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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1904
Page
11
Investigation shows Edwards Pet measure prohibiting killing or possession of Chinese pheasants until Oct 1906 failed by one vote. Speaker Harris said a reading clerk misstated votes. check marks on official records confirm the bill lacked the required majority.
A group of town boys fired a three pound powder charge from an old Philippine relic cannon at midnight New Year. The weapon burst, shattering two Day and Hendersons windows, but no injuries occurred amid the crowd. The cannon had been brought by Lieutenant Colonel Geo Yoran of the Second Oregon Volunteers.
Cottage Grove Lends State Warden J W Baker has been chosen as Oregon’s delegate to the American Sportsmen league convention in Columbus Ohio on February 10 194. The meeting will bring together game wardens from many states and prominent sportsmen for discussions on game laws preservation and information exchange to aid in administering Oregon’s game affairs.
Cottage Grove owner J. S. Milne purchased the local opera house this week. He plans to remodel the building as a modern store while preparing to create an up-to-date opera venue for the town, with work to begin after spring.
Jos Pickel, jailed earlier for cruelty to animals, faced a second trial before Judge Wintermeier with a jury at the Coburg livery stable. The case, involving a hired team and buggy driving to near death, resulted in a fine of dollars and costs after the jury disagreed at the first trial.
The infant child of Mrs. and Mrs. J. Smith died at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Tallman west of Eugene Tuesday morning. Interment was at Eugene Cemetery on Wednesday. A misprint in yesterday's Guard listed Mr. Tallman as the father.
The annual gathering yesterday included a forenoon service and a full day of fellowship with a basket dinner, music, a sermon, and department reports noting the church’s health. Membership exceeds 600 with 97 added in the year under Rev. J. S. McCullom, who earned broad satisfaction. A total of 1515.40 was raised for all purposes, with missions contributing 801.81. Officers and deacons were re-elected or chosen, including P. J. McPherson, A. C. Jennings, D. M. McCrady, and J. S. Dale, among others, with a slate of trustees and deaconesses naming Mesdames Bowers, Denninga, Farrow, and Rowland.
In Cottage Grove Oregon, January 1, Fred Gale’s cabin was entered at 3 am. He was horribly beaten and robbed of 32. Found unconscious with a broken nose and a large chest bruise. Gale ran a harness shop and recently sold out, robbers likely expected a sum of money. he is crippled and cannot walk without a crutch.
The Chambers Bristow Banking Co. filed incorporation with the county clerk to succeed Hovey & Co. with 50000 capital. I L Chambers president H H Ankeny vice president Darwin Bristow cashier. Bank to open Monday Jan 4 with new fixtures and up-to-date furnishings.
L O Morgan was arrested on an assault with a dangerous weapon charge after a complaint by Archie Potter. Morgan bound over in 1250 bail. state by G F Skipworth acting DA, defense by H H Hewitt. Incident occurred in front of J M Hatter residence amid jealousy rumors. Also notes a restaurant roof fire at Al Johnson building and various local trades and civic matters.
The crowded public school added a new room begun with forty pupils after seats and blackboards were installed. Mrs Kabler, from Michigan, becomes a teacher in the primary department. The W O W committee announced plans for a new building with Magene as architect and expects bid specs in a week. Logs at the mill pond promise three months of work and Jasper area supplies will extend activity. T Kintzley starts a furniture business using stock from Springfield Hardware Co.
Miss Agnese Harris daughter of Dr T W Harris marries Arnold D Patterson of Sacramento at First Congregational church in Eugene. Wedding party includes ushers Webster Kincaid Leonard Straight Albert Applegate. Reception at Mrs Laura Harris home followed by train departure to Sacramento where Patterson is in business with his father. Harris to remain in Eugene socially prominent figure.
Gross and Co real estate dealers sold the Chrisman farm of 40 acres located about three miles southwest of Junction to Mr Jogue of Portland. The price paid was 12800 dollars.
Lent Lester and Ora Daisy Ell Manton were united in marriage this afternoon by Justice Wintermeier in his office. The couple plans to make their home here in Mugene.
