Accidents and Assignments in Florence and Nearby Areas
A Florence steamer named Nobarts struck bottom near the Siuslaw bar but held fast at the jetty after its rudder broke while underway to Coos Bay. The Nescoe towed it to Florence, while local officials announced new teacher appointments and school openings. Notables traveling for health, business interests, and community news fill the day with arrivals, departures, property deals, road projects, and college plans in Oregon communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nobarts
Florene
300 Bay
Nescoe
Coos Bay
Florence
California
Palmer
Florence District
Milas Feeley
Spokane
Miss F. Colvin
Erie
Frank L. Condon
Minerva
Rey
G. L. Lovell
Pennsylvania
Lowell
Board of Missions of the Evangelical Church
Hirrinburg
Oregon
O. R. Bean
Mapleton
Point Terrace
Baxter
Riley Milla
Welch
Kansas
Oakland
San Francisco
Oregon California Lumber Co
Edythe Yates
Helen
Stephen Gourney
Frank Johnson
Dallas
C. C. Eichler
North Fork
Slusian
I. H. Fisk
Ruth
Ira Holderman
Upper Sweet Creek
Grace Goodwin
BE. B Phelps
Harrisburg
Allingham
Sisters
Coburg
Senator Foraker Declines Speaking at Taft Rally
Cincinnati September 19 Senator Foraker announces he will not attend the National League of Republican Clubs position rally with Judge Taft Tuesday. In a letter to Taft he says he avoids actions that could embarrass the Republican cause and that his move is voluntary. It remains unclear if he will campaign later or stay away entirely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Foraker
Taft
National League of Republican Clubs
Meare
Situation P
Crane
Massachusetts
A. J. Vorge
Pordker
Self confessed murderer of three persons in New Jersey
Frank Zasteras, a self described triple killer, faced trial in Freehold New Jersey. Insanity defense appears, with witnesses including former employers to testify to his unbalanced mind. Victims were William B. Sheppard, Josephine B. Sheppard, and Jennie Brady at the Marlboro home on May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Sheppard
Josephine B. Sheppard
Jennie Brady
Sheppard
Zasteras
Jalil
Oregon State Fair Closes After Spectacular Week of Racing
Salem Oregon September 20 The Oregon State Fair closes after an outstanding Lone Oak track week highlighted by near record pacing. Saturday featured top-class trotting and running events with close finishes and strong crowd turnout despite cooler weather and a few unfinished Friday races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Lone Oak Track
Henry Gray
Monicrat
Zombronut
Patsy Rice
John Caldwell
Abasham
R. Ambush
Lewis and Clark
Della Derby
Lady W
Faster Bells
Yank
Melar
the Counselor
Cazaza
St. Salvana
May Pink
Burglars Enter City Factories Offices at Night
Burglaries hit three manufacturing firms Allen cannery Frazer iron works and excelsior mill with safes and drawers rifled but no major losses. Cash of about 1.20 left in cannery till. Chief Farrington questioned river camp residents found 14 knights of the tle route and ordered them from town as they moved toward the railroad out of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Cannery
Frazer Iron Works
Excelsior Mill
Cannery
Iron Works
Excelator
Farrington
Midgley
Planing
Tle
C Ear Dealer Fined for Near Beer Ordinance Violation
Charles Kuthe, a known car dealer, appeared in police court and was fined 25 dollars and costs by Acting Police Judge Bryson after pleading guilty to violating the city near beer ordinance. The case plans to seek habeas corpus in circuit court. J M Pipes represents Kuthe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kuthe
Cear
Bryson
Kuthe
J. M. Pipes
Lane County Dealer Sells Holgian Stallion for 4000
Herman Schmidt representing A. Ruby of Portland reports a sale of a fine Holgian stallion to buyers in Maralefield for 4000. The horse weighs 1980 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Schmidt
Lane County
Ruby
Portland
Maralefield
Robert Robertson dies suddenly in Roseburg on way to lodge
Robert Robertson master mechanic of the 8 P railroad shops and a prominent Odd Fellow of Oregon died on Roseburg streets Saturday night on his way to lodge. Suffered poor health and a sinking spell. he collapsed before reaching a nearby house. Robertson was an unsuccessful candidate for railroad commissioner in the Republican primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Robertson
Oregon
Rosebore
Lodge
Robertson
London man named administration clerk for November election
Ernest Wills of London has been appointed administration clerk for the upcoming November election and will begin work Monday at the county clerk's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Wills
London
Mohawk Lumber Mill at Donna Sold to Auld Brothers
J. B. Magladry and John F. Kelly have sold the Mohawk Lumber Co mill at Donna on the Wendl ing branch of the 8 P Co to David and H C Auld of Atchison Kansas who will take immediate possession. The sale includes 3000 acres of land all standing timber and logging machinery about 200000000 feet of growing timber and a plant capacity of 35000 feet daily. The price is not published but said to be around 175000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. Magladry
