Cooper Brothers of Oregon Die in Portland At 10 A M
Prominent Portland area figure Ernie Cooper dies at 70 after long business career spanning Independence Salem and Wasco County He was survived by a widow seven children and five brothers with funeral services led by Rev D W Albany and Lyon lodge arranging interment at Hope Abbey mausoleum Oregon figures and family ties prominent in past civic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charachim
George &. Conkey
Drexler and Mewsera
Underhill
Lyon Lodge
Mami Pears
Hope Abbey
A. L. Keeney
J. Eady Setechan
A. J. Goad
Burnett
Wood
A. McHride
L. da ' Koteh
J. BE
Hubbard
Walker
L. L. Mannion
KE. A. Es
Eoneth
I. Cooper
Perth
C. E. K Eeard
Falls
George M. Williamas
John R. Kraus
Aurora
Waronic
Fredun
A. J. Goodman
WM. Kirkland
Harry Hamil
Graves
Portland
Kelt
Newberg
J. d McCoy
Orletta Kraus
J. A. Seaveyfield
J. Sid Springfield
M. S .Wood
M. F
Lebanon
Tammell
Columbus
Kirkpatrick
John M. Johnson
Olivia Graven
Bethel
Lfe
Wasco County
West
Monmouth
McNeal Logan
Independence
Cheal
Cooper
Hut
Lincobraham
Lincoln
Vently
Royal Arch Masona
The
Eastern Star
E. Ireland
Klamath Falle
Mra
George M. Parker, Jr
Canal Zone
W. D. Moreland
Tacoma
George M. Williams
Centratias Mrn
John RB. Kraus
J. 8. Cooper
Genevieve Cooper
the Dalles
J.C
McMinnville
J. E
R. D. Cooper
Alwea
Wister Jx
Mr. Craft
Hood River
Cooper Brothers
Oregon Country
Barn Fire Sparks Excitement in Monmouth
A Friday evening barn fire on the Canterberry property in Monmouth caused extensive damage before it was controlled. TheCanterberry barn and a family cow were lost, with chicken houses on nearby properties also burned. The Sweitzer barn and home caught fire but suffered little damage after quick extinguishing. Investigators suspect spontaneous combustion from uncured hay. Monmouth fire department responded quickly as the town aided firefighting efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth
Tiwan
J.J. Williams
James Graham
Sweitzer
the Monmouth Fire Department
Transformer Burned Out Cuts Power to Independence and Monmouth
A Dallas plant transformer failed, cutting 2300 to 11 000 volt step up power for Independence and Monmouth from 8 am Sunday to 4 am Monday. Manager Joslin cited no overload cause as three new transformers were rushed in and installed, driving restoration after a dramatic display during failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Mountain States Power Company
Independence
Monmouth
Joslin
Independence National Remembers Stock Holders
The Independence National Bank declares its regular semi annual dividend of six percent. Directors note the rate has been maintained for some time and that earnings in the past six months justify continuing the dividend despite stringent business days.
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Independence National Bank
Baughman Resigns From Willamette Wire Chief Post
Dean S. Baughman has resigned as wire chief for Willamette Telephone at Independence and Monmouth after nearly two years. He will join Mutual Telephone of Lebanon in a larger field with a higher salary. Independence expresses regret at the move for Baughman and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean S. Baughman
Willamette Telephone Company
Independence
Monmouth
Mutual Telephone Company
Lebanon
Baughman
Cullings Circus to Exhibit Here Next Tuesday Night
Lew F. Culings famed dog and pony show comes to town for an evening performance on Jay 12 at 8 o'clock. The grounds opposite the depot host ponies, mules, clowns, and other acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew F. Culings
S .P
Broccoli Nets $300 Per Acre In Independence District
Sloper Brothers report 12 acres of broccoli netting about 700 dollars from Oregon Growers' Cooperative. Indpendence district becomes a major broccoli hub with over 100 acres signed with the association. Cherries from Independence and Monmouth ship to Falls City canning and Dallas plant for maraschino processing. black cherries ship green to Pacific Northwest markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloper Brothers
Brocoli Rrowers
Independence
Oregon Growers’ Co. Operative
Oregon Growers’ Association
Monmouth
Falls City Canning Company
Royal Ames
Oregon Growers
Dallas
Pacific Northwest
Colts Take One Of Three In Mohler Diamond Trip
The Independence Colts played three games at Mohler diamond between Wheeler and Nehalem, winning only one. Manager A G Williams led the party with Mrs Williams Mrs Frank Fisher of Buena Vista and Mrs Everett Sparks. Players included Fetzer Schrunk Fisher R Taylor Black Stoltenberg Reeves and Dr Barrick. Stoltenberg started game one Schrunk and Sunny Mohler of Portland did game two Mohler pitched game three. The trip tired the team as they entered the contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence “Colts
Mohler Diamond
Wheeler
Nehalem
A. G. Williams
Williams
Frank Fisher
Buena Vista
Everett Sparks
Wayne Hanna
Claude Heffley
Fetzer
Schrunk
Fisher
R. Taylor
Black
Stoltenberg
Reeves
Dr. Barrick
Sunny Mohler
Portland
Mohler
Reunion Held At Hugh Hanna Home
