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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1901

Page

6

Seek the Banks Surveyor General of Oregon

Special to the Guard Wasmeaton April 27 Henry Meldrum of Oregon City named Surveyor General of Oregon Meldrum is brother in law of Portland millionaire David P Thompson San Francisco April 27 President Hay approves a new system in Southern Pacific management Grant birthday celebrated in Gatena Illinois 75th anniversary noted Bryan rumor Nebraskan governor bid Minster Conger to Des Moines home News on wireless telegraphy for Cunard liners Match races Independence versus Constitution set at Newport U S Attorney General Knox moves to recover 750000 in Carter thefts Express Co robbery reported in Parts with 30000 francs Kaiser Wilhelm visit to Bonn shows old corps caps worn

Wasmeaton D. C Henry Meldrum Oregon City Orego Meldrum David P. Thomp Portland San Francisco Conger China Des Moines Iowa

Governor sells Minnesota Hotel to Geo Gross for 3500

Just as we go to press Gov Whiteaker sold the Minnesota Hotel property to Geo Gross for 3500. The lot measures 160 by 160 feet on the corner of Fifth and Willamette streets.

Gov. Whiteaker Minnesota Geo. Gross Gov Whiteaker Geo . Gross Fifth and Willamette Streets

Salem Electric Plant Sold at Sheriff's Sale

The Salem Electric Plant was sold at sheriff's sale to the London and San Francisco Bank for 144,018 dollars. One other bid was received.

Salem Electric Salem Sheriff's Sale London & San Francisco Bank

Pleasant Hill Items April 22 1901

Grain crops look nice this spring. Rev D C Kellems preached to a large audience last Sunday. Roads are dry and in excellent condition up this way. Edward Doering of California arrived there last week. His family has been there for several weeks. They will soon leave for dabo where they expect to reside. Alman Hemenway of Cottage Grove visiting with friends and relatives at this place. L Parks on the sick list this week. A number of our people expect to attend the Sunday school convention at Goshen next Saturday. JD Hamlin of Junction City visiting with Daniel Reed and family. Vergil Cornelius very sick with pneumonia. Prof Walton Baughman of Thurston was seen among his old friends Sunday. W C Renick lost a fine horse last week. The horse dropped dead while driving from work to the barn. Joho B Harris today sold his residence and furniture on Fitch street to Jacob Berger for 2600. About the first of June Mr and Mrs Harris expect to remove to Portland to reside. A Ladies Club has been organized at Salem. Two former Eugene ladies and graduates of the U K are officers: Mrs RS Bean president and Mrs W T Eakin secretary. Near Lorane April 4 1901 to Mr and Mrs Chas Weetse a son.

Edward Doering California Dabo Goshen JD Hamlin Junction City Daniel Reed Vergil Cornelius Walton Baughman Thurston W C Renick Joho B Harris Fitch Street Jacob Berger Harris Harrie Portland Feveeneries Salem Eugene RS Bean W T Eakin Lane Douglas Josephine Robert A Booth Lave Senate Oregon Yamhill Robert Booth Douglas County Booth Umpqua Academy Wilbur Heald’s San Francisco Yoncolla Drain Normal School Great Pass Sugar Pine Door and Lumber Co Fiest National Bank of Southern Oregon Cranes Pass Hooth Booth-Kelly Lumber Co Booth Alla Hooth Hee

Blue River Mines Strike Brightens Lucky Boy Prospect

Geo Fisher reports from Blue River that snow near the Lucky Boy mine is melting but higher on the mountain remains deep. A new rich strike widens a 30 to 86 foot quartz ledge with ore described as very rich. Increased mining activity is expected in spring as prospectors flock to the district. Watts Buried claim disputed by J D Matlock who asserts Watts received a proper burial in Dawson City and that the man in the morgue is not Watts.

Daily Guard Geo Fisher Blue River Mr Fisher Lucky Boy Watts Albany Democrat Albany Gibson Dawson City C W Watts J D Matlock Busiess Matlock Dawson

Hotel Eugene Leased and Upgrades Planned in Eugene

Daily Guard reports that TN Segar leased Hotel Eugene from Stephen Smeed for a term and will manage the property. Reger, with New York hotel experience, will operate the house with H F Hollenbeck’s former furniture lease ending and new furniture to be added. A three story addition and steam heating will be installed this summer, business to continue during construction. Wallis appointed chief clerk of the hotel.

TN Segar Sephen Smeed Eugene Tnd Reger New York State Oregon Bes H F Hollenbeck Mrar Wallis

To the Asylum and Local Updates in Eugene Area

Perry Condon, insane and violent, is taken from Cottage Grove to the asylum for evaluation after years of illness and threats. Sheriff Withers and Deputy Howe transport him on a stretcher. neighbors and wife seek county care. Reports cover Salem move, local infrastructure notes, and nearby civic notices from Pendleton to Albany with brief social and commercial updates.

Withers Howe Perry G Condon Cottage Grove Condon Comdou Hia Salem

Local Field Day Trials At University Athletic Meet

A Winn Daily report notes the University track field day on campus aims to pick three men per event for intercity meets with California and Washington on May 6 and 18. Officials include Trive Lachman Burden Zeigler Harder Griffin Mearthur Lewis. Events listed with winners and times: 1st s yard dash Heater Ist Lewis, 2nd Bloeb. 1st s yard run Payne, 2nd Russell. broad jump Heater, 2nd Knox. shot put Smith. 20 yard dash Bloch. mile run Poley. high jump Knox. 100 yard hurdle Heater. discus Wagner.

