Directors In Meeting Over Extra Premiums For Fair
District fair directors met at the National Bank parlors to finalize preparations for the Southern Oregon Agricultural Society show at pangs Park on September 29 and October. Committees were formed to purchase straw boxes, erect a new ground stand, and provide lumber for extra stock boxes. Bids will be invited for music and for bay and feed privileges. A partial list of extra premiums includes Williams & Shelley for bread, Duncan Scott for horse service, Eugene Mill and Elevator for flour, Register Publishing for subscriptions, White Star flour for pies, and Guardian for newspaper subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Oregon
Williams & Shelley
Duncan Scott
Eugene Mill and Elevator Company
Register Publishing Company
Weekly Regis
Eugene Mill & Elevator Company
Griffin Hardware Company
Williams & Shelly
Percen
Weekly Register
White Star
The
Guard
Daily Guard
Weekly Guard
Unjust Attack On Eugene Water System
The Guard rejects claims of weak city water and notes the Eugene water system is strong. A Port Telegram report claimed university mains had far greater pressure, but locals challenge the assertion as false and unfounded, citing ongoing improvements by the water company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Port- Telegram and Journal
Ore
Ang
Portland Carnival Promises Coast's Biggest Show
Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club of Portland hosts a city carnival on September 1st featuring gilt edge acts and special feats. The event aims to draw a large attendance with attractive rides and rail- type entertainment across the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Multnomah Amateurthirtic Club
Portland
A Bank for Springfield Promoted by Eugene Men
Wednesday parties from Eugene interviewed Eugene business men about establishing a bank in Springfield. A resident of Eugene who favors the move is persuaded by what he learned and saw. A local banking house is seen as a long felt need as shops and workers rely on distant Eugene banks for cash to meet checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Springfield
Appointed Bat Battalion Adjutant
Sergeant F E Taylor of Impany A has been named Adjutant of the First Separate Battalion Oregon National Guard with rank of Picot Lieutenant. A longtime National Guard member, he brings rich noncommissioned officer experience from the state and Manila service in the Second Oregon. The appointment surprised him and many friends alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.E. Taylor
Impany A
Oregon National Guard
Picot
Taylor
National Guard
Oregon
Manila
Eugene Welcomes Circus Crowds and Visiting Notables
Daily Guard notes from August 28 report J A Muarer and Mrs Elspass visiting from London Springs and local residents from Cottage Grove Salem and Eugene. The circus draw brings thousands and a notable ten thousand value for mendicant singers. City officers and hotel breakfast records shown, with large crowds and smooth behavior.
Notable Moves and Visits Around Eugene and Nearby Areas
Residents and officials make short trips and visits across Oregon towns. Hon R A Booth travels to San Francisco while Judge Kincaid and Judge Hale head north or to Bohemia for work and mines. Cottage Grove visitors include Mrs. Jordan Mrs. Lee Henry and Drs Sebleef.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Booth
San Francisco
E. L. Bashford
Roseburg
Eugene
J. M. Woodruff
H. K. Kincaid
Hale
Bohemia
Frank Jordan
Cottage Grove
Lee Henry
Susan Abbott
Sebleef
R. A. Allen
Eugen
Comstock
A. E. Sneeden
Washington
Ella
Laura McFadden
Moundsville
West Virriiia
H. High
Johnnie Heckley
Janction
Booth Kelly mill on Mosby creek denial contested
Note condemns Register for misrepresenting Guard reporting on Booth Kelly Company plans near Cottage Grove. Cottage Grove papers confirm talks with U and S FE railroad about a spur to Mosby creek for a large lumbering plant and purchase of Mosby creek mill with timber. Mill No 2 at Saginaw won’t be moved immediately. work paused but not halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Register
Booth-Kelly Company
Mosby Creek
Cottage Grove
Saginaw
Booth-Kelly
U. & 8. FE. Railroad
Nugget
Booth
Saginaw Mill No. 2
Electric Bitters touted as cure for rheumatism and debility
Colasa California resident Joe Solobrick credits Electric Bitters with ending years of rheumatic pain and general debility. The advertisement claims benefits for liver and kidney troubles and promises relief with a 50 cent price and satisfaction guarantee by W L DeLano, a druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Solobrick
Colasa
Calif
W. L. DeLano
U C football schedule abandons California trip
