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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1905
Page
5
A partial OCR fragment references a local notice or brief item with unclear names and details. The readable bits show stray letters and garbled words, offering no complete event, date, or location to identify.
Fragmented readable portions describe political pressure, resignations, and military drill plans. References include a high official's resignation and various stalled projects amid unrest. Names and places are garbled, with limited concrete facts remaining.
Ida Caldwell of 506 Pearl Street City Ia credits Peruna with curing her catarrh and lung irritation after a short recovery period. The ad touts thousands of testimonials praising Peruna and urges readers to buy now to gain ground against catarrh and protect vital organs.
The Merchants Protective Association held a regular meeting with strong attendance. They transacted substantial beneficial work and elected ten new members. The group approved building a YMCA in the city and reported near-universal membership. Next meeting in January will see officer elections.
Mrs Fe J Hil died at her daughter’s home in Elmira this morning at 3 20 of paralysis aged 75 years 14 days. The funeral will be held at one o clock tomorrow with interment in Withrow Cemetery.
Government timber and stone testing expert M N Keanr, heading the testing station at the University of Oregon, will lead a trial test tomorrow or Tuesday. The new machinery is in place in the temporary building, which is nearly finished aside from interior fittings, and ample space is arranged for students in this new course.
K. E. Jackson, a veterinary surgeon who arrived from Salem a few months ago, has left town owing numerous debts including 30 for board at Malkey House. A warrant is out for his arrest as efforts to capture him continue. Dr. Christie of the state veterinary board says Jackson’s license will be revoked due to fraudulent acquisition.
Surveyors for an electric line planned from Portland to Hoseburg recently map preliminary routes in Albany suburbs. The project promises to boost farming areas and would draw power from the Sepon line, delivering about 175000 horsepower to the region, according to the Albany Democrat.
A one-pound girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Scott at Jasper on December 17. The infant’s weight and health are noted. In another entry, J. W. Bailey and his wife reside two miles west of Eugene with details about a Jasper birth.
In a lively warning the ad urges readers to favor good food and regular bowels over fad diets. It touts Lt. King's Sew Lite Pill as prompt help for stomach and sleep troubles and claims swift relief at W. IL DeLano's drugstore in Goarsotech.
Lillie a 19 year old daughter of farmer Arin Howard from near Junction City and John Faarer were seized by Chief Cornelius in Salem after eloping by river trip from Junction City. They stayed at George Brothers restaurant, then were jailed when the disguise failed. The man claimed the girl was his cousin and denied a wife. He carried 21412 in cash and coins. detectives in Junction City confirmed the couple’s status and pursuit was planned by authorities.
Florence West reports Cushman of Stuslaw Lumber Co returning from San Francisco with plans for a new lumber transport vessel. Wendling Lumber Co signs for a ship built at Coos Bay to sail to San Francisco for machinery. Vessel 144 feet long, 32 feet beam, 9 feet hold. two 100 hp gasoline engines. capacity 375,000 to 900,000 feet lumber. speed about boots per hour. delivery by March 5, 1905. cost about 240,000 dollars. aims for three trips monthly and about one million feet lumber per thirty days. owners linked to StoJan Lumber Co at Acme.
Frevk Saubert and Miss Erbel Bor jog wed on December 11, 106 in Aear with Rev T A Yoot of Melating officiating. The groom operates a business at Acme and the bride is described as recently for.
Eugene chapter No 10 AD M held its election at the Masonic hall naming high priest Whattem king Ya rau scribe Robinson treasurer Asburt captain of host presiding officers and wardens listed. Past High Priest J M Howe received a gold emblem of office as a surprise tribute from the lodge with Yoran presenting the gift and Howe responding.
A well known Eugene resident plans a new general store at Fairmount. A one story frame building will be erected at the end of East Thirteenth street, measuring 23 by 38 feet with a rear warehouse.
Fred Gossett aged 75 died December at the home of his daughter Mrs William Miller of Pleasant Hill. Born in Germany on September 1 1830 he moved to America in 1868 settling in Wisconsin then Oregon. He lived in Eugene until 1903 visited Germany and returned to America May 24 1905 residing with his daughter until death. Interment was in Pleasant Hill cemetery.
James F. Robinson files a circuit court injunction against Eugene city officials to stop issuance of bonds after a contentious municipal ownership vote. The complaint argues illegal election procedures and single polling place as fraud, seeking a preliminary injunction and perpetual relief pending the case.
James W. Arnold aged 67 died at the home of his sister Mrs M A Green on Olive Street Sunday at two of consumption. He came from Minnesota in October and had lived here about two years. He leaves a son T A Arnold of New Auburn Wisconsin a sister Mrs Keen and a brother in Toledo Oregon and another sister in New Auburn. The remains were sent to New Auburn for burial after services.
Stephen Mead 11, son of W L Mead of Indian Creek, was accidentally shot in the flesh while leaning with cousin Walter Mead. A 32 calibre rifle was involved. Dr J W Lackey of Florence attended, and after a brief trip the wound was deemed not dangerous.
The Guard reports a reliable secret that Goulds Western Pacific plans a substantial railroad along the McKenzie valley to Coos Bay and into Oregon, with Eugene touched and Willamette Valley as the terminus. Promoters have kept secrecy, with activity at their Eugene office and frequent trips by W J Wiley.
Charles Mayhew and Frank Ware will open a saloon in the old Cicld smith cigarette stand next to the Oregon saloon in January. This makes twelve saloons for Eugene. They originally planned Springfield but handed that building to George Park and Fred Wittor who will enter liquor business there soon.
Chas Molkey of Pleasant Hill is confined to his room by a well developed case of exotipox. The case is mild, and precautions are being taken to prevent spread.
Florence residents report J J Simmone baw purchasing All y property and planning to move into the house soon. The schooner Antelope 11 sailed Wednesday with lumber from Silvan Lumber Co. The SinSlaw Lauber Co planned their yearly free dance at Acme on January 1, 1906, inviting all. A bear prowled near town a few nights ago. several hunters searched without success. The season’s late for brain to come out, likely the pleasant weather contributed. The West.
An eight or pipe cars heavy construction crew was staged at the Eugene depot today, with plans to begin work on the Springfield Hebberan cutoff. Adaire describes the effort as making things bam and the crew is likely to install the Y at Henderson.
Mrs Etta Kreweon sues Joseph Kreweon for divorce in Douglas County alleging cruelty and breach of marriage in 1909. She says he became cross and overhear ing, and she was forced to earn her living by hotel work and housework. They have no children. She left him on December 6, 1904. Kiesinger and Ladd are attorneys for the plaintiff.
Mies Leitha Porter of Eugene and Karl Smith of Coburg were married at Junction City December 14. The bride recently completed a term in the Lane County school district and the groom is a young farmer from near Coburg. They plan a short honeymoon and then reside on the groom’s farm.
A writer criticizes the morning paper for using large headlines to cover Chicago bank failures hours after they occurred. The piece laments the loss of search value and calls for more careful, timely reporting without sensational headlines.
Board of Equalization for Lane County will meet at the county clerk's office on December 2 1405 to publicly examine the assessment rolls and correct errors in valuation description or qualities of land lot or other property.
The marriage theoress were leened this afternoon to Albert F. Foestman of Salem and Miss Effie Chorpening of Engece. Roetieon and Lola D. Minton witnessed the union in a simple service.
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