Nighttime Fire Devastates Stricken Wendling Town
Refugees describe a sudden blaze racing through Wendling as winds roared. Men swam through flames, women stayed brave, and trains rushed refugees to safety while Booth-Kelly mill crews battled fire. Many homes lost. townsfolk wait to rebuild with aid from Springfield and Wendling shipments of tents and food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mra
J. BR. Osburn
Leo Smith
A. Nyatrom
Marcola
Misa Potter
Booth-Kelly Co
Sherman appointed administrator of Hugh Carter estate
W. M. Sherman was today appointed administrator of the estate of Hugh Carter who died at South Omaha Nebraska on August 22 1910 and whose body arrived in Eugene last night for burial. L. P. Tallman W. S. D. Haycock and Sidney Stickles were named as appraisers. The estimated value of the property owned by the estate in Lane county is $2530.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Sherman
Hugh Carter
South Omaha
Nebr
Eugene
L. P. Tallman
W. S. D. Haycock
Sidney Stickles
Lane County
HOUSES AND BARNS BURNED IN LAKE CREEK VALLEY
Guard Special Service at Brachley reports severe fires along Lake Creek Valley with multiple houses and barns burned from five miles below to further down. Power lost his home and barn, Parker lost his barn, Poplot’s old house and barn burned, Almasi’s cabin burned, and wind threatens Wright mill area. Rescue teams work as lines are down and communications falter. rain is needed to halt spread. References F A Anderson and crew at Goldeon mill. no confirmation of mill loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendling
Fischer Brothers
Calupoola
Divide
Springfield
Marcola
E. Fisher
R. Nally
James J. Moore
Booth-Kelly Company
Brachley
Wright Mill
Goldeon Mill
F. A. Anderson
Forest Fires Rage Along Row River Near Cottage Grove
Fires burn at four points along the Row river east of Cottage Grove Oregon along the Oregon and Southeastern railroad. Wildwood flames reach homes of J T Hunt and Geo Kerr driving out occupants with little hope of saving the dwellings. About 150 men, including forest ranger Holderman, fight the spread as crews rush apparatus from the railroad to the Diston lumber camp and other hotspots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage Grove
Row River
Oregon & Southeastern
Dorona
Star
Wildwood
Diston
J. T. Hunt
Geo. Kerr
Protzman
Oregon & Southeastern Railroad
Wood
Holderman
Bank Established at Oak Ridge
A bank organized at Oak Ridge on the Natron branch road last week with principal stockholders including A C Bohrnestedt L D Scarbrough C L Weber and Schmitt Brothers Creswell W Polders Mr Syken John Hampton L R Wattis Harry Keeney Eugene L C Strang and others. A temporary bank building contract was let and the bank, capitalized at 10000, is due to start business by October 1 with officers yet to be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Ridge
A. C. Bohrnestedt
L. D. Scarbrough
C. L. Weber
Schmitt Brothers
Creswell
W. Polders
Mr Syken
John Hampton
L. R. Wattis
Harry Keeney
Eugene L C Strang
Texas
Natron-Klamath Falls
Creswell Chronicle
Cotton Sets New High Mark Record This Season
New York on August 27 reports a fresh high for the season as August cotton contracts hit 16.90 a bale, up 26 points from last night’s close and $4 above yesterday morning’s low. The surge reflects late short covering and strong buying interest in the market.
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New York
Mulford Wins National Trophy at Elgin Race
Mulford drove a Lozier 60 to win the Elgin National trophy covering 305.03 miles in 4 hours 52 minutes 29.4 seconds. Barney Oldfield retired with engine trouble among the competitors.
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Elgin
Mulford
Lozier
Barney Oldfield
Curious people get no glimpse of Crippen
Liverpool August 27 The steamer Megantic carrying Dr Crippen and Miss Lonevo was sighted off the port at noon today Crowds had gathered hoping for a view but barricades blocked the landing stage They disembarked about 2 pm and were taken by train directly to London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Megantic
Dr. Crippen
Dr Bell Antiseptic Salve Endorsed for Skin Diseases
A historic advertisement touts Dr Bell's antiseptic salve as suitable for all skin ailments. The claim emphasizes universal efficacy and usefulness across common conditions, reflecting patent medicine marketing of the era.
Fires Grip Lake Creek Valley Cut Off Bridges and Homes
The Lake Creek valley fires ease with no wind while settlers rest and guard their homes. Losses include Nelson creek houses owned by Pete Wilkins James Leaver and Almael, Greenleaf Bridge burned, and several county bridges destroyed. Up Mohawk fires quiet and Blue River reserve crews keep watch to block flare ups as forest service reports progress.
