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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1905

Page

8

Eugene Weber Company to Modernize Water Plant

The Eugene Weber Company plans extensive improvements including installing two large pumps with one million gallons daily capacity. New wells will be used and the system modernized. Local consultation and expert input will ensure pure water for residents while work on a Portland to Salem electric line progresses.

Eugene Weber Company W. Mall Eugene L[lah Citizene Ftdinieh Portland Kial

Portland Journal Hawaiian trip contest heats up statewide

The Portland Journal contest to win a Hawaiian trip draws wide interest. Mira Madgerattee of Eugene leads by 12,839 votes, with 75,500 total to date and rival at 62,722. Supporters urge coupon drops at Hull's drug store as days remain before the final deadline.

Portland Journal Mira Madgerattee Eugene Lare Misa Battee Sready Portland

Saloon at Springfield Robbed in Early Morning Break-in

Early morning hours after 3 a m a burglary at Tad Juckey's saloon in Springfield led to about 2 being taken from the cash register. Entry was gained through the back door a suspicious man seen about the saloon is in police hands with staff on the lookout. The saloon closed around 3 am and the theft occurred before daylight.

Tad Juckey Springfield Thia

Appointed Fruit Inspector For County

Dr. W. H. McCornack has been appointed county fruit inspector by the county court and will begin work within days. He will inspect orchards for proper spraying, prevent sale of diseased fruit by merchants, and check nursery stock shipped into and out of the county.

WH. F. McCornack Mercahants

Note and Comment on Oregon graft and Roosevelts appointee

The national administration indirectly endorses Oregon Governor Chamberlain. Francia J. Heney, Roosevelt’s reformer, wires that John M. Keorinie is the best choice and would name the governor’s pick if he had appointing power. Heney’s proximity to Roosevelt is noted, challenging Senator Gearin to respond.

the Nations Administration Oregon Francia J. Heney Rooosevelt Hae Chamberlain John M.keorinie Slis Heney Neorer Roosevelt Uchr Gearin

Improvements at Fire House

Fire Chief Yoran outlined interior remodeling plans for the central fire bell tower and lower floor to speed firefighting. A partition will enclose the bell tower, a night crew will haul gear to the fires, and sleeping quarters will be built between engine rooms to ensure rapid response.

Yoran S Guard Chemical Engine Eothet

Hall Eyes Salem Portland Electric Line Franchise

E W Hall of Lane County Electric Co arrives from Portland and reports bright prospects for Salem to grant the front street franchise. He notes over a hundred men at work on the Salem end and says progress is satisfactory. He adds reservoir construction at Skinner’s Lake for the Eugene water works and the erection of the gin pinot will begin soon.

E E. W. Hall Lane County Fleetric Co Portland Metropolia Salem Front Street Wall Skinner's Lake Eugene Water Works

Minister Announces Missionary Appointment in Lave County

The minister states he has settled in Hogene and been appointed missionary for Lave county. He offers to serve as a gospel minister, reachable during the week due to Sunday duties, and will attend funerals and weddings as needed. He provides his home address at 7159 Wieet Eleventh street, Plane Red 4702.

Strane Hogene Lave Van Wieet Eleventh Street

Regular appointments and Christmas speech notice

Will preach at Saginaw Friday evening at 7 40 p m Creswell Saturday at 2 50 p m and at 11 a m Supriday, sod at Youcalla Sunday evening at 7 0 p m Everybody invited. Will speak Christmas at home coming in on the overland Christmas morning.

Saginaw Creswell

Coburg Births Reported in 1905 Notices

In Coburg, three births are listed: a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Colewao on Wednesday, December 12, 1905. a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Ai. Gingerly on Saturday, December 16, 1905. and a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. H. Amerherst Hewe on Monday, December 11, 1905 in Cree well.

