Oregon Electric to Eugene New York budget approved
Directors in New York have approved a 150000 to 200000 extension for the Oregon Electric to Eugene with General Manager Guy W Talbot ordering work to begin. Funds cover ballast, new equipment, stations, four miles of tracks, powered baggage cars, electrified shelters, feed wire, a Garden Home station, and general line improvements as backers may visit Portland mid month to discuss further extensions. A Postal Telegraph entry will run on Salem and Forest Grove divisions this week.
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New York
Oregon Electric
New Yorks
Guy W. Talbot
Postal Telegraph Company
Salem
Forest Grove
Hillsro Forest Grove
Garde Home
Commg
Portland
Hhe
Eugene
Drowning Narrow Escape Near Harrisburg
Special Correspondence from Marineburg recounts a near drowning on a Sunday afternoon when editor M. D. Morgan and Albany visitor Mr. Elkins rode in the launch Booster. A shore contact caused a jar. Elkins stood, lost balance, and grabbed the gunwale in a desperate reach as the boat veered toward the dock.
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Marineburg
M. D. Morgan
Elkins
Albany
Lost Valley Notes from March Report
Special correspondence from Lost Valley notes several local moves and visits. Uncle Joel Addington recovers from illness. M Wegner of Camp Creek visited then went to Winberry. Bernice Williams travelled to Wendling and Mrs. B M Johnson family moved to Springfield. Rhode Wilhelm buys a saw mill at Cloverdale site with 700000 feet timber before relocating plant. Various trips to Goshen for Sunday school convention and a minor accident involving Clarence Parker's baby.
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Lost Valley
Joel Addington
M. Wegner
Camp Creek
Winberry
RE. A. Wegner
Bernice Williams
Wendling
B. M. Johnson
Springfield
Rhode Wilhelm
Nolan & Filek
Cloverdale
Rhode
Messrs. C
Pogue
T.hh
Penton
Goshen
Clarence Parker
George
Creswell
Geo, Sherlock
Denver
Colo
Mra. KR. L. Jacetya
Retired Lutheran Minister Karl Koerner Taken to Hospital
The State Journal notes Reverend Karl Koerner, a retired Lutheran minister, has been taken to Hugene hospital. He is described as a conscientious man who has long cared about Palestine and Jerusalem, having written articles on the subject for the State Journal years ago.
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Karl Koerner
Hugene Hospital
Palestine
Jerusalem
State Journal
Hazing Inquiry Set for Next Two Weeks by Regents
Frederick V. Holman leads a three member committee to fix the hearing date for the Ralph Bristol hazing case. The board aims to hear testimony within about two weeks, with Bristol’s father supplying direct accusations. Possible penalties range from reprimand to expulsion under the regents, while state law prosecutions could lead to indictments.
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Frederick V. Holman
Board of Regents
William Smith
Baker City
J. C. Ainsworth
Portland
Ralph Bristol
University Regents
Oregonian
Holman
John N. Bristol
Bristol
Oregon
Eugene Men Set Out On Long Hike To Florence Yaquina
F R Wetherbee and printers W Yoran and W Gileteap plan a coastal hike from Eugene to Florence and Yaquina. They will carry tents, blankets, provender and eatables, lodging mainly at farms and towns, aiming to complete the two week journey.
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Eugene
Florence
Yaquina
F. R. Wetherbee
W. ©. Yoran
W. . Gileteap
The Lucky Quarter Advertises Dr King’s Life Pills
An old newspaper blurb touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a health aid for headaches biliousness constipation and malaria. It promises a cheerful refund at W A Kuykendall’s drug store if not satisfied.
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Dr. King
W. A. Kuykendall
Joe Luckey Sees Southern California and Mexico
Jos e Luckey travels to Southern California and beyond to view mountains sand sage brush cactus dust horned toads and other regional natural products. He notes visitors gain admiration for Oregon from these regions and promises to return a wiser but not a better man reflecting on his leadership at State Journal.
