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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1903
Page
6
The Independence Enterprise is published every Thursday from Independence Oregon. It is entered as second class matter and serves as the local news organ for the area.
The Enterprist reports Polk county real estate gains with transfers listed by five correspondents. Local merchants and residents, including J. O. Staats Alva Warner and I. J. Cook, are noted with business moves, logging, stave work, and travel. Hop growers report favorable vine conditions and a near full crop as primary training ends.
The piece argues against administration wishes to defeat Binger Hermann. It cites Minnesota Congressman McCreary urging Hermann’s election as proof that party loyalty would conflict with helping an unpopular candidate. It questions the logic of opposing factions.
Airlie notes Mrs Clyde Turner is visiting Dallas relatives as she travels from her home to meet kin in Texas city.
At Tuesday session, A. J. Tupper’s marshal bonds were approved and F. Russell elected deputy marshal for third ward without salary. Calbreath may take up crosswalks to lay water mains. Street light location referred to fire and water committee. Several bills approved: Light & Water Co 71.50, Hillard & Plymale 3.35, Tupper 16.75, Sharman 7.80, Hubbard 0.75. Clinton Moore was a passenger to Portland Sunday.
The Monmouth May Day celebration at the State Normal School drew strong interest and positive reviews. A five-class committee organized subcommittees for athletics, coronation, music, programs, and queen's household, with Stella Hampton as chair and key aides Jessie Reese and Naomi Craven. The royal procession formed at the Normal building around 3 p.m. and moved to Cupid's Knoll led by Grand Marshal G A Forbes, the Normal Cadet Band, and a royal float featuring Queen Crystal.
The State Normal School May Queen Crystal is crowned in a ceremonial procession on the grove knoll. A royal guard, archbishop, chancellor and maids of honor participate as trumpets, band and flower girls announce the pageant.
A garbled notice touts Electric Hitter as a cure for hemorrhage stomach issues and liver complaints. It claims dramatic results in 14 months and urges readers to try the product from Kirkland Drug Co.
We express gratitude to the Independence community for their kindness during our brother, a minister and choir member, funeral. Thanks to those who laid flowers at his grave.
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