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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1906
Page
5
Personal items from the Daily Guard recounts trips and returns across Oregon including Portland Corvallis Eugene and Jackson County. Mentions of families, visits, and travel between towns such as Ash, Klamath Falls, Cottage Grove and San Francisco with notes of illness and extended stays.
Amid ongoing fires and relief efforts, a cold rain drenches refugees in Oakland and San Francisco, slowing fires and raising pneumonia fears while Major Kissling reports no serious sickness. Harriman orders free rail transport for refugees. rates cut to Chicago and other eastern points on major lines.
Norris & Rowe present a corps of comic clowns led by Tate Ducrow Happy Bill Scott and others. They introduce absurd props like a breakaway trolley car and a clown elephant with trained animals. The show is a special children’s amusement and has been a noted success. Eugene hosts the performance on Monday May 7.
Obituary notices the wife of Joe Woods died May 4 near Hansford Texas at age <unknown> survived by one child Shorn, parents, two brothers, an adopted and many friends. The deceased was a Baptist in early life and led a devout life, with verses and prayers cited as a solace for the family. The obituary ends with a prayerful refrain.
Local farm offers breeding horses including a trotter and a id gelding imported from abroad. The sale seeks bidders interested in improving stock and potential race lineage with two standouts highlighted by the owner.
Mr Harriman of the Southern Pacific reports from Oakland Pier on April 23 that San Francisco’s food distribution must continue without interruption to feed 200000 homeless. He notes U S quartermaster department channels, railroads waiving charges, and calls for public support and continued relief efforts. Signed E H Harriman.
Work on the new picker house at the woolen mill has been commenced by Contractor W. O. Hevkart's men. The material used is cement blocks from A. J. DeLay's factory. The blocks make an attractive building and may become popular with Eugene builders. A number of looms were started up this morning and more will follow as quickly as they can be adjusted.
An 82 year old grandmother at Campbell and Walker soap yard suffered a concentrated lye exposure to her eye from a bottle held overhead. She is improving after the accident and continues to manage her own housework without a hired helper, noted as still a remarkable longevity specimen.
The item lists furniture and Greenleaf goods with April twenty four notes. Mentions Sam Brown traveling to Eugene, Marion Wheeler assisting his father with cattle to Edmick, and Downing planning to Junction next Friday. Also reports visits to Greenleaf residents, anniversaries, housing moves, and local shipping of dairy cream with various names and places.
W. R. Park a logger in the Hyland logging camp was fined 25 by Police Judge Doria after he insulted Mrs. Henry Kissinger on West Eighth Street near the post office. Kissinger chased and the man was restrained by Chief Farrington who took Park to jail. Police note several nights of similar street insults by men.
New York April 21 The Harriman Milwaukee alliance leads to a Northwestern railroad into Oregon terminating at Portland. A key official says bridge and track steel delays halt immediate work while Harriman gains easy Tacoma Seattle access via Milwaukee rights of way. Route through central Oregon and an independent Portland terminal would become commerce hub pending details. Security Lice Powder for young chicks.
Around the Courthouse reports multiple land transfers and partnerships. Transactions include Guiley to Warbinton 40 acres in section 9 township 2 range 10, Ward to Guiley 7 acres, Warbinton to Holbrook 40 acres, Hennett to Haskin in Hazelton area, Haight to Frey 1 acre parcels, Saubert to Saubert in Acme, Hand to Layman, Mond to Harrison, Morton to Morton Brothers Lumber Co, Anderson to unknown owner, Wilson to Huptley, Mott to Pacific Coast Land and Timber Co 160 acres, He Barbour to Sealoffe, Skeels to Draper 160 acres, with a marriage license noted for Henry P Philippi and Cora Dixon.
Goshen, April 24. Mr. Alexander, returning to Eastern Oregon after visiting his son Edward Alexander, and Professor J. L. Gilbert were seen Thursday. Mr. Oxley moved to a farm two miles east of Goshen last week. A birthday dinner for David Elliott was held at his residence south of town. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lutman plan to move to Tillamook. The Goshen Union Sunday school plans a future social. Mrs. Wm. Dillard learned her children are safe in San Francisco. Chambers' Hardware advertises garden cultivators and seeds at bottom prices.
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