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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1906
Page
7
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Eugene city politics center on a fire and water committee contract with engineers for services allegedly valued at 2000. Mayor Wilkins warned Reese that the council would read the contract fast and may delete the pact. The sealed agreement, now in private hands, is debated for public accountability and legality.
P Barnard of Roseburg close to purchasing an interest in Ell Range’s livery business in this city. The deal takes effect February 1 with Barnard moving April 1 to take up his former Roseburg home at West Ninth and Charnel streets. He will bring horses and equipment from Roseburg to expand the operation here.
Davis, a well known liveryman at Springfield, died this afternoon about 2 30 from a complication of diseases at about 70 years. An old resident formerly living several miles from Springfield on the McKenzie he was a widower leaving children and brothers in California and Washington. He had been in Springfield for six years and at his death was a partner in the livery business with John M Winzenfeld.
D Drain reports from Drain 700 business that steel rail for the new Coos Bay line has arrived and more are en route. Workers unload material while preparations begin to rebuild the Pass Creek bridge as a double track and to construct two Elk Creek bridges to admit the tracks. Initial steps toward opening the new railroad proceed as ore sits at Dean's Creek and the Scotisburg Roseburg Review notes.
John J Brows and wife announce a daughter born January 10 1906 in Eugene. The notice records the infant as the child of John J Brows and his wife with details of birth.
Articles filed with the County Clerk list Samuel Roome P L Campbell and L Chambers as incorporators for the Young Men’s Christian Association of Eugene. The stated object includes welfare of young men and powers to buy sell mortgage real estate and to erect operate buildings for reading rooms gymnasiums swimming pools and all necessary facilities.
Twenty one Eugene Macons traveled to Creswell to assist the lodge in dedicating its new hall and confer the muster degree on a number of candidates. The Creswell Masons prepared to entertain the visitors with a substantial showing of attending brethren and dignitaries listed among the guests.
The Guard 12 reports a contract between the fire and water committee and engineers Keleny and Reese for 82900 was not secret. City officials say the council voted for surveys, with the contract not submitted to council but viewable at the city attorney’s office. Critics label the delay a star chamber proceeding.
Mrs Evelyn Ramp petitions for divorce from KR Ramp in Lane County Oregon court. She alleges cruel and inhuman treatment, including curses and abuse, reportedly continuing until January 7, 1905, when she left. She asks that their minor son Lyon Dryden, aged three, be placed in the care of grandfather GB Kamp of Marion County. The couple wed in Lane County on December 2, 1499.
At the annual stockholders meeting of Commercial National Bank in Pendleton A C Raby was chosen president T G Hailey vice president W L Thompson cashier W S Badley assistant cashier all board members with Robert Laing as the remaining director Raby a noted horseman has banking interests tied to the East Pendleton Tribune records the event.
President Campbell announced upcoming second semester questions to gauge student finances and living costs at the State University. The aim is to counter the charge the school favors wealthy families while preserving aid for needy students and others working through college. Respondents may answer, aiding a statistical report on student conditions.
Elijah Hills, early Lane county pioneer who crossed the plains to Oregon in the 1850s, died near Jasper last night at about midnight aged around 75. He had been ill two days, left home Wednesday, was found later in the barn yard, and died after being brought indoors. He was a well known upright citizen, brother of Corneline Hills and uncle of Jasper Hills the logging contractor.
The center class named Rev. Frank H Matthews of Boston to deliver the baccalaureate sermon. Matthews is a 1895 graduate. The university faculty will honor seniors with theses of marked excellence on the commencement programs, a distinction that will attract strong competition from graduates.
Hoath Kellys Springfield mill is adding a large new dry kiln and a modern planer with 100 feet per minute cutting capacity. Mr Taffs says further spring and summer upgrades are planned while the mill keeps a night crew and aims for a stronger market, though orders are behind.
Wimawhal encampment No 6 O O F installed officers last night with C P J W Pollock senior warden L L Whiteon H P W F Walker senior warden Hele Stock 102 scribe Le & Livia ascanurer WA Greek Abaigist Was exju ad afterward Oregon council No 685 Fraternal Aid Association held installation of officers that night with a pre game war rendered sod refreshments. New officers include Past president S h Mosher president A K Warnock vice president Percy Bradway secretary Orpha Poindexter treasurer Clara Choves chaplain Mrs Solanos Hoowers guide Archie Simmons observer Wao Christenson sentinel H Mosh
T C Archer, who led the Oregon Securities mines at Bohemia, will retire about the 15th of the month. He will be succeeded by Captain J A Eade, a veteran mining man now on the ground. Eade has 30 years of mining experience starting in Michigan copper mines. Cottage Grove Western Oregon.
