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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1905

Page

6

Hugeoe to Hold Special Election on Utility Bonds

Voters in Hugeoe will decide in a special election on Tuesday January 3 1906 whether to resubmit the municipal ownership question and authorize 100 000 electric light bonds and 80 000 water bonds. Four firms declined bids for bonds as rates were too low.

Hugeoe # ll Oabi Coupciiman Matloc Mallock Leason, Wood & Mayer Cincinnati Jona Naveeo Chicago N. W. Harris & Co

Robert Smith says he will not run for Congress

In Chant's Pase, Robert Green Smith of Josephine County declines a congressional bid. A renowned attorney in the city, he cites a busy workload and duties of his office. He previously served in the state legislature and was elected representative from Josephine on the Democratic ticket in a predominantly Republican county.

Robert Green Smith Josephine County Mr. Smith Robert Smith Inez Josephine

Hops Sold At Record Prices For Thurston Farm

Nuan Rhoder of Thurston sold hops to Horet & Co through local agent James Slayee. Hops fetched 1 cent per pound, the highest price in weeks for Rhodes crop which was praised for excellent quality. Market notes show limited supply and firm demand despite a dull market.

Nuan Rhoder Thurston Horet & Co James Slayee Rhodes

Attempted Robbery at Saloons in Eugene Ends in Jail

Joseph Prevost, a loom painter, is jailed on a serious charge after an attempted robbery at Hodes saloon and later another attempt nearby. Officers thwarted the break in, Prevost fled, but was confronted by Chief Stiles and Deputy Sheriff Wop. He was bound over for circuit court next March and will stay in the county jail.

Eugene Joseph Prevost Jese Henry Jester Bai Sud Law J &. Calaweil’e Barber Esloou Lester Stiles Harry Wop Pickela Bown Prevost

John Fawver Bound Over for Adultery Charge

John W. Fawver bound over to appear before the grand jury on adultery after eloping with Mies Lily Howard of Linn county. He was sworn in by Orin Howard, the girl's father, and his bail set at 500. The couple reportedly fled by small boat to Selem Iaat Sunday. the girl returned home with family after the preliminary hearing she offered cautious testimony.

John W. Fawver Mies Lily Howard Linn County Selem Iaat Grand Orin Howard Oret

Hop Market Slumps Hurting Oregon Hop Growers

The new hop market reports show prices fell to 10 cents, with some as low as 4 cents, while Oregon hops traded as 6 to 12 cents. Contracts to deliver 1906 hops to New York City at 12 cents imply growers may earn only 6 to 7 cents per pound next year, forcing cost cuts and reduced picker pay.

New York City Oregon

Railroads Report New Ohio Operator Roles Amid Tank Work

Harry W. Lyon now operates in the Albany of the work on a new steel water tank as progress accelerates. The railroad staff list includes Wendling as an agent at a salary of 25 per month, with Oregon City S. P. agent dismissed for cause. Openings exist for agents at Saginaw Oregon City West Selo Wendling Lafayette and operators at Leland Medford and Glendale. Center pier work on the Springfield bridge progresses slowly with a projected completion after next July.

Harry W. Lyon the & P. Albany Tee S. P Oregon City Saginaw Weet Selo Wendling Lafayette Leland Medford Glendale Springfield

Cottage Grove Sawmill Prospects Observed In Town

J F Kelly with Meser Fisher and Mant plus two mill timber experts visited Cottage Grove Thursday morning to view the Long and Bing ham mill property. Kelly declined to predict outcomes but said inquiries into Bow River timber show prohibitive log prices. If feasible, estimates will be reviewed as work to start the mill proceeds. About 60 days may be needed before operations resume, with contracts and repairs to be arranged, a development seen as significant for Cottage Grove and surrounding area.

J. F. Kelly Meser, Fisher and Mant Cottage Grove Long Long & Bingham Mill Kelly Bow River Long & Hingham Oregon

Injured Worker Hit By Log Line at Siuslaw Camp

Emory Richardson, a Fellman Nicolle logging camp employee on the Siuslaw River, was badly hurt breaking a jam when a lead block broke and the line struck the back of his head. He remained conscious, no bones broken, but will be unable to work for several weeks.

Emory Richardson Fellman & Nicolle Siuslaw Young Richardson

Man Found Dead in Bed With Sons Nearby

W L Connett was found dead in his bed at his home with two young sons nearby. He had complained of feeling unwell Thursday night and died in the night. Coroner Day was notified but deemed an inquest unnecessary. A Hooge table vehicle prepared to transport the body to Eugene for conveyance toward Oregon City.

Hooge McKenzie Bridge Eugene Oregon City W. L. Connett

Aged Pioneer Margaret Miller Passes in California

Margaret Miller mother of Joaquin Miller the poet and G M Miller died at The insights near Oakland California on December 21. Born April 10 1816 in Union county Indianus she married Hollinger Miller at 18 and crossed to Oregon in 1852 with four children. The family settled near Coburg and faced pioneer life with steadfast devotion. Her strong cheerful character left a lasting impression as her remains were laid to rest at the family place overlooking the Golden Gate and Pacific Ocean.

