Famous oil case goes to Supreme Court of nation
Washington note says another step in the government suit against the Standard Oil Company of Indiana goes on record today when the counsel for the government applies to the Supreme Court for action. The filing marks a significant stage in the lengthy case sought to break up the trust and regulate monopolistic practices.
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Supreme Court OF Nation
Washington
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Public Land Notice for Judith Carnahan Timber Claim
Judith Ann Carnahan of Coeur d'Alene Idaho filed timber application 10172 on June 13 1908 for s of nw percent ne percent of nw section 4 Willamette Meridian seeking final proof to establish land claim before the Roseburg Oregon registrar and receiver January 20 1909 witnesses Hal B Wood Marvin L Hammitt George S Corser Samuel Carnahan all of Eugene and Coeur d Alene Idaho with register Benjamin L Eddy listed.
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U. S. Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Judith Ann Carnahan
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
Sec- 4 Weal
Willamette Meridian
Rosatureg
Seas
Hal.b. Wood
Eugene
Marvin L. Hammitt
Ore
George 8. Corser
Coeur ‘Alene
Samuel Carnahan
Benjamin L. Eddy
Register
Meredith final land proof notice at Roseburg Oregon
Department of the Interior notice states Mrs Belinda J Meredith of Eugene Oregon filed under the Umber and stone acts for fractional NW and SW of section 24 township 18 south range 7 west Willamette Meridian. She will present final proof before W W Calking A S Commissioner at Eugene Oregon on November 13 1908 with witnesses William D Neeley John Dick Monte Miner Birdina Meredith and J Frasier all of Oregon locations noted.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Roseburg
Belinda J. Meredith
Eugene
Oregon
Willamette Meridan
Tes
W. W. Calking
A. S. Commissoner
Hig
Eugene Orexon
Glaimant Pames
Willam D. Neeley
John Dick
Monte Miner
G@ottage Grove
Birdina Meredith
J. Frasier
Notice of final proof for timber land in Oregon
Notice is given that Jonathan H Vincent of Eugene Oregon filed intent to make final proof to establish settlement on W half of SE quarter in section 22 township 19 south range 2 west Willamette meridian before the Register and Receiver Roseburg Oregon on December 12 1968 Witnesses include James Wilhelm Creswell Oregon Joseph Wilhelm Alton Oregon Joseph A Mayo Zion Oregon Earl McNutt Beavene Oregon Read advertisement Benjamin L Boddy Register
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U. S. Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Eugene
Willamette Meridian
Roselyre Oregon
Claiicant
James Wilhelm
Creswell
Joseph Wilhelm
Alon
Joseph A. Mayo
Zion
Earl McNutt
Bveene
Benjamin L. Bddy
Melvin Seeks Five Year Proof On Oregon Homestead
Jay R. Melvin of Fisher Oregon, holder of Homestead Entry 14246-01429 filed to prove up final five year proof for land in Roseburg district. The hearing before U S Commissioner W W Calkins at Eugene is set for December 9, 1908. Witnesses named include Elsworth Prinde Peter Heneen William M Summers and Hatfield H Cooper all of Fisher Oregon.
Notice of final five year proof for Peter Hansen
Peter Hansen of Fisher Oregon seeks final five year proof for his Home stead Entry No. 11232 entered January 14 1902. He will establish proof before W W Calkins US Commissioner at Eugene Oregon on the Sunday of December 1908. Witnesses listed are Elsworth Prindel Flaber Oregon Wesley G Bowers Fisher Oregon Wm M Summers Fisher Oregon Hatfield H Cooper Fisher Oregon.
Supreme Court Writ Sought Over Elkins Law Interpretations
The government asks the Supreme Court to grant a writ of certiorari in the Standard 17 case to unify railroad rate filing interpretations under the Elkins law. It argues current circuit court rulings vary, risking nine conflicting constructions, and urges the court to give a final binding construction for all inferior courts.
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Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Landis
Supreme Court of the United States
Elkins
Court of Last Resort
Department of Justice
United States Creart Courts of Appeal
Texas Wonder Drug Promised Cure for Kidney Bladder Ailments
An old advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney bladder and rheumatic trouble. It claims a two month treatment at one dollar per bottle and directs readers to J. Hon or the mall to send for testimonials. Dr. F. E. Hall lists 2926 Olive Street, St. Louis.
