Lane County Prohibition Declared Dry For Two Years
In Eugene and Lane County a two year prohibition period begins July 1 after Judge Harris denied an injunction in the Wm. KR, Renshaw and Alf Walker case. The ruling follows Eddy vs. Kincaid reasoning, and appeals proceed. Saloonmen face closure, with many undecided about future plans. impact on rents and local business debated.
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Lane County
Harris
Eugene
Wm. KR
Renshaw
Alf Walker
Circuit Court
Sapreme Court
City of
Pugene
Eddy
Kincaid
Officers of Christian Convention Elected
Officers of the Oregon Christian Missionary Convention were elected at the Turner meeting with J W Jenkins Mood River as president and five vice presidents from Portland Pendleton Corvallis Ashland and New Pine Creek. The new regime makes those vice presidents district superintendents with Albyn Esson Silverton as recording secretary J G Filock Roseburg as treasurer and FE Billington Cottage Grove as corresponding secretary.
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Itage
J. W. Jenkins
Mood River
G. 5. Muckley
Portland
C. M. Hagen
Pendleton
U.S. Handaker
Corvallis
A. C. Corbin
Ashland
Mia
John O'Neil
New Pine Creek
Albyn Esson
Silverton
J. G. Filock
Roseburg
FE. Billington
Cottase Grove
Andrew Nelson Burt Injured in Logging Camp Accident
Andrew Nelson Burt, a worker at Carter's Booth Kelly logging camp on the upper Willamette, slipped from a log while guiding a chute and was wedged between the log and chute. He suffered a deep cut under the chin, a head gash, and a suspected broken arm later deemed a bruise. he was transported to Eugene hospital for treatment.
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Andrew Nelean
Carters Booth Kelly
Willamette
Eugene
New Ice Plant and Soda Works In Town
The Guard reports a group plans a small ice and refrigerating plant locally and will start a bottling works. They expect to be ready to furnish ice within about thirty days, serving consumers in the area.
Mrs Cora A Collins Seeks Divorce
Mrs Cora A Collins seeks divorce from husband John T Collins after authorities reported his arrest in Wendling for beating her and later an attempted death by swallowing corrosive substance. The sequence involved the husband taking actions to harm himself, with police and local officials referenced in the fragment.
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Cora A. Collins
John T. Collins
Wendling
Iater
Albany saloon changes and new plans emerge
F H Collins buys Mel Hamilton’s Salem saloon and will take charge Monday. M McAlpin to lease and move his confectionery and billiards business in. Paul Schmitt plans relocation to Portland or Seattle for new work. Carl Hodes runs a Corvallis bakery and may rename, Harper Driver remains in Salem as others close. Franklin House adds bilhard room and lunch counter with soft drinks. St Charles and Ross bars to become sample rooms. Jones saloon rooms may host another business. Debs noted.
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F. H. Collins
The
Bureau
Mel Hamilton
Salem
M. McAlpin
Paul Schmitt
Portland
Seattle
Carl Hodes
Corvallis
May Benome Che Lee
Harper Driver
Franklin House
F. M. Pomeroy
St. Charles and
Ross
Jones Saloon
Attempted Murder Aimed at Former Eugene Woman
A would-be killer fired five pistol shots at a former Eugene resident and her husband near their Glendale home. One bullet struck Nelson in the head, another flesh wound. a crowd gathered as searchers hunted for the suspect, who remained at large. The couple, previously residents of Eugene, had separated and moved to Glendale.
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Charlies Juokneon
Henry Sale
Gene
Cleodale
Nelson
Johnson
Eugene
Glendale
Sladden Orchard Fire Settlement Reached
Last summer a grass fire from a passing train swept Sladden Orchard near Eugene, destroying prune and cherry trees. Mr Sladden filed a damage claim that was resolved by a payment of 1700.
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Sladden Orchard Fire Settlement
Gras In & P. Sladden
Eugene
Cottage Grove Bank Construction Progress Surges
Brick work on the new bank building climbs quickly as weather cooperates. Sawmill workers plan a deal with J. J. Jones for the mill site and timber interests, hoping to expand local industry with a sizeable plant if it proceeds.
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J. J. Jones
Hhe
Nogwet
Mrs Harriet Bristol Dies in City at 70
Mrs Harriet Bristol died at her home on June 2 1006 aged 70. Cause of death was tubercule six. Funeral was held this forenoon at 10 at Fairmount Church with interment in Laurel Grove cemetery. The husband of the deceased died June 13 of the same disease.
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Harriet Bristol
Fairmounnt Church
Laurel Grove
Birth and marriage licenses issued in city notices
A birth is reported for a girl born near Springfield on June 28, 1008 to August Vitos and his wife. Marriage licenses were issued today to Harvey G. Langhlie and Mise Rach ei k bieward, and to Chester A. Walker and Mrs Ruth Bills Finest line of dining tables in the city (2) to pick from.
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Springfield
August Vitos
Harvey G. Langhlie
Mise Rachei
County Court Declares Prohibition in Lane County
The Lane County court announces prohibition begins July 1 2006 for two years. The order requires no further notice beyond the record and warns of penalties for liquor violations. Local businesses with licensed saloons may seek refunds for unused license periods. A News item notes construction and expansion updates at a hotel site and a large oil tank project nearby.
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Lane County
Justices of the Peace
Circuit Court
Majority Amendment Votes Fail to Pass in Oregon
Salem June 27 The constitutional amendments for general amendments and initiation referendum on local and municipal laws received 18 751 for 47 078 against and 20 445 votes cast at the general election. Legal questions arise whether a majority of all electors voting is required, potentially leaving both amendments short by about 2 000 votes.
