Easter Day at Independence Reflects Bright Weather
Easter Sunday at Independence featured ideal weather and a well attended church program. The morning service included children songs and a baptism, with sermons on the resurrection and a strong choir performance. An evening evangelistic service drew a large crowd, and visitors were invited to attend Fifth and Monmouth streets churches.
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M. i
Pdhd
Y & Howl
Chidren
Miss Snyder
Inet
Melntoah
M. KE
Independence
Newcommoers
Purista
Fifth and
Monmouth Streets
Tor
Mont Plemant
Seeing Is Believing Come to Independence Oregon
An exuberant recruitment piece urges readers to move to Polk County Oregon, praising Independence and Independence’s climate, growth, and opportunities. It touts jobs, rail expansion, new towns, and a booming economy, claiming the land offers prosperity, happiness, and ready marriages for women, with trains and roads rapidly expanding.
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Independence
Oregon
Italy
Starvaton
Polk County
Thia
Washington
Brit
Coumbia
Odd Felons Plan Two Story Building On C Street Lot
The Odd Felons in this city plan a two story bhusl new block on their lot between Man and Second streets on C street. The existing frame building will be moved and construction will begin soon. This investment is a sign of confidence in Independente’s future.
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Man
Second
C. Street
Independents High School Baseball Beats Bethel 11 4
The Independents won their second game of the season last Friday defeating Bethel High School 11 to 4. The teams schedule a return game at Bethel tomorrow.
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Independents
Bethel High School
Bethel
Car wreck leaves driver uninjured in Auburn crash
A total wreck occurred when a car skidded through a fence and into a yard near Auburn. James Sinnson escaped with a few bruises as the vehicle, badly damaged, was towed to a local garage for repairs. The incident, described as non fatal, involved repairs estimated at around $600.
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Staley
Thiesin
Ry Toas
Auburn
Mr. Thielos
James Sinnson
Tim Thieton
Thewon
Adopt Constitution for a Greater City by Independent Commercial Club
The Independent Commercial Club met in the Council Chamber with high turnout. President Cooper formed a promotion committee listing J L Hanna K C Eldridge August Sperling W L Hive and Clyle Williams. The membership report shows 108 new members joining to promote city interests. The group adopted the constitution and by laws, adjourned to meet the first Tuesday in May.
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Council Chamber
Cooper
Pirties
J. L. Hanna
K. C. Eldridge
August Sperling
W. L. Hive
Clyle Williams
Ministers Meet for Eugene District Conference
The Ministerial Association of the Eugene District Oregon will hold its Conference in this city May 31 to June 2. A large clergy attendance is expected with an engaging program. Dr Dinsmore of Calvary Presbyterian will deliver the Anniversary address next Sunday morning at 11 o clock in the Opera House. Local lodges from Puena Vista and Monmouth, Daughters of Rebecca, and Calvary Presbyterian choir will participate. public invitation extended.
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Miniterial Association
Eugene
Oreson M. BE. Conference
Odd Fellows Lodge
Dinsmore
Calvary Pribyerm
Opera House
O’clork
Puena Vista
Monmouth
Rebecca
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Death of Miss Vinnie McElmurry in Independence
Miss Vinnie McElmurry daughter of Mr and Mrs H H McElmurry of the city died at home on Friday April 14 1911 after a prolonged illness She was born July 22 1889 in Spokane county Washington and came to Independence with her parents The funeral was held Saturday and interment was in the I O O F Cemetery
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Calvary
G. W. Conkey
Collins
Floyd Williams
Dunsmore
Symongon
Guy Walter
Chor
Dorothy Paloma Patton
Vinnie McElmurry
Aind
8. H. McElmurry
City
Virdie McElimurry
Spokane County
Washington
Independence
Salem
Very Pretty Wedding Unites Miss Herha To Ed Lerevive
The ceremony took place April 18 in Towy with Rev H Chas Dunimore officiating at Calvary Presbyterian Church. Bride Miss Herha Topey wore gray satin and pearls, with pink carnation decor. groom Mr Ed HM Lerevce of Monmouth is a prominent local businessman. The couple left for Salem for their honeymoon and will reside in Monmouth after May first.
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Towy
Ed HM. Lerevce
Monmou
Hazel Lorence
ME Mattison
H. Chas
Dunimore
D. D
Pantor
Galvary Presbyterian Church of
Th's
Suto
Salem
Mo Mouth
Brde
Monmouth
Easter ceremonies at St Patrick's Church impress faithful
St Patrick's Catholic Church held its Easter services with the choir singing High Mass in fine form. Mrs Susie Fewell Pipes performed three violin solos, adding to the solemn ceremony as the altar was decorated with tiles and carnations.
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St Patrick’s Catholic
Susie Fewell
Boy and cart run under car injures Dewey Dodson
A 12 year old, Dewey Dodson, was struck by a car as a horse drawn cart ran into a garage. He suffered possible fractures and was taken to Salem for treatment with doctors expressing optimism for a full recovery. no blame was assigned to the driver George Kuch expressed remorse.
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Dewey Dodson
Cuarnes Ban Bad
Orveriaid
George Kuch
Kuch
Salem
Balem
Mr. Kuch
John Fluke Dies at Seventy Two in Independence
John Fluke, a longtime lumberman and respected resident of Independence, Oregon, died at age 72 after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife, several children, and relatives in Kelso, Portland, and Walla Walla. funeral services were held Thursday at the Presbyterian church follow ed by burial in the O. O. F. cemetery.
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Hilthy Estiemes
Independence
Shi Finke
Cho
Chi'drey
Camely
Mra BM
Akinn
Kelso Wash
Kelso Wash, Mra
C. A McLaughlin
F. FP
Lee Pike
Clyfe
Orrile Fluke
Portland
Ely Flike
Wala Walla
Waa
Howe Thurady
Dunsmore
Ory
Puke
Oregon
Heath
Shall We Celebrate Independence Day This Year
The article argues Independence Day should be celebrated despite proximity to fairs and holidays. It urges readers to begin planning now for a good Fourth with races, stock shows, and national festivities in mind.
Local Couple Wed in Calvary Church Ceremony
On Sunday afternoon April 16 1911 Glenn Huti brand and Lillian McCready were married at the Manse by Rev Dr Dunsmore. The newlyweds will travel to Portland by afternoon train for their home. Friends extend best wishes and hearty congratulations.
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Dunsmore
Calvary Presbyeran Church
Glenn Hutibrand
Lillian McCready
Hapy
West Independence
Portland
Ty ‘Hey
Poultry Remedies Ad Targets Muscle for Business
An East St. Louis company advertises poultry remedies with an $80 monthly rate for men with rigs. The terse note asks for seriousness and mentions Eureka Poultry Food Mfg, C. in the context of introducing poultry remedies.
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Eureka Pout Y Food
Miz, C. (Incorporated
East St. Louis, Hl
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Here
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Burt
A. M. Brown
Harvey Flacher
Suver
P.M. Kirkland
Wm. Thiesson
Teimg
Beng
Independence Commercial Club
Monmouth Merchant
Magher
Dewey Dodsn
Byrne
Allin
Cooper Bidg
John Fluke
Conkey, Walker & Lehman
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