Queen Victoria III Silvert on Fire Delays and Arrests
From Silvert on Oregon a fire destroyed fifteen thousand dollars in property including the Odd Fellows lodge and Wire & Company mercantile building. Benjamin Wire was arrested on charges of arson to obtain insurance money. Separate dispatches note Queen Victoria’s health, Kruger talks, Boer sheep seizures, and Dewet’s retreat near Coomassie bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverton
Oregon
Odd Fellows Lodge
Mercantile Establishment of Wire & Company
Benjamin Wire
Windsor
England
Saloon Keepers Arrested for Sunday Closing Law
Two saloon keepers W Waddle proprietor of the Monogram and Fred Goulet of the Red Front were arrested in Junction Orry for keeping their saloons open last Sunday. They pleaded guilty before Justice Clark and paid $10 fines each. It is said more arrests will follow with a push to close all business houses on Sundays, led by the Crusaders.
Building Extension Planned by Mesera Sommerville and Berger
Mesera Sommerville and Berger employ workmen to clear ground for a rear extension to their two story brick building. Purchased from J H Goodman and to be occupied by their saloon around January 1. The 20 by 26 foot one story brick structure will enhance Park street and signal further improvements in the business district. Excavation for the brick extension will start immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesera Sommerville & Berger
J H Goodman
Park Street
BEEVERE ACCIDENT AT Junoction City
Huriburt met with a serious accident while loading wood at a warehouse. A stack fell, striking his head and cutting a two and a half inch gash. Five stitches were needed to close the wound and a lasting scar will remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beevere
Junoction City Times
F Huriburt
Milloy resigns as head of Great American Tea Co store
G Milloy who ran the local Great American Tea Co branch has resigned and Koipe from Portland has been appointed in his place. Mr and Mrs Milloy will soon depart for Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuanezoo
Manacens
Official Visit by Grand Master James W Welsh to Spencer Butte Lodge
Grand Master James W Welsh of the 100 F will pay Spencer Butte Lodge No 4 in Eugene an official visit in the evening of the mak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W Welsh
Spencer Butte Lodge No 4
Eugene
Frank Hatch in Trouble Over Forged Check
Frank Hatch, about 50, living in Eugene, signed another name to a 57 cent check stolen from Davis. He tried to cash it at First National Bank using the alias Davie, then bought an ax with the remaining 8.57 and spent it on liquor. Arrested for forgery, a Salem sentence looms. the ax was found in Witter’s saloon basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hatch
Eugene
Iaim
Davis
Acme Commercial Company
First National Bank
Davie
Hatch
Griffin Hardware Company
Nightwatch Croner
Salem
Personal Daily Guard notes from December 4 visit roundup
A compilation of short travels and local movements including W Waddle visiting Junction, Marshal Brady on duty, Herbert Murch from Coburg, G H Kelly to Saginaw, Fred Wald to Portland, Judge Hale from Grants Pass, and more. Various residents like Miss Dee Ankeny, Otto Giletrap, Mrs L N Roney, Mrs Ada Shelton, Col Geo O Yoran, and Ed McClanahan Jr are noted as traveling or returning from cities such as Portland Cottage Grove Salem and Owen. YMCA workers, Rev F E Billington, doctors J W and T W Harris, and Mrs Mathew Wallis and her daughter are listed among recent movements.
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Daily Guard
Waddle
Junction
Marshal Brady
Herbert Murch
Coburg
G H Kelly
Saginaw
Fred Wald
Portland
RB Cochran
Salem
Ed McClanahan Jr
Judge Hale
Grants Pass
Dade Dairy Guard Malinda Wright Dies in Eugene Home
Malinda Wright aged 79 years 5 months died at 845 this morning at her Olive Street home after a short illness. She was the mother of Mrs Eli Bangs and had lived in Eugene for 15 or 16 years. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm from Mrs Bangs residence at Ninth and Channel Streets. friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Malinda Wright
Olive Street
Mra Eli Bangs
Eugene
Mraod
Ei Bangs
Ninth
Charneltom Streets
Engagement of Joyce Brownell to Rev Harold Lynde Hopkins
Albany correspondence reports Mr and Mrs Brownell announce the engagement of their daughter Joyce to Rev Harold Lynde Hopkins of Paola Kansas. Hopkins is the son of J B Hopkins, owner of Willamette mills, while the bride elect is famed for musical talent in the Willamette valley and is a University of Oregon music graduate.
