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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
7
Seattle Japanese hold a meeting and decide to pull their children from public schools citing unsatisfactory education. They will replace American schools with Japanese schools and instructors, aiming to avoid San Francisco tensions with funds raised by a committee under Japanese consulTanaka.
Portland June 30 The government plans to impeach Frederick A. Kribs star witness whose testimony about a $500 check to James Henry Booth conflicts with his earlier affidavit. Kribs admits the check was for obtaining an option on timber claims and disputes Bridges claim of a prior agreement.
Portland June 29 The Booth case in federal court shows little momentum until timber operator Frederick A. Kribs testifies about a claimed $800 bribe for advance information. The day focuses on document identification and land office procedures as ex-register J T Bridges is excused and may be recalled.
Next Monday July 6 marks the start of the new term for county officers re-elected in June and the initial term of Sheriff-Elect Harry J. Bown. Bown will be the only new officer in the courthouse, with others either re-elected or continuing their current terms. He has served as a deputy to Hammond, Wallis, and Parker and expects no changes in the sheriff’s office personnel.
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In Cooperstown on June 30 Bishop Henry C Potter was not expected to live through the day. Reports say he had a somewhat better night but remained in critical condition with doctors noting a very grave outlook and urging prayers for his recovery or passing.
Mrs. Phillip N. Moore of St. Louis was today elected president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs for the coming year, defeating Mrs. May Anna Ward of Boston in the Boston vote, June 30.
The Eugene Fourth of July program lists a grand parade with President and Orator of the Day in open carriages, local officials in carriages, a Eugene Military Band, Goddess of Liberty, Roosevelt on horseback, and floats for George and Martha Washington and other groups. Afternoon events include a fire drill, pole vault and footraces with prizes, a parade to baseball grounds, a 3:30 baseball game, a Rand concert in the park, free auto rides, and a dance at the Armory from 5 to 12 p.m.
In Lincoln on September 6 William H Taft and William J Bryan will address the Nebraska State fair or related event Governor Sheldon confirmed Taft will speak and Bryan will be invited to deliver an additional address. A Norwegians meeting in a Lutheran church planned a Sons of Norway organization with a later permanent charter and a well attended afternoon picnic followed.
Mae Wood, plaintiff in the suit against New York Senator Platt, was photographed leaving Tombs prison with her attorney after posting 5000 dollars bail. The court dismissed her suit and ordered her confined, suggesting she had altered perjury to her testimony.
New York June 30 United States Senator Thomas C Platt was wheeled into the grand jury room to testify in the Mae C Wood perjury suit for divorce from the Senator Edward Roland ex valet and Edward C Hafely printer also testified Hafely said the blank marriage forms were printed three months after the date Wood alleged she married the Senator No action was taken today by the grand jury More witnesses will be examined tomorrow.
John Lindstrom, former Aberdeen mayor and noted shipbuilder, died in Salem after an accidental fall from the fourth story window of the Hotel Willamette. He had arrived from Portland with J. H. Peterson and was found to have potential blackmail telegraphs in his pocket. Initial reports suggested suicide.
Earl F. Small of Eugene and Miss Maudie Curry were married at the bride’s parents home in Goshen on June 27 1908 at 8 PM Rev BD Trimble officiating R W Waters of Cottage Grove and Miss Lora Bohm married earlier at Drain by Rev Frederick M Brooke The couple will reside in Cottage Grove
Ada Ruth Severson aged six years and 24 days died in Eugene. Funeral held at the family residence on South Willamette Street Sunday afternoon. Remains interred in the IOOF cemetery with Rev. D. H. Trimble officiating.
A. R. Black, irrigation engineer, left with several workmen and a large wagon load of supplies for the Waldo Lake irrigation reservoir. Outside capital is reportedly involved, promising renewed energy. D. A. Levan of Simpson, Minn, staying two weeks, returned home after deciding to sell his property and relocate back home.
Salt Lake June 30 A W Nelson cashier of the Jordan State Bank and former Utah National Bank employee has been indicted in connection with the alleged looting of the bank reserve vaults. Elder Nelson resigned after President McCormick released a report acknowledging a loss of 106250 dollars from Utah National Bank reserve chests.
New York June 34 Justice Lambert directed the jury to find a verdict for Mayor McClellan in the election recount suit upholding his election. The recount showed no material changes from the recount as announced by the canvassing board. He said no fraud was proven and warned against disfranchising citizens on slight evidence.
United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon notices a timber land entry by Mike Heitzman of Eugene filed March 20 1908 for section 24 township 19 south range 5 west Willamette meridian to prove land is valuable for timber rather than agriculture and to establish claim before U S Commissioner W W Calkins at Eugene on August 28 1908 witnesses listed and adverse claimants invited to file by that date.
Notice states Leslie P. Miller of Eugene filed sworn statement No. 9424 on November 16 1907 for the W2 of SW1 and SW1 of Section 34 Township 19 S Range 2 W Willamette Meridian. He will prove land timber value before U S Commissioner W W Calkins in Eugene on August 4 1908. Witnesses L B Poill Joseph B Wilhelm Hermann Miller James Wilhelm. Claimants should file by August 4 1908. BENJAMIN L EDDY Register.
United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon May 26 1905. Ada B Nicklin contest against homestead entry 11652 made December 26 1902 by Anneta Britton deceased. Heirs to appear respond and offer evidence July 22 1908 10 a m before W W Calkins US Commissioner Eugene Oregon. Final hearing August 3 1905 before the Register and Receiver Roseburg Oregon. Publication ordered due to due diligence in service.
In Roseburg Oregon on April 9 1908 notice is given under the act for sale of timber lands as extended to all public land states. Joseph Heitzman of Eugene filed sworn statement No 585 on March 20 1908 for NW% of SW Section 12 Township 19 South Range 5 West Willamette Meridian. Proof will be offered before W W Calkins Eugene Oregon on Saturday August 29 1908. Others named are Mike Heitzman Andy Heitzman Thomas Maher all of Eugene Oregon. Register.
Notice for publication in Roseburg Oregon dated April 7 1908 for Thomas E Leavy of Eugene filing sworn statement No 9547 to purchase fractional W half of Northwest Quarter Section 18 Township 17 South Range 2 West Willamette Meridian. Proof to show land worth more for timber than agriculture to be presented August 20 1998 before W W Calkins with witnesses Henry Therme Link Yarnell Jesse Seavey and John Seavey.
Lilah Owen of Crow Oregon filed sworn statement No 958% on March 10 1908 to prove ownership of N half and W half of NW of Section 10 Township 19 South Range 4 West Willamette Meridian. She will present witnesses Joseph Liles Charles Severson Walter Holland Walter Canaday Norris Owen. Claims observers urged to file by August 28 1948.
Hamilton Veatch travelled from Cottage Grove to the General hospital for an operation on kidney stones. He has suffered from the condition for some time and is under the care of Dr. Rev CC Bell, pastor of the T B church. Veatch delivered his farewell sermon to a good-sized audience yesterday before moving to his Philomath farm.
Public notice lists a timber land claim under acts of Congress and dates in 1908. W. W. Watkins A S Commissioner will hear proof August 29 in Eugene, naming witnesses Devereaux Tripp Roberts and Devereaux. Objections by August 30, 1908.
Henry T Smith has been appointed executor of the Dane Smith estate in Oregon. All persons with claims must present them with vouchers to the law office of L. I gene, Oregon, within 60 days from the date of March 71. Dated this 71st day of March. HENRY T Smith, Executor. L. BILYEU, Attorney.
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