Wall Mill Worker Drowns In Albany Pond Accident
A 21 year old wall employee named Roth drowned after slipping from a chute at the Ketly Company sawmill near Albany. The body was recovered from the log pond as daylight broke, with colleagues noting he had worked at the mill about two months and had recently moved from Holmes to Springfield. Authorities were notified as workers traveled to Albany to inform supervisors of the fatal incident.
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Roth
Albany
Ingfield
Pong Roth
Kot
Goate Young Man Was Found On Bottom of Toa Pond
Relsee
Home from the Klamath Country
W. O. Heckart returns from Klamath Falls with Spook, builders, to report a new high school building handed to the aid of directors. He shows a photo of the costed structure, a handsome modern stone campus overlooking the city. A $20,000 grammar school is rising at Klamath Falls. Lumber purchases by Weyerhaeuser and a new sawmill spur growth, with more brick business buildings and residences under construction. The government irrigation ditch contract near Klamath MalIe will be set soon, predicted to boost rapid growth. Heckart calls the county a good real estate investment.
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W. O. Heckart
Klamath Falls
Spook
Klamsh Falls
Distiit
Leekart Asya
Klamath 'A la
von la
Weyerhausers
Harriman
Natroa
Klamath Country
Klamath Malle
Heckart
Fire protection upgrade eyed with new wired stations
The city’s telephone company plans free wiring to connect three fire stations for rapid communication without central dispatch. Fire Chief Yoran praises the plan as easing cross station alerts and reducing long rolls during multiple fires. An alarm system activating chief and foremen residences is proposed to awaken night crews, gaining favor with business leaders and awaiting council action.
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Yoran
Culet Yoran
Potter Zomwalt celebrate fifty years of marriage near Eugene
William A. Potter and Mica Luczy C Zomwalt marked the fifty year milestone with a family reunion and dinner at their Irving home. The couple, who wed near Eugene a half century ago, have raised a family in Lane county and migrated from Missouri and Ohio in 1851. Their children include E. A. Potter L. H. Potter Mrs B Bond and Mrs Thomas Gray with another daughter Mrs Annie Poole unable to attend due to illness. Both are reported in good health at ages 81 and 66.
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William A. Potter
Mica Luczy C. Zomwalt
Eugene
Lane County
Mre. Potter
Irving
E. A
L H. Potter
B. ¥. Bond
Thomas Gray
Annie Poole
Junction
Potter
Plains
Oregon
Maiseouri
Ohio
Pleasant Hill Phones Growth in Rural Community
A Pleasant Hill resident reports telephones fully built in the area and two lines connected as a charter. The note reflects a prosperous rural community with growing telephone service and increased reach for residents.
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Warbinter
Pleasant Hill
Eugene Lodge elections reveal elected officers list
Hiram council No 7 elected officers last night with Geo H De Bar as Th II Master and S S Spencer as Db M B Li Bogart P C W Dar win Bristow treasurer Jan F Robinson recorder John M Howe G J A Maurer C C E W tam Steward Frank E Taylor centine Ivy lodge Degree of Sinnor elected Miss Lettle My ers Past chief of honor and Mrs Anna Hant er chief of honor with Dina Brat ham as mistress of ceremonies etc Modern Brotherhood of America shows new officers with Jennie Vogl president and Estella Bloomfield secretary plus other posts.
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Th. II
O. A. Dearing
Ivy Lodge
Lettle Myers
Anna Hanter
Bonar
Annie Hobbs
Mise
Dina Bratham
Flesncier
Ure
Rozilia Starr
Jira Severn
May Harris
Osher
Misa Naom! Lombard
Jouer Watch
Hertha Lake
Cla. Davis
Doce
Kuykendall and
DeBar
Miseloa Watkins
Kuozla Starr
Mre
Bertha Lake
Movern Brotherhood
Modern Brotherhood of America
Preasent
Jennie Vogl
Estella Bloomfield
Meg T. Moon
Alice L Singley
Mra. H. Keapke
Sam Ohartholomew
Eentry
Frank Sartholomew
al. A.simmone
Chaa
Tartholomew
W. Mbomuela
Frank Nose
Mua Clau
Alice Tl. Tingley
Junction City Lodge Elections Reported Roles and Names
Women of Woodcraft leaders and officers listed for Junction City Lodge election. Names include Mary Saylor Minnie Sibbetts Ciera Laurens Pearl Clark Mary Milliorn Jamet Moorhead Carrie Sternberg Arminta Kaieer Eliza Beth Parke Frank Moorhead Naomi Mooreower G F Parks Nobie grand Edward Haight Jesse Severne Weehborne I W Moorhead F C Krager and others.
