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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1910
Page
4
The Independence Enterprise attacks the Capital Journal edited by Mr Hofer for harming the Republican party while claiming the paper boosts its own circulation. The item notes a November gathering of the Eastern Star with a birthday surprise for Mrs Lulu Fiff and a post card shower.
Property owners ignored a city notice to cut thistles and weeds along adjoining streets. Work resumed on the Enterprise building under Carpenter Forest Finch, with plans for a modern publishing house. W B Ewing brought a five foot around lettuce to the office, showcasing local soil productivity.
Col. E Hofer editor of the Capital Journal and leader in Oregon civic groups is described as a former lawmaker and Republican figure. He holds a gold medal for the best descriptive article on Oregon and serves as president of the Willamette Valley Development League and the Salem Commercial Club.
The piece notes growing support for assembling to discuss land reform and nominate state office candidates as the primary nears. Republican papers in the state back the plan, arguing it serves the public interest and reflects principled action.
The Rebekahs and Odd Fellows held a joint installation last Thursday night in Independence. Valley Lodz displayed robes for the event drawing curiosity and admiration. Rebekahs officers installed included Mia Skinner and Ethel Skinner among others. Odd Fellows officers installed included S. H. McBimurry and Floyd Williams.
A banquet was held to celebrate the joint installation with a spread including ice cream cake and oranges. The event marked the conclusion of the ceremony and featured a main serving of desserts.
Notice to creditors and interested parties that Margaret E. McClain administrates the estate of James T. McClain deceased and has filed a final account. The county court in Polk County will hear objections on Monday August 1 1910 at 10 a.m. in the county courthouse hall.
The City of Independence Oregon will sell 68 coupon bonds totaling 17000 dollars at its July 20 1910 meeting in Connell Chambers. Each bond 250 dollars for 10 years from August 1 1910 pays semiannual interest. bids may be accepted for part or all and the council may reject all bids. Bonds payable at First National Bank of Portland in gold coin.
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