McClung Sued for Five Percent Commission on Block Sale
Farrow and Hollenbeck sue J H McClung in Lane County court seeking 1750 claimed as five percent commission on the purchase of a two story brick block at Highth and Willamette streets. Plaintiffs allege McClung failed to pay after locating the buyer, Mr Doon, for a 5000 sale price agreed in 1891. Attorneys L. Bilyeu and Woodcock & Potter represent the plaintiffs. Weather notes from Corvallis Eugene and surrounding areas record a week of cloudy, rainy, and cooler conditions with showers and occasional warmer spells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrow
H. Ff. Hollenbeck
Farrow & Co
Lane County
J.H. McClang
Highth
Willamette Streets
Dano
Vaon
Mr. McClung
Cockerline & Wetherbee
Wharrow and Hollenbeck
McCluny
Doon
McClung
L. Bilyeu
Woodcock & Potter
Welcome Showers Fall On Oregon Weather Summary
Oregon section weather report for the week ending Monday notes cool and showery conditions through Saturday with clearing, followed by warm sunny days Sunday and Monday. Showers were light but welcomed after dryness, with normal night temperatures and slightly below normal afternoons. Light frosts occurred in southern and eastern areas on the morning of the 26th and no high winds were reported. In Willamette Valley and Portland area conditions were cool and showery until clearing on Saturday, with bright days Sunday and Monday. showers were generally light except on the 7th and 21st when heavy. No frosts or high winds noted overall. Other locales such as Clackamas County and Forest Grove reported showery to cool spells with southwest winds and similar patterns.
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Oregon
Government Weather Bureau
Willamette Valley
Fortland
Multnomah County
Erera
Clackamas County
Forest Grove
Washington County
Music House Reports Spring Business Boom
The H. E. Morris Music House notes its strongest spring sales yet listing purchases by Mrs Mora Smith of Coburg a Perrand Cecillian 240 plane and by Mise Stella Kenan and EK Cole of Irving a Trowbridge plane. The Lynx Hollow School bought a tixe organ and the firm has dis ome of maby orgada.
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H. E. Morris Music House
Coast League not dead says Oregonian report
The Pacific Coast League will not be disbanded for now as James B. Morley of Los Angeles has reversed his decision. Morley will move his team to Fresno for the week and continue with Fisher's aggregation while league directors settle a definite plan.
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Oregonian
Pacific Coast League
James BE. Morley
Los Angeles
Fresno
Fisher
Will Erect Buildings At Oakland
G. W. Hunter and L. Sherman who hold the contract for two brick buildings at Oakland Ore left for the place this afternoon with O. S Brown B. Hunter and A. W. Wallace. They will build one for Stearns and Chenoworth and the other for Dr. Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Hunter
L. Sherman
Oakland
Stearns & Chenoworth
Dr. Page
O. S Brown
B. Hunter
A. W. Wallace
Campbell's Addition Passes into W G Martins Hands
A Morning Register issue dated Schult reports Campbell's Addition passing to W G Martin. The article notes Messia Morris and Deeds, with interests in the company, retiring while the author states they were never a party to the land deal beyond salaried employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Register
Hollister Tea Claims Quick Health Boost for All
An advertisement by Linn Drug Co touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as making the puni est and weakest man or woman strong and healthy with tea or tablets offered at cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Linn Drug Co
Big Four track meet in Salem plans tennis event
Unusual preparations for the big four track meet in Salem involve an intercollegiate tennis contest on meet day. The four competing teams are the University of Oregon Agricultural College Pacific University and Willamette University. Possible tennis stars include Van Lewy Bittner Henderson and Brown with Brown regarded as the top player after defeating Dad Wellman of Salem.
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Salem
University of Oregon
The
Agricultural College
Pacific Univerosity
Willamette University
Oregon
Walter Winslow
Fair Grounds
van Lewy
Bittner
Henderson
Brown
Dad Wellman
Salum
Cottage Grove Land Wark Burned Down
The old Cottage Grove Motel in Cottage Grove was burned Sunday night at 11. The building, erected by James Wagner in 1860 on the Oregon California stage road, stood as a historic hotel long central to the village. It was unoccupied, owned by Cal Bourne and insured for 200, with origin of the fire unknown.
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Cottage Grove
James Wagner
Thompson
Cal Bourne
Thirteenth Street Grocery Sold to Kansas Clerk
C. Daniels previously of Independence Kansas buys the East Thirteenth Street and Patterson Street grocery from L. P. Horton who, with J. C. Current, established the store years ago. Daniels takes charge this morning and promises a fine local trade.
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B. Daniels
Independence
Kansas
East Thirteenth and
Patterson Streets
L. P. Horton
Mr. Horton
J. C. Current
Births in Eugene Ties to Local Addresses and Dates
Born to Charles Johnson and wife at 453 West Eighth street Eugene on April 29 1908 a daughter. To George E Courtwright and wife at 185 Washington street Eugene on May 1 1908 a son. To L Carter and wife in Pairmount on May 2 1906 a son.
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Charles Johnson
West Eighth Street
Eugene
George E. Courtwright
Washington Street
L. Carter
Pairmount
Man Killed by S P Freight Train Near Junction City
A bridge carpenter for the 8 P Co named John Phelan was killed by a freight engine on a curve onto a Willamette crossing. He had been drinking in Harrieborg, sat on the track, appeared to sleep, and was struck in the head. An inquest found death due to being drunk and asleep on the railroad track.
