From Wilderness to Civilization in Pioneer Oration
At the annual meeting of the Umatilla Pioneer Association in Weston on May 31, Rev H K Hines delivered a memorial address recalling the transformation from a wilderness to a settled land. He described 47 years earlier standing on a prairie overlooking the Columbia, and contrast with the present era of plows, wheat, cottages, churches, and railways linking the region to distant cities.
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Umatilla
Man
Mount Hood
Impartial compliment for Oregon papers in 1900 Blue Book
The Newspaper Blue Book for 1900 by the Century Press Clipping Bureau lists Oregon papers among the best in the state for superior news coverage and editorial variety. The Evaeneivann is named along with five Oregon papers in Portland Astoria Salem and Baker City, with the paper pleased by the unsolicited testimonial.
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Blue Book
20Th Century
New York
Chicago
Union
Evaeneivann
Oregon
Portland
Astoria
Salem
Baker City
Ladies of the G A R Hold Oregon Convention at Frank's Hall
The Ladies of the G A R of Oregon met at Frank's Hall for a convention at 10 am chaired by Mrs Wands of Salem. Sixteen comrades joined, some ladies were initiated, credentials were appointed, and officers for the next year will be elected tomorrow. The group aids destitute wards and upholds Union defense.
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GA KR
Oregon
Frank's Hall
Mra
Bt Wands
Salem
Council of Administration
Garka
Grand Army
Register Defends Sheriff Over Election Returns Dispute
The Register defends Sheriff Withers against implied censure over Glent and precinct tally sheets. It notes papers were mailed on request of Judge Potter and cites ten days allowed for election returns. The piece criticizes the editor and urges reading the law before faulting officials.
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Glentena
Bia
Judge Potter
Glentens
Sheriff Withers
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Two Points of View at a Rural Hardware Store
A farmer and a hardware store manager volley in a humorous exchange about buying a bicycle. The manager touts cheap bikes while the farmer counters with a joke about cows and milking a bicycle, highlighting rural humor.
Iretoria’s Rise: From Boers to British Stronghold
Johannesburg remains the region’s hub while Pretoria, now under British control, has risen as a key jewel of South Africa. About 11,000 residents, roughly half colored, reflect the city’s diverse population as it gains political prominence named after Commandant Pretorius.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
I’retoriua
South African Republic
Identification Letter on Drowned Man Murphy McNulty
Coroner in Lane County receives a letter from Port of San Francisco Marine Hospital Service officer suggesting the drowned SP railroad bridge worker Murphy may be John McNulty of Ireland. McNulty served in the United States Army and had no known relatives. The hospital notes mention a sister and tentative identity linking Murphy to McNulty.
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Nan
Murphy
Hayden Bridze
Pavy
W L Akeshire Bad
Cannery Owners Arrive, Plan Full Season Canning
Daily Guard notes Janet WG Allen and wife from Newbourg arriving with Royallone cherries expected for canning as ripen. Allen is among Eugene Cannery and Evaporator owners. They anticipate starting operations in a week to ten days, expressing hope for a successful season and gratitude for welcoming the new owners to the city.
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Janet WG Allen
Newbourg
Allen
Eugene
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Races at Bangs park with purses and exhibitions
An event at Bangs park on July 3 features Meret horses on turf for several races. Half mile free for all with $100 purse, three-eights mile free for all $50, quarter mile saddle horses $25. Entry fee 10 percent of purse. Entries close July 2. W O Trine hosts half mile exhibition with Alma pacing mare. Admission 50 cents. ladies and children free.
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W O Trine
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Court House Items. Cette Dr. ccc ceecceee wneens Moriyuge.
Court house items appear in fragmentary text with unclear names and details. The readable portion mentions a doctor and Moriyuge in garbled form, yielding little concrete information for a full summary.
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Ceecceee
Wneens
Real Estate Transfers and Mining Locations Listed
Real estate transfers from Eugene to Cottage Grove and surrounding areas include lots, blocks, and acreages with prices ranging up to $2000. Mining locations note claims at Blue River Bohemia and Bice River with named locators. A marriage license is recorded for Joseph Best and Hattie Thompson with a June wedding.
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JM Abrams
Jessie L Marsh
Fairmount
HM Black
EB Wickham
FM Allison
Chas G Allison
CG Allison
Catherine McGregor
Samme
BK Taylor
Mary A Taylor
Scott
Daniel Sand
WH Beck
Smithfield
Thowass Gossage
Rachel
Weeka
Wileon Fisher
Iraaod G W Kimball
Thomas Crossage
Alura Neimbers
RE Lackell
David Ivy
S H Friendly
Sen
Mary Jane Collinson
D H Hemenway
McFarland
Cottage Grove
JA Read
S J Madson
Trotter
Gee
Gee No McLeam, 5,25 Acres Tp Zee 19 To 17 Or 1 W; $50, Hiram Lee To J ‘T Lee
Hiram Lee
Ida Bell Bournough
James C Hunt
Charlotte White Huntacre
Wildwood
Commissioners Court conducts tax sale actions and road work
The court accepted a bid of 122.50 for tax sale certificates and ordered cancellation of Tax Sale Certificate No 72 for 3.06. It appointed assessors for Zorn Road damage, approved various road work payments, and established Sutherland Road survey. Memorial services at Congregational church featured Rev Mack Wallace.
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Lote
Frasier & Hyland
E J Crow
Zorn
A L Roney
C W Rychard
R D Hawley
Billa
M Harland
Tucker
F Russell
H Eaton
Cceseceeseersersens Aersabes
Boring
F Canteel
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Census Taker Poses Many Questions About Business and Family
Residents are reminded that census takers ask numerous questions about business operations and family relations. The questions are part of official data collection and not personal curiosity, with workers compensated for their outreach.
Gretna Green Nevada Nets Big Divorce Trade
Reno sees a flow of Californians seeking quick marriages with over a thousand divorces finalized in three years. Justice Linn has tied the knot for more than three hundred, while new preachers arrive across the state line to wed at the Riverside hotel. County Clerk Porter is active, Mise Conroy acts as witness, and the Gretna Green nickname lingers despite the old name’s fading.
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Nevada
Justice Linn
Aci
Riverside
Porter
Mise Conroy
Gretna-Cireen
Long Distance Telephone Co Expands in Irving Opposition
The Long Distance Telephone Company plans to augment its Irving office opposing Cray's independent line. Med and Son act as the agents for the expansion and representation.
Which Way Are the Children Growing Nicely
An advice notice urges parents to use Scott's Emulsion for delicate children. It claims the product acts as both food and medicine, helping children grow taller, stronger, and healthier, and to use it if they appear weaker, thinner, or paler.
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Scott
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