Fire destroys Davidson and Hedges hop ranch buildings
A fire at the Davidson and Hedges hop ranch near the city destroyed three hop houses and about 40,000 pounds of hops estimated at 25 000 dollars. Proprietor D L Hedges collapsed from exertion but survived with medical aid. Insurance covered about 6 000 dollars. losses were extensive and details remain incomplete.
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Davidson & Hedges
Cit
Honda
Thong
DL. Heide
Hedgen
Pledge
Boy Lost in Woods After Saturday Hunting Trip
A youth named Joe Haton wandered from his home during a hunting trip in the Willarette Valley forest. He built a fire two miles from home and spent the night, prompting a large search by his family before he was found at dawn Sunday morning.
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Batot
Foxen
Joe Haton
Daniel Boon
Kit Carion
Earl
Joe
Lia
Wolde
Rabbite
Willarette
Nimrod
Cooper
Southern Pacific Improves Rail Link With Gravel Bed
A Southern Pacific steam shovel works near the ferry landing to extract gravel for road bed ballast between the city and McMinnville and between here and Corvallis. The project prepares for heavier rails with new steel of about 1000 pounds per yard. Rails are being laid between Independence and McMinnville and progress will continue as weather allows.
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Southern Pacific Railway
McMinnville
Corvallis
Balasting
Tts
Independence
Oregon Electric Railway
Salem
Albany
Uie
Tower Williamette
Concent
T Wo
Mmnettes
Spaulding Lutiber Company
Linckenmith
Second Land
Independence and Monmouth Railway
Eugene
Portland
Commercial Club
Orexon Electric
Ore-gon Electric
Commerceial Club
Oregon Electic Railway
Sapuri
Willamette
Southern Pacific
Foley Kidney Pills Credit Aid for Kidney and Bladder Pain
A Steubenville, Ohio user named J. A. Maple reports long suffering from weak kidneys and severe bladder trouble. After using Foley Kidney Pills, his backache vanished and his kidneys began acting normally, improving his business life. Sold by Williams Drug Co.
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J. A. Maple
7Th St
Stewbenville
Foley
Expressman
Williams Drug
Barnes Big Show Promises A Wild Animal Spectacle
The Al G Barnes Big Three Ring Wild Animal Circus comes to Independence with two daily shows Friday at 2 PM and 8 PM. The parade begins at 10 AM. The act features trained animals from jungles and deserts, including elephants performing tricks and a bold steel arena for untamable beasts led by fearless masters. Royal Bengal Tigers worth $20,000 are showcased as a premier act.
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al G. Barnes
Independence
Barties
Fleet Steeda
Barnes
Bengal Tigers
U. S
al. G. Barnes
For Sale Registered Jersey Bull Near Monmouth
A four year old registered Jersey bull advertised for sale. Described as gentle as a dog. Inquire Arch In Tetheron located five miles southwest of Monmouth. Contact details not provided.
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Jersey
Arch
Tetheron
Monmouth
Oregon Electric Passes Up Independence Tries to Attract Support
Independence expects better rail access as Oregon Electric Railway builds from Salem to Albany. The line will run east of Independence, a hub of farming, hops, mills and multiple businesses. Local leaders fear loss of growth unless Oregon Electric redirects and a ferry landing bridge plan gains traction.
Farewell to Mrs Weber in Independence sendoff
A farewell afternoon honors Mrs Weber as she and Mr Weber move to Hillahore. Friends praise her noble character and pledge support for her new field. A silver keepsake is given, with prayers and biblical sentiments for guidance and blessing.
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de. Dunawora
Mra. Weber
Hillahore
Mra
Pr. Buller
Wiehew
Aluminum Tin Sels Stock Promised To Be Superior
Rice and Calbreath secure a large stock of aluminum tinse1s. They are warranted to be the highest quality and will not rust or tarnish. Twice as long lasting as other kitchenware and attractively priced. Al should see them.
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Rice
Calbreath
Rain Ravages Polk County Crops Cutting Harvest Prospects
Heavy rains in early month injure oats, corn, and wheat with mouldy grain and shattered shocks. Threshing halted and baled hay ruined across 200 to 400 acre fields, leaving farmers facing poor returns and continued hardship through harvest season. Superintendent JT Abbett and a list of county residents are noted in the report.
Oregon Road Commission Seeks State Road Improvement Measures
The Oregon State Road Commission meeting advocates five bills for better highways. It calls for a Reid Commissioner with adequate pay and state aid for rural roads, urging a special legislative session to consider the proposals. The movement links to Pacific Highway sentiment and regional prosperity.
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Oregon
Reid
Northwest
Union
Touthh
West
Pacific Coast
California
Resekahs Honor Mrs Hinkle After Lodge Farewell
The Resekahs honors Mrs Hinkle on the eve of her departure from Independence after long service as secretary of the lodge. Merwin presents her with a set of silver tea spoons and praises her usefulness and fidelity. She has been a charter member and secretary for three years, and will be missed by many in Corvallis.
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Hinkle
Merwin
Lodge
Export sale of sheep and goats by local bidders
T. J. Bryer sold to D. M. Kirby a fine lot of bucks for Wyoming shipment and a fine lot of ewes for Monterey County California. J. B. Stump sold to the same party registered ewes and some bucks along with goats for show and stock purposes.
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T. J. Bryer
D. M. Kirby
Wyoming
Morroc County
California
J. B. Stump
Portland Bank Stock Dividends Attract Small Shares
A notice notes a few shares of Portland Bank stock offering dividends of percent or more. Personal reasons for selling are cited with an address in the Enterprise core.
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Portland Bank
New Ministers Take Places in Salem Church
The M B Church annual conference in Salem adjourned after reading minister appointments for the coming year. Rev. Wed. Weber leaves Independence for Hillsboro and Rev. F N Sandtfur arrives from St Johns to lead in Independence. Sandtfur arrives tomorrow and will conduct Sunday services. Other Eugene district appointments include Albany D H Leech Bandon Harry Lee Brownsville M B Paramagina Buena Vista H G McCain Coburg G F Round Coquille to be supplied Corvallis J C Rollings Cottage Grove Robert Sutcliffe Crawfordsville Levi Day Creswell J P F
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Independence
Wed. Weber
Hillsboro
F. N. Sandtfur
St. Johns
Weber
Sandifur
Eugene
Albany
D. H. Leech
Bandon
Harry Lee
Brownsville
M. B
Preacher's Horses Stolen Near Independence
Rev Sanford Sayler returned from conference to find his team missing along with the wagon. Hanna Bros. had placed the horses with Horst Brothers hop yard, tying them near the store at dusk. The horses and wagon were gone when the driver finished work. Sheriff Grant pursues the case. fourth horse theft in three months near Independence.
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Sanford Sayler
Salem
Hanna Bros
Horst Brothers
Hop Yard
Snyder
Grant
Independence
Russell and Boyce-Well Drillers advertise well sizes
The firm offers drilling from a three inch to a thirty two inch bore. They invite inquiries for four wells and promise to match pricing and ensure a proper build. The note is dated 18 3 m.
Family group pictured on early train to Cooper Washington
Mrs Ab Taylor and Mr and Mrs McGreggor and family were pictured with Mr and Mrs R F Taylor on an early Wednesday train to Cooper Washington.
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Ab Taylor
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Oregon Electric
Mrs. Weber
Sister Weber
Daughere
Mr. Weber
Satan
Kingdom of Heaven
Yain
Jess
Hillshoro
God
Jesus
Pieaven
Willamette Valley
Polk County
Resekahs
Mrs. Hinkle
M. BE
Preacher
Russell & Boyce—Well Drillers
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