Funeral of Samuel Handsaker Pioneer of Lane County
The funeral for Samuel Handsaker, a Lane County pioneer chronicled in yesterday's Guard, was held at Gordon undertaking parlors and his remains sent to Portland for cremation. Born November 19 1831 in Hatton England he died aged 77 years 10 months and 16 days. He came to the United States in 1843 with family and settled in the Umpqua valley in 1854. He served in Oregon Mounted Volunteers and helped subdue Indians by 1856. He married Sarah Cannon in 1856 and later lived near Eugene Dexter and finally in Eugene before returning to Dexter. He left a wife and several children and authored Pioneer Life. Julia, his eldest daughter, died at 12.
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Samuel Handsaker
Lane County
Deaca
Gordon Undertaking
Portland
Sam
Hatton
Derbyshire
England
New Orleans
Oregon
St. Louis
Plains
Umpqua Valley
Oakland
Laban Buoy
2D Regiment of
Oregon Mounted Volunteers
Dr Shoop’s Cough Remedy Promises Gentle Healing
An old advertisement claims the remedy uses mountain shrub leaves and stems to soothe tickling or dry bronchial coughs. It asserts safety for mothers to give to infants, containing no opium or chloroform, and promises to calm the cough and heal membranes. Demand Dr Shoop’s from all dealers.
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Shoop
Pennant Winners in Major Leagues through 1909
List of National and American League pennant winners by year. Names Chicago Boston Providence Detroit New York Brooklyn Baltimore Pittsburg Philadelphia and Detroit appear across 1876 to 1909 with multiple early repeats and some OCR errors in the years and city spellings.
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National League
Chicago
Boston
Providence
Detroit
New York
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Warrant Out For Roller's Arrest
Seattle October 5. Doc Roller faces criminal libel charges and a warrant issued for arrest on accusations he threatened a newspaper man by alleging the writer sought 25 percent of gate receipts from his last match or exposure of his methods. Samuel P. Dolan of Albany elected president of Notre Dame senior class. noted athlete and student with ties to Oregon Agricultural College.
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Seattle, Waash
Roller
Sameul P. Dolan
Albany
Notre Dame University
Notre Dame
Ind
Mr. Dolan
Oregon
Oregon Agricultural College
Young Corbett Is Down and Out in Ring Collapse
Boston report says former lightweight champion Young Corbett of Denver was dragged from the ring by his seconds in the fifth round at the Armory after Dave Deschler of Cambridge floored him in a dire moment.
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Boston
Young Corbett
Denver
the Armory
Dave Deschler
Cambridge
Scene of Mine Explosion Reported in Bullitch's Stall
Survivors describe a blow-out shot believed to have caused the disaster at the 21-2 level near Bullitch's Stall. Miners Jague W Davison E Dunn were present as bodies arrived and the scene was marked by pallid, pitiful aftermaths.
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Jague
W. Davison
E. Dunn
Bullitch
Bullitech
Salems Hunt For George Meyers Continues In Oregon
Salem Oregon Oct 6 Sheriff Minto and deputies return after search for George Meyers felon and Eckhart slayer. Meyers brothers Henry and Milton Meyers send J L Combs to Silver Creek to locate and persuade Meyers to surrender. Combs knows the fugitive from mountains and falls area and is still in the woods seeking Meyers. Meyers last noted heading southwest toward Sublimity Stayton with no plan to evad officers, expect Combs to bring him back to Salem for trial.
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Salem, Or
Harry P. Minto
W. J. Culver
George Meyers
Tom Eckhart
Salem
Henry W
Milton W. Meyers
Meyers Department
Meyers
Meyers Brothers
J. L
Combs
Minto
Hall
H. W
M. L. Mevers
George
Silver Falls City
Death of Mrs Clarence Morss and infant daughter
Friends are shocked by the death of Mrs Clarence Morss at Cottage Grove on Monday morning after a brief illness. A baby girl was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Morss but died Monday morning due to a weak heart, and the mother died a few hours later. Funeral planned for late this week to allow distant relatives to attend.
