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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
5
The American Lumberman editor J B Defebaugh writes that Douglas Fir needs no stain to enhance color and finishes well. He notes Pacific Coast residences and offices use the wood and urges Eastern architects to consider it alongside mahogany and oak.
An editor, dead from starvation, travels with a guide to the afterlife. He witnesses damned subscribers roasted over red hot griddles behind a cage labeled Delinquent Subscribers. The editor refuses to leave, declaring Heaven enough for him.
The Ladies' Leisure Hour Club met Friday afternoon at Mrs. G. A. Wilcox home with hostesses Mesdames E. L. Ket chum L. Damon J. B. Hubbard Ed Owen and G. A. Wilcox. The rooms looked beautiful and a guessing contest provided amusement with Mrs. O. D. Butler winning first prize and Mrs. G. Kutch the consolation. A lunch concluded the gathering. Guests included Mesdames D. A. Hodge and W. Walker.
The fragment lists individuals including Tarler Kirklend Koteh Howler Dickinson Irvine Ht Keo Paddock Dickinson Meesner Huth Micka Chappell Pilchard Nelee Bid ridge Drealer Allin Conkey and Misses Iva Burton and Margaret Pomeroy.
An advertisement insists there is no record of a cough or cold leading to pneumonia after taking Foley's Honey and Tar. It urges rejecting imitations, praising the genuine 4 Yellow package as safe and effective with no opiates, signed D Ol. Dove.
In San Francisco last week the Pacific Coast commercial bodies conference reached a consensus to act as a unit to secure national conventions. Delegates from Oregon Washington and allied states supported mutual invitations with fair spread among cities, marking a united approach to convention hosting.
Eugene plans a large advertising fund to promote the city and county resources. A salary of 5000 dollars annually for an expert will be funded, with 15001 subscribed so far plus 1400 to total a dollar and a half per resident. The drive proceeds despite the national election.
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for colds and coughs claiming it expels illness and prevents pneumonia. It is signed by OD G Dove.
A noted company similar to the Alton tar Stock Company from Independence era plans a return engagement at the local opera house. Early reviews say the troupe is meritorious and above average, with attendance this time determining future circuit placement. Public support is urged to encourage good theatre.
The Tennessee Jubilee Singers, well known and favorably regarded, will give a concert in Independence on Saturday November 7. The group is expected to draw a large crowd and proceeds will fund stars and stripes for the schoolhouse staff.
Portland tag day raised about 6000 dollars with 600000 tags sold for the Baby Home debt. Eugene and Lane county residents add 16000 dollars for next year promotion effort. In Moscow Oregon stunned Idaho 27 to 21 in a sensational football upset.
The Oreman Society offers prizes to Oregon public school pupils for essays on the Revolutionary War. First and second prizes are 20.06 and 10.00 for best essay on specified topics. additional prizes of 20, 10 and 5.00 for top essays on other topics. Essays must be 3000 words, handwritten single side, with teacher certificate.
Frank J. Cheney swears the senior partner of F J Cheney Co will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason records the oath dated December 7, 188. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and affects blood and mucous surfaces. testimonials available. sold by all druggists. include Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Mesdames Dornsife and Walker hosted a pleasant Hallowe en party at Mrs G G Walker s home with 25 invitations. Guests wore festive gowns and autumn decorations filled rooms. Prizes were won in games and orange jack o lantern place cards preceded supper. W L Reynolds, Reform School principal, traveled to Dallas via Independence.
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