Schools to Introduce New Branches in Upcoming Term
The article outlines next year's school program adding Athletics, Manual Training, and Domestic Science. It notes teachers including Prof Chute and Dr. Win, with Miss Mary Ke and others, the opening plans for gym and athletic facilities, and departmental support from Oregon Agricultural College. Enrollment is expected to rise.
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Taluis
Dbirecthoe
Oregon
Ag- Hculturd College
Echiss
Chite
Hoppickers Monson and Harbacek Charged With Larceny
A Milwaukie case involves Monson and Harbacek held to a grand jury for larceny in the theft from John Morrison’s camp aide in the river district. Prosecution says Monson aided by Harbacek lured the victim to a story tent and stole clothing and jewelry. both remain jailed after $500 bonds were set.
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Monson
Harbacek
John Morrison
McGovern
Milwaukie
Hat Monmor
McGovers
Golie
Lorotiog
Hierbeck
ToWoval
Wits Pepeacseel
Hop Yard Burglar in Rose Yard Foiled by Marshal
Joe Weaver, marshal at the Rose yard, surprised a stranger prowling the tents Saturday night. The man failed to leave after a warning, was tackled by the marshal and left. Later a tent at Lewis yard was robbed, with belief the same man may have moved on.
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Joe Weaver
Rose ‘Hop Geed
Weaver
Lewis Yard
Samhe
Rose Yard
First Campaign Gun Fired in Independence Speech
Dr. Harry Lane of Portland spoke for federal office in Independence at the opera house drawing a large audience. A brief talk was offered by Mr. Miller of Albany in support of Wilson and democracy.
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Independence
Harry Lane
Portland
United States
Lane
Opera
Miller
Albany
Wilson
Hop Picker Drowns In River Near Cron Mt Vernon
Lester Royal, a recent arrival employed at the Livenley hop yard, drowned on Sunday while bathing. He and a companion swam toward an island when Royal was swept downstream by the current and could not be recovered.
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Lester Royal
Cron Mt Vernon
Liliels
God
Hive
Roy
Commercial Clubs Meet Aimed at Polk County Fair Festival
The Dylinn Commercial Club plans a meeting with the Independence Commercial Unit on Tuesday at Sapp Tower 24 to coordinate efforts for the Polk County Fair and Harvester Festival. Members urged full attendance to ensure strong local representation and a timely break after busy harvest work.
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Dylinn
Independence
Sapp
Polk County Fair
Vie Docu Club
Jin Dushess
Whowell
Tadke
City Council Advances Franchise for Sixth Street Railroad
City council moved to final passage a twenty year franchise for Paris City Lumber Co to build and operate a railroad on Sixth street from the south end of Sikhhapreet to the Nelson farm site near Ash Creek. Meeting also ordered new walks on South B Street and Fourth Street. long held water and street railway franchises remain on hold for next Wednesday adjourned session.
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Thin
Bheter
Portland
Ube
Sikhhapreet
Nelson Farm
Ash Creek
Uuth
Balreet
Second
Fourth
Fourth Street
Mckimurry and
Basy
Light fingered gentry suspected in purse theft at post office
Miss McReynolds lost a purse containing checks valued at nine dollars and jewelry after leaving Coakes & Walkers store and awaiting the Morrison yard mail distribution. The bag was opened and the pocket book taken, with police unable to locate the culprits, believed to be professionals.
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Miss McReynolds
Coakes & Walkers
Morrison
Eiajen
Prisoner Released After Larceny Case In Portland
Brubee of Portland arrested Saturday afternoon by Constable Moran on larceny charge involving hop checks. Story states Brubee and Logan Mead of Newberg shared hops in a river east yard. Mead’s pockets were picked and Brubee allegedly relieved him of $7 in hop checks. Judge Wilson ordered release after evidence review and Brubee was freed.
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Stable Moran
Compledut
Brubee
Moad
Iuw
Brubeech
Jurge Wilson
Wulky
Painter Arrested and Hop Harvest Progress Report
Painter S C Garer faced a defemuent charge in Judge Wilson's Court after allegedly attempting to tear Moe Walker from his board bill. He posted a $100 bond and was jailed in default, then released on recognition. Hop harvest ends this week as yards finish, mould concerns rise, and prices drop with expectations of a future price increase.
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S.C. Garer
Moes Walker
Wilson
Saynday Stori
Garer
Walker
Gonhe Eoning
Nuzance
Marke
Was Bound Over In Liquor Case
W J Dogynenka was bound over to the grand jury by Judge Wilson after a preliminary examination in justice court held Thursday evening of last week. He was arrested last week for selling liquor without a license.
