Social calendar bright with meetings and merriment
A busy sequence of gatherings fills the town pages. Mrs. Kuykendall hosts a Kloshe Tiliclum Club night with music and a prize to Miss Helen Kinney. Luncheon honors Ruby Hendricks. sewing, bridge, and Thimble Club events unfold at Goodrich, Chambers, and related homes. A large Baptist church mass meeting closes with social hours as clubs share needlework and refreshments. An Aloha Whist Club birthday surprise for Mrs Page and a charity menu at the Quackenbush home highlight the week. An autumnal Beta Epsilon society reception and campus events showcase student life and upcoming concert by Emilio de Gogorga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Kuykendall
Kloshe Tiliclum Club
Helen Kinney
Ruby Hendricks
Sewing Club
L. L. Goodrich
Pearl Street
Bridge
F. L. Chambers
R. S. Dearborn
C. A. Burden
F. E. Harris
Chas. Hardy
P. E. Snodgrass
Lou Renshaw
Theresa Friendly
Rosalie Friendly
Elma Hendricks
Norma Hendricks
Winifred Miller
Louise Yoran
Buoy
J. W. Quackenbush
Charles Murphy
Mise Nell Murphy
Veda Quackenbush
McMorran
Preston
Adelaide Lilley
Laura Bartle
Minnie Washburn
Chas. Murphy
Duryea
E. E. Mink
J. K. Pratt
Helen Duff
Louis Bean
Hazel Bean
Madaline Walker
Helen Washburn
J. R. Sean
Portland
Adair
Eva Allen
Elizabeth Elliott
Ormond
Harold Bean
Mervin Rankin
Paul Willoughby
Carter
Alton
Stanley Young
White
Harold
Harvey Stackpole
Harvard Moore
Arthur Geary
Offiers Elected at San Francisco by Trans-Mississippi Congress
The Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress in San Francisco elected officers including President Thomas F. Walsh of Denver and first vice president N. G. Larimore of Larimore North Dakota. Other officers named were A C Fellows Los Angeles second vice president A C Jumbo Muskogee Oklahoma fourth vice president Herbert Strain Great Falls Montana secretary Arthur Francis Cripple Creek Colorado treasurer James C. Dahlman Omaha. An executive committee led by Ike T. Pryor San Antonio Texas and Arthur B. K Briges San Francisco was announced with members from Arizona Alaska California Idaho Nevada Oregon Washington and more. A further list of vice presidents representing states followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Trans- Mississippi Commercial Congress
Thos. F. Walsh
Denver
N. G. Larimore
Larimore
N. D
A. C. Fellows
Los Anne
A. C. Jumbo
Muskogee
Okla
Herbert Strain
Great Falls
Mont
Arthur Francis
Cripple Creek
Col
O. H. Miller
Calfornia
N. A. Means
Idaho
C. J. Smith
Nevada
Peter Logie
Oregon
J. W. Howell
Washington
Trans-Mississippi Congress hears Harriman ultimatum
Delegates at the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress confronted a sensational ultimatum from E H Harriman delivered by J C Stubbs. Harriman warned no railroad expansion in his domain if federal measures dampened investor confidence, likening U S canal projects to risky ventures and stressing intertwined railroad and public welfare. University of California president Wheeler praised railroad builders and urged unity between people and railroads as vital to prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cluding
A. H. Devers
Oregon
J. W. Howell
Washington
Frank R. Gooding
Idaho
DPD
Marchant Marine
Congress
San Francisco
E. H. Harriman
J. C. Stubbs
Harriman Lines
Trans- Mississippi Congress
Harriman
Trans-Miscissippi Congress
Stubbs
United States
Panama Canal
Wheeler
Benjamin Ide Wheeler
University of California
Oak Log Found Seven Feet Underground in West Side Dig
During sewer trenching on the West Side H C Hart and crew uncovered a seven foot deep oak log, ten feet long and two feet thick, black and water soaked. Hart plans to saw it into furniture after drying, noting river or lake history may explain its burial. Nearby, work on the ditch continues with about 3,000 feet remaining. R H White of Bohemia reports plans to mill and test the Dick White mine with his stamp mill and water power, aiming to prove ore potential seen for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Hart
Hart
Old Wall
Dick White
R. H. White
Bohemia
White
S Schild and Scully Move to DelLure Hemenway Place
Kansas residents Thos Schild and Scully from Goodland arrive with a large carload of personal effects including five horses two colts two cows pies chickens ducks farm implements wagons and household goods. Schild has bought the DelLure Hemenway place six miles south of town and will move there at once. He is described as a prosperous farmer and is expected to succeed in favored old Oregon where crops never fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Schild
Scully
Goodland
Kananas
Hound Dies After Neck Wrenching Fall at Farm Fence
Bryson Sears of a farm 2.5 miles northeast of the city loses a valuable young hound in a peculiar accident. The dog tried to leap a picket fence while running. slipping, its neck became caught between two pickets and it choked to death before being found by Sears. Leader and Western Oregon reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frog
Bryson Sears
Sears
Oregon
Goon Cough Cure Promoted For Wide Range Of Ailments
An old standard remedy claims to ease coughs colds asthma and bronchitis with non opiate ingredients. It boasts safety for children and is priced at 1.00 dollars. Sold by Lian Drug Co and Williams Mfg Co propaganda Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lian Drug Co
Williame Mfg. Co
Propa
Cleveland
R M Holt Plans to Remove City from Hotel Dell
R M Holt proposes actions to strip city status from the Hotel Dell property, aiming to redefine its municipal role and governance. The move signals potential changes in local administration and zoning implications for the area surrounding the hotel.
