Local real estate and business partners change hands
Local firms announce partnerships and ownership shifts across Realty Company, Motor Car Company, and Violette's cigar store. Poster buys land on Saw Street. Patton’s 31 acre parcel near Pullman links to William Patton’s family business. Sayles adds B Huggins as partner. Schwabhawer enters Silver Town venture with Martin & Violette as promoter and future plans for Independence. Mr Cooper assumes Market leadership, with Wey and Connors completing management changes.
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Erem Ealty Company
Pat
William Patton
Pullman
Peel
Ted
William Addlinter
Worth
Realty Company
Sayles
B. Huggins
Motor Car
Sayles Company
Dodge Brothers
Polk County
Catreetton
Ialuce Schwabhawer
Silvertown
Martin & Violette
Schwabhawer
California
Willamwetts Salley
Euorr
Sil Faviwil
Arant Sought as Astronaut at Monmouth
Arant, a Monmouth region pioneer now in Portland, seeks work as a newspaper master or related role. He has Dallas Observer ties and a background in journalism, with education from a university journalism program and prior experience in paper work.
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Arant
Monmouth
M. Aran
Portland
Ming
Mr. Arant
Dallas
University School of
Polk County
Dallas Observer
Mrs Dickey Dies in Salem Social Chronicle
Mrs. Laviens M. Dickey a pioneer of the Willamette valley died at the Salem hospital Monday evening after a four week illness. Funeral services were held at the home of T. W. Mart with Dr W H Charles Duns officiating. Interment followed in Berg cemetery beside her husband and son. Born February 6 1840 in New York state she came to Oregon in 1867 settling at North Independence and later Albany and Belo. She is survived by two children Claude Dickey and T W Hart. She was a member of the Presbyterian church since Albany days.
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Laviens M. Dixkey
Willamette Valley
Fer
Salem
T. W. Mart
Charles Duns
Berg
Polk County Farm Bureau Urges Early Apple Pear Scab Spray
The Polk County Farm Bureau urges growers to apply first spray for apple and pear scab now to prevent crop damage. A limenulphur to water mix is recommended, followed days later by a second spray with a 1 to 40 ratio after buds separate. Scab threatens 60 to 10 percent of yields in the valley.
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Tha
Polk County Farm Bureau
Divorces Granted in Dallas Court and Polk County
Frank E. Strong of Monmouth was awarded a divorce from Jennie Strong with custody of their minor children in Dallas court. Anna B. Cooper versus Pearl Cooper also granted with custody to the plaintiff’s mother. Will De Selm granted permission to visit his child in Polk County after habeas corpus actions. Mrs De Selm was recently divorced from Will De Selm amid custody disputes.
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Frank E. Strong
Monmouth
Jennie Strong
Dallas
Strong
B. F. Swope
Deerer
Anna
Minnie Saunders
Cooper
Will de Selm
Circuit Court
Polk County
Ronen Reink
Wrough
Mra. Reson Frank
Kola
Will
de Sele Anis
Ellison-White Chautauqua Dates Set for Independence
The Ellison-White chautauqua circuit will stage a five day event in Independence from May 26 to 30. Circuit manager Lowell C. Paget promises the most costly program yet, featuring Carveth Wells in Malay peninsula lecture, Judge George D. Allen, a four man all-star quartet, Witepskies orchestra with Olive Rano, A Mather Hilburn impersonator, the Apollo duo, and the Keighley New York players presenting It Pays to Advertise.
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Independence
Lowell C. Paget
Armouiers Independence
America
Carveth Wells
Malay Peninsula
George D. Allen
Massachusetts
Valda Four
Witepskies Concert Orchestra
Mixs Oliverano
McCormick
Sop
A. Mather Hilburn
Apollo Duo
Apollo
Keighley New York Players
Seggel resigns K Captaincy in Oregon National Guard
L W Seggel tendered his resignation as captain of Company K Oregon National Guard. An election for a successor will occur next Tuesday evening at the armory with Adjutant General White in attendance. Seggel has led the company since Sudd’s resignation and the choice must still gain Adjutant General White's sanction. The armory for Independence hinges on the company’s summer showing, and Seggel will join the Portland Union Savings and Town association in Astoria next week. Mrs Seggel will remain here to run headquarters for the summer.
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L. W. Seggel
Orewon National Guard
Armory
Nex
White
Sexvel
L. Sudd
Capt. Seggel
Union Savings and Town Association of Portland
Astoria
W T House and Family Hosted at Parker Event
The fatted calf was killed at the Parker school house last Sunday for a community dinner celebrating the return of W T House and family from Seattle and Canadian points. House has no definite plans beyond possibly locating near Independence.
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Parker School
W. T. House
Seattle
Canadian Points
House
Independence
Reorganization of Guard to be Made by Gen White
Salem Adjutant General George A White has orders to reorganize the Oregon national guard to align with new war department tables based on World War I experience. Each infantry battalion will have one machine gun company and three rifle companies, reducing from four rifle companies. Changes assign Medford and Merind companies to separate units, convert Salem Mont to company F, and move units to form new machine gun and howitzer components while maintaining battalion headquarters at Eugene Woodburn and Portland. Effective April 1, the reorganization must be completed.
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Salem
George A. White
War Department
Oregon National Guard
6Th Oregon Infantry
Medford
Meriind
Medfort
Mont Salem
Sth Infantry
Tettur M Groost
Corvallis
Oldetter
Rowoburg
Ath Infantry
Portland
Eugene
Woodburn
Independence man seeks city buy replacement car after crash
L N Waldron of Amity backed an Overland touring car in Independence last Saturday. The 12 year old son was with him when he backed over a 12 inch curb and toppled down an embankment near the river. The car, less than 200 miles old, was damaged up to 3200. No license tag was displayed. Waldron claims 12 inch curb unsafe and asks city to buy a new car, though no claim filed yet. The wrecked car was pulled to the street and stored at Independence Garage.
