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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1909
Page
7
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Southern Pacific Company files a vigorous protest with Lane County board of equalization over the 38000 a mile valuation of rolling stock and main line roadbed and 7.20 per acre timber land values. It asks reduction to 206000 for stock and 4 per acre for timber lands. Western Union Telegraph Co. also protests. Assessor Keeney notes yearly protests. No board action yet. Railroad valuation raised this year per state assessor agreement.
A Portland report states M. E. Saubert & Co. sold their mill at Acme and timber holdings to C. C. Shay and associates. Purchasers plan substantial refitting. Shay, a Portland timber dealer, had lately toured the Siuslaw with another investor. The deal has not closed, per a Saubert office inquiry in Rome.
The University of Utah accepts the terms for an interstate debate with the University of Oregon. The date is set for January 25, 1910. Rivalry exists between Laurean and Philologian societies as teams are formed under Coach Buchen. The Chambers lot is donated to the YWCA, not the YMCA.
Mrs R W Swalley once unable to eat after seven years with stomach abscess reports eating and sleeping normally after one treatment and aims to be fully well with more sessions. Mr Olney reportedly cures eczema asthma catarrh rheumatism and lung trouble in one to three treatments. Prices claim to be affordable to help many while in the city with free consultation at Plymouth Rooms 466 Willamette street hours 9 am to 8 pm.
The Commercial Club discussed funding for next year's promotion drive and appointed a committee to raise subscriptions. Government irrigation experiment station access may be secured for Eugene or Springfield at a low cost, with several locals contributing funds totaling 85 dollars. A Springfield delegation invited the Eugene club to attend the Grange fair there Friday.
Hubert Wright, a prominent Southern Pacific brakeman, died on his North Roseburg porch after a rifle discharged while he cleaned it. The 40-60 caliber weapon fired a bullet through his heart. no witnesses were present. Survived by widow, two brothers, two sisters, and parents. Winfred Wright of Redding to arrive tonight.
A meeting in the hall over Hardesty's store in Intermount last night resulted in a unanimous vote to organize a fire company for Fairmount. A committee was named to recruit enlistments. Fire Chief Campbell outlined procedures and a council outreach subcommittee was formed to secure hoses and a cart. The Commercial club debated invitations to apple fairs but accepted Springfield's instead and pursued Hood River and Portland day displays for Eugene and Lane County photos.
President Taft and party docked in Cairo at noon after a calm run from Cape Girardeau. Taft appeared on deck to wave to shore crowds while the Oleander and following boats eased along the river. In St Louis Taft and Speaker Cannon voiced support for waterway improvement and a 14 foot channel, praising levees and river barriers as part of a national policy.
Springtiera Grange met in regular session on Saturday morning October 23 receiving new members and planning the farmers convention and fair set for October 29 and 30. About fifty members attended dinner featured by hearty greetings and a savory lunch. The afternoon program included song and a lecture by Mrs. Fry on Boys and Girls on the Farm with strong attendance for the upcoming state fair. Pomona Grange will meet October 30 with open attendance for patrons who have taken the four degrees.
Edward McDonald a deaf mute about 30 years old drowned in the McKenzie river near the old Dutch Henry place while on the Smooth-Kelly log drive. He slipped from a rock into 20 feet of water in sight of fellow workers and sank. his body was recovered after more than half an hour. Coroner Gordon rushed to the scene. The Ottawa Canada native’s relatives have been located. distressing incident reported from Fatgally, Foe County.
Detroit October 25 Chauffeur Joseph Leach testified at the examination of Dr George A Fritch on a manslaughter charge connected with Maybelle Millman s death He said he drove the physician to Ecorse creek where Fritch threw three sacks from his office into the creek Dr Cheshire denies being plaintiff in a lease cancellation suit against Sing On the Chinaman It is reported his father W P Cheshire is the plaintiff per yesterday s Guard
George D. Fisk of Mapleton has accepted a position in the sheriff's office. His family will be moving here soon and will reside in town.
The adjourned circuit court convened next Monday with cases disposed of including divorces for Mary Anna Roth Inez Matlock William Cleaver and Waldah Vinson all dismissed or set for further action. Various money recoveries were dismissed without costs or continued and several possessory actions involving real property were continued or left unresolved.
The Eugene Fuel and Feed Company, recently incorporated, plans a November 1 opening in a West Eighth frame building formerly a millinery shop. Located next to Bailey & Knowles, the store will offer horse feed and various fuels. The parent firm already operates offices over the Aloha theatre and will expand into feed and fuel.
A long list of names includes Alderman H.8 Anderson P Z Babington Miss L C Barnes Edward Barnes Mrs Myrtle Bo Dine Mrs C D Bundsen A E Davy Miss Inn Day Mrs John Ford J F Frost Mrs Harry Green B B Hughes Chas Humphrey 8 R Knox Miss M R Lea John B McErlane Mrs Miller A J Minter J L Osburn M H Price W M Reynolds Mrs Mary Robb Miss Belle Seigneur Auguste Sinnott P L Shannon Rev S G Slusher Mrs T R Staninger Mrs Mary Swanson David Worthington Richard E J L Page P M.
Halloween box supper and social to be held in Donna on Saturday October 30 under the Royal Neighbors. Public invited. Also reported, appraisers filed inventory of Eliza Casebeer estate showing $558.52 value. Marriage licenses issued: George Yokum and Jenet Parsons. Harry McWhortorn and Lillian May Darlin.
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