Government Dredge and Snag Boat Improve Willamette River Channel Near Salem
The Mathfoma snag boat and Champorg dredger arrived Friday under Captain Mesa of Portland to deepen and clean the river bed upriver toward Independence. The project aims to prevent overflow, extend navigation through summer, and build a heavy bank along the river's left bank to protect Polk County farms from yearly flooding. Work continues toward Albany and will impact the Willamette’s west and wet sides as crews proceed this season.
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Math Foma
Champorg
Mesa
Portland
Independence Deck
Willamette
Salem
Polk County
Dunsmore Plans Holy Land Trip From Independence
Dr Dunsmore leaves Independence May 30 for a journey east by CPR with brief stays in Vancouver Saskatoon and Sank to Toronto to visit relatives. He will be joined by Dr Bell and Prof Horner and possibly another traveler before boarding a direct steamer to Naples from New York or Philadelphia. The Enterprise hopes for descriptive articles from the journey.
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Portland
Holy Land
Dunsmore
Independence
Vancouver B. C
Saskatoor
Sank
Toronto
Ont
Bell
Horner
Naples
New York
Philadelphia
Dinsmore
Unconscious Influence on Sunday Sermons and Father’s Day Service
Regular services are scheduled in the M. E. church with Sunday School at 10 a m and a morning sermon on Unconscious Influence. A song service at 7 30 p m precedes Fathers Day Service at 8 p m. Wednesday prayer meetings occur at 8 o clock.
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M. E
Hugene District Ministerial Association
M. EB
BE. H. Todd
Willamette University
Gordon
Albany
Paramagian
Brownsville
Rolling
Corvaillg
Lacey
Lebanon
Stanton visits after thirty years in Oregon
D. W. Stanton arrived in the city from Michigan on Tuesday en route to Albile to visit his brother whom he has not seen for thirty years. He expressed that he has seen enough of Oregon to believe it is a good place to live.
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D. W. Stanton
City
Michigan
Albile
Mr. Stanton
Oregon
Ile
Albany pavement plans favor bitulithic over concrete
May 18 Albany Oregon reports the city council approved building about twenty two blocks of bitulithic pavement ready to commence immediately. A council appointed committee reported concrete is not as good as bitulithic, sustaining ongoing use of the popular pavement. Also notice of a Fraternal Union social at K of P hall May 24 with a Casket requested and program planned. Williams Drug Co endorses Foley Kidney Pills with a testimonial about kidney inflammation and renewed strength.
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Albany
Ore
Fraternal Union of America
K. of P
Bacon
East St
Bath
Raliroe Gyre
Foley
Williams Drug Co
Ridder's Grove Picnic Promises Expanded Program
The United Artisan of Wells hosts its big annual picnic at Ridder's Grove on Saturday May 27. An extensive program includes Supreme Master Hudson and Benton Co Schools graduates. Sports abound with a balcony ascension, horse racing, and other activities. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Ridder’s Grove
United Artisan of
Calvary Presbyterian Pulpits to Welcome Miles and Dunsmore
Rev. RE Miles of Dallas will occupy Calvary Presbyterian pulpit at both services next Sunday. Dr Dunsmore will exchange pulpits, preaching in Dallas. Miles is a popular preacher and a large congregation is expected at both morning and evening services.
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Calvary
RE. W. Miles
Presbyterian Church At
Dallas
Dunsmore
Miles
Heartfelt Religion Sermon Featured at Church
Church of Christ notes announce next Lord's Day topics Morning Daniel O Into Evening Heartfelt Religion A chart sermon by minister H Campbell Clark. It invites attendees to hear the Bible preached in purity and to reconsider claims about heartfelt religion.
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Daniel O
Rexall Orderlies Advertised For Aged People
An advertisement promotes Rexall Orderlies as a safe remedy for constipation and bowel issues in seniors and those with weak constitutions. It claims a personal guarantee refund if claims aren’t met and notes a 25 cent price, sold at Williams Drug Co, the Rexall Store.
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Rexall Orderlies
Rexall
Independence High School Tops Dallas In Tight League Clash
Independence High School defeated Dallas High School 102 to 0 on the Javtera grounds Saturday to claim a key Pok county league win. Barham and Cling starred for Dallas and Independence pitchers, with a return game set for May 20 in this city.
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Independents
Dallas High School
Independence
Dilas
Tolim
Barham of
Dalise
Kelso Progressives Endorse Bitulithic Street Pavement
Kelso voters witness a continuation of last year's progressive street policy as the council awards contracts for 25,000 yards of bitulithic pavement. The move, despite a $20,000 cost premium over concrete, follows a thorough investigation that found concrete a poor investment.
