Local and Personal News From Polk County 1909
Many short notices cover residents and visitors in Independence Monmouth and nearby towns. Clerks and merchants like Carl Percival and Ira F. Butler are noted along with travels to Portland Albany and Salem. A draft of community life includes a skating scene at Cupid’s Knoll, preparations by Hanna Bros. for harness goods, and the expected return of Archie Van Cleve from the Philippines. The death of Phillip W. Smith is reported with details of the funeral and Grand Army of the Republic involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip W. Smith
F. W. Smith
Pleasant View Farm
Highland
Grand Army of the Republic
Odd Fellows
Mr. Smith
Next Greeks Enterprise
Visit to Portland Parents Then Birth Announcement
Mrs. Sarah J. Wood visits her parents in Portland this week. A baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Schofield Bunday and they reside in Old Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah J. Wood
Portland
William Schofield Bunday
Old Own
McAdame Elected Mail In g Clerk in House
W F McAdame wins election to mail ing clerk post for the current House session. A group of youths toured Monmouth Monday to coast on Cupid e Knoll in a Goff draying. The Huntley infant faced a dangerous illness last week, feared pneumonia, but showed early improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. McAdame
House of Representatives
Witting
Monmouth
Cupid’e Knoll
Townsend Leaves Barber Shop for Spokane Posting
KE lL Townsend has left the D. Taylor barber shop after a year to move to Spokane. His family remains in Independence and will join him as soon as he settles. Mrs. Albert Teal of Mill Creek returns from Portland hospital much improved after a prolonged illness. Mrs. Charlen Huntley accompanies her during illness and notes two feet of snow on MI Creek in a Tuesday letter to her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie van Cleve
Philippine Islands
Alcile
Floyd Williams
Japan
Giat
Oregon
Mr. van Cleve
Islands
Uncle Sam
KE Ll Townsend
D. Taylor
Spokane
Independence
Townsend
Albert ‘Teal
Mill Creek
Portland Hospital
Charlen B. Huntley
Huntley
MI Creek
Peck Judah Company Opens Portland Headquarters
The Peck Judah Company, a leading U S tourist bureau with the Pacific Coast as its exclusive field, opens headquarters in Portland. It handles millions of advertising pieces yearly and assigns competent staff familiar with Oregon attractions and resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peck Judah Company
United States
Pacific Coast
Portland
Oregon
Reverend H G McCain to Lead Next Sunday Services
The M KE church will host services next Sunday with Rev H G McCain filling the pulpit and continuing the work for the year to fill the vacancy caused by Rev Snyder's resignation. Remarks praise the preacher's reported unusual ability and anticipation of his arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. KE
H. G. McCain
Snyder
McCain
Fire destroys Thurston farmhouse in Lover country report
W W Barker from Airlie reports Independence visit this week and confirms the destruction by fire of J J Thurston’s farm home in Lover country likely caused by a defective flue. Barker notes no stock losses in Airlie country and says there is ample feed for feeding through the storm.
Local Business Ads and Event Listings in Independence
Local business notices promote dental services and groceries with prices on harnesses and bread. Indicate sales at R M Wade Co Irvine’s Grocery and Conkey Walker Lehman, plus theater dance by Independence orchestra and a gas engine sale by S Muhleman. Four horsepower upright engines offered. contact details listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Muhleman
Independence
Wonderland Theatre Shows This Week
Tuesday Thursday and Saturday schedule listed with matinee and evening performances on Sunday at Wonderland Theatre. Theater notes mention showtimes across the week in a concise reader notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonderland Theatre
Aout
New Jet of sheetings and caskets advertised
An advertisement lists a new line of sheetings and caskets at old prices, urging prompt purchases before spring price increases. It notes orders from G A H and mentions Catholic trim waings and Kodol digestion product sold by D G Dove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conkey, Walker & Lehmas
G. A. Hk
H. H Janperson
Oliver Chilled Plow Works Agent Opens Local Prospects
JTanna Bros. announce arrival of a carload of Oliver chilled and steel farm implements. They are sole agents for the Oliver Chilled Plow Works and invite buyers to visit when ready to purchase plows and related equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jtanna Bros
Oliver
Oliver Chilled
Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief
A compact ad promoting Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup by Db G Dove. Claims to taste like maple, ease cold symptoms by gently moving bowels, soothe throat irritation, and stop the cough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Db. G. Dove
Land Transfers and Property Listings
Fragmentary list of land deeds and transfers including Lockhart to John Shatterly 66 acres, Victoria Howard and husband to Paul Fundman 16 acres, Peter Kurre et ux to Buntoe Bell Putnam 6% acree, Muncott to BD J Grant 99 acres, Fraser to C PF and J P Irvine 190 acres, Lola M Beckman to M D Wilson land in township 8 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockhart
John Shatterly
Victoria Howard
Husband
Paul Fundman
Peter Kurre
Buntoe Bell Putnam
W. F. Muncott
Grant
A. L. Fraser
J. P. Irvine
Lola M. Beckman
M. D. Wilson
Gang
Claims Allowed County Road Warrants And Miscellaneous Expenses
The record lists claims allowed including county road warrants totaling 379.35 for Special School 4.30 for County School, 140000 for warrant fund interest, and miscellaneous expenses amounting to 1121.10. Numerous payees appear, such as Oregon & Washington Supply Co, Sheridan Lumber Co, Van B. Sears, Falls City Lumber Co, Luckiamute Tie Co, and other local vendors, with amounts ranging from under 1 to hundreds. The treasurer is credited with the above sums and names a series of individuals and firms who submitted the claims.
