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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1903

Page

8

Happy wedding at noon today at Taylor residence

A quiet noon wedding joined Blanche Marian Taylor and Samuel T. Thurston at 453 High Street in Eugene. Dr. D. E. Loveridge officiated. The couple, after a luncheon, left for Crawfordsville to reside where Thurston runs a sawmill business. Blanche is a former Eugene teacher and well regarded locally.

S. W. Taylor High Street Blanche Marian Taylor Samuel T. Thurston Etta Eastland Jabez Thurston D. E. Loveridge St. Mary's Episcopal Church

Scab on Sheep in Lane County Reported

J W Bailey state dairy and food commissioner Portland reports sheep in Lane county badly diseased with the dead near Eugene he saw hundreds afflicted and many dead along roadsides He calls criminal carelessness and says action should be taken at once to stamp out the disease.

J. W. Bailey Portland Lane County Eugene Mr. Bailey

Lyons Hanged for Murder in Lane County Oregon

Edward Elliott Lyons was hanged at 9:31 a.m. after a February murder of Sheriff W. W. Withers in Lane County Oregon. His execution followed a weeklong pursuit from Walton to Creswell, ending at the jail trap after Lyons admitted guilt and expressed Christian penance. The piece recalls the prior Lane County hanging of Claude Branton in 1598.

Edward Elliott Lyons Scafield Fisk Branton Lane County Claude Branton John A. Linn Cascade Mountains Jane

Arrests Demand Surrender of Elliot Lyons in Horse Theft Case

Sheriff W W Withers and Constable Jack Smith plus deputy Cornelius went to Lyons home on February 8 to demand his surrender under a Jackson County warrant accusing him of horse theft from the previous day. Lyons had sheltered at his aging parents home nearby.

W. W. Withers H. A. Green the Baptist Church Drs. Paine Day Jack Smith Cornelius Eugene Creswell Elliot Lyons Jackson County Lyons

Albany Depot Yard Improvements Promised by Southern Pacific

The Albany Democrat urges rearrangement of depot yards to place the depot on this side of the tracks for public benefit. The paper notes Eugene will see improvements first, with Albany likely to gain needed upgrades about a year after Eugene. The call is for Koehler to have an artist draft an improvement plot for Albany yards.

Albany Democrat Southern Pacific Hbugene Albany Koehler Eugene

Pardoned Albany man with rape conviction tied to Douglas county

Has a position for Hugh Patterson of Albany who was convicted of rape in Douglas county but recently pardoned. The case involves a local reform action and indicates Patterson’s pardon status and prior conviction. Details on the pardon’s timing or presenting authority are not provided in the excerpt.

Hugh Patterson Albany Douglas County

Lyons Sentenced to Death for First Degree Murder

The court records show March 4 convict Lyons of first degree murder by a jury. Judge Hamilton imposed death two days later. Lyons, now imprisoned, has studied religious texts, expressed Christian faith, and greeted visiting ministers while awaiting execution. He slept soundly last night and will work on a California railroad job after departure from custody. Patterson, a train crew member, was convicted for abducting a girl years ago. others involved escaped punishment due to age and inexperience.

Lyons Hamilton Mt. Cloud Mt. Shasta California Patterson Saginaw Patteron

Prisoner Reveals Calm Breakfast Routine During Retreat

At about 5 30 o clock the prisoner relaxed, showed no nervousness, ate a heavy breakfast, and chatted with his guards freely before proceeding with the day.

National Press Delegates Appoint Editors to Nebraska Meeting

National Press Delegates named by President Arthur Conklin of the Oregon Press Association appoint eight editors to the National Editorial Association for the Omaha convention in July. Delegates include KE Hofer of the Daily Journal Salem J R Whitney Daily Herald Albany Ira L Campbell Daily Guard Eugene L Wimberly Daily Review Roseburg C A Woody Pacific Baptist Portland A W Cheeney Herald Oregon City F C Soule Leader Toledo J H Zane AO A W Reporter Portland Frank S Harding Telephone Register McMinnville

Arthur Conklin Oregon Press Association National Editorial Association Omaha Neb KE. Hofer Daily Journal Salem J. BR. Whitney Daily Herald Albany Ira L. Campbell Daily Guard Eugene L. Wimberly Daily Review Roseburg C. A. Woody Pacific Baptist Portland A. W. Cheeney Herald Oregon City F. C. Soule

Remains Sent East for Tobey Spouse

Mrs. O. P. Tobey left after noon for Vassar Michigan with the remains of her husband who died the other day. She will be joined at The Dalles by F. W. Tobey who will accompany her east. W.7. Gordon embalmed the body and prepared it for shipment.

