Lower Siuslaw Country News Highlights Local Developments
A crew begins jetty work at river mouth next Monday with C B Morgan named foreman. Mrs. I A Smith and Mrs Dryne visit from Portland. Ebbert arrives from Eugene as stenographer for Hard Lumber and Navigation Co. Mrs Kyle injured in a fall but not seriously. Schooner Oakland leaves barbound voyage for Coos Bay after removing cargo from Oregon & California Co. First spring butter shipment from local creamery aboard Wilhelmina headed for cheaper coastal transport. McLeod district hires Fannie Colvin for three months to echo in their district after Florence school closes. Milas Colvin in second teaching year with good results. Logging to begin across river from Florence. timber to Grenada for housing buyers. Wilhelmina arrives Monday with freight, another load in Portland for next trip. boat likely to stay busy on coastal run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Morgan
I. A. Smith
Portland
Mra. Smith
Dryne
Mr. Ebbert
Eugene
Hard Lumber & Navigation Co
Wm. Kyle
Oakland
Coos Bay
Oregon & California Co
Wilhelmina
Creamery
McLeod District
Misa Fannie Colvin
Echoe
Florence
Milas Colvin
Grenada
Florence Weat
First steel laid on the main line at Vale Oregon
Vale Oregon April 17 Laying steel began yesterday on the main line of the Oregon Eastern Railway extending the Oregon Short Line through Central Oregon. Two miles of the Brogan extension of the Malheur Valley railroad have been laid. Contractors are bonded to finish by June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise-Western Railway
Malheur Canyon
Hall's Texas Wonder sale claim and guarantee note
Hall claims Texas Wonder has sold for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles for five years with guaranteed results and no complaints. The message advertises sixty day treatment in each bottle and is signed by O O Hull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hwalics Tena
Hall
Piano Tuners Advertise Mandolin Guitar and Banjo Services
Warren and Mrs Clathes tutor instruments and coach with Gibson mandolins and Martin guitars on sale at 654 Olive street. Phone Red 6611.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Clathes
Gibson
Martin
Olive Street
City power plant to be completed in ninety days
Frank C. Kelsey Portland engineer in Eugene with Mayor Matlock and seven councilmen reports the McKenzie river hydro plant on track to finish within ninety days if conditions stay favorable. Most machinery has arrived and sits on concrete bases under a corrugated iron building. Transmission poles and insulators are in place and wires soon to be strung. The group inspected the canal intake and found no damage from last winter’s high water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Kelsey
Portland
Eugene
McKenzie
Walterville
Matlock
Kenney
Kelsey
Northwest Eugene Seeks Street Car Line
At a North west Eugene Improvement club meeting residents expressed willingness to subscribe funds for a street car line to the western portion of the city. A follow up meeting was set for next Friday to discuss action, with Croner Parkerson and Rae named to confer with the manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Eugene Improvement Club
George Croner
D. M. Parkerson
R. Rae
Boulevard Macadam Planned Between Springfield and Eugene
The Springfield News reports progress on macadamizing the road from the county steel bridge to Eugene city limits. The project, driven by Springfield and Eugene Commercial clubs, aims to create a permanent boulevard linking the two cities with continued improvements to extend from city limits to the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
County Steel
Eugene
University
Springfield News
Northern Lane Seeks Rock Crusher and Roller
A North Lane delegation visited the county court in Eugene on Tuesday to seek a rock crusher and steam roller for local road work. They received a courteous hearing, faced questions about operation and funding, and expect at least a gravel roller. officials may order a roller for north Lane to improve top dressing with screened gravel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
North Lane
Junction City Times
University of Oregon bulletin outlines education training programs
The February issue details next year’s courses offered by the University School of Education. It explains that the school will train teachers for high school subjects, superintendencies, principalships, and administrative roles, including music and physical training. Demand trends show oversupply in English and history and a shortage in mathematics and physics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oregon Bulletin
University School of Education
School of Education
Dr Bell’s Antiseptic Salve Promoted in Advertising
A dated advertisement touts Dr Bell’s Antiseptic Salve as the best skin remedy. It describes the ointment as creamy snow white and pleasant to use with a guarantee, priced at 25e and available at Dillon Drug Co and other dealers.