Paul the Handcuff King said he will sue the Morning Register of this city for libel after a report in Thursday morning's Register stated he was a fakir. He has retained counsel and papers have not yet been filed. He appeared at the Hijou theatre Monday Tuesday and Wednesday night this week.
Cottage Grove resident J. W. Kelley, a veteran writer, announced plans to launch a new newspaper in Yoncalla within a week or ten days. He praised Yoncalla’s energy and willingness to support local enterprise and said the paper will reflect pride in the community.
N P Chiieman, owning land near Vorena station, swore warrants against Unias Land Wilber Kelley Warren Kelly and David Baker for tearing down a fence. The men were arrested and tried before Squira Vaughe, found guilty and fined ten dollars each. Land title questions may go to the circuit court.
Horst & Co. through Haye buy 150 bales of hemp from Hyland Bros at 104 cents per pound and take delivery today. T A Livesley & Co. purchase 66 bales from Emerson & Dodge at 1 cent each.
The Pacific States Telephone Company faces anger as subscribers allege unfair party line charges. Some fear a 25 cent monthly increase to avoid a 10 party line and incessant bell ringing. Calls grow for Eugene City Council to regulate rates or pursue municipal ownership to ensure equity.
Springfield notes report 49 houses built in the last three months reflecting rapid growth. A visiting party chaperoned by Mrs. Stewart toured Marcola homes. W. W. Harehberger, formerly of Springfield, now in Sickleton, Wash., visits and states he works in furniture and is county supervisor earning 1000 per year.
Kieh Mountain Circle No. 4 Ladies of the G A R installed officers at the January 13 meeting. Officers named include President Mrs Nettie Krougse, Senior Vice Mrs Annie Vogel, Albina Forrest chaplain Mary Wheeler treasurer Hertha Foster secretary Angie Chapman conductor Hattie Koepke guard Dementina Kelaner assistant conductor Hacoah Hendershott Mary Clenden ce organist Bila Horton Jetella Dimonds. An installing ceremony followed by a program and an elaborate banquet for about one hundred fifty attendees.
Times: B. F. Howard has purchased the north half of the Wilkin con block and nearly completed a building for the electric light plant. The 20 by 40 structure will house the dynamo and engine as it is moved to the site. A traction engine will be used initially with a stationary engine later. The new dynamo arrived Thursday and an expert machinist is present to install it and ensure smooth operation.
Mr and Mrs Edward Malkey and children from Eugene visit the Liles family. Marion Calloway and wife visit Henry Calloway at Mirth. Crow Telephone Company meeting assigns five dollars per person to meet liabilities and add a new line. About thirty seven telephones now in service. Zimmerman and Mitchell work on a cream drill at the Mirth cost mine and keep plans private. Crow lodge holds annual installation with a banquet for about two hundred guests. Lodge started October 4 1903 and has 13 members with four to be initiated later. Ladies buy a new organ and lodge regalia. The group earns praise for pluck and enterprise.
Eugene residents voice outrage at Pacific States Telephone Company for alleged discriminatory rate practices. A local businessman urges customers paying over 1 a month to switch service to protest, arguing old subscribers were not given fair terms and calling for equal, equitable service and pricing.
Agnes Harrie Patterson filed for divorce from A. D. Patterson on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment and failure to provide. Married December 1904, she cites years of mistreatment and seeks restoration of her maiden name. Attorneys Percy K. Kelly and L. bb Kean represent the plaintiff. Mrs Patterson resides in Eugene with husband in Sacramento, California.
A team belonging to Jobo Lynch attached to no farm wagon ran away in the morning. It dashed along East Fifth Street and halted near Barker's sawmill on the river bank. No significant damage occurred.
The people of Creswell and nearby towns look forward to a fret dance in January. The event promises an enjoyable evening of dancing and socializing for attendees from Creswell and surrounding communities.
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