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J. Hon
FE. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Toute
Miner Returns From Bohemia Trip With Snowfield Update
F. J. Hard arrived home from a visit to the Bohemia mines with news that the snow is rapidly melting. He was accompanied by Professor Barker of the University School of Mines.
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F. J. Hard
Bohemia Mines
Barker
School of Mines
The
University
Notice for Timber Patent U S Land Office Roseburg
Notich por publication sets timber patent action for Alice J Perdue of Eugene Oregon who filed timber application 9904 for W half of SW quarter in section 24 township 19 south range west Willamette meridian before W W Calkins at Eugene on December 24 1908 Witnesses include W D Neely M K E Gillespie Minnie Winniford and H K Whattham all of Oregon Oregon and Oakland names provided in notice
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U. & Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Alice J. Perdue
Eugene
Range & West
Willamette Meridian
W. W. Calkins
W. D. Neely
M. KE. Gillespie
Minnie Winniford
Oakland
HK. Whattam
Notice for final five year land proof filed
Wesley Q Bowers of Fisher Oregon filed intent to make final five year proof to establish a claim to the SE quarter of Section 21 Township 15 South Range 9 West Willamette meridian before W W Calkins United States Commissioner at Eugene Oregon on the Sunday of December 1908. Names Bleworth Prindel Peter Hansen Wm F Summers Hatfield H Cooper, all of Fisher Oregon.
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U. S. Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Peter Hansen
Fisher
Wolf
Township
Range
Willamette Meridian
W. W. Calkins
U. SS
Fugene
Elsworth Prindel
Flaber
Wesley G. Bowers
Fisher, Oregon
Wm. M. Summers
Fisher, Oren
Hatfield H. Cooper
Regon
Wesley Q. Bowers
U 8
Eugene
Bleworth Prindel
Wm. F. Summers
Milworth Prindel seeks final five year proof in Oregon
Land Office notice states Milworth Prindel of Fisher Oregon filed to prove homestead claim for NW and SW sections in township 15 south range 9 west Willamette Meridian. Proof before US Commissioner W W Calkins Eugene Oregon on December Sunday 1908. Witnesses listed: Wealer G Bowers Peter Hansen William M Summers Hatfield H Cooper all of Fisher Oregon.
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Vw. S. Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Jay R. Melvin
Fisher
Township
Range 10
Wilamette Meridian
W. W. Calkins
U. 8
Eugene
Elaworth Prinde
Peter Heneen
William M. Summers
Hatfield H. Cooper
Milworth Prindel
Township 15
Range 9
Willamette Meridian
U. S
Wealer G. Bowers
Peter Hansen
Kresjamin L. Eddy
Register
Fisher Murder Shocks Portland Lawyer Community
Ralph B. Fisher, 28, chair of the Oregon State Bar grievance committee, was slain in his private office at 322 Mohawk building Third and Morrison streets by disbarred lawyer J. A. Finch. Finch, captured after a dramatic confrontation, denied the murder though he remained calm as officers held him. Fisher, a Salem native who married Bertha Kay, had drafted sympathy resolutions for Henry Heney and earlier led disbarment actions against Finch.
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Portland
Ralph B. Fisher
Oregon State Bar Association
J. A. Finch
Fisher
Finch
Ralph
Albany
Mohawk Building
Third
Morrison Streets
Misa Verna Burkhardt
Dr. Leonard
Chester W. Dolph
Cameron
Miss Burkhardt
Ralph Fisher
Clef Juatic
Bean
Salem
Ralph Buttress Fisher
James Finch
Bertha Lolita Kay
Thomas B. Kay
Salem Statesman
Polk County
Oregon
Oregon High School Debating League Bulletin
The November Oregon University Bulletin lists the officers and by laws for the Oregon High School Debating League for 1908 09. The league includes 34 schools across five districts with names of districts and member high schools in Eastern Columbia Central Southern and Coos Bay.
