County School Superintendent Dillard Wins Co 6 Medal
County School Superintendent W Dillard tops the company shooting contest at the annual camp shoot securing the gold medal with a score of 7 out of 100. Kerr takes silver in the same class for the best shot by a member who had not previously qualified. Other scores listed include Lt. Hunter and Lt. Willoughby among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Dillard
Pany
Kerr
Gore
OHM
Ceiccdsse
Selaey Wis
Gilbert
Akcatee Aleet Jensen
Ae Au WiMlAte
Itenant Hunter
Watenant
Willoughby
Odplain Williame
Irving Items Special Correspondence Update
Mrs W B Yates lost her barn to fire last Monday with no origin clue. Mrs W Waddle and daughter left for Halsey Sunday. L Bond adds a porch to his residence. Mr and Mrs Milos Taylor of Eppingfield visited Irving. Jugene Wm Montgomery planned a short visit with relatives. Mrs Thos Gray traveled to Salem for a few days with friends. Pv Fields of Fern Ridge visited his son in Irving. A C Bates remained active in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving
W. B. Yates
Pv Fields
Fern Ridge
A. C. Bates
Marriages Read Like Fragments From Historic Notice
Fragmented OCR shows multiple marriages listed by location and officiant. Entries mention Ray M. McVonalc and Lucretia Brewster near a home in October 1908, Albert A. Wheeler and May Miller at George P. Miller’s home, officiants Rev J I Moore and Rev H W Babcock, with partial dates and names: A M Fisher and Mana West among the garbled lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Moore
Ray M. McVonalc
Lucretia Brewster
Geo. P. Miller
Albert A. Wheeler
May Miller
H. W. Babcocking
Freight Car Shortage Deepens Across California
A Southern Pacific employee warns the freight car shortage will worsen in two weeks. About 500 lumber cars are stuck in California bound for San Francisco, with eight miles of sidings loaded with lumber. The bottleneck harms shippers and SP alike as Mare Island and Southern California work stall for lack of cars, piling, and timbers. Car factories are backlogged, and Eastern railroads can’t supply replacements. San Francisco’s disaster is blamed for much of this year’s problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
California
San Francisco
Mareola
Cottage Grove
S. P
Bohemia Mineowners Elect Officers In Annual Session
Bohemia Oct 15 The third annual meeting of the Bohemia mine owners association re elected officers for the year. George O Knowles is president Warren B Hartley vice president Frank Melnotyre secretary Godfrey Graber treasurer Directors chosen include W H Shane Charles Gettys J S Brand Frank Williams and Frank Flusher The gathering was well attended and much business was transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohemia
Bohemia Tne Owners’ Association
George O. Knowles
Warren B. Hartley
Frank Melnotyre
Teasurer
Godfrey Graber
W. H. Shane
Charles Gettys
J. S. Brand
Frank Williams
Frank Flusher
Merchants Discuss Lane County Fair Plans
The Merchants Protective Association met to discuss a Lane county fair and announced a public meeting to form an organization. A committee of Barker Watts and Chambers will confer with the Willamette Valley Company on improving light service amid complaints of unsteady current and insufficient illumination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Protective Association
Lane County
M. 5. Barker
J. O. Watts
F. E. Chambers
Willamette Valley Company
Senator Fulton Names Malcolm for Portland Customs Post
Senator Fulton at Astoria formally announced his recommendation of P. S. Malcolm to be collector of customs at Portland, to succeed I. L. Patterson, the present incumbent. The move aligns with Fulton’s longer term plans and signals influence in Oregon appointments.