Manager David Graham met University officials to confirm canceling the California trip and set Oregon dates. Oregon foes at Eugene and Portland include Chemawa, U O, Albany College, Pullman, O A C, and U O M A C, with Thanksgiving in Portland. Ground may need packing and sanding due to yellow clay making the field muddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. C
David Graham
Portland
California
Oregon
Chemawa
U. O
Eugene
Albany College
U. QO
Pullman
Washington
M. 4
A. C
Graham
Two New Bridges Open Soon Across Mill Race
G W Taylor, contractor, invites Guard reporter to inspect two newly finished bridges over the mill race at Alder and Hilyard streets. Alder street bridge is 48 feet, strain beam truss. Hilyard street bridge is 40 feet, jack truss. Concrete bases, heavy timbers, bolted joints, and planned painting mark strong, lasting city structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Taylor
Mill Race
Hilyard
Patterson Street
Alder Street
Simmons Paint Company Incorporation Filing
The Simmons Paint Company filed articles of incorporation with the county clerk. principal place is Eugene. capital stock set at 50000 with shares at 1. incorporators are Fllis Simmons Ettie G. Simmons and Barton Y. Brown. aims include developing the Simmons paint mine near Walker and marketing the product, and they may manufacture brick tiling and drain pipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons Paint Company
Eugene
Fllis Simmons
Ettie GB. Simmons
Barton
Y. Brown
Pew Company
Simmons
Walker
Senator Booth Favored for Oregon U.S. Attorney
Forest Grove Times reports Lane county Senator Booth as the likely U S district attorney for Oregon. He earns broad support from Oregon's delegation and has strong ties to political figures such as Mitchell Fulton Williamson Hermann and others amid rivalries. Local officials voiced doubts and joked about misprints in the clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Grove
Saya
Booth
Lane County
U. S
Oregon
Congress
Mitchell
Fulton
Williamson
Conrgessman Hermann
Poorth
W. Kaykendall
Kelly
Turtle ranch expansion and depot survey at Junction
The Junction Turtle Ranch near Lancaster replenishes stock with terrapins as large as wagon wheels. They sent nets by river and report six rain sacks of small trudes shipped from Albany. Southern Pacific surveyors visited Junction City for a new depot blueprint while a rail yard location remains undisclosed. Nearby trade moves include wheat to Springfield, hogs to Portland, and hay to Eugene at ten dollars per ton. J H Miller resigns as telephone agency. office to move to Hill and Poole's drug store in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Henderson
Here
Albany
Lancaster
Southern Pacific
Junction City
C. W. Washburne
Washbourne
Springfield
G. C. Millett
Portland
Eugene
J. H. Miller
Telephone Exchange
Hill & Poole
Sutton elected to fill city council vacancy
W M Sutton won a Monday evening city council seat to fill FE B Doane's vacancy. James E Stewart hired Joe Brauner from Eugene for his meat market. Mrs K U Lee of Eugene and her children visited Mrs Lee's brother B A Washburne. Mrs James Stewart had pneumonia but is improved. Mr and Mrs John Woods returned from Florence and Mapleton to Spring filed with Judge J M Woods. A west side resident joked about SP line rights of way for access during high water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Tapp
Cottage Grove
Ida Adolph
Misa Louie Rostine
Salem
Eugene
Lee Henry
Joe Harris
Charles Livesly
Kansas
James Goodale
Tacoma
Mr. Goodale
A. C. Goodale
Salem Journal
W. M. Sutton
FE. B. Jdoane
James E. Stewart
Joe Brauner
Mra. K. U. Lee
Lee
B. A. Washburne
James Stewart
John Woods
Florence and Mapleton
J. M. Woods
A Long Time Married am Daily Game celebrates Goodman anniversary
Mr and Mrs J H Goodman of High street Eugene celebrate their anniversary today. Born in 1823 and 1826 they are said to be 41 and 77 years old with vigor and long life ahead. Family invites include children grandchildren and great grandchildren for the unusual 63rd wedding day celebration. The Goodmans married August 2 1943 after arriving in Oregon in 1862 by ox wagon, living in Marion Kenton and Lane counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Goodman
High Street
Eugene
Goodman
Mr. Goodman
Childern
Oregon
Mrs. Goodman
Marion County
Kenton
Lane
Camp Prep For Militia With New Rifles
Militia companies train with Krag Jorgensen rifles supplied by the government and prepare encampment at Roseburg starting September. Uniforms have been relaundered and will look sharp at camp. The Guard will adopt olive green army uniforms by January, changing the nickname to the boys in green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krag—Jorgensen Rifles
Roseburg
Kbekie
U. No
Marriage Notice for R F Yoten and Laata Cibeco
A wedding took place at Rev M F Harp residence on Wednesday August 2 officiated by Justice C A Wintermeier. The couple Rebibeon and Seech Lee from Lorene Springfield, and witnesses Walker Mier Olive M Gray attended. The ceremony occurred in Fogene at Heml Dell.
