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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1908

Page

4

Cottage Grove Booze Sellers Plead Guilty

C C Case and Harry Martin were brought to Eugene from Cottage Grove last evening for violating the local option law. Case pleaded guilty to four charges and faces sentence Friday. Martin pleaded guilty to two charges and received fines of 160 dollars and 20 days in jail, but was remanded when unable to pay.

Cc. C. Case Harry Martin Eugene Cottage Cottage Grove Case Justice of the Peace Bryson Martin Jali

Club Urges Increased Post Office Budget for Eugene

A club resolves to urge congress to raise the Eugene Oregon post office building appropriation from $60,000 to $100,000. The resolution asks senders to forward copies to each senator and congressman and to use every legitimate effort to secure the larger funding for the city’s future building.

Congress Eugene Lane County Oregon Eugene Commercial Club L. L. Whitson John H. Hartog

Eugene Commercial Club adopts new bylaws and grows

The Eugene Commercial Club approved a new constitution and bylaws, moving the monthly meeting to the second Monday, voting in 18 new members for a total of 223 with a 250 cap. A build ing and loan association was discussed, with a committee appointed to organize. Other actions include selecting a rep for Lane county on a Boston excursion and interviewing business leaders to support the Eugene Military Band. A court case heard Pacific Land Co v P N Shelley with a verdict for the defendants.

D. A. Paine J. H. Bingham H. Friendly Eugene Pacific Land Company

New G A R Post Organized in Eugene

Temporary G A R post Rich Mountain formed in Eugene at J T Rowland's office. Officers named: Commander J T Rowland, senior vice Albert Rogers, junior vice J C Small, officer of the day Henry Hopkins, quartermaster Frank Reisner, chaplain Charles Clapper, officer of the guard Charles Shwck, surgeon William Ruth. About thirty members from J W Geary Post indicated they would join and signed the membership roll.

J. T. Rowland Rich Mountain Albert Rogers J. C. Small Henry Hopkins Frank Reisner Charles Clapper Charles Shwck William Ruth J. W. Geary Post

President Johnsons portrait finished in Eugene

LaBarre Goodwin who painted J. W. Johnson first president of the University of Oregon will deliver the portrait tomorrow. It will hang in Villard hall and be enclosed in a fine frame.

RK. LaBarre Goodwin J. W. Johnson University of Oregon Villard Hall Goodwin Eugene Stheetle

Death of John Sipe at Thurston

Special Correspondence from Thurston reports the death of John Sipe at 89 years, 11 months, and 23 days after years of suffering. Born January 18, 1814 in Germany, Sipe was a skilled mechanic and master workman. He died January 11 following residence with his daughter Mrs Nice in Lem, and was to be buried by Ivy Cadertaker Wather.

Thurston John Sipe Germany

Funeral Procession Follows Remains To Mt Vernon Cemetery

On Monday January 13 at 11 a m services were held at the church by Rev Mr Ellis of the M E church at Springfield. A large attendance gathered despite bad weather and a large delegation followed the remains to Mt Vernon cemetery with over 20 carriages.

Whose Money Order Is It Editor Guard Statement

Olds Wortman King of Portland says on January 4 1908 it received a letter from a party in Eugene ordering goods with remittance but no signature prevents shipment or return. Parties who ordered goods about January 4 1908 should contact J L Page P M Portland promptly.

Olds

Deed Transfers Willamette Valley Company Property

A Willamette Valley Company deed filed at the county clerk transfers all property at Cottage Grove including the electric light and power plant, franchises and contracts to A Welch. The consideration listed is 25000 dollars. The mortgage held by the Mageeta Trust Company on the mentioned property is also noted.

