Springfield Census Drives City Enrollment Effort
The Commercial Club of Springfield plans to circulate enrollment forms to every residence to ensure complete census participation. Citizens urged to return sheets. complaints say census takers miss residents and fair enrollment is at stake. The April 20 note reports Woodmen of the World convention plans with 200 delegates and a royal reception. Nearby, movable timber houses and road work affect Main Street and Springfield Junction access.
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Springfield
Commercial Club
Kevilles
Woodmen of the World
Oregon
Chas. Rivett
Main Street
Springfield Junction
Fall Creek Road
Denta
Springfield to receive its first park in future plan
Springfield will gain its first park if the Commercial Club plan proceeds. Springfield Realty Company offers six acres of land on condition the city spends a thousand dollars in two years on boulevards and improvements. The hilltop location overlooks the river and valley, with most council members favoring the project and the park seen as virtually insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Springfield Realty Company
Friver
Aix
Commanda
Counel
Big Draft Horse Struggles and Dies
Springfield April 30. A large draft horse worth $1000 owned by contractor McCabe on the Natron extension died after a shod attempt. The animal act ed wildly in the blacksmith shop, was placed in the rack, then suddenly dropped its head and died from a ruptured blood vessel. The horse, a fine specimen, matched the other three teams.
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Springfield
McCabe
Natron
Rhodes Partners With Sutton in Springfield Real Estate
J Newton Rhodes forms a new partnership with W M Sutton, with a new firm to open May 2 in rooms 4 and 6 of the Sutton block. Rhodes has operated in Springfield for two years, based in the Kepner building, and has enjoyed notable early success.
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J. Newton Rhodes
W. M. Sutton
Messia, Rhodes and
Sutton
Sutton Block
Rhodes
Springfield
Kepner
News
Timbers On Ground For New Bridge Durin April Delivery
Springfield April 30 timbers are arriving on the river for the Portland Eugene Eastern bridge project. Construction will start Monday with the foot bridge first to aid ongoing work and serve passengers at the end of the car line.
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Springfield
Millionaire Visits Springfield with Investment Plans
Air John Douglas and wife of Victoria, B.C., stayed at the Springfield Motel for several days then departed Saturday toward Portland. Douglas, a multi millionaire, has been touring the region seeking heavy investments and securing options on buildings near Springfield. He said he would return soon with a proposition of great financial interest to Springfield residents.
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Air
John Douglas
Victoria
Springfield
Portland
Douglas
Methodists to Have New Parsonage
Spritefield April 30 The parsonage of the Methodist church built in 1868 was moved to a new site awaiting completion of a replacement structure and related improvements.
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Spritefield
Methodist Church
Compliment to Eugene's New Hotel
The Portland Journal notes Eugene plans to open a top Oregon hotel outside Portland. It will have 125 rooms with steam heat hot water baths and modern conveniences. The grill and offices are modern and spacious on large grounds with gardens and fireproof brick and stone construction. Eugene boosts local spirit and invites travelers to visit Sunday. The piece also praises the new post office and Commercial Club as beautiful architecture reflecting Eugene spirit.
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Portland Journal
Clyde Evans
T.P.A
Eugene
Oregon
Portland
United States Post Office
Orchard county movement shapes Oregon map after vote
April 20 Orchard county favored by Northern Umatilla County residents at a mass meeting with organizers led by D C Sanderson and attorney S Peterson. A 2000 dollar campaign fund was established for publicity as trustees H L Fraser N A Davie and J H Hall head the project with a publicity committee.
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Mitton
Orchard County
Oregon
Cmatilla County
Almos
D. C. Sanderson
D. Peterson
H. L. Frasier
N. A. Davie
J H. Hall
J. F. Slouter
J. P. Neal W. F Korts
Bruce Shangle
D. C Sanderson
Hughes from Lowell Lodges Overnight Visit
Jas H W Hughes spent the night in the city after traveling from Lowell, continuing a brief stay before leaving.
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Jas. H W. Hughes
Lowell
Fight Against White Plague Is Disguised Fight Against White Plague Is Disguised
Washington May 3. Discussion at the National Association on tuberculosis covered whether bovine sources spread TB and the best treatments. Dr. Park argued milk and meat rarely cause TB in adults, while Dr. Knopf urged state caution and condemned Oklahoma and Nebraska actions. A Brooklyn educator urged education as the main tool, and Dr. Frankel proposed payroll tax funded TB insurance through local departments.
