Circuit Court Actions in Adjourned Session
Circuit court actions reviewed include dismissals in McFadden v McFadden and Howard v Howard, foreclosures in Ragdale and Kays groups, divorces in Somers, equity Cloud removal in Kays group, recoveries against Fletcher and Crocker, sale orders in Powers case, writ of review dismissed in Jacobs v Eugene, partition decree in Howard, and continuations in Lombard v Sherwood. Multiple cases list defendants, parties, and court orders from Thursday and Friday sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Guard
Circuit Court
Ella N. McFadden
James B. McFadden
Glen C. Powers
D. L. Keyt
John Roland Ragdale
Joseph Robert Ragdale
Charles J. Jordan
Peter Hanson
C. W. Hanson
O. M. Carlson
John M. Rennie
Henry 0. Shanafelt
B. A. Washburne
C. W. Washburne
Erick Johnson
W. G. Nesmith
Chambers Hardware Company
Ragadale
Arthur V. Somers
Frances M. Somers
R. L. Sabin
James L. Craig
State of Oregon
Joseph Jacobs
Frank Einfeldt
Fletcher
J. W. Kays
G. D. Linn
D. B. Yoran
A. Sage
Ella
J. W. Kayson
Jessie Broughton
Eugene Loan & Savings Bank
Henry Cherem
J. P. Fry
Nancy M. Fry
Glen
Albert J. Ward
George T. Hall, Jr
Honeyman Hardware Company
Va. C
James L. Lombard
J. M. Sherwood
Scriber Spirited Away From Mob In Portland
J W Scriber, former cashier of the Farmers and Traders National Bank of LaGrande, was moved to Portland amid threats of lynching. Deputy Hammersley reports Scriber confessed to misappropriating funds totaling 126,006 dollars, claiming the money was used to save the bank, though he offered few details on disposition. Union County sheriff kept him under guard for days to prevent violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
LaGrande
United States
Hammersley
J. W. Scriber
National Bank of LaGrande
Union County
Seriber
Scriber
Fruit crop valued over one million in Oregon counties
A 1908 report filed with the Oregon state board of horticulture shows the fruit crop across Wasco Hood River Sherman Morrow Gilliam Wheeler and Crook counties totaling 1 150 000 with Hood River leading apples at 300 000 boxes and Portland commissioner R H Weber listing district values for Hood River Gilliam Sherman Morrow Wheeler Crook and related totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasco
Hoodriver
Sherman
Morrow
Gilliam
Wheeler and Crook
W. H. Newell
State Board of Horticulture
R. H. Weber
Portland
Oregon
Hood River County
Weber
Hood River
Gilliam County
Sherman County
Morrow County
Wheeler County
Work on Albany Car Line Begins
A. Welch started active plans for Albany’s first electric street line. Orders for construction along the street have been placed and grade stakes prepared by Dannala. The city engineer will prepare the grades. Welch appears to surrender his Second Street franchise and his long‑standing zero‑year, thirty‑year term dispute ends with rejection of the franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Welch
First Street
Dannala
Welch
Second Street
Welch plans shift to Hirschberg franchise in city dispute
Under a grant made about a year ago Welch appears ready to surrender his $5000 forfeit bond and operate under the Hirschberg franchise, reportedly bought for $8000. The city opposes the Hirschberg franchise, making an injunction or other action likely to stop Welch from proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Hirschberg
Herald
Deaths in Eugene 1908 Henry Verrill and Mabel Trotter
Henry J Verrill died at his daughter's home at 80 West Eighth street Eugene at 7 30 PM October 30 1908 aged 79 from lagrippe A service was held at Gordons Undertaking parlors at 4 PM and remains shipped tonight to Minneapolis for burial Mabel Trotter wife of Walter Trotter of Marcola died at Eugene hospital November 29 1908 aged 23 cause puerperal septicemia Remains shipped this afternoon to Mahle for interment tomorrow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Barnard
West Eighth Street
Eugene
Henry J. Verrill
Lagrippe
Gordon's Undertaking
Minneapolis
Eugene Hospital
Mabel Trotter
Walter Trotter
Marcola
Philip Workman
Mahel
Ridder Family Are Liberal Givers
Democratic National committee lists campaign contributions totaling over 40000 dollars received October 27 at New York headquarters. Herman Ridder treasurer and his three sons contribute 37000 dollars with multiple named donors from New York and other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Democratic National Committee Today
Herman Ridder
National Committee
Victor Fr. Ridder
Joseph E. Ridder
Bernard H. Ridder
Michael Fogarty
Morgan J. O'Brien
Robert G. Monroe
Pennsylvania
J. FE. O'Donnell
Missouri
Edward F. Goltra
Nebraska
W. A. Woodward
Delaware
Willard Salisbury
Kloober Kloeber and Kumle Die In Forest Accident
