Eastern Star and Lyon Lodge Install Officers and Dine
Members of Adah Chapter and Lyon Lodge hold joint St Johns Day installations at the Masonic Temple. New officers include Worthy Matron Mrs Butler and Worshipful Master H Charles Dunamore, followed by a banquet and social games as both bodies enter a hopeful new year.
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Adah
Order of the Eastern Star
Lyon Lodge
Masonic Temple
St. John's Day
Mes. c
W.W. Butler
P- M. Kirkland
M. Kirkland
W. Rk. Campbell
Ruth
J. ©. Morrison
Martha
Fluke
Bether
E. Hilterbrand
Blocta
C. W. Pervine
Sentinel
C. W. Butler
J. R. Richardson
Warder
H. Mattison
O. D. Butler
Marshall
J. B. Hubbard
Chaper
Mra. Mix
Currie Hubbard
O. D. Buttler
P M. Kirkland
H. Chas. Dunamore
H Mattison
K. C. Eldridge
H. W. Dickingon
M. C. Williams
J. W. Kirkland
John, Dickinson
H. Hirschberg
C. W. Irvine
George Kurre
Tyler
Three Cheers for Old Dad Poem
A lively verse extols fathers, noting how mothers receive much praise while fathers toil quietly. The speaker asks who bears the burden, plugs the holes, and endures in all weather, urging readers to give Dad belated praise and three cheers.
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Dad
Mother
Father
Old Dad
Portland visitors call on Kirklands over Sun War
Mr and Mrs James Dougherty Daisy Dougherty and Miss Weiderman of Portland visited Mr and Mrs P M Kirkland over Sun War in a brief social call.
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James Dougherty
Daisy Dougherty
Miss Weiderman
Portland
P. M. Kirkland
Pioneer John Meeker Obituary in Walla Walla
Mary Huntley reports the death of John V. Meeker of Walla Walla on December 24. An old Puget Sound pioneer and Pacific coast fire hop grower he joined the Odd Fellows 57 years ago and held several high offices including Past Grand Master. Survived by Esra Meeker and children Harriet Donna, Francia Bean, J. P. Meeker, Maggie Fernandey, and Mrs. Wallace Huntley.
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Mary Huntley
John V. Meeker
Walla Walla
Wash
Mr. Meeker
Puget Sound
Pacific Coast
Fort Sulman
Puyallup Valley
Eaply Itina
Meeker
Odd Fellows
Providence
Rhode Island
Columbus
Ohio
Topeka
Kansas
Esra Meeker
Oregon Trail
Harriet Donna
Francia Bean
Tacoma
Wast
J. P. Meeker
Santa Rosa
California
Maggie Fernandey
Portland
Wallace Huntley
Train Kills Two Colts Near City Pasture
Two colts died after wandering from a pasture near the city and were struck by a freight train. Authorities believe a tramp slept in the barn and left a gate open, allowing the animals to reach the railroad track where they were fatally struck.
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J. H. Burton
Local team dominates Portland Wabash rivals 29–0 at home
In a surprising performance the Independence squad defeated the Wabash kickers 29 to 0. Emmerick starred with three touchdowns for Independence while Walker and Pomeroy added scores. The hosts, with limited practice, calm despite facing Portland’s McLaughlin Club next Sunday.
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the Enterprise
Portland
Wabash
Independence
Emmerick
Pomeroy
Walker
McLaughlin Club
Corvallis College urged for winter short course enrollment
Rev Dr Bell promotes Oregon Agricultural College winter short course opening January 31 for six weeks. Open to all 16 and older, free tuition, small lab fees, modest board options. Last year 600 benefited. college ready to expand to double capacity with experts in business lines.
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J. Ron. Bell
Presbyterian Church
Corvallis
Enterprisy
Bell
Corvallis College
Oregon Agricultural College
Tultlon
Mr and Mrs Roy Collins Celebrate First Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Roy Collins held their first wedding anniversary at their Fourth Street home on Monday December 26 1910 with Rev Dunsmore and family present. A Christmas tree lit with candles and gifts accompanied a family dinner and music as friends offered congratulations and best wishes.
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Roy Collins
Fourth Street
Dr. Dunsmore
Dunsmore
Installation of Independence Chapter Officers
Officers for Independence Chapter No 25 Royal Arch Masons were elected and installed last Friday evening. High Priest Dr Dunsmore acted as installing officer with C D Butler as High Priest John Dickinson as King and Jerome Dornsife as Scribe. Clare Irvine served as Secretary and H Hirschberg as Treasurer C W Butler as Captain of the Host and George Kurre as Sentinel.
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Royal Arch Masons
Wer
Dr. Dunsmore
C. D. Butler
John Dickinson
Jerome Dornsife
Clare Irvine
H Hirschberg
C. W, Butler
George Kurre
Christmas Quiet in Independence Amid Prosperity
Christmas in Independence 1910 passed quietly with church services and peaceful family gatherings. Merchants reported strong holiday trade despite broader Pacific Northwest worries, and homes featured Christmas trees and meals reflecting a festive spirit. The city’s celebration was described as average in activity but rich in true Christmas spirit.
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Christ
Independence
Pacific Northwest
City Council Accepts Two Five-Acre Loon Buildings
The city council approved construction of two five acre loon facilities in a special session. Officials cited economic development and increased green space as chief motives. Groundbreaking dates were not specified in the report.
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City Council
Proposal to create state institutions board of control
Legislation to establish a board of control for all state institutions will be asked of the coming legislature. Many members support the move, citing reorganizations and new buildings across schools hospitals and reformatories. The current heads of departments are expected to remain in place for now.
Hop Market Shows Improvement and Possible Acreage Drop
Hop growers report a modest market rebound with higher prices and cautious optimism for next season. If the 1910 crop sells around 15 cents, business should pick up, though some growers may plow under yards due to the low prices this year, forecasting reduced hop acreage in 1911.
New Town Near McNary Crossing Planned for Land Lots
McNary and Croucisen clear a large land area near the railroad crossing and plan selling parcels. Indications point to a town at McNary's Crossing in the future.
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McNary & Croucisen
McNary’s Crossing
Recorder 10 Issue License and Adjourn at Special Meeting
A special common council meeting discussed street improvements from Seventh to Testh and a bridge, with action postponed to the next regular meeting. Licenses were to be issued at the required time, and council favored hard surface pavement. The annual meeting and next regular session were scheduled.
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Common Council
Moore
Hubbard
Eldridge Mix
Bohannon
Williams
Hoffman
Seventh
Testh Street
Second
Independence and Monmouth Railroad
J. B. Cooper
Walker and Whitney
Jrecaenet
Woodburn
Ex Senator Booth Heads Lumber Firm In Land Fraud Case
The Morning Oregonian reports ex senator Robert A. Booth, manager of Booth Kelley Lumber Co, allegedly paid four relatives $100 each to take up timber land under the timber and Stone act. They proved up in 1902 and deeds to Booth were made with payments. The grand jury in a federal building probes to cancel a 980 acre timber land patent near Saginaw Oregon amid related fraud claims.
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Big Lumber Company
Robert A. Booth
Booth Kelley Lumber Company
Geo. A. Broci
General Land Office
Grand Jury
Federal Building
Saginaw
Oregon
Edward Jordan
Stephen Larowe
Alice Larowe
Ethel Larowe
Booth
Lucy Larowe
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John Meeker
Odd Fellowes
Walla Walla, Washington
Train
Burton
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Board OF Control
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