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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1904
Page
6
Fe fuelled by weeklong build up, the Freshmen defeat the Sophomores in a spirited outdoor skirmish after an Assembly. Notable players McKinney Weitzell Penland Chandler and McAlain led the freshmen while spectators, including Professor Howe, cheered. Girls wore gray and red amid the rival ranks.
A county ferry at Lowell broke from its cable during a high river stage around 5 pm and drifted about half a mile downstream. No teams were aboard the boat. recovery efforts by CG. B. Williams and a logging crew began to haul it back to shore.
Mrs. Chas McCutcheon aged 11 years died in Elmira on February 2 from blood poisoning linked to childbirth. Born Jillson in Polk County Oregon on July 30 18xx, she moved with parents to Yamhill County then Elmton Lane County, taught school at Unnter place, married James McCutcheon in 188x. She was active in the church, beloved by many. services conducted by Rev J Richardson of Kayster, body laid in Joma cemetery.
The original business meeting and election of officers for the coming year were held at the city hall. Officers elected include Callison as president, Wilfiedes as vice president, A C Mathews as secretary and second assistant foreman, Will Bratham as assistant secretary, Will Hodes as foreman and second foreman, James Willmire as treasurer with James Turner and J B Ware as finance members. After adjournment, the company met at the Palms Inn where they shared a social gathering and refreshments.
An Albany man bet twenty dollars that H F Mellwain weighed over a suspected amount and lost by four pounds. Heppner recovers from last June’s food disaster, while Pendleton gamblers are quelled. A Lonny Creek Ranger paper owner plans to publish again after dynamite damage. A Whiteson hypnotist astonishes locals by simulating swimming on the floor, a man nearly drowns but is saved by two dogs.
Mound Lane county Oregon reports term from Nov 30 to Mar 14 1904 with 5204 days attendance and 164 days absence. The document records total days attendance in the term and notes losses from school attendance and illegible entries.
The article notes Matenhito, Japan's progressive ruler, ascending the throne around 1808 at age sixteen and pursuing reforms since then, marking a significant shift in imperial policy.
MutSuntito, emperor of Japan, shaped the country from barbarism into a thoroughly up to date work power, signaling a sweeping modernization of state and society under his rule.
Fragmentary OCR mentions days in term pupil counts and tardiness. It notes Mrs. Damewood as teacher and references pupils with rapid advancement and conduct reflecting on themselves and parents. No clear event or date is established.
Freeman Southard died at his Eugene residence aged 70 after a three year paralysis illness. Survived by his wife two daughters abroad and three sons including Stephen K. Southard and William F. Southard. Funeral Thursday at 2:90 p m from 3 High Street home to Mulkey Cemetery.
Henry P L Kelte, the second baseman, has been sent by the league baseball management for this season and will arrive in Eugene by Saturday. The notice congratulates him with an exception noting the dwell dwell.
Ivison reports Walter Chastain and Norris Smith killed a large cougar near the Elwood ranch on upper Wildcat while hunting. Dogs chased the cat up a tree before the boys shot, Norris hitting the head and Walter the neck. Nearby, A Wardin trapped a wildcat and Tom Gates killed a large black bear near the Stephens ranch, signaling a busy day in the woods.
Haroun, head of the Eugene Business College, announces a summer session continuing the college and a normal course for teachers and exam review. He advertises statewide and reports growing inquiries and a rising student body, building a strong local reputation.
Chas Austin fled the district court with a bankruptcy petition to aid creditors. The liabilities include 846000 and assets include a timber claim valued at 2100 and a house and lot in University addition to Eagle valued at 2200, with mortgages on both. Austin previously ran the Banquet Cafe for several months last year.
The Friday Guard obituary notes Almond Yerington born Rollin Michigan 1812. He served in the 3rd Michigan Infantry band and Co BE St Michigan cavalry through the Civil War, discharged 1865. He was Oregon State Board of Pharmacy secretary and state G A R colonel.
A 1904 note from Puyallup Washington asks the postmaster Eugene Gregon to locate heirs for John Wesley, a deceased man who left a small property. Administrator W Fo Wheeler asks relatives to write, or have town paper publish.
A daughter was born to Meo ent Mees Peed Coat on February 20 in Plessant A. The notice notes the occasion as a family milestone with a brief reference to the birthday.
Last evening Company A Fleet Separate Battalion Oregon National Guard underwent annual inspection and muster by Lieutenant Colonel Frank L. Taylor. He praised Capt Hammond and commended the men as ready for service, noting Musician Geo Oliver's bugle calls as exceptional. The colonel spoke briefly but thoroughly with no unnecessary delay.
Baron Koiwara, Japan's shrewd minister of foreign affairs, is a graduate. The terse remark marks him as a capable diplomat with a formal education background guiding his policy and decisions.
Drilling pleased the men and made the colonel a favorite, as Tonight Co C will be inspected and likely leave a favorable impression.
The Local Weather Observer Herbert Bastion reports February rainfall in Eugene totaled 11.88 inches, exceeding the typical February average by several inches as recorded for the period.
A committee will open bids at 1 pm on Friday March 4 1904 in C A Burden’s office for drainage work at Kincaid Field. The project includes an open ditch behind the grand stand a gutter along the south line tile access tiles 30 degree angle east drainage tiles to the east end and a north line ditch directing water to Alder and 13th streets. The committee may reject all bids.
Died at her Five Mile home on February 18 1904 Mrs David Guthrie aged about 52 leaving a newborn son and four children from a prior marriage. Florence West reports Miss Kate Farhardt died at Acme on the lower Siuslaw in February 1904 aged nearly 20 from typhoid fever. Mrs Lene Franklin wife of G H Franklin Wendling died February 27 at Wendling aged 22 with a husband. interment Baxter cemetery Marcola February 28 conducted by Rev Edward Gittins.
By request of the common council the city election to be held on the first Monday in April will be conducted under the Australian ballot law Nominations of candidates to be voted for must be filed with the city recorder according to the terms of that law John M Williams City Attorney.
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