Man Rescued After River Drowning Incident Near City
A river incident last Friday sent a boat of men into the Willamette when their craft capsized above town. Frank Krebs clung to a boat amid the Eaton crew rescue before reaching shore as spectators watched from a ferry landing.
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Krebs Hop Yard
Claude Skinner
Willamette
Homer Millu
Aother
Krela
Krebs
Laland
Frank
Willamette River
Falls City Youth Injured by Cable Incident
Clarence O'Brien a Falls City boy was seriously injured last week when struck by a cable in a foggin camp near the city. He sustained a kidney laceration requiring surgery and is improving toward recovery.
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Falls City
Cable
Clarence O'Brien
Two Independence Men Jailed for Theft in Dallas Court
Ed Smith pleaded guilty to stealing clothing from Fred Sloan’s home and drew thirty days in the county jail. Joe Margert admitted taking tools from C Peck’s blacksmith shop and received a fifteen day sentence. Both men are described as from Independence and the city is glad to see them jailed.
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Independence
Dallas
Wilson
Ed Smith
Fred Sloan
Joe Margert
C. Peck
Willy
J T Fryer’s Floral Show At Corner Sixth and C Streets
J T Fryer lived 36 years in one home at the corner of Sixth and C streets and kept a remarkable garden. A rare black lily or snake lily he has nurtured for years stands as a curiosity and may be unique in Independence and perhaps the state. ne.
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J.T. Fryer Hoe
Fryer
Falls City Plans July 3–4 Celebration For Water System
Falls City holds a two day event July 3 and 4 to celebrate the water system completion and Independence Day. The program includes a Dallas vs Falls City ball game on the 3rd and an invited Independence team participation.
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Falls City
Dallas
A Great Farm Bargain Near Independence Oregon
Polk County Real Estate Co offers 67 acres near Independence with 60 acres in crop. Includes 4 cows, team, wagon, chimneys and other items for 7000 dollars with generous terms.
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Independence
Polk County Real Estate Co
Oregon
Departure of Boat to Salem from Independence Dock
The Independence departs the Independence dock for Salem at 8 30 a m daily and leaves Salem dock at 4 00 p m. Fare is 50 cents each way.
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Launch
Independence
Salem
Salem Dock
Esse
Cette Holly Brand
Miral Tego
Opening day thrills at Ulle Cley Driving Park meet
A large crowd watched the opening day of the Ulle Cley race meet as horses from owners like Homer Rutherford Clark Belknapp Alf White R D Cooper and C Peck entered major races. The program featured two year old trots and a notable match race with St Salvina and Harka Garisaan among entrants. Weather and lively entries marked day one with continued interest into the second day and side attractions from local societies and theater performances.
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Mainy
Ulle Cley
Driving Park Association
Holly Boy
Homer Rutherford
the Mote
Clark Belknapp
Clara Patch
Alf White
Hop Haven
R. D. Cooper
Silver
C. Peck
Zeling
Mra
A. T. Boynton
Sir Ashton
G. Barber
Carl P
Ela Hart
W. W. Percival
Kt Crawford
J. A. Wear
Mark N
Earl Tidd
Baron Lovelace
G. C. Pendleton
Sally Younger
Peter Cook
Zoe W
G. J. Rehse
Cap Apperson
D. C. Boyles
Bonoie Antrim
C. W Todd
Wall
Obituary of John H. Purton of Independence
John H. Purton died at his Independence home on June 14 1911. Born November 1 1847 near Cornwall Quebec he moved through Canada Michigan and Oregon earning a living in lumber farming and hop raising. He married Elizabeth Kenedy March 2 1881 and the family endured hardships en route to the Quapelle valley before settling in Independence. The funeral was held at home then cemetery with lodge and Knights of Pythias honors. He leaves a widow and two daughters Ivy and Florence and was remembered as a generous upright pioneer.
