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Newspaper

Independence Enterprise

Location

Independence, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1921

Page

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Ackerman Former State Normal Leader Dies in Monmouth

Former Oregon Normal School president Ackerman died at his Monmouth home after a period of illness. Born in Toronto Iowa he graduated from Wisconsin State Normal Milwaukee and began teaching in Portland. He served as state superintendent of public instruction and later led the Monmouth institution, with a career recognized by Oregon educators and officials. Survived by his widow and daughters Mrs Carlton Mrs Roy and Mrs Corvallis, with many tributes from governors and university leaders.

S, Acker Normal School Monjaet Ick Toronto Iowa Winconsin Hey State Normal Milwaukee Wisconsin Ackerman Portland Primithe Holladay School East Port Asao Harrison Street Echoole Oregon Normal Monmouth Hitarian Church Mowale Lodge Porth Masip Dughter FE. F. Carlton Mrn. Roy Salem Alfred O Corvallis Oregon

Fall and Winter Meeting Under NM Almanac

Regulyy mooeting of NM Dome, American Leyrion, Hleprato ty the Boyene Mbindet yr in ileroutinge. A PF Beet inn pe Ho ale urged to join the 4a Tlom- MA Raginty. The post Wa talk by Cn Member of vit in thin war, Dean F Ts the Pinker at Whe hd gravelly inte routing M the Mart. Huntley oe Wintees Milled agg com. Mine Chilrere of the dancing May being made by the Meibyrartion in Independ ion day.

NM Dome American Leyrion

McKinley House Burns With No Insurance Coverage

Last Friday the McKinley residence on FF Street burned to the ground after a suspected defective flue and kitchen fire. Neighbors aided in evacuating belongings, fire crews focused on nearby home, losses pegged at about 1600 dollars with no insurance. McKinney plans to rebuild at Susie Carter’s F Street property.

Neil McKinney Forner Bart Crow

Churchill May Succeed Mr. Ackerman At Normal

Salem July 12 special reports say with no regents information that J A Churchill state superintendent of public instruction may be offered the presidency of the Monmouth normal school at the salary of four thousand dollars a year. If Churchill declines, E F Carlton or J T Ackerman relative associates are discussed as possible successors.

Salem, Or Board of Regents Statehouse State Normal School Monmouth J. A. Churchill Churchill Michigan Normal School The Normal E. F. Carlton Eugene Whoels Carlton J. T. Ackerman Monmouth Institution Oregon Gurston Ackerman Monmouth Normal School C. L. Starr Portland EB. Bragg la Grande John 8. Coke Marshfirk F. L. Miller Albany Cornelian Marvin Salem W. ©. Bryant Moro Olcott Sam A. Korer Oreponian

Independence visit notes bumper crops in Kings Valley

Elwin Price of Hoskins, in Independence on business with his wife, reports larger crops in Kings Valley. He says haying on a 20 acre field could yield over 100 tons of hay and that spring wheat and other crops indicate bumper yields as harvesting lags behind haying.

Elwin Price Hoskins Independence Wis Kings Valley

Bush family departs for Tillamook county visit

Mr and Mrs Frank Bush and four daughters left Tuesday for Tillamook county to visit Mrs Bushs parents. They plan a stay at Pacific City before returning. Miss Ida Bush and her relative Pearl Doddle of Albany will care for the ranch during the absence.

Frank Bush Tillamook County Mrs. Bush Pacific City Ida Bush Pearl Doddle Albany

County Library Service to Be Established Here

Polk County Library board and Independence Library approve county library service with Independence becoming a branch. County books will be installed locally for county residents and sent to outlying districts. Independence may loan city library books to other branches until county stock grows. Additional branches planned at Monmouth West Salem and Falls City.

Polk County Library Board Independence Library Frank Hout Independence Independence Board Miss Hoyt Monmouth West Salem Falls City

Proposed excursion to Valsetz abandoned

The planned Independence to Valsetz excursion was dropped after finding the Valley and Siletz railroad lacked enough coach cars to handle expected crowds. The Retail Merchants association championed the effort and many in Dallas Monmouth and surrounding areas showed interest, expecting several hundred travelers if rail capacity had allowed.

Independence Valsetz Retail Merchants’ Association Valley

Bridge Across Luckiamute at Parker Created by Tielesch

A temporary bridge was built by Ernst Fielesch at Parker to cross the Luckiamute River along the proposed highway route. He owns the land on both sides and has cut timber along the right-of-way to ease sale of the wood. The crossing is described as ideal and may be chosen by the highway commission in the future.

Luckiamute Parker Pacific Highway Ernst Fielesch Tielesch Mr. Tielesch Tam Aull Thin Ts Highway Commission

Seventh Street Grading and Graveling Contracted

Seventh Street from Monmouth south to the city limits will be graded and covered with river gravel to a depth of six inches and eight feet wide. Two galvanized culverts will be installed. Bert Cross holds the contract. gravel and grading cost $375 for six blocks, about $8 per average lot, funded by property owners.

Seventh Street Monmouth Bert Cross

Jackson County Road Routing Is Different

C W Irvine returning to Independence from a southern run criticizes the states Pacific highway routing via Gold Hill and Rogue River crossings. He notes a double crossing requires a large concrete bridge and an old bridge, says bond issues influenced route choice and praises good road conditions overall with minimal car trouble.

