Gambling cases at Junction City spark courtroom action
Six men were arrested and five convicted in Junction City for gambling. Starr and Eccleston paid the highest fine of 100 dollars each. Cook Johnston and Farrar were fined. Howard was acquitted. Prosecution by F B Rutherford and defense by G F Skipworth. A perjury charge against McCabe led to his circuit court binding over. The case fuels local sensationalism with more events anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction City
Starr
J. M. Cook
J. H. Eccleston
John Howard
David Johnson
C. Q. Farrar
Clark
Eccleston
Cook
Johnston
Farrar
Howard
F. B. Rutherford
Portland
Anti-Saloon League
G. F. Skipworth
Eugene
Ital
Aman
McCabe
J. M. Williams
Junction
Presbyterians Hold Annual Meeting At First Church
The First Presbyterian church held its annual dinner and congregational meeting with over 100 members present. Reports showed 168 Sunday school attendees, 26 active members with additions, and a balanced treasury. Leaders were elected for three years and a new church lot purchase preceded plans to erect a church building. A Men's Club, Boys Brigade, and Sunshine Mission Band were formed, and membership has nearly doubled under Rev. H N Mount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
S. D. Allen
Ladies’ Aid Society and Missionary Society
D. F. Glover
W. W. Martino
George Dixon
S. B. Eakin
C. M. Collier
H. N. Mount
Mebbers
Sunshine Mission
Democratic meeting to be held at Lane County Courthouse
The Democratic county central committee for Lane county will meet on Saturday February 10 at 1 p.m. at the courthouse. Democrats are cordially invited to attend and participate in the deliberations. M. S Wallis, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Central Committee
Lane
Odd Fellows to Cottage Grove in Sirenc meeting outing
A large Eugene Odd Fellows party traveled to Cottage Grove this afternoon to attend an encampment meeting tonight. The group included W. W. Chessman M. Svarvernd I Gray M O Fuller Bo K K Mummey Holt Stockton McClintock Bowman Barr Cieo W Dixon Gen A Dyson J M Martin Farnma K H Baker Inman and Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Odd Fellows
Cottage Grove
Messrs
W. W. Chessman
M. Svarvernd
I. & Gray
M. O. Fuller
Bo K K. Mummey
Holt Stockton
McClintock
Bowerman
Barr
Cieo
W. Dixon
Gen A Dyson
J. M. Martin
Farnma
K. H. Baker
Inman
Walker
Railroad Men to Face Sight and Hearing Exams
Local railroad workers including trainmen track men telegraphers and station staff will undergo a physical examination testing sight and hearing. A medical car visited yesterday from the south and will return later to conduct the examinations for all signal-related roles.
Springfield to vote on school bonds
Springfield residents will vote on a bond proposition to raise 10,000 for a new schoolhouse. The plan, approved at Monday’s meeting, calls for a two story frame building with concrete or stone basement and modern appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Hanzicker
Two New Stores for Springfield
Wolf and McPherson plan to open a new men’s furnishings store in the old Wheeler building around March 1. They are described as thorough business men. Harry Stewart will open a dry goods store in the L O F building about February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf & McPherson
Wheeler
Harry Stewart
Irvings Move and Farewells Across Oregon Valley
Irving Oregon Feb 7 W B Yates and wife returned to Irving last Thursday. Yates in poor health hopes this valley will help. Arthur stays in Oregon City for schooling. J M Kitchen and wife visited Albany last week. John O'Brien longtime Southern Pacific foreman leaves company to become Eugene citizen. Cliff Edwards and wife visited Irving Sunday. A C Bates spent weekend Fern Ridge with relatives. Mrs Jno Wiscarson rode to Saginaw last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving, Or
W. B. Yates
Irving
J. M. Kitchen
Albany
John O'Brien
Southern Pacific
Eugene
Cliff Edwards
A. C. Bates
Fern Ridge
Realttves
Jno. Wiscarson
Saginaw
Pioneer W A Potter Celebrates Long Life Birthday
Irving resident W A Potter marked his birthday today amid good health and clear mind after decades in Lane County since arriving in 1840s. Married in 1850s, his wife remains living as friends gather to offer congratulations and hope for more years ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Potter
Irving
Lane County
Sam Jones Arrested for Indecent Conduct at Imperial Theatre
