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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1906
Page
5
Advertorial claims Peruana reduces catarrh and eliminates need for operations, touting patient testimonials from Mrs. Mundcn of Brinkley Arkansas and Mrs. Caroline Kramer of Fort Collins about dramatic health recoveries, weight gain, and restored strength after taking the remedy.
Deputy District Attorney J M Williams returned from Cottage Grove where he sought L K Minard on a liquor sale violation. Minard could not be found after leaving on the morning train. he had been free on town recognizance. Minard recently moved from Larimer Colorado to a 171 acre farm south of Cottage Grove. The Guard notes Minard as a progressive farmer with notable produce and honors. University of Oregon football beat Astoria Athletic Club 10 to 0 in Eugene last Saturday. Oregon and Idaho to play at Moscow Friday. Chatham milling demo planned at Berger's Hardware Friday and Saturday. J W White of Junction visited Eugene on business Wednesday.
A Guard representative stopped at the home of W. G. Hale, noting six mules on the property. The incident appears in local records as a routine field check.
Attorney Leen R. Edmunson, a holder in the 1000 acre tract sold to Security Savings and Trust Co. of Portland, filed in circuit court seeking equal distribution of the purchase money among sellers. The suit accuses trustee T W Harris of withholding accounts and underpaying beneficiaries while steering proceeds to others, and seeks a full accounting, injunctions, and distribution in proportion to acres held.
Enterprise Oregon, Oct 22. James Dorris associate editor of the Los tine Ledger and Democrat shot and fatally wounded Scotty Sims in front of Hotel Haon. The quarrel began over music at a Saturday dance. Dorris objected to a statement, called Sims a liar, Sims slapped him, and Dorris immediately drew a revolver and fired, striking Sims in the abdomen.
FP, W. Cooper, assistant manager of Black Butte, came from the mines to Portland to hire a crew for mine construction. He says Portland engineers are designing the electrical plant, which must be installed before work can start, as all power will be produced at the main plant. He wants rapid progress, with tramway work advancing and large timbers being prepared for buildings.
Clyde Wells and Y UL Hensill from near Eugene visited Vida on a hunting trip with guide J F Minney. They brought in fine deer and headed home rejoicing. Herbert Armstrong and wife stay at Vida hotel hoping to bag game. A Chick of Grand Rapids Mich, timber man, surveys local timber land with two sons. I EK Clayton Vida merchant travels to Springfield on business. Walter Post hauls lumber to build a new house.
Special correspondence from Goshen reports Mr and Mia Elliott plan to move to California within a month. The Goshen Rebekahs will host a basket social at Honey's ball a week from Wednesday night in October, inviting ladies to bring baskets and men to bring money. W B Mathews is repairing his house. U B church services are announced for Sunday. Raleigh Roney has been ill but is slowly recovering.
Hazel Cogill six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Cogill of Spring Held died at home on October 2 at 7 am from croup. The funeral is set for Wednesday with interment at Laurel Grove Cemetery.
At the home of W. R. Kelly in Lorane on October 14, 1906, Robt Tillman and Miseide M. Kelly were married with M. B. Stone, a justice of the peace, officiating. Chittimbark is a hill lower, a few purchases noted at six cents per pound.
Dr. Ralph Matson of the State Board tests three Eugene water samples from city tap well and source ter. He reports no germ producing bacteria in the tap sample and no gas in the well sample though one sample shows slight gas. he deems the water fit for drinking.
Cottage Grove reports two divorce actions in circuit court. F. G. Lewis of Cottage Crove sues Delia L. Lewis for divorce, alleging separation since 1800 and cruelty. Emily L. Finney sues Franklin L. Pinney for divorce, claiming cruel and inhuman treatment including forced labor and child custody disputes.
John Foote aged 77 years one month and seven days died of paralysis at Walker's Loop Yard on October 23 1906. He leaves a wife two sons three sisters and two brothers. Funeral in Laurel Grove Cemetery on Wednesday October 2 at 2 pm under G A K auspices. Wood supply slightly better but price remains high.
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