Pickles Car Collision Near Ash Creek Causes Narrow Escape
Mitchell, a Poland pickle house representative known locally as Pickles, narrowly escaped a deadly crash on the Willamette road when his auto veered into a telephone pole near Ash Creek. He suffered injuries but recovered enough to continue, while a companion escaped with minor harm and the Flanders car remained at an Independence garage for repairs.
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Hob" Mitchell
Poland
Willamette Villey
Michell
Salem
Flanders
Ash Creek
Mitchell
Independence
Woman Struck by Auto on Dalas Depot Platform
Mrs. Lydian Howard was hit by a wireless automobile on the Dalas depot platform while waiting for a train to Independence. She suffered severe bruising, no broken bones, and was taken home to Ulis City for care. The car’s driver is unidentified, but witnesses recorded the machine number and the incident will be investigated.
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Dalas Lhat
Independence
Lydian Howard
Uliuls City
Almost a Miracle New Discovery cures coughs and colds
Claredon Texas resident W B Holsclaw recounts his brother's long dreadful cough. After using Dr King’s New Discovery the brother was cured by ten bottles. He is now well, weighs 218 pounds, and the remedy is praised for its speed safety and guarantee. Trial bottle free at druggists.
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W. B. Holsclaw
Claredon
Tex
Dr.King
Basket Social Draws Praise From Local Church Group
The basket social held last Friday evening by the Christian church was a success in every respect. The program was excellently rendered with a recitation by Dr. Dunsmore titled The Beautiful Snow and another by Miss Mary Whitman Wad lula an Indian legend, both deserving of more than passing comment.
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Christian Church
Dr. Dunsmore
Misa Mary Whitman
Editor Buys Residence Near Christian Church
A deal completed Wednesday between the editor and D. W. Rockwell transfers ownership of a home near the Christian church to the editor. The move finalizes the transaction and marks a shift in local property ownership.
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D. W. Rockwell
Christian Church
Fire threat averted at J. H. Bohannon sash and door mill
A fire alarm Tuesday morning at 8 pm and again Saturday morning revealed two fires in the J. H. Bohannon sash and door factory. A box of oily rags and combustibles burned but were extinguished before serious damage. Authorities suspect arson after the second incident. police guarded the site overnight.
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Bohan
How
Bohannon
Mohara’s Minstrels to Visit for One Night
A large road show led by Mohara’s Minstrels comes to town for one Friday night, April 12, with the 101 Ranch Band as feature performers. The Texas Tommy Dantee and a parade are planned, plus a 12 member cast of celebrated entertainers. Reserved seats available and prices 25, 35, and 60 cents.
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Mohara
San Francisco
Portland
Tony
101 Ranch
Tommy Dantee
One More Candidate for Polk County Representative
B EB Paddock formally declared his candidacy for representative. A Polk county pioneer Republican, he has business success and is expected to be a valuable representative if elected. The Independence campaign may now face another opponent.
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B. EB. Paddock
Paddock
Polk County
Ole
Falls From Hammock Hurt Lucklamute Teen
The fifteen year old daughter of Frank Loughary of Lucklamute fell from a hammock on Saturday, fracturing her right collar bone. Dr. Butler reduced the fracture and the patient is resting comfortably.
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Frank Loughary
Lucklamute
Butler
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted for all Ailments
An old advertising blurb touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a quick relief for pimples boils scratches burns scalds cuts and bruises for boys and girls. It claims unequaled healing for piles and sells for 25 cents at druggists.
Blaze on Roof Traced to Defective Flue At Mr Ober’s Home
Fire crews raced to a Monmouth Street residence Saturday morning where a small blaze broke out in the roof from a defective flue. Hose attached to a hydrant, but residents fought the flames from the roof and extinguished them with little damage.
Real estate transfers reported by E. Tripp
The Frank Bush house and four lots in North Independence were transferred to C. W. Nelson of Forest Grove. The L. L. Whiteaker property on a street was transferred to J. D. Hibbs who plans to build two modern bungalows. Mrs. Whiteaker will go to Newport for the summer in a few weeks.
