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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1909
Page
8
A sequence of short notes records numerous visitors and travelers. Don Maxfield and J. 8 Cooper arrive from Dallas and Porting pas id Newton visits farm guests, with Ed Huber from Monmouth and others in Dallas. Names include Mia Lotta Hedges-Dorris, Claude Cox, J. Bohannon, Ruth Hodge, Madge Groves, and families Boydston and Campbell. Sunday sermons announced by Rev A Nelson Baker.
Lebanon plans a June strawberry fair with potential annual status if successful. The Lebanon Business Men's League has adopted the strawberry as an emblem for its booster literature, making the fair a fitting annual endeavor.
Next Sunday evening at Calvary Presbyterian church by special request Dr Dunsmore will speak on Does Death Hed All or If a Man Die Shall He Live Again Topic for the morning The Graduating of Sin Sunday school 10 o clock morning worship sermon 11 o clock and evening worship with address at 8 o clock Everybody cordially invited to all the services
Clyde HID and many others from Dallas Airlie Portland Oakland and Corvallis were listed as visitors to our city this week. Names include Clarence Ireland J W B Butler Bertha Bohannon Fred Hannon and Harold Fitchard among others with brief notes on travel and local business. A license to wed was issued in Dallas to C B Kooser and Threea Olman.
James Orr was injured yesterday when an axe swung by William Perelval came loose and struck him in the head as they worked behind the city park. He suffered a painful but not serious injury.
Methodist Episcopal church schedules Sunday services for May 16 1999 with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Epworth League at 7 p.m. Sermons at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Pastor Harry McCain invites all to attend.
A force of nearly 200 men repairs the Oregon at Bremerton Washington with aim to place her in commission soon. The project will cost at least 1 000 000 and includes new gun mounts and fire control systems. The vessel has lain in harbor after dismantling with most interiors gutted and all guns except four 14 inch main guns removed.
Classified items list sales and offers from Independence to Salem. Includes a 1200 pound work horse priced at 40, horse and harness for sale, sheep and lambs on shares, clothing ads from Conkey Walker Lehman and G W Johnson Co, and shoe specials. Also mentions round trip fares to Salem and hygiene products offered by Mrs Fennel.
For sale 74 head of high grade sheep with lambs for sale. Also 14 head of goats. For information see Harry Tutt.
Dental ads for Dr Allin and Dr Degatne in Independence with phone numbers. Hay for sale at 10 per ton listed by Chas Tift. White Leghorn fowl ages advertised at 1.00 each via H. Hannon. Four horsepower upright gasoline engines offered by S Mahleman. Underwear sale promotion by Conkey Walker and Lhman’s.
Mrs Albert Davidson of Aitlle was in town yesterday to consult a doctor about a dangerous swelling in one hand. The doctor found it necessary to lance the swelling.
Dr. Mathias of Amity relocates to Monmouth to resume Dr. Crowley practice. Dr. Crowley has moved to Portland to continue his medical work and is rumored to dabble in real estate in Portland as well.
The new front of the Hanna Bros hardware establishment is completed by C. Purvine. The addition greatly improves the appearance of the firm's quarters and the back addition provides neat and commodious quarters.
The Independence Driving Club permits construction of a new baseball park within the circumference of its race track. Work began last week and the project will be completed as rapidly as possible.
J M Gentry recovers with daughter Mrs Wallen caring for him for a week while two sons from Columbia Contract Co Washington plan to return soon. All children have not been together eight years. Konjockety Club hosted a tally ho party with blind whist and hand painted Havilland china at Mrs H Diff and G G Walker home.
Highest prices paid by T A Riggs in Monmouth Oregon for mohair and wool noted. For sale items include a 3 percent inch wagon almost new with information call John Robbins Independence Oregon. Also money to loan on farm security long time at reasonable rates box 26 Independence Oregon. DeWitt s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve advertised good for cuts burns bruises and piles sold by all druggists.
Short time hatching eggs from White Leghorn stock offered at 1.00 for single setting and 75 cents for two or more settings. Caskets coffins burial robes and Catholic trim obtained from H. H. Jasperson. Spring oxfords in patent oxblood and tan from Conkey Walker Lehman. Milk cow for sale inquire with F. Fredrickson. Complexion powders and toilet requisites sold by Mrs Thos Fennel. Jersey bull two-year-old for sale inquire A W Stansberry Independence Oregon.
For sale or trade high class parlor organ in good condition enquire at Mrs Neeleys in North Independence Will trade for young stock of any kind All the latest shades and shapes in men's up to date hats Don t put off buying your hat too long present stocks are all that is to be had Get your new one now at Cotskey Walker and Lehmans
New sewing machines fully warranted priced from 13.75 to 25.00 and lamp supplies for gasoline lamps offered by H. H. Jasperson.
Notice discusses whooping cough as a deadly illness causing pneumonia and even more deaths than scarlet fever. It highlights Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective in epidemics, citing Delbert McKelg of Harlem Iowa praising its use for his nine month old. Remedy sold by P. M. Erkiland.
A preparation advertised as valuable for chronic and muscular rheumatism and acute inflammation relief. It claims quick cure for lame back, lame shoulder, stiff neck, and muscle soreness from exposure or injury. Sold by P. M. Kirkland.
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy tones kidneys and bladder, purifies blood, and restores health with no harmful drugs. Pleasant to take and available from P. M. Kirkland.
A brief notice notes round trip fare offered to customers who buy salts at the store on Commercial Street in Salem between 49 and 82. The item highlights pricing policy for travelers and shoppers in the local town trade.
Six room house for rent advertised by Hicks Real Estate Co. Enquiries directed to Chas BE at Hicks Real Estate.
A vintage ad certifies druggists will refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It promises to stop coughing, heal the lungs, and prevent pneumonia and consumption, notes no opiates, and marks the genuine product in a yellow package sold by P M Kirkland.
For sale or trade a gentle pony that is broke to drive single or double. White pony could trade for young stock of any kind. Enquire of F. C. Fredrickson, 4 miles south of Independence.
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