Trains on Y and Siletz to Inaugurate Improved Service
A new schedule between Independence and Siletz is announced for Sunday February 6 with two round trips and added midweek service. The plan allows better travel for residents to Independence and back, with trains arriving and departing in the morning and afternoon. Committee members C W Irvine and A L Thomas lead discussions with Siletz officials, while the final details hinge on pending dual inter changes and schedule confirmations.
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Siletz
In. P
Valsets
Independence
Howry
Southern Pacific
C. W. Irvine
Kle
A. L. Thomas
Hedges Family Patriarch in Critical Condition
L. Hedges known as Daddy Hedges remains in critical condition after paralysis last Saturday. His daughter Mrs J G a Monmouth Street resident reports his fragile state with brief improvement at times. The elder Hedges, a longtime pioneer in Indigo, deeply beloved by family and townsfolk, is noted for his work with children and service to the Methodist Church.
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Methodist Sunday
Patterson
Corgrandson
Hedges
Eugene Hayter
Dallas
Damaging Wind Storm Hits East River Hop Ranch
A heavy wind storm last afternoon leveled several hop houses at the MacCarthy hop ranch on the east river, causing about 4000 dollars in damage. The buildings were blown apart and salvageable material remained. five other hop houses escaped damage while Miller Mercantile Co in Monmouth reported uprooted trees and telecom outages.
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Donald ‘Arthy
Mr. MacCarthy
Miller Mercantilay
Monmouth
Kullander to Occupy Part Goldman Building
Max Goldman plans remodeling at the Main and Monmouth corner with a new front and partitioned space. A. L. Kullander will occupy the corner for a jewelry store around early March after purchasing fixtures in Portland. C. A. Kreamer gains more room for his clothing business as Kullander moves in.
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Max Goldman
Main
Monmouth Streets
A. L. Kullander
Five Year Light Contract Discussed by City Council
Mountain States Power seeks a five year light and water pact at current rates to raise street lights from 45 to 85. Mayor Walker opposes the term while debating restoration of prior lighting levels. A special meeting is set for next Wednesday to address light and water issues and related city finances.
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Mountain States Power Company
Walker
Wood
Fire and Water Committee
Mésars
Stevens
Picture Street
North Main Street
Recorder
G. T. Wood
Fire Dept
James Morgan
F. Swope
Sam Muhleman
Mt. States P. Co
Mt. States Power Co
Itte I
R. L
Independence Business Men Back Judge Robinson 1921
The Independence Business Men’s association declares full faith in County Judge Asa B. Robinson. They note county road delays in 1920 from labor and material shortages and weather, defend the judge’s limited vote, praise current finances, and condemn recall as prejudiced and wasteful. A memorial will be published in Polk county newspapers.
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Independence Business Men’s Association
Asa B. Robinson
Polk County
Independence Enterprise
Folk County Post
Monmouth Herald
Oregon
Mayor Grant of Dallas Honored by Goat Growers
U S Grant mayor of Dallas receives a memorial from the National Mohair Growers Association after 11 years as president. He is praised for guiding the group through storms and maintaining harmony and welfare among members. The resolution thanks him and hopes for his continued influence.
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U. S. Grant
Dallas
National Mohair Growers’ Association
Grant
U. 5S. Grant
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
National
Regular meeting of W R C at hall February fifth
The regular meeting of the W R C will be held at the hall on February 5 at 2 30. All members of both post and corps are urged to attend as important business will be discussed.
Butler couple returns from southern trip
Dr and Mrs G D Butler arrive home after a trip to southern California and Old Mexico ending late last evening.
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G. D. Butler
Southern
California
Old Mexico
Annual Armory Inspection Set for K Company
Adjutant General White announced the annual armory inspection of K Company Oregon National Guard will be held February 18. The War Department will decide on continued issuance of government property based on inspecting reports. Units will be checked in full field equipment with focus on small arms care. Commanding officers must have property ready and accessible a day before inspectors arrive. Temporarily absent personnel may be attached to any organization for inspection by orders from Adjutant General White.
