Contractors on new railroad given their work
Wattis of the Utah Construction Company, contractor for the first mile of the Natron Klamath Falls railroad for Southern Pacific from Eugene to Weed, returned to Eugene with nine or ten California sub contractors to scout sections and set up construction camps. Materials will arrive soon and dirt work will start. The Mazel Dell tunnel on the Rigdon place will be the longest on the route at about 2200 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EO. Wattis
Utah Construction Company
Natron-Klamath Falla
Southern Pacific
Eugene
Weed
Cal
California
Wattin
Mazel Dell
Rigdon Place
Natron
Klamath Falls
Threshing Accidents Near Junction City Reported
A pair of farm mishaps near Junction City involves Milt Barmett place engineer Phillip Bowman and hog handler Drucg. Bowman escaped serious harm after a clutch jam and engine restart while Drucg suffered a dislocated wrist from a runaway hog. W B Carroll family returns from Newport. Miss Camile Carroll visits Eugene. A British Columbia wedding is noted along with a birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milt Barmett Place
Phillip Bowman
Mr. Bowman
Wim. Drucg
Parker
Mr. Druge
W. B. Carroll
Newport
Camile Carroll
Eugene
British Columbia
Jene Martin F Jones
Anna Maymin
Dick How
Mra
Ed Monroe denies he is dead
In a letter dated August 4 1909 from Kopiah Washington Ed Monroe refutes a Cottage Grove Leader report that he had been shot and killed by a man named Ryan over attention to Ryan's wife. Monroe asserts he is alive and well, urging readers not to worry about his health or safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atory
Cottage Grove
Ed Monroe
Mery
Ryan
Monroe
Kopiah
Wash
Rainbow steelhead name clash sails from lineage
A terse note debates whether the rainbow and steelhead share a species name, linking color, fish type, and taxonomy in a concise test of common and scientific labels.
Trout Varieties Shaped by Environment and Habitat
The article explains how environment alters trout color, size, and habits, noting rainbow and steelhead forms in salt and freshwater. It cites experiments at the A Y P exposition where two months in tanks made rainbows and steelhead indistinguishable, and discusses weight differences among Rogue River versus Skagit and Columbia fish, plus mislabeling by salmon fishermen and restrictive state laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt
Beromen
Oregon Streatma
McAllister
Rogue River
Skagit
Columbia
Northwest
University buys large herbarium collection
Professor A R Sweeter on behalf of the University purchased an addition of 10 000 mounted specimens to the herbarium bringing the total to 35 000. W M Casick of Union Oregon mounted and collected the acquisitions. Casick is a noted collector whose sales to colleges is his specialty. Further plants and flowers will be acquired later, largely from Northwest sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Sweeter
University
W. M. Casick
Union
Oregon
Northwest
Rich farmer Andrew Anderson found dead in Spokane
The Spokane scene at the Lang hotel at dawn revealed the death of Andrew Anderson a wealthy Peon Prairie farmer. A deep head wound indicated murder. Hil da Johnson and her two children had been staying with him. her husband Emil Johnson and Hil da were jailed after the discovery. Police theorize the killing arose from a quarrel over the woman or her children. Anderson leaves a widow and ten children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Andrew Anderson
Peon Prairie
Lang Hotel
Hilda Johnson
Anderson
Brumfield Family Returns to Portland After Eugene Visit
Mrs. J. T. Brumfield with her young son visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. V. Slemenway, in Eugene and then traveled back to Portland today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Brumfield
School Funds Show Large Earnings This Year
The report outlines substantial earnings for the common school fund agricultural college fund and university funds with totals in the millions. It lists mortgage loans bank cash and land revenues across multiple percentages and notes on certificates and bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore Cce
Eee Ae
Common
Agricultural College Fund
Ems Vou Seswees
Torre Se
Sutton Letters Cause of Wrangle
