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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
5
Local items chronicle visits by residents to Salem Albany and Lebanon, arrivals and departures for festivals, bids to build a warehouse, farm moves, and upcoming community events including the Strawberry Festival and Rose Fair. Mentions of doctors, churches, and local businesses, plus a weathered note on sale and newspaper promotions.
One of the best hop farms in Polk County on 12 acres fourteen miles from Independence with excellent land and good improvements. Priced cheap at 150 dollars per acre. hop crop last year nearly six thousand dollars. Option A 100 dollars per acre with all crepes except hops. option B hops and all for 125 dollars per acre if taken soon. Cash only. Inquire of H. B. Brewite at the enterprise office.
Akron Michigan resident Mrs J B Henry says kidney troubles caused frequent trips to the doctor until trying Foley Kidney Pills. She reports great relief after a sample and purchase, asserting the remedy saved her a doctor bill at Williams Drug Store.
Elijah T. Walker born November 26 1838 in Clayborn county Tennessee married Cynthia A Weaver August 8 1859 in the same county. Survived by wife and ten of twelve children and by a long list of sons and daughters living in Oregon Washington and Alberta. He died June 1 at 6 20 p m aged 73 years 6 months 6 days.
The grand opening is set for Thursday evening June 12 at 8 o'clock. Tickets for the banquet are available at Williams Drug Store and must be secured by Saturday evening. Mr Walker hosts a public invitation with the Independence Orchestra providing music. The bill of fare features soups, meats, salads, and desserts. Miss Iva Burton entertained guests Wednesday evening at her home.
In Havana officials declare intervention will not be required to quell the island uprising of blacks. Talks between President Gomes and Taft clarify the U S stance as precautionary, disassociated from any intervention aim, boosting support for the Cuba government.
Generals Estenoz and Tronet declare they will continue the war in Santiago, Cuba, regardless of U S intervention, until the Morua law forbidding recognition of political parties on racial lines is repealed. The law is seen as offensive to the new stock.
For sale 37 acres near town with good improvements and fruit trees. Includes a room house barn and assorted buildings. Bargain at 9000 dollars includes farm implements.
At The M. E. Church on 8. 8 at 10 a.m. preaching at 11. Theme Howing the mind of Christ. Epworth League 7 P.M. Leader A. M. Brown. Evening service at 8 P.M. Topic Capital Punishment is it justified. A cordial welcome to all. F. N. Sanifer.
A Worth Me family reports their thirteen year old daughter recovered with Dr Miles Heart Remedy after severe heart symptoms. The letter promises such treatment aids short breath fainting spells swelling and chest pains and urges starting the remedy promptly. Dr Miles Heart Remedy is described as solid and guaranteed by Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
The Polk County Superintendent will hold state papers exams at Dallas Court House from Wednesday June 18 to Saturday June 22. Subjects span United States History to Geometry and Civil Government with a full timetable for morning and afternoon sessions and a thesis option for the Primary Certificate.
A Cedarine product for floors or linoleum and No-Dus for carpets is produced by Crescent Chemical Co in Portland Oregon and sold by Rice and Calbreath in Independence Oregon. Buyers are urged to try a few pounds as it is not expensive.
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