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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1906
Page
4
A well known merchant’s wife created excitement when she confronted a widow this afternoon at gunpoint threatening to kill her if the widow’s interference with the merchant’s family did not stop. The widow’s alleged involvement has harmed the merchant’s business.
B A Washburn Springfield business leader and progressive citizen announced his candidacy for state representative in the upcoming April Republican primary. Born near Jonestown City, he is about 41, founder of Springfield flour mills, owning property in Lake Gilliam and Klamath counties, and active in Woodmen, Workmen, Odd Fellows, and Masons. He married Miss Clarke in Polk County in 1880. his father in law was once the county's only Republican.
T C Archer, previously superintendent of Oregon Securities Co, is arranging a large custom smelter at North Bend on Coos Bay. The plant will process Bohemia and Blue River ores once transport links improve, with supply from Mexico and Alaska. Rail access via Drain Coos Bay line expected to cut costs, using local coal for fuel.
Estelle J Green wife of Orville Green died Sunday at 2 p m at her Exst Thirteenth street home. Born June 11 1847 in South Worcester New York she married Orville Green in 1868. They lived in Eugene area for 29 years. Survived by her mother husband four children Mrs Mor Clark Sebastopol Emma a teacher in Douglas county Myrtle a teacher in Morrow county Ethel a Eugene high school student Orin their son died two years ago. Funeral at home today at 2 p m. Mrs Airwen lauded for Christian character and homemaking gifts. Her memory endures in lives she touched.
The Willamette Valley Land Co. completed the sale of the Philip Frisbee farm six miles west of Irving to A H Pritchard of Forest Grove for an unspecified amount. The three acre property is described as one of the county’s finest.
The ceremony united Cyr and Richardson of Pleasant Hill with Mise Low M. Dinehart of Eugene in a bride's home ceremony held today.
E C Smith writes from Cajon California praising Southern California January to April weather and rapid growth. He extols abundant rainfall, thriving agriculture, and scenic valleys near Cajon Lake Ramona Foster Delesee Janecheu, urging friends to visit San Diego County for sunshine, orange orchards, and mules road tours while noting rising property values and San Diego’s emergence as a Pacific commercial center. He reflects on a friend Harry Lall and envisions eternal spring for the departed.
A baby girl was born on February 20 in Eugene to Mr. and Mrs T. R. Harris of Junction City. The infant weighed eight pounds at birth.
Investigations report Miss Belle McFarland 17 died in Ashland on February 2 with remains arriving in Eugene and burial at Pleasant Hill. A six weeks old infant of Mr. and Mrs. Hollandsworth died in Portland area from measles and pneumonia, funeral at Laurel Grove near Springfield. Miss Minnie Jordan, 24, died in Eugene from bowel consumption. funeral at Pine Grove Linn County. Ephriam T Evans of Baker City died near Brownaville after intoxication and exposure. inquest blames Southern Pacific train crew for neglect.
A historical ledger style list enumerates numerous individuals including Baker A J Boller Martin Bowers Crawford A A Deford David A Fischer Aubrey Fischer Fred Sr Frady Peter John Griffin Mrs Chas H Korn John Litt G W Loar Jack Martin Mack Martin J A Marsie Jack Millen Chas McGuire G L Beirs McCauley Miss Ethel McMahon James Offutt Nancy bk Show Chas Smith Mary A Smith E W Snyder D F Stevens Mr and Mrs George Stone John J Warner White May White Mary J Winther Mrs Berzitte J L PAGE P M.
A Benton county farmer in Redlands asks about fines after confessing to shooting a gray squirrel. Game warden Salem Oregon replies the fine ranges from 25 to 50 dollars, suggesting paying the minimum to avoid trial, while noting the writer hopes to follow Jesus. Cottage Grove Western Oregon records the anecdote.
Andy Moir a well known logger died at the home of W. J. Canady near Crow at 11 o clock today from typhoid fever after a two week illness. He was 28 years old and had lived in this county about five years coming from Minnesota with a brother at Duluth. He had no relatives in this region.
John Toloven a Swedish logger was arrested after a night of drinking and charged with public disturbance. He was jailed overnight and fined this morning with costs assessed.
A pamphlet from the Oregon State Association Opposed to the Extension of the Suffrage to Women argues against unrestricted woman suffrage in Oregon. It cites past election results, critiques national suffrage groups, and urges Oregon voters to represent local women’s views while highlighting conservative women’s leadership and historical figures.
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