Evolution of Locomotives and Violent Port Town Crimes
The piece traces locomotive sizes from three to five tons to a ten ton imported engine and notes how twenty five engines of that era equal one modern unit. It also covers heavy historic load increases from 200 to 5000 tons and mentions the largest engines at St. Louis and Paria expositions. A Portland thief’s seven year sentence follows a coat theft spree of thirty three coats. Egg production totals are cited with Iowa leading gas output and Ohio following.
Disaster at sea as ice floe sinks crew and horses
A single ice floe off the Russian Black Sea shores swept one hundred men and forty horses into the sea on Monday. Five men and all horses drowned while the remaining crew were rescued after desperate efforts as they fished for a ring through the ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Sea
Theorses
Banks Use Neat Cuts To Advertise In Franklin Penn
A Franklin Pennsylvania bank started daily newspaper space ads with neat cuts, a practice ridiculed at first but which drew up to 186 new depositors in a month. Now four local banks follow the same approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Penn
Hileen
Senate Foot Etiquette Sparks Mock Reprimand in Chamber
In a Washington scene a senate employee relaxed with feet up in a quiet corner when Senator Kean of New Jersey strode by and quipped with mock severity that the chamber was not the house of representatives. The moment highlights informal tensions and decorum in the upper house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Kean
New Jersey
House of Representatives
Richest American widow moves to Hoboken flat
Mrs. Hetti Green, the wealthiest woman in the United States, leaves New York for Hoboken New Jersey. She rents a small third floor flat for 15 to 5 per month with a bath and a dog named Dewey. Her maid accompanies her and occasionally her daughter visits from Hellows Malls Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hetti Green
America
New York
Hoboken
New Jersey
Diversity and Revolutions in San Domingo Discussed
The piece notes San Domingo’s 28000 square mile area and three ongoing revolutions. It reflects on Reconstruction era advice to “raise less bell and more cotton” and praises Mayor Collins of Boston as a model immigrant rising from labor to law and public service, highlighting cross party support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Domingo
Cottage Grove Riles Over Charter Extend Cleanups
Cottage Grove debates new charter extending city limits and gambling era. Town officials claim old charter defects allowed open violations by gamblers and slot machines. claims of fines and prostitution revenue spark controversy. A YMCA plan is discussed at Union Citizen meeting led by Capt Mahon with hopes for a reading room and gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage Grove
Cottage Gove
Portland
Y. M.C
Union Citizen
Capt. Mahon
Billington
Community Roundup Mohawk News Holiday Notes
Prof Ross Mathews and wife of Monroe spend the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs A Root. J Randolph Barr a Willamette medical student visits friends here. Fireman John Hammit recovers well after an Salem accident. Walter Smith and bride of Bicton Wash visit his parents. Miss Brown continues schooling at Donna. Mrs Evans visits her parents at Marcola. Arvilla Smith marries Otis Urigas, well wishers. A Christmas entertainment at Stafford school with recitations and graphophone, school to remain under Mr Tilton. Mr J Thomas of Coburg visits with his Washington niece. A holiday surprise curprise party for Anus Hill hosted by Mr and Mrs Monroe Hill. sixty guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Randolph Barr
Willamette University
John Hammit
Salem
Walter Smith
Bride
Bickleton
Wash
D. Smith
Miss Brown
Donna
Evans
Marcola
Arvilla Smith
Mra. J
J. Thomas
Coburg
Washington
Monroe Hill
Anus. Cuestato
Franklin News notes officers and delayed camp installation
Franklin December 26 reports Evergreen Camp M W A elected officers John Butler consul C C Crane advisor Jaron Richardson banker Oren Kirk clerk Janey Bryant escort Frank Bryant watchman C Hays sentry Dell Proctor chief forester The ladies planned a surprise installation with lunch but it was postponed to January 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evergreen Camp
M. W. of
John Butler
C. C. Crane
Jaron Richardson
Oren Kirk
Janey Bryant
Frank Bryant
Death of Tallman infant at Eu gene residence
The death of the infant son of Mr and Mrs Tallman occurred Monday December 28 at their home west of Eu gene. Funeral services were held at the residence with burial in the I O O F cemetery. Sympathy is extended to the family. Unrelated ad text about carpets and furniture appears at end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Wand
