Embargo on Lumber Partially Removed In Oregon
The Booth Kelly Lumber Co reports partial removal of the embargo on lumber shipments to California points except San Francisco and Oakland. Mills may shut down soon without relief, as workers face idle time, though shifts resume elsewhere. Oregon official H E Lounsbury says car supply is adequate and embargo relief would help avoid mill closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priday
Booth Kelly Lumber Co
Southern Pun- Co
Emberg OD
Coburg Mill
Lounsbury
Oregonian of Today
H. E. Lounbsary
Southern Pacific
Ives
Oregon
Booth-Kelly
Hooth-Kely
Oregon Ber
Califor
California
San Francisco
Bay
Fire at Klamath Falls destroys laundry and runs to nearby structures
A gas generator explosion at 045 am ignited a blaze at the Klamath Falls steam laundry owned by B Campbell and W O Smith. The fire spread rapidly to Marble Works owned Grizzle Bros and a dwelling owned by Plater, with explosions of gas and ammunition increasing danger. Two men were knocked down and injured while attempting to escape as losses likely mount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klamath
Klamath Falls
B. Campbell
W. O. Smith
Th Balls Marble Works
Grizzle Bros
Plater
Obituary notices from Friday's Daily Guard
W. 4. West died at 9 a m today miles north of Eugene on the Trend at 85 years as of 15 days. He leaves a wife and several children in the East. Funeral will Peele Sunday at W a m with entombment in the I O O F cemetery. H S Champie will conduct the services at the residence and the Odd Fellows at the cemetery. The deceased was a member of the Judge of that ter at Clearwater Neb. Mm Stratford died at the home of C Stratford at Creawell Thursday at age 14 years. She leaves her son J ., two others Rev L and Judge E D Stratford in the tin Kansas. The reunions will to Drain today for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Eugene
H. S. Champie
Clearwater
Mm. Stratford
C. Stratford
Creawell
Rev. L
E. D. Stratford
Tin
Kansas
Springfield to Install Immediate City Sewer Plan
At a Monday city council meeting it was decided to lay mains in alleys between Main and North A and Main and South A. The street committee will hire a surveyor and obtain cost estimates. Rev. Lamar and family plan to move to Pomona California on August 2 after three years as pastor. Principal F W Roberts from Plains Montana arrives to lead the coming school year with assistants. The Booth Kelly mill at Wendling closes due to a dry pond and crosswise log, delaying logs. Barbers agree to close by 8 pm most nights, 11:30 pm Saturdays. Seth McAllister leaves Willamette Valley Co. Abe Gilbert temporarily fills in. Finley Roberts enlists, and a son is born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spores on August 3 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Lamar
Springfield
Pomona
California
Rev. Lamar
Baptist Church
F. W. Roberts
Plains
Montana
Bernice Chessman
Etta Bowerman
Fannie Wiggins
Marion Harper
Edna Doane
Theda Perkins
Elizabeth Page
Mia. Dickenson
Booth-Kelly
Wendling
County Boundary Fight On Again
The Journal reports County Judge H. Stewart travels to the Calapooia mines from Albany with Senator M. A. Miller of Lebanon and Representative Brown of Brownsville. They visit with Lane County representatives to seek a joint settlement of the Linn and Lane county boundary dispute centered on valuable local mines. Past legislative efforts failed. a ground visit is hoped to yield an amicable solution amid fierce claims near the boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
H. Stewart
Calapooia
M. A. Miller
Lebanon
Brown
Brownsville
Lane County
Linn
Lane
Marriage at Booth Camp Unite Campbell and Lassen
John FB Campbell of Prineville wed Misa Juliea Lassen four miles west of Eugene in a nine pm ceremony led by Rev. G A Child at a camp on Booth. The rite used a rare biblical form, inviting others to learn the knot tying at Mr Child's tent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John FB. Campbell
Prineville
Misa Juliea Lassen
Eugene
G. A. Child
Million Feet of Lumber Destroyed at Huffer Mill
Cottage Grove reports a Wednesday night fire at D W Huffer’s mill lumber yard near Divide destroyed about 1 000 000 feet of clear dressed lumber valued at roughly fourteen dollars per thousand feet. No insurance. The blaze is thought to have started from a smouldering yellow jacket nest burned earlier to eradicate pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage Grove
D. W. Huffer
Divide
Harwood Returns to Siuslaw After Portland Visit
