Railway chief Spencer killed in rear end wreck near Lynchburg
Lynchburg Nov 29 President Samuel Spencer of the Southern Railway was killed and his body burned beyond recognition in a rear end collision near Lawranceva Virginia eleven miles below here. Spencer, his private dispatcher D W Davis, and the rear train engineer C Perry died. About a dozen passengers, mainly negroes, were injured with one possibly fatally. Fisher and Redwood of Baltimore believed killed. Philip Schuyler director of the Southern Railway and prominent New York financier. Spencer head of several lines and boards. The Jacksonville Express hit No 37 after a flagman failed to protect the rear. The operator of the block system blamed for allowing the second section onto the track before clearance. Lucretia Allen died on the operating table at the city hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Gamue! Spencer
Southern Railway
Law- Va
Morong
Philip Schuyler
New York
Spencer
D. W. Davis
C. Perry
Jacksonville
Sawyers Depot
Charles D Fisher
Frank T. Redwood
Baltimore
Southern Railroad
General Schuyler
Samuel Spencer
The
Southern Railway Company
Washington
Alabama Great Southern
Cincinnati, New Orleans and Pacific
Georgia Southern and Florida Railway Company
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Central Railway of Georgia
Chicago, Milwaukee &@ St. Paul
Erie Railroad
Northern Pacific
University of Virginia
Rodman
Fisher
Redwood
Sawyers
Lucretia Allen
County Clerk Transfers and Real Estate Listings
Long list of property transfers, deeds, and land sales from multiple owners and entities. Notable entries include Emily Hovey to Thomas C Starret and Horatio N Hovey for 160 acres, Mt Vernon Cemetery Association land dealings, and numerous Queen County transactions with prices from 1 to 560 000 dollars. Also notes sheriff deed, tax deeds, and mining claims filings along with marriage licenses and notarial notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Hovey
Thomas C. Starret
Horatio N. Hovey
Fred Fisk
C. W. Washburne
Junction City
A. L. Briggs
Lulu P. Briggs
Currin’s Park
Cottage Grove
Ida H. Phillips
Ida H. Phillips To N A. M. Howe
Township
Creswell Boy Dies in Goldfield Nevada
J. H. Jones of Creswell learned his son William died in Goldfield Nevada from an apparent illness yesterday. The body will be shipped to Creswell for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reswell Boy
Goldfield, Nevada
J. H. Jones
Creswell
Goldfield
Nevada
William
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Advertised cure claim
A Denver man J Clark reports relief from a winter cough after using Ballard's Horehound Syrup, claiming he has not been sick since. The ad promotes the product as a cure for coughs and lists sellers Linn Drug Co and Hull's Drug Store, with mail order options and testimonials. The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles, offered by Dr E B Mall and druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Clark
Denver
Colorado
Ballard
Linn Drug Co
Texas Wonder
Dr. EB. W
Olive Street
St. Louis
Bend
Hull
Ant
Sensation in labor leader's trial looms in Chicago
In Chicago on December 1 the trial of Cornelius P. Shea, head of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, revealed alleged conspiracy tied to the 1905 strike. Albert Young, once leader of the United Teamsters of America, testified that Robert Noren of the Garment Workers' Union funded $1,800 to influence leaders to strike in favor of Montgomery Ward workers, with five men each receiving $200 and Noren paid $20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cornelius P. Shea
Brotherhood of Teamsters
Teamsters
Albert Young
United Teamsters of America
Robert Noren
Garment Workers’ Union
Shea
Teametera
Garriwen Workers
Montgomery, Ward & Co
Noren
Shepherd Hanged at Salem Friday
Salem reports Frederick A. Shepherd was hanged at the penitentiary for the murder of Benjamin F. Zell in Crook County on September 24. He confessed on the scaffold and said someone was implicated but did not name them. Shepherd also killed Zell and assaulted Mrs Zell. An appeal to commute his sentence due to alleged mental incapacity was made by supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Frederick A. Shepherd
Benjamin F. Zell
Crook County
Shepherd
Zell
Sale of Estate Real Property Set for Lane County Court
In Lane County Oregon the estate of Daniel Keowee an insane person is cited to appear December 24 1906 at 10 a.m. in the County Court Eugene to show cause why the guardian cannot sell described land to satisfy debts and cover administration costs. Judge G K Chrisman presides. Attest County Clerk officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Oregon
Lane County
Daniel Rees
Daniel Keowee
State of
Oregon
Lane
Eugene
Ane
G. K. Chrisman
E. A. Lee
L. M Travis
Summons in Lane County Circuit Court 1906
