Acquittal Likely In Molineux Murder Trial
Russian bar racks collapsed killing a boy and wounding his mother. In Covington Virginia Willie McClain aged thirteen lay dead shot by his mother on Hallowe en. The courtroom crowd gathered as Roland B Molineux faced murder charges over a poison package case with defense experts disputing handwriting. The acquittal outcome appeared likely as his testimony drew favorable reaction.
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Hallowe’en
Covington
Willie McClain
Hallowe'en
Hy Scripps News Association
New York
Roland B Molineux
Katherine J Adams
Molineux
Ep Guarp
Cottage Grove Gun Club Organized and Officers Elected
A meeting in Cottage Grove formed the Cottage Grove Gun Club to pursue standard firearms activities. Lee W Henry was named president and Henry Veatch secretary and treasurer. A committee including Joe F Baker, FGrby, and Henry W Henry was appointed to secure grounds and set up traps for the first practice Tuesday at 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage Grove
Hop Cultivation Showcased by Successful County Grower
The article outlines Geo A Dorris's hopyard methods near Springfield, stressing English garden style, March grub, avoidance of water grub, careful crown-head training, and deep soil covering. It cites three years of sloppy cultivation versus two years under sound management with an 1902 crop of 137 bales weighing 24,455 pounds, about 2445 pounds per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo A Dorris
Springfield
Dorris
Annual Church Meeting Sees Growth and New Officers
The Baptist church held its regular annual meeting on Thursday evening. Attendance, finances, and membership rose, and a full slate of officers was elected for the coming year. Newly elected include Pandey as school superintendent, Mrs Adams as clerk, BF Dorris as treasurer, and trustees C8 Frank and MD Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Pandey School
O 8S Adams
BF Dorris
A JP O'tard
Frank
MD Mitchell
Robinson and Baker Wed at Bow River Home
At the home of the bride's parents on Bow River on Friday October 24, 1902, W H Robinson married Lora Baker with Rev N B Walden officiating. Miss Baker was among Cottage Grove's most popular young ladies.
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Bow River
W H Robinson
Lora Baker
Rev N B Walden
Miss Baker
Cottage Grove
Treader
Marriage Read at Fern Ridge Home on October 26 1902
In a ceremony at the home of DA Cheshire near Fern Ridge Mise Ora Cheshire wed W B Smith of Whitman county Washington. Rev A J Armstrong officiated the nuptials.
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DA Cheshire
Fern Ridge
Mise Ora Cheshire
W B Smith
Whitman County
Washington
A J Armatrong
New Springfield Doctor James Joins Practice
New Springfield physician Dr James has joined the practice after moving from Shedds. He brings strong recommendations and begins treating local patients with a focus on personal care and community health.
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Springfeld
James
Roseburg store to open as watchmaker and jeweler
In Ost Oct 30 1992 near Thurston Iowa, Mr and Mrs W H Epler announce a daughter. The Iowa Grocery Col front windows display the Roseburg Review and F Day, jewelers, as secured quarters in T K Ri Oo's music store. The shop will open next Monday with repairs first, plan to stock goods later.
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Thurston
W H Epler
Roseburg Review
F & Day
Fuse Gene
Lewis Stilwell Coryell Pioneer Plumber of Lane County
Lewis Stilwell Coryell an early Lane County plumber born September 19, 1820 in Hunterdon County New Jersey. He arrived in Eugene area on October 25 1847 with a small party including Eugene Skinner and Elijah Bristow. He split timber for Skinner, helped with early mills near Dallas, and hunted grizzly bears to feed settlers. His descendants note his role in shaping pioneer life and the United States commonwealth in Oregon.
