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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
4
Charles Edward Hicks enters Independence Oregon post office on second deal matter. Subscription set at $1.50 per year. Society vaudeville is a fashion fad from San Francisco. Taft stop opportunities scarce. towns feel fortunate with no prominent reception friction.
The president appoints Lee McClung to the office of treasurer, filling the position after Charles H. Treat. McClung is a Yale alumnus and former football captain from the 1901-02 team, member of Skull and Bones, and resides in Knoxville Tennessee.
The Northern Pacific orders a wheat rate reduction that will affect growers in eastern Oregon. The Oregon Railway and Navigation Company says it will match the tariff change in the affected territory, with the new rate to take effect possibly by November 1.
Roland Hinton Perry, famed sculptor, released from Ludlow Street jail after six months for contempt of court in alimony cases. He credits time behind bars with enabling long‑desired study and thinking, advising youth to pursue home study even through contempt.
Mr Hughes of Portland purchases large ranch north of Dallas from J S Cooper. Price reportedly 65 dollars per acre, deal arranged by Clint Monroe, a noted Portland real estate dealer. Total value around forty thousand dollars.
Mr. Stewart a farmer ten miles south of Independence on Luckinmike visited town last Saturday while en route to Salem for a trading expedition. He reports excellent crops in his area and satisfaction with last season’s results. He farms about 100 acres, a quarter in cultivation, and plans to plant about ten acres in fruit next year including apples and prunes suited to the locality.
U S Grant of Dallas was elected unanimously president of the National Mohair Growers Association at Silver City New Mexico the meeting held September 22. James Riddell of Monmouth earned a seat on the executive board. The honors came as a pleasant surprise to both men reflecting their standing in Mohair circles.
The Polk County association holds one annual meeting but will stage a special session in San Antonio this November to transact important business. It is likely Mr Grant and Mr Riddell will attend. The Enterprise congratulates Grant and Riddell on their election, praising the move to boost the local industry.
At the last meeting Independence Lodge No 22 AOUW elected officers who will be installed Monday evening October 18. P M W J Damon M W Stubleman Foreman J R Collinge Overseer A L Sperling Guid A J Wolcott Recorder 8 I Walker Financier D A Hodge He coiver EB L Ketcham Inner Watch J H Ward Outer Watch 8 EF Owen Medical Examiner Dr E B L Ketcham
The Polk County Oregon assessor Graves announces a meeting of the Board of Equalization at the Dallas county court house on October 18 1909 to examine and correct assessment rolls and to hear written petitions for reductions filed in the first week of session verified by oath.
A bold ad urges buyers to choose the Oregon Milling and Warehouse Co flour made from old wheat and warns against other brands with the slogan Buy no other.
A seller offers 100 sacks of mixed vetch and oats seed ready to sow. The price is described as right by L. E. Stapleton, with the note 20-22 indicating a possible date or page reference.
Trespass notice declares prohibition of hunting on the east half of the old Stewart place adjoining the Ingerman son place on the west. Any violator will be prosecuted. Mrs. P. H. Drexler signs the notice dated 18 22 meats.
W W Newton, longtime local butcher, has bought the Long meat market and will open October 10 after a renovation. The shop closes October 1 through 10 for overhaul and repainting to become one of the best markets in the country offering fresh and salted meats, poultry, and fish. Newton invites all residents to inspect the new facility at opening.
Gentlemen warned that coughs and colds can lead to pneumonia or consumption if neglected. The ad urges immediate use of Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a standard American remedy. Sold by Williams Drug Co with prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle.
We extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors who assisted us during the sickness and burial of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. Alice McGowan, Mr. and Mrs. Milton McGowan, Mr. and Mrs. Will Shafer.
Fragmentary OCR note seeks 400 or 00 sheep to secure on stubble for willful purposes. The garbled text references a likely purchase or exchange and a location or office but key details are unclear.
Train Nos 16 60 71 run daily linking Pallas Dallas Monmouth and Independence with connections at Monmouth for Airlis. Train 2 from Airlis departs 4 35 p m via Monmouth to Independence arriving 5 25 a m. Train 72 from Airlis arrives Monmouth 4 40 p m then Independence 4 49 p m.
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