Two Churches Merge to Form Central Presbyterian in Eugene
The First Presbyterian and Cumberland Presbyterian churches united at a special service in Eugene last night. Attendees included visitors from Cottage Grove and Albany. The Willamette presbytery approved the merger, creating the Central Presbyterian Church of Eugene, with Rev. M. S. Bnei of Corvallis delivering the sermon and pastors Holt and Hanna signaling the unity before prayers and the hymn Most He the Tie that Binds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian
Cumberland Presbyterian Churches
First Presbyterian Church
Cottage Grove
Albany
Presbytery
The
Willamette
Askie
Central Presbyterian Church of
Eugene
M. 8
Bnei
Corvallis
C. A. Wooley
Cumberland Presbyterian
Holt
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Hanna
BH. M. Mount
Eugene women elected grand officers of I A R K G A
Grant's Pass June 2 Eugene women were elected grand officers of the Ladies of the I A R K G A today Mrs Irack Reisner was named president Mrs W Gossett secretary Katherine Smith treasurer Nettie Krause council member BE B F Chapauan of Eugene was chosen delegate at large to the nation encampment of the G A R K G A
Creswell Rural Free Delivery Route Outlined
A Creswell based rural free delivery route No 1 is described starting at the post office. The path runs east across the railroad then north to Hawleys place then through several corners and streets including Ciniley McCords and Wootens to the church and back to the post office. Total length about 203.4 miles serves 10 houses and a population of four.
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Creswell
Eroute No
Hawley
Wooten's
Maller’s Corner
Mathews ® Corner
Drury + corner
Shelby's Corner
Mange’ Corner
McKingey Corner
Webb's Place
Stowers Corner
Benk’s Corner
Cnareh
Explains Phenomenon on the Butte
Photographer Al Simmons and his brother Richie investigated a phenomenon at Skinner's Hatte. Using a feld glass they observed millions of small insects flung upward from fir tree tops, appearing as smoke. The insects then swarmed outward and returned to the trees, repeating the motion over several evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Simmons
Skinner
Mr. Simmons
Richie
G A R Encampment Officers Elected At Grant Park
Flomer Sutcliffe of Portland presided as general department commander at the G A R encampment. New grand officers were elected including a sergeant at arms and other key posts, with duties assigned to local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flomer Sutcliffe
Portland
G. A. Re
Cirant
Pees
Serge
Done Patrick
Uirantse
Pumior
W R C Elects Officers In Oregon Cities
The W. R. C. elected officers including Mrs. Mary Hildreth of Grants Pass as president Bertha V. Gilman of Heppner as senior vice president Mamie Clinton of Astoria as junior vice president Margaret Thompson of Portland as chaplain and Mrs Rose Feldman of Grants Pass as secretary The text also lists vice president J 8 McReynolds from Forest Grove and Rev H H Barlen of Portland as chaplain with Mr Downs of St Johns as surgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. McReynolds
Forest Grove
H. H. Barlen
Portland
Downs
St. Johns
Mary Hildreth
Grant's Pass
Bertha V. Jilman
Heppner
Mamie Clinton
Astoria
Margaret Thompson
London Items Highlight Springs Stay and Local Business
Mrs T J Watkins of Porter Wash remains in London for the summer and grows stronger. W H Louis of Irma Wash is improving and working some. Jackson Lemons of Oakville Washington returns after three weeks at the Springs, much improved. John McMaster runs the London hotel and satisfies guests. New buildings rise at the Springs and the town is lively. Mr Hogue and Mr Banton who bought Neal's store are building a thriving trade. W B Dennis of Black Butte mine improves ahead of a large plant.
