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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1906

Page

2

Prohibition Declared in Three Precincts

The county court this forenoon declared prohibition to exist in North Junction South Junction and Camp Creek precincts on and after July 1 1906. These precincts went dry by the recent election with majorities North Junction percent South Junction 34 Camp Creek 14. The injunction against declaring prohibition in Eugene and the county does not affect these precincts as the vote was on the precincts separately.

North South Junction Camp Creek North Junction Eugene

Springfield Updates On Local Projects And Meetings

The article notes an oil tank unloading at a local site, Fleming’s construction contract awarded to Harry Shubach, and a Fourth of July committee voting to proceed with celebrations. The music committee hired the Brownsville band of sixteen for the event, with rumors of an Oregon House move and a three story addition. Mrs. F. O. Russell visits Wendling before moving to Colfax, Washington, and a June 18 school meeting seeks directors, a clerk, and funding for a new schoolhouse on the west riverbank. Mohawk livestock losses are blamed on a cougar until Zol Evans reports a kill of a large black wolf, lifting local farmer Zeck’s spirits.

M. T. Fleming Harry Shubach Brownsville Oregon House Bulloon F. O. Russell Wendling J. A. Roberts Colfax Wash Zol Evans Zeck Newa

Injured Albany Lawyer Limps After Bath Scalding

Attorney Ros Wyatt of Albany, well known in Eugene, was seen on crutches after a Portland bath accident. He scalded his foot when boiling hot water struck it in the hotel bath, keeping him from walking for about a week. Doctors expect full use to return in ten days to two weeks.

Ros Wyatt Albany Eugene The Herald J. Ro Wyatt Portland Mr. Wyatt

Local Citizens Make Short Trips and Visits

Personal notes record Mrs J W Shumate traveling to Portland on business, Mr and Mrs Gary Buford visiting from Saginaw, M L Kryachman and wife returning from the McKenzie hatchery, Rev Walton Skipworth visiting his brother in Eugene, Mrs Samuel Nelson and daughter Harriet visiting Coyene, Mrs S R Jenkins going to Coreal lis, HM A Cox from Creweell, Wm Landes from Cottage Grove, Charley Baker back from Janction, A S Powers convalescing, Walter Hose and Sewell Smith back from Klamath Palle, with others noted in transit and visits.

J. W. Shumate Portland Gary Buford Saginaw M. L. Krychman McKenzie Salmon Hatchery Walton Skipworth Dallaw G. PF. Skipworth Eugene Samuel Nelson Mies Harriet Chicago Mra. S. P. Sladden Coyene

Busy city notes cross nation in daily travel

A sweep of itineraries and arrivals fills Eugene headlines as residents journey to Portland Salem and beyond. Travelers include Geo Hicks of Junction Turner Burns W W Gossett and wives, Alf Walker Burgess Ford and many others visiting friends relatives and business associates across Oregon Washington and nearby states.

Denver St. Louisa Chicago Washington New York Roseburg Review Geo. A. Hicks Junction Turner Burns

Married in Oregon marriage notice with misread text

Samuel M Collins of Halsey marries Olive Alma L Purdy of Eugene Thursday at 3 pm in Justice Wintermeter office. They plan to reside at Hateoy. Alan Canning and Packing Co received a carload of oak barrels to ship pickled her view for the fancy markets. Scrambled remnants include references to Norman Dersehe and Arorne with incomplete details.

Samuel M. Collins Halsey Olive Alma L Purdy Eugene Justice of the Peace Wintermeter Hateoy Alan Canning and Packing Co

State University to Benefit From New Library and Dormitory Funds

The University of Oregon will receive 85 200 in the state budget with 32 40 for maintenance and grounds work, a 225 000 library and classroom building, and 86 000 for a women’s dormitory. Enrollment has surged and faculty work remains stretched. a regents’ meeting in Eugene during commencement will plan construction and improvements. Circuit court notes include various civil actions, divorces, and criminal cases with courtroom adjournments.

University of Oregon P. L. Campbell Board of Regents Eugene Oregon State Insane Naahe Oregon State Penitentiary Oregon State Penitential Ag Transportation of Conviety Oregon State Reform Schoo Oregon State Reform Oregon School For Oregon Institute For the Blind University of Oo State Agricultura College Joo OG Saxeeee State Agricultural College Ee State Normal School al Monmouth Taninte Aw Ashland Lola Abe Oregon State Dragg Maintenancce Oregon Weston Oregon Brouhiers

Gird Gut Court Grinds Through Docket Actions

Oregon docket entries show multiple civil actions and motions across Eugene courts. Cases include recover money disputes, divorces, alimony matters, injunctions, and judgments with varied outcomes and scheduled dates. Continuous listings note defendants such as McClung, Erickson, Linton, Palmer, Lemon, Brown, and others, with proceedings involving city authorities and corporate parties.

