Five business houses burned in morning blaze in Independence
Fire raged through a block on OC Street destroying A Nelson meat market and adjacent buildings with an estimated loss over 10000 dollars. The wind aided the flames as residents rushed to save goods while the fire department battled the blaze. several owners faced total losses and insurance gaps. The event prompted rebuilding plans and new fireproofing in the district.
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A. Nelson
J. 8
Wight Watch
A. Andlerson
Dreas
Wen Mr. Anderson
Ardereoy
Walla
A. M. Brown
Bem Whiteaker
J. M. MecCaleb
A. M Brown
Nelson
Odd Fellows
al Whitney
C Street
Fluke & Johnson
J. R. Cooper
Mr. Whitney
Boise
OC Street
MM. Hirschberg
A. Aderson
McCareb
Independence
Nalgon
Mark Graves
Salem Banquets the President of Independence Delegation
A Salem banquet honored a delegation from Independence and Dallas upon the arrival of the first train service between Independence and Salem and Monmouth. H. Hirschberg hosted the event with speeches from local officials and railroad representatives praising continued rail development in the valley.
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Independence Wil Salem
Dallas
Sidim
H. Hirschberg
Independence & Monmouth Railway O
Salem
Leenzue
Board of Troje
Independente and Dillas
Marion
Independence
Didlos
Independence Party
West Salem
Polk County
Marion Hotel
J. S. Cooper
Independence Commercial Club
J. G. McIntosh
H. E B. Browne
Verd Hill
Rolan K. Page
Oregon Electric Ry Co
Ted
Independence & Monmouth Round
Airlie
Monmouth
Oregon
Hinshaw
Salem Falls City & Western Ry
Aut
West Side
Cherry City
John M. Scott
S. P. Road
T. Jones
Salem, Falls City & Western Line
Field
Southern Pacific Ry
Jinkins
Toasmaker
P. H. D'Arcy
Mr. D'Arcy
Independence Church of Christ announces Lordsday services
The Independence congregation invites all to attend. Morning topic The Cost of Our Redemption. Evening topic Can we Believe the Words of the Apostle Paul. The church proclaims adherence to the doctrine of Christ and scriptural gospel under Minister H Campbell Clark.
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Independence
Paul
God
H. Campbell Clark
Dallas farmer killed in wagon accident with new harness
P A Odom longtime Dallas police chief and farmer Joe Trent were injured when two horses bolted after being hitched to a new wagon at Collins feed shed. Odom died within 15 minutes from a crushed skull while Trent suffered broken collarbone and severed ribs with internal injuries. his prospects were uncertain.
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P. A. Odom
Pollen
Dallas
Joe Trent
Odom
Trent
Trentso
Repe ls Attack of Death By Lung Cure Claim
Five years ago doctors told Stillman Green of Malachite Colorado he had two years to live. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for saving his life after a consumption diagnosis and now works again, praising the throat and lung remedy as a miracle.
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Aly
Stillman Green
Malachite
Col
Dr. King
Women Attend City Council Meeting in Oregon
Oregon Power Co. plans immediate water plant improvements amid council debate. About six women attended to protest a sidewalk ordinance on G street, but the issue was not brought up. Mayor Eldridge listed council actions including reports on G street work and a fire loss. Bohannon urged stronger fire protection sparking heated discussions. White of Oregon Power Co. pledged plant improvements aligned with patron needs.
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Oregon Power Co
G. Street
Meyor Eldridge
Messrs
Mix
Bohannon
Sperling
D'xon
G Street
Dixon
Fire and Water Committee
Caume
Aden
A. M. Brown
J. M. MacCaleb
A. Anderson
Eldridge
White
Oregon Power Company
Orr Declares Sheriff Candidacy in Polk County
John W. Orr of Rickreall visits the county seat to announce his run for Polk County sheriff. A longtime Republican, Orr has lived in the county all his life and seeks support in the primary and state elections, promising businesslike administration. Born near Independence, he is widely known and admired in the area.
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John W. Orr
Rickreall
Orr
Polk County
Independence
Polk County School Superintendent Candidate Announces Bid
To the Republican voters of Polk County Oregon the candidate seeks a second term as School Superintendent subject to the nominating primary on April 1 1912. He pledges to continue the policy and best work for county schools and notes his lifelong dedication to educational improvement. Paid ad.
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Polk County
Oregon
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J. W. Orr
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