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Kelso, Wach
New Books Added to Public Library Shelf
The public library adds titles including The Purchase Price by Haugh, Everybody's Lonesome by Laughlin, Roses in Bloom by Alcott, White Roses by Brown, Mr. Smith by Lockhart, The Shuttie by Burnett, The Land Claimers by Wilson, To the Highest Bidder by Kingsley, The Phantom of the Opera, The Prodigal Son by Kester, Two on the Train by Footner, The Circular Stair Cage, The Short Stop by Grey, African Game Trails by Roosevelt, Lady Rose's Daughter by Ward, Adventures of a Modest Man by Chambers.
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Haugh
Laughlin
Alcott
Brown
Mr. Smith
Lockhart
Shuttie
Burnett
Wilson
Kingsley
Tesiaces
Janee
Eabese
Grey
Roosevelt
Lady Rose
Ward
Cesses Oe
Chambers
Lost gold watch between Independence and MontMouth
Notice about a small gold watch lost last Saturday between Independence and MontMouth. It was a keepsake from the owner’s mother and a liberal reward will be paid for recovery. Signed Noellle Kurre.
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Independence
MontMouth
Noellle Kurre
Monmouth Accepts Bid for New High School
Monmouth School Board selects Salem firm Wechser & Woods to build the new high school at $16 998 complete except heating. Eight bids on building and heating show keen competition. Heating fixtures bid at $1890, pending heating method decision. Site is one block east of the normal campus with substantial spring building activity and new residences including one owned by Prof. Ackerman.
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Monmouth School Board
Commet Mencay
Wechser & Woods
Salem
Monmouth
Ackerman
Safety Auto Starter Demonstrated On Main Streets
The Safejy Auto Crank Company announces a starter that starts the engine without the driver leaving the seat and without beach-fire danger. The invention will be exhibited at the garage and on Independence main streets on Saturday May 20. A limited stock will be sold.
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Independence
Safe'y Auto Crank Company
Independence to Celebrate Fourth in Year of Revival
Independence plans a big Fourth of July celebration after ten years without events. A Commercial Club committee formed at Tuesday’s meeting will organize the patriotic program, urging the community to join and make plans for festivities in Independence.
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Commercial Club
Runaway Wagon Injures Geo Sloper Near City
Geo Sloper sustained serious injuries Sunday when a runaway wagon overturned after a ring bolt broke. He was thrown to the ground along the road near the city.
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Geo. Sloper
Mr. Sloper
Independence Advertisers Push Fourth of July Plans
The Commercial Club of Independence reorganizes to promote a big Fourth of July celebration with new advertising and arrangements. A committee including Chas Shennfield C Macey and J L Hanna coordinates outreach while the secretary prepares an Enterprise feature and homeseeker information. מידע Burst Johnson daughter Guild daughter Sloper son Lounds daughter born in early May 1911.
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Chas, Shennfield
C. Macey
J. L. Hanna
Independeres
Commercial Club
Sloper
Arthur Sloper
Lounds
L. J. Lounds
Oregon Power Company Expands Plans in Independence
Oregon Power Co funds extensive improvements in Independence and nearby Dallas and Monmouth. Vice President Huey of H M Byllesby & Co outlines a growth plan, with manager J L White noting over 5000 dollars already invested and more to come to raise standards and service ahead of the community’s needs.
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Oregon Power Co
Arthur 8. Huey
H. M. Byllesby & Co
Oregon Power Co. Ia
J. L. White
Dallas
White
Independence
Monmouth
Married at High Noon Milas Gebo and H F McInturff wed
Milas Florence Gebo married H F McInturff of Monmouth at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Ly Bice on May 18. Rev. D. N. McInturff conducted the ceremony. Cordia Gouch of Dallas served as bride’s maid and J. W. McInturff was best man. Attendants and guests included T. L. Smith family Hargrave Cak breath Rice McInturff Casselman Jewell Eugenia McInturff and others.
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W. Ly Bice
Milas Florence Gebo Wis
H. F. McIntriff
Monmouth
Rev
D. N. McIntorff
Cordia Gouch
Dallas
Dride
T. L. Smith and Son
Prof. Hargrave
C. D. Cakbreath
W. L. Rice
D. N. McInturff
Jas
N. Casselman
Cardia Gouch
Misa Jewell
Eugenia MclInturff
Roy, DeArm*n
J. W. Menturff
Baptist church announces services and Rev. Stannard preaching
Sunday School at 10 a m and morning service at 11 with Rev T C Stannard preaching both sessions. B Y P A at 2 p m and evening service at 8. Stannard is student secretary of McMinnville College and will urge college attendance for adults and children.
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T. C. Stannard
McMinnville College
Stannard
Anderson Bicycle Shop Opens On C Street Independence
A new bicycle repair shop named Anderson Bicycle Shop opens on C Street in Independence. The proprietor offers complete repair services and supplies bicycles and sundries to local riders.
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C Street
Independence
Anderson Bicycle Shop
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