Snow Frost Halts Fruit Loss in Middle West Regions
Reports from Grand Valley Montrose and Pacadia show last night's frost not serious as skimming smudge pots raised temperatures by about ten degrees. Fruit crops in these areas are valued near 8 billion dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Grand Valley
Montrose
Pacadia
Snow in Kansas Raises Damage Risk After Light Fall
Topeka reports snow early today with no freezing temperature yet. Fruit crops have advanced, and a freeze could cause significant damage to the orchards and early produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Freezing in Missouri Threatens Early Fruit Crops
St. Joseph Missouri reports freezing temperatures last night raising fears for fruit and early vegetables, with growers assessing damage and forecasting potential losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph, Mo
Frost Blasts Thousands of Fruit Buds in Sioux City
A killing frost last night injured thousands of fruit buds in Sioux City as heavy snow fell. Losses are not yet estimable and farmers brace for impact on the orchards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Damage in Grand Valley Fruits Report
Grand Junction Colorado April 16 a complete Grand Valley poll shows last night's cold snap damaged about four percent of the fruit crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Junction
Colo
Aril
Grand Valley
Senate Committee Backs Large Siuslaw Harbor Funds
Washington April 9 The senate committee on commerce reports increases in the rivers and harbors bill, boosting cash appropriations by 6 380 567 and contract authorization by 3 627 675. Key items include Oregon Coquille river 28 160 Siuslaw river 50 000 Willamette Falls canal 300 000 and Alaska St Michael canal 43 000 with contract add ons for Oregon Siuslaw river 381 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingon
Senate Committee On Commerce
House
Senate
Oregon
Coquille River
Siuslaw River
Willamette Falls
Washington
Grays Harbor
Columbia River
Bridgeport
Kettle Falls
Alaska
St. Michael Canal
Bean and Sister Sell Interest in Berger-Bean Hardware
F C Bean and Miss Stella Bean sold their stake in the Berger-Bean Hardware Co located at the White Temple East Ninth and Oak to F A Anderson L J Kolker and A E Jepp all longtime store employees The firm name remains Berger-Bean Hardware Co Bean plans rest and retirement while Stella remains as bookkeeper Bean will join Eugene Gun Company with W H Kay and E A Bean but will not operate the store now to rest and vacation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Bean
Miss Stella Bean
Berger-Bean Hardware
White Temple
East Ninth and
Oak Streets
F. A. Anderson
L. J. Kolker
A. E. Jepp
Mr. Bean
Miss Stella
Douglas fights county division in Nesmith plan
In Roseburg Oregon on April 15 a 50 member Douglas county committee was formed to raise funds to oppose dividing Douglas to form Nesmith county. The group will begin soliciting donations this week and map out action once money arrives. Citizens view Williams county as a joke and a possible ploy to block Nesmith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseburg
Douglas County
Nesmith County
Williams County
Douglas
Nesmith” County
Wezler Admits Identity After Arrest
San Francisco on April 16 Charles Wezler identified as the man wanted at Gig Harbor Washington to answer for murdering his mother in law Mrs Nancy Schulz admitted he lived in San Francisco under the name Weizler but denied being near the crime scene He says he came from Texas Mrs Lottie Freeman who identified Wezler yesterday denies knowledge of the crime
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Charles Wezler
Gig Harbor
Wash
Nancy Schulz
Weizler
Texas
Lottie Freeman
Wezler
Werzler
Son born to Siamese twin in Prague hospital
A Prague dispatch reports Wosa Blazek, one of the Siamese twin sisters, became the mother of a fine boy yesterday after their entry into a Prague hospital. The Blazek sisters are noted as successors to the famous Siamese twins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prague
Blazek
Wosa
Pierce testifies in Ballinger Pinchot inquiry
Washington April 15 Frank Pierce first assistant secretary of the Interior testified as sessions resumed before the Ballinger Pinchot investigating committee. He described lobbying by Cunningham claimants and said no decision on their patents would be announced until all 25 departmental lawyers have exhaustively examined the records and a further review by the agriculture department is sought.
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Washington
Frank Pierce
Glavis
Nelson
Brandeis
Vertrees
Bhetters
Department
Pierce
Cunningham
Garfield
Congress
John P. Gray
Juneau Register
Court of Last Resort
Senator Root
Department of Justice
Graham
James
Department of Agriculture
Social notes from Irving area visitors and travelers
Special Correspondence reports Miss Garrett of Eugene spent Sunday with Miss Livia Bond and returned home Sunday evening. D. J. Copenhaver of Goshen toured Irving seeking clues about his missing brother from Springfield. Miss Miller of Albany visited a week with Miss Eunice Lemon and returned home. Mrs. Raymond Wood visited relatives in Salem. Census enumerator Claire Lee from Junction City worked nearby, returning home for the weekend. Mr. Carse and daughter of Keokuk Iowa visited Mrs. Richard Cook, then traveled through the Willamette Valley. Miss Hillbred Inman from Eugene stayed a few days with B. F. Bond.
