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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1902
Page
6
Dr Frank Strong of the University of Oregon is elected Chancellor of the University of Kansas in Lawrence. April 26 reports note the selection as a landmark event for the state university and its leadership, with the appointment effective immediately.
A parade of residents and visitors checks in and out of Eugene today with travels from Coburg Jensen City Grenada Creswell Cottage Grove and Roseburg. Notables include Oscar Parsona L Moorhead Geo Drury Harvey Sommerville Roy Babb RK V Huot Robert Hayes and others visiting relatives or handling business. Local officials Sheriff W W Withers and JH Frederick are noted travelers and moves involve Lions orders and the Oregon bird society project.
Through her attorney E O Potter, Helen J Ebbert sues James E Ebbert for divorce. They married in Lane county on November 12, 1879. She alleges desertion in October 1895 and failure to provide. One child, Chester Ebbert, is issue of the marriage.
State Superintendent Ackerman announced from RBM ler of the Southern Pacific a fare of one and one third for teachers attending the State Teachers Association at Eugene from June 25 to 28, with special rates for chartered cars. Ackerman indicated favorable prospects for a large Eugene attendance as Salem teachers plan to travel together. The four day convention program is to be released soon.
Leader Jobo Rie of Jones place east of Saginaw suffered a serious accident Sunday when a cap and powder exploded in his right hand. The injury was severe but not as bad as feared. He traveled to town where Dr BR B Job dressed the wound and it is recovering well.
The state board of education awarded Mire Fanny Hemenway a life diploma, recognizing her service as a teacher in Eugene public schools.
Portland Telegram notes the Oregon National Guard encampment may be held near Gearhart Park on Clatsop beach. Governor Geer authorized it and Brigadier General Beebe and Adjutant General Gantenbein select the site. About 1200 men expected from Third and Fourth Regiments plus Battery A and hospital and engineering corps.
County Clerk E A Lee announced from Secretary of State FI Dunbar in Salem that the June election supplies have arrived. Included are poll books, tally sheets, abstracts of votes, needles, pens, election laws, receipt books, and official seals for various precincts and boards.
Portland April 26 A contract for constructing another 21 mile stretch of the Bohemia railroad was let in the city yesterday. The line would extend to the government forest reserve, with permission needed to build the final short segment through the reserve.
Rev J R McCallum and family were warmly welcomed at a church reception from 8 to 10 PM. The event, hosted by church ladies, followed by light refreshments in the lecture room, confirms the McCallum family now reside at 3878 East Thirteenth Street and will move into the parsonage under construction behind the church.
A Portland Evening Journal critique of Democratic governor candidate George E Chamberlain claims he helped a friend by paying a bank failure debt, detailing his actions after Linn County National Bank collapsed. The piece argues the act reflected his personal honor and willingness to cover another's obligations, with context from a prior Albany incident.
Wally Guard and Samuel Hrewbaker with Geo H Yerington of Upcole Ham Mining and Milling Co of Eugene visited Brownsville with news of their Uncle Sam property on Calipoola side. A C-stamp quartz mill is ready for operation awaiting snow melt for supplies. Four feet of snow reported at the mines. They plan to add five more stamps soon. first mill on Calipoola side with future expansion.
Henry Beck a prominent farmer living west of Junction suffered a second paralytic stroke Tuesday in Junction. He was unconscious for about an hour, later partially regained speech, and was taken home by ambulance. Attending physician reports him in critical condition.
J Pironi reports extensive improvements at H Weinbard’s ice factory and beer depot in Eugene. Capacity will rise by one third from five tons daily, a new purification machine from Detroit will improve healthfulness, and a thousand dollar remodel is planned for cellars and exterior. A new water purifier will soon be installed to ensure the best ice in the state. Also noted are a pastor appointment for the Christian church and a successful Episcopal guild market at Titus block on Willamette Street supporting church work.
Courthouse items list mining location claims including Wm M Parsons locating Hard Borab claim in Bohemia district. Transfers note Goo M Hawley and Mopie M Hawley to Bareh Jane Bailey for lots 3 6 7 and 8 block 18 Creewell. Several land deeds record $50 to J M and Mary EF Duf tou BR Hastings land 17 12 W $660 to DG McFarland from MJ Biew and others. Floyd and Nerva S Keys to Wmn Pareon 75 acres in 17 ar4 q, $2000.
A Portland observer notes the city’s mood toward Governor Chamberlain, predicting near unanimous support next June. The man says facial expressions and street chatter suggest strong backing for the candidate in the metropolis.
The article reports the Republican ticket for governor includes a two year old member with a life long Democrat background. The coroner’s race is filed by a candidate who only recently left the Socialist faith, reflecting straining party lines in the county.
Julius Merady fell from the roof of his new house on High Street between East Thirteenth and Fourteenth yesterday afternoon around 4 o clock. He sustained a broken rib and severe injuries. Dr Paine treated him. Merady’s condition is improving today.
An order from Southern Pacific Co directs bridgemen and trackmen to begin work at 7 am and continue until 6 pm each day. Workers are to travel to and from their job on their own time, including three hours before and after standard hours.
The Daily Guard notes Portland events marking the 31st anniversary of the institution of American Ladd Fellowship. Rebekahes held an open house at the Odd Fellows temple in the afternoon and a program at the White Temple in the evening.
Fifty Walla Walla women staged a quiet protest by visiting saloons in the city on Thursday. They aimed to influence the movement to make Walla Walla a dry town while maintaining order. In other news, Horace Burnett’s family engaged rooms in Eugene at the Odd Fellows temple, with a move on the lane today.
The university opened baseball with a faculty team beating the varsity nine 41 to 7 at Kincaid Held yesterday afternoon. About 800 spectators watched as the faculty, without practice, surged ahead in the last innings. Funds from concession sales benefited the YWCA and delegates to the Pacific Coast conference. The Philologian society elected officers and the YWCA held a meeting with Bertha Conde and Mabel Stafford addressing members.
Regent H Friendly learned by telegram that Dr Strong, president of the University of Oregon, has been elected president of the University of Kansas. A Regents meeting in Portland called for next Saturday may hear his resignation.
The Portland Evening Journal reports lively city dispatches while noting construction on Wm Preston’s building. Junction City Times reports John Edwards shipping goods to Snohomish Washington and paying $102 freight. Eugene faces severe housing shortages as the city editor, newly married, searches for vacant rooms and urges erecting tenement housing.
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