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M. F
Harp
Anguet
R. F
Yoten
Laata
Cibeco
Ss ¥. Hern
Fogene
C. A. Wintermeier
Thurday
Rebibeon and
Seech&. Lee
Lorene
St Springfield
Walker
Mier
Olive M. Gray
Ey. J
Genery Officiallay
Dell
Returned from Blue River Big Four mine eyed for growth
Geo. M. Miller returned yesterday from inspecting mines in the Blue River district and spoke of vast ore bodies and low operating costs. He noted water power and timber nearby reduce costs, and his Alaska mining background supports plans to push economical development. Miller inspected the Big Four group and expects strong recommendations to the company for careful opening and eventual profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. M. Miller
Blue River
University of Oregon Publishes New Reference Book
The University of Oregon has added an excellent reference book compiled by Prof Luella Clay Carson head of the department of Rhetoric and her assistant Miss Ida Bel Roe. It serves all grades including high school and guides teachers in English. It lists the best books across subjects including fiction and aids school and private libraries. The compilation stems from three years of correspondence and effort and is praised as the best in its field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oregon
Luella Clay Carson
Rhettric
Mise Ida Bel Roe
Department of Rhetoric
Auction Seats For New Eugene Opera House Opening
Manager Cal M Young of the Eugene theatre says the first play in the new opera house will likely occur in the first week of November. The dedication marks a grand opening with seats likely sold at auction as demand is expected heavy. Carpenters report rapid interior progress and two chair manufacturer agents discussed seating quality for the final installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal. M. Young
Eugene Theatre
Opera House
Eugene
Circus Visit Triggers Eugene Daily Guard Office Closure
The Portland Journal reports Campbell Brothers closed the Eugene Daily Guard office to take in the circus. Elephants and kangaroos posed a risk to children and pets as the campbells and press agent offered tickets. The Guard later published a colored verse about the circus creatures and marvels aboard the chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Journal
Eugene
Campbell Brothers
Eugene Daily Guard
Campbell
Campbells
Peres
Earth
Land
Boilers Rise at Springfield Electric Plant Progress Slow
The Springfield News reports the immense power plant construction advances slowly with boiler sections in place and the giant frame riveted together. Delays in machinery push expected operation date past January, workers string copper conductors between the site and Loggers, as components loom large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield News
Health law in force standardizes vital statistics system
The new Oregon law creates county health boards, appoints a vital statistics secretary, and requires uniform reporting by physicians. It authorizes quarantine powers, burial certificates, and enforcement through penalties. Schools must verify vaccination with scar evidence or physician certificate. The system aims to make vital stats accessible at all times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Just Legislature
County Board of Health
Board of Health
Oregon
Halsey Rebuilding After Fire Sparks New Town Block
Albany Democrat reports Halsey business leaders organize a joint stock company to rebuild a two story block on the McCully corner 85 feet by 85 feet with McCully Cross and others taking shops on the first floor and a hall and offices on the second. Additional structures rise including a 20 by 40 foot building by Debby Howell a restaurant and Jonas Davis planning a boarding house near the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ternan
Halsey
McCully Corner
McCully
J. A. Cross
Caleb Gray
Gray
McWilliams
General Merchandise
Ed, Ward
T. P. Patton
Ternan
Second Street
Debby Howell
Jonas Davis
Albany Democrat
Alligators Exhibited by Soap Man on West Eighth Street
The window display at 68 and 72 West Eighth Street features two young alligators sent from Florida. Other items include a court case where H. Rybolt sues H. M. Black for money with Black counterclaiming for goods due. A vendor named Cabbage King completes a large vegetable order within two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Mowder
West Eighth Street
Florida
H. Rybolt
C. A. Wintermeier
H. M. Black
Fairmount
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Fair Board
J. A. Muarer
London Springs
C. M. Elspass
Circus
W. Q. Ziegler
Hoffman House
Frank
George
A. d. Smith
Ed. Farrington
J. J. Ellwood
J. M. Williams
L. L. Lewis
Andy Titus
D. P. Sheridan
Walter Boon
Iosben
Northwest
Junction Turtle Ranch
the Times
Springfield Notes
West Side
Southern Pacific Company
State Board of Health
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Eugene Register
Lewie and Clerk
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