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About The Lane County news. (Springfield, Lane County, Or.) 1914-1916 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 14, 1915)
Or. Illatorlal Soc. X Tilt trill I ANP COUNTY NEWS Continuing tho 8prlngfleld and Lane Oouvrty Stnr, Which Wore Consolidated February 10, 1914 it(rl rVinurir il, iin.it Htrlftxil ! .Ore von, MtacMiuI nUMjiuUor utKlar nri( Congro .of M rMM SPRINGFIELD, LANE COUNTY, OREGON, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1015 VOL. X(V. NO. f LEAGUE OFFERS -CANDIDATE US! Members of tho flood Clti.cn Hhlp League met ut tho Baptist church Tuesday evening ntid ro orgnnlzed for tho year hy re electing tho former officers: President, J. II. Bower; secrc tury, Dr. W. II. Pollard; trens uro, Dr. N. W. Emory. Tho matter of placing a tick et In tho field for the forthcom ing city election wau discussed, mid tho following wore endors ed: For mayor, Chas. L. Scott; for councllmcn, two years, J. W. Collin and J. T. DonaldBon; for recorder, Herbert 13.. Walker; for treasurer, Miss Lillian Gor rlo. ' Anohte meeting will bo held at the Uaptlst church Friday evening, October 15, for tho pur pose circulating formal nomin ating petitions In circulation. MILK BULLETIN IS COMING Stoto Unlvorsity Survoyo Econo mice of world's MIIk Pro duction. A bulletin that will show the economic features of milk and milk by-products throughout tho world ,wlll soon be issued by the State Unlvorsity at Eugene. Comparative costs between Ore gon and other great milk pro ducing regions will bo shown. Tho purpose will bo to indicate whether an outsldo market exists that would justify grcot expansion of thro dairy industry in this stale. The bulletin is expected to perform the sorvlco for dairy men that last year's bulletin en titled "Mnrkets for potatoes" did for potato growers. Four thou sand copies of the potatb bulletin were distributed and a new edi tion scms necessary. LAND GRANT IS DISCUSSED Special Invootigators Horo to Learn Sontimont. S. W. Williams, an investiga tor for tho department of justice and Leonard Underwood, a spec ial agent of tho department of the Interior, with headquarters ,in Portland, arrived in Eugeno Monday morning and will spend .-m ilnv np turn In I.ntir nnitntv In. -vcstlgatlng sentiment regarding disposition of tho Oregon and California land grant. Similar .investigations huve been mado at other points down tho valley and will bo continued in other counties in which tho grant lands are located. They expect to make ono or two trips out from hero to vlow some of tho lands in question. Their particular purpose is to learn, tho sentiment of tho peo ple in tho counties most con cerned regarding tho disposition that should bo nmdo of tho grant lands. Thus far, said Mr. Wil liams, but ono mamhas been In terviewed In Oregon who thinks the lands should bo included In forest reserves, and but three mtjn who think they should bo turned over unroservedly to tho railroad, company Both men interviewed a num ber of Eugene citizens, and at 10 o'clock attended a mooting at tho Commercial club at which members of tho special land grant committee and others were presont. At this meeting various plans for tho disposal of tho grant wore discussed and strong representations against Including tho lnndsin tho. forest reserves wero mado. Most of those present at the mooting otrongly fuvorcd a plan, if one could be dovlscd and carried out, that would provide for disposal of tint lauds at their artual value and glvo to tho counties for pub lic works the excess over the rullroud's equity. RECEPTION TO MR. AND MRS. CHILDS Rev. M. P, ChlldB camo to. tho Prco Methodist church of West Springfield as pastor after tho conforenco last May. Ills wife started on an extended visit to tho places of their former ac quaintances in tho cast about tho same time, and had not met the congregation hero until this time. She nrrlved at her new homo Tuesday evening coming by tho way of California. Her husband Joined her at lloscburg, whore ho had been holding the district quarterly conference in placo of tho district older. Tho anombors .f the congregation with several neighbors and friends to the number of 25, gathered at tho parsonage early in tho evening, loaded the tabic with choice