Railroad rates under fire in Oregon cases
B F Jones traveled from Balom to press charges before the Railroad Commission against Pacific Express and Wells Fargo Express for unjust and unlawful rates. One case heard November 18 is under advisement. the other faced defense motions before the commission. Jones argues rates in Oregon are about 100% higher than Indiana Missouri Minnesota Iowa and Texas and seeks fair charges. Co L McNary assists as the case proceeds with hope for a favorable ruling. This report is from a California paper noting J H Collins as a local link.
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B. F. Jones
Balom
Jones
Pacific Express Company
O. R. & N. Company
Wells Fargo Expreas Company
Oregon
Railroad Commission
Wells Fargo Express Company
Express Company
Chase
Commission
Jone
Indiana
Missouri
Minnesota
Iowa
Texas
Express
New York
Boeat Legal Council
Portland
Mr. Jones
Will Reside at Perrydale Wedding
Viola Perry and Hugh Wahl were married at the bride’s parents home November 26 at 2 p.m. Reverend Hiram Gould officiated. The couple will live near Perrydale, with a simple ceremony and floral decorations.
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Perrydale
LL Perry
Sth Street
Miss Viola
Hugh Wahl
Gaston
Hiram Gould
Rogers
Forest Grove
Charles Collins Buys Owl Drug Store in Kelseyville
Charles Collins and his wife have purchased Owl Drug Store in Kelseyville after moving from Portland to take charge. Collins, a graduate of the Portland School of Pharmacy with diplomas from Washington and California, brings twelve years of experience and aims to establish a strong, popular business while his wife builds local friendships.
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Kelseyville
Charles Collins
Owl
Collins
Portland
Oregon
School of Pharmacy
Washington
California
Integrity pledge from Independence mayoral candidate Jones
Indicated acceptance of nomination for Independence mayor at a November meeting. Jones states support for municipal ownership, strong water and sewer services, enforcement or repeal of ordinances, and trusteeship to carry out will of the majority of citizens. He pledges to work for a greater Independence.
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City of Independence
Citheena
Yetern
F. Jones
Dr King’s New Discovery Restores Health After Graveyard Cough
Mrs A Williams of Bac Ky recalls a three year illness marked for death. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery for curing her cough and restoring health, claiming a 68 pound weight gain and relief from lung disease. The medicine promises to prevent pneumonia and is sold with a guarantee at druggists, with a trial bottle offered.
Even Carriers Have Troubles
Independence rural mall carriers Arch Parker and J. P. Dickinson complain of cold days, numb fingers, and pennies in boxes that slow them. They urge patrons to stock stamps, or leave pennies in a drop box to speed mail and reduce the need to leave their rigs.
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Arch Parker
J. P. Dickinson
Independence
Merwin
Beware of Frequent Colds and Chronic Catarrh
Cold prevention and treatment advice warn that repeated colds can lead to chronic catarrh. The piece promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a testimonial from Mrs. M. White of Butler, Tennessee, claiming relief of throat and lung symptoms after use. Sold by P. M. Kirkland.
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P. M. Kirkland
Good Roads Convention to Draw Polk County Farmers
Independence Oregon hosts a large Good Roads Convention December 7 1908 at the opera house with Judge John Scott of Salem among speakers. Local businesses close for the event as farmers and residents attend to discuss highway improvements state aid road supervision and related legislation.
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Independence
Oregon
Polk County
John Scott
Salem
Highland social aids sale and railway wreck near Bona Vista
Highland residents attended a basket social at Bona Vista last Wednesday with attendees including Miss Worith Alexander Joe Alexander Gail Alexander Henry and Vern McKilmurry and C B Nash who helped run baskets. A freight train wreck occurred nearby when a lumber car braces failed tearing up track and cattle guard before the crew sidelined the car. Gail Alexander visited Independence and Harry and Ed Valliere conducted business there while Fred Haman left for Troutdale to work in a meat shop. The local school is praised for being on the county roll of honor.
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Buena Vista
Worith Alexander
Joe Anderson
Gail Alexander
Henry
Vern McKilmurry
C. B. Nash
Parker
Independence
Harry
Ed Valliere
Fred Haman
Troutdale
Ten Acre Tract Wanted by Real Estate Agent
Chas. B. Hicks, an agent, seeks a ten acre tract of land with no improvements, suitable for development, not spotted. He urges prompt information by Saturday morning and suggests calling or informing a neighbor about any five acre property previously advertised.
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Chas. B. Hicks
Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed by Personal Appeal
A personal appeal urges readers to try Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble. The message claims forty years of cures and warns against unknown preparations containing harmful drugs, signed by P. M. Kirkland.
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Foley
P. M. Kirkland
Independence Boys Outclassed by Corvallis Football
Independence and Corvallis met at Hill's Ball Park on Thursday afternoon with Corvallis winning 16 to 0. Corvallis outweighed Independence by about twenty five pounds per player and a large crowd attended the game. Afterward the Corvallis team stayed for the Thanksgiving dance in the evening.
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Independence
Corvallis
For Sale: 150 lb New Body Type in Brief Sale
Independence Enterprise notes a 150 pound new body type for sale. Appears unused for under six months and offered at half the cost. Interested buyers urged to act quickly to secure the discounted price.
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Independence Enterprise
Eczema and Tetter Relief With Chamberlain's Salve
The intense itching of eczema and tetter is nearly instantly relieved by Chamberlain's Salve. Many severe cases have been cured by it. For sale by P. M. Kirkland.
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Chamberlain
P. M. Kirkland
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Okan
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