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BE. E. Tripp
Frank Bush
North
Independence
C. W. Nelson
Forest Grove
L. L. Whiteaker
J. D Hibbs
Whiteaker
Newport
East Independence to join Oregon Electric Railway timetable
East Independence formerly Rocky Point will be added to the Oregon Electric Railway time card. The company will build a station named East Independence and Skinner Brothers will operate a launch to meet all trains. Cars are expected on the east side by June 15.
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East Independence
Oregon Electric Railway
Rocky Point
Skinner Brothers
Demonstration Car Tour by Southern Pacific Poultry Officials
The Southern Pacific poultry demonstration car, equipped by the Oregon Agricultural College extension division, will visit Willamette valley towns and reach Independence on Saturday May 4. C. C. Lamb leads the tour with R. B. Thompson and Prof James Dryden supervising a program of lectures and demonstrations.
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Southern Pacific Railway Company
Willamette Valley
Independence
Oregon Agricultural College
C. C. Lamb
College Poultry Department
R. B. Thompson
Portland
James Dryden
Will H Bloch Informed Wife Near Ashland In Critical Health
Will H Bloch received a telephone message from Ashland yesterday that his wife is expected to die at any time. He departed for Ashland last evening as Mrs Bloch, hospitalized there for over three months, grew worse despite medical treatment.
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Will H. Bloch
Ashland
Tooze Engages In Salem Business With Thermodyne Co
Walter L. Tooze takes charge as sales manager of the Thermodyne Company in Salem. The Oregon institution, capitalized at 50 000, markets a land based stock and a hoof packing remedy touted as superior to White Rock.prominent Marion Polk figures back the venture and stress statewide impact.
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Walter L. Tooze
Falls Cly
Salem
Lane Couty
Eugene
Merion
Polk
Tooze
Falls City
Thermodyne
Boss Hoss
L. T. Reynolds
Marion County
C. ©. Albin
Dragon Electrics
Feals
A M Brown Reported in Sliverton on Tuesday
A M Brown was seen in Sliverton on Tuesday, with no additional details provided.
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A. M. Brown
Sliverton
Native of Polk Candidate for District Attorney
W. C Winslow, native of Polk County, seeks nomination for District Attorney. Born and raised here, he attended public schools, funded his education through college and law school, and now practices at Salem with John H. McNary and Chas. L. McNary. His experience as acting District Attorney in the district is highlighted as efficient and taxpayer friendly.
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W. C Winslow
Wilslow
Salem
John H. McNery
Chas. L. McNary
McNerey
Easter services brighten city churches with calla lily decor
Beautiful decorations dressed city churches for Easter Sunday. The Methodist Sunday school featured abundant Calla lilies from California enhancing the occasion. Programs were well rendered and the day held great interest for both old and young.
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Methodist Sunday School
California
Elevator Death Strikes Corvallis Clerk at Hotel Julian
Walter Corbett a Corvallis delivery clerk known in this city died instantly after his foot slipped while stepping onto a moving elevator at the Hotel Julian. The elevator struck him and broke his neck, ending his life Wednesday night.
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Walter Corbett
Corvallis
Corbett
Julian
Corvett's
Puts End to Bad Habit Blues Cure Pledge
An old ad proclaims relief from "the blues" with a sluggish liver and bilious poison cured by Mr King's New Life Pills. The pitch promises better feelings and benefits for stomach liver and kidneys with a 25 cent price at all druggists.
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Mr. King
Alidruggista
Barley Seed Distribution Promoted by Southern Pacific
The Southern Pacific Railway Co has been distributing barley seed among grain growers statewide to boost production. H Hirschberg received a supply a few days ago.
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Southern Pacific Railway Co
H. Hirschberg
Rickreall Beats Independence 12–9 In Sunday Baseball
Rickreall defeated Independence 12 to 9 at the local field on Sunday. W. H. Walker and wife Mrs. J. H. Burton and daughters and C. W Renkle were in Salem Saturday to attend the matinee Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm.
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Independence
Rickreall
Lust
W. H. Walker
J. H. Burton
C. Wrenkle
Salem
Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
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