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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1905
Page
8
Manager F. E. Hall returns from Salem as Cunard plans begin anew. Richoles Sinkler Hutcher of Philadelphia will fund pipeline construction to Fairmount and a northwest city line also. Work starts tomorrow, with a new reservoir planned on Skinner's Butte after university land is secured.
Florence residents report a clash between Wm Kyle and Wm Hurd over a boom used for lo gging on property owned by Kyle. The Robarte steamer pulled up booms at the mill site, court decrees had favored Kyle, a purchase price of 450 was agreed but unpaid, and Hurd plans legal action after transferring land to Florence Lumber Co. Wm Hurd traveled to Eugene to seek legal counsel.
Joseph Davies says several valuable brood sows died mysteriously at his home near Pagene bridge on Sot tum river. He suspects poisoning and notes six kittens stolen in recent days. Neighbors report other livestock losses and thefts in the area.
To the Members of the Oregon Fire Relief Association the annual meeting will be held at Voros ball in McMinnville Oregon on Tuesday January 9 2006 at 1050 a m for the election of three trustees and to attend to other business all members invited to attend W C Gagerty Secretary
Ivanhoe commandery No 2 of Eugene held its Christmas conclave at Meronle Temple on Christmas morning at 2 o clock. Grand Master Geo Moulton presided as charity and fellowship were praised. An address by Ven BH C Sander aen of the Eugene Divinity school followed, with a vote of thanks adopted for the speaker.
Crow items report the Dec 17 birth of a child to Mr. and Mrs Martin Taliafero in Mirth. Two small gold Nugents found near the coal mine area as Zimmermen advance work at Mirth. Nodwen and children with Orua Liles of Drain visitCrow relatives for the holidays. Mrs Karl Gates visits Eugene for a week with Mrs W L Ford. Rev Baker Olled preaches last Saturday. Mrs Margaret Liles hosts Christmas dinner for relatives and friends. Miss Mabel Johnson plans Eugene vacation. Miss Winifred Hadley returns home for holidays.
Jasper hosts a three term school closeout with a large crowd as pupils and Miss Hertha Sargent from California present a Christmas tree program. Miss Sargent departs after a well received term with praise for the sparkling program and gifts to Mr. and Mrs. K R Callison from friends in Jasper and Pleasant Hill.
Several marriage notices from Drain Oregon and surrounding regions: Well V. Kaykendall of Klamath Falls weds Misa Zella Mires of Drain on December 23. George H. Gibbs weds Miss Miralinston at groom’s parents in Rome on December 17, 1806. Percy A. Bradway weds Frances L. Gardiner at the bride’s home on Christmas Day, Rev. J. S. McCallum officiating. Walter Shriver weds Lucretia Lemer on Christmas Day at Elder J. Moore’s home, with the couple visiting afterward.
Heavy floods force suspension of work on the Southern Pacific bridge at Springfield. Water climbed Monday night and again Tuesday, nearly covering the caisson. Pumps were removed as waters advanced, while pile driving at Henderson station and the bridge west approach continued amid the storm.
Neighboring residents of Acme Oracle Mea file Miller serves as vice oracle and Marion Gibbs as presiding officer. Lourea Tripp is recorder with Isabel Sever as receiver and Laura Stingley as outer sentinel. Lizzie Harrington and Maud Montgomery hold lodge roles. Frank Sweet leads science lodge. Henry Steear and Fred Heap listed as senior and junior wardens. John F. Tanner is secretary for Florence Eastern Star. Mincie Fooke is matron with Tanner as patron and Charlotte Cox as secretary for the coming year.
B E Jackson veterinary surgeon who left here owing a 70 board bill at the Mulkey House was tried by the justice and fined thirty dollars. He may stay in jail 15 days until funds are found. Kissinger and Ladd, attorneys for Jackson, have filed a notice of appeal to the circuit court. L D Bean represented the state in Deputy Sheriff Hown's absence. Jackson was arrested at Corvallis yesterday and brought back to Eurone by the deputy last evening.
