Bourne Tax Payment Noted By Oregon Officials
The Portland Journal reports Jonathan Bourne senior senator from Oregon paid only 2.44 in taxes this year on his office furniture valued at 100 with no real property assessment. The item questions his stake in Oregon while noting his wealth and limited time in the state.
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Oregon
United States
Jonathan Bourne
Portland Journal
Bourne
Multnomah County
Hie
Chainef Commerce
Portland
Dournela
Correction on County Commissioner candidacy and endorsements
In our Enterprise issue we stated Kurre and Mr Perci vil would not seek County Commissioner but back Mr Wells of Huena Vinta. Percival says he was urged by friends to run, but business interests prevent it. He insists a voter's choice is their own and would not pledge supporters to any candidate.
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Kurre
Percivil
Wells
Huena Vinta
Percival
Shsehal the ancient walled city with a tea house
The article portrays Shsehal as a long walled city with a deep outer moat. Narrow crowded streets house low one story buildings with limited light and small ponds. A zigzag bridge leads to a famed tea house linked to the Willow pattern. gardens feature rock arrangements and exotic statuary. Children beg for pennies from a young age.
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Shsehal
Orient
Shwighal
Oregon Delegation Heads to San Francisco Expo Site
Joined by Mr and Mrs J S Gooper and Mr and Mrs P H Drexler, Oregon delegates travel from Salem to San Francisco to select the exhibit site for the 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition. The group, praised for its honor and intelligence, left Portland on Tuesday afternoon with the site ceremony held the next day. San Francisco commercial bodies entertained the delegation.
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J. S. Gooper
P. H. Drexler
Oregon
San Francisco
Cal
Salem
Portland
Losses Suffered After Fire Strikes Independence
A. M. Brown reports nearly 200 dollars in goods stolen from his burning building. The incident, seen as deplorable, follows multiple thefts by suspects described as miscreators. Others affected include Mr Bodenhammer with bread and candy and a man seen carrying pork along the railroad track before dawn.
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A. M. Brown
St Wisek
Mr. Brown
Iosa
Bodenhammer
Salem Commission Co Purchases 30-Horse Power Delivery Truck
Chas Roth president of Salem Commission Co visited Monday and announced focus on Independence with new train service. The firm has purchased a 30 hp truck for produce delivery from Salem to Independence and other points this summer.
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Chas, Roth
Salem Commission Co
Roth
Independence
Salem
New Hat Display at Mrs Wallete’s This Saturday
Call and visit Mrs Wallete’s to see the new hat collection opening this Saturday March 16. The event invites shoppers to preview the latest styles and designs at the shop.
Enjoyable Christiana Church Program Praised
A well rendered entertainment at Christiana Church last Friday evening impressed attendees. Under Mrs. GO Kreamer and junior department leaders Gretchen Kreamer and Mary Whitmesa, the program featured soloists and Sunbeam recitations, with students from the primary department performing songs, readings, and a six-character costume skit. Refreshments followed as guests enjoyed sociability and games, reflecting credit on organizers and participants.
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Christiana Church Jast
The
Christian Bible School
GO. A. Kreamer
Misa Gretchen Kreamer
Mary Whitmesa
Fred Hooper
Gretchen Kreamer
Eid Wis
Cleeas
Jesus
Josie Anke
Jésus
Alica Skinner
Beatrice Rose
Mary Whitmeem
Abby
Myrtle Richardson
Atdy
Tim
Ponty
Charles Dickengan
Primiary
Grem
Bible School of the
Christian Church of Independence
Declaration of Principles for Polk County Schools
Polk County voters read a candidate pledge from JAS. E. Dunton emphasizing frugality and accountability in the school superintendent office. He vows to avoid travel-expense misuse, refrain from hiring relatives, oppose commissions on furniture, visit every school annually, hold weekly office hours, and sponsor an Industrial School Fair while ensuring impartial treatment of districts.
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Ofc
Polk County
Independence Gun Club Shoot at South Independence
The Independence Gun and Game Protective Association held its weekly shoot at South Independence last Sunday. In the 63rd contest Roy DeArmon scored 45, Geo Conkey 48, Hal Hibbs 44, Dr Allin 43, Pearl Alexander 42, Wm Huff 41, J J Fenton 41, G Dyers 40, Claire Irvine 39, D Thorp 38, G Newton 37, Jack Stapleton 36. Next Sunday captains will be chosen and sides will compete as interest grows.
For Sale: Fourteen-Room Furnished Hotel in Salem
Bargain sale offered for a fourteen room furnished hotel in a good town. Title money can be handled. Address Box 188 Independence Oregon for details.
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Salem
Independence
Oregon
Protests Over Street Improvements Stir City Debate
Citizens debated paving Monmouth and G streets with hard surface pavement. Some oppose the project though it promises city benefits. locals expect work to begin this summer as property owners largely back the plan.
Improvements to Main Street in Independence Progress
A Tuesday deal will improve Main Street near Bice and Calbreath by adding a 26 by 80 foot south building with a 19 foot ceiling extending to the alley for carpet and wall paper, new fronts on both buildings, and a new front for the Whiteaker building. O G Long buys the Whiteaker front for a garage across Main Street.
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Whiteaker
Bice & Calbreath
Messie
Rice & Cedbreath
Rice & Calbreath
Main Street
O. G. Long
Independence
Name Contest For New Hotel In Sporting Building
Landlord Mr Welker launches March 15 to 20 a ballot contest for the hotel name. Ballots at Williams Drug Store require the name and a voter number, with duplicates signed in full at Kirkland's Drug Store. Five judges will pick the winning name and reveal on March 21. prize options include banquet tickets or $5 in gold. Also included is a political candidacy notice for Waller L. Tooze Jr seeking the Republican nomination for Joint Representative in Polk and Lincoln Counties.
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M. W. Walker
Tim
Wiliams
P. I. Kirkland
Dr. Butler
Mra
P. M. Kirkland
Shermen Hays
K. C. Eldridge
Geo. Conker
Welker
Polk
Lincoln
Polk and
SetTetecy
Dallas Commercial Club
Pell County
Waller L- Tooze, Jr
Will Buy Wool and Mohair Promoting Market Prices
Allen T. Clark of Monmouth Oregon advertises wool and mohair buying services. He pledges the strongest market price this year and notes Mohair sacks on brand plus a Bell telephone contact.
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Allen T. Clark
Monmouth
Oregon
Bell Phone
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S. Irvine and Wife
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