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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
1
Oregon observers report rail surveys advancing in the Willamette Valley as engineers lay tracks from Salem. Prominent figures say railway expansion could attract settlers, boost industry, and spur paving, schools, churches, and public works across Corvallis and surrounding towns. Projections foresee rapid town growth and improved highways drawing migrants and capital.
A speaker warns about pricey patent pavement that cities buy and later face hefty patching bills. He urges value and cautions against overpaying for surface goods that are not durable or easy to maintain for municipal use.
Portland Oregon hosts the World’s Christian Citizenship Conference June 20 to July 6 1913 with delegates and speakers from America Canada Britain France Japan and others including President Wilson James A Macdonald Richard Lodge Ibuka Motoda Ng Poon Chew Isaac T Headland and David Starr Jordan. The event aims for discussion and exchange of practical ideas across issues such as peace immigration prison reform social purity and education with prominent officials and leaders guiding planning and travel concessions from railways.
A New Jersey postmaster recounts La Grippe coughs lingering and notes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound stopped coughing spells. Williams Drug Co endorses the product as unbeatable.
A party of surveyors under Chief Engineer Donald of the Valley and Biletz Railway has set up camp on Homer Link's farm four miles from Airlie. They start work on the mid point between the suggested Sileta road and will allow construction to begin soon from both ends. Indpendence is expected to gain a large payroll as the pew mill moves toward completion and operation by tall. Citizens welcome the news and urge continued city boost and harmony.
A dollar spent in 1902 by French family member in Oregon reappears in Airlie after eleven years. The coin dated 1885 bears Jade initials and was passed along unknowingly. It was returned by a station agent and accepted as a keepsake for Mr. French Jr. and his family.
Mrs. Minnie Kincaid Macy wife of O A Macy manager of Spaulding Lumber Company Independence Oregon died at noon March 2 at her parents home in Springbrook She married about fifteen months ago Funeral services were held at Minerds church Springbrook March 24 and she was buried in Newberg Dr Dansmore Calvary Presbyterian church Independence conducted the services by request of friends in the community.
Enterprise reports the Monmouth flouring mill changing hands to J M Stone & Son formerly of California. The mill was remodeled recently adding machinery for cleaning vetch and wheat. Mr C E Dodson arrived from his farm and purchased a Bain Wagon from Craven Hoff.
Oregon schools will have free freight for student exhibits to the state fair. Rail firms including the Astoria line Electric and United Railways will transport exhibits at no charge, if gathered at convenient depots under county superintendent authorization. The prize list expands this year with cash awards from 10 to 40 dollars for best county and district exhibits, aiming to showcase statewide industrial effort.
F S Powell of near Monmouth marked his eighty third birthday on the 28th at home, coinciding with the couple’s sixty second wedding anniversary. Oregon pioneer since 1851, Powell settled near Albany and later owned a large farm two miles north of Monmouth. He remains hale as four sons and one daughter reside nearby: Mrs. A. M. Arant, Dr. James M. Powell, Perry O. Powell, Jay Powell Jr., and C. Powell.
Local farmers attended an educational entertainment at Star Theatre featuring motion pictures from the International Harvester Company of America. The event, organized by over Brothers & Cockle and Craven & Huff, demonstrated farming machinery and materials while highlighting past methods. Oregon Power Company plans improvements to meet growing city needs, including an emergency pump and new well, under Willamette Valley Construction Engineer O. T. Larsen. A wagon dubbed THE BAIN is advertised for durability and long life in work.
A special train carried over two hundred fans to Salem for a three game series finale at Willamette University Gymnasium. Dallas wins the decisive victory 15 to 10 over Independence, securing the championship after both teams split the prior games.
At the Auditorium in this city on Saturday evening the Silverton ball team was defeated by Independence 65 to 14. The game was very one sided and Silverton was handled like “little kittens” by the visitors.
Easter programs at the Christian church drew high praise as the house was full for the evening service. Mr Crow's sermon topics were The Bread of Life in the morning and Gods Commands are not Grievous in the evening. Special music is planned and visitors are welcome. The M E Ladies Aid held a March 20 farewell for Mrs Neal in church parlors with about 40 attendees.
State Forester warns timber brokers misrepresent the compulsory patrol law effective June 1. Owners not near their land must provide a patrol or pay up to five cents per acre annually, with state help limited to protection. Fire-parks associations offer cheaper patrols. urged to join to avoid misleading sales.
A report circulated that Samuel Cox had smallpox and avoided quarantine by visiting Salem. An officer located him and a city health physician diagnosed a mild case and ordered admission to the pest house. The incident caused excitement in Independence and Salem. a recovery is hoped. The Daily Oregonium and the Enterprise offer a joint one month rate of $6.00.
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