Miscellaneous newspaper articles about Benton County Oregon
July 4, 1867
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
A college is soon to be established at Philomath, Benton county, under the
control of the Church of United Brethren. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)
July 7, 1868
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
The third session of the Benton county Teacher's Institute will be held at Philomath, commencing July 10th, 1868, at 10 o'clock AM, and continue two days. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)
March 1, 1870
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
The Corvallis Gazette says: As two little boys-sons of Messrs Wyatt and Brownson-were out grouse hunting, a few days since, near Philomath, some wild animal, supposed to be a panther, sprang from the branch of an oak tree at Mr. Wyatt's little son. The little fellow, with great presence of mind, dodged out of the way, and instead of running and screaming, as most boys would have done, under like circumstances, he stood his ground and eyed his antagonist and called for his companion. Before he could reach him the animal took to the brush. Presence of mind and nerve, no doubt, saved the little fellow's life. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)
April 20, 1871
Morning Oregonian, Portland
Oregon
Deplorable Affair In Benton County
Corvallis, April 19-A young man named White a student of
Philomath College, got into a fight yesterday at Philomath with Frank Mason when
--- Manson, an older brother, threw a piece of iron, striking White on the head,
inflicting a wound from which he died about 8 o'clock last evening. (Submitted
by Shauna Williams)
May 6, 1871
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
--- (Eli?) Mason convicted of manslaughter at Corvallis is 28 year of age and has a wife and infant child. This case will be remembered as the homicide committed at Philomath. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)
August 10, 1871
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
From the catalogue of Philomath College (Benton county) we learn that institution is in a flourishing condition. The President is Rev. S.J. Connor. In all the departments there are 110 students. The course of study is full and liberal. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)
January 15, 1872
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
Philomath College, Benton county, under the efficient management of President J.A. Biddle and wife, lately from the East, is rapidly increasing in popular favor. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)
October 20, 1872
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
Philomath College, Benton county, was reopened on Tuesday last. Prof. J.R.N. Sailwood, of East Portland has charge of the intermediate department. Who the principal is, we are not informed. A Miss Smith, of Yamhill county, has been elected to take charge of the primary department. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)
January 20, 1873
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
At a meeting of farmers held at Philomath, Benton county, on the 11th inst., it was resolved that a meeting of the farmers of Benton county, and those adjoining, be called, to assemble in the Court House in Corvallis, on Saturday, February 1st., 1873, for the purpose of organizing a Farmers' Club, and considering the practicability of combination among farmers in storing, shipping and disposing of their crops, especially of grain, and for other purposes, and that all farmers be urged to attend said meeting. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)
June 2, 1873
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
Mr. James Greer, his daughter and a lad named Hubbard of Corvallis, were all spilled out of a buggy last week, their horse becoming frightened. Mr. GREER and his daughter were pretty badly bruised. [submitted by Robyn Greenlund]
June 9, 1877
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
A new paper is to be started at Philomath, Benton county. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)
March 21, 1878
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
David Enos, formerly of Washington county, is building a mill at Philomath, Benton county. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)
October 30, 1880
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
Philomath college has 27 pupils and three teachers. The latter receive an aggregate yearly salary of $2300. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)
May 24, 1884
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
Fire consumed a dwelling house occupied by T. Little at Philomath on Monday, the 19th. The building was owned by P.M. Carter of the Siletz agency. The fire originated from a defective flue. The loss will amount to about $500. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)
November 1, 1884
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
Silver Spike Driving-The little town of Philomath was considerable excited a few days since by the completion of the track of the Oregon Pacific railroad to that place and the arrival of the iron horse with a construction train. The citizens collected at the station, salutes were fired and Professor G.M. Miller, president of the Philomath college institute, was introduced by Mayor T.W. Bryan and delivered an address from a platform car. At the conclusion of his remarks a silver spike was driven by J. Henkle, Sr., the oldest pioneer present, who arrived in 1852, "when ox teams toiled the plains across and made the journey slow." If all goes well it will be long before there will be a "last spike" driving on the O.P.R.R. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)
January 22, 1887
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
Wm. Brady who resided with Jesse Walker of Beaver creek, near Corvallis who disappeared six weeks ago has not yet been heard of. He has a child living with friends at Philomath and had money in the bank which has not been touched. (Submitted by Shauna Williams)
February 24, 1887
The New Era, Humeston Iowa
A State Agricultural College is to be established at Corvallis, Oregon, this year. (Submitted by S. Williams)
January 23, 1888
The Oregonian, Portland Oregon
News of The Northwest - James Warren, a boy burglar of Corvallis, who broke jail Wednesday, was arrested Thursday near Jefferson. He was found on the railroad track nearly frozen. He is awaiting trial for breaking into Hodge’s gun store. (Submitted by Jim Dezotell)
March 20, 1888
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
At Philomath, Benton county, a little 7 year old son of Mr. Rust, near there, fell from a horse and broke one arm and received several other very serious injuries. (Submitted by S. Williams)
July 13, 1888
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
Attacked By Panthers
Ferocious Mountain Lions which Tried to Make Meals Upon Men
Corvallis Times: On last Friday night six young gentlemen who
reside near Philomath started on a hunt to Mary's peak. Among them was a young
man about 15 years old, by the name of Leslie Powell. Just before arriving at
their camping place, on the other side of the peak, it grew rather dark and as
the six hunters were wending their way along the mountain trail a large panther
jumped from a tree overhanging the path on to young Powell and his horse,
but fortunately his faithful dogs were at the horse's heels and they
simultaneously jumped on the panther. A merry fight ensued for about half an
hour, in which the panther came out second best. They brought the scalp to this
city yesterday for their bounty of $2.50, which will hardly pay for the boys
torn pantaloons and saddle blanket. (Submitted by S. Williams)
June 28, 1889
The Perry Chief, Perry Iowa
Geo. E. Leonard started last week with a car load of horses and some other property, for Corvallis, Oregon, near which place he expects to locate. He will look out a place and fix it up for his family and in the fall return and take them out. (Submitted by S. Williams)
April 23, 1890
Morning Oregonian, Portland Oregon
Benton County Politics
Corvallis, April 22-[Special Telegram]-The Benton county
democratic convention met here to day. The following ticket was nominated.