Land fraud case on trial in Portland
The Los Angeles land fraud case involving Pacific Lumber Co. connected residents and Curry county Oregon men was entered for trial in the United States circuit court. Four Curry defendants Amos H. Johnston Frank A. Stewart William T. Kerr and John P. Miller pleaded guilty to technical violations while Jeremiah Huntley pleaded not guilty. Defense counsel argued California rather than Oregon jurisdiction if a conspiracy existed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Los Angeles
Pacific Lumber Co
Curry County
Oregon
United States
Amos
Johnston
Frank A. Stewart
William T. Kerr
John P. Miller
Jeremiah Huntley
A. H. Hedderly
Richard Hines
M. M. Riley
Lee
KR. Myers
San Francisco
California
Oregon District
Chicago Cubs Win National League Pennant in Final
Thousands at the Polo Grounds witnessed Chicago’s decisive win over New York to clinch the National League pennant. The crowds surged for seats as players warmed up, with Chicago’s Preller Kling battery and New York’s Matthewson Bresnahan facing tense play. The scoring hugged a tight balance until Chicago pulled away, sealing the championship in the ninth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Enthiustanta
Polo Grounds
Chicago
Chance
Prelater
Kling
Matthewason
Bresnahan
Brown
Wiltie
Matthewson
Norma
Chicago Cubs
Detroit Wins AL Pennant. Chicago to Meet for World Title
Detroit clinched the American League pennant and will face Chicago in the world championship, the same matchup as last year. Miss Christina Sorenson, telephone company operator in Junction City, arrived for a brief stop as rain fell this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Chicago
Chitcago
Christina Sorenson
Junction City
Be Silvera Leaves for Portland Amid Illness Warning
Be. V. Silvera departed at noon for Portland after a message reported his mother in law Mrs. Clara Eason is gravely ill. His wife had been with her for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. V. Silvera
Portland
Clara Eason
Notice of Final Proof for Timber Land in Oregon
William Chubb of Eugene Oregon filed notice of intention to make final proof on land described as part of the B% of WE Section 12 Township 17 South Range West Willamette Meridian. The hearing before W W Calkins A Q M Commissioner will occur November 2 1908 at Eugene Oregon. Witnesses named: Hal E Wood Marvin L Hammitt Warren C Smith Clark H Decker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
William Chubb
Eugene
Township 17
Hanger West
Willamette Meridian
W. W. Calkins
Hal, E. Wood
Marvin L. Hammitt
Warren C. Smith
Crow
Clark H. Decker
Walterville
Notice of final proof for land in Oregon 1908
Notice is given that Jonathan H Vincent of Eugene has filed intent to make final Proof to establish a claim to land described as W of BE and Lot 22 in Section 22, Township 1 South, Range 2 West Willamette Meridian. Final proof before the Register and Receiver at Roseburg on December 12, 1908. Names witnesses James Wilhelm Creswell Joseph Wilhelm Zion Joseph A Mayo Zion Karl McNutt Eugene readvertisement Benjamin L Eddy Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Jonathan H. Vincent
Eugene
South
Range
Wear
Willamette Meridian
James Wilhelm
Creswell
Joseph Wilhelm
Zion
Joseph A. Mayo
Karl McNutt
Oreon
Benjamin L. Eddy Reglater
Transfers of Lane County Real Estate in 1900s Record
Lane County real estate transfers show multiple deeds including T. A. Milliorn to Harry J. Hicks for blocks 4 through 7 in Junction City and price of 475 dollars, Sladden to McDonald for tract A at county survey N2100, 2500 dollars, Coleman to the Estate of N. G. Coleman for lot 7 in College Hill Park, and other conveyances. Also notes a birth at Eugene General Hospital on October 12, 19058 of a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. F. Croner, 10 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Milliorn
Harry J. Hicks
W. D
W. M. Add
Junction City
P. Sladden
W. L. McDonald
W. J. Coleman
N. G. Coleman
F. J. Ward
Hendricks
Eugene
Rachel McLaughlin
A. Howard
Eugene General Hospital
Chas. F. Croner
Local Merchant Returns Home After Pendleton Visit