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L. N. Waldron
Amity
C Street
Main
Independence
City Recorder
Waldron
Frank Osborne Dies in Dallas Former Polk County Resident
Frank Osborne longtime Polk county figure and former Independence resident died in Dallas last Sunday. Funeral held in Dallas on Tuesday with burial there. Survived by two sons Elza Osborne of Buena Vista and Bert Osborne of Salem and a daughter in Freewater Oregon.
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Frank Osborne
Polk County
Independence
Dallas
Eugene Man Exhibits Ancient Copper Coin
George D. Foster shows a copper Roman coin from the fourth century found in France during his service with the 4th engineers. The battered piece lacks a legible date, but Professor Dunn of the University of Oregon identified it as dating to Constantine era Rome between 306 and 337 A.D.
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Eugene
Christ
George D. Foster
4Th Engineers
France
Foster
Professor Dunn
University of Oregon
Phunn
Constantine
Rome
Delegates Gather for Dokke Meeting in Independence
The Dramatic Order of Knights of Korrean holds a Dokke meeting in Independence on April 9 with delegates expected from other places. About two visitors are anticipated and preparations are under way for the initiation of a large class.
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Order of Knights of Korrean
Germany Expands Prune Trade With Oregon and Europe
Oregon and California packers have closed a deal to ship several million pounds of prunes to Germany England and the Scandinavian countries. German exchange rates mean European buyers pay about 15 dollars in German currency for one dollar of American prune value. R Paulus of the Oregon Growers' Cooperative notes current low prices have spurred export movement, though European demand has not yet lifted local prices.
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Germany
Oregon
California
England
Portland
Panama Canal
R. ©. Paulus
Oregon Growers’ Cooperative Association
Europe
Major and Mrs Rose Return From England Trip
Major and Mrs W L Rose returned from nearly three months abroad. They traveled via Los Angeles New Orleans and New York to Englands Willamette valley. They praised Oregon and noted saloon regulations and changes in English currency while reporting good hop market prospects and productive work at Wigrich upon return.
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Major
New York
Independence
Rose
Oregon
England
Wigrich
Hewitt Plans New Jersey Stock Farmhouse Residence
Polk county Jersey breeder Guy G. Hewitt prepares to build a 32 by 40 foot story and a half house on his Rickreall area ranch. He sold his herd last summer due to help shortages and will resume Jersey breeding on a smaller scale. Hewitt hopes a Jersey bull will win a gold medal, though one has died in an accident. a progeny is testing and showing potential to meet the award standards. Hewitt visited Independence last Saturday and remains convinced Jerseys are the right stock to raise.
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Guy G. Hewitt
Polk County
Jersey
Rickreall
Hewitt
Independence
Independence Baseball Club Names Williams Manager Addison Captain
An Independence team organization was perfected Wednesday with A. G. Williams chosen as manager and Elmer F. Addison named captain. The meeting drew a good crowd, aims to begin practice next Sunday on the high school grounds, and to develop a strong crack ball team for the season ahead.
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Independence
A. G. Williams
Elmer FE. Addison
Byers Hired Two Years As Independence High Principal
Prof C D Byers will continue as Independence high school principal for two years. Otto L Fox named to teach mathematics and manual training for the coming year. The school board cites increased enrollment and gymnasium work, with L C Denison of Salem awarded the gym contract and bonded to proceed.
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C. D. Byers
Independence High School
D. E. Fletcher
Byers
Otto L. Fox
Fox
Albany
Prcent
North Bend
L. C. Denison
Salem
Denison
Church Dedication at Airlie on April 10th
The new Evangelical church at Airlie is dedicated April 10. Services begin April 7 with Rev. A P Layton of Corvallis speaking followed by Rev. C W Kantner of Salem on April 8. Bishop M T Maze of Le Mars Iowa leads April 9 and preaches April 10 at 10 30. A fellowship service and basket dinner follow with visiting ministers.
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New Evangelical Church
Airlie
A. P. Layton
Corvallis
C. W. Kantner D. D
First Congregational Church of
Salem
M. T. Maze
le Mars
Iowa
Iowa, Will Have the Service In Charge. Sunday Morning, At 10:30, Bishop Maze
Bishop Maze
Victor A. Ballantyne
Former Independence Banker named state bank examiner
C B Robertson of Condon appointed state bank examiner and confirmed by the state banking board. He is a state senator and former cashier of First National Bank at Condon, a former Independence boy and longtime resident, and cousin of Mrs W H Craven.
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C. B. Robertson
Condon
State Bank
State Banking Board
Robertson
State Senate
First National Bank
W. H. Craven
Fletcher Speaks at Portland Guard Meeting
Dr. E. Fletcher attended in Portland Monday evening a gathering of National Guardsmen. He complimented members of the legislature for appropriations funding armories and other military purposes.
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Fletcher
Portland Guard Meeting
Dr. E. Fletcher
Portland
Independence Still Fighting Highway Battle
Independence maintains it will not abandon the highway fight until the Supreme Court settles the matter. The stance counters broader reports and confirms ongoing efforts by local authorities and supporters.
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Independence
Supreme Court
County sheep and goat raisers gather for association talk
A meeting of the county sheep and goat raisers will be held at the Dallas farm bureau office Saturday at 1 PM. The event aims to interest local breeders in the Oregon Wool and Mohair Growers' association, with director William Riddle of Monmouth present to explain the group’s purpose.
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Farm Bureau
Dallas
Oregon Wool and Mohair Growers’ Association
William Riddle
Monmouth
Riddle
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