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Salem
Endment
Soport
Fined for Ringing the Fire Bell After Robbery Claim
George Myrland, a Booth Kelly lumberman, was fined and costs for ringing the fire bell about 17 o clock last night. He admitted being drink and claimed two men robbed him of 15 dollars, with 19 in his pocket, and offered no clear reason for the alarm. Officers Croner and Purdy detained him at the bell tower.
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George Murland
Booth-Kelly Loamber
Croner
Purdy
Myrland
Eugene Secures Federal Building Funding
Washington June 30 The public building bill as it becomes law lists disputed allocations in Oregon with sums for Salem 715000 Baker City 85000 and Eugene 250000 detailing federal construction priorities and local allocations.
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Washington
Salem
Baker City
Eugene
Train to Springfield Branch Planned With Daily Run
The News reports a daily passenger train will soon operate from Woodburn to Weading serving the Springfield branch. 4. K. Page, recently elected to the Oregon House, is noted in connection with the story.
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Woodburn
Weading
K. Page
Oregon House
Local notes and personnel changes in Eugene area
Clerical staff for Drain-Cool Bay extension to arrive from San Francisco. Miss Minnie Evans resigns Harrisburg primary post, Miss Emma Green takes over. Fred Nixon visits from Seattle. Mrs. Green returns from Pleasant Hill to Seattle. Novelty Manufacturing acquires Chapman planing mill with T. Luckey L. Luckey and M. Warner as incorporators. capital stock 2000. A. S. Park to Portland jail for bank related charges. Lane County Bar Association forms, elects officers and plans banquet. Harvey Copeland, ex-Eugene, becomes jockey and wins a race. S. P. depot agent L. G. Adair may be replaced by A. Gillette after long service. State rifle team selections for Company A and C announced for Salem meet. Y. D. Hensil named architect for university library and girls dormitory project. Seattle Produce Co ships cherries locally. Adair retires after 29 years with Southern Pacific in Eugene.
County Officials Named in Administrative Shuffle
The Daily reports a new administrative move with many county officers facing firing as official reassignments take effect on Saturday. Names listed include County Clerk p. Hondsmen and Treasurer Rs B40, 000, plus numerous boardsmen and county staff such as W. Wash, A. M. Lave, JF Lord, Kert, Hanson, and others. Dates indicate July 2 as the transition point.
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W. Wash
A. M. Lave
du County Treas
G L. N, Roney
JF Lord
Kert
J. Db. Matlock
A John Davies
Hanson
Ww.shaw
W Lon
W.ler
J.J. Wait A KE
Dann
J Kisher
Activity at the Allen Cannery Sees Canning Rush
Work begins with women and girls and four men at the Allen cannery as cherries pour in. Manager Allen notes output is expected to average with prior years and the plant has been upgraded since last season, including a small new line for operation and general renovations.
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Allen Cannery
Allen
Scarborough Groen Purchases W K Grocery Store
Barlow Allen and Frukd have purchased W. K. grocery store at the south of East Ninth and Oak and took possession today. The new owners will run the business after several years in business under previous management. Matthews is Mr. Scarbrough's son. He and his estimable family plan future improvements on nearby property.
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Barlow Allen and Frukd
W. K
S of
East Ninth
Oak
Matthews
Scarbeson
Mr. Scarbrough
Remer
The Old Applegate Railroads
An excerpt recalls the old Applegate railroad route through Lorane and Crow memories. It notes early ties and construction, the Isttet ownership over Holiday, and the region's traffic prospects. Prospects for mining crops and investments faded as the country prioritized transportation needs.
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Isttet
Eugene
Sawdust Mill Accident Report Emerges in Fragmented Text
Fragmented OCR notes describe a sawmill accident involving a worker at a mill location on East street. Partial details mention a leg injury and potential causes linked to a boarding or crane mechanism. Unclear names and dates due to broken source.
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Eddy Vs. Kincaid
Oregon
Bean
Supreme Court
Justice Bean
Eddy Vs. Kinenia
Board of Railroad Commissioners Aid
Lacr
Bar
Jane 1
Friends of Prohibition
Oregon Agricultural College
Dorimy
Dell
Woodcock and Potter
Christian
Oregon Christian Missionary Convention
Turner
Andrew Nelson
Burt
Albany
Cottage Grove
Federal
Christie
Drain-Cool Bay
San Francisco
Minnie Evans
Harrisburg Public Schools
Emma Green
Harrisburg Bulletin
Fred Nixon
Pleasant Hill
Novelty Manufacturing Co
Chapman
T. 4. Luckey
L. L. Luckey
M. ©. Warner
A. S. Park
Booth-Kelly Co
Coburg
A. C. Dixon
W. B. Holden
Clark County
Wash
Lane County Bar Association
E. O. Potter
J. M. Williams
J. M. Pipes
G. F. Skipworth
L. Bilyeo
Louis FE. Bean
Harvey Copeland
Enugene
Independence Driving Club
W. W. Percival
A. J. Gillette
S. P
L. G. Adair
Gillette
Company A
J. L. Furnish
Raymond Perdew
Walter McCornack
Fleury Maxwell
Edwin Kahne
Perdew
Y. D. Hensil
University
Mr. Hensill
Carnegie Library
Seattle Produce Company
California
Co. C
W. A. Gilbert
H. A. Hunter
C. W. Evans
W. J. Williams
J. L. Mogensen
Southern Pacific Co
Frigg
Scarborough Groen
Saturdas
George A. Laeerat
Riage
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