Reverend L. M. Rose revisits Lindsey speaking in church
Eugene based Rev M L Rose, praised as an elegant and logical speaker, revisits Rev Lindsey in holding meetings at the Christian church. The sessions are expected to continue through the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMinnville
M L Rose
Eugene
Lindsey
Christian Church
Booth Kelly Hospital Plans Open in Eugene by 1901
Complete arrangements set for Booth Kelly Company's hospital in Eugene. Employers and workers will fund maintenance, with a joint board of managers in charge. Central hospital to open January 1, 1901, potential branch sites at mills may follow. Drs Paine and Kuykendall to supply drugs and medical attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth- Kelly
Eugene
Ite
Central Hospital
Drs Paine & Kuykendall
Court House Items and Legal Notices
Court House items list transfers of real estate in Lane Up and Springfield with sums from $150 to $800. A bill of sale for saw logs stands at $75. Circuit Court seeks judgment of $638 plus costs against Joe McCarty. Mining locations note Twin claim in Bohemia. Probate bears guardianship sale petition for Minnie and Albert Fisher. A marriage license issued to D L Darnelius and Mabel Cutler with Chase Evans as witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D L Darnelius
Mabel Cutler
Chase Evans
Timothy and Si Knife Ad From Barker Gan Works
A fragment describes a knife product sold by Barker Gan Works on Ninth Street in Eugene Oregon. The speaker mentions poor performance melting butter and comparing brands, with a casual reference to Peter Johnson and a Big Fool brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Timothy
Barker Gan Works
Big Fool
Wolfe Leverbad
Peter Johnson
Ninth Street
Eugene
Oregon
Lawrence Pete Kaareberg Returns Home to Washington
Lawrence Pete Kaareberg, football coach, left for Fnoqualmie Washington to accept a position with the electric light company. A large group of University of Oregon students gathered at the train to bid him farewell, shouting college yells. Pete is a capable coach and the team appreciates his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larr
Lawrence Pete Kaareberg
Fnoqualmie, Wash
Electric Light Company
U O
Pete
Footall
Horst Bros. Buy Bales from Thornebury at 13 Cents
John Thornebury sold to Horst Bros and E A Smith agent six bales of hope at thirteen cents per premium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horst oLo
John Thornebury
Horst Bros
E A Smith
Miss Berta Eudy Celebrates Eleventh Birthday Surprise
December 5 report notes Miss Berta Eudy's birthday celebrated by friends at her Eleventh and Pear streets home. Attendees included Mazie Eddy Leone Kays Reba Craig Winnie Morgan Lara Whiteaker Lillie Wood Clara Wold Vera Wilson Daley Gilbert and Arthur McAlister Leonard Straight Claud Gaby Roy Kerns Will Ford Ralph Robinson Paul Willoughby. Also cited a large dance party by the Borosis Dancing Club at Armory Hall with about 40 couples enjoying Austrian Verdu’s orchestra to 12:30 am. Then Rescue and Cyclone Hose companies held a joint banquet at G a BR ball with hearty turnout and hopeful for a repeat event.
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Berta Eudy
Eleventh
Pear Streete
Mazie Eddy
Leone Kays
Reba Craig
Winnie Morgan
Lara Whiteaker
Lillie Wood
Clara Wold
Vera Wilson
Daley Gilbert
Arthur McAlister
Leonard Straight
Claud Gaby
Roy Kerns
Will Ford
Ralph Robinson
Paul Willoughby
Borosis
Armory Hall
Eugene
Avarverud
Jolly Company
Election of Officers at Eugene Military Club Meeting
Eugene Military Club held its annual election at the Armory with L H Johnson as president Olen Ford as vice president Frank Taylor as secretary D E Yoran as treasurer H A Sehwering named trustee for three years A five person committee chaired by Capt RS Huston to arrange for the new Armory opening An adjourned meeting set for December 21 KDEK BASTLAN STAR. The Order of Eastern Star elected new officers including Mrs D Combs WM 8 Spencer WP Mrs Detmering AM Mrs Weider conductress Mrs Griffin associate conductress Mrs Elisabeth Young Seoy and Mrs Griffin treasurer.
