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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1903
Page
8
The article discusses how loss of hearing isolates a person from friends and family, depriving joy and sound of nature, and describes a case of J J Kern who suffered five years from persistent deafness. It notes Dr Tiarrin treated him ten years ago with success and no recurrence.
Letters praise Dr Darrin for curing chronic eye inflammation and facial paralysis with rapid visits from 9 A M to 3 P M. He stays at the Reverend House Albany until December 1, attracting patients from Jefferson Shedd Halsey and beyond.
A local laundry ad emphasizes exquisite color and pristine condition. It promises peerless beauty and fresh finish, inviting customers to send a jam handle for a surprise, notes new prices, and directs orders to Kateb's barber shop or the Salem stage for prompt service.
Local residents from Parker and Independence appear in a string of visits and small events. Notes mention travelers from Buena Vista and Highland, school improvements, hops shipments, garment charts, and a new Ruef baby born October 22 with three siblings described in affectionate terms.
A fragment references John Wesley and a saying about repetition. It notes Chamberlain's Court Remedy as a treatment for diseases including pneumonia and claims it is pleasant and safe to take, sold by Kirkland Drug Co.
Mr. East spent Sunday at Independence. Mr. G. C. Balter visited Parker Sunday. E. Davidson is on the sick list this week. Chas Allen visited with friends at Parker Sunday. J. M. Tedrow came down from Corvallis Monday. Wanted some new subscribers to the ENTERPRISE.
The district notes rainfall welcomed by farmers. Mentions include Lloyd Flickenger on sick list, H. From receiving last salmon box, Hood on a town trip, Mrs. Baker of Portland visiting relatives, DeArmond on a trip to Independence, Emmitt Maxfield visiting Corvallis, P. J. Withrow and baby visiting his brother, Miss Anna Torgeson from Buena Vista, Miss Cecil Bryant of Corvallis visiting, Mrs. Dick Gaines from Independence visiting her sister, Mr. Hodge the Oregon Fire Insurance agent, and C. EB. McLane having his house painted to improve its appearance. Robe Armiond and wife of Independence visiting, Bi J. Ridders hoping for rain to aid farmers as the creek flow is low due to waterpower limits.
Low round trip rates enacted for travel between Portland and Willamette Valley points. Tickets sold Saturdays and Sundays with return by the following Monday. From Independence fare 240 cents. Southern Pacific Co agents listed for details.
By order of the Polk County Court Oregon an executor is authorized to sell at private sale the real property belonging to the estate of Charles G Fisher. The description begins at a point 5.72 chains east and 20.45 chains south of the southwest corner of the northeast quarter of section 24 township 4 south range 5 west.
Property description and boundaries outline a land sale under the Willamette meridian in Polk County. The document references a start point near Lay One and Hoek Number Nine, with measurements in chains and feet, and notes the sale to be conducted by a high bidder at a specified date in November.
The Justice Court in Polk County Oregon issues a summons to W.M. Baldwin in Baldwin v. Baldwin to answer a complaint by November 18, 1908, or face costs and interest. Independence Independent Enterprise publishes notice. The county court of Polk County orders final settlement for John K. Baldwin estate on November 7, 1908 at 10 am at the County Courthouse Dallas Oregon.
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