Charles E. Harwood glad to be back in Grenada after months in Portland. W Goodwin injured at Hurd & Co. mill, wrist fracture and facial bruises, limited activity for some time. Mrs Emmons suffered a serious accident on river trip injuring shoulder and arm, sent home to Florence for care. George H. Coulter left for the cape with L. M. Campbell, away a week or two. Family gatherings, river improvements noted, crowd rides the tug L. Roscoe over the bar, Leon Harkleroad returns from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenada
Charles E. Harwood
Siuslaw
Portland
W. Goodwin
Hurd & Co
Glenada
Madwards
George H. Coulter
Cape
L. M. Campbell
Oregon Coast Eastern Railroad
Dale Harwood
Eugene
L. Roscoe
Leon Harkleroad
Washington
Births Recorded in Springfield and Fogene
Born in Fogene on August 18, 1996 a daughter to Mr and Mrs A E McAlister. At Springfield on August 19 1006 a daughter to Mr and Mrs B F Smith weighing eight pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fogene
A. E. McAlister
Springfield
B. F. Smith
Hyomei for Catarrh Ad by Hall’s Drug Store
Summer ad promotes Hyomei an inhaled remedy for catarrh claimed to reach nose throat and lungs without stomach dosing. It guarantees refund if not satisfactory and markets a $10 outfit with extra bottles. The copy stresses germ killing and mucous membrane restoration with an absolute guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
We. Hall
Bow River resident stabbed by befriended tramp at Alea mill
Lee Patton of Bow River was stabbed by a hobo he had befriended after paying the tramp’s fare from Woncalla to Comstock. Patton deserted the assailant, who stabbed him in the back near the Chambers sawmill. The wound, not serious, was treated by Dr Seat of Cottage Grove. The tramp, named by John Dukuse, was jailed at Roseburg as Douglas County investigates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ai — Patton
Bow River
Alea
Patton
Woncalla
Comstock
Chambers
Seat
Cottage Grove
Brown
Douglas County
Bobo
John DuKuse
Roseburg
Lumber car shortage worsens with mill layoffs
The lumber car shortage remains steady this week with no outlook for improvement. The night crew at the Hoath-Kelly mill in Springfield was discharged today as talks over halting operations continue, with no final decision on complete mill closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoath-Kelly
Springfield
Ira Lee Sues Wife For Desertion In Circuit Court
Ira L Lee files suit in circuit court against his wife Joha whom he married in Junction City on July 24 1900. They have a four year old son Lindsy. Lee alleges she deserted him July 1 1900 and has refused to live with him. Kissinger and Hooker are the attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira L. Lee
Joha
Junction City
Lindsy
Lee
Kissinger & Hooker
Assessed Valuation in Lane County to Rise 65 Percent
Lane County assessors report valuations rising sharply with a 65 percent increase projected this year as work continues on the 1906 rolls. Early totals show 235,500 on the first fifteen pages versus 140,065 last year, though the rate may not hold across the full roll. Exemptions are not deducted this year, yielding a potential total near 4,618,480, with comparisons to several large corporations showing outsized gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane County
B. F Keeney
Senate
Ed Stiles narrowly escapes death on Portland pole
Edward Stiles a former tugeye boy and son of the late Chief of Police Jr Stiles had a narrow escape from electrocution while working on an electric light pole at Second and Alder in Portland. A tool touched a live 24 volt wire. a strong strap around his body kept him from a fatal fall. He suffered burns on his right hand and hip but plans to return to work after healing. James Welch shielded him and pulled him to safety. Stiles credited his strap and Welch for saving his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Stiles
Jr. Stiles
Portland
Eugene
Stiles
General Electric Company
Second
Alder
James Welch
Elip Welch
Yaz Taylor Street
Welch
Wallace Sherrod
Sherrod
Jared and
Ader Streets
Golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Grousbeck at Creewell
The golden wedding of David Grousbeck and his wife was celebrated at Creewell on August 10. Friends and relatives arrived from miles around for a ceremony at the couple’s home followed by a surprise Episcopal service uniting their youngest, Gertrude Lilins, and Edson L. Barnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Girousbeck
Creewell
Stratford
Edith Morris
Gertrude Lilins
Edson L. Barnett
Episcopal Service
David Grousbeck
Green Mountains
Vermont
Huw
Ohio
Iron Mountain
Wis
Oregon
Moon and Tingley Highlight Canton Plow’s Superior Standings
Moon and Tingley praise the Canton plow for its unmatched quality and minimal rivals, noting its standout performance and lack of equal. The remarks underscore the device’s high standing in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moon & Tingley