Mrs. Mary Wood born May 20, 1787 in Tennessee is said to be 116 years old and the oldest known resident on the Pacific coast. She came to Oregon in 1849 and long ran the Washington House in Hillsboro. She recalls Lewis and Clark and plans to attend Portland exposition in 1906.
W O Haynes leaves today for Roseburg to organize a Modern Brotherhood of America lodge. He will be away about a month before returning to Eugene, and says he already has enough applications to assure the new organization.
Hyar buys sixty five beles of hops from William Heise of this city for Phil Neil of Portland at two cents per pound.
Brot ies Met, Simons Simon, of Oklahoma, in Hugene visiting his brother L. Simon. The greeting was warm as they had not met for over 20 years. Mr. Simon will stay here for some time and may decide to locate here.
The legislative clerks have nearly finished correcting the journals of both houses. The senate clerks completed their work and handed the journals and senate resolutions to the secretary of state. Chief Clerk Moorehead heads to Junction City, Journal Clerk Frank J Middleton departs for Portland, and House committee chief clerk Jennings says work will finish tomorrow forenoon before turning over the records.
The First National Bank held its quarterly meeting on Friday January 1st declaring the usual dividend and noting staff changes. Frank N McAlister is named regular paying teller replacing Epoveer. Luke L Goodrich becomes vacancy appointee and Hl Gilbert joins as regular employee. The bank foresees office expansion as business grows and Myron Hockenberry arrives as new High School instructor in Eugene.
December 31 personal notes show residents and visitors: John Kelly home from Cottage Circle, Dr. Ford to Albany, Billy Moore back from Thurston, L. N. Roney visiting Roseburg, H. H. Friendly to Portland, Fannie Hemenway bound for Portland, M. J. R. Lyland arriving in Eugene from Portland, Henry Marvin ill at river road, Gay family of Lebanon visiting Edna Wallace, Darwin Bristow and wife from Cottage Grove, George Bordeaux of San Francisco visiting Rebecca Haines, Marion Cleaver at home in Lebanon, A. Jennings returning from Salem, Mrs. Frank Hawk and children to Roseburg, Warfield party home from Seattle, Otis and Wanda Logan and Abigail Gibson heading to Portland for school, Way DeLane-Woodcock taking a position in Portland, C W Lowe couple to Albany for New Year party, Ik Sharkey stockholder bound for Lucky Boy mines from Portland.
J. W. Shumate from Walterville visits Eugene. Frank Blair travels to Cottage Grove while Merritt Davis and wife return to Jem this afternoon. Mrs. T. A. Gilibert visits Albany for Sunday. John H. Starr of Junction tours Eugene. Misa Rena Baker of Cottage Grove visits Miss Maggie Feath in Eugene. Anita Thurston and Vernita Henderson return home from Lebanon. Lee Walton arrives from Halsey. formerly partnered with Doc Vincent in local drug business. J E Dunn receives glass showcases and counters for his store.
Eli Bangs and C P Barnard merge to form Langs and Barnard a large coast wide livery and stage business with 105 horses now and plans to expand to 160. The new brick frontage will be 160 feet on Ninth Street with a 40 by 100 foot stage barn and operations date from January 1 1904.
The second basketball game between U O and Co C at the armory yesterday afternoon was close and improved. U O won 16 to 14 as Co C showed teamwork. A large crowd attended as basketball looks to compete with football in the winter schedule and U O plans eight intercollegiate games, mostly in Eugene.
The Springfield property of the J. W. Stewart estate is divided among heirs. Henry W. Stewart receives the old home place and barn on Main Street. James Bk. Stewart gets the old Bingle property on Mill Street housing News bus quarters. Mrs. James L. Clark gets the lot and two Mill Street store buildings. Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart and Harry M. Stewart receive the Springs lots by the M. E. church. Mrs. Hattie Wheeter of Portland receives other property outside Springfield.
N R Gaylod the pioneer music toy and notion dealer has moved his stock to the corner of Ninth and Osk streets in the building formerly occupied by the Register. Give him a call.
Quiet New Year in Eugene with many dinner parties and a grand masque ball at the armory by Co. A drawing a large crowd. Prizes awarded for best groups and best dressed participants. several private parties noted at homes and hotels.
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