L. P. Tallman
Funy
Personal notices from Eugene and surrounding towns
A long list of people arriving, leaving, or visiting in Eugene and nearby places. Names include A J Pickard from Portland, W W Martin, P Inman Elmira, F P Hurbart Junction, C G Millett Junction, Lawrence Harris from Salem, Mrs A Goldsmith, Carrie and Theresa Friendly, D A Paine, Fred Templeton, John Edmunson from Goshen, Mamie Knok from Cottage Grove, Charles and Joe Templeton to Halsey, Blanche Taylor Thurston to Crawfordsville, H Monk Eastland, Belman from Harrisburg, H W Yates, Mrs Hateh visiting Salem, Stella Brown from Woodburn, Henry Weissenfelder Leaburg, C F Mitchel Black Raven claim Bohemia, Walter B Dillard finishing Lo rane school term, Mrs D L W Balts Sleepy Eye, M M Titus from Albany, and Speaker Harris assisting in the Oregon state house journal correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Millett
Junction
Eugene
Lawrence Harris
Salem
A. Goldsmith
Oregon City
Carrie
Theresa Friendly
Portland
D. A. Paine
Fred Templeton
John Edmunson
Goshen
Mamie Knok
Cottage Grove
Charles
Joe Templeton
Halsey
Red Belman
Harrisburg
H. W. Yates
Hateh
H. E. Ankeny
Stella Brown
Woodburn
H. A. Schwering
Henry Weissenfelder
Dateh Henry
Leaburg
C.F. Mitchel
Black Raven
Bohemia
Walter B. Dillard
Lorane
DL. W. Balts
Sleepy Eye
Minn
L. P. Horton
Patters
M. Titus
Albany
John O'Brien
Salem Journal
Harris
House Journal
State House
Farm Life and Dairy Herd Articles Highlighted in Christmas Issue
Two instructive pieces titled An Opportunity Philip in the Christmas Life feature by Lavill ik Allen and The Farm as a Laboratory of Nature by J. T. Willard of Kansas Agricultural College are noted. Also Improving the Dairy Herd by S. Cooley of Massachusetts Agricultural College appears among other features. Subscriptions offer Weekly Guard and Farm Life for one year at 1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip
Lavillik. Allen
Arm Life
J. T. Willard
Kansas Agricultural College
Red 8 S. Cooley
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Farm Life
Marriage of David Wisher and Wanda G. Cheshie
At Rev Dean Sandersons residence on December 30 1903 David Wisher wed Wanda G Cheshie both of Fern Riage. The couple are popular locals and their many friends extend hearty congratulations. Both natives of Lane their parents were Oregon pioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Sanderson
David Wisher
Wanda G. Cheshie
Fern Riage
Lane
Oregon
Boy Wanted for Steady Guard Office Work
A smart active boy aged 15 to 17 is sought by the guard office for steady employment. The ad requests a capable youth to fill a daily role with reliable conduct and prompt service.
Prospecting Tour Heads North Fork Adventure Starts Tomorrow
James Randall leads a party of three prospectors leaving tomorrow for the North Fork of the McKenzie River. J M Abrams, who recently bought a Cottage Grove cigar store, reportedly sold out his business. County Clerk issued marriage licenses for Pred Templeton Rovetta Postland, David Pivber Nondall, Cheehire. Passengers on last night’s train reported a residence at Harrisburg on fire and rapidly consumed by the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Randall
North Fork
McKenzie River
J. M. Abrams
Cottage Grove
Bee
Kaye’ Furniture
Lee
Harrisburg
Irving News Highlights Holiday Movements and Local Notes
Irvings correspondence reports Mack Awbrey spending holidays in Portland with relatives while Miss Maud Bowan returns from Portland after weeks away. Mrs Robt Poole plans to join her husband employed on the Northern Pacific and reside in Tacoma. Miss Ida Patterson of Eugene visited Irving Saturday to Monday. Rev Linn from Eugene Divinity School conducted services Sunday then returned Monday. Rev Toby of Portland ministered at the Orphans home over weekend. W B Yates showcases a jewelry display after factory purchase. Bishop N Castle of Philomath to speak at U S church January 23 1904. Budd Edmundson of Flagstaff visiting relatives in Irving. Misses Philips guests of Rev Armstrong return to Philomath. Miss Livie Bond enjoys Y P S reception Monday evening. A telegram reports Mrs Jas Humphrey sister Mrs Billmire died at Union last night. Xmas in Irving was quiet with a church tree event for the young at the U B church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Awbrey
Portland
Maud Bowan
Robt. Poole
Opi
N. P. BR
Tacoma
Ida Patterson
Eugene
Irving
Rev
Linn
Eugene Divinity School
Christian Church
Toby
Orphan's Home
W. B. Yates
N. Castle
Philomath
U. S
Jas. Humphrey
Billmire
Union
Xmas
U. B
Ivison News says Prof Gilson reopens school after break