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University of Oregon Bulletin
Oregon High School
Oregon
Baker City
Crook County
Elgin
la Grande
Ontario
Pendleton
Sherman County
Union
Columbia River
Astoria
the Dalles
Gresham
Hood River
Newberg
Tillamook
Woodburn
Yamhill
Central Oregon
Albany
Brownsville
Cottage Grove
Eugene
Jefferson
Junction City
Lebanon
Salem
Silverton
Southern Oregon
Central Point
Grants Pass
Klamath County
Roseburg
Coos Bay
Bandon
Coquille
Marshfield
Myrtle Point
North Bend
Coburg youth dies in accidental goose hunting shooting
Saturday evening 14 year old Lawrence Bondson of Coburg was shot by Lee Smith, another 14 year old, during a goose hunt. Coroner Gordon judged the incident accidental and did not hold an inquest. Bond, an eighth grade pupil, died two hours after being shot. Smith mourns the accident as well. The pair, with George Smith, George Drury and Professor Maxwell, were near the McKenazie river bottom a mile west of the railroad bridge when the geese were spotted and shots fired. Funeral held in Coburg I.C. cemetery.
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Lawrence Melvin Bond
Coburg
Lee Smith
Gordon
Young Bond
Smith
George Smith
Lee
George Drury
Professor Maxwell
McKenazie
Bond
Young Smith
Coburg I. C. Oo
Hitchcock May Give Fulton Aid
A dispatch notes Senator Fulton aims to counter Senator Bourne and seek Taft support for Fulton in Virginia. Bourne backs Chamberlain. Fulton favors not backing a Democrat and expects Taft to stay out of Oregon politics while Hitchcock may back Fulton if he acts.
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Hitchcock
Fulton
Senator Bourne
Taft
Bourne
Chamberlain
Roosevelt
Oregon
Hitchcocka
Fugene Stars Teeley Raymond Connects With Portland Club
The Oregonian notes Teeley Raymond once shortstop for the Los Angeles team and later with the Portland Club is drawing interest from Seattle for next season. It suggests Miguel Lynch and Cupid Dugdale may grab him while Terry McKune, rumored to underperform, could be sent back to Dugdale’s farming ground. St Paul Dewitt’s Carbolized Witch Haze Salve is advertised as a general-purpose salve.
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Terry McKune
Teeley Raymond
Oregonian
Portland
Los Angeles
D. E. Dugdale
Teeley
Miguel Lynch
Cupid” Dugdale
Seattle
Dug
St. Paul
Noted robber to face trial in Minnesota case
Frank Shercliffe, a noted desperado with a long crime record, is about to be tried in Minnesota for the Northern Pacific train robbery near Minneapolis. Arrested in Knoxville, Tenn., he faces possible extradition to Colorado over a separate murder and robbery charge.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Hennepin County
Frank Shercliffe
Minnesota
Shercliffe
Owen Ball
Stillwater
Northern Pacific
Ball
Pulman
Marshalltown
Iowa
Colorado
John Walsh
Leadville
Lansing
Mich
Canyon City
Shereliffe
Knoxville
Tenn
Cunnings
Reynolds
Aurora
Ill
Geneva
Joliet
John Cumm
Gallatin
Charles Reynolds
Utah Penitentiary
Ogden
Sioux City & Pacific
Omaha
California Junction
William G. Pollock
San Francisco
Gilman
Logan
Fort Madison
Middle West
Pioneer Woman A. C. McGee Dies Suddenly
Mrs. A C McGee an Oregon pioneer died suddenly at her Mohawk home near Donna station after two and a half years of paralysis She was born in Missouri about 72 years ago came west across the plains in the early fifties lived in Marion and Lane counties later settled near Springfield and Mohawk She leaves three children J McGee Mrs L W Waller Philomath and Mrs Luella Yarnell Salem Funeral at Mohawk home Wednesday at 10 am interment Gager cemetery near Natron Sold by all druggists Little Early Risers pills.
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A. C. McGee
Oregon
Donna Station
Mohawk
Marion County
Lane County
Springfield
J. . McGee
L. W. Waller
Philomath
Luella Yarnell
Salem
Famly
Gager
Natron
TESTIMONY OF ARCHBOLD CONTINUES IN TRUST LIQUIDATION
Executive Head of Standard Trust remains on the stand as Archbold’s direct examination nears conclusion in the New Jersey company liquidation. Government cross-examination is expected to start soon, with William Rockefeller anticipated as the next witness in New York.
