Independents Elect Their Men In Independence
In Independence the municipal election produced mixed results as independents backed rival candidates for mayor and council. W. Walker won mayor by 49 votes, Drexler took councilman by 12, and W. Irvine ran unopposed. Women participated actively, with 151 of 411 total votes cast by women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wother
M. C. Williame
J. G. McIntoah
K. Chiridge
B. ¥. Swope
W. Brvine
H. Ladaberry
Weller
Drexler
Walker
C. W. Irving
Meyor
K. C. Blilridge
WT. Hoffmen
B. B. Swope
Ws .S. Kurre
W. Irvine
W. HM. Walker
P. H. Drexler
W.L
Rice
Lamberry
Pastor Called Away for Daughter’s Illness in Michigan
Pastor FE McFarland of the Baptist church left Independence after learning his daughter is seriously ill in Michigan. He will return soon to resume church meetings. Independence Lodge 212, Fraternal Union of America, held its semiannual officer election naming W P Stella Calbreath, Sec Nora Mattison, Chaplain Elsie Hane, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. McFarland
Baptist Church
Michigan
Independence Longe
Fraternal Union of America
W. P
Stella Calbrenath
W. Rolph Bascue
Ellace Trev
Nora Mattison
Elsie Hane Guide
A. C. Lockridge
Trier Guard
Edith Weat
Ida Phillips
Campbell Fianist
Myrtle Richardson
Assisaert Pignist
Clara Graves
May Do More Paving Plans In City
J Morlan Southern Pavide Railway Engineer was in the city Saturday outlining plans to lower the railroad grade on Second Street. He said the company is ready to pave that street section with hard surface as soon as the city is prepared. The newly elected council is expected to push paving this coming summer.
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J. Morlan
Southern Pavide Railway
Secorrd Sreet
Ole
Portland man fails to sell cattle in town
Jaya np Mr Makel of Portland visited the city Friday and Saturday with twenty three head of cattle from the east. The stock appeared valuable for the dairy but prices were too high for buyers. He returned to Portland without a sale.
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Mr. Makel
Portland
Eo. Se
Makel
New Life Pills Sold Amid Shameless Plot Warning
An odd ad-like notice warns against a supposed plot harming organs and promotes Dr. King’s New Life Pills. It claims the product compels right action of stomach liver and bowels and offers 25e at druggists.
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Dr. King
For Sale or Trade in Independence Oregon
For Sale or Trade. Wheat ranch near Crook County gateway. Fine well and a new six room house offered at 220 per acre. Will exchange for something of equal value in or near Independence. E. B. Tripp, Independence, Oregon.
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Crook Co
Independence
E. B Tripp
Oregon
Lawyer and preacher to speak at Independence church
M. H. Kendall of McMinnville Oregon will visit the Christian Church at Independence on alternate Sundays to preach to the congregation. He combines law practice with preaching and draws growing audiences. Next Sunday he will discuss Christian Unity—Is it Form in? The talk promises practical insight with good music and welcomes all, subject to seating.
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M. H. Kendall
McMinnville
Oregon
Independence
Christian Unity
Fire crews respond quickly to chimney fire at Rice store
A chimney fire at L. Rices store Tuesday forenoon drew the fire department. Fire hydrants were connected and hose lines laid, but crews learned the blaze was in the Rice building not the adjacent Rick and Calbreath store. Firemen were congratulated for prompt action as the danger was quickly ruled out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Rice
Rick & Calbreath
Rice's
New Play House Planned for Independence by Nelson and Henkle
Specifications outline a brick and concrete theater building in Independence funded by Nelson and Henkle. The stage measures 16 by 29 feet and the structure aims for modern design. A nearby lodge plans a large adjoining building, with start date undetermined.
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Nelson & Henkle
Wimoutions
Accordi Ge
River traffic disrupted by low water forces steamer pause
Owing to low river water the Grahwmena has temporarily abandoned its tri weekly trips upstream. The Pomona now handles freight with three trips per week. Heavy rain suggests the Grahwmena may resume work soon upriver.
