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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1907
Page
3
The listing shows Board Printing Co Inc publishers in Eugene Oregon offering subscriptions priced at 1.59 per year in advance or 2.00 at the end, with publication every Thursday and second class matter status noted.
The Guard Printing Co of Zene, Oregon announces a February 7 special: subscribe for one year in advance at 1.50 and receive a free year of either Twice-a-week St. Louis Republic or the Oregon Agriculturalist. Existing or new subscribers may choose one premium paper at no extra cost, with remittances and addresses sent to the Guard Printing Co.
Oregon news pages describe a railroad pushback as lawmakers convene, signaling a clash to block service improvements and rate relief. The piece highlights freight hikes, lumber as a key export, and possible abandonment of western Oregon branches Coos Bay Natron. It urges industrial interests in Willamette Valley to seek federal aid for river navigation to Eugene.
The railroad bill introduced in this session draws wider interest than others. Representative Chapin of Multnomah is the leading advocate, and a heated clash is anticipated when it reaches final passage. The measure aims to create a railroad commission for Oregon.
A proposed 36 page act seeks an appropriation of 50000 to create a railroad commission of Oregon. It outlines duties, qualifications, salaries, and powers, including demurrage rules, crossin g standards, and penalties for improper rates or discrimination. The bill also covers procedures and evidence rules.
A rhetorical piece argues the open river movement should be Eugene's top long term goal. It cites Portland Journal on historical costs of Willamette River lockage and endorses Senator Kittredge and the Jones bill as steps toward a navigable Willamette to Eugene. It also critiques trusts, railroad stock gaming, and societal norms in a broad political commentary.
Congressman John Sharpe Williams vows loyalty to Bryan while opposing full government ownership of railroads. He proposes selling the Philippines to any country willing to pay their total cost.
Oregon lawmakers push a sharp increase in their per diem from three dollars to ten dollars, a substantial jump that underscores their confidence in the value of their service.
The public is told by Secretary Root that during his time in Canada he discussed many topics. The remark adds a note of informal conversation and implies broader discussion beyond official duties.
A fragment points to a powder trust scheme aiming to ignite a dangerous backlash. Indecipherable names suggest powder makers pressuring the president to trigger the fuse, signaling a volatile crisis.
Portland reports a Linn county woman bought a house, mortgaged it largely, furnished on credit, then drew $200 from a lawyer after making a will leaving $40,000 in property to several recipients. Umatilla Chief Umpane blames officials for five Indians’ deaths by jail fire. calls for fireproofing or guard at the jail. Northern Josephine county timber versus miner clashes intensify over mineral lands and jumped mines.
Mississippi river levees at Memphis have broken in places threatening widespread flooding. China officials seek to gauge public sentiment toward a new constitution. Chinese smuggling into the United States via Canada continues. Ex-President Cleveland appointed referee between life insurers at 25000 dollars annually. General Weston slated to replace General Wood in the Philippines.
An anonymous verse urges forgetting troubling secrets that could ruin a person’s reputation. It warns that knowledge of a dark past can bring grief, sorrow, and diminished joy for any man or woman. The poem champions discretion to protect individuals from public shame.
The passage notes J. J. Hill and E H Harriman staying silent on the ship subsidy bill as Congressman Clark of Florida introduces a bill instructing the president. This snapshot reflects political maneuvering over maritime subsidies and interwar economic policy.
A dense list from the county clerk records details transfers of land parcels across multiple townships in Oregon, including half acre to 160 acre parcels, rights of way for the Oregon Eastern Railroad Co., mining location notices, marriage licenses, notarial commissions, and probate notes. Numerous buyers and sellers, with prices ranging from $50 to $22,896.50, and several patent and public notices appear throughout.
Court filings detail rights by ern Pacific Co for land crossing to build a water pipeline from Court Fork to a preserving plant. J H Fisk submits a log brand of combination H F for use on Sluslaw river and tributaries. Marriage license issued to Rube J Nelson 26 and Lemle Newcomb 20. P H Bristow listed.
Real estate transfers include Miller and Nettie Blackburn to Albert and Sarah L. Walker for lots 7 and 8, block 29 extended survey of Springfield valued at 1600 dollars. Other deeds cover 160 acres in section 2 township 19 9 1 8 west patent. Geo Noland to F M Warner lot 4 block 11 Elias Stewart’s addition to Eugene $425. Warner to T G Hendricks lot 4 block 11 in Elias Stewart’s ad to Eugene $425. state of Oregon to J M Keeler 312.97 acres in section 7 township 17. F How $2000. Geo M and Agnes M McLean to Charles Holden land in Fisk’s 2d ad to Grenada $100. J L and Eva J Wigle C M.
W A and Charlotte Cox transfer lot 9 block 3 Coxs addition to Florence. Gottfried Graber sells 120 acres in section 5 township 22 range 3 west to Daniel Beck. Arthur Woodring conveys land in section 5 township 22 range 3 west to Daniel Beck. J W and Emma B Shumate sell land in Walterville to John M Rennie for 10 dollars. Emma N Saltzman sells 20 acres in section 2 township 19 range dow to Martha V King for 3000 dollars. W W and Olive Wilcox transfer land in section 15 township 20 range 37 and owe 137.60 dollars to Lizzie Saltzman. Frane L Hard files license to practice optometry.
Real estate transfers include W M Sutton and Delle L Sutton to Carl Jacobson for 80 acres in section 12 township 19 south range east, $800. Minnie M Culp to Fin eal Hinds for Cottage Grove land, $1 000. Robinson to Hannah E Jones for 20 acres in township 1 7 range 4 west. Henry Thumann and Wilhelmina to Annie Nickerson for Glenwood Park land, $1 180. Hinds to Addie J White and R H Kennedy for land in township 20 range 3 west, $400. Randolph Freeman to M D Allen for 160 acres in section 17 township 16 south range 5 west, $2 000. Edward Bascom and Isabelle Bascom to Daniel Casey for 120 acres in section 8 township 18 range 8 west, $7 500. Geo M Lakin to Geo M Lakin patent for 160 acres in section 1 township 17 range 6 west. Mary Geer et al to H C Combs for 40 acres in section 4 township 29 range 3 west, $100. Geo M Hawley and Minnie M Hawley to Chas H Van Denburg for Cottage Grove land, $1 000. F C Bean to Joe Morris Jr for lands in Mapleton area, $5 200. Sherman Clark files notice of location for a five acre mill site in Bohemia mining district. Marriage license issued to Edward Petty, 29, and Lillie Scherler, 18, Creswell. John Petty as witness.
Marcola notes illness in the community as Howard Volga more and Henry Fawyer miss work. J. Calkins buys a fine O. S. C. hog from S. P. Co. mill No. 3 nears completion with machinery being installed and the dam advancing under Mr. Conners supervision.
Six miles southwest of Eugene on January 31 1907 a son to Nicholas Schorenberg and wife weighing 11 pounds. Seven miles northwest of Eugene on January 29 1907 Arthur the 14 year old son of Spurre Smith died from congestion of the brain after only a few days illness.
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