County Officers Reflect Mixed Party Control Across State
Secretary of State Dunbar lists county officers and party affiliations, showing Democrats hold many key posts in several counties while Republicans dominate treasurers, county clerks, coroners, and assessors. Notable breaks include a Democratic sheriff in Marion, a Socialist coroner in Lincoln, and Multnomah with all Republican officers except the assessor McDowell who is labeled a Citizen.
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Dunbar
Baker
Josephine
Klamath
Union
Wheeler
Yamhill
Benton
Clatsop
Crook
Lake
Lane
Polk Wallowa
Wasco
Washington
Sherman County
Clackamas
Columbia
Coos
Curry
Douglas
Lincoln
Marion
Multoomeh
Lincoln County
Morrow County
Jackson
Linn
Umatilla
Yam
Forest reserves spark Oregon political clash and fears
A harsh critique denounces six thousand miles of Oregon forest reserves as a cover for fraud and officialism. The piece accuses Washington of steering land grabs, railroad schemes, and college overproduction, claiming public lands are stolen to favor corporations and threaten homes, foretelling national upheaval.
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Oregon
Washington
Rural Mails Hurt Trade Decline Cited
Wasametox DC July 29 Rural mail delivery was praised at first but soon faced criticism as trade suffered amid logistical issues and delays. The report notes business leaders raising concerns about impact on rural commerce and postal efficiency.
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Wasametox
Farmer aims to curb postal extension angering country storekeeper
A farmer opposes a postal extension and asks his Congressman for redress. The storekeeper argues the policy ruins business. Under old rules the farmer visited the village for mail and left money with the storekeeper. now he stays home and uses the mail carrier for small tasks.
Tracy and the folk humor in a rural census note
A bakers dozen of verses and a census snapshot blend humor and data. The poem plays with the name Tracy in frontier humor, while the World notes the 1899 census shows U S farms at 5.74 million with total farm property valued around 20.61 billion dollars, powered by westward growth and agricultural centers in Missouri Iowa Illinois Indiana Ohio and Pennsylvania.
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United
New York
Missouri
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
County Ledger Notes on Jail and Tax Accounts
A fragmented county ledger lists jail and courthouse expenses including labor for lawn care, postage, stamps, and various supplies. Entries name W W Withers, N Gross, A C Jennings, M leceliapecus, E U Lee, Geor Croner, Paine & Kay, W M Miller, JW Harris, E Holbrook, W W Oglesby, N T Wilson, Geor O Roowles, Williams & Parvin, and A E Wheeler with amounts ranging from a few cents to several dollars, plus several medical examinations and pauper supplies.
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Pauper
Oglesby Medical Services
Jeok Cantrall
Withers
al BF Russell Pauper
T Wilson Pauper
Roowles
Stuevers Familly
Williams & Parvin Supplies
Edwara
Seitapina
Wilson
Real Estate and Mining Notes From Courthouse Ledger
Real estate transfers list J Band Ellar Mefarland to George W Spores for 160 acres and other deeds. Mining locations note J Bingham locating Alfonso and Yellow Jacket claims. Citizenship papers granted to Samuel Cuer. declarations of intention filed by Cecelie Klemenson. Estate settlements include accidental death and heirs requests. Marriage license for Edmond Robicard and Irene Wiccar son with W M Green as witness.
Public’s Stand Against Beef Trusts Is Urged
The New York World rails at packers for high prices and calls for the American public to rise against trusts. It warns that quiet submission could lead to extinction, while collective action might thwart monopolistic schemes and restore price discipline.
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New York World
Universities Clear on Separated Status in Oregon
The Oregonian revisits the annual dispute over the relationship between the State University and Eugene Divinity School. It reiterates prior GUARD findings that the two institutions have no organic connection and operate independently from each other.
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The
State University
Eugene Divinity School
Oregonian
GUARD
Woodchoppers Wanted on River Road Job Post
A fragmentary plea seeks woodchoppers on River Road near Junction. The ad mentions group fees and subscription like terms, but many words are garbled, leaving the core request unclear.
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Addee
Ai Junction
Verve
You Know What You Are Taking When You Take Grove’s Tasteless Abitl
An advertisement explains Grove’s Tasteless chill tonic contains quinine and a tasteless formula. It claims no cure, no pay and urges readers to buy for relief. The misspelled copy and broken phrasing reflect an early 20th century medicine pitch.
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Grove
Building Under Way for Mount on Ashetree Avenue
Contractor W B Mummey begins a one story frame store building for R Mount on Ashetree behind the Register office. The structure will be about 20 by 240 feet with a regular store front. Mount expects a grocery and a dwelling to follow after completion in two or three weeks.
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W B Mummey
R Mount
Ashetree
Register Office
Riverside calf and team wanted notice near Springfield
A red brindle calf about 10 months old arrived at a home a mile west of Springfield on the north bank of the river. Owner can reclaim by calling and paying a charge. Also a KC Oven seeks teams to haul lumber from a mill on the Coast Fork river in Cottage Grove Oregon with good pay and steady work.
