Monster Silver Lake bear slain after 1200 pound giant terrorizes Lake County
The Silver Lake area bears a legendary 1200 pound monster bear named in local lore after a multi-day pursuit in the Silver Lake mountains. Hunters tracked the creature across trails and caves and finally cornered it with a forceful shot. Its hide weighed heavy eight feet long with a 64 inch middle claw, marking the end of years of fear in the region.
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Lake County
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Geo Small
Wm Vandervert
Jeff Howard
Silver Lake Mountain
Earl Small
Wm Ball
J . Conn
Silver Lake
Silver Creek
Othera
Philippine Capture Bristish Following Boers
London reports Britten forces tracking Boers northward with guards at passes ready to mass for breaches. Ottawa fire relief drives bring mayoral and stock exchange subscriptions. Liberal donors support Ottawa sufferers fund. Weyler plan for reconcentrado favored. some back American approach in the Philippines. General Wheaton captures Paterno near Trinidad and arrests the Filipino cabinet head.
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London
Britten
Ottawa
Lebanon Bank Closes Under Suspicion of Solvency Claims
Lebanon April 27 The Lebanon Banking Company under manager WJ Carty closed its doors. The manager says the bank is solvent and all claims will be paid in time. Deposits and indebtedness amounts are unclear in the report. No funds are alleged to be misappropriated. Carty is described as honest.
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Lebanon Banking Company
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Uigen
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Tornado Rips Through Johnson and Hill Counties Texas
A tornado swept DaLuas Texas on April 27 causing extensive destruction in Johnson and Hill counties. Blum was largely destroyed with several fatalities and serious injuries. A Dr Banks daughter died from injuries as a result of the disaster while a Hunt child suffered leg fractures. Lacey Robertson's wife died in a collapsed residence. The public schoolhouse and several homes were wrecked and two pupils were hurt. The local Baptist church was destroyed.
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Miss Laura Gardiner Thrown From Horse Near Cottage Grove
Laura Gardiner, 26 miles from Cottage Grove, was thrown from a horse on her way home from school. She suffered severe bruises and mental derangement, remained unconscious until morning, and was dragged after her foot caught in the saddle. her condition was not life threatening, and doctors expect recovery.
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Cottage Grove
Laura Gardiner
Umpgea
Thomas Gardiner
California Finances Save Banks Show Surge in Deposits
Reports from California savings banks to the bank commissioners indicate a material rise in business since November 30. The 44 banks outside of San Francisco added about 1.5 million dollars in four months, while the 63 city and country savings banks together increased by 4.742 million dollars.
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Sans Francisco
Cottage Grove Doctors Busy With Tagtippe Patients
In Cottage Grove the local physicians report a surge of cases of tagtippe, with many residents seeking medical attention for symptoms and related complications. Doctors urge rest, hydration, and caution until more is learned about the illness.
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Cottage Grove
Lane County Fruit Growers Meet Disbands Union
A Lane County fruit growers gathering in the county courthouse afternoon session declared unfavorable crop conditions with prunes and apples lacking any market. The group decided not to organize, noting incorporation would not occur before next fall, and moved to disband and wind up Lane County Fruitgrowers Union business.
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Lane County Fruit Growers
Lane County Fruitgrowers’ Union
Real estate and court actions dominate county notices
Real estate transfers include 1604 acres, patent to 16861, and a $50 statement. Court items cover mortgage suits, divorce petitions with custody claims, probate will filings for Adaline Freeman and William Currin, and miners liens. An isolated crime note reports a wife eloping with an ex convict and a search for the pair near Eugene.
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Daniel T Spores
Virginia M @oolige
Stephen B
Nora B Strawn
Eugene
Hazelton Cabin Native Lone of Oregon organized
Corrace Grove Canry Nugget reports Hazelton Cabin Native Lone of Oregon organized in the city last week with 22 charter members. Officers installed include Jerome Knox as president J E Young first vice president Frank McFarland second vice president H H Veatch KS Ralph Whipple F8 Alf Walker M Darwin Bristow J B Larob P P
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J E Young
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H H Veatch
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Alf Walker
Darwin Bristow
J B Larob
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Corner-stone tale unearthed with 1865 Oregon paper found
Workmen uncover a sealed bottle inside the Peters building foundation containing the Oregon State Journal of August 15 1865 and a note from Lizzie Peters and others marking the corner stone laid on August 15 1868. The article lists advertisers professionals and early Eugene notices including markets marriages and church services.
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Oregon State Journal
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Eugene
Oregon
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Lizzie Paeters
Portrait of Maggie Croner Featured in Store Window
Through the generosity of Mr and Mrs C Cro ner and J M Woodruff state agent of the Chicago Portrait Co an enlarged picture of Maggie Croner is placed in WL DeLane's store window. It is described as an excellent piece of work.
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Young Women's Christian Association Oregon Convention Opens
The Oregon YWCA convention began with a short song service at the Methodist church attended by about 25 delegates from various colleges. Miss Taylor the general secretary from Chicago and Mrs Dolph led the program with prayers, welcomes, and a talk on strengthening college Christian life.
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Tigglor
Sugar Beets Meeting Opens Discussion In County
A poorly attended sugar beet meeting in the county discussed a potential factory. Attendees urged local farmers to form a committee to gauge beet acreage and to seek a 650 acre site donated for the plant along with contracts for 6,000 acres of beets over five years.
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Lave County
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Lane County Debt Figures Spark Political Debate
Lane county carries floating debt of 115000 with 67000 uncollected assets touted by republican leaders to urge continued administration. Oregonian notes indebtedness near 47956.65 and warrants with interest totaling 114964.98 in clerk’s sworn report. Oregonian also reports Belgian hares and local political notes from Eugene and Corvallis.
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Salem Journal
Lane County
Nevers
Eugene Register
Bohemia Mining News Highlights April Activities
Bohemia Nugget reports light snow, pack train runs to the mines, and snow gone from Grouse Mountain summit. Holderman and Hickey completed their Montana Company contract early this week. D B Murray of Noonday fame forms a new East company to open a property near Noon Day road by the Ridge hotel. Spring locations underway. Music mine No 6 yields a rich strike, ore shipped. Helena notes very rich upraise ore, porous honey combed quartz with gold.
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Question to Evo Lee on Lane County debt report
A reader from Junction asks, via The Guard, whether County Clerk Evo Lee is responsible for a semi annual report that claims Lane County owes 47 000 while warrants exceed 114 000 and accrue interest. The taxpayer seeks clarification on the figures.
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Lane County
May 18 Candidates and Picnic in Junction City
Political party candidates will be in Junction on Friday May 18 for the annual May picnic. W Irving Henderson formerly of Eugene passed through Springfield going north and displayed quartz pediments claimed from a mine near Fort Jones California in which he holds a fourth interest. He spoke at length to our informant.
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