Guard Units Face Camp Lewin Tension In 1900s Oregon
Area guard tensions rise as Company K, Ore Guard, confronts 70 percent troop readiness for the annual encampment at Camp Lewin on June 15. Oregon officials demand full strength and annual training. failure to meet muster may disband the unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ore Guard
Lewin
Company K
Independence
An &Pl
Emerson Groves
Oregon
George
T Company
Camp Lewin
Utant General's Office
Albany land deal moves Pholix Wattenbarger family
Imore of Albany reports Pholix Wattenbarger will relocate his family this fall as a farm deal with Independence proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imore
Albany
Hop Merchants United In Action Over 192 Crop Standards
London hop merchants condemn poor picking and leaf content in Pacific coast hops delivered under contract last season. Resolution pledges to refuse next season's deliveries unless cleaning, picking and contract conditions are improved and monitored by signatory firms across England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Topham Richardson
Hop Merchants’ Association of London
Wigrich Ranch
Independence
The
Oregonian
Hop Merchants’ Association
Three Street Projects Rejected by Independence Officials
Independence city officials voted down improvement plans for Fifth Seventh and Tenth streets amid strong property owner remonstrances. The council supported G Street work and ordered an ordinance. The city will acquire a chemical fire truck a fire alarm system and 800 feet of new hose for a northern hose station. Mayor Walker and council members will tour Portland area sites next Wednesday to determine equipment needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Independence
Walker
Portland
G Street
Recorder
Colts Ease Falls City in Opening Season Victory
The Independence Colts clicked with the honor column for the first time this season, defeating Falls City 18 to 1. Shields pitched strongly while Schrunk batted well behind the plate, signaling a promising start for the local team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Falls City
Shields
Schrunk
Turner
Road to Brunks Improved by County Work
The highway between Independence and Brunk's corner is being scarified and rolled with the county outfit. Work started at Brunk's corner and continues toward Independence, showing marked improvement in sections that have received attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunks
Independence
Brunk's Corner
Old Resident Emily Griffa Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Emily Griffa, wife of C G Griffa, died at her daughter’s home after nearly two years of stomach cancer. Born in Germany, she lived 78 years, with four children from prior marriages and one from Mr Griffa. Funeral was at the Baptist church with interment in Odd Fellow cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Griffa
C. G. Griffa
C. McBeth
Baptist Church
Odd Fellowa
Proppe
Peter Kurre
John Scott
Will Scott
George W. Werline
Independence
John Murdock
Joe McClellan
Monmouth
Griffa
Germany
New York City
Moose
Emily Broberg
Manhattan
Kan
Sarah Fechter l
Calistoga
Cal
Lydia Dehler l
Sylvan Grove
C. G
Uncertainty over Polk County highway bids and routes
Bids were submitted to build a grade from Monmouth to Luckiamute and from Luckiamute to Benton county line, plus Brunk's to Dallas on the post road. The bids were sent to State Highway Engineer Nunn with no action yet. Possible route changes may be required due to the high cost of the Monmouth to Luckiamute segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Highway
Polk County
Monmouth South
Luckiamute
Benton County
Brunk’s
Dallas
Post Road
Nunn
Monmouth-Luckinmute
Engine Distillate Returns to Market for Tractors
Engine distillate for internal combustion engines is on sale again. R S Butler of Standard Oil notes a large stock to serve tractors and engines adaptable to this fuel. The product has proven satisfactory for specific engines and promises savings for tractor operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Butler
Standard Oil Company
North Dakotans Plan Picnic in McMinnville Park
A North Dakota picnic will be held in McMinnville park on June 14. All former residents of North Dakota are invited with well filled baskets. A good camping area is available for those who wish to stay overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
McMinnville Park
Report of Salem group planning another similar event
Attendees note that the Salem party, including spouses, earned praise and an equally larger gathering is expected here soon. The comment hints at a future similar affair, date to be arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Memorial Day Observed in Independence with School Program