eatables of their own providing nnd all enjoyed a feast together. It was a happy homo-coming for Mrs. Chllds and a pleasant social evening for all. To Try Again to Revive Fire Dept. Half a dozen inciubers of the Springfield firo department met at tho city hall Tuesday even ing to consider the mutter of re-organizing the local firo de partment. The subject was dis cussed ut length and finally It was decided to appoint a com mittee to call upon the business men and ask them to join the department. The committee was instructed also to write to each person whose name Is on tho roll of members of the lo- jcal company, and ask that they attend the meeting next Tuesday evening, unless they wish to be dropped, from tho company. The committee having these matters in charge consists of I.T. fl. Million nnd Ilnrrv Kelfor. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES The first social event of this year was In the order of a re ception given the Freshmen and !new students by tho old ones. It was held in the Wood mens hall, Friday, October 1st. At tho door each was handed a card on which ho wns instructed to get as many names as pos sible. After this, a prize was of fered to the class which could glvo the best stunt nnd yell. Tho Freshmen's was declared the best and they wero presented with a "sliver cup." Later In tho evening punch and wnfers wero served after which every opo loft declaring that he had had a good time and felt better acquainted with his fellow stu dents. The foot ball team of tho Springfield High school Is out practicing every night alter school getting ready for tho coming game with Junction City which will ho played horo at Springfield October 23. By a vote of tho Student Body tho High school will support foot' ball this season. A number of the girls are leurnlng to play tennis and aro practicing everyNiight In antici pation of tho loumemont, tho winner of which' gets , tho fino rtacquot -presented' by tho busi ness men of tho city. L 5 ORGAN! (SpccJnl to tho Lano County Nowa) Wendllng, Ore, Oct. 14.-Par- I cut-Teachers Association held their first meeting at the school house last Friday evening with a large crowd in attendance. The business of the evening consist ed of the election of new officers adnd tho discussion of many copies along the line of school improvement. Committees were appointed to make arrange ments for the extension of the playground, and the equipment of playground, with additional 'apparatus. Arrangdmcnts are 'also being made for the instal lment of gas lights fit the school 'house at an early date. The officers of the Association are: Mrs. Patterson, president; Mrs. Mathers, vice-president; ,Mrs. Savage, secretary; Mrs. Matteson, treasurer. . WENDLING NOTES - Mrs. John Ruche of Wiscon sin, Is visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs.Faye Abrama Mrs. Elmer Miles was an over night guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Stout last Monday Mrs. N. NIelson drove her Stu debaker car to Junction City Saturday returning that evening with her mother-in-law, Mrs. NIelson nnd son Carl NIelson. Miss Olive Smith of Spring- fleld was a week-end guest of Miss Myrtle Copenhaver. She returned toSprlngfield 15uhday; afternoon. M. A. Barnes, Booth-Kelly tally-mnn spent Saturday and Sunday visiting friends in Eu gene. Mr. Jairrett and wife returned this week, after a short honey moon trip to Seattle. They have already moved into their new home. REBEKAHS TO GO TO COTTAGE GROVE Thirty or more members of the Junnlta lodge of Rebekahs of Springfield leave at G:30 to night by motor-bus for1 Cottage Grove to attend the ineeting of the order thero, held in honor of the visit of Mrs. Rose Palmer, president of the Oregon assem bly. Those going from here .are Mr. Mrs. J. E. McKlbben, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Stanlger, Mr, and Mrs. L. E. Durrin, Mr. and Mrs. J. Earler, Mr. and Mrs. Win. Don- jaldson, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Korf, Mr. nnd Mrs. Milton Bally, Mrs. iLuclna Richardson, Mrs. M. J. McKlin, Mrs. Al. Montgomery, Airs. Jessie Newman, Mrs. Stru- bln, Mrs. Ed. Collins, Mrs. Riley Snodgrass, Mrs. D. Crouch, Mrs. Hoover, Mrs. J. II. Brumetto. Mrs. J. W. Baker, Mrs. Earl Moore, Mrs. Griffin, Misses Ella Young and Miss Florence