Elmira Plans Natal Day Program and Fireworks
Elmira will celebrate a good program for Natal Day with a fore noon music reading by Elmer W Jorden and an oration by a Philippine soldier. Afternoon events include band and vocal music, recitations, horse and bicycle races, three legged and potato races, ending with Plug Uglies fireworks in the evening. Officers of the day listed include President George Hale and marshals George Porter Ed Sawyer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer W Jorden
Carlos
Plug Uglies
George Hale
James Hinton
Elmira
Géo Holland
Crow
J F Kirk
Franklin
Horn
Hale
J Fugate
Fern Ridge
George Porter
Ed Sawyer
ZT Fish
McCutcheon
JP Zaumwalt
Forest Supervisors and Rangers Duty Assignments
Captain 8 B Ormedy, superintendent of the Cascade forest rangers, received a telegram from the Commissioner of the General Land Office directing three supervisors be assigned to duty dating from Juvell. The assignments: WH H Dufur northern division, Enos Dixon central division covering Lane County, and Nat Langell southern division. Each division subdivides into districts. Superintendent Ormsby will assign rangers to divisions, and supervisors will assign them to districts. Ranger appointments not yet made, but likely by June 15.
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B Ormedy
Cascade Forest Rangers
General Land Office
Juvell
WH H Dufur
Enos Dixon
Lane County
Nat Langell
Ormsby
Transvaal Affairs Warch Ow Jomminesbonsers
The text reports British losses and Boer successes in Transvaal affairs with dispatches from London noting 750 killed or captured at Ellansfontein and 150 British troops captured at Wredfort. Mounted police surrendered at Johanopesburg. Also mentions Boxers agitation in Chingkiang and calls for a cruiser to protect American interests abroad.
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Ellansfontein
London
Washinetron
Conens Martin
Chingkiang
State Department
Hessian Fly Fears Hit Willamette Wheat Crops
Describes poor fall wheat samples near Springfield and Forks in Lane County and reports Hessian fly infestations spreading up to 15 miles west of Multnomah County. Notes rust earlier, larvae discovered by Henry Hesse, and details on the fly’s life cycle and impact on yield. References Hillsboro dispatch noting risk to spring wheat and regional alarm.
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Presley Comegys
Springfield
Lane County
Washington
Mississippi Valley
Willamette Valley
Henry Hesse
North Plains
Multoomah
United States
Europe
Serious Accident In El Awbrey Yard Injures 17 Year Old
Richard Hall, 17, fell 35 feet from a maple tree in El Awbrey’s yard near Irving at 3:30 pm. He suffered multiple injuries including both arms broken, a broken right knee, possible internal injuries, unconsciousness, and bleeding from mouth and ears. Drs Paine and Kuykendall rushed to assist.
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Richard Hall
Irving
Invine
Jone
el Awbrey’s
Dra Paine & Kuykendall
Press
Pleasant Hill School Graduation Program 1900
Pleasant Hill school presents a program on June 14 at 8 p m featuring Lena Blame Selah Parks and Mryde Buchanan with orations by Alex McKenney Rosalie and others. Performances include instrumental music by Ruby Baughman and Lena Blume. Supt Miller oversees diplomas. Locations in Oregon.
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Pleasant Hill School
Lena Blame
Alex McKenney
Rosalies
Labor Ruby Baughman
Lena Blume
A Monroe Burglar Captured After Break In
In Monroe Oregon a break in at A Wilhelm & Son general store occurred at 1 am. Freon Prior, visiting locals for three months, was bound over for trial after the junior firm member confronted him with a revolver and helped capture him. He awaits circuit court in November in Corvallis. In Corvallis a separate report notes Francis Por attempted to burglarize the same store and was jailed after afternoon confinement.
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Monwoer
Wilhelm & Son
Freon Prior
Kelley
Corvallis
Loounty
CoRrarin
Francis Por
Mbpro
Son of Monroe Postmaster dies in Idaho fever
Bert Leroy Barnett eldest son of Monroe Oregon postmaster died at Rosewell Idaho from long fever and influenza. Born November 7 1877 in Halsey Linn County he moved with his parents in 150 to Monroe and later to Corvallis Oregon Agricultural College where he was well liked. He had gone to Idaho for health reasons and had enlisted for service in the Philippines but lung trouble prevented examination. Interment likely in Rosewell Idaho.
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Monroe, Or
Rosewell
Idaho
Bert Leroy Barnett
Postmaster Barnett
Monroe
Lw Grippe
Halsey
Lian County
Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Philippines
Pioneer Blaine dies after lingering illness in Eugene
James G Blaine died this forenoon at 9 15. He was born January 4 1895 in Kosciuszko Indiana. He crossed the plains in 1852 with his parents and had a brother Joseph and sister Mrs W W Haines. He located near Browneville Oregon and married Clara Latehaw February 2 1872. The family moved to Eugene April 1553. He leaves a widow a son Woodson L Bis ine and a daughter Mrs W Dornty. Funeral Wednesday at 2 50 from the family residence Interment in Masonic cemetery.
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James G Blaine
Blaine
Kosciowsko
Indiana
Plains
Joseph
W W
Haines
Browneville
Oregon
Clara Latehaw
Eugene
Woodson L Bisine
W Dornty
Carpet Oak and
Mthetreeta
Masonic Cemetery
Old Soldiers Registration Today at G A R Hall
June 12 dispatch notes registrations for veterans across states including Iowa Ohio New York Vermont and Michigan with officers Frank Meisner president and A Yerington secretary listing names and regiments from 2nd Iowa to Mexican War vet among others at G A K Hall.
