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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1921
Page
1
An attempted break in at a store is described with confusion over how the thief opened the door. The burglar supposedly released a key rather than forcing the lock, leaving little tangible evidence besides a found old bicycle. Sheriff Has investigated. authorities believe a link to recent local thefts remains unclear.
The article reports wages for hired farm labor have more than doubled in ten years, tripled in the last period, and risen above four times the 187 level. It details per-day rates for harvest and off-season work, notes regional variations, and cites Nevada and Mississippi as high and low benchmarks.
The defendant in a suit brought by his wife claims he learned of her use of the name Campbell at marriage and seeks to invalidate the union. He alleges prior triage and contends the marriage was entered without his knowledge.
Keen interest builds for Friday night game at the armory between Dallas National Guard and Independence Legion Guard five. Dallas lost 18 to 27 in last week’s visit. locals expect a fast clean exhibition. Independence High School gym shows strong form after decisive wins over Falls City 41 to 8 and 41 to 28. Tonight they travel to Hubbard for a return game.
The Sayles Motor Car Company relocates to the G. McBeth building to gain space for a larger display, repair department, and improved access. The vacated Saylex space leases to Clarence Irwin and Wilmer J. Cooper for a new market. Barrows of Portland leases the 1.0. O. PF. store for a candy kitchen and related business openings.
Kerr of New York City spoke to Oregon Normal students at chapel hour. Student body elects Muriel Raul president, Florence Enschede vice president, Onelta Wirtz secretary, Ray Lee editor, Nellie Myers business manager, John Chute assistant manager.
M and Mrs Frank McLean with their children and Mrs Durr ell Davis and daughter drove to Portland and returned Thursday in a family excursion noted in local society.
The old Farmers' Warehouses grain warehouse north of town, built in the 1870s by a local company, stood for decades handling wheat and featuring solid timber construction. Decline with railroad era reduced activity. Mr Wood bought the property a year ago and plans to salvage timber for a shop and barn while disposing of the rest.
In Monmouth on January 22 Polk County Pomona Grange resolves to support Oregon made goods and urge the county court to hire a county nurse when fiscally possible. It backs delaying tax increases on timber lands through House Bill No. 42 and expresses confidence in local lawmakers to adjust county official salaries and expenses as needed.
Father Leipzig, pastor, will lead a High Mass of thanksgiving at St Patrick’s Catholic Church next Sunday at 10:30. He has secured the Good Shepherd Church choir of Sheridan to sing, and will deliver a sermon. All are invited, Catholics and non Catholics alike.
Ace Garage announces a price reduction of 165 on the Fordson tractor bringing the bare machine delivery price to about 732 dollars. The offer highlights a substantial cut aimed at customers seeking economical farming power.
More than 250 Odd Fellows attended a Valley Lodge gathering in Polk County with Rebekah members, a talk by state legislator Ben J. Toe, and Swede dialect tales by Ole Dimick. A hearty feast followed as Valley Lodge maintains the largest Polk membership.
Miss Catherine Campbell a Polk County teacher died at her mother's home after heart trouble. A half sister of P L Campbell University of Oregon president she is survived by brother David B Campbell and sister Agnes Campbell. Born in Monmouth in October 1857 she taught there for over 12 years. Funeral services were held Monday with many relatives and friends in attendance.
A statewide benefit at the Isis Theatre Saturday afternoon from 2 30 to raise funds for European relief children. Six reels will be shown with admission 10 and 25 cents. All receipts go to the European Relief Council chaired by Herbert Hoover, to buy American food for famine districts.
Clem Hart has come back to his home in Snoponish Washington after a several week stay with relatives in town. He was accompanied by his mother.
Petitions for recall have been filed with the Polk County Clerk amid debate over required signatures. Officials say 25 percent of votes in the last supreme court race are needed, with more than 6000 voters in the county. Candidates face scrutiny over support and qualifications as voters prepare to decide.
The Oregon Journal reports persistent four month rains have damaged Benton county highways. Graveled roads suffer where trucking is heavy and repairs paused. The Pacific highway across the county is rough and sections from Corvallis to Albany Philomath Alsea Alpine Bell fountain Blodget and Monroe are especially poor for heavy loads.
The Monmouth Odd Fellows Lodge bought a desirable lot opposite the Monmouth Hotel. The existing building will be moved, and work will begin in spring on a new modern home for the three lyk fraternity.
Capt. L. W. Seggel of Company K spent the first of the week in Salem consulting with Adjutant General White regarding military affairs and unit matters.
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