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Lane County
Lewis Stilwell Coryell
Eugene
Eugene F Skinner
Elijah Bristow
Wiliam Lindeon
Coryell
Hunterdon County
Denmark
Germany
Scotland
Armrrea
Woryell's
Eugene Skinner
Gould
O Neill
Spencer's Butte
Long Tom
Mt Piegale
Pleasant Hill
United States
Union of States
University Literary Societies Meet in November
The Laurean Society and Philologians held meetings with new members admitted and a program of extemporaneous speeches, recitations, and debates. Debates covered Cuban export duties and tariff reform while speakers discussed the Bible's role in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurean Society
Ites Lred
United States
Philologians
Tomlinson
Bollman and Watson
Pro Young
J Handesaker
W Murphy
O Busse
D Graham
Association
Births and business notes from Junction City
The Junction City News notes two births: a son born Oct 23 1902 to Samuel and Mra Robinson and a daughter born Oct 26 192 to Rev and Mra Schrode. It also reports Horbur Nicklin Mercantile Co establishing a cash carrier system with Miew Coa Willieme as cashier and mentions church construction plans near H M Milliorn residence.
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Samuel Robinson
Mra Schrode
Horbur'-Nicklin Mercantile Co
Miew
Willieme
Polcing
H M Milliorn
New Fire Protection Laws For Oregon Timber Interests
Oregon timber interests discuss proposed state law to limit fires to certain dates. A Portland meeting formed committees led by W W Curtis and R A Booth to draft legislation supporting slash burning restrictions and county court date adjustments. Booth emphasized balancing eastern buyers, mill operators, and ranchers, with Lane County as a focal point for a convention of landowners and mill men. The Guard invites input.
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Portland
Oregon
W W Curtis
R A Booth
Booth
Lane County
Real estate transfers and mining claims noted at courthouse
Notes from the courthouse list transfers Amanda C and A W Patterson to Luella Clay Carson 900 by 200 feet in Eugene 1109 dollars. Warner to G G Warner Lost Province mining claim Bohemia district 1 dollar. U S to Anthony Godfry 153.51 acres in district petcot. Dow to Booth Keily Lomber Co 160 screen to 2068 r2w 50 dollars. Godfry spouses to Fred Fick 153.51 acres in tpl r 12w 100 dollars. Courrier to W A Wills et al int in Cora Laocky Boy Red Jacket and Arab Einyo claims Bohemia district 575 dollars. Milliorn to Mil Hore lots 2 and bik 3 Washourne Junction. Mining location E C Lockwood locates Slide claim Bohemia district. Wm Facka and M Leona Garrison E Garrison witness.
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Amanda C
A W Patterson
Eugene
Alfred
Emily J Warner
G G Warner
Bohemia District
U S
Anthony Godfry
Petcot
Dow
Booth-Keily Lomber Co
Anthony
Annie Godfry
Fred Fick
Helena
New Lodge Formed by Modern Woodmen in Springfield
The Modern Woodmen of America organized a new lodge in Springfield last Friday evening. Several Eugene camp choppers were absent and aided Deputy Organizer Geof Strayer in work. The camp lists % charter members with officers elected: Hutton as venerable canan, Young advisor, Holmes banker, Haines clerk, Mc Bee watchman, Wright sentry, Koster escort, Van Valzab physician.
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Modern
Woodmen of America
Springfield
Eugene
Geof Strayer
Hutton
Canan
Young
Holmes
Haines
McBee
Wright
Koster
van Valzab
Two Thieves Sentenced In County Court In Roseburg
In a pre adjourned term held Saturday Judge Hamilton returned to Roseburg. The two men, John Schwartz and Thomas McElroy, pled guilty to larceny and were each sentenced to a month in the county jail. The arraignments and other cases listed included civil actions, suspensions, and continued proceedings.
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Hamilton
Roseburg
John Schwartz
Thomas McElroy
Jobo Whitaker
D Mishler
R Gilstrap
Harriet Esladden
P Sladden
L Baker Et al
Kate Vo Zumwalt
Albert Ziniker
R Whipple
Thomas M Hunt
Peter Schuttler
Marquam
Thomes Allen
EJ Sherwood
Cottage Grove
Isaac Carson
Maud Glover
Elieuw Waykes
John Sykes
Oregon & Southeastern Ro
Ben Hall
Oregon & Southern R
Rva
Hawley
Carrie Hawley
Oregon & Southeastern
Joseph Wicks
Frasier
Frank J Martin
Harnoliog
Wm Johnson
JW Shumateve
A C Mullen
Allyn Mullen
California &Oregon Land Co
JW Patrick
Frasier Ya
Aultman Co. ® Corporation
Vn M J
E Lilly
Loala Johnon
Erick Jones
White Swan Mining Co
Oregon
Jobo Schwarts
Ecounty
Doctors clash as varsity game ends 11 0
Portland medical college team arrived and faced Oregon on Kincaid field as crowds cheered. Early scoring showed Medics 0 and UO 6, then Medics 0 and UO 5 in the second half, yielding a final 0 11 loss for Medics.
