Eugene City Visitors and Travelers Chronicle
Local notes list numerous visitors and travelers arriving in Eugene from Portland Drain Junction City and beyond. Entries include H Smith J R Fegler Hans Holm Eugene Ward W Thompson A E Marker Miss Alice Stalnaker E K Magill D Gibson and wife and many more with trips to Foley Springs Halsey Kitson Es and Seattle plus plans for weddings and outings across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staly Guard
Weo
H. Smith
Portland
J. R. Fegler
Drain
Hans Holm
Junction City
Eugene Ward
Corvallis
W. Thompson
Brownsville
A. E. Markers
Rose
Alice Stalnaker
Philomath
E. K. Magill
Wendling
Nieb
D. Gibson
Laidlaw
E. Yoran
Salem
W. Hatfield
Halsey
George Templeton
Junction
Hanson and Wife
Monrovia
Cal
Eugene
St. Thomas
Wellington
Kan
Leslie Miller
Oakland
W. H. Abrams
Cottage Grove
Deaths of Harriet Harwood and Irwin Awbrey in Oregon
Harriet M Harwood wife of I B Harwood died at home near Eugene aged 47 from paralysis leaving husband three sons and two daughters. Funeral planned Sunday at 2 PM with burial in Odd Fellows cemetery. Irwin Awbrey of Gowdyville aged 69 died at home last Tuesday a Civil War veteran leaves widow and four children funeral Thursday at 10 30 AM at the IOOF cemetery with ministers present. Western Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna V. Lowry
Eugene
Harriet M. Harwood
I. B. Harwood
Frank
Charles E
Grenada
George L
Gertrude
Salem
Odd Fellows
Irwin Awbrey
Gowdyville
Missouri Infantry
W. A. Elkins
Gardner
Oregon
Death of Carl Bowen at Cottage Grove
Carl Bowen died at his sister Mrs Jas Miller's home in Cottage Grove on July 9 1999 Funeral service was held at 10 o clock this morning at the Masonic cemetery Mrs Scott Chris man is also a sister of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Bowen
Jas. Miller
Cottage Grove
Scott Chrisman
Masonic Cemetery
Lane County Wins First Prize at Salem Cherry Fair
Lane County won first prize at the Salem cherry fair for county exhibits with Polk County taking second. The Eug Gene Fruit Growers Association praised the exhibit created under rain-damaged conditions just before packing, noting the effort and success were warmly received locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane County
Salem
Polk County
Euggene Fruit Growers’ Association
Local News Notes From Junction City Area
J H Eccleston rents Fol som brek for two years with occupation around the 15th. B S Hyland, from Eugene, visits old friends at seventy nine. Richard Pope leaves Junction City Hardware Co to join Wm Leppert in blacksmith and carriage shop. Chas Mallette sells farm of 80 acres at 25 per acre to Frank Bailey with September possession. Mallette undecided on new location. Mrs Nina Johnson of Sedgwick Colorado visits relatives. Miss Edith Constantine and Dessie McFarland from Wisconsin guests of Misses Scheldt, on coast for a time. Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Eccleston
Hyland
Eugene
Richard Pope
Junction City Hardware Co
Wm. Leppert
Chas. Mallette
Frank Bailey
Mallette
Nina Johnson
Sedgwick
Colo
Snell
Johnson
Sweetsers Advice On Fighting Typhoid Fly
Gladstone Park reports Professor Sweetser linking rising temperatures to more summer illnesses. He says flies spread germs for typhoid and consumption, and urges destroying breeding sites and screening individuals to combat the fly problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Park
Sweetser
Mr. Sweetser
Gentleman Donates Final Thirty Dollars for Fountain Fund
A donor whose name will not be published provided the missing $30 after learning the fund needed it, presenting his check to the Ladies' Auxiliary to complete the $1000 fountain fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Mrs Barbarie Withrow Sues For Divorce In District Court
Mrs Barbarie Withrow files for divorce from Frederick Withrow in district court citing cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple married in Eugene on April 16, 1906 and have one child Frances born January 18, 1908. Attorneys are W G Martin and C M Kissinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbarie Withrow
District Court
Frederick Withrow
W. G. Martin
C. M. Kissinger
Eugene
Frances
University of Oregon Mining Engineer Killed by Gas Fumes
Albert J. Elton, a University of Oregon trained mining engineer, died in Goldfield Nevada after a gasoline shaft explosion. He sacrificed himself trying to rescue two fatally injured coworkers. Elton, 27, son of John Elton of The Dalles, was educated in The Dalles and at the university. He is survived by his father, a sister Minnie Elton a brother in Alaska and another in Idaho and two younger sisters in The Dalles. Funeral services under Knights of Pythias will be held in The Dalles.
