Silverton Defeats Independence In Hard Fought Hoops Clash
Silverton varsity edged Independence 24 to 19 at home in a tight game after a 24 to 12 loss at Monmouth. Fred Cavender officiated with Prof. Crowley from Independence calling the game as both teams showed strong teamwork and grit.
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Silverton
Independence
Sliverton
Mvor
Silverton Jim
Monmouth
Fred Cavender
Prof. Crowley
Independence High School
Real Estate Man Siezed By Paralysis In Office
Rh. R. Ferguson, a prominent Independence real estate man, suffered a sudden stroke in his office Saturday afternoon and is reported in critical condition. He has survived the affliction previously and is under Odd Fellows care as family doctors assess his outlook. Also note a local subscription offer for the Weekly Oregonian and Independence Enterprise at two dollars for one year.
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Ferguson
Oregon
The
Odd Fellows
Close Call As Runaway Team Frightens Town
Last Saturday forenoon a runaway team's wild dash through Main and Monmouth streets nearly ended at the railroad embankment. J M Jackson's team escaped injury when A Taylor boarded in time to stop them within six feet of the drop. Citizens feared a fatal fall, but no damage occurred to the carriage.
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J. M. Jackson
Main
Monmouth Street
A. Taylor
Taylor
Monmouth
Bille Bogingky
John Oberson
Bargain Week Offer for Oregonian and Independence Enterprise
The announcement markets a ten day period starting February 17 offering both the Weekly Oregonian and Independence Enterprise for one year at a combined price of 2.00. Individual annual rates are 1.50 for the Oregonian and 1.50 for the Enterprise. the total is promoted as a very low price to attract new and old subscribers.
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Oregonian
Independence Enterprise
Lincoln anniversary bean dinner at G A R Post hall
The G A R Post and W R C enjoyed a bean dinner last Saturday to mark the Lincoln anniversary. A program followed with vocal selections readings recitations and speeches. A new member joined the roll and a future feast was announced to raise funds for a high school building.
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G A. R. Post
W. RB. C
Voral
Rollef Corps
City Property Sold in Old Town Grove Louse and Three Lots
The Grove loase and three Old Town lots were sold Saturday to Otto Martin of Falls City for 700 dollars. Martin says it was a good investment and the price seems reasonable.
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Grove Loase
Old Town
Otto Martin
Falls City
Darkness at Sunday services tests preacher's resolve
Last Sunday evening during public services the electric lights went out in at least one church. The preacher described preaching to an invisible audience and stated he does not prefer darkness to light.
Railroad bridge across Willamette may extend line to Portland
A Salem Falls City and Western Railroad project could extend to Portland via a bridge across the Willamette at Salem. The move promises to connect Independence and Oregon City, tapping Molalla timber lands and boosting Marion Polk Clackamas counties with new rail access. Investors seek smaller farms. local effort aims to reach Portland and unlock timber wealth despite funding uncertainties.
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Willamette River
Salem
Salem, Fale City & Western Railroad Company
Portland
Waite
Balem
Polk County
Conpany
Oregon
Oregon City
Molalia
Silverton
F. M. Swift
Molalla
Oregon Ciy
Salem, Falla City & Western Company
Swift
Salem, Falls City
Marion
Polk
Molalla Valley
Polk and Clackamas
Marion and Clackamas
Incomplete Survey Hinders Capital Plan Debate
A fragmentary report notes survey work and grading efforts near completion, leaving questions about funding and the viability of a proposed capital project. The terse remark suggests doubts linger about whether the work suffices to advance the mature proposition.
Loyal Temperance Legion Met at Calvary Church
The Loyal Temperance Legion met Sunday afternoon at Calvary Presbyterian Church with Mrs. F A Duns more presiding. Despite bad weather a good number of children attended and Mrs. Guy Walker led music as the group plans to enroll new members each Sunday at 4 PM.
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Loyal Temperance Legion
Calvary Presbyterian Church
F. A. Dunsmore
Guy Walker
Legion
Dish Shower Planned by Ladies' Aid at M Church
The Ladies' Aid of the M church hosts a dish shower on Wednesday afternoon February 22 in the church basement. All invited to enjoy a social hour and bring a dish to donate. Light refreshments will be served and Holiday Aid pennies are requested to be present as penny day proceeds will be turned in.
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Ladies’ Aid
M. Church
Searman Lecture Series at Calvary Presbyterain Church
Dr Dunsmore begins a sermon lecture series on The History of the World's Religions at Calvary Presbyterian Church. The second lecture is next Sunday at 7 40 pm with special music by the church choir. Public invited.
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Dunsmore
Calvary Presbyter
Calvary
Handsome Present for 83rd Birthday of Elder Mason
Last Wednesday was G. W. Kirkland's eighty third birthday and the Masonic lodge honored him with a handsome Morris chair. Members accompanied Dr. Dunsmore to the aged Mason's home for the presentation after an able address by the latter. Kirkland is the lodge's oldest member by years and service.
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G. W. Kirkland
Masonic Lodge
Morris
Dr. Dunsmore
Kirkland
Independence Lodge
Pleasant supper and talks at Calvary Presbyterian Masonic Hall
The Ladies Aid of Calvary Presbyterian church hosted a supper for about 120 members and the congregation at the Masonic Hall last Thursday. Dr. Ernest F. Hall of San Francisco and Dr. J. P. Millican of Portland spoke at the after meeting, sharing missionary experiences. Both addressed the Calvary church gathering in the afternoon, highlighting Millican’s Oregon Sunday School work and Hall’s Korea mission career.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Ernest F. Hall
Sam Francisco
Foreign Mission Board For the
Masonic Hall
Dunsmore
Dr. Milligan
Hall
Cal Vary
Korea
Millican
Oregon
Ex Sheriff Prostrates Across Railroad Track in Polk County
An elderly former Polk County sheriff, aged over 72, was found lying face down across the Independence and Monmouth railroad track between Independence and Monmouth. He groaned in agony after likely collapsing due to partial paralysis possibly from excessive drinking, and was taken to a neighbor’s home for comfort.
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Independence and Monmouth
Here
Monmouth
Chas
Huntley
Fred Moseman
Hall
Independence
Tha Place
Talmage Station
Moseman
Polk County
Farmer Mr. Fredrickson Visits City From Lucklamutte
Farmer Mr. Fredrickson of Lucklamutte arrived in the city yesterday for reasons not stated in the fragment. The short note hints at a rural visitor but provides few details about his business or destinations.
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Mr. Fredrickson
Lucklamutte
City
Yester
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GAR
M. Jackson
City Property
Fallg City & Western
Willamette
Dallas
Monmouth and
Independence Boys
Dulge
Searmon
Presbyterian Church
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