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Clarence Morss
Cottage Grove
Local Births and Health Ad Claims in 1909 Notices
Birth notices list eight pound babies born to Hutchinson at Cottage Grove Oct 2 1909 Wendling area couple L J Crow and wife Oct 6 1909 a son 8 pounds in Eugene and Sept 15 1999 in Chicago Professor Mark Bailey and wife a son Oct 4 1909 Cedar Flat Howard S Clift and wife a son. An editorial note discusses treating the cause of stomach troubles via Dr Shoop restorative claiming rapid gains within 48 hours. Oregon fruit trade update notes Sacramento inquiry about Oregon red apples. crop described as poor notes Portland shortage and California substitution.
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General Hospital
Eugene
L. J. Crow
Wendling
Chicago
Mark Bailey
Shoop
J. O. Holt
Eugene Fruit Growers’ Association
Sacramento
Oregon
Dexter Merchant William Williams En Route to Portland
William Williams of Dexter reports strong trade as the Oregon Eastern construction begins. Supplies for the camp are largely hauled from Goshen through Dexter, reflecting rising business activity in town today.
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William Williams
Dexter
Portland
Oregon Eastern
Goshen
Fortnightly club delegates named for state convention
The Fortnightly club lists its official delegates to the state convention of women's clubs at Forest Grove. The six members are Mrs. KB E De Cou, Mrs. A R Sweetser, Mrs. Lisehen M Miller, Mrs. W P Boynton, Mrs FE O Potter, and Mrs O F Stafford.
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Forest Grove
KB. E. de Cou
A. R. Sweetser
Lisehen M. Miller
W. P. Boynton
FE. O. Potter
O. F Stafford
Public school enrollment reaches 1764 students
The total enrollment across all public school buildings stands at 1764, signaling a steady district-wide student count. The figure consolidates multiple campuses under the district system, reflecting current attendance figures.
New Head of Harvard College Inauguration
Cambridge Mass Oct 6 President Abbott Lawrence Lowell was formally inaugurated head of Harvard University in front of University Hall. Educators and scientists from across the United States and abroad attended the ceremony, with the Board of Overseers presenting the university keys and official seal.
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Cambridge
Mass
United States
Abbott Lawrence Lowell
Harvard University
University Hall
Edward A. Fairbairn
Lowell
Board of Overseers
John D. Lang
Warvard
Inaugural Exercises Open at Old University Style
President Lowell's address outlined future governing policies as students and guests gathered for the inaugural day. Dinners were held in Memorial Hall for men and Bertram Hall for women, with a Boston Symphony Orchestra concert at Sanders Theatre and a student demonstration in the Stadium ending the day.
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Atlantic
Lowell
Memorial Hall
Bertram Hall
Radcliffe
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Sander
Births Far In Excess Of Deaths Here
Dr. J W Harris county health officer reports September totals: 33 births with 17 males and 16 females, 18 deaths—five due to heart disease and other causes. Contagious cases include typhoid fever and diphtheria among others.
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J. W. Harris
Williams Chosen Track Manager for Northwest Team
Ben Williams, Northwest champion pole vaulter, was chosen by the athletic council last evening as track manager for the year to fill the vacancy created by Huston’s elimination by the four-year rule. This is an excellent choice.
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Ben Williams
Northwest
Counc!l
Huston
Petition seeks water election for Lang Creek gravity system
Cottage Grove Oregon October 5 A petition of 100 freeholders was presented to the city council requesting the council order an election in mid October to issue 10000 dollars in bonds for bringing in a gravity water system from Lang Creek a distance of one and a half miles The proposal aims to finance a new water supply with a gravity system from Lang Creek to the city.
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Cottage Grove
Lang Creek
Dr Shoop Health Coffee marketed as coffee substitute
A grocer’s copy claims Dr Shoop Health Coffee is a clever blend of toasted grains malt and nuts with no real coffee. It promises a genuine satisfying coffee flavor and notes it is quick to prepare in a minute and sold by all grocers.
Eugene Commercial Club Discusses Billboards and New Brick Factory
The Eugene Commercial Club board reviewed finances and debated a billboard ban to keep the city from being an attractive field for advertisers. They considered a pressed brick factory near Eugene using local clay and a drain tile prospect. A written offer from Stephen Carver to build a Slusian road 15 miles from Eugene to Elmira was favorably received, with a proposed $40,000 bonus paid in installments and a plan to connect to the Corvallia line. a joint meeting with local groups was planned to evaluate feasibility and Carver’s terms.