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Washington
National Association For the
William H. Park
New York
A. M. Foster
Louisville
Knopf
National Association For the Study and Prevention of
Nebraska
State Board of Medical Examiners
Oklahoma
Koopf
State Board of Medical Examiners of
Br. Knopf
Oklahoma State Board of Medical Examiners
Park
Obert Koch
Berlin
James Jenkins, Jr
Brooklyn
Jenkins
Lee K. Frankel
Advisory Council
The
National Association
Frankel
Tuberculos
April building permits total over forty thousand dollars
The city building inspector lists April permits totaling 41,550 dollars for sixteen new residences, a concrete block, repairs and additions including two sorority houses. Notable items include Hamp ton's 36,000 dollar three story department store block and two large sorority houses.
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Hampton
Hendricks
J. W. Evans
Patterson Street
Fourteenth
Fifteenth
M. L. Elliott
Woodhoue
Fourth
Washington Streets
W. D. Moley
Thirteenth
Hilyard Streets
R. H. Ivey
Woodhouse
Porch
Villard Avenue
Seventh Street
Blair
Jackson Streets
H. Casperson
K. M. Brabham
Emerald Avenue
Twelfth
Thirteenth Streets
E. G. Bailey
Eighteenth Street
Oregon Avenue
T. Howie
Alder Street
Ninth
Eleventh
W. J. Williame
E. R. Ogden
Jefferson Streets
S. P. Ness
Olive Street
Tenth
J. F. Campbell
Eighth
Eugene Frult Growers’ Association
Ferry Street
Eighteenth
Nineteenth
W. H. Brenton
I. K. Peters
Ninth Street
Ferry
Patterson
Jerry Horn
Lawrence Street
Beteen Fourth
Fifth
Terrill & Hunter
A. R. Tiffany
Seventh
T. Dierlein
Vv. McFarland
Sawmill Fire Destroys Turner & Sons Plant Near Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove Oregon April 30 The Turner and Sons sawmill nine miles from the city on the Oregon and Southeastern railroad was destroyed by fire early today. The mill and machinery were valued at 12000 dollars with little insurance. Through hard work most of the lumber was saved though the owners have little remaining standing timber and the mill will probably not be rebuilt.
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Cottage Grove
Turner & Sons
Oregon & Southeastern
Walterville resident F A Post in the city last night
Local paper notes F A Post of Walterville was seen in the city last night. The brief mentions his visit without detailing purpose or events.
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F. A. Post
Walterville
Rev S C Adams To Leave Cottage Grove
Reverend Selden C. Adams longtime pastor of the Presbyterian church in Cottage Grove has accepted a new post with the presbytery of southern Oregon covering seven counties and will begin May 1. He and his wife will reside in Grants Pass or Medford. A farewell reception at the home of Mr and Mrs H O Thompson drew about fifty guests last night.
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Cottage Grove
Selden C. Adams
Presbyterian Church
Oregon
Grants Pass
Medford
H O. Thompson
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Albany Resident
James Green Halgh of Albany Oregon recalls his 1906 praise for Doan's Kidney Pills and says the remedy relieved his kidney trouble. The ad notes the pills are for sale by dealers at 60 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents, with the warning to remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
James Green Halgh
Fifth At
Albany
Ore
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Ohio inventor patents hinged window seat for cleaning and cooling shelf
An Ohio man patents a metal seat that is hinged and suspended from a window casing by chains. The device serves a dual purpose as a window cleaning aid and as a shelf for placing and cooling food.
Protests Against Jeffries Johnson Fight Spread
Oakland charter convention adopted resolutions opposing the Jeffries Johnson boxing match and urged authorities to stop it. In Philadelphia, Methodist ministers plan a national protest on July 4, condemning the affair as a national disgrace at the Methodist Preachers' Association meeting.
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Oakland
Cat
Greater Oakland
Jeffries- Johnsco
Philadelphia
Johnson-Jeffries
Methodist Preachers’ Association
Miniterial Association Telegrams Governor Over Johnson Fight
From San San Delgo on May 3 the Min postal and city group telegraphed Governor Gillett protesting the Johnson fight, signaling municipal disapproval and seeking action.
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San San Delgo
Ministerial Association
Gillett
Jeffries- Johnson
Railroad man talks to farmers
B F Yoakum chair man of the Frisco system told the National Convention of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union that excessive middleman profits drive food prices. He urged closer farmer railroad relations to cut costs and improve marketing, arguing shareholders and consumers benefit when farmers organize and dealers are cut out.
