Eugene hosts large Y M C A convention weekend
The Eugene Oregon Y M C A convention opened with elected officers H Albert Salem as chair and Fr Parce jius Pocatello as vice chair. Delegates heard aims to strengthen Y M C A work, raise funds, and connect Eugene with broader movements while sessions covered Bible study, leadership training, and community impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Oregon-Idaho
Albert
Salem
Parce Jius
Riet
Ladies’ Aid Societies
Y. M
Kennedy Leaves Booth-Kelly UC for California Move
Frank Kennedy leaves his yard foreman post at Booth-Kelly mill in Springfield to become superintendent on January 1. He plans to relocate to California for health reasons. A Jayne of Te Serie nitural College notified officials that farmers institute session will be held December 28 afternoon with diary topics on the agenda. L A Bradenbare seeks lease on the Mieming building while selling confectionery store to John J. Hist Nows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kennedy
Booth-Kelly
Springfield
Kennedy
J. T. Tuffs
California
KR. A Jayne
Janes Withycombe
John J
New Steel Railroad Bridge at Coburg
The Portland Telegram notes 1907 Harriman plans include a new 400 foot steel bridge across the McKenzie near Coburg and a 1000 foot Brimstone bridge near Leland. By year start the Southern Pacific will have most new bridges in place with few wooden trestles left and several spans remaining to complete crossings.
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Harriman Lines
Northwest
Portland Telegram
Southern Pacific
McKenzie
Coburg
Brimstone
Leland
Harriman
Portland
Ashland
Springfield Water Works Unfinished Issue Cited
The Commercial Club and city council urge the Willamette Valley Co. to complete the water system. No reservoir has been built and fire protection relies on pumps, deemed inadequate for a large fire. The city pays a high price for poor protection and should not pay until the reservoir is fixed and the company upholds its agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Willamette Valley Co
Commercial Club
Liquor election set for Cottage Grove vote
A petition urged an election on saloon licenses in Cottage Grove. Mayor Job and Councilman Venske opposed, while Councilmen Atkinson and Porter argued the law mandates an election on petitions, though this is not an initiative. Election date is Tuesday December 18. News also notes Sim Brand’s father Francis Brand died in Turtle Lake Wisconsin on November 29. In local birth news a 16-pound son was born December 4 to Mr and Mrs J J McKibben in Western Oregon.
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Job
Venske
Atkinson
Porter
Sim Brand
Francis Brand
Turtle Lake
Wisconsin
Hrandwie
Sim
Jd Howe
J. J. McKibben
Western
Oregon
National rivers and harbors convention backs big waterway funds
Washington December 7 The final session of the national rivers and harbors convention unanimously adopted a resolution urging Congress to appropriate more than 50 million dollars annually for improvements of the rivers and harbor waterways of the country, beginning with the present session.
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Washrington
National Rivers and Harbors Convention
Congress
Harold L Hopkins seeks land claim in Oregon timber sale
Harold L Hopkins filed sworn statement No. 7447 to purchase SE of section 6 in township 17S range 8W for timber value. He will prove before C S Commissioner W W Calkins at Eugene office on March 5 1907 with witnesses Dave Murphy John H Dick Clifford Edwards Ira P Hower of Eugene Oregon. Benjamin L Eddy Register.
Notice for Publication in United States Land Office
Notice announces filings by William H. Sane and Ethel H. Sallee in Oregon for timber or stone land claims. It lists sworn statements numbers 7439 and 7446, sections and townships, witness names, and dates set before U S Commissioner W W Calkins and Ethel Sallee in Eugene Oregon March 1907.
Creewell Man Iby Green Seen in City Last Night
Iby Green of Creewell was reported to be in the city last night, seen by residents and noted by local watchers as a brief appearance in town.
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T. Green
Creewell
Timber land entry notice for G A Bush in Oregon
Gertrude G Bush of Bay Centre Washington filed sworn statement No 7231 on March 1906 to purchase part of section 20 in township 18 south range 6 east and will prove the land is better for timber than farming before the Roseburg Oregon registrar January 23 1907 Witnesses include Clark P Devereaux Eugene Fred C Whitten Portland Josie Hale Bush Bay Centre and Anderson S Bush Bay Centre Any claimants must file claims by January 23 1907 before Benjamin L Eddy Register
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United States Land Office
Roseburg
Wty
Oregon
Clark P. Devereaux
Eugene
Fred C. Whitten
Portland
Josie Hale Bush
Anderson
Fred ©. Whitten
Gertrude G. Bush
Bay Centre
Washington
Benjamin L. Eddy
Register
Land claim notice for timber land in Oregon region
Edwin Lemmen of Crookston Minnesota filed a timber land entry under the 1878 act as extended, seeking the southeast quarter of section in Township 18 South Range 7 West W M. Claim to be established before commissioner W W Calkine in Hagene Oregon on January 4 1907. Witnesses named: Martin Hoagenson Nick Anderson Peder Ophus Andrew A Lemmen. Register Benjamin L Eddy.