Annapolis Aug 6 The appearance on the witness stand of Mrs. James N Sutton mother of Lieutenant Sutton of Portland Oregon whose death is under Naval Board inquiry triggered heated controversy between lawyers. It ended in a prolonged conference and halted proceedings for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Button
Marine Corps
United States
Leonard
Davis
Annapolis
James N. Sutton
Sutton
Portland
Naval Board of Inquiry
Wooten Finds Large Strike Up Middle Fork Willamette
Wm Wooten living up the middle fork of the Willamette brought to town today a rock from a strike he has found in that section for assay The ledge is described as large and appears to be good He notes much other mineral bearing ore in the vicinity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wooten
Middle Fork
Willamette
Contract Awarded for 25 Miles of Klamath Falls Road
Klamath Falls Oregon August 5 The contract for 25 miles of road on the western end has been awarded to Erickson and Peterson. Engineer Hoey reports work will start immediately with crews moving to the new line near Sprague river. Natron end contract already awarded, leaving about 40 miles remaining. Daisy Geddes of Eugene visiting her brother County Surveyor Geddes will travel to Mill City to visit her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klamath Falls
Hoey
Erickson & Peterson
Sprague River
Natron
Albany Herald
Daisy Geddes
Eugene
Geddes
Mill City
Glove factory site chosen in Fairmount
A glove factory planned for Eugene by J H Gleason and son aims to hire 12 to 14 workers with a $400 monthly payroll. A committee selected a site near the knife factory in Fairmount, evaluating lots owned by H A Bower and W W Calkins, likely the 66 by 160 foot lot. The plant would cost about 1200 dollars, total 1600 dollars to secure the location, with a five year payroll guarantee. The project expects local fundraising with support from Polk and Marion county interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Commercial Club
Guard
J. H. Gleason and Son
Seneca
Kan
D. A. Paine
L. L. Whitson
W.S. Moon
M. Svarverud
L. L. Goodrich
Dr. Paine
Mr. Goodrich
Messrs. Gleason
Fairmount
H. A. Bower
W. W. Calkins
Cottage Grove Sets Evening Watering Hours
Cottage Grove city council fixed irrigation hours from 6 30 to 7 30 pm and banned street sprinkling. Violators will be arrested and fined. Water scarcity prompted extra plant staffing to safeguard the supply, as officials urge careful use and curb waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage Grove
Electric Light Management
Oregon
Hemenway Makes Assignment At Cottage Grove Store
W A Hemenway posted a notice on his store front announcing an assignment for the benefit of creditors with W H Abrams appointed as assignee. The action comes as a disappointment to patrons and reflects a temporary financial difficulty despite an up to date goods line across departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hemenway
Cottage Grove
W. H. Abrams
Polk County Road Promotes Railroad Link
The Daily Guard reports on successful promotion efforts for a Dallas & Falls City road project and aims to win Eugene support for a railroad line connecting their city with the Siuslaw country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerlinger
Polk County
Polk
Marion
Eugene-Siuslaw
Lane County
Oregon
Salem, Dallas & Falls City
Luckiamute
Siletz
Dallas Observer
Eugene
Siuslaw
Daily Guard
Dallas & Falls City Road
Campli
Wreck Victims Recover in Cottage Grove Report
The O and E railroad wreck left F H Hall with a broken limb but he is recovering and will walk again. Judge Foster, also injured, is recovering. Engineer Will Ostrander, injured in the chest and ribs, has been back at the company office and expects to be well soon. Other victims Albert Forrester and Stocks are about town resuming daily work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Hall
Hall
Judge Foster
Hal
Will Ostrander
Forrester
Albert Stocks
Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove to Send Exhibits to Eastern Fairs
Cottage Grove Aug 4 In response to an invitation from William McMurray and William Bittle Wells Booster Fred G Conley is securing samples of grains grasses fruits vegetables building material and ores from localities tributary to Cottage Grove to exhibit at fairs in Eastern states this fall Farmers are responding promptly and many fine oats wheat corn alfalfa and fruits have reached Mr Conleys office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage Grove
