Big Street Paseant Grand and Gorgeous Parade
Rain could not dampen a huge Fourth of July parade along Willamette Street in Eugene. Sixty four representations included buggies, automobiles and floats from locals such as T H Ellis cement pageant Lare studio and Hampton autos. Streetcars interrupt the process causing late timing but spectators remained patient amid showers.
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Willamette Street
Fifth
Eleventh
Aroven
T. H. Ellis
Hampton's
Lare
Eugene
Chambers’ Hardware
John
Woman's Re- Hef Corps
The
Patriotic League
Hampton
Eugene Band
Company C
Woman's Relief Corps
Emma Travis
Liberty
Columbia
Margaret Dunn
Berger-Bean International Buggies
Buick Automobile
S. B. Finnegan
First Machine
Delicatessen
Pierce Bros
R. Yergle
Cheap John
J. W
Eugene Takes Baseball Game In Features Of The Game
The Springfield Eugene game featured key plays including Schermer cut off by Driver and Sid Smith two-bagger in the fifth, Coleman three-base hit in the fourth, and Clarke two-base hit amid Eugene’s 9 to 10 score. Wager’s speed posed Springfield’s batting challenge as Eugene built a late-inning lead amid errors and timely hits in a tightly contested amateur athletics backdrop at Stamford Bridge.
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Schermer
Jewett
Paine
Coleman
Springfield
Eugene
Dudley Clarke
Clarke
Sid Smith
Driver
County Seat
Pickett
Anderson
Wager
Wa¢er
Berne
Coburg
Halsey
Wntl
Penn team sprinter outpaced by Olympic champ in 100 yard dash
A. J. Cartmell of the University of Pennsylvania won his heat in the 100 yard dash but lost the final to Olympic champion R. E. Walker by a foot. Cartmell then won the 220 yard dash, defeating Kerr y by three yards in 22 seconds. Haley, of Hern Hill, (text ends).
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A .J. Cartmell
University of Pennsylvania
R. E. Walker
Cartmell
Kerry
Haley
Hern Hill
Portland Wins Today In Ten Inning Tilt
Portland defeats Aber deen 2 1 in ten innings as Oakland hosts Portland and Sacramento San Francisco split 5 0. Los Angeles beats Vernon 1 0 while Tacoma tabs 4 Vancouver.
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Portland
Aberdeen
Pace Final heat First Alamo Tangent Crescent E Babe Cro ner
Race results show Pace First in final heat with Alamo Tangent second Crescent E third Babe Cro ner. time 1 42. Quarter Mile Dash results list Topsy first Swiftwater Bill second Trixie D time 25 seconds across seven entries. Half Mile Dash won by Bill Short Alawake second Lucky Dan third time 52 gc onds. 2 40 Pace Third heat First Wing and Wing second Dolly McKinney third Tyler B time 1 19. Five Mile Motorcycle Race first Robert Veltum Indian second Arthur Hendershott Thor time 9 20. Auto Race won by S B Finnegan time 9 12. Charles A Hardy’s car driven by Veltum distance 9 15. Four regular men from New York, seen as coast racers, bet large sums Saturday on half mile dash. Bill Short backers wagered hundreds, Bill Short won in half a galop.
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Alamo Tangent
Crescent E
Babe Croner
Topsy
Swiftwater Bill
Trixie D
Bill Short
Alawake
Lucky Dan
Wing
Dolly McKinney
Tyler B
Robert Veltum
Arthur Hendershott
Thor
S. B. Finnegan
Charles A. Hardy
Veltum
New York
Silver City Doctor Brings Osteopathy to New Mexico
Dr Leonard Tabor, a Kirksville osteopathy graduate, has settled in Silver City New Mexico joining a town of four to five thousand in a thriving climate. He counts Lane county friends hoping for success in his practice. Nearby residents report river improvements on North Fork with snags removed and five gasoline launches now under construction or completed for farmers enabling easy river travel.
