Suit Against Booth-Kelly Lumber Over Leg Injury
John L Vaughan through attorneys Bilyeu and Thompson & Hardy sues Booth-Kelly Lumber Co for 25000 in damages for injuries suffered October 16 while employed as book tender at a Wendling logging camp. He alleges dangerous work conditions, lack of warnings, and immature age, leading to leg amputation. Prior suit was dismissed. new hearing set for June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L Vaughan
L Bilyeu
Thompson & Hardy
Booth-Kelly Lumber Co
Prurice
Lane County
Ihe
Burnett
Hagiton
Wendling
Ivan
Plaiotit
Plaiotii
A C Woodcock
Eugene
A Tanner
Portland
Roseburg Blaze Sparks Indignation in Town Fire
A vacant movement house owned by Harry Miller in Roseburg was burned last night. The blaze appears incendiary as fire hoses were cut in several places while being used. Loss estimated at $1,000. Citizens vow punishment if suspects are caught.
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Rosefvre
Harry Miller
Oregon Honors Three Cheers For Our Fribed Tozier
Albert Toaier of Portland was elected president of the National Editorial Association defeating C A Willard of Boonville NY by 242 to 2352. Next convention planned for Hot Springs Arkansas. Tozier born 1860 in Cass County Missouri and long resident of Oregon. brother of Edith Tozier Weatherred Oregon Commissioner to the Buffalo Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Tozier
Portland
Albert Toxer
Cass County
Oregon
Edith Tozler-Weatherred
Tozier
L Campbell
Grasp
Eugene's Grand Celebration Raises Over a Thousand
A community drive for Eugene's Fourth of July celebration raises $1,033 with $100 still needed. Organizers report $1,038.60 in receipts to date and expect additional contributions to cover the shortfall.
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Eugene
Murder leads to ten year penitentiary sentence in Missouri
Special to the Guard reports Mrs Kennedy, convicted of murdering her husband after a brief trial, is sentenced to ten years in the Missouri state penitentiary. Other dispatches note a battle ship Oregon pennant for Oregon, a fatal fight over 50 cents in Cutcaco, a belated Denver snowstorm, alleged Chinese campaign against the Geary act, and renewed Russian labor unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
San Francisco
Oregon
State of
Kansas City
Kennedy
Missouri State Penitentiary
Willamette Valley Weather and Local Society Notes
Salem reports cool showery weather delaying crops in the Willamette valley with good grain growth and improved conditions. early cherries hurt by rain but other fruit forecasts favorable. Major society event: a dancing party hosted by Mr J L Carter and the Misses Carter at the State Blind School. Also strawberry fair draws farmers and growers. notices on University of Oregon medical department exercises and a new one story frame residence to be built on Olive street. A theft at McCetremon’s farm near Elmira ends without clues.
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Salem
Willamette Valley
Suit for 5000 over death of locomotive engineer
Elle Scott of The Dalles sues the Astoria and Columbia River Railroad Co for 5000 in the district court seeking damages for the death of her husband WM Scott, a locomotive engineer. She alleges the January 12 landslide collision near Bogby Hole caused the wreck and drowning due to railroad negligence in construction, operation, and inspection. Bennett and Sinnott of The Dalles represent her.
Dusty Postoffice Robbed Near Here
The dusty postoffice near this place was entered by robbers last night. About $55 in 1 cent stamps were stolen. The robbers gained entry through the front door and likely had a key to the lock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speela
Hagrisecre, Or
Jane
Murderous Quarrel in Oregon Town
A factional quarrel at St Paul in Marion County Oregon ends when Jobn Kelly shoots Lambert in the breast. Kelly was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonba Kelly
A. Lambert
St Paul
Marion County
Oregon
Joba Kelly
Lambert
Kelly
New Medicine Promised After Near Fatal Illness
A damaged clipping reports a family praising an unproven remedy that allegedly cured a severe whooping cough and throat issues. The advertisement claims dramatic results and guarantees a money return, with trial bottles offered by a dealer in Armonk New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K Haviland
Armonk
Ivanord
King
Frenchman's Lost Ledge Discovered Near Kerby in Oregon
Grant's Pass dispatch reports a rich quartz ledge or pocket found on Josephine Creek near Kerby in Josephine county. Substantial ore has been mined, with values from 9000 to 15000 dollars per ton. The ledge reportedly lies in the creek bed, and exploration continues as tales of an ancient French discoverer endure.
