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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1905
Page
7
An unreadable OCR note describes a fatal incident involving Claude and Eugene, with an eyewitness from Albany giving details. It mentions a man who fell from a structure during a possible accident, his head injured and life extinct. The body was sent for examination.
I Fellener has canvassed the urging for securing power for an electric light plant. The plant will be built within six weeks, to be fed by the big coal here and run by the dynamo. C Bean and children arrived to join Colonel Folcomtt and family. Miss Rose Coleanu visits as the fair continues. Mathewa bought stock merchandise at Sbourston and is with Bio family. ad Lee left for Grande to manage a drug store venture.
Walter Winslow of the U. ck team says preparation begins for the coming track season. A covered track will be built near Kin Field with a straightaway for sprinting and a vaulting area. The 120 yard track will later extend to 220 yards and bids have been called.
Mallock has sold his bicycle sporting goods store on Willamette street to Ed ih who has lived nearby for years. He will take possession Monday and reopen after completing an inventory. The business is well known in the area and expected to thrive under new ownership.
Neia and Jacob Strausemaier sold 275 bushels of hops to Kola via Frank Heyer at 11 cents per pound. The deal reflects continued demand for hops amid trading activity.
Alma daughter of Mr and Mrs J P reson died at Woodburn Oregon on the fourth of 1906 aged twelve years.
Catarrhal troubles are common in the fall season. Hyomei is promoted as the simplest cure, with a pocket inhaler and three daily three minute breaths. The ad claims no drugs or alcohol, and cites testimonials including J S Nugent of New York Life. The complete outfit costs one dollar and an extra bottle is available, with Hull's Drug Store urged to show the guarantee.
A. L. Craig directs Oregon advertising through photos of major products and sites with photographer A. W. Rice from San Francisco added to the staff. Rice will cover Portland lumber mills, Eugene factories, Salem canneries, orchards and hops, and scenic views along the Columbia, Willamette, Rogue and Umpqua rivers with state buildings at Salem Corvallis and Eugene as features.
The Teal Duck Club has been organized among a number of local sportsmen. They plan to build a house on the Gibeon swamp, a noted hunting area west of the city. Members include Dr. W. L. Cheshire, Dr. F. M. Day, J. W. Hobbs, F. L. Poindexter, A. J. Tolmie and Bk. McClanahan.
Are you engaged or married beware quarrels avoidable by good digestion. Bennettsville S S C resident S A Brown praises Electric Bitters after his wife suffered dyspepsia and torpid liver. She recovered strength and health, according to testimonial from W L Delano, a local druggist. Bottled at 500 a bottle.
Landowners may obtain trespass notices against hunters and others by visiting the aard office, where their names are printed on the notices for enforcement.
The fifth annual convention closes with elections of officers. President Mrs Sarah A Evans of Portland and several vice presidents are named. Delegates to the National Federation are to be chosen by the board. Resolutions praise the Fortnightly Club University of Oregon and editors. The gathering endorses women's suffrage study before the January vote and adjourns after a closing hymn.
Ed Lacy of South Omaha Nebraska was found beside the railroad crossing near Bang's Park after allegedly being pushed from a southbound Overland train or falling from the top of a coach. He suffered a broken rib and multiple bruises but injuries were not as serious as first feared. he was taken to Fagene hospital.
A Sunday morning act aiming to derail a Southern Pacific train near Eugene was undertaken by an unknown individual described as a crank. Police investigated the incident and searched for the responsible person who placed objects on the track five miles south of Eugene.
The article notes a fourth attempt by a single character in three years and cites railroad officials claiming such actions are the work of a demoted individual. Railroad detectives have been unusually successful in convicting these criminals, with most cases saved upon investigation.
Jim Stewart arrived home Tuesday evening with nearly 300 head of cattle after a long trek from the Deschutes country. The herd remained fat and well cared for despite the feedless mountain passage. Stewart recently visited Klamath Falls and noted Mr and Mrs Iscots, former Springfield residents, are thriving in their new location. Mrs Stewart remains with her mother at Klamath for a short stay.