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Slayter’s
Blackley
Lake Creek Valley
Wendling
Guard
Greenleaf
Lake Creek
Pete Wilkins
James Leaver
Nelson Creek
Almael
Frank Parker
County
Mohawk
McKenzile
Forest Service
Blue River
Forest fires threaten upper Willamette region
Dr J Christie and J F Allen reached Eugene after surveying the North Fork mines area and found a vast fire zone. A sheet of flames covered Sourgrass mountain and Hyland cabins with cattle at risk. The blaze spreads toward the McKenzie and Blue River areas as rangers try to protect Natron tunnel facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamette River
Eugene
J. Christie
J. F. Allen
North Fork
Hyland
Nightingale
Christie
Allen
Natron
Farrington
City seeks new vote on extending limits after illegal past election
Melvin Hansen circulated a petition, gathering signatures to call another election on extending city limits westward. He must obtain 400 signatures by next Monday night. A Corvallis Kodak man serves customers in several Eastern states and anticipates a White House visit.
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Melvin Hansen
Corvallis Kodak
White House
Potatoes Sold From Acre and Half Land
Elk City man sold 185 sacks of potatoes this year for 416 dollars and 25 cents. J. W. Owen has returned to Portland after a brief stay in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk City
J. W. Owen
Portland
The
City
Resorts Deserted On Account Of Forest Fires
Hundreds of vacationers flee the mountain resorts near Eugene as dense smoke prompts urgent departures. Belknap Springs owner George Croner orders campers to leave for safety, as crowds book stage and auto seats a week ahead. Foley Springs and McKenzie Bridge also see residents departing. Mrs. J R Koppe is visiting Irving.
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Eugene
George Croner
Belknap Springs
Croner
Foley Springs
McKenzie Bridge
Nebraska Weather Too Hot For Him
Co H Harvard of Eugene on a Midwestern trip writes the Eugene Commercial Club of his heat experience. He left Eugene August 16 and reached Pawnee City August 20. He reports 100 to 110 degrees in the shade and praises the literature distributed to locals. He asks for more game grain and expresses strong boastful support for Oregon and Lane County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. H. Harvard
Eugene
Middle West
Eugene Commercial Club
Eugene Eugene
Pawnee City
Neb
Express
Oregon
Lane County
Married at Congregational parsonage in 1910
The Corvallis Times-Gazette notes the marriage of Joseph McCune of Applegate Oregon to Ida Hager of Creswell on August 25 1910 at the Congregational parsonage with Rev W B Pinkerton officiating. A Philo message reports local support for J B Horner for state superintendent of schools and that Horner is well liked in Philomath by Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McCune
Applegate, Or
Ida Hager
Creswell
W. B. Pinkerton
Philomath
J. B. Horner
J. B
Corvallis
Bangs Livery Company Sets Up New Electric Sign
The big electric sign for the Bangs Livery Company has arrived and will be placed in front of their building at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangs Livery Company
Halm Party Safe, No Winds, Fires Under Control
A St. Maries dispatch says there are no winds and fires are under control as forest service dismisses emergency crews to Spokane. An Iron Mountain report confirms all Halm party members are safe and uninjured amid the big fires. Spokane council seeks federal aid for thousands made homeless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
St. Maries
Forest Service
Iron Mountain
Halm Party
Forest fire reports in Puget Sound district
Reports from the Puget Sound forest fires note many wires down and fires burning nearby. The morning shows no wind and no rain is expected, improving the steadying conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Puget Sound District
Forest Fire Near Island Park Ignores Timber Belt
The forest service reports a serious fire on the Yellowstone Park branch near Island Park. The blaze covers miles of line and has pushed into the heart of the timber belt along the Ogden Island Park route of the Oregon Short Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone
Ogden
Forest Service
Island Park
Yellowstone Park
Oregon
Gilliam County Debt Cleared and Low Tax Claim
The Condon Globe reports Gilliam County is out of debt and asserts the county has the lowest tax rate in the state, highlighting fiscal relief and a favorable levy position.
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Gilliam County
Condon Globe
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E. Currie
Booth-Kelly
Mabel
Currie
ROW
Cotton
Crippen
Willamette
Labbe
F. L. Armitage
Labbe Estate
West Eighth St
Eugene, Oregon
Mrs
J. R. Koppe
Irving
Nebraska
HALM
Eugene Business College
Seventh St
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