Delegates to the state convention S.G. Thompson, Allan Parker, John Burnett, M.M.
Davis, P. Avery, P. Scott and L.E. Cauthorne, state senator, S.G. Thompson,
representatives, Jess Foster, R.H. Gibson, judge E. Holgate, sheriff, W.M.
Mackay, assessor E. Skipton; commissioner, Wesley Hinton, treasurer, M.P.
Burnett, school superintendent Miss Nettie Spencer, surveyor A.L. Porter;
coroner, Dr. Applewhite. The resolutions indorse the administration of Governor
Pennoyer and instruct the delegates to support him for re-nomination; also favor
an amendment of the mortgage tax law and the repeal of the exemption law. The
re-nomination of Judge Holgate is a substantial indorsement of his
administration, which gave this county the finest courthouse in the state.
The Union party to day placed there owing ticket in the ---
Senator D.P. Blue representatives, H. St-kely, C.Y. Culver judge W.L Stout,
clerk, J.W. Ingle sheriff, B.T.-orge assessor, Jesse Ross, commissioner,
G.A--a-ds. (Submitted by S. Williams)
January 5, 1893
The Reporter, Perry Iowa
Peter Caylor is traveling for the Corvallis Nursery Company, of Corvallis, Oregon. (Submitted by S. Williams)
April 6, 1893
Oregonian, Portland Oregon
Mrs. Mary A. Morgan, who obtained a divorce from her husband before Judge Bean in Benton county, Oregon, March 28, 1880, now sues her former husband for half his property, $250,000. Dr. John M. Morgan, who is a pioneer citizen of Spokane and one of the largest property owners in the town of Denver, came to the Pacific northwest in the early times. His previous history is a little obscure, but rumors have gone out and he has never contradicted them, that he is a relative of John Morgan, the famous rebel raider, and that he was a member of Mosby's band of guerillas. (Submitted by Robyn Greenlund)
June 8, 1895
The Oregonian, Portland Oregon
*Sheriff Osborne notified the saloons of Corvallis today that
they must observe the state law concerning gambling, selling liquor to minors
and Sunday-closing. Offenders will be arrested.
Heretofore the matter had been left to the city officers.
*Max Friendly, who
yesterday shot John Long, and afterward attempted suicide, was arraigned today
in Justice Holgate’s court on a charge of assault with intent to kill.
He waived examination and was bound over in the sum of $1000, which he
furnished. Long’s condition today is more favorable, and the
attending physician entertains hopes for his recovery. (Submitted by Jim
Dezotell)
November 9, 1896
The Oregonian, Portland
Oregon
Oregon Notes -
*The hunt for the robbers who held up A. H.
Kroeschel and relived him of $1016 Tuesday, in Fairmount precinct, Benton
county, has been given up by Sheriff Rickard. No trace of them can
be found. A reward of $200 is offered for their capture.
*Hallie
Wilkins, the 13-year-old Corvallis boy who last April suffered the loss of his
forearm by being run over by a trolley-car in East Portland, after he had fallen
form a bicycle, has now an artificial arm and hand. (Submitted by Jim Dezotell)
August 27, 1920
Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
FORMER RESIDENT IS VICTIM OF PARALYSIS
Word Received Stating That I.E. Dunaven Suffers Stroke of Paralysis
Word has been received from Mrs. I.E. Dunaven of
Corvallis, Oregon, stating that her husband suffered a stroke of paralysis about
two months ago, and that he has lost the use of his lower limbs. Mr. and Mrs.
Dunaven are former residents of this city, having moved west about seven years
ago. Mrs. Dunaven before her marriage was Miss Cora Beadle.
(Submitted by S. Williams)
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