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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1903
Page
11
Albany fought hard but fell to Salem while Roseburg faced a setback as the second game was postponed. Salem secured a win, edging out Albany in a tight contest, with Roseburg awaiting the rescheduled showdown.
Fourth of July baseball at the Eugene Albany grounds drew a holiday crowd as Albany strengthened its team and edged Eugene 3 to 2 in a keen contest. Errors and loose plays marked the game though Albany held on for the win.
Totals show six, ten, and six runs with Bit and Home in Chapin’s lineup. Two base hits credited to Shanahan with an HBP by Shanahan. Somers recorded six strikeouts.
Saturday’s Albany game protest over an umpire reversal sparked notes on fair calls. Eugene’s win sparked by a late run amid a sticky field and standout plays from Harper ODay double, Chapin home run, and Somera and Pratt pitching. Sunday rain halted Salem Roseburg with Roseburg ahead.
The Juanita Rebekah lodge held its first Monday evening meeting with social entertainment at the IOOF hall. Before adjournment ice cream and cake were served. Eugene attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Case, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Chesman, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. Farrington, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Green, Mrs. J. S. Stiles, and Mrs. J. M. Williame.
Jessie Calking, daughter of Attorney W. W. Calkins, was thrown from a buggy today near noon while driving the family horse down East Eleventh street. She endured a severe shaking and a bad scare but sustained no serious injuries. The horse’s playful behavior is blamed for the runaway, which could not be fully controlled by the girl.
Mrs Geo H Young dies at the family home in Perkins addition to Cottage Grove after illness of consumption aged 41 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
In Junction City Oregon on July 1 1903 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs F Hurlburt. A lost child was found with Arnold Show Company. Mrs Wm Perman of Cottage Grove was discharged after arrest for alleged ring theft for lack of evidence. Portland Mercantile Co Springfield erecting a large Fall Creek store warehouse with 10000 stock of goods. Mr Allen and Frank Blair plan moves between Portland Springfield and Fall Creek to manage matters.
Elmira notes show Haymaking delayed by rain while Ace Thurman and Fred Price set for Eastern Oregon harvest. Woodcocks mobilize 15 to 20 names for a new Woodmen camp. New Elmira buildings rise as T A Fountain raises a barn. A large Fourth crowd enjoys festivities and 35 hotel arrivals at Cognard House. Woodcock plans camp organization with Crow arrangements.
On a July afternoon near Marcola Oregon a nine year old boy Elijah Ernest was dragged to death when his hay rake horses ran away. His father suffered a scalp wound while trying to catch the horses. The family mourns as relatives gather and the baptism of grief is shared by the community. Elijah was the eldest child of J E Ernest who moved from Dakota to Oregon three years ago. The funeral is held at Portle churchyard with friends laying flowers on the grave.
A report notes a baby born to the wife of Hermann Ray in Lorane on June 29 1908 and a son born to Mr and Mrs Fred C Bean on the Lower Siuslaw. The piece then shifts to weather turning warm and mentions the Albany Democrat editor and a Lebanon Criterion item. It also covers a 46 year reunion between EB Stevens of Eugene and W W Parish, plus a Multnomah county circuit court ruling invalidating an Oregon constitution amendment with possible implications for legislative powers.
A cloudburst near Gainesville Texas causes flooding with streets under water and multiple deaths. Reports describe residents seeking higher ground on rooftops while authorities search for missing people and recover bodies. Nearby Portland mourns Louis Love a pioneer and steamboat figure aged 85 who died of heart failure. J W Carlson is assaulted in Stevenson Washington during a late night holdup. Four killed and twenty five injured in St Louis car crash at Olive and Jefferson streets.
The body of an unknown man was found on the river bank under the Monroe street bridge with head crushed by an iron bar left by the killer. Robbery suspected as pockets were turned inside out. The body shows signs of dragging.
The Daily Guard itemizes numerous visitors and moves in Eugene and nearby towns. Dr H F Ong and Rev W L Elkins arrive, Goshen fruit grower A Sharples seen, Miss Cecile Adams returns from Portland, and many others traverse to Albany Cottage Grove Roseburg Portland Independence and Salem. Military road development and university ties appear alongside social visits and a hunting trip near Roseburg.
A Salem Journal note says a showman in Albany claims more women there than in any other city watch his snakes. He paints Albany as Eden like, praising the valley town’s beauty and its beer while charmingly noting the naïve allure of the heart-hypnotizers.
H W Davis of this place purchased the City Drug Store at Halsey from Dr T T Marks for a price listed as $0000. Davis, an experienced druggist, previously owned the shop before selling two years ago and now expects success in the venture.
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