In Green River Hot Springs Washington Fred Kloeber and Julius Kumle died in a forest accident near the town. Kloeber was found beside a fallen tree after stumbling in darkness while seeking aid for Kumle, with the gun in his hand and the death likely instantaneous. Kloeber, 25, worked with his brother Dr J S Kloeber at Green River Hot Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green River Hot Springs
Wash
Fred Kloeber
Julius Kumle
Here
Kloeber
Kamle
Kumle
Dr. J. 8
Morse Denied Admit Handing Bank Collapse Comment
New York Oct 30 Charles W Morse financier on trial for violating banking laws denied he told A H Curtis he had busted the National Bank of North America. Prosecution barred Morse statement and excluded Morse Ridgley conversation while ex congressman Littlefield argued Ridgley absolved Morse and even discussed banking with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles W. Morse
A. H. Curtis
National Bank of North America
Morse
Littlefield
Ridgley
W. C. T. U. Denounces Speaker Joe Cannon
The National Woman's Christian Time Union convention in Denver on October 28 adopted a resolution urging churches to oppose the reelection of Speaker Joseph G. Cannon. Introduced by Mrs. Mary B. Kuhl, the measure commends the Methodist Episcopal church and others for their effort to defeat Cannon due to his opposition to reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
National Woman's Christian Time Union
Joseph G. Cannon
Congress
Mary B. Kuhl
Finais W. C. T. U
Methodist Episcopal Church
Cannon
Earl Dodd Died During Second Night Out Near Waldo Lake
Coroner W T Gorden returned from Hazel Dell with Earl Dodd's body found frozen in snow near Natron after he vanished during a hunting trip. Fellow laborer John Gold recounts Dodd's dash through three feet of snow, wandering away from camp, and exhaustion before death. The body was taken to Natron for burial. no inquest was needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Gorden
Hazel Dell
Earl Dodd
Cascade Mountains
Waldo Lake
Natron
Eugene
John Gold
Dodd
A. R. Black
Mr. Gold
Young Dodd
John Krognes
Earl
Gold
Clothes and gun thief caught at Cottage Grove
John Larrison alias H EB Taylor was brought to Eugene from Cottage Grove and jailed on larceny charges after stealing a suit from Charlie Smith and a gun from Dampie Springfield blacksmith. He traded the goods for a revolver and cash, then fled to Cottage Grove. He will stand trial at the circuit court opening Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Larrison
H. EB. Taylor
Eugene
Cottage Grove
Atkins
Justice of the Peace
Charlies Smith
Dampier
Springfield
Larrison
William Abbott
Saginaw
Timmons Rapidly Gaining Strength in Salem Hospital
Salem on October 26 reports C. Y. Timmons, known as a wife slaver, weak from blood loss but improving siting, with removal to the county jail anticipated after he recovers enough to be moved. He is tethered to his bed with shackles as officials guard against escape while he speaks little of the murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
C. Y. Timmons
Timmons
Wealthy Wallace owner bound over in trafficking case
Wallace Oct 31 Emil Vancamp a property owner was bound over to the federal court at Moscow in the sum of 200 for trafficking in women for alleged immoral purposes his alleged wife Jennie Girard was bound over in the sum of 1000 Their trial is set for November 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Emil Vancamp
Moscow
Jennie Girard
Blewett Returns to God's Country in The Guard Era
The Guard era writer J. H. Bigwert features Blewett's return to his homeland in a compact narrative. The piece centers on Blewett's reintegration, signaling a renewed connection with familiar landscapes and local life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bigwert
Discontinue Paper for Return to God's Country
October 25 note requests stopping the newspaper as the writer plans to leave town now and return around January 1 in a place referred to as God’s country. Eugene is deemed sufficient. author expects not to recognize the town upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God’s Country
Eugene
McLean Describes Police Treatment After Arrest
B D McLean claims thirty hours without food or water and harsh mistreatment by Vancouver police after being arrested on suspicion of Butterworth murder. He says he endured cross questioning, a sweatbox, and had to pay for his own meals during five days in custody. He contends the arrest was a mistake and corrects false press reports of his marriage at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. McLean
Vancouver
Jeweler
Butterworth
St. Johns
McLean
Portland
Astoria
Atwood Doctors Bound Over In Portland Case
