Eight-Point Buck Killed on Willamette River Hunt
L. E. Parks of Cloverdale killed an eight-point buck on the Willamette near the Joe Blakely place. The dressed deer weighed over 200 pounds with eight points on one horn and five on the other. Parks returned Sunday from the trip. Local hunter Frank Warner considers it possibly the largest blacktail ever killed in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamette
Joe Blakely
L. E. Parks
Cloverdale
Mr. Parks
Trip
E. C. B Statzer
Pleasant Hill
Frank Warner
Death of Augustus Like at Silk Creek at age 20
Augustus Like died October 5 1908 at his father’s home Silk Creek after four months residence. He suffered consumption amid illness aged 20 years six months. Funeral services set for 2 30 pm Wednesday at the Presbyterian church with Dr Nave officiating. Interment in the O O F cemetery under M W A direction. He was a member of the Washington lodge and carried a $2000 life policy.
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Silk Creek
Augustus Like
Otage Grove
Funere
Presbyterian Church
Nave
Io Washington
Real estate sales listed by Garrett and Mitchell
Yesterday Garrett and Mitchell reported several transfers. A lot on Moss avenue in Fairmount sold from J G Wells to Geo W Irvin of Walterville. Two lots on Columbia avenue in Fair Mount sold from R C Ser fling to Mr Morrill of the city. A 12 acre tract a mile and a half south of Springfield sold from J J Kin Rey to Mr Russell who recently came from Coeur d Alene Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett & Mitchell
J. G. Wells
Moss Avenue
Fairmount
Geo. W. Irvin
Walterville
R. C. Serfling
Columbia Avenue
Fair Mount
Mr. Morrill
Ben
City
River Road
Springfield
J. J. Kin Rey
Mr. Russell
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
Mav e Into the Washburne residence at corner of East Eleventh
Mr and Mrs H C Mahon move into the Washburne residence at the corner of East Eleventh Street. Mrs Washburne and Carl will occupy the Skacc property at the corner of East Elev and Oak Streets. Mr and Mrs Doxican Mahon take the corner of West Fifth and Lincoln Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Are
H. C. Mahon
Washburne
East Eleventh
Ston Streets
Carl
Skacc
East Elev
Oak Streets
Dox Ican
Mahon
West Fifth
Lincoln Streets
Deater News Highlights Local Visits and School Openings
Special correspondence reports Mrs. McVey of Colorado visiting relatives, Earl Green attends Eugene High School, and Mrs. Parker recovers from a stroke. Hunts and fishing planned on a river trip. Creswell birth announced. local schools and post office changes noted. Harrisburg merchants report strong harvest season with high grain prices boosting farmers’ finances despite a hops shortfall.
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McVey
Colorado
Mrs. Addington
D. S. Hunsaker
Eugene
Earl Green
Eugene High School
J. M. Parker
James Parvin
Willie Kloster
Iree
W. R. Parker
Milton, Or
J. H. Parvin
Lou Addington
William Williams
Creswell
Gild Dunton
Sun
M. E. Edwards
Fall Creek
Trent
Fisher
John Holbrook
Nebraska
E. R. Parker
Holbrook
June
J. R. Wood
Zion
Dexter
Harrisburg
Drowning of James Nixon Near Harrisboro
The body of James Nixon was recovered from the Willamette River near Harrisboro after a drowning. The funeral was held Sunday, with Rev. J. McCallum of this city officiating. The incident occurred a few days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nixon
Willamette River
Harrisboro
University Registration Reaches Five Hundred Mark
Registration at the university topped five hundred this morning with W. C. Campbell as the first to register among the initial four hundreds. Steward L. H. Johnson predicts regular registration will hit about five fifty by the second semester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Campbell
Steward L. H. Johnson
Heller Elected to Fill Third Ward Council Vacancy
The Sherman Heller, a well known blacksmith, was unanimously elected to fill the Third ward council seat after I N Harbaugh resigned. The meeting adjourned until Wednesday to discuss city hall provisions and related matters including a water bond vote, street widening, and other city business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. N. Harbaugh
Third Ward
Sherman Heller
Gilbert
Heller
Harbaugh
Williams
Morris Bros
Bean
Supreme Court
West Eighth Street
Huddleston
Davis
Jefferson and
Monroe
J. F. Ross
T. H. Ellis
Fisher
Merchants’ Bank
Roach
Berger
Chrisman
Olive Street
Presidential Electors Names Form Issued for Election
Salem Oct 5 Secretary of State Benson issued the ballot form listing candidates for presidential electors for November voters. Republican nominees include Fuller Lee Maratera Miller with other electors from Multnomah Douglas Linn. Democratic Coshow Huckestein McAllister White. Prohibition Elmore Gould Hunsaker McKercher. Socialist Beck Grider Quick Varner with numerous county affiliations. Independence ticket lists Bennett Lake Malley Sweeney and others from Multnomah Clackamas counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Benson
R. R. Fuller
Multnomah County
J. D. Lee
A. C. Maratera
Douglas County
Frank J. Miller
Linn County
O. P. Coshow
August Huckestein
Marion
Advertised Letters at Anderson and Nearby Firms
A list of names appears for advertised letters including J. T. Anderson and Son, Miss Maggie Bambridge, Elmer Baker, George Baker, I. 8. Burnett, Mra. Sadie Barton, Ralph Caddick, Miss Denning, G. G. DeWitt, Randall Dorris, Z7 Dowd, C. I. 8. Fowler, Earnest Hickson, Loyd Jacobs, Frank Kiely, Mra. Long, Mra. Mahoney, Mrs Crip McColoch, Miss Lula McDowell, Mrs. L. J. McIntyre, Mra. J. M. Mulkey, C. E. Murphy, Master Louis O’Neill, Mrs. Delia Perry, Mrs. Delia Prichard, J. F. Samson, Mrs. Smith, Norris Stroud, Miss Olile Williamson, Mrs. Janett Winerott, Frank Williamson.
