Widow of Jefferson Davis Appears Before Mississippi Legislature
A Voice of the Past notes that Jefferson Davis widow, daughter of General Zachary Taylor, appeared before Mississippi legislators. At eighty five she tearfully pledged to always love Mississippians who clung to the defeated cause. Davis died in New Orleans in 1889 at age eighty one.
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Jefferson Davis
Mississippi
Davis
Zachary Taylor
United States
Missisippi
New Orleans
Virginia
Old Acquaintance and Dewey Dinner Refusal
The German ambassador invited Admiral Dewey to dine with visiting Prince Henry on February 28 but Dewey, ill at a Florida retreat, sent regrets. The prior meeting followed Manila Bay, described as strained. A German warship aided drowning Spaniards and risked an American gun, prompting Dewey to warn it away.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
Prince Henry
Dewey
Florida
Prince Shertly
Manila Bay
Immigrant Land Rush Aid With Rail Fare Beats West
The Northern Pacific will match Harriman line rates offering Chicago to Oregon tickets at 33 and Missouri River points at 25 with East sales valid in Western Oregon to Ashland and ten days stop over. The Great Northern to follow. An influx of 20 000 to 40 000 settlers is expected in March and April, boosting Lane County real estate sales as agents target newcomers seeking homes.
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Northern
Pacifc
Harriman
Chicago
Missouri River
Oregon
Ashland
Hones
Lane County
New York Banks Hold Nearly a Million in Loans
A public statement notes New York banks carry nearly a million dollars in loans. It cites that on October 1, 1901 total circulating money outside the treasury reached 2 227 000 000 dollars, and nearly half the nation s money stock was loaned through New York banking houses.
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New York City
Nks
United States
Treasury
New York
Former Salem warehouseman on trial for grain larceny
A former Salem warehouseman is tried for larceny of about ten thousand bushels of grain. His warehouse was short when he failed last December. The paper urges a strong punishment to deter others who sell grain without backing to cover losses in bad speculation.
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Salem
God Penitentiary
Portland Chamber Members Face Backlash Over Chinese Restriction Plan
Six Portland Chamber of Commerce members sparked a sharp public row by trying to push the chamber and residents toward backing a modification of Chinese restriction laws. The episode stirred strong local protest and debate.
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Portland Chamber of Commerce
Portland
Metropolia
Chamber of Commerce
Igan Iron Makers Edge British In London Rail Contract
Igian iron manufacturers outbid British rivals on a London contract for suburban railroad lines, securing the deal with a bid four sixths below the lowest English tender.
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Igian Iron
London
Out of Sorts and Health Remedies Advert
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for a run down digestion and liver derangement. It claims improved blood quality and vitality after three bottles and a vial of Pleasant Pellets, featuring a testimonial from Edward Jacobs of Marengo. Also promotes Dr Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser offered free with mailed request.
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Dr. Pierce
Edward Jacobs
Marengo
Crewford O
Lodings
Etites
Pierce
Large Property Sales Near Eugene Shift in Lane County
Dairy Guard reports E J Frasier sold the Judkins farm of 885 acres southeast of Eugene to William F Martin for 12.00 per acre totaling 11037.50. Martin, recently from Minnesota, plans a thoroughbred breeding operation, while Frasier also sold J C Roberts farm of 200 acres west of Eugene to R W Simmons of Indiana for 4500. Papers routed through First National Bank. Frasier also arranged a private sale of the Misses Whitmore property on East Ninth Street in Eugene.
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E J Frasier
Eugene
William F Martin
Martin
Minnesota
Farrington
Frasier
Lane County
J C Roberts
R W Simmons
Indiana
First National Bank
Missees Whitmore
East Ninth Street
Pleasant Hill Items From Edenvale District Notes
February 15 school began in Edenvale district with Manley Elbert a worker. Miss Bessie Baxter hosted a valentine party Friday evening followed by games. Teachers examined in Eugene last week. Harvey Vincent returned from Cottage Grove leaving his daughter with his sister. Bernice Warbiston visited from Wendling to see her parents. A dance at the WOW hall on Lithinet night was well attended. P L Bristow sold his business to Mr Elliott of Goshen. Eden Baxter ill with heart trouble but improving. Rev Kellems preached last Sunday and baptism of Blind Johnny Keeney at Coast Fork. They were met near Cloverdale and Goshen by Keeney’s friends. WOW members went to Eugene to hear Head Consul Falkenberg. Anon.
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Bessie Baxter
Algedin
Gued Umeele
Eugene
Harvey Vincent
Cottage Grove
Mra Frank Taylor
Bernice Warbiston
Wendling
Eden Baxter
Kellems
Coast Fork
Johnny Keeney
Mr Keeney
Cloverdale
Goshen
Logging Operations Hit By Weather And Flooding
February reports describe spring weather softening roads and heavy wind damage to Geo Kintzley’s house. Logging runs at multiple camps with Metheny Morehouse Carter and Nelson on Winberry and Big Fall Creek. Local residents engage in sawmill work while students pursue courses in Chicago.
