Booth-Kelly Co plans railroad to Siuslaw to ship Oregon lumber
A Daily Guard report says Booth Kelly Co cruisers in Lane County seek a route to the Siuslaw River to move timber to California by water. They argue high freight tariffs block Oregon lumber and plan to build a railroad line to the Siuslaw, potentially expanding mills and even opening dairying and fruit farming in western Lane County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth-Kelly Laomber Company
Lane County
Coast Range
Sinelaw River
Booth-Keily Co
Southern Pacile Co
Wester Oregon
California
Booth
Kelly Co
Oregon
Smooth-Kelly Co
Mugene
Siuslaw
Judge Dorris Injured in Albany Arrival Accident
Judge Dorris suffered a partial elbow dislocation when stepping from a late Albany train Saturday evening. A heavy man toppled onto him, injuring his arm. he sought medical help in Portland, then returned to Eugene and resumed duties at city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiff
Dorris
Albany
Portland
Sapper
Judge Dorris
Tie
Eugene
City Hall
Bridge damaged at Mohawk bridge Marcola counter report
The county court received notices that one bent under the Mohawk bridge at Marcola was washed away. There is danger the bridge could go out if the river rises and logs begin to run. Judge urged repair, C Cole refused due to expense, County Commissioner Edwards will inspect and arrange repairs.
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Mohawk
Marcola
C. Cole
Cole
Edwards
Hille and Tilton Married in Hugene Home Ceremony
John A. Hille and Miss Ollie Tilton were joined in marriage at the home of Rev. J. S. McVallum in Hugene on Sunday morning at 9 o’clock. They plan to reside in Jane with Mr. and Mrs. Flilig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Hille
Ollie Tilton
J. S. McVallum
Hugene
Springfield City Council Approves Saloon License and Appoints Committees
At the last meeting the Springfield city council granted a six month saloon license to Jd. I. Witter and A. C. Bemis. Mayor K. A. Jayne named standing committees for the year including Judiciary, Finance, Streets, Fire and Water, Health, Print and Police with members J. A. Cox, M. M. Peery, Welby Stevens, Henry Sinner. A petition to open East Fifth to the city limits via East Sixth and Seventh Streets was referred to street committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Jd. I. Witter
A. C. Bemis
K. A. Jayne
J. A. Cox
M. M. Peery
Welby Stevens
Henry Sinner
Streetsa
Woman Recovers Horse After Public Denunciation
A Eugene woman who publicly denounced a local horse trader has recovered her horse. She vows the trader shall never trade in Eugene again if she can help it, and she is often seen near the parks where he operates.
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Eugene
Springfield Items Highlights From City Notices
Harry M Stewart was initiated in the Elka in Eugene. Miss Addie Vincent of Eugene visits her sister in Springfield. Mrs Geo Dillard of Eugene guests of Mrs A S Walker in Springfield. Rev Leon D Green of Eugene to preach first and third Sundays. Smill tax levied on Springfield property valuation about 2415, yielding around 30. Wolfe McPherson, formerly confectioners here, buy Stevens Armitage threshing outfit and will operate next summer. Stevens Armitage become owners of Keene Davis building occupied by confectioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M.stewart
Elka
Eugene
Addie Vincent
Mra I. D. Larimer
Springfield
Ulum
Wolfe & McPherson
Stevens & Armitage
Keene & Davis
Chicken Thieves Raids Reported in Junction
The Times notes an organized gang in Junction after a Saturday raid in which FLW, A, Urain lost six chickens whose heads were found near the diner. Mrs Saylor, J J Darn eile and Wila Lewis also suffered losses and two egg thefts occurred at the depot. Authorities regret not catching the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction
The
Times
FLW
Urain
Wheat and Hope in Portland Market Amid War Talk
Wheat remains firm with few sales aside from local mills. Farmers hold off in anticipation of wartime price rises between Russia and Japan. Hope also steady. An option was bid in the city for 500 bales at a small premium for 50 days. Northwest dealers now control the market, keeping current prices from benefiting producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Telegram
Milla
Rusia
Japan
Wagoner and Churchill Nuptials in Cottage Grove
In Los Angeles on a Saturday evening Henry Wagoner wed Grace Churchill formerly of Cottage Grove. A January 8 ceremony at the office of the peace in Cottage Grove united David Hubbard and Minnie Schad with Squire Vaughn officiating. The bride and groom hosted a January 10 celebration at the couple’s Cottage Grove home with Jobo K Tipton and Percie A Hill present and His Honor Squire Vaughn officiating.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Henry Wagoner
Grace Churchill
Cottage Grove
Jetlee of the Peace
Jan
David Hubbard
Minnie Schad
Squire Vaughn
Cottege Grove
Jobo K K. Tipton
Mia
Percie A. Hill
Narrow escape from drowning at Grenada shore
Florence January 15. J C Flint of Clear Lake and Mrs Wm Brynd of Florence fell into the water when their boat capsized at the old Rogers wharf on the Grenada side. They clung to the wharf until Misa Hattie Lowe and Mrs Vader rescued them. Water depth ranged from three inches to six feet with the tide. Also notes heavy rains moved logs to Acme boom and a birth in Acme on January 9 1904. Florence tax rate set at 28 mills.