Coflln, Mrs. Sam Richmond, Mr. and Mrs, John McKay. WENDLIN6 SGHOQ PATRON ZE Beavor-ffernaonHardware Company ft . n TRAINS TO Operations at the Natron gravel pits were resumed today with the taking to tho pits of the necessary cars, and the loading for first runs to the front at tho .Acme bridge tomorrow. The JstcaniBhovclman arrived last eve .ning, together with two train crews and one engine. Two more engines are expected tonight. By the end of the week graveling operations will be In full swing, nnd the work will continue .until the northern portion of tho Coos bay line Is completed, which will not be for several months at the least. OLIVER JOHNSON GOES INTO OLD BUSINESS . A'deul was completed the first of the week whreby Oliver John son; formerly in the hardware and furniture business here, purchased the interest of Chas. Walker in the hardware firm of Wafiter & Holbrook, and the firm becomes Holbrook and Johnson. Mr. Johnson has been driving the B6oth-Kelly lumber truck to Eugene, and will give up this work and enter the store just as soon as a man is secured for his place. Mr. Holbrook came to Springfield from Albany several months ago, and has already won a high place in the business life o Springfield. BOAflD'PUT.UP FOR THE DISPLAY -OF NOTICES Byron Smith, clerk In the lo cal post office, has constructed a fine signboard which has, been placed on the wall of the lobby for the display of official notices of which the postmaster often has a number to post. Ronald Roberts painted the board, and Postmaster Stewart had a part in its erection he bossed. CLIFF LYBARGER SELLS HIS LUNCH COUNTER Cliff Lybarger, who opened a lunch counter here a year or more ago, this week sold his business to Mike Edwards of Fall Creek and will give poses slon tomorrow, the 15th. Mr. Lybarger will move to his place In the Stewart addition, and will remain there for some time. PREPARE TO HAVE A "DRY" SEASON Portland Will Take Care of La boring Men After Jan uary 1st. w r Portland, Ore., Oct. 13. To nrovldo a place of resort, after I the prohibition law goes into ef fect January 1 next, for laboring men who now gather in saloons, ,the city today leased a four story .building and will fit it up at once. The ordinance providing for tho Innovation was introduced by City Commissioner Geo. L 'Baker. ' It was passed unanl- A TRUTH TO HAMMER HOME nnd It doesn't ninko nny differ- nnrir linw mnnv homes WO UaiU' mer tho point In tho rapro tho mnrrliiK OlIlllUv pnlints illl the time and price, that's readonablo can go wixix jc amuu jhuih and largo sales aro our long vnit Tiint'a linw wn iln It. Hard ware of class distinctive up to tno moment just wnai you want right , when yaiuwant it. It Bhine's thero is an eloganco io inn interior ui um oiuid, u it is. Just hardware. GRAVEL READY WORK mously. Under the plan outlln-1 cd by Mr. Baker there will bo ' reading rooms, musical instru-! ments, a gymnasium, baths and 'a limited number of beds for un employed men. All of the con veniences will be free to visitors except the beds. Men who sleep at tho resort will be required to ; worn, um iuu jiriuu ui uie ucus. i ' -4 iaamt Mrturv DAicirrt FOR HARRISBURG BRIDGE A delegation of Harrisburg men were in Springfield Tues - day circulating a petition asking .siueraoie, to Keep tne animals. Lane county's court to stand I A communication announcing jhalf the expense of building a'that the Springfield library had bridge across the Wilamette at;been made a depository for all Harrisburg next year. The petl- 8tate sports, was referred to ! tions were freely signed by our Councilman Peery, who is also .business men and the residents ;a member of the libray board. generally. The Harrisburg men felt highly elated over the re - ception given them and the gen - eral feeling expressed here oring the early building of the bridge there Following' are the names of those composing the party: A.iumson' wno nas removeu irom J. Hill, Thos. W. Soromerville. Att'y. J. L. Norwood, M. Hawk and M. D. Morgan. Traveler Escapes L erilS Ol" the Deep, A Mr. Henderson, formerly a resident of Camp Creek, and a friend of the E. E, Brattain fam ily, arrived home from Madagas car Monday, after a trip of four months on the way. Their ship, the Pretorian, barely escaped being .torpedoed on Jthe, jway