Depot Yard Improvement Plans For Eugene Rail Yard
The Southers Leolitic Company orders movement of warehouses from south of the tracks to new locations in the depot yards. A connecting branch and turntable will improve service, with a Eugene depot alignment, new machine shops, and trains to Portland schedule enabling morning departures and evening arrivals. 30 to 40 train crews expected, boosting salaries and local employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Friendly
Smith
Southers
Leolitic Company
Bio Exec
H. Friendly
Bayonne
Albany
Mr. Friendly
Portland
Maneger Koehler
P. Company
Eugene
Mr. Smith
Friendly
Henderson
Woodburn- Natron
Springfield
Coburg
Woodburn
Metropolis
Woodburn-Natron
Ebugene
Lyons Hanging Report Brings Public Interest in Lane County
The Daily Guard notes the Lyons execution in Lane County follows prior cases like Claude Branton, with Otis B. Tout reporting today’s event. It contrasts Sheriff Fisk’s reluctance to witness a judicial killing and the press’s duty to inform the public about the tragedy. The piece underscores local interest and the newspaper’s commitment to thorough coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Rowland
Claude Branton
Lane County
Daily Guard
Otis B. Tout
Mr. Rowland
Fisk
Elliott E. Lyons
W. W. Withers
God
the Register
Magene
Engine Company Elects Officers
Eugene Engines Company held its senial meeting last night and elected new officers: President J J Elwood, vice president F J Plack, secretary J F Rows, assistant secretary M Ward, foreman M S Hubble, assistant foreman F W Bloomfield, trustees B H Strawn M S Hubble and A Bilmire, sergeant at arms C Shhaefer. The company then went to Mc Guire's restaurant for supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Guard
Eugene Engines Company
J. J. Elwood
F. J. Plack
J. F. Rows
M. Ward
M. S. Hubble
Foorman
F. W. Bloomfield
BH. Strawn
M.S. Hubble
A. Bilmire
C. Shhaefer
McGuire's
Springfield Ball Club Formed To Face Valley Teams
The Springfield baseball enthusiasts organize a club and announce forthcoming matches in the valley. Members include Frank Lorimer Stewart Allen Doane E A Holmen Earl Thompson Harry Chatman Elmer Lorimer Mitchell and Catris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Stewart
Frank Lorimer
Allen Doane
E. A. Holmen
Earl Thompson
Harry Chatman
Elmer Lorimer
Mitchell and
Catris
Mining and Milling Board Elects Officers at Callapoia Blue River
The Callapoia and Blue River Mill and Mining Company held its annual meeting in Brownaville last week electing A B Cavender president C H Cable vice president C E F Stanard secretary J H Glass treasurer W B Blanchard N B Standish as directors. The firm owns five claims in Blue River district with 650 feet of tunnel, awaiting government patent. Ore bodies are large and a mill is urged. another meeting will decide on this and an assessment is expected.
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Callapoia & Blue River Mill & Minning Company
A. B. Cavender
C. H. Cable
C. EF. Stanard
J. H. Glass
W. Bb. Blanchard
N. B. Standish
Blue River District
Will Open Hotel at Oregon Mineral Springs
Levi Geer proprietor of the Oregon Mineral Springs and hotel at that place will open the house May 1. He reports great difficulty in securing desirable hotel help and will confer with parties competent to manage a hotel business. The hotel was remodeled this spring and is sure to become a leading health and pleasure resort in Oregon once widely known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Geer
Oregon Mineral Springs
Oregon
Cottage Grove
Oregon Tobacco Law Enforces Prohibition on Minors
It is unlawful to give or sell tobacco to anyone under eighteen and for minors to smoke in public places. Violations by minors carry a fine of one to ten dollars or up to two days imprisonment at the court's option. The person providing tobacco to a minor faces a fine of two to fifty dollars.
Everett man buys into Plank Dunn real estate firm
Bought interest, DD, S. R. Walker, formerly of Illinois and now of Everett, Wash., purchased Harry Dunn's stake in the real estate firm of Plank & Dunn and will join with F. T. Plank. Walker arrived yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Walker
Illinois
Everett, Wash
Harry Dunn
Plank & Dunn
F. T. Plank
Walker
Death of Mrs. Wm Ralston in Albany at 7 years of age
Mrs. Wm. Ralston mother of Mrs. J. Sh Page and Dr. G. W. Biddle died this morning in Albany from old age and general debility. She was about seven years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Guard
Wm. Ralston
J. Sh Page
G. W. Biddle
Albany
Irving Birth Announcement in April 1908
At Irving on April 11 1908 a baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Henry Lowall. The newborns gender name and further details are not provided in the fragment.
