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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1909

Page

4

Council Favors Hard Surface Street Paving

The adjourned Eugene city council session approved a resolution backing a railroad from Eugene to the Sluslaw mouth and advanced street improvements. Ordinances on a city light inspector and sidewalk rules were laid over, with bids for grading and materials debated and referred to the street committee. The council endorsed hard surface paving over macadam and pledged support for the Eugene to Florence railroad project.

Eugene Sluslaw Chicken Park Hendricks Lizzie Luckey Collier, Jefferson Washington R. Yergle A. C. Mathews Mathews Washington and Jefferson Collier Street Willamette Street Seventh Street Beacon Street Twelfth Street Mallock Garrett Siuslaw Lane County Florence

Local residents in Eugene and nearby towns travel through the city

Jack Baker arrived from the north in the afternoon. S. A. Hayward of Wendling was in the city overnight. Fr. F. Minney and wife of Vida are in the city for a few days. Dr. Newton Riddell, the lecturer, left today for points north. Oscar Millican of Walterville is in the city for a day or so. Cr. L. Weber, Creswell merchant, was in the city today. Mrs. C. EM. Brown is visiting in Cottage Grove for a few days. Ben Williams the University orator left today for Moscow Idaho. Mrs. R. E. Cox was a stage passenger for Mapleton this morning. Dr. A. M. Smith made a professional trip to Junction City today. Mrs. R. J. Miller of North Yakima Washington is in the city for a few days. Wm. Roots, an insurance agent of Monmouth, was in the city today. H. C. Clark of Yuba City California was an arrival in Eugene last night.

Jack Baker S. A. Hayward Wendling F. Minney Vida Newton Riddell Oscar Millican Walterville Cr. L. Weber Creswell C. EM. Brown Cottage Grove Ben Williams Moscow Idaho R. E. Cox Mapleton A. M. Smith Junction City R. J. Miller North Yakima Wash Wm. Roots Monmouth H. C. Clark Yuba City Cal Eugene Las Mason Wittenberg Portland D. C. Zenor Siuslaw Florence A. M. Syphers Blachey John Brookmayer Mohawk W. Upton Mabel J. J. Philippi W. C. Barbour Mabel Chase Newport E. F. Judkins Albany Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Jennie Higgins Corvallis W. R I. O. Q. F. Lodge Ernest Wills W. W. Shortridge Colvin L. C. Gaylord L. M. Hall J. W. Hatfield Bishop Scadding Episcopal Church M. C. Davis Sringfield U. S J. F. Pyle Roseburg J. L. ‘Ambirth Willamette Valley Co Baker City A. B. Wood Oregon & Southeastern Railway Ira A. McCall Merrill, Or Seattle

Local residents flood Eugene area for visits and events

Mason Wittenberg visits Portland for several days while D C Zenor travels from Siuslaw to Mapleton and Florence. Numerous locals arrive in Eugene from Monmouth and other towns, attend lodges in Albany, and return home. A May 16 Pleasant Hill school carnival is announced with details and participants.

Community notes from Enterprise Oregon May 10

Special correspondence from Enterprise Oregon recounts local life. Uncle Will Wooten peddled dried fruit in Creswell and Cottage Grove. Della Bona returns home from Eugene. A W Jacobs rode a two day trip up the Middle Fork. school to close soon with a fine teacher. Myra Sheldon and brother visit from Bear Creek. Weaver Jacobs escapes a run away accident while clod-mashing corn. no serious injuries. Lemly boys improve their ranch by removing old apple trees. frost damages fruit and garden. Beaver’s house fire extinguished by Floya Lord and others. young people socialized at Dan Bolin's. Minnie Wooten and Goldie Jacobs with Ran kin. Wa ele Dudley away with Springfield baseball team. an interesting baseball game mentioned.

Enterprise Will Wooten Creswell Cottage Grove Della Bona Eugene A. W. Jacobs Middle Fork Myra Sheldon Bear Creek Weaver Jacobs Mr. Jacobs Lemly J. L. Beaver’s Floya Lord Dan Bolin Minnie Wooten Goldie Jacobs

Marriage of Naomi Lombard and M Vernon Parsons in Eugene

At the home of Mr and Mrs G L Gilbert 125 West Eighth street Eugene on Monday May 17 at 1030 am attorney M Vernon Parsons and Miss Naomi Irene Lombard were married with Rev P K Hammond officiating The groom a rising lawyer in the timber business with his brother Earl Parsons The bride formerly chief operator at the telephone office They anticipate home at 125 West Eight street after May 24 with friends invited.

