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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
3
On the chateau grounds a charity ball erupts into danger as prisoners flee and guards pursue them through the gardens. A betrayal is uncovered, pursuit ends in combat, and Selim and Chase confront a tense moral rift amid captivity. Genevra faces a perilous temptation with Selim watching.
F J Hard the Bohemia mine owner engaged twenty Swedes to work at his mining claim and will send them on tonight’s local train to Cottage Grove. Half were picked up on the streets this forenoon and the rest arrived from Portland this afternoon. They will build a road to Ward’s claims and then work on the claims. Many Hering men are in Eugene with hundreds driving weekly to work on the Southern Pacific Natron extension. Some quit, but are usually replaced by others seeking work.
Marshfield Oregon Sept 24 The Coos Bay Electric Railway Company with 150000 capital and incorporators J H Flanagan C F McCollum and W B Chandler filed articles with the Salem secretary of state Plans remain undeveloped and the project may tie to Eugene Florence line promoter O J Johnson travels here with F B Kidder to discuss prospects Major L D McKinney and Seymour H Bell engage in talks about franchise and routes toward Coos Bay harbor context remains unsettled and awaiting clearer direction
New York reports Dr. Frederick A Cook addressed a cosmopolitan audience at a banquet by the Arc tie Club of America. He credited Eskimo traditions and sponsor Mr Bradly, and cited April 21 1908 as the pole arrival with observations near 84th to 85th parallels. He lauded Arctic explorers including Greeley Schley Melville Peary Fiala Nansen and Amundsen among others.
Birth announcements record a son born to Thomas McKinnis and wife in Pleasant Hill on September 23 1909 a daughter to Shannon and wife in Eugene on September 22 1909 a son to M L Kreamer and wife at 142 East Ninth Street Eugene on September 23 1909. Local city notices mention the same period and addresses for the newborns.
G W McReynolds of Cottage Grove was elected president of Lane County Veterans Association at the morning business session. Officers named include E F Chapman Eugene first VP, Wm J Gardner Cottage Grove second VP, J E Butler Junction City third VP, C J Dodd Springfield fourth VP, Freda Melzer Yonea ta fifth VP, W M Dickey Cottage Grove treasurer. Over 150 registered. secretary to be appointed. Night meeting featured colonel Mercer address, music, solos, and a militia drill. Resolutions thanked Eugene merchants, W K R C, G A R ladies, Miss Minnie Pike, Gilbert sisters, Mrs L G Hulin, E Stevens, and Merle Stearns for assistance.
Halsey Oregon September 23 John Nimchick a farmer living near Halsey was taken to Albany on a warrant charging threats to kill after a drunken spree. He broke furniture fired at walls and at a dead mother’s picture then threatened to kill seven men and his family before fleeing. His wife and children stayed with relatives. The case followed a Monday visit to town and continued threats Tuesday before service of the warrant.
W. H. Sibert’s farm residence five miles north of Eugene burned between 9 and 9:30 with the home empty at the time. The good sized structure and contents, valued at thousands, were destroyed though the building was insured shortly before the fire. The origin remains unknown as the family and guests were away at a party. Mrs. H. A. Richards and children returned to Drain after spending time at Seavey Bros. hop yard yesterday afternoon.
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