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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
1
A Portland report hints at gasoline shipments arriving next week amid a push to stabilize local supplies. Officials led by F. C. McLean and C. W. Irvine coordinate the rollout, with Texan orders and a Standard Oil plan guiding distribution to stations. Limited truck deliveries occurred last week as preparations continue for broader availability.
Public invitation for a Wednesday dance at Post No 48 Acmerl Wil with an orchestra provides entertainment in a community event. The notice notes prior successful dances and invites locals and the Christian church group to attend a pleasant social evening.
Arthur M. Hamilton, son of C.8 Hamilton of 200 Front Street, rescued fellow scout Lindley Edmundson from a deep Salt Creek pool near Oakridge during a scout camp. Hamilton dived from a rock, battled the current, and performed first aid after Edmundson slipped and fell. Local officials praised the rescue as a courageous act at great personal risk.
Newly installed officers of Valley Lodge No 42 Independent Order of Odd Fellows for the next six months are N G Edward M Wonder G G James B Robie secretary D D Good treasurer C W Irvine Warden George H W Grover Conductor P J Dickinson D G Adam Baskin C G L Damon R S to N G W F Craven L A to N G I A Sorg R A to V G Im Mix L B to V G HL W Birkholtz Chaplain Verd Hill K G Armin Cooper L K Joe Birkholts
Independence to contribute 400 toward a statewide campaign budget of 150000 for the State Chamber of Commerce year starting July 1. The Business Men's Association backs the amount with subscriptions from local businesses as leaders strive to expand farming and manufacturing across Oregon under a three year plan. The board lists Charles Hall as president and a long roster of regional officials including Emery Olmstead Portland F Bramwell Grants Pass J T Rorick The Dalles and others.
R T Deering, 18, an Oregon Agricultural College student last year, drowned in the Willamette River near the Horst company hop about 8 pm. He was employed at a ranch two months, swam poorly, and was lost in deep water while three companions watched. Rescuers failed. police and doctors arrived as efforts continued. Relatives’ location unknown, a letter in his clothes suggests an aunt in Astoria and a possible brother in Corvallis. Horst company officials search for relatives using wires and inquiries.
Clover Leaf Rebekah Lodge announces its new officers led by N G Mrs Nellie Smith V G Mrs Artensia Wander Sec Mrs Clara Graves Treas Mrs Ella Hart R N G Mrs Ella Hart L B N G Mrs Anna White Con Mrs Myrtle Williams Warden Mrs Winnie Irvine I B G Mrs Bessie Grover O G Mrs Nellie Graves L V G Mrs Irene Dickin son R S V G Mrs Maude Baun PN G Mrs Eva Wand Chaplain Mr Mary Fluke
Sheridan will visit the Tigers next Sunday at the high school grounds. The visitors boast a strong season with only two losses and are expected to provide an exciting contest. Independence has shown a fast pace, demanding sharp play to contain them. The game will start at 2:80.
Moas Walker becomes owner of the Sperling block on Main Street, frontage 100 feet, 74 hotel rooms over three stories. Hotel Beaver occupies the principal part, with James L. Hanna of Portland as seller who had earlier acquired control from A. L. Sperling. Building opened June 13, 1912, and has been operated by Walker since then as a preferred stopping place.
The Willamette Valley Lumber Company sawmill in Dallas burned last Saturday after a hot box ignition. Loss estimated around 200000 dollars. water shortages hampered early containment but a mill pumping plant supplied water to keep flames in check. The plant, built 14 years ago with 150000 feet daily capacity, employed about 200. Reconstruction to begin immediately, targeted for 60 to 90 days.
Mies Pauline Stapleton wed Dean M Girard at the Stapleton home in a ceremony conducted by George W Stapleton Port land circuit judge. Guests included Hon George W Stapleton and daughter Georgie Vancouver judge A L Miller and wife Harley Alexander Edna Stapleton. The couple departed for a several days honeymoon and the bride is from a long established local family. The groom son of George Girard served in the Marines and works at the flouring mills.
Charles J. Baker, brother of Bob Baker, writes from Camp Orange near Tampico describing a vast oil field. He notes record wells producing up to 260 000 barrels daily, high costs, hot mud, and a lack of profitable returns for smaller wells while detailing wages of 275 per month and full expenses covered. Deer, venison, and tropical fruits are common in the camps. He mentions progress, dangers, and a quiet environment similar to Independence.
George Werline, a hops farmer, purchased the William Patton residence on Log Cabin street for 3500 and plans to move his family from his ranch near town by early September. Independence Realty Co. handled the deal. G P Looney buys Sam Hanna property on Fifth street for 1400. a carpenter, he recently sold a nearby acreage for profit.
The tenth annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition is announced for November 13 to 20 in North Portland.
John Winters, a Crimean War veteran who fought in the siege of Sebastopol, died at his Independence home at age 88. Born May 15, 1832 in Cambridgeshire England, he served 1854 to 1856 in the English army and emigrated to the United States in 1858 settling in Iowa then Washington before moving to Oregon and finally Independence in 1906. He was married to Margaret Hartley, who died January 26, 1918, and is survived by their son James H. Winters. Funeral held at the local Methodist church with interment in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
F L Winters sold a Quartsville district mining claim in the Cascade mountains for 10000 dollars. The site lies 27 miles south of Mill City. He was summoned to his grandfather John Winters's funeral and announced the sale. Winters has prospected about ten years and plans to stay in the district until December before wintering with his father J W Winters.
Two Pacific coast title fights set July 23 at the state fair auditorium headline the Elks convention boxing program in Salem Oregon. Joe Gorman meets Earl Baird in a coast featherweight title bout over 10 rounds with Gorman the current holder. McCarty defends the welterweight crown against Alex Trambitus in another 10 round bout, with Norton facing Eddie Shannon in the 135 pound class. The card is billed as one of the fastest and most attractive in Pacific coast boxing.
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