Piling in the Way Piling in the Way
The county court must act immediately against the current method of piling along the county road near the Springfield bridge. Piles every 14 feet support trestle work and cross the road diagonally, creating danger by day and near impassable conditions at night. The piles should be removed at once and a 30 foot wide bridge or truss built to allow safe passage for the road, which is the county’s busiest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Bridge
Es Board
Ankeny Withdraws From Governor Race Claim
H E Ankeny of Pogene says he is out of the governor race, criticizing the new primary law as making it hard to win office. He and his wife and two daughters registered at the Imperial hotel. Eugene prospers with hopes for an electric railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Ankeny
Pogene
Imperial Hotel
Portland
Mr. Ankeny
Eugene
County Allowances And Ferry Work Payments Ledger
A long county ledger records allowances for various accounts including guard and witness fees, ferry and roadwork payments, gravel and lumber purchases, and salaries for county officials such as assessor and sheriff. The document lists numerous individuals, contractors, and amounts, from John Kelly rebate to grant Hendricks ferryman, detailing extensive road, ferry, and public works disbursements.
Muddy mishap halts lodge trip then lively banquet
Local lodge members of the Order of Washington were jolted when their cart veered off a sod grade and toppled into mud near Springfield. The riders were frightened but not seriously hurt. After the wagon was righted the group continued their journey and enjoyed a fine meeting with a banquet, dancing, and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge of Order of Washington
Springfeld
Springfield
Long Distance Improvement Crew Lays Cable South of Here
A crew laying telephore life me a line stretches cable from Pelote south of here to Fotieod. Upon completion the louance operator there can call our without Gret calling up Albany and pulling the call through.
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le Bony
Pelote
Here
Fotieod
Ance
Ap Albeny
Brown Lumber Company to Restart Cottage Grove Mill
The Brown Lumber Company of Eugene plans to reopen the Long Biogham sawmill at Cottage Grove idle due to litigation. The 40,000 to 50,000 feet per day plant will use timber above Cottage Grove and transport logs by the Oregon & Southeastern railroad. Articles filed with the county clerk list incorporators W. E. Brown F. W. Osbure Geo. H. Kelly and Henry Fincher with $40,000 capital. The firm will purchase manufacture and sell timber and own operate railroads log yards and related facilities, including power to condemn private property for road construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Lumber Company
Eugene
Hse
Cottage Grove
W. E. Brow
Eugene Loan and Savings Bank
Oregon & Southeastern
Hobemia
W. E. Brown
F. W. Osbure
Loap Sod Savings Bank
Geo. BH. Kelly
Botoh-Kelly Lumber Co
Kenry Fincher
Fisher Lumber Co
St Marco's
Lumberman nearly scalped in bridge raft accident
L A Woodbars of Booth Kelly Company survived a near scalping when a raft under a bridge on a Saginaw mill site struck him as he lay down to clear the mill span. The lumberman received six stitches for a deep forehead scalp wound. The incident marks a sixth similar injury in the area as workers acknowledge the danger yet stay negligent. Nearby, Branton farm owners Leet Jordan and F D Wheeler list the property near town, while Henry Layman of Woodburn, Oregon, is noted as one of the region’s prosperous farmers. A Fraser and C Quinn faced fine for drinking and disorderly conduct on January 14, each paying fines and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Woodbars
Booth-Kelly Company
Saginaw
Jor
Chie
Leen Burt
Ft. Jordan
F. D. Wheeler
Branton
Henry Layman
Woodburp
Oregon
Mrs Montgomery Very Ill Asks Husband At Bedside
J E Montgomery received a telegram from Waterville Washington last night saying his wife is very ill. He left on the afternoon train to be at her bedside after learning of her decline following a period visiting relatives and a prior letter indicating she was in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Montgomery
Waterville
Wash
Mr. Montgomery
Tle
Mrs Philip Milter Stricken With Paralysis at Home
Mrs Philip Milter suffered a severe stroke at her home on East Siath and Charterton streets. For a time her life was despaired of, but the condition has improved slightly. She has previously been bedridden for years and has not walked since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Milter
East Siath and
Charterton Streets
TSF Bod
Big Railroad Meeting Urges Willamette Valley Electric Line
The Commercial Club of Eugene held a large meeting to discuss securing an electric railway between Portland and Eugene. Delegates were appointed to a Willamette Valley Development League meeting on January 21 20. Snodgrass offered a unanimous resolution urging the Willamette Valley Traction Company franchise be granted and that Portland access be provided without delay, adopted with praise from local leaders.
