Eugene and Lane county man named station agent
The Eugene and Lane county friend of R B Byrd Houston announces his appointment as Southern Pacific station agent at Salem. He previously served at Floyebuag from Jucation, beginning his railroad career about twenty five years ago. He is EJ McClanahhan's son in law of Eugene. The Salem office follows the Portland vacancy left by Bancroft's appointment as postmaster.
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Eugene
Lane County
R B
Byrd) Houston
Wll
Houston
Southern Pacific
Salem
Floxebuarg
EJ McClanahhan
Portland
Bancroft
Bank Robbers Blow Open Illinois Bank and Escape with Cash
In Steelville Illinois the First National Bank was blown open this morning by armed robbers who threatened by firing. They secured 3000 dollars from the wrecked safe and rode out of town. Steelville population 800 lies in southern Illinois. Also reported English asylum fire at Colney Hatch London killing dozens and injuring many in the Jewish wing. In Scranton Pennsylvania a powder explosion at the Bellevue mine seriously burned eight miners. King Edward signs order commuting Colonel Alfred Lynch’s death sentence to life in prison. A Das Zeit report from St Petersburg describes a Czar Nicholas garden incident involving a former ballet girl and the Empress.
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Seripus News
Steelville
Ils
Illinois
Dy Scripps Sews Association
Lonpox
Colney Hatch
North London
Eripps
Scranox
Vellevue
The
Lackawanna Railroad
Lynch
Scrippe News Association
Lonpoy
King Edward
Alfred Lynch
Scripps Mews Association
Vresna
Die Zeit
St Petersburg
Nicholas
Alice
Pacific Coast Flood of 1861 62 Devastates West Coast Towns
The 1861 62 flood swept the Pacific Coast from British Columbia to the Sacramento Valley. Booms and floods killed stock and disrupted towns. Skiffs and improvised boats moved through streets as rivers rose. Many livelihoods were lost, with sickness and poverty following the disaster.
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St Eugene
Boon Fei
Cat le
Busines
Midgley
Stewart and Huddleston Fields
Pacific Coast
British Columbia
Sacramento Valley
Militia Plans Salt Lake Camp with Western Guards
Salt Lake City January 27. Plans disclosed by Washington officials outline a mobilization at Fort Douglas next fall of a large force combining Regular Army and National Guard units from nine western states. An encampment lasting about ten days will feature war exercises and troop maneuvers similar to Fort Riley arrangements. Estimated participation exceeds twenty five thousand troops including five infantry regiments, one cavalry unit and four light batteries with contingents from Utah Wyoming Idaho Montana Colorado Oregon Washington Nevada and California.
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Salt Lake Utah
Edvices
T. Joned
Fort Douphie
Bia City
Tts
Mobil Gotou
Fort Doglae
Nations Guard
Pisua
Fort Riley
Keo
Itta
Flood Damage Report From Cottage Grove and Amos
Corrage Gove Jan. 27. Four feet of water flooded the Pacific Timber yard at Amos causing about 20 dollars in damage. Many shipments will be salvaged but at a loss. In Cottage Grove, significant trouble but limited losses occurred with several business houses flooded and goods stacked. Richardsons stock at the new Wail building raised in bulk. Property owners urged to mark highest water marks and raise future foundations. The winter flood on Martin street washed away the block long section reducing trouble and leaving a cleaner area overall.
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Gaurd
Matin Street
Mre Priccliia J Stafford Dies After Long Residence
Mrs Priccliia J Stafford died last Friday January 3. She had lived with her son J M Stafford on the Mohawk River and was a pioneer who came to Oregon across the plains by team. The record notes her long life and journey, with family members listed among those who visited.
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Priccliia J Stafford
J M Stafford
Mohawk
Oregon
Coburg Bridge Damaged by High Water
Damaged Coburg Bridge report notes three approach spans damaged by high water. One span appeared to be a temporary structure built to support repairs. Officials estimate boiler-related damage contributing to overall structural harm.
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Cobury Wridge
McKengie
Will Add 60 Stamp Mill at Lucky Boy Mine
Portland Telegram reports the Lucky Boy quartz mine on Blue River in Lave County plans a 60 stamp mill making 6 camps operate day and night. 60 stamps at 3-4 tons daily with concentrator to follow. 120 men on payroll, ore valued around 64 dollars a ton, potential ore shipments by rail within years.
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Blue River
Lave
Oregon
Saya
Portland Telegram
Portland
Sharkey Brothers
WJ Zimmerman
Nathan Standie
Rteodi
Lucky Boy
Standish
Ita
Tampa
Sugeoe
Lopes
Geo Gross Hotel Contract Let Near Depot
J Maddy won the contract for Geo Gross' big hotel near the depot and will act as architect. Murry & Mack have the painting. The three story 47 room building with modern equipment will cost about $6,000 and boost the city area. Active work will start when weather allows. The basement has an outlet sewer to keep it dry, with less water in the open basement during the recent storm.
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Geo Gross
Wee J Maddy
Murry & Mack
Tbis
Address Change Instructions for Subscribers
Important notice to subscribers. To update an address please provide both old and new addresses. If either is missing the change cannot be processed.
