Suit Against Southern Oregon Land Company Heads to Washington
Attorney-general Charles J. Bonaparte leads a civil suit alleging land fraud against the Southern Oregon Land Company. San Francisco attorney T. Minot states the company held lands in trust while lacking clear title. Relators seek recovery of money and damages tied to disputed land sales and taxes. A parallel action involving Oregon California Railroad and several corporations is expected to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaeoenow T. & Minot
San Franc
Applipts
Eoial
Charles J. Bonaparte
Oregon
Lant
R. E
Marshfield
Minot
Kine
Southern Oreta Land Company
Minir Minot
South Oregon Company
Southern Oregon
Jaamer Alliance
Portland
Washington, D. C
Simr
Orney-General
United States
Oregon and California Iiroad
Southern Pacific Railroad
J. Minot
C. A. Smith Lumber Andnufacturing Company
C. A. Smith
Erick Kribs
Pillsbury Lumb Company
Charles Traber
B. F. Bison
John A. Wild
J. E. Holmig
Beaver Hill Coal Company
Ambers Estate
Merchant Landmpany
Simpson Lumbarompany
Million-dollar mill planned near Eugene boosts Northwest timber
Portland Telegram reports a new firm has acquired 710000 acres of timber land in Mohawk and McKenzie rivers and plans a modern mill two miles north of Eugene with 100000 feet daily capacity. Palmer brothers, Eastern capital, and Potter family tie the project to Sherlock building in Portland and to the Booth Kell Lumber line. hundreds may gain work as logging and lumber operations start immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Telegram
Honore Palmer
Mber
Oregon
Telegram
Eastern Capital
Palmer
Sherlock
Portland
prey-Bracher Lumber Company
Seattle
J. Storey
Northwest
Ptr Palmer
Pot- Palmer
Pot- Palmer, Jr
Chicago
Pottermer
News City
Mohawk
McKenzie
Eugene
Booth-Kell Lumber Company
Tel Lake
Land claim dispute and patent correction request
Letter from Saginaw Oregon dated May 25 requests correction of a prior claim alleging fraud in land transfer and misrepresentation about a trap gun patent. It asserts Charles D Love Lovelace holds the patent rights and seeks publication of the correction and withdrawal of a suit.
Notice for Publication Land Office Roseburg Or 1907
Land Office notice states Lizzie M Fowler of Walton Lane County Oregon filed sworn Statement No 8049 for SE of SE percent of section 12 township 18 south range 8 west Willamette Meridian. She will prove land is valuable for timber or stone and not agriculture before U S Commissioner W W Calkins Eugene Oregon on July 20 1907. Witnesses named include Sidney Porter Elmer Kirk Ed Whittaker and Richard G Fowler all of Walton Oregon. Adverse claimants must file claims by July 20 1907. Benjamin L Eddy Register.
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United States Land Office
Roseburg
South
W. M
W. W. Calkins
U. S
Eugene
Oregon
Sidney Porter
Walton, Or
Elmer Kirk
Ed Whittaker
Richard G. Fowler
Benjamin L. Eddy
Register
California
Nevada
Washington Territory
Elmer E. Carlile
Hare
Lane
West
Wegeenany
A. H. Hinkson
Alma
Sidney W. Porter
Walton
Charles Fowler
Ed Whitaker
Benjam'n L. Eddy
Congress
Merritt Davis
Salem
Marion
Stirling Day
Ivison
Albert Warden
George W Dickinson
Elmira
Lycurgus Davis
Oregon Bay
Willamette Meridian
W. W. Calkinas
Elmer F. Carlile
Hale, Or
Clem E. Car Ile
George W. Knapp
William Haynes
U. S&s
United States Land Omcer
Joseph W. Liles
Crow
U. SS
Bia
Charles B. Fowler
James L. Atkinson
William D. Neely
Meadow
U.S
Charles A. Leverton
George Liles
Jo Stephens
Jo Liles
Act of Congress
Walter J. Canaday
Range & West
Chipear Wileut
Deadwood
Clarence Burnett
Greemeaf
Circuit Court
State of
Lane County
Louis E. Bean
H. D. Offutt
Lola A. Offutt
Mary M. Bremer
August F. Bremer
James Offutt
Said Louis ©. Bean
A. D
E. U. Lee
Porter seeks timber land claim in Oregon under 1878 act
Emma J. Porter of Walton files sworn statement No. 7964 for purchase of lots 1 10 11 12 in section 6 township 19 south range 8 west Willamette Meridian. She will prove land is better for timber than agriculture before U.S. Commissioner W. W. Calkins in Eugene on July 12 1907. Others listed are W Porter Ed Whitaker Henry Hinkson and Harvey Sallee. BENJAMIN L. EDDY.