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St. Louis
B. F. Yoakum
Frisco
Farmers’ Educational and Co-operative Union
America
Mr. Yoakum
Florida
New York
Arkansas
Missouri
Freigit
Western Railroads
Storey Returns Land to Salzer in Settlement
In La Crosse on May 1 J Ole Storey of Portland admits claims for Henry A Salzer in a fraud suit over 6600 acres of western timber lands. Storey returns about 1200 acres and pays roughly 6000 to the state plus related costs, dropping the Storey Sorenson case. Salzer says the only remaining action involves A S Puter alleged to obtain 25000 under false pretenses using a false identity. A Dr Shoop Pink Pain Tablets ad appears selling 25¢ boxes with a noted claim of instant relief.
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Salzer
Storey
A. D. Puter
Puter
Salser
Receiver Sought for Oregon and Southeastern Railway
In a circuit court suit the Trust Company of America seeks a receiver for the Oregon and Southeastern Railway from Cottage Grove eastward. The mortgage holder seeks foreclosure on a 300000 loan and to bar Hall Foster Ellis and Bown from seizing mortgaged property, with restraining orders on further actions.
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Oregon & Southeastern Railway
Cottage Grove
Trust Company of America
F. 11. Hall
W. B. Foster
T. Ellis
H. L Bown
Lane County
Hall and Ellis
Foster
Hail
Ellis
Bown
Fine upheld against Standard Oil for Interstate Commerce Act violation
New York May 3 The U S court of appeals affirmed the decree of the U S circuit court in which Standard Oil Company was fined 20000 by a jury before Judge Noyes Western District of New York for violating the Interstate Commerce Act.
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New York
United States Court of Appeals
United States Circuit Court
Standard Oil Company
Noyes
Western District of New York
Albany Grants Railway Franchise To Oregon Electric
Albany approves an electric railway franchise for the Oregon Electric to run along Fifth street with midnight effect. The mayor did not sign. the line boosts Albany’s future, with a branch toward Cascadora and an Salem to Albany extension via Richardson's Gap tunnel and Sertiam bridge planned soon.
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Oregon Electric
Fifth Street
Albany
Cascadra
Salem
Richardson’s Gap
Albany Democrat
Regular Tom Boy Cleared By Arnica Salve
A rough and tumble girl is described as Susie climbing trees fences and ditches with frequent scratches cuts sprains burns or burns. Her mother used Bucklenes Arnica Salve which quickly cured her. The ad claims the salve heals ulcers eczema old sores corns and more and promotes a 26 cent price at W A Kuykendall’s.
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Susie
W. A. Kuykendall's
Pastor M. P. Commerennes Leaves for Toledo Week
Rev. M. P. Commerennes, pastor of the Norwegian Lutheran church, departs in the morning for Toledo and will be away for a week.
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M. P. Commerennes
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Toledo
Dr Shoop Restorative Promises Quick Nerve Strength
If stomach heart or kidneys are weak a few doses of Dr Shoop's restorative will show results in five to ten days. It does not drug the stomach nor stimulate the heart or kidneys but targets weak nerves. Each organ has its own controlling nerve and failing organs cause others to falter. The article notes universal consumer preference and urges a local test. Sold by Yerington's drug store.
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Erington’s
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Sheriff Sale on Execution in Lane County Oregon March 14 1916
Notice of sale under an execution issued by the Circuit Court of Oregon for Lane County. The judgment in favor of L M Travis against KK Brown for amounts totaling about 1015.57 with interest and costs, enrolled March 1910, directs sale of a one half undivided interest in Lot 1 Section 30 Town 17 South Range 3 Willamette Meridian containing acres in Lane County. The sale will be conducted at the courthouse door in Eugene on Saturday March 7 1910 between 9 am and 4 pm with two hours for bid closing, cash only, subject to redemption, by Sheriff of Lane County. Pated Eugene Oregon March 24 1970.
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Iew
Court of the State
Hugene Weekly Yard
Lugene
Oregon
L. T. Harris
Circuit Court
State of Agen
Lane
Cirrcuit Court
Jesemah
L. M. ‘Travis, Aintist, Androperty
KK. Brown
State of
Gen
Lane County
Willamette Meridian
State of Oregon
Eugene Lane County
Eugene
Mare
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Springfield and Vicinity
Buldings
Jeffries Johnson
Dr. Shoop
Yerington
J.S
Albany Grants Railway
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Roseburg
Slusian National Forest
App
Benjamin F. Jones
George W. Riddle
J. P. Turner
William A. Spencer
J. PF. Turner
FR. & Turner
William G. Martin
Faetate
F. H. Greenman
Plaintiff
I. T
W.M
Willamette
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