Harry Colewao Coburg Mre. Ai Mre. H. Amerherst Hewe Creeweil

Special meeting of Crow Telephone Co stockholders

A special meeting of the stockholders of Crow Telephone Co. is called at Crow on January 6 1906 at 1 p m for levying assessments to be applied on indebtedness and improvement of the company's line. Stockholders are urgently requested to attend. CHAR HADLEY president J V JENKINS secretary

Crow Telephone Co Crow Char, Hadley Pres J. V. Jenkins Sec

Excursion to California by Portland Rotary Group

Secretary Tom Richardson of the Oregon Development League promotes a January 14 departure from Portland for an excursion to California visiting Sacramento San Francisco Palo Alto San Jose Paso Robles Santa Barbara and Los Angeles A single rate of 04 covers meals Portland to Sacramento including dinner and return to Los Angeles double berth 858 with two travelers A $25 deposit is required to reserve seats The trip proceeds only if at least 125 participants sign up Reservations should be sent to Tom Richerdean Portland Commercial Club Portland Oregon

Tom Richardson Oregon Development League Fortland Sacramento San Francisco Palo Alto San Jose Paso Robles Santa Barbara Portland Pat’moo Los Angeles Reese Chia California Tom Richserdean Wanager Portland Commercial Club Oregor

Southern Pacific plans major expansion and Eugene gravel pit

The Southern Pacific outlines a sweeping project from Drain to Portland including rebuilding the Divide to Portland line, new heavier steel, bridges, and a $1.29 million rebalance. A gravel pit will be established at Eugene making it a terminal for train crews with 2,500 workers expected on the Cottage Grove to Portland stretch next year.

Tne Portland Gasrd Southern Peelfree Co Eugene Sagene Drain Marebield Natron Kiemath Pacffc Divide Cottage Grove Harrisburg Bali Willamstie Valley Jemet Sou Northwest Lines Southern Pacific Oregon

Smallpox cases at university and record enrollment rise

Mayo Evans, pianist, quarantined in Risdon block after contracting smallpox. Misa Stella Anderson, a university student, also placed under quarantine at HWDD residence. Registrar reports Christmas vacation enrollment at 298, up 16 percent from last year, largest in the university's history. The opening will see many treatments.

Mayo Evans Risdon Misa Stella Anderson HWDD Wylie University of Oregon

Lodge Members Enjoy Oyster Supper Initiation Night

At Franka hall last night the fraternal Brotherhood initiated twelve candidates. Forty members and guests enjoyed an excellent oyster supper in the bonding room, reportedly one of the most pleasant affairs in the city for the order.

Fraternal Brotherhood Order Franka’ Hall

Coburg Coburg Items and Local Happenings

Coburg notes show visitors and relocations including Dixor of Hagcoe, Mrs M A and Mrs Pearl Howard returning from Thurston, and Mr and Mrs B S Kiriddle back to Rosebud Texas. Town improvements include an eighty foot flagpole at the school and a new sidewalk toward town. Rev Moon to preach at Christian church on specified Sundays. local families plan weddings and Christmas events. W M Tandon from Eugene visiting relatives in Roseburg.

M. A Pearl Howard Thurston Kiriddle Rosebud Texas Eielt Mra Ed Flynn Hecaline Thoredas Atenisor Kanane BE. R. Moon The Christian Church Jennery Mr. Henderson Lows PD. Sidwell Mise Luin Mathews Oakland Cal M. M. Mathews Dame Ramor

Enrollment forecast for second semester February 10

The second semester enrollment projection for the year targets a fifty percent mask usage rate as of February 10.

Municipal council debates potential new election

The city council meets this evening amid rumors of a further municipal bond election. By late afternoon the councilmen had not been served with injunctions but had been served with four summonses.

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Hiawatha Mining and Milling Co Elects Board in Meeting

The Hiswatha Mining and Milling Company held a stockholders meeting at Cottage Grove Thursday. Directors elected were David Finn president Alfred J. Neon vice president Hesse treasurer John God secretary and T. M. Doyle. Of 859000 shares outstanding 64000 were represented. Plans for the year included extensive winter development and ore storage sheds. The ore slated for shipment to the smelter was reported at 60.79 gold. The ore sale shows good yield.

Hiswatha Mining and Milling Company Cottege Grove David Finn Alfred J Bneon Hesse John God T. M. Doyle Rana

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E. W. Hall Special Meeting Calfornia Eugene A Pew Brijees Lrrinan Porthead Ahlao Coburg, Ver Dixor Hagcoe Roseburg W. M. Tandon Frank Reed Hull’s Drug Store Hiawatha Mining and Milling CO the Magnet, Clothing Co United States Friend Bros Milwaukee Wis Cincinnati Lowenstein & Co Chicago Lane County the Magnet Clothing Co Ninth Street Park Street
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