Eugene described and pictured in a local piece
The article recalls Eugene’s rapid growth as a business and educational center. It highlights Mrs. Kate Cundiff and daughter Margaret’s home at Patterson Street near the mill race, visits by Mike Gross and family, and Mrs. M. C. Watson with sons and daughter. It notes a two-block park, rest house for farmers, hitching posts, and a metropolitan police presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis
Bugene
Kate Cundiff
Margaret
Patterson
Mike Gross
San Francisco
Mike
Smeede
M. C. Watson
Eugene
Face Powders Trusted by Many Women
The piece notes widespread use of face powders despite critics in health matters. It cites Ed Pinaud's Comtesse as a top choice, praised as scientific and harmless for keeping skin cool and reducing a greasy look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Pinaud
Mitchell discharged by Justice Bryson in brass theft case
James A. Mitchell, recently ar rested from Florence, faced theft charges for stealing rudder brags from the stranded schooner Bella. In Justice Bryson's court he was acquitted as other workers were seen near the vessel and could have taken the brass. J. M. Williams and L. B. Bean spoke for the state. E O Potter defended Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Mitchell
Florence
Bella
Justice of the Peace
Hryson
Mitchell
J. M. Williams
L. BE. Ean
E O. Potter
Albany visitors Hawthorne and Hoffman head to Seal Rock
Professor B. J. Hawthorne and wife with W. H. Hoffman and family, prominent Eugene residents, were in Albany forenoon en route to Seal Rock on the Pacific coast to spend the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
B. J. Hawthorne
Ant W. H. Hoffman
Eugene
Seal Rock
Pacific
Photographer Pa cialli Captures Eugene City Landmarks
Il L Chambers drives Pacalli the photographer and Dr Whitson through Eugene capturing images of the university public schools Carnegie library and residences. They also photograph Springfield area and Willamette McKenzie river scenes. a special car with photographic gear was sent to Chemawa and will return in about two weeks for more shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aailiod Pacalli
TL. Whitson
Il’. L. Chambers
Pacialli
Eugene
University
Carnegie Library
Spritgfeld
Willamette
McKenzie Rivers
Jones
Springfield
Photographic c
Chemawa
Cottage Grove K P Lodge Elects Officers and Bingham to Speak
Cottage Grove K P No 48 elected officers for the semi annual term: Piper C C, McQueen C, Metcalf P B L, Hebard M of Au, Allison M of W, Ostauder J G, Baker O O. L. H. Bingham state senator elect was chosen orator for the fourth of July. described as patriotic, popular, and a strong public speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mon. L. H. Bingham
Bingham
Oregon
Lane County Summer Normal School Opens for Teachers and Pupils
The Lane County summer normal for teachers and high school entrants is now in session. It invites those seeking exam prep, better teaching methods, or thorough study of common branches to join for the next five weeks. Principal W. W. Dixon assures it will pay off with a solid passive school plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane County
Resnll
W. W. Dixon
Prin
Weinhard Plans Large Ice Plant and Summer Operation
Weinhard ice works manager Jos Pironi reports from Portland the firm will operate the plant all summer due to strong demand. A larger forty ton daily capacity plant to be built west of the present one is planned for spring with boilers and fuel changes. The project, tied to restored business beyond saloon trade, may precede a new Portland style plant in Medford. Dr. L. L. Whitson is credited for reviving operations, sending a message to manager Wessinger via Pironi that restarted the line Sunday, with ice production beginning today near Lancaster.
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Jos
Pironi
Weinhard Ice Works
Portland
Weinhards
Eugene
Guard
U. S
Medford
Royal Ice Plant
L. L. Whitson
Eugene Commercial Club
Mr. Wessinger
Weinhard
Wessinger
Dr. Whitson
Wiley da
Whitson
Monuments to mark historic Eugene sites postponed
The Native Daughters postponed the fall erection of basalt columns on Eugene historic sites. A yesterday meeting decided to delay until after the heated term, shelving plans to place markers at Enwene's first schoolhouse, early court site, first residence and other sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Skinner's Butte
Enwene
Fire alarm in Springfield as mill blaze quickly put out
Springfield residents were awakened around 11 by the fire bell. A small fire broke out in an old sawmill on the river bank likely from a cigarette stub. Fire crews arrived but the blaze was extinguished with buckets of water before they reached the scene.
