Western Lane deputy wardens named for fire control
The state board of forestry appointed deputy fire wardens for the Mapleton Acme Grenada Reed Florence and Ruby areas to issue burning permits if safe. Rev M W Phelps's Mapleton house burned last week and Linelaw Lumber at Acme will close for unknown time. Salmon fishermen must display license numbers on nets corks boat per Master Finch Warden Van Dusen. The schooner Sausalito, 33 days from San Francisco, was towed in and is loading at Oregon California Lumber mill. Washealore towed out with cargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Forestry
W. EF. Potters
Mapleton
Martin Noffeinger
Acme
C.O. Etchler
Minerva
Arthur Austin
Grenada
P. L. Tucker
Reed
Lucien Johnson
Bart
Ovie Dowell
Mercer
W. R. Jephcott
Florence
Conrad Townsend
Ruby
W. W. Neely
M. W. Phelps
Linelaw Lumber Company
Finch Warden van Dusen
San Francisco
Oregon & California Lumber Compay
Lumber schooners sail from Siuslaw mill to San Francisco
The Mayflower departed last Saturday carrying lumber from the Acme mill aboard for San Francisco. The Albion left Monday afternoon with a cargo bound for the city market. Florence West,
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siuslaw Lumber Company
Mayflower
San Francisco
Acme Milla
Albion
Florence West
Unity Local News and Personal Mention
Unity, Aug. 6 Special Correspondence Rev Erskine filled his appointment here with Evangelist Ethell preaching two sermons. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards came from Egypt to attend church. Mr. Carpenter, once in the asylum, was buried at Fall Creek leaving one son Emmett. Supervisor Larimer graveling Big Fall Creek road. county joins $200. Rumor Roney to begin Hyland bridge work. Abe Houck and George Young seek cancer treatment in Portland and Eugene. Twelve hunters licenses issued. applicants include tall men 6 ft 5 in, 6 ft 2 in, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity
Erskine
Ethell
M. EF. Edwards
Egypt
Carpenter
Fall Creek
Emmett
Wil Larimer
Big Fall Creek Bridge
Roney
Hyland Bridge
Abe Houck
George Young
Portland
Young
Hie Hp
Eugene
San Francisco
Mr. Houck
Marcola Busy Summer With New Hotel Schoolhouse and Flume
Marcola to see rapid growth this summer as a new three story hotel with 32 rooms opens under manager W C Seelye, a new four room schoolhouse rises, and a Southern Pacific Lumber flume from camp No 2 nears completion. The town also adds a Sun light department store branch and a new building project by Garrison and Mummey. W W Coffey suffers a head injury while working at Sunset Lumber, with a prior serious injury a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcola
Southern Pacific
W. C. Seelye
W. W. Coffey
Sunset Lumber Company
Garrison & Mummey
Marcela
Ax Billy Department
Mrs Hubbard celebrates thirty fifth wedding anniversary
Mrs F F Hubbard and friends marked their thirty fifth marriage anniversary with refreshments and a general good time. Nearby, Geo Sabocski finishes a five room cottage and more buildings are reported under construction at Marcola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Birth announced for A Smiths' baby in San Clara
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. A Smith in San Clara on August 6, 1907. The infant weighed ten pounds at birth.
Six Per Cent Dividend On Southern Pacific
New York August 1 official announcement declared a 6 percent annual dividend on Southern Pacific common stock. It did not specify payment frequency. The murder case of Alexander Huber was cleared by a farm hand finding Jack Leno dead, linked to Leo as the suspect. A replevin suit between EB C Smith and William Vaughn failed to reach a verdict. Griffin Hardware advertises second hand buggies. Columbia wreck total losses now 77.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alexander Huber
Cornell Road
Jack Leno
New Era
Leo
Oreconian
EB. C. Smith
William Vaughn
Eugene Railroad Business Rises Over Ten Percent This Year
The Eugene railroad trade shows over a ten percent rise in both passenger and freight volumes this year. Agent A J Gillette notes continued growth and predicts an even larger increase next year as the wider national economy climbs. Amid this, Southern Pacific adds passenger trains and larger engines to handle freight, while a through passenger train and an express mail train may be added per reports from Portland. A proposed lumber tariff could slow Lane County traffic, though strong opposition is expected. Wendling service remains active with low fare tickets but higher local workload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
A. J. Gillette
Southern Pacific
Portland
Lane County
Drowned Father Rescues Son At Long Beach Surf
Dr. James M. Smith an osteopath from Portland drowned in the surf at Long Beach Washington while trying to save his 13 year old son Leslie who had strayed into a Crab Hole. A strong undertow pulled them apart and the father was lost, the son reached the sandbar safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Wash
James M. Smith
Washington Street
Portland
Smith
Leslie
How to Mark Your Special Delivery Letter
Postmasters urge correct marking to avoid delays. A 10 cent stamp on letter and envelope grants special delivery, but an older rule can register an overpaid eight cents and delay mail if the words special delivery are omitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Unclaimed Letters List From Eugene August Sixth
Unclaimed letters from Eugene dated August six include Nora Edwards George Foster and a long list with Be Hagar Stanley Hewitt Marion Hughes Ned Kline G D Koeller Hermann Morris Hattie Palmer J H Sveen John T or O Swiner E H Tollman Delia Vaughn T O Vincent Charles Page P M indicating postal remainders.
