Jury verdict favors plaintiff in Davis farm suit
In a Civil Action heard in Judge Wil son’s court J. H. Collins sued A. Davis over a three year lease dated October 1, 1411 claiming Davis failed to maintain the farm, spray the orchard and cultivate all land. The jury found for the plaintiff and Davis must vacate the farm at once unless an appeal is filed. Parker will take possession if vacated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
J. H. Collins
A. Davis
Davis
Colling
Collins
F. O. Parker
Woodburn
Parker
Mr. Collins
Peter Kurre
B. M. Estes
Ernest Johnson
A. L. Sperling
McBeth
Verd HU
BR. F. Swope
Oscar Hayter
Dukag
Hefendaal
Mr. Davis
Mission Services Series Opens With Broad Appeal
The first in a series of union mission mediagen was held at M B church Sunday evening with Rev. McFarland of Beytist church delivering an able address to a packed audience. Rev. P F N Sandi fur spoke at the Presbyterian church Monday and Dr. Dunsmore at the Christian pulpit Tuesday. Wednesday services were at M E B church and the meetings continue Thursday and Friday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Mission Mediagen
M. B
McFarland
Beytist
PF. N. Sandifur
Presbyterian Church
Dunsmore
M. EB
Polk County School Officers Convention Set for December 14
The County Educational Board met at the office of County Superintendent H C Seymour in Dallas to plan the annual Polk county school officers convention. It will be held in the county courthouse on Saturday December 14 starting at 10 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Educational Board
H.C. Seymour
Dallas
Polk County
County Court House
Thanksgiving Ball at the Opera House Schedule
The Independence Orchestra will host a Thanksgiving ball in the opera house on Thanksgiving night. The orchestra will provide music to ensure a good evening of entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Orchestra
Opera
Edith Owen Davidnot Weds H Montgomery Ward in Quiet Sunday Ceremony
The quiet home wedding took place at the Owen residence on Sunday November 17 at high noon. Edith Owen Davidnot daughter of Mr and Mrs BH Owen married H Montgomery Ward of Portland. Dr Dunamore of Calvary Presbyterian officiated with intimate friends present. The couple departed for Portland at 2 20 PM to establish their home. Edith had worked in Portland and the groom was a bowerman with Marshall Wells in Portland. Friends wish them happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH. S. Owen
Edith Owen Davidnot
H. Montgomery Ward
Portland
Dunamore
Calvary Presbyterian Church
This Pines
Marshall, Wells & Company of
Portland clerk Geo Kurre taken ill and operated on
Geo Kurre, a mild clerk on the S P road from Portland, fell sick Thursday during his usual trip. He was rushed to Portland for an appendectomy. His father Peter Kurre and brother Will traveled to Portland Friday to be with him. they returned Saturday after Geo showed improvement.
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Geo. Kurre
S. P
Portland
Peter Kurre
Will
Geo
Train schedule tweaks shift arrival times
A small adjustment to the 5S time card takes effect Wednesday. The No 1 morning train now arrives at 10 59 instead of 10 45, No 2 afternoon at 2 14 instead of 2 29, and freight No 66 at 3 01 instead of 1 10. No other changes affect the neat line trains.
Joy and daughter return from Portland hospital visit
Mrs Joy came home from Portland last week with her daughter Mrs Stevens who has been hospitalized there for cancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy
Portland
Mrs. Stevens
Oldest Polk County Resident Prize Offered by Newspaper
The Independence Enterprise invites Polk County residents to submit their name and address with a brief life sketch before January 1, 1912 to win a free one year subscription. The prize goes to the oldest person, regardless of gender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Enterprise
Polk County
Railroads Back Pacific Northwest Land Show With Prizes and Parade
Railroads in Oregon and Washington fund prizes and transport exhibits to the Portland Land Product Show. Harriman lines offer clerks and families a holiday with free show tickets on the 20th. A parade from Wells Fargo with band and floats showcases industry and farming education for about 1200 clerks and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Harriman Lines
Oregon
Wells Fargo
Hoekman
8. P
P. EB
Polk County Teachers Institute in Dallas Reports Strong Benefit
Teachers from Polk County gathered at Dallas High School on the 11th 14th and 15th for an annual institute. Instructors selected by Superintendent Seymour led departments while Prof A H W Chamberlain of San Francisco and George Gilbert Bancroft gave well received lectures on topics including The Yosemite National Park. The group praised the Dallas school board for use of facilities and passed resolutions thanking officials while noting State Superintendent L R Alderman could not attend.
