Man shoots intruder in Siuslaw home tragedy
John Johnson of Maple Creek near Acme shot and killed E. Prindel who ran from the house as Johnson returned unexpectedly from a logging camp. Sheriff Bown and a team dispatched to the Lower Siuslaw scene as details remained scarce. Both men were well known ranch owners in the area and Johnson stayed to await legal action.
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John Johnson
Maple Creek
Acme
Siuslaw
Prindel
Johnson
Eugene
Bown
George Fisk
G. F. Skipworth
W. T. Gordon
Hale
Incendiary Fire Destroys Smitherman Blacksmith Shop
A recurring arsonist strikes again as A L Smitherman’s smithy near the Willamette river bridge burns Saturday night. Neighbors report kerosene odor, suggesting deliberate ignition. the fire destroyed the building and contents valued over 1000 dollars with 350 dollars insured. Smitherman and wife were away at a Springfield carnival.
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A. L. Smitherman
Willamette River Bridge
Ferry Street
Smitherman
Springfield
China orders 400 million to cut queues in reform push
Re gent Prince Cin promulgates sweeping plan to end the ancient queue custom as part of radical Chinese reforms. Debate within the grand council sharpens between reform advocates led by Prince Tai and opponents, with rioting feared if the long standing Manchu badge is abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Prince Cin
Grand Council
Tsai Tao
Tong Shi Yi
Washington
Prince Tai
Prince Chaun
Wu Yukg
Wu Yuk Sang
Prince Chun
Marion County Clerk Against Assembly in Marion Politics
Salem Aug 20.2 D Allen Marion county clerk filed his declaration to seek a third term in the Sept 24 primaries. He opposes the county convention and supports direct primaries, asking voters to place against bossism and allow party rank and file to nominate. His Silverton home underscores wide appeal as the fight pits assembly forces against direct primary supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem, Or
D. Allen
Marion County
Allen
Silverton
Bossie
Pine Tar Honey Cold Remedy Ad Highlight
An advertisement urges using Dr Ells Pine Tar Honey for colds noting a bell on the bottle and sold by Dillon Urng Co. It mentions the Blue Bird Mining Company and a county clerk notice of today with a misspelled designation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drell
Dillon Urng Co
Blue Bird Mining Company
Portland praised Mackenzie River auto trip as coast favorite
A. J. Paul and party tout the upper Mackenzie River valley as the best hunting, fishing, and scenery in Oregon. They describe camps at Belnap Cedar Grove and Blue River, cross five river fords on the 60 mile route, and claim Portland to Eugene travel by car can beat rail time.
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McKennzie River
Eugene
Pacific Coast
A. J. Paul
The
Portland Journal
Paul
McKenzie River
Theodore Kruse
Richard Kruse
Fred A. Borchert
Mr. Swade
Kruse
Packard
Irene McCreedie
Ray McCreedie
Ann Borchert
Mr. Paul
O'Brien
Blue River
Cedar Grove
Belknap
Foley Springs
Jeffries
Nimrod
Ryr McCreedle
Mr. Belknap
Poin
Portland
Salem
Metropolis
McKenzie
Lewis
Southern Pacific
Corvallis
Birth Announcement for Parsong Son in Eugene
A son was born to Earl Parsong and wife in Eugene on August 20 1910. The infant joins the family of A L Maudlin and spouse who welcomed a child previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Maudlin
Eugene
Earl Parsong
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as universal healer
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as instant relief for wounds sores ulcers boils felons eczema and skin eruptions claiming it heals the worst sores and chapped hands with a 25 cent price at A Kuykesdall’s. An unrelated note mentions Mrs J E Simpson traveling to Albany under something about widt? with har navonhaine a.
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Bucklen
Kuykesdall
J. E. Simpson
Albany
Widt
Asset Company selects shorter route to the coast
Lane County Asset Company announces final survey route from Eugene to Mapleton via Fornett pass and Chickahomini to the Siuslaw, claiming 44 miles total and a shorter, easier grade than other routes. The decision follows two years of exploration and assessment of all proposed paths to Florence.
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Southern Pacific
Junction City
Corvallis
Low Pass
Lake Creek
Siuslaw
Florence
Lane County Asset Company
Eugene
Hale
Chickahomini
Wildcat River
Turner Creek
Knowles Creek
Mapleton
Ughly
Coroner's jury rules killing justified in Prindel case
Halo Aug 23 Coroners jury finds EF B Prindel was killed justifiably by John Johnson near Acme after Johnson discovered alleged infidelity. Johnson held at home awaiting inquest as sheriff and attorneys traveled from Hale. Prindel to be buried at Deadwood cemetery tomorrow afternoon.
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Guard
Halo
Prindel
John Johriggen
Maple Creek
Johnson
HN. Fisk
Wm. Brand, Jr. Furnigh
H. Young
J. D. Hill
C. D.fero
Patten warns wheat crop is short and urges substitutes
Chicago August 20 James A Patten former wheat and cotton king says world wheat supply for 1910 is at a decade low and substitutes are essential He toured Europe to study crops noting corn could not fully replace bread and citing France and Argentina as potential sources His return to Chicago ended with a quick office visit and a purchase at the wheat pit.