In the Circuit Court of Oregon Lane County W G Davis sues Glen A Brigham and Kate Brigham for possession of a deed and title. The defendants must appear within six weeks of first publication October 2 1906 or risk decree by default. Court order by Hon L T Harrie dated October 18 1906. Attorneys Williams Bean Coover Stapleton for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen A. Brigham
Kate Brigham
State of Oregon
W. M
L. T. Harrie
Circuit Court
State of
Oregon
Lane County
Williams & Bean, Coovert & Stapleton Mus
Notice of Final Account in Butler Estate
Notice is hereby given that J E Butler has filed his final account in the estate of Mary L Butler deceased in Lane County Oregon. The County Court of Lane has set January 7 1907 at 10 oclock in the forenoon for hearing the account. All interested persons must appear in court to show cause why the account should not be allowed and the administrator discharged. Done November 21 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L. Butler
Lane
Oregon
Gald Court
Eaid
J. E. Butler
Summons in Oregon Court for Divorce Decree
Marie B Goodshild files in Oregon Circuit Court for Wa County a divorce suit against Edward B Goodchild requiring appearance and answer within six weeks from the first publication October 5 196, with decree sought dissolving the marriage and granting full relief. Published weekly for six consecutive weeks in the Eugene Daily Guard by order of Judge L T Herrin dated October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward B. Goodchild
State of
Oregon
Eugene Daily Guard
L. T. Herrin
Chambers
Wit
Notice of Pinal Settlemetd Hearing in Lane County
Hw F Hartwig administrator of Lewis Hartwig estate in Lane County Oregon files final account. Court sets December 3 at 2 PM for hearing objections and local settlement. All objections must be filed by the date. L. Bilyeu attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinal
WH. F. Hertwig
Lewis Hartwig
Lane County
Oregon
Enid Court
Anid Accouint
Enid Tmat
Notice to Creditors Estate of Sophia Hazleton
George L Gilfry appointed administrator of Sophia Hazleton estate by Lane County judge G R Chrisman. Claimants must file with Dorrie & Skipworth in Eugene, Oregon within six months from October 1, 1 GEORGE L GILFEY administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Hazleton
George L. Gilfry
G. ER. Chrisman
Esid Lane
Egainet Enid
Dorrie & Skipworth
Eugene
Gon
Timber land entry notice in Roseburg Oregon 1906
United States Land Office notice from Roseburg Oregon dated October 18 1906 announces Anderson Bush of Bay Centre Washington filed sworn statement 7222 March 1906 for the NE of section 26 township 18 south range 6 west seeking timber land for timber or stone value rather than agriculture. It lists witnesses Clark Devereaux Eugene Oregon Fred Whitten Portland Oregon Josie Hale Bush and Gertrude G Bush Bay Centre Washington and sets January 23 1907 as the probate date before the Roseburg register and receiver. Adverse claimants must file by January 23 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Roseburg
Congress
California
Oregon
Nevada
Washington Territory
Anderson
Bush
Bay Centre
Pacific
Register and Receiver of
Bhia
Clark P. Devereaux
Eugene
Fred C. Whitten
Portland
Josie Hale Bush
Gertrude GG. Bush
Washington
Benjamin L. Eddy
Register
Bay Center
County of Pacific
State of Washington
Range Mar Weet
Jasna
Wiseeom Clark P Devereaus
Ore
Gra
Bush and
Gertrede Bush
Ray Center
Wash
Administrator's Sale Of Real Property In Estate
In the matter of the estate of W S Gossett deceased the administrator will sell at private sale on or after December 17 1906 for cash described real property to wit note 1 and 4 in block 3 of the original plat of Eugene and one promissory note for 400 secured by mortgage on lots 6 and 16 block 2 of Kelsay's addition to Eugene Proposals to purchase will be received at the administrator's law office Williams Bean Eugene after the 17th day of December 1906 First publication November 16 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Gossett
Eugene
Kelsay
Williams @ Bean
Land Claim Notice in Oregon Timber Lands Sale
Obat Olson of Sellwood Oregon filed sworn statement No 7200 for the NW of W1 2 of Section 2 in Township 1N Range 4W seeking residence before Register and Receiver at Noseburg Oregon on Thursday January 3. Witnesses include Martin Jeverson and Charlap Olson of Eugene Peden Opbus of Blue River Heaken Marius Olson of Ongom. Claimants urged to file adverse claims by January 24 1877 or appropriate action will proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Rosebarg
Oregon
Congress
California
Nevada
Washington Territory
Obat Olson
Sellwood
Metnomand
Noseburg
Thureday
Witnesess
Martin Jevenson
Eugene
Charlap Olson
Peden Opbus
Blue River
Marius Olson
Benjamin L. Eddy
Kegrister
Notice for Publication in Roseburg Oregon 1906
Public land sale filing by Josie Hale Bush of Bay Center Washington under the Timber and Stone Act. Statement No 7249 filed March 9 1906 for E1/2 of E2 in Section 27 Township 18 South Range 4 West Willamette. Hearing January 23 1907 before Roseburg Register and Receiver. witnesses listed. adverse claimants invited to file by then.