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Jos
Stamp sales soar at Eu gene post office in February 1909
February 1909 stamp sales at Eu gene post office rose over 63 percent from February 1906. The Guard notes sales at 2513.88 for last month and 1198.50 for February last year. For the current post office year ending March 31, totals exceed last year by over 2000.
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Eugene
Page
City Council Discusses Charter Changes and Bond Issue
At an adjourned session the city council debated charter revisions for a special election. A resolution to issue 85,000 dollars in bonds to buy a site and build a city hall was adopted. Another resolution proposes salaries for councilmen and mayor. A strong liquor enforcement law was approved and the Des Moines plan of government was read. Further action expected. Oak street paving petition read and filed. Building and loan association granted one evening in chambers. A street opening petition for a route from East First and High to Clark and Lincoln was referred.
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Des Moines
Oak Street
East Eleventh
East Fourteenth
Building and Loan Association
Ecoune! Chambers
Butte
East First
High
Clark and
Lincoln Streets
Nellie Gates Beaumeister 1909 Rites Remembered
Nellie Gates Beaumeister died February 20 1909 aged 24 years after a five month illness. She was wife of Herman Beaumeister married June 30 1907 and mother to a ten month old daughter. Survived by her husband parents three sisters two brothers and many friends. The notice honors her cheerful presence and faith in heaven with a consoling poem for the bereaved.
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Death
Herman Bennmeister
Nellie
Henry Gates
Herman Beaumeister
Boy Wounded After Jumping From Moving Train Near Irving
Dr. L W Drown was summoned to the Morse residence west of Irving to treat G C Morse’s 18 year old son who leaped from a fast moving train at Irving station last night. He suffered a broken collar bone and other minor injuries after the fall. The youth, in Eugene earlier, rode the delayed overland train home unaware it did not stop at Irving. The train sped by as he swung to the ground and was badly hurt. It is remarkable he survived.
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L. W. Drown
G. C. Morse
Irving
Mr. Morse
Irving Station
Young Morse
Eugene
Dexter News: Local Notices From March 1
Dexter cup factory installs axe-grinding machine for fancy work. Rev Edwards shows a new saddle after Sunday ride. J R Gartin drafts plans for a new schoolhouse. Rhode Wilhelm buys a sawmill near Creswell to run seasonally. William Kloster moves onto new rack from S D McGuire. K G Danton and wife visit Creswell relatives. Jim Griffiths sees cougar tracks on his farm. H M Parvin sells his sawmill interest and land to Cracoan brothers. A T Miller the telephone inspector on important business. Clarence Parker’s boy nearly dies drinking laudanum. Basil Parker’s dog Dies runs at large. master appears unsettled. Hudson Bay Lumber Co at Trent Bridge offers dressed and undressed lumber fast. Veach & Hills proprietors. E T Templeman road supervisor and two Japs move to the valley. S B Jacobs reports a great carrying discovery. Feed chickens on sawdust to lay wooden eggs saving fuel. For sheep-raising, call S Pogue. Forkful of straw reported as stray or stolen. inquire J R Gartin. Ford the village smith helps Georgia on John Deere plow. W M Fenton builds patent sheep dipping outfit. Trevis needs dipping. Al Mayo’s new barn nearly ready. T H Hiunsaker carpenter in charge.
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Dexter
Dexter Cup
Edwards
J. R. Gartin
Rhode Wilhelm
Crenwell
William Kloster
D. McGuire
K. G. Danton
Creswell
Jim Griffiths
H. M. Parvin
Cracoan Brothers
A. T. Miller
Clarence Parker
Basil Parker
Hudson Bay Lumber Company
Trent Bridge
Otee
Veach & Hills
E. T. Templeman
S. BH. Jacobs
Pogue
Ford
Georgia
Charles Pogue
W. HM. Fenton
Trevis
al Mayo
T. H. Hiunsaker
Ex County Official Hill sells farm and bets on Washington land
Ex County Commissioner J R Hill of Junction visited Eugene last Monday and sold his farm about 20 miles west of Faigene for 20000 at 25 dollars per acre. He invested the proceeds in farming lands in Eastern Washington which now yield strong wheat income and rise in value. A nearby farm offered slightly higher price later and he chose another nearby parcel which has similarly gained value.
