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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
7
Will Old Town Stand for Tax continues a discussion about local governance and taxation. The piece urges citizens to set aside private disputes and support public duties to improve Independence’s standing among neighboring towns.
Elmer Griffith of Rickreaul visits with relatives in Colfax Washington and nearby towns. George Dingman and family host in Sale area while George Sullivan of Monmouth attends. Nellie Shipley of Monroe visits relatives. Willam Griffith travels from Dallas. Ward Russell and Lettie Fishback at Whiston and Longman Meeting in Dallas. Wilma Lee returns home to Cochrane after visiting her uncle Dave Olin. Shady Lane picnic draws large local crowd for an enjoyable day. William Flahback helps build a barn near Independence with Black Bros and visits his parents.
Turner Oregon resident Mr. O H P Cornelius reports Snow Liniment cured poison ivy on his wife and two friends. The advertisement lists prices of 25c 50c and 1.00 and notes Williams Drug Co sells the product.
The social event of the season was a reception Thursday evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Kramer for the graduating eighth grade class from last year's public school. Gretchen Kramer, their daughter, was a member. Forty five invitations were sent and thirty five accepted. The decor featured roses on evergreens and blue and gold Chinese lanterns. A lunch of ice cream cake and light refreshments was served from a yard tent. The class performed musical numbers and guests called the evening one of the most enjoyable of the season.
A nursing mother anecdote recommends applying Chamberlain s Salve to sore nipples after nursing and wiping with a soft cloth before the next feeding. The remedy is used by many trained nurses and is available for sale by P M Kirkland.
Notice declares that Chester A Tucker will not be responsible for debts incurred by his wife Emma Tucker who has left his bed and board. Merchants are asked to take notice. Dated June 1 1905 Independence Oregon.
Red fir and maple wood offered at 3.50 delivered. Contact HH. D. Brunk via phone 704.
Bert A Lean of Cooney Wash recounts a near death from lung trouble after visits to Spokane doctors and a California trip. He credits Dn King s New Discovery with cure and offers trial bottles free, a claim supported by druggists.
Notices are given that the Independence Oregon common council will meet on July ulater 1909 at 7 4 p m to sell 50 negotiable sewer bonds totaling 12600 dollars issued by ordinance 104 for sewer construction. Bonds in 250 dollar denominations mature August 1 1929 with 5 percent interest semiannually and payable at the First National Bank of Portland in gold coin. Bids to be opened from highest bidder, with right to reject all or part of bids. Dated June 1909 ASA B ROBINSON JR Recorder.
E W Tardy editor of the Sentinel Gainsboro Tenn calls Chamberlains Cough Remedy the best on the market. He cites its quick relief for a baby’s winter colds and urges recommendations when opportunity arises. For sale by P M Kirkland.
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