Willamette Valley Company Cottage Grove A. Welch P-Mageeta Trust Company

Married Couples Wed in Two Counties in 1903 1908

At the home of Harry D. Ryan near Junction City on January 13, 1908 Henry L. Ryan wed Miss Cora Tracer with Justice of the Peace Knox P Harpole officiating At the home of Jos Bradford near Elmira on January 12, 1903 Lee L Herschberger of Marion county married Miss Retta M Bradford of Elmira with Rev C C Curtis officiating They will reside in Marion county

Harry D. Ryan Junction City Henry L. Ryan Cora Tracer Jos. Bradford Elmira Lee L. Herschberger Marion County Retta M. Bradford C. C. Curtis Marlon County

Advertised Letters in Eugene Post Office January 15 1908

List of uncalled letters remaining at the Eugene post office for the week ending January 15 1908 including Bert Bell Mra Blair Geo H Burnett Joe Davis Robi P Edwards Frank B Jackson Rosa Layne Mae Marshall Roy Shielda W Wallace W Wilcox Chas M Pane. Readers are instructed to request dale advert in PAGE P.

Eugene, Or Eugene Bell Bert FP. Blair Mra M. E. Burnett Geo. H. Davis Joe Edwards Robi. P. Jackson Frank B. Layne Rosa. Marshall Mae. Shielda Roy. Wallace W. W. Wilcox Chas M. Pane Dale

County Court Names Road Supervisors for Districts

County court appoints road supervisors for the year across eighty one districts. The list names supervisors by district with names and post offices including Gip Pirtle Coburg L P Snapp Blue River Curtis Hayden Springfield R E E L Cady Mabel and many others across Oregon counties.

County Commissioners’ Court Gip Pirtle Coburg L. P. Snapp Blue River Curtis Hayden Springfield

Special Hop Growers Meeting Notice at Court House

A special Hop Growers Association meeting is set for 1 30 p m Saturday January 18 at the court house. All unsigned hop growers are urged to attend. President M Lenninger lists signed growers including Sperry & Bro Forester Cheshire Vitus Bushnell & Son Mensili & Stinson Davidson Dunn Co Danner Cartwright Rhodes Bron Boggs Brown Stevens Levinger Cheshire Huray Hughes Wilson Neilson Jensen Jensen Gomph Herbert Murphy Hochannner Stroda Cartwright Stroder Gosser Ayers Godtin and others.

Hop Growers Association M. Leninger J. Sperry & Bro Wm. Forester W. P. Cheshire Bruno Vitus J.C. Bushnell & Son Mensili & Stinson W. H. Davidson F. B Dunn E. R. Danner J. R. Cartwright Noah Rhodes Miller Bron Leon Boggs E. K. Brown M. Levinger W. L. Cheshire W. H. Huray A. Hughes J. M. Wilson A. G. Neilson Loren Jensen Jens P. Jensen FE. H. Gomph R. R. Herbert J. M. Murphy J. M Hoch Anner Robert Stroda L. BR. Cartwright Joseph Stroder John Gosser L. Ayers E. M. Godtin

Banker Spencer Assaulted by George Park in Street

Last night banker Spencer president of the Merchants' bank was struck by George Park who was intoxicated as he walked with L. H. Potter. Park pleaded guilty to assault and battery, was fined 100 dollars, and asked Spencer for pardon as he left the courtroom.

Spencer Merchants’ Bank George Park Hoffman House L. H. Potter Park White Dorris George Dor

Basket Social at Bailey School House

On January 10 at Bailey schoolhouse ladies hosted a basket social auctioneer J. H. Dunlap sold baskets to the highest bidders. A fine supper followed and the evening ended with socializing and music from a graphophone.

Bailey School Bailey J. H. Dunlap

Woolwine Bound Over To Court In Statutory Charge

Clyde Woolwine about 20 was arrested by Constable Plank on a statutory charge filed by Mrs. E Gerschack related to Hattie Chapman who attempted self harm. Woolwine waived examination before Judge Bryson and bound over to circuit court in 600 bond, which he cannot post. J M Pipes is his attorney.

