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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1910
Page
7
In Oregon, per Representative Manley a 600 square mile detailed survey of Rogue River ores is ordered. Mr Strahorn, a soil expert, will direct the study, expected to finish before summer’s end with a report ready next winter detailing soil types, suitability, improvements, and a chemical analysis.
A herder named Jimmie Leonard was killed in a shooting affray by Dick Williams on Steen's Mountain, south of Diamond, 76 miles from Burs. Leonard had long been reputed quarrelsome and armed. Williams was arrested in Diamond and taken to Burns after authorities traced the incident.
A forwarded letter to the Attorney General from Salem notes the Corvallis and Albany River Railroad between Corvallis and Monroe in Benton County is unsafe and mismanaged. The railroad commission orders discontinuance of service pending rehabilitation after A Wilhelm & Sons of Monroe filed a complaint demanding action.
Curtis Helvey, 24, shot and killed George Smith, a farmer in Oregon City area, after threatening to harm him for a year. Helvey surrendered himself, was jailed, and an inquest led to a jury recommendation to hold him for the crime.
GERVAIS W J Clarke newspaperman and postmaster announces bid for state printer. He will seek the Republican assembly nomination on a platform calling for a flat salary for state printer as approved by voters in 1906 by 62479 to 571.
Jefferson Myers of Portland files his declaration of intention with the Secretary of State to run for governor on the Democratic ticket. He supports a system of just taxation the initiative and referendum the direct primary law statement No 1 the recall and corrupt practices act and pledges to vigorously oppose all moves.
An advertisement from Gilchrist & Sons, WM. M Salem Oregon, promotes breakfast lunch or dinner at the Whitehouse Restaurant 362 State Street Salem Oregon. It touts genuine goodness good service and pleasant surroundings as a guaranteed memorable dining experience.
The fragment discusses legislative concerns about unaffecting laws or constitutional provisions, noting debate over potential repeal or amendment. It emphasizes caution in altering foundational legal texts and highlights procedural or political hurdles in pursuing repeal actions.
A promotional block extols Electric Hitters as a cure for poor digestion and a lose of appetite. It claims the product revives stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels, restoring health and vigor to a “boyhood” state. It reads like an ad urging readers to try the tonic for renewed strength.
A young man named Moore from near Yaquina faced a dramatic bear incident as an immense black bear charged close, splashing blood on him from a wound, then fled. The bear, though badly wounded, escaped unharmed and roamed off.
Turner Oregon reader says Snow Liniment cured poison oak poisoning on a horse and two friends. Mrs. Cornelius reports relief from the painful ivy rash. Price listed as 50 cents and 1.00, sold by Williams Drug Co.
Harrrol, a sheep herder for Walter and Frank Newell, was sentenced to be hanged in Salem in December for the murder of brothers Walter and Frank Newell during a dispute while their band of sheep was being taken to the Lake County shearing pen at Plush.
Citizens are urged to register annually for all elections. The message warns that voting in the coming primaries requires current registration and stresses the importance of participation. Act now and register immediately.
Bert Green Parl and Emmett Shields pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the lynching of Ollie Snyder before Judge Davis. They face life imprisonment as their sentences.
The board of directors of the Lincoln County Fruit Growers union met in Toledo to arrange marketing and handling of the upcoming apple crop this fall.
Reported near Myrtle Point, Marshfield witnesses a gold find in mountains about thirty miles southeast of town. A rush gathers as prospectors flock to the supposed rich district, though mining in the region has rarely paid well in years past.
The Odd Fellows Lodge names and installs officers for the new term at a Monday night session. Notable roles include N G B Rodgers W G Paul Tacheron recording secretary Allen Clark financial secretary and treasurer Hem bree Warden J L Murdock Conductor U Gwinn R S N G P E Chase L B N G Harrison Brant L S G W R Graham L S V G Allen Johnson I G H Cartmell O G EF R Ostrom.
The Hivers and Harbors bill passed by Congress funds major Oregon waterway projects. Over $1,000,000 will be spent on the Columbia river mouth jetty while dredging funds are set for the lower Willamette and Columbia rivers. Upper Willamette and Columbia improvements are approved along with the Celtic canal receiving 600,000.
An advertisement asserts catarrh is a constitutional disease requiring internal treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio is promoted as the only constitutional cure with a $100 offer for any failing case, supported by testimonials and circulars.
An advertisement promotes a combined subscription for Pacific Coast farmer weekly and Independence Enterprise at $1.50 for one year. It details 104 copies split between Pacific Home stead and Independence Enterprise and invites new subscribers to pay at either office while mentioning the offer.
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