John F. Kelly
Mohawk Lumber Co
Donna
8. P. Co
David and
H. C. Auld
Atchison, Kansas
Messrs. Magladry and Kelly
Kngwo Lumber
Registration Starts for November Voters at County Clerk
The registration of voters for the November presidential election began at the county clerk’s office this morning. Ernest Wills oversees the books. Those who did not register for the primary or June elections may register now. Returning registrants can vote for presidential electors without re registering. Residents who moved precincts should update their names on the roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Wills
Officials Fighting Spread of Cholera in Philippines
Washington reports government efforts to suppress cholera in the Philippines and stop its spread from Russian ports used by emigrants. Governor-General Smith notes thirty-five new Manila cases by 6 PM and fears that cold rains may trigger more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippines
Smith
Manila
Plague Precautions In Manila Involve Police Assignments
Manila on September 21 reports the civil commission ordering two hundred police to help health inspectors in plague control. Authorities will discourage mass gatherings and refuse permits for fiestas and other celebrations to limit spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Civil Commission
Cholera Increases in St. Petersburg
Cholera rises rapidly in St. Petersburg with 380 new cases and 155 deaths reported between Sunday noon and today noon. Military and suburban hospitals push the tally higher, and dispatches from three provinces add 488 new cases and 201 deaths in 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Eetersburg
St. Petersburg
Invorch Granted in Stevens Case
Oregon City September 19 Mrs Louise Powell Stevens wins a divorce from T M Stevens the Portland clubman and exporter in under twenty minutes before Judge Mc Bride the decree cites desertion and the marriage certificate is produced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon City
Louise Powell Stevens
T. M. Stevens
Portland
McBride
President Urges Taft Election in Republican Drive
Oyster Bay Sept 20 President Roosevelt issues a public letter to William B McKinley urging disinterested citizens to join the National Republican committee in a movement to elect William H Taft and a Republican Congress. He reviews seven years of legislation and states the platform pledges to continue current policies. He calls the aid nonpartisan and for good citizens to support the government’s course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
William B. McKinley
Republican Congressional Committee
National Republican Committee
William H. Taft
Republican Congress
Taft
Congress
Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Promises Gentle Relief
A historic ad claims Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup avoids constipation while curing old fashioned coughs. It purportedly moves the bowels and soothes throat irritation and inflammation. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Druegista
Ship Fifteen Cars of Apples from Eugene
Lane County Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association prepares to ship apples from Eugene with at least 15 carloads expected this fall, while Allen Cannery predicts up to 30 carloads. Boxes are being manufactured and stockpiled as workers load headquarters goods for shipment. focus remains on high quality apples to build Eugene's reputation as an apple center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane County Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association
Holt
W. G. Allen
Allen Cannery
Association
Eugene
England Purchases American Beef Now
London reports the war office has placed a large contract for American beef with a Chicago firm. The admiralty is negotiating a contract for the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
Chicago
Admiralty
Navy
Infant Death in Eugene and Funeral at Wigmore Home
Kenneth Hanson died at eight months old in Eugene on September 20 1908 from cholera infantum. Funeral held at Rev E C Wigmore’s residence, body shipped to Garfield Washington for interment. An advertisement promotes Mi ona tablets as a stomach tonic curing indigestion and constipation, claiming a New York corporate president’s testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Kenneth
Hull Drug Co
Miona
New York
Herbert H. Taylor
West 143Rd Street
New York City
Essays on editors and the press from a child’s viewpoint
A short reflective piece satirizes editors versus doctors and other professionals. It argues editors face harsher judgment for mistakes, while doctors escape blame through anonymity and Latin terms. The narrator suggests editors must be born, not taught, echoing a quirkily candid took.