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White
K Company
Oregon National Guard
National Guard
War Department
Sloper Bros Import Prize Boar From Canada
Sloper Bros ranch south of town adds an imported prize boar to their Poland China herd. The boar, purchased from Murphy & Sons of Hubbard who imported it from Canada, won first prize at the state fair for boars aged one and a half years. W. A. Sloper delivered the prize animal home Monday.
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Sloper Bros
Murphy & Sons of
Hubbard
Canada
W. A. Sloper
Eddy and Carbray Launch Big Sale This Saturday
Eddy and Carbray announce a major sale starting Saturday with prices sacrificed to restore merchandising to normal conditions. The event aims to attract shoppers and clear inventory as the retailer reopens sales activity.
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Eddy & Carbray
Independence High School Finishes First Semester
The Independence high school finishes its first semester with Edith Plessinger and Muriel Wilson completing their work. No exercises are planned for the event as they will participate in the senior class graduation at term end. A new semester will bring incoming pupils including basketball player Dee Neal.
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Independence High School
Edith Plessinger
Muriel Wilson
Thhese
Dee Neal
Picture Men Fight Oregon House Bills
Two bills in the Oregon legislature target motion pictures. One bans ticket sales to venues with no seats and limits underage attendance for scenes of murder or crime. The other proposes a state board of censors to approve all films. The bills are before the rural committee amid anticipated battle with Isis Theatre backers Nelson and Henkle pushing to kill the measure.
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Oregon
Mae
State Board of Motion Picture Censors
Rurals Committee
House
Messrs
Nelson
Henkle
Isis Theatre
Prune Bread Gains Ground In Independence Bakery
A home bakery in Independence markets prune bread by M. P. Baldwin of the City Bakery. The piece notes prune bread as a new use for surplus prunes, compares it to raisin bread, highlights cost advantages, and mentions Oregon's Prune Week set for February 14 to promote prune consumption.
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Oregon
California
Los Angeles
Home Bakery
Independence
M. P. Baldwin
City Bakery
Polk County
Smallpox Quarantines Two Homes in Salem Area
The homes of W. J. Clark and B. R. Wolfe are quarantined due to smallpox. Bob Clark, Mrs. Clark's sister Mrs. Jack Eakin of Salem, and Vern Wolfe are ill with mild cases. Wolfe, recently named assistant manager at a Woolworth store in Washington, remains at his paternal home until contagion passes.
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W. J. Clark
B. R. Wolfe
Bob” Clark
Salem
Woolworth Company
Washington
McMinnville Guards to Battle Legion-Guard Five in Armory Showdown
McMinnville National Guard meets the Legion-Guard five in the armory Saturday night at 8. The home team, praised for strong teamwork, seeks a win after recent close contests and a 81 to 15 victory over the Dallas Guardsmen. Buena Vista high visits tonight as part of Oregon Social Hygiene society program.
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McMinnville National Guard
Legion-Guard
McMinnville
Dallas Guardsmen
Independence
Mix and Loy
Dallas
Dallas Schrunk
Halgerson Ley
Smith Mix
Hubbard
Independence High School
Buena Vista High School
Oregon Social Hygiene Society
Monmouth Man Dies on Birthday Anniversary
I H Fream died January 31 at age 62 in Monmouth after 27 years with the railroad and a longtime local resident. He was born in Canton Missouri in 1859 and left a wife two daughters and a son. Funeral services were at the Baptist church and remains shipped to Portland for cremation.
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I. H. Fream
Monmouth
Mr. Fream
Canton
Missouri
J. D. Nunn
Dallas
E. R. Lewis
Fred Baker
Willamette
Clarence
Roseburg
Ore
Baptist Church
Portland Crematorium
Operations Resume At Independence Sand And Gravel Plant
The Independence Sand and Gravel company, under manager M. H. Penera, resumes operations after a weeks idle due to high water. The plant handles material for valley highway construction by rail and truck, lifting from the Willamette River and running day and night during the busy season.
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Independence Sand & Gravel Company
M. H. Penera
Willamette
Hue Buccleta
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Y & Siletz
Kullander
Goldman
Robinson
Butlers
Poland
China
Legion - Guard
St. Johns
Here
Legion Guard
St. Johns Bachelors
St. John Court
Byers
McKinney
Black
Schrunk
Loy
Mix
Reynolds
Melvin Ray
Portland
Force
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