MEY Delivery Mail Project Seeks Village Approval
Postmaster Homer reports MEY Delivery Mail seeks village endorsement for a Moni matter in Independence. The plan has support from Merchants' association and aims to extend service to nearby towns. A postal inspector will review feasibility and village infrastructure requirements before final approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
Agua
Postoffier Department
Wood
Cottage Lebanon
Newberg
Ime
Oregon Growers Sell Over a Million Prunes
Oregon Growers Cooperative and Washington Packing announce sale of more than a million pounds of prunes, with East Coast buyers showing strong interest. Prices remain low, while several deals target large sizes and coast packers press for lower pricing amid tariff-driven costs. Officials listed include M. H. Harlow, Gordon Voorhies, Allan Bell, and committee members Zimmerman and Busenbark.
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Oregon
Tion
Washington Packing Corporation
Accord R. C. Paulus
Basin
Fly
Ewing
Associa
Deelin
Poulua
of Directors
The
Oregon Vs Cooperative Association
M. H. Harlow
Eugene
Pres- Gordon Voorhies
Medford
Allan Bell
Scotts Mills
Zimmerman
Yamhill
A. Busenbark
Roseburg
Parker area welcomes Vieth family and visitors
Mrs. Ed Vieth of Parker hosted a family gathering with Mr and Mrs William of Burley Idaho visiting last week. The Geyers spent a few weeks in Iowa and Parker before heading home. The Oregon family plans to settle permanently after their visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Vieth
Parker
Enda
William
Burley
Idaho
Geyer
Ria
Stevens Property in Monmouth 18 Burned
A ten room two story house owned by J. D. Stevens of Independence and leased to J. W. Pember was destroyed by fire early Tuesday in Monmouth. The blaze, not clearly explained, threatened neighboring structures as Monmouth firemen contained the flames and saved nearby shade trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth
Pirat Nations Bank
J. D. Stevens
Independence
J.W. Pember
Move and Sone
Monmouth Fire Department
Stevens
Funeral for Jason Arrell Draws Large Independence Crowd
Memory of Jaxon Arrell honored in Independence with military funeral rites. The service followed his death in France during World War I and included Methodist church rites and interment in Odd Fellows cemetery. Survivors include five brothers and two sisters.
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Jaxon Arrell
France
American Legion
Methodist
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Woman’s Relief Corps
Oregon National Guardsmen
C. W. Irvine
Sarah Young
M. J. Butler
Independence Business Men Form Gymnasium Class
Independence business men plan a weekly gym class at the armory. The first session is next Wednesday evening with boxing and marbles allowed, and aims to rejuvenate aspirants while giving former players a chance to try basketball and related sports under the Retail Merchants' association.
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Independence Business
Armory
Retail Merchants’ Association
Income Tax Men Here February 3 5
Two Internal Revenue deputy collectors J J Colling and O V Roberta will be in Independence February 3 4 and 5 to assist taxpayers with 1920 income tax returns. They will likely base at the Hotel Beaver and may also work at the Dallas County courthouse January 31 to February 2.
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Internal Revenue Department
Independence
J. J. Colling
O. V. Roberta
Collveton Milton A. Miller Maya
Beaver
Mexsry
Collins
Roberta
Court House
Dallas
FATHERS DEMAND WORK TO PROVIDE FOR CHILDREN
In Spokane over 200 married men marched downtown to city hall demanding relief and work to feed their hungry children. Commissioner Smith said city money limits new projects and that labor must wait for sewer and other city work projects to start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Smith
Funeral for Mrs Julia F Sperling Draws Many Attendants
The funeral from the Presbyterian church for Mrs. Julia F Sperling was conducted by Dr. Dunsmore and she was interred at Odd Fellows cemetery. Pallbearers included L Damon Will Craven P H Drexler W H Cockle C W Butler and J E Hubbard with several out of town mourners listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia F. Sperling
Presbyterian Church
Dunsmore
Odd Fellows Cemetery
L. Damon
Will Craven
P. H. Drexler
W. H. Cockle
C. W. Butler
J. E. Hubbard
A. L. Sperling
Marion Butler
Helna
Freda Sperling
Portland
Ernst Zielesch
Parker
Pomona Grange Meeting Set in Monmouth Saturday
The Polk County Pomona Grange will meet in Monmouth on Saturday January 22 with A G Clark of the Associated Industries of Oregon giving a talk on patronage of home industries. Dr Powell will discuss rural health sanitation and musical numbers are planned. A home products dinner will be prepared by Monmouth Grange members.
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Polk County
Pomona Grange
Monmouth
A. G. Clark
Associated Industries of
Oregon
Dr. Powell
Monmouth Grange
New Parker School Board Members Named
At a Parker District 11 special election P. T. Peterson was elected director and A. B. Lacey was elected clerk to fill unexpired terms after members moved away.
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Parker
P. T. Peterson
A. B. Lacey
Legion opposes state cash bonus for ex servicemen
Independence Post of the American Legion votes against a state cash bonus in a Sunday meeting with no dissent. They back a state loan to ex service men up to two thousand dollars at four percent interest over a suitable term. They also support opening the Roseburg home to all ex service men of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Post
American Legion
Addicra
Roseburg
Legion
Fine new quarters for Gus Miller's Market
Gus Miller of the City Market is remodeling the building two doors from his present location. He plans a full remodel with a basement for ice and sausage machines a rear smoke house a new front with refrigerated display windows and new counters. The expansion reflects his success in Independence and includes purchasing a home here and a business property for rapid readiness.
