Early Morning Fire Destroys Owen Cottage in Medford
A cottage owned by Nesmith Owen at East Eighth and Pear Streets was gutted by an early morning fire. Amos St Clair accidentally dropped a lamp triggering flames that consumed the interior and most contents. Mrs. St Clair and children escaped with a few clothes. a piano and chairs survived. the house valued about 600 to 700 dollars with contents around 400. The St Clair family had moved from Eureka, California two months prior. Firefighters’ efforts were hampered by the extent of the blaze and limited use of the chemical engine. The house shell remained, owner Mr Owen and Mrs St Clair awaiting housing and insurance status.
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Nesmith Owen
East Eighth and
Pear Streets
L. St. Clair
October best month for building in city records
Bullding Inspector McFarland reports October as the best month for building since the office opened last April. Permits totaling 85,835 were issued for construction, led by a three story brick block on West Eighth Street by F. M. Wilkins and F. B. Dunn and a two story block at West Eighth and Olive by the Hovey heirs. Permits listed include W. W. Stevens cottage on 14th.
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Bulldiig
McFarland
West Eighth Street
F. M. Wilkins
F. B. Dunn
West Eighth and
Olive Streets
Hovey
W. W. Stevens
Property listings near depot and streets total 95835
Grounds and residences north of the depot list values from 300 to 13760 with names Col Mercer F C Bean M C Hall Mrs Emily Hovey H Apperson F Fisk and Booth Kelly Lumber Co. including brick block at Sth and Olive and repairs on Charnelton street totaling 95835.00
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Patterson
Hilyard
R. Allen
Patterson Street
Sth
10Th
M. A. Matthews
Olive
Charnelton
C. Dessieux
Weston
Adame
Blair
L. H. Hoselton
Weat Sth
Adams
Jackson
F. M. Wilkins
Willamette
7Th
W. F. Barger
Harrison
van Buren
Soren Jensen
4Th
Lawrence
W. Schenk
Monro
Adama
Roney
Madison
Jefferno
J. W. Quackenbush
Thtreet
Oak
Pearl
W. DD
Monley
13Th
Hillyard
Alder
J. E. Henton
Jefferson
S. N. Eliott
15Th
High Streets
F. B
Harris
G. F. Morris
Lith Street
Stewart Avenue
G. W. Lilly
Lincoln and
Lawrence Sts
C. H. Cannon
Oregon Avenue
16Th Street
C. C. Miller
2Nd
Madison Streets
T. B. Luckey
Atherton Avenue
Beacon Street
Luckey
9Th
Washington Streets
Washington Street
R. Shelly
West 4Th Street
Monroe
L. G. Hulin
I. J. Koupal
J. F. Berger
Willamette Street
J. J. Walton
E. Sth
F. BE. Dunn
West Sth
Co. A. Brown
Emerald Avenue
14Th Aetreet
Depot
Col. W. G. D. Mercer
F. C. Bean
High Street
11Th
M. C. Hall
West 11Th
Washington
Lawrence Streets
Emily Hovey
H. Apperson
High St
14Th
16Th
F. Fisk
Man with bullet hole in leg held by police
Chief of Police Farrington arrested a young man named George Johnson after he was found with a leg wound and a mask near Croper house. Officers doubt the accidental self shot story and will hold him for further investigation as a possible crook or would‑be holdup man.
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Farrington
George Johnson
Charles Croper
Chelf
Frasier Building
Johnson
Two 1908 Weddings Reported In Oregon Arcadia
At the home of Rev John Sutherland November 1 1908 Chester C Mayes wed Miss Evaline M Sutherland. At Mrs Merediths 574 Lincoln Eugene October 31 1908 Ernest Thornton wed Miss Agnes Harris Rev W B Pinkerton officiating W H Kay returns from Portland duck shooting on preserves.
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John Sutherland
Chestr C. Mayes
Evaline M. Sutherland
W. H. Kay
Portland
Elizabeth Kelly Pioneer Passes Away in Eugene
Mrs. Elizabeth Kelly died at her home in Eugene Saturday evening after an eight month illness. Born September 15, 1834 in Rockford Indiana, she married John Kelly in Roseburg in 1853 and lived in Portland and Eugene. Surviving are ten children including Mrs. H B Miller, Mrs. A H Tanner, and Mrs. Theresa M Jackson, with funeral set for Tuesday morning at 10 30 at her Eugene home conducted by Rev W S Gilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Kelly
Eugene
Rockford
Indiana
P. C. Parker
Plains
Oregon
Milwaukee
John Kelly
Roseburg
Portland
H. B. Miller
Yokohama
Japan
A. H. Tanner
Theresa M. Jackson
John F. George H
Abe L. Kelly
James W. Seavey
W. W. Brown
Gilbert
Astonia
Ord
Circuit Court Convenes for November Term in County Court
The regular November term opened at the courthouse at 10 o'clock with juror roll calls. Several were excused for illness and other valid reasons, requiring replacement by nine new jurors from outside the county. A grand jury was expected to be formed tomorrow. The State versus Wm L Ford, a lo cal option law case, led to the first trial with a twelve juror panel drawn and out at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
J. W. Smith
J. T. Callison
Fred EB. Lamb
N. J. Moffitt
M. L. Wallace
F. N. McAllister
Wm. L. Ford
H. E. Allingham
J. E. Phelps
J. P. Curring
Geo. H. Boqua
Andrew Brand
EF. L. Gunn
Lester Jacoby
Hills
R. C. Martin
O. W. Brabham
A. A. Gibson
T. A. Gilbert
Promotion fund reaches fifteen thousand dollars for next year
Soliciting committees secure a $15,000 promotion fund for the coming year after weeks of effort. This surpasses last year’s $10,000 publicity budget as the rapid progress allowed the board of governors to plan additional improvements.