Beecher Rock Blasting Planned On Mapleton Road
County Commissioner H M Price visited the city from Hale and announced blasting of Beecher rock on the Mapleton stage road will begin Monday. He accompanied Mr Furlong who will oversee the project and assess the site before work starts Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Price
City
Hale
Mapleton Stage Road
Furlong
Meeting of Irish League in Boston
The United Irish League of America opened its convention at Faneuil Hall in Boston with President Michael J. Ryan presiding Archbishop O Connell delivered the prayer and welcomes were extended by Massachusetts and Boston officials Delegates from across the United States and Canada attended as the three day gathering heard progress notes from the Philadelphia session including new measures aiding laborers tenants and the repeal of the coercion law The Irish University question was also settled allowing Catholic youth access to education on terms similar to Protestants John Redmond and Joseph Devlin attended as honored guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
United Irish League of America
Faneuil Hall
Michael J. Ryan
Philadelphia
Archbishop O'Connell
Massachusets
John Redmond
Joseph Devlin
United States
Canada
Ryan
Irish League
Ireland
Williams Kidney Pills advertised by Linn Drug Co
An advertisement urges readers to treat kidney and bladder issues with Williams Kidney Pills. It claims relief for pains in the loins sides and back and frequent urination. Pills are sold for 50 cents by Linn Drug Co and Williams Mfg Co Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Linn Drug Co
Williams Mfg. Co
Props
Cleveland
Ohio
Wilbur Wright Sets New World Motor Flight Record
Lemons weathered report states Wilbur Wright flew his machine here for one hour and 91 minutes two seconds to establish a new world record in sustained flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemons
Wilbur Wright
Bucklen Arnica Salve Endorsed by North Carolina Farmer
A Sure-enowgh Knocker J. C. Goodwin of Reidsville NC says Bucklen's Arnica Salve is a sure knocker for ulcers. He notes a bad ulcer on his fez last summer and the salve knocked it out in a few rounds. Guaranteed for sales acres and barns. 25 cents at Kuyvendall's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Goodwin
Reideville
Bucklen
W. A. Kuyvendall
Local Farmer Buys 160 Acre Farm at 47.50 An Acre
Frank Baker, newly arrived from Forest Grove, purchased G. Grows' 160 acre farm near living for forty seven dollars and fifty cents per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Baker
Forest Grove
G.G
Notice for Publication Timber Lands in Oregon
Notice is given under the 1878 timber land act as extended to public lands that Jonathan H. Vincent of Eugene filed sworn statement No. 9375 on June 17, 1907 for W 1/2 of Section 22 in T19S R2W WM Oregon. He will prove land is better for timber than agriculture at Roseburg on September 30, 1908. Witnesses include James Wilhelm Creswell and Joseph Wilhelm Zion. Adverse claimants must file by September 30, 1908. Benjamin L. Eddy Register.
Notice for Publication United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon
United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon notices an 1908 timber land sale under the 1878 act as extended in 1892. Parley Pierce of Springfield Lane County Oregon filed April 15 1908 sworn statement No 9713 for parts of section 24 township 18 south range 8 west. He will prove the land is timber or stone valuable and will establish his claim before W W Calkins Eugene Oregon September 3 1908. Witnesses named include William H Pierce Jarvis A Sutherland William S Sutherland William Neely and others claiming adversely by September 1 1908. Benjamin L Eddy Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
W. M
W. W. Calkins
Eugene
William H. Pierce
Walton
Jarvis A. Sutherland
Willams. Sutherland
William Neely
Sptember
Benjamin L. Eddy
Department of the Interior
Belinda J. Meredith
Eagels
Gon
Meridian
Jae
Missioner
Liam D. Neeley
Bugett
John Dick
Drexot
Miner
Cottage Grove
Birdina Meredis
Eugete
BE. J. Frasier
Eugest
Public Land Notice of Alex Haaral Final Proof
Notice from Roseburg Oregon dated June 17 1908 that Alex Haaral of Crow Oregon filed intent to make final five year proof to establish a homestead claim for NWY of section 12 Township 19 South Range West Willamette Meridian, to be proved before W W Calkins U.S. land office official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseburg
Oregon
Alex Haaral
Crow
NWY
Range West
Willamette Meridian
W. W. Calkins
Witness list for Oregon hearing dated September 29, 1943
Commissioner in Eugene Oregon lists witnesses Joseph Gates Crow Eugene Bal Parsons Eugene Bal Baldwin Panther and HB Baldwin Panther with Benjamin L Eddy as register. The fragment notes the hearing location and date while naming witnesses from Crow Eugene Panther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Oregon
Joseph Gates
Crow
Bal Parsons
Bal Baldwin
Panther
HB Baldwin
Benjamin L, Eddy
Register
Land Office Notice of Timber Claim Final Proof
Hart son K Shirk of 725 B 11th St Eugene Oregon filed for final proof on land in Willamette Meridian. He named witnesses Louis Hoselton Ora Lesiue Hoselton John Lewis and Bert M Hendricks. Proceedings before W W Calkins in Eugene October 7 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Hartson K. Shirk
11Th St
Regene
Timber and Stone Acts
Township 19
Range 6
West
Willetta Meridian
W. W. Calkins
Breene
Witnees Louis Hoselton
Crow
Ora Lesiue Hoselton
John Lewis
Bert M. Hendricks
Eugene
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Robarts
Siuslaw
Invorch
Stevens
Hitchcock
Peme
England
Dassen
Mamma Shopwell
Black Cat
Hole
Grocery Department
E. D. Maltock
East
Ninth St
Range No
James Wilhelm
Creswell
Joseph Wilhelm
Zion
Joseph A. Mayo
Earl McNutt
Benjamin L. Book Regist
Roseburt
Cludb
Orenom
Weat
Willam
Te Meridia
Befort
Calkins
U. S
Marvin L
Warren C. Wise Clark
Decker
Benjamin L. A
Thielte
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