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Dally
Medical College
Portland
Kincaid Field
Razor Factory Sold in Bankruptcy Sale
AJ Smith sold tools and material from the Peter Goemer razor factory at the old Brick church to judge creditor H RB Kinesld for sixty dollars. Interested parties may contact Judge Kincaid for access to remaining factory items and records.
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Conetade AJ Smith
Peter Goemer Razor
H RB Kinesld
Rezro
Kincaid
Land Office Sensations Stir Timber Claim Debate
Albany dispatch reports Interior Secretary actions on timber land filings stirring local timber men who fear scrip holders may seize top claims while an investigation drags on. Government agents arrive as Capt Ormaby gathers evidence on land claims, though the Roseburg Review notes only former filings are paused.
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Albany
Secretary of the Interior
B Ormaby
Forest Rangers
Oregon
Land Department
Roseburg
Social Whirl in Eugene: Hallowe'en Parties and Gatherings
The Eugene social scene features Wanda Logas hosting Halloween events at 645 High Street with guests Eva and Ada Allen and others. A Whist Club birthday gathering for Mr Jenkes was held at East Tenth Street, followed by a party for Mrs McAlister at her home with a large guest list. Mrs Young hosted a tribute party for Mrs McAlister's guest list included many local residents. After Drain Normal's defeat, High School and girls hosted a hospitality event in Frank's Hall to lift spirits. Edith Kerns hosted the Betta Kippe fraternity at 283 West Sixth Street with light luncheon. St Mary's Episcopal guild held a Halloween party at the parish house with festive decor and activities. The report ends with garbled lines about local political and civic notes and a reference to an upcoming convention.
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Imat
D . Jenkes
East Tenth Street
Jenkes
Hallowe'en
Spencer
R McMurphey
J W Kays
WO Yoran
Claire B Willoughby
Mra FN McAlist
Nee Young
Mra OM Young
Mra
Emma Thompson
Mra J KR Wetherbee
Miss Beggsle Day
Mesdames
P E Snodgrass
Ned Hughes
J E Bronaugh
Kerns
Mies Edith
Betta Kippe
Weet Sixth Street
le Roy Kerns
Ernest Beohdot
Leonard Straight
Herbert Eastland
Webster Kinesid
Arthur McAlister
Orville Waller
Clayborn Rhodes
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Generals
Scripps News Association
Dewet
Cape Town
Eneral Wood
United States Army
St Peterssure
Crenstochan
Eripps News
London
George Martin
Edward
Scrippa News Association
Wixkessarre, Pa
Arbitration Commission
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Gun Club
George A. Dorris
TOOG
New Springfield
Iowa
University Literary
Laureans
Junction City News
Times
R. A. Booth
Lockwood
Bohemia
Wm Facka
M Leona Garrison
Garrison Witness
Spingfield
Swer
Doctors
Land Office Sensations
Daily Guard
Aterhome
High Street
Mies
Wanda Logas
Hallowe
Eva
Ada Allen
Helene Robinson
Libblie Howe
Grace Bogart
Sylpi Kote
Eva Burton
Wincie Cockerline
Elmer Paine
Ralph Robinson
Eberle Kuykendall
Harry Straight
Lloyd Howe
Frank Mathewe
Bunth
Drain
Frank's
Madelio Club
Vocal Bolo
Nica Ostrander Spetramental
Alicia McElroy Voca Bolo
Miee Locke Wilkes
Paul Broufler Merlin Harding
S T Mary's Episcopal Guild
Yxas
Clio
T Mitchell
Ilican
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