Notice for Publication in Roseburg Oregon 1907
Notice states David M Parkereson of Eugene filed sworn statement No. 8023 on April 19 1907 for land in section 12 township 18 south range 6 west W M to prove land valued for timber or stone not agriculture and to establish claim before U S gene Oregon W W Calkins on July 17 1907 with witnesses James T Inman William E Curtis William C Inman Jo Stephens all residents of Oregon and notice to file before July 17 1907
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Roseburg
N& of
W. M
W. W. Calkins
U. S
Eugene
Oregon
James T. Inman
Madison
William E. Curtis
William C. Inman
Jo Stephens
Crow
Benjamin L. Eddy
Register
Notice of timber land claim in Roseburg Oregon 1907
Martha E. Watson of Eugene files sworn statement No. 7946 under the 1878 timber land act to purchase part of section 23 township 18 south range 9 west Willamette Meridian. She will offer proof at Eugene U S Commissioner office and will call witnesses William D. Neely Giles Fowler John H Dick Archie Richardson. Adverse claimants must file by July 5 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Roseburg
Willamette Meridian
W. W. Calkins
U. S
Eugene
Oregon
William D. Neely
Meadow
Giles Fowler
John H Dick
Fagene
Archie Richardson
Oregon Bay
Benjamin L. Eddy
Register
Notice of lands and witness names for claim in Oregon
U.S. Commissioner in Eugene Oregon will hear a land claim on Saturday July 13 1907 in the office. Witnesses named include John E. Carlile William J. Haynes George Knapp and Edward H. Sawyer all of Hale or Elmira Oregon. Deadline to file is on or before July 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M
W. W. Calkins
U.S
Eugene
Oregon
John E. Carlile
Hale
William J. Haynes
George Knapp
Edward H. Sawyer
Elmira
Benjamin L. Eddy
Register
Crow land claim notice for agricultural use in Oregon
Martha J. Hoselton of Crow announces intent to prove agricultural use of SE% of section 26 township 18 south range 6 west W M before U S Commissioner W W Calkins in Eugene Oregon on July 17. She lists witnesses Church Stephens Frank Holland Charley Gold and Walter Holland all of Crow Oregon.
Aldous files claim for timber land in Oregon
William Aldous of Walton Oregon sworn statement No 7975 to prove land in Roseburg value for timber or stone, not agriculture, before July 15 1907. He lists witnesses A H Hinkson Alma Oregon Sidney W Porter Charles Fowler and Ed Whitaker of Walton Oregon. statement filed in county land office.
Notice for Pupucation in Roseburg Oregon 1907
Notice records Eugene Holland of Crow in Lane County Oregon filed sworn statement No 7871 to purchase timber land in section 8 township 19 south range 8 west Willamette meridian claiming land more valuable for timber than agriculture He will present witnesses Henry Hinkson Sidney Porter Harvey Sallee and Clair Hinkson on June 6 1907 in Eugene Oregon Adverse claimants must file by that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Roseburg
South
W. M
W. W. Calkins
U. S
Eugene
Oregon
Henry Hinkson
Alma
Sidney Porter
Walton
Harvey Sallee
Clair Hinkson
Benjamin L. Eddy
Register
Willamette Meridian
Meadow
Fort Parsons
Panther
Nellie Holland to Offer Land Roof Show Roseburg 1907
Nellie Holland of Crow Creek files county statement No. 7942 under the 1892 act to purchase part of section 14 township 19 south range 9 west Willamette Meridian. A roof will be offered to demonstrate the land.
