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About Lane County leader. (Cottage Grove, Lane County, Or.) 1903-1905 | View Entire Issue (March 4, 1905)
VS s ot o Harte County Heaber. et CO TTAGE GROVE, OREGON, SATURDAY, MARCH 4 , 1905 . VO L. X NO. 4 (» doctor soon arrived. He tried t o ' M. Miller, Mr. »ml Mrs A. Cor- give her medicine but she seemed prou, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. VauDen- unable to swallow. She soon died. IN O R F ii O N berg, Mrs. W, C. Conner. Mrs. 111 u ill-U V H l Have never heard her say she was ■ Berdict, Mrs. S. Stevens, Miss afraid of anyone injuring her. I Lizzie Orpuril, Eunice VanDeuberg Never knew her to drink anything I Charles Cochran, Earnest Sears, W. Oregon Securities Compariy Incorpor Mr. and Mrs. J. |l. Jones Entertains Found Dying at an Early Hour Friday but beer. Ü. Root. •tes for $ 5 .0 0 0 .0 0 0 Oregon a Large Party of Friends Wed Beu Curry stated he was at the Morning. Probable Suicide. South Eastern Railway Co. nesday Evening. house of Miss Davenport a little A -Summer" Social. after it o’clock she appeared to be for $ 1 .0 0 0 .0 0 0 . Au enjoyable evening was had Friday morning the city was all right with the exception of com startled by the report that Miss Da plaining of a pain in her chest. Mr. and Mr. J. I. Jones on Wed on Tuesday evening, when a large Sena te bill No. 24 j which re venport, a courtesan who has resided Once her breathing seemed to al nesday evening eutertainod in a crowd of young people gathered in cently became a law, has already here for some time had, during the most stop, she talked about the very hospitable manner a large unm- the Odd bellows hall, where a “ summer” social was given in had a beneficial effect. Heretofore show No one else was there aud ber of their friends in this city. night been murdered. the law for corporations compelled From the circumstances and evi I left about one o’clock. At an early hour the parlors iu honor of the boy’s Basket Ball the .majority of the directors to be To learn if the rumor was true their elognnt home was filled and team by the Freshmen class of the dence thus far obtained it is quite residents of the state. In many in that she had drawn money from the until miiluight every one present High School. likely it was a case of suicide. The enjoyments of the evening stances those who wtre supplying Miss Davenport has frequently bank yesterday, Herbert Eakin was made to feel the occasion was the money to carry on work were been seen on the streets and it has president of the bank was called. arranged especially for his or hers were opened by a grand march which was followed by various noo-resnleuts and it is usually their been remarked by many, of her He testified she had money in the benefit. quiet and unobtrusive ways, and it j bank but had drawn none out for a After all bail arrived partners for games, dances aud social chats. ooomì B desire to have a controlling vote in the affairs of the Company which was evident she had iu former month or more. the guessing contest were selected After participating therein till a they ate supporting. The Oregon Lee Minert was recalled and years been a woman of some cul by the unique method of letters late hour a very dainty supper was Piano Recital. ian of March 1st says: asked if he knew whether she had ivliich lmd been dissectetl and when seived and alter a brief time the ture. “ T! e first corporation to organize The tollowing is the very inter The coroner was telephoned at money in the house. He stated he the two pieces could he matched the young folks departed for their vari ous homes pronouncing it a success. in Oregon under the new law pro esting programe ol the piano recital Eugene, and he deputised Judge uid not know had beeu away for partnership was formed. vided lor b y Senate Hill No. 244 given by the pupils of Mrs. Roy Vaughn to act for bint Constable some days, On curdH twenty questions were was the Oregon Securities Company Welch at her koine Saturday p. m.: Atkins summoned a jury and at Miss Flossie Harris also recalled asked, all of which couhl be an To be Chief. - ......... which filled papers yesterday a-k- Duet: I.alVl It Concert Op, M l but did not know ot her having swered by something to be found! nine o,clock the jury was sworn Verna Brown and Maliel Knaenbura. It is reliably reported that J. S . in* * franchise for a $5,000,000 upon a penny. and pioceeded to make an investi any tnomy in her possession. | Elude-lluricm uller. Stiles who