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Cr. L. Farrar
Agricultural Department
Leonard Tabor
American School of Osteopathy
Kirksville
Silver City
N. M
Dr. Tabor
Lane County
North Fork
Tidewater
Thad
Wild horse injures man at broncho busting show
Henry Davis suffered a severe laceration when a sorrel horse jumped on his face during a broncho busting exhibition at the old baseball grounds on South Willamette street. He was taken to General hospital with a deep facial wound but no broken bones. Davis rests easily today and may be out in a few days per Dr. Cheshire.
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Daily Guard
Henry Davis
General Hospital
South Willamette Street
Davie
Davis
Cheshire
Terrill
Irving Macy
Mable
Smith Street
ME. Church
Marriages Reported in Eugene Local Notices
Marriages listed include Oscar Lee Lit singer of Los Angeles to Mary L. Baker of Eugene at bride’s parents home with Rev. D. E. Baker officiating. A second union is Orson McDonald and Elsie I. Morean in Eugene with Rev. D. H. Trimble. A third couple Tony C. Bryant of Franklin and Elsie E. Lemley of Franklin wed at the Eugene Methodist parsonage after ceremonies by Rev. D. H. Trimble.
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D. E. Baker
Eugene
Oscar Lee Litsinger
Los Angeles
Mary L. Baker
W. B. Pinkerton
South
Orson McDonald
Elsie I. Morean
D. H. Trimble
Monroe
Methodist Parsonage
Tony C. Bryant
Elsie E. Lemley
Franklin
Marriage notices from two parsonages in Oregon and Illinois
In Eugene on July 3 1909 at 6 pm Edwin Reigen and Blanche L Stratton were married by Rev D H Trimble at the M E parsonage. On July 6 1969 Edward P Lattin and Nancy Ann Martin were wed by Rev J S McCallum at the Christian church parsonage. Both couples hail from Pleasant Hill.
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M. E. Parsonage
Eugene
Edwin Reigen
Blanche L. Stratton
D. H. Trimble
Edward P. Lattin
Nancy Ann Martin
J. S. McCallum
Christian Church Parsonage
Pleasant Hill
Better Car Service Between Eugene and Springfield
Manager Lambirth of the Port land Eugene and Eastern railway reports a new electric car and two trailers passed Spokane on July 1 and are due soon. The car serves the Albany line and the Albany service will return here. A half hour Eugene to Springfield service will replace the current hourly schedule, aided by the two trailers for ball games.
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Lambirth
Portland, Eugene & Eastern Railway
Spokane
Albany Lne
Albany
Eugene
Springfield
Marriages Recorded in Spencer Creek Valley and Eugene
The notices list multiple 1909 and 1969 weddings at homes of brides or relatives. Couples include William Gimp and Elizabeth Schnorenberg in Spencer Creek valley with 258 attendees. Fred C. Bean and Anna Mae Hammitt. Fred Fisk and Minnette Allen. Wyman A. Renne and Lillie M. Neal. Ralph F. Taylor and Eva Lamb. Harvey M. Harkins and Jessie Neef. Milo A. Roach and Georgia L. Neff, with various officiants such as Rev. I. G. Knotts and Rev. D. H. Trimble, all amid community well wishes.
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Nicholas Schnornenberg
Spencer Creek Valley
William Gimp
Elizabeth Schnornenberg
Father O'Farrell
Eugene
Fred C. Bean
Anna Mae Hammitt
I. G. Knotts
Albany
Fred Fisk
Minnette Allen
D. H. Trimble
Wyman A. Renne
Lillie M. Neal
Walker Station
Ralph F. Taylor
Eva Lamb
Rev
George Neet
Fall Creek
Harvey M. Harkins
Jessie Neef
J. W. Perkins
Springfield
Steinhauers Welcome First Daughter in Six Boys
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Steinhauer of Alpha celebrate the birth of a daughter, their first girl after six boys. Lewis Bond returns home after a two weeks absence in Eugene, while his mother remains at the home.
