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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1904

Page

8

Whitman Wins Debate Over University of Oregon

The second annual Whitman College versus Oregon debate concluded with a unanimous decision for Whitman. The question was Is the Incorporation of Labor Unions Desirable. Oregon's Tomlinson starred, while Whitman’s Brown and Baldwin also shone. Harris presided as Moulton opened for Oregon and Baldwin closed for Whitman. The event ended with a banquet at the dormitory for thirty five guests, toastmaster Prof. I M Glen introducing Governor Chamberlain and others.

Whitman College University of Oregon Whitman Oregon Tomlinson Brown Baldwin I. T. Harris Herbert G. Moulton Ralph Wacon England Australia New Zealand Gains Greenslade Governor Chamberlain Otto Kraemer Robert ‘Lreatt Platt Portland Committee On Oratory and I. M. Glen Preei En. Campbell Hez'’ Brown Chamberlain

Many travelers noted in Daily Guard personals

A crowded list of unnamed locals and visitors traveling between Eugene Portland Cottage Grove Junction City and surrounding towns. Names include Cox Awbrey Gunn Young Stanton Watts Harris Robinson Barr Baltzman Chambers Booth Verington Harris and others with moves to Albany Salem Creswell and Florence. Updates mention illness recoveries fire repairs and a marriage license.

Daily Guard A. G. Maiden City J. W. Cox Lowell Eugene N. L. Lee Junction H. EB. Penland Portland N. B. Standish Lucky Boy BE. C., Gunn Cottage Grove J. E. Young Chas, Stanton Crenwell J. O. Watts Nitany T. W. Harris J. Robinson George Fisher A. J. Baltzman Saginaw I. L. Chambers R. A. Booth A. Verington Will Tatum Gardiner Florence T. B. Ford Brownsville Halsey O. Humbert Fd Frasier George Oliver Albany McEwen J. KR. Hill Junction City W. M. Cox Stella Dwyer

Dedication Date Set for New Buck High School Building

Eugene school board schedules January 22 dedication of a $60,000 new high school building in the assembly room with public viewing the same day. Governor Chamberlain and State Superintendent Ackermen must be present. otherwise the ceremony may be postponed.

Eugene Echool Board Buck High Reboo Chamberlain Ackermen Cer Chemierinin Eugere Tecay Cere The Paleas

Children Host Pleasant Party at Friendly Home

Miss Dollie Ankeny and Reealie Friendly hosted a children's party at the Friendly residence at Tenth and Willamette. Portland guest Miss Nora Watkins attended as guest of honor. Prizes awarded for speaking pieces with Joe Templeton and Grace Wold winning boys and girls prizes. A lunch of bread and milk, ice cream, cake, and popcorn balls served. Eutaxian literary society revival at University featured speeches and musical numbers with notable participants.

Daily Guard Dollie Ankeny Reealie Friendly Tenth and Willamette Streets Nora Watkins Portland Joe Templeton Grace Wold Merdames Ankeny Emma Thompson Sui Ada Hendricks Misses Mary Dale Alice Hretherton Bklla Doble Caroline Berean Kima Hendrick Ruby Hendricks Elsie Noble Carri Paine Lula Renshaw Grace Wold Ernestine Failing Jola Godard Kati Flinn Etha Williams Mina Wiking Therese Rosalie Friendly Dolli: Ankeny Luke Godrich Messie Lay Goodrich Clifford Brown Garfield Macrum Davie Shirk Davie Graham Willie Chandler Freddie Staver Warnie Brown Walter Whittlesey Hough Taylor Johnnie Bovard Porter Frizzell Horace Fenton Harry Dale Joey Templeton Percy Smith Paul van Berger Seth Kerron Arthur Frazer

Junction City Boys In Jail

In Junction City several youths are warned about jumping on moving trains within the city. Six were caught last night. five spent the night in jail, one paid a fine and left. Grace Mierea and Mae Hyland visit from bugeye. A January 5 special election will decide the Hoath Kelly Company thirty year electric franchise to string wires for lights.

Jupetion City Dan 8. P. Company Mierea Grace Mae Hyland Bugeye Hoath-Kelly Company

Huge cougar slain near Cottage Grove for saloon display

Alf Walker of Hotel Smeede received by express the dead body of a seven plus foot cougar killed in the nearby mountains by John Barker. Eyewitnesses called it the largest seen, though hunter Wallace Chimberlain claimed an axe-killed cougar once measured over nine feet.

Alf Walker Smeede Bar Express Cottage Grove John Barker Meany Wallace Chimberlain

Courthouse Transfers and Court Items in Mining District

RF 11 ETATE TRANSFERS include a 125 acre parcel in township 17 range 3 and other deeds such as 80 acres in township 28, plus 40 acres into lie ar 1 w and several small tracts with prices listed. Circuit Court case Henry D Cherry administrator seeks recovery on a promissory note with attorney Geo B Dorris. Marriage licenses for Will K Stiles and Goldie E K Schenck. Thomas Ayers and Della J Healy. Mining locations in Viobemia district: The Twio The Black Diamond The Pardoise The Crystal and the kya J.

Jobuard Derr Southern Pacific Co Edward Londonouw Holland J H Peckley JJ Simpeon Alma Ei Barker G D Jora Shirey John Bradley Ilda Edwin E Schenckes EK Wilmot Sylvester Cox Jobo A Putnam Circuit Court Will K Stiles Goldie EK Schenck JS Stiles Thomas Ayers Della J Healy Well Healy

Attorney Bowers Lectures on Negotiable Law at Business College

Attorney J. H. Bowers delivered an excellent lecture on negotiable law this morning to a large audience of etudence. Notable visitors included Attorneys Gaby and Tripp, Mr Smeed of Walterville, and Prof Guthrie formerly of Ashland Normal School. The right echo is growing slowly and Prof Haroun plans a teacher course next term with special inducements to be announced later.