Drug Store Sold in Independence Notice
Notice states that the writer sold his drug store to The Williams Drug Co. All outstanding accounts up to January 1 190% are due and payable at The Williams Drug Co. office. Accounts owed by the writer will be paid on presentation at the same office. D G Dove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Ore
Williams Drug Co
D. G. Dove
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills advertised
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills promoted for weak back backache rheumatic pains and all kidney and bladder troubles. Described as soothing and antiseptic, regular size 60c sold by D G Dove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
D. G. Dove
Court House Transactions and Estate Appointments
Estate of Ashbury Shultz deceased Eugene Hayter named administrator with bond filed and approved. Appraisers J D Smith H G Campbell and John Richter appointed. inventory and appraisal filed and approved. Guardianship of Wayne E Greenwood minor appoints guardian W E Greenwood. bond $5000 filed and approved. appraisers A F Turner John M Grant and Carl Graves named. Estate of Augusta Campbell deceased W D Campbell appointed administrator. Estate of William Livermore deceased sale of real property reported, board approved and sale confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashbury Shultz
Eugene Hayter
J. D. Smith
H. G. Campbell
John Richter
Wayne E. Greenwood
W. E. Greenwood
A. F P. Toner
John M. Grant
Carl
Graves
Augusta Campbell
W. D. Campbell
William Livermore
Real Property Board
District boundary petitions granted and road actions approved
Petitions to alter boundaries of School Districts 8 16 10 and 80 and to divide District 15 were granted. An amount 394.90 was transferred from General Fund to the School Library Fund. A deed for a new road by H Wheeler was accepted and the old road remains open until the new road is usable. A petition for a county road by J H Moser et al was set for study with J M Farley BE Evans and the County Surveyor to meet January 91 at 9 am view the proposed road assess damages and report in February. The Sheriff’s annual report as tax collector for 1907 was approved. County Treasurer presented warrants and vouchers paid and cancelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Fund
School Library Fund
H. Wheeler
New Road
J. H. Moser
Real estate transfers across Dallas and Oregon notices
Land transactions include David S McDonald to Muir McDonald Co Dallas parcel for 1 dollar and Andrew B Strong to F B Strong Perrydale 950 dollar sale. Transfers cover 160 acres in Oregon township ranges, 8 65 west, with prices from 1 to 5000 dollars and various wife joint tenancies and sheriff sales noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muir& McDonald Co
Dallas
David
McDonald
Andrew B. Muir
A. B. Strong
Strong
Perrydale
Clifford Wanless
John and Sherman Robbins
R. M. Smith
D. G. Dove
W. H. Conlee
Lydian M. Wilson
Germantown
H. D. Montgomery
Edith Montgomery
Falls City
L. Gerlinger
Salem
Falla City
J. M. Grant
BE. M. Brown
L. Rice Etux
Red Front Grocery Mercantile Company
Polk County Observer financial summary fragment
Fragmentary OCR shows amounts linked to Glass and Preudhomme, Independence Ratorprive, Ross B. Moores Co, Jacobson Transfer Co, and total claims. It lists salaries and fixed fees with totals S2871.18 and 0157.48, indicating a damaged page with financial figures and claim allowances.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carl Percival
Ie Irvine
Clarence Ireland
A. Grose
Ira FM. Butler
J. M. Butler
John Reweliffe
Independencee Sunday
Polk County
Me W. Kirk
State Legislature
Geneva Wilcox
Misaee Lorence
Meary Pulve
P. C. Bush
Out
Charles Shennefield
Oren MccElmurry
Albany
Jane McElmurry
Carl Richardson
Corvallis
O. A. Kramer
EB. H. Nachand
J. D. Winn
Buena Vista
Mr. Winn
Enterprise
Ross Nelson
Cupid's Knoll
Nion
Pilot Knob Mining Company
Herman Hawkins
G. L. Hawkins
W. OH. Lucky
Hanna Bros
James Huntley
Dr. Allin
Cooper Bldg
R. M. Wade & Co
Genuine Butvine's Grocery
Irtf
Irvine
Dr. Duganne
Independence National Bank
Kramer's
Boston
Conkey
Walker & Lehman's
Independence Opera House
Independence Orchestra
Conkey, Walker & Lehman's
Laugh
Conkey, Walker & Lehman
Muhleman
Ce Ve Ee Ae Rotor
Guy Brothera
Meh Cc
A. Ramney
Oregon & Wash. Supply Co
Jlen Stefarth
W. C. Williame
H. M. Edgar
Aan
Craven Bros, N. A. Lunde
L. G. Down Co
J. Hussey
Myer
Middleton Hros
Bert Downie
van B. Sears
William Pudge
Shea
Spaulding Logging Co
Falls City Lumber Co
Luckiamute Tie Co
P. E. Compton
A. R. Morgan
Enne
Egeee da
Coe
J. Switser
Belt & Cherrington
M. W. Mix
G. H. Crawford D, P. Stapleton
Thomas Strain Percy Hadley Chester Guthrie
I. F. Yoakum
J. N. Jones
Henry Clifford
J. A. Butterick A
Sampson E. A. Pagencopt
Castoria
Court House Transactions
Commissioners’ Court
C. We Gregory
Agricultural Division
Iowa State College
Lowa State College
Doneen
Silinoia
Springfield
University of Minots
Independence Enterprise the Progressive Paper
the House Furnishing Company
Liberty Street
Salem, Oregon
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