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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1905

Page

7

City Council Passes Way Lease and Public Works Plans

A municipal meeting last evening advanced a plan to grant a right of way to connect the Southern Cokes line via Lincoln Street to Cheshire, with horse and electric cars allowed, and no standing cars on the track. Reports on pauper care shifted duties to the county, and three Colt’s police bolsters were approved. Committees were tasked with street, water, and power projects including a new cane ver plant and transmission right of way to Eugene, plus bonds for iron and equipment and waterworks, with bids to be advertised and regulations set.

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Fragmentary note on third resolution adoption

The readable text shows a garbled account of a third resolution, mentioning fellowa and names such as Heetor aor and Motheok, with a possible meeting at the mayor's cai. The fragment lacks clear context, participants, or precise actions to define a fuller report.

Junction City's New Depot

The S.P. carpenters began work on a new depot in Junction City adding 35 feet to the south end. The waiting room will be 16 by 24 feet with an entrance at grade, an office 12 by 26 feet with bay windows, a 6 by 24 hallway for conductors, and a 14 by 24 baggage room. The project building will house freight and the depot will measure 24 by 95 feet, enhancing attractiveness and public convenience. Agent Montgomery and assistants pledge familiar treatment in the new premises.

S.P. Gang of Carpenters Junction Montgomery

Farce in Prize Awards by Lewis and Clark Committee

The Lewis and Clark committee split prize awards among counties rather than on merit, labeling it a farce and a disgrace. Counties listed included Coos, Lane, Linn, Umatilla, Wasco for the top prize. Clackamas, Columbia, Jackson, Morrow, Polk for the second. Baker, Benton, Malheur, Union, Yamill for the third. Douglas, Harney, Josephine, Lincoln, Sherman, Wallowa, Washington for the fourth. Washington reportedly earned the most medals, while Lincoln's exhibit was nearly nil.

Lewis and Clark Saya Albury Democrat Coos Lane Linn Umatilla Wasco Clackamas Columbie Jackson Morrow Polk Baker Benton Malbeur Union Yambill Douglas Harney Josephine Lincoln Sherman Wallowa Washington

Seavey Brothers Sell Hops At Friendly Warehouse

The Seavey brothers finished baling their 74 bale hop crop yesterday and began hauling for storage in the Friendly warehouse. They sold 100000 ft for Eastern avcourt, covering about 550 bales, leaving roughly 200 bales unsold. The price yields some profit despite weaker market signals. The brothers also run about 120 head of sheep on two ranches, with the hop market not looking strong.

Seavey Brothers Seavey & Metzler Avcourt

Institute at Florence to Train County Teachers

Superintendent W. H. Dillard and Professor Hartrantford Arnold will depart Sunday to Florence to conduct an institute for western county teachers on Wednesday Thursday and Friday of next week.

W. H. Dillard Hartrantford Arnold Florence

More Hops Are Sold Near Eugene

Peilmer Ayers of five miles north of Eugene sold 44 bales of early hops to K B Hayes for ten cents a pound. They are being delivered today. Ayers still has his crop of late hops and plans to ship them East on his own account.

Peilmer Ayers Eugene K. BP. Hayes

Young couple Wed at Cottage Grove Presbyterian Parsonage

Married Sunday morning October 8 at Cottage Grove Presbyterian parsonage by Rev. B C Grace. Bride Mamie Jones aged 16 and groom Lon P Hart aged 19 are described as the babes of their families. They plan to live in Cottage Grove.

Mamie Jones Lon P. Hart Presbyterian Parsonage Cottage Grove B.C. Grace Mr. Hart

Close of Baptist Meeting Discusses Education

The Baptist convention in MacMineville devoted the evening to education. Rev T J Bronson spoke on loyalty to California College Oakland and noted a Berkeley seminary opening with six students. J Whitcombrougher urged training of mind conscience and will to build Christian character.