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New York
Standard Ol
Archbold
New Jersey Company
Archbeld
William Rockefeller
Right of Way Agent for Oregon Eastern in Eugene Again
Major Edwards, right of way agent for the Oregon Eastern Harriman line from Eugene over the Cascades to Weed, Cal, arrived in the city from San Francisco to finish unsettled matters for the line. He expects to remain about a week and, while not certain, thinks construction may begin early next year.
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Major Edwards
Oregon Eastern Railway
Harriman
Eugene
Cascades
Klamath Falls
Weed
Cal
San Francisco
Iis
Oawards
Another Hotel Project Is Launched in Eugene
Talk of a new hotel in Eugene has been rife for some time. F E Dunn has optioned the corner lot at West Ebb and Olive streets to erect a four story building. The plan calls for sixty rooms in the Dunn Wilkins block upper stories and forty rooms in the new corner structure, creating a modern hotel with well lighted rooms. If approved, construction could start as soon as possible in 2000.
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Eugene
West Ebb and
Olive Streets
F. E. Dunn
William McFarland
Dunn-Wilkins
McFarland
Dunn
Irving News Roundup from Local Correspondent
Special correspondence from Irving reports a flurry of Thanksgiving visits and illness. Livia Bond returns home for a few days. Mrs. A. J. Zumwalt spent Thanksgiving with daughter Mrs. Tarkington. Rev. D. Morris is improving but not yet able to fill the pulpit. Eliza and Jennie Spencer visited Irving, Cliff Edwards and wife hosted guests, Emily Golde spent Sunday at home, and Florence Runyan travels to Eugene to work at Nicklin’s store through the holidays. Christmas sentiment and goodwill are noted among children.
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Irving
Livia Bond
A. J. Zumwalt
Tarkington
D. Morris
Eliza
Jennie Spencer
Cliff Edwards
Eugene
H. A. Small
Emily Golde
Florence Runyan
T. T. Nicklin's
Hotel Gross Sold to A J Pickard and Daughter
A J Pickard and his daughter Mrs Grace Lancaster have leased the Hotel Gross for three years and will assume possession tomorrow morning. They plan extensive improvements and to operate it in first class style. Coach Robert Forbes has gone East, reportedly to marry and later return to Lane county to enter the lumber business. Electric Bitters advertised as a remedy for malaria stomach and liver troubles with a promise of refund if not helpful. 50c at W A Kuykendall's drug store.
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A. J. Pickard
Grace Lancaster
Gross
W. C. Kiestler
Halliday
Ark
W. A. Kuykendall
Robert Forbes
Lane County
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Advertised
A vintage ad promotes DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as antiseptic and soothing. It urges consumers to insist on the product, notes a regular size price of 50 cents, and states it is sold by all druggists in the area.
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DeWitt
All Drugg
Cuticura Cay Mother and Southern Woman Suffer Skin Ailments
A Southern woman and a mother describe severe itching burning rashes and a sore on the neck. Both report drastic relief sought through Cuticura remedies as part of a wider discussion on skin troubles affecting babies and adults.
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Cajy
Cuticura A Stand By That Never Fails Her
Mrs Lillie Wildher of Chattanooga Tennessee praises Cuticura products for treating severe skin sores and scalp conditions. She recalls breakthrough relief after trying numerous blood medicines and a long fight with itching and eruptions. The letter notes quick improvement with Cuticura Soap and Ointment and mentions relatives helped by the same regimen. February 16, 1997.
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Cutiurg
Lillie Wildher
Chattanooga
Tean
Cuticura Ointment and Soap Advert Explained
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment as a top remedy for skin humors including itching burning and rashes. It promotes Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Pills as part of a regimen, claims rapid relief, and notes availability from Petter Cham Corp in Boston with post free pricing details.
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Petter Cham. Corp
Boston
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Portland Law
Monmouth
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Troy
Ida
Oregon High School Debating League
Hot Springs, Va
Washington Post
Archbold Continues
Standard
Oregon Eastern
Irving News
Serest
Hotel Gross
Cuticura Cay
Cuticura
Michaels, Stern & CO
Hanson's
Hanson
East Ninth Street
Stone
Bear Highland
Culinester
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