Fatality at Montgomery's logging camp near Walterville
A two year old named Al Manson was found dead at Montgomery's logging camp McKeerie near Walterville. Indications show a log descended rapidly from a slope and struck him in the back, causing instant death. He recently arrived from Michigan and had no local relatives. efforts continue to notify his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Manson
Montgomery
McKeerie
Walterville
Manson
Michigan
Work on Big Willamette Bridge Ceases
The construction of the steel bridge over the Willamette between Junction and risburg will cease due to supply issues and high water. Work cannot resume until spring, requiring removal and replacement of parts. Over 100 workers have been employed since early spring, with about a year more needed to finish.
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Willamette
Junction
Risburg
Epring
Tre Taberk
Obituary of Harriet Oakes in Oregon preacher’s kin
Harriet Ordilla Oakes born July 25 1834 Lewie county New York united with Convenational church as a girl. She married Neston B. Orken and had a daughter Mrs Garrett of Eugene. After moving from South Dakota she joined the Methodist Episcopal church in Eugene. She lived in Eugene from then until her death November 10 1905 aged 71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Ordilla Oakes
Lewie County
York
Neston B. Orken
Itl
Garrett
Eugene
Mr. Garrett
South Dakota
Methodiat Episcopal Church
Oregon
United Three Church
Grandmother OakesLauds as Christian Saint in Community Obituary
The community reflects on Grandma Oakes a beloved Christian figure who died after a long illness She spent four years with the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and was noted for selfless service Her funeral message centers on faith in Jesus Christ and the cross as central to her life
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma Oakes
Grandma
Bee
Jesus
Gsip
Jesus Christ
Elmira Hand Kerchief Social Bazaar Program
Elmira hosts a handkerchief bazaar at Elmira Hall on November 30 by the Baptist Mission Circle. Program includes prayers by Rev. D E Baker, readings by Alice Erdmann Vean Boliman Clara Erdman Leva Taylor and Florence Johnson, solos and duets by Mr and Mrs Miller Emory Taylor KK Yetes, a history talk, sale of handkerchiefs and quilts, and a general social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira
Elmira Hall
Bhaptiat Mission Circle
D. E. Baker
Jim Maxwell
Alice Erdmann
Mrs. Miller
Vean Boliman
Florence Johnson
Emory Taylor
KK. H Yetes
Clara Erdman
Angela
Leva Taylor
The
Holy City
Mr. Miller
Thoroughbred Pigs Offer Multiple Breeds And Pins
A fragmented notice mentions thoroughbred pigs and availability of I C pins for ease. It notes both sexes and indicates Cox at Cressell Oregon as a contact point.
Near million dollar land claim pits company and Indians
The Booth Kelly Lumber Company stands to gain about 900000 from the government to buy alternate sections of the Klamath Indian reservation lands. The state claims swamp land rights to about 90000 acres, while the company cites a prior grant. A three cornered fight is expected as the interior department weighs a possible award and compensation via a wagon road pledge, with 1000 Indians living on the land under a treaty. If no compensation is granted, the company warns it will act against the Indians, a move seen as grave given 35 years of occupancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth-Kelly Lumber Company
Oregon Central Militarynd Company
Interior Department
Klamath
Eugene
Supreme Court of the United States
Diapute
Wagon Road Company
Sooth Kelly Lumber Company
Fikely Orig
Ihe
Lodiaue
Congress
Fa Em Journal
Mound Items In Brief From Mound Nov 22
