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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1906

Page

3

Fragmentary note on EAP and colonial era themes

The text mixes references to EAP away India and Eugene, discussing representatives, machinery, and durable construction. It critiques missionary influence and caste, noting American corporate pressure, deadly consequences in Bombay, and a vermin cursed country. It mentions Rodgers and a strange land with a fleeting return.

Rodare Mae Ben Maeetoert Eugene Ue American Corp Rodgers Tellower

Dozen Glory Tickets Bind County Clerk Marriages

The county clerk grants marriage licenses to Jeuunery and 22 others, with January counts up from 9. Names listed include Robert S. Tyler, Gideon Krower, Viola Buambo, Arthur Summers, Mra May Jackson, Nathan C. Smith, Le A. Henline, Len A. Simmon, Bert L. Isaacson, Ada Tilcox, Robert Ke McDaniel, Jule Ff Longmoor, William Dick and Libbie Ey.

Jeuunery Arthur W. Sdmmers Ces M. Taylor Geree Allager Mra. May Jackson Nathan C. Smith le A. Henline Robert KE McDaniel and Jule Ff Longmoor Williiam Dick Libbie Ey

Old Wellfooter recounts travel and land prices in early Spokane letter

An old wellfooter writes from Spokane via Lane County describing snowbound travel from Garfield to Rosalia, noting land prices up to seventy five dollars, farm conditions, and the new electro road boosting prospects. He visits Mr Goodpasture and observes local funeral costs before planning return to Eugene.

Wash Uo the Guard Eugene Oregon Gerfield Cawendaly Rosalia Spokane Gospeenie Jane

Pioneer Hyde Visits Harrisburg Leader in the Wilte Valley

Old western pioneer ry Hyde arrives in Harrisburg line county for a few days of business and greetings. Hyde, who crossed the plains in the early 1850s, helped settle the region after camping with Skinner, founder of the area, on the hillside near Eugene before moving to Harrisburg where he has lived since 1852.

Ry Hyde Harrisburg Line County Mr. Hyde Wiltte Valley Oe Skinner Uer Batte Eugene Durdy Ilarri

Grant's Pass Collision Fatal Fireman John P. Barger Named

Portland Telegram reports a Grant's Pass wreck with several photos showing locomotives torn. Fireman John P. Barger was killed. A traveler warned of a dangerous line shortly before the crash, suggesting a bad omen or warning about the route.

Teerday Portland Grant's Pass John P. Barger Barger

Marriage of Marie Taplin and J Lee at Noon

Marie Taplin and J Lee were married at noon in a ceremony officiated by the bride’s father Mr Caplin. The couple left on the afternoon train bound for Portisword for a briefhoneymoon following the service.

Marie Taplin J. Lee L Thos Caplin Portisword Ber Pointe Uw Urcel

Decision favors Pope Manufacturing in Matlock suit

Judge Jaige J. W. Hamilton of the circuit court ruled for the Pope Manufacturing Company against J. D. Matlock in a money recovery action. Plaintiffs awarded 50.72 dollars plus costs and disbursements. Bronaugh and Kronaugh represented the plaintiff, A. C. Woodcock and L. Bilyeudor the defendant.

Jaige J. W. Hamilton Circuit Court Pope Manuffacturing Company J. D. Matlock Bronaugh & Kronaugh A. C. Woodcock and L. Bilyeudor

Inquest Opens Over Keisar’s Death After Train Accident

A coroner's inquest into the death of T. A. Keisar, killed when Walter Foley struck him on the 9th and 8th East train, opened at 3 pm before the justice of the peace at Cottage Grove.

T. A. Keisar Walter Foley Justice of the Peace Cottage Grove

Card of Thanks for Jobo P Barger Bereavement

The mother wife brothers and sisters of the late Jobo P Barger express appreciation for the many kindnesses shown during their bereavement. The relatives above rovenary are specially thanked for her assistance and care.

Jobo P Barger

Births Reported Near Eugene in 1908

Breest Miller and wife welcomed a son nine miles below Eugene on January 31 1908. J W Hilton and wife near Eugene also reported a birth nine miles below Eugene on February 1 1906.

J W. Hilton Eugene F Breest Miller Jan

Largest livery stable sale reshapes Oregon region

The industry sees the sale of the Vaugs Barvard stables, with 1.2 horses, 50 vehicles, and 70 sets of harness changing hands. New owners Barnard and Barperd West plan to run a full service stable, while longtime proprietor Mr. Langs retires after decades of operating the pioneer livery.

