Notable Visitors and Travelers In Eugene City
A stream of visitors and residents are noted in Eugene with names from Harrisburg Tippecanoe Salem Red Bluff Gate Creek and Cottage Grove arriving departing or passing through. Key figures include Hon. R. M. Veatch Mrs. Guy Armitage J. J. Nurre Rev H. A. Green W. D. Scobert J. Kennerly John H. Hartog and Welby Stevens among others, with several individuals returning home from Portland Cottage Grove and the McKenzie region. Details show conveyances via flyer stage and trains, visits to relatives and civic engagements, plus ongoing campaigning by Welby Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
R. M. Veatch
Cottage Grove
P. Hobl
Henry Veatch
H. Reed and
Florence
Guy Armitage
Creswell
H. A. Green
California
J. J. Nurre
Maple River
Iowa
C. C. McCornack
Portland
David Murphy
M. Welch
Albany
Walter Callison
Holly
Linn County
Will F. Reiner
J. M. McElhany
Sandusky
Ohio
H. B. Rupperie
W. M. Miller
Harry B. Miller
United States
Yokohama
Japan
Elizabeth Kelly
Maddened Brakeman Murders Miss Wright in Oregon
Oregon City May 4 Milsea Nora Wright shot and killed near Morgan Morrow county by Henry P Morrison a former Clackamas county resident Wright had moved for her health her father John Wright was elected Clackamas surveyor in 1896 Morrison a Heppner brakeman stalked Wright after a disputed note was delivered during a train run The killer waited by the road with a gun as the pair traveled Sunday on Willow Creek bottom fleeing after the act
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon City
Milsea Nora Wright
Morgan
Morrow County
Henry P. Morrison
Clackamas County
Wright
Cataract Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Morrison
Heppner
Miss Wright
Adab
Willow Creek Bottom
Price of newsprint spark in House inquiry and vendors
Thousands of rolls of wall paper announced as Chambers Hardware Co advertises a sale while the House committee probes newsprint pricing. John Norris of the American Newspaper Publishers Association testifies on price rises from International Paper Co, recounting a $12 per ton jump and a tariff removal offer. General Felix Agnus notes contracts and presses for attendance of publishers to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Norris
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
House
United States
Norris
Felix Agnus
Baltimore American
International Paper Company
Weller
International Company
Seasion
Mann
Chambers Hardware CO
Women’s vote urged by Oregon suffrage mother
Abigail Scott Dunniway, famed leader of Oregon’s suffrage movement, urges the state to confirm the university appropriation and asks leaders to also support granting mothers voting rights on all future elections. The item notes Army recruiter Richard Fuller moving to Centralia to open a new office and advertises stair pads and a short turn buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunniway
Oregon
Portland
Campbell
Oregon State University
Eugene
State University
Legislative Assembly
University Town
Abigail Scott Dunniway
Richard Fuller
United States Army
Centralia
Wash
Funeral notice for Mrs Ray Buell on South Willamette
At noon today at her home on South Willamette street Mrs Ray Buell aged 34 years 7 months and 3 days died from blood poisoning She leaves her husband two children one less than a week old Her husband is a clerk in Green's grocery store Complete funeral arrangements not yet made services to be held Friday with further announcements tomorrow
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South Willamette Street
Ray Buell
Green
Roosevelt League Wins Big In San Francisco Primaries
In San Francisco on May 5 incomplete returns show the Roosevelt League carrying the city by a large margin over the regular ticket. Of 69 delegates to the state convention, 49 are league men. State returns indicate league strength in contests, with about 62 of 163 Los Angeles county delegates likely league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Roosevelt League
League
Los Angeles County
Darrow Backs Clemency for Orchard in Miners Case
Fort Scott Kansas May 4 Clarence Darrow who defended Moyer Haywood Pettibone of the Western Federation of Miners in Boise trial said he would sign a mercy petition for Orchard. Darrow, here to defend Editor Warren of the Appeal to Reason on a mail misuse charge, said he sympathizes and seeks clemency for Orchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Scott
Kan
Clarence
Darrow
Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone
Western Federation of Miners
Boise
Orchard
Warren
Appeal To
Reason
Mohair Market Drops to Lowest Prices in 12 Years
Mohair pools failed to attract satisfactory bids after two regular sale dates. Buyers in open markets bid only 18 to 18 1 2 cents per pound as prices compare unfavorably with Dallas pool records. Analysts call current mohair prices in Texas the lowest offered by manufacturers in over a decade and see the market as speculative due to weak demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Anthracite found on Lost Creek near Dexter
B D Paine and M F Griggs returned from Lost Creek above Dexter with coal pieces found in the creek bed. The sample, shown at Eugene Gun Company, is anthracite and burned completely in a cook stove, prompting suggestions to investigate the area for a potential vein near the Wilhelm mine across the mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Paine
