News From Other Towns And Local Happenings
Local residents recount visits and travel plans. Ernest French and wife of Se'em join L Compton and others at a Sunday gathering. the couple heads to Holdmer, Oregon to work on a farm. Buzz Sloper and Arch Sloper with relatives ride in Sloper Brothers’ auto to Independence. L Lester’s family visits in town then plans Michigan as future home. Hopville school adds new bell and standrd picture funded by a basket social. teachers push for high attendance but high water hampers interdance points. Mabel and Wright Porterfield visit Independence. Antioch items note visits by John Grounts and Ing Fishback, A J Shipley at Falls City, Tom Marks family visiting and moving nearby.
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Ernest French
Se’em
Gid
John Compton
Woods
Cleve Bridges
L. Compton
French
Holdmer
Oregon
Buzz Sloper
Arch Sloper
Independence
Sloper Brothers
New Auto
L. Lester
C. Burroughs
Mrs. Lester
Michigan
Hopville School
Mabel
Wright Porterfield
Antioch
Ing Fishback
Cerrito
A. J. Shipley
Falls City
Tom Marks
Rick Seall
Lunde
Marks
John Walker
Large
Boc
Cure for Epilepsy Promised by Miles Nervine
A parent testifies that her daughter recovered after years of epileptic fits following use of Dr Miles Nervine. The ad claims thousands of successful cases, notes Nervine as a reliable nervous system remedy, and offers a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails. Miles Medical Co. promotes Elkhart Indiana distribution.
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Miles
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Ward pledge proclaims finest loaf of bread at bakery
A local pledge extols a bakery in Independence claiming its loaf of bread is the finest. The ad lauds wholesome baked goods and pride in quality flour, urging patrons to choose this shop.
Fragmentary travel notes from Independence region
The text records brief, garbled movements of residents around Independence and nearby towns. Individuals such as Mr and Mrs Kkimer Dieht and Pearl Fishback are mentioned visiting places like Rickreal Carton and Walker Brothers Hop farm with no clear events or dates.
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Forest Grove
Kkimer Dieht
Independences
John Walker
Rickreal
Busees
Vv. A. Pishback
Carton
Pearl Fishback
Walker Brothers
Independence
Polk County Campaign and Court Notice Items
A mixed page item notes Republican candidate activity in Polk County Oregon with a promise for a four year county administration and road and school improvements. It also includes a long summons in a Polk County circuit court case against multiple defendants in a real estate dispute with a deadline for response by May 10, 1912.
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Circuit Court
State of Oregon
Polk County
R. Gray
Bertha Gray
Wid Prederitka Gray
Plaintiffs
Sinka Daniels
Hattie Dennie
Philmore Daniels
George W
State OF
Oregon
Abova
Sali
Re Election Bid For County Clerk By E M Smith
E M Smith urges voters to re elect him as County Clerk in the 1912 primary, citing past office profits and expenses from 1911 1912. He presents figures showing fees income disbursements salaries and total profit to the county and asserts his record reflects diligent service.
Adam Clarke Captain of the Past Resting in Devon Cemetery
An epitaph recounts Captain Adam Clarke who died October 14 1896 aged 61 and lies in Biddeford Cemetery Devonshire England. It memorializes his prideful refusal to seek the poor house, his weary days by the river, and his care for ships crews and relatives before his death after a brief marriage and final hours.
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HW. Chas
Dunsmore
Biddeford
Devonshire
England
Ateust
Adam Clerks
Polk County political notices and bids excerpt
A set of notices announces A F Tondr as a Republican candidate for County Clerk with four years as deputy clerk. Also included is a school district No 16 bid call for building repairs due April 20 1912. Dallas Lumber & Logging Co advertises lumber and mill work pricing. G A Wells declares candidacy for county commissioner promising fair consideration for all.
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Polk
U. S
Ounty
Polk County
Bowal
Alrile
Oregon
Polk County Oregon School Superintendent Candidate Files Candidacy
Polk County Oregon announces candidacy for a second term as School Superintendent under the Republican party. Primary set for April 1, 1912, with a pledge to continue best efforts toward county schools if nominated and elected.
Arthur R. Allen Seeks County Assessor Post
Notice to voters announces Arthur R. Allen as a Republican primary candidate for County Assessor on April 18, 1912. He pledges full-time service to the people if nominated and elected, urging support from Republican voters.
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Arthur R. Allen
Rictreall
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John Grounts
Lickiamute
Miles’ Nervine
Mrs
Frank Anderson
United States
Nervine
King’s
Puttersot
Walluetas
Ora Poage
Marcel
Haly Gyeltig
Sistie
Derik
Salem
Wilson
N.wyecomnir
Will Mer
Orscon
Chamberlay
Majses
Athy
Independenta
Anid
Marek Sith
Fuating
Couney
Bude Ieck Reweive
E. M. Smith
Linkhiys
Imerkiins
Adam Clarke
Ken
Sandidate
Pae
A. F. Tondr
J. F. Ulrich, Wm.Shewey, Jon Wienert
Percy Hadley
Dallas Lumber & Logging Company
Dallas
G. A. Wells, Buona Vista, Dr. Pald Advertisement
May
International
Royal
A.E. Anderson
O. A. Kreamer
Cys
Castor
Pac Sinule
Bears
Castoria
Tee Gerwra
FORA
Klaw & Erlinger
Joseph Brooke
Rebecca of
Sunnybrook
Kate Douglas Wiggin
Charlotte Thompson
Williams’ Drug Store
Clyde Williams
Seata
Matinee
Independence Garage
H. Edwards
Watdeman
Rowe’s Jewelry Store
Independence, Oregon
Browne & Richardson
Enterprise Building
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