William McMurray
William Bittle Wells
Fred G. Conley
3 Cent Fare Franchise Rejected in Cleveland
The Schmidt ordinance granting a 3 cent fare franchise to Herman Schmidt for street car lines was defeated by 34,926 to 30,944. Mayor Tom L Johnson backed the measure and received the returns at his office late last night, guarded by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O., Ag
Schmidt
Herman Schmidt
Tom L. Johnson
Johnson
Deadly Fight After Hold-Up of State Bank
In White Bear Minnesota on August 5 after the First State Bank of the village was robbed Henry Paul the robber and Fred Larkena a pursuing citizen were shot and killed William Butler a posse member was mortally wounded two other men were shot A pitched battle ensued when Paul fired from a shed where he had taken refuge and the posse responded with gunfire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Bear, Minn
First State Bank
Henry Paul
Fred Larkena
William Butler
Paul
HOPS SELL AT DALLAS AT 21 CENTS NOW
Salem Oregon reports a Dallas grower sold 20 000 pounds of the 1909 hop crop for 21 cents with several offers at that price. McLaughlin refused 21 cents for 500 bales while Walker Bros rejected 50 000 pounds. Lachmund received the only London cable noting unfavorable weather and a crop estimate of 240 000 cwt. Market firmer with no sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem, Or
Dallas
M. A. McLaughlin
Walker Bros
Louis Lachmund
London
Fourth Oregon Wins Trophy At Clackamas
Marksmen from the Fourth Oregon Infantry captured the Governors trophy at Clackamas rifle range amid a brisk crosswind. Teams of eight riflemen from Third and Fourth Regiments competed from 200 to 1000 yards with detailed scores led by Sergeant R L Perdew of Eugene for best individual shoot. Perdew totaled 303 across all ranges, while Private Mooney and Sergeant C H White tied for second with 289.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon Infantry
Clackamas
Fourth Infantry
F. B. Hamlin
Lt. Cunningham
Serg. Ferguson
R. L. Perdew
Eugene
Perdew
Butte Mooney
Cottage Grove
Cc. H. White
B. Mooney
C. H. White
J. H. Potts
G. A. Pickard
A. A. Schwarz
Romaine
J. A. Royle
Potts
Eens
Ral Pickard
Presbyterian Brother Hood Formed at Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove Aug 6 A banquet brought together about 40 Presbyterian members to organize a Brotherhood aimed at strengthening fraternal spirit and guiding men into active religious work. Toastmaster C P Jones presided as Rev J W Milligan D D of Portland Rev F H Rosenberg L F Wooley Mayor B R Job F G Conley and Rev Seldon C Adams spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage Grove
Presbyterian Church
C. P. Jones
J. W. Milligan
D. D
Portland
F. H. Rosenberg
L. F. Wooley
B. R. Job
F. G. Conley
Seldon C. Adams
Williams Indian Pile Ointment advertise cure claims
An advertisement promotes Williams Indian Pile Ointment as a cure for piles itching and bleeding, noting instant relief and use as a poultice. It lists prices 50c and 1 and says Linn Prug Co sells it by mail. M L Buesard disclaims being the fined hunter named in Linn county for deer out of season and recalls a past hunting cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Linn Prug Co
Mall
Williams Mfg. Co
M. L. Buesard
Fern Ridge
Linn
Mr. Bue
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Hendricks’ Park
Willamette River
Springfield
P. E. & E. Electric Railway
Nobody's Magazine
Juction City
Philp Bowman
Steelheads
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Rich Farmer
Wotal
GEO. A. Steel
Commander Hood
Hood
Olate
Steel
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Appor
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Benton Sawen
Clatsop . O
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Crook See Se
Curry
Douglas
Guameeeneee
Grant
Harney
Hood River
Jackson . O
Klamath
Lane Seeewe
Lincoln
Ling Oeene Ee
Malheur
Marion Eeeee al
Morrow Seee Fee
Multnomah Ae
Seeeee
Sherman Tillamook
Umatilla
Wallowa
Wasco
Washington
Wheeler
Wooten
Erickson
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Cleveland
State Bank
Presbyterian Society
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