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Florence West
J. C. Flint
Clear Lake
Wm. Brynd
Florence
Acme
Grant Earhardt
Warren Andrews
No Place Equal to Eugene
Pascha Saunders writes from Heidelberg California praising Eugene as a place with strong business activity. He notes delays with mail at the post office, describes rough sidewalks of gravel, and contrasts foggy Santa Rosa with clearer weather in Healdsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pascha Saunders
Heildeburg
Cal
Daily Guard
Santa Rosa
Healdsburg
Eugene
Pascho Saunodera
Tree collapses on Glen Powers store causing damage
A large tree toppled onto Glen Powers general merchandise store in Blue River City last Friday. The building, fixtures, and goods were damaged while workers cutting the tree caused it to fall away from its intended direction. No injuries or deaths occurred as the building was unoccupied at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue River City
Glen Powers
Death of Willie Loner in Thurston from scarlet fever
Willie Loner, the young son of W. Loner, died at Thurston at 2 o clock this morning from scarlet fever. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 PM with interment in Mount Vernon cemetery.
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Willie
W. Loner
Thurston
Mount Vernon Cemetery
Installed Officers of Foresters of America Court Popular No 4
The Foresters of America Court Popular No 4 in Eaglea ball installed officers last night with a banquet. Deputy Grand Chief Ranger F E A Wilson of Cottage Grove led the ceremony, assisted by Mr Hart. Officers installed included H C Owen J P R C C White C R R S Blackwell S C K etc with G C Geng treasurer and others. the group enjoyed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Foresters of America
Court Popular
Eaglea’ Ball
E. A. Wilson
Cottage Girove
Sle
Mr. Hart
Cottage Grove
H. C. Owen
J. P
White
C. R
First Snow Appears in Eugene This Morning
Daily Guard reports Eugene residents were surprised by large flakes this morning as snow briefly covered ground beyond an inch. The sun melted much of it. slush made boots soggy and rubbers in demand. Forecasters suggest little more snow tonight or tomorrow.
