California route shifts main line to new steam corridor
The Guard reports Harriman surveyors explored a Natron to Eastern Oregon line crossing the mountains into the Klamath country and linking with the Northern California main line. If built, through California-Oregon traffic would move via the new route, reducing grades to about 2 percent and relegating the old Weed to Eugene main line to local traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
Natron
Oregon
Klamath Country
California
Siskiyou Mountains
Cow Creek Canyon
Oregonian
Weed
Cal
Eugene
Demonstration on Irrigation Shows Value in Valley Crops
Mrs C J Hardite presented two cabbage heads to the board office to illustrate irrigation benefits. One head planted in May with no water remained small under five inches, while a later planted head irrigated two months after grew to 15 inches, proving Tar Flat area irrigation can transform barren ground into a garden paradise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Parhite
Skinner
Morris to Move Stock Across Willamette Street
BH and Morris, a musical instrument dealer, plans to move stock from the current location in the Virus block on Willamette Street to a room in the Christian building across the street. BE K McClanahan’s sporting goods store and Powdester’s dye works occupy the adjoining space. The Postal Telegraph Company will share the new room with Morris, leaving the Titus block on West Ninth Street after several years. The Postal will abandon the former camer room in the Kinsman block near their anticipated new site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal
Kinsman Block
McFarland Divorce Case at Junction City
Mrs Ellen N McFarland seeks divorce from J Bh McFarland a Junction City blacksmith alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. She asks alimony of 10 per month for custody of their 6 year old daughter Adris. Marriage reportedly occurred in Eugene in December 180.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen N. Mcfarland
J. Bh. McFarland
Junction City
Adris
Mcfarland
Eugene
Veterans Camp Fire Event Promised October Night
Attention old soldiers G A R and all veterans gather Saturday night October 28 for a camp fire hosted by the W E C and Circle. A plan includes a program with songs instrumental music recitations and a phonograph by Rankie. Refreshments served at 10 o'clock. Families invited chaired by Dr Benky Hopkins committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle
Rankie
In Memoriam Mrs. Wm Douglas formerly Miss Hoss Hollandworth
Mrs. Wm Douglas born August 4 1880 near Colfax Washington died October 19 1905 in Eugene Oregon aged 25 years 2 months 15 days. She moved from Washington to Hadleyville Lane County Oregon at age 8 married William Douglas in Eugene September 6 1902 and lived there until death. Funeral October 21 1906 at 8 am at First Christian Church then grave service at I O U O F cemetery Hadleyville with Rev Julius Moun officiating. Survived by husband father mother three brothers and five sisters. A line of mourning verse ends the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Douglas
Hoss Hollandeworth
Colfax
Wash
Eugene
Oregon
Osreate
Washington
Hadlesville
Lane County
Ate
Wm. Douglaw
Eagene
Pleseant Hill
J. 8. McCallum
Wee
Ninth
Lincoln Streets
Hadleyville
Julius Moun
Divinity School
James FE. Hollandworth
Anna Maxey
Cotopwood
Idaho
Lewis
Lillie Hollandsworth
Calexico
Cal
Janey Hayes
Lydia McCulloch
Mary Emerson
Alva Hollandeworth
Hadleyytile
Darling
Crow Dance Signals Grim Night In Crow
A dance at Crow on the 13th ends unhappily. Mr and Mrs Earl entertain friends at Ford farm. The community mourns Rosa Sloll a dsworth Dou g ine buried in Odd Fellows cemetery Hadleyville. Mrs Hadley Mrs J W Jerkines Mr Liles and Lloyd Kraal listed as ill but improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow
Earl
Ford Farm
Rosa Slollaidsworth Dougine
Odd Mellowes
Hadleyville
Frank Hadley
J. W. Jerkines
Lioyd Kraal
Crck
Myers Thanks the Guard for Exposition Support
Jefferson Myers president of the Lewie and Clark exposition commission thanks The Guard for printing a copy of the paper. The letter says the press aided the project, praising Oregon's press kindness and extends sincere appreciation on behalf of the commission and people of Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Guard