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Irving
Carse
Keokuk
Iowa
Richard Cook
Willamette Valley
McGee's Baby Elixir Promises Quick Weight Gain
An advertisement urges parents to use McGee's Baby Elixir to improve a baby's digestion and promote weight gain. It claims to cure stomach and bowel troubles, ease fretfulness, aid teething, and notes price at 25 cents and 50 cents, sold by Dillon Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee
Dillon Drug Co
Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey Guaranteed for Throat Relief
Every bottle of Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey is guaranteed to satisfy in throat and bronchial troubles. The claim emphasizes guaranteed satisfaction with this cough remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
The Call of the Blood Purification Ad in Skin Health
An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure for liver trouble and skin blemishes. It promises rich red blood, clear complexions, rosy cheeks, and improved health, with a 25 cent price at W. A. Kuykendall's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. A. Kuykendall
Awbrey Passes Through City From Pleasant Hill
J. W. Awbrey was seen in the city today coming from Pleasant Hill. Local residents reported he visited several downtown shops and spoke briefly with passersby before departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Awbrey
Pleasant Hill
Dr Bell's Antiseptic Salve Guaranteed Satisfaction
For tetter ringworm eczema running sores and skin diseases this salve is guaranteed to give satisfaction or your money back. It costs 25 cents everywhere and is sold by Dillon Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutherland
Dillon Drug Co
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
A long advertisement claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures varied female ailments from nervous prostration to irregularities. It cites numerous testimonials from women in Park Rapids Prydin and Ohlee Brookville praising its effects after years of illness and life changes. The ad promotes contacting Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Rapids, Minn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Ep. la Dov
Park Rap
Ohlee Brookville
Ohio
Nl. KinNison
Prydin E.finkham
Pinkham
Pinkham Laboratory
Lynn
Mass
Cos
Lynn, Maass
Acme Bridge Not Built This Year Sparks Debate
A letter from Commissioner Price to Siuslaw Lumber Co. shows the county court will skip the Acme bridge this year and spend funds on the Eugene to Mapleton road. Residents who raised nearly 3000 in taxes to open MapletonFlorence access condemn the plan as unfair to their community and cite broader discontent fueling county division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme
Siuslaw Lumber Co
Price
Eugene
Mapleton
Florence
Florence West
Open River Move Will Be Permanent
Albany Oregon April 15 complete organization of the Open River Association of the Willamette Valley will be perfected in the next two weeks. A constitution and by laws will be drafted by the permanent organization committee and presented at the Oregon City meeting April 27. Judge T F Ryan of Oregon City and M J Lee of Canby will compile the documents. The committee includes Salem Max O Buren Henry Thiessen Eugene Victor Holt F A Rankin Oregon City T F Ryan W A Shewman Jr Cottage Grove C C Hazelton A Briggs Albany L E Hamilton H H Hewitt Brownsville H E Tilleary H Wayne Stanard Sheridan A M Lanning C H Lehman Portland E C Gilber McMinnville A B Fletcher Camby M J Lee Selo T L Dugger. Hewitt, Albany attorney, is president. He has long promoted Albany and Willamette Valley development and has directed Albany Commercial Club. Shewman is secretary and publisher of Oregon City Courier and Albany Daily Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany, Or
Open River Association
Willamette Valley
Oregon City
Hewitt
T. F. Ryan
M. J. Lee
Canby
Salem
Max O. Buren
Henry Thiessen
Eugene
Victor Holt
F. A. Rankin
W. A. Shewman, Jr
Cottage Grove
C. C. Hazelton
A. Briggs
Albany
L. E. Hamilton
H. H. Hewitt
Brownsville
H. E. Tilleary
H. Wayne Stanard
Sheridan
A. M. Lanning
C. H. Lehman
Portland
E. C. Gilber
McMinnville
A. B. Fletcher
Camby
Selo
T. L. Dugger
New Open River Organization
Albany Commercial Club
Alco Club
Albany Public Library Association
Oregon City Courier
Albany Daily Herald
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F.S
Ron Ban
Aan
SWIFT
Atlanta
Attorneys-At-Law
G. F. Briv Workth
L. Bilyeu
Yoran
Eugene Ore
Leon KH. Edmunson
Eugene Loan
Havings Bank
I. B. Holmquist
Hulldleg
L. M. Travis
Eugene Loan &@ Savings Bank
Ore
Db. Allen
Laraway
Willamette Street
M. Vernon Parsons
Korge H. Durries
Woodcock & Smith
Attorneys At Law
A.C Woodcock
Richard Shore Smith
West Ninth St
Paul Merrill
McClung
Corner
Willamette Streets
Eugene, Or
Jesse C. Wells
Williams
J. M. Williams
L. EB. Bean
U. S. Land Office
McClubg
M. Arbaugh
Continental Insurance Company
First National Bank
Architects
T. G. 8Ierd
Cherry Building
J. KR. Ford
West 7Th Et
Physicians and Surgeons
H. Cannon
Hoffmar House
Osteopathic
H. L. Studley
White Temple Corner
Ninth and Oak
Malin
Pearl
Black
Anna Maurer
F. Dunn
Waller& Smith
Olive Waller
Misa A. M. Smith
Osteopathic Physicians
American School of Osteopathy
Kirkeville, Mo
Cherry Blocs
Willamette Sts
W. T. Gordon
Tenth and
Olive Streets
Herbert Leigh
Lower Siuslaw
A. Anderson
Eiano Tuner
Lawrence & Roach Music
West Sixth Street
Edgar Martin
Lawrence Street
Improvement Club
Northern Lane
Middle West
Kansas
Missouri
Siuslaw Harbor
Bean
Sister
L. W. Harriman
Burlington
Bucklen
Arnica Saive
Ballinger Pinghot
Irving Items
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