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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1902
Page
7
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Two hundred citizens of Norvok Va after a discussion of President Roosevelt Memorial Day speech hung the President in effigy. The event was reported by Special to the Guard.
Special to the Gold Convre June 6 Oscar larcone conducts a billiard hall at this place and was arrested Wednesday for selling liquor without a license. An examination before Justice TV Tillman found him not guilty and he regained liberty. Also notes Andy Taylor opens shop in Springfield and Oregon election law amendments urged by Albany Democrat.
Judge Walton considered by petition to allow his name on the Eugene district school director ballot. He pledges to advance school interests if elected and notes prior support for Central School construction amid local opposition.
BaLeM June 7 Governor Geer sent a congratulatory letter to Governor-elect George E Chamberlain. He expressed pleasure at the election of a Democrat and commitment to surrender the office only to Chamberlain, wishing him a term in which Oregon’s public service would be well ordered.
Helmet Lodge No 33 Koightsa of Pythias elected new officers for six months at the regular meeting in the IOOF hall. Elected: Chancellor Commander C Kauf tn en, Vice Chancellor H A Vincent, Prelate C B Willoughby, Master of Work H A Dunbar, Master at Arms Geo A Barger, Louer Guard Frank E Taylor, Outer Guard O E Roberts. Members plan to join the dual field meet with Woodmen of the World at Bangs Park on June 26.
In Astoria on June 7 the State A Kencampment elected officers including M L Pratt as commander and Thos Dealey as senior vice commander. J A Leman was named junior vice commander, with Dr H B R Littlefield medical director and RV Pratt chaplain. The Women’s Relief Corps chose Mrs Julia A Lauton president, with Mrs Pauline Zeigler and Mrs Emily Kelley as senior and junior vice presidents.
Ex Governor Pennoyer's will filed in Portland allocates 20 acres on Columbia slough to Good Samaritan hospital and a tract to St Vincent's hospital. Estate valued at 190000 dollars includes sawmill residence and business property, wife to receive principal share and 40 acres in Clark county to the daughter. Mrs Pen dovers named sole executor, Dr Thomas Condon honored by University Club.
The next Oregon Legislature is described as overwhelmingly Republican with Democrats holding 12 seats in the lower house and several holdovers in the Senate. Names of Democratic and Republican members for both chambers are listed, highlighting broad party control and key incumbents. Additional notes mention Eugene Florence Telephone Co plans for a Eugene Florence line, seeking $1000 from Eugene subscribers toward a $4000 project with service to multiple post offices and a 1902 completion target.
San Francisco reports Mount Lagoons eruption at Retalbalen in Central America killed about 1000 people a week after an April 18 quake that wrecked Quezaltenango. Shocks have continued nearly daily, causing inhabitants to flee for safety.
A baseball game is scheduled at Bangs Park on Sunday, June 15 between Hampton Bres team and Mt Angel college. Mt Angel is described as a crackerjack lineup after beating Portland Academy and the Chemewa Indians this spring. Hampton Bros team will be strengthened with new material and is expected to put up a good account of itself.
Regent Smith of the University of Oregon was defeated for senator in Haker county by a single vote, with Helea Democrat prevailing.
Odd Fellows, Rebeckahs, Woodmen and Workmen names elected weekly. G F Skipworth becomes Noble Grand of Odd Fellows with J Hanks Hill as Vice, L W Clark as Treas. Rebekahs pick Miss Minnie Sibbets Bec and 8 O Stair as Treasurer. Woodmen elect A J Kaiser OC and C Goodman as Advisor, with W Washborpe as Banker and H M Milliorn as Clerk. Delegates H M Milliorn and C P Houston to Roseburg district convention June 15. Workmen appoint Watson McKee P M W and Emery Herron M W, with J B McFarland Foreman and others listed.
From Eugene June 7 1902 editor argues for fit school directors with no hostile tones. Highlights ER Skipworth and RA Booth as well qualified, and adds Dr John W Harris as a strong candidate. Advocates three candidates, praising business, law, and medicine as the ideal mix for public school governance.
A roundup of short notes lists people traveling to Portland Lebanon Creswell Albany Roseburg Cottage Grove and Eugene for visits business and study. Notables include Dr T B Ford and Prof Joseph Schafer plus Harold W Thomp son and Mra Lowe. Local industry mentions pen machinery purchases after a mill fire and a wool mill leadership change in Eugene.
W T Kayser disposes of his Elmira general merchandise store to Peter Colgaard of Weet Superior Wisconsin. Sale includes the store property with a neighborhood value near $3500. Stock invoice due next week. Kayser, long-time local, moves for wife health. Colgaard takes possession around July 1.
The canvassing board completed the official vote in Lane County and tallied the totals. The report lists each candidate’s plurality and notes for Governor, Supreme Judge, Secretary of State, and other offices with party affiliations.
Harry Hi Coleman and Miss Nallie Beeson, both of Coburg, were married this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the parlors of the Hoffman House by Justice of the Peace Chase Winter. The couple are well known and receive many good wishes from friends.
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