Driver Jesse McCorkle Killed in Auto Crash Near Salem
Salem police report a fatal car crash on the Salem road near the water tank when Jesse McCorkle lost control and the vehicle went over an embankment. Coroner and officials quickly investigated. McCorkle, about 30, left a wife and one child behind.
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Salem
Salem Ead Independence Road
McGorkly
Salem Aloe
W. W. Gaines
CN. Matlock
Clough A Si Jem
Jesse McCorkle
Wikrich Reoeh
Filem
Sheriff Sella Silverware Sale Over Knox Case
Sheriff Grant sold a consignment of silverware on the streets of Independence to cover costs from a Sterling Silver Co. suit against Lt. Knox. Knox won the case and the sheriff attached and sold the goods to raise money for costs of the action.
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Grant
Independence
Sterling Silver Co
Lt. Knox
Knox
Auction of Fine Horses at American Bottoms Farm
T Murphy will hold an auction at his farm in American Bottoms six miles southeast of the city on Wednesday October 6. The sale includes many fancy driving horses with speed records. See his ad in this issue.
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Oo. T. Murphy
American Bottoms
Three Squashes Make Load in City Visit
Walter Huntley arrived in the city Tuesday with a wagon load of squash es totaling three items. The wagon was small but the squash were described as monsters.
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Walter Huntley
Will Incorporate Loganberry Farm in Polk County
Dr Mott and Company of Salem plan to incorporate as Oregon Loganberry Culture and Land Co with $50,000 capital. They own a 290 acre farm north of the city purchased from Von Walters and will develop it this summer planting Loganberry and improving the property aiming to become one of Polk County’s valuable farms.
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W. 8. Mott
Salem
von Walters
Mott
Oregon
Itd
Polk Cous
Sayatt Will Grow in Independence Rail Role
Geo Wilcox and family of Cartel ius attended a Sunday event in Independence. Mr Wilcox, a longtime railroad employee with over thirty two years as agent and operator, spoke on local improvements and the potential growth of Sayatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Wilcox
Cartelius
Sty Bes
Independence
Sloper Brothers to Drill 200 Foot Mon mou Water Well
Sloper Brothers secured the contract to drill a ten belh well about 200 feet deep for the Mon mou city water project. The initial bidder at Dallon failed to supply required equipment, shifting the job to Independence well drillers. Mr and Mrs C O Sloper traveled to Portland to buy tools and supplies, with work expected to begin early next week.
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Sloper Brothers
Monmou
Dallon
Independence
Mis. C
Sloper
Portland
Fraternal Union Meeting Next Plans
Members of the Fraternal Union gathered Wednesday evening in the K of P Hall. They approved several applications and plan to continue growth this coming winter as the lodge, a popular beneficiary order, expands toward greater independence and a larger membership.
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K. of P. Hall
Dr Hewitt Sues Mrs Lindsey Over Attached Property
Dr J L Hewitt sues Mrs Lindsey in Judge Wilson's court alleging attached personal property. The claim arises from signed accounts held by Jas I Hillfierd et al and the case set for trial next week. Lindsey lives a few miles north of the city.
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J. L. Hewittt
Wilson
Lindsey
Jas. I Hilfieird, Et al
Hewitt
Polk County Soldiers and Sailors to Elect Officers
Annual election of officers of the Polk County Soldiers and Sailors Association will be held at the Armory in Dallas at 2 p m Saturday Oct 1912. All Civil War veterans in the county are urged to attend the closing day of the County Fair. A County Soldiers Reunion is planned for every year thereafter.
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Polk: County Soldiers and Sailors Association
Dalle
Pedde Man Passes Away After Illness
Harry Livey died at his Pedee home Friday night after a long illness caused by tuberculosis. The funeral was held at the family home on Sunday. This marks the second death in the same household within two weeks. Mr Lacey's daughter had died from spinal meningitis a week or ten days earlier.
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Harry Livey
Mr. Lacey
Bull Moosers Quietly Organize in Dillag Meeting
Reported by Dillag residents on Saturday evening a group of Bull Moosers formed an organization in the town. Mike Gontz and an Enterprise man tried to learn details but were barred, with locals saying a crowd cannot force information.
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Dillag
Mike Gontz
Willamette River Improvement Discussed by Valley Delegation
A Commercial Club delegation visited Albany for a regional meeting of Valley town delegates to consider a proposed six foot channel from Oregon City to Corvallis. The plan’s feasibility is likely to be settled at the session.
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Commercial Club
Albany
Willamette River
Orexan City
Corvallis
County Candidates Prepare Before November Election
With harvest nearly finished, county candidates turn to self interest as the section draws near and essential work remains before the November 5 deadline.
Miss Retta Cuthbert to undergo operation in Dallas
Miss Retta Cuthbert accompanied by her mother and sister Effie left for Dallas Tuesday evening where the former will undergo an operation for appendicitis.
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Retta Cuthbert
Effie
Dallas
Visits Her Parents in Colfax Visit
N W Chirns and his wife from Colfax Washington arrived in the city Monday evening and are visiting at the home of the latter's parents Mr and Mrs J C Russell.
