Hartog Accepts Eugene Commercial Club Manager Post
John H. Hartog, previously manager of the Calusa county commercial club in California, accepts the Eugene Commercial Club offer to be manager and booster at a salary around 5000 dollars a year. He plans to move soon, arriving in Eugene within two weeks to lead fundraising and advertising for a 12000 dollar goal. Endorsements come from Tom Richardson and Wm. McMurray, with expected strong prospects for success as work proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Hartog
Calusa County
Cal
Commercal Club
Eugene Commercial Club
Eugene
L. L. Whitson
Hatog
Board of
Hartox
Colusa
Hartog
Tom Richardson
Portland Commercial Club
Wm. McMurray
Harriman Lines
Northwest
List of Claims Allowed by Court in Lane County
The October term county court for Lane County lists claims allowed for road work and labor by numerous individuals and companies. Notable entries include KE F Judkins 72.00, J W Quackenbush 2.00, Palmer Bros 16.75, Griffin Holn Co 251.10, Booth Kelly Lumber Co 7.68, Booth-Kelly Lumber Co lumber 7.68, A N Smith 7.00, Perry Wallace 12.00, J M Goldson 1.25, Booth-Kelly Lumber Co lumber 0.50, and many more, totaling diverse road, bridge, and material expenses across multiple workers and suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Anderson
Elmer Anderson
A. B. Hillatadt
August Beckman
Slayter
Mdsae
E. Bettis
W. C. Elfiett
W L. Wallace
Ralph Goodman
J. Parish
Geo, Forrest
D. E. le
Crusher
Gib Cook
O. M. Jetson
W. R. Hardie
C. Haldorsen
N. A. Phelps
L. ©. Olson
Alex Swenson
L. D. Pickens
M. Fountain
E. BE. Carille
M. Lower
Frank Snyder
Grover Huston
Gustav Petzold
Otto Petzold
Edward Bowman
Harry Bowers
Harry Petzold
Ebbert Fisher
Miller & Mays
Mdse
Robert Wills
Joe Wills
W. Wills
L. Inman
Anderson & Warner
J. M. Tally
N. Harwood
Wm, Huston
Lane County
F. Judkins
J. W. Quackenbush
H. Shirk
Palmer Bros
W. G. Judking
Cha
S. McCarnegas
Webster
Lars Hansen
Perry Wallace
Jease Wallace
A. N. Smith
W. H. Millorn
Leater Wycoff
J. M. Martin
M. D. Evers
Booth-Kelly Lumber Co
Gs Maven
Arthur Baker
A. J. Baker
HM. Baxter
Bert Denham
R. C. Edwards
M. B. Stone
C. B E. Boggs
W. H. Oswald
A. J. Hilla
W. H. Renfro
Melvin Buss
Clarence Buss
T. J. Boren
W. ©. Austin
F. Watson
J. M. Goldson
Walters & Son Lumber Co
Eine
Booth-Kelly Lumber Columber
Sam Sorenson
Arthur Easton
Arthur Graville
Isaac Darnelite
Ed Oswald
Burton Powell
Hane Jessen
Kyle & Sona
Oren Liles
M. Truonnell
G. Spicer
W. Smith
J. P. Stephens
A. Spicer
Ona Liles
Leonard Stephens
Fr. &. Simmons
Chas
Pogue
Burton Powel
G. O. Powers
Geo. Fenlow
Ceo. Feniow
J. H. Carter
Mren Liles
F. J. Metnzer
Hdw
S. Miller
Corvallis and Alsea Rail Line Under Rapid Grading
Corvallis Times reports twelve miles of grading completed on the Corvallis and Alsea River railroad with more rail cars arriving to enable about 15 miles of track. Manager Carver says the line will serve Alsea timber traffic and denies a Monroe destination. Independent construction contrasts with Southern Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corvallis
Alsea
Carver
Bruce Jone
Monroe
S. FP
Eugene
Southern Pacific Company
Oollates
Touthern
Southern Pacific
Carver Road
Corvallis & Alsen
Portland
Marcola Depot Work Begins as Surveyors Report
Marcola October 25 The 8S. P. Co. has started on the depot site with surveyors at Marcola on Friday. The steam wood saw that cut for J. F. Volgamore returned to Springfield. Dave Neely hauled lumber from John Brookmyer's mill. Typhoid cases at Fischer Bros. mill are minimal this summer. School not yet in the new Marcola schoolhouse. N. J. Rowan's baby improving. Mrs. Simon Day ill and Dr. W. H. Pollard called. A moving picture show drew large crowds. The Montana Girl praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcola
8S. P. Co
J. F. Volgamore
Springfield
Dave Neely
John Brookmyer
Fischer Bros
N. J. Rowan
Simon Day
W. H. Pollard
Montana
Electric Railway Down the Valley
Surveyors are in the field establishing the proposed electric line from Eugene to Salem. The current route runs along the river road between Eugene and Junction with no definite plan disclosed. Locals hope the line may cross the river near here and proceed north on this side, with hints the road could run west of the river from Junction to Corvallis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg Bulletin
Eugene
Salem
Junction
Corvallis