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Gus Miller
Miller
Sullivan Announces Marriage Surprises Independence Friends
Tim Sullivan, longtime Independence resident, arrived with his bride Mrs. Ruby Meyers of Coquille Coos county at his side. The couple, joined by sister Lizzie Sullivan and friends, left for Myrtle Point to establish their home where Sullivan runs timber holdings and builds a sawmill.
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Tim” Sullivan
Independence
Mr. Sullivan
Benedict
George Carbray
Sullivan
Lizzie Sullivan
Carbray
Carbrays
Canada
Auntie Ingram Adopts Little Girl for Comfort and Care
The community learns Auntie Ingram has welcomed a young girl into her home after the death of her husband. The act provides companionship for Mrs. Ingram and promises a joyful, loving upbringing for the child under her care.
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Ingram
Mrs. Ingram
Sister of Mrs South Dies in Fortland
Mrs. M. J. Perry, sister of Mrs. Anna South of Independence, died in Portland last Friday while visiting her sons. Born September 1849 on a Yamhill county donation land claim, she lived in Albany many years and was part of an early Oregon pioneer family. Funeral was Sunday in Albany at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. B. F. Fellman officiating.
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M. J. Perry
Anna South
Independence
Portland
Alvis Kimney
Yamhill County
Dayton
Paptiet Church
High Idea
Adds Laurner
Dallas
E. F. Hoffman
McMinnville
J. G. Christensen
Gresham
W. L. Jackson
Albany
E. C. Perry
Scio
C. C. Perry
Wilson K. Perry
W. A. Kimsey
B. F. Fellman
the Baptist Church
Lougharys Earn Jersey Honors At Region’s Fairs
The Loughary family of Monmouth area Jersey cattle earned top honors at the Oregon state fair in 1920 and at the Pacific International Livestock Show in Portland. Their herd won more blue ribbons than any other and produced the highest total ribbons. The Oregon Journal cup for the first prize breeder’s young herd is on display. Judge George W. Sisson praised the herd for its type and production. The farm lies six miles southwest of Monmouth, owned by son and grandson of L. W. Loughary, a Polk county pioneer, with a world ranking cow producing 7.53 percent.
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Jersey
Frank Loughary
Ivan Loughary
Loughary
Monmouth
Independence
Williams Drug Company
Polk County
Portland
George W. Sisson
Pottsdam
N. Y
L. W. Loughary
Lougharys
Special Sunday Train for ISIS Film to Run Valley & Siletz
Henkle and Nelson arrange a special train from Hoskins to Independence on Sunday January 23 to view the film When New York Sleeps. The trip enables spectators to reach the 2:30 afternoon show and return after it ends with two additional evening showings at 7:15 and 9:00. The feature has enjoyed a 15 day run at Portland's Columbia and is hailed as a standout of the season.
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Henkle & Nelson
Valley & Siletz
Hoskins
New York
Columbia
Portland
Big Gym Showdown With Dallas Jan Twenty Eighth
Independence lines up a major basketball event against the Dallas National Guard at the armory Friday night January 28. The Legion Guard five aims for a strong showing amid rising local pace and talent. Alumni squads, high school teams, and OAC students provide a lively prelude with steady crowds and notable performances.
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Artison
Byers
Dallna National Guard
Independence Legion Guard
Pallis
Falls City High School
Independence High School
Otis Scott
Baren Smiley
Charles Calbreath
Rollo McKinney
Elmer Addison
Harold Reynolds
Gilbert Loy
Legion-Guard
Schrunk
Mix
Black
Archibald
Hull
Miulkey
Seggel
Dallas Guards
Dallas
St. Johns Bachelors
Portland
Mrs Colby Dies at Home in Orville Oregon
Amanda Marilla Colby born November 29 1843 in Suquiehanna county Pennsylvania died January 14 1921 in Orville Oregon aged 77 years 1 month 6 days She came to Oregon about age nine with her parents and is regarded as an early pioneer She was long a Christian church member Funeral held at her home conducted by Rev F S Clemo with friends from Salem present Burial on the home estate Survived by husband three sons two daughters five grandchildren End was peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Marilla Colby
Suquiehanna County
Orville
Oregon
Panama
Christian Church
F. S. Clemo
Methodist Church of Independence
Salem
Auto License Date Extended Yet Again
Secretary of State Sam A. Kozer announces another extension for car owners to obtain licenses. He expects the backlog of applications received as the year ends to be cleared by January 26, and orders peace officers to stop anyone operating a vehicle after February 1 without a valid permit.
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Sam A. Kozer
Kozer
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MEY
Senator & L. McNary
Senate Finance Com
Vieth
Jason Arrell
Witer Arrell
St. Paul
Monschota
Frank Arrell
Buena Vista
Camp Lewis
Emmett
Coos Bay
Kenneth
Oscar
Klamath Falls
George
Francis
Harris Ebbe
Ida
T. J. Sullivan
South
Fortland
ISIS
Colby
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