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About Independence enterprise. (Independence, Or.) 1908-1969 | View Entire Issue (March 25, 1910)
NOEPINDtNCl K MARK THI MCINNINO Or AN fA OF UNPRECEDENTED PROSPERITY. VOTI YES. -THt CONSTRUCTION OF A VSTEM OF SEWERS IN INDEPENDENCE ENTERPRISE INDEPENDENCE, OREGON, FRIOAY, MARCH 25, 1(10. NUMBER 43 SIXTEENTH YEAH PEOPLE FAVOR SEWER PROJECT VILL CARRY BY OVER EIGHTY PER CENT. INTERVIEWS OF LEADING BU INE3S MEN AND RESIOENTE CA3T 6HAD0W OF COMING EVUNTS AT POLL3 MONDAY. On i ho 2Mb day of March tin vol Tg (if InUji'iJ ncc will be i all-d upon to vol a to bo. .U the cliy for the t..t,llihm nt of ft symira of ew-rs. Any ls"l voiir win bus rompl td with tli ww nit to rmldencf will be qual fii-d to runt his vote at this eU'it.oii. A mtas m lug bus fcce ; tailed to discuss the various phases of the subjmt an affecting the taxpayers of ludepc.d' nie. At thin nuetlng many of the loading cltUms jit Inili-pindinru will make addrtsstn, jimoiig them belli Mayor Hoffman. Attorney XL F. Swop. V. W. PtcI val. Dr. Duiamuro, Kev. Weber and oUu n. The approaching iertlon U the chct topic of conversation '.hit w'k. Ileta have been offered that th re III not be twenty per cent of the votes cast asaliiBt the aewr project next Monday. It appear that the , peo:lo are pret'y much of a mind on the subject, so much ao that the en tire town B('eiu8 to have resolved It self Into a booming committee In aupport of sewerage. The following expretBiona from prominent buHlncBS mi'.u shows hat all the leading bus iniBs men and residents are enthual asMc In their support of the sewering vrojoct. "The tendency will be for the up building of the town. betiT rHl- dencei, better business hoiwa. The health of the community will be Im proved. Without a nyatt m of sewers, tt is only a mutter of time when an epidemic is golug to strike this town. M. Merwln. "While it will benefit us much per sonally it will Improve the general health of the town. I think It Is the proper thing to safeguard tlio health of the community. It will mean a good many thousand dollars to Inde pendence in locating new people. So Insignificant the cost to the house of Conkey, Walker & Lehman they will never realize what they havi paid for Jthe conotructlon of those' sewers." O. W. Conkey. "Like any other small place prop erty will be enhanced in value by he construction of a sewer system." Zed Roscndorf. "I think the sower system is the nest thing for the town that could he built at the present time, I think it will carry! I have heard no one that is opposed to it. As one of the largest taxpayers of Independence I -favor the measure." J. S. Cooper. "I am in favor of ths sewers. Any town without sewors is greatly handicapped from the standpoint of Jiealth. We have need of it here. The benefit I expect to derive from a system of sewers will far out-bal-4nce the cost. I would like to see the sewer system, streets paved, school facilities, etc." Dr. Allin. "I am heartily in favor of sewers. Tor the reason that I haven't been here long enough to 1 vote I would rather have npthing to say on the subject. Some people will think I am becoming unduly active In some thing I have no voice In. It seems very essential that the people should vote the bond issue at this time. Proper sewerage to a city should be the first consideration iu the estab lishment of a town. It will attract -desirable citizens to establish them selves In business if we have good sewerage, schools, etc." B. F. 'Swope. "Of course I am In favor of the sewer. I heard a prominent business man say that if they did not sewer the town he would leave it before the snow flies again. , You can count my vote for the sewer system." Dr. It. L. Hewitt. "I think the sewers will he very beneficial. I have never lived Jn a liy U'fur wuer the from "' to slurp. We mini e.r thu town or die In a mud hoi. Pwupl coining In hsro will not iWjr on account of thi. conditions." L, U. Hv. "Wt think one of the firm thliiK we oukIii lo liay l Ui wctii. It will lii'r-Mt tint valu.i of properly and make our town more hiuUliy and . ... !.... I.... aiiu unit y i,:'! ... j grent.hl tiiin. newer will do wtllj ue to bring peoplo to our town. You tan o,m in a being ,r!hl In awcra.e. f rat. Iat and all fr; the itluif." IUc ft Calurtaih. "J haveiii ihoUiht much about u; y it. 1 luli the sewer sytiu U tliej propir th ug. There Is nothing need worn, ll will help everybody. 