Clyde Woolwine Plank E. Gerschack Hattie Chapman Woolwine

Petaluma Incubators and Local News Mix

Incubator and brooders advertised for poultry ventures with Petaluma models in stock. A juvenile court petition seeks delinquent status for Hattie Chapman after a failed suicide attempt by carbolic acid. Obituaries note Frank Coppernoll’s death at Elgin. Local notices include Hickory Bark Cough Remedy ads and a Marion county temperance convention summary. Dr. Lowe to test eyes in Eugene next week.

Lowe Eugene

Annual Meeting of First National Bank Directors

The First National Bank of Eugene held its annual directors meeting last night. Directors and officers were re elected and plans discussed for adding a second story to the bank complex. The bank purchased the adjacent brick building and aims to occupy both structures’ first floors, with architect selection pending for summer work. The past year was noted as prosperous in the bank’s history.

First National Bank of Eugene Bank Building Jr W Bank

Y P C E Committees Appointed For State Convention

The general committee on agents for the Y P C E state convention to be held in February 2023 has appointed sub committees Finance headed by C A McClain and W A Greseman with members. Entertainment led by H A Scullen and others. Reception chaired by Mae Bradley and William Irwin. Decorations including Miss Myrtle Bell Ellen Loomis and Mary Weber. Press led by W A Dill with Professor Terrill as chairman, replacing him with C A Steele.

Y. P C. A. McClain Treasuer W. A. Greseman F. A. Tri A. C. Marsters H.A. Scullen Pearl McMahon Percy McDonald Mae Bradley Wi Ham Irwin Alfred Sculles Mars Pettis Myrtle Bell Ellen Loomis Mary Weber Mr. Childers W. A. Dill Professor Terrill C. A. Steele

Make the Stomach Work With Mi o Na Tablets Ad

An advertisement urges readers to treat a weak stomach by making its muscles work with Mi o Na stomach tablets rather than dieting or fussing. It promotes a 50 cent box with Hull's guarantee of money back and claims relief from indigestion heartburn and gas. A court filing notes an appeal undertaken to the supreme court of the Gue liquor case decided against the city by the court.

Supreme Court Fa of Gue

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S. H. Friendly Willamette St Chambers Hardware CO Eugene Loon Savings Bank W. Osburn W. W. Brown G. A R Johnson PDI EE. L. Cady Mabel E. M. Duryee Springfield RK G. D. Coryell Panther Elmer McBee O. A. McMahon Jesse Wallace Jasper H. C. Wheeler Pleasant Hill M. C. Doyle Creswell E. T. Templeton Dexter Edgar King Saginaw Chrisman Corona Corona. 15.—G. C. Brown, Cottage Grove.6.—H. C. Combs, London. 17.—Geo. W. Keer Wildwood Armdy King McKenzie Bridge Karl Walker Hazel Dell W. B. Goodman Lowell A. W. Schwering H. A. Millett Ernest Nelson Winberry E. K. Chapman Lorane Joe Gates Crow A. C. Ellis Goshen Joe Gimple John Jeans John A. Lawrence Junction Geo. Smith Welby Stevens I. N. Dresser Walker Ed Schwering Walterville E. Walker Thomas Szukal Frank Blair Fall Creek W. H. Larimer B. Maybew Vida Wm. Dodd P. F. Davis Joel McCornack Marcola Arthur Austin Alene F. J. Hard Bohemia Samuel Butler Rufus Robinson Eugene R. F. Dd L. B. Rossman Alva Harrington Loruue W. R. Hardy Morris Johnson Mound John Jenkins Craw Charles Conner Curtis Veatch John F. Volgamore E. Carlile Martin Noffsinger Florence Charles Swageart A. D. Hileman Lorana Bug Truat Custis Neet B. Wheeler Seaburg G. W. Prindle Alpha Wallter ‘Baker Loren Edwards Sentenge Goodman Frank EB. Goodman Perris Surenas Ris Pennsylvania Hull Red Cross Drug Store W. C. T. U. Halk Salem Good Templars W. Co. T.U Prohibitionists Anti-Saloon Leaguers W. J. Coppernoll Frank Coppernoll Elgin Levi Strauss & Co First National Bank Directors Stete “ Woodward, Clarke Porel Chis
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