Jefferson Myers
Lewie and Clark Exposition Commission
Portland
the Guard
Eugene
Oregon
Commission
Cndertaking
Died Mies Elia Philipp Died at East Fourteenth and Unkateeets
Elia Philipp died at Henry Philipp's home in Eugene on October 22 after a yearlong illness from complications. Born November 7, 1865 in Clarkeville Iowa, she moved to Oregon in 1885. Survived by sisters Mrs Sarah Grott Albany and Mrs Clara Maceill Springfield. brothers W W Philippi Walla Walla Irvin Philippi Baugene Stephen Philippi Kingston Or Maple Philippi Minnesota and Albert Philippi Early Or. Funeral held this forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Elia Philipp
Henry Philipp
East Fourteenth
Unkateeets
Eugene
Ailentia
the Depeseed
Clarkeville
Iowa
Oregon
Mra
Sarah Grott
Albany
Clara Maeill
Springfield
W. W. Philippi
Walla ‘Walla, Washd
Irvin Philippi
Baugene
Stephen Philippi
Kingston, Or
Maple Philippi
Minnesota
Albert Philippi
Early, Or
Power deal offered to Eugene for McKenzie river water
W T Campbell and associates, withholding names, filed water rights on the McKenzie near Walterville to generate electricity for a proposed Eugene municipal plant at 2000 a year. Water appropriation 110,000 cubic inches at six inch pressure, enough for 15,000 boreepower. Canal details, headgate, and power houses at Eugene and Walterville outlined with route along river and foothills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Campbell
Asconlattes
McKenzie River
Walterville
Section 23
Township 17
Potter
Keyes Place
Eugene
Red Cross Drug Store Installs New Soda Fountain
Hull proprietor of Red Cross Drug Store buys a Web Century Sanitary Fountain valued at 21000. The seven foot wide twelve foot tall fountain is one of the Lewis and Clark fair premium artworks. Hull reports last year’s soda water sales were strong and the new fountain will help manage growing trade in the Anest to Oregon area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Hull
Red Cross Drug Store
Hull
Oregon
Letter List From Eugene October 2 With Many Names
A dated list from Eugene Oregon on October 2 features numerous individuals including Anderson H L Heebe Guy Howles Willie and others such as Burke Paddys Green Miss Virginia Johnson Clara Kang Mamie Kelly John H MacDonald Jack A Mather Emery Milien L A Miller Miss Hattle Mitchell Mrs Delile Morgan W L Olbrick Monty Purcell Z B Robinson Mrs Florence Sherman Mrs Fannie Wearie Mrs Saul J L Page P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene, Or
Anderson
H. L. Heebe
Guy. Howles
Willie
Bream
D. Bueboer
John W. Burke
Paddys. Green
Mise Iae
Hopkins
Miss Virginia
Johnson
Mie
Clara
Kang
Mise
Mamie Kelly
Jobn H. MacDonald
Jack A. Mather
Emery
Milien
L. A. Miller
Mise Hattle
Mitchell
Mrs. Delile Morgan
W. L
Texas Wonder Miracle Cure Praised by Texas Reader
A Weatherford letter from Oct 15 1901 lauds Dr BE Hall for Hall's Great Discovery Texas Wonder curing a wife’s long kidney and bladder ailment after many physicians failed. The writer J C Piland signs as the grateful husband, calling the remedy the grandest medicine on earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatherford
Texas
BE. W. Hall
St. Logie
Hall
J.C Piland
A TEXAS WONDER Upeemall Bottle Promises Kidney Cure
An old Texas advertisement promises Lexa Won der as a universal remedy from Hall for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims to cure gravel diabetes and back pain, regulate urine in children, and aid both sexes. One bottle provides a two month treatment, with testimonials requested and sales through druggists and Hall's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
W. Hall
P.O. Hox
St. Louis
Mrs Sarah McKinney Committed to Salem Asylum
Mrs Sarah McKinney a 75 year old widow of Thurston was today committed to the Salem insane asylum after examination by Jorge Corieman Dr J W Harrie and W Kaykendall. She has suffered with senility for the past three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah McKinney
Thurston
Salem
Jorge Corieman
J. W. Harrie
W. Kaykendall
Death of Mrs Edward Key on El mira road
