New Factory Proposal At Independence Sparks Local Interest
M Myers circulates a prospect of a factory to be built in Independence with $45,000 stock and $20,000 in building and equipment. Planned products include wood articles, sash, doors, and finishing materials. Carlos Haw subscribed for 2,000 shares, others show favorable interest, and a stock company may organize if financing is secured.
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M. Myora
Myers
Myere Aiga
Hiuwth
Mad Ia
Duncan
Priert
Adah Chapter Initiation Shower Honors Margaret Pomroy
A Tuesday evening Adah Chapter meeting at Masonic Hall included initiation ceremonies and a miscellaneous shower for Miss Margaret Pomroy in honor of her upcoming marriage to Mr. Hines. Members enjoyed a unique, tasteful Halloween supper after.
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Masonic Hill
Margaret Pomroy
Marriigg
Hiweh Hines
Brown buys Gib eo property on Monmouth street
Will Guild New House. McIntosh and Willie Vernon Brown the druggist who bought Kirkland's Pharmacy recently, purchase Gib eo property on Monmouth street. Brown plans moving the old house, turning it half way around, and building a modern residence. He also buys part of a lot from Pearl Alexander adjoining the Gibson lot.
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Throwes
McIntosh
Willie Vernon Brown
Kirkland
Monmouth Street
Brown
Pearl Alexander
Gibson
Committe in to Asylum
ER J Boyd, a laborer from the vicinity, was committed to the Insane asylum by the county court on Saturday. He believes someone is seeking to harm him and has spent two or three years there previously.
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ER. J. Boyd
Saylum
Boyd
Operation Successful Result For Miss Retta Cuthbert
Late reports state Miss Retta Cuthbert underwent an operation at a hospital in Dalila last week and passed through the delicate procedure successfully. She is then slowly recovering.
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Retta Cuthbert
Daliia
Funeral for Jesse McCorkle Attended by Independence Businessmen
Several Independence businessmen traveled to Silem Friday to attend the funeral of Jesse McCorkle who was killed in an automobile accident along the Salem road earlier in the week.
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Independence
Silem
Jesse McCorkle
Salem Road
Extra Specials on Men’s Suits Friday and Saturday
Advertises men’s suits at $10.00 for Friday and Saturday with special prices of $15.00 and $18.00. Notes all new fall models including Clay wore tede and directs readers to see the window display by L. A. Cary.
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Clay
Tede
Oregon Electric Excursion Train to Eugene Next Tuesday
W P Powers of Portland announces a special Portland to Eugene excursion for the Willamette Valley Celebration. Train routes include Portland Woodburn Salem Albany Independence with a round trip price of 10 dollars. Departures connect at Boat Independence at 6 45 and arrive Eugene at 11 46 with return at 7 35 p m arriving Portland 0 24.
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Eugene
Retursig Fe
Ec Ti P
Hira
La Follette No. 2 Democrats Not Progressive
Senator Robert M. La Follette argues in his July 27 1912 issue that Democrats hold the House and show a partisan but not progressive pattern. He warns that even a Democratic presidential victory could keep control and shape legislation while avoiding a true reform agenda.
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Robert M. la Follette
Wm Wemed
Miasine
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Football Practice Opens in City Under Coach Melntyne
About twenty five men reported for football practice as Coach Melntyne drills the squad. Captain Butler is favored at left end with right end open between Pomroy and Richardson. Morgan and Reeves vie for tackle, Pickens Larson and McKinney bid for guard, C Richardson holds center. Backfield looks heavy led by Newton at right half, Seeley at fullback, Huntley and Williams contesting left half. Ruese! at quarterback, Ira Mix to join Monday. First games set for High School Grounds Saturday October 12.
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Melntyne Ia
Butler
Wicely
Aod Pomroy
Richardson Bre
Morgan
Reeves
Pickens
Larson
McKinney
Centr
C. Richardson
Dunsmore Announces Departure From City Church
Dr. Dunsmore will tender his resignation as pastor of the Presbyterian church next Sunday after four years of leadership. No successor is yet chosen and likely no services will be held for a period. He and his wife will remain in Independence for six months, living in the parsonage that has been rented.
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Dunsmore
Presbyterian Church
Meat Market Change Hands in City Deal
Geld me Jagdi Young, employee of Will H. Bloch, bought the meat market from Mr Blogh last Saturday. A. Nelson, proprietor of the C street market, bought the team slaughter house and all outside property and will supply Young with meat for his market.
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Geld
Jagdi Young
Will H. Bloch
Blogh
A. Nelson
C. Street Market
Mr. Young
Roosevelt Faces Losing Fight Against Vanity and Ego
The article argues that Roosevelt cannot win against his own vanity and egotism, presenting a blunt assessment of his political predicament and leadership persona.
