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Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1902

Page

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Fifteenth Street Sewer Contract Awarded to Mummy Bros

Bids for Fifteenth Street sewer construction were opened with Mummy Bros of Eugene the lowest at 6200. The firm won the contract though prior work on Eleveth Street had tile too small. Grading and graveling bids from Rand Rider streets were also accepted with Matthews and Bisnton & Winfrey. Improvements start immediately near campus on Fifteenth Street West of the U O campus.

Fifteenth Street Boer & Boer Portlaod Jsoubson Race & Co Portlanu Mummy Brow Eugene Mummy Brose Mummy Bros Eleveth Street

Marriage of W F E Haynes and Velma Demming at Springfield

The marriage of W F E Haynes, son of Mrs SWB Haynes, to Velma Demming, daughter of Mr and Mrs B B Demmig, took place Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock in Willamette Street home. Justice U A Wintermeier officiated. It was a quiet ceremony with only relatives and friends. The couple will reside in Springfield where the groom works as a barber.

W FE Haynes Swb Haynes Velma Demming Demmig Wintermeier Springfield

Accident to Mrs Millican in Los Angeles platform fall

Mrs Ada Millican, now in Los Angeles, was seriously injured after being thrown from a clock platform in the city. Her back and shoulders are the affected areas. She plans to sue the company for damages and is expected to be successful.

Eugene Adam Millican Los Angeles Cal Cac

Death notices of Ruthie White at 66 in West Egbth Street

Mrs Ruthie White a widow aged 66 died at her home on West Egbth Street today at 11 from inflammation of the bowels after a weeklong illness. She leaves seven small children and other relatives. Elder Mrs Berah Fiwoed is the only adult relative living here. Funeral arrangements not yet made.

Dally Uerd Ruthie White West Egbth Street Berah Fiwoed Meade

New Evangelical Church of Flence Dedicated

The Evangelical church of Flence was dedicated to the worship of God on Sunday. Rev C C Poling, president of Dallas College, preached the dedicatory sermon at 11 o'clock with services in the afternoon and evening.

Evangelical Church of Flence C C Poling Dallas Colleg

Card of Thanks for A H Talisfero family

Mr Ellen Talisfero and family express sincere gratitude to friends who assisted during the illness and death of their father and husband A H Talisfero.

Ellen Talisfero A H Talisfero

Butler Hows and Mire Matilde Long Wed in Cottage Grove Parlor

Butler Hows of Comstock and Mire Matilde Long of Cottage Grove were married Sunday evening in the Hoffmen House parlors. The ceremony was performed by a justice of the peace in a winter setting.

Butler Hows Comstock Mire Matilde Long Cottage Grove Hoffmen House

Giant scheme for power plants in the valley

Eugene Electric Light Company president Dr D A Paine reports from Portland on rumors that Eastern capital plans to buy out coast light companies. The move would create a large system leasing power to cities, with surveys underway and negotiations likely to end in the sale of plants if terms are met. Officials see potential for trolley lines factories and other power needs.

Daily Guard D A Paine Eugene Electric Light Company Portland Eastern Capital Theine Existern Capital Search Perforce New York San Franescco San Franesco Paine Oregonian McKenzie and Horse Creek Cascade Power Company J B Rhinehart Portland Railway Company City & Suburban Railway Company Leoire and Gase Oly Balti- More Capitalista Thy United Railroad & Electric Company of

First 1902 hops sold today in local shipment

Daily guard notes a shipment of 38 bales of Early Fugles hops bought by Frans Daen at a higher price by three cents per pound. Eighteen bales were delivered today, with Smeed historically shipping his early hops east in prior years.

Srother Smerd Frans Daen Smeed

Hatchery Output Estimates For Oregon Salmon Farms

AH Gov o Dusen estimates total Oregon salmon hatcheries output this year at 31.5 million. The Aluslaw and the McKenzie hatcheries are forecast to produce 300 thousand each, with Mr Ven Dusen providing the specific per-hatchery figures.

AH Gov O Dusen Oregon Aiuslaw McKengie Ven Dusen

Accidental Bridge Fall Near Corvallis Aims to Save Lives

Ed Andrews and wife of Corvallis along with Mrs Riley of Portland were riding when the buggy fell through a slough bridge four miles east of Corvallis. The vehicle plunged 18 feet into water and mud. Andrews rescued his wife, then saved Mrs Riley from drowning as her life hung in the balance. All sustained injuries, with Mrs Riley severely injured and partially paralyzed in the arms.

Corvallis Ed Andrews LN Riley Portland Andrew Riley Eugene Mre

New Cottage Grove Lumber Co Incorporation Filed

Articles of incorporation for the Cottage Grove Lumber Co with $10 000 capital stock were filed. Incorporators are F D Wheeler FF P Phillips and JE Young. Principal office is Cottage Grove Oregon. Plan to buy real estate and timber, own sawmill and machinery, build needed structures and operate the business.

Cottee Grove Younglerk EU Lise F D Wheeler FF P Poliipa JE Young Sawoollia, Ehiogle Ooinls Cottage Grove Ore Poe Yu Cg Messrs Wheeler Sod Phillips Mr Young

Thurston Real Estate Deals Reported In Thurston

Daily Gaard reports two Thurston real estate transfers with cash prices. Martin Reese sold 100 acres to Dr Rasell for 400 dollars, while James Beaver sold 100 acres to Mr Beard for 500 dollars, noting better buildings on the latter.

