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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1909

Page

5

Black Hand Leader Jailed by Detectives

United States Attorney William Day announced confidence that the right men are in custody related to the Black Hand society. Federal officials believe the arrested men lead a network across Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Indiana and Minnesota. Prosecutors link the group to extortion and planned murders of Italian merchants in Barnesboro and nearby areas following a convention in Woons Monday night.

Cleveland United States William Day Black Hand Society Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Indiana Johnston Penn Barnesboro Woons

Lane County May Term List of Claims Allowed

The May term list of claims allowed by Lane County Commissioners' Court records the claims approved at the last term. It itemizes creditors and amounts, reflecting routine fiscal authorization for county expenditures and services rendered.

Commissioners’ Court Lane County

Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad and Local Road Payroll List

An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as effective for scrofula eczema eruptions and other ailments. The page also lists extensive road work payments listing numerous individuals, amounts, and various county officials and accounts.

Rangers Lodge Planned near Bohemia Mines in Cascade Reserve

Forest Supervisor S C Bartrum announced the contract award to Elzie Holderman of Cottage Grove to build about a mile of wagon road from Lang Creek to the old Prather homestead site one and a half miles above for a rangers lodge and supply base. An eight room lodge, six to eight acres of grass, a garden and fruit plot will be developed to serve as a central mountain headquarters near Cottage Grove with trout in Lang Creek nearby. Charles A Endicott sued Campbell-Walker hopyard for $5000 and costs claiming breach of contract for labor performed last winter and spring. W G Martin, C M Kissinger and C A Wintermeier are attorneys.

S. C. Bartrum Cottage Grove Bohemia Elzie Holderman Lang Place Lang Creek Prather Cascade Forest Reserve Uncle Sam's Rangers Big Meadows Cascade Reserve Charles A. Endicott Campbell-Walker DeArmond Brothers Thia Eircnit Plantiff W. G. Martin C. M. Kissinger C. A. Wintermeier

Grinnell Pair Rival in Eugene Last Night

C. H. Hanson and wife and John Martin of Grinnell Town were rivals in Eugene last night.

C. H. Hanson John Martin Grinnell, Town Eugene

Severe quake devastates French districts. death toll nears hundred

Marseille reports the strongest quake in Herault and Bouches du Rhone with 15 dead in Lambesc 10 in St Cannat and 20 in Rogne. Total deaths expected around 100 as communications fail and relief efforts begin. Troops assist rescues while Aix supplies foods to affected districts.

Governor Benson names Siuslaw port commissioners

Governor Benson appointed J. B. Cushman E. P. Waite P. E. Jackson Thomas A. Yost and Geo B. Camp to the Port of Siuslaw commission following a Mapleton convention and recommendation.

Benson Siuslaw Port Port of Siuslaw J. B. Cushman E. P. Waite P. E. Jackson Thomas A. Yost Geo. B. Camp Mapleton

Obituary of Robert W Kircpatrick in Eugene Oregon

Robert W. Kircpatrick born October 17 1854 in Crawford county Wisconsin died May 30 1909 in Eugene Oregon aged 54 years 7 months 13 days He moved to Minnesota at age 12 and married Emily Kirkpatrick of Worth county Iowa They had six children four boys Del Don Elmo Robert and two daughters Mrs Robert Veltum of Eugene and Mrs Louis Severn of Junction All mourn his untimely death The family resided in Eugene since 1554 and he was remembered as a loyal neighbor and loving husband and father He expressed no fear of death shortly before passing The memory of a noble upright man will be cherished by family and friends as a fitting tribute to a life well lived The family extends thanks for the sympathy shown by friends

Robert W. Kircpatrick Crawford County Wisconsin Eugene Oregon Minnesota Emily Kirkpatrick Worth County Iowa Del Don Elmo Robert Robert Veltum Louis Severn Junction

Woodmen officers named as Cottage Grove notes

The Woodmen of the World in Cottage Grove elects officers for the coming term. J. W. Veatch is Consul Commander, J. H. Bartels Advisor Lieutenant, C L. Churchill Escort, C. L. Con her Sentry, Eddy, and A. Brewer as Manager for 18 months. Old wooden structures on Matin and Third streets moved to allow a new two story brick by C. C. Woodward. The Knox building by the creamery and Ostrander's barber shop remain nearby, and the New Era drug store sits near Ed Jenks corner.