Bouwe Vaugs & Barvard Stales Cere Befnaro Otalles Hoseborg de Roseburg- Vere Eugene McKenzie Uritge Bayene Ee Tod H Wet Flewsant Bil Willamette Heslie Barperd & West Barnard Langs Hedeue

Pioneer Woman Visiting Here From Creswell

Mrs. Hobsnett of Creswell visited the pioneer days era with her husband, donating land for a growing city later known as Pleasant butte neighborhood. The couple lived at Robinett Station as Oregon California Stage Co routes carried travelers. Mrs Robinett and Mrs J J Wott are the last old residents of that early era, exemplifying the pioneer spirit.

Hobsnett Creswell Viet Lew Geggs Eodrithe Berty Eugene Elie Wits Snmiler Lhey Oregon & California Stage Co Robinett Station Robinett J. Jwott

MAY INVADE COTTAGE GROVE INQUIRY GROWS

Co B Rhodes an employee of Citizens Light and Power Co visited Cottage Grove on Saturday to study the electric light plant and potential price. The company owns plants at Salem Albany Corvallis and Eugene and may seek to possess and operate the Cottage Grove plant. No purchase progress disclosed. objective remains the Federation’s Westery Use plan.

B. Rhodes Chvizens’ Light Iaction Co Salew Cottage Grute Cottage Grove Rhoesle Suleg Albany Corvallia Westery

New Breed of Pheasants in Cottage Grove Oregon

J. W. Baker received from Connecticut a trio of Keeves pheasants. These birds, natives of Japan and resembling the Denny pheasant from China, are prized and fetch about 100 per trip. Baker plans to propagate and set them to the fields for common use if they do well.

J. W. Baker Connecticut Japan China Mr. Baker Cottage Grove Oregon

Reconstruction Crew Near Eogene Area

Southern Pacific repair crew works between Eogene and Tenderson stations guiding a new steelless line. The team had set up at Rogenette HQ for several days and the construction train needed a run to Eogene this afternoon to allow passage.

Southern Pacific Eogene Rogenette Averal Dare Egene

Saginaw Jiggle of Names Sparks Confusion Case

Local note from Saginaw mentions Jeorery 2 and 1008 in unclear relation to George Wiveare on sod ife. The fragmentary item reads like a town record or notice but lacks full context or dates. Readers are left with a partial reference to individuals and a place without a clear action or outcome.

Saginaw Jeorery George Wiveare

Married at Albany in a Winter Albany ceremony

Todip's Albany wedding joined Eugene resident Alvany Wernl and Ulaln Mary Hrookbach in Albany on February 1% 6 at 5 p m. The groom is known in Eugene and Lane County as an expert salesman with the Morris Wosle Store. The bride is the daughter of Dr H P Brookhardt of Diain. After a brief Albany visit the couple will reside in Eugene.

Todip Alvany Alep Ficher Eugene Mies Mary Hrookbach Ulaln Albany Davenport Music House Groomie Lane County Ces Morris Wosle Tba Cis Jie Dong Biite Iew H. P. Brookhardt Loy Ependinx

Big 6 point buck near Prescont Hill encounter

Relatives returning from a burn at Prescont Hill on Saturday observed a large six point deer near McVey Point four miles above town. The animal approached within a curbed wire fence and paused, showing a white face before moving toward water. The shooter, noting it as the fattest deer he had ever seen, compared it to a famous big buck.

Mre Howe Poole Prescont Hill Sioreday Ocean Water Road McVey Point Towne Kesten

Rails for Salem Portland Line Arrives as Franchise Hopes Rise

Rail shipments arrive for the Salem to Portland line signaling progress on franchise approval. The company seeks city entrance authorization and may start work soon with two full crews reportedly in position to rush the project. The Salem line market notes reflect renewed activity.

Portland

Creditors Hold Meeting In Bankruptcy Case

The creditors of Mrs Myra Love of Jonetson City met in the office of C A Wintermeter referee in bankruptcy this afternoon. The meeting selected L M Travis trustee to handle the bankrupt stock. Sealed bids will be received for the liquidation in the near future.

Mre Myra Love Jonetson City C. A. Wintermeter L. M Travis Traatee Willisery Wll

Estate of John R. Goldson appoints administrator

County Judge Chriemah rester designates Danel Hie as administrator of the estate of Dunn R. Goldson who was accidentally killed on January 21. The probable value of the estate property is 500 dollars.