Dre C H T and C H Atwood father and son faced arraignment for alleged immoral acts at a Portland hospital. They were bound over to the grand jury on $1000 bonds each, with potential manslaughter charges if the coroner ties Miss Pearl Lamb’s death to them. A hospital controversy centers on their maternity home and patient list while a state names commission meets in Albany and Corvallis to revise Oregon geographical names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dre. C. H. T
C. H. Atwood
Tremont Station
Justice of the Peace
Orson
Grand Jury
Oregonian
Atwoods
Pearl Lamb
Miss Lamb
Fitzgerald
Miss Pearl Lamb
J. A. Finch
Piggott
Drs. Atwood
Portland
Oregon Second Beats Multnomah Second 52-0
The University of Oregon second team defeated Multnomah Club 52 to 0. The first half was 23-0 as Oregon dominated with four minutes in, Hawley and Moffitt each scoring, with Lackey adding two kicks. In the second half Oregon added four more touchdowns, Hawley and Kestley shining in a rout, final 52-0 with Oregon clear on top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Guard
University of Oregon
Multnomah
Oregon
Collegians
Jeffries
Sullivan
Lackey
Moffitt
Hawley
Hawkins
Kestley
Clelen
Coleman
Hagfield
Zacharias
Cooper
Oregon Tops Idaho in Moscow Narrow Victory
In Moscow Idaho on October 31 Oregon defeated Idaho with a strong second half. Final score Oregon 27 Idaho 21. Pirot of Idaho scored six points while Oregon led 23 to 15 after the intermission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iGuard
Moscow
Idaho
Pirot
Oregon
Army Beats Princeton In Final Score Update
Ithaca shows Cornell over Penn State 4 to 10 while Harvard earns a 6 to 6 draw with Cambridge and Carlisle edges Navy 16 to 6 in late results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
Cornel
Penn. State
Annapolis
Carlisle
Navy
S P Officials Agreeable to Depot Parking
Hartog of the Commercial Club, with J P O'Brien and Wm McMurray of the S P Lines, discusses a Eugene depot park after a Portland conference. Results are satisfactory and to be reviewed by the governors Monday evening. O'Brien notes the appropriation limit already exceeded but will contribute subject to minor stipulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartog
Commercial Club
Portland
J. P. O'Brien
Wm. McMurray
S. P. Lines
Eugene
Board of Governors
O'Brien
Remains of Unknown Woman Recovered From White River
Two fishermen found the remains of a woman with the head shoulders and left leg missing in the White river near Buckley. The discovery raises questions about how the body came to be in the river and her identity remains a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
White River
Buckley
Miner Killed in Mine Cave-In at Standard Mine
Wallace Oct 31 Olaf M. Peterson a miner died from injuries after a cave-in at the Standard mine in Mace last night. The accident occurred during repair work and authorities said rescue efforts followed promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Standard
Mace
Olaf M. Peterson
Farmers Fair at Springfield Great Success
The Farmers Institute and Indoor Industrial Fair in Springfield, run by the Springfield Grange, drew large crowds and showcased Willamette Valley produce, Lane County needlework, and crafts. Judges awarded ribbons. exhibits included old papers and a 130 year old sugar bowl. Notables and university staff spoke on education and farming, with concerts and a baby show among events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Springfield
Springfield Grange
Willamette Valley
Lane County
Peery
Kestly
van Valzah
Washburn
Page
Bryan
Phetteplace
Rychard
Geo, Dorris
Dr. Emery
H. M. Stewart
J. J. Browning
Paul Bettlehelm
George Washington
H. F. Ball
Ulster County Gazette
Abraham Lincoln
A. S. Walker
Springfield News
Grandma Signor
Lane County Fruit Association
C. J. Dodd
J. Beebe
Henry Wiley
County Fruit Inspector
Campbell
Schafer
Howe
University
J. H. Ackerman
W.W. Bailey
Food and Dairy
C. I. Lewis
Oregon Agricultural College
Oregon
Northwest
J. W. Bailey
Springfield Band
Richmond
Hill party to attend Spokane Portland and Seattle Railway opening
Great Northern leaders including Chairman J J Hill President Louis W Hill and General Manager Gruber depart for Portland to attend the November 5 opening of the Spokane Portland and Seattle Railway. Hoagland the chief engineer and others accompany them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
J. J. Hill
Louis W. Hill
Gruber
Hoagland
Great Northern
Portland
Spokane- Portand and
Seattle
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Ridder
Joe Cannon
Blewett
GOD
Ors
Atwood
Shafer
U. of O
Horner
Will G. Steele
Corvallis
Tetereet
Alherr Nerrreret
West Point
Army
Princeton
Cambridge
Harvard
S. P
Bears
Jim Hill
Cas Beare
Tortris
Weer
Ectema
Montreal
Sayey
Cuticura Remedgg
Cutieura
TY House
Renaud
Ant
Caticurs
Pocter Drag & Chemap
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Culiiams
T. Felix Gouraut
Int Felix Goun
Stanley's
Willamette St
Rogen
Ree
Hoyt Chemical
Porriano
Highland
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