Polk County Glowed With Opportunity Says Independence Letter
A letter from Independence urges readers to overlook local prejudice and recognize Polk County as the Eden of the Willamette. It extols homeseeker incentives, pioneer legacy, thriving lands, and beauty, inviting readers to visit and appreciate Polk’s enduring promise. Names include Margaret Hodge and several attendees at a social gathering in Independence.
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Independence Enterprise
Polk County
Willamette
MacMionville
Wright Pewapaper
Brother Hammerly
Oregon
Polk
Perih
Alassachusetts
Brother Summerly
Booster excursion guests visit Monmouth and Independence
The McMinnville News Reporter describes a booster trip by business men to Independence with a stop in Monmouth. Independence residents greet the visitors with a rope blockade, coffee and rolls, and a warm welcome while noting differences in crops and local conditions compared to McMinnville.
Shower for Miss Earhart at Owen Home
Miss Clara Earhart received a miscellaneous shower Tuesday evening at Mrs. S FE Owen's home hosted by Misses Emma Henkle and Irma.
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Margaret Hodge
Kathe Dunittory
Mildred Owen
Mlew Barhart
Kaines
Mra Chay
Shenefield
Gladys Irvine
Maybel Bilis
Grace Jones
Katheryne Jones
Kettle Bentley
Hagel Bobannon
Nola Owen
Roma Henkle
Kathe Dutsmore
Irme Brown
Clima Earhart
Clara Earhart
S. FE. Owen
Emma Henkle
Irma
Kurre Hiatt Nuptials At Monmouth Home
Frank Kurre and Belle Hiatt were married at noon Sunday June 5 at W L Mason's Monmouth home with W A Wood officiating. They received many gifts and dined together then traveled by train to Portland for the Rose Carnival and will reside in Independence after their trip. The groom is Peter Kurre's youngest son and the bride is W M Hiatt's daughter.
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W. L. Mason
Monmouth
Frank Kurre
Mise Belle Hialt
W. A. Wood
Christian Church of Monmouth
Karre
Portland
Independence
Peter Kurre
W. M. Hiatt
Antioch Notes on Local Residents and Road Work
Ed Rogera visited Falls City on Wednesday. Mrs Clark spent the day at the county seat. Tom Osborne and family from Independence moved onto Dave Dove's place. James Goodman and Ralke Bros work on the new road between here and Dallas. Mrs Allen Towns visited her nephew Elwood Sloan and family northeast of Monmouth. Will Fishback in Dallas spent Sunday at home. Mrs Sliger of Rose Lodge visited her son Allie Griffith Sunday. Tom Osborne hauls wood for Dave Dove. Geo Sullivan of Talmage was in Antioch last week.
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Ed Rogera
Falls City
Clark
Tom Osborne
Independence
Dave Dove
James Goodman
Ralke Bros
Dallas
Allen Towns
Thoreday
Elwood Sloan
Monmouth
Will Fishback
C. Mulkey
Rose Lodge
Allie Griffith
Geo. Sullivan
Talmage
Antioch
The Big Head Cure Claim for Liver with Ballard’s flerbine
An ad claims two kinds of big heads a concert head and a sick head ache and promises quick relief by acting on the liver with Ballard’s flerbine. Sold by Willams Drug Co.
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Ballard
Willams Drug Co
Resolutions of Respect by Lyon Lodge Masons
Resolutions adopted by Lyon Lodge No. 24 A F and A M on June 4 1910 mourn the death of brother F A Link. The lodge expresses sympathy to his family and requests the minutes, family, and local press receive copies of the resolutions for publication.
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Lyon Lage
A. M
F. A. Link
Celestial Lodge
Lyon Lodge
A. F
Notice for Publication William F Bundy lands claim
Department of the Interior announces public notice from the Portland land office in Oregon dated June 4, 1910. William F Bundy of Independence Oregon filed notice regarding his homestead application dated March 15 1904 for Lot 2 Section 14 Township South Range 4 West Willamette Meridian.
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Department of the Interior
Portland
Oregon
William F. Bundy
Independence
Willamette Meridian
Final five land claim notice before Polk County clerk
Notice records a land claim contest to establish title to land described in Independence Oregon with witnesses J. W. Wells G P Wells Richard TH McCarter and Walter Acocks all from Independence. Filing before County Clerk of Polk County Oregon at Dallas on July 1 1910. Charles E Merrick Register.
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Polk County
Oregon
Dallas
J. W. Wells
G& P. Wells
Richard Th, McCarter
Walter Acocks
Independence
Chas
Merrick
Register
County Warrants to Be Cancelled for Unpresented Claims
By order of the Polk County Oregon County Court warrants issued between 1900 and 1903 face cancellations for nonpayment within 60 days from July 1 1910. Names shown include Henry Enidsen M Barr W J Ferguson and A Robertson with amounts ranging from 1 to 8249 cents, dated 1902 1903. Witness the seal and signature of the court.
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Henry Enidsen
M. Barr
W. J. Ferguson
A. Robertson
Polk County
Oregon
Aald Court
Sealed bids sought for frame school building in Independence
Sealed bids by June 20 2010 at 1 30 p m to School District No 6 Independence Oregon for a frame school building per plans and specs. Bids require 10 percent certified check. district may reject all bids. Admin notice follows for Rachel Watson estate with six month claim period.
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Independence
Polk County
Oregon
Spalding Lumber Co
Board of Directors
C. Burroughs
Clerk of
Rachel Watson
State of
Wuld
Iidepondenen
Sald
A. M. Tharp
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Charles Edward Hicks
Ore
McMinnvilla News
City of
McMinnville Automobile
McMinnville
Owl
Miss Earhart
Gazetteer
Washington
Polk &O., Inc
Seattle
Wash
Antioch News
B. F. Swope
O. A. Kramer
Stockton
Salem
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