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Polk County
Teachers’ Institute
Dallas
Seymour
A. H W. Chamberlain
San Francisco
George Gilbert Bancroft
Chmberlain
Yosemite National Park
National Park
L. R. Alderman
May Build New Line to Suver
Buena Vista hopes rise for a railroad link with Albany and Suver. A Southern Pacific survey traces Albany to Wellsdale and another Albany to Suver route with potential connections toward Independence and Salem, while Buena Vista eyes a I. M. road extension as a future possibility.
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SUVER
Southern Pacific Railroad
Southern Pacific Company
Albany
Wellsdale
Portland
Independence
Salem
Falls City
Buena
Independence and Monmouth
Buena Vistas
Thanksgiving Turkey and Chicken Sale at I C Young's Market
I C Young's Meat Market promotes its Thanksgiving stock as the best ever seen in Independence. Customers are urged to place orders early to secure a turkey or chicken for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. Young
Independence
New Telephone Line Organised For American Bottom Farmers
A stock company formed by American Bottom farmers plans a local telephone system. Line work began Wednesday and will finish soon. The line extends eight miles south from Independence, serving about twenty four subscribers. The central office will be at the Home Telephone Company's office. It will benefit Independence and American Bottom residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tno
Independence
Home Telephone Company
Civic Improvement League Formed in M. E. Church
A Wednesday afternoon meeting at the M. E. church organized a civic improvement league with fair attendance from women and a few men. Rev. Sandifur was elected temporary leader as members clarified the society's purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Sandifur
Special Train for Monmouth Teachers Saturday
The Monmouth Normal hosts a school day Saturday with visitors from Yamhill and Washington counties. The Southern Pacific Railroad Company has arranged to run a special train to Monmouth for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yamhill
Washington County
Monmouth Normal
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Monmouth
Defeated but Not Sore Mentioned by Orr in City Visit
Rickreall resident J. W. Orr said he was defeated but not sore after the recent election during a city visit on Saturday. Andy Wilson and Peter Kurre moved a barn in the southwest city area on Wednesday for W. W. Newton. the structure will be converted into a residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Orr
Rickreall
Andy Wilson
Peter Kurre
W. W. Newton
Land for sale on eight acres with ash and maple wood
Eight acres of bottom land offered for sale with forty hundred cards ash and maple wood. T. R. Nunn, Real Estate, Th, dependance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Nunn
Real
Local Club Elects Officers and Plans Next Meeting
A meeting of the organization elected Mrs. Peter Kurre as president and Mrs. J. G. McIntosh as vice president after a vote on completing the organization. Temporary chairman and Mrs. Swope acted as secretary. The group adjourned to meet next Wednesday with an organizer to assist in the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porary
Swope
Peter Kurre
J. G. McIntosh
Two New Bungalows For Sale In Independence
For sale two modern bungalows in the best residence area of Independence. Available on installment plans with a small down payment or for cash. Also 12 well located residential plots offered on reasonable terms by J W Wiltse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mission Services
Northwest Land Product Show
Dallas People
Oarthince
Oregon State Norma
Polk County Teachers’ Institute
Wate
Ackermen
Tme
H. H. Parsons
Educational Department
H. C. Seymour
W. A. Johnston
A. J. Shipley
W. S. Ford
W. IL. Reynolds
F. G. Chute
H. E B. Barnhart
Buena Vista
L C. Young
New Telephone Company
J. W.wiltse
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
O. A. Kreamer
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