Mathews Death Mystery in Oregon Coroner Inquest
The coroner's inquest on Jacob Mathews found dead in a Walker place cabin near Eugene and Springfield could not establish the cause of death. Physicians reported no poisoning. The jury declared Mathews aged 53 died in Lane county Oregon on or about December 1908.
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Jacob Mathews
Walker Place
Eugene
Springfield
Estebiieh
Lane County
Oregon
M. Yoran
W. J. Warnock
J. M. Howe
K. P. Barnard
Preston
George Griffin
Pall Bearer at Lincoln's Funeral Stricken
Washington dispatch reports General Henry G. Worthington former Nevada congressman and Lincoln's only living pall bearer suffered a stroke of apoplexy on the House floor shortly after noon today leaving the capital in shock and uncertainty about his condition and attendance at events surrounding the funeral.
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Washington
Henry G. Worthington
Congress
Nevada
Abraham Lincoln
Thank You Note For Kindness After Loss
The family expresses gratitude for the support and comforting words received during the night and burial of J. and brother. Special thanks to those who sent flowers and messages of love. Signed by Mrs Amanda Ethel Met Dannis and Alvin Meetcul.
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Amanda Ethel
Dannis
Alvin Meetcul
Prune Dealers Blow Up Rate Hike Across Oregon Lines
A. Burdick & Co. of Portland protests a proposed rate increase on dried fruits from 1.00 to 1.10 per ton on Oregon lines. The 20-ton car minimum is seen as excessive for shipments, harming growers who have already faced weight increases from 12 to 15 tons. The railroad commission is reviewing the complaint as fruit farmers reportedly consider uprooting trees due to higher costs.
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Railroad Commission
Oregon
Charles Davis Found Not Guilty in Dr. Austin Case
After 13 hours of deliberation the jury acquitted Charles E. Davis of the Sept 2 murder of Dr. Frederick Austin in Omaha Nebraska. The judge ordered discharge and 19 ballots were needed for verdict. Officials expect no further prosecutions unless new evidence emerges.
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Omaha, Neb
Charles E. Davis
Frederick Austin
Austin
Three Story Block Planned for Cottage Grove
Messrs. Dunbar and O’Lone will build a three story brick block with a basement. Plans are in preparation for an up to date structure featuring concrete basement, pressed brick superstructure, glass front, electric elevator and steam heat. Floors will house grocery, dry goods, clothing, ladies wear, shop rooms, furniture and carpets. Estimated total cost between 5700 and 9000 dollars. The Garman Hemenway Co plans to move to new property early February. interior work and plate glass front to be installed in the existing building. Construction on the new brick will start around May 1 as weather allows. The current building will be moved aside and Garmen Hemenway Co will continue business until the new building is finished. This wave of building indicates unprecedented activity for Cottage Grove. Delinquency court of the 4th Regiment O N G convenes at the armory Thursday December 10 at 7:30 p m for trials of members delinquent in drills. Privates McFarland Whitlock Queener summoned for continued absence from drill. Court presided by Lieutenant Colonel J M Williams. At Commercial club annual meeting last night officers elected: President H O Thompson, Secretary F H Rosenberg, Treasurer George Hall.
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Messrs. Dunbar & O'Lone
Garmuan-Hemenway Co
Lincoln
Ruaon
Garmen-Hemenway Co
4Th Regiment
Cottage Grove
John F. McFarland
Charles E. Whitlock
Harley E. Queener
J. M. Williams
Commercial Club
H. O. Thompson
F. H. Rosenberg
George Hall
Western
Oregon
Annual War Department budget rise tracks civil works push
The Secretary of War’s annual report shows total next year’s war department estimates at 1,589,755,039 dollars, up about 52 million from the current year. Increases concentrate on river harbor public works about 24 million, plus 10.5 million for army, military academy and militia support, and 17.8 million for military public works like fortifications and posts. recommends 612 new officers and removal of underperforming officers, proposals previously before Congress.
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War Department
Secretary of War
Congress
Parole Granted to Creswell Youth Bert Kelsay
Bert Kelsay, Creswell youth, pleaded guilty to perjury and received a three year parole sentence to the penitentiary from Judge Harris with conditions to stay out of trouble. If intoxication or any crime occurs in three years, full sentence ensues. He will work in Portland at a job arranged by his father, earning five dollars a day. Linn and Parsons Not Guilty. The Linn liquor sale trial ended with a motion for not guilty verdict granted. Parsons also found not guilty after a long deliberation.
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Bert Kelsay
Creswell
Harris
Consul Miller Leaves for California
Hon H B Miller U S consul general at Yokohama left Eugene and Portland after a weeks visit, traveled to Albany to visit his brother F J Miller, and will head to San Mateo to join his family before leaving San Francisco for Yokohama around March first. He cited ill health restricting longer stay and praised regional progress, expressing reluctance to return to Japan.
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H. B. Miller
U. S
Yokohama
Japan
Eugene
Portland
Albany
F. J. Miller
California
San Mateo
San Francisco
Miller
Death of Vida May Tilton at 19 months
Vida May Tilton, 19 months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Asa Tilton, died at Dexter on December 8 1908. Interment was in Pleasant Hill cemetery.
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Dexter
Vida May
Asa Tilton
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
A Dangerous Operation
A promotional note claims the removal of the appendix by a surgeon as a dangerous operation. It advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a quiet cure for constipation headache biliousness and malaria. Available for 25 cents at W A Kuykendall’s drug store.
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Dr. King
W. A. Kuykendall
Freight Tariffs to Rise on Eastbound Traffic in January
Washington December 16 reports the transcontinental freight tariffs will be advanced starting January 1 on all eastbound rail and water traffic. Westbound class rates from the Atlantic seaboard to the Pacific Coast are raised about ten percent.
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Washington, D. C
Atlantic Seaboard
Pacific Coast
Nellie Lewis Granted Three Months Leave From Asylum
The state insane asylum superintendent informs County Clerk Lee that Nellie Lewis admitted from Lane county on November 13, 1908, was granted temporary release on December 10 for three months.
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State Insane Asylum
Lee
Nellie Lewis
Lane County
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Poariano, Ont
Mani
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Charles Davis
DeWitt
Spec
the Wells Shoe Store
Willamette and
Ninth Street
Consul Miller
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