Malheur Valley railroad to extend to Brogan this fall
Ontario Oregon August 21 The Malheur Valley railroad will be extended from Vale to Brogan a 25 mile line this fall Construction work will start soon It forms the eastern link in the Harriman system across central Oregon to Eugene The Brogan extension will feed the central Oregon line with Ontario seen as the western terminus once the Buena Vista extension is built Ontario will be the Harriman system’s principal town in Eastern Oregon.
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Ontario, Or
Oregon Electric to Woodburn Franchise Bid Report
Frank Robertson of Portland seeks a franchise for an electric spur three miles from the Oregon Electric to Woodburn, with a city council decision expected after deliberation. He urges a $3500 citizen bonus and a carbarn site to open the line by year end, with plans to extend east to timber belts and coal fields.
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Oregon Electric
Woodburn
Frank Robertson
Portland
Cleveland
Front
First Strets
Robert
Scotts Mills
Oregon
Farmer Wells slain by elk horn attack in Buckhorn saloon
J R Wells a leading Gilliam county rancher was murdered in Condon Oregon last night. K Searcy struck Wells with an elk horn after a barroom dispute as bartender Kirlin tried to separate the men. The assault occurred about 9 P M with Searcy fleeing afterward.
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B. K. Searcy
Wells
Searcy Jail Masonic and Knights Lodges Ties Noted
The head with it. Searcy is now in the county jail. Wells was a member of the Masonic lodge and also of the Knights of Pathias lodge.
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Searcy
Wells
Masonic Lodge
Knights of Pathias Lodge
Indians Rebuke President Taft in Oklahoma
Keetoowah society of full-blood Cherokee Indians in Muskogee issued a rebuke to President Taft. Congressman Charles Kreager brought the White House flag. the society said it is not political and that if the flag represents a Republican victory it should be refused with thanks.
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Muskogee
Okla
Taft
Charles Kreager
Washington
White House
Kreager
Indian Society
Red Men’s Organization
Pzpublican
Goshen Holds Its Annual Picnic
Goshen's annual picnic at Oxley's Grove on August 22 drew about 75 attendees. Visitors included Raleigh Roney returning from Newport and Mr and Mrs Wiley Humphrey staying with Dan Humphrey. The community notes threshing is past, bridge gang 14 is back, and locals Frank Howard and Will Cornelius headed to Siuslaw with others from Southern Oregon.
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Goshen
Oxley's Grove
Court orders crossing built at Kincaid avenues Riverview street
The county court ordered the Southern Pacific Co to construct a grade crossing at Kincaid avenue and Riverview street in Kincaid park adjoining Judkins Point. The two thoroughfares have been dedicated for public use.
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The
Southern Pacific Co
Kincaid Avenue
Riverview Street
Kincaid Park
Judkins’ Point
Buell Accident Near Fatal in Cottage Grove
The Cottage Grove Leader reports Mrs Verne Buell and sisters Nellie and Ivah Quinn were in a buggy north of Walker station when a freight train frightened the horse. The buggy overturned and Mrs Buell suffered a near fatal head injury. she is rapidly recovering. Trainsmen stopped the train and brought all three to Cottage Grove for medical care.
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Cottage Grove
Verne Bueh
Nellie
Ivah Quinn
Walker Station
King Farm
Haizcard
Saginaw
Buell
Nellie Quinns
E. J. Beidler
Chas. Beidler
Miss Nellie
Miss Ivah
Jack Johnson plans San Francisco tour and East bouts
In Los Angeles on August 23, Jack Johnson notes his party including G. W. Little will stay near San Francisco before meeting Ketchel in Colma on October 12 then heading to New York for a week at Hammerstein. He hints Langford may substitute for Ketchel and mentions racing engagements and money.
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Ketche
Sam
Britt
London
Jeffries
San Francisco
Territorial Fair Association
Phoenix
Natron contractors buy two spans of work mules in Eugene
Contractors in Eugene yesterday purchased two spans of work mules for railroad construction, paying $1100. The report notes a strong market for large mules and work horses as long as the project proceeds.
