Prize contest offers grand rewards in Independence
The Independence Enterprise promotes a rival prize contest with an Arlington piano a Los Angeles excursion a diamond ring a solid oak desk and a five foot ball clock as top awards. Nominations are open to any respectable woman or girl with up to 25 votes per nomination and 10 dollar gold piece for the nominator. Subscriptions count for votes and the contest promises fairness with an independent canvassing committee.
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Death Toll Rises in Independence Week of Loss
The Independence area mourns as eight deaths in a week strain the town. Mrs. Ruthia May Stapleton, 15, died May 12 in Highland after illness, with funeral at Calvary Presbyterian Church led by Dr. H Chas. Dunmore. Ruthia, a former Independence High student, was remembered for promise and kindness.
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Highland
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Calvary Presbyterian Church
Independence
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James Alexander
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Clackamas County
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James Simonton
J. H. Alexander
Anaconda
Montana
John Scott
Monmouth
Allen W. Stansberry
Stansberry
Douglas of
Portland
Knights of Pythias
Stansberrry
the Enterprise
410 GIVEN AWAY Nominate a friend for capital prize piano contest
A contest in the Enterprise offers $10 in gold to the person who nominates a contestant. The note implies entry or a deceased person’s involvement, and references community sympathy for bereaved families. The obituary roundup covers James Alexander and Allen W. Stansberry, with life details and funeral notices.
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Prise Piano
Enterprise
Church Announcements Preaching at 11 A M and 8 P M
The church announces services at 11 a m and 8 p m with themes Christ's Present Ministry in the morning and Faith in the evening. The public is invited to attend home and worship. Pastor F E B Brickley. Regular services will follow.
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F. EB. Brickley
Dr Dunsmore Denounces Indifference to Church Attendance
Sermon at Calvary Presbyterian in Independence condemns declining Sunday services and pastor support. Dr H Charles Dunsmore cites Hebrews 10 25 and laments low member turnout, lack of reverence, and apathy as akin to heathenism, urging loyalty to covenant and fellowship with God.
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Calvary Presbyterian Church
H Charles Dunsmore
Dunsmore
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Heavenly Father
Laundry Fire At Independence Steam Laundry
Yesterday the Independence steam laundry building burned for the third time in recent weeks. The fire started in the roof from a defective flue and required moving freshly laundered linen to safety.
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