Golden wedding marks Independence couple's 50 years
Mr and Mrs Irvine celebrate a half century of marriage with five children present at Independence festivities. Daughters and relatives join in the event as the couple recall long years together dating back to 1852. The family, including JP Irvine and Jack Alexander, express optimism for the years ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mew
I. B
Cole Portland
God
J. Lo Plana
Minsourda
Wero
Celebara Thevtoral
JP Irvine Gp
Jack Alexander
Clarence Irvine
Irvine
Levine
Johnset
Plower
Mont High
Prune Growers' Co-Op Faces Heavy 1921 Crop Drawdown
The Drepers Growers' Co-Operative reports a 1921 prune crop oversupply with 18 cars of soil withdrawn in the final days before opening. Prices varied as California shipments moved to high trade levels, while Oregon stock largely sold out. Demand remained strong despite the surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drepers
California
Rere’ Association
Mulke family hosts visitors from Michigan and Washington
Mrs. Mary Mulke greets extended family members visiting from Detroit and Washington. Orville Mulke and wife traveled by car on June 20 from Detroit to Yellowstone and Ranier Park, camping at auto parks and enjoying the trip. Mr Fluke, Oregon native now in Michigan seven years, plans to settle permanently. Mrs Atking of Riles Washington and Mrs Ernest Hampton of Tarn visit Mrs Whuke to renew acquaintance with their grandmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mulke
Uto
Orville Mulke
Detroit
Mich
Yellowstone Park
Ranier Park
Fluke
Oregon
Haw
Michigan
BM Atking
Riles
Phike
Mra
Ernest Hampton
Tarn
Four Generations at the Richardson Home
Mra A J Richardson hosted four generations including her daughter Mrs A Gray and grandson G W Gray with his wife and children Prudence wed Goorin. The Pendleton families traveled fifteen months ago for a western tour. Mr Gray once lived in Salem and owned Grayell confectionary. they purchased the Richardson ranch near Buena Vista and will move there soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Richardson
Han Ae
A. Gray
G. W. Gray
Tay
Prudence
Goorin
Mra. Richardon
Pendleton
Mr. Gray
Salem
Graylell
Gray
Hell
City Council Accepts Alley Paving and Approves Payment
The city council accepted the alley paving between First and Second streets from B to Monmouth after City Engineer Horton confirmed contract completion. A warrant for 2189.00 was approved to Kullanier Bros, with several miscellaneous claims listed and the meeting adjourned to September 7 at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Engieer Horton
First
Second
Monmouth
Kullanier Bros
F. N. Barks
Marshal
Calary
W. E. Graven Hardware
Standard Oil Co
Independence Sand & Gravel Co
L. Damon
Eerie Boo
Independence Garage
Cuayuen -Thon Bi
Swope
Sieean
J. D. Hibbs & Co
SAR Oberson Transfer Co
F. 2D. Moore
Hert Cross
LMTL
Bo Lenhart
Mt. States Power
Cr Sss
George Stevens
W B Huggins Shows Improvement After Critical Illness
There is noticeable improvement in the condition of W. B. Huggins owner of the Sayles Motor Car company after nearly two weeks of critical illness. He suffers from acute intestinal trouble and will be unable to attend to business for many days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Huggins
Sayles Motor Car Company
Galness
Oak Point Club Plans Year Activities
A committee of Oak Point community club members met at Mrs. E. L. Fitchard's home on Weibitt day afternoon to organize study work and prepare yearbooks for upcoming meetings. Civic questions and government subjects will be examined and discussed. Bimonthly meetings will be held in the Oak Point schoolhouse community room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Point Community Club
E. L. Fitchard
Oak Point
Browns Clash With Officers Near Salem
J M Brown and his son Forrest Brown are jailed after a Riverside drive clash with Arthur Lewis War 5 B Sandefer after officers attempted to intercept a liquor delivery. J M Brown was wounded. Forrest Brown held for further investigation. both former Independence residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. OM. Brown
Forrent Brows
Marion County
Arthur Lewis
B. Sandefer
Riverside Drive
Salem
J. M. Brown
Lewis
J. OM
Indepamdince
E. Clemens Horst Company
Forrest Brown
Indépendence
John W. Orr
Luckiamute
Cond
Pallas
Woodburn
Polk County Soil Survey Nears Half Completion
The federal soil survey of Polk County is about half finished and paused until next year. E F Torgerson and Charles Hartman from Oregon Agricultural College led the work, with headquarters for about three months. When resumed, Dallas will be the operating base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
E. F. Torgerson
Oregon Agricultural College
Charles Hartman
Dallas
Truck Bumps Car in Salem Street Collision
Erie White of Salem collided with Carl Anderson’s car on Main Street yesterday afternoon. Only slight damage occurred as White’s truck bumped the stationary car while he glanced toward the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie White
Salem
Carl Anderson
Main Street
Anerson
White
Anderson
Wheel Breaks Spill Valley Siletz Crew Near Chap
A wheel breaks on a motor driven section car of the Valley and Siletz railroad last Saturday evening, sending 22 men tumbling as the trailer toppled. George Bennett, W. D. Cuthbert and George Renni suffered severe bruises but no broken bones. Victor Petroff reports the speed was between 1 and 12 miles an hour, preventing a worse wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley & Siletz
Independence
Todla
George Bennett
W. D. Cuthbert
George Renni
Victor Petroff
Picking Rushes Through Yards As Hop Harvest Advances
Mop picking moves steadily with favorable weather and rapid hop yields. Pickers continue arriving from Portland and other points to take jobs. Many hop men anticipate a crop better than expected, near average with high quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
State Trucks To Haul Gravel To Monmouth Road
Six estate owned trucks will begin hauling gravel from Independence Land & Gravel plant to the road south of Monmouth. The highway commission aims to gravel the road as far south as the Airlie access. With favorable weather contractor Mr. Trent expects to finish grading this fall after about six weeks of steady work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Land & Gravel Company
Monmouth
Highway Commission
Airlie
Trent
Local folks visit Humbug and Spong's hop yards
A group from the area spent Sunday touring the hop yards north of town at C. A. McLaughlin and E. Clemens Horst, with meals at Humbug Lake and Spong's Landing. The friendly camps and scenic grounds drew admiration, while Capt. Sponge showcased hops and cantaloupes. Attendees included the Mattisons, Thomases, Hubbards and Kimballs.
