Hunters balk at price for stolen horse and buggy
Hunters complain of a $50 demand by owners for damages to a horse and buggy missing after a duck hunting trip. The horse was later found abandoned and damaged along with the buggy. both parties threaten legal action if a settlement cannot be reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mclntosh & Wiltwe
Hine
Khmer Dewin
Mekhmurty
Bagurdey
Bis Buigy
Wiltee
Davis
Melntoah Hee
Hutiera
Untitled patent medicine ad fragment with cure claim
A fragmented ad copy touts a patent medicine called “Rollowat” claimed to cure boils ulcers sores pimples eruptions and other conditions. It references a Britannic style royal crowd and a dismissive line about restrictions, urging 25 cents for the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiwndale
Palin
Married pair from Dallas wed in Dallas then visit Portland
Mr W. Croft and Minstor Reeves, both of Dallas, were married in Dallas last Saturday. They are now in Portland visiting a short time before returning to Dallas to make their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Croft
Minstor Reeves
Dallea
Portland
Independence Second High Wins 6–0 at Alice High
The Independence Second High School football team defeated Alice High School 6 to 0 on Alice grounds. Key players Cox Hartman and Byers starred, with Marine making the touchdown and Ray Russell serving as referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Second High Schonol
Alice High School
Mist
Wen
Independence
Cox
Hartman
Byers
Marine
Ray Russell
Portland River Boat Service Expands North and South
The Portland river line began daily service both north and south as Friden and the Grahamona reached town at about 10 15 p m. An electric wire failure caused darkness for hours Saturday night after a transformer failure cut power to North Independence until Monday. Rev M B Kendall of McMinnville preached at the Christian church and will return on the 24th and alternate Sundays until January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Friden
Grahamona
North
Independence
M. BH. Kendall
McMinnville
Christian Church
Kendall
Shnuary
Election Judges Named for November 2 Vote and City Actions
At the adjourned common council meeting last Friday evening in the council chambers Le Day inon Fy A Patiornon god MC and Dane more were appointed election judges. Win Patton A G Rolingon and FF N Gandifur were named clerks. The Recorder was instructed to post election notices for November 2. The ordinance to grant the Lemmer Company a right of way from the evil ale to the river Ash creek was considered and a $200 fund to support the militia was vetoed. Construals for the construction of the long talked Pourih etreet 2ite wolka were posed by the council and Hogemiineita related actions were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
le Dayinon
A. Patiornon God MC
Dane More
Aid Win
Patton
A. G. Rolingon
FF. N. Gandifur
Ash Creek
Portlaod Board of Trade Expels Commercial Club
According to a clob apale order at the inst meting the Independence Commercial Cli was expelbed to enartain the Portlaod Board of Trade but no further effort had been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portlaod Board of Trade
Oldest Polk County Resident to Win Independence Prize
The Independence Materprice will award one year of freedom to Polk County’s oldest person. Entries must include name and address and a brief life sketch, submitted to this office by a specified deadline. The prize details and eligibility are announced in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
High School Notes and Upcoming Events At Local School
The student body votes a one dollar per semester fee. The institute caused two days of school this week. The fourthball team heads to Newbury on the Sith for a hoped victory. Dr Todd of Willamette University gave an engaging talk appreciated by students. The debate team to be formed for County League. Independence may field a strong team this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fridsay
Todd
Will
Imette University
Committee Achieves Success on New Saw Mill Enterprise
The committee tasked with soliciting funds for the saw mill project reports unexpected success last week. This clears doubt about the mill and work will start within a few days with everything in readiness.
Making Improvements at Wigrich Reach South of the Alty
High river water halts work on city water system improvements with plans to resume once the river subsides. Also an ad offers a 2200 pound gentle, true farm team and a 1400 pound farm horse for sale along with ten bend of shonte. Contact A. D. Cook in Independence Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigrich
Alty
A. D. Cook
Independence
Women in Independence May Vote Ahead of Oregon Election
Oregon attorney general says woman suffrage takes effect when polls close. Independence may hold December election with women voting. DeMoss Family entertain at M E Church in Seldom has there been an entertainment so enjoyed. George DeMoss plays two cornets simultaneously and golden chimes by Prof. Davis are highlighted.
