Final Court Sentence Pronounced in Lyons Murder Case
In a crowded courtroom Judge Hamilton condemns Elliott Lyons to die by hanging for first degree murder. Lyons, pale and agitated, pleads and blames others as sheriff and deputies usher the condemned man to the bench. The judge declares Lyons fully guilty, emphasizes accountability and the duty of the court, and fixes the execution date for Friday April 17 between 9 a.m. and noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott Lyons
Egg
Lyons
Mr. Lyons
Hamilton
Withers
Smith
Constable
Geo
Dorris
Edward Tribble
Coburg
State vs Mose Getz Larceny by Bailee Resumes Trial
In Lane county Oregon at the county jail court yard a public hanging was witnessed by at least 12 citizens before the sheriff led the prisoner back to jail. The lone clock struck ten as the trial resumed after a momentary pause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane County
Oregon
Mose Getz
Dusty streets spark sprinklers and March talk
The note highlights lively dust on business streets calling for a street sprinkler during first week of March. It mentions a controversial murder case involving Knapp and a protest by a surviving woman. It also notes a West Eighth street building boom and lawn soil enrichments along West Eleventh street with civic permissions to beautify sidewalks and borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Eighth Street
Mogene
West Eleventh Street
I Cant Pass a Chicken on the Roost Song
A Eugene Production in Eugene PA presents a coon melody titled I Cant Pass a Chicken on the Roost written by Mrs Rose McElroy wife of band director W F E McElroy. Music by Mr McElroy with title page by Romeo Gilbert. The piece receives praise as a catchy harmonious work likely to become popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Rose McElroy
W. FE. McElroy
Mr. McElroy
Romeo Gilbert
Vermont Moves to High License Local Option
Vermont ends its long liquor prohibition era as voters approve a high license local option law with seven classes of licenses priced from 1900 dollars for general saloons to ten dollars for drug stores with physician prescriptions. Cities and towns will decide on licensing as the new law takes effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlodoma
Vermont
Cavalier
Real Estate Firm Formed By Baker And Huston In Eugene
RF Baker of the city and WL Huston of Janetion City have formed a partnership to pursue the real estate business in Eugene. They leased offices in the former Drestwood building space inside the Lave County Bank building and are preparing the rooms for use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RF Baker
WL Huston
Janetion City
Sod
Eugene
Drestwoods
Lave County Bank
I D Larimer
M B Huntley
Springfield
Will Bid for Crow Hill Homes Under School Board Decision
At a Mt Wae school board meeting the panel decided to put up for bid two Crow Hill residences recently purchased by the board for high school purposes. Notices will be posted at once inviting bids.
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Mt Wae
Dre
Mre E D . Johnson
Portland
Mra Vashti Johnson
AC Woodcock
al Irving
Frank Gartrell
Douglas County
Crow
Sehool
Siuslaw Loggers’ Union
Walton Echol House
Merch
Court Rounds Up Divorces At Lane County Circuit Court
Lane County courts report a busy term with Getz acquitted on larceny by bailee and Elliott Lyons case not a true bill. Frasier wins suit against Sherwood over Cottage Grove hotel sale. Several divorces and lewd cohabitation convictions followed, with custody rulings and fines imposed as the term concludes. Jury issues wrap, jurors discharged after completion of criminal and civil dockets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Guard
Lane County
J. K. Weatherford
Albany
Eugene
Mose Getz
John M. Pipes
Getz
Elliott Lyons
J. W. Hamilton
Grand Jury
A. D
Enagene
Oregon
Frasier
Sherwood
Cottage Grove
S. Medley
Lark Bilyea
A. C. Woodcock
Messia
Thomson & Hardy
Messrs Hardy & Thompson
BE. J. Frasier
Death Adds Its Sting to Misery
The little son of Mr and Mrs A N Scroggins died in Portland on Wednesday afternoon, following domestic trouble. Willie Scroggins was once the idol of a happy home in The Dalles. The Portland Journal quotes the mother’s devotion to the man facing trial for lewd cohabitation, saying she forgives him and believes they can return to happier days.
