Springfield Celebrates Bridge Opening Under Way
Springfield and vicinity plan a large celebration for the bridge completion and first car by the Portland Eugene and Mastern line. A commercial club committee will organize a street carnival to attract thousands from across the county to mark the manufacturing city’s growth. The event hinges on the bridge finishing by September 26, with Mor Richardson Barnes and Kestly leading planning efforts.
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Springfield
Portland, Eugene & Mastern
Commercial Club
Oregon
Oetty
Morricon, Barnes and Kestly
Springfield Will Be Well Advertised
The Springfield commercial club decided to resume its Policy work and will spend about $2,000 raised this spring to advertise the city. A post card with city views and facts will be mailed nationwide, with other publicity methods to be chosen by subscribers at the next meeting.
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Springfield Commercial Club
Commercial Club
Hardware Store Change Hands in Springfield
J. H. Singleton and son from Hermiston Oregon arrived to view Springfield for a possible locate. They completed a deal Saturday to purchase Holcomb Mead hardware stock. Monday morning the store was closed for invoicing. Holcomb Mead had bought Michaels Co. stock from creditors months earlier. Holcomb plans to retire due to ill health while Mead pursues other interests. Singleton and son ran a Hermiston grocery recently and lived in Spokane previously. Holcomb intends to move to Nevada this fall for health reasons.
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J. H. Singleton
Mead
Singleton
Eon
Hermiston
Spokane
Woodmen Celebrate as Fourth Draws Labor From Camps
Springfield July 2. A large influx of lumber camp and railroad crews from Natron areas heads to Portland for Fourth celebrations and liquor. Work slows in mills and camps this week and likely into next. Banks report cashing seven to eight thousand dollars in recent days, with one Eu gene bank handling ten thousand in checks from Booth Kelly Fischer Bally and Southern Pacific laborers bound for the metropolis.
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Springfield
Natron
Wendling
Portland
Booth-Kelly
Fischer-Ballylg
Southern Pacific Co
Eugene
Fourth barber shop planned in Springfield by Prior and Innis
Cal Prior has severed his connections in Bowles tonorial parlor. It is understood that C A Prior and John Innis will start a fourth shop in Springfield and that a citizen will erect a cement block building on Main Street for that purpose. The building will be new.
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Cal Prior
Bowles
C. A. Prior
John Innis
Springfield
Main Street
Judge Coke Declares Candidacy for Circuit Judge
John H. Coke announces his bid for the Republican nomination for circuit judge in the district. The filing petitions were expected to start but county clerk delays occurred. His brief tenure on the bench has earned praise from Coos County attorneys and friends.
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Blanks
Coke
Coos County
Metropolitan Style Shop Promises Up-to-Date Interior
A dealer describes a storefront with a full plate glass front and an interior to be fitted in metropolitan style, aiming to be one of the neatest and most up-to-date shops in the city.
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Newa
Railroaders Take Interest in Fight Over Bet Pool
Borlngheld July 2 There is considerable interest in the outcome of the big fight in the railroad camps up the river above Natron. Reports from several pools show wagers on the result. Chief Engineer Fogerty telephoned from Natron that night with $140 to back the negro against $200 of Jeffries money. Local betting is light. Railroad engineers expect to receive the fight by rounds on a special phone service.
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Borlngheld
Natron
Fogerty
Jeffries
Creswell Team Heads to Juno for Weekend Batting Match
Mrs W E Thompson leaves for St Clairsville Ohio with Dr Thompson joining to Portland then Spanway Tacoma for a three to four week trip. Creswell team plans to play Juno next Sunday, a strong local rival, with hopes of victory. The Creswell band is engaged for Eugene Fourth celebration and has practiced faithfully. Three hundred feet of new hose arrived and tested while the city water system run by R H Parsons was tested showing enough pressure to spray the Central hotel roof. Insurance in the business district dropped 20 percent due to the improved system.
