Independence adopts ten mill tax levy for 1910
City council set a seven mill general levy plus three mill debt service to retire sewer bonds and fund principal. Assessments and treasurer's report show $4591 income from seven mills, with $1910 on hand. total funds allocated to debt and current year running costs. Paving requests for Front Mohmaouth Calreets streets discussed. pool hall ordinance to be reconsidered.
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Independence
State Board of Equalization
Front
Mohmaouth
Calreets
Corvallis High Defeats Local Team In One Sided Game
The local high school basketball squad lost to Corvallis 44 to 17 Friday evening. Corvallis star Smith dominated, while local players showed some bright moments in the second half but failed to keep pace throughout.
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Corvallis High School
Boore
Smith
Corvallis Center
Wos
Telemore
Corvallis
Corvallis Independence Smith
Flukes Hayes
R. F
Newton Farmer
L. F. Purvine Starr
G. Morrison Tripp L. G. Butler
Bilyeau
Pomeroy
Five Prominent Men Back Oregon Good Roads Meeting
The Oregon Good Roads Association held a large Portland meeting on December 12 with Dr Andrew Smith presiding. Over 200 road supervisors and several county judges attended, including John F Hall J Henry and H W Thompson. Delegates included Frank M Fretwell and Erpent McGaffey. A Highway Commissioner board was formed to levy automobile taxes, debated without friction, and highway routing decisions were left to county courts.
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Oregon Good Roads State Association
Portland
Andrew ©. Smith
The
Good Roads Presiding
John F. Halil
Coot County
J. ©. Henry
Union County
H. W. Thompson
Lane County
Frank M. Fretwell
Seattle
Pacific Highway Association
Er Pent McGaffey
Victoria
Vancouver Island Development League
Vancouver B. C
Board of Trade of
Nwo
Highway Commissioner
Highway Board
New Finisher Installed At Local Steam Laundry
The installation of a modern domestic finishing machine at a cost over 300 dollars moves the local steam laundry toward total modernization. Manager Johnson plans further upgrades as demand grows, aiming to keep the plant up to date and increase capacity soon.
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Johnson
Prizes Awarded At Focal Whist Club Meeting
An enthusiastic gathering at P. M. Kirkland's home awarded prizes for the past year. Mrs. Joe Hubbard won the first ladies prize. Mrs. J. S. Cooper the second ladies prize. Mr. Joe Hubbard the frat gentlemen's prize. Mr. P. M. Kirkland the second gentlemen's prize. Mrs. Cooper's prize was sent to Los Angeles, with best wishes. Mesdames Butler and Kutch won ladies honors. Dr. Butler and Mr. Kutch won gentlemen honors. The club remains thriving with active participation and growing membership.
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Focal Whist
P. M. Kirkland
Tirst
Joe Hubbard
J. 8. Cooper
Cooper
Salem meeting attendance notes and visiting grace Wallace
Co Irvine Geo Kurre C oldridge H Mattison and local Ma sons attended a meeting at Salem last week. Misa Grace Wallace is visiting from Corvallis to spend the holidays with her mother in this city.
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Misa Grace Wallace
Corvallis
CARTER PAYS US A VISIT TO INDEPENDENCE
Cartoonist Perry Carter called at the Enterprise office yesterday morning and spoke with staff. He described himself as gloomy offstage yet humorous, praised Independence and Willamette Valley, and said he might consider making the area his home. He and Mrs. Carter headed to Sheridan for a lyceum appearance last night.
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Perry Carter
Enterprise Office
Carter
Oregon
Willamette Valley
Correction on salaries note increased teachers count
The Enterprise corrects a prior error stating that the number of public school teachers has increased this year rather than salaries rising. Also notice Christmas Eve services at Calvary Presbyterian Church with a Sunday school program and a tree distribution inviting all to attend and bring gifts for needy children.
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Calvary Church
Calvary Presbterian
Portland man visits city for business in early week
F D J Prather of Portland and F Webb of Silverton arrived for business in the city during the first half of the week.
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F D. J. Prather
Portland
F. PF. Webb
Silverton
Independence Public Library Treasurers Report 1910
The treasurer's report covers October 1 to December 17, 1910, detailing the library's financial status, receipts, expenditures, and balance. It notes the library in good condition with funds allocated for ongoing operations and future needs.
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Independence Public Library
Reading Rooms Grow Popular with New Library Volumes
Readers of all ages flock to the town reading rooms as the library adds many new titles. The treasurer reports healthy finances while shelves fill with works from The White Prophet to The Goosie Girl and Peter Pan.
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Plupy
Lympus
Oregon
Prince Otto
Ailsa Paige
Routledge
Betty Wales
Annapolis
Garduate
Ja’s Boys
Happy Island
Japan
Uncle Remus
P. N
Lion and the Mouse
Puget Sound
New Ferry Service Aims to Ease River Crossings
Talk of establishing a new power boat ferry to run before the spring rush circulates as a near certainty. It would relieve the current overtaxed crossing during hop season, saving teamsters time. Details are not yet available, with plans to be publicized in the near future and more information promised in the next Materprice.
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Populse
Stoddards
Bud& Co
Deena
Lipman
Wolfe
Geo
L. Shuman & Co
Treasury Ae Beeen
Ees General Fund
Hodge
Reading Club
Eaton
Eran Wees Bane
Express
Sol Cox
Estes Tees
Elmo’ Dow
Fred Oberson
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