Mr and Mrs Hugh Hanna hosted a Fourth of July family reunion at their rural home. Relatives from distant towns arrived overnight and gathered on the lawn for greetings and a cafeteria style dinner on the porch. The afternoon featured conversation and games under maple shade with many Hanna relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Hanna
Hanna
Folka
John Hanna
Sam Hanna
Dole Pomeroy
Donna Pomeroy
M.r. Niel
William McCready
Ei Elam
Wash
Robert van Orsdel
Dallas
Walter Acox Acquires City Residence Property
Walter Acox buys from James Hanna of Portland the Fourth Street residence now occupied by Dean A. Schumaker. Hanna also gets a 26 acre Buena Vista ranch. Acox will move his family here for the winter. Independence Realty handled the deal with Hanna traveling from Portland to finish the papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Acox
James Hanna
Portland
Fourth Street
Dean A. Schumaker
Hanfamily
Buena Vista
Mr. Acox
Independence Realty Company
Hanna
Funeral of Elsa Schwabbauer in Presbyterian church
The funeral for Elsa Schwabbauer was held in the Presbyterian church with Dr. H. Charles Dunsmore officiating. A large crowd attended from Salem and Silverton as the casket lay in a flower-filled service. interment followed at Odd Fellows cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsa Schwabbauer
Presbyterian Church
Salem
Silverton
H. Charles Dunsmore
Odd Fellows
Lyle Johnson
Knut Digerness
Henry Flyer
Ellis Cooley
George Towe
R. P. Axley
George E. Conkey
Will Campbell
P. H. Drexler
H. R. Underhill
R. F. Axley
Vern L. Crager
Henry M. Johnson
M. Diggerness
Cramer
Vivian Cramer
Jesse Savage
Henry Bock
Nellie May Bock
Jesse
William
Chalmer George
Eva Stone
B. E. Sisson
George W. Steelhammer
J.P. Durno
John Hoblett
Inez Fry
Alma Page
Irving B. Dugan
Charles F. Elgin
Herry Weinhard
Rita
Loter
Lolita Davis
T. B. Robinson
Helen Schwartz
Faye Bentson
Jean Compton
Bessie Bentson
Seggel
George Tawe
Ruth
Louise
Henry Fulhrer
Adams
Busch Family
Womer Slightly Injured in Dallas Car Crash
A former Pedee country resident now living in Dallas named Womer sustained a slight head gash and a wrench in the arm when a car he rode in overturned on a grade near Philomath. Mrs Womer and Mr and Mrs T L Burbank of Dallas were passengers, none seriously hurt. The car, a new Ford owned by Mr Burbank, skidded off the road after being struck by a larger vehicle. The other car did not stop, but the group righted the vehicle and continued home after repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Womer
Pedee Country
Dallas
Philomath
Womer
T. L. Burbank
Worners
Burbanks
Burbank
Ford
Stewart Motor Company
Messrs. Burbank and
Warner
Home Folks Support Praised By Guard Captain
Capt Emerson C Groves of company K 5th Infantry O N G thanks Independence residents for their backing and donations to the company fund. He notes intensive training in a short period, above average marksmanship, and a strong drive for a 100 percent effort next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Company K
Emerson C. Groves
5Th Infantry
Organization of the Guard
Low Cost Car Trip Across Coast by Kansas Man
Lyons journalist F. E. Hoyt reports a Ford trip from Lyons to Long Beach and back to Independence, totaling 1775 miles at two and one third cents per mile and 1039 miles at one and one half cents per mile. He credits better roads in the West, noting Oregon roads are superior to those farther east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
F. E. Hoyt
Lyons
Hoyt
Independence
Yamhill
California
New Ford
Long Beach
Calif
Oregon
Mrs Lillian B Kays Dies at Oak Point Near Tillamook
Mrs Lillian B Kays died at her home near Oak Point yesterday at 2 pm after a 10 day illness believed to be a flu epidemic. She was 53 born April 1 1868 in New York. Survived by two sons Arthur and John and a daughter Mrs Alice Webb. Funeral services planned for Sunday at 1 pm at Illamook cemetery. Several siblings listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian B. Kays
Oak Point
Illamook
A. L. Keeney
Local City Brevities Highlight Births Travel and Foliage
A Thursday birth of a boy to Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cuthbert. T. J. Hart sells farm equipment to a new local company organized by Sam Hanna and others. Families embark on a monthlong camping trip north to Canada. Mrs. Alameda Denson and Mrs. Richard Otten visit Portland. return to Carr, Colorado. Spalding Logging executives enjoy fishing at Luckiamute. a Seattle visitor stops en route home from California trip. Mrs. Jack Phebus and son George visit Independence. weekend gathering at Pacific City. A Wigrich ranch rose arbor draws attention with Dorothy Perkins and crimson ramblers thriving despite cold past damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Gon
W. B. Cuthbert
T. J. Hart
Sam Hanna
Harrison Brant
Wil Pegrce
Gail Alexander
M. ©. Williams
Thema
C. W. Henkle
Canada
Alameda Denson
Richard Otten
Portland
Carr, Col
George Fisher
James A. Roberts
Ezra Hart
Salt Creek
B. E. Smith
Spalding Logging Company
O. A. Macey
Izaak Walton
Luckiamute
Hoskins
William R. Johnson
Seattle
California
Yosemite National Park
Phebus
Dorothy Perkins
Major
Mrs. Rose
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Independence National
Cullings’ Circus
COLTS
Hall's Ferry
Sshwabbsuer
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