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W. E. Thompson
St. Clairsville
Ohio
Eugene
R. H. Parsons
Central Hotel
Chronicle
County finances show marked improvement in road work plans
The court and county commissioners report a substantial cash position totaling 13339.03, a dramatic turnaround from debts over 100000 in the past. They promise roads will be a feature of future county projects, marking the first favorable financial condition in more than two decades.
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Coace
El Mira Boy Falls From Loft Breaks Hip
An eight year old son of R T Thurman fell from a barn loft in El Mira yesterday afternoon, landing about fifteen feet below and breaking his right thigh bone near the hip. Dr Scalese attended and noted the fracture is serious due to distance from the hip. the boy will be confined to bed for five or six weeks with a Jimbon epilinta.
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Thuretsy
Daily Guard
R. T. Thurman
Elmira
Scalese
Republicans Fail to Carry Out Program at Assembly
The Lane County Republican assembly adjourned before naming a full slate of candidates, voting to reconvene the first Saturday in September amid debate and tiber around delegate selection for the state assembly in Portland. Several veteran figures attended while younger party members urged postponement to avoid ticket failure before the September primaries.
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Daily Guard
Lane County
Republican “Assembly
Eircuit
H. Friendly
F. M. Wilkins
Kuykendall
Dr. Harris
A. C. Woodcock
J. M. Shelley
M. J. Hillegas
Dodd
H. L. Rann
Moorehead
R. G. Callison
Friendly
J. M. Williams
E. R. Mummey
Dr. Paine
Moon
Jared Scott
Mr. Scott
Coburg
State “Assembly
Portland
Colonel Williams
Committee On Credentials
Nesmith County
Armitage
M. H. Harlow
Calef
George Smith
Lloyd C. Lyons
Fr. B. Chase. Bailey
J. H. Dunlap
Geo. Widmer
H. Bower
W. Wills. Creswell
W. W. Scott
M. Shaub
M. Hager
S. A McKay
H. Halterman
D. Allen
H. D. Edwards
Williams
E. O. Tobey
W. B. Dillard
D. A. Paine
Fred Stickels
I. T. Nicklin
J. B. Bell
C. E. Scott
Bert Prescott
H. E. Holmquist
Dave Graham
F. M. Lamb
W. G. Allen
G. W. Norris
J. 8. McGladry
Sam Taylor
B. N. Smith
South Eugene No. 2
C. N. Griswold
J. M. Pipes
D. FE. Yoran
G. R. Chrisman
M. O. Fuller
J. T. Rowland
S. P. Ness
J. W. Hobbs
William Kuykendall
C. A. Wintermeier
E. A. Bean
8. M. Yoran
M. V. Parsons
P. E. Snodgress
E. K. Wheeler
A. N. Striker
W. P. Morse
D. M. McCrady
W. T. Gordon
Eugene North
L. 0. Beckwith
H. W. Thompson
R. McMurphey
Geo. T. Hall, Sr
L. BE. Bean
George Fisher
W. F. Osburn
R. B. Henderson
A. H. Eaton
R. A. Booth
G. W. Griffin
W. L. Reid
C. B. Willoughby
T. W. Harris
Henry Hollenbeck
Alf Stewart
Harry L. Hopkins
Frank
Beardsley
Darwin Bristow
R. S. Bryson
Amos Wilkins
L. N. Roney
J. E. Martin
R. Mosher
Drew Griffin
Walter Wilson
I. H. Bingham
Clark Devereaux
A. C. Dixon
C. F. Littlefield
A. C. Jennings
H. M. Price
Gene Cummings
J. L. Page
B. E. Berry
John K. G. N. Frazer
Frank Gilstrap
Cl Mitchell
J. H. Daniels
Fairmount
E. R. M . Ak Snod- Harsty
John L. Marsh
James A Patten Retires From Street Trader Ends Long Career
Chicago June 30 James A Patten the most widely known grain trader in Chicago retires from business today He says he has had a long career carried a heavy load and is glad to quit While still involved in the cotton deal in New York Patten is seen at the quotation board His associates estimate his worth at 10 to 15 million though he Humes the figure is high He goes out after twenty years of influence on wheat corn oats and cotton
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Chicago
James A. Patten
B. P. Hutchinson
Bie
New York
Jim” Patten
Patten
Farmers Who Held Spuds Will Lose
Springfield reports farmers face losses as old potato stocks and stored crop flood the market. Some hold as many as 1200 bushels each unused last winter, while wintered potatoes remain unsold. Early spud prices average about a cent and a half per pound this month.