Oregon land claim notices list witnesses and dates
Merritt Davis of Salem filed sworn statement No. 8029 for purchase of 8 percent of SW of section 24 township 18 south range 7 west Willamette Meridian. U S Commissioner in Eugene to hear July 18 1907. Witnesses Stirling Day Albert Warden George W Dickinson Lycurgus Davis. Witnesses from Alma Crow Meadow and Eugene Oregon named. deadline April 20 1907.
Weller files sworn land statement in Roseburg Oregon
Hazel Weller of Albany Linn County Oregon on April 9 1907 filed sworn statement No 7970 for parcels in section 31 township 17 south range 8 west W M and will U S S Commissioner to be examined by witnesses William D Neely John H Dick Giles Fowler and W F Reid at Meadow Eugene Albany Oregon Benjamin L Eddy notes official action in land entry proceedings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Roseburg
Ney
W. M
W. W. Calkins
U. S&s
Swann Files Sworn Statement for Land Purchase in Oregon
Mattie E. Swann of Albany Linn county filed sworn statement No 8052 for the purchase of parts of section 26 township 17 south range 8 west Willamette meridian with July 20 1907 as the date. Witnesses named Cos Fowler William D Neely Marion Cameron and John H Dick from Meadow Albany Eugene are asked to file their claims.
Land Claim Notice for James M Carlile of Hale Oregon
The United States land office records James M Carlile of Hale Oregon filing No 8021 for the NW of NW of section 20 township 17 south range 7 west Willamette Meridian to establish a claim. Witnesses named Elmer F Carlile Clem E Carlile George W Knapp and William Haynes all of Hale Oregon. The claim was previously presented on July 17 1997 before W W Calkins U S official.
Land cruisers' estimate Sooka for sale at the Guard office
The Guard office lists an estimate for land cruisers under review with Sooka as the point of sale. Officials said the assessment covers vehicle condition, age, and potential bidding terms for upcoming disposal.
Land entry notice for section 14 township 19 south
Sworn statement filed for purchase of portions of sections 14 and 15, township 19 south, range 8 west, by Walter J. Holland and others with W. Calkins overseeing. Deadline and further action set for a future date in 1907.
Land claim filed for Crow area acreage in Oregon
United States Land Office records show Joseph W. Liles of Crow filed sworn statement No 7969 for parts of section 4 in township 6 west range west in Oregon. He will present proof of his claim before Saturday July 13 1907 with witnesses Joseph Stephens George Liles Walter Holland and Church A Stephens all of Crow or Eugene Oregon.
Fowler Sires Sworn Statement For Land Purchase
Richard G. Fowler of Eugene files sworn statement No 8009 for the northeast quarter of northeast quarter of section 24 in township 18 south range 8 west Willamette Meridian He will prove before the U S commissioner at his Eugene office on Tuesday July 16 1997 Witnesses include Sidney B Fowler James L Atkinson and William D Neely Readiness to present proof by date and witnesses in Oregon land matter.
Timber land entry for Katie Liles in Oregon
Roseburg Oregon April 16 19eT shows an entry under the 1879 act for the sale of timber on land in Crow Lane County Oregon. It records Katie Liles filing to prove her claim before U S Commissioner W W Calkins in Eugene on July 15 1907 with witnesses Charles Leverton George Liles Jo Stephens and Jo Liles to appear or before that date.
An Act for the Sale of Timber Land Details
Notice references an act dated 4 1892 for sale of timber land. Walter J. Canaday of Crow has statement No. 7944 concerning the purchase of the SE in section 6. Details unclear.