Mrs Edward Key died at 11 o'clock this morning after a prolonged illness. Born in London England she was married January 5 1565. The Key family traveled from England to America in 1888 settling in Minnesota before moving to a farm near Eugene Oregon in 1901. She leaves a grieving husband and two daughters. Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church where she was a devoted member. time not yet decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Edward Key
Elmira Road
Mre Key
London
England
Edward Key Janes
America
Minnesota
Oregon
Eugene
First Presbyterian Church
Local notices from Zion valley and surrounding towns
News from Zion and nearby areas reports Uncle Dan Honeak er visiting in the valley, Professor Luthey employed to teach the winter term, and the death of Mrs Fred Parker of Eugene. Also notes the death of stage driver Jack Morgan at Sunnyside Washington, measles in the valley, a court case in Junction City, and legal counsel appearances for Eugene city and county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion
Unecle
Dan Honeaker
Luthey
Board of
Widter
Springfield Man in Trouble over Statutory Charge
Deputy Sheriff L. Boer went to Springfield to arrest Thomas Hryant on a statutory rape charge involving Ida Conrad of Springfield. The youth, who faced a preliminary hearing set for Thursday afternoon, was held on $500 bond for his appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif H. L. Boer
Springfeld
Thomas Hryant
Thomas Hryaot
Springfield
Ida Conrad
Nancy Conad
Honig
Eugene
Oregon Historical Society may move to Eugene plans
The Oregon Historical Society proposes removing its headquarters and museum to the State University at Eugene if no permanent Portland home is found. Led by I G Young and other society leaders, the move would align with a Bowdoin style state library plan to house the society’s collections at a central university library. Also noted are oil tank projects by Southern Pacific for engines, with tanks at Pose bary, Grant’s Pass, Whoiteson, Albany, and Junction in specified capacities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Historical Society
State University
Eugene
Oules
Portland
I. G. Young
The
Bowelle
Historical Societies
Southern Pacific
Posebary
Grant
Whoiteson
Albany
Junction
State Normal School Drais Sets Lectures Schedule
Attendance at State Normal School Drais is higher than last year as a robust program year begins. The faculty is strengthened and all departments are well managed by students and teachers. The literary society offers a Friday program. A recital by KH Newton is planned for October 13 with a large audience. The October 25 course concludes the series. Hon Walter Tooze of y seventy will lecture on education past present and future at the Hall. He has long taught in Jp schools and advocates equal educational opportunities for all. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal School
Drais
Orry
KH Newton Gays
Walter L. Teeze
Y Eventy
Tooze Wagger
South
Great Interest at the Revival Meetings
Meetings yesterday at the city church drew a large congregation as Evangelist Jones preached five powerful sermons. The speaker impressed attendees with a beautiful building auditor and masterful delivery. Additional daily sessions are planned this week at 3:00 and 7:00 PM, with a street meeting led by Rev. J. A. Wherry at Eighth and Willamette streets at 4:00 PM.
Dr New Discovery Promises Quick Cough Relief
A Casey Iowa writer praises Dr New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds claiming instant relief and permanent cure, with a testimonial style urging purchase at local druggists for 50 cents. The fragment mentions Delano drugstore and guarantees, reflecting early 20th century advertising tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Siu
Casey
Dr. K
Also Mentioned on This Page
Attention
Benky Hopkins
Memoriam
Palestine
Myers
Fred Parker
Parker
Valley
Tois
Oregon and
Jack Murgap
Sunnyside
Mr. Morgan
H. Morgan
Winberr
Orgon Thie Cammer
Recorder’s Court
Jonction City
J. H
Bud) Eccleston
Wse
Eccleston
J. M Williame
Courges
City
G. F. Skipworth
Cravenettes
Cravenette
Peterson
Magnet Clothing Co
E.9th and
Park St
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