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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1902
Page
8
Fragmentary plea lists questions about buying shoes and ale with a hint of bargain. It mentions saving money by dealing at a location but provides no clear names, dates, or events. The readable text suggests a shop or notice promoting footwear and drink but lacks concrete details.
A crowded item list from Eugene area outlets notes repairs at Hardware stores, photo services at Weider and Chambers, and product orders. Mentions a baby’s arm injury, a Goshen baseball game score of 21 to 12, a baby show prize, graduating exercises, lodging house reopening, and hotel renovations. Also lists community happenings, contests for Mrs George’s popularity, and upcoming construction at East Eleventh and Patterson streets.
Special report describes a persistent pursuit of a convict in a French murder case. Bloodhounds trail the fugitive as pursuers maintain distance in the chase. Authorities and local forces coordinate efforts across the countryside to capture the suspect.
The twenty sixth annual commencement at the University of Oregon concluded this forenoon in Villard Hall with all graduates delivering orations, degrees conferred, and prizes awarded. A large audience heard programs including piano duets, vocal pieces, and various speeches by graduates and faculty.
The Woodmen and Women of Woodcraft schedule unveiling of monuments for Neighbor W P Fisher at Oak Hill cemetery at 10 am Sunday June 7 1902 and for Neighbor I K Peters at LOOF cemetery at 3 pm the same day. Members assemble WOW hall 5:00 am and 2:30 pm. JM Williams Council Commander invites public to attend.
A fresh stock of wallpaper has arrived at the store with remnants available at Chamber Hardware. Prices are listed for the remaining stock and shoppers are urged to check for bargains.
Sydney Sylvester Stephens died at his home in Nott valley Lane county Oregon on Saturday June 14 1602 after a lingering cancer illness. He was 70 years 16 days old. Born May 29 1636 in New York his family moved west through Illinois Minnesota Oregon. He served as a county commissioner in 1582 and left nine children with several survivors in Oregon and nearby states.
Manaion IL A Houck of Corvallis and Miss Alice Horton of Junction were married this morning at the Catholic church with Father Beutgen officiating. The couple traveled to Portland this afternoon and will reside in Gold Hill Jackson County. The groom is brother of George Houck of Eugene. A skilled bicycle repair man now at Chambers hardware.
The district session of the Women of Woodcraft met in Odd Fellows hall Eugene with about 40 delegates from Lane and neighboring counties. Officers elected include Guardian Bertha Parker Albany Clerk Kate Cavender Brownsville Attendant Uaibsach Lake county Loners Sentinel E H Otey Roseburg Outer Sentinel Mrs C Bing Ashland. Delegates enrolled from towns such as Toledo Oakland Coburg Yoncalla Walterville Medford Albany Shedd Buena Vista Jasper Harrisburg Ashland Corvallis Browerville Junction K Nichola Stoneburg and more.
The Ladies of the GAR mourn the loss of a staunch member and trusted advisor Burlin. Resolutions call for charter draped for thirty days and a copy sent to the bereaved wife, to be published in local papers. Also notes notices of dead letters at Eugene post office for Grace Bellinger and others.
Booth Kelly Lumber Co surveys site south of 8 P depot for a mill likely 200000 feet per 10 hours, faster than the 150000 feet Wenching mill. Old mill shifts to timbers for the plant. railroad bridge and branch construction tied to the project. Company officials unavailable for comment but project confirmed by context.
At the annual regents meeting at the University of Oregon the board discussed the removal of Prof Geo Liley of mathematics with unclear reasons. Regents refused to comment as Liley claimed tenure since 1857 and notable past roles. The salary of Prof Eh H Dearborn in the mechanical department was raised from 1000 to 1200 per year as resignations of some professors were accepted.
Broders Bros once ran the west market in the Yung block now owned by Frank Goodpasture. They will use the east room of the new Rehoeider block to open a market when finished. TT Burg will occupy the west room with his variety store.
Springfield reports Mr Lewis of Springfield has been awarded the mail carrying contract for the Eugene to Springfield route at 300 dollars per year. Leater and Bon previously held the contract but relinquished it.
Racine buggies are available for hard service at Chambers Hardware, offering durable gear for demanding use.
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