Valley land dispute reshaped by timber claims in 1907
In July 1907, township No 19 south range 8 was contested for timber value by Sallee of Meadow Oregon Fort Parsons of Panther Oregon and Henry Hinkson also of Meadow Oregon, highlighting a regional struggle over natural resources and land rights.
Land Office Notice for Timber Lands in Oregon Region
United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon March 27 1907 announces entry of a land claim under the June 3 1878 timber act for NW quarter and adjacent lots in section 4 township 8 south range 6 west Willamette Meridian. Witnesses include J O Owen from Ivison Oregon R Huston Elmira Frank E Makenson and Bert W Inman Elmira Oregon. Deadline June 22 1907.
Notice for Publication in Roseburg Oregon 1907
Notice for publication dated April 4 1907 lists Sidney W Porter of Watton and others as holders of claims for properties in townships 29 south range 8 west and 19 south range 9 Hugene Oregon. It notes a final filing deadline of July 10 1907 for claims to be filed in the office.
Notice of land entry by Abby Whiteside in Oregon
Roseburg Oregon March 9 1907 notice filed under the 1873 act extended by 1892 act showing Abby Whiteside of Luene Oregon filing for NW% SE4 and NE% SW4 of section 12 township 18 south range 8 west Willamette meridian with commissioners at Eugene Oregon. list of observers Neely Giles Fowler John H Dick Archie Richardson all of Meadow or Eugene Oregon. deadline July 8 1907.
Timber land sale notice under 1892 act for Roseburg area
Roseburg Oregon February 5 1907 notice of timber land sale under the 1892 act extended to public lands. Valeria Westfall of Greenleaf Buyers proposes SE quarter of section 14 township 17 south range unspecified for timber value over agriculture. Witnesses include Chipear Wileut Deadwood Oregon and Clarence Burnett Greenleaf Oregon.
Local Oregon Names Appear in Filing Notice
Osro Wileut of Greenleaf and Ira Brown of Goldson are listed in a filing notice with a deadline to respond on or before the specified day. The document references an office action and the due date for compliance.
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Osro Wileut
Greenleaf
Oregon
Ira Brown
Goldson
Benjamin L. Eddy
Register
Traver Sues for Divorce and Custody in Circuit Court
Mrs. Amy C. Traver filed for divorce from Herbert L. Traver in the circuit court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. She seeks custody of their minor daughter Constance and notes his past abuse and lack of support since October 1966. The couple married December 18, 1900, in Dayton, Washington, with Williams & Bean representing Mrs. Traver.
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Amy C. Traver
Herbert L. Traver
Tolmie & Traver
Hugene
Constance
Dayton
Wash
Trever
Alberta
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Southern Oregon Company
Stettler
Lovelace
Saginaw, Or
Ifter Guard
Chas. D. Love
Ballard
Cr Smith
Tenaha
Tex
Tee
Nda
Probat
L. Phette Ligget
Isam and
Mary *T
Emma J. Porter
Ed. Whitaker
Section No. 14
Township No. 19 South
Range No 9& West
Walter Holland
Eugene Holland
Cos Fowler
Marlin Cameron
Albany
John H. Dick
Guard Huston
Benjamin J. Owen
Rosy Huston
Frank E. Makenson
Bert W. Inman
Benjamin L, Eddy
el Whittaker
Murvey Sallee
Clair Inkson
Benjamin L. Bpry
Abby Whiteside
Fucene
of Lene
Phis der Fife
William DD. Neely
Haa
John H. Hill
James W. Hill
Bivorce
Pree Promier
Eugene Meretanat
J. M. Willams
W. & McFadden
Corvallis
Estes
J. E. Kilborn
Jefferson Street
Hahoald
Jae
Fen
Surfion
Ong
Lane-Davis Drago
Womlward, Clarke & Co
Portlandry
Buchholz & Foyner
Pieck
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