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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1906
Page
8
County Treasurer Robert E. Enat issued a call for all outstanding registered county warrants through today. Lane County is out of debt for the first time in many years, a condition taxpayers and citizens welcome. The treasurer sent to the state treasurer Lane County’s share of the state tax, totaling 14 457 50.
The U S civil service commission will hold examinations for Forest Ranger positions on May 16 in Portland Roseburg LaGrands and Prineville Examinations for Forest Supervisor will be held the same day at all large cities in the state
Eugene April 18 report lists Crandall Chloe Curtis Nancy L Mary Murphy Claude Welch Lizzie Page Dr Johnson aided by Dr Bartle. They operated this afternoon to amputate two toes of Noy Pope, a railroad guard carrier, after his foot was mashed between the bumpers of two freight cars a week earlier.
Ex county commissioner Eli Perkins returns from Alberta noting fine soil over light topsoil with hardpan underneath and a late sowing window. He reports freezing risks and a climate with snow in every month of the year, concluding the land is not a wise investment for his Long Tom ranch in Lane County.
In Greenleaf on April 11 residents report busy spring pain with crops under way. A son born Easter Sunday to the wife of C J Barnett. C Wilcutt and family of Deadwood visit Greenleaf relatives. Tra Brown of Blackley sells ranch for 80. Barnett returns from Indian creek to tend crops and build fence. Wm Droge of Blackley trips to Mapleton. C Wilcutt travels to the lake for business.
A report from Eugene states a human body found about 17 miles from a Deschutes county camp may be Samuel Branton formerly of Lane County. He disappeared last summer and was believed killed by his son Clarence. The body bears a bullet hole. no additional details are available.
W K Graham of Spokane visited local dairies for several days seeking a Holstein herd but found dairymen favor Jerseys. He notes the region suits dairying well yet breeders underemphasize stock improvement.
At high noon today Jin Harrisburg and Miss Deet Rampy of that city wed Geo J Wilhelm Jr of Junction City. Both bride and groom are well known in Eugene.
The Oregon Weather Bureau Portland resumed weekly bulletins for the week ending today April 17 noting a sunshiny dry start and warmer trend with no rain in the southeast. Light frost occurred in exposed areas Tuesday and Thursday mornings, with warm afternoons on the 13th and 15th and near normal temperatures thereafter. Winds were generally light from the northwest, with some deviations by terrain. Willamette Valley locales such as Portland Aurora Forest Grove Corvallis McKenzie Bridge reported clear to pleasant conditions and few frosts, while temperatures varied mildly across counties.
L Bonney longtime Haskell feed store operator files for Democratic nomination in Eugene justice district forthcoming primaries. A resident for twenty years he seeks Republican votes to secure the constable post in a district where party balance favors Republicans.
James A. Foshay of Los Angeles, supreme president of the Mraterny Brotherhood, is expected to visit the local lodge around mid May. A nationally prominent figure in education, he has led Los Angeles public schools for 15 years and is a longtime National Educational Association member and noted speaker. The lodge is preparing to welcome him.
E W Hall of the Willamette Valley Company visited Cottage Grove yesterday to secure a 30 year franchise for supplying rights to the city. A 200 horsepower engine and boiler are being installed at the local plant with large foundations underway. The electric company plans to use this plant to generate power for its trolley lines.
Robert S Allen died at his home in Eugene on April 13 1906 from heart trouble at age sixty three He leaves two daughters Mrs F E Blair and Miss Minnie Allen The funeral was held Sunday with burial in the IOOF cemetery
At Mrs. Mary Withrow’s residence in Eugene in April 1596, Fred T. Withrow and Miss Anna Otto wed with Rev. C A Wooley officiating. Many friends offered congratulations. A dozen loggers came from Portland last night to work for the Booth Kelly Company above Wendling.
The Eugene Merchants' Protectiv Association seeks to foster manufacturing in the city by inviting all local enterprises to a grand banquet. A committee of five will organize the event and a visit to the Spencer Butte Coal and Petroleum Company mine is planned to show support for the project.
The Barbers' Association of Eugene met at Geo Severn's shop on West Eighth Street and approved new hours and prices beginning May 1. A black list will bar deadbeats from all city shops, and every barber has signed the schedule. Fifteen-cent shops are included.
The Blair family expresses heartfelt thanks for kindness shown by many salents in the death of father Robet S. Allen especially the ALA and United Workmen They will never be forgotten signed Mrs F E Blair and Miss Minnie Allen.
Diad Earl, son of Mr and Mrs B S Kelsey, died at the family home in Havene Monday evening April 16 1906 aged 20 years 7 months and 1 day. Cause of death tuberculosis. The funeral will be held next at 10 a m with interment in Cloverdale cemetery.
M Svarverud seeks the Republican nomination for representative. A 17 year Eugene resident, he pledges to work for people’s interests, support the State University, improve road laws and taxation, and pursue state development. He claims independence from factions and vows to act by his best judgment for the public good.
J N Dennis offers at auction nine miles SW of Junction and one mile S of Smithfield on Saturday April 28 at 10 am personal property including a new wagon and hack four horses Jersey cows yearling heifers three year old steers thirty Cotswold ewes multiple farm implements a washing machine and household furniture a dark bay five year old mare for $5 and a viewable price. Lock Box 5 Creswell Dr. Harrisburg Hot News reports on local management changes and ongoing rail and bridge work near Junction City Albany and the Muddy station with a note on a license to wed
A garbled dispatch notes Sheriff Fisk’s arrest in Portland with unclear charges and a January homicide connected to a dance at a private home. The report mentions Eugene Tack, the Minter Bronchean justice charge, and a Mary hearing date amid police actions.
A report notes the Sunday school ball at the M G church planned for April with a hopeful rally at 3 o clock. The event aims to be a citywide gathering to promote the project and bring about support, with several hundred attendees expected.
Mrs Eva I Day and W Day filed in circuit court alleging marriage in Colla ruary 14 1802 and mention children Virsil Opela Noble aged years. Speer Hooker appear as attorneys for plaintiff EN.
The Baptists of the country west of Junction plan a new church building this fall. Proposals for the erection have been drafted and the site will be located several miles from Junction.
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