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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1902
Page
8
Junction City notes recount a busy period with farm work and town life. Several residents travel, join relatives, or visit physicians while local farmers advance grain storage and threshing. A horse accident prompts costly care as community ties grow through visits and daily commerce.
James Larimer faced Judge C A Wintermeter for an assault and battery on Walter Goodman in the Middle Fork region dated June 28. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney LT Harrie assisted by E O Potter presented the case. Larimer’s attorney was L Bilyeu. A six member jury, James Hoffman, F M Wilkins, J M Gearhart, JT Witter, G Stapleton and Lee Hoeelton, found him guilty and recommended the minimum fine. The court imposed a $5 fine, paid in court.
A daughter was born on August 11, 1902 at Mapleton to the wife of Jesse Nichols.
Daily Guard reports that the Carhan residence four miles above Lea burgon on the McKenzie burned between 9 and 10 yesterday morning from a defective flue. Valuable furniture lost. family dog perished. Mrs Carhan nearly entered the burning house before restrained. Nearby fires in Eugene area mention Slayter residence and workshop burned, with nearby structures saved.
Alexander McMartin aged 60 died at his home at the corner of West Eleventh and Charnelton streets last night from complications of a stroke. Funeral services by Rev Lobdell will be held tomorrow with interment in the Young Cemetery near Lancaster. Prayer at home and grave side services. He came to Eugene recently from Janction City after living in Wisconsin in 1894. Survived by wife and five sons. he was a member of the Christian church.
The weekly crop bulletin from the Oregon Weather Bureau in Portland notes very warm weather in Lane County. Late grain damaged and gardens dying. winter wheat yields 16 bushels per acre, followed by 18 bushels per acre. summer fallow wheat 20 to 22 bushels. Hops doing well and fruit scarce as pastures dry up.
Wheat is arriving at the Eugene Mill and Elevator Co flour mill in varying amounts over the past four to five days. JM Shelley told a guard reporter that the fall wheat entering now is of excellent condition and quality. Farmers are pleased with the fair wheat but note some spring wheat appears shriveled.
The follow ing letters remain dead in the Eugene post office Capt E C Baker Geo Borneman Mre Mary Davis Mise Pearl Gilbert Peter Hamefeld CU Monrose Tho B O'Riley Jacob Phenegar Pacific Warbing Machine Co MreS Simone Mre Louisea Trusdale John Wiltees Phil Wilhelm 2
During a heavy thunder storm Richard Paine a farmer living about two miles south of Medford was killed by lightning. About one inch of rain fell here.
A fragment listing assorted Mason jars and rubber rings with prices. Items include 1 dozen fair jars, 1 dozen good jars, 2 dozen best jars, 1 dozen quart jars, 1 dozen gallon jars, and 25 cents for certain rubbers or seals. The text is garbled with unclear brand names and extra characters.
An adjourned city council session discussed WC Yoran's recommendations from Eugene fire department. Proposals included a districted fire alarm code and new hydrant locations, plus sprinkler service for main streets. Other actions covered sidewalk repairs, sewer assessment rebates, and council chamber furniture donations.
Courthouse News lists several real estate transfers including J W and M Pox to R U Edwards for 100 acres, MJ and Emma Skinner to Mary A Brown for lots 8 4 and 6, and M F Henderson et al to John Hawkins on the Hed Cloud and the Cowboy mines in the Blue River district. Also Frank F and Lily B Hart convey to Mary E Aubertland and George O B De Bar files for MD license in Lane County.
This morning about 7 o clock the delivery horse at Cachoa Bakery, waiting in the alley behind the shop, became frightened by a coming locomotive and bolted. The wagon struck a telephone pole at the alley crossing near the Armory block on West Seventh street, piled up in a heap, and the horse ran on briefly before stopping. The wagon was badly wrecked.
In San Francisco on August 13 crowds lined the streets for a grand parade of the Uniform Bank contingent at the Pybisn convention. The procession drew wide praise for its flawless display and drew cheers from spectators who watched from windows and sidewalks alike.
The fourth anniversary of Manila’s capture by American forces was observed today. The city fell to U S troops on August 15, and ceremonies were held to commemorate the event on August 13.
The governor announced the first Labor Day proclamation in Oregon on Wednesday afternoon recognizing September 1 as a day to honor workers. The official designation follows the state’s adoption of the holiday and underscores labor contributions.
The Portland Telegram prints a portrait of Professor Edgar E DeCou, newly appointed mathematics professor at the University of Oregon. It lists his education and teaching positions from Madison to Chicago, Wisconsin to Kentucky, detailing degrees and posts through 1902.
A newspaper ad outlines the University of Oregon reorganized School of Music, highlighting two graduation paths Diploma and degree courses. It stresses building intelligent musical appreciation and aims to produce both practicing professionals and accomplished musicians. Lessons cost three to five dollars weekly, taught by experienced instructors with higher pay in other roles. The prospect is described as promising with strong state reach.
Delegates to the annual reunion of the Society of the Army of the Philippines begin arriving as Colorado seeks accommodations for 300 and other states plan large delegations. Generals Hale Funston Arthur and Wheaton expected. Smith unable to attend due to illness. Portland leads to host next reunion.
President Mel len of the Northern Pacific outlines a plan to bridge the Columbia and Willamette rivers and bore a tunnel through the peninsula for about 3 million dollars. Northern Pacific lines would run down the Columbia via the OR&N from Wakula to Puget Sound, with Union Pacific trains using NP tracks.
The Porttend Journal reports Janes McCauly, once charged with living with May Carman without marriage, posted a marriage license and had Judge Hogoe perform the ceremony. The item notes photographers Welder Studio and local efforts by Fraok & Bos.
Chief Engineer L D Kinney of the Great Central Railroad announced the Coos Bay line’s transcontinental acceptance and authority to locate the line through to East Lake City. The project costs about 16 000 per mile, totaling around 5 million, with aims to reach San Francisco and Portland along the coast. The line may extend from California Northwestern toward Salt Lake City, crossing near the southern end of the Great Salt Lake, with priority to begin on the Salt Lake City end.
BF Fine of Gare Creek purchased the old King flat of 147 acres near Mr Fion's place on the Weel River. The state salmon hatchery will be built at the lower end of the tract, a site deemed ideal and the only feasible one on the river. A channel island and deep pool provide access and protection for propagation. Thousands of salmon have been caught in racks, signaling construction soon.
The California and Oregon Land Co brings suit in circuit court against J W Patrick for 400 damages claiming ownership of 160 acres in Lane county now in Patrick s possession. The plaintiff seeks restitution and title relief alleging denial of rights. E O Potter represents the land company.
Prospective boarders urged to report to Miss Marie Bradley at 161 East 12th Street as soon as possible. The notice notes many applicants and the need to prepare the directory quickly. Also mentions market ideas for ladies skirts and references Racke Racine buggies and Chambers Hardware.
A mixed dispatch sheet reports a Republican insider's boost for Davey of Marion county as Speaker and H Scott for U.S. Senate, notes Chas Fulton has slim odds, mentions a Vancouver bar tender shooting, rebels blockading Cape Haytien, King Edward and Queen Alexandra set for a Cowes cruise, a San Francisco millionaire Chas Fair and wife killed in a Paris auto crash, and Queen Elizabeth urging Tolstoy to relocate to Roumania.
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