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Daily Guard
A. N. Scroggins
Portland
Willie
Dalles
The
Portland Journal
Clara Wilder
Benson
Wilder
Matlock
Dj Ai
Wayne Osburn
Oregon
Chinee
Lyons
Sawmill Lights Up Springfield Booth Kelley Mill
The Springfield News reports the Booth Kelley Company mill in Springfield has installed a modern dynamo with sixteen candle power capacity. First current was turned on Wednesday and full capacity tested last night with 100 yard lights, 9 mill lights, and 25 office and shop lights, creating a remarkable spectacle when all are lit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield News of Today
Booth-Kelley Company
Springfield
Court Lane No 49 forms at Junction City meeting
The Eugene Foresters organized Court Lane No 49 last night reporting a pleasant meeting. The new court begins with solid membership led by C. P. Houston as chief ranger and W Moon of this city as deputy grand chief ranger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Foresters
Junction City
Court Lane
C. P. Houston
W. §. Moon
Mining Meeting Elects North Fairview Officers
North Fairview Mining Co stockholders convened in the afternoon to elect officers for the company Wm Faber was chosen president Aly Walker became first vice president J Drand was named vice president L T Harris was elected secretary A G Hovey treasurer and other officers were listed with final selections to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Fairview Mining Co
Wm. Faber
Aly Walker
1St View
J. Drand
L. T. Harris
A. G. Hovey
Win
Courts Adjourned After Divorces Custody Ruling
Judge Hamilton presided a short session delivering a divorce decree for Anna Buck against Bryan Buck with custody given to Mrs Buck. Fannie Hinton vs James Hinton saw a motion to modify prohibiting contact granted. father can meet his children. Court adjourned to June 12, 1903 at 2390 p.m. TM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Anna Buck
Bryan Buck
Bomfrey
Brevities from a Pacific Northwest town pages
A collage of brief items notes movements of residents between Juvetiog Coburg Eugene and Cottage Grove. Court actions include a $1050 damages award for a bridge incident and a March bid opening for Crow lot houses. Local events cover church reorganizations, meetings, a bakery partnership, and a dog incident at the depot.
Tomato packing expected to rise this year
W G Allen, manager of the Allen and Evaporating Co plant, says prospects for a busy season are very good and they plan to pack tomatoes in addition to fruits. Last year they packed cherries and raspberries. crop outlook uncertain but hopeful. Dakota visitors and local weather notes are mentioned.
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W G Allen
Allensoning and Evaporating Co
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Edward Elliott Lyons
Leidsmith
Knapp
New Real Estate
Will Sr
I. BE. Stevens
G. N. Castle
W. T. Carroll
A. J. Harlow
W. C. Seavey
J. D. Cox
W. BR. Goodman
Scroggins and Wilder
N. Scroggins
Brown
Scroggins
A. N. Scoggins
T. E. Goodman
Lillian Goodman
Lark Bilyeu
Mongold
Amelia Mongold
J. M. Williams
Carrie B. Thompson
Robert L. Thompson
L. Bilyeu
John E. Cline
Julian Cline
Homer Farlow
Mattie Farlow
L. M. Travis
J. L. Holgate
Clara Holgate
Engles
E. E. Lilley
Monte Christo Gold Mining Company
J. W. Shumate
E. P. Cadwell
F. E. Dunnoa
M. J. Hawley
H. H
Jeasie Fisk
W. E. Fisk
B.D. Paine
Nora Kauffman
Chris Kauffman
E. J. Frasier
J. M. Sherwood
First National Bank of Cottage
Tribble
Court Lane No
Geo. W. Scott Et al
Eva Ford
F. E. Dunn
Divorc
Anna Band
Wm. and
Mary Band
RK. J
Houston
Juvetiog
M & Creek
Stuart
Motawy
Mise Mamie Scott Lefe Ib
Crenwell
Mahon
Janction City
Storpey J E Young
Tage Grove
Torney JS Medley
Profsudora Schafer
Lovalie
Tekamah
Neb
Ery
Gro Hotel
Mise Nica Nicklin
Junction
Mra
MS Grose
Wises
Ethel LaRaut
Saginaw
Isa
Mra & A
Booth
J W Hamilon
Roeeburg
Mere Lee Henry
Fternoon
A . Barbour
Walon Eaye
CW Lowe
E U Lee
Myrtle Green
Case Curtin
Roseburg
Endeavor
Cieties
Munson
Brownsville
Petie
Eilis
Dakota
Bettemen
Virgil Rowlands
Weil- Fargo Express Co
Rowlend Ell Business
Tae Hong Het
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