Trial of Hains for Murder of Annis Begins in Queens
The trial of Thornton Jenkins Hains, author and seafarer, charged as an accomplice to the murder of William B. Annis, opened this afternoon before Justice Crane in the supreme court at Flushing. The shooting occurred at the Bayside Club Inst rummer, with Capt. Peter C. Haine named in connection to the case.
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Flushing
L. J
Thornton Jenkins Hains
William B. Annis
Bayside Club
Peter C. Haine
Crane
Supreme Court
McFarland Moran Win Six Day Race at Madison Square Garden
New York December 12 That famed humpback great Floyd MacFarland and Jimmy Moran won the six day event at Madison Square Garden by a half a wheel over Walter Rutt the German champion from last year Walter Demara the San Francisco rider also pressed hard finishing close behind in a race noted for ceaseless pace and dramatic final jump by MacFarland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tle Fioyd MacFarland
Jimmy Moran
Madison Square Garden
San Francisco
Big Mac
Two Men Arrested In Livery Buggy Theft Case
Canyonville, Douglas county sheriffs arrested two men Sunday for stealing a team and buggy from Bailey's livery stable in Eugene. One hired the rig Friday at nine, planned to return, did not, triggering a county-wide lookout. The outfit was found at Canyonville. prisoners to be brought to Eugene for the Bailey recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canyonville
Douglas County
Bailey
Eugene
Elmira
Harry Bown
George Croner
Roseburg
Tom Bailey
Walter Johnson Found Guilty of Murder in Oregon Case
Hillsboro Oregon December jury verdict declares Walter Johnson guilty of first degree murder for the July 3 slaying of Elmer Perdue near Timber Washington County. Johnson showed no visible emotion as the verdict was read, though his mother and sister cried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Walter Johnson
Elmer Perdue
Timber
Washington County
Johnson
Municipal electric lights for Junction
Mayor C P Houston of Junction City says prospects for a municipal electric light plant look good. The council favors municipal ownership and will move to buy the private plant or install a new one. Houston notes the light service is poor and residents demand improvement.
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C. P. Houston
Junction City
Eugene
Junction
Houston
More Activity Promised Among Lane Sawmills
Geo H Kelly of Booth Kelly Lumber Co says Wendling mill will resume after January first and run steadily. Overhaul finished, new machinery installed, logging railroad to Wendling, Springfield and Coburg completed, promising improved regional timber output and hoped relaunch of Marco Southern Pacific mills. No violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Kelly
Booth-Kelly Lumber Co
Wendling
Mohawk Valley
Vas
Springfield
Coburg
Southern Pacific
Marco
Lane County
Cross Country Man Leaves University
Charles Stevers, premier college cross country and distance runner, has left the University due to expenses and will miss track meets this season. Debaters Selected Eight to debate Washington Idaho. four to Moscow Idaho with two veterans Bond and Nichols. Calendar designers A S Trew Willis LeMasters produce a novel college calendar. Freshman relay team Reynolds Gerbrandt Keeley Davis Schumaker named. Eastern Oregon district requests three University debaters as judges in January contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stevers
Stevers
Portland
Washington
Idaho
Earl Kilpatrick
Thomas R. Townsend
Moscow
Oo! News
A. S. Trew
Willis LeMasters
Reynolds
Gerbrandt
Keeley
Davis
Schumaker
Oregon
Marriage at Coburg for James Russell and Bessie Dirickson
James Russell of Eugene married Bessie Dirickson at the bride’s parents home in Coburg on Sunday December 13 1908. Rev H A Green performed the ceremony. They will reside in Eugene.
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Coburg
James Russell
Eugene
Bessie Dirickson
H. A. Green
Medicine That Is Medicine in Electric Bitters
Suffering malaria and stomach troubles found relief in Electric Bitters. W. C. Kiestler of Halliday Ark praises the remedy for purifying blood, toning nerves, and restoring vigor. 50 cents at W. A. Kurkendall’s drug store. Canton Hovey No. 4 points to local officers. Wimawhels encampment and G. A. R. post elects list of officers and delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Kiestler
Halliday
Ark
W. A. Kurkendall
Canton Hovey
A. J. M. Williams
W. M. Green
J. C. Bristol
George A. Dyson
W. Pollock
Wimawhels
Fallows
Geor Drury
B .R. McKinney
Oo. Feller
Seer Ward
Gardiner Florence stage line now run by Fox and Kemp
Frank Fox has purchased an interest in the Gardiner Florence stage line and, with D. M. Kemp, is conducting the business. In Grenada on December 7, 1908, a son born to Mr. and Mrs. John T. Steear. Mrs. Frank McFall travels toward Eugene, Mr. McFall previously left for Oklahoma, likely to return. Arthur Austin and wife, after visits in Eugene, adopted a little boy they have cared for. The steamer Roscoe returned from Coos Bay with merchandise and later carried salmon from Rose Hill cannery. Mr Day, Aberdeen bank cashier, visited Florence to study banking prospects. both he and his companion may return next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fox
Roscoe
Coos Bay
Rose Hill
Florence
Remember the Children To the Editor
Christmas has uses as well as abuses. It is a day of receiving more than giving and we should shift focus to helping children with small gifts. Jesus loved children and would make them happy so we should brighten their lives now.
