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Newspaper

Independence Enterprise

Location

Independence, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1912

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Rev Snyder Narrowly Survives Train Rundown

Reverend Snyder had a close call near Salem while returning home with his daughter. He drove onto the track as a train approached but horses halted. the engine struck and knocked him about twenty feet. He was rescued in a semiconscious state, treated at his daughter's home, and is recovering with no broken bones.

Salem Mike Nettie Rev. Bader An Be Sadem Haveing Strom, Palle City & Westen Crom Juet Mir Snyder Rev. Allen Sedem Fred Satem Mr. Snyder

Track Meet to Feature Five-Horse Exhibitions in Carni val Week

A four day track meet is planned in this city Wednesday through Saturday with entries from Polk County and other Oregon counties. Officials expect top stock horses and showmanship events with a Port Townsend company to present high order entertainments during the carnival week.

Dowtt Wedenday Thorsday Polke County Pacific Northwest Oregon Portsaid Driving Association

Memorial Services for Soldiers At M E Church

Large congregation gathers at M E church as Rev. Dr. Dittlamere delivers the memorial address to soldiers and friends. Under J G Mc Throsh direction the choir provides special music with participation from various church choirs. Attendance remained high despite inclement weather.

Dungsmore M.es Dittlamere Presbyterian Church J. G. Mc Throsh M. EB Mmeelinge Wie Uiusual

Lerona Hotel Opening Preparations Under Way

Work on the new Lerona hotel finished Saturday and Monday. Mr Walker plans a grand opening next week inviting prominent people from various parts of the city to attend and sample what is claimed to be the finest luncheon package in town.

Lerona Walker Businas Lila City Mer Walker Ia

Albany Cubs Are Credited With A Disputed Baseball Game

Albany Race Bath team manager William Rogowary disputes a game credit given to the Independence Cubs over Albany Coles. He argues the Cubs scored only once while Albany tallied two, and cites rules and correspondence with managers and the Sporting Editor of the Morning Oregonian supporting Albany’s claim.

Holstor Independence Cubs Albany Coles Cubs Westbrook Morning Oregonian Wm. Rogowary Albany

Not Uncommon Street Run Ends With Capture

A small group of riders were seen tearing down a street toward the river with apparent freedom. They moved fast, then retraced their path and were captured before completing their run or causing damage.

B. Block

Deputy Sheriff Recovers Stolen Bicycles in Salem

Deputy Sheriff Bseh of Salem searched the city Friday for bicycles reported stolen by Stanley Miller and believed to be in the area. He recovered one or two bikes, with others still missing.

Bseh Salem Stanley Miller

Pioneers Recalled In Pension Law Benefit Meeting

John Taylor of Afrile and T. J. Fryer,旧comrades from the Civil War, were together in the city last week. They spent hours recounting service days and both benefited from the recent pension laws.

John Taylor T. J. Fryer Comrads

Oregon Borax Deposits to Be Well Developed

Lakeview reports a major development plan by the Oregon Borax company with extensive machinery to be installed. An evaporating plant will remove most moisture from the soda deposit at Alkali Lake, five miles from Lakeview, to improve handling and shipping efficiency.

Lakeview Oregon Borax Company

Tax Levy Plan Considered for Oregon Schools

Oregon regents from the University of Ox and the Oregon Board discussed finance reforms in Salem and Portland. They favor a fixed mill tax of 7-10 of a mill on assessable property to fund both institutions rather than seeking separate yearly legislative appropriations. Corvallis would receive $288,750 and the University of Oregon $126,000 under the proposed system.

Portland Boards of Regents University of Ox The Oregon West Salem Corvallis University of Oregon

Railroad rate hearing set for June 18 in Sumpter case

The state railroad commissioners will resume the low rate case of the Sumpter Valley railroad on June 18. The Baker Commercial club pushes the case, arguing current log-hauling rates hinder material delivery to Baker sawmills.

Baker State Railroad Commissioners Sumpter Valley Railroad Baker Commercial Club

Moonshine Raid Fails To Apprehend Makers Near Leaburg

Revenue officers and local deputies raided a Leaburg area moonshiners site on the McKenzie river but found only an old man, women, and children. The still was hidden under a log with corn meal and barley sacks nearby. The operation had supplied liquor to loggers and others in the district.

