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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
5
In Austin Texas on June 1 the jury delivered a verdict for the state totaling 1 623 000 in penalties regarding the case. The decision follows a trial that determined the defendant's liability for financial penalties assessed by the court.
The state sues Waters-Plerea Ole Company and prays for canceling its Texas business permit. The defense plans to appeal the ruling.
W. and McFadden, the new district attorney, visited from Corvallis to evaluate candidates for Lane county deputy district attorney. The county democratic central committee推荐 L. KR. Edmunson of Eugene for the post, with an anticipated appointment at a $600 yearly salary. Edmunson, a bright young Eugene lawyer and Ann Arbor law graduate, would bring credit to the office.
Washington, June 1. President Roosevelt issued a proclamation announcing the conclusion of a commercial treaty between the United States and Germany under the Dingley act. The document lists articles with reduced duties and notes Germany’s commitment to reciprocity concessions.
H W Jones of Jasper died in Eugene on May 20 1907 at age 47 from chronic intestinal nephritis. A well known upper Willamette country resident and Woodmen of the World camp clerk leaves two sons his wife having died years ago and many friends mourn his demise.
At Winberry on Tuesday May 28 1907 a son was born to Mr and Mrs O B Humphrey in a brief local birth notice noting the new addition to the Humphrey household.
Corvallis Times notes rising timber prices spark contests against timber act lands. Home steaders may face title challenges as litigations target adequacy of conformity with the law. Ground for contest centers on actual homesteaders over land obtained for timber. County plans push for Western division teachers meeting in Eugene next year with strong support from city and university educators. Lane County educators expect a large turnout at the Salem meeting July 2 and 3 this year.
Ray Sherwin and Williams supply paint to Chambers Hardware Co as the two firms coordinate a new mixed paint lineup. The promotion targets local customers with durable finishes and color options through Chambers Hardware Co in a bid to boost sales.
The Cottage Grove Fourth of July celebration committee met to appoint officers and a ladies committee for the Liberty car and Goddess of Liberty. President Dr. D L Woods, Chaplain Rev J L Beatty, Marshal Ed Tullar, and several vice presidents were selected, with reader and orator to be chosen next Tuesday. The sport committee also added Thomas Jenkins.
Paris reports a nationwide strike by officers seamen and longshoremen at French ports including Algeria and Tunis. The protest over seamen pensions threatens industrial shutdowns as the government cannot meet the pension demands. The cabinet convenes to address the crisis.
President Roosevelt issued a proclamation to reserve a sixty foot wide strip along the northern border of Mexico extending through California Arizona and New Mexico to suppress smuggling.
Samuel Wilson aged about ninety four died peacefully around 11 PM at his daughter Mrs Philo Holbrook Sr s home 211 Fourteenth street He was the oldest member of the Indian War Veterans Association and settled southeast of Olympia in 1851 He enlisted in the 1855 Yakima War serving under Captain Isaac Hayes in Portland Telegram notes Also mentions Chicago Chronicle suspension and Hearst Pulitzers bid for its news franchise.
Bridge material for Drain Cool Bay road arrives daily in South Drain where 50 men lay side tracks and switches and build concrete piers for Elk Creek bridge. Cement shed enlargements indicate early resumption of road work as 30 railroad men oversee operations and await action within days.
Mary Cook files a divorce suit in circuit court against J M Cook alleging desertion since November 1, 1904. They wed around July 27, 1897 in Lane County and have no children. She seeks a decree granting sole ownership of lots 3 4 and 5 block 5 Junction City. Attorneys listed: J M and G A Pipes.
Town health officials report a few confirmed measles cases amid precautionary measures. Local clinics urge vaccination for unvaccinated residents and advise seeking care for fever rash cough or breathing issues. Public health authorities monitor contacts and implement containment steps.
Richmond Virginia June 1 In a speech at the Confederate Union session Colonel Robert E Lee Jr declared that great men of the South opposed slavery noting 1778 Virginia and 1798 Georgia acts banning slave importation and contending secession was preached first in the North four times before South Carolina’s secession Timothey Pickering Josiah Quincy the Hartford convention and Massachusetts annexation proposals are cited as triggers.
The Christian church gold medal contest closed the W C T U convention with four contestants. After an initial tie the judges awarded the medal to Miss Palmer of Cottage Grove. Junction Teachers for public schools were announced with Miss Corbin declining acceptance and Miss Beassie Frogley, Miss Hattie F. Hawley, and Miss Maude Hays as other appointees. A new sawmill venture by Walter Blackley and Hermann Druge near Triangle Lake was announced. A fire destroyed an unoccupied dwelling owned by W C Washburne in northwest Junction City, suspected incendiary. The Junction band received Fourth of July performance offers from three places, with no contract yet.
The Albany Democrat reviews timberland land sales and a railroad land lottery, noting $15 to $25 tickets for chances on valuable timber claims. Locators prize any shot at a claim, often without understanding the exact parcel. A veteran lawyer says a single applicant has no real chance, yet fear of missing out drives many to gamble.
Mr and Mrs W M Davidson visited in Eugene with their son who is in boxes hess in that city Mrs Lang was called to Eugene to care for her daughter Mrs Delbert Hayden who has been ill W W Crawford arrived from Albany in his new auto en route to Junction City for Sunday with friends F A Rankin of Eugene attended the music recital at city hall and was pleased with the performance James Bosserman who went to Southern Oregon for his health was recalled
The Bulletin reports the sudden death of Mrs. Thomas at her Springfield area home after a severe cold. Her daughter Mrs. Bosserman and son traveled to retrieve the remains for burial yesterday. The story notes prior hospital operations for R. A. Rampy and Silas Lenard of Coburg, with ongoing recoveries and family visits from Portland and Junction City members.
An attempted entry at E. D. Matlock's East Ninth Street store occurred early morning. Officer Croner found a box by the rear door and a down transom. his fox terrier alerted, but no one was found inside and nothing was taken. Fingerprints were found on the transom as the would-be robber fled.
Sheriff Fisk and Officers Croner and Purdy arrested Morton Douglas at the Encore Hotel on a circuit court bench warrant for burglary alleged to have occurred in Florence last winter. He is jailed awaiting circuit court, has been in Vancouver since leaving the Sinslaw river country, and his ten month old baby was left with a hotel guest. Relative Jared Scott was summoned from Florence to retrieve the child.
The University of Oregon baseball team defeated McCormick's team at Springfield this afternoon by 5 to 3. Batteries were Beck and Kelly for Oregon and DeNeffe and Weed for McCormick's.
Mrs J O Taylor died on Spencer Creek seven miles southwest of Eugene on Wednesday May 29 1907 at 10 o'clock from heart trouble. She was in good health until moments before death and left a son and a daughter both married. Funeral arrangements to be announced Friday.
Born in Eugene on May 29 1947 to Wit 8 Benner and his wife a son weighing eight pounds at birth.
Justice of the Peace awarded Allen Faton 75 damages from W G Martin for alleged non performance in the sale of a fob printing plant. Martin plans to appeal the decision to the circuit court.
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