R Johnson finished logging and plans to move to Eugene the flat of the moat. Ray Bierce and Grace arrived home on Monday’s stage. Prairie folks attended J W Doster’s dance on the lith and spoke of a dry time. C Larne left for Elmira sawmill Saturday. H Johnson and S Gillespie returned home Monday. New mail route established from Mound via Dan Michaela to Smith River. Johnson’s house to be moved soon. Miss Besete Meats teaches Mound school. Harry Layne killed a big wildcat Monday after it had been freed by a dog. Mr Gooter of Smith River stayed at Mound Monday night. See Hell & Son before you sell your wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Johnson
Eugene
Mound
Dan Michaela
Smith River
Miss Besete Meats
Harry Layne
Big Wildcat
Mr Gooter
Delphic Debating Society Event at Smith High
Franklin notes report the Delphic Debating Society of Smith High will host an entertainment and a basket social in the M W A hall the evening of the ith. Girls urged to bring banquets and boys to come ready to buy. Local illness updates and school progress noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Delphic
Simith
Bankete
Butler
J. N. Dennis
Monroe
J. R
Merchants Annual Banquet Brings City Businessmen Together
The Merchants Protective Association held its annual banquet at the Hotel Stoeede with about 50 merchants in attendance. The event fostered goodwill, featured a formal menu, and preceded a business meeting to discuss broadening the association beyond mercantile members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Protective Association
Hotel Stoeede
Partingiar
Nest
Cottage Grove Items Highlight Local Business Plans
Eugene man John Horzieker sets plans to draw a remodel for the CE Stewart hotel building as Stewart plans significant investment. M KR Garantte to relocate a large baron to Third and Peenessee. arrest and move of business toward river’s wet edge to new bar. Charles Quinn, a Wil eon's restaurant clerk, shoots himself in the foot while firing at a target near Latham. injury painful and expected to lay him up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobn Horzieker
Eugene
CE. Stewart
Stewart Ia
M. KR. Garantte
Third
Peenessee
Charles Quinn
Wileon
Restauract
Latham
Irving Items from Irving Oregon November notes
In Irving Oregon dated November 22 Miss Barr from Portland visits her father and is seriously injured by a horse kick. Walter Jay travels to Portland. Joe Girnville has been ill for weeks but is up much of the time. Chas Gersbach improves his residence by adding a room. Frankie Hood returned home last week on visit. Clear Lake Telephone Company gains a few more patrons. Friends of M N Gent surprised him at his home Friday with a dancing party and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving, Or
Walter Jay
Portland
Joe
Girnville
Chas. Gersbach
Frankie Hood
M. N. Gent
Wathering
Letter List Kuagene Oregon November 23
A list of names including Bailey Clyde Barbre L A Barces Mrs Myrtle Hiersard JW Brodie R A Co Charehill T A late M Mages Cs Her ron Mrs J S Ivey Mre bi Mi Kean M L Kelly Albert McKee Mise Lena Morrow Mre J W Nilson Fret Mollethy Mrs H Novinger Joseph Pickett A Hy Potter Mrs Archie Kay Meg Rooney Mre L Kk Rosell Mra Chae Roseell Mra imma Thoroton Mra Hertha Toda ies Kath J J PaGs P M
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Kuagene
Bailey
Clyde
Barbre
L. A
Barces
Myrtle
Hiersard
Brodie
Charehill
T. A
Late
Mages
Cs Herron
J. S
Ivey
Kean
M. L
Kelly
Albert
McKee
Mise Lena
Morrow
J. W
Nilson
Fret
Mollethy
Novinger
Joseph
Pickett
A. Hy
Potter
Archie
Kay
Meg
Rooney
L. Kk
Rosell
Mra
Chae
Roseell
Imma
Thoroton
Hertha
Toda
Ies Kath J
J. J. PaGs
P.M
Also Mentioned on This Page
Abio
Ork
Elmira Handkerchief Social
H_ A. COX
Cressell, Or
Ray Bierce
Sister Grace
J. W. Doster
Larne
Elmira Eawmill Saterday
H. Johnson
Wo Conwell
Kk. Johnson
Hf. D. Jontoson
Frere Darneilie
Harper
Mies Della Brown
Ofant
N. J. Bryant
Frank Lemley
Sanday
Meno
Cafe Noir
B. Rouse
Coast Fork
Aloa
Bartels
Nelson
American Cement Co
Cottage Grove
Irving
Clear Lake Telephone Company
Tte
Russia
Commonwealth
Pingree & Smith
Creedmoor
Bryant
Tolmie
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