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Chicago
James A. Patten
Patten
Europe
France
Argentine
Railroad Survey In Upper Klamath County
Klamath Falls Oregon August 20 Ore gon Trunk surveyors have worked on the north end of the county. A single line passes Harriman estate Pelican Bay to Lake o' the Woods and runs toward Medford. No crews have resumed southern county work. Officials from Hill lines visit the ground to reconnoiter while surveyors remain in the field.
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Klamath Falls
Oregon Trunk
Harriman Estate
Pelican Bay
Lake O' the Woods
Medford
Klamath Lake
Struck a Rich Mine in Health Pills Claim
An 8 W Benns of Coal City Mia says Dr King’s New Life Pills cured 12 years of liver and kidney trouble. They claim to treat liver kidney issues constipation malaria headache dyspepsia debility for 25 cents at Kuykendall’s dating August 1.
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Shoop
Hearst
W. Benns
Coal City
Mia
Dr. King
Kuykendall
Marriages Reported for August Twenty 1910
At Creswell Oregon Henry Hout of Corvallis wed Miss Hilda Ruegger at the bride’s mother home with Rev Will V McGee officiating In Eugene Rev H F Sanderson presiding, Thomas F Knight of Eugene and Myrtle H Clark of Springfield united at Rev E C Sanders on Saturday evening August 20 1910.
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Rosine Ruegger
Creswell
Henry Hout
Corvallis
Hilda Ruegger
Will V. McGee
E. C. Sanderson
Eugene
Thomas F. Knight
Myrtle H. Clark
Springfield
H. F. Sanderson
McGee's Baby Elixir Promises Safe Cure for Infant Ailments
An advertisement asserts that Baby M Menda and other soothing syrups contain opium and narcotics, while McGee's Baby Elixir contains no injurious drugs. It promotes relief for disordered stomachs, colic, fretfulness, and teething discomfort in infants, with a note that the Miliem Drug Store Ad Ream is from Butte, Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee
Miliem Drug Store
Fire Near Goldson Sparks Forest Blaze
F A Anderson of Berger-Bean Hardware and L J Kalker rode with Fred Moullen to the Goldson area where a forest fire raged at the foot of a mountain. A sheet of flame a half mile long burned underbrush and small trees. Anderson expects little damage due to tall trees. The blaze, aimed toward Michaels canyon, prompted plans to mobilize workers if it worsens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Anderson
Berger-Bean Hardware Company
Goldson
L. J. Kalker
Fred Moullen
Mr. Anderson
Sutherlands Fagle Eye Salve Offered in Tubes
Uprooted ad for Sutherland's Fagle Eye Salve promotes a creamy white ointment in air tight screw cap tubes. Claims to cure sore eyes and be safe for infants. Sold by Dillon or?e.
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Bold Everywhere
Dillon Oe 'E
Feudist John Abner Shot Dead in Jackson Ky
In Jackson Kentucky on August 23 John Abner a noted feudist linked to the Hargis Calaghan and Denton quarrels was shot multiple times by unknown assailants. Authorities dispatched a posse to pursue the killers as efforts to locate the culprits continue.
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Jackson
John Abner
Calaghan
Denton
Abner
Assasal
Pine-Tar-Honey advised for children’s croup care
Parents are urged to keep Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey on hand for child croup, especially at night when medical help may be hard to obtain. The notice emphasizes readiness and quick treatment in emergencies.
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Dr. Bell
Springfield Rail Carnival Ends With Big Crowd and Praise
Thousands filled Springfield streets for the three day railroad carnival finale, as Main Street glittered with streamers and fireworks. Eugene visitors joined locals in a festive parade, balloon ascension, and prizes for a baby show while police reported no major incidents. Judge Webster urged macadamized county roads funded by bonds, and officials touted attendance between four and six thousand for yesterday’s acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mill City
Main
Eugene Merry Makers
Merry-Geroistad
Eugene Autono
Eugene
Clark Belknap
Willamette University
H. E. LeRoy
James Laxton
Newt Griffin
Jim Hughes
Willamette Valley
Miller Amusement Company
Boosters
Aeronaut
Cobe
Sutton
Main Street
Charley Noble
Howard Dixon
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Lower
Shoep
Dr. Shoep
W. M. Green
Haviland
China
Marion
Assembly
Fisk
Gordon
Skipworth
Princed
Mrs. Johnson
Five Rivers
Princie
Negreat
Douglas
Deadwood
Ad Ream
Butte
Mentlah
Ndealen
Sutherland
Webster
Lionel Kd. Webster
Ultfomah
Oregon
M Webster
Judge Webster
Mise Ida Walker
Mra. J. L. Clark
Bowerman
Jay Bowerman
Natron
Captain Dodd
Claude Washburne
Ning
A. F. Klein
Laxton
A. F. Herrick
Williamee
Clarence Tripp
John Muliena
Ron An
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