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Qartz
Josephine Creek
Kerby
Josephine County
Crescent City
Grant's Pass
Belfron Page
Lane County farmers urged to join State Fair exhibit
Lane county urges farmers to contribute samples of grains and grasses for a State Fair display. A $5 cash prize will be paid to the person delivering the best collection of four inch samples tied for preservation. Collectors may gather from anywhere in Lane county and pleas to send any choice pieces for an outlay of effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane County
Eugene
Lee
Junction City Creamery Welcomes Wegner to Lead Plant
Junction City June 14 Wegner arrives from Portland to head the Junction City creamery replacing George Whittley who moves to Portland to work for the same company. The creamery’s business is growing and additions to facilities will be made. A separator will be installed as soon as a suitable size is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction City
H Wegner
Portland
George Whittley
Arnica Salve Advertised as Cure for Severe Burns
An anonymous 19th century notice touts Becklen's Arnica Salve as a complete cure for a severe burn and running sore after a gasoline stove explosion. It cites testimonials and lists 35 cents price at W L De Santos, with additional claims for cuts corns sores piles and other ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
fragmentary obituary or program notes from WWI era organ recital
In a fragmentary item, Superintendent of the Fraser chair department and speakers are named. The text mentions Beth Brebo and a speaker who addressed a fair audience. It lists participants including Elm McAlister Maeve Desemert and Harvey Dens, with L G Hess on the pipe organ.
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Fraschee
WCTUU
Pighian
Brebo
Bisbestf & Guertet
Elm McAlister
Maeve Desemert
Harvey Densmore
Williams
L G Hess
Pleasant afternoon social at Knox Club in Eugene
A lively gathering of young ladies and guests at the Knox Club near town featured boat riding and refreshments with chaperones Mrs E B McElroy and Mrs R L Willoughby. Attendees included Lillian McElroy Grace Edmundson Ermine Church Alicia AlEroy Leope Kayesod Maudel King and several invited couples and Miss Edwyn Hadley hosted a separate party at Crow’s Hollow. The YPKU club elected officers Percy Adame Ethel Kinsey Ells Travis Lola Howe. A marriage united L Marzelf of Michigan and Roy Groger in Puyalling Washington, with plans to move to Wendling. Henrietta tonit benefit show promoted by U O students to raise athletic fund. Baptist church market in J U steen & Son’s store drew patrons for baked goods.
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Eugene
Knox Club
Kerns Place
Annie G Bollack
Elale Perkins
E B McElroy
R L Willoughby
Lillian McElroy
Grace M Edmundson
Ermine Church
Alicia AlEroy
Leope
Kayesod Maudel King
Mesdames McElroy
Willoughby
Annie Bedlack
Elsie Perkins
Zida A Goldsmith
Morten Latourette
O B Tout
van Dyke
Ray Willoughby
Ted Palmer
Roy Kelley
Paul Willoughby
Loris M Johnson
Clean Perkins
YPKU
The
Baptist Church
Percy Adame
Mise Ethel Kinsey
Miss Ells Travis
Lola Howe
Seven Years in Bed and a Health Tonic Claim
Mrs L Pease of Lawrence Ran suffered kidney and liver trouble and debility for seven years. The ad touts three bottles of Electric Bitters as a cure, with a testimonial from a reader who reports renewed strength in three months. It promises relief for headaches backache nervousness melanch for fainting and dizziness and claims a safe, guaranteed remedy at WL DeLane's.
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L Pease
Lawrence
Spe
Pelle
DeLane
Fourth of July plans formed by Free men’s hall group
Fire Chief Jensions calls for participation in Eugene Fourth of July celebration. Frem en teams from several companies meet to organize races for July third and fourth. A committee including Chas Miller Herbert Eastland Burgess Ford and Geo Munro will confer with general committees Monday to secure prizes and set races.
