley Burright Delos Eldridge Dean Craven Jim Stapleton Joe Smiley with substitutions Clemo Baker.
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I.H. S
Albany
Independence
Manley Burrights
Delos Eldridge
Dean Craven
Penalties of Lady Nick in Freshman Tobacco Contest
A friendly contest between Freshman boys and Tobacco forces Friday noon ended with several boys yielding to Nicotine. One rider refused defeat and swallowed the tobacco. after the afternoon session the victor was excused home due to nicotine effects on his body.
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Forces of Tobacco
Vaughn Little Wizard Drag Saw Released for One Man Carry
The Vaughn Little Wizard is described as light and portable enough for single handling. It is built strong and modern in details. W. M. DeCoster bought a Little Wizard this week from J. D. Hibbs & Co.
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W. M. DeCoster
J. D. Hibbs & Co
White Rotary Sewing Machine Delivers New Improvements
J. D. Hibbs & Co. delivered a White Rotary Sewing Machine to Mrs. Arthur Ward on C Street this week highlighting true stitching and easy running as key benefits for home sewing.
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J. D. Hibbs & Co
Arthur Ward
C Street
Enterprise Classified Ad Suggestion
If you want to sell it buy it trade it or find it try an Enterprise Classified ad in the local paper. This brief note encourages readers to use classified ads for buying selling or trading items through Enterprise.
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Mack’s Jubilee
C. G. McLaughlin
Prop
Independence, Ore
Wabpennes
Mra
H. RB. Underhill
Dallas
Glen Halliday
Grippe
Mesdames Skinner
S. B. Walker
Kirkland
G. G. Walker
Hallas
Mrs. Sudd
Clara Taylor
Corvallis
Re. W. W. Ireland
Helen Kirkland
J. W. Kirkland
Bridge Club
O. D. Bver
O. M. Lehman
Bert Wolfe
Brownsville
John Holman
Robert Butler Smith
Corvillia
Mr. C. von Butler
Robert Smith
O. D. Butler
Mary Carrothers
Benton County
Independence Woman's Club
Conkey & Walker Grocery
City Hall
M. H. Pengra
Chicago
Points
Wisconsin
D. W. Sears
Independence National Bank
W. A. Messner
M. J. Showers
Medford
Mr. Messner
Eugene
Mr. Thom
Stewart Motor Company
Howard House
Willamette
Clarence Powell
Walsetz
Cobba- Mitchell Company
Falls City
Bank of Falls City
C. L. Starr
Manger
W. H. Beard
Charles K. Spaulding
M. H. Pongti
A. L. Thomas
Mr. Spaulding
Pengra
Independence Sand & Gravel Company
F. P. Ground
Poena Vista
N. C
Oconomowoc
Wis
Potter
Idaho
Elva Potter
Seattle
Herb Norris
Woodland, Wash
Witherow
H. Mattison
Palomar
Peter Kyne
Oregon
W. Jd. Clark
Z. C. Kimball
Ladies” Circle of the Christian Church
Chester Sloper
James Robbie
Carl Anderson
A. L. Kullander
George Wood
Francis Arrell Jr
Francis
Marian
Jack Fluke
Wynna Troxel
Naomi Hewett
Huldah Kurre
Myron Ford
Max Strong
Ralph Fredericks
Francis Ackrefl
G. C. Skinner
O. S. Butler
L. Damon
E. C. Bradner
Mises Alice Skinner
Fay Irvine
Bradners
Mattisons
C. G. Irvines
Thomases
Hortons
W. H. Walkers
Kimballs
H. A. Joslin
Cardi
F. A. Douty
Sliper Bros. & Cocklehall
City High School
Nick
Eddy x
Watkins
Ford
V. L. Guild, Stewart Motor Co
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
K. P. Hall
Francis Brown
Luella Walker
Moore - Dunn Music Store
Masonic Bldg
Fairbanks-Morse
Bosch
MLN Coyngelie
J. D. Hibbs
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