Peculiar to Itself Hoods Sarsaparilla Remedy Line
Curing the widest range of diseases and doing the most good for the money through Hood s Sarsaparilla in liquid form or in charcolated tablets called Sarsatabs. 10 doses cost $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Corvallis and Alsea Railroad to Monroe Plan Emerges
The article notes plans for the Corvallis and Alsea railroad to extend to Monroe, with potential impact on a parallel electric line down the river valley. It expects rapid completion of the electric road to Eugene and near completion from Salem to Portland, enabling trolley service across the valley soon. The project is seen as a major driver for regional development and future valley-wide ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corvallis & Alsea
Monroe
Eugene
Salem
Portland
Burglary Hits Dr Oglesbys Office At Elm Street
Burglars entered Dr W W Oglesbys office last Friday evening ransacking for valuables. Surgical instruments were emptied from cases and piled, with no items currently reported missing. Jack Oglesby noticed a light, found the door open, and cautioned others as word spread of recent robberies along the river toward Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Oglesby
Jack Oglesby
Portland
Real Estate Sales by Garrett Company in Two Days
The Garrett Real Estate Company lists five residences sold over the last two days. Properties include the Jeferson Kilborne residence at West Fourth and Jefferson streets sold to Lizzle C. Kelsay, the J. D. McDonald residence with a two acre tract in Fairmount to W. Hemenway, the Professor Sheridan residence on Columbia avenue sold to J. D. McDonald who then sold it to Mr. Speer, the Macrum residence east of the University of Oregon to J. D. McDonald, and the Beebe residence at West Sixteenth and Jefferson streets sold to J. D. McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett Real Estate Company
Jeferson Kilborne
West Fourth and
Jefferson Streets
Lizzle C. Kelsay
Oregon
J. D. McDonald
Fairmount
W. Hemenway
Professor Sheridan
Columbia Avenue
Mr. Speer
Walla Walla
Macrum
University of Oregon
Beebe
Weat Sxteenth
J D. McDonald
Obituary of John W Hollis in Virginia to Oregon
John W. Hollis born December 19, 1827 in Winchester Frederick County Virginia died October 21 1907 aged 79 years 10 months 4 days He married Barbara A Shaffer on August 6 1851 Survived by wife three sons John L O B Moody M and three daughters Mary A Bowers M E Crownley and A M Pitney The Hollis moved to Missouri in 1860 and Oregon in 1873 Funeral at Humphrey Memorial Methodist Church October 24 at 2 50 pm conducted by Rev D H Trimble Interment in Masonic Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Hollis
Winchester
Frederick County
Virginia
Barbara A. Shaffer
Luray
John L., O. B
Moody M
Mary A. Bowers
M. E. Crownley
A. M. Pitney
Hollis
Missouri
Oregon
Humphrey Memorial Meb
Enhurch
Humphrey Memorial Methodist Church
D. H. Trimble
Funeral for James Billmore at West Eighth Street home
The funeral procession for James Billmore drew wide attendance as draymen halted work to honor him. Floral tributes lined the service, and the remains were laid to rest in FP Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Billmore
West Eighth Street
No Tuberculosis Found In Local Milksheds, inspector reports
State Dairy and Food Inspector J W Bailey arrived from Portland to verify a Eugene rumor that area dairy herds were infected with tuberculosis. Bailey, with County Health Officer J W Harris, toured the countryside and found no cases as yet known to residents. He planned a personal examination to confirm the report’s lack of foundation, noting the town's growth and regional prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Dairy and
J. W. Bailey
Eugene
Portland
State Board of Health
J. W. Harris
O State Health Board
Bailey
Mr. Bailey
Newne
Back to Mines for F August Heinze Return
Unbowed by defeat in Wall Street, F August Heinze plans to return to Montana to fight Amalgamated Copper. He will use New York holdings worth several million to rebuild his fortune and direct mining operations personally. Friends say he aims to dominate copper by gaining Amalgamated control and seeks revenge, with Montana mining men awaiting his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Wallstret
F. Augustus Heinze
Montana
Amalgamated Copper Company
New York
Heinze
Montanalan
Amalgamated