State Highway Commission Pacific Highway C. W. Irvine Independence California Line Gold Hill Rogue River Jackson County Highway Commission Irvine

Death of J H Ackerman Shocks Oregon Normal Community

Oregon Normal School mourns the death of President J H Ackerman at his home last Sunday. Ackerman, longtime educator in Portland and former state superintendent, led the school for ten years and was admired for his clarity, dedication, and friendship. Statements from Dr Dunsmore, Mr Butler, Superintendent Strange, and Governor Olcott reflect his impact and honor. Townspeople invited to Friday chapel program with Olcott speaking at the July 15 event.

Ackerman Oregon W.G. Elliott Portland Boly Mie Schuette Avocutt Ws. Parrish W. J, Raident Oregon Ageritilege Univer- Oregon Cleatt Sam A UP Hoff Patterson Way Kerr P. L. Bof. Levine Dermett Ira G. Peattie J. B. V. Viomonth L. Starr W. C Salem J. H. Ackerman Iowa Oregor Normal School Dunsmore Holy Land Butler Strange Astoria Normal Olcott

Thom assists Stewart at Stewart Motor Company

Thom from Portland assists Manager Stewart by taking inside work, freeing Stewart to focus on outside business. Thom is an experienced motor man who previously held a responsible position with the Francis Motor Car company in Portland.

E. P. Thom Portland Stewart Stewart Motor Company Mr. Thom Mr. Stewart Francis Motor Car Company

Draeger Child Dies in Salem Burial Held

Mr and Mrs Fred Draeger of the Greenwood district mourn the death of their daughter Erma Irene aged 10 months and 1 day who died July 2 after a ten day illness Burial was in the Odd Fellows cemetery in Salem on July 4 with services in an undertaking chapel in Salem The child died at the home of M Becker a friend of the family in Salem Mr Draeger is a successful farmer of the Greenwood district.

Fred Draeger Greenwood District Erma Irene Odd Fellows Cemetery Salem Undertaking M. Becker Draeger

Dallas Youth Gets 30 Days for Petty Thieving

A Dallas man, Frank Coon, pleaded guilty to petty thieving after a watch, belt, and shoes were found on him at the city park bathhouse. He was sentenced Monday to 30 days in the county jail.

Dallas Frank Coon Coon Justice of the Peace

Family Picnic In Albany Welcomes Denver Guests

On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. J. St. Hibbs and Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Thomas attended a pleasant family picnic at Bryant Park Albany. Honor guests were Mr. and Mrs. David Whitsel and family of Denver Col visiting Jefferson home of Mr. Thomas' parents.

J. St. Hibbs A. L. Thomas Bryant Park Albany David Whitsel Denver Col Mr. Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Is Named Purchasing Agent for Independence

At an adjourned city council meeting on Wednesday evening A L Thomas was designated as purchasing agent for Independence. Duplicate requisitions will be used and no city claim may be paid without Mr Thomas authority or sanction.

Independence A. L. Thomas Thomas

Corvallis Baseball Attraction For Sunday

Corvallis will host a Sunday baseball game against the Colts on the local ground. Loy pitched with strong support from Houck in the field. Dallas suffered a 6 to 7 loss last Sunday in a tight battle.

Corvallis Dallas Loy Houck

Nathaniel Hughes Dies After Long Illness in Dallas

Nathaniel Hughes, an 85 year Polk county resident, died Sunday in Dallas after a long illness. Born in Canada on March 9, 1848, he is survived by his widow Mrs. N. L Guy, a daughter, and a son Fred Hughes, all of Dallas.

Nathaniel Hugches Polk County Dallas Canada Mr. Hughes N. L Guy Fred Hughes

Road Hearing Set in Polk County Highway Case

The first court action in the Polk county highway dispute is set for next Monday at 1 20 P M in Dallas Judge Skipworth of Eugene will hear J M Devers highway commission attorney argue to strike parts of plaintiffs allegations in a suit brought by six Independence area farmers The plaintiffs are represented by M L Pipes of Portland and D E Fletcher of Independence Meanwhile work on the Monmouth to south highway continues with hill cutting at Helmick place and a nearby hill using tractors and teams

Polk County Dallas J. M. Devers The Highway Commission Independence Skipworth Eugene M. L. Pipes Portland D. E. Fletcher Monmouth Helmick Place

J B Violette to Open Cigar Store and Lunch Counter

J B Violette prepares to open a cigar store and lunch counter tomorrow in the building he bought from Mrs E E Tripp, formerly Smith and Son. The up-to-date shop will offer lunches and confectionery with a crew of workers finishing extensive renovations. He will be assisted by his brother in operating the business.

J. B. Violette E. E. Tripp Smith & Son

Oregon Jersey Cows Set Higher Milk and Butter Fat Records

Lad's Little Pauline of Independence produced 15 996 pounds of milk and 934 pounds of butter fat in a year, ranking second in her junior four year old class behind Old Man's Darling 2nd. Miss Inez of McMinnville posted 16 042 pounds of milk and 833.33 pounds butter fat across lactations, while carrying a living calf 228 days.

Lad’s Little Pauline Jersey 8S. J. McKee Independence Oregon Inez W. A. Forrest McMinnnville

Dallas Man's Car Stolen in Salem Recovered

Peter Berg of Dallas had his car stolen from a downtown Salem street Friday. Albany police later captured the vehicle and a man claiming to be John Everett Owen of San Francisco. The car and contents were returned to Salem and Owen pleaded guilty in justice court and awaits Marion county grand jury action.

Salem Journal Peter Berg Dallas Salem Street John Everett Owen San Francisco Salem Owen G. E. Unruh Justice Court C. D. Bower Marion County Grand Jury

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