Attendance at Independence schools opens under favorable conditions
Independence schools opened with promising prospects for the new year. Superintendent Seymour visited and reported good work despite late start due to September conditions. Enrollment on day one reached fifty, with eighth grade moved to the high school and ninth to the public school. Sanitary improvements and renewed teacher effort mark the start as students return from vacation.
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Independence
Seymour
Dalton
Alt
Fuovus
Albany Store Leads in Fall Ready To Wear Display
Albany's Chambers and McCune showcases a wide Fall Ready To Wear selection for women and misses. The store emphasizes quality, fit, and price advantages, offering Condt Suits Dresses Millinery Silk Petticoats and more with city store variety at lower prices.
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Chambers & MecCune's
Albany
Willamette Valley
Chambers & McQune
Launch improvements shift to Louise and Independ ence work
G. G. Skinner completed the final Salem trip aboard the Louise last Thursday. Capt. Mitchell, previously in charge of the bore during hop pleking, returns to Portland. Skinner now operates the Louise between here and East Independence. the launch Independence undergoes overhaul.
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G. G. Skinner
Salem
Louise
Capt. Mitchell
Portland
Buffum and companion held on serious charge in Salem
Frank Buffum and Ore Orih are jailed in Salem on a serious charge after an employee of Burton hop ranch, Stringer, claims Buffum drugged him and robbed about $55. Buffum vanished while Orih was found buying a Portland ticket. Deputies tracked them to a room and arrested both. They appeared before Judge Webner and were bound over to the grand jury with $1000 bail each, then jailed awaiting trial.
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Frank Buffum
Salem
Baffom
Wee Neen
Portland
Wompa
Redkcon
Webner
Grand Jury
Jal
Walt
Goen Reports Albany Visit Amid Ripple of News
M Goen spent several days in Albany this week as Taft reportedly acts swiftly and Roosevelt appears to be stepping back. The note hints at ongoing political activity and shifts in leadership pace.
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M. Goen
Albany
Mike
Hhe
Taft
Roosevelt
Move to Independence for Linn's sheep business
Greybull resident L Linn, stockholder in Farmers State Bank, writes to J J Fenton that he plans to move to Independence around mid October. He will ship 26 carloads of sheep that netted $26 000 and has 18 carloads left to ship before departure. Linn recently bought Thos Fennel house on Third Street in Independence to make his future home.
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D. L. Linn
Farmers State
Hank
Greybull
Independence
J. J. Fenton
Mr. Linn
Fennel
Third Street
McKimurry Launches Polk County Commissioner Campaign
H McKimurry begins his campaign for County Commissioner in Polk County. A longtime resident of forty two years, he is described as progressive and a pioneer behind much local development. He vows to serve only public interests if elected.
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H. McKimurry
McKimurry
Polk County
McEiimurry
Kimball Piano Bargains at Independence Depot Offer
Eiler's Music House advertises a new Kimball piano offered for half its value with $8.00 monthly payments or cash. Agent J Gallagher will visit Independence next week to explain the deal, promising a strong profit from the sale and a single two cent stamp for inquiry.
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Kimball
Ao Kimball
J. (. Gallagher
Eiler
Demonstrator to Showcase Binamel 3 Finish at Hibbs Co
On Saturday the 28th and Monday the 20th a demonstrator at D Hibbs & Co will display the interior finish Binamel 3 for home use. Potential builders and refinishers should attend to see its qualities.
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D. Hibbs & Co
MecIntosh and Wiltse Advertise Easy Terms for Lots
For sale two easy terms bulleinas describe lots offered by MecIntosh and Wiltse. The note presents a brief real estate pitch without extra details.
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MecIntosh & Wiltse
Polk County Fair to Open in Dallas in October
A Polk County fair planned as the counties first annual event will be held in Dallas on October 4, 5, and 6. City and county leaders from Independence and Dallas push cooperation, with committee members pledging united effort, school involvement, and broad support to make the fair a success and a long running tradition.
