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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1901
Page
6
Vancouver reports valuable mining claims in the Mount Baker district, owned by Americans, have been jumped by Canadians. Also noted are extra legislative sessions in Washington and other brief items from Portland to New York.
Community reports show Fourth of July celebrations in Lane County advancing with finance committee urging subscriptions. Oregon Guard orders detail camp duties, parade participation by women groups, fire companies, and floats. Resignations in local school boards prompted memorial resolutions for Kessler and Orton. Body found in Willamette confirms Monroe Cain drowning. local editorials remark on fools editors and Portland loss.
A garbled OCR page lists numerous names and places including Port why train and Eastern Ore vas Kone to Viealla, Mire Crane, Mire Adley De reiterate, and others traveling to cities like Portland and Albany. Mentions a police purchase farm, visitors at residences, and various arrivals and departures across Lane evanty and Gunges with scattered dates and affiliations.
The document lists attendees and divisions for a February gathering of Eugene public figures including directors Eakin and Ackerman. It notes a sidewalk prohibition proposal, a program overview for a school orchestration, and tributes to local figures. Names such as January Division members and June Division members appear among many listed attendees and speakers.
Walker and M Young plan to start a 2-stamp mill at the Sunset mine in Blue River next Tuesday. The mill will crush five tons of ore daily and push development work.
Special to the Guard reports a sensational suit in the Marion county circuit court against Gilbert Bros of the defunct bank, including the late William Cosper as a defendant. It alleges Cosper was a silent partner, with Cosper linked to a valuable estate. The case centers on banking losses and partnership claims.
Coos Bay murder suspect M D Landis is believed to be in the Eugene area. A $1000 reward is offered for his capture. Police describe two nights near Geo Hale's residence, 25 miles north of here, as having food stolen and point to the suspect's possible movement. Authorities urge vigilance and tip reporting.
List of names remaining in the Engese Oregon post office including Mrs Alice and John W Kitemiller with a one cent charge for alletter. A note warns callers to state when advertised. Also reports a smallpox case in the family of A M Mon with care to prevent spread after exposure.
The Springfield branch will discontinue mail delivery to Natron on June 1 as rail service starts anew. Jasper Hazel Dell and Fall Creek will face daily 24 hour delays, except Saturdays at 45 hours. Petitions seek resumption of the star route amid government savings cited at 85 cents per trip.
William M Stevens first settler to locate a claim from the Willamette to the McKenzie river known as the Forks of the Willamette. He claimed a square mile in October 1547 and with three eldest sons began a dwelling in December. Stevens was killed May 25, 1860, and buried in Armitage cemetery with kin. Recently the surviving son moved the grave to Gillespie cemetery across the river from Eugene. The coffin boards and relics remained intact indicating a preserved grave marker and textile.
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