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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1906
Page
7
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A fragmented item notes timber land buyers along the Santiam river in Lane County and discusses local press politics. It questions geography mentions and criticizes shifting newspaper stances on revenue and Sheriff candidate Fred Fisk, highlighting partisan consistency debates.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a March 2 gathering and local residents Mrs J W Hara ne and Mrs Olive Lacy of Port Mire. Mentions Weeden F B Short Cottage Circve and Willamette Valley Company taking over a city electric plant, plans for improvements, and a dynamo with specified capacity.
Bram Tyree once Albany school supervisor faced circuit court action on charges linked to certifying returns to the secretary for a business insurance company. The case drew significant attention across Salt Lake, San Francisco, and Albany, where the school chief’s notoriety was noted.
A garbled telegram note appears to announce a large timber sale with unclear phrasing. Read as a historical item, the fragment suggests a public sale event or notice but lacks precise details on date, place, or responsible authority.
President Campbell and football manager Mount search for a year round coach to oversee football basketball track and baseball at the university. Captain elect William Chandler reports several candidates including Norcross of Michigan Main of Dartmouth Redding of Kentucky McIntosh of Colorado and Thom of Columbia as possibilities.
E U Lee the Republican candidate for county clerk and present incumbent will oppose the primaries. Long Tom farmer from Dickinson City petitions for county clerk. Franklin T Plank filed for constable in Eugene justice districtRepublican. Reuben W Smith seeks justice of the peace in Springfield. Charles C Bennett aims for Republican constable Richardson precinct. E O Potter Republican central committeeman South Eugene precinct No 2 and W S Moon North Eugene No 1 also listed.
Eugene barbers held a city hall meeting to organize an association for mutual benefit. A committee of W. H. Bran etetter, George Marx, and Ed Lindley was chosen to draft by laws and regulations. George Marx named secretary, George Severn presided. They aim to regulate working hours and may charge 4 cents per share on handicap, with neck shaving possibly rising to five cents.
A local notice from Eugene Oregon dated March 22 lists individuals including Altman C C Bell Mrs Sadie Carusa Mrs Nancy L Hyland B O Hunter John Inman Mrs H W Jutain Emma King Mr and Mrs Peter Klippie Miss Lizzie Manning Mrs Belle McPherson Lela MacSwain G K Purrell John H Stingley R G J L PAGE P M See us for fresh garden seeds in Chambers Hardware.
The Willamette Valley Co has bought the Corliss engine and boilers from Lane County Electric Co. at Eugene. The engine is being shipped today to be installed in Cottage Grove electric plant recently acquired by the Willamette Valley Co. Lane County Electric once ran a large plant on Enat Eighth street near the mill race, later outgrown by Springfield plant.
Mrs Julia A Sumner wife of T C Sumner died at the family home two and a half miles northwest of Eugene this morning at 3 o clock aged about 60. She leaves four grown sons and a grown daughter. Funeral arrangements not yet made. Cause of death appendicitis with bowel obstruction.
We thank friends neighbors and all who assisted us in our bereavement. Gratitude to Geary school teachers and pupils and to those who offered kind tributes. MR AND MRS E J SIMONS AND FAMILY.
Mrs. John H. Cox expresses heartfelt gratitude to neighbors and friends for their kind service during the illness and death of her beloved husband, thanking them for support and sympathy.
The message thanks friends for kindness and sympathy to Mrs A G Mathews and family and Alex Mathews and family. A note adds an ad-like line about Security Calf Food mixed with skim milk providing feeding value similar to whole milk at 114 cents per day.
The Register backs the public rights in the county road blockade by the 8 P trestle near Springfield. The Guard notes the fight is nearly won and urges swift remedy through railroad officials in Portland. Merchants’ Protective Association and local voices call for a safe, adequate crossing with minimal cost to the Southern Pacific Co.
The Mabel precinct constable brought Collins to Eugene for assault on his wife. Justice of the Peace Adam h sentenced him to jail without a trial, contrary to law. Sheriff Fisk ordered the constable to return with the man for a proper trial before any sentence. Reports say the beating was severe.
Paul Mestel former owner of City Meat Market was arrested in the afternoon by Acting Chief Farrington on a warrant from E J Frasier charging him with obscene language before a woman. He pleaded guilty before Police Judge Dorris and was fined 10 dollars.
A large crowd witnessed a fast, furious basketball contest at the armory. The University led 14 12 at half and 12 8 in the second half for a final margin of points. Earlier, seniors and sophomores beat juniors and freshmen 15 to 5 in a preliminary game.
John Collins, recently jailed in Mabel for beating his wife, attempted suicide by poison last night in Springfield after being brought there by the constable. He swallowed powders from a bottle when the marshal opened his grip, grew ill, and was saved by Dr. Jayne. He cited family troubles and fear of losing his children as motives. Collins, 38 to 40, remained ill at the city hall.
Attorney BR Bryson, ill with scarlet fever, reportedly contracted the disease from a Commercial Club office once housed in a residence room. The building’s move and shaking reportedly released dormant germs from walls. A Wyoming tale links smallpox to reused timber from an unused inn.
A group of Spanish American War veterans in Eugene discuss calling a meeting to organize a local branch of a national veterans organization. Many veterans in Lane County support the move and are ready to assist.
A corrected timber sale note clarifies the Swede tract in place of Smeed and reports that the Eugene pool price would rise from 20 to 5 if the current deal collapses. Separately a Portland tragedy shows a murdered woman killed by a lover, a married man who abandoned his family, then kissed the bloodied face after the four bullets. The scene ends with a reflection on sin and punishment.
L. 5. Mill employment manager for Booth Kelly Lumber Co arrived from Portland with about two dozen men to work in logging camps. The group, described as good looking for a sawmill crew, lodged at Encore Motel and were driven to Pall Creek to begin duties. Company raised wages after Swedish workers from Chicago left without earning any pay, signaling better retention ahead.
The State University students association met in Villard hall and decided to keep two orators for interstate and intercollegiate contests. A graduate treasurer would handle athletic funds. Varsity caps and a new emblem system were adopted for track and baseball players. Trackers must earn five points to wear the emblem. other games serve as practice unless intercollegiate or championship contests occur.
Yesterday's Albany Herald reports 28 men moved on foot along the railroad south of the city within two hours. They left Springfield sawmills to seek work in Portland on new rail lines and other projects. Some belonged to the Swede contingent recently brought from the east for Booth Kelly mills.
J Grimwood, a Wendling sawmill employee, was injured when a plank sliding down a chute struck him in the leg. The wound was severe but not life threatening, leaving him laid up for some time.
Abe Gilbert reigned tied to the Electric Light pany now filled by Dawn Humphreys. Geo Perkins and Henry Fuller, new arrivals from Mart, Michigan, partner for carpentry in Springfield this summer. Will Hodes plans a 24 by 24 store on his lot between the City Meat Market and Peerys drug store, to house the News office. Scrawny poultry ad urges Security poultry food for healthy eggs and chick growth.
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