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Natron Extension
Eugene
Taft Might Briefly Visit University of Oregon in Eugene
Dr. L L Whitson reports that President Taft may consider a possible automobile trip to the University of Oregon stopping in Eugene for a brief visit though the prospect is doubtful.
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Taft
Eugene
L. L. Whitson
John Barrett
Washington, D. C
University of Oregon
Herbert Eastland Receives Private Investigator License
Herbert Fastland son of County Treasurer R E Eastland has been awarded a private investigator license by the state board in recent days, marking his transition to a licensed practice.
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Herbert Fastland
R. E. Eastland
State Board
Binger May Not Be Tried for Land Fraud
Portland reports indicate dismissal of many Oregon land fraud indictments, with Ginger Hermann possibly among those not prosecuted. Heney says he will not pursue Hermann, leaving the decision to Attorney General Wickersham. McCourt aims to clear the docket this fall, calling some cases triable, others undecided.
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Portland
Oregon
PJ. Heney
Ginger Hermann
Heney
Hermann
Tie
Wickersham
United States
McCourt
Stevens firm seals up McKenzie visit as railroad plan grows
The Oregonian reports John F Stevens J J Hills representative has not confirmed a McKenzie Valley visit this week though he and associates were in Portland last Sunday and Tuesday. Rumors say Hill aims to control Oregon Trunk and push a railroad toward San Francisco with Coos Bay as a target, possibly negotiating with Welch interests for a McKenzie right of way.
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Oregonian
John F Stevens
J. J. Hill
McKenzie
John F. Stevens
Portland
Stevens
McKenzie Valley
Lane County
City
Eugene
Hil
Oregon Trunk
Oregon
San Francisco
Coosa Bay
McKenzie River
Coos Bay
Wilamette Valley Company
A. Welch
Hill
Welch
Machinery hauled up mountain side for Blue Bird mill
J. W. Reed, part owner of the Blue Bird and Merger mines in the Blue River district, reported that the last of the milling machinery for the Blue Bird sawmill was brought in early this week. The plant will be used to produce lumber for a reduction plant this fall. The trek required a block and tackle to haul over a steep trail. Reed said they may install a stamp mill or another plant, deciding before Christmas.
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J. W. Reed
Blue Bird and Merger
Blue River District
Blue Bird
Mr. Reed
Big Timber Deal in Linn County
Brownsville Oregon August 23 The largest timber land sale in Linn county in years involves the Martin tract of about 2500 acres on the north slope divide between the Cala poola and Mohawk rivers. Crossett Timber Company of Portland paid close to 45000 dollars to acquire the land, now likely to be held by speculators. Brownsville lies about four and a half miles away, with prime logging and milling potential.
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Brownaville, Or
Linn County
Martin
Calapoola
Mohawk
Crossett Timber Company
Portland
Brownsville
Hamlin Faces Life Sentence in Washington Forgery Case
Portland reports Jack Hamlin may face life imprisonment if convicted under Washington law for a third forgery offense. Detectives list 11 banks as victims since March, with an arrest tied to a $300 forged note at a Winlock bank. Hamlin admits two prior penitentiary terms for forgery.
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Portland
Jack Hamilin
Washington
Hamliin
Pinkerton
Hamlin
Winlock
Wash
Thaw case mother accuses Mattewan asylum abuses
Mrs. Mary Copely Thaw criticizes treatment of her son Harry Thaw at Mattewan asylum after his return by Justice Mills. She cites privileges withdrawn and alleges Dr. Lamb denies basic meals and restricts him to a bare cell. She asserts the doctor seeks revenge to weaken his health before testimony.
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Mattewan
Mrea
Mary Copely Thaw
Harry Thaw
Mattewan Asylum
Justice Mills
Lamb
Harry
Jerome
M. E. Conference at Cottage Grove in September
Cottage Grove hosts the Methodist Episcopal district conference starting September 15 for a week. Bishop Charles Wesley Smith of Portland will preside and many prominent church officials will deliver sermons in various city churches. The event draws over 160 ministers and a large lay delegation, the largest outside visitors ever seen in the area.
