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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1902
Page
1
The Coburg Rebekah Lodge No 8% passes condolences for sister Elva Weger. The charter to be draped in mourning thirty days, a copy to the family, records, and Eugene papers for publication.
Eugene residents opt to skip Fourth of July celebrations to save energy and money for a fall free street fair and carnival. A public meeting will set the event date. most locals plan trips to Junction or Cottage Grove, leaving little business that day. A committee of John Hampton and Fred Lamb interviewed merchants who agreed to close, and newspapers will likewise shut offices.
Born in Lane County Oregon November 8 1855 Hoo J MW Williamson won election to Congress from the second district. He moved to Salem in 1864 attended Willamette University, worked on a Prineville ranch and Sheep stock business. He edited Crook County’s only newspaper 1892 to 1896 served as Crook County Sheriff in 1886 sat in the Oregon House 1888 and 1896 and was elected joint senator in 1900 for Wasco Crook Lake and Klamath counties.
Ed Howe now runs a refitted lodging in the old courthouse behind the new court head. Quiet rooms with new bedding and furniture, near Eugene’s business district, offering farmers a comfortable stay under Howe’s management after his Ninth Street restaurant success.
Special to the Guard Salem reports a mass escape attempt at the Oregon State Penitentiary after convicts seized rifles and killed guards Farrell and Tiffany while Turnkey Jones lay dying. Two convicts escaped as guards and militia quelled the outbreak. An inquest opens. guards and posses search for fugitives along rivers and timbered areas. Mount Rainier volcanic rumor ends the dispatch.
Newton Green Jr and Mabel Edith Hatch were married in Everett on June 5. Green, a well known newspaper writer in the city, is now employed on the leading daily paper at Everett and has many friends who wish him happiness.
The University of Oregon outlines a June commencement week schedule with events at Villard Hall and campus venues. Includes Baccalaureate sermon by The Rev Those Eliot, School of Music closing, Class Day, Alumni Day with meetings and dinner, and a President's Reception. The Southern Pacific Co offers reduced travel rates for attendees from distance.
Dre Charle E Moors farm three miles east of Springfield known as the McKenzie stock farm encompassing 257 acres was sold through EJ Frasier's agency for 1027. W Johnson of Whitby, Iowa also bought Moore's herd of registered Hereford cattle and graded Shorthorns, horses, and the stallion Improver. Moore departs for New York for postgraduate study as Johnson plans Iowa closures.
At the state encampment in Astoria the Ladies of the G A R elected officers led by Mrs Elector Butcher of McMinnville as president and Mrs Mary Medley as senior vice president. Other leaders include Mrs Amanda McGinnis of Eugene junior vice president and Mrs Sarah Chapman of Eugene councillor.
Salem dispatch reports officers and posses scour the country for convicts Merrill and Tracy who killed three guards and a convict during a penitentiary escape. They seized clothing, left garments behind, and a horse is missing. Bloodhounds are tracking them as Portland-area plans to seek hiding with potential support from friends.
State Superintendent announces a 1500 reward for capture of Harry Tracy and David Merrill, escaped convicts who killed three guards and a fellow inmate. A 500 reward is offered for the gun supplier. Descriptions detail Tracy as 27, 5'8", 160 lbs with blue eyes and multiple scars. Merrill as 41, 6'0", 147 lbs with blue grey eyes and numerous marks.
The Booth Keily Lamber Co's log drive to the Coburg mill arrived at the boom after routing down the Mohawk hindered by low water. Many logs were stranded in the stream awaiting the next rise. A 7,000,000 foot drive will follow in the McKenzie above Seaburg with good water for logging.
Brief report notes Chamberlain’s plurality near 250 in Oregon with Republicans pushing for revenge. Capt Chas McDonnell of the 3rd Regiment ONG is promoted to major, signaling military promotions amid unsettled political mood.
Romw pressant Hill Janes 1902 announces the birth of a son to the wife of J Callison with weight pounds and other details not fully readable in the snippet.
Hon J O Booth wins county Judge seat in Josephine by a large majority as Republicans hold the county. His brother Hon K A Booth serves as joint senator for Lane Douglas and Josephine. Two judges to one senator, two Democrats to one Republican. UnVeILING CEREMONIES Woodmen of the World honor E Andere at Springfield sawmill site with Eugene attendees. Upcoming unveilings for W P Fisher Oak Hill cemetery and S K Peters Odd Fellows cemetery set for June 22 with services at Oak Hill in the morning and Odd Fellows in the afternoon.
The big pioneer picnic at Browneville will be held midweek on Wednesday through Friday with good prospects for pleasant weather and a large attendance expected.
Eugene city council proceedings cover street and sewer work including 1050 feet of lugiver for crosswalks 75 loads of gravel from M Schuelder block on Lincoln street and new sewer lines from Oak to Pearl and East Fifth to East Fifteenth. Sidewalks and bicycle rules are adjusted while High Street grades are set and hydrants planned. Health case of diphtheria prompts jail sanitation upgrades.
Three candidates were received as members of the Sisters of Mercy at the Mother House chapel in East Twentieth and East Irving Streets. Miss Vena Gosselin of Moscow becomes Sister Mary Clare, Mise Margaret Woods of Eugene becomes Sister Mary De Sales, and Miss Lena Schafer of Eugene becomes Sister Mary Genevieve. Archbishop Coristle led the ceremony with Canon De Guerin and Father Fabor assisting. Bishop Christie delivered the address as the novices received the veil, emblem of obedience, and church cloak marking their immor tality.
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