Publishers Press for Bills on Government Envelopes
Independence Enterprise reports on efforts by publisher and supporters to urge Congress to pass Toy Velle and Nelson bills prohibiting government printing of special envelope requests. The drive yields prompt congressional response and optimism that the bills will become law, aiding country printers and publishers nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inet
Independence
Congress
Nelson
United States
Wews
The Despoilers and the Beast in American Politics
A critical discussion about reformers and corrupt influence in politics. It cites Judge Lindsey and Francis J. Heney, condemning graft and the abuse of franchises. The piece argues the Beast of corruption lurks in Oregon and nationwide, urging continued restraint and vigilance by citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Lindsey
Francis J. Heney
Oregon Labor Press of
Portland
Orexon
Colorado
Good Roads Meeting Planned in Dallas by Eldridge
A good roads meeting will be held in Dallas on Friday May 27. Morris W. Eldridge will lecture across the state for the federal good roads program, starting in Ontario. Lionel R. Webster of the Oregon Good Roads Association accompanies him to promote Polk County organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thea
Thin County
Dallas
Polk County
Morris W. Eldridge
Good Roads Division
Department of Agricultura
Ontario
Oregon Good Roads Association
Lionel R. Webster
Eldridge
Webster
Good Roads Association
Polk
Rebekah Grand Lodge Sees Officers Elected in Eugene
In Eugene last Wednesday the Rebekkah and Odd Fellows grand lodge session elected officers led by President Mrs Addie Grout of La Grande and Secretary Mrs Ora Casper of Dallas. The parade drew about 1200 attendees including 700 Rebekahs and Odd Fellows with visiting members still short of full assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henkle
Rebekude
Grand Lodge Seasion
Eugene
Addie Grout
la Grande
Bulle Belcher
Lafayette
May Greer
Hillsboro
Mra Ora Casper
Dallas
Hida Jacobs
Portland
Mary Tomlinson
Assembly
Emily Pogue
Ontario
Hattie Henkle
Independence
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Independence News Mixed Social Travel Notes
Mrs Norman Hayes of Corvallis visited early this week with Mrs Bertha Bohannon. Mr and Mrs A B Locke returned to Portland Wednesday due to illness and death of James Alexander, father of Mrs Locke. Maurice Butler, 50, back in Independence after two months in California. Mrs M W Wallace visited Portland Wednesday. Crosby Dalton returned from McMinnville to Monmouth to see his mother. Mrs Vaughn of Rickreall visiting her mother Mrs J W Kirkland. Wm Addison and August Sperling traveled to Portland this week. Mrs Corrie Hubbard and others from Independence attended the Helakahs grand lodge in Eugene this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Hayes
Corvallis
Mrus Bertha Bohannon
Locke
Portland
James Alexander
Maurice Butler
California
Independence
Mra. M. W. Wallace
Crosby Dalton
McMinnville
Monmouth
Vaughn
Rickreall
J. W. Kirkland
Wm. Addison
August Sperling
Corrie Hubbard
J. 5. Bohannon
EB. T. Henkle
Katherine Jones
Grace Jones
Grand Lodge of Helekahs
Hugene
Konjockety Club Guests Enjoy May Whist Evening
Mesdames Irvine and Hiff entertained Konjockety club members at Irvine home on May 4 with whist. Miss Ethel Whiteaker won the prize, a dainty hand painted salt and pepper set. A lunch followed. attendees included Mrs. Van Dornsife, Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Pitchard, Mrs. Percival, Mrs. Huff, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
Irvine
Hiff
Konjockety Club
Claire Irvine
Airs
H. D. Huf
Ethel Whiteaker
van Dornsife
D. Collins
F. A. Williams
Administratrix Appointment for Rachel Watson Estate
The County Court of Polk County Oregon has named MRE A M Tharp administratrix of the estate of Rachel Watson deceased. All claimants must verify and present their vouchers within six months to the administratrix at Independence, Polk County. Dated May 20 1910 with B F Swope as attorney for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Watson
State of
Oregon
Polk County
Independence
Said
Ste
A. M. Tharp
B. F. Swope
Call for Sealed Bids Notice
Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Independence Enterprise. The notice outlines a call for bids and directs bidders to submit documents by the stated deadline and location.
Sealed bids invited for furnishred g5 cards of seasoned body red
School District No. 29 calls for sealed bids to furnish five cards of seasoned body red wood for delivery by September 1 1910 to district schools. Bids to be opened May 20 1910 at 7 30 p m with the board reserving right to accept or reject any bid. Clerk L Ketchum notes order of the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Said Dir
Independence seeks bids for concrete high school block
The city of Independence Oregon invites bids for a concrete business block and a separate high school building. Sealed bids due by 7 p m June 1 1910 with 10 percent certified check as forfeitable security. Plans on file at Independence Enterprise and Rice Calbreath. The district reserves right to reject all bids. BE L Ketchum clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Independence
Polk County
Oregon
The
Independence Enterprise
Chas. E. Hicks
Independence
Rice & Calbreath
Sild Achow
Board of
BE. L. Ketchum
Clerk of School District No
Sealed bids invited in estate of Nancy Brouse
Notice appoints administrator of Nancy Brouse estate in Polk county Oregon. All claims must be verified and filed at the administrator's Independence office within six months. Sealed bids for distribution will be received at the School District No. 29 office in Independence up to 8 oclock p m May 20 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Brouse
State of
Oregon
Polk County
City of
Independence
Brouse Estate Notice From Oregon Administrator
B Wilson as Administrator of the estate of Nancy Brouse deceased in Independence Oregon provides a public notice of probate matters and required actions under local law. The notice references docket numbers 47 51 and outlines creditor claims and deadlines for filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Wilson
Nancy Brouse
Independence
Oregon
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Charles Edward Hicks
Independence, Ore
Civic Club of
Arlington
N. J
Maury Pattison
Jermy Wotoan
Earth
Independence News
L. Ketchum
Oxford
Yours Truly
O. A. Kramer Jeweler and Gents’ Furnishings
Walnut Acres
Special Agents
Chas. BE Hicks Real Estate CO
Independence, Oregon
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