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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
4
A note received before press reports the death of B. Tarter's brother near Airlie. He had been hospitalized in Dallas for some time receiving treatment and died on Wednesday.
William Hartman was electrocuted last Thursday while near the mouth of a tunnel under construction near Orville by the Oregon Electric. Several nearby workers attempted resuscitation but failed.
Eleven cases of stolen property were found in the home of William Martin a mail carrier at Salem A dray was used to return the loot to the post office He had been under suspicion by postal authorities and a trap was set They located the missing articles and Martin is jailed in Salem county awaiting federal prison time He is married with ten children.
Pastor W. T. Tapscott will preach at 11 a.m. and 7:20 p.m. on Sunday. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. B P U meets at 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Morning and evening sermons titled The First Ship Builder and The First Ship. A cordial welcome to all.
The piece urges durable pavement at low cost and harmony among residents to improve Independence. It notes past faults, mentions concrete use, and highlights a local high school eighteen person association. Reports on Summer Ostrom and Victor Davis working at a False City hop farm and goats at Monmouth Heights. Easter dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Powell in North Monmouth. Jo b Tyler directs the Independence Concert Band with Monmouth instruction.
A Chicago firm claims spanking fails to cure wetting and offers a 50 cent curely wrapped and prepaid free sample of a remedy for bedwetting and frequent urination to Enterprise readers. The company promotes an old reliable image and urges readers to share the cure with family and neighbors.
Gypsy bands and crime rumors stir Monmouth as residents watch for activity. J W Livingston attends Polk County Principal's Club meeting in Dallas as Polk high schools bypass a debate on hazardous occupation pay. The H S prize cup may pass to a new holder after years. A garden lot south of Mrs Beckley’s house is leased for a high school garden. Ella Portwood leaves for Klamath county to teach mid year after normal school completion. Mrs J I Murdock of Portland visits Monmouth. The Brotherhood Club at the Christian church elects officers for the year. Star Theatre hosts a pleasing program under J S Prime, bringing stronger plays. Heating pipes from the plant to the dormitory and Normal building finish.
Bids will be received by the Board of Directors of School District Number 29 Independence Oregon for painting the Public School building. Specifications at Rice Calbreaths store. Bids opened at ? p m on April 7 1919. Certified check of ten percent of bid amount required. The Board reserves the right to reject any bids. FE L Kethum Clerk C D Calbreath Chairman of Howrd.
An ad copy describes the Great Majestic Range built with a polished top and asbestos lining, featuring a helium hold in the arched oven and a thermometer. It notes the unit costs three times as much as other models and queries where to buy.
For sale one high grade Jersey broad sowed six pieces priced at 20 dollars. Contact Sea Bemnest Zelieseh by phone in Monmouth for details.
Residents may buy maj or ashi wood by contacting Hi na Brothers. Orders left at their Main Street office in Indepasences will be processed.
Information line directs inquiries to the Enterprise office for details about two large mules described as eight years old and weighing 2000 pounds.
A clipped notice from Jefferson Oregon requests timber delivery near a Willamette ferry with Ash and Maple timber described. It mentions G M Horsom of Salem and a price note and references a rental inquiry asking for a modern house to rent via the Enterprise office.
J M Jeckson and Mrs Andy Wilson offer Single Comb Rhode Island Red eggs for hatching and Plymouth Hook roosters from top breeding stock. Also Plymouth Rock eggs and other poultry items for sale. Mrs M Martin lists contact phone 796 4t for inquiries.
An isolated report notes a complete gasoline threshing outfit located in Independence. Details are sparse but the reference indicates the equipment is ready for use and points to local interest in agricultural machinery.
Notice to all who owe Hanna Brothers to settle debts at their Main street office in Independence. Readers are urged to attend immediately to clear accounts and avoid further action.
An old advertisement touts Dyspepsia tablets as a remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It describes a blend of ingredients including subnitrates and carminatives, claiming medical endorsement and high efficacy. The notice notes a retail price of 25 cents per bottle and invites purchase.
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