Gold Medal Elocution Contest Held in Springfield
The M E church in Springfield hosted a gold medal contest under W C T A auspices. D L Morgan from Eugene won with The Temperance Warcry. Other contestants included Mrs B E Dickinson and Miss Gertrude Palmer of Cottage Grove, Miss Livia Bond of Irving, and W A Grossman of Eugene. The church was well filled and all recitations were strong, making judging difficult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Springfield
D. L Morgan
Eugene
B. E. Dickinson
Gertrude Palmer
Cottage Grove
Livia Bond
Irving
W. A. Grossman
Business visitor from Co. V. Sheridan in city week
Co. V. Sheridan of Walker was a business visitor to the city during the latter part of the week.
Farm worker kicked by horse at noon near city
Charles F. Croner was kicked on the leg by a horse while at lunch in a farm field near the city. A hanter tested a horse nearby. Croner was knocked to his bed but suffered no broken bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Croner
A Hanter
Colonel Stewart Will Be Retired
Washington Oct 5 Colonels Arthur and Major Edie medical officers of the army retiring board report William F Stewart wholly unfit for active duty. They found a dangerous heart disease and blindness in the right eye. Adjournment granted as Stewart’s brother attorney returns to California and new counsel studies the medicals and evidence. Disability began 34 years ago and he was disqualified from the Nez Perce campaign in 1875 for heart trouble. He says he was never physically examined then and has always been unable to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arthur
Edie
Army Retiring Board
William F. Stewart
Stewart
California
Nez Perce
Army Duty Demonstration Hints at Board Retirement
A fragment notes an individual aiming to fulfill army duties and expressing confidence in demonstration. Indications suggest the board would retire him, pointing to pending changes in service status. The terse wording implies a formal decision or transition related to military obligations and leadership positions.
Turkey appeals to powers over Bulgaria independence
Constantinople Oct 6 The cabinet spends a long session to assess Bulgaria declaring independence of Turkey. It is decided that no proceedings violating treaties will be accepted and Turkey will issue a circular to the powers urging enforcement of the Berlin Treaty. The sultan relies on the powers to defend Turkey’s rights.
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Constantinople
Puneil
Bulgaria
Turkey
Britain and France Reach Accord on Balkan Conference
Paris reports France and Great Britain are in complete accord on immediate international conference to address the Bulgarian situation. Russia and Italy favor the move and Germany is expected to join. Constantinople hints the Porte will accept the proposal.
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Paris
France
Great Britain
Russia
Italy
Germany
Constantinople
Porte
Backers Named in Bulga ria Revolt Commentary
The article identifies a key supporter backing Bulgaria in its revolt against Turkish rule, with France and Great Britain cited as watching the outcome of the conference. The piece notes this backer would be influenced by the conference result and related diplomatic exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulgaria
France
Great Britain
Russian position not released on Bulgarian affair
St. Petersburg reports no official Russian statement on Bulgaria. Diplomats avoid commitments about a Turko Bulgarian war and generally think Turkey will not see Bulgaria action as a cause for war despite Russian protests.
