THAT TURKISH DEBT BOERS AND BRITISH FIGHT
Special to the Guard. Loxpon April 21 General Cherm side and Rundell met the Boers near Dewdrop. The fight with artillery lasted as dark, the Boer guns being temporarily silenced. Methuen attacked, Special to the Guard, Lonpos April 2 General Methuen's forces were ordered to return to Swartzkopfontein Bashof, attacked by the Boers en route. The opposing forces both sustained some low. The British escaped.
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Loxpon
Chermside
Rundell
Dewdrop
Lonpos
Court House Items Mortgage Release and Real Estate Bids
Mortgage releases and real estate transfers dominate the court house items with numerous entries. Transactions include Clara Sand Luther Barnes lot 3 block 2 Chesher edition for 325, Theresa Bolin to Manan D Tollin 50.11 acres for 145, John W Stove to Joseph H Stone land in tp s, and Morton L Rowe to Eugene Loan Bank 602165 feet for 800. Probate notices for Mary F Baker estate final hearing and guardianship inventories are listed alongside a marriage license issued to VW Wilcox and Adam Holt.
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Clara Sand Luther Barnes
Chesher
Jus Paroni
H Maroni
Car Bow
Theresa Bolin
Manan D Tollin
John W Stove
Joseph H Stone
Tpls Row
Morton L Rowe
Eugene Loan & Bavings Bank
Eugene
Sarah A Staver
Frances FE
Death of Cottage Grove pioneer Uncle Billy Currin
Uncle Currin of Cottage Grove Oregon died at his home April 20 after arriving in the area in 1849. A Virginia born, unmarried man, he was the valley’s oldest settler and a trusted citizen, never seeking office though aligned with the Democratic party. He leaves a large farm and other property to relatives.
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CotTage Grove
Billy” Currin
Billy
Virginia
Postmaster Appointed at Trent Oregon in April
John A Briges was today appointed postmaster at Trent Oregon replacing Maud Karper Evonne Nerepsong Albany Democrat notes a social club effort in Salem echoing the Illinoe Club plans a 75 member start with a £20 initiation fee. No liquor or card room allowed. aims for high moral order with prominent locals signing on.
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Washington
John A Briges
Trent
Oregon
Maud Karper
Evonne Nerepsong
Albany Democrat
Illinoe Club
Salem
Eugene urged to visit Browneville creamery
Brownaville Times notes Eugene papers urge citizens to see Browneville’s new creamery and argues a first class facility would benefit Eugene. Delegation should visit Browneville to view the creamery and return with plans for Eugene’s own project.
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Spea
Brownaville Times
Eugene
Browneville
Audience speaks on current issues in Saginaw
Hon E BR Shipworth addressed a large audience in Saginaw last night for about ninety minutes. He spoke on political issues with strong reception and enthusiasm. The speaker returned home on the early morning train.
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E BR Shipworth
Saginaw
Plain Answer From Oregon Politician on Initiative Amendment
EuGENE Oregon April 21 1900 Klon Wo H SPavon Heeeta Oregon Deak Bin Your esteemed favor of the 15th inet is before me and contents noted I am very much obliged for the high terms you speak of each man and a citizen Praise such as you bestow Makes one feel indeed like it was worth while for a man to live an honorable and upright life Now anyeverlee your question will say that the Citizens platform upon which I was nominated pledges the candidates for representatives if elected to vote for the subiclusion of the constitutional amendment known as the initiative and referendum to the people I accepted the nomination on that platform and if elected shall vote to submit the said amendment to the voters of the stats The State Democratic platform also declares for the submissions of that amendment I voted in the convention for that platform.
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Eugene
Oregon
Klon
Wo H
Spavon
Heeeta
Deak
Bridge construction at MecKenzie river advances rapid
Springfield Oregon April 2 report on the fire installment of the steel bridge for MecKenzie river arriving in three car loads with piers nearly finished and assembly to start in 10 days. The bridge was moved from Corrinega station near Ogden Utah and contractor Archie Mason expects sixty Japanese laborers to arrive by tonight’s train for construction work.
