Arrests and church notes mix in Oregon news item
A garbled Atlanta style report lists an arrest of Frank Metzger aged 16 for seduction and mentions Portland Creewe while a separate Oregon Christian Missionary Convention session details change in leadership. The piece also notes a bank issue and a Form in the Knights of Pythias, with scattered local notices about dances and social events.
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Sherif Wither
Waerreast
Multnomah
Creewe
Anc
Metzger
Suborte
Portland
Lie
Walmer
Sheri
Melinger Fe
Multiple World Events Reported Including Canal Price and Boer Victory
Dec 28 dispatches include the Panama Canal Company fixing the unfinished canal price at forty million dollars, a note on historian Maclay revising his Spanish American War history, and Marconi securing a government land offer for a wireless station in Caps Breton. Also reports of General Dewet’s Boer victory near Zeefontein, with casualties and captured guns. A Boston and Maine cannon ball express wreck near New Hampshire results in deaths and injuries. French protests over press articles are noted.
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Paris
Panama Canal Company
New York
Maclay
Santiago
New York Custom House
Sypszy
New Brunswick
Signor
Marconi
Caps Breton
Lowpos
Dewet
Zeefontein
Nasuva
New Hampshire
Boston and Maine
Courthouse Items and Mining Claims Noted in Public Notices
Courthouse items include another marriage license and mining business notices. Compass claim in Blue River mining district proves labor, Buckberp and Piceeer claim filed in same district. New saddle shop on West Eggleston Street nears completion, boosting local manufacturing. County clerks prepare voter registration supplies and instructions for January through March registration period.
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Ocampbell
Blue River
Hemenway
Buckberp
Blve River
Social Evening At Almed Home Features Music And Games
Mia Mary Sipe hosts a gathering with friends, lively games, and a decorative dining room by Maud Kerns. Elizabeth Elliott, Alice Stewart Corrallie, and many others attend. prizes awarded for lively contests amid music and dancing, followed by a banquet and program at Frank's ball.
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Mia Mary
Belie K Uybendel
Elizabeth Elliott
County Probate Court Handles Vast Estate Admin in 1201
County Judge H B Kincaid oversees administration and settlement of about 150 estates, requiring hundreds of probate records. During the year sixteen people faced insanity charges, nine were admitted to citizenship, and two children were placed with adoptive guardians. A death by suicide occurred before arrest, and several minors and small civil matters were resolved. The county, with a judge and two commissioners, funds buildings and repairs, and monthly expenditures are published in daily papers. The next county court term opens January 1, with 62 voting precincts and 215 election clerks across Lape County.
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Dee Deering
H B Kincaid
Derigg
Durling
Jedge
Ewer
Bore and Girls Aid Society
Portisod
Spmrt
Lape
Siz
CheTheore Lobe &Ppelniec
Winter Trip to California by Oberl hostel and rail
A historical note describes a winter trip to southern California and Arizona, mentioning the Shasta route and a famed Portland deposit. It references trains to California, the Oregon line, and an illustrated guide of California and Arizona for winter travel.
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California
Arisoms
Shes
Arfons
Newly Furnished Lodging House Opens Nearby
New coeds occupy newly painted and papered rooms in a furnished lodging house one block from the main road and two blocks from the post office. A lively, jovial atmosphere with a witty board of poems, featuring E Hows, pervades the scene.
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Bot &Ti
When Your Tailor Opens in Chicago Room 7
Fragmentary OCR mentions Ed V Pree & Company in Chicago near Lane County Hen and M Bown with unclear details about a tailor shop opening. The readable parts point to a local business listing or ad.
Marriage case heard in Grant County court
A marriage case was brought Tuesday before Judge Clem Cleaver of Grant County. The proceeding involved Mae Veet Reteer Dees and other parties from the East Oregon region. The court ordered a further inquiry into the case and appointed an official referee to examine the evidence and determine the denied petition.