Eugene United States Internal Revenue Lenburg McKenzie River Leaburg Brown Revenue Shellburg

Newberg Editor Sued for Libel

Edith Patterson sues RE W H Woodward editor of the Newberg Graphic for damages in a libel case stemming from an article published around August 3 191. Corvallis Gets Threshermen Meeting. Condon Threshermen elect officers led by John Minadek of Union in the regional gathering.

Newberg McMinnville Edith Patterson RE. W H. Woodward The Newberg Graphic Corvallis Condon Threshermen John Minadek Union

Salem Fruit Inspector Starts Fight Over San Jose Scale

Salem County Fruit Inspector Jones has begun a vigorous campaign to exterminate San Jose scale in orchards. He issued orders that this pest be attended to at once or the orchard will have to be cut down.

Salem Jones San Jose

Oregon Items Reach From Rail to Recall Effort

A Medford mustering of coast artillery opens May 29. Wil Lanette Law School graduates receive diplomas. Warn County Pioneer Association plans a June 5 reunion at McMinnville. North Bend hosts first SP line work. Hawley seeks 10400 emergency Willamette flood funds near Independence. Oregon Electric to Albany July 4 celebration touted. Chamberlain aims for Pendleton reservoir land. Indians oppose. Dr. Robinett resigns to practice privately. Aurora home fire fatal. Taft reappoints McCourt U S district attorney and Bramwell La Grande registrar. Oregon Agricultural extension teaches bullying and civic improvement at Buxton. Lakeview wool sale tops 1,000,000 pounds at 14 1/2c. Hirschberg seeks Little Luckiamute river water for municipal power. Columbia salmon industry yields about 6 million dollars. Portland hosts Oregon Retail Jewelers Assn convention delegates. Lumber shipments rise, signaling demand. Beal boys drown in Columbia River after raft incident. Williams rescues peers. Survey work near Necanicum hints Harriman backing. Recall drive targets Wasco County Judge Lake and Commissioners Stoughton Hooper over courthouse contract. Tolonen burns fatally near Astoria from brush fire. Chamberlain amends claims bill to pay Oregon Civil War claims in full.

Coast Artillery Medford Wil- Innette Law School Warn Hl County Pioneer Association McMinnville Southern Pacific Coos Bay North Bend Hawley Willamette Independence Oregon Electric Albany Willamette Valley Chamberlain Pendleton Indias Fe Beesamas County Aurora Taft John Mcourt Oregon Frank C. Bramwell la Grande HH. Hirschberg Lewis Little Lucktamate State Board of Fish and Game Commissioners Columbia River Portland Oregon Retail Jeweler's Association Clatsop Beach Harriman A. E. Lake H. Stoughton H. C. Hooper Waste County Dalles Tausa Tolonen Mattia Tolonen Smith's Point Astoria Senate

Conventions at Chicago Set Stage for June Republican Meeting

The Chicago foundation work continues for the Republican National Convention on June 18. National committee members, dignitaries, and state delegation representatives will arrive as credentials and contested seat deadlines loom on May 29. The June 6 hearing will resolve about 260 contested seats as 100,000+ requests seek 12,000 seats. Tickets list days from June 18 to 22 and indicate validity for all days beyond.

Chicee National Committee Harry S. New William Stone

Change in Headquarters for Dr Helsley at Railroad Ave

Dr Helsley will be at the J N Jones residence on Railroad Ave in the morning, Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week. Phone 7412. Treatment can be found at the patient’s preferred home. Dr Helsley, a graduate of the A T Still School of Osteopathy, offers free consultation.

Dr. Helsley J. N. Jones Railroad Ar Rest M m A. T. Still School of Osteopathy

Dr Miles Laxative Tablets Adverts to Aid Children

An advertisement touts Dr Miles Laxative Tablets as a gentle laxative for children, noting candy like taste and chocolate flavor ease of administration. It claims strong parental approval from Sisters of Christian Charity and cites a 25 cent price with no bulk sales.

Miles Sisters of Christian Charity Charles St. Luzerne Dr. Miles

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