resigned as chief of rerpor on. It will b e followed to (a) (to ( SetiiKueht Er. quackenburc Op. la gation. c o r o n e r ’ s j u r y v e r d ic t T h e‘ gray matter” was in active Mabel Veatcb. police last spring to make the cam day by the Oregon Southeastern The jury proceeded to the house digit - O’ er lllll and Dale Engle man We the coroner’s jury impantieled operation for Hometime aud until it Railwav Company with a capital Duet l.liiilley ol the deceased and made an inspec to enquire into the death of Eva was announced that a solution of paign for sheriff |ou the republican Weleli and Itazel Hcinelutay. ticket aud who, after his defeat, was stock of $1,000,000. These two Lorella W a lt z .................................. Hpiudler tion of the room and where she was Davenport would submit the follow each question propounded had been appointed by Mayor Christuau on tbitah Harman. companies control the Hohemia found. Dr. Kime. who had lieen ing verdict: answered, when the work was com w im urop the night police force, will soon re mining district and have formerly I sw eet vioieta w a ltz Blew. summoned and was with her at the We find from the evidence that pared and the prizes consisting of sume his old position as chief. been'Operated under charters from Duel: Hilt Had Mrs. elegaut small cups aud saucers were ............................ Engleman time of her death assisting deceased came to her death by Chiet Gilliert is at present taking ■rchasl New Jersey, to which they paid as l.l/zlc and Annie llolil. On the top of her head a cut Strychnine poisoning administered awardod except in the booby class, a layoff and will leave in a few King Fisher March ... K arl Mel aor some two inches in length was an annual tax $ 5 ooo and $1000, a very ordinary but useful tooth all. by her own hands with suicidal in Delbert Uilkiaon. days for Southern Oregou to look respect: cly. shown, which was probably made tent. pick holder was the reward for the The Mm-lal Whirl ............ Bayard Foote after some mining properties which by striking against some object winners. Mrs. Van Alllwm. WHAT TUB NEW I.AW PROVIDES. W. S. C hrisman , Foreman be owns there. It is said that he D uel l.tttle Light Heart . Daack when she fell. First prize, Mrs. Gunn aud J. I. O l iv e r V eatch The! new law provides that cor will resign from the office and that A llle and Flora Phillip*. After the return to the Justice Joues, 2 nd prize, Mrs. 1 {. Smith J. S- O smund porations having a majority ol their The KoWii’ a I.nlaby ......... Stiles w ill lie appointed in his place. Krogman office the jury consisting of Oliver and Miss Gertie Burdick, 1 st booby H. W y n n e director outside the si ate may be _______ Mabel Koaenburg. Chief Gilliert has other property piiz«i, Mr. au«l Mrs. W. A, Hognte; W. II. M a r t i n c o m e c o r p o r a t i o n s of t h i s s t a t e a n d un din -her wnixer .. spindier Veatch, J. S. Osmond, Scott Chris- <nan, Ilarvy Wynne, W H. Mar 2 nd I looby prize, Mrs. Cunningham intents which, it is said, require H. O. L in c o l n may hr l 1 m 4 e e t i n g s out of the s t .• a t e . Duet: l*:ira«U* Keview u“ March his attention aud it is probable “ i T . . Kuglemau tin and H ..L. Lincoln began the and J. S. Benson. Shoes This gives to corporations operating Clarm VanKipor and Mr*. WHch. that he will resign on |this account. examination of witnesses. Following the awarding of prizes, e x c lu s iv e ly in Oregon, hu t under ^|1HSenett<, Krogman —Guard. Dr Kime was the first witness a mi in her of the guests kiudly con Flomioe Brown. outside ( barters, an opportunity to| aud testified: That he was Franz Belir called sented to assist in the evenings Leucht Kugeln. save the tax in the other state and j Duet: Belle Woodman Convention. Burkholder and Mrs. Welch. summoned by telephone and reach enjoymont. to belong to the state to which 1 Licht Herz .............. ed the bed side .if the deceased Mr. F- L. Guuu recited u hum Oil next Wednesday the district their operations are confined. Marguerite Jones. abeut a quarter past three, she was j orous selection, which was well re convention of the Woodmen of the The Oregon Securities Company Tfceuras»bopprr's Frolic ...H aul D uielle B. A. Worthington Completes Work then in spasms and about twenty ceived. Charles Cochran, accom World will convene in Cottage owns the Helena, the Mustek and Belie Burkholder, minutes past three breathed her panied by Mrs .'Benson on the piano, Grove. tor Harriman Lines. the Champion groups and other j l5"1*!