Donkel Murder Near Pellton Ranch in Deschutes River Area
Prineville Oregon September reports the sheriff and district attorney returning from the Pellton ranch scene where 8 P Donkel was found buried. a pistol shot to the head killed him, the grave fire concealed the site, and his son, away on a cattle roundup, later found the body. The coroner’s jury ruled death by pistol shot in unknown circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prineville, Or
Sherif
P. Donkel
Pellton Place
Deschutes River
Donkel
Donke
Desehates
James Pelton
Hemenways Celebrate Golden Wedding in Cottage Grove
Sunday marked the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William Hemenway of Cottage Grove. Born in Canada and Ireland respectively, they wed in Canada on September 13, 18 and have six children, eleven grandchildren, and three surviving offspring in Cottage Grove and Seattle. The family moved from Wisconsin to Kansas, then Oregon, settling in Cottage Grove in 1890 where William serves as local agent for the Portland Daily Oregonian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hemenway
Cottage Grove
Mr. Hemenway
Canada
Katherine McCord
Ireland
James Hemenway
Delure Hemenway
Seattle
Wisconsin
Kansas
Oregon
Cottagehrove
James
Delure
Hemenway
Portlan
Oregonian
Shipping Lambs to San Francisco
John Stewart and Pickard, noted stock dealers, will ship 2500 head of lambs to San Francisco tomorrow. Accompanying are Gainey Mathews Carson Mathews and John Stowell who will stay in the Bay City for work while the others return soon after arrival. Meyers, Stewart and Pickard plan another shipment of a similar size within three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stewart
A. A. Prickard
San Francisco
Gainey Mathews
Carson Mathews
John Stowell
Stowell
Bay City
Meyers
Stewart
Pickard
Tor
Funeral Largely Attended for Pioneer B J Pengra
Funeral for pioneer B J Pengra was held at 10 o clock from his son s Coburg residence. Rev Richardson conducted the brief ceremony and burial followed at Live Hill cemetery near Springfeldt. Friends attended in large numbers and accompanied the remains to their final resting place.
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Daily Guard
B. J. Pengra
Coburg
Rev. J. ©. Richardson
Livel Hill Cemetery
Spring
Friends of the 4
Soldiers Receive Pay After Roseburg Encampment
Captains Hammond and Williams of Co. A and Co. C received payments from Oregon National Guard for participants in the First Separate Battalion encampment at Roseburg. Officers earned regular army pay. majors about 0 in daily pay, captains and lieutenants varied, enlisted men received 1.50 per day totaling 13.50 for ten days.
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Hammond
Williams
Oregon National Guard
Roseburg
Oswego Smelter Refined to Process Copper
The Ladd Metals Company, recently formed in Portland, buys and converts the Oswego iron smelter into a copper refinery with capacity to handle Northwest ore. It will be the west of Argentine Kan's only such facility, reviving a plant long idle. The company includes several of Portland's wealthy men.
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Portland
Ladd Metals Company
Oswego
Argentine
Kan
Bane
Fall Millinery Displays Attract Eugene Shoppers
Autumn millinery displays drew a crowd of fashionable women yesterday and this afternoon. Shoppers tried on new arrivals from San Francisco and Portland. Street hats feature a broad turned-up front with colorful trimmings, and theatre hats also drew attention for the season. Store staff remained busy as compliments flowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Lrancisco
Portland
Eugene
Deputy Bown Hunts Suspect After Harness Theft
Deputy H L Bown pursued a horse theft suspect in Eugene after a theft of harnesses from J W Clark and T G Hendricks. In Cottage Grove the deputy spotted harness resembling Clark’s and was threatened by a man with a pistol before the suspect escaped in darkness. Sheriff Fisk aided in pursuit and police expect capture before night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Clark
T. G. Hendricks
Eugene
Fisk
Bown
Mr. Clark
Mr. Hendricks
Local Notices and Incidents From Cheshire and Vicinity
Dr Jayne treated a boy named Morrison for a broken leg after an accident on a merry go round in Cheshire. John Woods returned from Mapleton with salmon and a 25 pound fish as fishing in the lower Siuslaw improves. A kitchen blaze at Pug Huntley’s bakery was stopped by a garden hose from a water tank. Louise Mathes opens a millinery store next to Walker’s real estate, opening soon. Eugene visitor Mr Olson injured in a bicycle crash near the Christian church, needing stitches. Local residents briefly ferry trouble at McKenzies Seavey Brothers’ ferry with a near miss as boat loaded late. A Booth Kelly horse died after slipping into the race while drawing lumber. Injury to worker near the bridge noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jayne
Cheshire
Morrison
John Woods
Mapleton
Siuslaw
Pug Huntley
Mies Louise Mathes
Walker
Mr. Olson
Eugene
Christian Church
Harry Stewart
Jobo Graham
Seth McPherson
Tatum
Seavey Brothers
Booth Kelly Company
Accused of Stealing Horse in Local Trade Dispute
Olaf Deblin reported a gray horse stolen during the night and a worthless crowball left in its place. Henry Parker was found with the horse at Cottage Grove, arrested by Deputy Sheriff Harry Bown, and brought to Eugene. Parker and Deblin dispute a trade, arraignment set for 4 PM.