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Aelf
Jesus
Poverty Bridge Notes From Poverty Ridge
iSpecial Correspondence from Poverty Ridge reports a Christmas tree sprouting in the area and a prospect of several new men nearby. The piece references Taft's election and Bryan's defeat as factors, notes a Ridge weekend visit by Charles Walker, and mentions local maladies meetitis and aparkitie with plans for district 34 funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poverty Ridge
Taft
Bryan
Charles Walker
Charlie
Mathews Mystery Links Death to Matrimonial Bureaus
Portland Journal reports Jacob Mathews died after staying in a Lane County cabin with a woman he met through a local matrimonial bureau. Sheriff Bown from Lane County investigates, hoping to identify the woman and the bureau involved. The case suggests possible murder tied to deceitful matchmaking agencies in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Journal
Jacob Mathews
Walker Place
Portland
Lane County
Pols- Mathews
Mathews
Christmas trade grows as New York shoppers spend more
New York reports brisker business than last year with improved consumer confidence and willingness to buy higher grade goods. Street vendors thrive on make shift stands while the toy market expands into electric and mechanized toys, moving dolls and German made educational sets reflecting broader prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Makea Lttness
Marked for Death and Dr King’s New Discovery Stated
A Hackey resident Mr A C Williams credits Dr King’s New Discovery with restoring health after a grave illness described as marked for death. He reports gained weight and relief from lung and throat issues, claiming the medicine prevents pneumonia and offered at W A Raykall’s drug store.
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W. A. Raykall
Florence Teachers Institute Held by County Leaders
A Florence gathering of teachers, pupils, parents, and school officers was led by County Superintendent W. B. Dillard with Prof. L. R. Alderman of Eugene and C. Jones of Salem. Sessions covered music, history, geography, composition, arithmetic guidelines, and a lecture on schools. Discussion favored distributing funds among districts by teacher counts and attendance, with a later Eugene institute noting support for state and county aid per teacher.
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W. B. Dillard
L. R. Alderman
Eugene
C. 4. Jones
Salem
Florence School
Alderman
C. H. Jones
Jones
Florence
Dillard
Institute
Florence Est
Senator Fulton Versus Young For Portland Postmaster
Washington reports Senator Fulton will oppose John C. Young for Portland postmaster in a dispute tied to Bourne's choice. The protest claim by “the delegation” is disputed with Senate Post Office Chair Penrose. Hawley and Eliza not part of the protest. Ellis says he plays no part, viewing Portland as Bourne’s home town.
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Washington
Fulton
Bourne
Portland
John C. Young
Penrose
Senate Post Office Committee
Hawley
Eliza
Ellis
Model Grocery Store Changes Hands
Claude Adkins and John Hammuratt have bought the Model grocery in the Day block from J. A. Scherzinger and assumed possession this morning. Inventory will be finished tonight and the store will reopen tomorrow. The new proprietors, both young and experienced in local groceries, plan to run a successful venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Adkins
John Hammuratt
J. A. Scherzinger
Adkins
Harriman Not Compelled Ten Question Answers
In a Supreme Court opinion Justice Holmes ruled that EB Harriman and Otto Kahn need not answer interstate commerce commission questions about stock dealings between Union Pacific and other railroads. They had refused to respond during a New York investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Justice Holmes
Supreme Court of the United States
EB. H. Harriman
Otto Kahn
New York
Interstate Commission
Union Pacific
Court Justice Day Dissent on Interstate Commerce Power
Justice Day in a dissent argues the Interstate Commerce Act as construed removes from the commission all power of investigation, interpreting the court's decision as limiting enforcement authority. The remarks reflect a debate over regulatory reach and investigative power within federal law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Justice Day
Chief Justice Attacks Roosevelt as Anarchist Figure
A New York banquet speech by Chief Justice Mitchell of the Pennsylvania Society of New York denounces Roosevelt’s approach to the judiciary. He warns that placing executive or personal will above law leads to anarchy and insists legislative power, not the judiciary or the executive, should change the law. Bonaparte adds critique of anti trust laws and suggests improvements to curb monopolies and curb obstructions to commerce.
