Miscellaneous newspaper articles about Lane County
August 21, 1869
St. Joseph Herald, Saint Joseph Michigan
Eugene, Oregon, has an ordinance for the punishment of any person "lying drunk across the sidewalk." A man was recently arrested for the offense, but was discharged by the intelligent magistrate, because the testimony went to show that he was lying along the sidewalk in a longitudinal direction.
July 31, 1874
Nevada State Journal, Reno Nevada
Mrs. Pinkham, a Quaker lady, preaches every Sunday at Eugene, Oregon.
July 26, 1879
Reno Evening Gazette, Reno Nevada
The Eugene (Oregon) Guard says: A somewhat remarkable phenomenon happened below town about four miles, on the Fourth of July. The snow and hail fell to the depth of two or three inches, and it was almost as cold as a genuine winter snow storm.
March 18, 1880
Reno Weekly Gazette, Reno Nevada
Three prisoners who were lying in jail at Eugene City, Oregon, awaiting action of the Grand Jury, have broken out of jail. Following are the names of the escaped prisoners: George Campbell, charged with grand larceny; Charles Sargeant, grand larceny; John Lance, rap. At last accounts they had not been recaptured.
August 6, 1889
The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro Pennsylvania
Dr. J.D. Driver, who has just returned to Oregon from Northfield, where he had been to assist D.L. Moody, was badly gored by a bull on his farm at Eugene, Oregon, a few days ago. His arm was torn open for nearly a foot.
February 14, 1890
New Oxford Item, New Oxford Pennsylvania
At Eugene, Oregon, a large iron bridge was washed away, causing a loss of $20,000. A few buildings and large amounts of cord wood, fencing and other material were washed away, and the aggregate losses will county up to many thousands of dollars. At Roseburg, Oregon, no trains have arrived since Friday, and a shortage of provisions is feared unless communication is restored. The bridge across Deer Creek has gone, and the woolen mills have been totally destroyed by the flood.
July 25, 1899
The Fitchburg Sentinel, Fitchburg Massachusetts
GARDNER
Mr. and Mrs. F.S. Dunn of Eugene, Oregon, are guests of
Mr. and Mrs. D.R. Collier.
November 30, 1899
The Chief Reporter, Perry Iowa
Stacy Russell has located at Eugene, Oregon, where he orders the Chief Reporter sent to him.
August 24, 1891
Woodland Daily Democrat, Woodland California
Mrs. G.F. Mock left for Eugene, Oregon at noon.
December 24, 1897
Woodland Daily Democrat, Woodland California
E.J. Frazer, of Eugene, Oregon, will spend Christmas with Mrs. M.G. Lee and family.
December 1, 1900
Bismarck Daily Tribune, Bismarck North Dakota
Wahpeton Globe: Bruce L. Bogart and Alta M. Owen Ink were united in marriage in St. Paul Saturday, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hill, friends of the Owen family. The ceremony was performed by Rev. William Moore. J.F. Shea and John Shippa-- of Wahpeton were among the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Bogart have gone to Eugene, Oregon, where they will make their future home.
June 29, 1901
Oxnard Courier, Oxnard California
C.E. Leib of Hueneme has decided to try a change of climate and scenery and will this week move to Eugene, Oregon, where he expects to go into farming. Mr. Leib likes lots of water and for this reason has turned his face towards the land of mists. The household goods, furniture, etc., was shipped Monday. His many friends on this side of the river are extremely sorry to see him go, but wish him all sorts of good luck in his new location.
July 8, 1902
Fort Wayne Sentinel, Fort Wayne Indiana
NOW A MAIL CARRIER
C.D. Chorpening, formerly of Maysville, who went west
two years ago for the benefit of his health, which he has completely regained,
has just been appointed a mail carrier at Eugene, Oregon. Mr. Chorpening stood
second in the long list of applicants for the five positions. He will be well
remembered by many Allen county friends.
May 28, 1903
Ottumwa Daily Courier, Ottumwa Iowa
Stockport- Mr. Ebbert, who has been visiting here for the past two months, returned to his home at Eugene, Oregon, recently.
June 2, 1904
The Arizona Republican, Phoenix Arizona
SUMMER VISITORS-Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Davis of Eugene, Oregon, arrived here yesterday morning and are the guests of their uncle M.J. Sharp, at 1006 South First avenue. They expect to stay during the summer and perhaps next winter also.
October 20, 1904
The Chillicothe Constitution, Chillicothe Missouri
Rev. and Mrs. Carey Wooley, after a month's visit with relatives and friends returned Thursday to their home in Eugene, Oregon.
May 19, 1906
Oakland Tribune, Oakland California
B.F. Brannan who has been the guest of his daughter, Mrs. George Beck, for several days, left for his home at Eugene, Oregon, on Monday morning.
December 21, 1906
Oakland Tribune, Oakland California
Christmastide for Students, Where the U.C. Men and Women Will Spend the Holidays This Year.- Ralph Robinson has left for his home in Eugene Oregon, where he will spend the festival season.
December 28, 1907
Centralia Chronicle, Centralia Washington
Mrs. N.L. Owens and Mrs. C.H. Fisher arrived here Monday evening from Eugene, Oregon, and are visiting at the home of E. McBroom, editor of the Advocate. Mrs. Owens is the mother and Mrs. Fisher a sister of Mrs. McBroom.
July 6, 1909
The Nebraska State Journal, Lincoln Nebraska
Mrs. Anna Hobbs of Eugene, Oregon, is visiting her mother Mrs. E.S. Clements.
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