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Irving
Henry Lowall
Aftermath tales of Eugene convention missing and hopeful rally
Salem Statesman reports on Eugene convention drama as George C. Brownell lingers away from the hall to supper then returns to resume ballots. Rumors suggest illness or sulking before a last surge of support, with Brownell and Hermann seen at the hotel amid a rallying Hermann forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
George C. Brownell
B. Huston
Brownell
Geo. C. Brownell
Hermann
Aftermath of defeat stirs post election talk and social ties
Friends of defeated candidates held post mortems and joined the Ancient Order of Defeated and Disgusted Rooters. About 1901 Salem rooters returned by train, unsure how it happened but certain it did. Mugene hosts treated delegates well amid political maneuvering and personal connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Siuslaw Timbermen Union Organized
The Siuslaw Timbermen Union forms to unite timber owners and loggers for fair prices and accurate log measurement by the County Sealer. It establishes a five member board of directors, officer roles, membership rules, annual and special meetings, amendments, and by laws detailing stumpage and log prices for old and second growth timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siuslaw
Personal notices from Eugene and vicinity fade with travelers
Daily Guard items list residents and visitors: Walter Holland from Crow. Joe Huddleston from Oshkosh. J P. Jones the 5S P. man in Regene. J A Spear and wife from Cottage Grove. James Ostrander from Cottage Grove. Prof. Glen to Albany oratorio society. Mrs EU Lee and family to a function. Mrs J B Orrell and son Hert to Cottage Grove. Attorney Jerome Knox from Cottage Grove. Mrs May Schultz from Portland to assist ill mother Mrs Babb. Samuel Pellet bound for California after mine accident. local officials Huston deputy Muan kera and Chief McClain observed execution in Eugene. several others from Junction City, Albany, Wendling, Goshen, Cottage Grove, Newport, and beyond visiting Eugene or nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ostrander
Cottage Grove
Glen
Albany Oratorio Society
EU. Lee
J. B. Orrell
Hert
Jerome Knox
Eugene
May Schultz
Portland
Babb
Samuel Pellet
California
Huston
Muankera
McClauin
Albany
J. H. Miller
M. Hl. Casteel
J. PD. Cox
H. M. Milliorn
Junction City
J. L. Robertson
Newport
Hendricks
The Guard Reports E K Lyons Hanging Fast
The Guard prints a full account of the Lyons hanging yesterday. Lyons was pronounced at 9 45 am and the weekly issue was on the press by 10 30 am. Within five hours after death the news reached Junction and Cottage Grove. The paper promotes its motto Today's News Today and its role as Lane county's leading advertiser.
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Guard
E. EK. Lyons
Lane County
Lyons
Junction
Cottage Grove
W. W. Withers
Uniform Rank W. O. W. to debut uniforms in Eugene drills
Chae, Coopey the Portland military tailor arrived today and is measuring the newly organized Uniform Rank Woodmen of the World Eugene Camp for their uniforms. The public first appearance will be at the Armory on May 15 with fancy military drills. A large camp meeting is expected tonight to act on applications and discuss the upcoming celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chae, Coopey
Portland
Woodmen of the World
Eugene Camp
Armory
Mining Capitalists To Blue River
Chas. D. Ladd Matt Dunn G A Heberlein and T E Collins four Montana capitalists visit Blue River mines to inspect properties with potential purchase. Included are W H Morton of Portland and T Coggswell of Seattle with Otto Olston a local mining promoter. Heberlein may relocate his family to Eugene if findings suit him. he praises the city as unmatched on the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. D. Ladd
Matt Dunn
G. A. Heberlein
T. E. Collins
Montana
W.H. Morton
Portland
T. 5. Coggswell
Seattle
Otto Olston
Blue River
Herberlein
Eugene
Disappeared Newsman Claude Riddle Found at Riddle Home
Claude Riddle, the young newspaperman who vanished from Vancouver Washington about two weeks ago, is now at his parents home in Riddle Oregon with his wife and child. He had earlier traveled from Vancouver to Troutdale Oregon before returning to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseburg, Or
Claude Riddle
Vancouver
Wash
Riddle
Troutdale Or
Mrs Stella Monroe Fisher Dies After Gas Tritis
Mrs Stella Monroe-Fisher wife of C C Fisher and daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo K Monroe died at 7 o'clock last evening at the home of her parents 739 Olive Street after a severe attack of gas tritis She had been ill for some time but showed improvement recently A relapse caused sudden weakness and death Funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 40 PM from her parents residence with Dr B F Rowland in charge Interment will be in I O O F Cemetery Friends invited to attend
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Daily Guard
Stella Monroe-Fisher
C C. Fisher
Geo. K. Monroe
South Olive Street
Olive Street
B. F. Rowland
Divorce Granted in Portland Case Against William Babb
Carrie Babb was granted a divorce from William Babb on grounds of infidelity. While Idaho was listed for a business trip, he was found in Portland with Madge Laybourn named as co respondent. Plaintiff testified with her sister Mrs Batty. case directed by Walter A Wollff.
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Portland
Carrie Babb
William 8. Babb
Formation of Eugene Lewis and Clark Centennial Woman’s Club
Eugene reports the formation of a Centennial Woman’s Club in Eugene. Portland dispatch notes no danger from squalls. Major Jac L May, formerly with the S P Company, is transferred to Portland and to assume new duties next Sunday. The Oregonian praises itself, criticizes Herman’s late bid for Congress, and laments Tongue’s death.