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G. W. Steinhauer
Alpha
Lewis Bond
Eugene
The
Road work near Santlam mines promises growing gold flow
The Salem Statesman notes work on the Santlam mines road is advancing and predicts the stream of gold from the hills will start next year or the following year. It forecasts growth each year, lasting beyond the lifetimes of current readers.
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Santlam
Salem Statesman
Eugene's Celebration Marred by Rain Draws Mixed Cheers
The Eugene city celebration was dampened by a steady downpour starting about 9 AM, reducing expected crowds though thousands endured the rain. The parade featured elaborate floats of liberty and Columbia with dignified entries, while park exercises included an Independence Declaration reading and a strong speech by Judge P. H. D'Arcy amid umbrellas. Night fireworks were shifted from daylight to tonight due to a misstep.
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Eugene
Goddess of Liberty
Columbia
Queen of Justice
East Park
L. R. Alderman
Daisy Middleton
P. H. D'Arcy
Salem
Judge D'Arcy
Judge D’arcy
The
State University
Ira L. Campbell
the Guard
Harrieburg
Forest fire season outlook improves this year says officers
Forest men report a poor fire season for historic woods. Vegetation was sap filled before the rain and will dry slowly after the downpour. Government forces are better organized with more trails, reducing the chance of serious blazes in the Sine law reserve and Cascade forest reserves.
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Cahoon
Cahmoon
Sine Law Reserve
Cascade Forest Reserve
Births and a Car Accident Reported in Eugene
Born in Eugene to Fred Parker and wife a son on July 1, 1909. In Eugene a daughter was born to Glenn Quail and wife on July 1, 1909. Dr Paine and party in Lake Creek road crash arrived home. Mrs Paine believed killed but regained consciousness and will recover. Mrs Kuykendall remains at Triangle Lake under care with a broken ankle. Other auto occupants Dr Paine Dr Kuykendall and little Hebee were unhurt.
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Dr. Paine
Dr. Kuykendall
Little Hebeee
Rounds of Death Trace Through Cottage Grove Area
Obituary notices reveal Luanna Kibby, 30, of Wendling died at Eugene hospital July 2 1909 leaving husband William and two young children. Jas R Ribble 48 died June 36 1909 at Cottage Grove. P W Bognun 64 died July 5 1909 at his Brights disease home. John Strader 83 a Douglas County pioneer committed suicide in his barn after years of illness.
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Jas. R. Ribble
Kentucky
Cottage Grove
Christian Church
John Strader
Douglas County
Strader
Myrla Buley 17 Dies at Eugene Home 1909
At the home of her parents Mr and Mrs M L Buley 256 East Fourteenth street Eugene on July 2 1909 Myrla Myrle Buley aged 17 is noted. The brief obituary records the date and location of death and her age.
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M. L. Buley
East Fourteenth Street
Eugene
Myrla Myrle Buley
Death notices and funeral details from era records
The text lists multiple obituaries and funeral plans. It notes a woman born January 16 1892 in Mason City Ill joining the Christian church in 1906 and dying from Bright's disease with a July 4 service planned. another man, C H Matheny of Crow, aged about 65, died after hospital treatment. Warren Andrew Rathburn of Springfield died at age fourteen with a funeral by W F Walker and burial at Laurel Hill following a brain congestion death.
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Mason City
Christian Church
Gordon's Undertaking Parlor
Eugene Hospital
Bright
C. H. Matheny
Crow
Warren Andrew Rathburn
Springfield
W. F. Walker
E. C. Wigmore
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Death of Hugh Renshaw at Eugene General Hospital
At Eugene General hospital on July 6 1909 Hugh Renshaw aged over six years died after a long illness from paralysis. He was born November 11 1852 in Lane County and was among the first white children born in the vicinity. He leaves daughter Mrs Lulu Dunbar and son Prof Roy Renshaw of New York plus brothers and sisters William Theodore Samuel Elmer Charles Mayhew and Mrs Hattie Gwinn. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm in Gordon's undertaking parlors with interment in Masonic cemetery.
