Automobile accident leads to charge against driver
In Marion county a Salem court heard the first automobile case, charging Ed McClanahan with willful destruction of property after his auto frightened a horse, caused a buggy to overturn, injuring Gustave Mitzner and killing the horse. The trial was postponed to Monday.
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Salem Statesman
Eugene Young Man
Marion County
Justice of the Peace
E. D. Hargan
Gustave Mitzner
Marion
Mitzner
Chaiffeur
Chaffeur
John Doe
Ed. McChanshen
Portland
John Lewis
McClanahan Wood
Salem
Fred T. Merrill
Conete |Y
McClanahbaun
Merrill
McClanahan
Plunder Identified in Eugene Horse and Wagon Theft
Sheriff Fisk learned the owners of two horses and a spring wagon taken with harness by Tom Young. Leonard Gertz of near Portland identified one horse as his and another as Michel Tannier’s. the wagon belonged to Portland’s Mr Hayes. Hayes had the wagon in Eugene and it was sold to Ray Frank this morning.
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Fisk
Tom Young
Eugene
Leonard Gertz
Portland
Michel Tanvnier
Tannier
Lane County
Storey
Multnomah
Gertz
Paigene
Hayes
Rugene
Ray Frank
Eloped With A Fortune Teller In Baker City Note
Leota Robertson, Baker City’s only daughter of an aging man, eloped with Professor Cladius a fortune teller last eight days. the heartbroken father seeks her. The mother died at birth seventeen years ago. Leota is described as blue eyed with golden hair. Cladius faces seduction charges if found.
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Baker City
Leota Robertson
Cladius
Cladine
Shanahan and Strub Shine for Jesse Moores
The San Francisco Post lauds Tim Shanahan for vast center field coverage with Max Muller and Goes Pyne on the corners. Charley Strub, ex Santa Clara, shines at first base and also okays the puck with two neat singles and strong defense in a multi sport showing for the Jesse Moores.
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San Francisco Post
Tim Shanahan
Jesse Moores
Shanahan
Max Muller
Goes Pyne
Distillers
Charley Strub
Santa Clara
Pippin
Straub
Opening of the district fair opens with stock pens
The Daily Guard notes the district fair grounds bustling as pens fill with cattle goats sheep and horses. Prominent stockmen from Coburg Eugene Junction City and Lowell have animals on display. Exhibits in the pavilion show grain grasses and various crafts while outside, machinery stores and refreshment stands draw crowds.
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Association
Amos Wilkins
Coburg
Coleridge McElroy
Eugene
H. A. Kempp
Junction City
S. M. Douglas
LD. Hyland
Lowell
Perry Frank Wins Sewer Bond Bid in City Council Session
Last night the city council opened bids for 15000 sewer bonds with three offers. P Frank offered the best terms of 600 at one quarter percent, 3000 at one third percent, and 3000 at one half percent, outbidding J J Lewis and First National Bank. Remaining 15000 bonds to be bid later. Other actions include Thirtero Wo street sewer contract award to Mumer brothers, bicycle limit on Eighth Street, ordinance prep, Sixth Street sprinkling, and petty vendor license denials during the district fair.
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First National Bank
P. Frank
J. J. Lewis
J.J. Lewis
First National
Mumer Brothers
Thirtero Wo Street
Eighth Street
Charneltond
Willamette
West Sixth Street
Boy Dies of Gangrene After Leg Injury
Allan Burvill, 10 years old, of Eugene, formerly Kansas, died Sunday afternoon September 27 from gangrene after being struck on the leg by a sledge hammer at work. He leaves a wife and three children, Frank, Mabel and an infant. His body was brought to the Pryor home after lodging at West Eight and Lawrence streets. Funeral time to be announced when his sister arrives.
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Allan Burvill
Booth- Kelly Lawber Company
Springfield
Pryor
West Eight
Lawrence Streets
Frank
Mabel
Eugene
Kansas
Scobert and Dodge Move to New Grocers Quarters
Scobert and Dodge, West Eighth street grocers, relocate to the Hlowey building at West Eighth and Olive, gaining more space and better lighting. The old shop becomes a storage and feed area for flour potatoes and related goods.
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Scobert & Dodge
West Eighth Street
Hlowey
West Eighth and
Olive A‘reeta
Mesers, Scobert & Dodge
She Wasn't a Back Number in Youth Romance
A Eugene mother warned her daughter about a young man's late calls, urging propriety. The daughter replied that she was already sitting with him, insisting he was not a back number.
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Sabe
Elgard Bride Weds Sorenson in Danish Church Ceremony
Thursday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Jan Elgard of Coburg, Mise Sive Elgard married Samuel Sorenson with Rev Kasemesen officiating from the Danish church. The Sorensons reside in Coburg where he is employed.
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Jan, Elgard
Mise Sive Elgard
Samuel Sorenson
Kasemesen
Mre. Sorenson
Coburg
Mr. Sorenson
Albany Herald Sold by Train and Whitney
The Albany Herald changes hands as owners Train and Whitney sell the plant and goodwill to C. B. Winn and G. A. Westgate of Albany. The Democrat remains under current management, with expected competent operation.
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Messrs. Train and Whitney
Herald
C. B. W.nn
G.A. Westgate
Democrat
Albany Democrat
Handsome Beckwith block rises as city’s finest
The galvanized iron work on the new Beckwith block is finished, giving the building a handsome appearance. When completed it will be one of the best looking business blocks in the city.
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Beckwith
Taxable Property Values Rise Across Oregon Counties
Government reports suggest total state valuation may reach about 176 million dollars, up roughly 26 million from last year. Counties note increased assessments and new property on rolls, with Oregon's peak previously reached in 1893 at 168 million. The 1901 tax rules capped state tax portions, affecting county incentives to lower values. if 1906 figures reach 175 million, the record will stand again.
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Salem
Oregon
Hold Up Man Gets Booty Near Hanover Mine
Baker City September report: Manager Art Harris of the Cole Grand Hotel and Colonel E. E. Stewart of Sim mons Hardware were held up by a lone highwayman several miles above Sumpter near Hanover while en route to Mountain View mine. They lost cash, clothing, cigars and refreshments. Harris lost over 60 and Stewart about 70. A large gun with a muzzle hole described.
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Baker City, Or
Art Harris
Cole, Grand Hotel
E. E. Stewart
Simmons Hardware Company
St. Louie
Sumpter
Hanover
Mountain View
Mr. Harris
Stewart
Harris
Death of N G Pitzer in Waiteburg at 78
Andrew Pitzer, a former Lane County resident, died yesterday in Waiteburg Washington at age 78 from paralysis. The body arrived today and was met by many friends. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at the Masonic hall and will proceed to the Masonic cemetery, Eugene Masons in charge.
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N. G. Pitzer
Lane County
Waiteburg
Washington
Masonic Hall
Masonic Cemetery
Eugene Masons
Visiting Eugene Friends Chronicle Style
Dr. Chester Osburn formerly of Eugene now in Athena visits old friends and relatives in Eugene. He once served as Eugene draw clerk and lately ran a drug business at Athena. Having sold that business he is undecided on future plans after returning from Belknap Springs.
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Chester Osburn
Eugene
Athena
Chester
Osburn
Belknap Springs
Bound Over in Destruction of Property Case
Fd McClannahan appeared before Salem justice yesterday on charges of willful destruction of property after causing two runaways and the death of a horse with his automobile. He was bound over to the circuit court with bonds of 1000, which were promptly furnished.
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McClannahan
Justice of the Peace
Salem
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