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Woodcast
Mary Saylor
G N
Minnie Sibbetts
Advieur
Ciera Laurens
Pearl L. Clark
Mary Milliorn
Jamet'e Moorhead
Mingermap
Carrie Sternberg
Guarde
Arminta Kaieer
I. S
Elizabeth Parke
Frank Moorhead
Moetician
Naomi Mooreowerr
G. F. Parks
Lane County Assessed Valuation Review
County Clerk Lee reports an 1405 acre assessment roll for Lane County totaling 8 890 145 in assessed property value. A 9900 exemption for personal property and household goods was shown to taxpayers this year, though not granted last year, inflating apparent values. The 1904 roll totaled 49 298 000 with personal property at 792.6, leaving 5 506 035 after deductions, 2924 100 less than this year’s assessed amount.
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Lee
Lane County
Great Northern mine to boost output with new rock crusher
Tr A J Hodges of the Great Northern mine returns from Eugene after a special company meeting. A 105 ton rock crusher arrived and will be installed, boosting capacity to 5 to 6 tons daily, rising to about 100 tons daily with the second Huntington. About eighteen inches of snow at the mines. mills operating day and night.
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Albany
A. J. Hodges
Great Northern
Eugene
Roading St
Notice of Separation and Debt Disavowal by Gersbach
Arles Gersbach states that his wife Euphanyiersbach has left his home and that he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by her. Public notice disclaims liability for future obligations arising from the estranged spouse.
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Euphanyiersbach
Wanted Potatoes The Alien Cannery Ad Eugene Or
Alien Canning Company of Eugene Oregon seeks to purchase potatoes at the highest market price. Attention is directed to growers in the Eugene area who have stock available for shipment to the cannery.
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Alien Cannery
Eugene
Attention Farmers Ingham vinegar factory begins apple intake
Farmers are urged as the Ingham vinegar factory has begun receiving apples at the highest price range. The move signals a strong procurement push, aiming to secure fruit for vinegar production and support local growers through favorable rates.
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Ingham
Cheaper Holiday Goods at Hulls Drug Store
The notice advertises affordable holiday goods and a large line of ageful presents at Hulls Drug Store promising low prices and quality selections.
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HULLS
Electric Hitters Touted By Harper Wash Man
Geo W Hoffman of Harper Wash declares a seven year fight with stomach and liver trouble ended with Electric Hitters. He recommends them to all and says they cured his case. Sold by W DeLano druggist for 50 cents under guarantee to help others.
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Geo. W. Hoffman
Harper Wash
W. &. DeLano
Estray Notice Near Eugene Solves Lost Sheep Case
Sheep estray notice posted seven miles west of Eugene on October 10 lists three sheep. Owner may reclaim by paying notice and pasture bill. One sheep killed by coyotes before recovery. Dated November 1, 1905 by GIMPLE BROS.
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Eugene
Gimple Bros
YMCA Plans Erection Of Two Story Brick Building
The YMCA committee met last night to organize and discussed a two story brick building costing at least 2000 dollars. The entire upper floor will be used by the association with a gymnasium swimming tank social rooms assembly room and other facilities. Work on the building is expected to start within a few weeks.
Hops Shipments Noted In Market Report
Jan Hays, agent for Clemens Horst & Co., shipped 135 bales of hops yesterday bought from H. Friendly at a per bale price. Today he shipped 13 bales of the Hubbard crop at Junction paying seven cents per bale.