Baptist Convention Bacet Olgar T. J. Bronson California College Oakland Cal MacMineville College Baptist Theological Seminary Berkeley J. Whitcombrougher White Temple Ortland

A Unique Residence by Eng lish Architect at Sixth and Lincoln

A two story home by architect Jobo Flaw Ziker in Os Geof ldadie is shown. It features a cement floor fuel room furnace and laundry. Built in modern design with built in closets and intricate dining room surround, the English style aims for unmatched uniqueness with cement plaster outside and stained shingles on the second story.

Jobo Flaw Ziker James Seater Cerrer Lincoln Eugene

Carnegie Library Building Starts in City Call

W. O. Heckert personally supervises the concrete foundation work on the Carnegie library building, started Monday morning. Concrete will be about four feet high and four feet above ground level. Brick work subcontracted to Haunter & Cornwell. good weather should speed completion.

W. O. Heckert Carnegie Library Haonter & Cornwell

New Veterinary Surgeon Dr. F. Jackson at Yates & Son stables

Dr. F. Jackson, a veterinary surgeon and dentist and a poet graduate, is located at Yates & Sons livery stables and can be found there at any time. He is described as a pleasant gentleman likely to succeed in his field.

F. &. Jackson Yates & Son

A Sulky Miss Praises Dr Darrin Ear Treatment

Mr Mayhew and his daughter visited the Eugene Guard Office and endorsed Dr Darrin the electrical doctor at the Hotel Smeede. He recounts his daughter's six year deafness from catarrh and her remarkable recovery after Dr Darrin's electricity and medicine method. He invites questions at 7 East Sixth Street, Eugene.

Darrin Goard Eugene East Sixth Street Chas. Mayhew

Oregon Baptist convention closes with uplifting talks

The Oregon Baptist convention ended last evening after a young people's rally led by Rev. J Whitcomb Brougher who spoke with wit and pathos. Rev. J D Travis discussed the Three Ships concept in the afternoon and Carrie Millepaugt noted strong progress in youth work, with delegates hopeful for growing state Baptist effort. The gathering will meet next year at Albany with Rev. O C Wright chosen to preach the annual sermon. Eugene will host evangelistic meetings led by state evangelist H Wyse Jones with daily sessions at 3 4 and 7 3 pm.

Oregon Baptist Estate Convention J. Whitcomb Brougher D. D Brougher Jd. B. Travis Mies Carrie Millepaugt Repuet Albany O C. Wright Eugene McClure Hall H. Wyse Jones Oregon Jones Buffalo New York Baptist Chorch

Two New Marriages Reported in Oregon and Washington

Miss Gertrude Bourne formerly of Eugene and Donald Frazer of Los Angeles wed September 11 in Vancouver Washington. The bride visited Eugene soon after and the ceremony remained secret until now. Earl Gates of Crow and Annie Doster of Eugene were married last night by Justice of the Peace Wintermeier.

Gertrude Bourne Eugene Donald Frazer Los Angeles Vancouver Wash Eurpriee Earl Gates Crow Mies Annie Doster Justice of the Peace Wintermeier

Teachers Institute Closing in Lace County

The Lace County Teachers Institute concluded with high praise for the instructors secured by Superintendent Dillard and the program. The Harmphrey Memorial church events, the high school quartet, Master Harold Wells recitation, and Professor W. F. Hartranft’s address drew strong audience approval despite rain. Mr Wartranft’s library usage and sense training talk were favorites, while Superintendent Ackerman discussed the course of study in the afternoon.

Dillard Lace County Oregon Hoamphrey Memorial Church Sle Harold Wells W. F. Hartranft Mrr. Newton Bis Wartranft Ackerman

Institute session spotlights lectures and readings

Today's Institute offered engaging talks by Professor Hartrauft on library use and by Professor Lb W Yoder on Oral Physiology. Arnold and Dixon were well received, while Ackerman's History and Civics failed to impress. W A Pinkley drew a large evening crowd with Hazel Kirk at the M and church. Lane county praised the institute as its most successful midterm yet, with Superintendent Dillard to be congratulated.