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Eugene
Eugene Lewis and Clark Centennial
Oregonian
Jac. L. May
S. P. Company
Philippines
Bee
Portland
Ashland
Herman
Washington
Omer
Congress
Congres
Albacy Dentocrat
Ill news from Scott River about Eugene resident Stansbury
J F Robinson received a message from Scott River California that Geo Stansbury a well known old time Eugene resident is very ill and there is little hope for recovery. His many friends in Eugene will be pained to cheer of this.
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J. F. Robinson
Scott River
California
Geo. Stansbury
Eugene
Gossip Rumor Hits Local Figure in Elke Prairie
The Cottage Grove Nugget reports Mr. Hale of Elke Prairie says Mr. Hermann is in strong disfavor in the neighborhood. The missive warns news should be gentle, as public support collapses and humiliation seems imminent.
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Cottage Grove
Hale
Elke Prairie
Dinard
Hermann
Kaness Hale
Eli Prairie
Jack
Baseball Meeting Tonight in Svarvernd and Fisher Realty
A baseball league meeting is scheduled for tonight at the Svarvernd and Fisher real estate office. The committee will discuss organizing a company and related league matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Svarvernd & Fisher
Socialist Campaign Tour By Wilkins In Lane County
Lorni California socialist leader M M Wilkins will canvass Lane County towns Cottage Grove Eu gene Junction City with talks May 2 May 21 at the county courthouse times 2 50 pm and 7 pm Hon J W Ingle the socialist congressional candidate and Mrs C B Harriett will also speak at the same dates and places The Socialist invites all to hear their side of the argument.
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Socialistes
Tof
Death's Visit Follows Long Life of Mrs Mary E Gray
Ostensibly calm obituary notes Mrs Mary E Gray a 71 year old Oregon resident who died at home after illness. Born in Indiana November 7 1819 she and husband Joseph J Gray migrated to Oregon in 1865 and raised seven children in Lane County. Funeral services Sunday at 10 from the residence with Rev B F Rowland and interment at Masonic Cemetery.
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Our City
Mary E. Gray
East Eleventh and
Oak Streets
Mrs. Gray
Indiana
Joseph J. Gray
Set
Plains
Oregon
Lane County
Albany
Eugene
Gray
Rebekah Lodge
Presyterian Church
Valley League Baseball Talks In Eugene Meeting
A meeting of baseball enthusiasts and Valley League supporters was held in Svarverud and Fisher's office. Al Hampton presided, W S Gilstrap kept minutes, committees were formed to secure University Park grounds and draft by laws, Frank Hayes named temporary captain, and a list of hopeful players was read. A new meeting is set for Tuesday evening to finalize team prospects and signaling interest from local residents.
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Daily Guard
Valley League
Svarverud & Fisher
Eugene
al. Hampton
W. S. Gilstrap
Lawa
Frank Hayes
Springfield to get its own telephone exchange
Springfield will establish a separate telephone exchange, previously connected to Eugene, which has yielded poor service. The new facility already serves 360 phones and will likely grow before it becomes operational. Free switching between Springfield and Eugene will continue as before.
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Springfield
Eugene
Springfield births for Teachout and Young families
At Springfield, a girl was welcomed to Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Teachout on Monday. On Wednesday, a girl joined Mr. and Mrs. Ira Young in Springfield.
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Springfield
F. LD
Ira Young
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Engine Company
Springfield Ball Club
Oregon Tobacco Law
Salem Statesman
Clackamas
Newa
Southen
Hingerdermann
Siuslaw Timbermen Organize
Siuslaw Timberman’s Union
C. m
Sinslaw Timberman's Union
Walter Holland
Crow
Joe Huddleston
Oshkosh
J. P. Jones
5S. P. Man
Regene
J. A. Spear
Wife
C. F. Cox
Aome
H. F. Ong
Wendling
P. Frank
Paul Costell
W. P. Cornelius
Ivison
Guy Haff
Sound
Hr. F. Keeney
Goshen
L. T. Harris
Wm. Coffin
Divide
Mugene
John H. Pearson
New Bohemia Railway
Co. FE
C. A. Hardy
S. Y. Abbott
Henry Small
Geo. K. Rogers
the Grove
S. H. Friendly
Carrie
San Srancisco
John Whiteaker
Jarvis
Pearl Luckey
W. H. Hoffman
J. B. Coleman
San Diego
Cal
Maggie Underwood
Tacoma
Newberg
Coffin
J. W. Coffin
Booth-Kelly
Craphic
Socialist Campaign
Death
Buck Starr
Orv. Giletrap
H. L. Sraver
R. P. Abshire
C. C. Henderson
R. Allepaugh
John Russell
W. Pickens
Wes Whittaker
Roy Th. Knox
Asa Branstetter
Weatherbee
Lorrimer
Springfield Telephones
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