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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
4
Lewiston’s H Simmons and several travelers visit Eugene while many residents depart for nearby towns. Attendees include J J Murray from the north, A Hardy returning from the south, and Miss Helene Robinson from Albany. Notables such as H M Cake visit, U S senator candidate registered, and locals await grange and university-related events.
A long list of local residents and visitors in Eugene is noted with departures and arrivals. Names include Elizabeth Warren, Glenn Goodman, Walter W. Baker, H. B. Davidson, George R. Stevenson, Misa Hattle Cook, W. Nodmith, Otto N. Gore, Hodes, H. Tennis, J. J. Ackerman, Audrey Clow, Colonel J. A. Waddle, Chester Llemenway, Geo. O. Knowles, H. W. Thompson, William Lardess, S. B. Eakin, Ja F. Wooley, Kate Hanne, and Charles Brown among others reported traveling to and from Albany, Portland, Vancouver, Blue River, Florence, Salem, Cottage Grove, Goshen, and Cottage Grove with stages and trains.
Zineaville and Otto visitors join H W Biler family in Eugene. Paine departs to Portland for Republican state convention. Craven of New York guests of Kirkpatrick. Hunter of Chicago visits cousin S B Eakin. Shearer family heads to Cottage Grove. Edwards from Corvallis visits sister Evans for grange meetings. Baker, Democratic candidate for county judge, in city from Cottage Grove. Black leaves for Waldo Lake to oversee irrigation work. Myers of Newport, Neb., hosted by Wests in Eugene. Mrs B S Rolfe to Blue River for summer. son Mark remains on ranch. Parvin returns to Nexter after grange days. Purported relocations and visits continue among numerous locals and out-of-town guests. State grange sessions bring Newell and wife from Gaston to stay with Chambers. Newell is state fruit inspector. Kerr speaks at University. Kuykendall and Potter join Lane Republicans heading to Portland for state convention. Reiner and wife from Portland visit sister in Eugene then to Albany. Warren family preparing move to Gladstone Park. Kelly to Portland with Addie Watts, witness against Jones and Craig. Watts housed at Boys' and Girls' Aid Society. Medley from Portland visits sister in Eugene and returns home. Hale of Grants Pass travels via Portland to visit sister Brumold.
Cottage Grove, May 12. The Cottage Grove Fruit Drying Company files its articles with the secretary of state. Grounds adjacent to the Southern Pacific tracks were bought, building to start next week. Manager Densmore present. stock largely held by local citizens and nearby farmers. Incorporated for 5000 dollars.
The article describes the framework of CS Freeland's assessment house located at the corner of Ninth and High streets. It notes the building’s sturdy timber structure and ongoing construction details observed at the site.
Oregon defeats Whitman in the Oregon Whitman track meet at Walla Walla with winners in pole vault discus and sprint events. Moullen and Philbrook among top finishers. final score Oregon 75 Whitman 9? with several events listed and Northwest record ties noted.
Florence prepares for the Rhododendron Festival on May 20 with ceremonies at 10 am led by Queen Rhodendra, a river procession, speeches by John H Hartog of Eugene, a picnic, school performances, athletic contests, a clambake, calithumpian parade, and a grand ball. Next day beach and lake excursions. Fire destroys Launch Alberta and boathouse at Mapleton, causing substantial loss. Milking machine arrives for McCornack ranch near North Fork. Local real estate deals include W A Brown selling 20 acres south of Genada to Sylvester Wanon for 472.50 and P S Frederickson selling a ranch near Workman place to J M Young for 1800.
In Eugene and vicinity several firms publish well drilling rates for 1908. A three inch well in earth costs 50 cents per foot, in gravel or sand rock 75 cents, no casings. A four inch well in earth costs 75 cents per foot, in gravel or sand rock $1 per foot, no casings. Cement gravel and basalt rock $2 per foot, owner furnishes casings. Out of town work requires transportation and board plus water. Signed by J. E. Kilborn et al.
If you plan a monument or tablet for Decoration Day, select now from a fine stock. Best work at reasonable prices. Corner 8th and Willamette Streets. E C Lake.
Special Correspondence from Elmira notes Harry Bown for sheriff trusted in his home precinct while church meetings at the Christian and Baptist venues promote faith and community. Elmira plans a celebration as the 1.0. F. lodge seeks to organize amid local visits, travel, and health updates.
The article argues railroads and corporations pay more taxes while farmers pay less and urges voters to reject the candidate with the stated backbone who has saved Lane County taxpayers money. Ben Keeney seeks a second term as County Assessor.
An 1800s style ad touts Williams Indian Pile Ointment as a cure for blind, bleeding, and itching piles. It absorbs tumors and provides instant relief, marketed for private parts as well. Sold by Linn Drug Co. locally and by mail for 60 cents or one dollar. Williams Mfg Co., Cleveland.
After buying the well drilling outfit of Rien and Weaver I am ready to do any work in my line promptly and at seasonable prices. For bedrock water call or write E I Reynolds 19 East 11th St Eugene Or Met
Advertisement claiming pure water from bedrock by G W Traylor of 828 Patterson street Eugene. States water is eased off by entering bed rock and yields nothing but pure bed rock water. Contact Red 3377.
J W White offers onion sets at the southwest and Willamette mile locations. Limited stock reported as available to gardeners seeking early planting and quality seed.
A. P. McKin grey reports his saddle was taken from the barn Saturday night or Sunday morning. The saddle bears his name across the back of the pommel. He offers a five dollar reward for definite information. A. P. McKinze y at Hampton Bros. Eugene.
German coach horse purchased from Duncan Scott will stand the season at Bauge Yee base under J. H Perkins.
Springfield News urges voters to hold Assessor Keeney to his pledge that railroads and other corporations pay their fair share of taxes. It cites Southern Pacific main line valuations across counties, calling for Lane County to raise bed valuations to 30 000 per mile, aligning with Douglas Linn and Marion counties. It endorses Welbey Stevens as a candidate who will implement this principle.
Gould Livery, Beri and Sales Stables announces purchase of Gilbert feed stables on West Fifth Street near Willamette and plans first class livery and feed services. They offer good teams and ladies saddle horses on short notice, with reasonable prices and courteous service. tf D. G. Gould & Son.
A three year old thoroughbred bull is offered for sale. Contact Jacob Walls Lager in Creswell Oregon for details or to arrange viewing. Wel
The supreme court returned to Salem from Pendleton without Chief Justice R. S. Bean who has gone to Washington to represent Governor Chamberlain at a conference of governors at the White House this week. He will visit West Point and handle duties in the East for the governor.
The county clerk issued a marriage license today to Fay Miller age 22 and Mabel White age 19 of Junction City. Chambers Hardware Co reports thousands of rolls of new wallpaper and a bargain counter with hardware furniture rugs and more. Don’t wait they are all gone.
Professor Stafford of the University of Oregon received a letter from Dr Roy R Renshaw former assistant in the chemistry department now at Wesleyan University Middleton Conn. Renshaw expresses regret at unfavorable publicity about Oregon in the East claiming reports that the State University is not supported are the worst possible advertising for the state.
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