Independence Officials Visit Portland for Street paving Insight
Mayor Hidridge and six councilmen from Independence toured Portland to study street paving methods and absorb procedures for potential hard surface street improvements back home. A special meeting began readings for an ordinance to advance paving, while opposition prepared to petition and fund opposition if needed.
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Hidridge
Hanna
Sperling
Walker
Irving
Dixon
Drexler
Warren Pros. Co
Portland
Honorable Fathers of Independence
Independence
Common Connect
Hoffman
Independence Druggist Praised for Ad Jerika Remedy
An Independence pharmacist earns praise for introducing Ad Jerika a simple buckthorn bark and glycerine mix. The German remedy was said to cure spells of indigestion sour stomach and gas with one dose and has gained local favor.
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Willams
Newly Elected Officers Lead Growing Independence Driving Club
The Independence Driving Club announces enthusiastic new officers and a stronger financial footing. The spring meet is planned to be the best in society history with a four day session likely in June. A stock show linked to the races is expected to draw interest as plans form.
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Independence Driving Club
Cortaly
Ball Boys Rally For Narrow Victory Over Woodburn
The local basketball team beat Woodburn by 44 to 4 on Friday night. Woodburn hoped to upset Independence, bringing experienced players including a former Silverton teammate, but the visitors could not break the home team's winning run.
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Woodburn Boys
Woodburn
Independence
Silverton
Desirable Farms for Sale Near Independence and Monmouth
Commercial notices offer 100 and 200 acre farms and smaller tracts from 1 to 40 acres all well located near towns and rail stations. J H Moran advertises in Independence, with offices in Monmouth or with J D Winn, Justice of the Peace. Independence’s growth noted as two new stores rise and a busy workforce at construction. Rebekahs announce a Valentine social at the I O O F hall on Friday evening February 14 with details to follow.
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Monmouth
J. Db. Winn
Justice of the Peace
Independence
J. H. Moran
Main Street
Rebekah's
1. O. O. RF. Hall
Independence National Bank 1913 Condition Report Trading Bond and Deposit Details
The report lists assets and liabilities for Independence National Bank, Oregon, as of February 4, 1913, including loans and discounts, U.S. bonds, reserve items, deposits, and capital. Signed by Cashier R. R. DeArmond and notarized February 11, 1915.
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Independence National Bank
Independence
Oregon
U. S
National Bank
United States Postal Savings Deposit
R. R. Dearmond
L. Wanless
Revival Service Grows as Evangelsits Draw Crowds
In Independence the revival at the Christian church continues with large audiences each evening and a packed Sunday service. Rev C H Hilton delivers vivid Bible preaching while Mr Crow leads a strong chorus. The question box invites Biblical inquiries as locals join in uplifting the community and the canoe of Christ.
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C. H. Hilton
Hilton
Crows
Crow
Evan Wellar
Independence
Christ
Burglar Seeks Escape After Stealing 65 From Boarding House
A warrant issued in Judge Winns court for John Doe on Monmouth street charges him with stealing about 65 dollars from boarder Mr. Sykes at Davalls boarding house. Conatable Moran pursues the suspect as the thief vanished with the cash leaving no trace of current whereabouts.
Postmasters To Serve Full Terms In Oregon
The Sunday Oregonian reports it will be some time before Oregon post offices change. President Woodrow Wilson is expected to allow current presidential postmasters to complete their four year terms unless incompetence is proven. C G Coad at Dallas ends December 20 1915 with a successor likely to begin sooner. D A Wolverton at Monmouth leaves in about a year with term ending February 20 IID.
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Sunday
Oregonian
Oregon
Merwin
Woodrow Wilson
United States
C. G. Coad
Dallas
Sunday School Convention in Independence Details
The Polk county S E convention meets at the M E church in Independence on February 16 and 17. Sessions begin 10 20 a m Saturday with afternoon and evening programs and continue Sunday with regular Sunday school services and a 11 o clock sermon by Dr Phipps. A closing union service is planned for 7 20 p m. Delegates from county Sunday schools will attend. local churches host the visitors.
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Polk County
M. EB
Independence
Phipps
M. E
Ladies of Lodge announce continued participation in contest
The Women of Woodcraft had reportedly withdrawn from the contest last week. They state they are still working in the competition and expect to continue their efforts.
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Woodcraft
Surprise at Parker Home Draws Guests From Nearby Cities
A Sunday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Parker east of town drew friends from Oregon City Portland Corvallis and nearby areas. Attendees included Miss Winehaney Blane King Dr. Clyde Mount Chas Parker and Miss Lorene Parker a student at O A C.
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J. B. Parker
Nort
Oregon el Ctric
Mise Winehaney
Blane King
Clyde Mount
Chas, Parker
Oregon City
Harry Gordon
Portland
Jas. Erington
Corvallis
Lorene Parker
Dr King's New Discovery Praised by Mrs Crawford
Mrs Bruce Crawford of Niagra Missouri writes that Dr King's New Discovery changed her sick boy from pale and weak to the picture of health. The remedy is described as tasty harmless and effective for colds coughs throat or lung troubles. Available at all druggists.
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King
Bruce Crawford
Niagra, Mo
Mrs Murphy Departed in Independence After Illness
Mrs Grace Sloper Murphy wife of Omer Murphy died February 9 1915 at 10 35 pm after a lag eripper illness. She was born May 12 1877 in Independence and leaves husband two children Raymond and Katie two brothers Arco and Chester Sloper two sisters Mrs Orpha Cockle and Mrs Fay Taylor. Funeral at Christian church with citywide business closures. Interment in LO OF cemetery.
