Florence Notes Brief Local News Roundup
Mies Jennie Rice returns home from Seattle after two months away. Mrs. William Kyle and daughter resided in Florence last week. T. M. Anderson, a piano tuner from Ne, visited Florence on business. Coel Kirby left for Eugene to repair a logging engine. The steamer Roscoe sailed to Coos with a schooner in tow. The schooner Coquille arrived from San Francisco and will stay for winter. The Sluslaw river rose feet at the head of tide due to rains. C. D. Hadley and wife and others visited and left for home midweek. The Washcalore and Sausalito departed for San Francisco with lumber cargoes after delays. EF. C. Statzer in Eugene on real estate business. Dr Shoop’s Cough Remedy advertised with claims of healing and safety for babies. Dr King’s New Life Pills praised in testimonial claim. 25¢ at W. A. Kuykendall.
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Mies
Jennie Rice
Mapleton
Seattle
William Kyle
Resin
Hay
T. M. Anderson
Florence
Coel Kirby
Indian Creek
Eugene
Roscoe
Coos
Aute
Ocean Borough
San Francisco
Stacey Russell
First National Bank
Hampton’s
Russell
News
Amy Barbie
Springfield
Effie Withrow
Clara Collins
Cora Mead
Mead & Machen
Machen
Mr. Mead
Barnes
Ingles
Lebanon
L. K. Page
Jess Lawrence
California
Foreman Burke
Willamette Valley Company
Main Street
Cc. L. Rhodes
J. Newton Rhodes
Washington
Idaho
Ballard's Horehound Syrup touted for lungs and cold cure
In cold weather advice warns to guard against coughs and chest colds as they may lead to pneumonia or consumption. Ballard's Horehound Syrup is promoted as a harmless standard cure and preventive for lung diseases with prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Dillon Drug Co sells it. Professor L R Alderman returns from a two week Eastern Oregon University trip visiting Bend Burne Canyonville Prineville and other towns and heads to Southern Oregon next.
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Ballard
America
Dillon Drug Co
L. R. Alderman
The
University
Oregon
Burne
Canyonville
Prineville
Hall's Texas Wonder Ad
Advertising claim for kidney bladder and rheumatic trouble remedy by J. Hall offering 60 days treatment per bottle and a guarantee with no complaints reported over five years.
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Hall
Texas Wonder
J. Hall
Examinations Begin for Census Clerk Applicants Today
Washington date Oct 23 nationwide start of civil service examinations for census clerks as part of the 1910 census. About 3000 appointments planned for six months to two years with $600 starting pay and rapid promotions to at least $900. Positions include card punching tabulation clerical and messenger roles. Appointments are provisional and expire June 30 1912. US citizens 18 to 50 may apply with certain age and veteran preferences.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Civil Service
Oes
Civil Service Commission
United States
Rev E H Hicks Elected President of State Baptist Convention
Roseburg Oct 22 Rev E H Hicks of Ashland former Roseburg pastor is elected president for the coming year by the State Baptist Convention. Portlanders E A Patch F C W Parker and J F Failing named to other offices. Budget set at 16000 with 1600 for Christian Education and Pacific Theological Seminary. The body approves broader work and committee plans for evangelism and cooperation with national sources.
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Roseburg
E. H. Hicks
Ashland
Baptist Church of
State Baptist Convention
Pacific Coast
Board of Managers
Pacific Theological Seminary
Ovary
Peary contests Rasmussen direct report on Cook party
Commander Peary telegraphed Washington scientists that Knud Rasmussen could not have seen members of the Cook party and that Rasmussen’s impressions lack direct authority. He notes Rasmussen did not claim direct contact with Ah Pe La or I Took A Shoo and argues all information was filtered through intermediaries.
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Washington
Peary
Knud Rasmussen
Cook
Rasmussen
Springfield adapts to Natron as SP crew relocates
The Southern Pacific engineering force leaves Springfield for Natron. Seven office staff relocate with modern living quarters and telephones linking camps to Hazel Dell. New cook, meals, water, baths, electric lights, and a suburban style setup mark the move.
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Southern Pacific Engineering Force
Springfield
Natron
Hazel Dell
H. R. Jordan
F. R. Hamlet
C. A. Wigholm
T. Z. Anderson
E. R. Jewett
J. N. Fogerty
H. S. Randal
Mr. Fogerty
Great Increase in Postal Receipts Springfield Yearly Growth
Postmaster Washburn reports for the quarter ending Sept 30 1909 receipts rose 34 percent from the prior year reaching 903.41 dollars versus 587.92. Expectation of a second class office looms if trends continue. rail traffic near Utah Construction Co and box revenue quirks in third class offices are noted.