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Metheny
Valley news highlights and local ventures
Lost Valley residents attended a lecture in Eugene by Head Consul Falkenberg and praised it. Home agents promoted school supplies, the Tremt school opened with 87 pupils, and improvements were made by directors. Jame Parvin planned a Portland trip to buy a car for his farm. Mrs Clara Roney visited Goshen and Zion relatives. A petition seeks tri weekly mail service starting June.
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Jamce Parvin
Portland
Loat Valley
Tremt
Death of a Eugene Pioneer in Oregon Community
Death reported in Eugene area on Sunday February 2 of KC Breeding a long time resident born in Missouri April 25 1831. He crossed the plains to Oregon in 1851 settled in Lane county near Eugene served in Rogue River Indian War married 1862 to Wienie Cochran and later moved to a family home. He leaves a wife sons and daughters in Oregon and Washington with funeral details forthcoming.
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Pray
Oregon
KC Breeding
Kabler Basin
Breeding
Henry
Robert C Breedins
Osage County
Lane County
Eugene
Mr Breeding
Wienie Cochran
Moure
H C
J F Spray
Ira Hartzell
Fossil, Or
Local notes from Thurston County and visitors
A badly cut foot is reported after Ben Russell and Henry Weber had an accident in the woods with a foot and an axe. Rev Carlson of Eugene will preach here Monday February 23. Newton Cornelius and wife of Helena are visiting relatives. Campbell and Male of Camp Creek were in Thurston for business. Wm Billings of Springfield passed through Thurston. Dr and Mrs Russell hosted a party and dance for their son Harry's 13th birthday. Mrs St Randle has returned from Washington with her son and his wife Mr and Mrs A Randle.
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Carlson
Eugene
Newton Cornelius
Helena
Mootans
Ruswell
Harry
Mrest Randle
Washington
Randle
Henry Weber
Ben Russell
Russell
Marian Hill Died After Long Illness at 2
Marian Hill, aged 2 years, 4 months, and 16 days, died at 11:25 AM after a three year illness in Eugene. Daughter of D R Hill and granddaughter of H F B Hill, she was a bright student and aspiring musician who planned to finish high school this year. She was a devout ME church member and deeply valued education and virtue. Her father, mother, sister, and many relatives mourn her loss.
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Mies Hill
Miss Hill
D R Hill
H FB Hill
Marian
Eugene
MEF
South
Notice to Contractors for School House Bid
Notice to Contractors from the board of directors of school district No 44 in Lane County Oregon. Bids for a frame school house will be received until Saturday March 1 1902 at noon. Plans and specifications are at H M Parvin’s office in Dexter Oregon. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. H M Parvin Clerk.
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Board of Directors of
Cla Triet
Lame County
Oregon
H M
Stray Horses Bring Notice Near Liewellya Post
Two mares arrived at a residence near Liewellya post, one gray with a blind left eye and a light sorrel with a white fetlock. Owner must cover all charges to claim the horses, near Hi Rebrmoen, one mile south of Liewellya post.
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Liewellya Postol Pe
Ivisom item and local news from February 17 1902
Feb 17 1902 items note a wood cutting bee at J and Day's not Thursday church services held at the school house with Mr Smith conducting. Jesse Cornelius has returned home to Pleasant Hill after visiting. petition to change service between Iveen and Hale to tri weekly discussed but no reply yet. W T Cornelius improving. Walter Chastala reported ill. Charlie Corosiias attended a Valentine social at CW Lyons Walton. crowd small but lively.
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J & Day's
Thareday
Jesse Cornelius
Pleasant Hill
Postofee Department
Iveen
Hale
W T Cornelius
Walter Chastala
Charlie Corosiias
Valentine
CW Lyons
Walton
Creswell News Local Docket and Birth Notices
In Creswell Mr Noah Buoy and Max Weeten visited town, Earnest Smith ill with mamps, Clyde Smith employed by L D Bearbrough who plans six thousand more prone trees this spring, Tom Martin Weet able to come downtown. A vecial will be given to the hall Feb 11. Births include a 10 pound child to the wife of Johen Davis at East Third and Ferry streets on Feb 18, a daughter. a 5 pound con to AJ Filliman’s wife at 25 Best Third street on Feb 18. a daughter to RE Dereham’s wife in Creswell on Feb 14.
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Clyde Smith
L D Bearbrough
Tom Martin Weet
Johen Davis
East Third and
Ferry Streets
Moan
AJ Filliman
Best Third Street
Boman
Creswell
RE Dereham
Voter registration confusion ahead of April city election
The Guard notes voters believe city law requires registration before the April election, which is not required. Registration is only needed for the June county election, but some residents think it is needed for the April city vote.
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Sete Sed
Strone and hearty boy seeks work at ranch stockyard
A terse notice requests a strong youth of about Strone age for labor on a ranch stock operation. Address the office for details and placement.
Sampson Again Dearg Guard Letter on Governor Race
A morning Register editorial endorses Hon Yoran for governor but praises Fur niss’s wealth east of the mountaine and recent missteps. The writer notes Yoran’s merit yet laments the paper’s mixed stance, likening it to Friendy and Abrieman Sampson and sarcastically claiming the best remedy is no cure.
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Yoran
Furniss
Mountaine
Sile
Himelf
Jeetle
Hyde” Cave
Friendy
Abrieman
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Correspondence College of Chicago
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Walterville
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