Woodmen of the World J. W. Veatch J. H. Bartels L. Churchill Woodman Chas. Conher Eddy A. Brewer C. C. Woodward Matin Third Streets Knox Third Street Ostrander Jenks Main First Streets Lehder

Heney Nominated for San Francisco District Attorney

San Francisco June 10 Franela J Heney was nominated for district attorney by the citys democratic club representing a faction of the local democracy Heney accepted though he says he is a Roosevelt republican It is expected other organizations will nominate him and a fierce campaign will follow Architect Hunzicker draws plans for a nine room two story residence at Madison and Cheshire Northwest Electrical Company bought yesterday by George Taylor Edward Larson former owner Siegfried Maurer arrives from Corvallis after attending O A C

San Francisco Franela J. Heney Democratic Club Democracy Heney Hunzicker Madison and Cheshire Streets Northwest Electrical Company George Taylor Edward Larson

Jeffries Refuses to Referee Ketchel Johnson Fight

Montreal June 12 James J Jeffries declines to referee the Ketchel Johnson bout next October despite Ketchel’s request He says he cannot in good conscience act while hoping Ketchel defeats the colored man and believes it would be awkward for him to referee with such feelings If Ketchel wins it would save him the trouble.

Montreal James J. Jeffries Ketehell- Johnson Ketehel Jeffries Conlatent Ketchel

Fourth East River traffic way opened

The Queens boro bridge, the fourth East River link, opened with grand ceremonies. A parade of allegorical floats, military and civic groups, and a marine pageant drew immense crowds, with official ceremonies in Long Island City. The event featured about 15,000 National Guardsmen and cost $60,000, hailed as a landmark achievement.

New York Queensboro Interborough Manhattan Long Island East River Long Island City Father Knickerbocker Brooklyn

Facts About the Queensboro Bridge in New York

The Queensboro Bridge is described as a large public steel structure, spanning five thousand seven hundred twenty five feet from shore to shore with approaches totaling six hundred seventeen feet. It boasts a clear height of the cove with high water. capacity figures suggest up to around zero thousand persons. Construction with a single tail approach cost twelve million five hundred thousand dollars.

Queensboro

Elaborate Fire Department Parade Floats On Queens Waterfront

Thousands of volunteers firemen and civic groups joined a parade with nearly one hundred floats along the Queens waterfront. Floats depicted Dutch-Indian clashes and later English-Dutch conflicts in a richly decorated, holiday scene praised by spectators. Community organizations and fraternal groups participated, celebrating local history and settlement along Long Island.

Charles P. Roe Cnet Long Isend Queens County

Marriages and a Cigarette Law Violation Reported

Notices announce marriages at two local homes on June 9 1909 with Lloyd Mitchell and Hattle Koppe wed by Rev Hammond and Frank F Hayes wed to Betha A Michael with plans to farm near Junction City A Cottage Grove ceremony lists George Gildersleeve and Amy Owen June 1 1909 Elder H W Babcock officiating Also a Aber deen arrest under Washingtons cigarette ban with a $5 fine.

Mra. KH. Koppe North Pearl Street Sp m Lloyd Mitchell Hattle Koppe FP. K. Hammond St. Mary's Episcopal Church McMinnville the Christian Church Frank F. Hayes Betha A. Michael J. 8. McCallum Junction City Seventh Day Advent Cottage Grove George Gildersleeve Amy Owen H. W.babcock

Mrs George Mc Leod Visits Albany With Son

Mrs George Mc Leod and her little son from Eugene are visiting Albany, staying for a short time in town.

Albany Herald George McLeod Lttl Eugene

George Coy Dies as Tree Falls on Inland Road

Yesterday afternoon near the Eugene excelsior mill, George Coy about 24 was killed instantly when a fall of timber struck him in the face as he and his brother felled a large tree. Coroner notified. no inquest held. Mother and family dependent on income from the mill.

Qworgs Cox Cox Wiy Con Eugene Excelsior Milly Ragone Diratlon Gordonwy

Progress on canal for Eugene's electric power plant

Mayor Matlock Councilman Garrett and Engineer McArthur inspected the McKenzie river site as grading starts at both canal ends. About a quarter mile of lower end excavation done, a pony Hammond dredge is being built for use day and night, with completion in about two weeks. Thirty to forty teams and over twice that many men are employed as the right of way is cleared and excavation proceeds.

Matlock Councliman Garrett McArthur Ecity McKenzie River Hammond

Progressives Lose In Senate On Wool Schedule Fight

Washington reports the Progressives again failed in the Senate on the wool schedule. The Finance Committee maintained a strong majority on its recommendations. Today’s vote argued that only wool should be taxed for war funding, but the outcome remained 1 to 423 in favor of the committee's position.

Senate Washington Committee On Finance

French Towns Damaged by Severe Quake

Paris June 12 according to latest advices from the south of France the towns of St Cannat Rognes have been ruined by an earthquake last night many houses damaged and standing structures cracked and unsafe A Campbell proprietor Crescent store Springfield submitted a sample alfalfa crown from P Comegys farm over three and a half feet long first crop this year he lost three crops off eight acres and expects good yields this year without irrigation he believes alfalfa will grow as well in this valley as in southern or eastern Oregon

Marseilles Herault Bouches du Rhone Lambesc St. Cannat Rogne Aix Puy Ste Raparde Denelles Paris France St. Cannat Rognes A. Campbell Crescent P. Comegys Springfield Campbell Oregon

Salem Band for Eugene Celebration

The Fourth of July event in Eugene will feature the Salem military band, drawing visitors from the Capital City as the city plans a large parade and pageant with many local societies and businesses preparing floats. A big race meet is set at the new county fair grounds on Saturday the 3rd, and a sacred concert at the plaza parks on Sunday the 4th.

