Coroner's Jury Finds Butler Justified in Ford Killing
Inquest at Gordon's chapel concluded with a verdict that William L. Butler acted in self defense when John Ford was shot July 14 1907 at Wendling Oregon. Testimony showed Ford threatened Butler and fired as Ford approached from behind, leaving Ford dead and Butler unharmed with nonfatal wounds. The jury labeled Ford's death a justifiable homicide and Butler was released after a brief detainment and a motion to dismiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ford
William L. Butler
Wendling
Culler
Ford
Gordon's
Undertaking Chapel
Conroner W. T. Gordon
G. F. Skipworth
L. O. Beckwith
G. W. Taylor
J. Fr. Ross
Geo. Fisher
Laula Helbling
T. Shinn
Virgil Rowland
Eugene
Butler
Rowland
J. W. Harrin
Hen Jeffers
Jeffers
J .Elm Ford
Slater
Owen
Hutler
Patter
Matlher
J. Wright
Wandling
Matler
Lane County
Oregon
Southern Pacific Company
William Butler
John Ford killed by Wm Butler at Wendling
In Wendling at about 1 PM W. L. Butler shot and killed John Ford and surrendered to a local constable. Ford, recently divorced from his wife now in Eugene, had followed Butler and the Ford woman to Wendling after Ford’s separation. Butler was wounded on the train while defending himself. Ford died minutes later. Butler bound for Eugene to face Sheriff Fisk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Butler
Eugene
Oreada
L. O. Beckwith
Foreman
Geo, Fisher
T. Shinn
G. W. Taylor
J. F. Ross
Louis Helbling
Gordon
Ford
Portland
Butler
John Ford
WM. Butler
Wendling
Oregon City
Sheriff Fisk
Fisk
Springfield Wins First League Game
The Springfield baseball team of the Lane county league opened the season with a 7 to 2 victory over Coburg at Springfield. Coburg scored early, but Springfield exploded for seven runs in the sixth inning, aided by costly Coburg errors and solid hits. Hurd pitched well for Springfield, with strong defense from Johnson and Kemp. The next league game will be in Eugene against Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Coburg
Lemley
Humphrey
Bettis
Berthe
Jones
Coleman
Ramp
Blues
Little Sherman
Pleasant Hill
Hurd
Roberts
Smith
Paine
Kestley
Sotinson
Short
Johnson
Muston
Eugene
Hird
Sherman
Beringuie
Whitd
Shéran
Eeears
Brtils
Rampy Roberts
Jomea
Bugrfire
Amepire
Stewart
Bhertian
DeNeffe
Karl King
DeNeffe Dominates Colts as Salem Routs Inning Fight
DeNeffe, McCormick's ace, dominated Salem Fairmounts at Recreation Park until the third inning when Eugene’s locals woke. He fanned six over two innings and held the visitors in check until the 8th. Keeton, Salem’s spitball ace, held Eugene scoreless through seven until late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Park
DeNeffe
McCormick
Colts
Naval
Salem Fairmounts
Eugene
Keeton
Salem
Scott Hammond vs Ford Case Settled Court Decides Suit
The case of George W. Scott and H A Hammond executors of Church Sturtevant deceased versus Eva Ford ended in a judgment for the plaintiffs. The court awarded 17 4940 with 6 percent interest from April 5 1902 totaling 2330 51 plus costs. Attorneys Lark Bilyeu A C Woodcock for plaintiffs and Tikpy Ford W T Slater for defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Scott
H. A. Hammond
Church Sturtevant
Eva Ford
Hamilton
Renome
Lark Bilyeu
A. C. Woodcock
Tikpy Ford
W. T. Slater
Marriages in Oregon and Pacific Northwest in 1907
