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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1903
Page
10
The notice promotes sample copies of the Weekly and Semi-Weekly Journal of Portland. It advertises introductory premiums with the Weekly Guard, offering deals for one year subscriptions priced at 1.35 or 2.00 in advance, highlighting the Democratic paper’s appeal.
Miss Cosin Hamilton, a well known school teacher, and John A Cellaway were married at the home of Rev J C Richardson in Eugene on Sunday June 28, 1903, in the presence of a few friends. The Guard sends congratulations. The couple will reside first in Bailey precinct and later in Eugene.
A large Elmira crowd is promised for the grand celebration starting at 9 am with Elmira band music and the Declaration of Independence reading. Dignitaries include KE W Jar dine as president and Z T Fisk as grand marshal. Afternoon races, games, baby show, tug of war, baseball, and recitations follow.
Dexter report lists local movements including J B Hopkins of Eugene on valley business, Robert Oliver visiting Dakota relatives, Miss Blanche Hunasker returning from near Marcola, Wm Stoops and son Lora from Idaho visiting, Mr and Mrs Parker in Portland, and L L Addington with family visiting relatives. A serious accident occurred when a tree struck Mr C P Jacobs, killing him. his son Guy and Mr Schaffer were present. Jacobs leaves a wife and four children, interment in Ashland, Oregon, with community sympathy.
Clint Montgomery died near Cottage Grove while en route from the Bohemia mines. The cause of death is unknown. He was a member of the Order of Eagles and formerly worked as a Eugene bartender.
Eugene baseball team defeated Roseburg 10 to 5. Pratt, the new Eugene pitcher from San Francisco, and Reed for Roseburg pitched. Whit teaker left with an eye injury after a slide. The team returned home this morning amid controversy over a preceding Roseburg incident and a protested Saturday game.
The old courthouse, in use for nearly fifty years, was relocated last week for the third time as the county reshaped the block. Movements were led by housemover Mahlon Harlow with Jerry Ream supervising, and later McFarland & Willoughby and W. A. Taylor assisting to clear the way for a new building and the eastward shift of the lot.
The building on the city block, paid out 1225 for moving and the same era, stands as a historic wooden courthouse. Built fifty years ago with heavy timber framing and cedar interior, it reflects hand crafted doors and sash by Mahlon H. Harlow and A. W. Hammitt after a contract price of 8500. contractors reportedly lost money on the job.
The Florence West reports the Guard’s claim that S. W. Taylor is the youngest Civil War veteran in Oregon is disputed. It notes A. P. Koon of Mapleton was born May 25, 1849, enlisted in spring 1864, and served to war’s end, mustering out in July 1865.
Hugene Oregon letters recount a young enlistment in Company D 13th Regulars in 1861 at age 15 and multiple later enrollments in Kansas cavalry and other units. The writer, signing as J. W. White, details early service, later promotions, and discharge events through 1865 to 1868.
Mrs Hansen wife of Hans Hansen was examined by Dr Brown and T W Harris and found insane. She was taken to Salem this afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Bown. Neighbors allege six children need continual care and a county court guardian for the children will be appointed soon.
Saturday evening Constable Smith arrested Chas Van Duyn at Coburg on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses at the Dalles. Van Duyn had just arrived from Sumpter on a visit to relatives. He allegedly obtained 60. He claimed he sent a check for 60 to a friend and telegraphed his brother, but officers say no telegram was sent. Chief Wood of The Dalles arrived Sunday and remanded him.
Professors McAlister Rhodes Bean Sweeteer and Scarborough depart with assistants for a surveying expedition along the McKenzie River to measure power potential, map the river course, and locate points of interest as Mazamas join later for a Three Sisters expedition.
At Pendleton Oregon Mrs Chas Wilkins sister of Mrs W C Yoran of the city is noted. Mrs Wilkins is well known in Eugene having been raised a few miles below here.
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