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Jan. Hays
Clemens Horst & Co
Hope
Detachable Handle Umbrella Offered For Christmas Gifts
Joe Lackey promotes the Hall’s detachable handle umbrella at general stores, noting prices from one dollar upward. The item is described as a nice Christmas present and is listed among affordable offerings for the season.
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Joe Lackey
1900 Washing Machine Boosts Local Homes
A shipment of washing machines arrives, enough to equip a dozen households. Chambers Hardware reports strong demand as families benefit from improved laundry efficiency and modern equipment.
Largest Cleanup Yet At Lucky Boy Mine
The Guard reports the November cleanup at the Lucky Boy mine in Wileiver was the largest on record, with bullion moved to Portland last week by President Louis Zimmerman. Estimates put the total between 726 009 and 0,000, though owners refuse full figures. Miners are now working the nanza ore, said to be the richest yet found, with a deep tunnel due to finish in days and ore delivery expected directly to the mill.
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Lucky Hoy
Zimmerman
Bie
DOW
Cottage Grove Lodge Officers Elected for Ensuing Year
Cottage Grove chapter No 4 Order of the Eastern Star elected Mrs Clara Hurkholder as worthy matron and W S Hennett as worthy patron with several associate officers. At Appomattox Post No 61 G A R a year 1806 election chose D L Woods as commander and W H Harrelson as senior vice commander among others.
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Order of the Fastory Star
Clara Hurkholder
W. SS. Hennett
Anne Oglesby
Elia Larch
Lena Larch
Eva Wheeler
Myrtle Veatch
Adah
Bertha Tait
Kath
Mica Lillie Lorch
Esther
Olivia
D. L. Woods
W. H. Harrelson
L. Morse
W. J. Gardner
W. M. Dickey
A. Handy
Lico
Thompson
Dr Job
G. W. McReynods
FF. Adama
Married at Springfield wedding of Kara Jackson and Thomeat Tucker
At the bride’s parents home in Springfield on Saturday December 9, 1905, at 1 pm Rev J O Richmond officiated. The ceremony was private with relatives and a few close friends. Kara Jackson, a popular local young woman, wed Thomeat H Tucker of Rhodes Sinkler HButeler Co as day electrician at the Springfield light plant.
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Ldr
al. Jackson
Springfield
Kara
Thomeat H. Tucker
Rev
J. O. Richmond
Death of John Brynd in Arizona City
Word from Eugene reports John Brynd son of Mr and Mrs Wm Brynd of Florence died in Arizona where he had gone in hope of improving his failing health. His sister Miss Lillian was with him. He leaves two sisters a brother and both parents alive.
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Eugene
John Brynd
Mra
Wm. Brynd
Florence
Diad
Arizona
Mise Lillian
Bie Parente
Another saloon at Springfield bought by Rogene men
Chas Mayhew and Frank Ware of Rogene have bought the Favorite saloon building from Jim Stewart. They plan interior improvements and expect to be open for business by January 1.
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Chas. Mayhew
Frank Ware
Rogene
Esloon
Jim Stewart
Farm ers and Shippers Congress Reports Enthusiastic Meeting
In Woodburn Oregon on December 15 a largely attended congress gathered to bolting and discuss farm and railway taxation. Speeches covered railway and corporate taxation, Governor Chamberlain pledged Senator Yesrin to back railroad legislation, and to support the Klameth and Masshear project, praising Senator Mitchell as a friend in need despite past clouds.
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Woodburn
Chamberlain
Yesrin
Klameth
Masshear
Cerric
Mitchell
Springfield Improvement Club Seeks Better Telephone Service
The Springfield Improvement Club approved a resolution at the Wednesday evening meeting demanding improved equipment and universal service from the telephone company. The town’s phone directory grew from thirty one subscribers to one hundred twenty five in a short period, with twenty five new users since publication and more applications pending. The current board is deemed too small and two additional trunk lines to Eugene are urged to handle rising demand amid ongoing service complaints due to outdated equipment.