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Roosevelt
Fox
Portland businessman backs anti single tax message
Thomas G. Alexander, a Portland businessman, visits the city to arrange Charles H. Shields to speak on September 17. The Oregon Equal Taxation League promotes the issue as a reform, while Alexander argues the single tax would abolish property taxation and center taxes on land. He cites support and opposition, predicts a large audience, and highlights Shields as a leading economist.
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Thomas. Alexander
Portland
Charles H. Bhiells
Oregon Equal Taxation Lerzue
Shivdy
Alotender
Joseph Fels
Oregon
Fel
Orgon
U'ren
Orsgosian
Oregon Equal Taxation League
Governor West
State Tax Commission
Shields
Oregon Power completes water system improvements in Springfield
Springfield residents celebrate a deep reservoir and new filter system as Oregon Power Company expands upgrades. Larson, in charge of Springfield work, will lead Independence phase once current projects finish, with further improvements planned across the Willamette Valley to align with city growth.
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Oregon Power Company
Ste Willamette Valley
Asta
Springfield
KH. M. Blenis
Jeni Bescon
Oregon Power
Uy Oregon Power Company
Combie
Alliaty
Willamette Vidley
Oregon Power Co
Independence
Larson
Springfeld
Local Business Closure Prompted by Health Orders
Bed Rosendorf of Independence, after thirty five years in business, is forced to close due to a physician’s order to discontinue. He has turned over stock of men’s, boys’ and youths’ boots to Port ie de Jobbing Co. for immediate sale at any price. Sale starts Friday October 1 at 10 A M and runs until all stock is cleared.
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Bed Rosendorf
Busindas
Breke-Town
Roseworf
Portie de Jobbing Co
Portland
Married couple wed in Independence yesterday
Bessie Hertman and Jake Radecutt, both of Independence, were married in Salem yesterday. The couple receives the best wishes of a large circle of friends in the area.
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Mids
Bessie Hertman
Jake Radecutt
Sadem
Married in Dallas at Methodist parenage ceremony
Rev Lester D Fichts united Elmer Martin and Jessie Sawyers of Independence in a small Monday afternoon ceremony at a Dallas Methodist parenage with only relatives present.
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Methodist
Lester D. Fichts
Elmer Martin
Jessie Sawyers
Independence
Rel
Moves To A Farm In City Deals On Wind Lot Sale
J W Willse bought J W Lees house wind lots on Friday and sold them Saturday to Henry Stallinger. Mr Lee moved to a rented farm on the east side of the river.
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J. W. Willse
J. W. Lee
Henry Stallinger
North End Property Sold in Independence
Heary Hogan bought two lots and a barn from McIntosh and Wiltie in North Independence last Friday, part of Sanford Snyder's property, and plans to build a house on one lot soon.
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Heary Hogan
McIntogh & Wiltie
North
Independence
Sanford Snyder
Heavy Express Business Recorded At Local Office
Wetherbee and Jones received this week by express the largest shipment of Misses and Ladies Suke and Conta ever handled through our local express office.
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Wetherbee & Jones
Express
Tom the Enterprise mascot recites a curious tale
The Independence Enterprise shares a humorous tale of its office cat Tom returning to the newsroom after years. In a devilish chat, Tom recounts lurking near a back alley where women discuss entering a house, then decides married women should be home, reflecting lighthearted local whimsy.
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Oregon
Independence
Thomas
Enterprise
Tom
Mike
Sny Wey
Two young ladies ride wrong train to Dallas misdirected
Report says two women boarded an 8 P at the depot assuming trains go to Dallas. The conductor discovered they were not going to Dallas and refused to take them off the wrong line. They alighted later and stayed overnight with Mr. Rockwell.
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Dillas
Dallas
Dalla
Wey Breck
Rockwell
Roosevelt tactics and La Follette deflate reform era
A critical piece argues Roosevelt trades effective slogans for inconsistent convictions, hindering reform and growth. It labels his third party bid as exposing weaknesses, with Le Cocheneaux and La Follette cited as enduring factions in the 1912 political landscape.
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Roosevelt
Third Party
le Copenney
la Follette
Calvary Presbyterian Church Holds Regular Services
Calvary Presbyterian Church schedules regular services at usual hours. In the morning Dr Dracmere will speak The Privilege and Power of Prayer. Evening sermon at 7 30 titled The Mind of Christ. The public cordially invited to all services.
Lost purse at church service prompts reward offer
A purse containing 28.70 is missing. Finders are asked to leave it at the church office or with Dona Pomroy to receive a reward. The notice lists morning Sunday events at M. E. Church including Sundry School at 10 am and public worship at 11 am. Evening services feature themes on mind and religion with choir music and a cordial invitation.
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Dona Pomroy
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