John H Mitchell Career Tale of Oregon Senator
A biographical profile of John H Mitchell tracing his rise in Oregon politics from a Portland teacher to a U S senator. It covers his use of aliases, ties to Ben Holladay, the 1872 election, repeated terms, later indictments for McKinley Parchment frauds, and his eventual decline under legal and health pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Holladay
Ploneer Pacific
Hut Holladay
United States Senate
Oregon
Hie
Portland
Roweburg
Holladay
John H. Mitchell
Senate
McBride
Oregonlan
Perceval
Hanrye
Note and Comment on City Dog Law and Armour Blackmail
A cramped critique argues city dog laws punish owners without license and cites a tense scene with the poundmaster. It contrasts public indignation at dog penalties with outrage over Armour’s wheat and pork cornering that harmed many, claiming the redcoat era justice would apply.
Real Estate Transfers Around the Courthouse
A long list of real estate transfers and land deeds recorded around the courthouse notes numerous buyers and sellers, tract sizes, sections and townships, with payments and parcel descriptions. Names such as J Aar Clive, Nora Hartley, Vic tor Chapman, Tyson, Stewart, Ziniker, Poston, Edison, Hagen, Bostwick, Jermoodson, Vanderwalker, Barer, Kooper, Mauser, and others appear. properties span sections in township ranges, and several entries show monetary figures like 8100, 5000, 6250, and 5400. Additional notations include water location notices and a circuit court reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clive M Crabtree
Nora Hartley
Jobo C
Sable M
Danner
Victor Chapman
Tyson
Stewert
Ziniker
J I Jones
Cottage Grove
Della & Maybew
E D Pibtette
John A
Dollie
Lanham
Robert
Mary Poston
Henry
Poeton
J M
Carrie Shaab
Snow Edison
Crenwell
O. Snow
Sarah F Edison
J M Shaab
Patrick Dalton
Mike Hagen
Nancy F Bostwick
Martin Jermoodson
Caddie O
Paul Berlin
Martin Jermandson
Eliza J
A D Vanderwalker
Edward Hailey
Sidney A
Mary FE Barer
H Horlen
Elk
John Keily
Springfield
J W
M E Saubert
Fred B Koeeper
Acme
James S
Catherine J Mauser
Wm Brown
Sheilds
Joseph Sternberg
Jeaae
K Koodson
Tplit
Ears A
Spencer Kutte Loage
J L Myers
Sellare
W B
Anya Mathews
Spencer Hutte Lodge
H J. Carter
Helen MH Hoffman
Koes
Hilton
Arda
Sys
Fred Warner
C Nest
Eriw
Cottage Grove News Items Recap Of Local Meetings And Accidents
Claire Baker reassigned to Roseburg yards as switchman. Coast Fork Excampment officers elected J S Osment P J M Sherwood S W J F B LeRoy J W H A Hart scribe and BE A Wilson treasurer. Blaine Jackson fracturing leg refrows? fractured again after two weeks. S B Moran reports loss of a Southdown sheep to dogs, one shot silences a dog. another injured fleeing. Local dog losses blamed for past three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Baker
Ewitchman
Roseburg
Coast Fork
J. S. Osment
J. M. Sherwood
S. W
J. FB. LeRoy
J. W
H. A. Hart
BE. A. Wilson
Blaine Jackson
Blaine
S. B. Moran
Southdown
Mores
Oregon
Oregon Needs Real Representation in Washington
The piece argues Governor Chamberlain should appoint Henry H. Gilfry to succeed the late Sen ator John H Mitchell. It stresses Gilfry’s long Senate service, intimate knowledge, and ability to advance Oregon’s interests, asserting any other choice would be futile for the state amid Fulton’s proximity in Washington and a need for concrete results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
John H Mitchell
Thie
Henry H. Gilfry
Senate
Oregon
Washington
Fulton
Gilfry
Local Obituary Fragments for Campbell and Wharton
Obituary notices list Mrs Campbell aged 65 dying December 4 at her daughter's Jonelion residence with service held by Rev L Lobdell and interment at Nail cemetery. She leaves four children including Mrs Campbell and Al Darorn. Also Abner Wharton aged 40 died at the old Anderson farm in Liewellyn from tuberculosis after moving from Willer, SD last spring. He leaves a wife and three children and belonged to the A O U W lodge at Miller with insurance to the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonelion
Abner Wharton
Anerson
Liewellyn
Tauberculesta
Wharton
Lane County
Willer, S D
Notice of separation and debt disavowal in Gersbach case
Charles Gersbach states that his wife Euphany Gersbech has left the home and he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by her after this notice. The formal declaration disclaims liability for her financial obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euphany Gersbech
Charles Gersbach
Allen Canning Company Seeks Potatoes in Oregon
Allen Canning Company of Engene Or advertises a high market price for potatoes. They seek to purchase directly from growers and invite shipments or inquiries to supply their canning operations.