O. P. Tobey Vassar Mich Dalles F. W. Tobey Gorden

Lawn Growth Aid Announcement by Chambers Brothers

An advertisement claims a product titled Tey our bows. leriiliver is easy to apply and nearly odorless. It is said to stimulate lawn growth, making grass thick and velvety.

Bound Over On Charge Of Rape

Joe Matlock, son of J D Matlock, arrested at 8 30 pm by Policeman Geo Crover for attempting to rape Rosa Bell 15 daughter of S J Bell on North Lawrence street. He stopped her Monday night on Pearl street near Samuel Clarkson residence where she works as a domestic. After her parents alerted police, Matlock was caught again during a second attempt and bound over in 4 to appear before Judge Hamilton in June. bondsmen are his father and brother.

Joe Matlock J. D. Matlock Geo. Crover Rosa Bell S. J. Bell North Lawrence Street Matlock Samuel Clarkson Pearl Street Croner Wintermeier Hamilton Circuit Court B.D. Matlock

W. C. T. U. Institute Meets at Creswell Church

The W. C. T. U. Institute for Lake County gathered at Creswell's Methodist Church at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon. Delegates attended from Cottage Crowe Compton Creewell Coburg Springfield and other groups with National Organizer Round present. Readings on parity work and reports from counties followed, with evening discussion on Next Steps from pulpit teacher and business perspectives. Thursday sessions featured Eva Chamberlain of Cottage Circle on home reading matter while a question box spurred discussion.

W. C. T. U. Institute For Lare County Creswell Cottage Crowe Belle Wooley Compton Davidson Kugene Kate McClong Handsuiter Houston Creewell Louise H. Johnson Klowe Shaefer Coburg Barnard Inez Hendrix Springfeld Loomis Louise FP Mr. McKay Eva Chamberlain Cottage Circle

Reames Wins Warm Welcome in Jacksonville Oregon

District Attorney A. F. E. Reames Democratic congressional nominee arrived by southbound train with the Medford High School Cornet Band. Cannon fire and fireworks greeted the procession as a large crowd gathered at the depot. He thanked locals with a brief speech.

Jacksonville A. F E. Reames Congress Medford Reames

Death of Chas Redmond Rocks Northwest Athletes

Word came from Eugene that Chas Redmond, a University of Oregon graduate, died in Phoenix yesterday. He was popular in Eugene and widely known in the Northwest for sprinting records. He had been ill for months while serving as a professor at the Ashland Normal School.

Eugene Chas, Redmond University of Oregon Phoenix Arizona Northwest Ashland Normal School

Hospital Transport For Wheeler With Unhealed Leg

To the hospital at Portland today went A Wheeler who was injured in Albany about four years ago when his leg was broken. The bone has never healed adequately to enable him to use the leg. Mrs Wheeler accompanied him to the Good Samaritan hospital for treatment.

A. Wheeler Albany Portland Semaritan Mra. Wheeler

Business Change on Willamette Street

Ray, who ran a worn- and estate business on Willamette Street just north of Seventh, has sold to G. L. Dennings who recently sold his candy factory stake to partner Otto Kauffman.

Ray Willamette Street Seventh G. L. Dennings Otto Kauffman

A Bad Man From Lane Robs Roseburg Saloon

Rosbourg April 15 N T Bridges an employee of Booth Kelly Lumber Company Lane county visited Roseburg with his family. After a card game at C L Reed s saloon he restrained the dealer Hail Thomas with one hand and emptied the cash drawer with the other. He fired the revolver into the table then escaped with about 160. He has not been seen since.