Chriemah Sfrernoon Danel Dunn R. Goldson W Ho

Reservoir cleaning report for September 15 observed

The water company superintendent McMerphey reports the reservoir undergoing a cleaning today marking the seventh cleaning since the first fall rain event on September 15. The notice confirms ongoing maintenance and a continuation of routine purification operations.

Water Company McMerphey Rai

Quarantine Removed From Berry Street Residence

Chief of Police Stiles removed the quarantine flag from the residence on Berry Street where five smallpox cases existed. The activity indicated the illness was under control and residents were faring well.

Stiles Singletary Berry Street

Died Otis Morgan a well known blacksmith

Otis Morgan died at his home near the Sanford block at Feet Sreath and Oak streets from pneumonia aged 77 years. He leaves a wife, father and mother, and four brothers. He bore Lion scooty and had lived in Oregon since. He was a member of Woodmen of the World. No arrangements yet.

Otis Morgan Sanford

Foley Held For Rial in Preliminary Trial

Foley Wilbert Foley, charged with shooting Adol Weimer, underwent a preliminary examination before Judge Gideo at Cotton Grove. A large witness turnout concluded last night. bail set at 200 dollars with bonds furnished. Deputy State Attorney J. M. Williams represented the state and Meeley & Johnson for Foley.

Ulky Juello Cotton Grove Foley Wistelor J. M. Williams

Corvallis Farmers Defeat Oregon in Gridiron Exhibition

Corvallis boys defeated Oregon 17 to 15 in a fast basketball scramble at the armory. Notable players Swan, Vanecou, Taylor and Reed led scoring while Oregon’s Hagu and Hathaway showed late effort. despite rough play, Corvallis fought through turnovers and fouls to edge the visitors.

Corvallte Oregon Lata Lositutior Op Divantege Jovers Eeluw Bs Orvallia Eugene Trey Corvallie Baok Oregon Swan A. C Haguaway Olnce Taylor Alu CMG Soceadeeices Centre Taylor CG Jonoeou Iaschaes Vanecou Kamp Bilyea Guaed Hathaway Kouper Ueard Perhoos Reed Cute Johnson Hathaway Taslor Vauseoy Jonveon Vaiseeop

Springfield News Notes Lost Workers and Moves

Springfield News Notes reports personnel changes and incidents. Ludlord Keetley showcases a rebuilt office and improved facilities. A.M. Hulbert suffers a bad eproin tile accident while working, injuring a toe. Burt Nook suffers an eye injury from a lumber incident. K.K. Cary leaves the P. Co. office in Springfield for Pajaro, California for health reasons, to be replaced by new agent from Pajaro arriving to take over operations.

M. Hulbert Sarorday E. Keprer Portland Aleo Billird Mareola Burt KK. L. Cary P. Co OpriogGeld Pajaro Cal Gary UC Hl Smith Cel

Springfield and Eugene Obituary Fragments From 1900

Fragmentary notice from Albany Democrat reports Koy W of ie oo after illness and Willse god wife, a con, weight 11% joan ts. Also mentions Fetroery 2 Eugene, a daughter, and upcoming events next week.

Springfield Willse Joan Ts Albany Koy

Typhoid Precautions From Lane County Medical Society

At a Lane County Medical society meeting held in January the group issued practical typhoid fever precautions for citizens and city authorities. Recommendations include boiling drinking water for ten minutes, cleansing raw vegetables, pasteurizing milk, strict milk handling, thorough fruit peeling, and copper sulfate use to destroy germs in waste and plumbing. City actions urged include electing a city health officer, enforcing fewer connections, inspecting plumbing, keeping public food areas sanitary, and improving the water system with filters and regular reservoir cleaning.

Lane County Medical Society Januery Walter Tiops U.ueed Cesspool

Also Mentioned on This Page

Itt India Joho Velentine Sud de Flowell Walinee A Kelier Suargia Mw Jobo T Bell and Jun Robert S. Tyler Teva Gideon Krower LANE Grant Keisar Aregona Waooer Poe SALEM Portland Line John R. Goldson RIAL Welter Fele Hethenita Wane Sodkel Adol Weimer Bond Eireolt Court Cive Mausdauehiee Corvallis W.ns Gregon Rad Springflld Springfeld Ludlord Keetley Duuester H. F. Uo Apas Olik Uo i Wilitwutfe T N. Begar Pod Hettle Fe Tewallle Betry Bebpelder Llock
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