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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1908

Page

4

Lane County Claims Allowed at September Term

Lane County court lists approved claims from the September session including road work materials, hauling gravel, lumber, imbr, and various services. Notable entries include J. W. Truax road work 13.50, Walter Goodman 14.75, Griffin Hardware Co 97.85, Peter Colgard materials 56.00, and pauper board 97.00. Document records numerous names, firms, and payments for county projects and maintenance.

County Court Lane County J. W. Truax H. E. Prindell Walter Goodman Arthur Smith John Small Elmer Lamb F. W. Taylor RB. H. Allegar Hyland Bros Eugene Iron Wks A. N. Lapham A. BE. Dean J. Farnam B. Ryckman Griffin Hardware Co. Buppligs Tracy Lyons Chas. Piquet L. Inman Lumber Ernest Hill Harry Tabor Hoath Kelly Lhr Co Imbr Griffin Veatch Co J. C. Nicholson L. Copperwell Wood Oliver W. Johnson W. Prinder Parker & Calkins Aden Miller FP. X. Blair A. Gleason Ed Bundy John A. Lawrence Supervis Asa Tilton Frank Amberger Goodenow A. J. Wakely A. H. Park Ira Hoffman Groas Bros Prindel S. Prindel C. Albro R. Goddard H. H. Nestle Ham Callaway J. Albro A. J. Parker Frank Preaser N. Blanton L. Callaway J. R. Sexton H. Preasen William Morris H. Hoffman Fosback A.conley Siusilaw Lbr Co Herbert Adams Filmer A. Doolittle Lab Murray Trunnel A. Adams J. W. Massey Albert Graham Chas. McCollum W. OH. Millican Gerner Tall John McCollum Sam L. Wallace W. C. Orton Noe Wricht Theatore Glaepy Poo W. Nosmer Robbie Sims Seo J. T. Doster J W. Doster George W. Kerr C.F. Kichler George Soboski William Schrader J. W. O'Leary J. A. Roach I. W. Bond W. B. Goodman M. P. Mabe W. J. Aldons W. J. Aldona M. Sharp C. J. Blayter Moise H. M. Damewood G. N. Frazer Peter Colgard J. H. Fowler E. Lewis J. F. Bailey H. J. Downing Thos, Orr A. A. Kelly W. R. Kelly Billmire Bros EK. M. Bailey Lee Bailey Loraine Porter John Hake Joe Wills Wm. Wills Robert Wills Grant Hendricks Land and Howes & Co Fd Keeler W. H. Inman W. R. Lamb Jeans Harry Keeler J. M. Keeler Ernest Mabe Peter Colgaard Behnke Fred Wright Geo, Carle Geo Lioyd Jno. M Rennie TS Co Chambers Lmb Co Williams and Williams Bryant Bros. Supplies Purkholder Woods Co Coffin and Grave Burkholder Woods Co J. W. Kaye Furniture Co

Vahey Seen Likely Governor Nominee at Boston Convention

Boston Mass Sept 30 The Democratic State Convention convenes in Boston for governor and lieutenant governor nominations. State Senator James H Vahey of Watertown is expected to be the gubernatorial candidate. The party will also push abolition of the death penalty, arguing Tucker’s innocence and criticizing the current punishment.

Boston Masa James H. Vahey Watertown Vahey Massachusetts State Senate Charles L. Tucker Tucker Mabel Page Ps Fitt

Wright Sets New Flight Record At Fort Myer

Lemans reports Wilbur Wright completed a 36 minute 14 second flight covering 22 miles at an average altitude of 45 feet. The test used a flying machine that has broken all aviation records in the army at Fort Myer Virginia.

Lemans Wilbur Wright Fort Myer

Wright Plans Bold English Channel Flight Endeavor

Friends back Wright as efforts proceed to attempt a flight across the English Channel. The venture combines aviation zeal with public support and demonstrates ongoing interest in cross channel endurance feats.

Wright English Channel

Clerical Tragedy Enacted in Rome

In Rome on September 30 a secular cleric aged seventy was found murdered in his lodgings with a hammer blow to the head. A rosary and crucifix lay over the corpse, and a bloodstained hammer was nearby. Police suspect private revenge and have arrested an Oratorian priest who frequented the chamber and changed from cassock to lay attire upon leaving.