B F Rasell Thurston Goldson Rasell Thoreton Martin Reese Weld Raseell James Beaver Beard Rusell Anson Potter Fred Rowell Lamonta Crook County Dr McKinney Eugene Eix Miles Hicere

Found Guilty in Oregon Saloon Assault Case

Avy Officer J Stiles reported a warrant for Jobo Devise on a public assault charge at the Oregon saloon. Devise was located in London and brought to Eugene, arraigned before Justice Winter and pleaded not guilty. trial concluded with a guilty verdict and sentencing due tomorrow. Ermie and Freda Laird suffered injuries when their riverbank path was severely damaged after a passing vehicle a few days ago.

Goard J . Stiles Jobo Ermie Freda Laird Jaeper

President Roosevelt to Visit San Francisco and Pacific Coast

Portland dispatch reports Senator Foster stating President Roosevelt will visit the Pacific coast this fall accompanied by his wife and family. The trip will pass Oregon and Washington, with return via the Union Pacific. Additional details outline planned three day stay in San Francisco and coast-wide itinerary.

San Francisco United States AG Foster Washington Rooevelt Tow Reemain Tiesaid Foster Honolulu Mitchell Roosevelt Pacific Oregon Mouaus Wil Union Pole

Fragmentary note from Professor Carson in Cambridge

From Professor Lolia Clay Carson of Oregon State University, a fragmentary letter written from Cambridge, England. The writer describes cards with a picture of Edinburgh Castle and a handwritten caption praising Scotland’s capital and its battles with England.

Lolia Clay Carson Oregon State University Europe Oregon Cambridge England Oregonian Edinburg Scotland

Local notices report 1902 family names and dates

At the residence of J M Gibson of the lower Miuslaw, August 2 4, 1902, three O Knowles and Bill Uneternor, Rey Wm 8 Piowman of Keating.

J M Gibson Lower Miuslaw Tree O Knowles Bill Uneternor Rey Wm Piowman Keating

Born. Daugh ter to Mr and Mrs Black Wendling

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Black of Wendling in the afternoon. The article lists penitentiary candidates including J A Dewnit of The Dalles Time Mountainier, Frank Warbin, Maries county’s former sheriff, Traovee Merrill, and Mr Downing and Mr Haley. It notes Douthit as the favored likely choice among the candidates.

Daily Guard Black Wendling Ea Perion J A Dewtnit Dalles Frank Warbin Maries County Heriff Traovee Merrill Downing Mr Haley Douthit

Carnival Preparations On Line For Iowa Day Festivities

At a meeting of the Carnival Board in the office of Marvelard & Fisher the group discussed the project’s scope and new business. A Rankie urged establishing a One Day Iowa Revolation event while community support grows. Iowa Association and Day management pledge to make it a great event with prizes, fundraising, and stricter rules on gambling and stand fees. One hundred more dollars were added to the fifty dollar fund for contest prizes as plans proceed for evenings of celebration. Groundwork includes paying pledges and canvassing volunteers.

Caccivel Bardinet Evenlog Mvarverud & Fisher Lowa

Two U O Students' Long Tramp Through Oregon Coasts

Sacem Aug 26. Ralph A Fenton and Ralph Dolph, Oregon students, undertook a long tramp from Eugene July 29 through the coast region. They traveled via the Willamette Valley to Newport Astoria and Beaside, then Portland, hiked to Mt Hood arriving Aug 19, and returned by Oregon City Salem via the Southern Pacific. They endured hardships including swimming streams on improvised rafts and carried cooking utensils and blankets.

Sacem Rilph A Fenton WD Fenton Ralph Dolph Gia-law Newport Astoria Beaside Portland Hood Broye Willamette Valey Oregon City Balem Salon Southern Pacific Belem Eugene Vie Monmouth Corvallo

Changes in Store Bring Fresh Layout and New Manager

Friendly's dry goods announces summer improvements including a 30 foot rear addition for genteel furnishings and a reoriented ladies' goods counter. New manager Mr Kride is described as competent and ready to implement unique ideas to boost business. The Uncle Sam Mining and Milling Company plans to move an eight ton five-stamp mill to High River holdings after arriving at Spiegfeld.

Kride Uncle Sam Mining and Milling Company Spiegfeld Hige River

Shortage in Elks Funds Threatens Grand Lodge

Auditing committee reports a 16000 shortage in grand lodge officers books. Herbert Hill & Co, a leading broker firm, collapses with 200000 liabilities. Fire destroys Omawa Idaho light plant and water works at 20000 loss. Bark George Thompson wrecked off coast near Port Townsend. Coal strike settlement pressure grows as operators weaken in New York.

Omawa The Elks’ Grand Lodge Port Townsend Wash George Thompson Wesley Hill

Moore's Body Found After Drowning Accident

In Hakatspur Oregon on August 2 James Moore of Corvella, a member of a river crew, drowned in the Willamette three miles below Coburg. The crew found his body Saturday afternoon about four miles further down. Decomposition was evident. Relatives were notified by telephone and an undertaker dispatched to receive the remains.

Roskouea Cariio Kent Lovell Recourg Sanday Joamny Fletcher Wadrawe Goder Lowel Roseoarg Horace Roadman Wilvue Hakatspur James Moore Corvella Wilemeite Coburg

First Hops and Bales Noted at Walterville Warehouse

The Walterville ice grower reports 37 bales of Early Fuglee delivered to the Eugee warehouse. They are described as an excellent sample and reflect the estate's early activity in 1902 trade exchanges observed by Lane County observers.

Walterville

Jasper Store Sold to Overton After 15 Years in Jasper

James M Keeney disposed of the Jasper country store to Overton who will continue the business in one of the county’s best locations. Woodburn and McKee & Zliner reported threshing 107 scree of wheat and 70 seres of oats for Lemery Krein in 1 day, with yields of 21 bushels of wheat and 34 of barley.

James M Keeney Jasper Overton Woodburn McKee & Zliner

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