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Allen Cannery
Engene
Allen Canning Company
Hall Detachable Handle Umbrella at Chambers Hardware
Ants By uelug washing machine advertised alongside cheap holiday goods. Hall Drus Store offers detachable handle umbrellas from $1 and other gifts like a washing machine. Chambers Hardware promotes these items in a brisk, bargain filled notice aimed at holiday shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Lackey Sella
Uelug
Springfield Resents Insults and Demands Fair Coverage
Springfield citizens protest a rival newspaper for biased coverage of local news and improvements. They urge impartial treatment and accurate reporting, accusing the Register of deriding Springfeld and failing to correct errors. The letter calls for a square deal from the valley and Lane county readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Register
Springela
Valley
Lane County
Springfeld
Enlarge Junction Light Plant Seeks Greater Dynamo
Haxter Howard proprietor of the new electric light plant at Janction reports the present dynamo cannot meet the demand for wires to residences. He orders a dynamo double the capacity, plus supplies and fixtures, and soon a crew will pole and wire the city. Citizens are urged to apply so routes can be arranged.
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Haxter Howard
Janction
Howard
First City Tax at Florence
Florence for twelve years incorporated as a city, levies its first clip tax to meet current expenses after prohibition ends alcohol license revenue stopped since January first. Council aims to avoid debt by funding city needs through the new tax.
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Florence
Rogers gets managership at new Puget Sound house
A. F. Rogers, long tied to Rogese house for Blake-McFall Co. of Portland, is promoted to manager of a new Puget Sound house. Jack Flinn will run the northern valley and Tidballe will head the southern territory from Eugene as his successor.
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A. F. Rogers
Rogese
Blake- McFall Co
Portland
Puget Sound
Jack Flinn
Elso
Tidballe
Eugene
Ingham vinegar factory opens apple intake
Attention farmers report that the Ingham vinegar factory has begun to receive apples. TheSpringfeld Land and Power Company plans to sell their Springfeld cownette property at a bargain in one lot. Joe Luckey offers a line of genuine song goods as Christmas presents. Chambers' Hardware advertises poultry sales and wool toll, while Scobert & Dodge pay top cash. Carlond Oliver chilled plows newly received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfeld Land and Power Company
Springfeld
Joe Luckey
Natron Extension Announced for Southern Pacific Line
James P. O'Brien, VP of Harriman Oregon railroads, announced a 94.2 million appropriation to extend the Southern Pacific from Natron east of the Cascade range to Walker range. Two surveying crews are surveying the 152 mile route likely along the McKenzie fork of the Willamette. Route decisions await survey completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon Eattern
McKenzie
Willamette
New Lodge Officers at Junction
Modern Woodmen names past consul W C Laurens and new consul C F Houston with James Bailey and J E Taylor among officers. Degree of Honor lists Ida Adkins as past chief, Rose Coleman as chief of honor, Hettie Saylor as chief of ceremonies and Arvilla Powell as recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Laurens
C. F. Houston
James Bailey
J. E. Taylor
B. F. Toward
R. D. Pope
C. BE. Lake
J. E. Levellier
P. D. Gardner
G. L. Dick
Ida Adkins
Rose Coleman
Alice Taylor
Hettie Saylor
Arvilla Powell
May R. Moorhead
Feonie Grigge
Jeannette Moorhead
Hessie Brogley
Hattie Moorhead
N. L. Lee
Carrie Sternberg
Mary E. Saylor
Times
Gun Accident Near Junction Involving Graves Man
Jonetson City reported a duck hunting accident near the long Tom bottom west of town yesterday afternoon. Kk. W. Gram was shot in the calf by his brother on a trail. The No 6 bird shot tore flesh and broke bone, and Dr. Williane amputated the leg just below the knee.
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Jonetson City
Dec
Long Tom
Kk. W. Gram
Williane
Electric Bitters touted as cure for chronic stomach and liver trouble
Geo W Hoffman of Harper Wash credits Electric Hitters with curing seven years of stomach and liver illness. He hesitantly recommends the medicine, claiming it proved wonderful and urges others not to be without it. Sold by W L DeLano, druggist, at 50 cents a bottle under guarantee.
