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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1902
Page
2
A call urges selecting a local leader for the University of Oregon, arguing against eastern imports. The speaker stresses that Oregon and Pacific Coast educators match eastern talent and warn that eastern selections have harmed state institutions. The note advocates choosing a president who understands Oregon realities.
An Oregon newspaper lauds A. C. Woodcock as the ideal State University president. Born and raised near the university, he combines a practical, laboring background with legal and teaching experience. The piece praises his health, industry, and ability to unite students, faculty, and the local community toward harmonious, prosperous university governance.
The Oregonian claims bias against the University of Oregon as it notes Dr Strong's resignation for a more lucrative post. The paper argues Oregon State University and Portland paper rivalries reflect broader academic prestige comparisons with Ann Arbor Madison and Lincoln.
The Oregonian reports contracts signed for 21 miles of Bohemia railroad linking Cottage Grove to the timbered reserve area. Booth Kell Lumber Co. holds 15,000 acres, with two large sawmills planned to move timber freight, while ore shipments from Bohemia mines would sustain traffic. A Port land smelter may process the ores, signaling rising mining activity and sharply rising district values by year’s end.
The Oregonian is portrayed as a small state paper compared to rivals while not filling its role in supporting Oregon State University. It faces unfair, disparaging criticism from the paper, though the university deserves better treatment and constructive coverage.
Portland correspondence defends George Chamberlain as a generous, genial official with strong conscience and duty to the public. The piece praises his refusal to corrupt acts, cites a prominent Republican endorsing him as incorruptible, and asserts his record as clean and trustworthy.
James M Kitchen is the Democratic nominee for Lane County assessor. Born in Missouri fifty five years ago he came to Oregon in 1865 with early roots in Irving and Harrisburg. A longtime merchant and grain warehouse operator, he also served as postmaster and emphasizes steady, capable administration for the assessor’s office.
April Prof McVieod returned to Junction this afternoon. Harris came back from Salem last night. Chas Cochran came from Cottage Grove this afternoon. Miss Lulu Holmes visited Portland homes. W W Chessman rode 2:08 to Cottage Grove. Chas Fitch’s family arrived from Michigan. Mr Fitch has been here months. Mre J F Day of Portland visited Eugene area and left. EC Wegman went to Portland to reside. Oscar Parson from Coburg reports his cigar store and billiard hall thriving. HHJ James leaves for Blue River district to work summer for Lucky Boy Co. Chas B Griasen of Oregon Fire Relief Assoc placed an ad in the WEEKLY GUARD. Reuben Green of Boston arrived to reside. carpenter by trade. An builder went to Cottage Grove to supervise bridge repairs at Currin and Moaby creeks. T Garioutte at Booth-Kelly mill Wendling injured by a blow to breast yesterday. Hon J H McClung and Dr W L Cheshire return from Giants Pass where they witnessed Gibson murder trial. The trial has not ended.
April 28 notes from Palestine report pleasant mornings with birds and hens, groceries from Varney, improving health of Mrs Liles and Mrs Withrow, and local meetings by Rev Bisley. Hop yards show promise while predators threaten flocks with fourteen sheep missing. Mr Crow stayed home for visitors.
A detailed list of pauper and indigent soldier allowances, ferry payments, and county jail and witness fees. Includes supplies for paupers Doty and Powell, light and water charges from Eugene Electric Light Co, labor by M Grose and Amos Hyland, and various court and insane asylum expenses. Notable names include W K Scarbrough, J W Powell, MreJ H Harper, Eugene Water Co, and W M Sherman.
Multiple real estate pitches describe 120 lots south of the city and near College Hill Park with prices from zero to fifty dollars each. Other listings tout downtown lots near Willamette Street, near the First National Bank, and 70 cheap lots with 40 to 50 acres of fruit land. Locust Hill farm features 1300 prune trees and other fruit trees, a house, barn, and outbuildings on prime suburban property.
Mrs Dimpleton leaves the club in tears vowing to avoid the institution and chide Ms Bronkborat Tump, the grand chaperon. A tied vote of fifteen to fifteen sparked her unilateral decision under by law to settle the matter, prompting a solemn remark about women in politics by her husband.
From Coburg Special in the Guard Copura April 28 R L Tillman lost three upper teeth and part of his lip while playing and is badly cut and out of work for a few days John Q Vaughn left for Salem after telegram said his son Clair is ill with typhoid fever The WCTU will hold a pie social in the 10 OF Hall at this place on Saturday evening May 3 everyone invited and a good time is assured
An advertisement extols Dr Kine's New Life Pills claiming to cure torpid liver jaundice biliousness fever and ague. It asserts the pills banish sick headache relieve ill temper and never gripe or weaken. The copy urges trying them and mentions W L De Lano as a seller.
Farmers in western Lane County wake from a long sleep of wheat and oats. Many switch to hay, cattle, bogs, sheep and goats, expecting prosperity as a result.
The fishing season is here and Chambers Hardware in Kugene promotes the biggest and best assortment of tackle ever brought to town. Local anglers can find rods reels lures and gear for all levels of fishing as the store touts its expansive inventory.
If you have not registered with the county clerk at the courthouse do so right away. Registration closes May 15, then if unregistered you will be put to the trouble of hunting up six citizens to vouch for your citizenship before you will be allowed to vote on election day. It is less trouble to register now than to get the necessary certification on election day.
A lodging house near the courthouse offers new beds, freshly papered and painted rooms, clean painted floors, and Brus sels carpets for each bed. Located just back of the courthouse, the facility advertises modern, tidy accommodations for overnight stays in Eugene.
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