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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1903

Page

10

Memorial Ceremonies In Eugene Mark Veterans Day

Lane County A R and kindred groups led a parade to the cemetery for ceremonies honoring service members. Miss Faith Lister and Effie McCallum sang as school children laid flowers on graves of the unknown dead. Rev. G N Wall gave the evening address at the Christian church.

Lane County A. R Faith Lister Effie McCallum G. N. Wall Henretta Bloom Liberty America Eugene

Horses Bolt Through Willamette Street Debacle

A Hoffman team of horses bolted from the Yates barn on Willamette street around 12 45 pm and charged toward the depot. D W Stebbins rode ahead on a bicycle and was knocked down as his rear wheel was struck, narrowly escaping serious harm.

Daily Guard Hoffman Yates Willamette Street Eighth Street D. W. Stebbins

University Defeated In Fourth Game At Stewart Park

The University baseball team faced Eugene’s league team yesterday at Stewart Park. The College boys jumped to five runs in the first inning but slowed, allowing the town team to rally. Final score was 7 to 5 in favor of Eugene.

Eugene Stewart Park

Plans Arrived for Lane County Light Plant at Springfield

Plans for the Lane County Electric Company's light plant at Springfield have arrived and foundation work will start immediately. The base will be laid and machinery installed before the building goes up. Supt. Robinson and Hon. 8. H. Friendly inspected the site in Springfield yesterday.

Lane County Electric Company Springfield Supt. Robinson Hon 8. H. Friendly

John Baker Dies at 36 in Junction City May 2

John Baker died Friday morning at Junction City after a short illness. A single man aged 36, his funeral was held Sunday at 2 p.m. with interment in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.

John Baker Junction City Odd Fellows Cemetery HH. E. Morris Janction City John Baker

Grange Picnic Program at Pleasant Hill June 6

The Pleasant Hill Grange hosts its annual picnic on June 6 with a full day of events. The schedule includes a 10:30 a.m. band, prayers, remarks by Master H C Wheeler, speaker L B Gibson, multiple recitations and songs, baby shows with handsome and under one year prizes, and various sports such as bicycle, wheelbarrow, and three legged races.

Pleasant Hill Grange H. C. Wheeler L. B. Gibson Ellen Cruzan Claude Bridges Flora Klugow Effie Withrow Bertie Ruth Lucretia Brewer Vera Klugow Virgil Cornelius Bertie Shelley Gay Ruth

W. R. C. Decorate Graves On Decoration Day

The Woman's Relief Corps No. 4 reserved May 28 to decorate deceased members graves. Members gathered at East Eleventh Street and marched to the I O O F and Masonic cemeteries where ritual services honored Mrs. Betty Ware and Mrs. DeLane. The group emphasizes loyalty faith and charity as Memorial Day tribute.

J. W. Geary Woman's Relief Corpa East Eleventh Street Masonic Betty Ware DeLane

Oregon National Guard Company Standings Report

Colonel James Jackson completes inspection across Oregon National Guard units with scores from 171 to 129. Top marks go to Co F, 3rd Reg in Portland, with 171. a spread shows Lt. Bat. A in Portland at 169 and Co G, 34 Reg, Portland at 164.

Oregon National Guard James Jackson Portland Eugene the Dalles

Clever Swindler Rout Marks West Coast Route

A crafty con artist travels from Eugene to Albany and toward California, posing as a sales representative to press for quick cash. He urges patrons to advance money with promises of payment via telegraph, and city officers are alerted along the route. Marshal Stiles nearly trapped him in Eugene but delays prevented capture. The suspect is believed to be in California.

Here San Francisco Eugene Albany Marshal Stiles California

Coburg Youth Fractures Collar Bone In Fall

Merrill Dobbina age about ten residing here broke his collar bone Friday night after falling from a tree. Dr Jar nagin set the bone and the boy rests easier. Evangelist McDonald and wife of Los Angeles who conducted a revival at this place plan to return home soon due to a letter about their daughter in poor health.

Coburg Jane Merrill Dobbina Jarnagin Evangelist McDonald Los Angeles California M. E. Church

Flor ence Notes and Society Roundup

Florence notes recount Henry Hollenbeck of Eugene visiting relatives in Florence, a farewell surprise for Geo. O. Knowles and wife at Mapleton, wedding cards for Katharyn Brand and Chester Bean in Florence, A. L. Peter visiting from Eugene, the steamer Acme carrying goods to merchants and lumber to Siuslaw Mills with calls at Frankfort and Eureka, and the death of Elia Carle near Maple Creek at age forty.

West Henry Hollenbeck Eugene Florence W. R. Hollenbeck Geo. O. Knowles Mapleton Katharyn Brand Bohemia Chester O. Bean Aberdeen Wash A. L. Peter Acme San Francisco City Siuslaw Lumber Company Frankfort Eureka Maple Creek Elia

Eugene High School News praised by Albany Democrat

The Albany Democrat commends a copy of the Eugene High School News as a creditable, well edited and well illustrated publication that speaks loudly for Eugene's well managed schools.