Obituary: James Blillmire Dies After Apoplexy in Eugene
James Blillmire a leading Eugene dray man died after apoplexy on East Thirteenth Street Tuesday evening October 22 shortly after five o clock He was born March 12 1861 in Ogle County Illinois and moved to Oregon in 1873 He leaves a mother three brothers and four sisters In 1892 he joined the Free Methodist church and remained a steady member until its dissolution His family notes his devotion to them and his many friends mourn his sudden passing Funeral services were held October 24 at 10 a m conducted by Rev P D H Trimble and he was interred in the I O O F cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Blillmire
Eugene
East Thirteenth Street
Erdenly
James Billmire
Ogle County
Ilinois
Oregon
G. W., Willam
Archie
L. A. Coldron
William Barger
Irving
Fl Syrague
Br. V
James
PD. H. Trimble
Ralston Cox Dies in Portland After A Life in Oregon
Ralston Cox, aged 50, died in Portland recently. He arrived in Oregon about 1879, lived in Albany and Corvallis where he ran a grocery store and gained attention for his advertising. He promoted Corvallis street railroad, which was later abandoned, then moved to Portland to work in insurance for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralston Cox
Portland
Oregon
Albany
Corvallis
Money stringency does not affect country in general
New York October 26 clearing house association authorized the issuance of clearing house certificates. Stock market opened quietly at higher prices than last night’s close. London reported money on the market in good demand with rates firm. Caution in dealings pending New York’s financial troubles. A US loan certificate may be issued to relieve the situation. The Trust Company of America opened with no rush of depositors. The Bankers’ pool insured money for call loans as needed. The Terminal Bank of Brooklyn suspended payment today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clearing House Association
London
Geranti
USG
Amerteg
Sual
Ohou
Terminal Bank of Brooklyn
New York Faces Economic Tension Amid Local Difficulties
In New York on October, officials acknowledge that financial strains are largely local and not national. Conditions in Pittsburgh and Providence are expected to improve, and authorities suggest easing tensions in New York through gold imports, with steps currently under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburg
Providence
Providence Trouble Nears End as Trust Tests Notices
Providence Oct 26 The Industrial Trust Company tested notices in its savings and parathon departments declaring the rule requiring ninety days notice for withdrawals had gone into operation but it does not affect checking accounts. Only a few were in line this morning and it is believed the worst has passed. The clearing house committee ready to render assistance if called upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Industrial Trust Company
Savings and Parathon
Clearing House Committee
Albany May Fees 8 Have Gas and Electric Cars
Albany Oregon October 23 A Welch last evening formally accepted the franchise recently granted him to use gas and electric cars in the city fleet city officials say the move may promote modern transportation options and reduce reliance on traditional fuels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany, Or
A. Welch
Albany readies electric car line and gas plant plan
Albany officials announced a new electric car franchise for several Albany streets, with work to begin within six months and finish within 18 months, connecting to the Salem Eugene line as surveys proceed. James Steel of Portland, state bank examiner, filed for mal acceptance to erect a gas plant, requiring work within three months and operation within a year, with gas priced at 75 cents per 1000 cubic feet maximum and 35 cents minimum per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Lnte
Salem-Eugene
James Steel
Portland
State Bank Examiner
Steel
Sarah Evans Heads MAS Clubs at Salem Convention
Salem Oregon October 24 After selecting LaGrande as the next convention site for October 1908 and electing officers for the year the State Federation of Women's Clubs adjourned sine die at noon. Officers named include President Mrs Sarah A Evans Portland Vice President Mrs Perry Raymond Salem Second Vice President Mrs E C Moore La Grande Treasurer Mrs M Fox Troutdale Corresponding Secretary Mrs J B Hayes Portland Recording Secretary Mrs Walter Hoge Forest Grove Auditor Mrs George Stafford Eugene Directors Mrs Folbel Adams Ontario and Mrs Mabel Chambers Cottage Grove The secretary for the general federation to be held June and delegates to the federation will be chosen by the creditors this year instead of being elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
