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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1902
Page
1
The University of Oregon senior class has chosen Dr. Stephen S Wise of Portland Beth Israel Temple to deliver the baccalaureate sermon on Sunday June 15. Wise proved a powerful orator during a Eugene visit last week and is praised for securing an able speaker.
Grants Pass reported the arrest of Browney known as Yellow for his alleged role in the murder of Policeman Robinson in San Francisco. The suspect was captured yesterday in Grants Pass.
Ed Howe, formerly of the Ninth Street restaurant, now runs the refitted lodging house behind the old courthouse in Eugene. The facility offers quiet rooms with new bedding and furniture, conveniently near the business district for farmers visiting town.
The Democratic State Central Committee reports frank replies from county leaders. Projections show Josephine and Douglas counties safely Democratic, Lane: governor likely Chamberlain with a large margin, Marion: Chamberlain favored, and Loos, Curry, Union, Baker, Wallowa, Malheur leaning Democratic. Clatsop narrow, Columbia likely Democratic, Polk and Jackson solid, Benton uncertain.
RA Duff of Booth Kelly Coat Coburg fell from a log into the water while on the log boom. His head was caught between two legs, mashing his nose and fracturing the upper jaw, with concussion. He was moved to his lodging, then to Eugene hospital for treatment. condition improving but limited.
Portland merchants promote a Portland Alaska steam service with weekly routes aided by the OR & N and Harrimaniines. The Board of Trade drives the project as Daily Guard notes. In Pleasant Hill, Paul Bristow and partners depart for Daneon City to engage in stock business aiming to reach Seattle by May first. James Latourette and August Linden, noted commercial travelers, died in Portland hospital Sunday.
Oregon officials have shifted to strongly supporting a connecting branch between Henderson and Springfield as a bridge at Springfield would cut a 95 mile unnecessary haul for lumber shipments from Wendling and Springfield mills via Albany to the main line. Harriman may be urged to advance the project this season.
In Crow Oregon on April 19 1902 M W of A Webfoot Camp No 8496 issues resolutions for the death of neighbor Emma E Hayes. The lodge extends sympathy to her husband and orders the resolutions filed, copied to R L Heyes the bereaved neighbor and to the Werrity Guard and Weekly Register for publication. Holland Guard and Holland Committee members sign.
A good sized crowd gathered at the armory to organize a new baseball club. Al Hampton was chosen manager and will arrange games for the season using last year’s Rambler team property plus new material. Here’s success to Hampton Bros’ baseball team.
A special council meeting approved a petition led by Prof John Straub signed by East Eleventh Street property owners to curb five feet from both sidewalks from Willamette Street to the University for flower planting. The measure aims to beautify East Eleventh. other actions included sewer supervision appointment, monthly library payments, road and bridge tax report, sidewalk lumber contract with Walters & Son, and approval of an electric sign on Willamette Street.
Special to the yard Creswell April 22 The eighth annual Creswell District Sunday School Association convention meets at Cloverdale School on May 3 at 10 am with a song service scripture reading prayer by Rev Alford welcome address by Mrs AJ Cru and reports from schools. Afternoon sessions include papers on Mission of the Sunday school and Primary Works with readings from various local schools and a baptism at Creawell Baptist School. Election of officers unfinished and new business follow with a closing song and benediction.
The Democratic Party of Lane County opened campaign headquarters on the second floor of the Matlock block at Eighth and Willamette Streets. A large sign reading Democratic Headquarters and a portrait of Geof Chamberlain, the gubernatorial candidate, decorate the room. Chairman Mallock of the central committee is present to greet visitors and distribute literature. A separate note reports J P Ramney’s death left a $150 mortgage on his home, prompting a subscription drive to aid the bereaved widow, led by George W Kinsey.
All outstanding city warrants up to and including No 171 of the 1901 issue will be paid on presentation at my office April 26 1902 Interest will cease after that date Campaign quarters opened by the Republicans in room 5 second floor Eugene Lose & Savings Bank building ME church members plan improvements totaling about 400 erection of a residence for W W Calkins in Eugene starting June 1 contract price 2500
A list of residents and visitors in Eugene includes Judge M L Pipes of Portland in the city, F Evano visiting Portland on business, Luther Rowland from Wal ton, Robi Hayes at Creswell ranch, Carl Oglesby heading to Eastern Oregon for surveying, Ray Babbies in Salem with Alien Canning Up, Dr OC W Lowe in Harrisburg until Thursday, May Baldwin visiting Portland, Mrs White Jr and Mrs Selover and Mrs Royce in Portland, Hugh Beirne of Bohemia visiting Cottage Grove, Marie Thompson returning home from Burne teaching, Mre N K Belshaw going to Creewell for Lions interests, Geo Houck back from Gold Hill, W W Haloes heading to Corvallie then Santiam county, Rev W A Wood in Eugene on return from Portland, Prof C H Jones in the city, Mrs Judge Nessler visiting in Eugene, Mrs F M Blair and daughter en route to Rosebury, Attorney John Mipes in charge of E R Skipworth's office, and others including references to Roseburg Review and Salem Journal items and Skipworth’s health in Portland.
The Intercollegiate field meet at Stanford ended with California beating Stanford 784 to 434. Stanford improved this year, but captain McCsughern won a 220 yard trial in 22 seconds. California's strong showing raised hopes for victories on the Eastern trip.
Manaier King of Portland and Mixes Mey E Hoselton of several miles west of Eugene were married this forenoon at 10 o clock in the office of the Justice of the Peace CA Wintermeies officiated. The couple departed for Portland on the afternoon train to reside.
Special to the Guard reports San Francisco streetcar workers walking off, halting all service and crippling business in a complete tie-up. Other dispatches cover a Kansas City son fatally shooting his father, Queen Wilhelmina’s health improvement, Chicago’s 100 degree heat, and U S congressional attention to Spanish American War damages. Additional items note Arizona governor’s resignation, drastic temperature swings in Oman, and a London Barbican blaze causing about ten million dollars in losses.
A Brownsville correspondent reports Elder D Kelleme, long time pastor of the Christian church, has resigned with his resignation effective June 1. He is described as an earnest worker and the church expresses regret at his departure. His future plans are undecided, but evangelistic work is anticipated.
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