Electric Plant at Cottage Grove Burns Down
The Willamette Valley Company's electric plant at Cottage Grove was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon leaving the city in darkness for days. Sparks from the smokestack likely started the blaze as water was off for reservoir cleaning. Brown Lumber's sawmill narrowly escaped. Losses include $400 in slab wood, damage to buildings, and 150 cords of wood. total estimated at about $20,000 with $5,000 insured.
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Willamette Valley Company
Cottage Grove
Brown Lumber Company
Electric Company
Ballera
Russell Welch
Refrigerator without ice reaches Pacific Coast
Mrs D M Cox of three miles west of Eugene near Mulkey cemetery receives the first iceless refrigerator sent west of the Rockies. Made by a Council Bluffs firm, it uses evaporation to cool a sealed chamber to about 50 degrees. The article notes homemade versions existed and forecasts Cox may stock and sell next year. Elbert L Cox, her son, has about two tons of English walnuts on his small fruit farm. likely the largest walnut orchard in Lane County.
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D. M. Cox
Eugene
Mulkey Cemetery
Rocky Mountains
Council Bluffs
Railroad Commission Orders Roseburg Club Train Run
The state railroad commission ordered a club train to run north from Roseburg whenever passenger No. 12 is an hour late. Gold Hill News reports salmon eggs taken from the Bybee bridge river so far this year near 8 million with bailiffs warning continued conditions may reduce them. An Ashland bachelor swallowed a rusty needle while sewing on buttons and had it surgically removed after abdominal pain, returning that evening to tend sheep.
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State Railroad Commission
Roseburg
Gold Hill
Bybee's Bridge
Ashland
Wells to be sunk for Springfield water works
J. E. Kilborn the well driller informs the Guard he will start on Wednesday sinking five more six inch wells for the Willamette Valley company's water works at Springfield. The company already has three or four wells yielding a good flow and plans to add additional wells as the town grows and water demand increases.
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J. E. Kilborn
Willamette Valley Company
Springfield
Miles returns with land near Eugene for children's schooling
W Miles of Polk county returned from Lane County with 160 acres near Eugene to enable sending his children to the state university. His place lies on the Siusian stage road five miles west of the town. For two years, he has sent his children to Salem high school.
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W. Miles
Polk County
Lane County
Eugene
State University
Siusian Stage Road
Last Will of Mrs Elizabeth Shannon Probated
The will of Mrs Elizabeth Shannon who died at her home in Eugene July 16 was filed for probate. Executed May 16 1907 in presence of M J Coleman and Lillia J Wheeler the estate valued at about 16000 dollars. Bequests include 500 dollars to six relatives and churches 1000 dollars to two churches and to nephew Grover Simmons a 320 acre farm in Marion county. Residue to the Howell's Prairie church trustees. Executor T G Hendricks to sell real estate to fund bequests.
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Elizabeth Shannon
Eugene
M. J. Coleman
Lillia J. Wheeler
John Simmons
Mt. Angel
Oregon
Sylvester Simmons
Portland
Elizabeth Settlemenr
Ida Johnson
Silverton
Ida Jack
Fred Simmons
Oregon City
Orphans’ Home
First Congregational Church of
Congregational Church of
East Salem
Grover Simmons
Howell's Prairie
Marion County
T. G. Hendricks
House Burns Near Mapleton in July Blaze
Fire destroyed the home of Les Martin two and a half miles above Mapleton last Thursday July 11. The Martins were away when flames enveloped the roof and only a sewing machine and a few chairs were saved. Cartridges exploding in the heat hindered entry. A separate blaze briefly threatened the Bay View Hotel but was contained with quick action. Mapleton officials resigned. J S Shrum named president and W Brand as marshal. Oregon & California Lumber Co mill additions progress with a new frame and near completion of the slab burner.
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Les Martin
Mapleton
Martin
Bay View
Marton Sonris
Board of Trustees
H B Gray
J. Shrum
William Brand
Joe Morris
Ada Blood Dies at 82 in Eugene Home
Mrs Ada Blood aged 82 died Sunday night at the residence of her grandson C W Converse 645 Hilyard street Eugene The funeral will be conducted by her pastor Rev C Wright Tuesday morning at 1130 at the home 645 Hilyard street
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Ada Blood
C. W. Converse
Hilyard Street
Eugene
C. Wright
Long Live the King and Dr Kings New Discovery Ad
In America the cry is Long live Dr Kings New Discovery a throat and lung remedy praised by Mia Julia Ryder Paine of Tu ro Massachusetts who says it quickly cures coughs and colds. The ad claims it cures weak lungs sore throats and is guaranteed by W L DeLano druggist with a trial bottle offered for one dollar.