James Gibson Man Convicted of Murder in Oregon
A Grants Pass dispatch reports James Gibson, condemned for murder, remains confined in Josephine county jail and believed mentally unbalanced by his long sentence and the strain of the case. His execution was to be September 19 but delayed awaiting the Supreme Court term. His wife, now in Eugene, has visited less, heightening his melancholy and distress.
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James Gibson
Josephine County
Giblson
Eppes
Supreme Court
Gibson
Bia
Eugene
Grants Pass
Resolutions of Condolence for Eugene Baptist Sunday School
The Baptist Sunday School of Eugene Oregon passes resolutions expressing deep sorrow for the loss of Mre O8 Acdemse longtime Sunday School superintendent. The committee offers condolences to her children, orders copies sent to them and entered in the minutes, and pledges renewed support from the school.
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Baptist Sunday School
Eugene
Oregon
Sandey School
Sanday School
Mia Prokarp
Mas Hown
Hopyard Loss From High Water Strikes Springfield Bottom
High water Saturday night caused hundreds of dollars in damage at Campbell and Walker hopyard in Springfield bottom. Loose wire tops and wrecked posts disrupted the yard while drift from the slough and railroad flood carried away many posts. Ground ruined but soil not washed. river overflow surged along McVey Point, burning out a wig drift accumulated for years.
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Campbell & Walker
Springfield
McVey Point
Booth-Kelly Stockholders Meet in Company Office
Booth Kelly Lumber stockholders held an annual meeting this afternoon in the company's office. Several listed attendees were absent due to duties. Frank Buck and others could not attend. The session reviewed last year's business and reports will be published soon. Despite recent high water, losses were nominal given property at risk. Visiting California gentlemen look forward to another visit to Eugene.
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Booth
Kelly Lumber Compan
Comps Y
Frank Buck
Vacaville
J Hechtman
Frank Miller
Hl Fleitingever
H A Heilbron
Henry Booth
Ge Kelly
John Kelly
F K Prescott
Died of consumption Grace Savage in Creswell at 4 20 this morning
Mrs Grace Savage wife of Charlee Savage died in Creswell at 4 20 am from consumption. She was 17 and leaves a five week old child, husband, parents Mr and Mrs Wm Burnett, a brother John Barnett of Creswell, and sister Mrs Etta Walden of Wisconsin. Funeral tomorrow with interment in Howe cemetery conducted by Rev Heusel of the Ma eharch.
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Grace Savage
Charlee Savage
Creswell
Wm Burnett
John Barnett
Etta Walden
Wisconsin
Mavage
Howe Cemetery
Heusel
Ma Eharch
Legislative Notes on Appeal for Higher Lewis and Clark Fair Funds
Ley of Lane introduced a joint resolution urging a Washington state Legislature delegation to secure a larger appropriation than 100000 for the Lewis and Clark fair. The measure directs the committee on ways and means to confer with Washington legislators and use all honorable means to obtain a bigger funding.
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Ley
Lane
Waeebhoeton
Lewis and Clerk
Oreco
Washington
Asherios
Legislative Assembly of Washington
James O'Meara Dead A Prominent Pacific Coast Journalist
James O'Meara of Santa Rosa California died Friday night at age 78. A pioneer journalist, he led the Herald in Eugene in the 1860s, founded the Albany Democrat, and edited the Daily Bulletin in Portland before relocating to California. He was regarded as a brilliant man in his era.
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Santa Rosa
Cal
James O'Meara
Smooty
Pacific Coast
Mr O'Meara
Lane County
The
Herald
Eugene
Albany
Democrat
Portland
Bulleto
California
Mao
Will of Elisabeth Morden Filed for Probate
The will of Elisabeth Morden was filed for probate drafted by Geo B Dorris in the presence of K Whattam and Dr F M Day. Whailame is executor with bonds fixed at 4600. Estate valued at 2300 with beneficiaries WP J Arteur J Lester Minnie A Georges B Alma L B Morden Elizabeth T lanes Mary E McDonald. Reports indicate many bridges and culverts washed out in the area.
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Elisabeth Morden
Geo B Dorris
K Whattam
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Eighth Street
Gene
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Mila
W V Henderson
C Woodcock
Attorney-At-Law
Voane
L. Cheshire, M. D
Brown, M. D
Upataira
Leon F. Bean
Attorney—At Law
New McClung Block
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Walton & Ness
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Walton
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Hugh E. Penland
Dianand
Lady Keanes
Gxsz OB Debar
M. D
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Junction
S. P. Salem
Chicago
Sam Francisco
T G Hmrpatees
SB Baxi
P. E. Swopenass, L. H. Porem Aselatant
Eugene Loan and
General Banking
Cams
United States
Brown
Presdent
Apaine
London
Salt Lake
Coburg Bridge
Uawes G. Gibson
Chege
Anna Ukefa
Nancy Pollocq
Mat Kinsey
Hltmel Plank, Commitee
Booth-Kelly Stockholders
Company Office Review of Business
Caliifornia
Frank E. Dunn
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