Willamette Valley Electric Railway Surveyheads Arrive
Electric Railway Geesip Eugene Geun and civil engineer are expected to arrive on tomorrow morning’s train from California to supervise surveying for the Willamette Valley Electric Railway Company. WJ Wilsey says crews will start Eugene to Corvallis portion next week, and H C Diers arrives at Coos Bay to begin northward surveys toward Gardiner and Florence. Colonel J F Wilson, company president, praised the country and Coos Bay harbor, predicting that the Florence to Gardiner coastal segment will be the line’s most profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Geun
Arehber
California
Willamette Valley Electric Railway Company
WJ Wilsey
Eugene-Corvallis
Eugene
H C Diers
Bss
Coos Bay
Theme
Gardiner
Florence
Wilsey
J F Wilson
Gardings
First events in Oregon history compiled by George H Himeski
A list of early Oregon milestones names include the first white child Alice Whitman in 1887 near Walla Walla, first religious services by Rev Jason Lee, first marriages in 1837, early sawmills near Vancouver, first printing in 1839 at Lapwai, and the Spectator newspaper in 1840. It notes figures like Thomas Lutchin, Cyrus Shepherd, and Rev Perkins among the participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H Himeski
Oregon
Alice Whitman
Walla Wallin
Jason Lee
Anna Pilman
Cyrua Shepherd
Susan Downing
Lee
Thomas Lutchin
Cape Horn
Evi L Parriah
PW Gillette
Vancouver
Donald Mason
Wreck
Linn County
Dalles
Rev Perkins
Ettinne Lucier
Portland
Lapwai
The
Spectator
Oregon Cats
Ash land trip hones fatigue and local mining news
Letter from John Sutton to his father reports reaching Ashland exhausted after a long journey. Brown Dyer placer mines on Elk River show strong activity with four and five dollar nuggets. J Huntsley and family return to Gold Beach resuming old ways. Walter Hurst narrowly escaped a panther while deer hunting on Elk River. a barking dog and a shot from his gun ended the threat. An auction of a wagon and a horse is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sutton
Ashland
Elk River
Towa
Gold Beach
Walt Jr
Walter Hurst
Dr Pierce Health Advice Via Letter Offers Free Guidance
A reader testifies that consulting Dr Pierce by letter for health information yielded free medical advice. The note praises his common sense approach, claims recovery after using Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets, and mentions mail consultations from the Invalids Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meany
Dr Pierce
Uc R
Pierce
The
Invalids Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N Y
Daisy Studdard
Nade Avenue
Leavenworth Kass
Pierce J
All work guaranteed first class OMec of So Pulford
A brief notice notes top quality service and guarantees from OMec of So Pulford. The item highlights emphasis on reliable craftsmanship and customer satisfaction in a local trades context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omec of
So Pulford
Atention
Mast Srapi
Sproco Sat
Notice for Public Sale of Timber Land Myrtle Point Oregon
Land Office Roseburg Oregon August 4 1904 announces public sale of timber land in California Greyson Nevada and Washington Territory extended states. Myrtle Point residents file claim for SE S W L and other parcels, witnesses named, deadline in October. Notice by U S Commissioner E A Dodge and register in Myrtle Point Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseburg
Oregon
California
Greyson
Nevada
Washington Territory
Myrtle Point
Coon
South Range
Dodge
Tate
Tober
Kelia
Devoe
Warren
Coe William H Rogers
Myrtle Paint
Nite
Ogee
Timber Lands Sale Notice for Reesburs Oregon 1904
United States Land Office in Reesburs Oregon announces sale of timber lands under the June 3 1878 act and its extensions. Adversary claimants must file in this office on or before November 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peraone
Renaeste
Saul
Land Claim Notice for Oregon Township 10
Lee White and Russell Postlatch filed a land purchase statement for the southeast quarter of section three, Township ten, range ten, seeking timber culture and agricultural use. Witnesses McCronson Taylor Buckingham of Park River and others contest the claim. hearing set for September 15 before Register JT Barpars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
White
Russell K. Postlach
Nukomah
Oregon
Fridas
McCroseen
Antiner
Amd
Ione Taylor
Buckingham
Park River
Notice of Timber Land Claim Hearing in Roseburg Oregon
Notice announces a filing in Roseburg county Oregon for the SE3 of Section 26 Township 18S Range 10W sworn statement No 4780 under the 1878 Timber Lands act as extended. Proof will be given October 22 1904 before the Register and Receiver with witnesses Willie Currie Charles Ball John M a Nealy McCulloch. Interested parties must file claims by October 22 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie L. Linn
Bohs
Chehalle
Nashes
Range
Roseby
Oregon
Meum
Abeshcen
Annie M ‘Auck
Gartner
Rosebun
United States Land Office
Roseburg
Act of Congress
California
Nevada
Washington Territory
Ragelstig
Deatieé
Willie Currie
Charles Ball
Ley
John M. A. Nealy McCulloch
Caon
J.T Bawers
Citation in Coos County estate case at October 1904
In the Centre of the West Oregon the County of Coos estate of 8 C Braden deceased is cited. A list of heirs is named including A A Braden Samuel C Braden Judith Braden Rachel Bell and others. The hearing before the County Court is set for Monday October 10 1904 to show cause why administrator should not be granted. The real property details describe land in Tp 27 Range 12 West Willamette meridian with various fractions and boundaries. The court clerk affixes the seal and date at Coos County Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Oregon
Coos
C. Braden
Dev
A. A. Braden
Samuel C. Ee
Leonard Braden
Julia Tastee
Braden
Bell Braden Rachel Bell
Belle Chisti Jo Jol Giles
Samuel C Giles
Mary Arts
Daisy Shortly
Jennie Buell
Alice Livingston Braden
Frank Eel
Lillie C. Graham
Phill Decker
Alice Bestel Ptebn J
Lemuel E. Deck
Tnes
Scull
Adsninier Tor
Aaid
Coquille River
Sari
Dee ' Ae
Willamette i
Vos
Neca
Eaid
Mast
Notice Summary From Oregon Lender and Borrower
Fragmentary notice from United States lender in Burg Oregon indicating a completed loan arrangement with a borrower and donee. The readable text conveys a formal financial action though details and identities are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mates
Burg
Oregon
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Electric Railway
Geesip
Port Orford Tribune
H Royer
Wight and Day
U. S
Eric Wold
E. A. Dodge
Myrtle Point, Obe
Joy Barrens
Rigster
United States Land OF
Moon
Stevens
Vette Point
T. Briduea
Rowrburs
Wis
T. Bewpews
Dr. K. A. Loop, Prachetto Parsicux and
Sosoror
Bue Prius
Frank E. Alley
Bulldog
Wm Carver, Frop
Food
Sable
L. A. Braden
Saale
Barpars
Ber See
Harrison Mill
Glass and Undertakers
J. L Leweleen
M. G
Nya
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