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John H. Purton
Independence
Cornwall
Quebec
Canada
Odd Fellows
H. C. Clark
Lodge of Els
Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Burton
Old Home
Michigan
Elizabeth Kenedy
Barrie
Quopelle
Northwest Territory
Quopelle Valley
Rickrell
Oregon
Ivy
Florence
Notice to Contractors in Independence Oregon 1911
Sealed proposals are invited at the City Recorder's office in Independence Oregon until 8 pm July 1 1911 to furnish materials and lay cement concrete street pavements. Bids require a certified check for a percentage of the proposal and a five year maintenance bond. The city reserves the right to reject any bid and orders come from Mayor W T Hoffman and Recorder BR F Swope.
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Independence
Oregon
City Recorder
Unwelcome Passenger Holds Up Travelers Near Monmouth
A Benton county fugitive linked to two Corvallis robberies eluded pursuit after forcing a mail carrier and posse into a buggy chase across about thirty miles. The suspect, possibly an escaped convict, was later captured and returned to prison.
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Monmouth
Huber
Benton County
Hall
For Sale Britannica Encyclopedia 31 Volumes Hal Morocco
An almost new Britannica encyclopedia set in Hal Morocco binding, 31 volumes, offered as a bargain. Inquiries at the Enterprise building.
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Halmorocco Binding
Honor at Home Polk County Examinations Report
Polk County School Superintendent H C Seymour reports 176 of 7l pupils passed the annual county exam, a 78.4 percent pass rate. Mary Howard of Independence district No. 2% tops with a 98 percent average. Frank Durrell follows at 95.2 percent. Mary Howard's detailed scores list perfect marks in Written Arithmetic and several 100s across subjects, dated Dallas Oregon June 16 1911.
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H. C. Seymour
Polk County
State Department of Education
Mary Howard
Independence School
Frank Durrell
Mies Howard
Oregon
Dallas
Presbyterians Ladies Presentation Delights Local Audience
A Tuesday evening performance by the Presbyterian Ladies drew a full house. The comedy featured strong ensembles led by Macey Claude Johnson and Clara Johnson with Mrs Moore and Miss Tice delivering top turns. Arthur Moore directed and received gold cuff links as thanks for guiding the success.
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Bose
Mr. Macey
Claude Johnson
Ea Bobby
Clara Johnson J
Willie
Miss Tice
Eleanor
Mrs .Moore
Agness
Francis Eaton
Jeane Ketchum
Bella
Mrs. Patton
Mrs. Merwin
Arthur Moore
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed by California Druggists
A 1911 Pasadena letter from Foley & Co. recommends Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as an efficient non narcotic expectorant suitable for children. The note praises its lack of nauseating effects and digestion neutrality, sold by Williams Drug Co.
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Pasadena
Cal
Foley & Co
Foley
C. H. Ward
C. L. Persons
Sec's
Treas
Williams Drug Co
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Jidge Wilson
Miew Francia Shate
Wr. K. A. Scratford
Linck
al Strong
Will
Misa
Haffer
Dickinson
Wiecho
Dallua
Enery
Jas
Necensky
Strong
Glae
Shaffer
Scrafford
Maby
Shaffer Gir
K. B. Scafford
Shaffera
Misa Shaffer
Frank Krebs
Guy Light
Teele Vc
Bussease Lsese
Et LeGlare Osee
Fredeeee
Wm. Percival
St. Salvina
G. F. Brown
Harka
Garisaan
Zelliia
Wade Hampton
Cuss
Zoe Verese Veee
Ees
Mack Ne Cess Cree Coun G—S
Kit Crawdford
Balvanacecce
Cevcen
Ceceom I
Zellno
Cattie Thatcher
LeClare
Ella Hart
McClusky Winright
Ezra Tilden
Lightfoot
J. W. Merrill
Toy Lace
W. Schultz
P. Cook
Admiral Toy
Perry Manze
Sia Bender
A R. Cooke
Holly Brand
Georgia Rose
O. J. Brown
Little Mack
Confederat Sepulveda
Carrie Thatcher
St Lavania
Lady Malcom
Padioha
St. Michael
Joe Cameron
Wolvania
Howe Fair
The
Indies of the Presbyterian Church Society
East Wynne
Hop Raven
Oon
Mate Ousene
Saee
Onan
I Rolla Boy
W. T. Hoffman
BR. F. Swope
Uncle Sam
Bandit
Fred Huber
Corvallis
Mr. Nott
Mr. Huber
His
Ladies of
Presbyterian Church
California
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