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Eugene Hospital
Luanna Kibby
William Kibby
Wendling
Gordon's Undertaking
Eugene General Hospital
Hugh Renshaw
Lane County
Eugene
Lulu Dunbar
Professor Roy Renshaw
New York
William Renshaw
Theodore Renshaw
Samue Renshaw
Elmer Renshaw
Charles Mayhew
Hattie Gwinn
Masonic Cemetery
Great Baptist Convention At Portland Inspires Faithful
Rev and Mrs O C Wright return from Portland where the Northern Capital convention drew record crowds. Harry Pratt Judson and prominent ministers led sessions. Congo reform and missionary reports stirred the vast audience. William Carey’s great grandson spoke. Eugene Church’s pastor directed stirring congregational singing. Next year’s gathering will be in Chicago with high praise for Portland’s organizing.
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Mm. O. C. Wright
Portland
Baptist Church
East
Middle West
White Temple
Harry Pratt Judson
Chicago University
Congo
Herbert Johnson
William Carey
Modern Missionary Movement
Creakt
Eugene
Chicago
Brougher
Hay Prices Rise as Farmers Expect Big Costs
Prices for hay are climbing toward twenty dollars in Hugene amid expectations of a future jump to thirty as farmers struggle to buy for their barns. Springfield liveryman Young notes farmers are delaying purchases awaiting higher rates, while contractors eye stock food imports if local prices stay high.
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Hugene
Springfield
Nafron
Eye
Tom
Woman Electrocuted in Hillsboro Store Incident
Hillsboro Oregon July 5 Mrs Edward Henson wife of Benson confectionery proprietor was accidentally killed yesterday evening by a short circuit in the electric light system. Wind and rain disarranged street wires allowing a 2400 volt contact with incandescent lines. She entered the damp back room and grasped a brass fixture completing the circuit. arm and hand severely burned. A hotel guest was also severely shocked. Mrs Benson was 35 years old.
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Hillsboro
Edward Henson
Benson Confectionery
Harrisburg Celebrates Saturday Parade and Accidents
Special correspondence from Marrisburg reports a large crowd enjoying a daylong program with a parade, fireworks, and a ball game won by Coburg. Accidents included a rider hurt after a horse crash, a mare breaking a halter and dying, and a buggy collision injuring Irving Macy and his daughter Mable.
Lost Valley Notes From July Dexter Celebration
Lost Valley correspondent reports Dexter Glee and Athletic Club event on July third with a baby show of fourteen entries judged by E T Templeman E C Morgan and Gus Haudensehfeld. Afternoon events included a 100-yard dash high jump and a 9 to 4 baseball game Fall Creek defeated Goshen. Also notes a June 30 1909 marriage Ida Mooney to James Patton officiated by Rev J C Holman and Dexter Sunday school to observe children's day on the third Sunday in July.
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Lost Valley
Haining
Dexter
Dexter Glee and Athletic Club
E. T. Templeman
E. C. Morgan
Gus Haudensehfeld
T. H. Fenton
Fall Creek
Goshen
Pune
Gosken
Gilbert
Gibson
Cottrell
William Tate
Quiet Fourth Observance Amid Cherry Fair Preparations
July 4 passed quietly toward Salem with no major celebration as cherry fair and carnival dates were set for July 8 to 10. Few accidents were reported including a serious injury to Little Gabriel Jones from a giant cracker, with other minor incidents noted but no fatalities.
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Salem
Gabriel Jones
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P. H. Darcy
Northwest
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Glenn Quail
Irving
P. W. Bognun
O. C. Wright
Rive
Hillsboro, OR
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Marrisburg
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God Builders
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Wilhelm Salo Dee
Oncar Stott
W Il. Dale
America
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Wettle
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