Christmas Eve Suicide Shocks Oregon Town
John Taylor aged about 21 ended his life with a revolver on Christmas Eve after a rebuke from his mother for drinking. He died about eight o’clock the next morning after fourteen hours of agony. Witnesses cited possible love affair as a motive, though no definite cause was found. Funeral services were held at Oddfellows Hall and the burial was in the I O O F cemetery.
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Johnnie Taylor
R. J. Taylor
John
Asa
Taylor
Hoscoe Staats
Tyylor
Staats
Portland
L Dy
Oregon
Independence
Here
Oddfellows Hall
Dunsmore
Presbyterian Church
BICE CUTS DOWN OLD OAK NEAR NELSON PLACE
Bice temporarily abandoned his vocation to fell a massive oak in the city’s south west, aided by ropes and pulleys. The tree, about four feet thick at the base, may yield five cords of wood. Clyde E. B. Carlos estimates the age at 258 years based on rings. The tree is among Oregon’s oldest, recalling the plane era in this region.
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W. L. Bice
Clyde EB. Carlos
Nelson Place
Oregon
Christmas Wedding at High Noon in Montgomery Home
On Christmas Day Miss Lilie Montgomery wed Glen Stewart of McCoy in a noon ceremony performed by Dr. S. C. Dunsmore. A small group of relatives and close friends attended the Presbyterian church couple's dinner followed by a short honeymoon. They plan to reside in McCoy after a brief wedding tour.
For Sale Bungalow with Fireplace and Cedar Beam Ceiling
Listing describes a bungalow with fire place and beam ceiling, paneled walls and dining room buffet, cabinet kitchen, tinted walls. Easy terms offered. Inquiries directed to K C Eldridge at Creamery office.
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K. C. Eldridge
Creamery Office
Mayor Eldridge Puts On The Lid In Independence
The Independence crusade against Sunday pool hall openings led to RK L Gains closing his venue and Davie ench Sons shutting most of the day. No games were played, and both houses may abandon Sunday contests while seeking permission to sell confectionery and tobacco same as other businesses. Mrs. Jas Morgan and Mrs. Peter Kurre filed complaints, but no arrests have occurred. The effort aims to curb Sunday loitering near such establishments, with the outcome likely to be an ongoing halt.
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Independence
RK. L. Gains
Davie Ench Sons
Davis
Jas, Morgan
Peter Kurre
Monmouth Normal School Awards Contracts for Buildings
The board of regents awarded contracts Monday for a power plant laundry a girls dormitory and a refrigerator plant at Monmouth Normal School Salem. Total contracts amount to 1025 with an suggested 15000 appropriation by President Ackerman for improvements.
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Board of Regents
Monmouth Normal School
Salem
Ackerman
Independence High School Defeats Monmouth Normal 29–5
The Independence High School basketball team beat Monmouth Normal at home on Saturday 29 to 5. The Independence boys remain undefeated this season and continue strong play.
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Independence High School
Monmouth Normal
Independence Boys
Greased Pig Race on Skates Planned at Local Rink
Claude Oviott announces an entertainment event at the rink in a few weeks featuring a greased pig race on roller skates. The stunt is expected to draw notable attention and great traction for the venue.
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Claude Oviott
Skin Eruptions Vanished by Arnica Salve Claims
Ad copy touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as curing skin eruptions sores and pimples and claims health and beauty benefits. It notes a cash business change after January 1 1918 and a new photography gallery coming to Independence. It mentions a basketball team traveling to Albany and Brownsville for games.
Polk County piano contest boosts newspaper circulation
The Enterprise launches a vigorous piano contest in partnership with Cookey and Walker. Nearly 40 new subscribers enroll in two days, with five prize pianoss offered to Polk county’s five most popular young ladies. Voting methods include coupons, store purchases, new subscriptions, and bank payments. Subscriptions reduced to 1.00 per year for one week with extra contest earnings of 25 percent.
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Enterprise
Messrs. Cookey & Waler
Ingram
Polk County
Carey & Water New Patroons
Conkey & Walker
Donkey @ Wedker’s
Iscourleg
Conkey & Walker's Store
Ingate Homer Escapes From Salem Asylum Gang
Ingate Homer, recently tried in Dallas circuit court for assault and battery, was committed to the Salem asylum. He escaped from the gang he worked with a few days ago and is still at large. Homer previously cut William McDonald on the face with a knife at the Wigrich hop ranch weeks ago.
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Thomas Homer
Cirent
Dallas
Salem
Homer
Wm. McDonald
Wigrich Hop Ranch
Independence Couple Married in Dallas
Mr. Claude Cox and Miss Alice Muhleman, prominent Independence youths, were wed in Dallas on Thursday December 19. They will reside with the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Sam Muhleman for the time being.
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Claude Cox
Alice Muhleman
Dallas
Sam Muhleman
Pioneer of Polk County Ed Clark Dies in Rickreall
Ed Clark, a Polk County pioneer, died at his Rickreall home on Christmas Day. The funeral will be held in Dallas today. He was widely known in the locality and held in high esteem by neighbors and friends.
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Ed Clark
Rickreall
Dallas
Clark
Quiet Christmas Observed in Independence City
Christmas passed quietly in Independence with pleasant weather and little street activity. Shops closed in the afternoon as merchants rested after weeks of busy shopping. only a cinema and an opera house dance provided entertainment. Christmas Eve programs by Sunday schools drew broad attendance across churches with festive decor and fireside warmth.
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Opera House
Real Estate Transfers by M Intosh & Wiltse
Several transfers last week involve Willis Rickman’s property sold to Wm Daws and then to Geo B Williamson. McIntosh sold a property bought from Mrs S E Warren in North Independence to Mr Rickman and later bought the Tice property from I Hedges in the southwestern city area.
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Mintosh & Wiltse
Willis Rickman
Wm. Daws
Mr. Daws
Geo. B. Williamson
McIntosh
5. E. Waeren
North
Independence
Mr. Rickman
Tice
I. Hedges
Held Up and Robbed in Salem Hotel
Sam Irvine reports an undirected night intrusion at a Salem hotel where a bold burglar entered his room without a weapon and demanded his watch. Irvine alerted police, the suspect was caught within hours and jailed with the watch in possession.
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Sam Irvine
Salem
Sam
Croft Leaves Independence for Oskaloosa Estate Settlement
W. W. Croft departed Independence last Thursday to oversee estate settlement work in Oskaloosa Iowa and plans to return in two or three weeks.
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W. W. Croft
Independence
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Poleard China Boar Claim Stirs Oregon Breeders
Oregon breeder H. Laliberty proclaims his Poleard China boar the best, asserting superior quality in pork production. The boast reflects competitive livestock circles and local pride in animal stock.
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Oregon
H. Laliberty
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Barber of Independence
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D. O. Taylor
Bice
Independence Pool Rooms
D. A. Nelson
Dahlgren
Whiteaker
Main Street
Albany
Brownsville
Ingane Homer
Brozens
Yours Truly
O. A. Krreamer
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