In Eugene Judge Chrisman officiated the June 14 1907 marriage of William P Crage and Anita M Cox of Eugene. Archie C Simmons wed Blanche Sands at Ogden Utah June 6 1907. Archie linked to Boise Idaho mill work. In Chinook Wash June 12 1907 Miss Hessie Reboosky and Harry Shipman wed. Ina Craig and Arthur L Finney married in Portland June 12 1907 with Rev E Muckley officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrisman
Eugene
William P. Crage
Blachley
Land Mises
Anita M. Cox
Chrtewan
Samuel Cox
Ogden
Utah
Archie C. Simmons
Mise Blanche
Ands
Gene
A. A. Simmons
Archie
Boise
Idaho
Chinook, Wash
Hessie Rebvosky
V. Reboosky
Harry Shipbed
Ilwaco, Wash
Ilwaco
Portland
Theos, Craig
Ina Craig
Arthur L. Finney
E. & Muckley
First Christian Church
Reunion of Rinehart Family Highlights Oregon Meet
The fifth annual Rinehart reunion opens seven miles from Eugene, three and a half from Springfield, drawing about 75 descendants from four states Idaho Washington Oregon and California. The event features kinship talks, a 300 pound beef feast, and plans for next year with officers to be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Springfield
T. D. Edwards
J. R. McPherson
Edwards
Ridehart
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
California
Tennessee
McPherson
Willamette
Othe Ramp
Tyrson
Rinetart Clan
R. G. Callison
Fall Creek
F. H. Edwards
Mayville
H. D. Edwards
Rineharts
Summerville
Union County
Lewiston Ritehart
Paine
Camas Swale
Creswell
Elizabeth
Lane County
Patty A. Rolliff
Barbara Edwards
Aea
Rinehart
G. W. Rinehart
Rix M. Rinehart
Henhart
L. B. Rinehart
W. Einehart
J. N. Rinehart
Dawehtera
Polly A. Ratliff
Doulas Duncan
Jane Morton
Jasper
Sarah
Large Rinehart clan claims nearly 250 kin and good name
In the mid 19th century Lewiston Rinehart started a large family. By today the clan includes roughly 250 individuals across sons, daughters, grandchildren, and in-laws. The family is described as large and honest, renowned for integrity matching its size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston Rinehart
Circuit Court Dockets Show Dismissals and Delays
Several cases before Judge Harris were acted on this morning. Brown Forman Co vs W Waddle was dismissed on plaintiff motion. Duncan Scott vs Lucky Boy Mining Co continued for term on plaintiff motion. Ed T Maher vs Anderson Waite granted 60 days for answer. Eugenia Hoffman vs Duncan Scott motion to make complaint more definite overruled. Milliorn Bros vs Asa Brangtetters settled and dismissed. Great Northern Development Co v. Hon. W S Standigh Glaksz case listed with plaintiff Dorry & Skipworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Resuit
Brown Forman O
W. Waddle
L. R. Edmunson
Duncan Scott
Lucky Boy Mining Company
L. Bilveu
Ed. T. Maher
Anderson Waite
Woodcock & Potter
J. M. Pipes
Williams & Bean
Eugenia Hoffman
John M. Pipes
L. Bilyeu
H. M. Milliorn
J. E. Milliorn
Milliorn Bros
Asa 'Brangtetters
Dorrie Shipworth
H. C. Mehon
Great Northern Development Company
Ftandigh Fed Jom
Glaksz
Woher, Dorry & Skipworth
J. M. Cook
Great Norther Development Company
Skipworth
W & Potter
H. C. Mahon
Great Nortern Development Company
G. F. Skipw
Eugene Lumber Company, Corporation
Eugene Mill & Tor Company
IL N. Harbaugh
Oregon & California Lumberpany
W.E. B
Th Son & Hardy
Ulysses FB. Sutherland
Aminal
J.W. Sutherland
Bly Dian
John M Roberts Dies Sudden in Eugene Home
John M Roberts prominent Eugene citizen and Oregon native dies at 3 15 am at 74 Olive street after a brief illness. He worked with Roberts Bros store and leaves wife a sister two half sisters two half brothers two sons and a daughter. Born October 18 1851 in Benton County he spent most of his life in Lane County and Eugene with many friends and business ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Roberts
