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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1911
Page
5
Local column lists doctors dentists hop yard and farm activity in Salem Oregon. Mentions Craven and Moore's for school books and supplies, upcoming school opening, trades for town and farm property, customers and trips by several residents, and notices about ships ferry accidents and weather. Includes ads for Foley Kidney Pills and legal firm Brown and Sibley.
Dickinson promotes a car for hire tied to his livery barn and reports that Rice and Calbreath have secured a large stock of alluminum tinsels and kitchenware. The items are claimed as high quality, rust resistant, and long lasting with favorable pricing.
Spruce boat in clinker style, 16 fest long, built two months ago. See E Ewing or call Home 3712 for details.
Corvallis reports by winter expert W L Powers show the highest average temps for July and August since 1906. July max 100, August 92 with a mean of 65, about 2 degrees above normal. August 19 records the lowest at 45.
On Wednesday morning Mr. Phil lips drove a load of hop pickers from a cas mission when a roach broke in the wagon. The load spilled as the team lurched but the driver kept control. Mr Phillips suffered only slight bruises with no serious injuries reported.
The notice lists Sunday School at 10 am Morning Worship at 11 am Bible study 7 30 pm and Evening Services at 7 30 pm with an invitation for all strangers to attend Pastor Arthur Re Blackstone invites the community Foley's Kidney Remedy is advertised as a proven tonic for kidney and bladder ailments with elderly people targeted for relief sold by Williams Drug Co.
Ed Biddie leasing his interest to H M Edgar after a twenty year connection with Dalluna Iron Works will retire. Edgar, formerly of Independence, is an expert machinist and will partner with Ralph Y Morrison, Biddie’s associate, a skilled foundryman.
Headline notes hop picking supplies with baskets priced at 75 cents and camp stoves listed at 1.2 dollars and hop gloves at 5 cents, reflecting a sale or catalog item range for the season.
Clyde Hill, living on a thirty acre farm near this city, bought ten irrigated acres near Roseburg with his family planning to move next Monday. He is the son of Dew ay Hall and has long resided in Independence. His many friends hope the climate at the new home suits him, avoiding a return to his old residence.
A horse ridden by two boys was struck by an automobile en route to Salem Tuesday afternoon. The horse and riders were knocked down but escaped without further injuries. The car's front axle bent, and the machine narrowly avoided going over the embankment.
The Belleu Repertoire Company with home talent drew large crowds in Independence for Saturday and Sunday shows. Performances at Mie hop yards and Dallas events attracted good patronage. Two new members joined, including a concert soloist of notable repute, with more shows planned in Polk County towns.
The current pastor’s term ends next Sunday at the M E Church in Independence with morning and evening sermons titled God’s attitude toward men. Sunday School begins at 10 am and Song Service at 7 40 pm. The Oregon Annual Conference opens Wednesday September 20. W J Weber invites citizens to attend.
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