Documents show the Great Western Mining and Milling Company filing articles of incorporation with main office in Portland and authorized stock of 200,004 dollars. Officers include L. J. Bartlett as president, L. C. Holborn as vice president, J. A. Dutcher as secretary treasurer, directors M. D. Crumb A. B. Hurat P. A. Sanford. Manager Bartlett says development will begin at once on property near the Lucky Hoy mine in Blue River, Lane County.
Lis Garred and Zip Yarnell created a disturbance at the Hijou theatre and were fined 7.50 each for being drunk and disorderly. Frank Edwardes was drunk yesterday. William Cowdere was arrested for the aging, given a float, and left town after the judge offered a ride.
G W Taylor has purchased the long building occupied by the Commercial Clat bowling alley at Fairmount. He plans to tear it down and reuse the materials to erect a two story store building on his lot at East Thirteenth Street. The new structure will be 244 feet in length and the main floor will be used as a dance hall.
Cherlea C Crener and Misa Evaline Elsir united in marriage near Eugene fifty years ago. They lived continuously on the game lot in Eugene and helped the city’s growth. Six children were born. now three survive George F Charles F and Mae Fannie. Mr Croper’s health prevented observance today and a prior report of the anniversary was an unintentional error.
Christmas trees mark gatherings in Jasper and Coburg with neighbors such as Mr and Mrs B F Smith and Mr and Mrs G L Lamp joining families for festive meals. County official H F Keeney and wife visit old friends, while Jock Jarmas travels to camp seven miles from the main road for surveying supplies. W D Wallace of Jasper battles severe blood poisoning and faces possible arm loss.
A list from Eugene Oregon dated December 27 1905 includes names such as Mrs Molly Anderson Mrs Emmett Chandler Mrs Emmots Ivy Mrs J T Ivy Albert Murphy Mrs Mary Rueyerd Mrs Stanley Starr and others. The item appears as a roster of correspondents or recipients with initials and titles.
Eugene Oregon December 26 1905 letter clarifies voter eligibility for the bond issue election on January 2 1906. It states municipal voters must be qualified state voters resident in Eugene for three months, with state white male citizens age 21 or older who have resided six months and declared intent to become a citizen. No property qualification or registration required.
Real estate transfers list numerous parcels with dozens of owners including Elizabeth Stewart and S Jacobs among many others, locations around Eugene and Blue River district. Also notes marriages licenses, mining locations Magnne and Superlative, proof of labor on Mayday Mayflower and Princess claims, and estate administration for Abner C Wharton with appraisers named.
Died Aeron Keleey died at Cottage Grove Oregon at 5 p m December 7 1905 after stomach cancer He was born in Indiana 69 years ago and moved west as a child He leaves a wife and four children two daughters named Mrs Lea Damewood and Mrs L Richardean Funeral services were held in Lorane on December 24 Loretta Irene a three month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lopsiy Ham of Harrisburg died in Bogen December 9 1905 The child was believed to be sleeping when she passed Parents were awakened to discover her death The funeral was held at J S Ham home Bond B Wheeler aged 75 died at his brother s home in Pleasant Hill December 27 1905 from consumption He left relatives in Illinois The funeral is set for Friday at 10 am Dr Lowe oculuo optician will be in Eugene office next week offering glasses with eighteen years of experience Lenses can be custom ground
A fragment from Masonville Indiana writer Harry Coleen describes severe piles and treatments. The text mentions injury care and a 250 ft reference, with garbled phrases about Gacklien s Arica Saive and Ruping.
Trade and real estate items list De Lowe in Eugene as staying to help, pig sale notice for Guest U. I. C. pigeons at 5 W. McGuire, and a farm for sale or rent in Cloverdale valley. The property includes 80 acres plus timber and plow land with cattle feeding, a good house with water, two barns, an orchard, and a ranch setup. Address J Sellers 249 Lawrence St Eugene Or.
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