Eugene
Oregon
Olive Street
Roberts Bros
Hartley & Ruthe
Benton County
Lanes County
G. W. Roberts
J.B. Richardson
Fidgene
Wertherford
Portland
Mra
Mo Oal Brown
Grants Pass
Isaac Eddy
Baker City
J. M. Eddy
Otho V. and
Elmer C. Roberts
Evigene
Mra. Pearl Carrol
Panama Canal Engineer resigns for higher pay
Washington report confirms Joseph Ripley, a consulting engineer with the Panama Canal Commission, has quit to take a more lucrative position in the United States. Ripley's departure ends his role on the canal project with new duties expected to be filled soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph Ripley
Panama Canal Commission
New Masonic Grand Officers Are Elected
Portland June 13 In the afternoon session of the Masons events following the cornerstone laying of the new commercial club building the following officers were chosen for the year Most Worshipful Grand Master L L Pearce Salem Deputy Grand Master Edward Kiddie Island City Senior Grand Warden Norma R Cox Portland Junior Grand Warden Charien Wolverton Albany Grand Treasurer W A Cleland Portland Grand Secretary James F Pubia sor Eugene Trustees to educational fund R iaca Portland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Evends of Masons
Commercelal Club
L. L. Pearce
Salem
Veo
Edward Kiddie
Island City
Norma R. Cox
Charien &. Wolverton
Albany
W. A. Cl
Two Witnesses in JG Case Noted by Court
State case opened with Judge J. T. Harris presiding. Two witnesses, W. McGraw from Yamhill County and Geoff from Portland, testified they bought liquor at Mayhew and Ware Mace. Jury acquitted Ware. other civil actions set for later, including divorce for Mary A Cook versus J. Gent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Portland
Acteq 2
Speers—Kelsay
Rath Arraigoes
Guara
Elrentt
J. T. Harris
Roy
Follo
Ley Geer
Geof Crist
William Pitney
J. H. Hamanie
Carl Fisher
W. W. Stevens
Chas. Mayhew
Frank Ware
Pipes & Pipes
Defen
W. Gden
G. F. Skipworth
R. F. Scott
Ware
Congregationalists Consider New Pastor From Minnesota
At a congregational meeting yesterday forenoon the church discussed calling Rev. W. B. Pinkerton of Kasha Minnesota. He has written encouraging letters and the congregation hopes he will accept. Pinkerton is described as an eloquent speaker and a splendid pastor candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hersof
W. B. Pinkerton
Kasha
Minn
Forest Ranger Civil Service Exam Set for Roseburg 1907
A civil service examination for forest ranger eligibles will be held at Roseburg on July 23 and 24, 1907. The announcement directs applicants to contact the state commission in Roseburg, Oregon, with notices sent to C. Bartrum, Forest Supervisor. Details reference contract values of 3500 to 4600 and site plans for a dwelling and surrounding structures.
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Rose Ure
of Forest Ranger
Roseburg
Oregon
C. Bartrum
Forest Su
Eererth A
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Weed
Ee Ope Oler
Danielle
Cary
Fiugene
Hobbs
Vincent
Howe
Corvallis
Naville
Victoggy
McFarland
Dee Mathews
Roseburt
Sunminuery
Phillips
Marksbury
Lee
Mathews
Ab. R
Meng O Patme
Ib Ramp
Keastley
Enna
Huston
Humptrey
Rankin
Sue
L Anderson
Eugene. A
Rasmussen
Daniels
Dane
Huff
Mchaus
Scott Hammond
Old
Place
Lewiston Rine
Hart
Hood
Panama
Joe
Masonic
Charles Mayhew
Waddle
Jack Morris
Congregationalists
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