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Junction City
John Phelan
8. P. Co
Willamette
Harrieborg
New York
Ad Men’s League Offers Prizes for Oregon Essays
Portland ad men and Oregon groups seek essays from county school students on local industries. Prizes include ten dollars gold for best essay on Benefits Derived from Patronizing Home Industries, five dollars for best 60 word piece on Commodities of Oregon, and two 32.00 prizes plus five silver watches for next best county essays. Deadline May 22, 2006. state Supt J H Ackerman endorses effort. essays may be published. The program accompanies the Portland exhibit of Oregon manufacturers May 1–26.
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Portland
Portland Ad Men's League
Oregon Development League
Oregon
Land Swap Suit Seeks 1500 Judgment in Lane County
Alexander Wright sues P. D. Gardner in Lane County Circuit Court for 1500 plus 100 interest and legal fees arguing a March exchange of 14 acres in Douglas County Oregon for 7 acres in Lawrence County Tennessee. Wright contends the Oregon land was overvalued at 3150 and timberless, while the Tennessee tract lacked timber and was worth far less. Attorneys Walton and Ness represent Wright.
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Alexander Wright
Circuit Court
Lane County
P. D. Gardner
Wright
Gardner
Sec 14
Township 21
Range 4
Douglas County
Lawrence County
Tenn
Walton and
Ness
Runaway injures hop grower near Springfield
A German hop grower named Fisher conducting the Wm. Ness hopyard near Springfield was thrown unconscious when a horse in a buggy ran downhill into a fence. His son was unhurt, Dr. Van Valenh treated Fisher, and the injuries were limited to bruises and scratches. Seismic reports note 37 or 38 shocks in San Francisco since the recent tremors began.
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Fisher
Ness Hopgrard
Springfield
van Valenh
San Francisco
Pioneer Slayton Dies After Operation in Oregon
Samuel R. Slayton died in Portland on April 27 from surgery complications and kidney troubles. Born August 27, 1831, in Woodstock Missouri, he crossed to California, later farmed in Linn County Oregon, served in Rogue River Indian War, and lived across Umpqua Polk and Crook counties. He and his wife Eliza Savery had four children. a late accident killed his wife on the Santiam route. He left two sons, two daughters, and grandchildren.
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Samuel R. Slayton
Portland
Oregon
Woodstock
Plains
Ted
California
Lina County
Souther
Umpqua County
Eliza J. Savery
Green Valley
Oukland
Umpqua
Polk County
Washington County
Crook County
Prineville
Slagter
Breezes From the Lower Siuslaw River
W F Potters of Mapleton received a gasoline engine, signaling another river launch soon. Heceta Lodge sent 4 25 for San Francisco relief, Mapleton J O O F contributed 2 25. The steamer Roberts was freed after a U S marshal suit. Otha Julnston left Cos for San Francisco after the quake. Logs for Oregon and California Lumber Co. floated down river until anchored. Waggoner and McPherson surveyed North Fork road, multiple routes reviewed for future choice. Florence West.
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W. F. Potters
Mapleton
Maple
San Francisco
Thoberts
U.S
Oh Wu
Oregon & California Lumber Co
A. IF. Hurd
Coos Bay
California
Cos Lay 'Oet
Otha Julnston
O L. Tisneon
Heceti
Florente
Oregon and California Lumber Co
Igill
G. W. Waggoner
P. J. McPherson
Eugene
North Fork
Florence
Insurance rates rise after defective wiring in Eugene
A Fire Underwriters representative reported widespread unsafe wiring in Eugene office and business buildings. Owners moved to correct code violations while others did nothing. Now insurance rates have increased due to defective wiring, prompting calls to remedy the condition to lower future costs.
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Board of Fire Underwriters of
Pacific Coast
Eugene
Money and meaning in Rocky Mountain Tea on earth
A playful reflection on the value of money and the purpose money serves, juxtaposed with the idea of Rocky Mountain Tea as a grounding or soothing force on earth.
Annual Sep to Cod F and ty sermon at local church
The annual sermon was delivered last night by Rev. Mr McCulin to a large congregation headed by Callum. The audience, about one hundred attendees, gathered in the room for the service with significant musical support provided during the ceremonies.
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Callum
McCuliin
Waere
Springfield Nine Edge? Final Strike Scores In Slow Tilt
Springfield News reports a rough ball game with the Springfield team held to a two run deficit by a fan crowd, final score 7 to 5. The infield sparkled with Paine Hathewey Hobbes and Chandler delivering solid work while Taliafero pitched and Whiskers starred. McCormick and Robertson contributed in the outfield as the game featured key double plays and an earned run count noted by the official scorer.
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Springfield News
Springfeld
Zamberz
Paine
Hathamy
Gus
Taliafero
Sunday School Revival Talk by Rev H H Moninger
Rev H H Moninger of Ohio will address Sunday school workers and church members at a big meeting in Po
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H. H. Moninger
Nati
Ohio
Mpmetor creditors push bankruptcy filing plan
Creditors of Mpmetor of the Magnet on East Ninth prepare for an impending bankruptcy action. The effort centers on securing sale prices for Goldblatt assets listed at 7000 and 9300 while property records indicate 0% admission for creditors.
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M- Pmetor
East Ninth
Goldboiac
Antary
Goldblatt's
Aod
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A. Ic Ic
J. H. Mpclung
Corvallis
Benton County
Wenal
Music House
Thirteenth Street Grocery
S. P
AD Men's League
Lard
Siuslaw
Heceta Lodge No. 111
Hebbe Ent
C. Be Stinek
Iisuma
Yases On Talle—Of ‘Tall
Hanna
Pitet
Hanns
Hanne
Hobbs
Hill
Puaine
Vincent
J. Taliafero
C. Taliafero
P Hill
Goodwin
C A Yawkey
Bo Molenbeck
Smitson
Itl Humphrey
Anderson
Christia
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