Ivison News reports Prof Gilson reopened his school Monday following a week’s vacation. Local residents share updates on new homes, holiday absences, sick lists, and social visits. Several residents travel for timber land and ranch improvement while wishing readers a joyful new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivison
Gilson
Elmira Clippings Guard Special Service Highlights Local Events
Julius Erdman improves after illness and did not have diphtheria. Elmira quiet over holidays with a Fred Stockley dance and a J. T. Taylor party as amusements. James Richardson visited from Central. Mrs. T. A. Fountain displayed marksmanship by shooting a coon from an apple tree. Maxwell and son James visited Fogene. Gibson returns home from Ivison where teaching. Hopkins Brothers show called a complete failure by attendees. Vicca Richmond visited Crow and brought back Hopkins show Yearsday. Jesse Fountain visited Fairview. Ina Bamford improving. Geo Jordan bedridden. S. Jones of Cottage Grove and Clarence Close of Eugene visit Mrs. Cantrell. Minnie Jordan of the Eugene Business College visits her parents during holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Richardson
Central
T. A. Fountain
C. D. Maxwell
James
Fogene
Gibson
Ivison
Hopkins Brothers
Misa Vicca Richmond
Crow
Hopkins
Jesse Fountain
Fairview
Ina Bamford
Geo. Jordan Ia
S. Jones
Cottage Grove
Clarence Close
For Sale Notices Including Timber Land and Goats
A compilation of local sale notices lists a first class 50 bushel Colton Surprise steam dryer priced at 100, an 80 acre timber land with water and a large house plus a 10,000 capacity sawmill near Saginaw Oregon, and 100 head high grade nanny goats with three fine bucks. Also a 247 acre stock farm near Elmire with irrigation, dwellings, barns, and timberland offered by N Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colton
T. N. Segar
Saginaw, Oregon
H. K. Joyce
Saginaw
Old Dook Place
Roy Loomis
Lorane
Lana
Elmire
Peterson
Strayed or stolen mares offer reward in Junction City
A reward of 5 is offered by I. N. Ed wards for information leading to the recovery of two described mares. One is a black mare about 14 14 hands high with a round heavy build and cropped foretop, about 10 years old. The other is a brownish bay mare about 16 4 hands high, four years old, slightly darker on the head, bought near Cottage Grove. Both have been worked. no white markings are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. N. Edwards
Junction City
Cottage Grove
Soldiers' Home Physician Appointed in Oregon
Dr. E. V. Hoover of Roseburg has been named physician at the Oregon Soldiers Home, replacing Dr. Geo. E. Houck who resigns January 1, 1904. The post pays 240 per month and demands little physician time. Also cited is an advertisement for Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption with a testimonial from T. R. Beall of Beall Mississippi and a guarantee from W. L. DeLano Drugist with trial bottles offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V. Hoover
Roseburg
Oregon Soldiers Home
Geo. E. Houck
Dr. King
T. R. Beall
Beall
Miss
Dr. Kings
W. L. DeLano
Business Closes for Inventory as Holman and Chenowethy Sell
Holman and Chenowethy announce a temporary closure on Thursday, December List for inventory. The business is sold to Charles H. Pickett, formerly of F. L. Chambers Brothers, and will reopen Friday morning, January 1 under the new management. telephone orders will be filled then. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised with samples free at W. L. DeLano's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holman & Chenowethy
Charles H. Pickett
F. L. Chambers& Brothers
Chamberlain
W. L. DeLano’s
Booth-Kelly Lumber Company Stockholders Meeting Notice
The regular annual meeting of Booth-Kelly Lumber Company stockholders is set for January 26, 1904 at 10 a.m. in Eugene Oregon to elect a one year Board of Directors and handle other business. J H Booth and E F Buck sign as President and Secretary dated December 6 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth-Kelly Lumber Company
Eugene
Oregon
J. H. Booth
EF. H. Buck
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Franklin News
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Kays
Daily Guard
A.J. Pickard
W. W. Martin
BK. P. Inman
Elmira
FP. Hurbart
McCailen
Blanche Taylor-Thurston
Crawfordsville
Charley ‘Monk
Eastland
Day & Henderson's
Chambers’ Hardware
Irving Vems
Ivison News
L. A. Chastain
Ivy Cornelius
Destra Owen
A. Warden
B. J. Owen
Gertrude
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X'mas
J. O. Snyder
Medill, Mo
C. A. Cornell
Snyder
Messers. Bond and
Dweyer
Vaughn Boys
Ir. J. Powell
Sherman Heckman
Merritt Davis
L. Davis
Eugen
Geo. W. Dickinson
Ole Kayser
Julius Erdman
the Guard
Fred Stockley
J. T. Taylor
J. W. Rays” Furniture Comsalmers and Funeral Directors
Cravers
Cresswell
W. M. Green
Willamette Street
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