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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
2
In Engene Oregon a note reflects a price around 1.0 per year in advance and a 2.00 charge at the end. The fragment hints at a secondary matter involving a machine or paper and names Ane HW in unclear context.
Fragmented telegraph notes describe a dynamite incident near Oakville and a press imprisonment case in El Deluire. Reports mention a murder near Redlands, a Telegraph operator’s death, and a burning water well in the Torritory with a fiery well cap attempt.
Fragmented OCR reads as a bereavement note for James A. Booth and a discussion of a will with contested interests for his Byokoce heirs. The text then drifts to mountains, a dog, and a Baker County candidate for governor. It cites political bias, a court context, and election-era commentary with unclear names and dates.
Cases by women cited cruelty and desertion. Judge Cleland granted 22 divorces and Judge Sears 14 on June, while F Augustus Heinze of Butte Montana, who sold copper mines to Amalgamated, faced losses in New York stock gambling and reportedly remained rich despite multi million dollar declines.
A Portland man and his blushing bride obtained a marriage license as a pawnbroker noted rent and room details on Washington Street. The man forgot the two dollars in change until the woman calmly reminded him, and the deputy clerks watched the moment unfold with smiles.
Guidance outlines strict eye care rules including avoiding pools or flicks with eyes, proper lighting from the side, limiting eye use when tired, avoiding watery or blurred vision, not bending the head while working, reading with proper posture, and wearing glasses after applying or removing them daily.
The Chengo Meteors faced a tough high school squad at the armory, yet fell short as the visitors, a Red Wing outfit, won 8 to 2. Crowd cheered the Meteors passionately while visitors received praise for tough baskets. The Meteors claim Fu gene has a stronger high school team than any on their current trip. The preliminary game saw the high school second team defeat Co. A’s 16 to 12.
F L Skaggs known as Safe died of pneumonia in Pleasanton California on Monday March 5 while on hotel business. Born in Lane county he grew up in Eugene and trained as a telegraph operator. He married in San Francisco and leaves a wife and two daughters. his death ends a five child family and his mother Mia aye of Oakland faces sorrow.
Real estate transfers list numerous parcels and parties including Edward A Powell to Ida Powell for 9.75 acres in section 5 and 18 sr4w, J W Kirk to Claude Van Valin in Lane County, Green and Nellie Pitcher to CW and Lens Pitcher for 40.5 acres in a section, Willamette Real Estate Co to J W Starr for lots in Junction City, Springfield Lodge No 7 to Henry Sinner for lot 41 in Laurel Grove Cemetery, Ida M Abbott to Lily Schafer for 10 acres in section 32, and multiple other transfers involving F and Angie Smith, Levi and Rosa Geer, Oregon & California Railroad Co, Ezra H David, Alzina Korn, Idaho F Campbell, Arthur L Frazer, Elmer A Zachary, James Belknap, Laban Lookard, Florence lodge No 107, State of Oregon transfers to W A Cox and C J Cox, Lloyd F Milhollen to Crown Lumber Co, Nettie Wiley to P F Davis, Betella A Monarch to F C Bean, and several residents listed with towns and counties. Notary and marriage license notices included with mining location filings in Bohemia district.
Elmira March 9 The large log drive for the Elmira sawmill was landed at the mill during the flood. The drive totals about 2,000,000 feet of logs for one year and the mill is undergoing a thorough overhaul to prepare for the spring trade. Diamond chick food beef scraps and grit promoted at Chambers Hardware.
In church circles the annual Congregational supper drew attendees on Wednesday with white ducked waiters serving from the basement at six. The Amusement Club dance last night drew a healthy crowd with waltzes and two steps. Sigma Nu hosted a dancing party in Davies hall in honor of nearby ladies. Ladies Aid Society met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Wheeler at Seventh and Lawrence. Presbyterian socials begin tomorrow in Sunday school rooms. Robert Rountree, the Oregon Glee Club’s fanny man, returns to Portland then plans a two year Europe trip with his mother. Hirob will be missed by many friends.
Fred Stewart marked his birthday with a pleasant gathering at his home one mile east of Springfield on Monday evening, March 5th. The party featured games social chat and a dainty lunch with many Stewart and Gorrie family members and friends in attendance.
The city council committee tasked with finding new arc lights has finalized locations. Proposed sites include intersections at West Seventh Charnelton, West Fourth Lawrence, Clark Lawrence, West Pirst Jefferson, West Fifth Madison, West Eighth Jefferson, West Tenth Lawrence, West Fourteenth Stewart at the bridge, West Twelfth Five, East Fourteenth Patterson, East Thirteenth University, East Thirteenth Villard, East Fifteenth Villard, East Eighth Ferry, Enest Fifth High, East Third High, and East Twelfth Alder.
Hugh OBrien a first class upholster and draper of Portland IA is employed by Pull Gibbs the leading house of Portland on this class of work. The house employs only first class workmen and guarantees satisfaction. Mr OBrien will call and word can be left at Gordons Furniture Store for immediate attention.
Steam cleaning and pressing done right at City Dye Works on West Eighth Street next to Eugene Laun dry. Bean spray pumps are easy to operate and long lasting. All sizes and prices listed. Force free peace class ay team suitable for farm and mountain. R McMurphy, 7m 22.
Passengers on Southern Pacific train No 12 report a newborn died during a Gulf California couple’s journey to Canada. The father begged the dining car conductor to cremate the infant, was refused, and the baby was wrapped in cloth and tossed from a window near Eugene. A nurse aided the mother until hospital arrival in Portland. officials of the Freakman and railroad companies were notified.
Send one dollar for a full year of Twice-a-Week Republic and Farm Progress from St. Louis with a free six and a half inch colored reproduction of The Departure of the Bride from the Home of Washington. The image shows Washington at his Virginia home bidding farewell to the bride and groom. Remittance by money order or draft. subscriptions must be marked for a year. Offer may be withdrawn at any time.
E H Ingham announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for representative from Lane County. He will unveil his platform soon. Former owner of the Ax Billy Department store, he is current president of the Ingham Vinegar Co with factories in Eugene and Medford.
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