Eugene Salem

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Leaver Arthur Vanschoiack Nick Schnorenberg Pratt O. J. Neet Birdie Randleman Ray Vaughan G. G. Thorp John McCollum Crusher Geo. Christensen G. O. Penson Gimp! Bros M. Domane F. M. Smith L. A. Winton Andy King W. H. Ormsby Qtto Horton E. M. Warren Steel Oork Chas. McCollum C. M. Collier, Co Siuslaw Lbr. Co Lj. A. Halderson C. V. Larimer J. Faucett Wildwood Lbr. Co J. Oswald Porter W. A. Vanderwalker Murry Hays Willie McCollum Frank Snider P. H. Moss Berger Bean Hdw. Co Andrew Erickson Joe Wills I. F. Rebman Lee Bailey James Udell Siusian Lbr. Co A. J. Renfro C. Behnke Geo. Lloyd Oliver W. Johnson John Doyle Dee Wright Martin Foster Felix Sparks Fred Surcamp Roy Foster J. J. Albro W. E. Dodge Irwin Star H. H. Nestle J. R. Sexton H. Carson D. W. Medley Howard Bly Chas. Ware Harry Callaway A. Gleason Gurner Ball James Windham John Windham J. E. Stewart L. Cady Eli Norris Perry Wallace Maurice Hills Sayter Davis P. Colgaard Davidson Ton Goodpasture Re Bros Oswald Booth-Kelly Lbr. 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Skeene Cik H. Petersen Asst Clara Lee Asiaug Hood M. P. Watts Wm. Sherman Theodore Miller C. H. Lawn W. W. Purdy H. D. Edwards Germa Mfg. Co Cudahy Pack. Co Vaughn & Rauch Pac Electric Eng. Co J. H. Smith & Co City of Eugene WIL Val. Co N. H. Martin Witnness W. A. Rogers Leonard Douglas Blanche Ritchey Daisy Bell Margaret Hull H. D. Lincoln Ella Thompson Rosco Yorkis Lawson Slagle Will Mare H. Vaughn W. V. Gillispy Earl Grant Parshall George Morris W. F. Skinner Nancy Pitcher Emma Skinner Ed. Turpin Justice G. B. Kress John Bucy P. Devereaux W. H. Gossler Reet A. B. Atkins T. F. Plank Ina I. Edwards Treas Robert E. Eastland N. J. Bryant Postal Tel. Co. Co J. C. Parker H. L. Bown S. Fairbank, Wood Aya & Heitzman H. L. Brown L. W. Brown, Services Dillon Drug Co Court House and Park Guard Printing Co Register Pub. Co Yoran’s House Oregon State Journal Register Job Dept the Guard Printing. Co H. M. Price B. F. Sealefe John M. Williams F. E. Selover James Huff George Wall J. L. George S. P. Peterson Nellie Workman Addie Rga F. M. Day B. R. Job Impane J. W. Harris G. F. Berry Browning D. B. Colcord Eugene Hospital M. Yoren W. Pollock Tingley W. H. Kay R. Jenkins John M. Williama Cc. H. Cannon P. J. Bartle Wallace Walker Ernest Watson Walter Thompson Maggie Wade Albert Wade Edward A. Clare Henry Sinner J. E. Jacobson John Haines Will McHeney Sam Gossett Henry Barber J. W. Taylor M. Calkins Harry Nye Circuit Court Anene Hayes West S. M. Calkins Jesse Weatrope W. Kuykendall W. O. Prosser E. O. Potter W. Taylor Nat. Bank Eugene L UN. Tel. Co W. A. Gellatly Sheriff Merchants Bank, Exchange E. D. Matlock Pac. Tel. & Tel. Co Mch. Co Ad. Med Joseph Auld J. Beebe Fannie Weight Brd. Ju H. J. Layne B. G. Lewis E. A. Wegner R. G. Dunton Coombs Boldon H. G. Sanders L. Boring Bounty Mark Thurman W. H. Wolf Wm. Stone B. Ryeckman J. B. Mathews John Cain Charley Valentine A. B. Wilkins L. E. Warner Cc. F. Ratcliff J. A. Powell O. Martin Jess McBee George Prescott Frank M. Hooker James Hart Lawrence Holland James Law F. T. Planck C. L. Hansen Rangers Cascade Bohemia Mines Lisbon Cottage Grove Notes Siegfried Maurer Corvallis The Ketchell Johnson Sur Los Angeles Brawley Calif Little Annie Poltera Aberdeen George Coy Fara Bey ENG Baglin Becin Atic
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