Margaret Miller Joaquin Miller G. M. Miller Oakland Californis Buraday Margaret Witt Union County Indianus Hollinger Miller Plains Oregon Parish Salem Muller Coburg Volden Gate

Bohemis Foresters elect officers in Cottage Grove meeting

Count Bohemis Foresters of America of Cottage Grove met Monday evening and after initiating pew members the following officers were elected Chief ranger Dr. C. S. Hockett ab chief ranger C. C Airay recording secretary Leo Hiatt treasurer BE A. Wilson.

Count Bohemis Foresters of America Cottage Grove Pew C. S.hockett C. C Airay Leo Hiatt BE. A. Wilson

New Buildings for Springfield Hit by Local Deals

J L Clark sold his Second and Main property now housing the post office to Emil Etter of Eugene. A large two story store and residence are planned, Clark to keep residence rights six months. Hadley and Schole buy Third and Mass corner to erect a two story meat market building and vacate current premises. W Hodes of Eugene buys real estate near Peery’s drug store and meat market, planning a large spring building. W H Gatrell to start a third Springfield meat market this year after purchasing the current market site.

J. L. Clark Second Main Street Emil Etter Eugene Clark North Springfeld Hadley & Schole City Meat Market Third Mass Streets W. H. Hathaway Wm. Hodes Springfeld Peery Eprng W. H. Gatrell Newe

Order of Washington Elects Members and Plans Colonial Ball

The Order of Washington held a meeting last night initiating twelve candidates and electing officers led by President Hugh A Bare. An event on January 12 1906 will feature a model program and supper. A colonial ball is planned for February 22 George Washingtons birthday to be among the season’s premier events.

Order of Weabington Hoer Hugh A. Bare Mra Cassie Moore N. K. Belebas Tresaurer Jobo Ham Mary Courtwright Josie Kemery George Hobl George Marx L. VW. Brown Ira B. Bertle Phil Bartle T. W. Harris Mias Nellie Smith Roberts. Hinton John Ham George Washington

New Hotel at McKenzie Bridge

W T Campbell fresh from his ranch visit reports to the Guard plans for multiple improvements at upper McKenzie summer resorts. J W O Leary, buyer of Powers place at McKenzie ridge, will start a 100 guest hotel and millwork from his own sawmill. The Powers residence, once used as a hotel, can no longer meet growing tourist demand. Beleoep Springs will add new bath houses this season, with a larger hotel planned within a year or two.

W. T. Campbell Hine River City McKenzie Sumer J. W. O'Leary McKenzie Ridge Powers Beleoep Springs

Making a plat of the city by civil engineer Kelsey

F F C Kelsey the civil engineer employed by the city council to supervise the electric light plant project arrived in Eugene Thursday afternoon and began work on a city plat.

FF. C. Kelsey Eugene Thoreday Thes

Note on delivery and weather impacting Christmas trade

The Gosrdt notes short days and sun at 4 34. Carriers work after hours to deliver papers. The Goard reporter says reporters face tough tasks collecting programs from churches for the day. The weather should boost Christmas trade and support local finances.

Gosrdt

Old Feud Flare Near Florence Over River Booms

Tension flares between O W Hord and William Kyle factions at Florence on the Sieslaw river. Hord runs a sawmill with a tug L Rocco piloting ships to San Francisco and a long log boom. Kyle claims the mill land and forces a confrontation by ordering his crew to cut and pull up gear during a Sunday clash.

Florence W. Hord Wm. Kyle Sieslaw Intervale Sun Robarts Tad Bisa Ecere

Piling Dispute Leads to Public Trouble in Portland

Report notes damage to property and possible criminal action by Mr Hard after an incident involving piling removal. A fuller account is pending, but observers expect the public to hear more from the two parties soon.

Hard Portland

Death of California poet Joaquin Miller’s mother in Oakland

The mother of George Miller of Eugene and famed California poet Joaquin Miller died Wednesday at Miller’s Oakland home in Gyland California at nearly 90. She was buried in a small graveyard behind the barn, in a private plot chosen over a federal pyre for the family.

George \. Miller Eugene Joaquin Miller California Gy. Land Cal Banas Faily

House Fire Ended By Dodged Alarm Near West Sixth

Fire crews were summoned to the home of Chas Dixon at the corner of West Sixth and Charnelton streets at 11 this morning. Apparatus found no blaze, the incident described as a barber shop cat of a fine, with no damage reported.

Stewart Avenue Uhirteenth Street Seventeenth Street West Eighib West Nioth Live Street Yoran Chas. Dixon West Sixth and Charnelton Streets

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Chant Pase John Fawver Fawver Saiem Joarval Mars Order OF Washington Broders Scobert Dodge Ingrain Linn Drug Co Chen Pi. Peter T the Pease Rollatoun Dougoe Proclaimea St. Pete Jame Amo Proportia Wardly P Bere Finanei Wr Rebels Raj Eecore Sa Syeoolaa Teboal Warsi Heen Moec Etriker Jojn Ec Militar Od
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