Fire destroys two Mall street buildings in March inferno
A Tuesday morning fire of unknown origin consumed two adjacent structures on Mall street near C street, damaging one building’s contents and forcing evacuations. Grimes Brothers operated a bar alley in the start building. Butler’s Insurance Office occupied the adjoining frame structure. Firefighters, aided by Oregon Power Company manager Blenis, prevented wider destruction including the opera house block. Early theories point to a cigar tossed into a wood box by a Corellas smoker. the full cause remains undetermined.
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Catreet
H. Hireachberg
Weat
Mall Street
Grimea Hrothers
Corvallis
Word Butter
Duganne
Independence National Bank
Drexler & Alexander's
Opera House
A. M. Brown
C Street
Williams Drug Company
Manny
Drexler & Alexander
Majin and
Monmouth Streets
BE. M. Blenis
Oregon Power Company
Blenis
Fire destroys borhall alley building as residents call for alarms
The text describes a large blaze that rapidly consumed a building on borhall alley. Residents fled at the first bell and most homes in the city seemed represented. Firefighters could not enter the burning structure and the entire contents were lost though owners reportedly saved themselves and their losses were comparatively small.
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Majin Eréet
Borhall
Lerona Named for New Portland Hotel
The contest to name the Portland hotel rejected Beaver for not being original and chose Lerona, formed from Jeona and Rowena, as proposed by J. J. Fenton. Owner Mr Sperling and Mr Walker approve, and Independent’s future hotel will be known as Lerona.
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Beaver
Jast Week
Jeona
Rowena
Portand
Lerena
J. J. Fenton
Sperling
Walker
Independence
Calvary Presbyterian Church Plans Sunday Services
Calvary Presbyterian invites the public to Sunday services with Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11, and an evening service at 7 20 where Dr Dunsamiere Will discuss Industrial Education. L R Alderman of the State Department urged ministers to devote Sunday to the topic, marking a major education push. Special music by Calvary’s choir planned for the evening.
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Calvary Presbyterian Church
Dunsamiere
L. R. Alderman
State Department of Education
Cedvery
Hop picker seeks damages in Marion county case
R T Leonard sues G R Rose in Marion circuit court claiming damages after a September incident in which Leonard worked in a hop yard near Salem. Rose alleges Leonard became violent and refused to gather hops, threatened workers, and refused to leave after discharge. The case moved to justice court then a mistrial. Leonard remained jailed for a time and seeks relief. Leonard lived in Independence and later moved to Eugene.
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Marion County
R. T. Leonard Agaimet GR. Rose
Leonard
Mr. Rose
Leonard Becme
Justice Court
Salem
Robe
Atorney
Leonard Lved
Independence
Eurene
Death Ends Suffering Independence Boy Passes Away
Willie Wellington 29 years old died at his parents home in Independence Oregon after years of illness. Born August 4 1882 near Howard City Michigan he moved to Oregon seven years ago. He joined the M E church early and remained faithful in church and Sunday school as his health declined. Funeral held at home by Rev F N Sandifur and burial in Odd Fellows cemetery.
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Willie Wellington
D. Wellington
Joseph Wellington
Howard City
Michigan
Independence
Oregon
M. BE
Lodge
Lfe
F. N. Sandifur
County Clerk Visited His Old Home In Independence
County Clerk ER M Smith of Dallas visited Independence on Monday to assess the political scene. Born and raised there, Smith taught in local schools and has served three terms as county clerk, reputedly an efficient official.
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ER. M. Smith
Dallas
Independence
Double Wedding at Dallas Unites Neeley Stringer Kin
The Dallas ceremony joined Fred Neeley and Miss Hya Stringer and also E Stringer, brother of the bride, with Miss Zorm Lorence in marriage. All couples are well known with many friends here wishing them happiness in their new unions.
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Dallas
Fred Neeley
Hya Stringer
E. Stringer
Zorm Lorence
Strange contrivance on Mainstreet triggers fire rumor
A peculiarly shaped object surfaced on Mainstreet Tuesday morning prompting business men to fear a night visit by a Cushioned Feet gang member and a bomb in the infernal machine. An exhibit in Judge Wilson's office led onlookers to guess its purpose until it proved to be a broken bed from the box ball alley. the explosion and light were attributed to Ray Lacey’s flashlight photograph of the burning blocks.
