City Council Delays Sewer Bond Referendum at Special Meeting
The Independence council meets with Mayor Jones absent as W T Hoffman presides. A near beer license for J H Cooper is approved after paving and sidewalk talks, roof repairs discussed, and a petition for a December ballot on the referendum filed by Dick comes under legal review.
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W. T. Hoffman
Jones
Hanna
Robinson
Mix
Etrecé Committee
Taylor, Garragues and Hanna Bros
Main Street
Cooper
Bohannon
Recorder
Jack Boyce
Hubbard
J. H. Feagles
Willamette Val Co
Witneas
Kreba
Butler
Health of
Rottnson
Wesy
Nixty
Hoffman
Asa B. Robinson, Jr
City of Independence
Committee On Ordinances
Ordinance 104 Bonds for Independence Sewer System
Citizens and legal voters of Independence Oregon order that ordinance No 104 authorizing city bonds for sewer system construction shall be upheld after mayoral veto and subsequent council passage in 1909. The notice records the May 11 1909 date of proposal and June 2 1909 override.
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Asa Robinson Jr
City of Independence
Polk County
Oregon
Albany Hosts Innes's Band In Major July 16 Event
Albany commercial club promotes a large concert at the Tabernacle seating 2000. Innes Orchestral Band with famed soloists from the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition in Seattle will perform, led by Virginia Listemann, H J Williams, Hagel, and Kuchynka, promising a record attendance.
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Seattle
Hagel
Kuchynka
Ancient Swiss Bones Reveal Early Humans in Perilous Era
Scientists report bones of men in a Swiss cave dating 100000 years back show life in constant danger from wild beasts. Modern risk comes from disease, notes A W Brown of Alexander Maine who attributes survival to Dr King’s New Discovery for lung troubles. Trial bottle free.
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Switzerland
A. W. Brown
Alexander, Me
Dr. King
Couple visits Seattle fair with Portland and Corvallis guests
Jesse Whiteaker and his wife attended the Seattle fair this week. They traveled to Portland Friday where they were joined by George Brown and his wife from Corvallis.
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Jesse Whiteaker
Seattle
Portland
George Brown
Corvallis
Wanted Girls at the Steam Laundry
Help wanted notices seek female workers for the steam laundry urgent call at once for employment.
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Steam Laundry
Dairyman of Broadmead Sees Polk County Dairy Boom
Albert Sinclair, a prominent Polk county dairyman from Broadmead near Amity, predicts Polk will become a leading dairy county. He milks 95 cows for 540 pounds daily cream, sells to Hazelwood Creamery, and plans to breed Jersey efficiently while expanding his herd. He notes clean milking as vital and mentions Portland buyers and rising orchard plantings nearby. He discusses local land sales and fruit expansion and praises the Jersey breed for milking value.
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Sinclair
Scotland
Polk County
Pacific
Broadmead Farm
Amity
Ayrshire
Jersey
Durham
Wm. Ladd
Portland
Hazelwood Creamery
Broadmead
Fourth of July service at Methodist church well attended
The Sunday evening service at the Methodist church drew a large crowd for the Fourth of July. Rev. H. G. McCain preached a sermon titled Ou National Dangers and the choir delivered an excellent musical program highlighted by a much enjoyed anthem. Mrs. Paddock sang a solo in her sweet voice.
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Methodist Church
H. G. McCain
Salem Falls City and Western to Open Passenger Service
The Salem Falls City and Western will finish track laying between Salem and Dallag around mid August and start regular freight and passenger service within a month. A gasoline passenger car will be used, with trackage rights by the Independence and Monmouth Motor line, linking Independence to West Salem via Monmouth and Derry.
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Salem, Falls City & Western
Salem
Dallag
Hola
Salim
Polk County
Balem
Southern Pacific
Independence & Monmouth Motor Line
Falls City & Western
Independence
Monmouth
Derry
West Salem
Pasadena Millionaire Tours to Seattle in 45 Horse Car
Pasadena resident H C Merritt and family traveled to Seattle by auto in a 45 horse Pierce Great Arrow touring car. They left June 30 and planned to reach Seattle by Wednesday night or Thursday morning, reporting 150 to 200 miles daily, minor tire trouble, good roads overall, rain near Roseburg, and mud between Kelso and Portland. He plans annual summer trips and sees easy future legs Portland to San Diego. An experienced chauffeur drove the party.
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H.C. Merritt
Pasadena
Seattle
Fred T. Bueneman
Merritt
Roseburg
Portland
Kelso
Washington
San Diego
California
Pierce Great Arrow
Twenty Five Cents Price of Peace Salve Ad
A small advertisement touts Chamberlain's Salve to ease itching from skin diseases. It notes the price is 25 cents and that P. M. Kirkland sells the product.
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Chamberlain
P. M. Kirkland
Good wages offered to girls at Independence Steam Laundry
The Independence Steam Laundry on South Main Street advertises good wages for female workers. Call early to apply.
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Independence Steam Laundry
South Main Street
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Albany
Innes
The
Alba
Ny Commercial Club
Young
Groadmead
Otk
Albert Sinclair
America
McCath
Exposition
White House
Brandegee
Brandegee Clothing
Barnes’ Cash Store
E. T. Barnes
Acre
Chase. Hicks Real Estate CO
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