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Grahwmena
Pomona
Dr. Duganne Dentist at Independence National Bank
Dr. Duganne operates as a dentist near Independence National Bank. Contact details are incomplete with telephone not provided.
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Duganne
Independence National Bank
Doings of the Circuit Court Mosaic of Trials and Sanities
Jury returns verdict for plaintiff in a October circuit court action. A true bill finds Hibberd charge of forging a worthless check. insanity declared and commitment ordered to Salem asylum. Homer released after no true bill. McDonald injured in affray. Howard v Werner verdict for defendant. Wright v Sheriff de Crow reposes property claim. replevin awarded. Snyder v Salem Falls City Railway Co. continued by consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Hibberd
Independence National Bank
Hibbard
Salem
Porland
Thts City
Guand
Wilaan
Thomas Homer
Wm. McDonald
Wiserich Ranch
Here
McDonald
Homer
Lydia W. Howard
B. J. Werner
Mowred
Dellas
Wm. Wright
de Crow
Poukey & Wilker
Wright
Heselton
Heselton Conkey & Walker
Hin Gad
Sanford Snyder
Monster carrot wins top prize at country fair
Ralph Craver handed over a monster carrot on Wednesday that earned first prize at a national fair. The enormous specimen was exhibited in the office amid praise from judges and spectators.
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Ralph Craver
rupture experts Seeley to lecture at Marion hotel
F H Seeley of Chicago and Philadelphic, noted rupture experts, will be at the Marion hotel in Salem on Monday and Tuesday, December 9 and 10. They promote the Spermatic Shield Truss as government approved, claims quick relief and closure of the rupture in about ten days, with demonstrations and free fittings for charity cases.
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F. H. Seeley
Chicago
Phila-delphic
Marion
Salem
Seeley
United States
Washington, D. C
Rites Held For Loren R. Zook in Independence Home
Loren R. Zook born August 11 1887 in Bushnell Illinois died November 23 1912 in Portland Oregon. His remains were brought to Independence for a home funeral December 2 at his sister Mrs Cochrin's house. Burial planned in Bushnell with J H Johnson uncle of the deceased accompanying the body and staying thirty days.
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Loren R. Zook
Bushnell
Illinois
Portland
Oregon
Independence
Cochrin
J. H. Johnson
Johnson
Christmas Fair and Heenar at M E B church
The Ladies' Aid Society of the M E B church will hold their annual Christmas Chrysanthemum Fair and Heenar on Friday and Saturday December 13 and 14. Prizes will be awarded and a fine program planned. Watch The Enterprise for full details. W G Farmer sold his curb and confectionery store to E D Fowler of Salem last Saturday. Fowler is an experienced, genial business man. The shop will not reopen as ice cream until after Christmas. Craven and Moore advertise a toy display with many items for children including dolls, trains, cars, and playthings. visit to see the Fairy land display.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
M. EB. Church
Heenar
Saurdy
W. G. Farmer
C Street
E. D. Fowler
Salem
Fowler
Craven & Moore
City Council in Regular Session Reports on Duties and Proposals
The common council met in regu lar session with Mayor Eldridge presiding. They approved prior minutes, discussed cross walk commits, sewer connections at the depot, park line requests, land donation inquiries, and a power company sewer permit, and adjourned after noting local agricultural fruit displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge
Feld
Messrs
Mix
Echosson
Campbell
Hanoa
Sperling
Dixon
Monmouth Street
Comet
Recorder
Public Library
Iissue
Werd Hill
South First Street
Monmouth Sreet
Bohannom
Oregon Power Company
H. McElmurry
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Monde
Peter Kutrre
Jesperson
Cuthbert
Mr. Mixno
Eaet
Jaya
F. M. Kendall
Fire Department
the Circuit Court
Czer
Russia
Farmer's Cafe
Huli
Hull
Denier
Yours Truly
O. A. Kreamer
Common Council
Council
Southern Pacific Redhroad Co
Thy &. H. Meintry
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