Rome Don Castanzo

Aunt Ann Wallace Sprains Hip in Cottage Grove Workplace Accident

Mrs. Hamilton Wallace known as Aunt Ann fell during kitchen work in Cottage Grove on Monday. She sustained a badly sprained hip with initial fears of dislocation, but Dr J O Van Winkle assessed it as a severe sprain.

Cottage Grove News Summary

A local injury update notes an age seventy-six patient resting easily while facing a fine. A potato vine near seven feet long yielded twelve pounds from six potatoes. Booth Kelly logs begin at Saginaw mills with Joe Miller and family joining to manage the cook house. Veatch returns to his Cottage Grove farm, taking charge October 1. Mrs Herren recovers at home after surgery in Eugene hospital. Mrs Willard returns home from Eugene after a two week visit.

Nehulae Veateh Real Estate Company HI. D. Russell Lorane Cottage Grove Booth-Kelly Saginaw Mills Joe Miller Bille Veatch Cooa County Fred Herren Eugene Alonzo Willard

What the Kidneys Do and How to Stay Cured

An 1903 and 1906 Doan’s Kidney Pills advertisement notes kidneys filter blood every three minutes and remove impurities daily. It cites lasting relief for W. Gossett from Eugene Oregon after using Doan’s pills, with claims of permanent cure and a 50 cent price, Foster Milburn Co. as US agents.

W. W. Gossett Madison St Eugene Ore 77Th Ohio Regiment Grant Shiloh Dean W. L. Nelano Gossett Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo Ew York United States Doan

Progress on Booth-Kelly Logging Railway Near Wendling

About two miles of the new log ging railway being built by Booth Kelly Lumber Company out from Wendling into the tall timber have been completed and grading the entire distance of four or five miles finished. Henry Sinner, former S P section foreman, has been engaged to supervise the work and progress is expected to accelerate.

Booth-Kelly Lumber Company Wendling Henry Sinner S. P

Coal vein found near Eugene on Gimple Bros farm

On the Gimple Bros farm seven miles southwest of Eugene near the old John Hickathier place a coal vein was struck by well drillers at 290 feet this week. At 280 feet a slate and coal seam was found and the solid coal vein reached ten feet deeper near Spencer Butte Coal and Petroleum Company’s mine nearby.

Gimple Bros Eugene John Hickathier Spencer Butte Coal & Petroleum Company

Two Royal German Heirs and Imperial Relations

The German crown prince and his young son are described as future emperor material. The crown prince loves the heir more than the stern emperor, whose temperament contrasts with playful moments. The baby has even been seen riding on the saddle pommel during rides, illustrating informal public affection within royal circles.

Splendid mountain stream shown in photograph at low water

A photograph captures a splendid mountain stream at a low water level near Aneast, dated the 25th of this year, highlighting the serene scene and natural light.

Aneast

City News Highlights From Eugene Area

Local items report I O O F block contract awarded to George Midgley paving on West Sixth Street progresses. Open season for Chinese pheasants begins tomorrow with upland bird hunts. Seavey hop yard hosts farewell dance with Hendershott’s orchestra. W A P L to attend funeral of absent member at Mrs Schwarzschild’s home Thursday. Duncan Scott sells Black Walnut stallion to J F Circles of The Dalles. Dr Day treats Harry Murphy wounded in Cottage Grove shooting by Marshal Snodgrass. W C T U to hold grand medal contest in Springfield M E church Monday. Cottage Grove and Eugene contestants. Commercial Club eyeing $15,000 fund with further meetings. Freight notes include sugar for Pollock Transfer, coal for Willamette Valley Co, furniture for Flint McLaughlin. Governors approve contract with artist Kiser to photo and paint Lane County for ads. Councilman Roach sells Coburg farm to O V Allingham returning from California. L G Cornwell confirms pure water supply at Ritchey Creek. Hayes hops purchases total 229 bales at 7 cents. Funeral for Mrs J N B Fuller at East Eleventh and Mill. Rev D H Trimble to preside. interment I O O F cemetery. N A Reynolds sells vinegar factory building at West Second and Blair to Eugene Real Estate and Investment Co. Hartog visits Springfield for Nobody’s Magazine future issue. Twenty four hobos rounded up.