G. L Gilbert West Eighth Street Eugene M. Vernon Parsons Naomi Irene Lombard P K. Hammond Earl Parsons West Eight Street

Alma Notes Highlight Local Visits And Events

Alma residents enjoy Oregon mist as Mrs. Kate Ross visits Mrs. Luce in Alma. Bert Allegar makes a post office call. A dance at Mound draws a good time. Roy Bierce passes through. Miss Grace Luce is sick. Mail carrier has chicken pox but works. Leopold expects John Mohler’s arrival from Prineville. George Luce moves stock with Major the dog. Farmers seek hog buyers and axel breaks. Campbell at Corvallis to address agricultural students then Commencement talks in Marshfield and North Bend. Schafer to Prineville and Aisman to Seio. Sheddon to another town.

Alma Oregon Kate Ross Elmira Luce Bert Allegar Mound Roy Bierce Ethel Sallee Little Son Grace Luce Leopold John Mohler Prineville George Luce Esmond Creek Major Jay Johnson Campbell Corvallis Agricultural College Marshfield North Bend Schafer A 'S Seio Shedon

Barringer moves church hall and residences in town

J. W. Barringer relocates the old Catholic church building behind the Catholic academy to R. M. Pratt’s lot. He also moves Dr. J. W. Harris’ Ferry street residence in two sections to East Sixteenth and Ferry streets for a new doctor’s house, and rolls the Dunn residence on Oak street to East Thirteenth between Oak and Pearl. A Lebanon man buys the house and will move his family here after relocation.

J. W. Barringer Catholic Academy R. M. Pratt Mr. Barringer J. W. Harris Ferry Street East Sixteenth Ferry Streets Dunn Oak Street East Thirteenth Street Oak and Pearl Lebanon

J H Vincent to Move Restaurant in West Eighth Block

J H Vincent owner of the Schneider block restaurant leases the room formerly Munroe Son s furniture store on West Eighth street from the Hovey heirs. He plans to occupy it about June 1 with a larger, better restaurant and a lunch counter with separate luncheon rooms to follow.

J. H. Vincent Schneider West Eighth Street Hovey Munroe & Son Mr. Vincent

Col Williams Elected Grand Patriarch

Albany May 18 The Grand Encampment of Oregon I O O F completed its thirty fifth annual session in Albany electing Col Williams of Eugene as Grand Patriarch for the ensuing year. The Rebekah Assembly met in session selecting officers as the classes for 182 new members were initiated. The Department Council of Oregon Patriarchs Militant formed a brigade with twenty two cantons and elected officers. Competitive Rebekah drillwork concluded the day with Eugene and St John teams contending.

Albany Oregon Rebekah Assembly of Eugene Hood River Dalles K Robertson Roseburg Sentinel J. S. Lawrence Coquille E. J. Svely H. M. Beckwith Portland John M Wiliams E. E. Sharon W. W. Francis Grand Representatives W. J. Vawter Medford W R. Cunningham Canyon City G. P. Rickley Harrisburg Grand Sentinel G A Pogue Ontario T. R. Hibbard Silverton Rebekahs Rebekah Assembly U. W. Hall Grand Assembly Grand Assembly of Nellie Bernitt Marshfield Mary Smith Grants Pass Corrie Hubbard Independence Addie Grout la Grande Ora Casper Dallas Mise Eda Jacobs Corvallis Belle Belcher Lafayette S. May Greer Hillsboro Fannie Hedman Mary Jones Jack Willoughby Eugene Williams John M. Williams E. J. Seely Linn County W. R. Cunningham L. Wimberly O. P. Miller G. Prickley G. A. Pogue George W. Wright State The Odd Fellows Patriarchs Militant Department Council of Oregon Patriarchs Militant I. O. O. F. Temple P. A. Hantz Baker City J. M. Williams A. W. Killick C. D. Doane William Rudolf Moro W. R. Bellamy J. N. Olmstead Salem J. E. Ward L. M. Smith Dufur Order Patriarchs A. W. Kil- Hek J. F. Ferguson WH. M Beckwith J. B. Stanfield Athena W. A. Wheeler J. 8. Fine Leutenant F. E. Cavender W. M. Green A. J. T. Smith Gold Hill F. W. Riches Elka Temple St. John

Architect Draws Plans for Two Story Block in Nesmith County

Captain Bert K Lawson of Cottage Grove hired Architect Hunzicker yesterday to prepare plans for a fine two story block to be erected in the Nesmith county city.

