Edison treasurer commits suicide in West Orange home
John P. Randolph treasurer of Edison Manufacturing Company, led by president Thomas A. Edison, killed himself in the cellar of his residence in West Orange New Jersey. Letters found indicate deliberate act and possible temporary insanity. Edison arrived soon after, restraining Mrs. Randolph from leaping from a window during the struggle.
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West Orange
N. J
John P. Randolph
Edison Manufacturing Company
Thomas Alva Edison
Penolph
Thomas Edison
Northern Pacific Train Ditching Report Near Idaho Town
Spokane Feb 18 Burlington train No 5 westbound on the Northern Pacific tracks was ditched near a local Idaho town called Cocollal s today, apparently by a boy. None were seriously injured.
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Burlington
Netherm
Cocollal's
Idaho
Thurston Man Arrested for Trespassing
Special Correspondence from Thurston reports Edward Magnus, of Thurston, arrested for trespassing on Hemelwright’s property after a warrant issued by Justice J. J. Totten. Trial set for this week before the justice. Mrs. Baugh and Mrs. Danka are among Thurston residents mentioned.
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Thurston
Kedward Magnua
Hemelwright
Justice of the Peace
J. J. Totten
New Discovery Aids Grimesland Man in cough remedy
George Moore of Grimesland North Carolina credits Dr King New Discovery with curing his consumption after numerous bottles. The remedy for coughs colds and pneumonia prevention is sold by W A Kuykendall drug store with a trial bottle free and prices at five cents and one dollar.
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Dr. King
George Moore
Grimesland
N.C
W. A. Kuykendall
Eugene Welcomes Roseburg Cottage Grove Visitors Boost Day
Hundreds of visitors from Roseburg Cottage Grove Junction City and Springfield arrive in Eugene for a major boost day. The crowds inspect street paving view Willamette skyline and are greeted by the Commercial Club and city leaders with bands banners and speeches.
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Eugene
Roseburg
Cottage Grove
Junction City
Springfield
Commercial Club
The
Willamette
Oregon
Noover
Eugene Military Band
Matlock
Engene Vommercial Club
L. Whitson
Hartog
Willamette Street
J. D. Matlock
Roephurse
H. C. Matteson
H. H. Veateh
J.C. Johnson
R&r. Snodgrass
W. H. Abrams
J. J. Jones
C. C. Hazieton
O. H. Thompson
Geo. Hall
Dave Griggs
Dave Scholl
Tom Parker
M. Compton
John Bartels
William Conner
Ed Trl
Tom Abrams
J. B. Protzman
van Allison
M. Martin
Dr. Kine
Mrs. Gross
M. Veatch
Tom Jenkins
Geo, Conner
G. G. Warner
Jas. Brenson
A. Brond
H. Eakin
William Perman
F. D. Wheeler
Frank Williams
F. H. Rosenburg
C. Coffman
Geo
McQueen
J. D. Dubouille
W. H., Lincoln
N. Jones
Stoneberg
Wilam Blair
Charles Bruneau
Jas. Hemenway
Frank Jordan
Alta King
Bert Richmond
C. P. Jones, Jr
Junction City Development League
Tom Richardson
Portland
Junction
H. Ll. Rann
W. C. Washburne
C. F. Hurlburt
Ll. Moorehead
Dr. N. L. Lee
H. M. Millorn
Soren Jensen
J. H. Eccleston
J. MH. Bushnell
G. M. Jackson
C. P. Houston
University
Passie
University of Oregon
Villard Hall
Campbell
Ity
Hotel Smeeds
Kays
Tee
Dalf Block
Seventh Street
Skinner's Butte
Rosebare
Hoover
Joseph Joe
D. P. Fiaher
L. Kolhagen
A. A. Bellows
W. W. Cardwell
J. W. Wright
C. B. Patrick
Jon Micell A Robertson
G. Worthingon
Ethel Moore
Lorane
Laurel Inman
A. A. Kayburz
Mabel
Roberta Calvert
Harriet Patterson
Welby Houston
Madison
Josephine Casey
Ethel Crump
Gertrude Robson
Crow
Elizabeth Freeman
W. E. St. John
Clare Lee
Mabel Ada Smith
Walker
Erma Smith
Ernest Viones
Belle Truesdale
Special Election Planned for Eugene Charter Amendments
A city council meeting approved a special election for April 18 1909 to submit charter amendments on water bonds and cemetery restrictions. The voting sites are listed by ward with judges and clerks to be those from the April election, and prior resolutions directing April 6 submission are repealed. City Attorney Allen explains a misapprehension delayed the vote and will bear related costs.
