Independence Oregon's Rise From Frontier Trading Post
The 19th century town of Independence grew from a small frontier trading post to a regional shipping hub. Early investors like Henry Hill Bay and Asa Burbank Jr built commerce, while railroads after 1880 spurred growth, new schools, water works, and electric lights transforming the community.
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Oregon
Independence
Elven Thorp
Third Ward
Old Town
Willamette River
Mid Wo States
Atlantic Seaboard
Ilbelt
Henry Hill Bay
Asa Burbank, Jr
Leonard Willams
Little Frontier
Po’k
Thos. Burbank
Capt. Lyon
Lyn Ledee
A. F
A. M
Joe, Foster
Walcott Hart
J. BE
Davidson
C. P. Conk
EF. M Rwin
Isaac Vanduyn
C. Soper
L. Keso
Thorp
Henry Hill
Race horses arrive in city for Independence track meet
Several horses arrived in the city Monday from different parts of the country and are in training at the Independence track in preparation for the forthcoming meet. More horses are expected to arrive this week.
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Independence Track
Mass Meeting at Monmouth Discusses School Bonds
A large Monmouth gathering debated relations between the district public schools and the Oregon State Normal School. The meeting supported a proposal to issue a $20,000 bond to fund a modern school building, with a resolution requiring eighth grade completion for Normal entrants.
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Monmouth
State Normal School
W. A. Wood
Atre
P. O. Powell
J. MH. Hawley
J. BD. V. Butler
D. N. Meioturff
J. H. Ackerman
Normal
Fever of car buying grips Independence residents
Independence rumors say a craze for automobiles spreads this season as Dr. Lone brokers many deals. The Enterprise building changes hands for a car, an Overland goes to Dr. Butter, another five passenger Overland to Geo. Sperite, and a 20 horsepower vehicle purchased by August Sperite, with weekly increases in local car ownership anticipated.
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Lone
Long
Butter
Speriite
Geo
A Clever Bunch Brings Vaudeville to Star Theatre
A well received vaudeville troupe visited Independence at the Star Theatre with three shows Monday Tuesday and Wednesday under McCarty and Wohl. The group impressed audiences with song and dance specialties showing seasoned stage experience and drew fairly large crowds.
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Independence
McCarty and Wohl
Stockholders urged to act to salvage investment at Independence Cannery
Stockholders are urged to turn over shares to the committee at Kirkland Drug Store to recover at least 60 percent of their investment. Delay risks foreclosure of the mortgage and sale of the property to satisfy creditors. The committee has a few days to act or the initiative will be lost.
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Independency Cannery
Kirkland Drug Stereo
Kirkland
Chaiman
Coe
Birthday Party for Artie McKinney's Friends
Artie McKinney hosted a party Saturday April 1 honoring her birth. The gathering was pleasant with light refreshments and games. Charlie Ewing photographed the group. Vera Johnson won first and Velma Whiteaker second for pinning the tail on the donkey. Attendees included Ellin Mubieman Eva Laliberty Vivian Browhe Reva Mills Alice Sperling Edna Mills Frances Sperling.
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Artie McKinney
Ile
Charlie Ewing
Vera Johnson
Velma Whiteaker
Tall
Ellin Mubieman
Eva Laliberty
Vivian Browhe
Reva Mills
Woodmen M. W. A. Delegates Convene in City
A meeting of M. W. A. county delegates was held in the city on Wednesday afternoon. Falls City camp was represented by Alcock and Allis, Suver by Thurston and DeArmon, and Independence by Solle and Travis. J. J. Thurston of Suver was elected delegate to the state head camp meeting next month.
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Falls City
Messrs. Alcock
Allis
Suver
Messrs. Thurston and DeArmon
Independence
O. T. Solle
C. B. Travis
J. J. Thurston
City Council Passes Cement Walks and Curbstone Plan
At a Wednesday meeting the cement sidewalk and curbstone ordinance was approved and the city attorney tasked with drafting papers for five blocks of hard surface pavement improvements. The town notes weekly progress in civic development by its citizens.
Basket Social by Presbyterian Ladies in K P Hall
The Presbyterian ladies announce a basket social at K P Hall one week from Friday evening April 14. Each lady should bring a lunch for two and an unhemmed apron with needle and thread. Baskets sell for 35 cents, with an apron to hem by the buyer. A prize goes to the gentleman who does the neatest hem. Hot coffee will be served.
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the Presbyterian Church
K. of P. Hall
Reorganization Talk Prompts Commercial Club Meeting
City officials provide council chambers for a business focused reorganization of the Commercial Club. A Friday evening meeting is called to discuss the new structure and aims.
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Commercial Club
It Looks Good to Him on Independence Development
Mr. Jenkins traveling passenger agent for the Southern Pacific Company visited the city yesterday and praised local development efforts. He spoke confidently about Independence's future and opportunities ahead.
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Mr. Jenkins
Southern Pacific Company
Independence
Big Offer Brings Albany Trip For Shopping Spree
Out-of-town shoppers are invited to Albany for a free round trip to the Big Day Light Store. With a $25 purchase, buyers receive railroad fare refunded and access to a vast stock valued at over 90000 dollars, including suits coats dresses and millinery. The offer promises ten to twenty five percent refunds on purchases and a wide selection from Portland to San Francisco.
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Chambers & McCure
Albany
Chantiaa
Bio
Portland
San Francisco
Inestince
Childresrs
Chambers & McCunn
Evry
Salem
Eugene
Temperance Meeting Noted By Loyal Legion
The Loyal Temperance Legion will gather at the Presbyterian church next Sunday at 3 PM. An increase in membership is hoped for as lessons are described as helpful and earnest. Parents are urged to ensure their children attend during their impressionable years amid temptations.
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Temperance Legion
Prsbyterian
Conkey Returns from Hood River After Successful Operation
Geo Conkey came back from Hood River Sunday after undergoing cancer surgery. He had been away about two weeks and the operation was successful.
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Geo. Conkey
Hood River
Women's Christian Union Plans Gift Day Meeting
The Women s Christian Union met with the president and agreed to visit Monmouth Union on Friday the 14th at 2 30 PM at Mrs Helfey s residence for Gift Day. The event supports gifts or expense defrayment related to the case. Independence members are urged to attend.
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Women's
Christain Union
Monmouth Union
A C Moore Ventures in Portland Off Business
A C Moore was in Portland this week handling away from business matters, with no further details provided about the visit or purpose.
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A. C. Moore
Portland
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North
Inde
Hunt Bee Howee
Ommodoun Church
Gowling
Messe
Vanduyon & Bummerville
Crane & Wot
McCool & Smith
Kav Jendert Bros
Hirschburg
T, Hell
Shine Clag
Weat Aide
Hi G
T'Ken
Tinont
Cunty
Comlite
City Water Works
Tre Mirke
Rea
W. P. Connachy
Abfim Nelson
G. W. Shinn
Willim Agneas
Want Commercial Club
BIG
Bany
Temperance
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