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Tom Lat
Wile © Steel
Fred Minzer
FJ Harris
Geo Marsh
Wis
W H Lincoln
Vermont
Jas Riley
L B Woodruff
Snyder
M J Hillegas
N Briles
Hessler
John Bamber
I. KE Bames
Geo Macauley
Ohio Battery
W Cossett
Ohio
A Porter
W Whiteaker
L. Sylvester
Frank Reisner
Ind
H Marinda
W Lakin
L. W Clark
Tod
T J Johnson
O Green
Chas Beadle
H B Pratt
JA Barker
James
Holloway
B McElroy
M Taylor
Kerns
Gittins
O Phelps
Log drive successes and fund-raising at June church event
The Christian church entertainment was a success with all performances well received. Thirty dollars were raised to help pay the church debt. Logging camp boys contributed, and the Mayor Forest log drive passed Thurston on Friday. The Spaulding drive moved to the Donaldson place as balm logs began rolling into the river today.
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The
Christian Church
Mayor-Forest
Thurston
Spaulding
Donaldson Place
Portland Excursion Report From Native Boys’ Squad
Colonel Yoran appoints D E Yoran Adjutant F L Chambers Quarter master and M L Ellis Surgeon. Jerry Thornton elected captain of Company 8B Ashland after May resignation. Daily Guard June 2 notes excursion to Portland with many passengers including Mrs Rankin Miss Smith and others. missing Gientena tally sheet remains unresolved as county court seeks it.
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Yoran
D E Yoran
F L Chambers
M L Ellis
Jerry Thornton
Ashland
May
Daily Guard
Portland
Lewis
CU Goldsmith
Bessie Rankin
Mies A M Smith
John Coggewell
OC H Park
Chas Horn
Mra
T D Linton
R Hawley
Mra Marx
J H Heckley
Geo A Dyson
OA Strand
Chas Thompson
Snodgrass
Mies Kelly
Mise Low
Chae Crow Sr
Harry Weider
Henry Lowall
Phil Miller
Robi Pattison
Nettle Barna
Fagene
W H Miller
Mr Shanton
Coburg
Cottage
Bove
Janetion
Gientena
J N Sutherland
Franklin B Wilson Committed to Oregon Hospital for Insane
Franklin B Wilson of Imira was examined today before Judge Potter and Medical Examiners JW Harris and W Koykendall and ordered committed to the Oregon Hospital for an Insane.
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Franklin B Wilson
Imira
Potter
JW Harris
W Koykendall
Oregon Hospital
Quiet City Council Meeting at City Hall
City council met Monday evening with Mayor Harris and councilmen White Rouey Peter and Abrayie. Minutes approved, bills allowed, and contracts set for street grading graveling and watering. petitions for Munroe and Lawrence streets granted. several ordinances read third time and passed. public notice to cut grass and thistles. scales inquiry referred. adjourned to special session. Also notes on a Salem Statesman visit and a street contract with C H Macklin for grading and graveling around the public square at specified rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
White, Rouey
Peter
Abrayie
Aol Apt Mov
Munroe Street
4Th
Sth
Lawrence Street
Chesher Street
Eugene Sawmill Cou
Alder Street
Kincaid Tract
Monroe Street
4Th Street
W K Scarborough
C H Mackliin
Macklin
Child of W Trickens Dies at Eugene Home
An 11 year old child of W Trickens died this forenoon at the family home west of Eugene.
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W Trickens
Eugene
University of Oregon Class Tree Exercises Held Today
University of Oregon held class tree exercises with performances by music students and a close tree ceremony. Recitals featured the Senneal and Gilimeot ensembles, Mrs Renahan and Mrs Young, with praise for Capriccio Brillantim op 22 and Fantasie Im promptu. The oration on The Supremacy of England was given by A Tyree, Homer D Angell delivered the class poem, and 1900 oak and bronze tablet memory dedication concluded the event.
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Agen Ponte
Rebenstalm
Chopin
Carrie Ford
Chaminade
Arthur Louie Frazer
Mendelssohn
Nash
Frazer
Muale
Tr Tyree
England
Tyree
Homer D Angell
U O Monthly
Alley Suffers Severe Leg Injury at High Street Work Site
This afternoon on High street N B Alley fell and broke his right leg while working on the new residence of F E Selover. The accident was very painful and Mr Alley will be laid up for some time. De TW Harris was summoned and attended the injured man.
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Daily Guard
Leo
F E Selover
High Street
N B Alley
Mr Alley
de TW Harris
Hume Child Injured in Horse Accident
A seven year old boy, son of N Doak of the Voyote, suffered a badly crushed right thumb when a horse stepped on it. Dr Selover attended to the injury, and the child is recovering well.
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Hume
N Doak
Selover
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Evoexe
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W V_ Henderson
Luckey
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Eveest
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A C Woodcock
L Erbert Leigh
Lrompt
Corrace Grove
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Cheshire
M. D
Chrisman Bldg
Engen, Oregon
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Peewee
Lane County Bank
A. G. Hovey
J. M. Abrams
Cashier
AH Hovey
Arvest Cashier
Forest Supervisors and Rangers
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Chicago
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Herpiioxs
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P. E. Senet, L. H. By
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Lane County Field Answers
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Washington County
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Ora Head
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Wm, Miller
Coovone
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National Guard Notes
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Jame
City Council
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AL Peter
Salem Statesman
Chase Henderson
Bloomfield
Carry F. Martino
Henderson
Martin
Sane
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