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Jackson Lemons
Oakville
Washington
John McMaster
London
Hogue
Banton
Neal
W. B. Dennis
Black Butte
Brynd and Barnett enter pleas of guilty
In the circuit court Brynd and Barnett admitted guilt for selling liquor, with sentencing set for tomorrow at 10 a.m. Hughes faced an indictment demurrer. The state jury found Ed Baker not guilty of larceny from a Wilson victim, and he was discharged. Civil cases include Uhlig vs. Paul and Oblige for divorce and Ryan vs. Eugene Exclesior Co. continued for term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brynd
Barney Barnett
Robert V. Hughes
Florence
Barnett
Hughes
Ed Baker
W. EF
Wilson
CMIL
Cora C. Uhlig
Paul & Oblige
Robert F. Ryan
W. J. Ropee
C. O. Peterson
Eugene Exclesior Co
May Move Preserving Plant to Springfield
Litigation by landowners at Latham prompts a claim that the Southern Pacific Company will move its wood preserving plant from that station to a point beyond Springfield on the company line. The plant now operates six months at Latham and six months at a northern California station, employing 75 to 100 workers and supporting Cottage Grove’s economy. business leaders say the Mohawk Valley location could preserve the payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latham
Southern Pacific Company
Springfield
California
Oregon
Cottage Grove
Mohawk Valley
Erickson Divorce Case in Portland Leads to Counter Claims
Portland court records reveal Erick Erickson filing for divorce from Carrie Erickson alleging four years of verbal abuse and neglect from her. He says she stayed out late with other men and left home with their youngest daughter Hesele. A hotel keeper named Jaseen is named as co respondent in the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erick Erickson
Bugene
Carrie Erickson
Erickson
Eak
Portland
Hesele
Sina
Jaseen
Lrnckeon le
Florence saloonkeeper fined for liquor sales under local option
Robert V. Hughes of Florence was fined 250 and costs after being charged with selling liquor in violation on election day. DA Brown alleged evidence showed liquor sold to a minor, with the case involving Hughes' associate Barnett and other related charges discussed but not pursued. A state agent testified purchasing liquor from Hughes and Barnett, describing the Palace saloon as open during prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert V. Hughes
Florence
Harris
Brown
Hughes
Barnett
Wm. Brynd
Barrett
Lenzue
Portland
Birnett
Tughes
Promoters of Polish Colony Here Again
John J. Von Gortomski and W. Szelazhivarcz arrived in Eugene after consulting with Booth Kelly Lumber Company about employing colony members in mills and logging camps. Von Gortomski offered no statement beyond plans to return soon to settle details. The colony is understood to number between 771 and 1050 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. von Gortomski
Eugene
Lane County
W. Szelazhivarcz
Portland
Booth Kelly Lumber Company
Conn
von Gortomski
Local Train Extends To Cottage Grove From Eugene
The Southern Pacific Co orders the Eugene local passenger train extended to Cottage Grove and renames it the Cottage Grove local. The switch will be in place around July 1 with no change to arrival or departure times in Eugene. The Cottage Grove arrival is about 45 o'clock at night and departure around 5:15 in the morning. Residents of Cottage Grove gain convenient service and Eugene residents can visit the county seat without overnight stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. L. Clark
J. J. Bryan
O. & Bowman
Springfield
Nat Bureh
Rickreall
Oregon
Klamath Kulla
Beebe
Son
Forest Grove
Booth-Kelly Lumber Company
Berlin Machine Co
Portland
Southern Pacific Co
Eugene
Cottage Grove
Cottage Girove Local
Springfield Items Highlight Local Events
Monday column notes Ralph C Taylor and wife welcome a daughter. Robert Campbell and wife plan July trip to Foley Springs for camping. Mr McPoland of Saginaw purchased the Oregon house and took possession Wednesday morning. A stray garbled line remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horn
Ralph C. Taylor
Robert Campbell
Foley Springs
McPoland
Saginaw
Oregon House
Animal Instinct of Self-Preserving Horses
The Barnard and West range horses on Olive Street form a circular guard at night with horses standing shoulder to shoulder along the rim to kick at any intruder. By day they roam freely, but nocturnal danger from wolves and occasional grizzly threats in Eastern Oregon areas makes their circle crucial for safety.
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Barnard & West Vorral
Olive Street
Oregon
Polish colony promoter plans Eugene home
Count John J. Von Gortomski, promoter of the proposed Polish colony for Lane county, announced plans to make Eugene his home before leaving for Portland yesterday. He currently resides in Illinois near Chicago and is described as quite wealthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
John J. von Gortomski
Lane County
Eugene
Illinois
Chicago
Arrests in Florence Liquor Case Trigger Local Option Action
Robert Hughes William Brynd and Barney Barnett residents of Florence arrive in Eugene tonight under custody of Special Deputy Sheriff George Camp Mapleton. They face arrest for selling liquor at Florence contrary to the local option law after the precinct voted dry at the 14 election. An information was filed in the circuit court and a bench warrant issued. Likely arraignment and plea entered tomorrow. Hughes and Brynd previously served as liquor dealers in Florence before the local option law took effect. The hotel otter owner is a prominent citizen and former councilman and school director with a large family in Eugene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hughes
Wm. Mrynd
Barney Barnett
Florence
Eugene
Sinslaw
George Camp
Mapleton
Hughes
Brynd
the Otter
Christian convention opens at Turner Oregon
The Christian church missionary convention began in Turner Oregon with Evangelist L F Stephens preaching the opening sermon. Delegations from across the state arrived as campers settled on the grounds and tents filled the cottages. President J W Jenkins arrived yesterday and Evangelist Dorris, the chief speaker, is expected to address attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner, Or
Missionary Convention of the Christian Church
L. F. Stephens
Christian Church
Oregon
J. W. Jenkins
Evangelist Dorris
J C Athletic Council Sets Track Coach and Awards
The J C Athletic Council meets and approves hiring Bill Hayward to coach the track team for two years amid student enterprise discussions. Dell McCarty named track manager, Harry Rafferty baseball manager, Harold Clifford football assistant manager. New football rules endorsed. Track O awards given to Monllen Kelly Lowell Obertauffer Pridewax and others. no basketball O awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Council of the State University
Bill"’ Hayard
Hayward
Notre Dame University
Dell McCarty
Harry Rafferty
Harold Clifford
Bezdek
Hurd
Paine
Keck
Kelly
Hobbs
Ramp
Hathaway
Johnson
Brown
Chandler
Fiuten
Monllen
Lowell
Obertauffer
Pridewax
City to Hold McKenzie Water Right in Walterville
W. T. Campbell filed with the county clerk a notice of appropriation of the McKenzie river water at Walterville. The same water right, previously sold to the city council, expires after six months, prompting another filing to transfer the right back to the city. The council plans to retain the power site for future municipal ownership projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Campbell
McKenzie
Walterville
Campbell
Oregon postmasters get more pay
Washington reports additional salary increases for Oregon presidential postmasters. Coudon rises from 100 to 1400, Corvallis from 1900 to 204, Grant's Pass from 2000 to 2100, Hillsboro from 1500 to 1800, LaGrande from 2200 to 2900, McMinnville from 1500 to 1900, Portland from 3500 to 2000, Salem from 22700 to 8500.
