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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
12
A busy sale catalog lists discounted men’s apparel including golf shirts from 50c to 85c and Monarch shirts, summer underwear, dress shoes, hats, and silk shirts. The sale runs through Saturday June 19th with many items at reduced prices and most items staying reduced until then.
Special correspondence reports a well attended Harrisburg irrigation meeting. A R Black of Eugene outlined irrigation methods and daily benefits while Medford Commercial Club chairman Wn Colvig urged regional development. Speakers emphasized attracting residents and tourists, with examples of land value increases through orchard investment and improved farming practices.
After the meeting the topic drew renewed attention. The speakers Messrs Black and Colvig receive thanks for their efforts and the lasting interest is noted.
Mayor J. D. Matlock extends Salem’s invitation to attend Eugene’s two day Fourth of July celebration through Salem’s board of trade. The letter asks Salem’s city council and citizens to join the event with a noted fine program.
Joseph Simon and the Republican ticket won the Portland mayoral race with Simon surpassing the combined totals of Judge M. G. Manly and State Sen. H. D. Albee. Voters rejected all charter amendments and ordinances proposed under the initiative. The Gothenburgs Association liquor monopoly proposal was rejected. the Excise Board faced downfall amid hotel association activity.
Albany pioneer Marlon L. Wil mot an Indian war veteran and Albany resident was found dead in bed at his home this morning. He died of heart failure during the night. Salem public schools have begun introducing manual training and industrial arts into the educational system through the board of education.
The Junction City public schools held their closing exercises at the opera house. Superintendent A K Mickey led a successful year with 22 graduates. Professor F S Dunn of the University of Oregon gave the address. The board retained staff and approved new teachers as consolidation plans for adjoining districts move forward and a $25,000 high school building is proposed.
Several days will pass without sprinkling on business streets. Water is to be withheld for two days to ensure pavement remains dry and at consistent temperature for patching due to disturbed ground from sewer work. A paving company representative noted this measure to allow optimal repairs.
The company stated this morning that of 60 blocks in Eugene only three or four have settled and they plan to raise them to a uniform condition. On Eleventh street the car track has sunk in places an inch or more below the pavement and requires repair.
Letter from B W Craig recounts the Washington hand press, the pioneer Pacific Coast press used for the Argus and Statesman lineage. He notes its journey from Oregon City to Salem to Roseburg and finally Eugene, praising its easy running and historical role dating to 1846. The press may accompany H R Kincaid and friends to the Seattle fair per Geo H Himes offer.
The Guardia reports A H Eaton has secured a lease on the ground floor of a three story concrete block to be built by Mayor J D Matlock on West Fifth street opposite the post office and will move his book and art store there when completed. Eugene Loan and Savings Bank tenants plan to vacate and remodel the space for a bank department. Construction on the Matlock block should start this week and finish by early fall.
Cottage Grove Ore June 7 The Oregon railroad commission arrived to investigate the wreck that nearly annihilated passengers and crew of the ill fated train. The wooden bridge over Rowe river collapsed under the load. Engineers and officials were injured but recovering as the commission probes the bridge condition and traffic safety. A boy 12 and fireman John Cooter played crucial lifesaving roles during the disaster.
New York reports that Jay Gould’s heirs face a string of divorces and legal fights after his death. Anna Gould’s divorce in France preceded more U.S. separations, including Frank Gould and now Howard Gould facing a likely non jury trial. Other items note a debt suit by Linn Drug Co. and the burial of Miss March Violet Brewster in Maine with services led by Rev. E. B. Wigmore.
Christian Schaefer of Germany filed with the county clerk his declaration of intention to become a United States citizen, marking the first step in the naturalization process.
Local merchants in Eugene say business is good when surveyed, though one or two report weak returns. The common thread is that most advertise and market actively, while those who do not advertise notice little impact on trade.
A Roseburg dispatch reports wide scale boxcar thefts implicating many Southern Pacific trainmen. Detective Reilly recovered plunder and a brakeman Yokum confessed to the charged robbery, implicating 27 other local railway workers. The probe traces thefts along routes between Roseburg and Junction City with possible involvement of section men and residents.
In Lebanon Oregon June a prize crate of 12 boxes of choice strawberries exhibited by Mrs Hattie Umenhoffer was sold after the fair to Colonel E Hofer of Salem who bid 33 dollars about 2 75 per pound box. Other bidders included Jack Baker and J Melley Portland. The Salem editor secured the prized fruit.
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