Cure Catarrh Now With Hyomei In Eugene
Local notices promote Hyomei as a remedy for fall catarrh symptoms in Eugene. Claims include quick improvement after first day and potential winter relief if used promptly. Seller Mr Hull offers guarantee and extra bottles if needed, with emphasis on personal assurance and no cost unless cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Hull
Hyomei
Wl . Weys
Austin Root Dies in Portland After Surgery
Austin Root, a well known Mo hawk citizen, died Saturday in Portland after abdominal cancer surgery. He was about 68 years old and leaves a family. A biographical sketch will be printed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Root
Portland
Mathews Returns to Spokane Without Requisition
Wm Mathews who was captured in Eugene by Sheriff Fisk Deputy Pugh and Hamlin and Spokane officers decided to return to Spokane without requisition papers. He is charged with stealing five standard bred running horses valued over 2700. The horses have been recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Mathews
Eugene
Fisk
Jpety Hammond
Spokane
Mathews
Pugh
Hamlin
Junction City
Junction
Willamette Street
Dunn
Hammond
May Bore for Oil in Siuslaw Country
Florence West reports oil prospects near North Park with a company proposing a 99 year mining lease to protect prospecting. Rights include pipelines and rail across land with owner receiving 1.10 of minerals and 1900 foot bore target within 18 months of starting. Few landowners have signed, many find terms too favorable to the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodruff
Oregon Coast Eastern Railroad Aa
North Park
Florence West
Birth Notices From Eugene and Douna Mills
Birth announcements report a son to W. Heimforth and wife in Eugene on October 14 1906 a son to W. M. Webber and wife at Douna on October 12 190 a son born on Ten Mile Creek in Heceta precinct on a Wednesday October 53 to Mr and Mrs W F Hogan a six pound girl is named Mike with a big smile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Heimforth
Eugene
W. M. Webber
Douna
Ten Mile Creek
Heceta Precinct
Sam
Mra
W. F. Hogan
Mike
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised by Tekousha Resident
A testimonial from G. J. Welch of Tekousha Michigan touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for quick relief of burns, injuries, and sores in the family. The ad claims fastest pile care and best healing value, directing readers to W. L. DeLano’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan
G. J. Welch
Tekousha
Mich
W. L. DeLano
Fertilizer Sale At Eugene Chemical Works Discount Offered
For the next 20 days a No 1 fertilizer will be sold at factory at 30 percent discount. Time given for payment to responsible parties. Announcement from Eugene Chemical Works. o itd 2tw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Chemical Works
Allen Fruit Co completes pruning and drying ops for season
The Allen Fruit Co has finished drying prunes for the season the last batch going into the dryer Saturday. Manager W G Allen says output is much higher than in years past though rain reduced some of the crop. The new evaporator performed well a carload of dried prunes ships to Chicago and future shipments will go out every four days. Tomatoes and apples are also being processed and packed for shipment with each box labeled as produced by the Allen company in Eugene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Fruit Co
W. G. Allen
Chicago
Cannery
Allen Company
Eugene
Murder of Y M C A secretary in Spokane
Reno Hutchinson, recently appointed general secretary of the Y M C A, was shot at 7 55 pm near Seventh avenue and Howard street in Spokane. He died about ten minutes later after collapsing in a Postmaster Hartson’s yard. Police doubt the highwayman theory, suggesting an assassination, and note the crime occurred under electric streetlamp glare. Hutchinson, a former University of Chicago football player, was widely regarded in the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Reno Hutchinson
The
Young Men‘s Christianssociation
Seventh Avenue
Howard Street
Mr. Hutchinson
Millard T. Hartson
Hartson
Iate
James A. Sloane
Stevens Street
Cme
Witter
Coverly
Hutchinson
Hutchinsen
U. of C
Walterville Community Notes and Local Changes
Walterville reports repairs to new seats arrive in poor condition now usable. Nesbit rents Englands house and occupies it. Dr Evans Creswell on hunting and fishing trip. Cyrus Kneigh visited Pleasant Hill this week. School began October 1 under M M Gilbert. Cedar Flat district joins Walterville. school now very dull with about 0 pupils. Mr Gordon moved into doctor’s office opposite Shamate’s store and runs a shoe shop. Mr Hyde Pennsylvania visits sister. Lucy Easton improving after illness. Wm Williams and wife Dexter spent a short time nearby. Smeed to rent hopyard next year, hires Waldon Trotter to work it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Flat
Walterville
Magoon Wins Cuban Hearts as New Governor Under U S Rule
Havana reports Charles E. Magoon, the new governor under United States control, winning favor with Cubans. His proclamation promises handing the government to Cubans soon. He charmed Panamanian crowds, respected by alcaldes, officials, and the public, easing tensions during July elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Charles RE. Magoon
Cuba
United States
Taft
Agai
Judge Magoon
Panama
Philippines
Minneapolis
Lincoln
Nebble
Washington
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Magoon
Indiana
Republic
Tar and Feather Threats Stir Cottage Grove Saloon Vote
A mass meeting at Cottage Grove city hall discussed the saloon question to be voted on next Thursday. The council called for a vote under state authority with bootlegging rampant since the option law, and tempers flared with plans of tar and feathering for one offender as enforcement looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage” Grove
Fertilize First and Then Irrigate in Hop Yards
A farmer advocates fertilizing before irrigation after field tests show fertilizer yields 700 pounds more hops per acre. He supports irrigation but stresses fertilization as the crucial first step. The fertilizer is produced locally at ZAUGENE CHEMICAL WORKS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zaugene Chemical Works
Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertisement Claims Cure
An old advertisement claims Brood Poisoning results from chronic constipation and is quickly cured by Dr Kings New Life Pills. It asserts removal of harmful germs, renewal of vigor, and relief from sour stomach nausea headache dizziness and colic with gripping discomfort. Guaranteed by W. L. DeLano druggists.