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S. H Friendly
K.S Beyaoo
Albany Commercial Club
Eugene Club
Willamette Valley Development League
Friendly
F. M. Wilkins
G. RK. Chrisman
Vr. L. L. Whitson
Chas, A. Hardy
J. M. Sheiles
Bruce L. Bogert
F. W. Osborn
L. i. Bean
G. W. Grito
Jobn F. Kelly
F. L. Chambers
Herbert Gordon
Frank E. Dann
P. E. Snodgrase
W. mM. Green
A. C. Woodcosk
Profecsor
Fr. G. Young
F. , Snodgrass
First National Tank
Portland
Willamette Valley
Willamette
Salem
Willamette Valley Traction Company
Avid
Kegene
Commercial Club
Citizens of
Eugene
Willamette Valley Erection Company
Social Events Highlight Surprise Party At Walker Home
A pleasant surprise party occurred Saturday evening at Mr. Sud Mn b. Walker's home with Mrs. Walker and Miss Helen gee organizing. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Walker and children, several local residents, and members of the Ladies' EpIscopal group who formed the Black Club at Odd Fellows hall. The event featured games, a photograph scavenger activity, and refreshments, followed by a church club meeting set for the end and fourth Thursdays. Separately, a marriage joined Mr. Jackson to George Alliger with Jamie VU. Humphreys officiating in the presence of close relatives and friends, the bride newly welcomed as daughter-in-law and admired for her duties and prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sud Mn B. Walker
Carnera
Mr. and
C. . Walker
Misaee Zata Garoulte
Sophie Oshery
Coffas, Alvadeve
Uelen Meylie Willard
Lene
Ha Iveers
Clede Nokes
Orval
Gq Kuiesets Larvey
Ernest Sara
Meo Palmer
Frank Sly
Mr. & Eon
Red Waehle
Eptecopal Church
D. Hemaunas
Man
van Allison
Misers
Lily Ocla Lureb
Mead Blair
Wheeler
M. Landess
Jarrett
Odd Fellows
Mr Jackson
George Alliger
Jamie VU. Humphreys
Jackson
Spingfield
Pair of boots worn 22 years by Smeed in Eugene
Stephen Smeed, owner of the Hotel Smeede and noted hop rateer of the McKenzie valley, now lives in Eugene. He has worn a calfskin pair of boots every winter for 22 years, half-sold only once, made by L. O. Beckwith in this city. He has worn them to England and various parts of the United States and plans to wear them for several more winters. Also noted: F C Potts cigar factory and Martin Miller’s boot and shoe shop will move to the Schneider block on West Elguth street. Miller to enlarge stock and Potts to increase factory capacity. The new water tank at the S P depot is being palated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Smeed
Smeede
McKenzie Valley
Eugene
L. O. Beckwith
Beckwith
Smeed
England
United States
F. C
Mail on the Eugene Local Train Petition
Dr W L Cheshire leads a petition among citizens to extend Eugene mail service to the local train. The line currently ends at Albany with extension delayed. residents note a nine oclock arrival time now prompts more mail on the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Cheshire
Gene
Eugene
Albany
Logging Camp Accident In Foss Creek Camp
W Coffey, a young man at the Foss logging camp near Creek, was injured when a cable brook and struck him causing a head gash and arm bruise. He received aid from Dr Bartle and is expected to be incapacitated for two or three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Coffey
Foss
Bartle
Untitled item from Oregon notice in 1906
Fragments indicate birth at The Dalles in January 1906 to Otho Roberta and a Eugene lineage. W D DeVarner, manager of Northwest telephone lines, aims to patch a base system and coordinate officials to complete a regional network in the valley. Albany Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalles
Oregon
Otho Roberta Ana * Merly
Eugene
W. D. DeVarner
Northwest
Lode Telephone Lines
Kane
Albany
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Jas. Harper
Josie Harper
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L. W. Brown
A. Dison Witnness
H.C .Pushnell
Winnie Shulte
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Ra Quinn
Megan
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Graves
Clyde Lamb
BE. Inman
W. Paterson
Lumber
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J. Dodd
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Neaver
Claude Bond
Hebert
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David Zehner
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T. Lane
R. P. Bernhardt
H. A. Carter
Geo. L. Gilfry
Chas. Lee
Inc. Day
J. B. Wooten
Chas. Nichols
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W. D. Goodwin
M. Stephens
G. W. Dean
Rob Small
Marvin Johns
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Joseph Leblew
F. E. Walters
Otto Christensen
W. H. Hunt
F. E. Walter
Warren Surcamp
Ti, Aederson
McKibben Bros
Rose Higby
Rootm-Kelly Co
James Humphrey
J. W. Copenhaver
A. M. Richardson
H. ©. Mitchell
J. Gilbert
A. J. Baker
Farnest Babe
John Keopp
Albert Keopp
Rey Jackson
A. P. Walker
J. M. Carlile
H. A. Kempp
Ficker McCormack
W. B. Smith
Joseph Brooks
Ino. R. Marsh
W. L. Mitchell
Charlie Withrow
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J. L. Beaver
H. van Loon
Ernest Craig
Lester Buss
Peter Witherd
Andrew Baker
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Fred Cook
Peter Wighers
Sam
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J. M. Tabor
Charley Anderson
H. Lyons
P. Pennington
H. McKernan
H, DD
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Grant Hendricks
Han Wheeler
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L. Campbell
Andrew Wood
Elmer B Allen
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Ferdinand Rennie
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Clem Carlile
EB Bailey
Walter Howard
Heck Kemmedy
Milt Barnett
Joel Gam
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T Hockett
Charles Falneg
W Baker
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