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St. Petersburg
Turkey
Bulgaria
Hop Market Shows Strong Demand as 5000 Bales Sold
The Oregonian reports rapid outflow of hop supplies with an estimated 5000 bales sold in the past week. Demand favors top grades while poorer hops fail to attract buyers. Klaber and Netter lead purchases, over 3000 bales in three days, with several small lots acquired by other dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregonian
Oregon
Klaber & Netter
Mapleton Distinct School Report for October Month
Mapleton district No 22 reports for October 2 pupil enrollment and days taught totals show 20 days taught 421 attendance. nine tardies. Students with perfect attendance include Paul Robinson Harold Robinson Chester Robinson Alma Sander Amelia Sander Carl Sander Mary Sander Rosa Hollenbeck Daisy Hollenbeck Ada Martin Lane Martin Eva Walker Alva Fisk Kenniston Ogden. Teacher Mrs Damewood.
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Mapleton
Paul
May
Harold
Chester Robinson
Alma
Amelia
Carl
Mary Sander
Rosa
Daisy Hollenbeck
Ada
Lane Martin
Eva Walker
Alva Fisk
Kenniston Ogden
Mrs. Damewood
Septembers county health report lists seven deaths
Dr. J. W. Harria, county health officer, reports September with seven deaths from heart trouble, tuberculosis, apoplexy, progressive paralysis, cholera infantum, and pneumonia. The county had 20 births, split evenly among sexes, and six typhoid fever cases.
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J. W. Harria
Ca Bstotni ta Kind How Awees Gought Biguster
Fragmentary OCR text provides unclear names and phrases. The readable bits show no coherent event, date, or identifiable organizations. The piece lacks sufficient facts to form a factual headline and summary.
Shooting near Alpha shocks quiet Oregon town
Harry Stuckey of Alpha, recently moved from Wentatcher Wash., was shot by Harry Tabor, Alpha postmaster, Saturday evening and died within half an hour. The incident stems from prior suspicions of Stuckey’s wife. Merle Tabor, a minor, aided earlier. Stuckey had threatened Tabor. near his land, Stuckey drew a possibl e revolver, Tabor shot him in the shoulder, and bonds of $2000 were set for Tabor to face the next grand jury. Stuckey, about 35, leaves a wife and three children.
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Greenleaf
Harry Stuckey
Alpha
Wentatcher Wash
Harry Tabor
Merle Tabor
Stuckey
Tabor
Bown
Calkins
Brynon
John M. Williams
Lawrence Lamb
Mapleton
Eugene
Bears Beset Ivison Orchards Attract Hunters
Special correspondence from Ivison reports abundant bears this season near abandoned orchards. Vaughn brothers trapped a large female in a Bullwer orchard, she was caught by the hind foot and felled by two shots from a .44. More bear stories expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivison
Vaughn Brothers
Nod
Oldest US woman marks 115th birthday in Redbank
Mrs. "Ben ny" Freeman of Madison township Redbank County quietly observed her 115th birthday. Born in Fayette county in 179% she has always lived here and is believed to be the only person alive who has lived under every president from Washington to Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redbank
Benny” Freeman
United States
Madison Township
Freeman
Fayette County
Washington
Roosevelt
Greenleaf settlers move to Left Fork homestead on St Berkshire plot
Oct 6 Greenleaf report notes Emory Searles family delaying return to eastern Oregon due to Mrs. Searles illness now improving. Louis Stuckey at Deadwood after Eugene call. George Stuckey summoned from Salem for brother’s funeral. Pete Wileut travels to Roseburg to prove timber claim with Almasi and Hunzicker as witnesses. Road around Cape Horn planned on the level amid a ten mile tax collection. Hazelwood cream hauled by O Wileut with Hun sicker in Roseburg.
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Greenleaf
Left Fork
St Berkshire
Emory Searles
Oregon
Searles
Louis Stuckey
Eugene
Deadwood
George Stuckey
Salem
Pete Wileut
Roseburg
Joe Almasi
Louis Hunzicker
Cape Horn
O. Wileut
Louis Hunsicker
Speeding Auto Frightens Horses Sending Riders Into Fence
Miss Vesta Wallace and Miss Clara Welch were riding when a speeding car frightened their horses. The animals bolted into a barbed wire fence, throwing the women to the ground unhurt. Welch's horse struck barb wire and suffered severe chest wounds. Wallace's horse nearly cleared the fence but was lightly injured. The pair and horses were later brought to town. The horses belonged to Matt Craft.
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Vesta Wallace
Clara Welch
Miss Welch
Miss Wallace
Matt Craft
Albany Herold
Veteran Salem station agent retires after 35 years service
W. W. Skinner, a 73 year old Southern Pacific station agent in Salem, ends 235 years of service and retires with a pension and savings. He once refused retirement, and will spend his remaining years with family in Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Skinner
Southern Pacific Company
Salem
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