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Springfield
Eugene
Debtors Vanish After Credit spree in Springfield
Report says J. A. and C. 5. Scott, tied to the gaeading gang on the west side, left Springfield after small stay. They allegedly obtained credit at several stores totaling over 410 and departed during the night for parts unknown, leaving business men puzzled by the trust placed in them.
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J. A
C. 5. Scott
West Side
Springfield
Divorce Action Over Custody of Two Children
Nettle J Nickerson and spouse were married in Springfield September 11, 1897 and have two children Frances aged year and Dor ton aged 5. William bag began suit for divorce on ground of cruel and inhuman treatment and seeks custody of the children. Kissinger and Ladd are attorneys for the plaintiff.
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Nettle J. Nickerson
Springfield
Frances
EU Dorton
Ageinet Nettle
Leo Aske
Kissinger & Ladd
Varied Classifieds From Oregon Notices and Help Wanted
A collection of small ads lists a found overcoat near Kaugene on Elmiray road with owner rights after notice payment and proof of property, a seed sale at 1 cent per pound, job seeks including a couple willing to run a country inn kitchen or camp kitchen, a plowman needed for 75 acres of vetch and oat, hardware and groceries for sale or trade, a middle aged woman seeks household work with a son, and a lady seeks a home for a child tutor.
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Kaugene
Elmiray Road
Richardson
Ifth Street
Doctors Discuss Filtration at Lane County Meeting
At a Lane County Medical Society gathering in Eugene Dr J W Harris’s office the focus was public water supply with emphasis on Eugene. Professor Sweeter and Wit Pleseukule discussed filtration methods and bacteria in water noting forty analyses showed no disease producing organisms, but urged adoption of a city filtration system as the only reliable means to maintain purity.
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Lane County Medical Society
J. W. Harris
Eugene
Sweeter
L. A
Wit Pleseukule
Sweeteer
Sheriff’s tax force seizes property to collect dues
In the sheriffs office tax department a levy is issued when refusals to pay occur. Delinquent personal taxes have led to seizures of bicycles, two cows, a horse, and a deputy showed up with a horse and buggy leading a yearling calf. After ten days the seized items will be sold to satisfy taxes and costs unless the owner pays.
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Sheriff's Office
Died at Eugene Hospital From Logging Camp Injuries
M. H. Brockman, age 45, injured at Montgomery's logging camp on the McKenzie, died this afternoon at Eugene hospital after nine days of internal injuries. He leaves two daughters in Grants Pass. Body to be sent there tonight.
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M. H. Brockman
Montgomery
McKenzie
Eugene
Grant
Puasa
Birth Notices From Springfield Area 1005
Multiple birth announcements list parents and birth dates in Springfield area. Nela Brand's eighth child born Sunday December 10 1005. Mr and Mrs W J Mrancia welcome a daughter Friday December 4 1005. Wetzell family near Kagene report December 15 birth of a son. Norman Miller's family north of Eugene records December 16 1005 birth of a son.
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Mra
Nela Brand
Springfeld
Mra. W. J. Mrancia
Springfield
Wm. Wetzell
Kagene
Norman Miller
Eugene
Son
Torture of a Preacher and Local Property Sale
Torture of Rev C D Mowre of Narperaville New York is recounted with a cough curing tale and a claim for relief via Doctors King New Discovery for consumption and coughs. The Springfield Land and Power Company decides to sell Springfield downtown property in one lot at a bargain.
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C. D. Mowre
W. L. DeLave
Springfield Land and Power Company
Springfeld
Joe Lackey Ebony Goods And The Oliver Plow Offer
A local seller touts a line of ebony goods and promotes the Oliver No. 1 Solkey Plow with No. 0 bottom as a reliable working implement. The ad hints at offering references to reassure neighbors of the product’s value and workmanship.
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Joe Lackey
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Pleasant Hill Telephones
Eugene Lodge
Junction City Lodge
Chambers
Cottage Grove Lodge
Farmers’ and Shippers’ Congress
Scobert & Dodge
Toll & Sons
Charnelton
P. O
Willamatte Street
Skipworth
Merian
Pickett
Houskeeper
P.O. Hox
Jonection City
James
Eugene Hospital
Chambers’ Hardware
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