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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1907

Page

4

Professor Brindley Resigns to Join Iowa State College

Professor John E. Brindley of the economics department has received a lucrative offer from Iowa State College and will leave the university in a few days. A Wisconsin graduate, he contributed notably to economic research, and his departure leaves a hard-to-fill vacancy as the university loses a valuable man. Professor Dunn spoke on The Catacombs to a sizable audience, sharing European insights from travels. Dean Sunderson of the Divinity School led brief services. Train wreck reported in San Bernardino, California, on May 21, described as an incident connected to a rescue attempt.

John E. Brindley Iowa State College Brindley University of Wsconsin Pacific Coast Dunn F. Dunn Catacombs Europe Rome Dean Sunderson Divinity School

Man Aims at Death on Tracks Near Loma

H Clenin, recently from Chicago, attempted suicide this morning near Loma by standing on the track before a Southern Pacific freight. Engineer Konder stopped the train by emergency brake, saving the man who was naked. The train buckled, two cars demolished, and the man fled, barking like a dog as he disappeared into the brush before his clothes were found.

H. Clenin Chicago Loma Southern Pacific Konder Clenin Kander

Dr Titus Secures Fine Nrray Machine In Office

Dr. J F Titus in the Matlock block installed a fine static electric machine. N O Nelson of Chicago supplied the unit and a demonstration was given with X ray, ozonizer and high frequency current effects shown. The machine ranks among the coast's finest with only five others nearby.

J. F. Titus Matlock Block N. O. Nelson Nelson Scientific Instrument Co Chicago The Guard Seattle Portland California Titus

Cascade Reservoir Irrigation and Power Company Formed

Articles of incorporation filed by A. C. Woodcock A. R. Black and Dr T. W. Harris for Cascade Reservoir Irrigation and Power Company with capital stock $150 000 and principal office in Fugene One half of stock subscribed prior to filing. Officers and directors to be elected before further details emerge. Local development aimed at upper Willamette valley resources.

Cascade Reservoir, Irrigation and Power Company A. C. Woodcock A. R. Black T. W. Harris

Sunday Schools Meet in Convention Creswell District

The Creswell District Sunday School Association held its fourteenth annual convention at Cloverdale on May 18 with a large crowd despite bad weather. The banner district of Lane county was showcased, and a contribution of 16 was made to state and county work. Officers elected: W. L. Wheeler president, T. H. Fenton vice president, Irma Howe secretary, M. J. Hillegas treasurer. The meeting adjourned to meet next year at Dexter.

Creswell District Sunday School Association Cloverdale Creswell Lane County W. L. Wheeler T. H. Fenton Irma Howe M. J. Hillegas Dexter

Wanted Situation by Capable Housekeeper in Eugene

Middle aged woman seeks work as a housekeeper in a bachelor or widower’s family. No incumbrances. Best references. Room 22 Matlock Howe Eugene. Wool Wanted at Eugene Woolen Mill. Top price paid.

Calon Matlock Howe Eugene Eugene Woolen Mill Wtf

Examination for Naval Midshipman in Portland 1907

A competitive examination for a Portland midshipman appointment to the Annapolis Naval Academy will be held June 6 1907 in the public library. Dr C H Chapman Oregonian staff conducts tests in reading writing spelling punctuation grammar geography United States history world history arithmetic algebra and geometry. Candidates must meet strict health and size requirements and pay own travel expenses plus about $265 for outfits if selected.

Portlaand Annapolis Naval Academy Senator Pourne C. H. Chapman Oregonian United States Portland Chapman Bourne Annapolia Oreecn United States Navy

Haywood trial awaits new venire of talesmen

A продолжаe report details a rancher and carpenter witness from Cripple Creek who testified about his role for the defense in the Haywood trial. He said he collected precinct notes, was paid $2.50 daily, and confirmed his paid appearance today. He described being hired to poll Maple precinct and noted prior conversations.

Fair Grounds Idaho Cripple Creek Colo Fisher Colorado Hawley Allen Maple Defense

Advertised Letters List for Eugene May 22 1907

The notice lists names of individuals with last names including Baxter Britton Carson Cox Crump Dixon Emerson Foster Framen Gilbert Haller Hastings Laverag Link Mack Masterson Parrish Pemmard Roe Rabcon Robinson Ross Smith Smith Warner Welton Wheeler Wheeler Worden and others as letters waiting at the Eugene post office.

Eugene Baxter Evert. Britton J. M. Carson Rena. Cox W. M. Crump Lena. Dixon H. Doty Misa Ethel. Emerson Foster A. Framen Peat Gilbert R. M. Godfrey Frank. Haller Rose. Haskell

Piano Bargains In Fuende Slashed To Clear Inventory

Slightly used pianos priced from 175 dollars up, originally 300 to 350. Store is clearing stock to make way for new arrivals, inviting customers to call and view what may be the greatest piano bargain offered in Fuende.

