Business Men Vote to Abandon Old Club for New Commercial Group
The Independence Commercial Club voted to abandon the old club’s social features and operate on business principles. Billiard tables will be sold to pay debts from years of dormancy, and a new club with updated by laws will be formed to pursue vigorous commerce. Local businessmen urged active support to represent the city's business interests and aid summer projects.
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Independence Commercial Club
Hottt
Jawa
Iive
Burl News
Calle
Polk County Warrants Soon to be Paid
Notice states warrants presented and endorsed before January 1011 not paid due to funds will be paid upon presentation at the County Treasurer Tracy Stonts office March 2, 1911. No toforest will be allowed after date of notice.
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Polk County
Tracy Stonts
Pioneer printer Geo Himes visits to gather early Willapa history
Geo H Himes of Portland secretary of the Oregon Pioneer Association and assistant secretary of the Oregon Historical Association was in the city Monday. He is a pioneer west printer seeking information about the town's early history from Mrs Hill, an early settler living in the Willapaite alley.
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Geo. H. Himes
Portland
Oregon Pioneer Association
Oregon Historical Association
Mr. Himes
Mra. Hill
Willantwite Alley
Leisure Hour Reading Club Hosts At Home Anniversary
The Leisure Hour Reading Club invites the public to an At Home event on Friday afternoon March 17 from 2 to 6 in the Waterly parlors celebrating the second anniversary of the library. Light refreshments will be served. Bring a living offering.
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Leisure Hour Reading Club
Orgazi
Bank official Wm. Kurre resigns to move to California
Wm. Kurre, longtime employee of the Independent National Bank and city recorder, has resigned both posts effective Tuesday and plans to relocate to California.
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Wm. Kurre
Independent National Bank
City Recorder
California
Editor Stett Recovers From Grip With Helps
Editor Stett of the Monmouth Herald has been very ill with la grippe for several days but is now convalescent.
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Stett
The
Monmouth Herald
LaGrippe
Cooper Returns Home After Winter in California
Cooper, in California most of the winter, returned to his home on this city Wednesday. Mrs. Cooper will remain in the south for some time.
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Cooper
California
South
Oregon Jersey Cattle Club members tour notable herds
Sixteen members of the Oregon Jersey Cattle Club visited key cattle herds in the region. They saw Rose H Nelson’s celebrated herd, J B Stamp’s at Monmouth, and HM Mat tion’s herd. At the Nelson farm they viewed the $4,000 bull Noble Peer and other imported animals, applauding the cattle quality near Independence. Nelson plans to sell the herd soon but keep Noble Peer.
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Oregon Jersey Cattle Club
Rose H. Nelson
J. B. Stamp
Monmouth
HM Mattion
Neleon
Noble Peer
Mee Efe
Nelvon
Brump
Hembree Promotes Hogs and Horses With $11,000 Stallion
C. P. Hembree advocates quality hogs and horse stock in Oregon. He plans to use the famed stallion The Bondsman, valued at about 11 000 dollars, to boost farm stock development.
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C. P. Hembree
Oregon
United Blazes
Estate of Nancy J Brouwer reassigns executor and appoints successor
From the county court in the estate of Nancy J Brouwer deceased the re designation of B Wilton as executor is accepted Jesse T Irv appointed to his stead a bond having been approved and filed and turned over to Jeann tty Irvine all money and property belonging to said estate to be finally discharged letters issued February 24
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Nancy J. Brouwer
B. Wilton
Jesse T. Irv
Jasue
Jeanetty
Irvine
Poultry Breeds Listed in Little Hen Catalog
A readable fragment lists Plymouth Rocks Thoroughbred White Leghorns and White Orpingtons with breeders J D G McIntosh and S B Brown Leghorns. Mentions B. White and 8 birds per set. Ends with contact notes “Both Phones.”
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Kees
Plymouth Rocks
S. B
J. D G. McIntosh
Brief World and State News Roundup
Population estimated at 1 467 000 000 world wide. California Senate backs Gates recall amendment for elective officers. Chinese Red Cross reports 2 500 000 dying of famine without aid. San Francisco wins national endorsement as Panama exposition site over New Orleans. Nevada divorce law likely unchanged for two years after senate postpones action. Negro men Bob Jones and John Weary lynched after mob raid in Warrenton Georgia. Initial 2 percent dividend declared on Chicago Milwaukee Puget Sound Railway stock.