1 am In favor of sewers and willing and glad to conirlbui my portion to the coat. "O. A. Kramer. "Th-re are ao many good r aaona that I favor the a.wr question that I hardly know which one is b -t-From the sanitary standpoint there U no qu alion but what a aewer sys tem is very eaaentlal to the people of iiuiiiH .nm far Mini reason, if n other, I would vote for It." Arthur Moore. ' "I b-dleve' that 'the city of Indt prudence Immediate (stabllahment of a .1 sewr, aystenl. Put tne lu the column aa vot ng yea." P. H. Dr-xler. i believ. that a sewer system ia for the beat Intere.ts of the common-1 ,ltr of Independence from a sanitary lauupomi i ic-hl . advertisements for any city. I oeBl .w.l..r .v. am very much la favor of it. -C. W. "I should think thaw anyone could see that the sewery.tem Is a good t. , j ...... thing. .Sewers ar always desirable In any community. The present un sanitary condition of the city Is suf ficient argument. The town has too many cesspools and private sewers emptying Into the street. There is no doubt In my mind but what It will carry. The Int-IIIgent. element of In dependence will vote as a unit for the sewerase system. I favor it, not because I am a member of the coun cil. but because we need it. The es tablishment of a seworage system in Independence will place our town in the progressive columns along with others of the state. It will be an Inducement to other people to locate here." K. C. Eldrldge. "In the first place the building of the sewer system will be the means of employing the laboring men of the city. It Is something that is needed in every town of this size. It will help to build our town. More people will como when they find that we have a sewer system and I am heart ily ln favor of it." W. E. Craven.- "To make it short. I am in favor of sewers." B. Wilson. "I am heartily ln favor of Improve ments. The sewering should be done before the streets are graded and paved. I expect to vote for the sew ors." J. W. Kirkland. "I havo favored the sewer system all along. I favor any Improvements- that will tend to better our condition. J. Dornslfe. "I am in favor of a sewer, because I believe It to be an Important founda tion stono in the building and growth of our city." M. C. Williams. "I am ln favor of any public Im provement that is for the benefit of the public at large. You can quote me as favorable to the sewer project." W. Dawes. "Because the sanitary condition of the city demands it, Independnc will never amount to anything until It is. sewered. Next iyear we want to pave our streets and to do this we must have our sewers laid first." Word Butler. I said when the proposition of vot ing on high schools came up that I didn't think there would be more tha twenty votes in opposition to it. I feel that the feeling of civic pride Is higher now than it has been for some time and that the taxpayers of Independonce will empower the coun cil through their votes on Monday next to proceed at once in construct ing the system of sewers which is now'up tothem. This will certainly be to the' betterment of our town and Will locate many outsiders with us." J. L. Hanna. "I am in favor of the sewerage proposition. It will do more to en- ( Continued on page eight) SALEM'S GREAT ANNUAL EVENT LEADING HOUSEMEN OF VALLEY WILL ATTEND. FORTY THOUSAND VISITED HORSE SHOW LAST YEAR ALL RAILROADS WILL GRANT LOW RATES. I The annual liorae Show at Salem will bo b'ld riUy and auturJu., April 8 nd 9. Tll event la one of Hi,, moat important of lu kind lo tliej farmira of the Northw -nt. where tlie faimeia aud atKkmen cau sua Uie' beat horses of all breeds. The first day of the uorae snow will b exhibiting th different horsea In a ma;niflcent parade. The second, j1' will be devoted to a sale. At this aale buyi ra and sellers Will as- i.i.. .if ..art. nl ih, miinirv.i demands the'"1 M th f lLJ primed in catalogue iuiiu uu jt,H..ii brcaucaal, mere win ne no auiiL-iin - rin.iin- Knuur. tnr all available . . , ..... sbow "lJ . tlu fftlr lhibl. pnMbly tQ 000 peop,e were ln ., . . Thl. Mr l will he l" ' . J" ' hHtPr and a ,arger crowd is expect- Ucktf "l? bjr rallrA0.taJ:f.IaMon n. The Horse Show Association of which C. L. Dick is president and ,lrn . manent organization, so that this event will be handled In a business-; like manner from year to year. It is planned to erect a bleacher and a grand stand- alony the streets, whieb will be taken down and stored for an other season. There is a movement on foot to erect a $25,000 auditorium in which this event will be held in the future. The' Willamette valley farmers should attrnd an exhibition of this kind and give It their hearty support, as it Is more largely to their benefit than anyone else's. The exhibition is free and Salem will do her utmost to entertain all in a loyal manner. COMMENDS SEWER PROJECT C. W. Leonard of Monmouth, who was in town Tuesday, was a caller on th"3 Independence Enterprise. Mr. Leonard was much elated over the proposed sewering of the town. H: la an old-timer of the county and takes an active interest in the af fairs of the town. It might be of som weight to the voters of ludependencs to have his expression on the matter. To a representative of the Enterprise Mr. Leonard said: "I do not know of anything that you could do which would be more beneficial to the city of Independence than a system of sewers. 