Bryan Club East Eugene Hears Lee M Travis

An enthusiastic Bryan Club meeting in East Eugene addressed by Lee M Travis discussed presidential campaign issues and included musical interludes. The club rapid growth suggests possible support for Bryan in a precinct long considered Republican.

Bryan Club East Eugene Lee M. Travis Bryan

Notes From Labor World Conventions Around North America

The International Union of Wood Wire and Metal Polishers will meet in St Louis on October 5. The Toronto shoe clerks union grows. a Melrose Minnesota retail clerks union forms. Lancashire cotton spinners face a five percent wage cut. The Toronto Machinists lodge will monitor civic contracts. Trades Unionist in Washington is released from receivership. Powell Duffryn collieries in Wales face mine strikes. West Virginia Labor Federation plans a Clarksburg October convention. Stationary Firemen by-laws allow annual conventions. Quebec convention debates renaming to Canadian Federation of Labour. James Keir Hardie urges a Canadian labor party and cross border solidarity.

International Union of Wood, Wire and Metal Polishers St. Louis West Virginia State Federation of Labor Clarksburg James Keir Hardie Labor Party England Canada Laborers of America

Notice of Meeting of Board of Equalization

Notice of meeting announces that on October 19, 1908 the Lane County Oregon board of equalization will inspect assessment rolls at the court house to correct errors in land and property valuations. Interested persons must appear. dated September 24, 1908.

Board of Equalization Lane County Oregon

Municipal League Convenes In Omaha

Omaha Neb Sept 30 Sucrees of cities sent representatives to the twelfth annual convention of the League of American Municipalities opened at Boyd's theatre with Mayor James C Dahlman giving welcome and Mayor J Barry Mahool replying The three day sessions will cover Home Rule for Cities Municipal Government by Commission The Liquor Problem in Our Cities and Uniform Reports and Accounting Prominent discussions will feature C H Ansten Cedar Rapids Mayor Henry M Scales Oklahoma City and N Lafayette Savay New York for Municipal Government by Commission while Mayors W A Joyner Atlanta H C Shaffer Rock Island Silas Cook East St Louis and J H Graham Wichita will discuss The Liquor Problem in Our Cities

Omaha Neb League of American Municipaliies Boyd's James C. Dahlman League J. Barry Mahool Baltimore C. H. Ansten Cedar Rapids Henry M. Scales Oklahoma City N. Lafayette Savay New York W. A. Joyner Atlanta H. C. Shaffer Rock Island Silas Cook East St. Louis J. H. Graham Wichita

Notice to Delinquent Taxpayers and Local Church Report

Delinquent taxpayers face 1 percent penalties as six months after taxes pass. Certificates of delinquency bear interest until redeemed at per cent per year. Sheriff Bown advises settlement before the first Monday in April or October to avoid further penalties. Oregon conference of the B church at Salem adjourned at 9:30 PM. Cascade Range district serves 0 Oregon Wert. Bee Ngetorie H. Trimbie will lead another year.

BOWN Oregon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ico Perfection Japan Ounty BAY State Democrats Wright Aeroplane Forest Creek Ritchey Creek Kelsey Ritchy Creek City News George Midgley West Sixth Street Willamette and Olive Seavey Hop Yard Marte Hendershott Duncan Scott Jas. Morrison J. F. Circles Dalles Dr. Day Harry Murphy Marshal Snodgrass M. E Springfield The Commercial Club Pollock Transfer Company Willamette Valley Company Flint-McLaughlin Company Kiser Roach Coburg O. V. Allingham California L. G. Cornwell Jas, Hayes Junction J. D. Bennett Boggs Bros Palmer Ayers N. A. Reynolds West Second and Blair Blair Street Eugene Real Estate and Investment Company Hartoe Commerceial Club Nobody's Magazine Vicinity Hartog M. V. DéWald Dick Whitlow Kuykendall Labor World Shoe Clerks of Toronto Melrose Minn Lancashire Lodge of Machinists Washington, D. C Powell Duffryn Wales International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen Theational Trades and Labor Congress Canadian Federaion of Labor Quebec Municipal League CAE Bears Requ Offic
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