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United States
California Senate
China
American Red Cross
San Francisco
New Orleans
Jawa
Nevada
Senate
Bob Jones
John Weary
Warrenton
Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Railway
Pacific Coast Link
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ralway Company
New Invention Exhibited Here by Young Inventor
J T Lance and C L Lance of Corvallis organize Matic Railroad Switch Company. Demo in Enterprise building shows a patent automatic switch operable from the engine, opening and closing rails to prevent wrecks. Inventor seeks stock sales to fund factory. five years of work behind a device praised by prominent railroad men.
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J. T. Lance
Eat
C. L. Lance
Corvallis
Lance
WwYentor
Mr. Lance
Sayrbegosd
Conkey Walker Lehman West Side Shoe Offer
Conkey Walker & Lehman advertise a large stock of men’s Indies and children’s shoes on the West Side. They claim nobbiest quality footwear and invite customers to visit for the best selection.
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Conkey, Walker & Lehman
Chicken Dinner at Mission Cafe Next Sunday
The Mission Cafe will host a chicken dinner next Sunday from 12 to 2 pm featuring well cooked chicken with dressing, celery and relishes, dainty desserts, coffee, tea and milk for 50 cents. Alternatives include cracked crabs and oysters, with plans to add tamales and noodles as ingredients become available.
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Mission Cafe
Olympia
Legislature approves standard fruit packing box measure
The legislature passes a law fixing legal sizes for the standard apple and pear packing boxes. Governor approves. Representative Westerlund notes growers back the standard box, with Oregon aligning with Northwest states on box dimensions 18 by 11 by 10 inches for apples and 18 by 11 by 6 inches for pears. A larger special box is optional for some growers.
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Columbia
Washington
Montana
Oregon
Ead
Weeterlund
Congress
Senate
Westerlund
Independence Man Raises 453 Bushels of Corn on 4 9 Acres
John F. Groven of Independence reports husking 452 bushels from just over four acres despite late planting May 26. He sent Mr White a note with yellow dent corn and claims good yields prove the region can grow corn with proper land and climate.
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John F. Groven
Independence
Mr. White
Groves
Polk County
Council Favors Pavement Work and Appoints Recorder
The common council met Wednesday evening and discussed summer paving plans, with likely start arrangements. B. F. Swope was elected recorder to fill the vacancy caused by William Kurre’s resignation.
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Common Council
B. F. Swope
Wm. Kurre
Warner's Corsets Sale by Conkey Walker and Lehman
An advertisement for Warner's corsets touted as the best popular on the market with guaranteed satisfaction. The sale is handled by Conkey, Walker and Lehman.
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Warner
Conkey, Walker & Lehman
Ball to Launch New Willamette River Boat
Independence resident Mr Ball plans a double deck boat on the Willamette River between Independence and Salem to carry passengers and freight. The vessel, powered by a horsepower gasoline engine, aims for operation before June and will run at least three trips daily each way once launched.
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Mali
Willamette
Salem
Ball
Independene
Examining Board of Engineers
Portland
Soo
Wiamette River
Here
Independence
Temperance meeting notes show growing child enrollment
The Loyal Temperance Legion held a Sunday meeting at the Presbyterian church with an increasing number of children enrolled. Parents and teachers praised the cooperative effort as vital to guiding youth. The article urges sustained, united work to surround Independence’s youth with care, planning the next gathering for 3 o clock at the church.
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Loyal Temperance Legion
Presbyterian Church
Dinsmore Presents The Jews in World Religions
At Calvary Presbyterian next Sunday evening Dr Dinsmore continues his sermon-lecture series on The History of The World's Religions The Jews and their place in the economy of the world's religions will be the subject with special music by Calvary's popular choir.
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Calvary Presbyterian Church
Dinsmore
Calvary
Hop season begins as workers move to yards nationwide
The Hop season has commenced with several loads of Japs sent to different parts of the country yesterday. They are to be engaged in the yards during the summer season.
Infant and Childrens Shoes Featured in New Line
A broad selection of infants and children shoes is now available in assorted styles including button and lace designs. Walker Lebagan and Conkey advertise a wide range for shop customers.
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Orlora
Conkey, Walker & Lebagan
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Gatth
Club
Viet Polk County
the County
Matic Railroad
Council
Attorney Swope
Independence Man
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