Fled Clerk Discloses Water Claim For Horse Creek Project
W Curtis of San Francisco fled with County Clerk Lee a notice claiming a watertight location on Horse Creek near Foley Springs. The claim asserts appropriations of north fork waters for a 3 mile Warren canal to develop state resources and supply electric power with two reservoirs, one near the snake, and an aluminum plant possibly to be built in Eugene with power from the site. Curtis and wife left Foley Springs for San Francisco after arriving in Eugene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S&s
W. Curtis
San Francisco
Lee
Horse Creek
Foley Springs
North Fork
Oregon
Cascade Forest Reserve
Snake
Curtis
Hugene
Pittsburg Reduction Co
Niagara Falls
Eugene
Aite
Fire Devours Timber as Santiam Burns Near Detroit Oregon
A large forest fire roars along the Santiam river near Detroit Oregon destroying the railroad bridge and buildings at Curtis Lumber dam. Sixteen pack horses perish and mil ls suspend work as families flee. Firefighters report the north bank largely out and the south side burning. authorities call it the most destructive blaze in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit, Or
Satiam River
E R
Detroit
Resolutions from Diamond Rebekah Lodge on Marguerite Flynn
A Diamond Rebekah Lodge committee in Coborg Oregon dated August 17 1008 drafts condolences for the death of Sister Jene Flynn's daughter Marguerite. They extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved parents and direct that copies be given to the parents placed on lodge records and sent to the Eugene papers for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engene
Sopha Luder
Loretta Simonson
Ida Bili II
Lively Portland fire devastates block and hotel
In Portland on August 15 flames of unknown origin at the Lewis bakery swept a large block between Hornside Couch and Fourth Fifth streets. Thirteen business houses and a livery stable were destroyed, nineteen horses perished, and the Quimby hotel suffered major damage. About 150 people faced danger amid the rapid blaze and costly losses were anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Lewis
Hornside and
Couch
Fourth
Quimby
Ame
J. H. Flower Defies Mob at Dallas
J H Flowe returned to Dallas Oregon after a mob ordered him out for a alleged statutory charge. Preliminary hearing cleared him but a mob later gathered seeking to assault him. sheriff promised removal, but the mob still pressed search at his home. Authorities consider prosecuting those involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas, Or
J. H. Flowe
Dallas
Lower
Charles Ross
Flower
Grant
Mra
Fowler
Gould Outwits Harriman In Oregon Country
San Francisco reports Gould lines have secured entry into Oregon and plan broad connections. Hammond, president of Corvallis & Eastern and Astoria & Columbia railroads, says the Gould systems will extend from Idanha across Central Oregon to Snake River near Ontario, with Astoria & Columbia linkage southward from Seaside toward Nehalem and Tillamook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Gould Lines
Oregon
Coos Bay
A. BK. Hammond
Corvaills & Eastern
Astoria & Columbia
Idanha
Linn County
Poin
Snake River
Ontario
Seaside
Nehalem and
Tillamook
Mystery Solved by Dr King's Life Pills Promise
A Magnolia Indiana resident John N. Plessant credits Dr Kings New Life Pills with curing periodic bilious attacks and habitual constipation. The ad guarantees satisfaction or money back and advertises Dea f W L DelLeano's drug store as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
John N. Plessant
Magnolia
Ind
Ll. DelLeano
Sidewalk Work Begins at Matt Hendricks Property
A new sidewalk is laid in front of the Matt Hendricks property at Puet Ninth and Oak streets. Also noted is a Canton Cliper from Parker & Orendorff Co as the best disc plow. East Ninth street lists a for sale notice for a milking cow from J. P. Lassen on the Elmira road two miles out of Eugene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Hendricks
Puet Ninth and
Oak Streets
Parker & Orendorff Co
East Ninth Street
J. P. Lassen
Elmira
Eugene, Ltd
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cartonria
Seth McAllister
The
Willamette Valley Co
Abe Gilbert
Finley Roberts
Uscle Sam
Frank Spores
Felshazzar
M. E. Robinson
Lee M. Travis
Hobo
Lee Feee
Ira Lee
Telephone Co
SP. Co
First National Bank of Eugene
Chambers - Bristow Bank
CEL Loan and Savings Bank
First National Bank of Cottage
ED Stiles
MR. and
Mrs. Grousbeck
Louie Kelzener
Roseburgers
Star
Spingfield
Jenny
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Linn Drug Co
Santiam
LA Grande
la Grande, Or
Grande Ronde Cash Co
J. H. Flower
Gould
Harriman
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!