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Springfield
Washburn
Utah Construction Co
Post Office Department
Another Millionaire Buys Property in Springfield
Frank Batton Jr a Bayfield Wisconsin lumberman with timber interests yesterday bought seven Springfield residence lots in Block 85 in the east part of the city Clark boasts of sales to Eastern millionaire in one week He claims a personal system for such deals and jokes about selling Taft property in Springfield
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Frank Batton, Jr
Llumberman
Bayfield
Wisconsin
Springfield
Dim Clark
BM Taft
Springfield May Have Steam Laundry
Springfield may gain a steam laundry facility as plans move forward. City officials discuss potential site, investment, and impact on local employment and services. Authority figures indicate zoning approval and upcoming council votes.
Matlock Granted Divorce In Oregon Court
Mrs Effie May Matlock won a divorce from Clarence C Matlock in Judge Cleland's circuit court in Portland The decree grants custody of their child Effie May Matlock alleged neglect hunger and refusal to work amid claims of his Eugene mayoral lineage The article also notes a shipment of salmon eggs sent north on the noon train to ay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Clarence C. Matlock
J. D. Matlock
Eugene
Effie May Matlock
Matlock
Cleland
McKenzie Hatchery
Preventies Cold Cure Tablet Claim for All Ages
A brief note describes Preventies, a cold cure tablet advertised as suitable for people and even fev etish children. It mentions taking Preventies at sneesantige to head a colts, and cites a box of 48 for 25c sold by dealers.
University of Oregon Class of 1909 Produces Teachers
Graduates of the University of Oregon lead with a record number entering teaching. Six serve as principals and instructors in state schools. Townsend becomes Central Grammar School Eugene principal. Kilpatrick leads Union School No. 1 Pleasant Hill. Other graduates lecture and teach in Hetaonda Fossie Albany Coquille High Schools. University faculty praise pedagogy focus for future teachers.
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University of Oregon
Thomas R. Townsend
Portland
University Weekly
Central Grammar School
Eugene
Townsend
Earl A. Kilpatrick
la Grande
Union School No. 1
Pleasant Hill
Land
Agnes Beach
Hetacnda
Iss Sue Hayes
Fossie
Fraces Nelson
Albany High School
Cecil Lyons
Coquille High School
University
Deal for Junction Light Plant Reaches Final Steps
The Howard Electric Co of this city and Willamette Valley Co have agreed on terms to transfer the plant here. Willamette Valley Co plans to extend its line from Eugene, aiming to connect with the city by December 15 to supply twenty four hour current for light power and domestic use. Local notes report on horse sales, real estate moves, and a death in the community. A baby boy was born October 18, 1909 to Mr and Mrs C D Mael.
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Howard Electric Co
Willamette Valley Co
Eugene
Joseph Nichols
Seattle
Dave Strome
Dr. Les
A. E. Tower
Mr. Stone
P. A. Pehrson
Sam Nielson
Miller
Moffit & Nielson
Perickson
John Millorn
Owen
Los Angeles
Lohn
C. D. Mael
Mael
Wayne Schenk
Times
Cottage Grove Boy Breaks Leg in Practice Scuffle
Solman Coffman, a local schoolboy, broke his leg above the ankle today during a scuffle with another boy. The injury occurred as larger boys practicing football collided with them. John C. Milne and Wm Richmond of Grand Junction Colorado arrived in Eugene last night to visit.
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Cottage Grove
Solman Coffman
John C. Milne
Wm. Richmond
Grand Junction
Colo
Eugene
Quaker Oats Proclaimed Best Value for Workers
An 1908 Yale University study cited by Professor Fisher praised Quaker Oats for delivering nutrition, digestibility, and low cost. The article notes oats’ appeal to laborers and families, highlighting large family packages and optional china dish sets.
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Provessor Fisher
Yale University
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Red Cross
Bowers
Denver
Bowers Drug CO
Lower
Siuslaw
Acme
Sausalito
Florence Will
Florence West
Dr. King
J. A. Harmen
Sizemore
W. Va
W. A. Kuykendalla
EF. C. Statzer
Murphey’s Racket Store
Dewitt
Proceedings of Baptist Convention
Springfield and Vicinity
Mr. Bigelow
Sheridan
Iowa
A. Bigelow
John Abbott
Mitchell Goens
C. C. Matlock
Junction
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