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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1903
Page
10
Grateful family thanks all who assisted in the search for Charles W. Griffin. They acknowledge friends for sympathy and support, floral offerings, music, and warnings from Reverend Doctor Loveridge, and honor the Military Companies, Elks, and Knights of Pythias.
The Coburg ladies hosted a picnic yesterday on the McKenzie river at Coburg bridge to benefit the local band. A large attendance enjoyed perfect weather and many Moyene visitors reported a pleasant time.
A boy baby weighing ten pounds was born near Shedds Oregon on July 2 1903 to Volney and May Robnett. Mother and child are doing well.
Salem defeats Eugene 5 to 1 on Sunday, eliminating Eugene from pennant contention. Roseburg shuts out Albany 7 to 0 as Roseburg and Salem vie for the lead.
In Salem Raglans win twice over Eugene, dropping them from pennant contention as Roseburg trails Salem by two wins. Morris of Nobles shines Saturday with two hits allowed. Sunday Brown of Sacramento Coast League opposes Eugene. Coaches praise visitors for clean play. one more game in Eugene against Roseburg, postponements noted.
Mr and Mrs J L Campbell return from a trip to Omaha for the National Editorial Association meeting and visits to Denver Colorado Springs Yellowstone Park Butte and other Middle West points. They report a hot spell in Omaha but otherwise moderate pleasant weather and an excellent, enjoyable journey.
The Oregonian reports no camp site arranged yet for the state militia and a possible request to the War Department to allow regulars to join the National Guard camp. Vancouver troops may share camp with Oregon Guardsmen after new equipment arrives from the government in a few days.
Mr and Mrs T D Condon arrive from Portland to assume ownership of the Gross Hotel. Mr Condon brings modern hotel management experience after directing operations at the Portland Summer Hotel and during the Woodman carnival period.
Charles William Griffin a 27 year old Oregon resident drowned in the Willamette River July 20 and recovered July 26 near Skinner's Butte Eugene. Born May 6 1879 in Rockford Illinois he moved to Oregon 188? attended public school and the University of Oregon. He partnered in a Willamette hardware business with brothers Walter and Drew Griffin. A Nevada veteran and K P officer, he endured a hip neuralgia since 1902 and faced pain with strength, resisting morphine. He was highly regarded in Eugene social circles and WoP life.
The notice records a birth announcing the birth of a son to the wife of Emmett Withrow of Fimira on July 2 1903, noting the newborn in a concise obituary style.
Across the nation on July 27 reports describe a mass escape at Folsom prison where eighteen inmates seized the armory, captured Warden Wilkinson and officers, killed guards Cochran and Cotton, and fled as pursuers mounting to two hundred closed in. Portland officials accuse Detective Snow of attempting to sway a case by removing a witness.
Portland resident Edward Everett Young and a former Northwest commissioner report the Louisana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis will be delayed to 1905, delaying the Lewis and Clark Fair in Portland. He says foreign exhibitors unreadiness prompts the postponement and favors a one year shift for Portland as well.
The U S battleship Kearsage arrived at Brondsey Harbor at 6 42 p m after crossing the Atlantic from England in 9 days 4y hours covering about 20 miles a day and averaging 13 16 miles per hour.
Mrs Mary Philippi an old Eugene resident died at her South Oak Street home from inflammation of the bowels and age. Born in Pennsylvania in 1800s she came to Oregon and Lane County in 1885 with her family and lived there since. She leaves seven children in Oregon and an only sister in Oakland Maryland. Funeral plans await word from children in distant parts of the state.
Hubble, a former drayman and restaurant operator, has purchased Billmire Brothers transfer business and will run it personally from the first of next month. He is highly regarded as a drayman and plans new trucks and expanded operations at the Flat. Hillmire brothers will stay in Eugene but have not decided their future plans.
The Eugene cannery halted operations Saturday and will resume in late August as pears and fall fruit ripen. Manager Allen described a successful season with the year’s crop large, and expected strong pear tomato and prune yields.
The estate of the late Henry W. Corbett shows total real and personal property worth 2,221,598.85 dollars, nearly three times a millionaire. Appraisers J. W. Newkirk W. M. Ladd and A. L. Maxwell certified the value, approved by executrix Mrs Emma L. Corbett and executors William C. Alvord and Henry Ladd.
Elmira defeats Smithfield 11 to 7 in a July 26 game at Elmira Oregon. The Elmira management condemns Smithfield players for escalating dispute over umpiring and alleges they threw the game, blaming cold conditions and the opposing pitcher.
Burglars entered the Modern Thar macy in Cottage Grove Thoresay night and took from the front show window three gold nuggets valued at ) . They opened the cash register but did not take the money. A rear door glass was cut to gain entry and a cat hand left blood on the window curtain.
Danish colony managers in Junction City Oregon have begun a large hall on church property for public gatherings and eventual worship. The colony is prosperous and its members are among Lane county's best citizens.
A large posse pursuing escaped Folsom penitentiary convicts engaged in a running battle near Pilot Hill. Convict J. J. Allison was killed and another wounded as the fugitives fled toward Coloma. If they refuse to surrender, a major clash is expected with possible loss of life.
Corvallis Oregon July 2 Vera Ridenour seventeen bright and popular swallowed carbolic acid during a personal crisis at five in the afternoon and died at eight after three hours of agony. She left a note saying she had no desire to live longer and believed a lover proved unworthy or false. Miss Ridenour graduated from Corvallis public schools in June.
Colonel L L Hawkins, Mazamas president K H Loomis, EK P Sheldon and M W Gorman reached the Three Sisters and have returned to the city. The climbers say three members went to Clear Lake and expect to return next Thursday. They report electrical storms and vast uncharted scenery east of the peak.
In Marshfield Oregon on Saturday Henry Keller of Langlois killed his wife née Appleby then shot himself. He had feared a rift with a young Adolphson and pursued a boy with a revolver before returning home for the fatal act. Two small sons survive. Neighbors view the act as a possible insanity.
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