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God Grann
Aboul
Cichurch
Vante
Goshen
Richardson Pleasant Mill
Parker
Jefferson Street
Eugene
Oregon
Olsen
Springfeld
Coast Fork River
Coast Fork Lumber Co
Cottage Grove
Elsie Kelly death notice from Lane county Oregon
Elie Kelly born July 18 1875 Creswell Lane county Oregon died Friday July 11 1002 at 10 30 am at her aunt Mra Mary Massey Amis post office Lane county death caused by heart failure one week. The Lord has removed one of our choicest flowers never to be recalled again. Elsie was loved by all who knew her. Her dear face is all with us and her voice we remember so dear. Friends recall her proud sweet winning ways and the sorrow of her loss. A Desk Family End.
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Elie Kelly
Creswell
Lane County
Oregon
Mra Mary Massey
Amis
Elsie
Dever
Bee LhiGee
Elisie
Oregon Penitentiary Warden Opposes Reward Split
Firet Warden J T Janes at Salem spoke to officials, arguing the full $1500 reward for Merrill's return should be paid, contrasting with Superintendent Lee who would give only $300 to Mrs Waggonner. The dispute stirs official circles following his radical view on reward distribution.
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Firet
J T Janes
Oregon Penitentiary
Salem
Merrill
Lee
Mra Waggonner
Grove's Tasteless Chili Tonic touted as malaria cure
Seattle man William Nixon posed as Tracy the outlaw to woo a shopgirl at a variety store. Police arrested him after he was battered by several officers following his disguise and confinement in a jail cooler.
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William Nixon
Seattle
Tracy
Seattle Produce Co Ad Offers Top Prices for Farm Produce
Produce firm in Seattle promises highest cash prices for chickens butter and eggs. calls customers to visit Weet South Street Kogene for sale details and pricing.
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Seattle Produce Co
Weet Sth Street
Kogene
Ex-Covert Harry Wright Sought in Oregon Escape Case
Salem officers, aided by Lane county authorities, pursue Harry Wright, an ex-convict linked to aiding Tracy and Merrill to flee. Wright, wanted in Marion county for stealing a team and buggy from a Salem livery stable, has warrants dating back months. Also noted are advertisements for laxatives and second-hand buggies by Chambers hardware.
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The
Salem Journal
Harry Wright
Tracy
Merrill
Salem
Wright
Lane County
Marion County
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Eugene Guard
St Peter
Baker City Herald
County Allowartes
Withers Board of Prisoners
Jennings
Leceliapecus
Telephone Co Services
Stencie
U Lee
Weet Bros
Glass & Prudhomme Echoo
Postal Telegraph Co Services
Geo Croner
Pain
Tosane
AR Kincaid Telephone and Telegraph
Cheshire
Craig Inoeane
Harris
Walton
Brown
Holbrook
Tee
Eugene Electric Light Co
Ciircult Court
J M Howe
Grand Jury
Connee
Chas Currie
Diliasieenis
JW Wryeoff
Crow
Goldand
Veateh
Eone Seeeene
Nicholson
Oon
Streeter
L Hendricke
Henry Gates
Serene Eenneee
Frank Parker
Geo McLean
P Redford
Lemona
Bebrioner
Miller
Baber
Green Zamwalt
Maomogy
Jas Stephens
Richardson
Jacob Hall
Philus Davis
W Haskell
Geo A Houwek
Norris
Fred Yates
Lee Southworth
Harpole
Fred Withrow
John Brew
JW Brierly Witnness
UG Anderson
Masterson
AL Brown Witmeas
Rjob
del Morgan
E Lander
Chas Davis Witmees
Rons Davie
Geo Compton Witness
Jno Tanner Witnness
Wm Safley
Marion Morris
Alex Jefferson
Geo Barury
Martin
Coffin
Ems
Terest
Ella Mefarland
George W
Geo A
Ella M Dysoo
Milam
Harker
Carrie M Barker
UC J Bingham
Bobema
Samuel Ciuer
Great Britain
Yrorate
James Nunn
Navoie
Nunn Os
Jobo Cloman
Henrietta B [Oman
Cecelie Klemenson
Denmark
Edmond Robicard
Irene Wiccarson
W M Green
Witness
R Mownt
Oak Street
Bardervice
Chambers
Golume
Military Road
Lowell
Willamette River
Mi Kh & Gardner’s
First Street
Jefferson and
Madison
Hale
Blue River City
BCU Sparks
W. B Scott
Jasper
Walterville
Bowermar
Walkerville
Ore
Reano
Cal
Lave
Care Guarp
Euene
H. Friendly
P. Frank & Son
W. B. McKinney
Red
F. C
American Beauty
Amer
Ica
FCS
Kalamazoo
Nalamazoo, Michigan
AX Billy Department Store
Eugene, Oregon
Eastman Kodaks
Premo_ Poco
Century
E. Schahrzschild
Amanda Strong
L Bilyen
Payne
Amand Strows
L Breer
Rogers Bros
L.C Skeels
J. W. Kays Furniture Co
Quick Sale & CO
J. U. Green & Son
Tomer
L Square
N. T. Wilson
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