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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1900
Page
1
A special dispatch reports the U S Nicaragua canal commission endorsing the project after detailing natural obstacles and proposing plans to overcome them. Estimated cost exceeds 2000000, with consideration postponed pending passage of the shipping bill and the Hay-Pauncefote treaty.
George H Himes of the Oregon Historical Society has visited Eugene to collect pioneer and Indian relics and artifacts from various states. Donated items include a log cabin scene, 19th century documents, a Mayflower origin artifact, a 12 pound Bull Run shell, a carving fork, a Salem rocking chair, stove mortars, a Confederate bond, and a ship chest from Captain Robert Gray. The society will classify and catalogue all items for permanent preservation in Portland and invites public visitation.
The class of 1901 at the University selects Miss Misa Susie Barnard of Brownsville and Mr Richard Smith of Klamath Falls as their local oratorical contest representatives to be held the second Friday in February. Barnard is an Euraxian society leader and Oregon Weekly editor. Smith is a noted football and track athlete and a top student.
A San Francisco Chronicle writer ranks Stanford, California, Oregon, Nevada, and Reliance atop the collegiate coast lineup. It lists standout Coast selections for an Eastern Christmas game, with Keddie of Nevada as fullback and Vornish of California at center among others, noting Zeigler of Oregon as end despite his light 144 pounds.
Corvallis Gazette reports Ray Goodman WB Beott and Sam Thurston, former UO football teammates and OAC members, were guests at Alpha Hall on Friday evening. A large group of alumni attended with conversation, games, and refreshments. In Eugene, the Women’s Relief Corps inspection, led by Mrs. M C Tharpe of Corvallis, praised the local corps. social time followed. Also noted: brick work on the old Loan and Savings bank extension finished. Mr Bogart and bride arrive from Dakota to settle in Eugene. Alfred King, discharged from Co M, 4th A V V Infantry, arrives in Eugene to visit relatives.
Merchants agree to keep stores open during December for holiday shoppers and resume early closing in January. They praise the movement as honest and worthwhile and say the trend is here to stay.
HS Wallace, claiming to have deposited 10000 in bonds in New York, visited the city this forenoon. He said with citizen support he can build the Eugene to Corvallis railroad and produced letters of interest from parties wanting the contract. Wallace interviewed local citizens about feasibility and said a meeting of leading citizens would be called in a few days to present the plan.
A compact notice details real estate mortgage and chattel filings, proof of labor claims for Calavaros and Happy Jack mining claims in Bohemia district, power of attorney by J M Davis, estray notice for a red heifer, marriage licenses for HC Lake and Susan Maddux, brand filing on Slusian river, probate citation for Amos Hadeau estate, circuit court action, and a list of real estate transfers with numerous names and sums including properties in Eugene and surrounding areas. The item also reports a fire-related incident in Brownsville describing the death of AJ Kirk's three month old child and the unclear cause.
Sare or Catrita J W Gailey of Dexter sold 25 head of beef cattle including steers cows and two calved cows for 996 dollars citing summer flies as a weight. Delegates elected by Eugene J W Geary Wonens Relief Corps to the department convention include Bettie Ware Sarah Matlock Hopey Watts Edith Miller Laetitia Holden with alternates Emma Lowrey Mary Ryan Mary Gray Vinnie Yeager Abble Haskell Ma Resey. A Tacoma trip on Nov 2 1900 featured Oscar Stuart and a Michigan companion. others rent rooms and will not open a Eugene store January first. an Eugene University student EF Carpenter blacks shoes while studying and runs a chair at the Hertzman House.
Eugene Lodge No 867 and friends marked The Elks Memorial Day with a quiet service following grand lodge rules. The event honored departed brothers and reaffirmed the tradition of dedicating the first Sunday in December to remember Elks members.
A crowded hall attended as 400 invitations mostly felled. Prof Gifford Nash led music with Exalted Ruler A C Wootcock and Rev J A Cleland officiating. Charles Vivian Walter Henderson and Robert Clow honored dead. remarks by Charles Fulton. Committee L T Harris HW Thompson RM Day organized a solemn tribute with prayers, anthems, and thanks to departed members.
Sheriff W W Withers arrested W F Kepper wanted in Walla Walla Washington for horse stealing. The theft occurred last July 4 and Kepper was located near Goldson. Kepper was jailed in Eugene and will be sent back to Walla Walla with Sheriff A F Kees tomorrow.
Prof CC W Durrette of Portland has been elected principal of Olympia High School, over FE B Hawes, who resigned. Durrette will assume duties next Monday.
Hor Raxcu Puscuasep and Ayres bought the 75 acre W H Hpaugh property below Juonotion for 5590 dollars. The same parcel includes 25 acres of fine growing land. He sold his 12 mile north of Eugene property to James Hayes for 1060 dollars.
Display highlights include childrens hats Ladies Fascinators and ladies knit shawls in wool and ice wool. Applique trimmings in wool and silk with overs braids and corded silks. French flannels selling quickly with few left and new golf suitings introduced at low prices.
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