Local and Personal News From Independence District
Mr Huber of Monmouth in town and Crowhy Dalton visiting. Guy Walker in Portland. J M Staats of Airlie in the city. Mr and Mrs B A Hodgy visiting Balom. George Ruef shipped hogs to Portland. Wm McLaughlin of Albany in town. Moore of McMinnville in the city. Walter Dalton of Airlie socializing here this week. Dr J L Callaway attended to Albany business. H McEhwarry and Lary Finveth and Harry Byers from Dallas visiting Independence. Hank Mattson at the legislative session in Salem. William Mackey from the Marion side in town. Saturday night dance postponed. next Saturday week. Mrs Dole Woods-Warren of Portland visiting Independence. Mrs Sarah Woods of McMinnville visiting friends. J C Kilpsth of Portland Boys' and Girls' Aid Society in Independence. Miss Sheppard of Monmouth attended skating party in the city. Orchestra dance postponed to week after Saturday. Oscar Hayter of Dallas attending to business. Mrs H D Buffin improving after illness. Guy Walcott and George Grounds of Airlie country in Independence visitors.
Special Evangelist Meetings At Baptist Church
Special evangelist meetings led by Rev. I. B. Leonard held at the Baptist church. A hearty welcome extended to all attendees as the services invite participation and renewal.
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The
Baptist Church
Rev. I
Leonard
Harold Fitchard Visits City with Parents
Harold Fitchard spent a day or two in the city last week with his parents. He is a student at Columbia College in Portland.
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Harold Fitchard
Harold
Columbia College
Portland
Real Estate Dealer Harry B Wagoner Visits Portland Sister
Harry B Wagoner a real estate dealer from Portland and former Independence man is visiting in this city at the home of his sister Mrs W R Allin.
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Harryb. Wagoner
Portland
W. R. Allin
Mrs J N Tharp Visits Portland Home
Mrs. J. N. Tharp of Portland visited over Saturday with her children Claire and Bertha Tharpe of this city. Mrs. Tharp is well pleased with her new home in Portland.
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J. N. Tharp
Portland
Claire and
Bertha Tharpe
Postmaster Merwin Delivers Talk on Postal Rules
M Merwin the postmaster gave an engaging talk to eighth ninth and tenth graders Wednesday morning about postal regulations and forms.
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M. Merwin
New Pupils Join Local School From Corvallis and Oregon
During the last month several new pupils enrolled in the school. Two Sherman girls arrived from Corvallis and two others came from Eastern Oregon as additions to the student body.
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Sherman
Corvallis
Oregon
Kontracit Club Hosts Pleasant Five Hundred Evening
Mrs. G. G. Walker and Mrs. Pearl Hedges entertained the Kontracit Club at Mrs. Walker's home last Saturday. The gathering featured a five hundred game and a chafing dish luncheon. Attendees included Mesdames Irvine Whitaker Van Dornsife Mabel Taylor Laren Wann Chas Irvine Pearl Hedges and G G Walker and Misses Butler Bohannon Hastings Scholard.
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Kontracit Club
G. G. Walker
Pearl Hedges
Mrs. Walker
Independence Social Roundup Prominent Visitors and Events
A stream of visitors from Buena Vista Salem and Monmouth came to Independence this week. Local residents attended a postponed orchestra dance on February 6. The high school committee chose the Palmer tract for the new school site. Eighth graders prepared for the state exam with about twenty five more to take it in May.
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Palmer Tract
Betwee
Monmouth
Independence
Local ads list goods and services in Independence area
Advertisements offer dental and legal blanks at Dr Allin and Dr Dugaone offices. Grocery items Irvine and Irv ine provide bread. Wade Co sells wagons plows and repairs with S Muhleman engines. The Wonderland Theatre opens under new management with pictures and songs. Furnished homes sought and livestock gear advertised with prices and contact details in Independence Oregon.
Death of John Layton at Philomath Revered Local Citizen
John Layton died at his home near Philomath last Friday. He was an aged and respected citizen of the locality. His funeral was attended by one of the largest assemblages seen there in some time.
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John Layton
Philomath
Leaks Appear in Old School Steam Piping
Water and steam pipes in the school were kept from freezing during the cold spell but some steam pipes later leaked causing slight disfiguration to the building. The pipes have been in use for almost twenty years.
Hart and Raglin Buy City Restaurant in Independence
Mesdames Hart and Raglin formerly from Corvallis purchase the city restaurant. They pledge improved service and seek support from Independence patrons who have long patronized the establishment.
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Mesdames Hart and Raglin
Corvallis
Independence School Plans Lincoln Centennial Entertainment
Teachers and pupils at Independence public schools prepare a patriotic centennial celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. The event will feature prominent youth participation and reflect the traditional communal enthusiasm for such anniversaries.
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Independence Public
Lincoln
Library Adds 24 Goa Volumes At School
Twenty four volumes of goa books have been added to the school library lately. These are much appreciated by the boys and girls. More books will arrive from the east soon, and later in the year it is expected that the library can be still further increased. The library is being well patronized by the pupils.
