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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1913
Page
1
The O A C Glee Club gives a maasion recital at Independence Opera House on January 23 before touring southern Oklahoma. The program features Buck and Trotere compositions, quartette specialties, readings, piano solos, caricature sketches, Scotch monologues, and a lively finale.
Dr Dunsmore spoke at a Plainview Oregon teachers convention on Wednesday and Thursday and then traveled to Portland for Friday morning reunion activities of the Wyoming Consistory Thirty second degree Masons. He plans to return by Sunday morning.
Graham, long employed as agent for the 8 P Railroad Co, is promoted to Chief Clerk in the Portland ticket department and began work Monday. W Brown is engaged to fill the depot vacancy here.
Mrs John Hillibrand of Lucktamute doubts the unlucky number theory. On January 18 1913 a hen hatched eighteen chicks from thirteen eggs after starting with the eighteen Christmas day eggs, showing an odd sequence of egg production.
Independence High School presents the Willamette Jubilee Singers at the Independence opera house on January 25. The colored singing troupe, known in Oregon, is a rare musical treat. Monmouth residents are invited since the group will not perform there this season.
The Independente National Bank reelected officers H Hirschberg as president W Sears as vice president R Denarmond as controller W Kurre as bookkeeper and H Mix as assistant bookkeeper. Farmers State Bank also re elected officers J L Fenton as president J P B Parker as vice president C W Irvine as cashier. Directors include J A Parker Rex J L Lann T Fennell C W Irvine and George A Wells.
The article lists jurors drawn for the year by Justice of the Peace J. O. Winters and notes a community event. It mentions the Misses Meyers and Shinners and teachers receiving passing grades in examinations, with a surprise dinner and plans for future certificates.
Chaplain Bauer of the State Penitentiary spoke at Calvary Presbyterian Church last Sunday and plans for a union meeting of churches are discussed. Vespers will be held at Cyril... Presbyterian Church next Sunday with services in the morning and evening.
J N Jones outlines plans to construct a concrete sidewalk on the south side of Linluis Street B, requiring a high wall and a large trench in the street, seen as a major improvement.
O T Solie clerk directs members to call and pay dues or leave funds with banks for payment of assessments and to notify which bank to use.
A Commercial Club meeting in B F Swope's office discussed securing gravel locally for county remiss and a site for a Western Glass Company factory in Independence. The club elected to sign an agreement and took an option on eight acres from A Nelson farm, with a forty-five day expiry, aiming to employ about 100 workers if bought locally.
The regular meeting of the city common council failed to convene as the mayor and four council members did not attend at the appointed hour. After waiting nearly an hour at city hall the session was abandoned, leaving planned business for the new council undone.
The home team defeated Willamette Academy in the Auditorium Friday night with a final score of 46 to 18. Independence dominated the game with strong defense and quick transition play leading to a clear victory.
District attorney Gale Hill of Albany appoints Walter L. Towze of Dallas as Polk County deputy. The selection is praised as a strong choice and Towze is noted as one of Oregon's bright young attorneys.
Sunday morning features A Boy With a Business and evening presents Christ Triumphant. The Y P A meets at 6 40 o clock. Pastor Frerichs and Wm RK sign posts.
A reader note advises Foley's Honey and Tar to prevent colds and soothe inflamed throats. The advertorial tone promotes yellow package medicine as a preventive remedy and cough healer sold at the drug store.
J P Anderson, known as the bicycle man, purchased a lot west of the Public Library from Mrs Jasperson. He plans to erect a corralized iron structure to house and operate his bicycle business on the site.
Mrs J A Haines a longtime Polk county resident died aged about 80 after a period of illness. She and her husband Mr Haines lived in Monmouth since last spring after earlier years in Polk county. Survived by husband and four children two of whom attended her birthday observance in November. Funeral services were held Thursday and she was buried in Knights of Pythian cemetery two miles south of Monmouth.
The Conkey and Walker organized contest for the Enterprise draws strong reader interest and rapid new subscriptions. Mrs J R Collins remains the leader with Miss Marie Byers close behind. votes for the church and Collins candidate are combined. A 2500 vote boost for new subscriptions will run next week with a prize of Wm Bowers silverware spoons for the top ballots through January 25.
Mr Russell of the city died at the Belair Home in California. He was buried there the following Tuesday. Mrs Russell and his son Bar live in North Tidenpence and another Ben Pratt resides near Geronds.
Bilton will arrive February 4 to begin a series of meetings at the Christian church. A first class singing evangelist will assist. Watch for further announcements.
Nelson and Henkle award goes to Miller and Kanne for a brick theatre to rise in Independence with a 18 by 30 stage and modern amenities. Work starts within ten days and aims for mid March completion. Masonic lodge plans a two story adjoining building for J D Hibbs & Co hardware.
McMinnville Oregon lawyer preacher M M Kendall delivers a bold sermon at the Christian Church on the thief crucified with Jesus. He argues the three words kingdom saved paradise reveal a spiritual kingdom misunderstood by Jews and Gentiles, contrasting political hopes with divine rule.
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