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Crawford
Oregon
George DeMoes
Davis
Honer of Spokane Becomes Foreman at Enterprise
Honer of Spokane has accepted a foreman position at the Enterprise and arrived yesterday to begin work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. 5S
Honer
Spokane
Enterprise
Election results show county officer votes by office
General election counts list votes for joint representative Thos W Bronk 1402 and Walter L Toose 1148. C P Geces 597, Verd Hill 1269, Elmer E Posldock 1146. County Judge N F Gregg 1375, Peter Kurre 235, John B Teal 1472. Sheriff John M Grant 1566, John W Orr 1230. County Clerk Asa B Robinson 1446, KE M Smith 1404. County Assessor Arthur R Abden 407, Frank E Meyer 1410. County Treasurer Tracy Staats 2454. School Superintendent J J Arnold 1143, H C Seymour 1694. County Surveyor B F Beesley 1278, F M Saver 1650. R L Chapman 589.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. W. Bronk
Walter L. Toose
C. P. Geces
Verd Hill
Elmer E. Posldock
N. F. Gregg
Peter Kurre
John B. Teal
H. McElmurry
Geo A. Wells
John M. Grant
John W. Orr
Asa B. Robinson
M. Smith
Arthur R. Abden
Republicrm
Frank E. Meyer
Tracy Staats
J. J. Arnold
H. C. Seymour
B. F. Beesley
F. M. Saver
R. L. Chapman
Railroad officials visit city on inspection tour
A special train carrying railroad officials arrived Friday. The party of six includes L. R. Field Portland division superintendent F. L. Burkhalter district engineer C. B. O Conner scale inspector Selfer Shasta division superintendent J. W. Metcalf and H. C. Pearce general storekeeper. They toured west side lines on the inspection trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Field
Portland
F. L. Burkhalter
C. B. O’conner
Selfer
Shasta
J. W. Metcalf
H. C. Pearce
West Side Lines
Farm Hand Injured at Wig Rich Ranch
Axel Lyan, a Wig rich ranch employee, suffered a hard fall while handling hay on Wednesday afternoon. He was thrown between the hayload and the barn, sustaining severe bruises but no broken bones, and a physician was called. He is expected to resume work in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel Lyan
Wigrich Ranch
Lyn
Monmouth Club Files Complaint With Railway Commission
The Monmouth Commercial Club filed a complaint with the Railway Commission seeking better service. It cites ticketing limits at Monmouth depot except for Portland, unsafe sanitary conditions, and trains arriving with the engine in front. The group requests a city hearing and remedy for dangerous track operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth Commercial Club
The
Railway Commission
Independence , Monmouth and Southern Pa
Union Depot
Portland
Monmouth
Independence
Salem, Falls City & Western
En- Bire
Housewarming Joy For Harvie Family In Rural Welcome
The family of D W Harvie, recent purchasers of the F W Sloan property far southwest of town, hosted a surprised housewarming last Saturday evening. Neighbors joined in dancing and games with Uncle Lou Sloper providing music. attendees included Morrison, G Ruef and wives, T Nunn and wives, Minnie and Irva Ballard, Bertha Stapleton, Lois House, B Hannan, Coffee, Sam Morrison, George and Jack Stapleton, Russell and Willard Bedford, Harold House, Nick Seeley, Dave Stapleton, George and Emerson Shafer, Carl Morrison, and Harry Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D- W. Harvie
F. W. Sloan
Harvie
Lou Sloper
Morrison
G. Ruef
T. Nunn
Minnie
Irva Ballard
Bertha Stapleton
Lois House
Hannan
Coffee
Sam Morrison
George
Jack Stapleton
Russell
Willard Bedfard
Harold House
Nick Seeley
Dave Stapleton
Emerson Shafer
Carl Morrison
Harry Harvey
Select Your Candidates for the Enterprise Piano Contest
Voters are asked to pick candidates for the enterprise piano contest starting December 1. The nol ngvion blank counts L000 votes for the person nominated.
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Ester
Newbure
DE Moss
M. E. Church Wednes
Nicipal
Secretary of State
Ben Olcott
Witch
Pate
Moss
M. E. Church
DeMoss
DeMoss Springs
Ore
Emily Medeomson
Wilson
Monmouth, Ore
Railway
Cific
Nor
Mal School City
O. A. Kreamer
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