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Portland
Albert J. Elton
Goldfield
Nev
Elton
John Elton
The
Dalles
Wasco County
University of Oregon
Nevada
Minnie Elton
Center Addition School
Alaska
Idaho
Knights of Pythias
Etton
Eugene
Harrisburg Grass Fire Sends Flames Across Street
Special Correspondence Harrisburg July 12 A grass fire near the south part of town burned fiercely before firefighters stopped it amid dry conditions. Several residents visited and traveled between Harrisburg Eugene and Corvallis as social notes scroll through this brief rural dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Ben
Mary Shelton
Portland
M. W. Canter
Corvallis
Belle Wilson
Eugene
Lynn Holt
Vera Morgan
Lebanon
Oregon students stay local as Eastern college transfers drop
University of Oregon registrar A R Tiffany notes fewer undergraduates entering Eastern colleges this year. He cites 4 5 students likely to depart versus 12 15 last year, saying Oregon standards compare well with Eastern standards and that many graduates will pursue Western postgraduate study. Oregon A B degree allows entry to graduate programs without further exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reelstrar A. R. Tiffany
Oregon
University of Oregon
Smith and Wellesly
Harvard
Great Massachusettes College
Western Colleges
Fraternal Brotherhood Installs New Officers
The following officers were installed last night by the Fraternal Brotherhood Iscabel Weeks president J E Sanasac vice president Run 8B Hunter secretary W E Barker treasurer Mrs Dora Barker chaplain 8S M Andrews 8 at A Delia Rohne M at A H A Stigers I D Floyd Vaughn O D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternal Brotherhood
Iscabel Weeks
J. E. Sanasac
Run
Judges swap duties as Lane and Benton courts mix terms
Corvallis Gazette notes Judge L. T. Harris, burdened with Lane county cases, persuaded Judge Hamilton to handle Benton county matters this term. He arrived Friday but was urged by Judge Burnett to try a difficult Salem case locally while the Salem judge visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corvallis
L. T. Harris
Lane County
Hamilton
Benton County
Burnett
Salem
Florence News Budget Highlights Local Visitors and Developments
Mr Morse from Michigan rents Marion Morris’s barber shop and opens business. Rev I G Knotts from Albany tours the area for Sunday school work. George Chamberlain visits from Southern Oregon. plans to stay a couple of months. Mr and Mrs Frasier of West Virginia visit Gardiner. Frasier is deputy grand master of the A C U W. L B Carter buys land on North Fork known as Slover place for $1000. includes cow Calves and half the crop. Surveyors led by Ethan Collier begin Duncan Slough survey for Stuslaw Boom Company signaling potential log booming on the Siuslaw. Shipping notes: Sausalito heads to San Francisco with lumber. Roscoe gains new smokestack. Hazel laid up. Ruth ferries mail to Mapleton. Coquille arrives from San Francisco and loads at Acme. Cushman credited as originator of the plan to bond Lane County for Stuslaw harbor improvements. Port District bonds to modernize harbor advance under Cushman. Florence Port Commission meeting held with full attendance. office in Colonel Holden’s building. secure papers in new safe. plans requested from Major McIndoe for jetty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
Michigan
Marion Morris
I. G. Knotts
Albany
George Chamberlain
Oregon
Frasier
West Virginia
Ethan Collier
Duncan Slough
Stasian Boom Company
Siuslaw
Sausalito
San Francisco
Acme Mills
Roscoe
Hazel
Ruth
Mapleton
Coquille
Acme
Cushman
Lane County
Stuslaw
J. B. Cushman
Portland
Port of
Sinslay
Florence
Colonel Holden
William Kyle & Sons
Major McIndoe
Florence West
Advertised Letters List July 7 1909
A catalog of names listed for delivery including Anderson J., Arnold J E, Renn J B, Miss Clara Kerry, W D Boyd, Mrs C Tineh, Anderson Byrd I ., Cahill J J, Cruthers Samuel M, Nustin Guy, Ellis Mr Hawk, Mise Elsie, ieigerson Chas, Holmes Harry, Howard Frank, Jackson Mrs Our, Johnson Mrs Clarence, Kittlewood Miss Dicy, Klum Robert, Larson A O, Long J C, Machen Mrs John, McClary Ord, Merklin Mrs Gee L, Miller C, Newton C E, Nichole F, Olson L T, Reid H L, Stosa Miss Marie, Teltier Mrs EB, Titus Mrs Howard L, Wilbousa S H, Walker W F, Wallace Sam, Whipple Mrs F G J L PAGE, P. M.