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King
America
Dr. King
Mia
Julia Ryder Paine
Turo
Mass
W. L. DeLano
Druggar
Colts Beat Corvallis Nine In Amateur Exhibition
Large crowd at Recreation Park watched Mc Cormick's Colts play against the Corvallis aggregation. O A C players, newcomers to baseball, misplayed the ball while the Colts demonstrated their skill. Nine innings ended with Eugene eight and Corvallis four as locals mishandled chances allowing late runs.
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Recreation Park
McCormick
Colts
Corvallis
Carver
Eugene
Baseball scorecard summary from Eugene game
Famed runs by Eugene and Hill, Moshberger with two base hits. Taliafero and Richmond each walked twice and struck out multiple times. Stolen bases credited to Russe, Whittaker, Hoff, Colbert. Left on bases show Eugene and Corvallis. Time of game eleven hours forty five minutes. Umpire Jim Parker.
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Eugene
Hill
Moshberger
Balla
Taliafero
Richmond
Baseball game at Coburg ends in a row
The Coburg game between the Blues of Springfield and the Giants of Coburg ended in the first half of the fifth with the Giants ahead 3 to 0. Springfield captain Paine accused the umpire of bias and threatened to pull his team from the field. Coburg stood by the umpire, and Springfield left the game. A replay is planned for Coburg next Sunday morning and the teams meet again in Springfield Sunday afternoon.
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Coburg
Blues
Springfield
Giants
Paine
Will of Arthur Comegys Recorded in Eugene Probate
The will of Arthur Comegys who died August 31 1906 in Eugene was admitted to probate. The estate is valued around $2000. He leaves $40 to wife Edna Pearl Comegys and the remainder to his father Presley Comegys. Executor named is T G Hendricks. The will was executed August 21 1906.
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Arthur Comegys
Eugene
Edna Pearl Comegys
Presley Comexys
T. G. Hendricks
Marriages Recorded In Eugene July 1907 Clyde Sidwell and Pearl Green
The record notes marriages at the Christian church parsonage Eugene on July 21 1907 Clyde Sidwell and Pearl Green of Coburg with Rev J B MecCullum officiating. Also July 26 1907 at the courthouse Eugene by County Judge Chrisman William J Butler and Stella J Ford both of Eugene contracted matrimony.
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the Christian Church
Eugene
Clyde Sidwell
Miss Pearl Green
Coburg
J. 8. MecCullum
Chrisman
William J. Butler
Stella J. Ford
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promoted Modern Rheumatism Pain Relief
All the world knows Ballard's Snow Liniment has no superior for rheumatism stiff joints cuts sprains lumbago and all pains. Buy it try it and you will always use it. Living proof from users asked to try a trial bottle. Prices 25c 50c and 1.00. Sold by Linn Drug Co.
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Linn Drug Co
Williams Carbolic Salve Ad with Arnica and Witch Hazel
Local advertisement for Williams Carbolic Salve with Arnica and Witch Hazel sold by Lia Drug Co. Williams Mfg. Co. promises best valve for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands and all skin eruptions with satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
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Lia Drug Co
Williams Mfg. Co
Palmer Company plans new mill near Eugene amid lumber boom
Eugene district reports improved demand with Booth Kelly operations at Springfield Wendling and Saginaw plants. Palmer Company plans a 9 acre site two and a half miles north of Eugene for a dimension lumber mill with 500 by 265 feet main building and multiple engines up to 1250 horsepower. Plant aims to cut chiefly dimension stock, no dry kiln. Executives relocate to Eugene as industry expands.
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Oregon Timberman
Eugene
Geo. Kelly
Booth-Kelly Lumber Company
Springfield
Wendling
Saginaw
Coburg
E. H. Cox
W. B. Andrews
Pioneer
W. A. Sumner
Palmer Company
Palmer
M. 5
Barner
Eugene Iron Works
Booth-Kelly Company
Walters & Son Lumber Company
Elmira
J. Brooks
Geo. Midgyey
Park and Yambhi
Portland
Midgley
Oregon & Southeastern
Cottage Grove
Springfield Wendling timber mills estimate 540000 feet daily
The Southern Pacific operates three mills on the Springfield Wendling branch cutting about 180000 feet daily mainly ties. Listed are Booth Kelly Lamber Co Springfield 125000 John Brookmayer Springfield 20000 Hammett Bros Springfield 10000 Fischer Baly Marcola 20000 Mohawk Lumber Marcola 20000 Fischer Bros Marcola 20000 SP Co Marcola 3 mills 180000 Booth Kelly Wendling 125000 Total 540090.