Notice for timber land entry in Oregon filed
United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon October 9 1906 notice is given that Charles W Inman of Elmira Lane County Oregon has filed sworn statement No 7199 for the purchase of Lot of NW and SE of Section 42 Township 11S Range 6W W M to show land is more valuable for timber or stone than farming and will claim before W W Calkins A S Commissioner at his office in Eugene January 4 1907 with witnesses Fred Yates Harry L Hown Ira A Inman Bert W Loman all of Elmira Oregon.
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United States Land Office
Roseburg
Naty
W. M
W. W. Calkina
A. S
Contest Notice in Roseburg Oregon Land Office
Department of the Interior contests a homestead entry by Charley Harris, alleging abandonment and no improvements over six months. Hearing set for January 18, 1900, before the U S land office register in Roseburg with due publication ordered after failed personal service. Robert F. Louden acts as contestant and must appear January 4, 1907, at 10 a m.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Offices
Roseburg
Oregon
Robert F. Louden
Charley Harris
Charley Harrie Boas
W. W. Calkins
USBS
Frogene
United States Land Office
Cheon
Oliver raises stakes at Chambers Hardware Co event
Oliver leads a dramatic scene at Chambers Hardware Co as attendees react to the news. The gathering highlights the storied involvement of Oliver in local business circles and hints at forthcoming developments. Strong residents and neighbors weigh in on the momentous occasion.
Estate of Daniel Reese Insane Person citation for sale of land
In Lane County Oregon the County Court cites all interested to appear on December 24 1906 at Eugene to show cause why the guardian should be allowed to sell 200 acres described by metes and bounds to satisfy estate claims and pay administration costs. Witness Judge G R Chrisman under E U Lee and L M Travis county officers.
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State of Oregon
Lane County
Daniel Rees
Daniel Reese
Eugene
Oregon
G. R. Chrisman
Land Claim Notice for E Half of Section 20 in Oregon
Anderson E Bush of Bay Centre ton filed sworn statement No 7232 on March 9, 1906 for the purchase of the east half of the southwest quarter of section 20 township 18 south range 6 west Willamette meridian. He will offer proof before the register and receiver at Roseburg Oregon on January 23 1907 with witnesses Clark P Whitten Portland Oregon Josie Hale Bush and Gertrude G Bush Bay Centre Washington.
Notice for Public Sale of Timber Lands Roseburg Oregon 1906
Notice of timber land entry under the 1878 act extended to public land states. Josie Hale Bush of Bay Center Washington filed on March 1906 sworn statement No 7233 for fractional land in section 20 township 18 south range 6 west. She will prove timber suitability before the Roseburg Oregon registry January 23 1907 with witnesses Clark F P Devereaux Eugene Fred C Whitten Portland Anderson Bush Bay Center Gertrude Bush Bay Center.
Notice of timber land entry in Oregon Territory
Roseburg Oregon October 15 106 Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the act of August 4 1802 extended to all Public Land States Olaf Olson of Sellwood Multnomah Oregon filed sworn statement No 723 for the purchase of the SW of Section No 2 in Township 184 Range 4 W and will offer proof that the land is more valuable for timber or stone than agriculture and to establish his claim before Register and Receiver at Salem Oregon on Thursday January 24 17 Witnesses Martin Weag h neon Charley leon Peder Ophos Haakon Variue Oleon all from Oregon Interested parties must file on or before January 24 TMG
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United States Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
W. M
W. W. Calkins
Eugene
John St Nick
Dave Murphy
Albert Brownell
Albany
James A. Johnson
Deadwood
Benjamin L. Eddy
Register
Murphy
John H. Dick
Cliffordsh
Clifford Edwards
Ira P. Hower
United States Lead Office
Congress
California
Nevada
Washington Territory
William H. Sane
Alma
Lane
U.S
Andrew Hicpson
Mable Hinkson
Sidney Porter
Walton
Louis D. Blivin
Henjamin L. Eddy
South
Range No
U. S
WI Treme Clair Hinkeon
Marvey Sallee
Henry Hinkeon
Sidny Porter
Wareh
West
W. W. Calkine
Bia
Hagene
Martin Hoagenson
Nick Anderson
Peder Ophus
Blue River
Andrew A. Lemmen
Darlington
Wash
Benjamin L, Eddy
Act of Congress
Neverla
Olaf Olson
Sellwood
Multnomond
Martin Weagh Neon
Charley Leon
Peder Ophos
Haakon Variue Oleon
Silverton
TMG
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Wlege
Uni
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Laaho
Thathe
Hind
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Pacific Uni
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H. W. Davis
B. B. Wilcox
G. A. Roberts
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Lnfe
H. W. Stone
South Pacific
Australia
Melbourne
Sidney
J. H. Amos
Tom Richardson
Fortland
Army
Booth-Kelly UC
Cartonia
Beare the
Springfield Water Works
Cottage Grove
Leda
Errows
Clinton
George Rickman
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Oliver
Chambers Hardware CO
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