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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1901
Page
1
Seven gunmen wrecked the Ressler Ashbrooke bank in Alexandria Ohio with dynamite and exchanges of shots with villagers. The bank suffered minor losses while the robbers fled after an hour stay. Local deputies later reported the incident as a dramatic village defense.
Geo G Grose sells the Minnesota livery stables at Fifth and Willamette to Loren Wooley for 5500 dollars. The deal includes the building and a 50 foot lot on Willamette street. Wooley Brothers bring livery experience and aim to run a successful business.
Fragmentary note cites illness of spouse and material shortages delaying cetagene remodeling. Terse statement implies bias and labor scarcity influenced decision. No clear dates or locations readable.
Hon H Miller writes on Chinese incubation methods likening them to Egyptian practice. Chinese incubators reportedly hatch eggs at high rates without thermometers, intriguing readers. Diep Miss Evelyn Barton dies at Jolieton City Sunday at age 19. she was well liked by all.
J E Simons, president of the Great West Coal and Oil Co, examining oil prospects in Lane County. The firm has leases totaling about 1000 acres across Bearcreek, Coast Fork, Natron district and near Mohawk, with first operations planned on Hill and Dorris farms near Springfield. Indications of oil and coal are favorable, rail access is good, and Simons will stay at Hotel Eugene to share details with interested parties.
Myrtle Creek July 15. Dr SC Sumner was cutting a top from an oak tree when it felled a branch struck him and he fell to the ground. His left arm was crushed and amputated near the shoulder by Dr Fallin and Dr Devore after they were summoned. The elderly patient is recovering as well as could be hoped after a severe accident.
Strikers in rrranura Pennsylvania observe a general strike by Amalgamated Association members in tinplate beet and hoo mills after a weekend order following conflicts between United States Steel Corporation conferences and the Amalgamated. In Pittsburgh district skilled workers did not report for duty, appearing only as spectators.
Lane county reports 7549 school children ages four to twenty with two dollars per child totaling 15 005 while last year the count was 792. The rise in riders from Eugene to San Francisco increases next Sunday to 20 for first class and 450 for Pollman tourist 15 and 10 for sleeper. Current rates are 21 45 including Pollman first class and 15 5 including sleeper for tourist with the raise below expectations.
Edgar Vestal, pierced through the body with a pitchfork some time ago, continues to improve and nears recovery. He is the grandfather of Mr Bosb gell, across the river.
Last night between 10 30 and 11 o clock the Ping Yang school house on the Mohawk 12 miles northeast of Hugene was almost completely demolished by dynamite placed under the organ in the southwest corner. The building’s contents were blown to atoms and only the roof and part of the framework remain. This is the fourth attempt to destroy the school, with prior arson and blasting incidents. The district had disputes over location and the sheriff will investigate to identify the guilty party or parties. Suspects are named but no concrete evidence is found.
The Skagway Daily News reports George M Miller’s flag incident case before Judge Sehlbrede was dismissed at prosecution cost. Mr Hawkins’ attorney paid costs of $19.15. Miller received fare back from Porcupine. Miller then left for the Porcupine mines to further his claims.
Dr A T Bechdolt is a well known educator in Washington and the Northwest. He served five years on the faculty of the state university and held the English literature chair at the University of Washington. Before that he was professor of English and Anglo-Saxon at the University of North Dakota and spent over fifteen years as superintendent of Mankato public schools.
The Woodmen of the World plan a public festival on Saturday August in Portland featuring emblems on Mount Labor, athletic sports, and a large initiation night in a deep ravine. About 1000 candidates will be inducted while thousands attend the log rolling event, with Eugene members expected.
C H Lewie Dre Geo Wilton W BK Mackay P B Gif ford and KR L Mackay of the Arlington Club of Portland reached Eugene at night and head toward Odell lake and Deschuttes country for a hunting and fishing expedition. Ashley Stevens Wood Blaine and Roy Sales drive three teams with three fine canoes to transport their outfit. They plan to return by the The Dalles route.
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