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H. L. Bown
Cottage Grove
Eugene Henry Parker
Olaf Deblin
Parker
Labout
T. G. Hendricks
J. W. Clark
Daily Guard
Slastaw
Linton
Eugene
Fisk
Henry Parker
Harry Bown
The
Grove
Deblin
Arrest of Sam Morris at Union Depot After Shooting
Sam Morris a renowned Indian pitcher for the Portland Browns was arrested at 2 AM near the Union depot after being seen drinking and at least two pistol shots were heard on Sixth street. Police wagon stopped, Morris placed in the station, and two would-be escapees were hauled inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Morris
Portland Browns
Union Depot
Sixth Street
Morris
Oregonian
In Praise of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy
A testimonial from Br. John Hamlett of Eagle Pass Texas extols Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. He suffered a week with bowel trouble before relief after using the product, crediting its efficacy and thanking the inventor. For sale by the local drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Chamterlain
Br. John Hamlett
Eagle Pass
Texas
C. Johovon
Lhbad
theLaro
Former Eugene Man At Everett Real Estate Ad
In a special Everett Daily Herald edition from September 11 a former Eugene man S J Sills is featured. The Silla Co firm with S J Sills and J W Brasfeld offers general real estate services, loans, insurance, and property management. Their Everett office is at 2829 Oakes Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Wash
Daily Herald
Eugene
S. J. Sills
Great Northwest
S. J. Silla & Co
J. Sills
J. W Brasfeld
Prevent
Gale
Oakes Avenue
Old Man Held for Ransom Mystery in Oregon
A. H. Mock in Kants Pass believes a missing 75 year old man, last seen when he vanished from an O R and N train between Portland and Pocatello, is being ransomed. A brother in Kauss reports contact from Wichita, claiming to locate the missing man for 8500 or no pay. The case suggests possible kidnapping on the train or station.
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Kants Pass
A. H. Mock
Granta Pasa
Iowa
Mock
Kauss
Wichita
Mr. Mack
Etreme
Mack
Portland
Pocatello
Idaho
Dog dies saving boy as cougar slain near La Center
Captain B Olson reports a monster cougar terrorizing Washington farmers near La Center. A hunter named Peterson killed the beast after it attacked a boy who climbed a tree. A faithful hound pursuing the cougar was wounded and died moments after the animal was shot. Portland Telegram.
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Captain B. Olson
North King
la Center
Washington
Peterson
Eliot
Portland
Fischer Company to perform at Parker Opera House
The Parker opera house booked Marguerite Fischer Co for a week during the district fair from Sept D to Vet 4. Misa Fischer and her company have many friends in Eugene and will appear there soon. They are now at Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Opera House
Marguerite Fischer
Albany Street Scene Brings Packed Crowds and Robberies
An Albany man was relieved of money by a professional during a Friday event on Salem street. A Portland gang allegedly robbed about 70 dollars while others faced varied amounts, as Salem officers investigated the incidents and denied any misdeeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Democrat
Salem
Albany
Bogeor
Portland
Pioneering Oregon figure Penrga dies near Coburg
B J Penrga a noted Oregon politician and railroad promoter dies at 12 30 AM at his son's Coburg home. He was about 75 years old. Funeral set for tomorrow at 10 AM from his son's residence with Rev J C Richardson officiating. Burial in Laurel Hill cemetery near Springfield. Penrga helped shape early state politics, backed Lincoln Republicans, and influenced Oregon rail route battles with the Oregon and California Company. He served as elector, held office as Surveyor General, and later influenced legislative and railroad campaigns until his commitment to an asylum briefly disrupted his career.
