Sawmills Hope Demurrage Law Takes Effect in Oregon
The Roseburg Review reports a year of supply disruption for Booth-Kelly Co and others as the new demurrage law comes into effect in Oregon. Courts will test its reach amid shortages, with notes on county sections affected in Josephine and Jackson counties. It also notes a land restoration event on August 26 at the Roseburg land office, detailing a small area under President Roosevelt’s withdrawal and limited entry potential.
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Booth-Kelly
Southern Pacific
Springfield
Wendling
Roseburg
Lumbermen Unite to Fight Rail Rate Hike Across Coast
At a semi annual Oregon and Washington Lumber Manufacturers dinner in Portland, about coast wide unity was voiced to resist higher lumber freights demanded by railroads. A C Dixon of Booth Kelly warned that limited pine forests and rising cuts threaten long term supply while urging stronger lobbying and eastward advertising of Pacific coast lumber.
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Oregon and Washington
Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Commercial Club
Gays
Oregonian
Interstate Commerce Commission
Oregon
Washington
California
Pacific Slope
Pacific Northwest
Land Opened to Public Entry in Roseburg
Pursuant to a May order the interior department about 8000 acres of unappropriated government land will be opened for entry at the Roseburg land office on Thursday. The land consists of odd sections and is said to be worth little. The order also restores about 20,000 acres of other land in the reserve, but many parcels are unsurveyed or held up by filings since April 1903. Local timber agents say the 8000 acres would have been filed upon if deemed valuable. two thirds lies in county township 89-15 across several sections.
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Interior Department
United States Land Office
Roseburg
Jawn
Andrew Taylor
Iite
Union
United States
Europe
Orient
Poor Roadbed Threatens Branch Line Between Wendling and Springfield
Local observers warn that the Wendling to Springfield branch’s roadbed is deteriorating with decaying ties and loose rails. Only two workers handle the section while ballast remains good, raising fear of a wreck due to the unstable track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendling
Springfield
Cottage Grove News Local and Personal Highlights
Atkinson and Gleason are building brick at their new yard on the west side at a rate of 10,000 daily, with capacity for 20,000 by adding more men. Invitations issued for Miss Marguerite Burnet of Round Prairie to wed Nelson St Onge, ceremony set for Wednesday August 28 at the bride’s parents home. H D Lincoln of the Lincoln meat market sustained a severe knee wound from a veal knife slip, Dr. Kime treated, hoping for quick recovery. T K Campbell to move family to Salem in early September for railroad commissioner term. loss mourned by Cottage Grove residents after long residence. Thomas Pearce of Peserce Bros grocery buys John Durham property at Taylor and Wynne to build a modern residence, promising one of the city’s prettiest homes.
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Atkinson
Gleason
Marguerite Burnet
Round Prairie
Nelson
Kime
Lincoln
T. K. Campbell
Salem
Campbell
Mra. Campbell
Cottage Grove
Thomas Pearce
Peserce Bros.’ Grocery
John Durham
Taylor and Wynne Streets
Rota
Mr. Pearce
Bohemia Nugget
Fire destroys L. W. Elliott residence near Goshen
Goshen August 19 fire swept the fine residence of L. W. Elliott just east of town. Origin believed from a defective flue. Upper story burned before discovered. only a bedstead saved. Loss about 2500 with 800 insurance. Mrs. M 8 D Melntosh of Los Angeles left for Eugene. Copenhaver family returns to Eugene after years away. Sunday school lawn social in A L Roney yard netted about 10 dollars.
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Goshen
L. W. Elliott
D. Melntosh
Los Angeles
Cal
W. B. Mathews
Eugene
James Copenhaver
A. L. Roney
Advertised Letters in Eugene Oregon Town List
Eugene Oregon notices list names of individuals with several marked as Mrs Miss and Mr including C H Baldwin J P Hale Gessert Geo Davison and Ruby Rolland. Aug 21. Private note indicates letters awaiting pickup at the post office.
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Eugene
Baldwin
C. H. Davison
Deveney
James
Eller
Mra
R. Farnham
Moss Myrtle
Francen
Pete. Gessert
Geo
Hale
J. P. Hunter
R. B. Kipp
Robert
LaDow
H. Perkina
Joseph
Pierce
Rolland
Ruby Therelsen
L. E. J. L. Pager
P. M
Farm for Sale 127 Acres Near Springfield Hotel
A rare chance to buy 127 acres with 70 cultivable and pasture, 50 acres timber, horses, cows, hogs, chickens, wagons, farm implements, orchard and buildings. Priced at $45 per acre. Four miles from dense, good schools and neighbor area. Enquire at the Springfield Hotel, Springfield, Or.
