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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1904
Page
10
A crippled Fred Gale was beaten and robbed at his Cottage Grove cabin early Friday. He died from injuries by New Year’s night. An inquest was held this afternoon as sheriff and coroner sought answers. Local men suspected but no verdict yet.
Daily Guard reports Fred E Chambers assumes sole management of the Chambers Hardware, bringing 11 years in the trade and a history with the Eugene enterprise since its founding. He previously ran the Independence venture, later returning to Eugene to oversee the hardware, implement, and related divisions as F L Chambers retires to banking.
The paper explains the church notices were omitted from Saturday's edition due to the galley being knocked over and pied before press, not intentional. The issue affected all notices printed in the Guard.
Eugene Loan and Savings Bank stockholders met Friday to hear earnings since last meeting and declare the regular dividend. Directors and officers are retained, two new employees approved, with F W Osburn to move to cashier duties and S Spencer named paying teller. W W Brown remains receiving teller as staff grows to seven.
Clare Babb, separated from her husband Billy Babb known Portland gambler, fired a 38 caliber revolver at herself on Stark and Fir Street after a quarrel about renewing their marriage. She was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital with a shattered shoulder blade but no fatal injuries. Police and Dr. Harry McKay attended.
Martin Wingard died December 8 1903 at his Lorane home after a complication of heart troubles He was born in Indiana and crossed the plains to Oregon in 1852 He lived 40 years on a Lorane farm unmarried regarded as eccentric yet genial and honest He leaves two sisters Mrs P F Davie and Miss Ellen Wingard Interment was held Tuesday in the Grange cemetery under Grange direction Leader
Coming Wednesday the powerful melodrama In Convict Stripes plays at Eugene theatre on January 6. The play blends love jealousy comedy and pathos with strong characters and a dramatic Southern convict camp scene in the third act. An excellent company will perform with elaborate scenery and striking aggeictures.
Sunday January 3 marked the 3th wedding anniversary of Hon. and Mrs. J. G. Hendricks. No formal celebration was held, but the day was spent pleasantly.
Lane county records show 233 marriage licenses and 21 divorces in the past year. The report lists the divorced couples and notes December 1903 marriage licenses totaling 1203 with full monthly pairings and dates for the year.
Goshen resident E M Streeter visits Eugene. Notables like Dr C W Lowe, Hon R A Booth, J B Medley, J M Shelley travel to Albany Portland Salem and Cottage Grove. Local movers include Reed Kerne, Ada McCoom, Ralph Donahue, Mrs C M Doland, J W Hobbs, Robert G Smith and many others visiting from or to Eugene with errands or returns.
Florence Weet reports at O. W. Hurds mill workers assemble machinery and engine set, first trial run completed Wednesday. Logs were processed into lumber as the mill nears full operation, with several weeks needed to achieve steady running.
John Eppings aged seven years was today ordered sent to the Boys and Girls Aid Society at Portland on an affidavit from Mrs. Mary Crowell who has been keeping the boy.
Registration for state and county elections next June and the presidential election next November began at the county clerk's office. County Judge H. R. Kincaid registered first again this year. Registration closes May 15, with Sunday as a fallback. Voters must prove US citizenship, be of legal age, and meet residence requirements. Special registration officer B. F. Keeney will oversee until closing.
Interior remodeling at the Business College includes a large east side gallery for the short hand department and a reconfigured main floor for the business department. Prof. Haremn ensured comfort for students as carpenters complete work. normal classes begin after readiness today.
The McHenry family gathered on Christmas day at Mrs. Mary McHenry’s home on the Zimmer place near Fagene. Present were James McHenry and family, David Watson and family, RK W Smith and family, George Watson, Miseen Meda, Gentry McHenry, and Richard McHenry, totaling 23. A bountiful dinner followed by a pleasant afternoon. Residents extended many happy returns and planned yearly gatherings for the future.
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