Memorial Day Message From Rev. Blackstone at Union Memorial
Rev. Arthur Blackstone delivered the memorial sermon at the Union Memorial Services in the Auditorium. He traced Memorial Day’s origin, honored soldiers of the Civil War, and urged readiness for death while highlighting sacrifice, victory, and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Blackstone
Union
Bagtine Chore
Apeela
Blackstone
Cierate
Spain
McKinley
Uncle Sam
Palpett
Tampa
Fernandina
Wealdier
Germany
Adj
N. P. Chipman
Nat. Com
John A. Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
Loan
Tin wedding in Dickinson home honors Dr. and Mrs. Dunamore
On Monday May 29 a tin wedding party gathered at the Dickinson home to honor the tenth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Dunamore. Nearly 100 people attended the surprise event and presented fifty plus An wire pieces and two brides with silver berry spoons from Calvary church. Dr. Dunamore spoke of the community's esteem as he departs soon for the Holy Land via Montreal after visiting Toronto.
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Dickineos
Tore
Mra
Dickiinon
Mra. Dickinton
Mra. Dunemore
Needle Craft Society of
Calvary Church
Merwin
Dunsmore
Laurent'a
Independence
Daybreak of Battle Echoes Across Fields of Blue and Gray
A Sunday morning scene recalls a farewell before marching to battle. On a campus a pastor leads a boy’s farewell as two armies meet at dawn in light from the eastern sky. The clash erupts with muskets, sabers, and artillery as prayers rise above the field.
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Pare I
Car Truns Over and Five Hurt in Overland Crash
Moss Walker's Overland overturned on a city street, throwing Moss Walker Al Whitney Wm McAdams Chet Down and Mr Ged from the vehicle. The wheel brake failed, the car slid fifty feet tearing up the road and nearly injuring occupants more severely. No serious injuries reported. vehicle damage about 100 dollars.
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Moss Walker
Overland
McLaughlin
Te Cty
al Whitney
Wm, McAdims
Chet Down
Mr. Ged
Independence High Defeats Corvallis High in 7–4 Victory
Independence High School won the Central Willamette Valley high school championship with a 7 to 4 win over Corvallis High on Independence diamond. Pitcher Flakes starred as Independence extended their unbeaten season through six games, while the home team also defeated Pall City High 26 to 0.
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Independence High
Corvallis High School
Independence
Fpiuakes
Independence High School
Willamette Valley
Tuts
Palls City
Special round trip rate to National Educational Assn meeting
The Southern Pacific Company offers a special round trip rate of one and one third fare from all points on its Oregon lines for National Educational Assn in San Francisco. Tickets available June 1, 10, 20, 30 and July 2 to 31 with going limit July 10 and final return by September 15, 1911. Stopovers allowed within limit. consult local agents for details.
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Southern Pacific Company
Alll Ponts
Oregon
Jay
Ackerman Puts Normal School Opening Plans On Track
Prof Ackerman of Monmouth reports a large attendance expected for the Normal School opening on September 1. He notes no current plan to move the school to Corvallis and that such a move may never occur.
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Ackerman
Monmouth
Normal School
Corvallis
Last Sermon for Dr. Dunsmore at Calvary Church
Calvary church crowded Sunday evening for the final sermon of Dr. Dunsmore before his departure for the east. The Sunday School will meet each Sunday at 10 o'clock, with sanctuary service as announced.
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Calvary Church
Dunsmore
East
Great Farm Bargain Near Independence Oregon
Polk County Real Estate Co. advertises 67 acres nearly all in cultivation two miles from Independence. 60 acres in crop, 4 cows, team, wagon and harness plus other items included for 7000 dollars with splendid terms.
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Independence
Polk County Real Estate Co
Oregon
Foley's Kidney Pills advertised for kidney and bladder troubles
Middle aged and elderly people use Foley's Kidney Pills for quick and permanent results in all cases of kidney and bladder troubles and for painful and annoying irregularities. For sale by Williams Drug Co.
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Foley
Williams Drug Co
Interest Grows for Driving Park Association Meet
The Driving Park Association anticipates a large turnout for its June 21 to 23 event with multiple races. Highlights include trotting and pacing classes, semi final heats, and purses ranging from 20 to 250 dollars for events on June 22 and 23 including a boys pony race and mixed trotting or pacing free-for-all.
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Driving Park Association
Harness Races Governed by National Trotting Rules
Entries require five percent purse and five percent from winners. Five to enter and three to start. money with entry required. Nominations in writing with horse and owner details due by June 15. If five complete entries fail, purses may be reduced and fewer starters used. Weather may cause postponement and races may be declared off. Purses paid 50, 25, 10, and 10 percent. Running races mirror terms.
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Knttie
Elyuse
Rees Tee
New California Jockey Club Asso ‘Ees
National Trotting Association
City Marshal Enforces New Speed Law in Independence
Independence city marshal begins enforcing the new ordinance limiting motor vehicle speeds. Prank Kurre pleads guilty and pays $500 fine. Leigh Whitcomb also pleads guilty and pays the same fine. He plans further arrests to curb riding on city streets.
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City of Independence
Kurre
Leigh Whitcom
Whitcom
Hop Lice Threat Hinges On Early Spraying
A local hop grower warns that lice gathered rapidly and that farmers must begin spraying earlier this year to protect crops. He found lice in hops a week ago and says delay will make the pest hard to control later. the Independence hop season is described as favorable aside from the lice threat.
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Lee
Bop
Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed by Druggist
A California druggist letter from March 9 1911 endorses Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound as an efficient non narcotic expectorant suitable for children. The note notes safe relief for colds without nausea and digestion interference and recommends Williams Drug Co for sale.
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California
Pasadens
Cal
Foley & Co
Foley
C. H. Ward
Ce C. L.” Parsons
Sec'y
Treas
Willams Drug Co
Missionary Tea At Church Parlor Draws Delegates
The ladies of the M. E. church hosted a Missionary Tea in the church parlors last evening. The event attracted many delegates attending the Ministerial Convention, making it notably interesting.
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M. E. Church
Local Band Plans Open Air Concert Next Sunday
A local band announces an outdoor concert in the city next Sunday afternoon. They report rapid progress with their magic act and promise competent, entertaining performance for attendees.
Foley's Kidney Remedy For Chronic Kidney Bladder Trouble
Foley's Kidney Remedy is recommended for chronic kidney and bladder trouble. It regulates and controls kidney and bladder action and is healing strengthening and bracing. For sale by Williams Drug Co.
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Foley
Williams Drug Co
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Union Memorial
Grant
Antictom
Shilo
Vicksburg
Lookout Mountain
Chickamauga
Missionsky Ridge
Gettysburgh
Sherman
South
Lincoln
Calvarie
Men In Blue
Jowan
Cly
Lahod
Dil
Seccasion
Savery
Lord of Heaven
Jesus Christ
Pittsburg
Moody
Mr. Moody
William
Jesus
West Point
Dickinson
Mrs. Dunamore
National Educational Ass'n
San Francisco
WHI
M. BE
Meintah
Pupie
Mcintosh
GMI Scot Cree Meeane Recorese
Missionary Tea
Hodaks
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