McMinnville audience “froze up” last Thursday night as Sam Jones allegedly overstepped bounds at the Imperial theatre. McMinnville Reporter notes strong public reaction and compliments local decorum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMinnville
Imperial Theatre
Sam Jones
Ducenes
Seven Miles of Water Mains to Beet Eugene Project
Mayor F M Wilkins reports Willamette Valley Co has seven miles of water pipe en route for Eugene to extend the mains. Pipe will be laid soon after arrival, expected to greatly improve service. Deed transferring old water company property recorded for 100000, plus Skinner's Butte transfer deed recorded for 1010.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Wilkins
A. Welch
Willamettee Valley Co
Eugene
Old Water Company
Willamette Valley Co
Adah Shelton
Skinner's Butte
Notable Residents Seerio Travel Through Eugene Today
Personal item roundup notes Geo C Goodall returning to Portland. G T Hatfman and wife depart for Tekos Washington after visiting their son in school. C C Smith returns from California. Dr D A Paine travels to Portland. Miss Grace J Wold Portland Journal editor visits mother and sisters then returns to metropolis. Attorney Jerry Bronaugh back in Portland after Eugene business. J W Hobbs heads north. Andy Taylor from Coburg. R G Smith of Grants Pass spends Sunday in Eugene. E J McClanahan to Portland on business. Barney May mayor of Harrisburg in Eugene. Miss Mary Woods returns from Portland. Hans Holm arrives at Junction. T B Kay from Salem. M Warner leaves for Grants Pass. Mayo Evans returns from Salem. F A Page of Woodburn in city. RK Roney of Goshen in Eugene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondey
Daily Guard
Geo. C. Goodall
Portland
G. T. Hatfman
Tekos
Wash
C. C. Smith
California
D. A. Paine
Grace J. Wold
Portland Journal
Ster
Metropolis
Jerry Bronaugh
Eugene
J. W. Hobbs
Points North
Andy Taylor
Coburg
R. G. Smith
Grant's Pass
E. J. McClanahan
Barney May
Harrisburg
Mary Woods
Hans Holm
Junction
RK. A. Booth
Wilbur
Local visitors and arrivals in Oregon towns today
Y Roboosky visited his Franklin farm. Wm Hodesiein and Mr H J Smith from Salem visited daughter Mrs J J McCormick. Milford Newman came from Portland to visit his parents Mr and Mrs A N Newman. C P Barnard came from Roseburg. Margaret Woods returned home from Cottage Grove. Clara Buckner visited Albany. Mr and Mrs D T Awbrey arrived from Cottage Grove for an afternoon visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. Roboosky
Franklin
Wm. Hodesiein
H. J. Smith
Salem
J. J. McCormick
Milford Newman
Portland
A. N. Newman
C. P. Barnard
Roseburg
Margaret Woods
Cottage Grove
Clara Buckner
Albany
D. T. Awbrey
Hoselton Undergoes Successful Double Operation
Lee Hoselton who was shot twice during a bear hunt by a companion has just undergone a successful double operation at a Portland hospital. Doctors expect to restore use of his right arm and to end jaw problems. The accident occurred months ago after which Hoselton had another operation in Engene hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hoselton
Portland
Mr. Hoselten
Engene
Barrel of Whisky Found Drifted Near Coast
A local resident near Heoety found a barrel of whisky in the surf close to his home. The drifted cask, barnacled and 52 gallons, appeared to have floated for some time. Revenue officers in Eugene and Tillam reported hearing of the find and potential sale, with inquiries into proper steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Barker
Heoety
J. W
Eugene
Campbell
Voters Register 177 Percent at County Clerk Office
A misty morning brings another heavy fog. The Wendling sawmill stalls for a week due to a blown engine cylinder head. A white black and red mounted robin appears in W. H. Kay's show window. Three fire alarm stations now have telephones. Chief Yoran trains firemen on their use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendling
W. H. Kay
Yoran
Local Notes and Life Reflections News Roundup
Note and Comment recounts James Abrams lively woodworking career. weather and health notes. Y M C A board delays site choice. Monmouth Normal graduation invite. court session. sulphur price. marriage of Laban Anderson and Grace Ward in Eugene. smallpox flags to be removed. drummer’s valise theft and recovery. Ed Howe’s medical trivia. Large and Elders buy local meat market. Fortnightly Club water demand. Nonpareil Stock Co return to Bijou theatre. Ross couple relocate to West Thirteenth and Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stiles