'Cleanliness Is next to God liness' is an old adage that applies very for ib!y ln the case." v CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS Calvary Presbyterian At Calvary Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning, being the Easter anniversary, the morning services! will be conducted by the children of the Sunday school, and the young people. A program consisting of reci tations, readings, class songs, solos, etc., will be given by the children, and the choir of the church will ren der several Easter anthems. The pas tor will fill out the program by an Easter talk. The Sunday school will meet at the usual hour, 10 o'clock, and the Eaater exercises will begin at 11.- ; In the evening, Lyon Lodge, No. 29, Ancient, Free and Accepted Ma sons, accompanied by the members' of Adah Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, will assemble at 7:15 at the Masonic hall, and proceed ln a body to Calvary Presbyterian cnurcn. where Dr. Dunsmore will deliver a sermon appropriate to the occasion. Special music is being prepared by their excellent choir, and a pleasing and profitable service is anticipated. The public are cordially invited to Casta? Day at Christian Church Th aervite neit Lords day will point out nieanaises from both the d-aib, and tiie reaurrei ilun of Christ. Pari of th P-llile S'hool hour will l dvvot-d to recital loiia by the children and W Kaau-r aiutf'.ng. The Bil(J --t OI toil morning rnnun mj be "The i!eae from t'ahary". TUej choir will renucr music wirf'ly in keeping v.lth this tliwme. Tn evea-i Iiir tliemo will ."Tb Mhao from' the Open Tomb". Moat of the Eaat--r inualc will be given in t even-. Ing. Mr. Thompson will be pleaed to meet and facta all youn? men at ' 10, o'clo, k a. m-, who want to learn more about thu Iilbln. and who will' aRlt In forming a Hlblo club, im llur to tlie DapUst Baraa club. A bane ball t am la being organized among the young men of the Bible acnool and thos about to come into the school. The Bible study and prayer on Wednesday evening should receive the atteutxn of all members : and othrs. The young men and young women held a Joint preliminary meeting Tuesday evening, at which the pastor explained the organized Bible club movemenL Clubs for bo'.h will probably be organized next week. At the Methodist Church Next Sunday Instead of the regular Sunday school review, the hour from 10 to 11 will be taken for a special, sermon to children by the pastor. I During the regular preaching hour , the choir and fhe children will render a special Easter program. Epworth League will begin at 6:30: Leadeft Prof. Mcintosh; topic, "Christ's Res urrection". Preaching at 7:30. Mid week ravival, Tuesday evening. Young people's prayer meeting, Friday even ing. . ' " ' " WIHgrow will make your flowers grow. Butler Produce Co. " DON'T BLAME THE CREDIT STORES FOR NOT BEING ABLE TO MATCH OUR PRICES. IT IS NOT THE FAULT OF THE MERCHANT, BUT THE FAULT OF THE SYSTEM. Don't You Want Reliable Shoes for Your Family? WE CARRY A LARGER LINE AND SELL MORE SHOES THAN MOST SHOE STORES, BECAUSE EVERY PAIR WE SELL IS BUILT TO GIVE SATIS FACTORY SERVICE. i Tailored Clothing IN THE BEST POSSIBLE MANNER FROM SELECT ED STYLISH FABRICS. BUILT TO HOLD ITS SHAPE. OUR NEW SPRING PATTERNS ARE NOW ON DISPLAY. DRESS GOODS, NOVELTY SILK8, SUMMER WASH GOODS, HOSIERY, UNDERWEAR. EVERYTHING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY AT PRIC ES THAT CREDIT STORES CAN'T MATCH. Barnes' easb. Store E. T. BARNES, SALEM, ILIIJASPERSON PASSES BEYOND LEFT DENMARK TO ENJOY RE LIGIOUS LIBERTY METHODICAL IN HABITS, GEN EROUS AND SYMPATHETIC, H. M. JASPER&ON WAS LEADING CITIZEN OF INDEPENDENCE. II. II. jMperson, whose death oc curred In this cl y last Tuesday morn ing at 7:30, was among the old and most highly respected residents of this city having resided ln Indepen dence for almost twenty-five yeara Durlng bis residence here he was oc cupied In many pursuits. He was first engaged ln conducting a saah. and door factory, afterwards conduct ing a general store for several joara and shortly previous to his death he retired from the undertaking buslneaa and from active business life. ; Mr. Jas person was born In 1841 In Fyen, Denmark. He served hla king ln the army of Denmark during ac tual warfare for two years during the term of which service his father and mother both died, their deatha occurr ing but six weeks apart. In 1865 he came to America, the object of hla emigration being to live in a country ln which he could enjoy freedom la his religious belief. He was a mem ber of the church of Latter Day Saints, whose followers , were sub jected to many persecutions ln hla native country. The assassination of Abraham Lincoln occurred while Mr. Jasperson was en voyage to this coun try and the news of that occurrence (Continued on page eight) PROPRIETOR OREGON