26 Mar 1903
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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1903
Page
1
A wide range of industrial prospects and infrastructure plans are discussed, with mentions of new factories and export potential in the valley. The piece also covers a political convention call for Oregon in 1908, precinct delegate distribution, and a school report listing attendance and student names across grades.
Prof RK C Mreneh of Monmouth Training School becomes president of Weston Normal School after the death of its leader. The Monmouth institution has produced state leaders, including P L Campbell and B F Mulkey, while Polk County mohair prices remain debated amid a pool system and rising prices for finer grades.
W A Wann of Eugene a Mutual Life Insurance man and former Democratic candidate for state school superintendent is reported as a candidate for state game warden to be appointed by Governor Chamberlain. Wann denies the claim and says he seeks only more life insurance.
The ladies of the M E church hosted a farewell party for Mr and Mrs J A Mills last Friday evening at B F Whiteaker's home. About forty guests attended with musical selections by Prof Kantner and A J Whiteaker. A crayon landscape was presented, and Mr Mills thanked attendees before the farewell song.
On Friday March 27 at 5 PM in Normal shower Rey, E C Wigmore will deliver his lecture Living Books of the Age. The Hon D W S Reia of Heppner praised his prior lecture and urged attendance to fill minds with living ideas.
Mrs. Margaret Benedict aged 25 died Thursday afternoon aboard a train from Monmouth to Portland. She had typhoid fever and nervous exhaustion. She worked as a clerk for Olds Wortman and King and was a Retail Clerks Union member. The funeral will be handled by the union with services likely Sunday.
W A Messner and family have moved into the J A Mills dwelling in North Yamhill. He recently bought the racket store and plans a full line of dry goods boots shoes groceries and related items. He moves a $15000 stock, employs Geo Conkey as head dry goods man, and is praised as a hustler by former neighbors while Polk Mohair interests cheer the move.
Fifteen Buff Cochin eggs for 1.50 if shipped. If taken at the lyards, 1.25 per 15. No orders without cash. Address orders to J. 8, Moors, Box 214, Indenee, Ore.
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