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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
1
A local promotion urges residents to back The Enterprise and boost their town. The piece stresses confidence and persistence in campaigns, warning against manipulation and highlighting that supporting the paper also supports the community. It recounts a cautionary tale about petition signatures and urges honest, active participation by readers.
Two pool halls were closed four weeks ago at city request. Davis and Son reopened last Sunday after legal advice and say they will fight any action over the Sunday closing law. The plaintiffs’ next move is unclear, but interest in sustaining the Sunday ban remains.
A lively Schubert Club concert delighted Bismarck audiences with a varied program. Min Leeth Corder sang aria from Hamlet with remarkable range, Lovie Zendt Purcell impressed as contralto in Purcell and Fantaisie pieces, and Thomas Purcell on violin displayed strong technique and soul. Governor John Burke attended amid a two hour program ending in a rousing chorus. The company will perform February 1 at the Tidepidence Opera House under the Independence Commercial Club.
Glen Goodman a former Independence boy is elected president of the retail hardware dealers association in Oregon. J R Craven of Dallas is elected vice president. Goodman previously ran Wade and Company in this city and later began his own business in Dallas.
The Oregonian lauds Eugene Foster a fine newspaper man and calendar clerk in the Senate. It notes his interest in the Polk County Observer at Dallas and the Aberdeen World at Aberdeen Washington, and calls him one of the best calendar clerks the Senate ever had.
Mrs F G Finch first submitted the correct axiom found in The Enterprise last week and earned the 5000 votes credited to Mrs J R Collins. The line read Brag is a good dog, but hold fast is better.
Gasoline threshing outfit in good condition described as 21 inch cylinder, complete and ready to run. Inquire of Frank Hilke at 142 for details and purchase.
The Oregon Electric Railway announces installation of telephone systems for train dispatching on its Portland to Eugene and Portland to Forest Grove routes. Western Electric has been contracted for the necessary equipment, with telephones to be in operation along the lines soon.
William Herzog's clothing stores in this city and Dallas were closed by creditors last week. Stock is being inventoried and may not cover the debts, signaling an unprecedented local business failure with uncertain outcome.
Reported last week that the proposed Independence glass factory will locate in Independence at once. Mr. McClellan appears to confirm no plans to locate elsewhere and will open an Independence office to begin detailed arrangements for the new enterprise.
Rev. D. V. Poling long time pastor in this city has been elected temporary pastor of the Pilgrim Congregational church in Portland. He met his wife Alice Williams in Independence, daughter of Wayne and Mrs Williams, early pioneers of the country.
The Oregonian reports Senator Hawley repeatedly draws an apple from his desk drawer during adjournments. Other senators reportedly crowd his desk, likening the scene to files in recess periods.
Co. H Murphy a leading Lebanon hardware merchant visited the city with his brother O T Murphy They have purchased the ranch from their mother and O T Murphy will oversee it during the summer
Mrs J B Hillibrands Dressmaking Parlors operate in a brown bungalow on C street opposite the public school with phone number 2912 for inquiries and fittings.
The Dallas Observer reports on a high heel basketball team mocked as champions for shirking a challenge from independents. Dallas players have sought a game with no reply from the Independent manager while Cable claims telephone lines were tied up. The note predicts the Observer will learn more tonight about the self styled champions and their fears.
A delegation from the Independence Commercial Club traveled to Salem to press the Ways and Means Committee for a liberal appropriation for the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco in 1915. The group met with other commercial club representatives to argue for state support.
Addison and Sperling completed a major transaction Wednesday night selling J. Gillahan’s farm and stock near this city to Hanna Brothers. Gillahan receives two Main Street store buildings south of the Enterprise building. Farm and stock valued at 12 500 dollars.
A person declares they are a Democrat who rejects trusts and will not be governed by real estate trust rules. They state they will sell all property at a 21-2 percent basis until further notice, challenging commission pricing set by the trust.
Henry Foley’s remedy promises quick cold relief without opiates. The ad claims it soothes inflamed airways, stops coughing, and may save a doctor’s bill, urging buyers to choose the yellow package from Williams’ Drug Store.
The Rebekahs announce a public Valentine social at the LO. F. hall on Friday evening February 14. Further details to be announced later.
Wm Ball buys machinery in C G Longs shop and moves to the Independence garage forming a partnership with H Edwards. Edwards and Ball, skilled mechanics, plan a general machining shop to serve Independence and replace repairs previously sent to Salem and Dallas. They will expand the shop and add automobile repairs and machine work for multiple makes.
The M E church meetings ended Sunday night amid illness and poor weather. Led by T L Jane, sermons urged zeal for God and conversion, with many conversions and reclaims reported. Sister Jones shared her experience of entire sanctification, drawing attentive silence, and Brother Jones spoke on Woman Her Influence and Responsibility. An $83 offering honored the couple.
The Monmouth Herald notes evangelist C H Hilton is thoroughly acquainted with the Bible and believes in preaching it entirely. He is described as a forceful speaker who drives his argument home with great power.
J W Chandler of Airlie is said to have vanished with his child and two of his wife's rings causing a local stir. The wife filed a complaint for theft before Justice J D Whin as Moran seeks the missing man and jewels. Constable Moran holds a warrant while Chandler reportedly travels, last seen near Independence.
Dell Gregory at hill home slowly recovers. J D Hibbs and wife return from Portland after visit. Masonic lodge to initiate ten to twelve members. Verd Yeaters welcome a son. Arthur Tetherow injured hand. suffering from blood poisons. A T Cockerline of Eugene visits F R Wetherbee in city. Miller and Kanne win basement and foundation contract for new Masonic Temple. Rev Hilton praised as forceful speaker. Dr Ben Crow leads revival singing next week. F R Wetherbee and Portland engineer plan to expand Eugene office building. Sloper Brothers and Cockle open store after avenue. sales reach 2805.99. Peoples Variety Store sold to Portland couple Patterson. inventory to be completed. Infant of Chas Richardson hurt by needle. recovering. E Hertman of Salem visits. rents farm near here to W I Shafter. Miss Kora Browne to study teaching in Salem Saturdays.
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