LaGrande
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Sarah A. Evans
Portland
Perry Raymond
E. C. Moore
la Grande
M. Fox
Troutdale
J. B. Hayes
Walter Hoge
Forest Grove
George Stafford
Eugene
Folbe
Adams
Ontario
Mabel Chambers
Cotage Grove
New York Finances Rock Tokyo Market Slump Ends
Reports from New York indicate a tentative improvement in finenell conditions, easing trading mood on the Tokyo stock exchange after months of subdued activity and low spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Post card fad becomes a $73 million industry in U S
The post card craze in the United States has evolved into a significant industry valued at seventy three million dollars. News reports highlight rapid growth, commercial production, and expanding markets across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Nevada Banks Granted Holiday By Governor Sparks
Reno October 24 Governor Sparks declared today Friday and Saturday legal holidays to allow banks to settle affairs and ensure no bank failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Reno
Sparks
State Bank & Trust Co in Nevada shutters amid loan trouble
Reno Nevada October 23 The State Bank and Trust Company with headquarters in Carson and branches in Goldfield Tonopah Manhattan and Blair closed its doors today. The bank examiner is in charge due to inability to realize on stocks held as security for a 400000 loan to Sullivan Trust Company last year. President T R Rickey is among the state wealthiest men and assets reportedly exceed liabilities. No fear depositors will lose a cent. Nye Ormsby County Bank Carson Tonopah Manhattan and Reno then announced a three day closure to ship in coin for possible runs. No excitement and expectation of no failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Nev
State Bank & Trust Company
Carson
Goldfield
Tonopah
Manhattan
Blair
State Bank Examiner
Sullivan Trust Company
T.R. Rickey
Rickey
San Francisco
Nye & Ormsby County Bank
Frank Golden
Carson, Tonopah
Manhattan & Reno
Banks in Other Cities Reflect Mixed U.S. Banking Tone
Across major cities banks report varied conditions with no Wall Street ties or stock loan losses in Chicago, normal banking in Kansas City, and solid or cautious activity in Cincinnati Los Angeles shows surplus and strong mercantile business while Salt Lake banks hold 20 to 80 percent above normal reserves San Francisco notes no New York impact and awaits Eastern outcome In New York Hamilton Bank suspends payments Solvent notice issued Bank officials change leadership Twelfth Ward Bank also suspends deposits Empire City Savings Bank posts thirty day notice City council orders business disruption Divorce suit filed Lina Burnett seeks dissolution from Hose Burnett Woodmen death noted the late John C Lateho aged 60 head clerk at Woodmen Denver district report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wall Street
Kansas City
Cincinnati
New York
Los Angeles
Salt Lake
San Francisco
Hamilton Bank
E. R. Thomas
Heine and Marsen
United States
Orlando F. Thomas
William R. Monsomery
Twelfth Ward Bank
Empire City Savings Bank
Empire Savings Bank
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Booster
Commercial Club
Calousa
Vertise Resources
Griffin & Veatch Co
A. C. Jennings
P. J. McPherson
Harold Waggoner
Chainman
C. M. Collier
County Survey
Otc
Roaes
G. Ware
Wm. McCollum
Albro
C. Albro
H. Ward
Goodenow
Behees
H. Carson
MoeCollum
Chase Ware
Roy Calloway
Dave Withrow
L. Calloway
P. Miller
John Larson
F. Jorgensen
the Brown Lumber Company
Geo, Swarts
Til
L. G. VanSeholack
Adlal Crabtree
J. HW. Flyer
L. Powell
VanSarcolack
A VanSeholack
Driskill
Albert Obersinner
W. F. Hebert
L. R. Hebert
Eugene Lumber Company
Wondot
Fred Berger
Roy Fisher
C. Oliver Iselin
William Goddard
KRL
Carver's
Marcola Depot
WU Ting Fang
State Dairy and Food Inspec
Tor Bailey
Quiry
Will
F. Aug. Heinze
Gladys Vanderbilt
Coehellus Vanderbilt
Sarah Evans
Irc
Lina Burnett
Otolumbia County
Hose Burtt
John C
Woodmen of
Denver
Woodmen
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