Timber Wanted Near City for Cord Wood
WwW. W. MOORE of Eugene seeks timber suitable for cord wood. Request includes price per cord and distance from town. Please provide location proximity details and contact information for available supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Moore
Eugene
Cabtona Garbles Verdict Amid Widespread Raves
In a muddled transmission, Meany hears a claim of a Cavntota hearing and rave reactions flood in. Officials have yet to confirm details as residents describe varying interpretations of the report.
Grain Trust 10 Control the Market in Chicago
Chicago reports claim Richard Gambrill a Board of Trade member testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission that the board used a prohibited pricing rule despite attorney advice. Daily pre-opening meetings set the top price, and bidding restraint was deemed illegal. Missouri ouster case delayed. Standard Oil trial ends abruptly with jury anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Richard Gambrill
Board of Trade
Interstate Commerce Commission
Gambrill
Minneapolis
Witnews
B. L. Winchbell
Island Railroad
Lane
Missouri
St. Louisa
Waters Pierce, Republic
Standard Oil
Anthony
Southern Hotel
Hadley
Young Mother at 60 Recovers Health with Bitters
Mrs W L Gilpatrick of Danforth Maine credits Electric Bitters with curing twenty years of severe dyspepsia that disabled her, restoring vigor akin to youth. Ad claims Bitters purify blood, aid stomach liver kidneys, and cure malaria and bilious weaknesses. sold by W L Dellano’s drug store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. WL. Gilpatrick
Danforth
W. L. DelLano
Bears suffer unclear injury report amid brief notes
Incomplete OCR fragment shows terse references to Bears and Ajagy. No clear event, date, or outcome available. Further readable text needed to identify teams, players, or context for a proper summary.
Potatoes For Sale By Private Seller Ad
Potato sale notice invites contact by phone Black 1051. Includes brief rural trade phrasing seen in Oregon listings. No dates or locations specified beyond Oregon context.
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J. H. Eskew
Chandler
Okla
Avy
Marie Pofrel
Pine City
Minn
Corporal Dillard
Jugene Wm. Montgomery
A. M. Fisher
A. Ostertt
Mana West
Pitts Thichenter
Riltem
One Chemical Co. Philadelphis
Bohemia Mineowners
Fulton
Malcolm
Siuslaw
Nesbit
Mr. Englund
Dr. Evans
Creswell
Cyrus Kneigh
Pleasant Hill
M. M. Gilbert
Mr. Gordon
Shamate
Mr. Hyde
Pennsylvania
Sister
Mr. Inman
Lucy Easton
Wm. Williams
Dexter
Smeed
Waldon Trotter
Charles E. Magoon
Joo Drops
Castoria
Dr Samuel Ptcher
Prema Senablity
Fac Simgle
Bears
Castor
Centave Company
Hiw Torr Citt
Eac
Manly Pupe
Orc
Cabtonta
Findlay
David
Standard Oil Company
John D. Rockefeller
Standard
Buckeye Pipe Line
Ohio Oi
Rogers
Archnold
Flagler
Rockefeller
Cua
Har
Rporta
Ajagy
Heii
W. C. Jackson
Oregon
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