Union High School Proposal Draws Strong Local Support
A large Independence and Monmouth audience met Friday in the Opera House to discuss forming a union high school. Prominent Monmouth figures urged combining districts to access larger funding, better facilities, and stronger attendance for the nearby normal school, with committee members named to survey the situation.
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Independence
Monmouth
Goth Cities
Union High School
Opera
R. F. Jones
Union High Schools
United States
Leater
H. Hawley
T A. Whaen
Dr. Crowley
George Boothby
Jm Powell
W. A. Mewaner
M Kirkland
W. W. Percival
L Sperling
J. A. Hanna
Notice of administration in Polk County Oregon
The undersigned Mary E. Dornsife is appointed administrator of the estate of Henry Truman Baughman deceased by the Polk County Oregon County Court. All persons with claims must present them with proper vouchers at Independence Polk County Oregon within six months from the notice date. Dated August 14 1908 at Dallas Oregon.
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Henry Truman Naughman
State of
Oregon
Polk County
Independence
Dallas
First aid for burns with Chamberlains Salve
When a burn or scald occurs apply Chamberlains Salve on a soft cloth to relieve pain quickly. For minor injuries it helps the skin heal without a scar. Sold by P. M. Kirkland and noted by Dr Allin in Cooper Building.
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Chamberlain
P. M. Kirkland
Charter upholds city privilege in saloon issue
The Salem Statesman reports opposition and cautious optimism following the Medford case on local liquor licenses. F G Deckebach of the Salem Brewery Association notes Independence and other towns may gain limited rights to grant saloon licenses, though a full repeal of local option laws seems unlikely. The letter to inquirers argues the Independence charter language largely reenacts prior provisions, suggesting slim chances for broad opening of licenses.
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F. G. Deckebach
Salem Statesman
Supreme Court
Medford
Independence
Deckebach
Salem Brewery Association
Fourth annual Falk County Sunday School convention
Polk County association plans to host the fourth Falk County Sunday School convention at the Christian church in Independence on November 18 and 19. Prominent Sunday school workers will attend. sessions cover evangelistic work, teacher training, foreign outreach, and temperance, with multiple addresses by Rev. C A Phipps and others. The program includes songs, prayer services, round tables, and special music across two days.
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Falk County Sunday School Association
Christian Church
C. A. Phipps
Snyder
Farnham
Launer
Mra
Louisville
LaDow
Dixon
Hoover
C. A. Kramer
CAPT PATRICK REVEALS PLOT IN OREGON
Capt James P Patrick of Des Moines testifies to overhearing Portland politicians discussing an attempt to defeat the popular vote for a senator. He reports a plan to indict Governor Chamberlain for constitutional salary violations shortly before the legislature reconvenes, noting the state’s $5000 governor salary law.
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James P. Patrick
Des Moines
Iowa
Oregon
Portland
Salem
Chamberlain
Testimony for Foley's Kidney Remedy by Rev L W Williamson
Huntington West Virginia clergyman Rev L W Williamson testifies that Foley's Kidney Remedy relieved his nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble and endorses its claimed benefits. The statement appears as a personal testimonial attributed to D G Dove.
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L. W. Williamson
Huntington
W. Va
Foley
D. G. Dove
Farmers Demonstration Train Draws Big Crowds Across Oregon
About six hundred people attended in Independence as the Southern Pacific and Oregon Agricultural College showcased farm demos. Crowds at Hillsboro and Forest Grove numbered around six thousand five hundred, with North Yamhill at three hundred fifty and McMinnville well filled. The train, seven cars strong, displayed dairy, crops, and other agricultural divisions.
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Independence
Hillsboro
Forest Grove
North Yamhill
McMinnville
Southern Pacific Company
Oregon Agricultural College
Commercial Club
R. B. Miller
R. L. Fields
Southern Pacific Lines
Oregon
G. L. Anderson
Jersey
Ayrshire
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Union School
R. W. Kirk
Eugene
Corvallis
Union High
Ressler
Hugene
Normal
Starr
Union
J. H. Hawley
Mary E. Dornsife
Henry Truman Baughman
Dr. Allin
Cooper Bldg
Uves City
Polk County Association
Fred Hooper
Leonard
J. GO. VanOredell
Rev. Wood
M. M. Jones
L. A. Mat
Briggs
U. S
Capital Journal
Capt. Patrick
Thie Tip
Tie Son
C. ¢. Patrick
First State Bank
Patrick
J. W. Williamson
Duck Coats,Mackinaws, and Boston Rubbers
Miller’s Chrome
Salem, Oregon
Chicago
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