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New York
Roosevelt
Mitchell
Pennsylvania Society of New York
Justiece
Bonaparte
Nominierat Ve
Secretary of War
John B Coleman Gifts Building to Nephew Sam Cle
John B Coleman deeds the three story Willamette Street building housing Nadeau's store Mull's confectionery Dreamland theatre and upper offices to his nephew Sam Cle. Rentals go to Coleman during his lifetime, then ownership passes to Cle, with land and building rights as stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Coleman
Willamette Street
Nadeau
Clear
Mull
Dreamland Theatre
Sam Cle
Timber land final proof notice for Alice J Perdue
Notice is given that Alice J Perdue of Eugene Oregon has filed intent to make final proof to establish a land claim for the W half of SW, Section 24, Township 19 South, Range 8 West Willamette Meridian. The hearing before W W Calkins A S Commissioner is set for December 24, 1908 in Eugene Oregon with witnesses W D Neely M F Gillespie Minnie Wionsford and F E Whattam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseburg
Oregon
Alice J. Perdue
Fugene
Range &8
Willamette Meridian
W. W. Calkins
A. S
Eugene
W. D. Neely
M. EF. Gillespie
Minnie Wionsford
Oakland
FE. Whattam
Notice of Final Settlement in Winter Estate
In Lane County Oregon the County Court will hear the final account of Annie M. Winter executrix for the estate of Christian L. Winter. The hearing is at 10:00 a.m. Monday January 4 1909 in Eugene court rooms. All interested persons may appear and be heard. Dated November 30 1908. Dallen attorney for executrix.
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State of
Oregon
Lane County
Christian L. Winter
Eugene
Annie M. Winter
Dallen
Executrix
Notice of Final Proof for Willamette meridian land
In Roseburg Oregon October 1 1908 Jonathan H Vincent of Eugene Oregon filed notice of intent to make final proof for W half of lot SH section 22 township 19S range 2W Willamette Meridian before the Roseburg Register and Receiver December 12 1908 Witnesses named James Wilhelm Creswell Oregon Joseph Wilhelm Zion Oregon Joseph A Mayo Zion Oregon Earl McNutt Eugene Oregon Readvertisement. BENJAMIN L EDDY Register
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U. S Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Jonathan H. Vincent
Eugene
Willamette Meridian
Ames
James Wilhelm
Creswell
Joseph Wilhelm
Zion
Joseph A. Mayo
Earl McNutt
Benjamin L. Eddy
Register
Contest of Land Entry in Roseburg Oregon 1908
Department of the Interior contest affidavit against Homestead entry No 12991 filed by Julida C. D. Ratt contends Jesse J. Lamkin has not been a bona fide settler. Hearing set February 4 1909 before a U.S. receiver in Roseburg Oregon. Due diligence shown for service. notice to respond by February 8 1909.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Rosebure
Julida Co. Dratt
N. W
Beetion
Township
Willamette Meridian
Jesse J. Lamkin
United States
King
Eugene
Oregon
Roseburg
Oro
Eal Comiseeant
Notice of Timber Land Claim at Roseburg Oregon 1908
U S Land Office Roseburg Oregon June 23 1908 notice is hereby given that Judith Ann Carnahan of Coeur d Alene Idaho who on June 13 1908 made timber claim for a portion of the northwest and west half of section 4 Willamette Meridian has filed intention to locate the land before Register and Receiver Roseburg Oregon January 20 1909 Claimant names FE Wood Eugene Marvin L Hammitt Ruggedon George S Corser Coeur d Alene Idaho Samuel Ciashen Coeur d Alene Idaho
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
le Lereby
Judith Ann Carnahan
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
Willamette Meridian
Ceegen
Ae Hal FE. Wood
Eugene
Marvin L. Hammitt
Rugaregon
George 8. Corser
Nore d'Alene
Samuel Ciashen
Benjamin L. Eddy
Notice of public sale of real property by Oregon court
In Lane County Circuit Court Oregon Ernest J Ells Fred L Ellie Elizabeth I Ellis Frances A Ellis Samuel Killa and Mary Ellis his wife John Sully and Jean KE Kitts heirs of Frances as Frances Hills deceased Frances Hills deceden cause volume 12 of the aged county court records orders decree dated December 1 1908 orders sale of real property Frances Hills estate Lat No 22 in Patterson addition Eugene Lane County Oregon to be sold at public sale at the county courthouse door description includes life interest and right title and interest of plaintiffs and defendants with costs and fees attorneys Morris sole executor sale to occur between 8 and 4 o'clock pm terms cash justice of public sale
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Eressate of
Real Phopin
Circuit Court of the State of
Oregon
Lane County
Ernest J. Ells
Fred L. Ellie
Elizabeth I. Ellis
Prances A. Ellis
Samuel Killa
Mary Ellise
John Sully
Jean KE. Kitts
Frances
Decea
John L. Eills
John
Mig Pane
Tour Journal
Agid
Ieee
Life
Frances Hills
Patterson
Potter
Eald Lage
Frances E
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LANE
DeWitt
All Drugsie
Helen Taft
White House
J. W. Geary
SW. Taylor
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G. EB. Kress
O Steel
Frank Bowers
F. Crom
D Meyers
Eurgeon
B. Wheeler
A. C. Jenning
Ge Wastelard
Spiset
Marahar
Jef Cottier
Eitercates
W. G. Bowman
Kh J
P. Meyers
J. M. Doteoa
Lower Siuslaw
Florence West
Luckey
D&w
Institute For Teachers
Harriman
Lenya Baughenn
J. S. Luckey
Pioneer and Reliable Jeweler
CHIEF
Coleman
Berger-Bdean Hardware Company
Willametts Street
Eugene Bible University
Cole
Kennedy
Syru
Colemon
Benjamin L. Eddy, Kegster
Ano
Dporris
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