Farrow H. F. Hollenbeck Farrow & Company J. H. McClung Erick Erickson Carrie Erickson W. W. Watkins W. Fretts J. R. Vincent Watkins, Fretts & Vincent T. D. Linton Texana Brown F. L. Chambers L. D. Ranch L. Simons City of Eugene & Municipal Corporation Frank Keisner City of Eugene Banks Kelsey Willard Young Kelsey & Young State of Oregon Lawrence

Southern Pacific Surveyors Prepare to Raise Main Line Roadbed

A corps of Southern Pacific surveyors under KE Bush is setting stakes near Eugene to raise the main line roadbed six inches and rebalance it, widening several feet. The crew includes D D Barron, J C Hanna, E W Gordon, and Shirley B Waite. Completion could shorten train times by about one hour between Eugene and Portland and perhaps twelve between Portland and San Francisco, with work slated for this summer.

Southern Pacific KE. R. Bush Eugene Bush D. D. Barron J. C. Hanna E. W. Gordon Shirley B. Waite Portland San Francisco

Farmers Plan East Park Telephone Line At Junction

Residents along the river road east of Junction met at J. R. Rasmussen’s home to organize a farmers’ telephone line. The group aims to connect with Pacific States Telephone Co. at Junction and name the line East Park. John Strome was elected president A Gibson secretary H C Peterson treasurer Director C Ansted J Rasmussen and others were named to the board.

River Road Junction J. R. Rasmussen Pacific States Telephone Co East Park John Strome A. Gibson H. C. Peterson C. Ansted J. BR. Rasmussen

Junction Items and Local Industry Updates

Independence merchant buys 4 acres from Calvert at 80 per acre with one third crop included. Howard Electric Light Co receives a 60 horsepower engine and boiler, cement foundation prepared for rapid installation. A California cattle train unloaded locally and fed due to legal obligation, six dozen cattle involved. Williams appointed admr of Solomon Afepaugh estate. estate revenues and property details noted.

Seattle SR. Williams Solomon Afepaugh Cottage Grove Real Tate Rene

Immense Power to Be Generated on McKenzie

Oregon City engineer Emery C. Dre and W Z Campbell returned from a McKenzie trip to Eugene, filing five water power site claims below McKenzie Bridge to near Dutch Henry’s place. Sites total about 80,000 horsepower with ditches ranging two to three and a half miles long and water rights of 2,200 to 3,700 cubic feet per second. Possible dam would form a large lake and aligns with Willamette Valley Co plans for a McKenzie electric railway toward Blue River mines. If Duke Dye’s employer is the Willamette Valley Co or United Railways Co, these canals could power operations or cars on a new line.

Emery C. Dre Oregon City W. Z. Campbell Eugene McKenzie McKenzie Bridge Dye Dutch Henry's Wilamette Valley Co Welch Campbell United Railways Co Portland Hillsworo Young Dye Willamette Valley Co McKenzie River Blue River Frissell Township 16 Horse Creek Shell Rock Township 17 Cate Creek Gate Creek Range Tucker's Eddy Euat

State money ready following recent budget vote

Amid unclear OCR text the report notes that state funds will be prepared soon after a budget decision. The document references a public financial process and a legislative vote, with emphasis on forthcoming availability of money.

Eugene People on Drain Normal School Regents Meet

The regents of Central Oregon Normal School met in Drain Oregon to reelect faculty for the next year. President Brigs of Cottage Grove and vice president Brows of Roseburg keep their posts. English and Latin taught by Miss Harriet Bugene and Miss Bretherton of Eugen.

Dewy Bo Alta Spaulding Vrain A C. C. Brown Rosebert

Kanoff Divorce Petition Filed in County Court

Mrs Mamie Kanoff seeks divorce from Kanoff alleging cruelties and abandonment since their December 4 1901 marriage. They have one child Howard Lierald aged years. She requests alimony of 10 per month and child custody along with costs to her maiden name.

Mamie

Birth notices from Junction and Spokane City listed in brief

Fragmented report shows multiple births with parents named as Mr and Mrs and mentions Junction City Spokane City The dates and spellings are garbled but indicate a boy and a girl born to different couples including Jane born June 18 1906 and Maude I Kero a graduate The item appears as a local births notice with names and places only.

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