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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1909
Page
5
WwW Davis a well known vocal teacher plans a vocal class at Map Tet church. He proposes twelve lessons with individual parts after the third lesson and even offers to forfeit the school if interest wanes. A meeting was held Tuesday evening at the Plantlet church to discuss the plan.
Aenethy Jetter record shows a late arrival for this week’s edition of the Haine. Port land Union Browk Yards managers claim misrepresentation in the Enterprise of Octavera story and request a hearing. Full publication will follow in the next issue.
The Independence Enterprise announces premium rates for 1910 available to Polk county subscribers at all post offices and the enterprise office. The offer may last two months and extended to back subscribers who pay all dues, with Polk county residents paying ninety cents and out of county subscribers one dollar ten.
The lovers of football will see Independence play Willamette University second team next Saturday at Hill's ball park. The game is set for three o'clock in the afternoon and both teams have practiced all week, with Independence reporting lineup changes to shore up weak spots from the Albany game.
Preaching at 11:00 a m and 7 30 p m at the Christian church with Unpardonable Sin as the evening topic Sunday school at the usual hour Everyone invited Also Calvary Presbyterian church offers morning and evening services with Dr Dunsmore speaking at 1 00 on Gods Plan for the Ages and Lot the Selfish Man in the evening All welcome
E C Merrill sells his 220 acre farm west of Carleton to Independence hop grower Mr McLaughlin. Merrill and family plan California winter residence but may relocate. Charles Willis will manage the property as McLaughlin undertakes winter improvements. McLaughlin will use the ranch for general farming, not hops.
In Polk County Oregon notices of final settlement for the estate of Lovina Perry deceased. Wesley Perry administrator presents final account for settlement in the County Court. On Saturday November 18 1909 at 1 PM in the Dallas Oregon courtroom any interested person may appear to file written exceptions and contest the account.
The Enterprise recaps ads and notices from Hanna Bros and Salem Music Co, buyers and visitors like Mrs Fulllerton of Salem, Karl Merrill of Charlton, and A G Crossen of Salem. It notes contract rate changes, a halted city council meeting, crosswalk repairs, the Monmouth street foot bridge, a restarted saw mill employing about 25, and the Cummins Davis firm reshuffling.
A public auction of A. J. C. C. Jerseys owned by Ross C. Nelson of Independence will be held October 26. The sale features high merit milk producers with bloodlines from Chief Engineer and Dorinda’s Grand, including Dorinda’s Grand son of Peers Surprise, once holder of a world butter fat record. Cattle are described as in fine condition and buyers are urged to attend. Independence access and rail routes are noted for bidders from Portland and Albany areas.
The public school reports 340 students of various sizes and conditions, with the High School the largest in its history. Classes are organized and literary and debating contests will start soon. The school colors this year are purple and white.
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