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J. R. Hill
Junction
Eugene
Faigene
Washington
State Journal
Hendricks sells farms and property in two counties
A. M. Hendricks reported week sales totaling a 56 acre Fred Cook farm at Pleasant Hill to Miller and Nelson for 2500 dollars. He also sold the Charles Miller property in Cottage Grove to Fred Cook of Pleasant Hill for 1100 dollars. Mrs J B Stiles remains ill at East Eleventh Street home with daughter arriving from Portland. Miss Wait Hackett of Condon, previously visiting Eugene, left for home. she was Senator Bowerman’s secretary during the legislature.
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A. M. Hendricks
Fred Cook
Pleasant Hill
Miller & Nelson
Charles Miller
Cottege Grove
J. 8
Ranch visitors and relocations noted from Meadow and Junction City
Charles Bailey and Ralph Hunt traveled on the Bailey ranch stage beyond Meadow this morning. J W Pixley and son proceeded to Junction City to occupy their newly purchased farm nearby.
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Charles Bailey
Ralph Hunt
Bailey Ranch Beyond
Meadow
J. W. Pixley
Junction City
Militias May Go 10 Coast Forts Again
Telegraphed inquiry from the war department asks if two Oregon infantry regiments can assist in coast defense with heavy artillery this summer. General Finzer indicates portions of Oregon troops could join encampment near Columbia River mouth and rifle range, saving about $5000. The old military board dissolves under the new code as the general staff plans spring meetings and the legality of the tenure clause is noted. A separate local item mentions a farmhouse sale and a store subscription effort for girls, with ownership transfers to G H Innes and FP R Close of Costa Rica. sale routed through Jacksyp & Co. Times.
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Portland
War Department
Frnzer
Oregon
Columbia River
Finzer
Washington
American Lake
General Staff
Military Board
State Military Board
Crawford
Geo
BE. Hunter
Mahon Place
G. H. Innes
Fp.r Close
Costa Rica
Amapca
Amerig
Hunter
Brownsville
G. M. Jacksyp & Co
News of Interest in Junction City
Mrs Be U Lee and children of Eugene visited Junction City with friends this week. Mrs Susan Pattison died in Junction City on Friday February 19 1909 aged 59 years 1 month 2 days from cancer of the stomach and was buried in Odd Fellows cemetery. Crawford Bailey went to a Portland hospital for an appendectomy found to require immediate surgery and survived the operation. Mr Clevenger's house at Blachley...
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BE U. Lee
Eugene
Lee
Hubert Fortmiller
Albany
Susan Pattison
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Crawford Bailey
Portland
Mr. Clevenger
Blachley
Big meet planned in Eugene on University Day
Eu gene to host triangular track meet on May 14 with a 25 percent gate share for Multnomah A H C. Holiday crowds expected as University Day boosts attendance and aims to make the meet self supporting. Visiting teams' expenses are guaranteed and any net profits will be divided. Carson Mathews awarded the Y M C A basement excavation contract after three bids: Winfrey supplies dirt for free, Yergle and Veltum charge 25 and take surplus dirt, Mathews bids nothing.
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Eugene
Multnomah Ahiletic Club
Portland
Carson Mathews
Winfrey
Yergle & Veltum
John Harms Place Sold Across Row River to Claude Arne
This week F B Phillips sold the John Harms place across the Row river east of Cottage Grove to Claude Arne. The farm comprises about 130 acres of foothill and river bottom land and sold for roughly $3000.
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F. B. Phillips
John Harms
Row River
Cottage Grove
Claude Arne
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Stein-Block
Kabo
Nemo
S. H. Friendly
Willamette St
Ladies’ Home Journal
Chales Morris
W. N. Lyons
Colton
Cal
Lyon
Charles
Rev. Lyon
Harrisburg
Eugene Loan and Savings Bank
Memoriam
Jesus
Dextel News
Riv UN A
Murphey’s Overalls
Murphey’ S
Vance Tors
Johnson
Johns
Seattle
Sam
John
Emporia
Dai
Freen
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