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Humbug” Lake
Spong’s Landing
C. A. McLaughlin
E. Clemens Horst
Spong
Salem
Capt. Sponge
Mattisons
Thomases
Hubbards
Kimballs
Submarine officers fine fellows says Dunsmore
B F Dunsmore arrived in Independence after a two year submarine Navy enlistment in New York and the Atlantic Gulf of Mexico. He praises officers and crew, says he has no reenlistment plans, and plans to stay with his father Dr H Charles Dunsmore. He worked next day as a check boss in Homer Wood shop yard.
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B. F. Dunsmore
Independence
Navy
Mr. Dunsmore
Army
Dunsmore
New York
Atlantic
Gulf of Mexico
San Pedro
Cal
Lessing
Homer Wood Hop Yard
Uncle Billy Wrights Peaches Forecast for Next Year
The Enterprise notes peach trees at Uncle Billy Wright’s two orchards, 22 and 12 years old, suffered a severe freeze two years ago. A poor harvest followed with only a lone peach last season, but Wright expects a big crop next year despite poaching and vandalism nearby. A cage of his skunk kittens was found empty, suggesting a theft or prank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy” Wright
Mr. Wright
Wright
Billy
Judge Mount Dies at 62 in Olympia Washington
Wallace Mount justice of the Washington Supreme Court died at his Olympia home last Sunday at age 62. He leaves widow Ida Hosler Mount, two sons Dr. Frank Mount and Wallace Mount, and two daughters Myra Mount and Mrs. Virgil Baker. His mother Mrs. Rebecca Mount of Oregon City survives as well. Born in Oregon City he studied at the University of Oregon and served on the high court from 1900 until his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Mount
State of Washington Supreme Court
Olympia
Oregon City
University of Oregon
Sanders Charged With Motor Vehicle Law Violations
Richard Sanders faces trial before Justice Baker this afternoon for speeding violation and failure to render aid after colliding with a motor vehicle. Complainant is George Whitfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Sanders
Justice Baker
George Whitfield
Mrs. Hugh Williams Laid to Rest at Airlie
Dr. H Charles Dunsmore will officiate the funeral for Mrs. Hugh Williams at Airlie today. Mrs. Williams was 52 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Charles Dunsmore
Airlie
Hugh Williams
Williams
Death claims Mrs Osborne in Oregon's oldest resident
Margaret Tate Osborne aged 94 died last Friday at her son Charles Osborne's home in Cooper Hollow near Monmouth Oregon. She was born in Missouri in 1827 and came to Oregon 69 years ago. Surviving children include Tom Osborne Charles Osborne Marion Osborne William Osborne and Mrs Emma Dove. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church with burial in Knights of Pythias cemetery near Monmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Tate Osborne
Oregon
Charles Osborne
Cooper Hollow
Monmouth
Waldo Hills
Marion County
Osborne
Pudding River
Seavey to Employ 3000 in Hop Yards Across Valley
Corvallis jitters as J W Seavey expands hop fields to 800 acres with yards near Eugene Independence Banks Oregon City and Corvallis. About 160000 pounds expected at Treland Place east of Corvallis and 250000 to 800000 on the southern ranch, totaling around three thousand workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corvallis
J. W. Seavey
Seavey
Eugene
Portland
Independence
Banks
Oregon City
Treland Place
Former Vice Consul to Japan Speaks Monday
Dr. P. F. Folkerson, former vice consul to Tanan during the Roosevelt era, speaks at the Methodist church Monday evening. He will discuss China, the Philippines, the Dutch East Indies, and India, sharing a message for a wider view of humanity. The event is free and open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PF. R. Folkerson
Conent
Tanan
Roosevelt
Will Enenk
Moredew
Heginnine
Otelock
Tie Kiylkarvann
China
Fores
Philianine Telands
India
Knealker
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P, Irvines
Mra. W. God UN. Jol. Han
FB. M. Johnson
Independ- Mies
Gladye Irvine
Roy the
Mr. Irvine
War Reliond
Jotnvon
Aed JL
Haren Mensty
British Columbian
Cozine
Prom Maciinist Firm
Ozine
Wood & Cozing
Wood
Pluk & Family
Richardson
OAK Point Club
Soil Survey
Uncle Billy
Olympia, Wash
Sanders
State
Seavey Will
Japan
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