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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
12
The 10 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Grove died from burns received in a farm house fire near a store while the mother attempted a rescue. Neighbors reported the accident as the child wandered toward the blaze before help arrived. Medical aid arrived but could not save her.
Police Captain Shipp warns that anarchist agents in Chicago pose a greater threat than before and monitor their desks closely. Municipal Judge Torrizen proposed leniency for two men arrested for posting red placards and advertising an anarchistic meeting.
George Croner filed his petition for the Democratic nomination for constable in the Eugene justice district. A respected former night police officer in Eugene, Croner enjoys strong support from friends and party backers who believe he will run strongly if nominated and is well placed for election.
The 1907 tax roll will open on the 17th for the collection of taxes. Sheriff Fisk is preparing notices to send to each taxpayer with the amount due and will begin mailing them on the 15th of the month.
In Eugene on January 30 1908 a daughter was born to Marion and his wife. The baby joins the family from an expected arrival reported in the local column.
The Albany Sawmill plans to supply ties for the new Albany railway system with work starting Monday. Amos Hiatt will oversee operations to fill contracts for ties to be delivered along Second and Sixth streets. The plant holds a large stock of logs in the pond and receives more from the Santiam camp daily, as the Albany Democrat notes economic benefits from the project.
The annual indoor games under the Boston Athletic Association attracted top figures like Dan Melly, holder of the 1 yard dash record, and Forest Smith of Portland. Prominent competitors included Shaw of Month and O. BE Holman. Melly failed to win a spot in the heats as strong event competition unfolded with 45 hurdles won by Shaw.
Secretary Garfield outlines a reform of interior department action to aid bona fide entry men on public domain lands. He argues land laws serve a purpose and, if laws are not abused, entrymen should enjoy provisions and receive department support while acting in good faith. He frames honesty as the default while recognizing human error.
A speaker notes a phenomenal and almost incomprehensible change in how the interior department conducts its affairs. The remark highlights a dramatic shift in administration style and procedures within the department.
Elizabeth Severns born Elizabeth Blackley in Ohio on April 11 1824 died after a long Oregon life. She crossed to Oregon in 1854 with her first husband Hamram Tyler, endured loss on the Truckee River, remarried George Severns in 1856, left two children from the first marriage and three through George, lived in Eugene over 30 years, and was a devout Christian who joined Baptist and later Christian churches. Funeral was Sunday at 11 at 47 West Fifth Street with Rev J S McCallum officiating, interment at Odd Fellows cemetery.
The Coquille schooner departed yesterday with a lumber cargo bound for San Francisco. In North Fork portage, the local school opens next Monday with Miss Laura Dahlin in charge. Cecil Sweet lies seriously ill in Eugene after traveling from Grants Pass via Siuslaw. his brothers Wallace and Marion stay with him. Mr and Mrs George Fisk of Mapleton leave Tuesday for Eugene. Mrs Fisk visits Minnesota, while George works in the sheriff's office briefly before joining her.
A fragmented page item cites Oregon timber value, volume, and employment figures, noting 3,000,000,000 feet of standing timber worth about 23.6 billion dollars at 12 per thousand. It also includes short health ads for Dr. E. W. Hall remedies and Hellwellter’s Rocky Mountain Tea with limited product details.
The Lane County commissioners at their January term approved numerous payments for bridge work road construction lumber and crusher costs to numerous individuals and firms including Inman, Inman, Griffin Hdw Co, Fall Creek Lumber Co, and Portland Merc. Co. The list covers extensive road and bridge projects with amounts varying from a few cents to several thousand dollars, reflecting extensive infrastructure spending and contractor costs.
Six hundred Ohioans in New York City attended the twenty-second annual Ohio Society banquet at the Waldorf. Speakers included U S Senator Foraker Leroy Tolman Judson Harmon John B Archbold and Elbert H Gary. President McCook read a regret letter from Governor Hughes whose name drew applause.
A surprise party gathered at FE F Chapman’s house at 336 West Seventh Street on February 1 to honor his 66th birthday. Friends and relatives including H L Chilson, G D Baker, E L Kilpatrick, Charles and Bruce Powell, A M Deal, Zella Deal, L P Horton, T N Plank, C B King, A B Wood, Bertha Foster, Byron and Earl Horton, A S Pryor, Mintle Chapman and E F Chapman enjoyed social chat, army stories, games, and lunch before departures.
Special to The Guard. Ivison February 3 reports snow beginning last night with two inches by daylight. Snow fell intermittently through the day and covers the mountainous region and foothills in western Lane County.
United States Circuit Judge Putnam appointed receivers for the Eastern Steamship Company Metropolitan Steamship Company and Consolidated Steamship Lines of Maine along with two joint special masters in Portland Maine today. The action follows elevated financial pressures and aims to reorganize operations and address creditor claims during the maritime business period.
A Green Pawver family in Monroe suffered a severe accident as a two year old girl stood near a stove. Her dress caught fire and flames singed her hair face lips and underarm. Her sister quickly poured water to extinguish the blaze. The child later developed burns on the mouth and upper throat.
London reports Miss Mary Robinson made a full confession of wilful perjury in the Druce case on February 4.
Notice published by United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon announces compliance with the Timber Lands Act of 1878 extended nationwide. Augustus B. Whitaker of Lane County Oregon filed sworn statement for purchase of section 32 township 1s 1e range 7w Willamette Meridian. He will prove land valuable for timber over agriculture before U S Commissioner W W Calkins in Eugene on March 6 1908. Witnesses named are Hinson Hinkson Sajlee and Porter. Adverse claims must be filed by March 6 1908. Benjamin L Eddy Register.
Notice is hereby given that Frank C. King of Eugene Lane County Oregon filed sworn statement No 8780 May 6 1907 for Lot 4 and the SW quarter of NW quarter of section 2 township 19 south range 6 west Willamette meridian to prove the land valuable for timber or stone rather than agriculture and to establish his claim before U S Commissioner W W Calkine at Eugene Oregon on March 4 1908 witnesses Lewis M Hoselton Leslie Hoselton Jesse Hooker and John Hooker all of Crow Oregon Benjamin L Eddy Register.
Final account filed by administrator for the estate of John R Goldson in Lane County Oregon hearing set March 2 1908 at 1 PM objections due by that date for final settlement. Dated January 16 1908 Daniel Hyaton Administrator L Bilyeu Attorney. Guardians sale of real property by Carrie P Ofstad guardian public sale after February 29 1908 at 10 AM Eugene Oregon legal description of minors Elmer Nels Olstad Alice Geneva Olstad and Raymond Palmer Olstad 160 acres each in lanes county.
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