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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
5
A fragment from Eugene Oregon shows notices printed each Friday with a prepaid annual rate of 1.50 and mentions a low-cost service for the community. The garbled text references nd class matter handling and June timing.
In a May 24 1906 discussion, candidates Edmundson on the Democratic ticket and Washburne on the Republican side face scrutiny over endorsements by a political league. Supporters claim they stand for law enforcement and responsible governance, while opponents accuse rivals of saloon influence. Matlock is praised as a faithful public servant with broad support.
Prohibitionists endorse Senator R M Veatch Democrat and Representatives Allen Eaton Republican I N Edwards Republican J J Walton Democrat, while not endorsing them. They back Senator I H Bingham Republican and Representatives L R Edmunson Democrat Jas Hayes Democrat and B A Washburne Republican.
Hon A M Veatch presents a record of forty years in Lane County politics and business efficiency. He served twelve years in the house and eight in the senate, earning a reputation as a watchdog of the treasury and a foe to graft. Voters are urged to judge him on honesty and fitness as they choose a state senator.
F K Pepiot returns from McKenie after attending his mother's bedside she is improving. Sam Brown returns from Engeseland Junction City business trip. Louie Hunziecker visits C F Cox last Sunday. Pete Wolcott Walt Jay slash for A M Almosi Marion Wheeler also slashing. Downing loses a valuable horse last week. Oyster supper for road crew at Jas Johnston to aid new grade near Deadwood schoolhouse. Basket social and school entertainment June 5 to raise funds for fencing around the schoolhouse.
The Cottage Grove Leader endorses Fred Fisk as sheriff citing his judgment business tact and executive ability. The incumbent is described as competent honest economical and fair in handling criminal and office duties and expected to receive public support on June election day.
Lancaster businessmen gathered at a local meeting to discuss obtaining a city telephone system as commerce thrives. Hotels and grocers report strong business while hops prospects and a picnic at Janction draw lively crowds. a large dance at Mr Swift's marks a notable community highlight.
J Jones employed at Heath Kelly Lumber Company mill at Wendling died about 1 a m from injuries suffered when a slab struck him in the stomach at 2:30 p m yesterday. He lingered at home until 11 p m. left a wife and seven children. Burial planned at Cottage Grove. Also notes birth, marriage and church news and Coburg public school report.
Wool brings 24 cents, chitum bark weak at 4 cents, strawberries retail 8 cents. Potatoes weak, flour stronger with possible 40 cent rise. Livestock including steers 2 to 3 cents, cows 2 to 24 cents, dressed veal 4 to 5 cents. Grain and feed show oats and timothy steady, export flour up, eggs cold storage withdrawn.
Miss Ida Betti returns from Port land grand lodge session of Rebekahs. Wilcox back after a week in Port land. Crowell sells Coleman addition property and moves family to a Santiam river farm. Robertson family returns from Wendling. Mirw. Thos and Miss Kate Vanduyons home for summer. Harden and Dr. Jarnagin spend days in Portland. Gideon of Creswell seen in Coburg whittag. Genetieve Howe of Creswell cited with relatives. Born May 1 190% to Professor.
May rains boost crops and logging activity as Heath Kelly Co. installs three but logs for the Booth Kelly Co. near Winberry Creek. Districts consolidate parts of 152 and 06 adding a second summer schoolhouse. Road improvements seek funds between Little and Big Fall Creek ridges. Local residents urge Fred Fisk for sheriff and E A Lee for similar support.
The Junction City Times endorses Fred Fisk for sheriff, praising his efficient, fair, and reliable service. The piece notes the sheriff’s broad contact with citizens through tax collection and the courts, affirming Fisk’s ability to meet the trust placed in him by Lane County voters and his continued strong work inside and outside office duties.
Letter to taxpayers urges voting against a proposed amendment that would transfer charter power from the legislative assembly to city councils. It warns voters would lose representation in council member selections and advocates defending local interests. Signed F. Knox.
A dinner will be served at the Cadral schoolhouse hall in Elmira Saturday. The event is announced by Pastor Baker and Crow Son of Gnd. Attendance is encouraged at this local gathering.
A long report accuses Chicago packing houses of filth and fraud with rotten meat, tainted by cholera risks and improper processes. It details borax deodorizing, dangerous chemicals, and workers contaminating meat as officials push for investigations and tighter inspection.
Rain drenched Dexter area with three and a half inches falling over two days. Diligence noted as residents visit the ill D L Hunsaker, lumber delivery to Chicago parties completes, roads near Kingore’s gate nearly impassable. Picnic at Pleasant Hill described as rich, residents move and marry, local politics debated, school closing exercises planned with a grand outdoor picnic. Pleasant Hill Telephone Company advances metalic circuit upgrades.
Wednesday's Daily Coard reports P. Williams from Pleasant Hill notes heavier rainfall in his area over the past several days compared with the city. Eugene saw no rain, while east of Goshen rain drenched the morning. the belt ends near Goshen with dry roads beyond. Williams traveled in a covered buggy and sheltered at Or trevs as the storm raged.
The ceremony for unveiling the monument to late neighbor A G Mathews will be held Sunday afternoon June 8 at 1 40 PM at Pleanant Hill cemetery with neighbors and the public invited. Transportation may be arranged. report to the camp Sunday night or to the committee by Saturday night. The Allen cannery notes hot strawberry work but expects a short crop due to recent rains. W G Allen, manager, is undecided about canning the crop. Cherries are expected soon and are plentiful this year.
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