Poverty Ball at Armory Draws Jolly Crowd and Music
A lively annual poverty ball last night drew many men and their gals to the armory. A grand march opened by a brass band set a festive tone, followed by quadrilles and a well received program. Costs and fines were noted for aristocratic costumes as the affair aimed for success and memorable gaiety. The Laurean Society and Patriotic League also held meetings with speeches and debates about civil service and the United States.
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Adie Ford
Prof Ressler
Chaminade Camile Cerroll
Hay Rube
Weary
Everett Wrest
Jolly Boys
Catbin
Jecediah Meadowland
Taterhill
Fern J Colleflower
Hardacre
Jeremiah Wayback
Per Sodcorn
Ezra Clodhopper
Te Laurean Society
Pold
W H Yritoo
United States
C I Bilio
CR Fountain
WH Johnson
E E Coad
C Bil
Bilyea
Rmative
Ing
Scarlet fever cases in Eugene prompt cautions and quarantine
Reports say several scarlet fever cases in Eugene have caused alarm among families. Health authorities quarantine homes in affected areas and schools expose children to possible infection while preventive measures are in place. Meanwhile a spring millinery opening by Miss E Saltzman on Ninth Street draws shoppers with bright displays and palm decorations.
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Eugene
E. Saltzman
Ninth Street
Saznan
Uncle Sam Mining and Milling Co organized in Eugene
Daily Guard reports the Uncle Sam Mining and Milling Company organized in Eugene with officers Samuel Brewbaker president Robin Brewbaker vice president Geo H Yerington secretary H A Tromp treasurer and Marion A Brewbaker director. The new firm will operate in Blue River district owning four claims named Uncle Sam Verl Red Bell and Sunrise and plans a stamp mill by May. Capital stock 2 000 000 shares with treasury stock and initial sales. interests held by Lane county men.
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Uncle Sam Mining and Milling Company
Eugene
Samuel Brewbaker
Robin Brewbaker
Geo H Yerington
H A Tromp
Mamuel Brewbaker
Marion A Brewbaker
Blue River District
Uncle Sam
Treasury
Lane County
Circuit Court Damages Case Draws Jury in Plottist Suit
In the case of 81 Frank Pluecard and Wm Eustis vs Orrin Robinson damages were sought. The jury listed includes Hen Andrews, L Rickel, L D Jacoby, Geo Long, P R Edmunson, Joe Wert, C M Doak, P A Wagner, N McClean, MJ Arpnold, J A Burlingame, J D Myers. Verdict returned at 7 PM on March 21 for $157.25. Attorneys Bilyeu and Medley for defendants filed a motion for a new trial Friday morning.
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Frank Pluecard
Wm Eustis
Orrin Robinson
Hen Andrews
L Rickel
L D Jacoby
Geo Long
R Edmunson
Joe Wert
C M Doak
P A Wagner
N McClean
Arpnold
J A Burlingame
D Myers
Plototist
Bilyeu and Medley
Lane County Sunday School Rally Plans May Convention
The Lane County Sunday School Association executive committee met in Eugene on March 15. They decided to hold the county convention in Eugene on May 2 and 3, and urged all district presidents to conduct their district conventions before May ends.
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Lane County Gounday Sehior Association
Eugene
Ice Bridge Breaks Over Niagara Falls Scene
Niagara Falls New York reports a broke ice bridge ending a winter season longer than usual. The issue includes varied items from lumber shipments to local school delays, ship loss investigations, meat market sourcing, trapping news, and a misquoted anecdote about a Arkansan merchant.
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Niagara Falls
Niagara Ice Bridge
Carnegie Gifts Highlight City Charities and Libraries
The Oregon State Journal notes Andrew Carnegie’s $5,000,000 grants for aged workers and New York libraries, with Seattle and Tacoma receiving donations as Spokane seeks $100,000 for a library. Eugene is praised as a civic gem, while speculation about Carnegie’s plans and Mars as a distant backdrop frame the piece.
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Oregon
Andrew Carnegie
New York
Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
Eugene
Earth
Mars
Mrarnegie
Mara
Eugenve
Western Hemisphere
Carnegie
Personal Daily Guard March 25 notes in town
In Walterville March 25 Hon C H Baker and several others were in town. Attys H W Thompson and A C Woodcock traveled to Portland and Irving ranch. Rev C A Wooley and Rev DC Kellems preached in Brownsville and Cottage Grove. Dr L D Smith and Dr C B King moved to Eugene and Junction City business. Miss Mabel Martin visiting Creswell. Miles Perkins returned to Eugene for summer. Brownsville Times note Miss Nettle Wigle to teach school in spring.