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Grant Cosnty
Mice
Fragments from Eugene Bee reveal satire on stamps and coins
The column discusses a cartoon satire from the Eugene Bee about postage stamps and coinage, noting people who have not used that BC postal matter. It mentions a visiting list of individuals in Eugene and reflects on public interest in stamps, coins, and national imagery. It ends with an editor’s remark on the significance of stamps and money.
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United
Tate Celn
Lee
Notice of Stockholders Asata Meeting Toe Booth-Kelly Lumber Co
Notice is given that a stockholders meeting of Toe Booth Kelly Lumber Company will be held at the company offices in Eoweme Oregon on January 1 1908 at 10 o'clock. The meeting purpose is to elect seven directors for the year and transact any other business. President Reccr, Secretary J B Sporm. December 13, 1901.
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Toe Booth-Kelly Lumber Company
Eoweme
Oregon
Reccr
J B Sporm
Tec
Pure Home Made Brandy For Wer Kidney of Stomech
Advertisement shows a purporting home made brandy service with pricing per quart and per gallon, names a seller J-Genty Sage and contact Amis Bogepe in Oregon, plus scattered garbled text about products and methods.
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J-Genty Sage
Expres
Madge
Personal notes from Eugene area residents drift across town
A string of brief notices lists residents and travelers related to Eugene including Mrs Jes Hill of Fern Ridge recovering, Foa H Friendly returning from Salem, Mre B Pritchett visiting Portland on business, and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney L T Harris heading to Portland. Also noted are visits to Junction, Cottage Grove, and Belem, with several local officials and church members traveling for services and meetings.
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L T Harris
Portland
Murderer Is Dead Rumor Shocks Corvallis Community
Corvallis area residents hear a rumor that M5 Landis the Coos county killer may be dead. G E Landis claims his brother was buried north of Corvallis last summer after being killed, and he plans to exhume a body found near Buver to verify identity. A letter to Taylor Kemp and details about a bullet wound fuel the speculation amid police caution.
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Dee
Landis
Coos County
Momta
Buver
Taylor Kemp
Kemp
MW D Landis
Bover and
Parker
West Side
Boly
Polk County
M F Landis
Sherif Burnett
Om County
Dr Kings Men Discovery touted in a personal note
A letter from LC Overstreet of Elgin Tennessee praises Dr Kings Men Discovery as lifesaving for his wife who suffered a chronic cough and consumption. The ad claims the medicine is good for coughs colds bronchitis and lung diseases and lists price. Also announces Lane County telephone directories with about 250 Eugene telephones 45 Cottage Grove 17 JanetCity plus listings for nearby towns and agents.
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LC Overstreet
Elgin
Tenn
Kings Men
DeLane’s
Lane County
Irene Applegate
JosseMlice
Beagene
Cottage Grove
Jusetion City
Eirenti
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Janetion City
Coburg
Creswell
Goshen
Irving, Jasper
Mareola
Natren
Pleasant Hill
Saginaw
Thurston, Walker
Walterville
Wendsing
Regents from Portland visit University of Oregon campus
Bally uard Dee 2 Reearts Hean Hons R Bean of Salem and C & Dolph of Portland regents of the University came on the afternoon train to visit the University. Accompanied by He gent 4 Friendly they were shown through the departments with attention to the new Beating and light building. Their visit seems semi-official with no major business on hand.
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Reearts Hean
R . Bean
Salem
C & Dolph
Portland
University of Oregon
University
Hegent
Married in Cottage Grove area wedding notice
The marriage took place at the bride’s parents home east of Cottage Grove with Rev Walisee officiating. The couple, Mr J M Oliver of Eugene and Miss Susan Alem, plan to reside in Eugene. Public notice notes farm products and local auctions, including a large Daily entry for sale items and a lone seller in Oregon.
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Mre A B Hinton
An¢É Megaa Dreen
Oregon City
Eugene
Cottage Grove
Deen
Walisee Opeinting
J M Oliver
Eagene
Mies
Susan Alem
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