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Jensions
Freemen's Hall
Eugene
Chas Miller
Herbert Eastland
Cyclone Howe Co
Burgess Ford
Rescue Hose
Geo Munro
Chemical Engine Co
Honours for Eugene at Native Daughters meeting
With 48 delegates in attendance the Grand Cabin of Native Daughters of Oregon opened yesterday in Portland. Officers elected include Grand president Mrs M A Kuykgodall of Eugene and Grand first vice president Mrs Jatia A Gantt of McMinnville. Delegates from Eugene’s Maurethe Malligam Cabio No. 1 included Mrs Emma Preston and Miss Edith Lioctos.
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Grand Cabin of
Native Daughters of Oregon
Portland
M A Kuykgodall
Eugene
Jatia A Gantt
McMinnville
B Manley
Migs Allan Booth
Rand Tressorer
BE Whin
Maurthe Malligam Cabio
Emma Preston
Edith Lioctos
Mm M A Koykendell
Fante Mllean
Obituary of James M Gearhart and family ties
Died. James M Gearhart aged 83 years 11 months 24 days at his son in law Jame M Gearhart’s home six miles southwest of Begene. Survived by daughter Mn Jame M Gearhart and L F McPheon in Eastern Oregon. Born Kentucky Monroe county, moved Missouri at age 10, came to Oregon in 1853, lived Lane County ever since. Funeral and interment at Muelkey cemetery tomorrow at 3 pm.
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Batly @uard
Jane
J D McPherson
Jame M Gearhart
Begene
Yan
Mn Jame M Gearhart
Asos
L F McPheeon
Oregon
Monroe County
Kentucky
Missouri
Lane Couny
Muelkey
Court Hence Nettie L Willoughby Land Disputes Packard’s Ad
Court documents involve Nettie L Willoughby and land transfers in Packard’s ad with values from 50 to 850 dollars. Merril and John Logan are listed in transactions, including a lot 7 and block 48, with further assignments to Same Taylor and Eugene.
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Nettie L Willoughby
Valentine
Packard
Billiett
Netie
Im- Gene
Merril
John Logea
John Stewart
Taylor
Stewart
Eugene
Pestle Damaging Wheat In AMIY Oregon
Pestle reports in AMIY Oregon on July 12 describe pest damage harming wheat in the area. The text notes yellowing, dying leaves, and farmers watching the crop with concern as rains and climate influence growth. A homestead with 14 bays and a farmstead 2 miles from the post office is listed, asking $12.50 per acre and inviting inquiries to 13 Campbell.
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Amiy, Or
Jane
Frais
Sons of Bay
Cepe
Camptell
Gras
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Booth- Kelly Co
Roseburg Blaze
Eamedy
Cutcaco
John C. Hech
Kazimir Kochanski
Denver
Colorado
New Yoas
United States
Superial
Russia
Bostus
Salem News
Jove
Giren
J L Carter
Carter
State Blind School
Ina Wright
University of Oregon At
Goxt Samaritan Hospital
Olive Street
Beteen
McFarland’s
Burtech’s
Ademith
Pritchett
Wade
McCettemon
Hoger
Elmira
Mikes
W. M. Scott
Astosia
Elle Scott
Daelies
Ealt
Dreait
Astoria
Columbia River Railroad Co
Baod
WM Scott
Tive
Weethogod
Bogby's
Hole
Umbia
Engipeer
Fied
Bennett & Sinnott
Ly.ee
Dusty Postoffice
Sacem
Dalles
Homer D Angel
Isles
New York
Law School
Columbia University
Sim
Cognei
Rogel
Meetley
Seeety
Belfils
Bour
Junction City Creamery
Gacy Geert
Fame
Social
Jeily Guarat
Crow
Edwon Hadley
Mra Doilte
Neva
Winnie Hadley
Vera Eastham
Puyallup
Puyaling
Wash
L. Marzelf
Michigan
Roy Groger
Groger
Booth-Kelly
Henrietta
Toni
Opera House
U Oo
LaDise’ Maker
Man
Sterner & Wright
Beliing
Brat
Donly
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