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Dallas
Dalim
Dillas Commercial Club
Independence Club
Independence
Walter L. Toone, Jr
H. ©. Seymour
Mr. Foster
the Observer At
Toone
Polk County
Seymour
Tve
Dallas Commercial Club
Polk County Fadr
Northwest Realty and Building Co Forms in Independence
J and C Cooper L K Hewitt W Wiltse and C R Bise formed the Northwest Realty and Building Co to develop a three acre tract in west Independence. Incorporated for 1000 dollars with stock at 10 dollars a share, several have taken stock and more land will be bought for sale in lots with houses if desired.
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J. &. Cooper
L. K. Hewitt
W. Wiltse
C. R. Bise
Northwest Realty and Building Co
Calvary Services Resume at Calvary Presbyterian Church
Calvary services at Calvary Presbyterian Church resume next Sunday with Sunday School at 10, morning worship at 11, and evening service at 7 50. Sunday School has continued through August and September with encouraging attendance, and the pastor H. Chas. Donsmore invites the public to attend. The choir will provide special music for the services to aid renewed church interest.
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Slvary Presbyterian Church
Calvary Hirch
Calvary
H. Chas. Donsmore
Three Year Old Ross Boy Badly Burned at Rickreall
Ralph, son of L. C. Ross of Rickreall, was severely burned on the head neck and shoulders at noon Wednesday after his hair caught fire while playing alone. A neighbor smothered the flames to save him.
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L. C. Ross
Rickreall
Ralph
Jl. C. Ross
Polk County Observer
Attend The Show in Salem With Local Party
Jime Hanna and wife and others rode to Salem Saturday night in the Overland to attend the Grand Opera show. Attendees from here included Dovtory McIntyre, Dugamie, Harry and Ira Mix, Miss Browne and Leonard, Max Foster, Irene Williams, and Mr. and Mrs. Richarda. The show drew a large crowd and pleased Independence residents and others. Also notices sale items including jewelry and binoculars with prices and contact details.
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Jime Hanna
Cod Wife
Salem
Overland
Grand Opera
Dovtory McIntyre
Dugamie
Harry Cod Ira Mix
Deed in Escrow Signals Timber Mill Move in Independence
Papers signed Wednesday place a deed in escrow by A. Nelson at Independence Nationed Park for a seventeen acre tract in North Independence. The action marks the first permanent step toward a new lumbering mill and timber extraction for pond and mill, with plans to begin soon. Details on price are not yet disclosed.
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A. Nelson
Independence Nationed Park
North
Independence
Tacith
Mrs Bloch Passes Away After Long Illness
Mrs Will BH Bloch died in Portland last Sunday after a lingering illness of tuberculosis. Interment was in Ashland on Wednesday. She spent most of the last years in hospitals seeking relief and comfort, with death not unexpected to friends. She lived in this city only a few months before her sickness.
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Portland
Aingering
Ashland
Bloch
It Is Easier To Forget Friends Than To Forgive Enemies
A concise aphorism notes the difficulty of forgiving enemies compared to forgetting friends, reflecting on compassion and restraint in interpersonal hurt. It underscores enduring conflict versus preserving broken ties with those who oppose us.
Salem Man Sues Railroad for 5400 in Damages
Rev Sanford Snyder of Salem formerly living in the city sues the Salem Falls City and Western Railway Co for 5400 claiming negligence and railroad carelessness caused a May accident near West Salem. Attorneys for Snyder allege strong evidence and seek court judgment.
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Salem, Falls City & Western Railway
Rev. Snyder
Sanford Snyder
Salem, A
Salem, Falls City & Western Raiway Co
West Sadem
B. F. Swope
J. A. Carson
Salem
Snyder
Waymever
I Ts Xaid
Mae Team
Yvehlicle
Nadical Attenton
Dressmaking at 3rd Street Home by Mesdames Barnett and Henkle
Mesdames Barnett and Henkle prepare to sew for children at the former’s home on 3rd Street two doors south of the Baptist church. Phone 2111, pei.
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Mesdames
Barnett
Henkle
3Rd Street
The
Baptist Church
Pei
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Polk
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