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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
4
Two county party chairs cancel the joint canvass due to time, prohibitions, and conflicting endorsements. Prohibition focus dominates campaign, with candidates from both parties aligned on the issue and local papers weighing in on the political atmosphere.
May 8 notes report a petition to fix bad road places between Koshland and Lowell, funded by residents along the river. Hills Brothers to start a Booth Kelly log drive near the North Fork mouth for Eugene Lumber Co, with several million feet shifting to Springfield. Carl Rankin and wife traveled to the railroad survey. A North Fork bridge camp hosts workers. Mt Jane snow briefly touched, frost danger passes, corn planting about ahead.
The campaign highlights L R Edmonson as a leading candidate among six vying for three Lane County seats. Support comes from business and independent voters who admire his hard work, education at the University of Oregon and University of Michigan Law School, and his potential to aid fellow legislators in crafting constitutionally sound bills.
Pleasant Hill reports President P. L. Campbell spoke on Education in open session last Saturday afternoon before the grange. Rev Handsaker from Corvallis preached at the Christian church after exchanging pulpits with Rev Horn. Prof Young of the U O will speak at the picnic Saturday. Alberta travelers return. they find Perkins' statements about that country not far wrong and plan to stay in Oregon.
The Lane County sheriff's office handles tax collections of two to three hundred thousand dollars annually, oversees county criminal work and service of court papers. Fred Bisk, elected two years ago, is praised for diligence, reliability, and competence, with broad support predicting re election.
The final eighth grade exam in public schools is scheduled for May 17 and 18 and June 14 and 15, 1906. Teachers must notify the school board chairman with pupil readiness and examiner details so materials can arrive in time. In a separate case, Frank Purcell of Marcola faced a jury for assault and battery on A J Price, with the jury finding him not guilty. Mr and Mrs M E Edwards arrived by train late at night.
Potatoes show weakness due to over supply in California with prices unlikely to recover soon. Eggs firm near 17 to 18 cents per dozen, butter around 112 cents, poultry prices easing. Portland market reports slight declines in coffees and pork, but lamb and dressed meat remain active. grain and hay prices mix with wheat firm and flour improving.
Voters who have not registered can vote by filing blank A at any voting place on election day and securing six freeholders to sign. Democrats in Eugene may use the Democratic headquarters for oath support. The process requires the oath of qualification under Cotton's Code Sec. 2714. If not a Lane County resident, voting rights adjust for state officials with modified oath. The residence is deemed at the place of sleep.
The readable portion presents garbled phrases about health remedies, possible medical claims, and unnamed products. It mentions digestion and constipation and references unclear names but lacks coherent facts, dates, places, or identifiable entities.
Governor George F. Chamberlain will address Lane county voters at the Eugene theatre Tuesday evening May 2 after an afternoon talk at Cottage Grove. Poorly available venue delayed the shift. He has held large meetings across the state this year and is expected to draw big crowds in Lane county. He is described as a clear forceful speaker who informs and entertains.
A Syracuse dispatch reports Rev Mahlon Day born Creswell Oregon in 1874 and educated at the University of Oregon and Rochester Baptist Seminary faces a call from New Calvary Baptist in Syracuse. Day serves Dunkirk New York First Baptist and has not decided whether to accept. His wife is from Oregon and Calvary is a recently organized church with ten members.
Wool merchants seek high grade wool at Eugene Woolen Mill for prompt cash payment. Local buyers offer top market rates for merino and long staple fleece as season demand increases.
An official from Lane County reports the deputy inspector’s absence appears to affect ongoing duties. No further details on location or reason are provided in the fragment.
Dalton S Robinett son of John R and Matilda Robinett born October 20 1883 died Creswell May 13 16 after a year and a half of suffering baptized in Methodist faith by Rev Stratford remained steadfast in belief. He leaves father mother and four brothers among many relatives and friends. A precious one from us is gone a robe we loved is stilled a place is vacant in the home which never can be filled. God recalls the boon His love had given and the soul is at ease in heaven. FRIEND Paul Green brother of W M Green home after four years service with the O and Saithc isla.
On Monday May 25 Coburg residents vote on whether the village should incorporate as a city. Nominations are printed including marshal candidate Robertine Walker and treasurer candidates H C Ray Brentner, Mrs Alice Swift.
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