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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1901
Page
6
London May 4 Pope Leo is said to have named his successor in his will. Cardinal Rampolla is pursuing the office. The report notes a potential shift from conclave to testamentary selection, reflecting church politics of the era.
The twelfth annual Junior class event in Willard Hall drew a large audience as orations by Gamber, Correll, Lewis, Johnson, Goodall, Wilson and others impressed. Piano solos by Carrie Ford and Bernard Seeley and a vocal by Prof Glen accompanied, followed by toasts at Hammond's cafe.
This morning in Willard Hall the Senior class held a tryout to select six speakers for June commencement. Eight contestants presented strong orations, with W G Besttie and LL Goodrich among the final six chosen along with B C Jackway C N McArther R Smith and W L Whittlesey, all from Oregon.
The Oregon Children's Home Society takes in neglected abused and orphan children from across the state caring for them in family homes until maturity. The Eugene advisory board lists Prof Jobo Straub Mrs Kate McClang Mrs Wu Zigler and Mrs Robert McMurphy. Over 50 advisory boards operate in counties and towns. Families seeking to adopt may contact superintendent Tobey 606 Margram Building Portland Oregon.
E J Frasie the respondent on New Zealand Insurance Company appeal, granted a 15 day extension to file a petition for a rehearing. The court has moved to Pendleton to hold court.
Conductor W Conser, oldest on the Oregon service since 1872, will run the presidential train Ashland to Portland. A pilot train 15 minutes ahead will carry spy officials. All freight trains are abandoned and passenger trains move to clear open order. Witches are to be spiked one hour before the train. Daily Guard May New Life Stable reports the Minnesota Hotel property sale to Geo ies and plans to build a large livery and feed stack on the corner once lumber is obtained.
News from Eugene reports the sudden death of Ebenezer Burton McElroy AM PhD at his Sixth and Lawrence home after heart trouble. He served in Civil War units, taught at Corvallis and the University of Oregon, and was state superintendent of public instruction. Survived by wife Agnes and five children, funeral set for tomorrow with interment in Corvallis.
Portland Telegram reports Booth Kelly Lumber Company plans to run two mills on day and night shifts, adding 240 workers. George H Killy visits to buy engines and gear up output at Coburg and Wendling mills. Output serves Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and Mexico. firm owns 100000 acres of virgin timber and will stay in business for years.
Elvira Misa Learned and Rev Theodore B Tyre were married at Madison on April 29. The couple, residents of Eugene, plan to live in Drain where Tyre will serve as pastor of the church. They are well regarded and leave with many good wishes for a happy, prosperous life. A military ball by Co C Fourth Regiment ONG at the Armory last night drew many dancers to Avarvad’s orchestra until 12:30. Refreshments were served between sets.
The notice covers mortgage satisfactions including George F Ritchey, Glen O Powers, Bruce L Bogart, Alexander Eaton, Chas Wilson, and B 8S Kelany with amounts up to $1600 for Lane county lands and 25 acre tracts. It also notes mining location activity by Miss Maggie Delaney and Fred E Sharkey with George Whittyell in Blue River district, plus a death of Patrick McKEnroe near Jones bear Meadow on the Siuslaw May 4. Insurance and local business items include Josephine bank incorporation by RA Booth JT Tafts Ea Lister and Osburn cattle sale in Corvallis.
At a board meeting of School District No 4 held in Eugene it was decided to name the new school near the University Patterson School in honor of Dr A W Patterson a longtime educator and former state senator. The directors approved improvements to Central School including roof re shingles repainting interior papering and kalooming at an estimated cost around 1000. Plans for brick or wood construction of the new building were not settled. Bonds totaling 25 000 will be floated by popular subscription once the new law takes effect May 22.
A major blaze in Jacksonville Florida began yesterday afternoon at a small factory and burned for about ten hours. Property losses reach 15 million dollars with 130 blocks burned and roughly 1800 houses lost. Many public and private buildings, including hotels theatres churches and homes, were destroyed leaving 10,000 to 15,000 people homeless according to the mayor.
The article lists President and Mrs William McKinley and numerous officials and guests including Miss Mary Baker, Mrs John Hay, Mrs Charles Emory Salt, Mrs John Leong, Mrs Ethan Alice Hitchcock, James Wilson, Mies Wilson, Cortel you, Dr and Mrs P M Rixey, Mr and Mrs Charles A Moore, Master Eugene Moore, Henry T Scott, A J Leonard, Nelson P Webster, M Latta, Howard M Thompson, Walter Clark, KH Haglard, Scripps McRae Press, Harper's Weekly, Leslie's Weekly, OColiler's Weekly, Washington papers, photographers and telegraph figures.
Independence Enterprise notes a large share of loop work done by women with eleven bands employed just a yard below town where young ladies predominate. Janet ion Times reports Alex Foster’s critical condition with death expected, clinging to life in a large chair, no chance of recovery.
In Middle Fork April 30 1901 planting appears to be the order of the day. Walter Goodman rode to Eugene on his bike last week. James Callison teaches at the local school. A daughter arrived recently to Mr and Mrs J M Cain. Jim’s cheerful grin is noted. Young folks enjoyed music and games at the Stiers’ home last Saturday. Tillie Michael’s eighteenth birthday party was hosted by Mr and Mrs K W Michael on April 24 with a large turnout, supper, music, and gifts. Many friends wished her well.
Notice is given that bids will be received by the Board of Directors of School District No 4 in Eugene Oregon until 4 p m Friday May 24 1901 for a five room school building per plans by architect Charles H Burggraf Albany Oregon. Bid with $200 certified check and bond within 10 days of award. Plans on file at First National Bank Eugene.
May 1 entries record ripe wild strawberries, sick list for Mr Pete Kirsch, Leonard Peer just returned from Salem after two months, and a Ping Yang meeting led by Ken Woodyard. Mrs J Nickelson visits McKenzie relatives as Haarlen Mulkey from Washington arrives for his father’s care.
A partial list of letters remaining in the post office at Eugene Oregon includes Chesney Mise Crague Hazel Anpe Eagle C O 4 Flagal Lewis E Freeman Mise Hill Fred Iverson Lars Lewis Janes Behram b Thompson Mr Wilde H B Woods Eve A. A charge of one cent will be made on all letters given out. Please state when calling. H F McConsack P M Dektta
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