J. H. Bowers

Long Albany marathon game of 24 ends at four

The Albany Democrat reports a marathon 24 game in Albany that started Monday at 5 PM and finished at 4 PM Tuesday. Portland participants wagered large sums, with a local dealer of 21 and a drummer stepping into the play amid a crowd of onlookers.

Albany Albany Democrat comPortland Geome Portland Cath J. O.u'e Democrrst

Dropped His Money On Street In Castie enloon Crowd Recovers Cash

J W Clerk a fdrayman dropped twelve to fifteen dollars from his coat pocket when it tore on the street in front of the Castle enloon. A large crowd helped search the mud and recovered most of the money, leaving only a few cents possibly unrecovered. Doe Leterea Caieaion comments philosophically on the situation and criticizes Corvaliia and the Holy Rollers.

J. W. Clerk Castie

Economy Hits S. P. Yard Jobs in Oregon Major Line

Hmve S P Economy reports reduced staff at Koretorg yard with laid off day yard crew and temporary dismissals for clerk P E Foster and freight office assistant K C Knight. A new switch engine No 121 from Sacramento arrives, claimed as the strongest on S P lines in Oregon outside Portland, to handle heavy traffic at Koeseburg yards.

S. P Oregon Koeseburg Portland Keeelurg Review

Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs H Ingham

In Eugene on January 16, 1904 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs H Ingham.

Eugene H. Ingham

National President Lofgar to Visit Eugene Circle Tomorrow

National president Mrs Belinda Bailey of San Francisco arrives in Eugene with department president Mrs L M Benedict of Portland and past department president Mrs R E Wanda of Salem. They will attend a 2 PM reception at Fronk's hall hosted by Rich Mountain Circle L of G A R as part of a Northwest tour visiting local L G A R circles and post members.

W Carlton Smith Salem Eugene Armond Hean RS Bean S H Friendly Portland E Copple Hood River H. A. Vincent Corner Titus Block Wm. Linton Pleasant Hill Los Angeles Ose Parrott Roseburg Engene Harriet Warfield Riley Roscoe Sumpter Ralph Donahue Wella Fargo Express Co San Francisco Belinda Bailey San Francistco G. A. K. Mra L. M. Benedict R. E. Wanda Smeede Rich Mountain Circle, L Vronk’s G. A. KR Easant Baily Northwest States L. of Benedict Wands Oregon Oragon

Portland men buy out Gilbert & Welch shoe shop

F. W. Henderson and J. M. Wella of Portland purchase the Gilbert & Welch shoe store in the Chrisman block. New owners assume control with experienced partners named Lusienes and Guard Keepcake. T. A. Gilbert runs the Albany store, while R W. Welch moves to Cottage Grass to manage another venture.

Er F. W. Henderson J. M. Wella Portland Gilbert & Welch Chrisman Block T. A. Gilbert Albany R W. Welch Cottage Grass

Hartisburg Measles Epidemic Abates in Harrisburg

Harrisburg Bulletin reports the measles outbreak has subsided with about eighty cases treated since December. Elderly patients suffered more severely, but all are now convalescing. No precautions were taken to prevent spread, and the decline is blamed on lack of further cures.

Harrisburg

Roseburg Basket Ball Match Prompted by Eugene Militia

Roseburg Plaindealer reports Company D will organize a basketball team tonight after accepting a challenge from the Eugene militia in Eugene. The Eugene group has solid equipment and spirit and plans a reforming push in the city. Other good games are expected.

Plaindealer Topight Eugene Euene

Regular Yaquina Coos Bay steamship line eyed

Crangler owner of a hundred ton vessel has been in the valley seeking a regular boat route between Yaquina and Coos Bay. If the project succeeds, a steady traffic fee would be established for the boat, easing passengers currently forced to stage their trips into Cave Bay from Albany.

EA. Crangler Onehundred-Ton -Teamer Yaquinean Coos Bay Cave Bay Oeeburg Albany

Birth Announcement for Meyers at Cedar Flat

To Mr and Mrs Eugene Meyers at Cedar Flat a two pound son born January first nineteen hundred four in the months after New Year year 1904 and greeting from the family.

Eugene Meyers Cedar Flat

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Swift Specific CO Atlanta, G Mme Gelni Tresaive IMI Ash Fir DAY & Henderson S New England Eugene Granite and Marble Works R. W. Newland Whitmans J. W. Awbrey Irving A. Barr A. ©. Woodcock Metropolis Patti A. W. Taylor Fairmount Linn County J. C. Branstetter J. E. Pelehan Spokane Huddleston B. F. Rowland J. S&s. McCain Lugene Medford M. E. Church Clarke Bowers Christian Church of Albany Life Home Bowers J. D. Driver Orville Waller Ehime Terville Mre. J. Haneense Dick Landers Hae Wiley Ham Tom Gilbert Aline Goldsmith Nickiln Jeaction Louie Johnson A. O. Steward Creswell J. F. Robinson D. E. Loveridge Ed McClanahan Mary Welch Grace Edrmunson Will Barrett Keeper Wilkins California Independence Enterprise Mra. A Friendly Ankeny Eutaxian Literary Society Speeech Laureans L. T. Harris Speceh Philologiane Waller L. Whittlesey Mies Cora Wold Reading Mre W. Carlton Smith Vicar Mies Lulu Renehaw Herry D. Cherry David Cherry Harley Parrish Geo. B Dorris M F Wyatt Viobemia Business College Notes Hmve S. P Lofgar the Smeede Hartisburg Yaquina Bost
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