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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1903
Page
1
I have purchased the office and fixtures of the late W V Henderson and am prepared to practice dentistry there. Crown and bridge work are my specialties and I will provide full dental care in the described office.
The Daily Guard reports a June 16 wedding at 685 Pearl Street with Grace G Sergent and Glenn Woodruff uniting in matrimony. Rev H A Green officiated in a home ceremony attended by relatives and close friends. Roses and ivy decorated the parlor and dining room, followed by a lavish repast and a train trip to Roseburg amid showers of rice and flowers. The bride, a Fugene student, and Mr Woodruff, a prominent barber, received many presents and best wishes from friends.
Relief efforts surge as Heppner endures a cloudburst flood that floods Willow Creek debris and unburied bodies. Authorities declare martial law amid looting fears while relief trains arrive from Pendleton and Walla Walla. Four drownings reported and dozens of children lose parents.
Harrisburg inventor John L Boyle secures a patent for a sack sewing machine as described in the Patent Office Gazette of June 2 1908 The design promises to revolutionize the sack sewing business Also noted are services for repairing and special orders including rings medals class pins and chain work plus raised monograms scripts and old English lettering with repair of jewelry items.
The O. R. & N. repaired their track and trains now reach Heppner. The Walla Walla train, which lost its rear cars after a broken bridge near Lexington, arrived in Heppner without further mishap.
The Daily Guard reports a long circuit court session with Bowder v Pope estate actions and numerous referee reports. Cases include Hinton v Hinton continued, Hawley partition, Mitchell v Mitchell referee report, and a jury drawn for Bowder Pope estate with Ellen Sykes v Sykes confirmation granted.
Drain Or June 17. The Central Oregon State Normal School at Drain announces new faculty chosen by the regents committee. W H Dempster of Madison is appointed president and history and science professor. E E Washburn of Jacksonville is named mathematics and physical culture. Mildred A Smith of Minneapolis becomes principal training department, with O C Brown as assistant. Mrs O C Brown and Minerva E Call of Portland take English literature and music posts.
A telegram to Mayor G. R. Chrisman from Heppner dated June 17 1903 requests funds for affected residents. Dr. D. A. Paine and G. W. Griffin joined mayoral party to raise relief via a subscription paper, with Eugene residents expected to respond generously.
Mrs Geo Miller mother of Mrs IC 8 Frank and Mrs John Straub died at Milwaukie Oregon on Sunday June 14 166 aged 44. Funeral from daughter Mrs C 8 Frank 159 East Ninth street Eugene Wednesday June 17 at 10 am. Friends of the family invited.
On north Washington street Eu gene Monday June 15 a son to Mr and Mrs Homer Brown. At Janction Friday June 12 1903 a son to Mr and Mrs FB C Spencer.
A portion of the article notes the drowning of Dr. B. F. P. Vaughan and his wife at Heppner. Vaughan is identified as the son of Thomas Vaughan of Coburg and formerly held the postmaster position at ile preer.
Dr Stephen Wise of Portland delivered the baccalaureate address before a full Villard Hall audience at the University. The program included Doxology, scripture readings, solos, and prayers as seniors in cap and gown entered for the service. The week continues with School of Music recital, Class Day, Fern and Flower procession, Alumni Day, and Commencement events through Thursday.
A horse owned by BR. D. Hawley ran away Monday in Crenwell while driven by Ray Smith. The wagon struck a telegraph pole, knocking it down. Smith escaped with a deep head wound and a bruised shoulder.
W H Young the man arrested in Portland and brought to Eugene by Constable Smith was examined before Justice Wintermeier this morning and discharged.
Alumni gathering at McClure Hall elects C N McArthur as president and names officers. Regents approve President Campbell reports, appoint several professors, and allocate funds for a dormitory. An alumni banquet and debates prize are announced with attendance by faculty and guests.
The Bears meet the Stoni squad in a long standing rivalry as fans recall their latest clash. Key players from both teams are noted for standout performances and tactical reversals on the field. Officials urged fair play as the crowd packed the stadium.
A large audience filled Villard Hall for the U C School of Music recital. The program showcased many students with solos and a string quartet, highlighting the school's progress. An annual university address by Hon. F W Holman followed, plus a president’s reception at the campus home on Wednesday from 3 to 5.
Miss Ora Read and Almond W. Hemenway wed at the Read home on Pleasant Hill, a porch ceremony with fern festoons and abundant flowers. Rev D C Kellems officiated. Maud Bradley played the wedding march. matron of honor was Mrs Kellems. About a hundred guests attended a lawn luncheon. gifts were numerous and costly. Both are well known county residents with the bride a teacher and church leader, the groom a Cottage Grove businessman who will reside there.
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