Bridges

Morris Loveday Wedding at Bailey Home on Luat Ninth

J D Morris of Eugene and Laura Loveday of Seattle were married last evening in the Bailey home on Luat Ninth street. Rev J S McCallum conducted the ring ceremony at 8 p m in ivy and floral decorated parlors. The bride wore light gray voile with white silk and appliqué trimmings and carried a shower bouquet. Dainty refreshments followed as Mrs Bailey noted this is the first wedding in the home despite the Baileys approaching a golden anniversary next year.

Gunard Bailey Luat Ninth Street J. D. Morris Eugene Laura Loveday Seattle McCallum

Miss Stones Purpose Lecturing for Charity

Critics in Eugene complain about Miss Stone being paid by a lecture bureau while she uses public lectures to raise funds. She aims to donate large sums to charity, claiming a 865000 release sum and pledging an equal amount from lecture proceeds to charitable enterprises. The article portrays her as a missionary and steadfast in her stated mission.

Eugene Miss Stone Mise Stone

Mohair Auction Sets High Prices in Oregon Pools

A pool of 6600 pounds of mohair sold at Silverton yesterday. Wm. Brown & Company of Salem led bidding at 474 cents per pound. In Polk County another pool brought 484 cents per pound, though of higher quality than the Silverton lot.

Silverton Wm. Brown & Company Salem Polk County

Death of Berkshire child at Joshen

A seven year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs J M Berkshire, died Wednesday morning at Joshen. Funeral services will be held Thursday at Vloneant Hill cemetery. The family and community extend sympathy.

J. M. Berkshire Joshen Vloneant Hill

Winchester man uses new life pills to save wife

M. M. Austin of Winchester Indiana faced his wife's stomach and liver illness with no medical help. He resorted to Dr King’s New Life Pills and she found relief immediately and was cured. Available for 25 cents at W L De Lano’s drug store.

M. M. Austin Winchester Ind Dr. King W. L. DeLanos Drug Store

Nilled at Spokane former Eu gene resident commits suicide

James Warnick aged about T years, a former Eu gene resident, shot himself with a double barreled shotgun at his cousin Gr R Bretts home in the Fourth Avenue and Bay street residence in Spokane First ward. Coroner D L Smith says the wound to the heart indicates self infliction. only one shell used. Warnick belonged to Eugene lodge A O U W.

Spokane Spokesman-Review James Warnick Eugee Fourth Avenue Bay Street Gr. R. Brett Brett Mr. Brett Mr. Warnick D. L. Smith Warnick Eugene Lodge

City enforces 12 ounce butter roll weight rule

Dairy Commissioner J W Bailey of Portland arrives in the city to declare all butter must weigh 12 ounces per roll. He reports current local butter weighs 27 to ? ounces per roll and warns merchants not to sell under 12 ounces unless labeled. He vows prosecutions for short weight butter.

J. W. Bailey Portland State Dairy and Food Commissioner Mr. Bailey Bailey

Couple Weds in Portland Nearby Justice of the Peace

Married yesterday evening Thomas J. Cook of Hale wed Miss Jane Taylor of Portland in a ceremony conducted by Justice of the Peace A. Wintermeier. The couple plan to reside in Southern Oregon.

Thomas J. Cook Hale Jane Taylor Portland Justice of the Peace &. A. ,Wintermeier Oregon

Leesville man saved by Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption

A Leesville resident, once expected to die, credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Cure of Consumption. The testimonial cites immediate relief from asthma and a complete cure, claiming similar successes against pneumonia bronchitis and grip. Priced at 60 cents and one dollar, with trial bottles free through W L Delano.

Leesville Ind W. H. Brown W. L. Delano

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Cureaus Devuton Hartery Ut Osgood St Chicago Yoran Willamette St F. E. Lyons Edward Elliot Lyons Man Walton Suslaw Withers Fred Fisk National Press Delegates Chambers Hrothers Young Joe Matlock W. C.T. U. Institute Redmond Morris-Loveday Dairy and Food Commissioner Schwarzschild’s Oliver Oliver Steel
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