Institute Hartrauft Lb. W. Yoder University of Washington Arnold Dixon Ackerman W. A. Pinkley Hazel Kirk Lane County Dillardie

New Bridge Near Cottage Grove Advancing Fast

U N Roney reports rapid progress on the Coast Fork bridge two miles south of Cottage Grove. The structure spans 90 feet with about 200 feet of approaches. Planking is being laid and officials hope travel will resume next week.

U. N. Roney Cottage Grove

Letter List From Eugeve and Nearby Residents

An itemized list dated Oct 12 from Eugeve and nearby residents includes names such as Allen, Jilly Birdseil, Atlie Celder Bh M Daerriman Mrs A V Davies Mrs Lillian Egaensperger Frank Fischer Jerman C Gay William Hanman Frank Haye Kietle Jackson C Lewis Mice Adale Miller F W Osgood J H Patrick William L Powell Mrs L Reynolda Walter Hath Alice Wallace Mrs B D Waleter Washburne Geo Weat Mrs Tom J L PAGE P M.

Walter Alice Wallace D. Waleter T. Washburne Geo. Weat Mrs. Tom J. L. Page P. M

Birth Notice for L. M. Tucker’s 0-pound Son in Cot tage Grove

A birth notice records the arrival of a son to L. M. Tucker and his wife at Cottage Grove on September 2. The notice notes the newborn’s weight as zero pounds.

L. M. Tucker Cottage Grove

Militia Guarding the Greeks Inquest Held Over Woman’s Death

In Roseburg Acting Coroner Long conducts an inquest into the death of Mrs. Peter sei, found shot. A Portland interpreter and Ro Fields assist. conflicting reports arise and blame is not fixed. The woman, who came with her husband from Washington, died from a head wound. autopsy found a shattered bullet but the firearm remains unidentified.

Petersei Puset Portland Washington

CUTOFF BRANCH WORK UNDER WAY AT WILLAMETTE SITE

Work on the cutoff branch from the east side of the Willamette has begun by Southern Pacific Co. Several teams are building the grade and preparing the Y bridge. The half mile west of the river is nearly finished though material delays slow progress. Once materials arrive, work will resume around the clock.

Willamette Southern Pacific Co Freeland Newa

Quicksilver shipment from Black Butte mines to New York

The Black Butte quicksilver mines shipped 45 flasks of mercury to New York on Monday. Each flask weighs about 10 pounds of metal and is said to be iron in construction. A new furnace is expected to begin operation next spring, with a large workforce of roughly 200 to 300 men.

Black Butte

Retain S. K. George as Lane County agent

Friends of S. K. George circulate a petition to present to the Oregon Fire Relief Association requesting his retention as agent for Lane County. A recent order moves him to Douglas County. George has served the company well in Lane County, built a strong local business, and has home and property there.

Friends of S. K. George Oregon Fire Relief Association Lane County Douglas County George

Cattle Buyer A L Mont Buys Lane County Herds

A L Mont the Ashland cattle buyer recently purchased 130 two and three year old steers from Stewart and Kelly of Springfield. He has also bought about 200 head near Junction and additional stock driven from the coast to total about 350 head. He plans to ship to Gazelle, California in roughly two weeks.

A. L. Mont Ashland Stewart & Kelly Springfield Asso Junction Gazelle Cal

Myers Dodd Wedding at Bride's Parents Home

Miss Hattie Dodd wed Charles Myers at the bride’s parents home on October 10 1905 with Rev Lamar presiding. The ceremony was at 8 pm followed by a wedding supper. The bride is praised for her estimable character and education while the groom is described as steady industrious and honest, recently employed at Peoples meat market.

Hattie Dodd Charles Myers Lamar J. Dodd Peoples’ Meat Market Springfield News

Grapes From Dr Loveridge Attract City Markets

Dr D K Loveridge markets fine grapes from vineyards between Eugene and Springfield. Grapes are on sale at nearly every grocery in the city as the local market cannot absorb all the crop. Portland and other markets are taking note as the grapes gain reputation. The Guard reports receipt of two baskets of the fine fruit for $35.

D. KE. Loveridge Eugene Springfield Portland

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