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Springfield
Central Pacific Railroad
Corrinega Station
Ogden
Utah
Archie Mason
County Fair Idea Urged for Lane County's Growth
The Lane County Guard urges forming an agricultural society this spring to spark a county fair next fall. It calls for a meeting to gauge feasibility, promotes blend of instruction and recreation, and highlights Ely Bangs Park as a ready site with a track lake camping stalls and a pavilion. Believing broad support exists the paper offers its column space to push the plan.
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Lane County
Gaither
Lorane
Ely Bangs
Bangs
Youngest Oregon volunteer claim sparks debate in Eugene
In the Oregonian report Willis D Sloan is named the youngest enlisted man of the Second Oregon Volunteers yet Loria Milikoff Johnson son of the late President J W Johnson of the University of Oregon contends he is younger by seven months, born August 16, 1582. dispute notes his birth year appears misdated.
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Eugene, Oz
E Titor
Oregonian
Willis D. Sloan
Scond
Oregon Volunteers
Loria Milikoff Johnson
J W Johnson
University of Oregon
Emma Withers and Newton L Cornelius Wed in Portland
A simple wedding took place at Rev G A Blair's home in Portland on Wednesday April 15 at 7 o'clock. Emma Withers daughter of Mr and Mrs J E P Withers of this place married Newton L Cornelius of Helena Montana. After brief visits in Port and Eugene the couple will move to Montana to reside. The bride hails from a respected pioneer family and the couple enjoys strong community goodwill.
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G. A. Blair
Portland
Emma Withers
J. E. P. Withers
Newton L. Cornelius
Helena
Montana
Portand
Eugene
Cornelius
Advertising Need Prompts Lane County Literature Drive
Editorial notes the lack of up to date literature on Lane county its resources climate schools lumber mines farms and more urging rapid organization of a chamber of commerce and local groups. Also reports Rev George Whitaker leaving Portland University for Trinity Church Cambridge Mass and Eugene base ball clubs forming a small local league with scheduled games.
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Lane County
Board of Trade
Eugene
PorrLane University
Portland
New England Methodist Conference
George Whitaker
Portland University
Trinity Church
Cambridge
Mass
Whitaker
Oregon
Local notices and ads from Junction Times and letters
Mrs J W White is very sick with pneumonia. Walt Sanders plans two cottages at Tenth and Olive. J Ray improved today with hopes of recovery. Junction holds a teacher’s institute with Ackerman and Miller present. H Strshler and J B Rhinehart inspect Southern Oregon mining properties for capitalists. Hon E R Skipworth’s address postponed two weeks due to poor advertisement. Letter from D P Thompson endorses H R Kincaid for county judge.
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Walt Sanders
Tenth
Olive
J . Ray
Junction
Mtate
Ackerman
Miller
Jacksonville Times
H. Str Shler
South America
J.B. Rhinehart
San Francisco
Oregon
Junction Times
E R Skipworth
Letter of congratulations to Wa. Smith from H. R. Kincard
Ex-Secretary of State Harrison R. Kincard sends Eugene Oregon a congratulatory note to Wa. Smith on his nomination for Congress in Oregon's Second District. He urges unity to save the state from corrupt governance, wishes success in June and Bryan in November, and signs Yours truly H. R. Kincard.
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Kincaid
Wm. Smith
Fiddle and the How Draw Laughs at Simpson's Auditorium
Residents missed ex Governor Bob Taylor as he performed a medley at Simpson's Auditorium. The audience’s laughter and applause indicated strong enjoyment of the entertainment. Mrs Aden G McDowell, an Oregon pioneer, now lives at Pitt River California, and learns of the deaths of Mr McDowell and Judge Florence who helped found the city of Eugens.
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Bob Taylor
Simpson's
Los Angeles Times
Aden G. McDowell
Oregon
Pitt River
California
McDowell
Florence
City of
Eugens
Bright prospect in Blue River mines draws many to district
W E Warner returns from Blue River mines with a favorable report and optimism for a bright future. Owners and numerous prospectors are entering the area as a Portland company starts a small oil operation on their claims using a new patent to separate gold from quartz, drawing considerable interest.