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Eugene Military Club
L H Johnson
Olen Ford
Frank Taylor
D E Yoran
H A Sehwering
Himelf
RS Huston
J M Williams
C . Kauffman
H A Echwering
Frank
Order of Eastern Star
Mra
Combs
Spencer
W P
Detmering
A M
Weider
Conductress
Griffin
Saasociate Conductreau
Elisabeth Young
Seoy
Cottage Grove Football Team Targets Strong Start
Football players from Cottage Grove organize a team late in the season with plans to challenge Eugene military companies and other rivals. The group, described as composed of sturdy players, includes De Lessus, Potts, Medley, Emerson, Merryman, Wallace, riper, Harms, Grifith, Duon and Dutton as the roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage Grove
Eugene
Messrs de Lessus
Potts
Medley
Emerson
Merryman
Wallace
Riper
Harms
Grifith
Duon
Dutton
Electric Bitters Promised Cure For Stomach Ailment
A Salem medical tale claims Electric Bitters cured Mrel B Hunt of stomach trouble and jaundice after seven bottles, avoiding surgery. The note mentions hospital stays for Mre Hberman Hays, holiday shop displays in Eugene stores, and local business moves including James N Layer’s travel to Heppner and Laper's shift to sheep farming in Eastern Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrel B Hunt
DeLano
Eugene
Oregon City
James N Layer
Heppner
Laper
Oregon
Meeting at the YMCA convention in December
The business session of the big YMCA convention opened with Mr Fay of Portland presiding. Officers elected include President W H Lee Albany College Sec O A Cox Portland YMCA Assistant Sec J J Avdeaker UC YMCA. Reports showed growth across railroad, city, and college associations. Notable speakers included F W Ober on the history and growth of YMCA and F B Smith on its spiritual aim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Fay
Portland
W H Lee
Albany College
Cox
YMC
Lee
F W Ober
Association
Chicago
YM OC
London
Paris
Rome
Russia
Madras
Calcutta
Jerusalem
Nazareth
South Africa
F B Smith
International Committee
New York
Audieces
Hong Hervice
U O Glee Club
Chemawsa Quartette
Me Girew
Newberg
Hawley
Halem
Albany
H L. Boardman
McMinnrine College
Freak Strong
University of Oregon
Congregational Church
Fred B Smith
Coach Herbold's Work at University of Idaho
The University Argonaut praises Coach Herbold for turning a weak start into strong practice in Moscow. He rebuilt the Idaho squad, improving condition and performance against Washington and offering guidance on future coaching. His character and football knowledge mark him as a capable leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Argonaut
Moscow
Idaho
Herbold
University of Washington
Te Rt
Candidates Seek Douglas County Judge Post at Low Salary
In Douglas county a half dozen men vie for the county judgeship left vacant by resignation. The salary is only 1000 a year, and few applicants would accept 83.33 a month yet many seek the office to gain a position where the public can criticize them for that amount.
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Douglas County
Treadwell Mine on Hear Island Shows High Profit
The Hear Island Treadwell mine reports low grade ore averaging 1.56 dollars per ton over the past year while milling costs are 0.36 dollars a ton, yielding a net profit of 1.20 dollars per ton and total annual profit of 674000 dollars. Ore in sight is estimated at four million tons.
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Treadwell
Hear Island
Alaska
Marchfield Match Factory Employs Fifteen Workers
The Marchfield match factory operates full time and employs 15 workers. As laborers gain skill, output increases gradually. A shipment of 1000 cases to San Francisco was dispatched last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marchfield
San Francisco
Shortage Drops 384,872 Cases in Massachusetts Shoe Trade
For the past two years hard times have prevailed in the shoe towns of Massachusetts. The shortage in the shipment of boots and shoes from Hoeton as compared with last year amounts to 384,872 cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Hoeton
Two Great Chinese Works Include Vast Lexicon and Encyclopedia
Two of the greatest literary productions of the Chinese are a dictionary in 5020 volumes and an encyclopedia in 22937 volumes.
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Queen Victoria III
Roperty
Siiverton
Marion County
Woodburn
Natron
Antwerp
Holland
Great Britain
Johannesburg
Krugersdorp
Dewet
Londoon
Kitchener
Coomassie Bridge
City
Haines
Southern
Miss Dee Ankeny
Otto Giletrap
California
L N Roney
Ada Shelton
Col Geo O Yoran
Owen
Teaatore Man
Darwin Bristow
Lester Luckey
F E Billington
Mathew Wallis
Dayton
Wash
Duncan
Hawkins
Armory
John Q Howard
Bob Kelley Lumber Co
Co OG
Us V
Mrs Bryson
Child
Corvallis
Lizzie Griffin
Dairy Guard
Booth-Kelly Hospital
Brarch Hospitals
Tenance
Cora E Weatherson
E Nicolle
Lane Up
Rufus Mallory
J A Gilkey
Springfield
Blumauer
F L Chambers
Skinner
Henry L Carter
James Sanford
Fairmount
EC Smith
Eakin
Crowto AP Knowles
Circuit Court
Geo T Halli & Son
Joe McCarty
Kays
Bohemia District
Lien
Giase Bros
Walter Rogers
D G McFarland
Minoie Fisher
Albert Fisher
J & McMurry
Timothy” and
Social
Dally Guani
Sorosis Dancing Party
Military Club
Kdek Bastlan Star
the Grove
Independence West
Hide
Mre
Hberman Hays
Salem Hospital
Big Y
Troma
HK Smith
Air Smith
God
Jesus Christ
P O Hanson
Kensis
Vcollege
Atuart B Hanna
Pacific Northwest
B Smith
ME Chareh
Sam
Meo
First Mechoerch
Fred J Smith
Young Peoples
Foreign Missions
Mivart B Haons
PC Hanson
Topeka
Kansas
The
Young Peoples Society
Oscar Cox
Mr F W Ober
Prof Karr
Chicago, Ill
M E Church
Villard Hall
Vom
Paul Kruger
William of
Spain
Aleet Erm
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