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Daily Guard
C H Baker
Walterville
H W Thompson
Portland
Leeter Hulin
A C Woodcock
Irving Ranch
C A Wooley
DC Kellems
Brownevile
L D Smith
Junction City
A J Thompson
Cottage Grove
Mabel Martin
Creswell
Bertha Tozier
C B King
Yonealla
Eugene
The
Christian Church
Brownsville
Miles Perkins
Pheenix
Arizona
March 7 Armed Examiner Briefing In Maryland
A terse March 7 notice from Maryland authorities outlines an examiner briefing focusing on long standing cases. Officials from the LW and MD offices will review procedures and assess case backlog and investigative steps.
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F Esetover
LW — MD
Public Spirit Could Build Perpetual Memorial Library
He contemplates donating a substantial sum possibly $100,000 or more to establish a public library or park, creating a lasting monument to his memory for the benefit of knowledge health and happiness of the people in the fairest land on earth.
Homeseekers arrive by rail as rates drop
Fourteen hundred homeseekers reach Spokane via Northern Pacific Great Northern and Burlington. About 400 stop here with around 150 continuing to Portland and Puget Sound. Eastern rail lines also bring in homeseekers. Two men who stole items from Jos Stewarts residence at Springfield attempted escape by setting a straw mattress on fire and were rescued as the blaze was put out.
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Lane County
Oregon
Pleasant Bill
Elijah Bristow
Pacific Homestead
Salem
Spokane
Wash
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Burlington
Portland
Puget Sound
Or&n
Jos Stewart
Springfield
Rathbone Sisters Lodge Planned in Eugene Inked
Eugene ladies move to organize a Rathbone sisters lodge as an auxiliary to the Knights of Pythias. Names are being secured and, once enough interest is shown, a charter will be requested. El Frasier, manager of the Holy Land and Lean, will arrange a branch office in connection with the city.
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Rathbone Sisters
Eugene
Knights of Pythias
el Frasier
Holy Land
Establle
Jury Drawn and Bridge Labor Accounts 800 AD Era Entry
An old ledger style entry lists jurors and witnesses for state cases including Richard Vaughan and Floyd Vaughan with fees and witness notes. It records bridge and ferry labor by Amos D Hyland and others, printing costs, lumber, and telegraph services. Several names such as Bennett, Seay Mabie, and George William appear among payments and services.
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Hyland
Chas Croner
Jack Krazy
Matlock
Jack Brazy Pobbog
Brady
Jack Mrazy
Laylorne
Seay Mabie
Glase & Prudhomme Ledger
Eugene Register Printing
Yates
Pauprr Supplies
Bond & Son Lumber
Eaton Isbor
Jasper Ferry
GUARD
Ncoce
Pacific States Telegraph & Telephone Co
Mack Haskett
Floyd Vaugnac
Pietaramations
Wm Vaughan
Floyd Vaughan
Richard Vaughan
Abas
Croner
Geo William
Neonetersiens Sevees
Rowland
Abbott
Richard Vaughan Sensi
Farrow
Richeard Vaughan
H Talefero
Richard
Sidney Rextt
Richard Moan
Wietermeier
H Vader
Bridgework accounts and inquest notes flagged by Branton
A sprawling ledger lists bridgework payments and mileage claims for Branton and partners, with jurors and witnesses named. The document also notes inquests, road supervision roles, October and March figures, and several county officials and deputies. Interspersed are local notices of a town resident's odd behavior and building preparations for a new brick structure.
Project named in brief signboard note appears unclear
Fragmentary OCR text mentions E. W. rove signature and wine reference with unclear context. No decisive people, places, or events are discernible.
Eugene School Bond Issue Rules Spark Legal Debate
Eugene district school directors push a 25 000 bond to fund a high school but face legality doubts. The law requires sale to the best price in an open market, implying a popular loan is not allowed. If multiple bidders offer, directors may split the loan at their judgment. Local money at four percent could outbid a single New York bidder offering three and twenty two hundredths percent.
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Eugene
Lane County
New York
Walterville Building Let to J M Wray for Woodmen Hall
A two story frame building 24 by 50 feet will be erected at Walterville by J M Wray of Eugene for the Woodmen of the World. The upper story will serve as a lodge hall while Honr H Bakers new store will occupy the lower floor. Completion is set for the first of May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walterville BuiLpine
J M Wray
Eugene
Walterville
Honr H Baker
Lamp Fire Scorches Rooms at Booth Residence
About 8 o'clock last evening a lighted lamp was overturned and broken at Hon RA Booth's Pearl Street home. The carpet bureau and furnishings were scorched before the fire was extinguished.
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Brookes
Hon RA Booth
Pearl Street
Frank Moore jailed for unlawful entry in Springfield
Frank Moore was arrested in Springfield for unlawfully entering J W Stewart's residence. He pled guilty and received thirty days in the county jail at the Springfield justices court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Moore
Springfield
J W Stewart
Pension increase for Eugene man and veteran noted
Samuel B reckeon of Eugene has been granted a pension increase of 12 dollars per month. The report mentions Mr Jackson, a Mexican War veteran, formerly melded nog Cwell.
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Samuel Breckeon
Eugene
Jackson
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