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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1909
Page
10
Randall from Duluth, Minn., paid 3000 for 55 feet on Main Street between second and third, a 54 per front foot record. He also owns Washburne frontage and plans a two story brick block next spring. The note details continual Main Street turnover and the market appeal to outsiders.
E. C. Lake and his son Emery returned from New York state and Vermont where they visited relatives and stone quarries. They saw crowds at the Hudson Fulton celebration and noted greater prosperity in the West, especially in farming communities and smaller cities, after crossing the Rockies.
Miss Olai Mickey took a primary teaching post replacing Miss Gertrude Palmer who resigned for Eugene. Sylvester Wallace sold the 102acre Scott Bennett foothill ranch east of town to Mr. Bledsoe of Boise for 2760 dollars who plans improvements. Hogate and Cunningham finished a 64 foot bridge over Sharp's creek and reported timely completion for Road Supervisor F. J. Hard.
The Bailey school house basket social on Friday evening drew a large crowd and the organizer praised cooperation of parents and children. Proceeds totaled about 25 dollars and teacher Eldridge expressed gratitude for the community’s support and cooperation.
Notice that the Lane County Oregon Board of Equalization will meet at the county courthouse on the third Monday of October the 28th 1909 to publicly exam ine the assessment rolls and correct errors in valuations descriptions or qualities of lands lots or other property assessed by the assessor Interested parties must appear at the time and place appointed Also an advertisement for Ballard's Snow Liniment sold by Dillon Drug Co promising cures for rheumatism at 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle
A series of small ads and notices list a lost Bec a pin of J W Miller initials returned to Guard Office, a lost keys on Coburg road near Armitage residence, a rental or sale for 378 acre farm near Eugene, a 1909 Chalmers Detroit car offered for sale in First National Bank Building room 13, and a 1200 pound team of horses for sale at 28 High Street.
Springfield city council met Monday evening and enlarged bicycle limits to prohibit wheels on Second Street between North D and South B. The common route for bicyclists and pedestrians from the river bridge is South Second, but only one sidewalk exists on that street, causing crowding. Wheels must move, though riders may use Mill or First street, which are equally suitable, following recent accidents and complaints.
The crowded schoolrooms remain a problem as two extra rooms cannot be used due to lack of desks. A Eugene firm delivered only 22 seats instead of over 50, with the rest ordered from Chicago and awaited. Enrollment stands at 550 with 25 more expected by week’s end, a 15 to 20 percent rise over last year.
The Springfield flour mill is installing a grinder and a cleaner that moistens the wheat to improve flour quality. The mill still runs its half century old hull burr stone and uses its own wheat, trying to keep up with demand while awaiting exchange wheat.
Work on the new theatre is delayed by a shortage of carpenters and is now expected to operate next week. Initially 200 seats will be available out of a capacity over 350 as demand grows. The moving picture business has underperformed this fall, but Mr Bryan expects improved crowds with the new building. Afternoon showings are not yet possible, though more theatres may follow as the town grows.
The Springfield sign project stalls as the electric company delays installing poles for wires. Hayward & Company diverted workers elsewhere for a few days. all letters are ready, awaiting placement, lighting, and reflectors to finish the big hand.
Springfield Grange met on the second Saturday with strong attendance. The session continued with routine reports and discussion of upcoming community events and local outreach plans.
Tom Richardson of Portland will address Springfield boosters Saturday evening October 16 at a open meeting hosted by the Springfield Commercial Club. Eugene Commercial Club invited to attend. letter from Albert Walker extends cordial invitation.
An old advertisement urges rapid relief for chills colic cramps or diarrhea. It recommends taking a teaspoonful of Perry Davis Painkiller in hot water or milk immediately to prevent illness. The copy promotes new bottle sizes of 35c and 50c.
China for your table in the Family Size Packages precedes a sale. A water heater from the first electric plant turbine is shipped to Walla Walla for a 1000 horsepower turbine installation. The heater handles steam in a pipe jacket. Births include a son born Oct 12 1909 to George Allison and wife and a son born Oct 10 1909 to J W Barnes and wife.
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