E. Baum, former Eugene merchant, back in Pendleton after several days, sold his East Eleventh and High streets residence to DeGroot of Cass Valley. KE. C. Lake also returned home last night from a southern trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Baum
Eugene Merchant
Pendleton
East Eleventh and
High Streets
Mr. DeGroot
Camas Valley
KE. C. Lake
Notice of Land Patent Final Proof Hearing
Department of the Interior Land Office Roseburg Oregon announces Belinda J Meredith of Eugene has filed intent to make final proof under the timber and stone act for fractional NW and SW in section 24 township 18 south range 7 west Willamette Meridian. Final proof set before U S Commissioner W W Calkins at Eugene Oregon on November 13 1908. Witnesses: William D Neeley John Dick Monte Miner Birdina Meredith and E J Frasier, all of Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Roseburg
Belinda J. Meredith
Eugene
Oregon
Township
Willamette Meridian
W. W. Calkins
U. S
William D. Neeley
John Dick
Monte Miner
Cottage Grove
Birdina Meredith
E. J. Frasier
Land Office Notice of Timber Land Claim in Oregon
United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon announces that Parley Pierce of Springfield Lane County Oregon filed a sworn timber land purchase claim for NW quarter of Section 24 Township 18 South Range 5 West Willamette Meridian and will present proof September 8 1908 before W W Cal king Eugene Oregon Witnesses include William Pierce Jarvis A Sutherland William J Sutherland and William Neely Adverse claimants must file by September 3 1908 with Register Benjamin L Eddy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Rawke
W. M
W. W. Calking
Ae BR
Eugene
William H. Pierce
Walton
Jarvis A. Sutherland
William 3. Sutherland
William Neely
Ey Benjamin L. Eddy
Register
Hasvel Seeks Final Proof On Oregon Homestead Claim
Notice from Crow Oregon dated June 17 1908 states Alex Hasvel filed to make final five year proof to establish his homestead entry for NW section 12 Township 19S Range 6W Willamette Meridian. Proof to be given before W W Calkins U S Commissioner at Eugene on September 25 1908. Other named parties include Joseph Gates Earl Parsons Bart Baldwin and H B Baldwin of Panther and Eugene Oregon. Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Alex Hasvel
Crow,regon
Township
Willamette Meridian
W. W. Calkins
U. S
Eugene
Joseph Gates
Crow
Earl Parsons
Bart Haldwin
Panther
H. B. Baldwin
Benjamin L. Eddy
Register
Timber land entry notice for Vincent in Oregon
United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon announces Jonathan H Vincent of Eugene filed timber land proof No 5275 for W2 SE section 22 township 19 south range 2 west Willamette Meridian. He will prove land holds timber value over agricultural use before the register and receiver September 30 1908 at Roseburg. Witnesses named include James Wilhelm Joseph Wilhelm John A Mayo Bart McNutt and others. Claimants must file by September 30 1908.
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Samuel Pitcher
Fac Simile Signature of
rvTs Pai
Eeems
Bears
Castoria
Coataus Company
KEW Ors Crry
Ug &. Inn
Elma
Mrs. Livermore
Miss Grace Hobbs
Mary Chambers
Ai Scone
P. E. Snodgraas
R. H. Dearborn
F. J. Chambers
T. G. Hendricks
R. S. Smith
Walter Griffin
J. D. Fields
Charles Hardy
Freeland
F. FE. Chambers
Chambers
Cockerline
Club
J. M. Shelly
Cheshire
F. E. Chambers
Thimble Club
Claire Wolloughby
Evelyn Bristow
Echo Hawk
Minnie Chambers
B. L. Bogart
Bogart
Titus
J. W. Shumate
Margaret Edmunson
George Lindel Titus
the Baptist Church
Nancy Pollock
Misa Pollock
Old Society of the Congregational Church
Sunshine Club
Mra. m. Kuykendall
Wm. Preston
Frank Page
Aloha Whist Club
South Hich Street
R.S. Bryson
Beta Epsilon
Alder Street
Barter
Berter
P. L. Campbell
Kate Fullerton
Adele Goff
Cornelia Pinkham
Merle McKelvey
High Street
Willoughby
Elmer Paine
Lloyd Booth
Ray Walker
Merle Chessman
Harry Straight
Loyd Howe
Abe Bangs
Arthur van Dusen
Sidney Henderson
Wm. Lowell
Wm. Barer
George Kelly
Zeta Girls
MacKezzle River
Beta Epsilon Fororty
The
Episcopal Church
Emilio de Gogorga
Hig Oak Lake
R. M. Holt
Hatel Dell
York
Lane County
Weet
Jaan A. Mayo
Bart McNutt
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