Miss Burton Leads In The Enterprise Contest
The Enterprise announces the final days of a subscription contest to raise funds and votes. Ballots close December 2 at 6:00 p.m., with prizes awarded after the count at 8:50 p.m. Miss Burton now leads, followed by Mrs. J. G. McIntosh and Mrs. Will Kurre, as contestants push to surpass 1000 votes.
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Aid
Asalat
Miss Fishback
Miss Burton
J. G. McIntogh
Will Kurre
Thenterprise
Club Adopts Resolutions On Willamette Locks Plan
Independence Commercial Club approves resolutions backing the public ownership of the Willamette Falls locks and canal. The group urges state and federal action to acquire or condemn the works and end tolls, stressing faster river transportation and regional economic benefits.
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Jem
Oregon City
Oregon
Salem Board of Trade
Salem
Thielson
Hal. D. Patton
Hamilton
Hoffman
Dunsmore
Sandifur
Independence
Walter Brown
Portland
Willamette Valley
H. Hirachberg
H. E. Browne
J. L. Hanna
Independence Commercial Club
Willamette River
District 1 ledger items list large sums for five individuals
November 9 1911 district records show Mrs J G McIntosh 71000 Mrs W 8 Kurre 28000 Miss Owen 1000 Miss Addison 1000 Miss Florence Burton 159000 recorded as financial entries in the district ledger.
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J.G. McIntosh
Kurre
Owen
Miss Addison
Florence Burton
Library Tag Day Brings Yellow Tags to Independence
Independence residents rally for library fundraiser as nearly all locals wear yellow tags. Volunteers fill the day with tag sales, decorating storefronts along Main Street between Conkey Walker Lehman and Hanna Brothers. The event raises over 150 dollars to support library programs and improvements.
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Independence
Lhat
Independence Public Library
Majin Street
Conkey
Walker & Lehman's
Hanna Brothers
Lumber Price Offers From Dallas Oregon Firm
Are You Going to Build Let us give you a price on your lumber and mill work Everything furnished direct from mill to consumer Write or telephone and we will call on you Dalia Lumber Logging Company Dallas Oregon 2011.
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Confarmer
Dalia Lumber & Logging Company
Dallas
Oragon
Hop Market Remains Firm in Willamette Valley Report
The Willamette Valley hop market shows strong demand with 41 percent of local growers sold out and the Rose crop of 692 bales awaiting 60 cents. Prices opened around 4 cents, rising to 42 and 44 cents as buyers bid. Krebs Bros. restart operations and plan 150 acres cleared for hops, after settling debts with the Ladd and Bush Bank.
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Cooper
Stil Hein
Rose Hay
Sajem
Lawson
California
Krebs Bros
Alluvia Lang Company
Sydney
Hops Bring Big Price in Local Sale
A Salem buyer purchased 76 bales of hops from H Lamberty last Saturday at 4214 cents per pound, the highest price heard in the area for years. The sale is hailed as a superb transaction with high hopes for future hops pricing.
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H. Lamberty
Salem
Progress on new hotel and bank building advances
The new four storefront building housing a bank bakery hotel office and lobby advances despite recent rain delays. Completion targeted for late February 1912 with bank and bakery leased and the hotel awaiting tenants. Bank plans to open once Sperling's structure finishes and may occupy temporary quarters if needed. Sperling delays leasing to ensure first class hotel furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenton
For Sale Eam Wagon and Harness at a Bargain
For sale a team wagon and harness offered at a bargain. Inquire at William's blacksmith shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
G A R Reunion Held by Independence Post 64
A large gathering at Woodmen Hall marked a G A R reunion of Independence Post 64 with the Old Soldiers and Women of the Relief Corps. Timed speeches, music, and a hearty feast followed recounting Civil War memories as they plan to meet again next year.
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Gibson
Independence
Woodmen Hall
Relief Corps
Grand Army
Newton Clark
Peter Cook
W. P. Fisher
C. A. Dick
C. 8. Rockwell
R. M. Smith
L. Kaber
M. CC, Russell
EH. C. VanMeer
J. Ewing
M. M. Jones
L. H. Treat
J. W. Kelly
J. Dortisife
David Builis
D. M. Hampton
L. M. Butter
Christopher C. Lee
T. J. Fryer
Cyrus H. James
Henry Mott
Charles T. Bascue
The
Ida B. Phillips
Maggie Graves
Loma M. Ewing
M. Fetter
Blanche P. Johnson
Eiiza Ewing
3. A. Jarvis
Sarah Burright
Rebecca Dick
Lavella Cooper
Amanda Johnson
Abbie Travis
Lydia Howard
W. E. Cook
W. A. James
L. Govre
H. Mott
Roughing at Night Cough Remedy Ad
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound claims immediate cough relief and throat soothing action. The advertisement urges keeping the product at home and warns against substitutes, listing Williams Drug Co. as a source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Williams Drug Co
Land For Sale Good Wheat Farm Trade for Independence Property
Wheat farm acreage offered for sale at favorable price on the centric line or town lots to trade for property in Independence County. Write Carlos 22-n for details.
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Independence
Co. E
Carlos
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Miss Tharp
Miss Percival
Bensie Hartman
Floyd Williams
Hazel Porterfield
Mra
GO. G. Walker
Emma Montgomery
Chas
Shenefield
Rena Tier
Hazel Stillwell
Leona Sperling
Grace Gerard
Marie Jones
Ina Fishback
Christena Bergenska
Zadie Putnam
Mabel Porterfield
CLUB
Opera House
J. 8. Cooper
Col. E. Hofer
City Council
Common Council
Main Street
G. A. R. Hae
Reunion
M. McCaleb
Independence, Oregon
Yurle
Leks
Conkey, Walker & Lehman
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