Independence Boat Service Linked to Electric Railway Progress
Skinner Bros plan a boat run from Independence to a riverbank rail station as the Electric Railway nears completion. The launch Louise will be overhauled in Portland for the Independence to Salem service, boosting freight and passenger transport and tying to the Oregon Electric line.
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Skinner Bros
Talon
Salem
Albany
Skinner
Louise
Portland
Independence
Paat
Sajen
Independendd
MeNary
Oregon Electric
Capitol City
Bigeage
Express
Prasengers
Danneman McDevitt Wedding at Conkey Home
The wedding of Miss Carry Danneman and Z. McDevitt took place at 8:00 p m at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Conkey with Rev. Dr J R Bell officiating. Guests included Mrs Chas McKnight of Marshfield and Miss Opal McDevitt. the couple plans a trip to Seattle before settling in Corvallis where McDevitt is assistant postmaster.
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Geo. Conkey
Slater
Mins
Danneman
Z. McDevitt
Mhan
J. RB. N. Bell
Corvallis
Mra
Emry McDevitt
Mia
Jack Lane
Portland
Seattle
Corvallia
Mr. McDevitt
Death of Monmouth Woman H K Sickafoose
Mrs H K Sickafoose died at her Monmouth home Friday October 6 aged 4 years five months seven days from heart failure. Funeral at the Christian church under Rebekah leadership. Rev Wood preached the sermon. burial in Monmouth cemetery. She leaves husband and two sons with wide community sympathy from Monmouth and Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Sickafoose
Monmouth
Christian Chrch
Wood
Polk County
Sickafoose
Independece
Large Hop Sale In Salem Purchases 600 Bales
On October 9 McNeff and Klaber of Silverton bought 600 bales of this year’s hops at 3 cents. The hops grew near Ballston in Yamhill County. Purchasers did not name growers. The lot is described as fine quality with no rain or lice damage. Oregon daily notes this first large deal of the season.
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Salem
McNeff & Klaber
Silverton
Ballston
Yamhill
Russell and Boyce Well Drillers Advert
We are prepared to make wells from a three inch hole to a thirty two inch hole. If you are in need of a well, call on us and get our prices. We will make them right. For Sale Seed Dates Vetches and Cheat Verd Hill Bell Phone 76x2 p20.
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Verd Hill
Bell Phone
Independence High vs Salem Opens Season in Rivalry Match
The Independence High School football team opens its season with a Saturday game against Salem, a long-standing rival. Players have trained for weeks and seek early confidence. the lineup for the match was announced.
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Independence High Scheol
Wich
Independence
Salem
Ty Suevesy
Salemia
Wireless and Railway Telegraphy Careers Open to Young Men and Women
A good position can be had by ambitious young men and women in wireless and railway telegraphy. With the S hour law in effect and wireless stations expanding, there is a telegraphers shortage. Beginners earn 70 to 90 dollars monthly with advancement prospects. The National Telegraph Institute of Portland, Oregon, operates under railroad and wireless officials and places graduates. Write for full details.
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National Telegraph Institute of Portland
Ore
Wireless
Farewell to Miss Dow Leaves for Chicago Choir Post
Miss Florence H. Dow daughter of Mrs. James Brown of this city left for Chicago Tuesday to serve as choir director and vocalist at Moody Church. She has been visiting for six months and received a farewell reception last Wednesday evening with many warm friends.
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Florence H. Dow
James Brown
Chicago
Moody Church
Miss Dow
Reception at church honors two pastors and new minister
The article details a farewell reception for Rev. W. J. Weber and family as he leaves for Hillsboro after two years at the Methodist Episcopal Church, noting the church’s growth and new building. It then covers a welcome reception for Rev. F. N. Sandifur and family, with city church representatives speaking, a program, lunch, social hour, and plans by the Ladies' Aid Society to improve the parsonage interior.
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W. J. Weber
Hillsboro
D. L. Hedges
Weber
F. N. Sandifur
Mr. Rockwell
Christian Congregation
M. BE
Merwin
Blackstone
8. Snyder
A. M. Brownei
FE. Browne
Fem
Paddock
Sandifur
Ladies’ Aid Society
Sacred Concert at Independence Opera House Oct 19
St Patrick church choir and friends present a sacred concert at the Independence Opera House on Thursday evening October 19. Rev Father A J Conaty of Portland will lecture Be Sure You're Right. Mrs Fennel Pipes performs with accompaniment by the University of Oregon’s musical director. tickets sold at two drug stores. general admission.
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St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Independence Opera House
Father A. J. Conaty
Portland
Middle West
Pacific Coast
Social at Presbyterian Church Monday Evening
A social gathering is planned at the Presbyterian Church for Monday evening. An extended notice with details will be published next week.
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Presbyterian Church
Polk County Teachers Institute to Convene in Dallas High School
The annual Polk County Teachers Institute runs October 16 to 18 at Dallas High School. Speakers include L R Alderman J H Ackerman H A Adriat Thos HW Gentle and others with eight faculty from Oregon Normal School. All county schools must be closed for the event and the program ends Wednesday at 2 30 p m to allow travel to respective schools.
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Teachers’ Institute of
Polk County
Dalian
Dallas
L. R. Alderman
J. H. Ackerman
H. A. Adriat
Thos HW. Gentle
Montana Hastings
A. B. Cordley
Death of Mrs Mandy Nelson in local city
Mrs Mandy Nelson wife of Jack Nelson and mother of Wm Nelson died Monday from uremia after a period of illness. She was buried Tuesday in the I O O F Cemetery. Funeral notices follow local customs of the time.
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Mandy Nelson
Jack Nelson
Wm. Nelson
Nelson
Sobieski to Speak at Independence Opera House Oct 14
Count Sobieski, descendant of King John Sobieski, renowned satory teller, will lecture in Independence under Independence High School. The Illinois State Journal lauds his Poland lecture at Liberty Hall as a riveting two hour address.
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Satory Teller
The
Illinoise State Journal
Liberty Hall
Poland
John Sobieski
Count Sobieski
Independence High School
Iris Swope Dies After Illness at Salem Hospital
Iris Swope four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs B F Swope of this city died at Salem Hospital after an appendicitis operation. She had been improving after Sunday operation but died Monday after a relapse. Interment was at the I O O F Cemetery near the city. The Swope family has the heartfelt sympathy of many friends.
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Iris Swope
B. F. Swope
Salem Hospital
Salem
L O
Swope
Independence Welcomes New Veterinary Doctor
Dr. L. W. Horn a Chicago Veterinary College graduate has opened offices in Independence at the Independence Livery barn. He comes with the endorsement of Dr. Morell State Veterinary and arrives after Dr Mills left, bringing surgical instruments and training from a top veterinary college.
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Independence
L. W. Horn
Chicago Veterinary College
Horn
East End
Morell
Mills
Tomatoes For Sale Delivery by L Crane
Ripe and green tomatoes offered by L Crane with home delivery to any address. Contact at phone 6422.
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L. Crane
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