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Grave Sloper Murphy
O. T. Murphy
Murphy
Grace Sloper
Omer Murphy
Independence
Christan Church
Raymond
Katie
Arco
Chester Sloper
Sand
Orpha Cockle
Fay Taylor
Medford
Christian Church
Ha.r
Hilton
Crow
LO. O. FF
Parker Celebrates New Grandchild Near Salem
Mr Parker enjoys the news of his grandchild as his daughter Mrs Mabel Higgins becomes a mother. The event occurred on Saturday February 8 near Salem, giving Parker the title of grandfather.
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J. B. Parker
Grandpa
Mabel Higgins
Salem
Heisleys to Visit Salem for Regular Home Clinic
Drs C F and Etta Heisley of Salem will make regular trips to Independence Sundays Tuesdays and Thursdays They are graduates of the Kirkville school Mrs Heisley will treat and advise children Consultation and examination are always free Better results come when patients are treated at least three times a week Office at J N Jones Phone 7912 Salem address 529 Court Street opposite the courthouse in the new Derby building
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Salem
Court Street
Court House
Derby
Foley Kidney Pills Benefit Report From Indiana Merchant
W. S. Skeltonk of Stanley Indiana says he would not take $100 for the relief a single box of Foley's Kidney Pills gave him after a severe kidney trouble attack. He states the pills removed the back pain and enabled him to straighten up, according to Williams Drug Co.
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W.S. Skeltonk
Stanley
Ind
Foley
Williams Drig Co
Surprise Your Friends With New Life Pills Promo
Four week regimen advertised to stimulate the liver aid digestion remove blood impurities and clear pimples. Claimants promise facial and bodily improvement with a call to begin at once and buy from druggists. Also notes a government launch crew arriving from Portland on Friday.
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Dr. King
H. F. McGrath
H. W. Scott
Portland
We Will Paint the Town Showroom Ad
We Will Paint the Town offers painting and paper hanging services with prompt, first-class work. W A James Painting and Kalseminin Decorating advertise carpentry and woodworking using Blue Label Brand paint. Shop in Old Hotel, Independence, Oregon.
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Independence
Ore
Russell J Clark Arrives with Family to Make City Home
Russell J. Clark and his family arrive in the city and plan to settle for the future. He expresses strong enthusiasm for Oregon, matching the commitment of longtime residents.
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Russell J. Clark
Mr. Clark
Oregon
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude After Loss
The Murphy family and relatives thank friends for kind assistance during illness and passing of their wife, mother, and sister. C T Murphy and children, Mrs W H Cockle, Mrs L C Taylor, Arch and Chester Sloper.
Dallas visit aboard Henderson 40 yacht
J. J. Fenton A. Whitney Moss Walker and W. J. Clark were in Dallas Sunday aboard Mr. Walkers new Henderson 40 yacht.
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J. J. Fenton
A. Whitney
Moss Walker
W. J. Clark
Dallas
Mr. Walker
Henderson
Mrs Carrie Russell Dies at 72 in City Home
Mrs Carrie Russell aged 72 died at her city home on Wednesday. Funeral services are planned for Friday forenoon.
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Carrie Russell
Independence Overtakes Dallas in Next Month’s Clash
Independence is set to play Dallas in a forthcoming basketball game next month with both teams seeking a win to bolster standings. The matchup will feature key players from each side and could influence regional rankings.
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Independence
Dallas
Piano contest draws wide attention in Polk county
The Enterprise and Cankey & Walker report strong subscriber growth as their piano contest continues to attract activity in Polk county. The mailing list is expanding rapidly and is expected to surpass all previous local efforts, with ads flooding in from rivals eager to join Polk county’s largest medium.
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Cankey & Walker
Polk County
Fellowes
Corson Couple Touring Oregon Impresses Locals
Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Corson of Janesville Wisconsin visited Oregon with Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Paddock. After a week they traveled to San Francisco via Salem. Mrs. Corson is Mrs. Paddock’s cousin and they had not met in many years. This was the Corsons first Oregon visit and they praised the state.
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Charles N. Corson
Janesville
Wis
E. E. Paddock
San Francisco
Salem
School Children March Out Quick
Pupils of the public school performed a rapid fire drill exiting their rooms in forty seconds, demonstrating good training in this regard as well as in other areas.
Local and Personal News Highlights
J M Foster of the Merchants Protective Association in Portland reports William Herzog's stocks in this city and Dallas total about 17000 dollars. The association awaits possible repayment and a store reopening is anticipated. S H Edwards has bought the house Sherman Hays occupied, formerly owned by S H McEimurry. A minor railroad wreck occurred in the north part of town as a Southern Pacific engine left the track but caused no serious damage. County school superintendent W M Smith of Marion county visited the city, H C Seymour of Dallas was here, Ernest Williams visited Airlie, and Morris Fowle of Airlie conducted business in town yesterday. Williams Drug Co pledges customer satisfaction or money back.
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J. M. Foster
Merchants Protective Association
Portland
Wm. Herzog
Morris Fowle
Airlie
Williams Drug Co
Burton Holmes Panama travelogue interrupted by coughing
Burton Holmes travelogue on Panama at Orchestra Hall Chicago was interrupted by the arciiece coughs. The ad urges Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and hoarseness to avoid such annoyances.
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Burton Holmes
Panama
Orchestra Hall
Chicago
Foley
Williame Drug Co
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