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Springfield
Poisoning from Blackberry Thorn Incident in Springfield
In Springfield on June 30 Mrs. Kester nearly died after a thorn from a blackberry vine pierced her finger while picking berries in her yard. The wound swelled then blood poisoning spread through her system, and doctors fear for her right hand as treatment continues.
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Springfield
Boy Injures Hand Sliding Down Door in Springfield
Springfield June 30 The little son of Peter Tomseth of this city ran a small sliver through his hand while sliding down a smooth plank. He kept his hands on the side to balance and the sliver pierced the flesh, a physician later removing it.
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Springfield
Peter Tomseth
Springfield Council Votes Bond Sale at Six Percent
Springfield city officials held a special meeting to amend ordinances 178 and 180 to allow selling city bonds at not more than six percent, instead of five, due to market conditions. A repeal of the old ordinance and passage of the new measure followed.
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Springfield
Douglas County Clerk Reports No Debt in Semiannual Statement
Douglas County presents a semiannual statement showing resources exceed liabilities by a margin, indicating the county is not in debt. The report highlights strong fund balances and overall financial health amid prior concerns.
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Douglas County
Watson
Brown Resigns as Assistant Cashier at Eugene Bank
At a quarterly board meeting Eugene Loan and Savings Bank increased its surplus by 25000 to bring capital and surplus to 150000. W H Brown resigned after thirteen years as assistant cashier due to ill health. Elmer D Paine elected to succeed him. Paine, a 1908 University of Oregon graduate, is noted for his sterling qualities.
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Eugene Loan and Savings Bank
W. W. Brown
Brown
Elmer D. Paing
Paine
U. of O
Assessor Keeney Targets Mortgage Holders Evasion
Assessor Keeney seeks mortgage holders who failed to submit for assessment. He believes widespread tax dodging exists and is determined to assess as many mortgages as possible. He is examining county records for information on the matter.
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Keeney
McLean Heads to Ranch. Crook County Route Improves
George N. McLean departed this morning for his ranch along the upper Willamette near Pine Open ings. He reports the old military wagon road across the mountains is now passable, allowing travelers to Crook county to avoid the Santiam route as before.
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George N. McLean
Willamette
Pine Openings
Crook County
Santiam
Griswold Opposes Assembly Plan for County Clerk Nomination
Republican candidate Charles N. Griswold opposes the assembly plan and will pursue the direct primary route per law. He refuses to seek assembly endorsement but would accept it if offered, favoring the people choosing officers and pledging to run the clerk’s office in a businesslike, economical manner without entangling alliances or political bosses.
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Charles N. Griswold
Pan
Assembly
Lane County
Oregon National Guard rifle range officers named for Clackamas meet
Adjutant General Frnzer designated officers for duty at the annual revolver and rifle competition at Clackamas rifle range July 9 to 11. Listings include Brigadier General W. E. yi re, Major Creed C. Hammond, Captain L. H. Knapp and others. Governor's trophy and state matches outline rapid fire and slow fire stages across 200, 600, and 1000 yards with multiple events for units, officers, and associations.
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Portland
W. E. Frnzer
Clackamas
W. FE. Yire
Ordnance
Creed C. Hammon
Infantry
C. B. Winn
L. H. Knapp
Quartermaster’s Department
Ordnance Office
C. T. Smith
Third Infantry
Frank Settlemier
Oregon National Guard
Guard
State Rifle Association
Oregon State Rifle Association
Rifle Association
National Rifle
Carver Railroad Shut Down By Oregon Commission
The Oregon state railroad commission ordered the Corvallis and Alsea River Railroad out of service until repairs are completed after a Monroe complaint cited inadequate service and dangerously neglected track. President Carver failed to heed prior repair notices.