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Daily Guard
Eugene
Mother Earth
Courthouse Items Real Estate and Mining Notices
Real estate transfers include U S to F B Bellman for 160 acres, Richardson to Clayton Brown for Evergreen Camp No 10, M W of A land, Belknap to Ida Belknap, and multiple parcels in Springfield and surrounding townships. Mining locations list San Antonio claim in Bohemia district. numerous filings and transfers to Great Eastern Mining Co. plus related exchanges. Also marriage license Nesbitt Wells, adoptions and probate matters including estates of George Bryant and J C Winn. circuit court suit by Leiness and Gronning against Lucky Boy Mining Co. for labor wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
F. B. Bellman
Jason A
Lydia J. Richardson
Clayton Brown
Evergreen Camp No
M. W
BE. H. Belknap
Ida BE. Belknap
Eva Pickett
Lewis and
Cora A. Hartley
Great Eastern Mining Co
Miriam and and Grand Forks
Lewis Hartley
Et al
Poor Man
Belcher
A. P. Churchill
Robert L. Glass
White Elephant
Bohemia
Norman
Elizabeth Dotson
Caswell
Elizabeth Murray
C. H. Vanordstrand
Thomas B
Mary Murray
C. H. Vanerdstrand
Francis
Jennie Murray
Thomas W
Adeline Murrey
Mrs McClaren Disappears in Bawdy House Case
The Junction Times reports that Mrs Naine McClaren and J J Butler faced a bawdy house charge. The trial did not proceed Monday as McClaren disappeared. Butler’s charge was dismissed on prosecution motion. If McClaren returns she will be arrested and tried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction Times
Naine McClaren
J. J. Butler
McClaren
Mia. McClaren
Chas Cochran Receives Chicago Cornet Training
A letter from Chas Cochran reports he is in Chicago receiving instruction on the cornet from a leading local soloist. Once a professional cornet player, his writing suggests he will rejoin the professional ranks. He witnessed Chicago’s tragic theatre fire, describing charred bodies and harrowing scenes that left a lasting impression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaa
Cochran
Chicago
Cottage Grove
Birth Announcements From Lee Area Families
Lee Saturday morning records two births. Mr and Mrs Kk I Stewart welcomed a nine pound boy two miles east of Noringaes. Mr and Mrs Bud Kiotzley in Springfield welcomed a boy on Wednesday.
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Bud Kiotzley
Sprinfield
Local Eagles Lodge Displays Mounted Live Eagle
John Morgan of the Eagles lodge presented a large live eagle to the group. The bird, sent to John J. Rude of Cross Valley Oregon, was killed and mounted and placed in a prominent spot in the lodge room. Members prize the bird highly and take pride in it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morgan
Eagles’ Lodge
John J. Rude
Cross Valley
Oregon
Express
Two Births Reported in Mugene and Patterson Island
In Mugene a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank McLean on January 16, 194. On Patterson Island a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. Keleny on January 16, 194.
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Mugene
Frank McLean
Mrs. J.©. Keleny
Patterson Island
Jan
Hops Booming at Salem A Busy Leap Year Hop
The Salem hop market hit a fever pitch with bids up to 27 cents per pound for prime lots and heavy sales across the state. Notable transactions include 90 bales to Joseph Harris for Benjamin Schwartz & Sons and 454 bales sold by Holman to B O Schuckling Co. plus other large lots, marking one of the season’s largest trading days. A separate note recalls a University of Oregon leap year dance by the Freshman class of 1907, with music, decorations, and patronesses detailing a lively campus social event.
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Salem Statesman
John Schindler
Jos. Harris
Benjamin Schwartz & Sons
W. H. Egan
Krebs Brothers
B. O. Schuckling & Co
Holman
J. Carmichael
Moore
McMinnville
Julius Pincus
Daily Guard
University of Oregon
Armory
Hughes’ Theatre Orchestra
Gibson Girl
Leone Kays
Oregon
Luella Clay Carson
C. A. Burden
F. G. Young
R. H. Dearborn
H. D. Sheldon
Eastern Oregon “Cowboys
Fine Hotel Planned for Cottage Grove
The Cottage Grove Leader reports a movement to organize and incorporate a hotel company to erect a modern three story hostelry in the city. Plans promise offices, bar, bathrooms, electric call bells, heating, lunch counter, kitchen and dining hall, parlor, baggage room, and more.Promoters seek a favorable site and aim to open by the Fourth of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Svereal
Leader
Oregon
Portland
Cottage Grose
University Orchestra Organized at the Campus