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Geo. W. Hoffman
Harper Wash
W. L. DeLano
Soc
Letter List From Fogene to Thorioo and Others
A scanned list of names includes Fogene, Helehan, Orleng, Abner K., Briggs, Lottie Pitchard, Thos N, Ily A, Frapers, Stanley Jp W Frye, Gordon, Gossett, Graham, Hamilton, Hickey, Hinsom, Peter Haudaon, Kunt, Hunter, Huston, Mra L M, Ivy egbs, Jennings, Lorenzen, La Clage, Metz, Millar Mallin, Monroe Harvey Morris Ley Newton Morton Mallin Richmood Rose Scott ven J P Taylor J W Thom C W Thorioo red J Pace P.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Morton
Ter
Mallin
Richmood
Rose
Chasm
Scott
Ven
J. P
Taylor
J.W
Thom C. W
Thorioo
Red
J. Pace P
Sheep Estray Notice Near Eugene
Sheep estray notice from seven miles west of Eugene dated November 1, 1905 reports three sheep owned by Gimple Bros. have been gathered after a coyotes incident. Owners may claim by paying for the notice and pasture bill. One sheep killed before gathering.
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Eugene
Gimple Bros
Sheep for Sale and Miscellaneous Local Notices
Sheep for sale registered Cotewold backs. J J Hepherson Coberg Or FOUND An overcost about 2h miles from Eugene on Kimira road The owner can have same by paying for this notice and proving property C Richardaon 13 itth atrset OK SALE A good lot of cheat seed for sale at 1 cents pound Call or address 104 Thirteenth end Charnel ton or P O Hot 404 Eugene POSITIONS WANTED Man and wife would like to take charge of easy country ate kitchen or camp kitchen Both good cooks and bakers Address H F K 576 Willam ette Street Eugene PLOWING WANTED A man with team wanted to plow and sow 18 sores of vetch and oste for hay See on wintowerte at dairy Merian's FOR SALE Hardware apd atocerles or will exchange for prodce For particular bring your butter eggs etc Pickett WANTED Situation as hous eeeper by a middleaged lady with One son aged 17 years Address P O Box 226 Janation City Oregon WANTED Lady with little girl wishes home in country Can teach children all the school branches alec piano Enquire or addres Jame B Hant 528 Werry Street Dont ow foul seed get a Clipper sauing mill the kind that desne Chambers Hardware
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Eugene
Kimira Road
C. Richardaon
Thirteenth End
P. O
Willamette Street
Alec
Jame B
Fragmentary OCR Item With Names in Court Context
Partial OCR text mentions a court setting with names like Leia M and Healater, a grove scene, alleged stealing, and references to a manager. The legible portions hint at a local legal matter or crime report with unclear details and fragmented phrases.
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Eugene, Oregon
Joan H. Mitchell
John Mitchell Hippie
John Hipple Mitchell
United States
Supreme Court
Hononey
Ed Sgaturt
Chicago
Redbot
Fila Howser
Jamie L Crozan
Springfield Improvement and Power Co
Bragan Tanning Co
George Midley
Jorgen J
Grete Hood
H Doober
Eeo
Joetin G Lingo
Marion D Lingo
Veo
Lerow
Jobo
Louies M Stewart
Wm Williame
Lotsa
Stewart
Helen G
N J Moffitt
Mina Sanders
Washboro
Millorn
S Ad
Junction
Hill OF Sale
AJ Heson
Herbert Gordon
O West Highth Street
J W Sbumate
Henry Fischer
Carl B Plecher
Fred Fiecher
Fred Fischer
Walter Fiecher
Parsons Creek
Circuit Court
Uarestive & Co
Nickerson
Orrla
Frank Hemenway
W J
Henry M Presnell
Macd Hammitt
Chas H Pickett
James C Waymire
Laura Isham
RF Simpeon
Frank Seubert
Ethel Boring
G Cashman
SH A
St Earle
Katie M Pennebaker
W F Brown
George A Gibbs
Mira Haston
Cyrus M Severs
Itnens
Chambers
Enlarge Junction
Rogers
Ingham
Chambers’ Hardware
Scobert & Dodge
Toll & Sons
Carlond Oliver
Natron
Oer Fookmey
J. Christie Eeneeeery
Bangs’ Stote
Fugen Res
Olive
W. O. Prosser
14Th
P. Wrens
Beckwith Building
M. G. E. Bennett
H. E. Penang
Office Corver Ith
Wijatreeta
Anna Maurer
Dean’s
Mekougal
Preston
Black
Imad
Courte Tal
Walton Elk
A. C. Woorcook
Cwen Bleck, Finwene
Rem
Loui
Tfian
Sperial Attenien
Oreron
Wn New Nic Inn
J. J Hepherson
Coberg, Or
Wintowerte
Merian
Hous Eeeper
Janation City
Andrew L. Chezem
Sawyer
Ores
E. C. Lake
PrOf
Eugene Marsle
Fugere L and Savings Rail
Eugene, Or
Town
C/LICHTENSTEIN
Stockton
Peer Corder
Ecourt
Sappe
Leia M
Politic
Gishe Healater
Millione
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