Eli Bangs Wins U S Mail Contract From Eugene to Florence
Last evening Special U S Mail Agent Bartlett awarded Eli Bangs of Eugene the daily mail contract for carrying United States mails between Eugene and Florence for an unexpired term ends July 30, 1902 at 3000 per year. The schedule will be 13 hours in summer and 24 in winter. locals praise Bangs for reliability and timely payments while government moves to bar non residents from future contracts to curb frauds.
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Daily Guard
U. S. Mail
Bartlett
Portland
Eli Bangs
Eugene
United States
Florence
Kentucky Firmas
Lane County
Bangs
U.S
E State
Bicycle rider survives perilous creek ordeal across Ten Mile
Dr E A McAlister, returning from Florence and other towns by bicycle, rode Ten Mile Creek exposure in salt water and quicksand. He sank to his neck, submerged, and struggled for hours before reaching shore with help from a driftwood and his bicycle. He credits the wheel with saving his life.
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E A McAlister
Florence
Umpqua
Coos
Marshfield
Coquille City
Ten Mile
Ten Mile Creek
Siuslaw
The Worm Pest Ravages Western Washington Farmlands
An invasive worm pest threatens extensive damage across western Washington and possibly the entire state. Entomology experts warn timing is crucial as the short lived, voracious worm appears sporadically, with control guidance including Paris green mixtures for cabbages and beans.
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Washington
Piper
Pullman College
Per
Estate inventory and fire incidents reported in Daily Guard
Daily Guard notes inventory for A V Peters estate and a gift to Mr and Mrs St John. Fire on Seventh street, Albany, caused $500 insurance loss. incendiary carpentry found. Zeigler's home previously damaged by fires. marshal and officer Kendall investigated ignition in basement using coal oil.
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Seventh Street
Willamette
Jerry Keam
Albany
O ' Zeigler
Alliance Company
Geo F Crow
Goldsmith Bros
Zeigier
Brady
Crover
Zeigler
Oregon State Fair aims for comprehensive exhibit year
Officials urge counties to showcase resources and industries at the state fair with a goal of a broader display than ever before. The appeal stresses that all six counties should participate to reflect the state’s wealth to visitors and exhibitors alike.
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Oregon
Chinene Run and Shie Chine Sticks to His Original Story
Special to the Guard reports Pekin siege rumors and a possible government ruse claiming the legationers were escorted under protection while boxers allegedly murdered them. Also notes Amoy mission safety, and battles of princes Tung and Ching. foreigners defend cathedral. Separate dispatch from Lixcony previews Bryan Indianapolis speech on imperialism versus monetary policy. New Orleans riots end with mayoral action and militia deployment after violence over black workers on public works. several murders reported.
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Washington
Pekin
Tein Tsin
Pao Ting
Amoy
Prince Tung
Prince Ching
New Orleans
Capdeville
Heard
Imperial Edict Quietly Reassures Ministers in Pekin
Special to the Guard Washineton reports Li Shang Tung and Li Hung Chang confirm in China that foreign ministers in Pekin are safe and well in secure quarters and receiving provisions. Consul McWade and Li Hung Chang relay July 24 and July 27 messages stating allied relief is unnecessary as the Chinese government can protect them.
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Washineton
John Fowler
United States
Chee Foo
China
John Hay
Shan Tung
Pekin
Consul McWade
Li Hung Chang
Department of State
Hop Contracts At Ten Cents In Oregon
Two hop contracts filed in the county recorder office set terms at ten cents per pound. One agreement ties Corda Houghan to J Wolfard & Co of Silverton for 12 000 pounds, the other links John McCormack to Wolford Co for 5 000 pounds. Both include a five cent advancement for picking money.
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LaLema, Or
County Recorder
Corda Houghan
J Wolfard & Co
Silverton
Oregon
John McCormack
Wolford Company
A Merchant Objects July 2 1900 Ep Guaup
A fragment notes wheat and flour pricing, questions why flour stays high as wheat falls, referencing stock markets in Chicago New York and Portland and a Mill Trust. It then advertises the Noon day Mining Co Rosetburg district sheriff sale August 11 1900 at 1 pm with judgment of 7000 dollars and interest.
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Ep. Guaup
Stock Gampiers
Chicago
New York
Portland
Mill Trust
Noonday Mining Co
Roberos District
Rosetburg Plaindealer
Band Concert Lights Up Park and Regimental Pride
The Fourth Regiment band held a concert in the park with a large audience and evident enjoyment. Local citizens back the group as a growing state musical force despite a heavy debt for instruments. The schedule promises weekly summer performances as support for the band builds. Nearby, J H Berivoer of Creewell returned from Lake Atlin Basin noting mixed impressions. T Howard and son Roy toil on their claim with uncertain results, and Joe Wilheim of Goshen reported a nugget worth over 140 dollars found during early mining activity.
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Fourth Regiment
Atlin Lake
J H Berivoer
Creewell
Lake Atlin
T Howard
Son Roy
Joe Wilheim
Goshen
This County
Lehrivuer
Accident at Glendale Ends in Fatality
A Glendale incident left Mrs Wish dead after a buggy horse bolted toward a moving Pacific train. The horse reared and Mrs Wish was thrown, striking her head on rails and breaking her neck as the buggy was smashed and mail delivery to Starveout halted. The accident shocked the small town and disrupted the mail contract.