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Deess
Springfield
Osteopathy the Truth About It Briefly Told
A persuasive overview of osteopathy praising its merits and methods. It explains founder Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, outlines the body as a self repairing system, describes misalignments causing disease, and lauds osteopathic techniques for relief without drugs or surgery. It urges readers to consult osteopaths and notes widespread adoption and potential benefits for all ages.
King Backed Down Over Portland Money Bet
Jack King from Portland claimed he could bet that Dan Kelly would not place in the 100 or 220 yard dashes at Jamestown. Tralmer Hayward offered to cover the wager, but King maintained Kelly would not finish second in the 100 yard dash, though he left open the 220. The dispute, between two former runners now training athletes, drew local interest as details emerged.
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Jack King
Portland
Dan Kelly
Jamestown
Tralmer Hayward
King
Oregonian
Hayward
Washington Streets
Kelly
Atheles
Obituary for Mrs Doug las Wessom at Muddy Station
At Harrisburg on Monday August 19 after a short illness Mrs Doug las Wessom in her 35th year will be buried in Odd Fellows cemetery near Muddy Station following services at the M E church. Rev D E Baker to conduct the funeral.
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Harrisburg
Douglas Wessom
M. E. Church
Muddy Station
Odd Fellows
Portland Bank Fails
Port land bank collapse details relate to a cashier Morris charged inaction and risky methods. Lytle condemns the business practices while friends defend him, claiming he acted within rights and the bank could have recovered if allowed to operate longer. The bank reportedly owned valuable real estate and other securities with many small depositors.
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New York
Lytle
Morris
Doctor H L Studley Offer Free Consultation
Editor notes invite investigation into a treatment system and recommends osteopathic physician Dr. H L Studley at 518 Willamette Street Eugene Oregon for a free consultation. The editor adds personal backing from Roseburg, where Studley has practiced for five years, deemed worthy of confidence.
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H. L. Studley
Willamette Street
Eugene
Oregon
Roseburg
Milburn Wagons Boost Local Trade at Griffin Hardware
The Milburn wagon is praised as a vital farm implement helping farmers and dealers alike. A new carload has arrived at Griffin Hardware Co, promising light running performance and customer satisfaction for buyers.
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Milburn
Griffin Hardware CO
List of farms for sale by C. W. Bell in Beckwith Ride
A classified notice seeking to compile farms ranches city property and business chances for sale across Middle and Eastern states. Includes request for name price description and sale terms. Contact C. W. Bell Room 10 Beckwith Ride.
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C. W. Bell
Beckwith
Sheep Dipping Law Debate by Mr Morris
Editor recalls past actions on sheep dipping and defends the older law as sufficient. He says scab control existed long ago in Lane County and disputes recent claims of ongoing infestation, noting many local sheep men doubt current spread.
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Morris
Lane County sheep disease claim sparks dip protest
S. B. Morrs condemns inspectors and scab laws, saying Lane and Linn counties have had no diseased flocks for years. He challenges owners to name any diseased sheep and warns that forced dipping serves graft. He cites a lack of local scab and urges suits for damages if inspectors cannot produce actual cases.
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Lane
Lane County
Linn
S. B. Morss
Sinking Deep Shaft at Spencer Butte Mines
J W Zimmerman inspected his property as crews sink a new shaft at Spencer Butte Mines. The shaft begins 233 feet below the surface in a five foot coal vein, with slate below and possible additional beds. Company stock sits at 95 cents a share of a $1,000,000 capital, after starting at 10 cents. The current vein is the second with six feet of coal in the first vein.
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J. W. Zimmerman
Pilgrim Fathers Landing and Oregon Silver Anniversary
The poem recalls the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers on a stormy New England coast and their search for a sacred faith. Mrs Hemens and Mr and Mrs J Hannekamp near Eugene celebrated their silver anniversary with friends and gifts after settling in Oregon.
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J. Hannekamp
Eugene
Lumber News of Lane County Mills Close and Rebuild
The Brown Lumber Company at Cottage Grove closed due to lumber surpluses while shifting logging gear to a new site hoping for improved car supply and full crews later. Fischer Brothers mill at Marcola, shut since July for reconstruction, expands from 8000 to 50000 feet daily capacity and has ten years of timber at current output.
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Brown Lumber Company
Cottage Grove
Fischer Brothers
Marcola
Hop Picking Notice at Miller Bros Yard
Hop picking will commence at Miller Bros yard five miles northwest of Eugene on the river road August 26. Pickers are wanted. Miller Bros.
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Miller Bros
Eugene
River Road
Oregon Timber Land Sale Inquiry At Willamette Street
A timber land firm requests offers for a 15 000 acre order. They invite sellers to present available timber for sale and contact Oregon Land Co at 412 Willamette St. The notice seeks competitive bids or available inventory.
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Oregon Land Coo
Willamette St
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