San Francisco dispatch reports George Gould aims to push a Western Pacific branch toward Portland. Survey crews have moved from the city to Eugene and Oregon’s Diamond Peak region, tracing lines toward Diamond Peak pass to Crater Lake. The Nevada California Oregon line may be acquired by Gould interests to access Lakeview, as surveying seeks an outlet from Portland to the narrow gauge line for conversion to standard gauge.
The infant Herman Eliison, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Eljison, died after his dress caught fire from a stove fire in the yard near Cottage Grove on September 4 1905. He reportedly stomped out a flame in a teashop causing the blaze and inhaled flames before dying about half an hour after the accident.
Jewell Bailey aged 66, daughter of W P Bailey, residing at East Fifteenth and Milletreete, is ill with diphtheria and authorities have quarantined the residence and surrounding area.
John C. Anderson a well known Springfield resident died on Saturday October 7 1905 at his home aged 70 years three months Funeral services will be at the family residence at 10 o clock a m Interment at Eugene Masonic cemetery A sketch of his life will appear later
Brevities note R Meurphey, manager of the Hagenle Water Works, renting four rooms in the L O Beckwith block at Seventh and Willamette to relocate offices. Also: Dell Kirkpatrick injured in a gun accident while hunting. hobos Chae Wilson and Victor Fitzner jailed for drunkenness. Pythian lodge to meet in Portland. a six foot shark displayed in Coos Bay. Huntington mill in Blue River district praised. Weyerhaeuser plans world’s largest sawmill in St Johann. Fred Thorim jailed for fake pretense and bad checks. Roy H Davin excels in Navy track meets.
The Register Publishing Co filed articles of incorporation this afternoon naming W F Giletrap O W Briggs and Karl G Davis as incorporators with capital of 215000 dollars. The action formalizes the company's corporate status and details the initial stake.
George Dinehart, about 59 and a resident of Regene, was examined before County Judge Chrieman for insanity and committed to the insane asylum. Doctors Urea, J. W. Harris, and Geo. O'R. UelHar conducted the examination after Dinehart acted strangely in Cottage Grove and returned to Ho gene this morning claiming someone pursued him. He will be taken to the asylum at Salem tomorrow.
Bert Parker of Dexter was arraigned before Judge Wintermeier in the municipal court on assault and battery charges for a dispute over money with James Griffith. Parker was fined $25 and paid the amount.
George Martin Hall of Columbia County Ohio born September 23 1829 died September 25 1905 at 73 at his son Johns home near Cottage Grove Oregon Coast Fork Willamette He fathered seven children three survive John H U G and Annie F Smiddy He lived in Cottage Grove since 187? Martha L Coffman died October 1 1905 at Cottage Grove of typhoid fever aged 11 after a two week illness.
A scattered list of land transfers in Oregon notes numerous lot and parcel transactions among individuals and firms, plus two mining claims named Golden Cycle No 1 and No 2 located in the Bloe River district. Names include Juba Addison OC Haughman William Orand Frank J. Kennedy Amanda Wallace Lelia Wheeler and several witnesses. Local property dealings intermingle with mining claim declarations in a single docketed notice.
Elizabeth Catherine Philippi wed William Riddell Jr of Monmouth Oregon in a ring ceremony officiated by Rev B F Rowland. Bride wore crepe de chine over cream taffeta with lace and carried roses and ferns. Attendants were Gladya Hampton and Cray Long. Groom, a Monmouth businessman and former U O student, plans to reside in Monmouth after November 1 following a short stay in Portland.
Three couples wed in Oregon towns. William F Wallace and Miss Durank united by Justice Windle ter in Wendling. Clement V Sheridan and Elma M Boone wed in Fau gene by Rev Wilson Wire, headed to Portland for honeymoon. Irving Bard and Jessie T McClelland married in Rugens by Rev J McCalloo.
Born to Al Hamiloth and wife of Cottage Grove on September 21 a nine pound girl.
Public notice offers a free booklet on Brights disease and diabetes. The pamphlet claims to summarize scientifically conducted tests with a claimed 7 percent recovery in previously incurable cases and is promoted by Lion Drug Co local agent. It lists symptoms and signs to suspect Brights disease and diabetes and urges thoughtful consideration by readers.
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