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Ashlaed
Gie
Santori Do Souchery Pacific
California
Commissioners Court Payroll List With Numerous Election Clerks
A historical payroll-like list records jurors, election judges, and election clerks paid in June terms. Names include Jane term jurors and many mileages, with assorted payments around 4.00 to 9.60 and multiple six dollar amounts for clerks and judges. The document mirrors a county commissioners court expense ledger detailing personnel and compensation for jurors and election staff.
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H . Wheeler
Jane
Yajoell
L. Edwards
K Winfry
AL Veughe
Joe Kitzmiller
John Pope
D Austin
Aiad ii Cxxqheiserscathicassiss. Com
W On Gibbs
IJ Gray
JW Vatrick
Wiley Winfry
EF Hebert
Dikming
Vsec
Hi Leagee
Thomas Barbre
J F Taylor
JA Briggs
E Roasell
H Wingard
N J Crow
JP Inman
JA Atkineon
J C Brattain
J BK Innis
W P Cheshire
J A Roberts
OW Harehberrer
W D Lingo
JM Goldson
Court House Real Estate Transfers And Legal Notices
Mortgage transfers and real estate transfers listed including Ernest and Sadie Knoop to L A Berdict for 160 acres, W W Withers to state land board for 100 acres, Ulrich to Conner for 80 acres, patent to Dickinson et ux for 5.76 acres, and more. Also demurrer to divorce suit, estate filings, sale petitions, and mining location in Blue River district. Marriage licenses recorded for Coryell with Johnson and White with Thompson.
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W Withers
State Land Board
Wim Ulrich
M Conner
Wm Ulrich
JP Dickinson Et
L P Swartz
George Barnes
EK KR Lohwering
KM Warren
J H Hame Ilton
Goshen
Martha A McAilleter
Kuickerbocker
EE Kuickerbocker
Kuickerbocker Et
Charley Haines Arrives From Eugene In Short 40 Mile Sprint
FoopAVILLE July 7 Charley Haines arrives at 11 30 from Eugene after a 40 mile wheel trip since breakfast He visits family for a few days at Camp La Veroe with the Gilstrape group and others from Springfeld Camp Laurel. Dr Lon Cleaver a Prairie City proprietor says inquiries about the country draw many who plan to go later this summer
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Foopaville
Charley Haines
Eugene
Wall
EF. J Lister
Ron
Lent Lister
Springfeld
Camp la Veroe
Gilstrape
U.S
Pendleton
Lon Cleaver
Prairie City
Lon
City editor recalls circus days in Albany lane
A city editor in Albany reflects on youthful days when a traveling circus rolled through, stirring memories of square dances and wagon trains, as he compares those scenes to present city life and journalism.
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Osk Ox RowLane
Albany Democrat
Eugene Guakd
Psus
Oregon prospecting in Eldorado mines eyed by Seattle man
Ainsworth a Seattle mining man in Eugene on way to Bohemia to inspect the Eldorado group owned by Alex J Smith. He plans extending development to gauge value and may establish a Eugene office if promising. He praises Hohema Blue River camps and expects ore values to stabilize, boosting Oregon mining through the Oregon Mining Exchange.
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Ainsworth
Seattle
Eugene
Bohemia
Eldorado
Alex J Smith
Aineworth
Aiinsworth
Hohema
Blue River
Oller Points
Eldorado Group
Oregon Mining Exchange
Oregon
Pontere
Campe
Typhoid illness slows vacationing Oregon graduate
Victor Holt of Medford, recently arrived in Southern Oregon from the University of Oregon, fell ill with typhoid fever while visiting friends and Sunday school peers. He improved after staying with Dr. Pickel and his brother in law, Rey W B K Moore, and plans to teach at Fort Wrangle after recovery. Also note local marriages and births: Brink to Hollman at Cottage Grove, and Loveless twins born to Bad Loveless at Hieck Hutte.
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Pearrion
Medford Mall
Victor Holt
University of Oregon
Oregon
Bis Enele
Pickel
Rey W BK Moore
Holt Haa
Fort Wrangle
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Mra&St John
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James Yates
Logan Place
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Harry Fink
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State Board of
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State of Oregon
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San Francisco
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Minneapolis
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Chinene
Shie Chine
Bryan and
Marion County
Glendale
DN Fish
Commissioners Court
Ira A Custin
W Brown
Orvese BC
H B Dunlap
W Williame
Winn
Euwekesasie
Ernest
Sadie Knoop
Circuit Court
Geo W Spores
J M Spores
Henry & Spores
K Skipworth
L Ls Stevens
Sir Thurman
Josie
Thurman
L. Bilyeu
Wow Stevens
Afe Wheeler
Mra W A Williams
Aid Tere
Karate
Wm Babin
Joan Stewart
Eatate of
A V Peters
Jed Bird
Blue River District
BJ White
G D Coryell
Laura A Johnson
SJ White
Miss Jeoniem Thompson
Sodaville
E. D. Ainsworth
Bonds Eldorado Group
Waily Guard
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Cottage Grove
MFE
George Hollman
Mises
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Hieck Hutte
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