Albany Democrat Democrat Eugene High School News Eugene

Imita tion Drummer Foiled by Douglas Sheriff in Roseburg

Sheriff Parrott of Roseburg reports capture of a man posing as a drummer for firms in multiple cities. The swindler collected funds from Wilson’s Grocery and tried to flee toward the south. He faces Roseburg charges and will be examined by Prosecuting Attorney Brown, with possible transfer to Lane County if needed.

Sheriff Parrott Roseburg Stiles Brown Parrott Asa Glendale Eugene Waddams & Kerr A. Shilling & Co J. A. Folger & Co Wilson Folger & Company Peace Hen Meyer Lane County A. L. Stewart

Springfield Notes. Local real estate and construction moves

J D Larimer bought the Lillian Beebe house near the railroad track through Walker Son's agency. Lloyd Freeman, ex Booth Kelly, rents Taff's house near the school and will move his family in soon. Overton Wall Paper and Paint of Eugene leases land from L Smith near Dr Jayne to build a paints stock. Booth Kelly reservoir work behind the mill on the butte begins with many teams excavating, to continue until finish.

J. D. Larimer Lillian Beebe Walker & Son Lloyd Freeman Booth-Kelly Company Saginaw Taff Overton Wall Paper and Paint Company Eugene L. Smith Jayne Booth- Kelly Company

Eugene personals report a stream of visitors and travelers

Walter Cochran visits from Cottage Grove and many locals travel to Portland Salem and Albany today. Attorney J R Wyatt and others drop by Eugene. Miss Agnes Matthews recovers from illness. Several residents, students and visitors are noted with travel to Cottage Grove Janction City Denver and Portland for brief stops and events.

J. R. Wyatt Albany Eugene

South Lane Lumber Items and Local Industrial Updates

The Dorona area mill project advances with a flume to the road and a new mill above Frank Veatch’s on the creek, plus Pacific Timber Company activity on piling and ties along the Coast. A Bow River mill site lingers due to freight contracts, while Cottage Grove plans sewer work and a new bridge uses two 94 foot timbers. Latham’s wood-preserving yard expands as the S P Co. lengthens siding and adds a steam shovel crew.

Cottage Grove Wooley-Houston Dorona Frank Veatch Marion Martin Place Latham Pacific Timber Company Ork Vaughan Mill Bow River Anderson Place Mesers, Bingham, Stock & Harlow S. P. Co

Irving Notes Sparks Change and Local Happenings in Irving

Irving Oregon June 1 J A Fuguet returns from Portland while Isaac Zomwaltle plans to move to Eugene. John Koepp buys Chas Proske farm in Lane County. J S Flint tours Eastern Oregon and Washington seeking a stock ranch. Farmers begin shipping cream to valley creameries, drought worries crops, and many locals visit Portland on May 31. Homeseekers tour the area as H A Inwall touts a fine mail wagon. A local business change may occur as one man returns to farming and another joins the business.

Irving Oregon J. A. Fugate Portland J. B. Harris Isaac Zomwaltle Eugene John Koepp Washington Lane County H. A. Inwall

Schwarzschild to Erect Residence on East Eleventh Street

E Schwarzechild will build a fine residence on East Eleventh street between High and MIL. He has let the contract to W H Alexander for the erection of the building. It will be two stories high with basement and will be an ornament to or portion of the city.

E. Schwarzechild East Eleventh Street High MIL W. H. Alexander

University of Oregon defeats Pacific University in Forest Grove meet

The University of Oregon track team beat Pacific University at Forest Grove in the second meet of the year. Roy Heater trains Pacific. McKinney and Henderson excel for Oregon, while Paine underperforms in the 65 second quarter. Poley places second in the mile with 6 minutes 20 seconds. Oregon hopes he rests for Multnomah. Peterson stars for Pacific. Oregon travels to Portland to face Multnomah and Albany on Monday.

Daily Guard Pacific University Forest Dircve U. O Pacific Roy Heater McKinney Henderson Paine Poley Multnomah Peterson P. U Williams O. A See

Mammoth Harrisburg mill planned by Booth Kelly Lumber

Harrisburg Bulletin reports Booth Kelly Lumber Company will build a record breaking sawmill here. Hon R A Booth and engineer S Klovdahl will survey a site and arrange land purchases to double Harrisburg water ditch capacity. They buy strips along the slough to secure right of way and protect timbered banks.

Harrisburg Booth-Kelly Lumber Company R. A. Booth Booth S. Klovdahl Riggs

Fulton Compounds Promised Cure for Chronic Kidney Disease

A 19th century register reports chronic kidney disease treatment claims by Fulton Compounds agents. It cites patient W. W. H. Pridley and others noting weight gain and recovery after February 08 treatment, with druggists Johns & Jobaron confirming several recoveries.

Ae Ee Netrebie Joona Joheeon Lee Getos W.W. H. Pridiey Lee Gates Om Fulton Johns & Jobaron Tee Mar Street Preacison Berkeley ¢ Markley Cloverdale Wills & Mortum Sacramento Do Wiet Erie

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