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About Independence enterprise. (Independence, Or.) 1908-1969 | View Entire Issue (July 14, 1911)
EIGHT lAOe for Sale $4.50 4.00 city. Big fir, 4 ft, per cord - -Second growth per cord, -Delivered to any part of the Put in your season's supply now. 5. COX, MIVUIU. IM.F.I'KNDKNCi:, )K: - HE INDEPENDENCE ENTERPRISE, INDEPENDENCE, OREOON. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESS OF OUH HOME STATE TOWNS WILL PULL AS ONE. PAGE THREE NEW DRESS GOODS We invito the Ladies of Independence and vicinity to inspect the Price and Quality of our large line of Spring and Summer Dress Goods. We have never had a better assortment of colors; also newest weaves in black goods, all prices, but great values. Our Grocery Department is always in the lead Call in and see us; we assure you courteous treat ment and fair dealing. Drexler & Alexander INDEPENDENCE, OREGON 7-0 SHOWS' FARES EAST 1911 FARMERS OO IN AUTOS. Anul Convention of Union County It H.ld In Elgin. Klglri The nnul convention of the f'urmrrt' Union of Union county, wis hold here Saturday. Many of them oomlnK In autoi, the farmer be gan to assemble early 8 o'clock, nd Ijv 11 the streets were filled with cart driven In by members of other local unlont at Summerville, La Grande, Cove and Union. A lonjf table of C3 platea wat spread in Ek1 hall, covered with dalntlet prepared by the farmers' wivea. Thit table wat served four timet before an had eaten. At 2 o'clock the conven tion proKramme begun. Amonic tho principal speakers were John Couch, of Wallowa; Mr. Mc Millian, of Alicel, and Mr. Moore, of North Powder. Following the ad dresses there wat discussion of 'mat ters of K.-neral interest u the union, the principal feature of which wat the adoption of a rrw.lution to compel the Home Iridi H-ndi-nt Telephone company V allow the farmert better rates. Tho farmert projwse to f irnith their own phone and pay the company $10 a year for them, and demand 10 free culls monthly through any two cen trals within the boundariet of Union county, with the privilege of more at h- usual rate, the company to keep phone and line in order. If the company doca not accept these terms, membera of the union throughout Union county will cut out their phones on August 1, organize ...b .mnunv and inxtall a telephone BUM. v... " J svatem of their own throughout the n- 1 P.nilu vallev. Thit wat the largest convention of v I'lrmr,' Union ever held in this . ...... part of the state. NEW STRAWBERRY FIELD. During the months of May, June, July, August and September, on dates shown below, the SOUTHERN PACIFIC will sell round -trip tickets from Independence, via Portland, as iouows: Chicago . . Council Kluffs Omaha Kansas City St. Joseph St. Paul F'arM $74.45 Farm St. Paul, via Council Kluffs $G5.85 Minneapolis, direct . . 61.95 Minneapolis, via C. Bluffs 65.85 r.l OS' nulnth. direct .... b.bt Duluth. via Council Bluffs 69. 4o St. Louis 71.95 30. SALE DATES May 16, 17. 18, 19. 22, 23. 24. 25. 27, 28 and 29 June 5, 7, 9, 10. 12, 1(5. 17. 21. 22. 28 29 and 30. Tulv 1 2 3 4 5, (5, 19, 20, 20, 27 and 28. S J,itt 4. 5 14. 15. 16. 17. 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and September 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Ston-overs within limits in either direction. Final return limit Octo ber 31st. Inquire of any S. P. Agent for fares one way through California, or apply to WM. McMURRAY General Passenger Agent Portland, Oregon WATT SHIPP THE BICYCLE MAN SALEM. OREGON Athletic and Gymnasium Goods Guns, Ammunition and Fishing Tackle Bicycles and Repairing Pocket Cutlery and Razors Sun Typewriter, $10 Wetton Mountain, Umatilla County Sendt Fine Shipment. Portland A crate of strawberries itmutiiu rountv has been re ceived and placed on exhibition by the Portland Commercial ciud. ine u.r hv the Weston Com u I n Uh ami were crown in me Weston mountain district just east of Weston. "Our country is destined to pe one or the greatest strawberry sections m nri,l aaid ex-Senator P. W. Proebatel. a hardware and implement dealer of Weston. "The raising of fruit is a new industry but already it making a wonderful showing. One man oiklrt nvpr U00 worth of berries from a half acre last year, besides ;n ll h wanted. The country is nt.m a fine annle district. Weston's fruit commands high prices on account ; ui.;,.ninir nuulities and excellent Ul I fc-O 1 . flavor. Land is held at $60 to JiO an acre at present, as the raising of ia in it a infnnev and the people . -.