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Interpal
de Man
Fim
Ray Lacey
Noted rupture expert to visit Marion Hotel in Salem
F H Seeley of Chicago and the truss specialist from Philadelphia will be at the Marion hotel and remain in Salem this Wednesday and Thursday April 2 and 4. He claims the Spermatic Truss will fully retain a rupture and close the opening in about 10 days, with no surgery or injections. Charity cases shown without charge. interested parties may have fittings or demonstrations.
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F. H. Seeley
Chicago
Philadelphia
Marion Hotel
Salem
Mr. Seeley Asays
United States
England
Spain
Seeley
Washington, D. C
Debate With Dallas Delisting Team in Punishment Debate
The Independence High School debate teams travel to Dallas this evening to face the Dallas team on the issue of whether capital punishment should be abolished in Oregon. The negative team includes Miss Mari Jones and Ernest Williams with escorts Miss Ivy Burton Miss Kora Browne and Glenn Newton.
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Dallas
Oregon
Mari Jones
Ernest Williams
Ivy Burton
Kora Browne
Glenn Newton
Cecil Knope
Vale Hiltebrand
Bethel
Independence High School
Debries
Independence Driving Association Sets Four Day Meet Dates
The Independence Driving Association met in their city last Sunday and fixed the next annual meet for June 19 20 21 and 22. This year the four day meet replaces the usual three day format.
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Independence Driving Association
Amd
Election of Officers at Calvary Presbyterian Church
The Annual Congregational meeting of Calvary Presbyterian church was held on Thursday afternoon in the church. Officers were elected and reports from the various church bodies were presented. Dr Dutsmore is finishing his third year of service with this church.
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Calvary Presbyterian Church
Dutsmore
Electric Bitters lauded as cure for eczema in Kansas doctor
Dr J T Curtiss of Dwight Kansas claims Electric Bitters cured eczema in his patients and even himself. He says thousands prove the blood purifier effective for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It stimulates kidneys and bowels expels poisons aids digestion and builds strength. Price 60 cents. Satisfaction guaranteed by all druggists.
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J. T. Curtiss
Dwight
Kan
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Promoted for Coughs
The Child's Welfare movement highlights Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as valuable aid for coughs and colds. Mothers are urged to use the preparation to prevent croup bronchitis and pneumonia, with William Drug Co as the seller.
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Foley
William Drug” Co
Valley and Siletz Railroad Promises Coast Route
Reports indicate Valley and Siletz Railroad Company plans a line from Independence to Newport via the Biletz basin. Backed by the Hill system, the project aims to spur a coast lumber operation and large payroll for Falls City, signaling a brighter future for Independence.
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Newport
In Corporation
Vally & Siletz
Independence
Falls City
Beauty Parlor Services and Dyeing Offered in Salem
An advertisement from Salem Oregon lists beauty parlor offerings including scalp care hair dressing marcel waving manicuring chiropody removal of superfluous hair warts and moles permanent cosmetic combings and custom dyeing. Contact via U S Bank phone 1490.
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MIS& Ora Poage
U. 5
Salem
Oregon
Eggs for Hatching From Prize Hens at Polk County Show
Local poultry winners in Polk County Poultry and Gost show last January earned three first prizes two second prizes and three third prizes. Eggs from these hens are available at 32.50 per batch.
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Polk County Poultry and Gost
Hubbard Announces Candidacy for County Assessor
notice to voters announces Cc Hubbard seeking Republican nomination in the April 19, 1912 primary for County Assessor. Paid ad.
Metaphysical Healing Course Offered By Rev Geo Chambers
Plain teaching of the law of healing body mind and finances by Rev Geo Chambers at 435 Yamhill St Portland Oregon. FOR SALE at a bargain if taken soon. Fourteen-room furnished hotel in Salem. A little money will handle it. Address Box 188 Independence Oregon.
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Geo. Chambers
Yamhill St
Portland Oregon
Good Town
Mene Salem
Independence
Oregon
Wool and Mohair Market Ad from Monmouth Oregon
Allen T. Clark of Monmouth Oregon advertises willingness to buy wool and mohair, offering the highest market price and indicating sacks of mohair on hand. Bell phone contact provided.
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Allen T. Clark
Monmouth
Oregon
Bell Phone
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Independence Hotel
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Portland
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By. Leonard
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