Memorial day was fittingly observed at the Independence chautauqua tent with a program by pupils from the training and high schools under critic teachers. Veterans of the Civil War A. M. Bingman, Charles Dick, Charles Bascue, T. J. Fryer, Henry Brinkley, W. M. DeCoster, Mr. Fisher, Peter Cook, J. W. Kelley, D. M. Hampton, Mark Scrafford and L. M. Butler participated in the ceremonies and garlands of flowers were placed in the river in memory of the sailor dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
A. M. Bingman
Charles Dick
Charles Bascue
T. J. Fryer
Henry Brinkley
W. M. DeCoster
Mr. Fisher
Peter Cook
J. W. Kelley
D. M._Hampton
Mark Scrafford
L. M. Butler
Local Masons Enjoyable Evening in Dallas
Lyon lodge A F and A M members attended a Dallas gathering hosted by Jennings lodge last Friday. Oscar Hayter spoke on Jennings lodge history, noting Lyon lodge as its offspring and naming Lyon’s first master Mr. Lyon. Attendees included B R Wolfe H Hirschberg Dale Pomeroy F W Leonard H W Dickinson John Dickinson Ben Smith R W Baker and several Monmouth members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon Lodge
A. F
A. M
Dallas
Jennings Lodge
Oscar Hayter
Lyon
B. R. Wolfe
H. Hirschberg
Dale Pomeroy
F. W. Leonard
H. W. Dickinson
John Dickinson
Ben Smith
R. W. Baker
Monmouth
Wolfe
Two Directors to Elect at Annual Meeting
At the annual meeting on June 20 district No. 29 Independence will elect two directors. M. H. Pengra’s term expires and I. F. C. McLain has resigned due to intended departure from Independence. Chairman P. D. E. Fletcher, M. H. Pengra and Clerk Charles G. Irvine were in Dallas Wednesday on school business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
M. H. Pengra
IF. C. McLain
PD. E. Fletcher
Charles G. Irvine
Dallas
Box Social At Hopville Schools Details Ties to PTA
A box social will be hosted at Hopville school on June 10 under the Parent Teacher Association. A fine program is planned and a general good time is anticipated. Mrs. Oscar Moore serves as PTA president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopville
Parent-Teacher Association
Oscar Moore
Independence high school to hold commencement week
Graduation week at Independence High School opens with a baccalaureate sermon in the Methodist church by Dr. H. Charles Dunsmore and includes music by Miss Mildred Dawes. Senior class day is Thursday and commencement Friday with Prof. Berchtold as speaker and diplomas presented by Chairman Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence High School
H. Charles Dunsmore
Clemo
Mildred Dawes
Berchtold
Oregon Agricultural College
Dorothy Reuf
Glenn O. Burright
C. D. Byers
Fletcher
Glenn ©. Burright
Alice Ruch
Faye Nina Walker
Lulu Grigsby
Robert Craven
Melvin Ray
Gerald Hewett
Julius Jorgensen
Cyril Reynolds
Helen Turnbull
Marjorie Reynolds
Kathleen Skinner
Muriel Wilson
Edith Plessinger
Erma Boughey
Edna Burch
Oak Point country fair at Oak Point school house
A county fair will be held at the Oak Point school house next Friday evening, June 10, under the Oak Point Community club. It opens at 5 o clock and runs late. Attractions include a merry go round supper with weenies, salads, ice cream and cake, coffee, and Mrs Youngs doughnuts. The school program features an orchestra, plus side thrills such as a wild woman, a cherry tree, fortune telling, and more. Mr Baun will transport a whole load from Independence for a dollar and return as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Point
Baun
Independence
High School Girls Baseball Duel Ends in One-Run Victory
I. H. S. girls edged grammar school players 24 to 22 in a seesaw game umpired by Miss Conklin. Nine innings were played in a hot match from start to finish with home runs by both sides. Falls City beat Independence High 15 to 17 Wednesday. Monmouth High meets Independence next Friday at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Conklin
Monmouth High
Independence
Falls City
Independence High
Tramps Turned Relatives Invade McLeod Home Fire
Mr and Mrs Job McLeod return from Chautauqua to find their Salem Independence home lit and menaced by intruders. Investigation reveals the visitors are Mrs McLeod’s relatives from Klamath Falls who lost their way en route. The unfastened window allowed entry and the party, including Mr and Mrs Chapman and three children and Mr and Mrs Jones, planned a raid on the larder before the homeowners arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job McLeod
Chautauqua
Job
McLeod
Also Mentioned on This Page
Irish Hinges
Nightingal
Liston Niemeyer
Ee Echool
Ruys Wattenbarger
Hugh Baird & Sona, Ltd
Bakers, Walton & Morgan
J. T. Best & Sons
Charles Bevan
Biddell Bros
W. Brooks & Son
J. W. Buckland & Son
G. Gascoyne & Co
A. Norsley & Co
FE. Clements Horst & Co
G. W. Hall & Co
Matthews Aldous & Co
Louis May
A. Morrin & Co
Pike Som & Co
POLK
North
Salem Elks
Inde
Plan Pendence
E. A. Kurtz
Salem B. P
W. H. Prank
Claude Stevenson
Maxine Clarke
Royal
Miss
W. Carlton Smith
Arthur Rahn
Ada Miller
Carl (Kinkie) Hinges
Carl Gabrielson
Joshes
Charles R. Archard
Albert Egan
Kurtz
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!