-.f ..ulira itt real value. Ine people of that country are all prosper ous. ... trvr.ir.noi-a hnvA rpnnrted that 1U, 000 acres of the land can be irrigated at a cost of $65 an acre and plans are being made for the conservation dam nino nra)t in be 150 feet high. Local capital will finance the project." PEAK SENDS OUT SMOKE. Mountain West of Bend It at It Again After Long Inactivity. Bend Coming on the heels of the recent seismic disturbances in Cali r,.; th discovery that smoke is issuing from the old crater of Broken t mnnntiin in the Cascade range, .. -jo miisa west of Bend, has ere- nuiuc atod no little supposition regarding the possible connection. Not for sev eral years has isronen lop oeeu seen Dmlr,. So active is it now, how ever, that prospectors returning from trips about its nase repon mm -"-umn of steam rises often for many hours at a time from its long-coio crater. It is a well known geological fw that, this locality is reckoned the scene of the most recent volcanic dis turbances in the northwest. Development LttguM Meet at Print villa In Interttt of Ctntral Ortgon. PHnevllle Net to the building ot the Oregou Trunk and letchutet railroad, the inwtlng of the Oregon ivvnloniiieiit IKii at Prlnevllle In tt week Iih b.-en the greatest thing that hat happened to central Oregon. It hat cemented Into doner relatloimlilp the townt of the great Interior and made them feel one ob ject In view, and one only the up building of the Interior at a whole. Bpeakert inch tt Thomat W. Uw- son and President Carl Gray of the Hpoktttie, Portland & Heattl railroad Injected new entliutl.'itin In the get together movement and gave tuge advlre re!utlve to the upbuilding of tbe Inlerlor. Mr. dray made It plain that a study of the tolls and condi tion In central Oregon intuit be made and tho settler posted at U result or mauy would bo the failures and the country would be greatly banned. Mud owners were cautioned not to hold thulr land valuet too high. At 11-.. niii.f Itiu Hi. editors iif the Interior resolved to pull together for a greater central Oregon and the uwrfiii-i,- itt ihu dSfTerent interior organlzutiont aU.o have Joined hands for a greater co-operation than nat heen tlio nrarllce. Tho meetiriK lias strenictnenea greater confidence In the piople of central Oregon In the future of the great territory In the countlet Ini mediately to be benefited by the railroads which have penetrated rs- chutet valley, that It, Crook. Lake, Harney and Klamath counties, ine .,ialrtna vnra varv m-oll Bttnrlefl delegates being present from all the townt practically or tne wnoie in terior. Including Uend. Burns. Cres cent. Culvpr, Hlllman, Klamath Falls, Laldlaw. Ijikevlew, La J'lne, Madras, Metrollus. Opal City, Paisley, Red mond, Silver Lake and Sisters, aside from Prinevllle. Sisters was present with au exhibit of products and soils. WELLINGTON, NEW TOWN. Lare Tract Near Malheur Lake Be ing Surveyed. Burns. A new town Is being sur- veved 30 miles south of Burns. It is creating quite a stir here as It Is aunnwed to have a railroad backing the enterprise. Mr. Howelk of Port land, who came here a rew years ago purchased quite a large tract of land near Malheur Lake while land s'Qa nhoan on.l It waa aunonKeri that It wat purchased for the purpose of sneculation. Lately there has been truant urt r v in that nnrt or in valley which followed the announce ment of the Harriman interests that construction would soon commence at Vale. The tract of land that Is being sur veved as the new town of Welling mn -m li 1000 acres and Is neai Mnihenr Ijike about two miles from thn nresent town of Narrows, on the north rid'ie ot tne iaKe. nenmsmii i. i.w.atH nn tb flrpeon Eastern and Hill railroad stirveys where the two roads make a Junction. Tf nil Imva irnnrt water ana is surrounded by a good agricultural country. There 15 electric power on tho Illitzen river which can he ae veloned and brought to Wellington for manufacturing purposes Mr. Howell Is having the sage- hrnsh removed from the townslte There Is no doubt but wnai ine en terprlse will be a success. LAKES TO BE RESTOCKED. Moun POLK COUNTY BANK MONMOUTH, OREGON Paid Capital, $30,000.00 Transacts a General Banking Business orncrw and dimctors ,. h. rtAwtrv. pthim i. v. wnc "M-z f, . rowrit !.. SIUMP L M. SIMfW" The Arcade Cigar Store F. A. WILLIAMS Cigars Tobaccos Candies Soft Drinks and Confectionery C STREET INDEPENDENCE, OREGON Hand! Patronize Home Industry The Independence Steam Laundry does good work. BOTH PHONES. INDEPENDENCE MEAT MARKET Has long since been noted for quality, and the New Management is determined to keep up the long es tablished reputation of the house. If you are not one of our many satisfied customers, it's your fault. WILL BLOCH, Independence, Oregon Lumber Industry