Bert K. Lawson Cottage Grove City Hunzicker Nesmith County

White 0 Feed Stable Ad at W Ninth and Pearl St

An old time ad announces a White 0 Feed Stable at corner W Ninth and Pearl Street offering everything new and clean with a focus on farmers. It notes no price raise and a waiting room for ladies and invites readers to give a call.

Ninth and Pearl St

Coos Bay Road Survey Planned by Local Railroad

Marshfield May 18 The Coos Bay Oregon and Idaho Railroad plans an immediate prelimary survey for a line from Coos Bay to Boise. The company with a 256000 capital has subscribed about 2000 with more promised and stock certificates issued as first mortgage on survey rights of way and terminals.

Marshfield Plana Coos Bay Oregon & Idaho Railroad Company Boise Chamber of Commerce North Head Patrick Hennessy J. R. Smith F. A. Harres F. Falkenstein

Miller Dies Suddenly in Yard at West Ninth Corner

William H. Miller died suddenly this forenoon while speaking with his sister-in-law Mrs J M Willianme at her home located at the corner of West Ninth and Charnelton streets. The incident occurred in the yard during a conversation.

William H. Miller J. M. Willianme West Ninth and Charnelton Street

Local Man Dies of Heart Trouble in Eugene Yard

Mr. Miller born May 21 1833 in LaGrange County Ohio died suddenly at 10 30 after collapsing in the yard from heart trouble. He married Sarah A Gwinn in 1871. she died over four years ago. He had lived in Eugene ten years and was a Mason and Odd Fellow. Funeral at Williams residence Sunday 3 p m with interment in the IOOF cemetery.

Miller Mr. Miller LaGrange County Ohio Sarah A. Gwinn Willame Eugene Indiana Kansas Order Williams

Death of Hertha E. Green at Eugene home

At 610 West Sixth street in Eugene on May 19 1909 Hertha E Green widow of Rev Howard A Green died leaving four children She was born March 13 1865 in McGregor Iowa Funeral announcements to follow

West Sixth Street Eugene Hertha E. Green Howard A Green McGregor Iowa

Advertised Letters May 12 1909 List

The notice lists names of individuals including Anderson W T Bartlett W T Bean Edds Roland Henry Bowerman Burns George D Clark Mrs Nellie Crain Dr Louis F Criger Bert Graham Mrs Rose Hathaway W F Henne Mise B H Hicks Robt Hurd Mrs C RB John Enos Johnson Mrs Annie Koenig Mrs KE Knight James Larable Geo Mahon Misa Mary Meyers Geo Moor Loyd Paton John Phelan Matthew Rankin V Rinehart W S Robertson R D Saxvick Norman Scott Misa Lon Shackelford Mrs Shanafelt H C Tompeon C Veeland H H Vittueet Co John Walker Edward Willson Mrs John Wolf W H Wright Alfred May 12 09

Quaker Oats Griddle Cakes Ad Promises Quick Energy

Ad copy touts Quaker Oats griddle cakes as tasty and strengthening. Includes a recipe with oats flour baking powder sour milk eggs and butter, plus soaking steps and cooking notes for making the cakes at home.

Florence Bank Incorporated by Coast County Men

Florence bank planned with $10,000 capital and local leaders as incorporators. J Gray of First National Bank of Florence, J Pugh, and Fred Hollister will organize the venture and travel to the Siuslaw to finalize arrangements. The bank aims to serve the Florence area, with community support and a development loan plan in place.

Wy.helming Florence Iiolation Schmetterprine Gray

State seeks 10000 damages over Lyons depot order breach

Attorney General Crawford led case in Linn county circuit court against Corvallis and Eastern Railroad Company to recover 10000 dollars as penalties for failing to obey the State Railroad Commission order to erect suitable depot buildings at Lyons.

Creven Crawford Circuit Court Linn County Corvallis& Eastern Railroad Company Sate Railroad Commission Lyons

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. Friendly Boys’ Apparel Council Lawrence Roach Music House W. Sixth Street Edison Eugene Loan and Savings Bank Pleasant Hill P. H Dexter John Rankin Martha Derring Jewel Lord Miss Parks Cloverdale J. M. Grubbs J. L. Beaver Verna Swarzer Arzaler Wilhelm Beaver Rankin Nannie Wooten P. H. High School Enterprise Notes Col. Williams Coos Bay Road J. Hill Foreign Donetheff Stehen J. i Page P. M Prise Germany New Yorks Quaker Oat Company Florence Bank Cooc County Ay Aut Chas. H. Lilly Co Pacific Riis EF OG OLN Bohs Ons Rewlx Dana Sone Enli Sin $Ca' Tim
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