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Buue
Brownsville
W. E. Warner
Blue River
Portland
Dr Harr and C B Winn in Albany visit
Dr T W Harr of Eugene, chairman of the Republican Congressional Committee for the first district, arrived in Albany from Salem last night with secretary C B Winn for the city.
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Arren
Albany
T W Harr’s
Eugene
Republican Congressional Committee
First District
Cty
Salem
C B Winn
Commissioners Court reviews road petitions and tax sale cancellation
The court names viewers and a surveyor for Booth Kelly Lumber Co road through preailres, cancels Tax sale certificate No 315 due to assess ment error, and lists Mohawk road viewers. It sets voting places in Abesher Five Rivers Bohemia Fairmount North Eugene Seventh/South Eugene precincts and appoints J H Prindel JP for Five Rivers. Court accounts for numerous wildlife proof payments and medical and official expenses.
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Booth-Kelly Lumber Co
JF Youst
M B Wood
Irwin Smith
M Collier
Two Sons of G W Cannon Die in California Fire
William and Walter Cannon sons of G W Cannon and nephew of Mrs Handsaker burned to death in their Hewlerville California home on March 28. William died in the flames while Walter escaped but died three days later. Walter buried his child two weeks earlier, leaving a bereaved wife. The sons supported their aging parents. full details to follow.
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William
Walter Cannon
G. W. Cannon
Handsaker
Hewlerville
Calif
Walter
Lane county citizens form executive committee members
The Lane county Citizens Executive Committee authorized Chairman Wilkins to appoint five members, himself included. He announces the appointees: J.J. Walwa, I.E. Sevens, A.J. Zumwalt, V.L. Holt, and F.M. Wilkins.
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Lane County Citizens’ Convention
Wilkins
JJ Walwa
I E Sevens
A J Zumwalt
V L Holt
F M Wilkina
Burglary Strikes A L Coon Store In Town
A. L. Coon's store was burglarized Sunday night for the second time. A rear window was broken and the lock picked from inside. Several items including two revolvers and fish reels were stolen. The thief, likely familiar with the premises, encountered no armed resistance.
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Junction Times
A. L. Coon
Cold storage stack repaired after severed joint failure
The south smoke stack of the cold storage plan, extending 50 feet, loosened from the boiler today. The lower joint, badly worn, was cut off and the stack lowered into position. A block attached to the stack was raised, cut, and replaced without trouble.
Boy Dies in Accident on Suk Creek Near Cottage Grove
An obituary brief notes the death of the four year old son of Mr and Mrs Will McCoy on Suk Creek just above Cottage Grove on Wednesday April 18 1900. The item records a local tragedy with minimal details and identifies the family and location.
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Will McCoy
Suk Creek
Cottage Grove
Cyclone Davis Preaches Reform In Lane County Campaign
J H Davis known as Cyclone Davis spoke in the Lane County Citizens ticket campaign at the county courthouse. The audience filled the room, including many women, as he argued against monopolies and for Jeffersonian democratic principles. He attacked land concentration and money power, urged constitutional control of money, and defended the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution as applicable today. The address ended with strong applause.
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P LD Parkerson
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IM Fravers
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Marshal G Pettis
Ieentory Hled
VW Wilcox
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Miss Hoist
Sun
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Henry Colcomb
Monument Claim
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T D Condon
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Leford
Mary Miller
Currin
McKenzie Bridge
Putin
Loris M. Johnson
President Johnson
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J. W. White
Marx
Portland, Or
H. K. Kincatob
Lare County
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D. P. Thompson
Bryan
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Commissioners Court
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W Thompson
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M Collier Collier
Abesher Precinct
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Griffin’s
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H M Prindel
B Farrer
AC McClane
Ccancepoene Pemmesci
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Wildcat
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Albert J Ward
J U Richey
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RB Kelsey
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Peplot
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D Taylor
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Jennings
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Cyclone) Davis
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J J Walton
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Js. Co
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