A new university orchestra has been formed by S. C. Thomas and will hold its first practice next Wednesday afternoon. The ensemble features violins Alice Betherton Ella Dobie Carl Bamburger Aliica Mc Elroy piano Harley Glafka cornets C A Burden H C Galey trombones Harry Hobbe Roy Kerns clarinets Steiner Claude Wright flute Par Me laine cello I Bb Densmore drums and traps S E Thomas, signaling potential to rank with the Glee Club and Treble Clef.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Club
S. C. Thomas
Alice Betherton
Ella Dobie
Carl Bamburger
Aliica McElroy
Harley Glafka
C. A. Burden
H. C. Galey
Harry Hobbe
Roy Kerns
Steiner
Claude Wright
P’arl Melaine
Gloves for Messenger Boys in Christmas Gift
Clarence H. Mackay, president of the Postal Telegrep Company, sent woolen gloves to every messenger boy. George F. Craw, Seattle manager of the Postal office, received a pair with a note dated December 26 1903 requesting the gloves be given to the messengers with holiday wishes from Mr Mackay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Telegrep Company
Clarence H. Macay
George F. Craw
Seattle
Wash
Gee
F. Craw
Mgr
Eugene, Or
Thumb injury spoils stock raiser cut
George A. Honck, a well known fancy stock raiser, cut off a small portion of his left thumb while splitting kindlings. He went downtown and had it dressed. The item ends with a humorous moral advising wives to split the kindlings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Honck
Henderson & Lington Lease Smith Warehouse in City
Henderson and Lington, a large coast produce and commission house, have leased E C Smith's Sacramento warehouse near the depot to establish a city branch. They plan to distribute to valley merchants and secure carload freight rates on tropical fruits. They will also buy local farmers potatoes and set an excellent market and prices. Frank Woodard will lead the branch as traveling salesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson & Lington
Sacramento
Cal
E. C. Smith
Frank Woodard
Connecting Link Work To Link Henderson And Springfield
A connecting link between Henderson and Springfield will begin soon. An S. P. agent visited Springfield this week to assess hotel capacity for workers. If lodging is found, a coal house will not be built and work could start within a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Springfield
S. P
New Row River Bridge Nears Completion At Camp
Mr F L Gonor reports the Row river bridge at the Winters Campbell logging camp is nearing completion. Trains will cross within a week as the county has accepted it as a county bridge with partial county funding. A spur from the O S L railroad enters the camp, aiding timber traffic in the belt. the old bridge was impassable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L Gonor
Campbell Logging Esc
Row River
Long & Bingham Lumber Co
Cottage Grove
Salem Baseball Talk Seeks Longer Season and Salem Team
The Salem Statesman reports Capital Amateur Athletic Club plans a directors meeting to discuss a longer season for Salem baseball. Talks consider four or more Willamette Valley League teams with reorganizing Roseburg Eugene and Albany clubs. Suggestions include amateur status, salary limits, and a May to October schedule with four games weekly. Jimmy Whalen expresses interest in joining Salem for 1904 season amid broader talent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital Amateur Athletic Club
Salem
Willamette Valley League
Roseburg
Fugene
Albany
Turner
Soutier
Jimmy’ Whalen
Lightning
San Francisco
Whalen
Raglans
Foseburg
Bill to establish Siuslaw life saving station
Copy of House Bill No. 8705 introduced January 4 1904 by Hon Binger Hermann authorizes a life saving station at or near the mouth of the Siuslaw River Oregon. It provides for Treasury funding of ten thousand dollars to be used for the purpose as recommended by the life saving service superintendent.
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Daily Guard
House of Representatives
Binger Hermann
Siuslaw River
Oregon
Senate
United States of America
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Mrs Josie Lopp Dies At Natron From Blood Poisoning
Mrs Josie Lopp wife of A J Lopp died at Natron at 6 a m Sunday from blood poisoning aged 38 years 7 months 11 days She leaves a husband four sons and five daughters The funeral will be held Tuesday at 11 a m with interment in Mount Vernon cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Lopp
A. J. Lopp
Natron
Mount Vernon Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Booth-Kelly Co
5. P. Co
Springfield City Council
P. Saunders
A. M. Porter
San Anatonio
T. A. Nesbitt
Jessie V. Wells
D. F. Wells Witness
Nellie Thomas
F. W. Folsom
George Bryant
J. ¥. Kirk
J. I. Proster
J. N. Dennis
J. C. Winn
Chas, Cochran
Sacramento Commission House
Reivr
Salem Baseball Talk
Capital City
Jimmy Whalen
Salem Statesman of Sunday
Hermann
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