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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1901
Page
7
Special to the Guard reports from Batem January 25 a ballot for United States senator found no change in the senatorial situation with Mr Corbett on the floor. Also notes railroad fare bill near death in house railways committee.
Citizens of Eugene meet at court house to oppose Linn county annexation of Lane county land. Hoon J H McClang chairs, W Giletrap secretary. Speakers include FL Chambers J L Campbell J J Walton and others. Resolved that Linn county receive no Lane county territory and a committee of three will draft remonstrance for Lane legislators. 47 Blue River mine owners sign the remonstrance.
Assignment of mortgage transfers, mines and real estate dealings in Bohemia and Eugene plus probate actions. Guardianship for Paul Grousebeck granted with bond, estate inventories filed for Malinda Wright and C E Ewes, brand filed for J W Coster, and mining locations including Paradise claim in Bohemia and Bock Horn in Blue River. Marriage license for T J Melee and Susie McMasters. minor consent filed.
Late yesterday the commissioner's committee led by Chas L Scott and B A Need Wallis filed a report on July 13 1900 detailing balances and disbursements from county and school funds. It lists cash on hand warrants issued and canceled interest, delinquencies, and the totals of county warrants outstanding and paid.
Special to the Gaur notes firmer, higher cargo values with entries from Liverpool, New York, Cureaco, and San Francisco. New York closes at 8ljo, Toljo in Cureaco market, San Francisco at 105 1-5 as markets go up.
Salem Jane special report says former Baker City County Judge CA Johns has been appointed as the fifth member of the state textbook commission and has notified Gov Geer of his acceptance.
Jan 24 Cottage Grove Nugget reports a basement fire at the Christian church during a crowded service. Prompt action by attendants and orderly evacuation prevented casualties and serious harm to the denomination. Fire department arrived but fire was soon extinguished.
Alene Oregon January 21. Frank Rollins died when a tree fell on him while cutting a cattle trail during a wind storm. He was last seen January 12. His body was found Friday and buried Saturday in Grenada's Odd Fellows cemetery. He was about 44, born in New England, unmarried, with no coast relatives. Local community members noted his early Maple Creek settlement. a coroner's inquest was held by Justice Peter Erhart.
Mrs Julia Kirk Martin wife of JH Martin died yesterday afternoon at the Creewell family home after an illness of nearly two years. Aged about 40, she had lived nearby for 25 years and was highly respected. Cousin by marriage to J H Me Chang, she leaves husband and three children. Funeral tomorrow at 10 from the residence to Howe Cemetery. Alteny Democrat. A five deced calf was born yesterday in Elgin division, mother cow owned by John Millard. calf died.
The Booth-Kelsey Lumber Co buys sleeping bunks from H Gonion the Ninh street house furnisher. Bedstead sets arrive from Portland and will be shipped to Wendling once the bunk house nears completion, expected within about a week.
A small blaze broke out last evening around six near the roof of Mrs Eames Walla’s house on North High street. The fire was extinguished before the fire apparatus arrived, causing only a few dollars in damage.
Governor Geer signs senate bill No. 18, the Indian War Veteran bill, the first measure approved by both houses of the legislature.
Mrs Sarah J McClure, a Pacific coast pioneer born in Tennessee March 25 1887, died at 2 05 pm at 432 Boyston Avenue North Seattle after a long illness. Surviving children Henry F Horace Walter John William Wellington and Charles with daughter Jennie and husband Charles McClure. father Stephen Dillard. husband A S McClure died 1898. Eleven children born, seven boys four girls, one son Edgar died on Mount Rainier 1897. Mrs McClure lived in Seattle since, active in Presbyterian church.
Special correspondence from Salem notes legislative sessions dragging with no senator named yet. The Republican caucus hints Corbett support while anti Corbett members fear voting against constituents. Despite turmoil, lawmakers push bills, attend memorials, and rely on Kuykendall law keeping clerks in Salem daily for duties.
The Booth Kelly Lumber Company held its annual stockholders meeting this afternoon in its city offices to elect officers and directors for the coming year. Incumbent officers were reappointed: President John F Kelly Vice president F H Buck secretary J H Booth and manager R A Booth. Directors named include A J Hechtman F H Buck G X Wendling Geo H Kelly John F Kelly J A Booth and R A Booth. Also noted were local items about a fatal accident in Lost Valley and small community anecdotes including long service by bank clerk 8 B Eakin and a school promotion for Laura E Beattie.
Senator Clem of Linn county introduces measures to curb liquor sales by criminalizing furnishing drinks with intent to be consumed. He also seeks public-house screening rules and oversight of patrons, aiming to reduce tavern revelry and lounging. The bills propose fines and jail time for violators.
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