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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1908

Page

10

Figene's Mew Hospital Entirely Completed

The Eugene General Hospital is finished and open for patients with a public inspection held. Located east of College Hill on Humphrey place, the two story frame building features cement exterior, electric lighting, steam heat, and modern operating rooms with enameled walls. Architect John Hunzicker and contractor W H Alex oversaw the project with Campbell Fellman Company furnishing furniture.

Eugene General Hospital Ety College Hill Humphrey Place Campbell-Fellman Company Northwest

Personal notices from Eugene crowd headlined

A long list of social and travel notes from Eugene and nearby towns. Mentions include Wilhelm of Monroe, Hower at Blue River, Mathews in Goshen, McCord of Marcola, Miss Nicklin resuming violin studies, Dr. Chase football coach, Miss Janice King visiting Cottage Grove, and many others visiting, returning home, or traveling to Portland, Creswell, and Pendleton.

Wilhelm Monroe J. P. Hower Blue River Henry Mathews Fem Goshen Thos. McCord Marcola Weald Preston Dr. Chase Bar Points North T. W. Fairchild Lucille Yoran Creswell Orton Juneim City Bailey Junction City Hugene PW. Ogram L. D. Scarbrough Zeigler Califor M.A. Bowns Junction Y Katherine Ward Pope Port- EE Awbrey Irving J Ty Fred Thayer Wendbedhy Eugene PS Lauger Heapner Eua Hofin Jha Elspass Bo. Campbell M.D. E. Baker Coburg A. J. Johnson N. A. W. Howe Janice King BR. King Cottage Grove Amos Sovern W. Dosinger Roseburg Elizabeth Sovern Orpha Harms San Francisco California J. P. Nickelsen Western Union Jos. Parker Dexter E. R. Parker Ethel Parker H. F. Hollenbeck Amos Winkins J. M. Williams District Fair Board Harry Maurer Salem Elmer Gray Albany Robert O. Brady Rev. M. C. Wire Points South A. H. Nordemeyer Mabel Miss Maude Lewis Wiley Francie F. J. Hard Arthur B. Edwards Lowell J. M. Wilhelm J. McClarahan Portland R. O. Richardson Seattle A. T. Cockerline Newport Hermann Schmitt H. C. Mahon Marion Veatch C. R. Sylvester Jasper City H. Retell Colusa Cal Charles A. Hardy Pend Professor Baughman Springfield Elbert K. Brown Vancouver Kane Wash Clive S. Cheshire Pendleton Soverns

Wills Money to Creswell Church and Societies

The will of Norman A W Howe of Creswell died January 25 was admitted to probate. Estate valued around $19 000. Executors named his wife Ann Elizabeth Howe and grandson Boyle Me Johnson with appraisers listed. Bequests include 200 to Creswell Church and 200 to the Woman's Home Missionary Society for the Pacific coast, 300 to grandchildren Lillian and Eugene Rhinehart, and one third of remaining real and personal property to his wife. Balance to children Louise H Johnson Eugene L Howe and Charles S Howe. Codicil directs sale of 200 acre Furnell Farm with proceeds to trustee for Creswell Methodist church income. Additional notes mention state acts and proposed constitutional amendments.

Norman A. W. Howe Creswell Howe Ann Erca Howe Boyle Me Johnson P. E. Snodgrass Lb. le. Coodrich L. Scott Clara Ann Elizabeth Howe Louise H. Johnson Eugene L. Howe Charles 8. Howe Furnell

Fourth Regiment Is Reorganized Infantry Unit Formed Oregon National Guard

General Orders No 2 from Portland Oregon dated January 28 1908 announce the formation of the 4th Infantry Oregon National Guard. The document lists company allocations from A to G and names the field and battalion staff including Colonel George C Yoran Lieutenant-Colonel John M Williams Major Frank B Hamlin and others. The reorganization follows Congress extending militia conformity requirements under the 1903 act.

Oregon National Guard Adjutant-General's Office Portland, Or Congress 4Th Infantry George C. Yoran John M. Willams Frank B. Hamlin Creed C. Hammond Prank. E. Taylor Frank L. Chambers Berton K. Lawson Cou“Ry John M. Rennie Walter 8. Thrielkeld Willard C. Copperwell Order of the Comander

Oregon Voters Face 19 June Measures Summary

The June ballot in Oregon will ask voters to approve 19 measures. Submits amendments to raise legislative pay to 400 dollars for regular sessions and 10 dollars per day for special sessions. Proposes moving state institutions outside the capital and expanding circuit court jurisdiction to five judges. Includes changes to election timing and judicial administration, plus a rail pass exemption for officials and other act items.

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Marriage Notice for Ferdinand Sylvester and Mise Grace Cady

A marriage occurred at the courthouse on February 4, 1908, between Ferdinand Sylvester and Mise Grace Cady. County Judge Chrisman officiated, and the couple will reside at Marcola.

Ferdinand Sylvester Mise Grace Cady Chrismanee Marcola

Birth and public notices from Lane county and Hugene

A baby born in Grenada Ohio on January 22 1908 to Mr and Mrs Al Martin weighs twelve pounds. Lane county reports 1486 voters registered with Registrar McFarland. The county superintendent W B Dillard announces state and county examination schedules at the Hugene court house starting February 12 for state papers and February 14 for county papers, covering multiple subjects.

Grenada al Martin McFarland Lane County Hugene W. B. Dillard

Heney ties Fulton to shielding criminals in Portland speech

In a Portland address, J. Heney asserts Senator Charlee W. Fulton aided in shielding criminals though direct links to charges remain disputed. Letters between Fulton and indicted figures are read by the public, fueling the controversy and raising public demand for accountability. A Salem remedy advertises Hickory Bark Congo Remedy. H. E. Owen, a streetcar conductor, plans treatment for rheumatism in Beswick, with his uncle Nes Owen joining and possibly visiting Los Angeles.