Mnet

Waldport Sawmill Project Aims to Begin

Corvallis figures J C Hammel and August Fischer organize Waldport Lumber Company with Will Keady treasurer and storekeeper A B Lundeman, securing a mill and 40 million feet of timber at Waldport for a new Lincoln County coast operation. Hammel to lead plant with Keady. output shipped to San Francisco.

J. C. Hammel Corvallis Mr. Hammel Au- Fischer Fred Fischer Lane County Waldrt Lincoln County August Fiesher Waldport Waldport Lumber Company Will F. Keady A. B. Lundeman August Fischer August Keady

After S P Land in Linn County move hints at stakes

Albany readers hear of three or four men buying three teams of horses near Albany and heading to foothills. One is said to have surveyed Oregon Pacific lands in Linn County. The men hint at action around Albany linked to Southern Pacific property. The firm reportedly owns about three hundred quarter sections with high cruising values up to 18 000 000 feet and worth at least 10 000, others less. Gov will likely sell government land at 2 50 per acre per original agreement.

Albany Wagors Foothills Oregon & California Linn County Southern Pacific Albany Democrat

Deadwood Notes On Homesteads And Local Happenings

Allen Jay of Blackley and Peter Wilcutt of Deadwood filed on homesteads in Florence. Wilcutt sought his sick son in Salem. Clayton Pope sold his homestead relinquishment to Jay for 20 dollars. Notices of visits, weather, and local goings on fill this Deadwood Dispatch. The Lane County court invites bids for a McKenzie river bridge at Hendricks Ferry with a five percent bid bond and May 24 deadline.

Deadwood Allen Jay Blackley Peter Wilcutt Florence O. Wilcutt Salem Clayton Pope Loretta Hays Goldson Greenleaf Josephine Burnett Mead & Taylor C. Burnett Peck Upper Lake Creek Lane County Oregon McKenzie River Hendricks’ Ferry Eugene E. U. Lee C. N. Griswold

Pasture Stock Sale and Local Notices

Stock pastures near town with inquiries directed to E. M. Warren at 442 Lawrence Street. Also listed are organs and horses for sale by H. Morris at 606 Wiltemean Street. Regular Sunday services at Crow at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. D. E. Baker, pastor. Sharples Tubular Dream Separator advertised by Chambers Hardware.

E. M. Warren Lawrence St Crow D. E. Baker

Gold Brick Report Signals Rich Blue River Mines

Glenn Powers reports W T Shurtleff, new manager of the Treasure and Great Northern mines, arrived with a gold brick weighing a pound from the Treasure of the Great Northern. The find suggests large quantities of ore, with possible bricks worth thousands of dollars as Shurtleff’s extraction method preserves more gold. The Doctor mine, owned by Dr. Candiani, plans to resume soon, and district prospects look bright for summer. Miners remain scarce, limiting operations to day shifts.

Glenn Powers Blue River Treasure Powers Great Northern

Cottage Grove Seeks Railroad To Relieve Shortage

May 21 Cottage Grove reports a severe car shortage paralyzing local lumber industry. Commercial Club launches movement to build a Portland to Roseburg railroad via the Coast Fork, linking Roseburg to Marshfield with over 200000 dollars already pledged by Douglas and Coos counties. A trio A L Woodward T D Wheeler and D M C Gault will consult with committees from nearby clubs and associations. A June 25 meeting in Cottage Grove will plan routes and funding. Linn Drug Co promotes Herbine as a liver regulator and remedy for constipation and malaria.

Cottage Grove Portland Roseburg Coast Fork Marshfield Douglas Coos A. L. Woodward T. D. Wheeler D. M. C. Gault Western Oregon Lumber Manufacturers’ Association Oregon and

G A R Urges Locals to Mark War Soldier Graves

The G A R appeals to any comrade who knows a soldier's burial site to contact the courthouse janitor and obtain a flag to mark the grave.

Public urged to use Ballard Horehound Syrup

Muddle notes growing public interest in Ballard's Horehound Syrup praised for coughs influenza bronchitis and lung troubles. Advertises price 25c 50c and $1 from Linn Drug Co.

Ballard Linn Drug Co

Memorial Day Dinner for Civil War Veterans at Odd Fellows Hall

All veterans of the Civil War and their families are cordial classmates invited to a dinner served by the Ladies of the G A R on Memorial Day at Odd Fellows hall. The best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed to give satisfaction or money refunded. Sold by Linn Drug Co Williams Mfg. Co props.

Odd Fellows Hall Linn Drug Co Williams Mfg. Co

Eugene Commercial College Opens September First 1907

The Eugene Commercial College will be open September 1, 1907, in the Hall block with a new corps of teachers and competent instructors. GEO. T. HALL. Griffin Hardware Co. offers two loaned aeeqn and three second hand top buggies to trade for wood.

Eugene Commercial College Dwtf Geo. T. Hall Griffin Hardware Co

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