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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1901
Page
1
An Oregon state practice letter bundle notes rates for fabrics and fusion plates in the courts, mentioning Walton Block and Everys Ongcon. The report outlines preliminary tariff details and court handling of the materials in question.
Rev J E Snyder of the Third Street Mission received a call to return to his former pastorate at the First Presbyterian Church in Brownsville. He would not decide yet, saying the choice would come in a week or ten days. Close friends fear losing him to Portland, noting his health and the city’s vice battles around him and suggesting he might stay to continue the fight.
Special reports from Pretoria dated February 12 indicate General Dewet of the Boer Army crossed the Orange River and is advancing toward Philipstown, signaling alarm among British forces. Terrible losses since June 1900 record officers 755 and men 29,875, as British press debates who holds the advantage. Sugar trust withdraws delayed shipment privileges to boost profits in New York, while Chinese reinforcements are sought amid Russian garrison tensions. A prominent Mexican, Augustine Palacio of Durango, died by own action in West Haven, and collar and cuff manufacturers in New York form a large trust. Spain appears to edge toward a grave revolution in Madrid.
Special to the iramD from Sacem February 12 reports the senatorial vote showing Hermats Brith fusion with 22, and Black viewed as Corbett man. Ex-Senator Mitchell may enter, with supporters claiming 45 votes and growing interest in the race.
Mrs Mary Granger died this morning at her daughter Mrs Bradway’s residence about a mile northwest of Eugene at age 89. She was mother to Mrs Merino of this city and Judge Granger a justice of the supreme court. Funeral is planned for 2 pm tomorrow at her daughter’s home, 1000 oem try.
Rev Dr Van Scoy, president of Wesleyan University in Helena Montana, died today of pneumonia. A respected educator and church leader, he had previously served as president of the Portland University. He came to Helena from Portland after several years there in academia and religious service.
The Misses Walton retire after selling their Willamette Street millinery store in Eugene to two Portland women who will arrive around March 1 to run the shop. Renovations begin for a spring reopening. the senior Miss Osie Walton departs tomorrow for Heattie. The sisters have operated locally for years and their many friends regret the move.
E J Lesley, Albany creamery proprietor, traveled to Eugene to boost local cream shipments and secure more from Lane county. Mr Heeley reports large Lane county cream now sent to Albany and plans to increase volumes. He promotes cream separators to farmers with payment built into cream proceeds. Railroads offer favorable rates to move dairy products to the creamery, and Hegley expects strong trade with Lane county farmers and dairymen.
Mrs Frank B Powers and Mrs Louisa Powers widow of Prank B Powers died at JP Boller’s home two and one half miles northwest of Springfield on February 12, 199 [year unclear]. ALane County pioneer, she came in early days with four children and a husband left to mourn. Funeral set for tomorrow at noon.
Portland Telegram reports Municipal Judge Cameron ruled that playing cards for drinks or cigars in saloons constitutes gambling. Six men arrested at Lamond hotel faced a several hours hearing. a light fine was imposed as a first case and prior jail time occurred. The decision shocks many patrons and could cut saloon revenue and end card games for refreshments.
Court house items list transfers in Junction City with parcels in Springfield and Eugene and court actions including partition suit, estate administration, and a marriage license. Also reports a death of Albert Roberts near Eugene, funeral, and local school promotions at Central Geary School. notes crowding at the High School and calls for a new building.
Salem Ore Feb 12 The house approved McCracken's five thousand dollar appropriation to the Oregon State Historical Society. A special order covers all salary measures for officials while railway legislation sees changes. Proebetel's slot machine ban passes the senate and polls may stay open to seven in the evening. Aweek's pay bill for Multnomah justices passes. Hunt's registration bill spans June to November. Burned stock ranch residence near Eugene destroys home and belongings. Malidae Barnett dies of consumption at Creswell. Spaniel American War Veterans encampment set for Port of Salem.
Coers.-Tiomes Goodman was fined $20 plus costs after a partial hearing by Justice Wintermeier for assault and battery against L H Mulkey on the previous day.
The wife of J K Shepherd, about fifty, died at the family residence near Irving on February 6 from consumption. The funeral was held last Thursday and the remains rest in Laurel Cemetery.
The Oregon House meets early to tackle the McCracken bill funding the Oregon Historical Society with 5000 dollars and discusses salary bills for county officers. A key debate centers on Carter's 3 cent per mile railway rate proposal amid opposition from Dresser of Southern Pacific and remarks on state development. Governor Geer signs barber Sunday closing law. Eugene notes an infant adoption by Dooley family.
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