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Washington
Oregon
Wee
Coudon
Corvallis
Grant's Pass
Hillsboro
LaGrande
McMinnville
Portland
Salem
Real Estate Transfers In Glerk's Office Listings
A compilation of real estate transfers shows PFC and Laura Bean to Maple Lodge Norm in Mapleton with multiple lots. Nancy Burch to John To Bing land in Cottage Grove. White to Atkinson on lots in Joong and Landess ad. Clyde T Hockett and Grace S Hockett to C Ross King on three lots in James Henry McFarland’s Ist ad to Cottage Grove. AF & AM to Bohemia Camp No 2 Woodsmen of the World. Etta Frey to Milo Band Ella Stone on Cottage Grove land. Caroline Chrisman to Milo Hand Ella Stone on Cottage Grove land. Warren and Nori Marshall to Jessie Hinland on lot 5 block 9. Christian's 2d ad to Eugene. AF Anderson to Carl Schaeffer with acres in section 22 township 1 range gw. Sherman T and Ruby A Beaker to EC Baker on 40 acres in section 12. H and Wilhelmina Hennings to P H Emery on 22 acres in township 18 range w. C and Mary Beker to ES Baker. FF Chater Un to 4 WW Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Mand Nori I Marshall
Jessie M Hinland
Christian
Eugene
AF Anderson
Carl Schaeffer
Tp li
Sherman T
Ruby
EC Baker
Wilehimina Hennings
P H Emery
Mary Beker
ES Baker
Chater UN
Lee
Fragmentary land description from old notice
Fragmentary OCR text shows a land or property description with names such as Eugene, Martha Browy, Geo Midglay and JAB, and references to lots or parcels. The readable portion mentions distances and directions, possibly a deed or survey excerpt, but the exact parties and stakes remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geres
Martha E Browy
Mallip Eugene
Geo
Hunter
Eugene
Eli WL
Emma
James
Local residents and visitors noted in scattered town records
An array of short notices records visits, travel, and daily movements from townsfolk and nearby figures. Names like Dora Peters Bert, Campbell, McClung, Medley, Margynam, Roberta, Nichols, and many others appear alongside mentions of relatives, visits to Cottage Grove, Astoria, Oregon City, and Idaho, plus business trips and social events through a busy day.
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JRAL
T. J. Watkins
Porter Wash
W. H. Louis
Irma. Wash
C. &. Farrow
H. FP. Hollenbeck
C. S. Farrow and Company
J. H. McClung
W. C. Renwick
W. WH. Roth
BE. B. Ratan
T. B. Davidson
John Strome
T. J. Duckworth
Dexter Sparks
Clark Stevens
M. B. Stone
C. Hi. Vandenburg
A. J. Pickard
W. O. Zeigler
J. A. Mcfadden
Lewis D. Mcfadden
Mobart M. McFadden
Carlton W. McFadden
Fles
S. P. Co
Logal
Count Gortomaki
Turner
Chambers
Quackenbush & Sons
J. C. Athletic Council
Kenzie
the Glerk’s
PFC
Laura E Bean
Maple Lodge
Nancy Burch
John
Bingland
Wynne
Luud
Juda C White
George Atkinson
Bik
Joong & Landess
Parsona
Dora Peters
Percy Pattersoy
Earle
James Hay
H. Néerlitie
Arthur Toit
Walker
Gordon Cate
Bert
N.el Marktuy
Pau
Cambell
Mra
J. H. McClang
Cottage
J. M. Medley
Lulu Margynam
Hades
T. C. Steyring
H. C. Mahon
John Davies
Todayton
Idaho
H. Billmire
S. H. Friendly
Rosalie
Wm Kyle
Florenal
Arminda Kar Monroe
Mlay Luckey Porrut
Spencer
Welch
Shed
Emily Robrulg
Winnie
G. J. Roberta
K.P Roberts Drug Co
Masry Cre
Miss Frants Retell
Devereaux
Bagene
Joe Morris
Flore
N. Roney
Oregon City
J. M. Shelley
Grant
G 4 & Miers
Bean
Irene Bre
Waltersile
Leonari
Mr. W
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