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Eugene
City Recorder
City Hose House
East Eleventh Street
Hook and Ladder Room
City Hall
Heller's Blacksmith Shop
West Seventh Street
Wilkins Building
West Eighth Street
Common Council
Allen
Portland
Cleland
Martin's Meeting Closes After Record Evangelical Revival
The Eugene Christian church wraps up a historic revival led by Dr. S. M. Martin with 208 additions. Bible School had 515 present, and the week featured a notable sermon on Christian Bicycling. J. & McCalum serve as ministers and invite all to future services.
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Christian Church
Eugene
J. & McCalum
Successful Applicants for Certificates List
Following is a correct list of those successful in the teaching examination last week. First grade: Tiffany, Eugene, Ross Athens, Thurston, Clara E. Taylor, Eugene, Mrs. A Vou.
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Pollowing
Raco
Crade
Ee Tiffany
Eugene
Ross Athens
Thurston
Clara E. Taylor
A Vou
More Survivors Of Emily Reed
A boat beached this morning at Tantosh light carrying the first mate Fred Zube and sailors Arthur Jantuke and Fauld Abelstedt from the Emily Reed wrecked near Tillamook. The cook’s body was found dead from exposure. survivor details place them at Neah Bay awaiting transport. A revenue cutter will return with the survivors and the cook’s body.
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Tacoma
Tantosh
Emily Reed
Tillamook
Cook
Neah Bay
Fred Zube
Arthur Jantuke
Fauld Abelstedt
Washington
Revenue Cutter
Two Local Deaths Reported In Eugene Area
Grace Elizabeth Rohne died at the family home on Willamette Street at 2 PM aged 7 months and 23 days. Isaac Barclay, a Lane County pioneer, died at Eugene Hospital at 10 AM aged 76 after a brief illness from grippe, survived by a wife and daughter Mrs Zachary Smith. obituary to follow. No funeral arrangements yet.
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Willamette Street
Eugene
Grace Elizabeth
Frank Rohne
Eugene Hospital
Isaac Barclay
Lane County
la Grippe
Fall Creek
Zachary Smith
Benton Wiseman Nuptials in Eugene in 1908
In Eugene on February 13 1908 Frank L Benton and Miss Laura May Wiseman both of Eugene were married by Justice of the Peace R S Bryson.
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Eugene
Frank L. Benton
Laura May Wiseman
Justice of the Peace
R. S. Bryson
Joseph Anderson Convicted in Logan Murder
Portland reports Joseph Anderson the highwayman was tonight convicted of murdering Harry Logan the engineer during a highway robbery. An appeal will be taken.
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Jos. Anderson
Harry Logan
Portland
Joseph Anderson
Backache warning and kidney remedy praised by reader
It is near at hand to hundreds of Eugene readers. Mrs G Lester of 656 Charnelton St reports back pain and kidney troubles eased after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo markets the remedy. price ten cents. Also notes arrivals, real estate plans, a horse sale, and a restaurant mishap with Benny sustaining a head injury from a door sill and tin cut.
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Eugene
Bright
G. Lester
Charnelton St
Ore
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean’s
A. M Origin
People’s Restabract
West Seventh
Olive Streets
Benny
Right
Kilmer's Swamp Root Promises Kidney Cure
An ad extols Kilmer's Swamp Root as a grand kidney remedy that purifies and supports all body organs. It claims many urinary and bladder troubles stem from kidneys and promises quick, dramatic relief with samples by mail and bottles available locally. It urges readers to mention the paper and send to Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N.Y
Dr Brougher to Visit Eugene for Union Meetings
Rev J W Brougher of White Temple Portland arrives February 24 to speak at Eugene Baptist church meeting house with Presbyterian and Baptist churches. After four years in Portland he has added 900 members and drawn large Pacific coast crowds. Preparatory services begin February 16 at the Baptist church.
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J. W. Brougher
White Temple
Portland
Eugene
Baptist Church
Brougher
Pacific Coast
United States
Roosevelt
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