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Springfield
Miss Kate Dennis Weds R. Howard at Wilbur Home
The ceremony took place Tuesday afternoon June 20 at the bride’s cousin Lee Love’s residence near Wilbur. The article notes Dr. Mels Anderson, a man of age, died at the residence of his son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Dennis
R. Howard
Lee Love
Wilbur
Mels Anderson
Local residents tale of travels and visits across cities
A roundup of residents visiting relatives and friends in cities from San Francisco to Chicago. Names include Bert Lawson, H E Barnett and wife, J W Pollock, Bettie Gross, Fred Nutting, Otto Rowland, Austin Hampton, C C McCornack, P M Wilkins, W B Dillard, J D Matlock, R M Lutz, Geo Cornwall, W L Copperwell, Elizabeth Brent, Mss Ella Hunter, Mary Hayden, BE McClanahan, Walter J Shelley, and Eva Hunter. Trips span Eugene, Portland, Springfield, Tacoma, Lorane, Oakland, Ashland, Kusene, and Alberta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Barnett
Wendling
J. W. Pollock
Springfield
Ill
Bettie Gross
Portland
Oo. W. Hurd
Florence
San Francisco
Fred Nutting
Albany Democrat
Gene
Cundiff
Otto Rowland
Austin Hampton
Klamath Country
Grant Hyland
C. C. McCornack
P.M. Wilkins
Eugene
W. L. Copperwell
Milnois
Elizabeth Brent
Long Beach
Geo Cornwall
Lorane
W. B. Dillard
J. D. Matlock
Tacoma
Joseph, Jr
Kk. T. Robinson
Junction
A. B. Atkins
Cottage Grove
Eugene Toda, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Lutz
Me. Cormack
Wash
Geo. W. Hunter
Oakland
Jin L. Withrow
Gable
Elmira
Mary Hayden
Ella
Donna
Chicago
BE. E. McClanahan
Loe Angeles
Newport
Walter J. Shelley
Pendleton
Mary I. Bell
Philadelphia
Adam Ritchie
McKenzie
Ashland
Eva Hunter
Crookston
Minn
C. P
Esther Devereaux
Kuscene
W. D. Comba
Olds
Alberta
Obituary of John Deane of Jasper Age 64
John Deane died at his son George W pupils residence in Jasper on June 27 at age 64 years 7 months and 3 days. Born in Edinburg New York he served ten months in Co D 14th NY Heavy Artillery Ninth Army Corps AOP. He leaves three sons George W and Frank of Jasper and another son in Colorado. He was laid beside his wife in Mt. Vernon cemetery on June 3. Peace to his ashes.
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John
Deane
George W
Jasper
Edinburg
State of New York
Co D
Fourteenth Regiment
New York Heavy Artillery
Ninth Army Corps
Army of the Potomac
Geo. W
Frank
Colorado
Mt. Vernon
Birth Report Noted in Eugene Residence
Born in Eugene on July 1 a son was welcomed to a couple identified only as M and wife and their family.
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Eugene
Wood Distilling Plant Aims to Locate in Portland
A Portland firm led by H. Br. Williams plans a wood distilling operation using wood refuse from gy manufactures to produce turpentine tar and related products. The Portland plant, an experimental setup with eight cords capacity, proved successful and may attract a larger central facility through 商 Commercial High or Protective Association backing. The effort hopes to spur new industry and economic benefits locally.
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H. BR. Willians
Portland
Coos Bay
Willie
Howe
Washington City
Eugenerg
Protective Association
Southern Pacifics Proposed Coast Survey Party
A Southern Pacific Company party of seven regular surveyors, all University of Wyoming students, left Marshfield last week to survey the connecting link road between Coos Bay and Cal. The Marshfield division marks the first section of the coast road now under construction.
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Marshfield
Coos Hay
Cal
Bey
University of
Marriages Recorded At Eugene And Wendling Areas
Reports show several local weddings including Thomas L. Williams and Estella Baker at the bride’s mother’s home in Eugene with Rev. Weight officiating. The couple planned a future in LaGrande and Williams heads a stock firm. Other couples wed in area homes under Justice of the Peace and clergy, with breakfast receptions and varied witnesses.
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Thomas L. William
Estella Baker
Mell
Hugene
Ben Weight
The
Baptist
Peple
Sanday
LaGrande
Williams
Art
University of Ongon
Doring Lind
Im Hill Military Ac
Portland
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W.L. DeLano
Bryson
Summer Normal School
Lancaster
Nebraska
Guy Miller
North Pacific Hospital
Priday
Frank Moorhead
Bert K. Lawson
Co. C. Matlock
Indust
Southern Pacific
Emma Cobb
Et Street
Jobo
Parker
Miss Sales
Justice of the Peace RS
Asher Wilcow
A Sheets
Gyman
Ger. McDoualler
United Brethred
Wilcox
Havig Fern
Harvey MecLausto
Chel E. Howard
Peace
C. A. Wintermeeting
J. P
Set
Jatsm
Clements
John “W. Perkis
M. E. Parsonage
Chester
Ruth
BE Erskine
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