Daily Guard California Washington W O Trive Washibeton Wo Trive A Lachman C A Burden Fred Zeigler C W Griffin CN Mearthur Stoekeepers W Lewis Lewis Bloeb Payne Let Russell McDaniels Knox Kiddie Yord Tordle Palmer Zod Willian Sed Diecus Wagner Thayer Tour

Lane County Circuit Court Short Adjourned Term Held

A morning adjourned term of Lane county circuit court, Judge Geo H Burnett presiding, disposed of cases including KM Day and T M Day versus State Land Board, a decree of partition for Thomas J Ferguson et al versus Mary E Clark et al, and a divorce for Wm Perman versus Ona Perman. Court adjourned to Friday June 21 at 8 o'clock. An item reports from the Vesuvius mine with James Sears noting steady progress and rich ore including a four inch streak of almost pure gold observed in the tunnel face.

Daily Guard Lane County Court House Geo H Burnett Salem Mtate Land Board Thomas J Fergueson Mary E Clark Wm Perman Ona Perman James Sears Sears

Hon R A Booth Senator Booth A Leading Oregon Senator

Hon R A Booth a longtime Oregon senator represents Lane Douglas and Josephine counties. He is praised for business acumen, careful voting, and clear advocacy. Born in Yamhill May 16 1853 he built a career in banking lumber and education before chairing the Committee on Taxes and Banks.

Commissioners Court ledger and notices fragment

A compact ledger lists numerous county disbursements and fees including constable and deputy sheriff payments, road work, ferryman, bridgework, and printing invoices. It notes a ceremony in Oregon and a historical paragraph about Freemasonry origins, with local obituary-like family notices and political mentions interwoven.

Mery Haifka al Montgomery Idhey Scott Feea Geo Wagner Edwards County Commis Hudson Co Isaiah Slayter Pauper Cantrell Lee Bailey Road Works T. Bowen Vaughan Justice Alex Lamb Geo Mc Conley M Miller Salary County Cccce Sessceee M Sherman H Eaton Ferryman KE Bowen John M Williams Goldie DeBow Portland Chapple mMerbert Eugene Water Co Water J A Jeane Poetic States Telephone and Telegraph Co Services Withers Board of Prisoners Griffin & Veatch Hardware BF Russell Care of Peupers Geo T Hall & Son Groceries Hard Hardware T J Stephens Fred Fisk Harry Bown Jobo Gardner Stampe,expresange Wheeler Real Estate ABS Patterson Shermac Heller Blacksmithing White Grocere Ces Resese Senne Withers Chas Hadley Deputy Eneriff Eugene Guakd Eugene Register Oregon State Journal Stevens Lumbeyr Geo Th Dorria Legal Services

Bank ledger blue ribbon marks record resources

The First National Bank’s daily balance ledger shows a new high watermark of resources totaling 706 008 dollars. Diep Marion G Wallace aged 19 died at Natrop home Friday April 26 1901 of pneumonia. Funeral Sunday 11 am Wallace cemetery Rev R G Callison officiating. Douglas county oil and coal prospects draw attention from Eugene. Umpqua Valley Oil Co and 3 PRK Co report promising croppings as mineral resources attract inquiry.

Diep Marion G Wallace Marion Wallace Natrop Wallace R G Callison Koneburg Review Douglas County Eugene Umpqua Valley Oil Co 3 PRK Co

Italian Swears Out Warrant for Partner in Roseburg

Corsage Gaove April 26. Malle Periol Italian of Divide swore out a warrant before Justice Vaughn for Paul Luvrres charging him with intent to kill. Periol says Degrast chased him with clubs and a knife on several occasions. Deputy McParland pursues the offender. Periol, long resident near Comsatocks, appeared deranged after mental strain and showed paranoid insanity. He had been in an asylum 15 or 20 years ago and was taken to Salem last night by Sheriff Parrott and LM Perkins.

Malle Periul Titalian Divide Justice of the Peace Vaughn Paul Luvrres Fillow Perini Degrast McParland Roseburg Review Malia Periol LM Perkins Hoover Thompson Dimself Jesus Christ Salem Lastaight Sheriff Parrott LM Perkitie

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Haygurate Southern Pacific Grant Gatena A. 8 Frank Gunsaulus Bryan New York Wm. J. Bryan Nebrask Minister Conger Cunard Line London Independence Constitution Newport U. S Captain Carter Banks American Express Co the Kaiser Kaiser Wilhelm Bonn Pleasant Hill D C Kellems Alman Hemenway L & Parks Bean Lorane Chas Weetse Blue River Mines T. N. Segar Dally Gaara Pendleton Ecarriera Washington, DC Hie Hans Bud Kempp Watkins & Miller Geo Carr Dexter John Guiley Corvallis Ie Willawells J H McClung the Water Company Olive Street Tenth Eleventh Streets W Sanders Willamette Street E Bangs McClung Willamette Seventh Streets Delos D Neer Bulem Ftatesman L B Rowland Llth and Ferry Street Elizabeth Morden U. C Circuit Court R. A Booth Joneton City Hugh Mngg Clive Upper Lower Columbia Speur Commissioners Court Paisley Harvey Vincent Mre Vincent Old Fellowship United States Manchester Unity Grand Lodge of Maryland Order Prince of Wales Lodge No 1 Montreal Canada American Society Baltimore America Ite Enal Ac Wee Bates Hove Cuarges Nsane
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