Forest Grove J. Heney United States Charlee W. Fulton Portland Hall Fulton Heney H. E. Owen Beswick Hila Mary Nes Owen Los Angees

Burned certificates spark panic souvenir note in Eugene

Fueeze clearing house certificates valued between 559 and 604 were burned at the county clerk's office this forenoon by Trustee Lee in the presence of presidents of four Eugene banks. About 100 certificates remain missing, not located by the banks, prompting speculation that someone may hold them as 1907 panic souvenirs.

Fueeze Clearing House Lee Eugene Anks

Commercial Club boards discusses many local matters

The Commercial Club board met with most governors present. They set February 17 for a Cottage Grove visit to Eugene, discussed Rose Festival participation, and approved $200 for Eastern advertising. Delegates to Salem love feast and commercial reunion to be chosen, and decorations for main streets to be handled with Merchants Protective Association. Apple market shows slow gains, with local onion and hops notes.

The Commercial Club Priendly Portland Porthand Cottage Grove Salem Board of Trade Christian Endeavor Merchants* Protective Association Cone Ems Soll Mallist Oregon San Francisco Japan California

Weekly Eugene Market Report summarizing prices and livestock

Market report lists eggs butter hens potatoes onions lemons oranges and diverse produce. Livestock includes steers cows dressed veal mutton fat hogs and hogs dressed with per pound and per ton quotes. Grain and feed section shows flour oats hay wheat barley bran shorts mixed feed and chopped feed prices per ton and per bushel.

Portland Market Report Highlights Weak Egg Prices and Shifting Supplies

The Portland market report notes unsettled weather cooling egg prices to around 26 cents at most, with Oregon ranch stock weak and receipts exceeding demand. Poultry demand remains muted while orange supplies shrink in large sizes, lemons arrive, and sweet potatoes hold at 3.25 per hundred as shipments head to Vladivostok. celery and apples divisions are also noted for upcoming shipments.

Portland Oregon Totley Pearson-Page Company WH. Glaske & Co Iaet Eaples Vladivostok

Commodity Price List From Creamery to Hops

A fragmented price table lists items from creamery products to grains and produce. Creamery Potter-20c 3he Fege 25 26¢. Chickens-12 138e. Wheat Valley 88e blue stem $5c. Oats Perton $277 $28. Barley Perton $27 930. Hay Timothy $18 cheat $14. Grain Hay $14 $15 Mohatt Choice 296 30¢. Wool Valley 1%¢ 7 20¢. Hops Prime 4% 477. Potatoes 50 60¢. Onions $2.40 $2.50. Chittim bark 4 6 %e.

Portland Wool—Valley

Editorial on Primary Law in Eugene February 1908

Eugene Register editorial argues Statement No 1 may conflict with direct primary aims urging that party endorsements should not bar cross party support. It questions if voters and legislators can be free from pledges, hoping to preserve the people's choice for U.S. senator and improve the law without weakening endorsement ideas.

Eugene, Or Eugene Register United States Regieter Peanla Seinster Charther Othyrtvernnor Oredon Newonle Rome

Dexter man visits city on business

Samuel W. Orrtin of Dexter arrived in the city Tuesday for business matters.

Samuel W. Orrtin Dexter City

Siuslaw Launch Wrecked At Mouth Of River

Special Correspondence from Mapleton reports the schooner Coquille, loaded with lumber, sprang a leak and water-logged, towed into Coos Bay. a launch Lena drifted onto the north spit and broke apart after engine trouble near the Jetty. River bank erosion near Mapleton prompts jetty fixes funded partly by the county court. Shipping notes detail Robarts and L Roscoe cargos, Washealorea’s approach, and local construction plans amid cold weather.

Mapleton Coquille Coos Bay KE. Saubert Acmé Cloud Yates Lena Charles Hollenbeck’s Henedict Tne Robarts Gardiner William Kyle & Sons Florence L. Roscoe Washealorea San Francisco Clough

New Hardware Firm Formed at Junction City

The Junction City Hardware Company filed articles of incorporation with the county clerk this afternoon. Incorporators are Edward Bailey Forrest Miller and Richard Pope. Capital stock is 9000 in 90 shares of 100 each. The company will deal in hardware and furniture and has bought the Miller and Mays hardware store at Junction City. Bailey is a local farmer, the others have longstanding business ties in the county. Also: Hickory Bark Cough Remedy advertised as a century old, available from Hull's Red Cross Drug Store and dealers nationwide.

Junction City Hardware Company Edward Bailey Forrest Miller Richard Pope Miller & Mays Junction City Bailey Pennsylvania Hull Red Cross Drug Store

Florence man returns home after Eugene business trip

N. Christensen of Florence came home this week after a stay in Eugene to handle business matters.

N. Christensen Florence Eugene

Coos County Wins District Fair Site in 5 to 3 Vote

At the Sec ond Southern Oregon District Agricultural Society meeting in Roseburg Coos county won the right to hold the district fair this year by a 5 to 3 vote. Attending were officials from Curry Lane and Douglas counties. Proxies and votes were cast by Coos county figures with Parrott Dement Hollenbeck Micelli and Williams among officers elected.

Southern Oregon District Agricultural Society F. G. Micelli Roseburg Coos County Micelli Curry County Amos Wilkins H. F. Hollenbeck Lana County J. C. Aiken W. W. Cardwell C. W. Parrott Douglas County Mr. Aiken Mr. Parrott Mr. Cardwell Lane County Co. W. Parrott KR. C. Dement Second View F. G. Miceli J. M. Williams J. H. Booth Parrott Dement Nance Hollenbeck John Bear

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