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Cottage Grove
Methodist Episcopal District Conference
Tts
Eugene
Salem
Charles Wesley Smith
Portland
Pittsburg
University student dies after accidental shooting at Seaside
Robert Ramsdell, 19, a University of Oregon student from Portland, died at Good Samaritan hospital after a rifle exploded while he crossed a stream on a loose plank. His bullet shattered his left arm and glanced off a watch in his pocket. Funeral set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at St Stephen’s pro cathedral in Portland.
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Robert Ramedell
Seaside
Good Samaritan Hospital
H. D. Ramadell
Lipman, Wolf & Co
University of Oregon At
Eugene
Young Ramsdell
St. Stephen's Pro-Cathedral
Thirteenth and
Clay Streets
Portland Journal
Harriman Not Going to Klamath County
Col onel W. H. Holabird reports Harriman will not visit Pelican Lodge in Klamath County nor meet President Taft there. He denies rumors of Harriman coming from Europe and notes Holabird has moved to Odessa for several weeks to oversee ongoing improvements.
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Klamath Falla, Or
W. H. Holabird
Mr. Harriman
Pelican Lodge
Europe
Taft
Harriman
Klamath County
Holabird
Odessa
Irving Items Special Correspondence Update
Irving notes report S L Bond visiting Cottage Grove and Londond Springs with Mrs Bond. Mr and Mrs Wm Klussman toured Springfield and ponder Irving departure. Edgar Briggs visited family in Irving and returned on No 19. Sarter family from Klamath Falls returned after a fortnight with Inwall and Hilton. Richard Cook showcases a new gasoline engine for quick job orders. Amos Wilkins and son Welby depart for their ranch on the upper river.
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Irving
S. L. Bond
Cottage Grove
Londond Springs
Child Suffering with Terrible Skin Condition Found Help
A distressed child plagued by a severe skin irritation endured two months of torment. Doctors and remedies brought little relief until relief finally arrived, ending a period of persistent scratching and suffering. The terse report notes the improvement after treatments and the care involved.
Cure for dreadful disease by Cuticura remedy
A reader recounts using Cuticura products to treat a severe skin condition on a child. Despite other remedies failing, daily baths with Cuticura Soap and claimed ointment application led to improvement. The testimonial, dated June 16 and July 14 from Fridhoff, applauds the Cuticura line as effective for skin issues.
Cure by Cuticura Promises Relief for Skin Ailments
An 1905 testimonial from Mrs J. of Worxteide Island describes severe back and shoulder skin irritation cured by Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment after scratching past bleeding. She claims the products restored skin, saved her family from further trouble, and prompted recommendations to friends. The letter cites a Chicago line and gratitude to the Cuticura line.
Heney Adherents Gird for Fight in San Francisco
San Francisco August 23 The Good Government League prepares to launch a campaign for district attorney as if Heney’s Democratic nomination were regular He is expected to run as an Independent and if the high court rules the nomination legal his name may appear twice on the ballot once as an Independent and once on the Democratic column.
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San Francisco
Pranela J. Heney
Newport
Good Government League of
Heney
Supreme Court
Notice to taxpayers examine 1909 property assessment
Persons wishing to examine the assessment of their property or that of others for the year 1909 should call at the assessor's office within the next ten days so that any errors may be corrected before the tax roll is laid on August 24, 1909. B. F. Keeney, County Assessor.
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B. F. Keeney
County
Anersxof
Survey Aims Coast Road From Walles Creek To Yaquina Bay
Morria Wyant maps a coastal talk road survey north of Newport, planning a route from Walle Chy along the Silets river to the coast and Yaquina Bay. Rumors tie backers to Banker Hirscherg of Independence and hint J J Hun may weigh in on the project.
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Morria Wyant
Newport
Confc Uence
Walle Chy
Silets
Yaquina Bay
Banker Hirscherg
J. J. Hun
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Portland Gun Company
Eugene Colts
Taylor
Baker
Hardesty
Bodey
Driver
Smith
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DeNeffe
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H. P
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Stummler
Coleman
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Jewett
Lemley
Schulta
Champ
Langford
Ketchel
Los Angeles
Binger
M. E
Amos Wilkins
Welby
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