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Fragmentary OCR notes reveal a civic notice concerning a local issue with partial names and dates. Readable lines hint at a public action or meeting but lack full details for precise interpretation.
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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1903
Page
9
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal a civic notice concerning a local issue with partial names and dates. Readable lines hint at a public action or meeting but lack full details for precise interpretation.
The readable fragments show partial words and names but lack clear facts or context. No event, date, or entity stands out to form a coherent headline or summary.
Kansas faces widespread flood damage with totals from North Topeka 2.5 million and Kansas City 28 million. Lawrence 200 thousand, Salina 200 thousand, Manhattan 150 thousand, Junction City 100 thousand, Solomon 250 thousand, Abilene 250 thousand, Lindeborg 100 thousand, Hutchinson 100 thousand, Minneapolis 100 thousand, Emporia 95 thousand, Florence 50 thousand, Lincoln Center 60 thousand, Atchison 100 thousand, Argentina 2 million. Nearly 200 smaller towns affected. Crop losses put at least 5 million.
The Commonwealth prints a June note on Alfred A. Ayn a Seattle born graduate who entered the Oregon Supreme Court bar in 1899 and finished at the University of Oregon May 15. Eleven days later he gained Oregon court admission. He studied at the University of Washington as a post graduate student before proceeding to legal practice. The piece portrays Ayn as a Western young man who earned his education through self effort and labor amidst the demanding law years.
Portland Evening Telegram notes rising population and commerce in Oregon with Portland post office receipts driving a postmaster salary increase. It lists multiple cities where salaries rise by 100 a year on July 1 and cites statewide growth fueled by regional development. The piece also mentions George Smith, the AfricanAmerican man executed in Portland for murder, observed without emotion.
Kansas governor Bailey plans a water christening for a battleship named after Kansas, granting the Women’s Christian Temperance Union’s wishes and replacing wine with water in the ceremony.
The piece argues against prohibitive licenses for carnivals and circuses, urging consideration of country residents who travel to town for affordable fun. It emphasizes shared memories of childhood outings, local economic benefits, and the need for nominal fees. It recalls a Jews Association meeting on a Lase County Veterans reunion picnic in Bu Evoe on June 18.
Alfred A Aya long served as manager of the shoe department at The People's Store in Tacoma. He was known for his diligence, studying late into the night and earning universal respect among acquaintances. Richard H Thornton of Oregon University appointed him as Law class representative for the June 11 commencement in Eugene, Oregon.
Salem lands Pitcher Lorimer who was released by Eu gene manager Griffin. He played shortstop in Sundays loss to Olseburg and made five errors. The Salem Journal notes the position is not his and he had told the manager he could not play it. It criticizes management for using an unpracticed player at the last moment.
Mrs Rosella Wilson 53 died at 7 this morning at the temporary family home seven miles north of Eugene. Born June 2 in Savannah Illinois she moved to Eugene in May 1801. She belonged to the Circle of Woodmen of Woodcraft and the Methodist church. Funeral tomorrow at 2 PM in the church with burial at Mulkey Cemetery. The home is on Oak Street between 6th and 15th streets.
The Oregonian reports UAE Tee ell provides a wheel of tobacco from his own plug to farmers, maintains a hot stove for their aid, lends money to the needy who seek help, and struggles to keep up with political commitments.
The Cottage Grove lumber dealers Long and Bingham announce a new Eugene branch yard near the depot under manager C F Mitchell. It will stock the best lumber varieties and begin operations once the Cottage Grove shipment arrives within a day or two.
A tongue in cheek notice previews a humorous fwee ball match between fat and lean Knights of Pythias members on June 2. The piece recalls a previous fat victory and lists participant names under Fat and Lean squads, with subs.
W. E. McElroy who led the Fourth Regiment band for over a year has moved his family to Salem. He becomes director of Salem’s military band and oversees music at the Grand Opera House. His band will provide music for next month’s carnival. Eugene residents regret the loss of the McElroy family.
A California resident John EB Coleman states he wishes to improve his Eugene Willamette street property next to the Smeed e hotel. A local representative will handle the project which will extend buildings through to Park street and add a second story.
A 12-pound daughter was born this morning to Mrs. Wm. A. White of San Francisco at 382 West Seventh Street, Eugene.
John Z Harris of Eugene transitions to Portland real estate. Leo Freelton sold his racing horse to J H Beckley for Portland track use. City diggings shift dirt to Adair and Hales and Beckwith properties. Carenee Poley named varsity captain. Ingham warehouse move planned near depot. Vinegar factory project by Ingham Zimmerman progressing. Notables in Albany include Ben Weedcock and partnership with L T Norris and R B Booth. Dr Stacey Hemenway and Irene Chitwood wed at Klamath Falls. Hemenway now official physician at Kismatbk Indian agency. Beehdolt to Seattle Post Intelligence for summer. Woodmen erect monument for J W Pope. service and unveiling planned.
John W of Bento across the river near Spring Hill once owned a fine English setter now missing. Bees swarm as seasonal stands bloom and settled on the dog causing stings. The dog scratched at the swarm, leading to fatal consequences. Mr Holman notes both bees and dog as potential causes for the loss.
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