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Springfield-Nation
Southern Pacific Company
Springfield-Wendling
Frank Button
Southern Pacific
Booth-Kelly Lamber Co
Springfield
John Brookmayer Springfield
Wie
Okie
Hammett Bros
Fischer & Baliy, Marcols
Mohawk Lumber O
Maranee
Fischer Bros
Marcola
8.P. Co
Booth-Kelly Lumber O
Wendling
Big Money in British Columbia Timber Lands
Three Eugene men filed on timber land on Vancouver Island at 40 cents an acre and refused a $2 an acre sale offer, netting $10,000. They expect to profit more in years ahead as Canada’s laws allow land takers to secure the timber, though the land reverts to government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Vancouver Island
British Columbia
Canada
Fire wipes Troutdale block in drunken saloon spree
Five men looting and drinking in Troutdale Oregon caused a kerosene lamp to ignite a blaze that destroyed the Troutdale hotel Union House Harlow Blazer and Harlow general store Larson Bros saloon Weinhard estate and several more buildings Loss set at $30000 with $11000 insured One man W J Smith burned to cinders and Richard Nicholson severely burned Separately Phillip Standley a Camas Valley rancher disappeared en route to marry and was found hanging in a tree near Olalla indicating suicide on the eve of his wedding
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Troutdale
Oregon
Portland
Troutdale Hotel
W. J. Smith
Richard Nicholson
Union House
Harlow
Blazer & Harlow
Logan
Larson Bros
Weinhard
Aaron Fox
Robert White
Reynold
Magoon
Phillip Standley
Camas Valley
Douglas County
Three Men Hurt at Marcola in One Day
Special correspondence from Marcola dated July 23 reports three workers from S. P. camp No. 3 injured in separate incidents. George King was struck across the back by a line and taken to the Portland hospital, Charley Anderson sprained his ankle jumping from a high springboard, and John Jacobson suffered a head wound from a falling limb with three gashes and temporary unconsciousness. Dr. W H Pollard treated the head injury and noted the skull was not broken but may worsen.
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Marcola
George King
S. P
W. H. Pollard
Crow Items Special Correspondence
Crow July 22. Lewis Hollenbeck and family return to Eugene after visiting relatives here. Grain harvest begins on the Ford place. Sannes and Tullofson start spraying in the Bjerke hop yard. J W Jenkins killed a fine buck in the mountains near Crow last Monday. Blackberrying season is underway. S R Jenkins visited from Eugene Friday to tend stock. B J Owen supplies beef weekly. Herman Bjerke of Mirth loses a valuable horse last week when it choked to death after becoming tangled in harness.
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Crow
Lewis Hollenbeck
Eugene
Ford Place
Sannes
Tullofson
Bjerke
J. W. Jenkins
S. R. Jenkins
B. J. Owen
Herman Bjerke
The Texas Wonder Cure Ad
A vintage advertisement claiming The Texas Wonder treats kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. Sold by Hall's Drug Store with mail order two months treatment for $1 from Dr Be W Hall of St Louis Missouri. Testimonials available on request.
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BE. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Hall
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ojath and Firm Ad
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. to pay one hundred dollars for each unpaid catarrh case cured no. 1886 oath dated December 6 in Toledo Ohio. Hall's Catarrh Cures claim to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Pend testimonials free. The Daily Guard subscription noted.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Lawen
F. J. Cheney & Cy
Proggtets
Jase Hall
Columbia disaster toll rises with 98 dead noted
From best information at 2 pm today 98 people are on the Columbia death roll. Of these 75 cabin passengers 9 steerage and 14 officers and seamen perished. One lifeboat and five life rafts are unreported and may reduce the tally when recovered.
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San Francisco
Columbia
Survivors Reach San Francisco From Columbia Disaster
The steamer Pomona arrived with one Columbia survivor and 32 crew from the wreck. Passengers included Mrs Otillia Leidelt, a music teacher, who described leaping into the sea and reaching a raft. Captain Doran and Captain Swanson faced harrowing questions as officials report 107 survivors listed by Byrnes. Wires to Eureka remained down for news updates.
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San Francisco
Pomona
Eureka
Columbia
Otillia Leidelt
Hawse
Norris
G. McKay
W. Curran
L. Lindstrom
C. Simmona
R. Gustafson
A. Larson
Peterson
J. Y. Jackson
R. J. Thomas
W. Lewis
C. Bagtwood
J. Ross
J. Swift
F. Funk
Marks
C. Roesajer
W. Tetsen
Messman
J. Carroll
C. Murphy
C. Shanley
Shelter Cove
Purser Byrnes
Portland
Purser
Brown
Byrnes
Associated Press
Paul Hinner
Oregon
Remarkable Healing Claim From Port Byron
Amos F. King of Port Byron New York says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a sore he had suffered for over 60 years and he is now happy and well. W L Debsac Drugist guarantees it to cure all sores. 25
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Port Byron
New York
Amos F. King
Portland Officer Fires On Disturbance on East Morrison
Police officer Roberts fired five shots during a disturbance on East Morrison Street. A bullet struck and fatally wounded William Stearns. details of other injuries and the scene remain unclear.
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Portland
Roberts
Morrison Street
William Stearns
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McKibben Bros
Cottage Grove, Or
Yancey
Maurice
Mabel
Sunset Lumber Company
Samuels
McKay Building
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Washington Iron Works
Springfield Planing Company
Boott-Kelly Company
Shearer
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A. D
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