Ham Sues for Divorce in Vancouver Court
William P. Ham files divorce suit in circuit court against wife Mary Ham alleging separation since June 20, 1908 after marriage on November 23, 1907 in Vancouver Washington. No children. Attorney C A Wintermeter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam P. Ham
American Mill & Lumber Company Applies for Assignment
Due to temporary financial embarrassment the American Mill and Lumber Company has filed for assignment for the benefit of its creditors, though the large plant at Seventeenth and Willamette streets will stay in operation. Debts and settlement details are expected to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Mill & Loamber Company
Fae
Seventeenth and
Willamette Streets
Phelps Family Reunion Held at Hermann
Special Correspondence from Hermann dated July 9 reports the Phelps family gathering at the old homestead with all members present. Twenty nine in total including sixteen grandchildren, two daughters, and several sons in law and daughters in law. A large dinner followed by balloons sent skyward marked the celebration. attendees voted for another reunion next year. Also notes say Hermann hay crop off, timber work by Phelps Huff and Kirby Bros, and local picnics along Elk Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann
Phelps
Phelps & Huff
Kirby Bros
Siuslaw
Oakland
J. A. Phelps
Lake Creek
Elk Creek
Idaho Man Purchases David Link's Shoe Store
David Link has sold his Boise shoe business to A B Chaffee of Pocatello. Link plans rest and possible travel in the East this year, while Chaffee assumes sole charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho Man
David Link
A. B. Chaffee
Pocatello
Idaho
Mr. Link
Bocene
Mr. Chaffee
Thin medicine blend shows long trial with no substitute
The text hints at a claimed complex remedy combining several herbs with regular use over years. It asserts consistent proof of value and rejects substitutes, though details and sourcing remain unclear.
Divided births and arrivals in early 1800s and 1909
At Divide a daughter was born on July 11 1809 to Harrison and wife. At Walterville a birth occurred on July 6 1909. Mr and Mrs J W Weight welcomed a 10 pound son named Thos J Jurek and family arrived from Elgty Hi with plans to locate here. Jurek is a jeweler and a correspondent for the Commercial club promotion department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Divide
Harrison
Walterville
Mra JW
Hlaln
Thos
J. Jurek
Elgty Hi
Jurek
Jie Ig
Commercial Club
Residents of Wisconsin Plan Larger Picnic
Former residents of Wisconsin formed a permanent organization yesterday and drafted plans for a larger picnic in September. About seventy five attended yesterday's meeting near the car line. officers expect nearly double that number in September. Edwin Wheeler was named president and Mrs. Fisher of Springfield vice president. A basket dinner followed at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Edwin Wheeler
Wisconsin Society
Fisher
Springfield
Wolgast Defeats Nelson in Ten-Round Bout
In Los Angeles on July 13 Wolgast of Milwaukee defeated Battling Nelson in ten rounds at the Pacific Athletic Club. After an even start Wolgast won six of the remaining nine rounds while Nelson failed to take any. Nelson’s face was badly swollen and blood flowed from his nose and mouth at the close.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Wolgast
Miwaukee
Nelson
Pacific Athletic Club
Nelsor
First Food of the Day Quaker Oats Breakfast
The article extols Quaker Oats as the ideal first meal to spark vigor and brain power. It claims rapid stomach assimilation, minimal waste, and conversion of food into muscle and activity, urging daily breakfast use and suggesting regular or family package purchases.
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F. E. Ware
Foley Springs
Fred Fisk
Kitson Es
J. W . Dickerson
C. H. Fisher
Mark Montgomery
Oe City
Lola Howe
Macon
H. Gringas
Independence
McwhKennie Bridge
Lawrence
Rolla Thompson
Kansas
J. M. Howe
R. Seltz
Cascade Forest Reserve
McKenzie
T. M. Leffler
Seattle
Sine
Spokane
Mise Pearl LaPorte
Alany
W. F. Welch
E. L. Devereaux
A. C. Smith
A. J. Hoag
Ward
McCoy
Horace Burnett
Fort Klamath
Kate Cundiff
Margaret
Nathaniel Wither
Eugene Loan and Savings Bank
Port Commission
Phelps Famiy
Hood
Harry Easigeen
Dorena
Iwert Martin
Closset & Devers
W. M. Green
the Square Deal Grocer
Michaels
Stern & Company
Hich Street
Fytton Atill
Wanda
Popalis
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