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B. J. Penrga
Oregon
Coburg
J. C. Richardson
Laurel Hill
Jh. J. Penrya
U. RK. Kinealc
Pougra
Ine Iss
Lincoln
Liamlin
Washington
Col. Baker
California
Baker
Uiaker
Oregon and California
Pengra
Congress
Peorga
Senator Williams
Oregon State Journal
Collie Huntington
Woodburs
Natron
Successful Portland solicitors launch Northwest magazine
Mrs K B Creighton and Mme Crnce Patterson of Portland report a bin burives for The Pacific Northwest a new monthly magazine tied to the Lewis and Clark fair board. In Eugene 75 subscriptions were secured yesterday. Proceeds fund Eugene and Lane county scenes and the Northwest country. The publication aims to advertise the fair and region with 7 copies per year.
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K. B. Creighton
Crnce Patterson
Portland
Northwest
Eugene
Lane County
Pacific Northwest
Northwest Country
Last street car line history ends with tie removal
The first and only Eugene street car line, built by Holden & Sona in 1891, ran from the depot along Willamette Street to Seventeenth then to College Hill Park and East Eleventh Street. Holden operated until 1900, then W B Dennis ran it briefly before selling to Salem Electric cars. Ties underground remain in fair condition as downtown streets improve and memories linger for Wiley Griffon who helped lay the track.
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Eugene
H. M. Holden & Sona
Willamette Street
Seventeenth Street
College Hill Park
Sladdens Farm
College Hill
University
East Eleventh Street
Messrs. Holden
W. B. Dennis
Black Butte
Salem Street Car Company
Wiley Griffon
Cannery Overloaded as Italian Prune Crop Arrives
Cannery runs at capacity with prime Italian prune loads. Bartlett pears near end at the cannery while unloading bays stay busy for hours. Evaporator and smaller city driers work to handle the continued influx and processing of primes.
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Bartlett
Oregon
Bruin Attacks Fruit in Oregon Farm Incident
Cottrage Gove September 17. J J Jones received a phone alert that a large bear was in a nearby corn field. He and friends chased the beast to an apple tree where the bear feasted. A well aimed shot killed one of the men guarding the bear, who was taken to town for attention.
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Cottrage Gove, Or
J. J. Jones
Hhis Farm
Brain
Bear
Plucky Women Leave Eugene for Home Via Mountain Road
Mrs. J Simmons of Paisley and Mrs. M Salt of Summer Lake plan a long return trip along the old Military wagon road. They have endured days of mountain travel and camping, covering perhaps a couple of hundred miles, hoping to travel home alone after their strenuous journey.
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J. Simmons
Paisley
Amd
M. Salt
Summer Lake
Eugene
Suicide at Hoffman House prompts rumors of Texas home
A man using the name P Nettleton from Chippewa Falls Wisconsin and a companion from Texas registered at the Hoffman House in Eugene. Nettleton bought a revolver and cartridges, wrote two final letters, and shot himself in room 43, leaving over $100 cash and a note to his wife and hotel landlord. The incident was deemed a self destruction. the body was prepared for burial by Undertaker Day.
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Daily Guard
Eugene
Hoffman House
P. Nettleton
Texas
Guadalupe
Gaulding
Robinson
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
Nettleton
W. J. Kay
Vernon Clark
Ziegler
Chippewa Falla
Aiegler
Wis
Eagle Restaurant
Shaniko, Or
A New Lumber Yard in Eugene
H Hurst traveled to Eugene early this week and Mrs Harest will join him soon as he prepares to enter the lumber business there with Mr Sawyers of Louis Falla S D The Brownaville Times notes Hurst has long been in lumber and the venture aims to attract progressive citizens with plans for a lumberyard More details to follow
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H. Hurst
Eugene
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Sold Widely
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy with claims of long history and quick relief for coughs and colds. The note urges purchase at De Lano's drug store and highlights its pleasant taste and soothing effect.
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LAMBS
Deputy Bown
Lawn
Clark
Irving
Seewon
Fale
Everet
Fischer Company Will
Wes the
Man
Hensill
Norma Humphrey Place
Sam Howard
Miller Brothers
Bruin
C. P. Nettleton
Hoffman
Kay
DeLano's
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