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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1905
Page
4
Complicated direct primary law creates a complex Oregon election calendar. Secretary Voubar and Attorney General Crawford outline important dates for registration, initiative petitions, direct primary filings, and general election actions, listing key deadlines across state, district, and county offices.
Hoadeon, proprietor of the Palace of Sweets and Pear, advertised the Peerless Electric Piano from Ei Jera Piano House as the finest instrument. The ad claimed high awards at major expos including the Lewie and Clara Centennial Exposition in Portland and urged readers to visit to see the latest marvel. A separate court note mentioned Madonna v. Great Northern Development Convoy with a small services balance of 4.85 and attorney appearances by Skipworth and Woodcock. A double deck carriage display by I. J Berger was also described.
December updates from Greenleaf and Deadwood include W Berkshire returning home due to Louie Berkshire’s illness, J Barnet delivering beef to Honsaker’s camp, KF Parker planning Christmas in Junction City, Henry Bales returning to Jand with F M Parker, and the Kilgore death at Johnston’s with burial at Deadwood. A District No 1 school tax failed, logging crews reduced by bad weather, and Jas A Burnett revisiting from California amid holiday plans. Levi Berkshire learns of a sick relative, Evane place purchase rumored by Mr Olson of Deadwood, Sem Brown returning from Eugene for supplies, and Burnett going to Eugene for business on the 20th.
Donna notes show visits by Lee and 21.-Mex Jackson of North Yakima and relations here. Mrs. M. L. Hammitt recovers from illness. A Stafford schoolhouse box social was successful. J. C. Nicholsop recovers from illness. Mohawk praised by Ernest Nicholeson. Flora Georas teaches a successful term. A Christmas tree planned at Stafford district. Land inquiry exists but few sellers. Family moves and local movements noted.
The story recounts the torture of Rev O D Moore pastor of the Baptist Church at Harpersville New York. He suffered a severe cough from a grip and slept upright until Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds saved him. W L DeLanos advertises the medicine with a 50c price and a trial bottle offered free.
Dissolution notice for the partnership Mestel and Rinehart at City Meat Market Eugene Oregon. Paul Mestel will continue the business, pay all firm claims and collect all firm accounts. Dated December 18, 1905.
The Prineville Review reports a house eight miles from Prineville on Haros road burned down by morning, while George th son and Jibeon were away tending stock. Elmer Yarnell just returned from a trip to the Weiser river valley.
Real estate transfers list numerous parcels in Sec 6 17 and 18 and 19 24 in Spring eld Fairmount and Cottage Grove with buyers and amounts. Marriage licenses issued to Ora K Alspaugh and Cleo Moore William G Turkington and Arenla Zamwalt. Local court notes record an intoxication conviction for Adam Gerran and other village notices including mining claims Last Chance Merrill and Fairmount improvements.
The item lists numerous residents and visitors in Eugene and nearby towns. Names include Jasper Wilklee from Co burg Joe Fellman returning from Seattle and other travelers. Attendees travel to Cottage Grove Portland Corvallis and Roseburg with arrivals from Honolulu and Seattle.
The Norway steamer Abala was lost off Piers today near Tunis with only one survivor. Telegraph notices from Salem and Meadow report residents visiting Eugene and Portland for holidays as various locals travel. Several named individuals and venues across Oregon and beyond are referenced in travel, business, and social updates amid broader stock market and international events.
Washington speakers from the East and West condemn the forthcoming coastwise navigation laws aimed at commerce with the Philippines set to take effect next July. Henry W. Peabody of Boston calls it the foolishest legislation and warns it will bar ships flying the U S flag from Philippine to American ports, inviting monopolistic rates. He suggests subsidies to bolster American merchant shipping and compete with Europe.
Washington Veo 19 In response to appeals from General Rodgers at Shanghai the U S cruiser Baltimore commanded by Captain Nathan Sargent has arrived at Weesung to protect Americans and other foreigners It is believed marines have been landed before now Tokio Dec 19 Two Japanese warships were today sent to Shanghai to protect the Mikado s subjects there
Washington, Dec. 18. Secretary Hitchcock ends funds for the Malheur project and halts the enterprise due to legal obstacles. The wagon train owner cannot be bound by terms, and the Geological Survey director seeks a formal abandonment act be deferred for now.
Washington dispatch says a cable from the American consul at Shanghai reports unrest in China causing the death of several foreigners. Chinese mobs killed some people and burned buildings. no American fatalities reported.
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