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Southern Road
Emma C. Thompson
Hiram B
Emma R. Yancey
F. L
Minnie B. Hackett
N. P
Melissa Chrisman
K. F
C. Lorena Martin
Same
R. F
Melisas Chrisman
John A
Lantas J. Bowers
B. J. Newman
Fred and
Rosa Ream
Louis
J Bowers
Packard
W. W
Anna J. Calkins
H. F. Houston
Fairmount
George L
Isabelle Deffenbaugh
Hiram F. Kilborn
Fairomont
J. H
Dassid Maxwell
Idaho
F. Campbell
Hend-rick
Wither
Marian Harper
Washburne
Springfield. & P Co
Springfield
Mary
Saubert
Frank Saubert
Acme
J. E
Effie Milliorn
Samuel Anderson
W. E
G. F. W Saubert
Sewell C Smith
Monroe Mui Co
Washburn and
Oregon Timber Co
Chas. H. Chick
Constantin Morton
Everett P. Lewis
Mary B
W. W. Avery
Farnie Bond
Coleman
Coburg
H. M. Black
Susan A Rogecrans
University
Frank
Mary Shalty
Oregon Eastern Railway Co
Bertha W Jacobs
Wallace H Weeks
Martha A Hendricks
C Hills
Elias Stewart
Burton S
Eliza C
L Simons
Joseph Duncan
Rachel Raymond
Ernest England
Cynthia F
Geo H Converse
Adams
George C
Melville Frissell
Alice Maroner
Ralph E
Pearl Cartwright
Louisa Mulkey
Walter
Alice E Linton
Hilah C Tingley
Harris Ad
Pliny E
Amy Snodgrass
Southern Pacific Co
F BE
Amenda C Hyland
P Gilmore
Meda R Smith
D M Sidwell
van Duyn
Emma M
Joseph Hanns
Emily McClements
A. J
Sadie N. Perkins
James A Stansbie
Hanna L. Marsten
L. H. Latham
L. G
Damarius E. Hull
P. E. Snodgrass
Aztec Land & Cattle Co
Wm. Morris
James Morris
Florence
Monroe Mill Co
Monroe Timber Co
California & Oregon Land Co
Astec Land & Cattle Co
Charley Olson
Booth-Kelly Lumber Co
Thomas A
Ada L. Campbire
Asa P Sluter
Paris H
Ansa P. Sluyter
Aes P
N. A Whiteaker
Tandge & West
Bernhard
Bertha Winther
Louis Bean
August Huguler
W. W. Strickland
W. O
Nellie Orton
Charles D
Amy M. Howard
J. O. Dennis
K. L
Della Aall
Security Savings & Trust Co
Martin Hanan
L. FE. Ross
T. W. Harris
Hale Bros
Jane A. Cook
J. D. Cook
Cook
Ellizabeth Cook
Jane A
J. D
Elizabeth Cook
Josie Lakin
Burton
Eliza C. Kelawy
George Bchnelder
Kelawy
F. W. Osburn
George Schneider
Kelsey
George
Melissa Schneider
Alta Schneider
Edwin F. Smith
Henry Odell
John W. Ishmael
Hen
Iota Lee
M. C. Ishmael
Land Lease
G. Spicer
Harrison Matthews
Marcola
M. J. Edmonson
C. A
Etta A. R. Davis
Lewisto
Bohemia
G. W. Layne
Roy H. Johnson
Cynthia Sweet
C. M. Kissinger
John A. Kennedy
Mary E. Hodges
F. M. Hodges
Milton G Pilette
Effa M Thomson
G T Lane
Charles T Howell
Georgie J Jeffers
AR Jeffers
Claude Gaby
Rena Hyland
BS Hyland
Shephard
Circuit Court of
State
W. G. Davis
Eilers
America
Chickering
Weber
Kimball
Hobart M. Cable
Trowbridge
Kobiler and Campbell
Brinkerhoff
West Seventh St
Eugene, Or
Marie B. Goodshild
Hw. F. Hartwig
L. Bilyeu
George L, Gilfey
Dorris & Skipworth Attorneys For
Real Property
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