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Board of Governors
Eugene campaign raises record ad fund for Lane county
Committees report progress on fundraising as total reached 15061 with 13661 secured and 1400 more expected. Plans include a new city park at the station and a contract with photographer Kiser to advertise Lane county resources, aided by Allen Eaton. Prominent organizers listed: A Dixon Frank L Chambers G Walter Griffin Dr L Whitson Judge E O Potte DD Yoran W M Green Darwin Bristow FF BR Wetherber M Svarverud S Spencer John M Williams George Melvin Mile Charles Williams Jack Rodman G D Linn Harry A Donbar Allen Eaton H F Hollenbeck KF M Wilkins C A Wintermeler Dr Clair Willoughby.
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Eugene
Kiser
Lane County
Allen Eaton
Oregon
Dixon
Frank L Chambers
G. Walter Griffin
L. Whitson
E. 0. Potte
Yoran
W. M. Green
Darwin Bristow
Birth notices and city woes in Eugene area
In Eugene on October 31, 1908 a son was born to Claude Sylvester and his wife. A son was also born to J. B. Marshall and his wife three miles south of Eugene on October 1, 1908. Many houses remain unfinished due to a lack of windows and doors. shipments ordered last August have not arrived. Local mills run at peak capacity. Dr. Selover left for Portland to obtain materials to finish his house on High Street near East Seventh. The Commercial Club board read an invitation to members and citizens to visit Albany on Portland day at the Albany apple fair and attend the opening of the new passenger depot November 10. A committee of Elmer Roberts and J. H. Hartog will organize travel, with participants leaving at 11:55 p.m. and returning on the Cottage Grove local at 9:35 p.m.
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Selover
Portland
High Street
East Seventh
Board of Governors
The
Commercial Club
Eugene
Albany
Elmer Roberts
J. H. Hartog
Cottage Grove
Oregon Played 15 Minutes With 10 Men In Idaho Game
In Moscow Oregon played half a game shorthanded after Main was ejected for slugging seven others underused as substitutes. Idaho scored one earned touchdown while Oregon endured a 35 yard offense penalty. A controversial illegal Idaho score stood after a grounded forward pass was misapplied by officials. Idaho’s win uncertain. Oregon pressed Idaho into territory most of the game.
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Idaho
Moscow
Oregon
Main
Forbes
Middleton
West Coast Mines Company resumes work at Bohemia district
The West Coast Mines Company restarts operations in old Bohemia tunnels and begins ore mining ahead of mill start. A 12 man gang works tunnels while a deep new tunnel is driven. Mill capacity is 100 tons per shift, with ore stock to trigger continuous operation. Live prospects point to busy times next summer in Cottage Grove Western Oregon.
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West Coast Mines Company
Bohemia
Cottage Grove
Oregon
Mind Your Business With Dr. King's New Life Pills
A vintage advertisement urges readers to take Dr. King's New Life Pills to ward off bile-related ailments. It touts benefits such as preventing biliousness malaria and jaundice by cleansing the system through a simple daily regimen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Belknap Springs Renamed Oregon Hot Springs Resort
The Belknap Springs resort in the Deschutes area has been renamed Oregon Hot Springs amid ownership changes. Local talk cites plans for a north south railroad, potential Henry Hill route surveys, and possible future bonds as developers eye enhanced access. William A. Scherzinger and Miss Anna P. Granger obtained a marriage license yesterday.
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Wm. A. Scherzinger
Anna P. Granger
Bears the ha King on Yan Hone Anes itd
Bears the ha King on Yan Hone Anes itd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CA Storta
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OWEN
A. Lombard
Claude Sylvester
J. B. Marshall
Belknap Spring
McKenzi
Walter Be Bummer
Belknap Springs
Whey
Rae Wis Howell
van Haak
Hill
Astoria
Howell
Machi
Portland, Hugene & Eastern Railway Co
James J. Hill
Willamette Valley
Deschutes
Oregon Hot Springs
Hoosier
Streit
Buck’s
Ostermoor
China
Gilx F
Poijs
Campbell-Fellman
Olive and
8Th St
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