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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1913
Page
1
The Enterprise reports a heated contest between Koterprige and the Conkey & Waller joint for piano votes as May polling nears. Citizens are urged to subscribe for coupons, with 1000 votes per dollar on new subscriptions and purchases via Conkey & Walker Company.
Offices of the Southern Pacific met with the Commercial Club at Monmouth to discuss securing a site for a new depot. The plan calls for a neck of land to accommodate through train service between Independence and Decline, a preliminary step toward electrification of the line as development progresses.
The Corvallis commission representing local property owners favors a new offed macadam paving. They rate it equal to bitulithic, with lower costs, suitable for smaller cities, at 97 cents to 11.04 per square yard. Foley Kidney Pillas offers kidney and bladder relief, claiming curative, non habit forming. Spring seeds, hay, grain and poultry supplies are advertised by Independent Seed & Feed Store, paying cash for pork, veal, chickens, hides, eggs.
Governor vetoes House Bill 46 which would pay $1,000 to Coast Detective Morody for information leading to murder conviction of George and Charles Humphrey. He cites possible conflicts of interest and questions about reliability of the Humphrey confession.
A resident of Independence plans to build six hen houses costing $2,000 each, with modern construction. Details are not disclosed, plans are being prepared, and work will start as the weather improves. The move is seen as the start of a wave of new dwellings this summer.
A telegram to the Enterprise reports a large barn belonging to G. Wells, south of Independence, totally destroyed by fire along with several tons of hay. The cause is unknown but suspected to be spontaneous combustion. Wells plans to rebuild.
Monmouth report notes that G. Griffis heads the city well project. Sloper Brothers of this city supply equipment including a half ore load and handle the ongoing drilling work at the site.
The Oregon Electric Railway Company plans to drain a lake near East Independence to ease road trouble. The project will extend several hundred feet in length once completed.
A Bath Wisconsin warning ad from Bacon of 11 Apostle Street urges railroaders to try Foley Kidney Pills after a chronic kidney inflammation left him miserable. He claims his health improved and strength returned, better now than in twenty years. Williams Drug Co. distributes.
The Observer of Dallas reports the city council plans to construct a new city jail instead of relying on the county facility. The project will be located near the Armory to house county custodians locally.
The Salem First Baptist Church announced the acceptance of Rev W T Tapscott as their pastor after his recent evangelistic work since leaving Sidemvatl tae in October. Resolutions praised his diligence, high spiritual standards, and powerful sermons leading to many conversions.
About one hundred fifty Polk county teachers attended the State Normal School public program Saturday in Monmouth. The event highlighted department routines and school efficiency with student orations, a Polk dancing demonstration, and a luncheon honoring Charles Richardson, a long-time Oregon resident, with visiting officials from Salem.
A large crowd watched the Dallas team defeat Silverton A. C. in a closely contested state basketball final in Dallas on Saturday. Both teams showed strength and the seating was insufficient to hold all spectators. The final score favored Dallas in a hard fought match.
Three or four cases of smallpox have appeared in Independence over three weeks. Quarantine on affected premises remains, with no serious cases. State Health Officer Dr Calvin White urged vaccination and sanitary reforms in schools to prevent spread. schools may close briefly if new cases arise.
Six new passenger cars ordered from St Louis builders are en route for use on the Oregon Electric. They form the first batch of 37 coaches slated for delivery this spring, with the remaining cars due in the next two to three months. An order for 12 baggage cars is also placed. Improved summer schedules are being developed and more trains will operate between Portland and Eugene to handle rising suburban traffic.
Corvallis women at a Reading Club meeting vote to cap bonnet costs at seven dollars and sign an iron clad resolution. Violators face contempt and expulsion.
Notice to all indebted to Hanna Brothers to call and settle at once at their office on Main Street Independence. Readers are urged to give immediate attention to this financial settlement request.
Maple and ash lumber available to order from Homan Brothers. Call or visit the Office on Main Street in Independence to place your request.
The Christian church of this city selects Rev Ben Crow of Spokany Washington as pastor and Sunday speaker. He preaches every Sunday morning and evening with a 10 am Sunday school and an evening sermon titled What Will You do with Jesus. Crow will also sing at the evening service and all are invited to worship.
A reader recalls suffering from a severe La Grippe cough that exhausted him until Foley's Honey and Tar Compound stopped the coughing spells. Williams Drug Co.
Government conferees on river and harbor work favor amendments to an Independence revetment appropriation of about 10000 dollars. Independence Commercial Club notes hope the amendments survive to the House bill. A Salem trip for a Portland Symphony concert and a County Teachers Institute in Independence are also reported with local band dances and upcoming events.
Help arrange attendance tonight for a high school play at the opera house. Proceeds support equipment for the laboratory and Department of Physics toward improved student science facilities.
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