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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1905
Page
6
James Bay a well known Lane County citizen was accidentally killed at Feilman and Ni Colle logging camp on Indian Creek yesterday afternoon between four and five o clock. He ran toward a rolling log and was crushed. funeral set for Wednesday with burial at Acme Cemetery.
A fragmented bulletin notes several local happenings, including shelltark hickory planting and crop reports, purchases of a piano from Morris Music House, a logging camp injury in Memory Brookman’s group, and emerging local election officials.
A Cottage Grove bound man with a large knife was arrested after threats toward Oscar Parson, later released when he explained the weapon was to be kept for travel. Oregon railroad rent rumors surface as a Portland official disputes a $1 front foot per year charge for warehouse space. Sprinfield citizens form a development league with active committees and speeches to spur growth. Oregon apples shipped from Portland to East Asia are set for Japan China and Manchuria markets, mainly Heirloom variety. Borgese Ford elected president of City Union of Fourth Leagues. J W Geary Post officers elected. Seker commander and Sherman senior vice commander among others. Alea Davie and Horace Daniap drive cattle from Chewanyan to Silver Lake for the Klamath Marsh route.
A.L. Crala of U K and N and S P lines in Oregon J P Joner of 4S P Paul Shoup AGF of B P and H E Longe bury traveling freight agent of S P arrived in Eugene with other railroad men for the Portland bankers exposition. They praised the city and said they would return to attend future events and conduct business.
Fragmentary birth notice from Eugene lists Ed Farrington and wife as parents with a daughter born on a Sunday, December 10, but many words are garbled. Names Te Wm.t Martin and wife appear with unclear dates and roles.
The City Dads held a regular meeting discussing street lighting on West Eighth and West Ninth streets, sewer work, and damage claims. A sewer outlet cribbing was reported bad, a screen ordered for the end of the East sewer, and the McClelland horse damage claim denied. The sewer committee was empowered to act, street lumber usage and gravel transport were reported, and licensing matters were debated. Mayor Wilkles announced sewer bonds 6 to 9 sold at par, with the next meeting set for December 2.
A red Shorthorn calf about three to four years old was brought to the keeper's place around November 15. It bears a callow fork in the right ear and a split in the left. The rightful owner may reclaim by proving property and paying for feed at KK F D No 2. Hall's Drug Store advertises a holiday goods selection at eight prices.
F. Smith will reopen the skating rink on December 20 near Lane's ball on West Eighth Street. The venue has a refitted floor and improved condition, promising to be better than any former bugee rink.
A testimonial letter from Weatherford Texas dated October 15 1001 extols Hall's Texas Wonder as a grand medicine solving kidney and bladder troubles. It claims cures for diabetes, gravel, and weak backs and promises two months treatment per bottle, with testimonials available and distribution through St Louis Missouri druggists and Hull's Drug Store.
Board of Equalization for Lease County will attend the county clerk office on Tuesday December 26 2005 to publicly examine the assessment rolls and correct errors in land descriptions or property details.
Dog owners urged to pay overdue licenses immediately to avoid penalties. December 4 notice from L Bonney, City Poundmaster, warns unlicensed dogs will be caught and disposed of.
A fragment notes Harr Colson of Mascarina Indiana praising Backlen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for blind bleeding itching and protruding piles and recommending it for cuts wounds and injuries from druggist W Lee Lane.
In New York on December 12 Kyap testified before the Insurance Investigation committees about Harriman and stock shares. He said he held many conferences with Harriman, resisted half-control demands, and planned to push his own scheme with or without support from Harriman or the trustees. He noted threats of political influence if he persisted and recalled prior conversations about legislative action and a trustee plan amid scrutiny of Prudential contributions and Dryden’s testimony on expenses.
A garbled OCR fragment notes J. Han and others linked to a revenue partner matter and a public powers meeting. The readable names imply a formal session with officials and potential policy discussions impacting public duties. Further context is unreadable.
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