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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1910
Page
2
Springfield reports June stamp sales totaling 383.13 dollars, the heaviest month on record and up 73 percent from last year. Receipts exceed both prior two months and June year figures, reflecting strong demand while noting wheat supplies and price considerations in the local market.
Springfield July 9 That the future of the upper Willamette valley lies in its fruit raising and experts believe capitalists and orchardists will invest. Visitors note land is prime for fruit, with science and cultivation needed to elevate quality, and A D Coulder plans a Lane County apple orchard.
The document critiques a Springfield newspaper for alleged untruths about local events. It cites a claim about a new switchboard being installed and shows evidence of parts present. It also confirms a foundry report as correct, noting the plant will not be fully equipped until next year and that Eugene shop machines will be used for bridge iron work.
About twenty Springfield Elks bought tickets to join the Elks celebration tomorrow at Stafford's grove on the Mohawk river. A special Eugene train will run and a Springfield car will be picked up there. Plans for the past two weeks included speeches and banquet.
The Springfield flour mill unveils a new brand named Springfield's Best. It uses all hard wheat, sourced from Eastern Oregon, distinguishing itself from softer varieties.
The four year old son of William Robb a lawyer at Donna was struck when a 200 pound iron piece fell on him at the sawmill. He was taken to Springfield and his leg placed in splints. Doctors classify it as a green stick fracture common in children and not expected to cripple him.
Springfield dispatch reports busy freight activity at the 5. P. freight office with multiple carload shipments arriving. Cement for L. N. Roney for a bridge, rails for the P. E. & E., and mixed feed for Dillard & Gaston were received, while over one hundred empty beer kegs were shipped out.
Springfield reports the death of Frank S. Smith of this city who died in Mexico where he had gone for his health. The telegram says the body was buried there and the family was not notified. Smith was well known and held property across the state.
A man aged about 65 died unexpectedly leaving a son and two daughters. The son attends the O A C, one daughter is a nurse in a Portland hospital, and the other daughter lives in California. The last report said he was in good health and had purchased a large banana ranch.
Springfield news says A. Holverson, formerly a meat dealer, will serve as city marshal to replace the resigned Kahler. City council last night accepted the P. E. & E. franchise and discussed sewer, water, and foreclosure of unpaid assessments totaling about 3000 dollars. A concrete store by J. J. Bryan on Main Street near the Springfield Realty office was briefly authorized for a jewelry business. Sewer connections and delayed water mains were addressed, with excuses tied to water company installation schedules.
Springfield reports the P FE E bridge project progressing after a sawmill shutdown last week. Work resumes on the new bridge as plans move forward, with officials noting the interruption was temporary and did not change the overall schedule.
Work resumed after a brief layoff as a carload of 12 and 15 inch timbers arrived for uprights. Concrete for middle piers is being lifted to form tops by a donkey engine. Elevators and planks move materials, shortening lift times and easing worker effort. Side pier completed yesterday.
Springfield reports Dr. D. K. Easther and daughter visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Wintenrled. Easther, formerly in northern Oklahoma, sold his property and plans to move west, possibly to Springfield, touring Portland Seattle Spokane and other points on his way home. He will return west in October and his 19 year old daughter attends a Wichita music school, aiming to graduate next year. He previously had a large medical practice in Oklahoma and is cousin of Mrs. Winzenreid.
Springfield July 12. B A Washburne and family and J L Clark and his family returned yesterday from Mapleton where they went Sunday after starting out in their autos for a short trip beyond Elmira.
The travelers set out along the old stage road past Hale and found the road rough in many spots. They returned via Lake Creek, passing the notable site tied to the nearby origin of the “mountain goat.” The journey was not without incident as Ashburne recollects a notable muffled event from the trip.
Springfield July 12 Work on the streets has been partly held up awaiting Judge Harris decision on extending the city limits. Until then progress is slow with crews reduced and only partial work ongoing. The crusher runs full force to catch up with demand for broken rock as large pieces are re crushed.
A baby boy born yesterday to Mr and Mrs W F Coffer died last evening after living nine hours. Funeral set for 2:30 pm tomorrow at Laurel Grove Cemetery. The article also notes a mill closure due to log shortages and a 12 year old girl needing splinter removal from her foot after going barefoot this spring.
J L Clark and family and B A Washburne and his family started this afternoon in their automobiles for the Sluslaw where they will spend the night and tomorrow. Threav wee navday af the evill, al-
The ninth of the month customs are noted as a holiday. the mill will run Monday. Newborns are reported to Mr and Mrs John H Clark of Trent a daughter and Mr and Mrs Wilbur A Burgess a daughter. Second street repairs hindered by soft coats and ruts. rock pavement rolled and graded. Springfield trades see strong Spring field activity. Goshen morce e to Springfield. local officials report machine jacking to free the steam roller. Mr James Rivett from Lincoln Neb arrives for visit with brothers Charles and Richard. Rivett is supervisor of buildings for the Chicago Marlton & Quincy railroad. Campbell-Fellman Co advertises mid summer sale on furniture and house furnishings in Eugene.
Lincoln Neb July 11 William J Dry an closed a dramatic speech at the Democratic county convention supporting a county option plank. He hurled defiance at Congressman Hitchcock and urged the party to stand for initiative and referendum. The plank passed 194 to 41.
Frank J Gould and Miss Edith Kelly a London and New York stage actress were married five weeks ago near Paris. The announcement came with their Park dinner party guests and confirms the divorcee Mrs Melen Kelley-Gould and Ralph Hill Thomas acknowledged the report while seeking license bureau permission to wed.
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