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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1903
Page
6
The Portland Journal reports Prof. F B Dunn of the University of Oregon is lauded at Harvard for Latin studies and has been chosen as marshal for about 75 A M degree candidates on commencement day. He also receives an Austin Scholarship for Latin excellence.
Admiral Dewey speaks boldly stating the American Navy is the greatest due to every man’s intelligence while criticizing German and British naval nations. He notes German reliance on officers and predicts a possible demand for an apology from Berlin as officials await a response.
A fire bug prowls Portland's waterfront with a favorable area to operate unseen by watchers. The suspect enjoys ample shadows and time to escape detection, though occasional vigilance rises.
The Empress of Germany fell from her saddle horse after it shied and broke an arm with probable internal injuries. The afflicted ruler faces a troubled path ahead amid palace and palace duties as her health is affected.
State Food and Dairy Commissioner Bailey promotes enforcement against outside short weight batter men. He notes returned butter to shippers and explains that the minor weight gains on rolls do not offset freight costs and potential docking by creamery operators, even if some packages avoid detection.
A Portland jail day saw Belding claim he was saved by the Cross before execution. Critics argued that salvation is meaningless if the brutal murderer is allowed to live, insisting the only cure for a violent killer is death. The piece questions the efficacy of such punishment and its moral weight.
A Oregonian correspondent questions Judge Parker of New York, doubting his viability as a Democratic candidate for the presidential nomination. The piece contrasts Parker with past nominees like Lincoln, Cleveland, Harrison, and Roosevelt, suggesting some prefer Roosevelt face a different opponent. The exchange hints at bias toward Roosevelt by opposition to Parker.
A reader describes shoes that hurt for weeks until they finally break in, then begin to wear well, noting the awkward period of discomfort and eventual comfort. Philadelphia Press.
A party of fourteen Helmet Lodge Knights of Pythias traveled by train to Junction City for a lodge meeting. Two members received the third degree as initiation ceremonies preceded a banquet and social time. The local group included I. L. Poindexter, Frank Taylor, Andy Taylor, C. D. Chorpening, J. W. Hamlin, Dr. BE. Yoran, G.W. Griffin, C. A. Wintermeier, Al Holden, O. BE. Roberts, C. C. Kauffman, Dr. W. L. Cheshire, Dr. C. B. Willoughby, and W. G. Martin.
Francis Hempe arrived in Eugene from Alaska where he has been for some time. He plans a brief stay and will later escort his father back north. He praises the northern country and notes meeting Eugene men and army comrades, including former Co. F, Second Oregon Volunteers, who own promising mining properties.
Bob Johnson of Corvallis returns from California where he studied prune raising near San Jose. He found raisers there advanced in the science and notes Oregon has much to learn for his own business.
Evidence was heard today before referee E O Potter in a homestead contest. Thomas Tripp is the contestant, Floyd 8 Day the contestee, with Thompson and Hardy representing Tripp and L T Harris for Day. Attorneys for Tripp include Thompson and Hardy, while L T Harris represents Day.
Ashland March 28 report shows Republican primaries statewide producing a solid Vawter delegation from the county to Eugene on April 9. Josephine County is also for Vawter.
A near Eugene property comprising an orchard of prune and cherry trees on Blair donation land claim is offered as a whole or in two ten acre halves. Eleven year old trees and two hundred eleven year old Royal Anne cherries on each tract. Well tiled and fenced. Price four thousand dollars for all or two thousand per half. Sold on easy terms to a suitable buyer. J R Campbell J L Campbell.
LaGrange resident P. A. Danforth reports a frightful running sore on his leg healed in five days by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The ad touts the salve as best for ulcers wounds and piles with a cure guaranteed and sold by W. L. DeLane, druggist.
The Florence paper reports ongoing sawmill work at O W Hards with Bruce David injured after a cart mishap. Property transactions include L P Tallman selling Meadow then selling to Eli Bangs with timber reserved. Local clergy Rev Tweed marks a church meeting, while Rev Yost departs for Portland conference. Tug Robarts heads to Portland for repairs, with engines expected back. Wo Kyle completes a Florence water system upgrade, planning sewer lines to the river for sanitary gains.
U.S. and private parties record transfers incl 156.56 acres in township 162 and 80 acres in township 17s but 8w. names include Wilbur W. Hall Maria C. Miller Elma A. Cottle L P Tallman Fli Bangs and many others with patents, deeds, and sales figures. marriage license issued to George G. Erhart and Irma EF Sanbert with John L Furnish as witness.
A real estate deal of note occurred this week in Cottage Grove as Mr and Mrs W T Kayser sold their hotel property to Frank and Josie Korinek for cash of 420. The Kayser House, erected by Kayser last fall, contains two rooms and is plastered throughout, touted as one of the most comfortable hostelries in the city.
Republican primaries were held in country precincts yesterday afternoon and in the city today. A large part of the country delegates are for Kelly, and it seems certain the county will send a strong delegation to back up Kelly at the convention.
The Phillip Hohl Chapman and Son Lumber Company forms a new concern of Cottage Grove residents to build a sawmill six miles south of Cottage Grove on the Southern Pacific railroad. Operations expected by May 1 with a daily capacity of 15000 feet. Simpson and Smith contract to supply logs daily while skid roads are prepared to support ongoing business. The partners are Phillip Hohl C P Chap man and Frank Chapman noted for local business acumen.
In a business session of the United Workmen lodge J L Page resigns as postmaster of Fagene citing rising duties at the post office. T J Burg elected his successor. The lodge now nears 300 members with 22 candidates initiated last evening.
A hop contract for 15 000 pounds of merchantable hops was filed yesterday in the Marion county recorder s office. The contract is by H Wood and Db D Steel to be raised on the Mrs G Savage estate. Fleas Pritz merchants of Cincinnati Ohio are the contractors at a price of 15 cents.
A long county ledger itemizes allowances and expenditures for March including witness accounts for W B Wheeler Clyde Gray J Stiles Tim Jones and others, courthouse lawn work, Eugene Electric, and commissioners. It covers coroner autopsy fees, inquest expenses, election and janitor costs, and salaries for county officials and staff. Various named individuals and small sums appear throughout, indicating routine administrative disbursements.
A humorous yet sharp reflection on Irish philosophy exposes a deep warning about stomach disease. It contrasts quaint sayings with medical truth about dyspepsia and self treatment, urging proper cure over temporary relief while praising Dr. Pierce remedies and the medical adviser.
Unclear OCR reads names of numerous special deputy sheriffs including Bowe Jones Sawyer Graves Bollman Hawkley Deckworth Inman Joann Parker and others. Also lists rewards for arrest of Lyons and for listed individuals with notes on supplies and livery services in a stray county record fragment.
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