Williams Indian Pile Ointment advertised for piles relief
An old advertisement promotes Williams Indian Pile Ointment as a cure for blind bleeding and itching piles and itching of private parts. It claims instant relief and absorption of tumors. Sold by Linn Drug Co and by mail for $1.00. Also promotes Hammocks sold at Barker Gun Store 573 Willamette Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Linn Drug Co
Mall See
Williams Mfg. Co
Propa
Cleveland, CO
Barker Gun Store
Willamette Street
New Line of Gasoline Stoves Promises Convenience
Fewe line of cell generating gasoline stoves offered as handy and safe. Hardware store promotes safety alongside cabinets and other gear. Marketing note mentions parents and women, urging visits to see the new line at CHAMBERS HARDWARE CO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gas Chambers Hardware Co
Express Train Service Expands from San Francisco
San Francisco reports General Manager FE E Calvin orders express train service on all lines out of the city within a week, extending to Portland El Paso and Los Angeles. One train each way daily, stopping only at major points, may carry limited mail and ease overload on overland baggage and passenger trains. Portland confirms plans for express and baggage service to handle heavy traffic between Portland and San Francisco, with possible passenger equipment to relieve regular trains, schedule undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
FE. E. Calvin
Expres
Portland
el Paso
Los Angeles
Here
Ogden
Ortland
O’brien
Dixon on important committee to fight lumber tariff
A C Dixon of Eugene joins Oregon and Washington Lumber Manufacturers' Association committee to oppose proposed high lumber rates for shipments to the East. The panel includes B C Mills Newberg George Gerlinger Dallas Philip Beuhbner S B Cobb and F C Knapp Portland with J N Teal likely to take the case to the interstate commerce commission. Oregon manufacturers ship 2 5 billion feet annually and fear Southern rivals will seize the trade if tariffs rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Dixon
Oregon and Washington Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Eugene
B. C. Mills
Newberg
George Gerlinger
Dallas
Philip Beuhbner
B. Cobb
F. C. Knapp
Portland
J. N. Teal
Ah Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Oregon
Beaver
Dixieland
Hard to Buy Cavalry Horses in Town
William Frazier buys horses for Uncle Sam’s cavalry and stays over today and tomorrow. He notes the army seeks only very best steeds with strict size and age requirements. Cavalry horses undergo rigid training to respond to bugle calls and rider commands, learning to lie down and perform company evolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Frazier
Uncle Sam
United States Cavalry
New Post Office At Cottage Grove Opens
Cottage Grove welcomes a new post office on Fifth Street replacing the old building. The brick structure is neat, clean, and well lighted with up-to-date keyless rock boxes and full mail handling conveniences for the public and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Street
Cottage Grove
Teachers Examinations in Lane County Eu gene High School
Lane county superintendent will hold regular examinations for state and county papers in Eu gene high school. State papers run Aug 14 to Aug 17 with daily topics by subject. County papers run Aug 14 to Aug 16 with orthography teaching theory grammar physiology geography and government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane County
Eugene
Local residents and visitors converge in Eugene personals
A long list of travelers and locals like W F Bettis, William Kelly and E L Williams visit Eugene or travel through, with many heading to Portland, Salem, Newport, or on camping trips. Notables include Hon R A Booth and Mrs C O Hudson group outings, teachers bound for Hood River, and a hospital update for Stella Day amid routine social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bettis
William Kelly
Marco
Ee Mies
E. L. Williams
Mildred L. Clemens
Popy
Eugene
C. C. Fisk
Elmira
Dc. H. Wilson
Roseburg
Oo Porte
Ae Hugh Mahon
Mabel
Blachley
W. W. Martin
Salem
Rossman
Neice
Vannilis Richerdnschardson
Oeertey
Veda Hale
Jijnet City
H. H. Fisk
Mapleton
Winnie Cockerline
Cc. L. Eaton
Jasper
R. A. Booth
McKenzie
C. O. Hudson
Janehters
Iona
Melba
Newport
F. W. Shrubin
Caldwell
Idaho
Ruth Kibler
Lebanon
H. Lewis
T. W. Harris
Chico
Cal
Mary Rothrock
Portland
Hood River
A. W. Jackson
Iles
Bandon
Marning
L. Laskard
Fairmount
Hebo
Tillamook County
F. G. Young
Washburn
Catherine Watson
Rath Roach
John Hunziker
Ten-Mile Lake
Gardiner
Will Burton
Marcola
Lee
Cottagerove
Goldsmith
Oregon City
Julius
Fios McHenry
Aternany
Medford
Ashland
Lulu Smith
Veda Griffin
Fall Creek
Ee Mra
I. H. Bingham
Dl Ort
Mountain Homlaho
Lea
Stella
Isapa Samaritan Hospital
Toda
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Moneybak
Kabo
Wayne Knit
Dent’s
Kid Gloves
Oye
Dresel
London
Eugene’s
S. H. Friendly
Western Lane
Acme Sawmill
W. W. Coffey Hart
Southern Pacif
Griffin Hardware Co
D&swatch
Son
Mets
Save Women Steps
Hardware Co
Oregon Road
Dixon
W. B. Dillard
Lbany College
Albany
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