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N. W. Chirns
Colfax, Wash
City
J. C. Russell
Sunday Services at M E Church Announce Topics
At the M E Church Sunday School and usual services next Sunday. Morning subject The Most Profitable Crop to Grow. Evening subject Why Fire Burns.
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M. E. Church
Quick Action Saves Building After Rear Store Fire
Fire orliteing in a pile of rubbish behind Conky and Walker's store sparked a blaze Friday afternoon. Clerk Henry Ford discovered smoke as it climbed toward the warehouse, a nearby extinguisher doused the flames before the department was needed. Had it grown, extensive damage was possible. The incident began from a lit cigar stub likely tossed into the rubbish.
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Conky & Walker
Henry Ford
Zed Rozendorf
Brant and Addison Wed at Addison Home
Brant H. Brant and Millie Addison, both of Independence, were married at the bride’s parents’ home southeast of the city on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Brant, a young farmer from near Monmouth, and Addison, a highly respected local lady, plan to live in Southern California.
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Harrison H. Brant
Millie Addison
Independence
Wm. Addison
Brant
Monmouth
Miss Addison
California
Injury Report: H. Metmurray Sustains Rusty Tail Wound
H. Metmurray injured his foot a couple of weeks ago when a rusty tail penetrated the member. He now navigates with crutches and is under care.
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H. Me ®Tmurry
Death of Mrs Bloch After Kidney Disease From Accident
Mrs Will M Bloch died after an operation for a diseased kidney in Portland following a long illness. Born Freddie M Tozer in Ashland Oregon she spent much of her life there before marrying in 1910 and moving to Independence. Her funeral was held under trees at the old Ashland home with interment in Ashland cemetery attended by Rev Van Fosen. Mr Bloch returned from Ashland Friday.
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Will H. Bloch
Hoapital
Portland
Fredie M. Tozer
J. R. Tozer
Ashland
Oregon
Porland
Will M. Bloch
Util
Independence
Land Purchase Brings London Family to Independence
EK El Trepp notes the Buisy farm one mile north of Independence is bought by Ben Leask of London. Leask and family are pleased with Independence and will begin improvements to settle there as their life home.
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EK. EL Trepp
Independence
Ben Leask
London
Mr. Leask
School Board Votes to Buy Seats and Erect Woodshed
At a Monday meeting the school board approved purchasing more seats for the high school and authorized construction of a new woodshed as part of ongoing improvements.
Need More Houses as Developers Buy Local Farm and Adjacent Land
Lewis von Gal who bought the Pease farm last week has also purchased adjoining land from Joe Craven. Mr Pease planned to move to Independence but could not find a house and moved to Monmouth for the winter. The town needs more rental housing.
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Lewis von Gal
Pease
Joe Craven
Independence
Wes
Monmouth
Council Debates Water Plant Franchise At Adjourned Meeting
The town council votes on a franchise for H Hirschberg to build and operate a water plant and electric street railway. A motion to advance a new bill passes after initial defeat, as Mayor Eldridge is absent and President Mix presides. The council adjourns to next Wednesday.
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H. Hirachberg
Mesers
Bohannon and
Dixon
Campbell
Haons
Sperling
Ordingnes
Mr. Hirschberg
Hirschberg
Democratic rivals clash over county races in northern district
Verd Hill the Democratic candidate for representative and A B Robinson the Democratic candidate for county clerk traded sharp remarks in the northern part of the county Tuesday while August Sperling drove the Overland.
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Verd Hill
A. B. Robinson
August Sperling
Humboldt Man Travels to Woodburn on Visit After City Trip
Mr. Underwood of Humboldt County moved through the city on Wednesday toward Woodburn to visit friends. He showed strong feelings about Independence and nearby counties during the journey.
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Mr. Underwood
Humbolt County
Woodburn
Independence
Property Deals Move Between Local Residents
W S Kurre purchased H Clodfelter's house on Tuesday. H Clodfelter bought a lot from J G Melintosh on ? street and will begin building immediately.
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W. S. Kurre
H. Clodfelter
Mr. Clodfelter
J. G. MelIntosh
Portand Visitors Inspect Zed Rosendorf Stock
Parties from Portand are here taking inventory of Zed Rosendorf's stock. The disposition of the goods is unknown. Mr Rosendorf is in a hospital in Portand.
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Portand
Zed Rosendorf
Rosendorf
Porland
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Jesse Wcorkle
Eola
Jane McCorkle
Wigrich Ranch
Johan
John Carmichaell
Here
Wierich
Itfie
Etinly
Sella
Dr. Mott & Company
Loganberries
Sayatt
Dr. Hewitt
Pedde
Enterprise Man
M. Goetz
Conkey & Walker’s
Brant-Addison
Bloch
Polk County Farm
Yours Truly
O. A. Kreamer
Council
Ed Meeting
Eldridge
Mix
Cownell
Messrs
Bohannon
Campbell, Dixon
Hrans
Woodman Hall
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