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Eugene Commercial Club
Routinne Ousnese
Yoran
Pew
WM Green
Eugene
Stephen Carver
Hartog
Carver
Elmira
Corvallis
Corvallia
Lane County Asset Co
Commercial Club
Merchants’ Association
The
Asset Co
Son of Vice President Sherman Weds in Utica
In Utica on October 5 a fashionable wedding united Eleanor Millar with Richard M. Sherman, son of Vice President James S. Sherman. The guest list featured a distinguished crowd and the President and Mrs Taft sent gifts among many others from prominent circles.
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Sherman
Utica
Misa Eleanor Millar
Richard M. Sherman
James 8. Sherman
Mra
Taft
Lane County Medical Society Meets on Dairy Sanitation
The Lane County Medical Society held its monthly meeting Saturday night. Dr EB L Siggine of the government bureau of animal industry addressed the gathering on clean dairies as a tuberculosis preventative. A committee was appointed to inspect Lane county dairies sanitation conditions.
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Lane County Medical Society
EB l L. Siggine
Government Bureau of Animal Industry
Lane County Dairies
Daughters of Isabella Organized on Pacific Coast
The first court of Daughters of Isabella in the Pacific Coast region began Sunday night at the new Catholic academy building with 84 members. Court Oregon No. 115, instituted by Jon Franewa, reports officers, charter members, and a celebratory Langnet, signaling strong Catholic women organizing locally.
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Abella
Keights of
Columbuse
Pacific Coast
Sew Catholic Academy
Eugene Cathbolics
St. Mary's Church
Eugene
Portland
Metropolia
Oregon No
Joe. Franzewa
F. X. Schaefers
Greta Bristow
J. E. Heaton
Leecturer
Clarence Iddings
Monitor
Low Kolker
Katherine Hastings
Bistorian
Misa Liggle Nurrie
Mayme Sullivan
George Heitzman
G. Scherzinger
G Hurbach
Jos
Koke
Norbert Aya
Nf. Nurrie
F. J Berger
J. Nurtie
Flox Schaefers
J E Heaton
Talo Smith
Howard Woods
Alton Chosn Well Leader At University
Robert Alton of Livingston Montana 1912 chosen well leader at the University after a rivalrous tryout system. A popular sophomore and Sigma Nu member he was a Portland Academy graduate and known for his athletic council role in selecting a track manager. Miss Mary Morgan returns from Chicago and will meet students at the School of Music studio tomorrow.
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Robert Alton
Livingston
Mont
Alton
Portland Academy
Sigma Nu
Mary Morgan
School of Music
Chicago
Hartwig Pleads Guilty In Police Court
Chas Hartwig pleaded guilty to a drank and disorderly charge in the police court this morning. Judge Bryson assessed the usual ten dollar fine after Officer Honney made the arrest.
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Chas, Hartwig
Bryson
Honney
Ten Acres Harvest Near River Road Reach Big Crop
On ten acres along the river road below the city T. J. Kirk harvested 17,000 pounds of boot dried and thinned to seasonal yield. The report notes an upper ef and marks this as remarkable given a short crop this year.
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Citvy
T. J. Kirk
Also Mentioned on This Page
S. H. Friendly
Willamet
Ile Eugene Loan and Savings Bank
Geo. Meyers
CC. Hutchinson
Cedar Flat
Howard S. Clift
Harvard College
Abbott L. Lowell
Claris W. Ellot
Harvard
James Enevet Lowell
Harris
Williams
Beach
Bridge & Beach
Chambers
Sabella
Mughtere of
Alton Chosn
Livingston, Mont
Sloffheimer
Common Pleas
Freeman
Raphael Willier
Hie
Preman
Miller
Lowe
Miller Wilds
Ite
C H. Preston
Sey
Robert & Richardson
Mice Lilaa Keleo
Kev. W. M. Srekine
Methodist
Begene
Bunday
Dale L. Bryan
Mie
Frankie HB. Caylor
Bugem
Kev
DH. Trimble
Frank Whiteman
Bartlett
Bran
Nw Francisc
Cavalog Free
Bod
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