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W. J. Dogynenka
Wilson
Justice Court
Business Increases Reflect Bank Activity in Town
A town’s business growth is evidenced by bank statements. Comparing Independence Bank figures in the Enterprise last week with those from three months prior shows a remarkable rise in transactions and overall activity.
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Independence Banks
Improving Plant At Local Water Works
T. Larsen arrived here Monday and is at work on the water works plant. Plans to improve service will be completed. A new well fifteen feet in diameter will be cemented and a great amount of new equipment is to be added.
Davidson & Hedges Hop Yard Reports Record Harvest
Hops picked this year in the Davidson and Hedges yard north of the city exceeded prior expectations with the largest yield in the yard’s history and excellent quality. Last year a fire caused heavy losses, making this year’s success especially fortunate.
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Davidson & Hedges
Polk County Sees Record Voter Registration Ahead of Primaries
Registration closes October 20 and Polk County reports 2677 voters with about 3300 estimated total. Since books reopened about 100 more have signed up. 200 or more not yet qualified. Officials expect a record vote in November and urge eligible residents to register before the deadline.
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Tremiazer
Polk County
Smith
School board rejects last week's Citizen letter
The school board deems the Citizen letter unworthy of notice while local residents M. W. Mix and guests from Oregon visit in Portland and nearby. The notice also advertises ripe or green tomatoes with delivery to the city and a phone contact for prices and details.
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M. W. MIX
L. Crane
J. R. Cooper Ranch
Pak
Dress Making Offered by Mesdames Barnett and Henkle
Mesdames Barnett and Henkle offer dress making at Barnett’s home on rd street two doors south of the Baptist church. Phone 2111.
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Mesdames
Barnett
Henkle
Rd Street
Baptist Church
Hardware Firm Prospering at Craven ke Huff Store
The new warehouse behind Craven ke Huff's hardware store was finished last week and is being filled with P. and O. Plows and Implements Bain Wagons. The business is expanding and increasing stock across departments.
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Craven Ke Huff
Profit Increase Shown by Independence and Monmouth Railway
The Independence and Monmouth Railway Co. reports a net yearly profit of 4000.97 after taxes and rents. Operating revenues total 25407.01 with expenses at 21407.?27, yielding 10710.04 in operating profit before deductions. Taxes 450.46 and rent 6204.21 reduce overall earnings to the reported figure.
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Independence & Monmouth Railway Co
Railroad Commission
Ely
Salem
Mary Jnes Pa Play Set By Rebekah Lodge
At a Rebekahs meeting the lodge voted to stage a humorous home silent play titled Mary Jne’s Pa on the first Friday in November. Mrs J Edward Caldwell will direct a cast from Rebekah and Odd Fellows. further details to appear later in the Enterprise. Caldwell also plans a Dallas performance next month.
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Rebekerts Lodge
Mary Jne
J. Edward Caldwell
Rebekah and
Odd Fellows
Enterprise
Man in Livery Ride Sparks Talk of Arrest
Frank Weber hired a horse and buggy from Joe Montgomery's livery on Sunday evening. After a short ride he was tied to a post in North Independence. No arrest yet, but strong talk of one if a settlement is not reached.
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Frank Weber
Joe Montgomery
North
Independence
Farmer's accidental poisoning ends in recovery
David Smith of Rickreads area drank formaldehyde by mistake last week. A physician treated him urgently and his condition improved. He is out of danger and expected to recover.
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David Smith
Rickreads
Waters in Salem for Baby Mine stage plans
F. L. Waters of Salem visited the city yesterday to promote the play Baby Mine to be staged at the grand opera in Salem Saturday evening.
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F. L. Waters
Salem
Baby Mine
Baby Mine Comes to Grand Opera House Sa lem
Laugh play by Margaret Miyo titled Baby Mine arrives at the Grand Opera House in Salem for a September 21 performance after a year in New York. Described as the greatest stage comedy, it follows a wife whose fibbing drives her husband away and back via a baby in the house with farcical twists and noted performers from New York and Chicago. Seats go on sale Friday.
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New York
Baly
Grand Opera House
Salem
Pla
Chicago
Leeswanderer Lee Wilkerson Eyes New Coast Venture
Lee Wilkerson, traveling along the coast in search of a business dowation, returns this week with limited success. He plans to leave Independence soon but remains undecided about his next location.
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Lee Wilkerson
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