Laban Anderson
Grace Ward
Eugene
Apples Picked From Trees Today
J. R. Wiseman near Springfield picked apples from a tree that were sound as a dollar and in perfect condition. Residents in the frigid East would scarcely believe this.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Wiseman
Springfield
East
Fireman John P. Barger Loses Life in Grant's Pass Accident
Albany Democrat reports John P. Barger a city fireman killed at Grant's Pass. His widow will receive nearly $2000 from the order, with additional life insurance from two to three other orders totaling about 34000. The payout is expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Barger
Grant's Pass
Albany Democrat
Typhoid fever investigations under state bacteriologist
Dr. Ralph C. Matson, visiting from Portland, met with city physicians at Dr. J. W. Harris’s office to review typhoid fever cases. A city plot marked each case, with Matson now visiting affected houses to sample water and milk and collect blood for analysis. Measles are also prevalent with about percentage of cases, and authorities plan stricter quarantines for affected homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph C. Matson
Portland
J. W. Harris
Bond
Matson
Harris
James M. Abrams Dies in Eugene at 64
James M. Abrams, a well known Eugene resident, died at his Oak Street home Saturday evening February 3, 1906 at age 64. Born in Rochester, New York, he moved to Oregon in 1870 and settled in Eugene. He married Lacy Campman in 1882 and leaves one daughter. He was a member of Eugene Lodge No. 111 A F and A M. Funeral services were held at his residence conducted by Rev. E Loveridge. Interment followed in the City Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Abrams
Eugene
Oak Street
Rochester
N. Y
Oregon
Lacy Campman
Eurrives
Eugene Lodge
No. Hl
A. F
A. M
Re. Dpd
E. Loveridge
LO. C. Ir
Notable Eugene Visitors and Residents Travel through July
A stream of locals and guests listed travel to and from Portland and nearby towns. J W Dickerson and J B Winstanley move on business and train to Portland while Mrs C R Thomson Woodburn returns home. Several residents including Eugenia Hoffman Robert Cherry Leonia Zimmerman and others are noted visiting or returning from Portland Salem Drain Roseburg Wilbur Crow Florence Huntington and Corvallis with opera trips and health notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fischer
Brown Lumber Co
Cottage Grove
Leonia Zimmerman
Lucky Boy Mine
Eugene
C. H. Burkholder
Marion Dodge
Woodburn
Cyrus M. Bradley
Eugene Transfer Co
Corvallis
Elopers Free After Legal Scramble in California
Jesse Langley 14 and Theresa Mayes 14 from Antioch were charged with rape after eloping with a 14 year old girl. They were detained in Roseburg then moved to Martinez for arraignment. Judge Wells ruled there was insufficient evidence to hold them, and both parties were released. The case highlighted extreme youth and lack of consent in the failed marriage attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse L. Langley
Theresa Mayes
Antioch
Cal
Roseburg
California
Martinez
Habeas Corpua
Adis Martinez
Jesse Langley
Thernes
Langley
Wells
Rodgers
Mayes
Epidemic Probes Under Way In Eugene
Dr. Ralph C. Matson state biologist arrived in Eugene after Dr C Yenney requested study of a typhoid outbreak. Harris of the county health office supplied data. Matson will obtain water samples for tests and broaden investigations into possible spread through surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph C. Matson
Eugene
C. Yenney
Yenney
W. Harris
Harris
Venue
Matt
Toyhold Em
Ict
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ea of i
Presbyterians
M. S& Wallis
Odd Fellows
Moox & Tinuley
T. B. Kay
M. ©. Warner
Mayo Evans
F. A. Page
RK. C. Roney
Goshen
Hoselton
Heeg
Rai
James Abrams
Monmouth State Normal School
Commissioners’ Court
Hall & Sons
John Cummings
Halsey
May Irvine
Ed Howe
Large & Elders, of
Shedd
W. D. Hoege
Holden Building
Nonpareil Stock Co
Bijou
Fred Ross
West Thirteenth and
Lincoln Streets
J. W. Dickerson
J. B. Winstanley
C. R. Thomson
G. L. Gilbert
W. F. Osburn
F. M. Templeton
R. B. Eastland
Eugenia Hoffman
Robert Cherry
J. P. Yates
Frank Frost
Marcola
Jas. Seavey
T. J. Buford
Leona Perkins
Drain
Nell
M. C. Wire
Olivia Risley
U. O
H. C. Mahon
J. A. Waddle
Sam Spores
Elgin
City
C. P. Houston
Janetson City
A Page
Crow
Joe Morris, Jr
Florence
J. H Aitkin
Huntington
Canada
Feild Pena, Moon & Tingeey
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