*1* •n<* Lindley wait*** Welsh. last breath, on examination of head gave several Hue comet solos. From the best information at smaller properties in the Bohemia found a gash about one inch in Mrs. J. M. Benson them amused hand there will he at least one hun district, comprising in all about The special train used by the of Whist Club. length and cut to the hone, no i o o c acres. In the last five years , ficials ot the Ilarritu >n lines in the with a splendid rendialiou of “ a dred delegates and friends, possibly fracture of skull. How thé cut it halfekxpeuded $1.500,000 in the ’I he Whist Club met again on inspection of the lines in the west visit of a country lady, who went to more. These delegates are coming was made is only conjecture, made Bohemia district, $250,000 having 1 Tuesday evening in Woodman ball, side of the Willamette Valley, re a department store iu the city, but from all parts of Southern Oregon through examination. Had learn being overcome by the impertinence and the appearance of the city will - 1 gone in 'lie last 18 months to a 500-j There were the members and a ed that she had purchased one turned to Portland yesterday. Leav of clerks uiid other troubles, retur lie noticed. ¡iOTscpc .er electric plant, a 30- f>w inetted guests, making an at- ing Portland Monday with three ;i dram of strychinc at Modern Phar ned to purchase her bonnet at the The committee in charge request siden . j stamp mill and railroa'ls connecting tendance ot more than thirty in macy the night before. My opin special cars, . the party made . country store at home.” that at least the business houses be thorough inspection of all the west the <V>fLS 11 >s saM t° l,e the ¡number. Dr. Corpron recited one of Teu- decorated upon this occasion. largest mining operation in Oregon. Eighteen games were played ion is the cause of death was side lines in the Willamettee Val strychnine poison. The spasms The colors of the order are red, ley. Several hours were spent in uysou’s poems which was also well It fa g lo w drilling at the rate of | with »he result that Mrs. W .C - were such as that poison would white and black. visiting at the Oregon Agricult received. •sevea fei t a day an eight by nine-' Connor and Mr. Ben Lurch were prof luce. Then came something that all ural College at Corvallis. Monday foot tunnel with double track the successful contestants for the John Witte sworn am druggist Mining Locations. night the train was sidetracked at were fully prepared for by this through Grouse Hill, connecting prizes. at Modern Pharmacy; Miss Daven Corvallis This trip finishes up the time - a splendid lunch. Ike had Mesdanies F. B Phillips and I,e. the mine;- at the mill in Champion W- Foley files notice of location port came iu last night, wanted Basin.j>. z\ctive milling will begin Roy Woods entertained the club strychnine to kill rats, bought rat inspection of the Southern Pacific to stop the clock so that the party of tlie following mining claims Bo could adjourn to tueir respective lines iu Oregon. In several weeks and visitors with an elegant lunch within 3' days. hemia district: ''Sampson," “ Capi* poison about a month ago in the spacious dining room adjoin which she said was not strong B. A Worthington, general mana homes before the hour of midnight. tal," “ Monte Carlo," “ Dewy,” “ Ti NAM ItS OH INCORPOR ATORS. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. ger of the Ilarrituaii lines iu Ore ger” and “Elkhorn.” ing the hall. enough, aud if this did not kill the The incorporators of the Oregon gon, will tour the Washington Wm. Lundy, Mr. and Mrs. It. John W. Cox locates “ Trade Dol rats nothing would ; seemed rather branch of the O. R. «V N. Smith, Mr. and Mrs F. B. Phillips, Company arc John W lar” claim, Bohemia district. wearied when she came. Showed Mr. mid Mrs. II. B. Eakin, Mr. ami ALT! Securities Frank Vincent DuMoud, one ol Wheeler, of Orange, Mass., presi Mr. Worthington, in speaking of A. Brewer locates the following dent; B to r g e W. Crosbv, of Atlan the world’s fo.eiuoet painters and jnry the record of the sale of the his trip on the Southern Pacific Mrs. Wm. Cunningham, Mr. and ■ llnims, Bohemia district: “Corlies,” I DAY poison. tic JCity, first vice-president; George illustrators, urd proprietor of the track to Ashland, where his juris Mrs. W. A. Hognte, Mrs. aud Mrs. “ Keystone,” “ Bonanza,” “Conger.’’ Main S3" Prench,| Lee Minert sworn stated he had of North Adams. Mass., Lyme school, England, has been diction ends, said that work had J. S. Benson. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. second vice-president; G. B. Hen- select, d 'is bead of the Fine Arts gone to rear of saloon at 3 o'clock commenced on the laying of 200 Gunn, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hart, It is almost time lor catidiates for gen, eecr :tary and treasurer; John exhibit at the Liwis and Clarke heard a noise which he at first sup miles of 80-pound rails between Mr. and Mrs F. D. Wheeler, Mr. posed to he a cat walked closer to H. Peafsons, of New York, assist- Exposition. Ashland and Divide. The rails to ami Mrs. G. H. Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. city officers to appear in our midst. house and concluded it was the be displaced are 56 and 62-pound voice of a woman, tried to open rails Three separate large gangs door and found it locked, broke the of men are at work laying the rails, lock and found Miss Davenport and it is expected the tasx will lying on floor, face upwards, spoke have been completed by June 1. to her hut received no answer, took This improvement will be rushed hold and tried to raise her up when in preparation for the great amount spasm passed, asked what was the of travel to the Fair at Portland. matter, she said " I am dying" and requested me to send her body home ! Will be Interesting Feature to Fisher, Minn. Then went to sa - 1 loon sent George Spedhani for doc Portland, March 3.— Preparations 1 tor went back and I, Herb Leonard for the salmon fisheries exhibit at and Flossie Harris carried her to a ! the Lewis and Clnrk Exposition bed. Doctor Kirae arrived shortly i will lie instituted immediately at alter; she did not say auything1 the Yakima hatchery. Eggs are about taking poison; was rational1 now being stripped from steel head only one time. Did not see anyone salmon, and it is planned to have about the place and the floors were at least 500,000 for the exhibit; all locked. which will be held in the F ote-try' Flossie Harris testified. Miss Da building at the Centennial. vepport called me about 8 o'clock The eggs stripped from the sal- last evening and asked me to go inon will lie kept in the hatchery to the show, I went ami was with for a week or ten days. It requires her unttl about 11 o'clock, she ; about fifty days for the eggs to ma seemed happy ami laughed consid ture, but by putting them in cold 1 erable. About three this morning storage, their development can te heard a noise, heard Minert go to retarded. The egg« will be «hip her honse aud break in the door. ped to Fortliud at the expiration of He called me and I went over. Sh- two week«. was lying on her bark on the floor B y ihe liiue tin sc steel-head sal andseemetl very sick. VV«- p l a i v i m o n i g “ s aie h uched. the chinook her on the he 1 and the doctor cam salmon wi 1 commence t«i -.pawn j hut she died soon afterward. Slit and afford the fslieiy officials a only said "1 am d yin g." t 3 I source fin fresh egg« Iu this man H. C. Leonard was called ami lie r ill -tagesof the propagation ot testified the first he knew ol the salmon eg-:s will be exhibited dor per M matter he was sitting in house hack ing the entire ¡leriod that the E x I of Cummin - pia e. Minert called position remains open. to Flossie to com« over to the Da- * 1 venport house she asked me to ;imcs O u r O w n i BORN wait until she returned, she soon (called me tocome over and when I VE KTCH To Mr ami Mf*. Cur- O IB r d p J Camrr Hain * .id River St*. Writ End No 4 L went in Eva was lying on the floor; ti> Veatch. 011 March 3rd, t W . we placed her on the bed and the a ten pound boy. aut secretary and treasurer; Fred erick Eggert, of Pottland; Albert Hawkins, of North Adatns, Mass , ,lndDr Herbert E. Smith, of New Haven, Conn. The Oregou Southeastern Rail road, Company extends for 18 miles from Cottage Grove towards, the Bohemia district. It will not be extended further, as the electric road from the mines wilt be built down 18 miles to meet it. The grade was built last year. • The incorporators of the Oregon Southeastern Railroad are O. B. Hengen, president and treasurer; George W. Corbin, first vice-presi dent; A. B. Wood, secretary and treasurer. Mr. A B. Wood is manager-sec retary and treasurer of the O A S, E. railway. ORGANIZES DEATH OF EVA DAVENPORT A PLEASANT SO CIAL GATHERING is! firmof] 1 THE INSPECTION WORK IS DONE m ■ Sept ; I i Veal; WELCH & WOODS KEEP ON YOUR THIS EYE SPACE FOR THE GROCERY AD. 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