across the Atlantic, and's-run into in a fog.and the prow bent back double. The ship linlped into Quebec with a decided list, and with the masts splinter ed by a bolt of lightning. S. P. INSPECTORS FIND OREGON LINE WELL KEPT At End of Trip .Over Entire Sys tem Cards Turned In and Gold Medals Awarded. Engineers of various divisions of the Southern Pacific company spent Tuesday night in Eugene on their annual trip of Inspec tion of the lines in Oregon. .The engineers are being piloted over the Portland division, which in cludes all of the company's lines in Oregon, by F. M. Siefer, en gineer of the Portland division. The other members of the party are J. Q. Barlow, assistant chief engineer of the company; R. M. Drake, assistant chief engineer and chief of maintenance of way; W. H. Kirkbride, engineer of the Sacramento division; D. A. Porter, engineer of the west ern division; Otis Weeks, engin eer of the Salt Lake division, and C. A.Wester, engineer of the Shasta division. This inspection trip covers an itinerary of over 8,000 miles. The engineers inspect each de pot, each section, each pumping plant and each roadmaster's dis trict. Each one of the engineers makes a separate inspection of these properties and each makes his own markings, which at the end of the trip are turned in and the station, the section, the numnlnc plant and the roatl- master's division In each engin eer's division showing the high est rating will bo given a gold medal. Pacific Telephone &. Tele graph Co., announces opening of line botween Eugene and Flor ence. . . The Nashville and Toledo creameries have distributed over $10,000 each to "the farmers of that section the past year, STUDENTS IM: COUNCIL IRK The town council, at Its rcgu- monthly mccting Monday 1 night, amended the ordinance' (governing the keeping jof swine m tlU5 y mimB UL P"S"u iand will now allow persons liv- iS in the suburbs, where the ;t,,stance between houses is con- Lae Clty treasurer was given iauthority to 'take up out-stand-: ,nS warrants with funds, on fav-jand . I; D- Larimer was appointed ; a member of one of the election j boards to take the place of Geo. Springfield. The salaries paid some of the officers were discussed, but no taction was taken. s ( Members of the civil govern ment class of the high school 'attended the meeting to observe the processes of town govern ment in actual operation. NEW RAILROAD IS INCORPORATED Articles of Oregon, California and Eeastern Filed at , Salem. Salem, Ore., Oct. 13. Articles" of incorporation were filed today by-"the rohCaHornia-ahdw--Eastern railway, surveys for -' : wliich have been made by Robert- E. Strahorn. The declaration of purpose proposes a line from Bend, Crook county, to Lake view, Lake county with branch lines running from a point at or near Silver Lake, Lake county, to Kirk, Klamath county; from Millican, Crook county, to Ar- den, Harney county, and from a point to be determined to the Warner valley. The Oregon office is at Portland, and the main office at. Carson City? Nev. The capitalization is $100,000. P. B. Ellis is president, L. S. Ellis vice-president and William Mul ler, secretary and treasurer. FOREST NOTES According to a recent compil ation of the Department of Agri culture, approximately JL9u0 000 acres represents the total land area of tnesUnited States. h i. -Hi . o-n nnn nnn ui mis area auuui oo,uuu,uuu acres of 46 per cent of.the total, is in farms. Only a little over . half of this farm land is improv ed. Of the total land area of Ore gon, 61,188,000 acres. 19 per cent or 11,685,000 acres is in farms. Of this farm land ap proximately 4,275,00 acres is im proved farm land, which is 7. per cent of the total. In Washington the total land , area is estimated to be 41,775, 00 acres, ofwhiph 27 per cent, 'or. 11,721.000 acres is in farms. Ap proximately 6,373,00 acres of this, farm land Is improved, which is 15 per cent of the total. .In 190G. the first law was pass ed giving the several states a share In- the National Forest in come,. The first alloment made to Oregon under this law: was $7,585.; the last fiscal year gave ( Oreaon.iS69.545 -as its share- of this Income. Washington's first allotment under this lawJn 1906 was $1,923, while the State's share at the end' of the last fis cal year 'was $02,423.