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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1905
Page
8
Kelsey of Salt Lake City Utah, the engineer hired by the city council to build the municipal electric light and water plant, arrived in Eugene this afternoon. He said he would likely begin preliminary work tomorrow morning. Council members say work will proceed unless halted by injunction proceedings.
A disturbance occurred as James Pyburn traveling from Coos Bay to Independence stopped Monday and joined a spree. He was stabbed in the left arm during a fracas by a party of four including Butler Watkina and an unknown assailant. Green Pitcher arrested Pybaro, fined 22.5 dollars and costs, and released for weekly attendance.
A Selem press dispatch notes Citizens' Electric Light and Power seeks right of way for a proposed electric line between Eugene and Portland. The line would run via Albany Salem and Oregon City to Portland. Grading near the fair grounds north to Chemawaldoninun School starts next week using Eugene's power plant and waterpower.
Barr and Smith union united near Marcola on October 2 1905 at the bride's parents home Mr and Mrs 2 Smith with William C Harr and Miss Mabel H Smith officiated by H J Iott. Bride wore white and carried white roses. Home decorated with white chrysanthemum and flowers. A bountiful dinner followed. The couple long known in Lane County and well respected the groom a former teacher. Guests included Rev J Balle and wife Julie Warrend wife Mrs Eni Morgan Mrs M Cole Misses Margaret McCornack Alice McCornack Lena Skinner Edna McPherson L Zelma Edwards Essie B Nicholeop Grace Thompson Calla Sylvester and Mabel Smith Messrs J Randolph Hart Pearl B Thompson Harvey N Veach and Mr Shaw. Couple received many presents.
Sunnyside Items reports Oak Hill Upton Church will be dedicated on November 5 at 2 PM with Pastor Rev. B C Oakley of the Congregational Church officiating and other ministers to speak. A basket dinner for the church benefit drew strong turnout and a Sunday school began last week. Local farmers push fall work as late warm days help finish sowing winter crops amid several recent real estate transfers.
Newcomers survey the locality and several more sales are expected. A new bridge over the Coyote and nearby roads are in fine condition as heavy freighting resumes before the rains. Walter Canady travels with a large load of fat cattle for Portland. Crenshaw relocates to Springfield and plans to move to California in spring. Daisy Jenkins returns to Eugene after visiting local friends.
The text notes two marriage announcements: R Spencer, 8, a precision or inspector role, wed to Lela Bogart daughter of Wm Bogart of Coburg, at Hoffman House parlor this afternoon at one o'clock by Rev D E Neon. Also Mies Fleeman, daughter of Geo Fleeman, a builder, married last evening at six by Justice Wintermeier.
W A Wann, long time agent for Mutual Life Insurance in Sagene, has been appointed venereal agent for the Hawaiian iron code with headquarters in Honolulu. He will depart with his family in December for the new post, which offers a fine salary and warrants congratulations.
A reader questions why she cannot be cured by Dr Darrin as many women claim. The article lists numerous testimonial cures for female troubles, deafness, and other ailments from Oregon to Vancouver, praising his safe methods and free examinations.
In Lane County history Jobo Briggs owned two renowned bear dogs famed for treed catches and bear hunts. The dogs reportedly treed and helped kill numerous coons and bears, traveling up to twenty miles to pursue game. An October incident near Hadleyville involved a bear cub shot while the dogs hunted, with Homer Hayes present during the event.
George McMillan born March 11 1359 died October 21 105 at age 30 years 7 months and 18 days. He moved from Iowa to Oregon twelve years ago near Franklin and later to Meraden place under relocation. He drowned while looking after stock in the river leaving a wife and three small children and a slater Mrs John Freeman. He was a charter member and officer of the Church of Christ of Franklin and well respected by neighbors. Funeral was held October 25 at the Franklin church led by Rev F M Horn Eugene and burial followed in Mounts cemetery. The Lord knoweth the days of the upright and their inheritance shall be forever.
Walterville reports a measles outbreak with Marlon Hornbaker as the latest victim. Rudolph Brynd of Florence takes a clerk post at J W Shamate store. Archie Potter buys Mead freight teams and runs to Blue River. Sol Dotson moves to Wendling to head a logging crew. Mr and Mrs Warbieton of Pleasant Hill visit daughter Mrs M M Gilbert. Louire Kanoff returns from California. Professor Hoyt gives inggr town performances three nights this week. Mrs Roussell of Thoreton visits daughter Mrs Pearl Potter. Mrs Goff begins a new school term in the Kanoff district.
A notice from Norv dated November 1, 1905 lists seven miles from Eugene: three sheep, one killed by coyotes before recovery. Owner may reclaim by paying notice and pasture charges. Dr. Lowe, optician, offers superior glasses in Eugene office all next week for head and eye aches at no higher cost than other glasses.
Rear Admiral Train and son Lt Traian were attacked by Chinese near Nanking while pheasant shooting. Villagers seized guns and held the lieutenant hostage as marines landed and were assaulted by a mob. The incident sparked gunfire and a tense standoff amid calls for restraint.
A local notice invites enthusiasts to join a coyote chase in the Siuslaw valley. Meet November 1 at seven a m at Stony Point two miles north of Lorane, coordinated by Ss Fr Jackson.
Washington October 3 President Roosevelt arrived at the navy yard at 11 50 o clock and then travelled to the White House with secret service guards. A wireless report from West Virginia noted the voyage was long and stormy with seasick conditions and the president staying on deck with officers as the admiral relayed orders from aboard.
Reports from Odessa and St. Petersburg detail protests and skirmishes as crowds react to czarist promises of liberty. Police and troops join demonstrations. officials discuss extending amnesty and calming unrest amid a tense political climate in early November.
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