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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1903
Page
4
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The Monmouth Normal School opens next Tuesday the 22nd with a strengthened faculty. Principal Mr Rice arrives from Normal Illinois to direct the new term joined by Mr Mahony with Harvard ties and a bride, and Miss Nash new in music and drawing from Oregon. The old faculty recovers and students arrive rapidly as improvements brighten the building and gymnasium adding front doors, matting, repapered rooms and a new addition. An annual reunion in the chapel hosted by Y M and Y W C A will welcome the new students.
Special from Suver reports W. McLane's house was burned to the ground Tuesday evening. Fire crews battled flames, but the structure was a total loss with no immediate report of injuries. Authorities investigate the cause and assess damages.
A fire started by a roof spark during strong winds destroyed a house while neighbors saved belongings. Owner Mr McLane faces about 1000 in loss with 480 in cash burned and 400 in greenbacks. About 80 in gold and silver survived.
A group of Monmouth citizens challenge recent Exterprise statements that sidewalks are deteriorating and warn of lawsuits. They defend local authorities as keeping walks in good condition, saying streets are as sound as neighboring towns and the capital city, amid ongoing public discourse.
One hundred dollar reward offer for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsers from Weat & Traux and Walding Kinnan & Marvin of Toledo say F J Cheney & Co are honorable and able to fulfill obligations. Cure claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials and Hall's Family Pills promoted.
Special from Parker. Hop picking began at Mears Tedrow's and Ruef's yards Monday August 31 and ended Tuesday September 15 after a very successful two weeks. Hops were heavy and well conditioned with few leaves and minimal mould or lice. Several thousand pounds of fine hops are expected. pickers were paid by the pound with boxes ranging from 48 to 80 pounds. Tedrow and Ruef yards are praised for cleanliness and quality. Hel Mick's yard began September 7 and should finish this week. reports say hops are better than usual. Mrs Fuqua is thanked for looking after children and providing culinary treats.
On Saturday September 20 at 2 o clock P M the Mt Hood Chess Club conducted a chess event under supervision.
D. M. Calbreath marches to Parker to face native forces in a fortified terrain. The engagement is planned as a rigorous intellectual contest with high preparation and hopes for a fair judgment from the judges.
A Leveville man, W. H Brown, faced death from consumption and bronchial illness as his family prayed for a miracle. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery with instant relief and a cured condition, noting he now sleeps well. Trial bottles advertised at 50 cents to 1.00.
In the County Court of Oregon Polk County heirs are summoned to appear in the County Court at Dallas on Saturday October 11 at 10 am to show cause why the executor’s petition to sell four tracts of real property should not be granted. Properties include 80 acres in township 88 5 West Willamette meridian Polk County and 10 acres in Monmouth.
The Polk County Oregon estate court sale offers two tracts in township 6 range 1 west near Monmouth, totaling about 17 00 acres, to equalize the estate among heirs under the will of the deceased Walid Clovecodinty t. Withews. Judge J K E Sibley of the County Court of Oregon presides, with county clerk A S Loughary.
A sizable crowd from here and nearby gathered Wednesday evening at Horst Bros hop yard for a masquerade ball, enjoying the festive event and socializing in the rural community gathering.
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