Brisk. Marshfield The C. A. Smith Lum ber & Manufacturing company is turn- 01 I J ing out a large amount 01 lumuer mm :.. How nhinnorl from L.OOS iay tnral of 3.000.000. feet. This is the most lumber that ever Detore leu uus .,-f ; a ointrin Hv. It was all bound ,,U... m...B ;- for California and was cameo, on uie Nann Smith, the San Pedro and the Newberg. Some record shipments have also been lately from Bandon, as the mills are running full force now. Postal Bank Averages $100 a Day. Grants Pass The postal savings bankjat Grants Pass has averaged $100 a day Sin deposits since it was opened. At first patrons were slow in coming in, but now deposits are coming in fast. 20 Acres Bought for Specialty. r.n'ta Paso R. J. and William Winter of Walla Walla, have bought 20 acres of the Charles teraine rancn near the city limits on the upper river road. The purchasers will specialize with "grapes and berries on the tract. Developing Lime Deposit. Metoliut The lime deposits east of town is being developed by L. G. Say age. Fifteen men are employed in the work. 26,000 Young Trout Taken to tains From Springfield. am Twentv cans, contain inu- isoon vonne hike trout, have i.oon tat-on from hpr to Summit Lake inn ,iio frnm hiro in the Cascade Range, where they will be distributed In nn effort to restock that lake and nthar mmitl til In InkpS Eight thOU- sand fish of the same kind were also sent by automobile to Triangle lake in the Coast Kange. Th fish were sent here from Ore min fMtv whpre thev were hatonea frnm psrrr shinned from the East. rww firlffln nritl Oeorce McClain. of EuErene. nre the men who have un rtertnken tn take the vonne nsn to an.tviH T.ni.-f The fish must be kont in fv,qh water, changed several times dailv, and the cans must be kept on Ice. The first for Trianele i nt-o ttoi-p taken there in a few hom bv W. A. Kuykendall, of Eu gene. Di.niu nf Waf.r In Deen We Ontewaj-. The Central Orewn Well has completed a won fnr thp TVRchiites Railway com panv at Gateway, which comes very npnr nnswertne all the rpnuirenients of an artesion well. With a hole down 210 fpet, water etands in the well to within 20 feet of the surface and the quality of the water is saia tn .q aor.nrl tn none for nnv Durnose. The machinery Is now being loaded on cars for snipment io mnuma where the company has let the con tract for another neeo wen. Pressed Brick for Vale. Volo Tho Vnln Tradine company is erecting a store building 90x100 feet, one of the most modern in eastern Oregon. The building Is of hrifif n-lth larsre date glass fronts. Last 'year the Drexel hotel, rostine $55,000, was erected oy mo TTtj ciiioo Mntinnnl hank, and T V 11 l VI klld.l B ' T. Nelson put up a white pressea Uytnl- tinllriin? COfitlne J22.UU0 fTUrt nrnna afa PlVWl T.niS Vtfill. B water has been more plentiful than in the past. Extensive Railroad Work. ouino 4 foreo of men Is em nim-nj tho Dreeon Trunk railway improving the trackage In the yardfl. It is reported that tho work will re quire several weeks. 1 Is to provide such croods as will meet u fof unilor nil rirfiimstances. i LUC ItOl uuuvi - - This is what we have endeavored to do, and the result is an increased trade, rapid sales, and a clean, fresh stock on hand at all times. If you have not tried our grocery depart ment, do so and become one of our many satisfied customers. t n TT7TT7TTci The Grocer Ui Vli f h OrflCIALS . HIRSCHBERG. President A. NELSON, Vice President C. W. IRVINE, Cashier The Independence National Bank INCORPORATED 1889 Transacts a General Banking Business Interest Paid on Time Deposits H. HIRSCHBERG B. F. SMITH DIRECTORS A. NELSON OTIS D. D. W. BUTLER SEARS DALLAS LUMBER & LOGGING CO. Les-sess Willamette Valley Lumbet Co. For prices on Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Sash, Doors, Mouldings, Cement, Cedar Fence Posts, Etc., See J. S. BOHANNON B Jpnen4ol611 INDEPENDENCE, OREGON Our Dress Goods f rivocc annrls. don't fail to look xrn nronarpH tn mnkfl the CltV OVer OUI line, vvc aic jjiv -y.-. bargain sale a shady feature m merchandising. AND IN SHOES we also have bargains that will surprise you; this is our strong hold and we can show an immense line at bargain prices every day. L. RICE, The Furnisher INDEPENDENCE, OREGON EHLLURD General Blacksmithing - Horse Shoeing General Repairing We do all kinds of Wagon and Carriage Work and keep in stock all parts for vehicles; work guaranteed Main Street, near the Bridge INDEPENDENCE, OREGON Established 1896 OPEN DAY AND NIGHT FURNISHED ROOMS WhiteHouse Restaurant WM. McGILCHRIST & SONS, Proprietors Best and Most Popular Eating Place in the Willamette Valley Telephone 196 SALEM, OREGON 362 State Stree