M. F. Griggs
Lost Creek
Dexter
Mr. Paine
Eugene Gun Company
Jos. Wilhelm
Messrs. Paine and
Griggs
Wilhelm
Paine
Wool Growers of Utah Will Fight For Wool Shipment
Utah sheepmen plan immediate Boston shipment of 106000000 pounds of 1908 wool clip stored in bond. Boston banks will advance funds to prevent selling at a loss amid brokerage pressure offering up to 15 cents per pound for limited stock. A Utah committee secured storage and financing, sealing a sustained stand against the brokerage system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Salt Lake City
Boston
Massachusetts City
Utah Association
Auction Sale of 24 High Quality Horses at Southern Pacific Corrals
An auction sale will be held Saturday May 9 at 1 20 p m at the Southern Pacific Railroad corrals. J A Carpenter and S P Wynegar announce 24 well bred driving and business horses sold for cash to the highest bidder with no reserve and no by bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Railroad
J. A. Carpenter
P. Wynegar
Debate Set Between J H Moore And Mormon Elder
A debate starts next Monday night May 11 at the hall over Dempster's store in Fairmount. The Mormon elder will affirm the Book of Mormon as divinely authentic and all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Moore
Dempster
Fairmount
Shoe store closes out stock for entitled free shoes
The list of ale numbers 5697 5GSS8 TST4 7400 GeOs shows they are entitled to free shoes at the Welle shoe store. The entire stock of shoes at this store must be closed out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welle
Crabtree and Walter Tie The Knot In Albany Church
Lau rus H. Crabtree and Miss Effie Df Walter of Eugene marry May 3 1908 at the Christian church parsonage Albany with Rev J J Evans officiating.
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the Christian Church At
Albany
Laurus H. Crabtree
Effie Df Walter
Eugene
J. J. Evans
The
Christian Church
Embryonic Soldiers Parade Through Eugene Streets
Two to three hundred Patterson and Eugene public school boys marched in military form along Willamette Street near 2:30 PM, headed to Young pasture for drill and recreation after a Central school review held earlier with Superintendent Alderman. The parade featured squads marching in fours through the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patson
Reugena
Willamette Street
Geary and Patterson
Central School
Alderman
Eugene teacher launches school boys military drill program
L. R. Alderman, superintendent of Eugene public schools, has established a course of military instruction for school boys, integrating discipline and drill into the curriculum as a model program for youth education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Alderman
Eugene Public Schools
Drill in Public Schools Under Sergeant Muston
The scene shows a parade led by the national colors and a school pennant with a beating drum. Military instruction, a new public school program begun weeks ago by Superintendent Alderman, is led by Sergeant R.S. Muston of Company A, O.N.G., whose training results are evident in the disciplined drill.
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Alderman
R.S. Muston
O. NG
Pleasant Hill Notes Highlight Local Happenings
Pleasant Hill enjoys a cheerful mood after a weekend shower. C C Mulkey and family return from Mabel to Truckee for seven months abroad. C A Butler and wife visit Junction City then travel home by stage. Coast Fork school ends with dinner and program praising teacher Miss Mary Robinson. Pleasant Hill school closes May 15 led by M E Farrow. Santa Clara residents plan an event at the W O W hall. Sunday school schedules a picnic for June 6 inviting all. Old Maid signs off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
C. C. Mulkey
Mabel
Truckee
California
C. A. Butler
Junction City
E. C. Statzer
Coast Fork
Misa Mary Robinson
M. E. Farrow
Santa Clara
W. O. W. Hall
BeEurope’s Powdered Poo Firm Faces Delay Issue
A cryptic note hints at a delay in a product named Be. eurity Poo Powder. The fragment suggests supply chain or regulatory hurdles affecting rollout timelines. No clear entities beyond the product and generic references to delay.
Gould Livery and Stableells Opens on West Fifth Street
D G Gould and son announce purchase of Gilbert feed stables on West Fifth Street near Willamette. They pledge first class livery feed and sales services with quick horse delivery, reasonable prices, courteous treatment, and extensive livery experience, inviting public patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
West Fifth Street
Willamette
D. G. Gould
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Cal Briggs
Harrisburg
Helen Barber
Welby Stevens
John H. Hartog
T. F. Bennett
Halsey
Panama
Friendly
S.H. Friendly
Willamette ST
Washington
Eugene Loan and Savings Bank
Ertsans
Af Hinds Weer
Levi Strauss & Co
Dena
Pr. OO
Parkrow
Orcharius
Perate
Pauly
Madame Dean
Eurity Poo
Powder Chambers Hardware Co
W. L
Det
Chaels, Sterns & Co
Hanson
East Ninth Street
Eugene, Oregon
Hort Chemical Céco
Psayas
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