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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1906
Page
2
Sheriff Fisk arrested Jake Berger in the circuit court on liquor selling charges. Berger operates a place formerly the Reception saloon. The session will focus on trials for the rest of the term as more indictments proceed.
A November 16 1906 grand jury report for Lane County Oregon urges a larger county jail with more cell space and live-in jailor quarters, steel-lined walls to deter digging, and reallocation of offices for efficiency. They also recommend giving the school superintendent the grand jury room and providing its current room to the district attorney and grand jury. The jurors note county offices are well kept but clerk and sheriff offices are inadequate for current business.
Mrs. Fred Spryder endured a frightening runaway after a train torpedo frightened her horse near Judkins Point. The rig toppled and she struck a rock, suffering a badly bruised body and several fractured ribs. Booth-Kelly Co. slab wood contracts, overbidding I W Baker who previously supplied Springfield and Eugene.
Purports to cure salt rheum by cleansing the blood with Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming impure blood is the cause. States obstinate cases cured permanently by a course of the medicine. Invites testimonials and a book by mail from Co L Hood Co Lowell Mass.
Baker disposes of wagons and teams to a new company. W. F. Walker, noted by Springfield residents, remodels the Main and Mill streets corner building to open a strictly up to date undertaking parlor.
The Matlock place barn near Goal en burned to the ground about 4 this morning. Owned by Mr. Beckwith, built 1864 or 1865 by J. J. Matlock, the structure cost about 1000 dollars. Loss includes a blooded bull calf, hay, grain, feed, harness and machinery. Building uninsured. cause unknown, suspected hoboes overnight stay.
In St Louis on November 17 the federal grand jury indicted Receiving Teller D. P. Dyer Jr, son of United States Attorney J. P. Dyer, in connection with a $61,500 shortage in the local sub treasury. The charge is embezzlement.
Leawell news notes heavy rain and high rivers delaying logging camps and road mail service after a strong wind that felled trees and blocked routes. Farmers sow grain and schools reopen at Rush Island. Rail surveyors progress slowly in rough terrain as miners receive supplies through North Fork.
Special Correspondence from Ieison November 16 reports Mrs J S Day of this place discovering a remarkably large egg while gathering eggs. The egg weighed four and a half ounces and measured 8 1/2 by 6 1/4 inches. Her flock consists of Brown hens.
Cotage Grove November 16. Pressing car shortage spurs Western Oregon businessmen to form a united front against Southern Pacific Railroad to compel car supply for lumber poles piling and farm products. They plan to lobby the January legislature and stay until rules are enacted. An Eugene meeting is called to organize a working body to counter the embargo hitting Ashland.
At a city council special meeting a five year contract was approved with B F Howard for lighting the city. Howard Electric Light Co will install thirty 14 candlepower incandescent lights at 65 cents per light per month, with extended hours and full night service to begin as wires reach residences. The agreement takes effect December 1, with full nighttime operation possible by early next year. Willis A Nall died at 61 with dropsy and heart trouble, leaving four children. Funeral services were held, and interment followed at Odd Fellows Cemetery. Mr and Mrs F W A Crain plan a winter move to Pasadena California seeking health benefits. They will travel light and stay with daughter Anna, a public school teacher.
Born in Eugene on November 14 1906 to E T Bushnell and wife a daughter. In Crow on November 13 1906 to Clark C Sturtevant and wife a son. In Eugene on November 10 1906 to Dr and Mrs J M Lemon a daughter. At Walterville on November 14 1906 to Joseph B Odell and wife a daughter.
Seattle reports the Upper White river valley waters slowly recede while Chinook winds bring cold air. In South Park the Dumawish river floods threaten a town of two thousand. Six deaths in King and Pierce counties. Homes lost, rail lines cut, villagers endure hunger and exposure as floods spread across multiple streams.
Spokane reports half of Wallace under water with widespread business disruption and feared mining district damage from landslides. Willamette valley largely recedes but crest may reach Portland with limited danger. North Yakama area floods persist with surrounded white families and a lakelike upper Kittitas valley. Yakima valley losses total 345000 dollars and drownings reported but unverified.
Seattle on November 17 reports the flood subsiding with King county losses estimated at 1,000,000 dollars. Five deaths are expected as the maximum fatalities in the county. Train service remains halted except for a few spur lines and telegraph and telephone communication will take weeks to return to normal.
Tacoma Washington November 17 floods receding but electric lines between Seattle and Tacoma remain down for days. Bridges railroad and wagon road out in every direction. Northern Pacific passengers housed. Steamer transfers between Tacoma and Seattle. Trestle failure at Olequa blocks transit on the Cowlitz river with many bridges deemed dangerous.
J. W. White is reported in Portland on ows with limited readable text. The item notes his presence in the city and references an ongoing event or obligation indicated by ows.
Thomas Reeves and Hugh Saxon, Portland youths, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the killing of William Powell near Cottage Grove last August. Judge Harris sentenced Reeves to an Indeterminate term and Saxon to the maximum fifteen years, with each to pay costs. the hearing drew a crowded courtroom as details of the crime and the victim’s last words were recounted.
A Sunday school convention for the Eugene district will convene in Eugene at the Baptist church on December 1 and 2. Field Secretary Rev. Chas A Phipps presides with a full program of services, lessons, round tables, and addresses led by local and visiting ministers and educators.
A fragmented note claims physical beautifying inspires a drive to look good. It mentions a woman starting with Hollister's Rock Contain Tea and suggests tea or tablets from Weents and Lion Drug Co.
In a Sixth and Brannan saloon a hold up ended in deaths and injuries. Two masked robbers entered with twelve drinkers, forced raises. Retired fireman John O'Connell died after returning fire alongside robber Thomas Burke, who was also killed. Spectator Stephen Lynch died from injuries. Police arrested John Bryne, believed partner of the slain robber.
Prominent liberal party members in Cuba prepare a petition to President and Congress urging January establishment of a permanent American protectorate over Cuba. A similar bill will be presented to the Cuban congress. The program has backing from foreign interests in Cuba.
The grand jury adjourned today filing its final report. Three more indictments for selling liquor were reported one against Emil Etter and two against Mayhew and Ware, bringing total indictments this term to thirteen for local option violations. Floyd DuBoise faced no true bill for enticing Mabel Conrad from her home toward a house of prostitution. H. S. French of Postal Telegraph noted that the Cottage Grove to Springfield line is rebuilt to Goshen, with work continuing to Springfield then Portland with new poles and crossarms replacing rotted ones.
Seattle dispatch reports Mrs Maud Creffield died suddenly as autopsy fails to reveal cause, noting heart lungs liver and kidneys appeared normal. Neuralgia of the heart cited but offers no heart indications. Stomach contents will be analyzed. she was wife of Mr Creffield, the Holy Roller leader killed by George Mitewell.
Edward A Beeler formerly of Eugene was killed instantly in a shaft incident at Butte Mining Company. He reportedly climbed into the cage during lowering. His body awaits his mother Mrs Beeler who arrived on the Sound. Funeral services will be held at his Oak Street residence with I O O F cemetery burial conducted by Rev J McCallum.
Died at the home of her parent and Mrs. James Wilhelm on Twelfth and Hilyard streets Wednesday evening October 14, 1906, from typhoid fever. Miss Elfleadhelm left behind one brother and two sisters. Also notes the death of Nanna Paddock in Oregon and attendance at a funeral by Harry Paddock. Attorney L. E. Besed from Mrs. Eddy the Pearl Street near East.
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