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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1911
Page
5
An advertisement promotes Rexall Blackberry Cordial as a stimulant for the stomach and bowels and claims relief from cramps and dysentery within hours. It asserts effectiveness for cholera morbus and outlines sales through Williams Drug Co Rexall Store at a 25 cent price with Kemal guarantee.
Dr. Allin and Dr. Duganne practice dentistry in Independence area. Trip details include Darrel Stump and other locals, with notices about postal savings bank, oak and fir wood, real estate bargains in Independence, and a Sweet Pea Fair by Methodists. Also ads for salesmen and abstract services in Dallas Oregon.
Correspondents report on weather and camp plans, real estate deals in Monmouth and Independence, and a horse misadventure. The Monmouth Real Estate Co. advertises 168 acres at 65 per acre near Monmouth with good soils and neighborly access. The Polk County Real Estate Co. and Enterprise office handle land lists and a 1100 pound buggy horse.
Miva Beatrice Cohn of Portland revisits Mise Katie Hughew for four towed day. Several residents attend events in Albany and Casdin. a car transfer near Portland involves a trade. A near catastrophe occurs when Mrs Fisher is hurt in a crash near Dallas. Lawn Travis residence fire extinguished with quick response from neighbors and fire department.
A sales notice offers chunkey and sturdy work horses for 50 dollars. Readers are invited to inquire at the Enterprise office. The Bulgeu family moved from Alabama to settle in the city, purchasing A F Jones property with a hotel and five lots through Polk County Real Estate Co. The note invites more arrivals and promises a welcoming community.
The Baptist Young People's Club held a Fourth of July picnic with about 80 members and equal number of friends at a fir grove near river work. They enjoyed outdoor sports after lunch, with blue ribbons awarded to winners such as Ernie Ewing in high jump, Paul Blackstone in 50 yard dash and high jump, Frieda Campbell in little girls race, Edna Scott in 25 yard dash for girls, and Mrs W B Barnett winning the heavy-weight dash by about two yards.
An advertiser claims Foley Kidney Pills helped Mrs H W Allen after kidney trouble worsened with ankle swelling headaches and nervous spells. The testimonial notes relief after continued use and mentions Williams Drug Co selling the pills.
An ad-style medical note describes kidney and bladder issues including stones. It claims a patient named Perry A Pitman from Dale Tek and a buddy trio suffered four months bedridden before Foley's Kidney remedy cured the illness. Sold by Williams Drug Co.
The Independence Band, organized near April, shows strong musical judgement and unison practice. They purchased $475 of instruments from Frank Holton and Up Chicago with members paying themselves, plan outside concerts and ice cream suppers to fund uniforms, led by Mr. Ernie Townsend with 28 members and support from Monmouth.
A notable social event at Menlo near Dover marks the completion of a new three story barn. Mr and Mrs Fisher hosted guests from Silverton Spokane Salem Independence Monmouth and Suver with music feast and ample ice cream.
Regular services both morning and evening with Rev. J H Tufts delivering the morning sermon. In the evening he will preach on The Great Liberty. Sunday school returns at 10 A M and an evening song service at 7 20. A Union meeting in the big tent is addressed by Rev Tufts at 4 P M.
A. M. Brown and wife with Pr. Hewitt and family visited Hopewell to enjoy a grand old fashioned Fourth of July picnic. They described a shady grove, meals spread around, and both women and men taking part in bread jumping, foot racing, hurdling, tugs of war and other festive events.
A spirited opening with traditional drum and fife played by a local band set the tone for the event. The crowd enjoyed a nostalgic, festive start as performances continued with marching tunes and community participation.
War designed executiin of the estate of Allen W. Stansberry has filed a final account in Polk County Oregon. The county court in Dallas set August 1951 at 1:00 A M for objections and settlement. Mary E. Stataberry is executrix. Bh. F. Swope is attorney.
The county court of Polk County Oregon names Ivy O Burton administratrix of J H Burton deceased. All persons with claims must present them with vouchers to the administratrix at Independence Oregon within six months. Dated and published July 7. B F Bowers attorney.
The article extols telephone use for constant contact in any weather. It highlights how informal chats over the phone, not formal gatherings, keep people young and engaged, with Long Distance Service linking to distant towns and enabling visits to relatives hundreds of miles away.
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