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Goa
County schools debate topic adopted for county league
Eighth to tenth grade students in Independence schools begin study for the first county league debate. The executive committee presents the motion that each county should place schools under a county board of directors and be supported by a county. Independence will face Monmouth the last week of February in debate.
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Independence
County League
Monmouth
Robbery Rumor of Safe Crackers Near Amity
Reports say safe crackers operated at Amity on Tuesday with little valuables taken. Sheriff Grant in Independence said he had no official notice of the robbery. Rumor holds the bandits used a handcar to reach Rickreall and then fled into the countryside.
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Amity
Sherif Grant
Independence
Rickreall
Oregon rail lines eyed through Deschutes and Cascades
Notices from Portland mention plan to start work on the Central Oregon line within two months. Proposals explore three interior Oregon routes via the Deschutes, from Ghanike south, and east from Detroit toward Redmond, with Cascades area survey noted.
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O'Brien
Harrimanines
Portland
Central Oregon
Interior
Oregon
Harriman Line
Deschutes
Ghanike
Corvallia & Eaatern
Detroit
Seroma
Enminl
Cascades
Mount Jefferson
Redindnda
Devohutes
Jame W. Lagan
Multnomah
Hood River
Washington, D. C
United States Senate
Secretary of War
Columbia River
Death and memorial goods advertised in Independence notice
In Dependence Oregon a small item lists services for departed friends including robes and caskets from Jasperson at reasonable prices. It also advertises sewing machines from J H Janperson with warranties and lamp supplies. mentions buying one or two well broke work horses by J H Lawrence at the north end foot bridge.
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Jasperson
J. H. Lawrence
Independence
Oregon
North End Foot Bridge
Used double set second hand harness for sale or trade
Good nearly new harness offered for sale or will trade for a wagon. For information contact J. H. Lawrence at the north end foot bridge in Independence Oregon.
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J. H. Lawrence
North End Foot Bridge
Independence
Oregon
New Burial Goods Line From H. H. Jasperson Offered
Up to date caskets coffins burial robes and trim mings for Catholics G A R and secret orders obtained from H H Jasperson tf.
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H. H. Jasperson
Digestive Aid Promises Quick Relief From Indigestion
An ad for Kodol digestive aid touts fast action and pleasant taste. It claims to digest all the food you eat and relieve indigestion. Sold by D. G. Dove.
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D. G. Dove
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief
A vintage ad claims Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup tastes like maple sugar and cures the cold by gently moving the bowels while soothing throat irritation to stop the cough. Sold by D. G. Dove.
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Kennedy
D. G.dove
Notice of sale of drug store to Williams Drug Co
Independence Ore January 1 1909 notice states that I have sold my drug store to The Williams Drug Co All outstanding accounts through this date are due and payable to me at The Williams Drug Co office All accounts owing by me will be paid on presentation of bill at that office 324 D G Dove
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Independence, Ore
Williams Drug Co
D. G. Dove
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills advertised relief
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills are marketed for weak back backache rheumatic pain and kidney and bladder troubles. The product is described as soothing and antiseptic and is offered in regular size for 50 cents sold by D G Dove.
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DeWitt
D. G. Dove
Also Mentioned on This Page
Huber
Crowhy Dalton
Guy Walker
J. M. Staats of
Airlie
Mrs
B A. Hodgy
George Ruef
Wm. McLaughlin
Albany
Moore
McMinnville
Walter Dalton
JL. Callaway
H. McEhwarry
Lary Finveth
Harry Byers
Dallas
Hank Mattlsen
Salem
William Mackey
Marion
Dole Woods-Warren of
Sarah Woods
McMint.vidle
J. C. Kilpsth
Boys’ and Girls’ Aid Society of
Miss Sheppard
Oscar Hayter
H. D. Buffin
Guy Walcott
George Grounds
Airlie Country
O. W. Mills
Falla City
Mabel Porterfield
Vlal
M. le McGowen
Jack Hall
Buena Vieta
John Bohannon
Astoria
Lehman Brothers
Lirtle
Ed Bagley
H. W. Wheeler
Suver Country
Oscar Johnson
Thin City
W. RB. Allin
J. E. Lauterman
Businesa
G. W. Hinkle of
Corvallid
O. T Murphy
George Hall
Newberg
Allin
Cooper Ride
Irvine
Dr. Dugaone
Independence National Bank
Kramer's
Moore's Cash Store
RK. M. Wade * Co
John Robbins
Independency
Laugh
Wonderlands Theatre
Sour
Ap Orchestra
Wade & Co
Oliver
Enterprise Office
S. Muhleman
Sate
Wonderland Theatre
Mott
Cox
S. Mubleman
Ore
Sott
Castori
Bryan R. Dorr
Roosevelt
Tillman
South Carolina
Mr. Dorr
St. Paul & Pacific Timber Syndicate
Hawley
HW. H. Janperson
Kedel Ie
Conkey
Walker & Lob
C. V. Gregory
Agricultural Division
Iowa State College
Counry
Deneen
Subjeet
Minole Cort
Springfield
University of Minole
Polk County
Independence Enterprise the Progressive Paper
the House Furnishing Company
Liberty Street
Salem, Oregon
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