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Oregon State Railroad Commission
The
Oregon Journal
Corvallis and
Alsea River
Corvallis
Monroe
Benton County
A. Wilhelm & Son
Ufe and Limb
Carver
Local Shipping and Family News from Lower Siuslaw
The Wilhelmina brought three gasoline engines for river launches. A crew fixed a Hurd canning seining ground above the North Fork. Hugh Hogan sailed to San Francisco with lumber from Florence mill. Oakland and Sausalito loaded lumber at the mill wharf. Rumor of Sausalito losing a foremast proved false. Mrs. Foley and her son joined her husband at the mill. Mrs. Funke returned from Seattle with Alfreda Lindgren. Ralph Knotts wed Miss Bessie Bryant in Albany. Florence folk send best wishes to the couple.
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Wilhelmina
North Fork
Hurd Canning Company
Hugh Hogan
San Francisco
Florence
Oakland
Sausalito
T. W. Foley
Oregon & California Lumber Company
Foley
A. O. Funke
Seattle
Alfreda Lindgren
Albany
Ralph Knotts
Bessie Bryant
Ralph
Florence West
Eugene People Take In Passion Play Travel Note
A letter from Mrs. Adelaide Lilley and Judge E O Potter reports ending the passion play at Omeramagan on the 26th ult and plans to tour Germany. The notice asks Eugene voters to check county clerk offices to confirm precincts now eight instead of four and that many signers lack precinct knowledge.
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Adelaide Lilley
E. O. Potter
Europe
Omeramagan
Germany
Eugene
14 Per Cent Gain In The Eugene Postal Receipts
The Eugene post office reports June receipts of 2698.16, up from 2380.33 last June, a gain of 317.83. The steady year over year rise signals rapid city growth and monthly increases over the previous year.
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Eugene
Clanton Appointed Master Fish Warden
Salem Oregon June 28 The board of fish commissioners appoint Edward Clanton of Grants Pass as master fish warden to succeed H C McAllister who resigns effective July 1 Clanton has served two years as deputy warden in District No 2 south of the Columbia river He is a life long Republican and was endorsed by leading citizens of Jackson Josephine Coos and Douglas counties He was chosen from 20 applicants.
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Salem
Board of Fish Commissioners
Edward Clanton
Gfants Pass
H. C. McAllister
Clanton
Columbia River
Oregon
Jackson
Josephine
Coos
Douglas
Mr. Clanton
Boy Drowns in Gardiner Flat Boat Accident
Albert Hansen age 13, son of Henry Hansen of Butler Creek, drowned when a covered flat boat overturned at Gardiner Sun day afternoon. Two other boys were playing in the boat. the body was recovered about four hours later.
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Gardiner, Or
Albert Hansen
Henry Hansen
Butler Creek
Widmer Sisters Arrive From New York and Visit Kin
The Misses Widmer sisters of Geo C Widmer arrive from New York City to visit their brother. Miss Margaret Widmer recently spent two years at Columbia University and graduates of the University of Oregon. Miss Gertrude Widmer also spent the past year at Columbia. The funeral of Mrs Benjandin Feeder of Coburg was held at Eugene Catholic church this forenoon.
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Widmer
Geo. C. Widmer
New York City
Margaret Widmer
Columbia University
City of
New York
Gertrude Widmer
Misses Widmer
University of Oregon
Benjandin Feeder
Coburg
Eugene Catholic Church
Nurse Katharine Baker Sherrill Graduates At Eugene General
Harrisburg Bulletin reports Katharine Baker Sherrill has graduated from Eugene General hospital and earned full professional nurse status. She plans to work in Long Beach, California after a brief visit at her St Helens home, joined by Mrs. O. all knows here.
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Harrisburg
Katherine Baker Sherrill
Eugene General Hospital
Eugene
Long Beach
Calif
St. Helens
Mra. O
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James A Patten
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Major Hammond
J. C. Johnson
Fourth Infantry
Albert E. Jenkins
Maxs. Kern
Ordnance Department
Eugene Moshberger
Clarence RL Hotchkiss
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Carver Railroad
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