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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1903
Page
12
The Willamette Valley Baseball League schedules next games in Roseburg, Salem, Albany, and Rose City with all teams claiming one win. Eugene visits Salem while Albany hosts Roseburg and Burne travels to Salem as the race tightens.
The June issue highlights floral topics and Roses themed paper by Benjamin B. Keech with rich illustrations. Articles include June Brides by Sarah Slater, June Fetes by Agnes Warren, and A Woman and her Pin Money by Kate Marston. Society topics like home life, embroidery, and dress receive fresh treatment along with notable short verses of high quality.
Michael Goldemith of Marshfield hauled a 15 pound Dolly Varden on the Wishkah River Tuesday. Experts call it a genuine Dolly Varden and the largest of its kind ever landed in the state. The fish will be iced and shown during the state conventions of Red Men and Foresters at Aberdeen next week.
Cabbage King plans an expanded cabbage seed operation this year after sowing two pounds yesterday on his farm a few miles below town and purchasing a larger stock today to supply the town for the year.
Lost or strayed notice from Casper Bartsch of Peasant Hill Oregon requests information leading to the return of a lead sheep. Contact details not provided in readable text.
Local Woodmen of the World and Lane county citizens plan a May 15 parade and public events. The program includes baseball, tug of war, races, egg and log contests, and prizes donated by area merchants. Route starts on Ninth Street and Oak, ending at parade grounds with concerts and a woodmen initiation at the armory and Odd Fellows hall.
M M Austin of Winchester Indiana faced his wife's severe stomach and liver trouble. Physicians could not help her. He tried Dr King’s New Life Pills and she found relief at once and was eventually cured. Only 2 cents at W W De Lanes drug store.
Last evening's concert by the W. V. C. U. featured Mrs. Rose Bloch Bauer in a standout soprano performance during Gounod's Redemption and Jensen's Feast of Adonis. Miss Eva Stinson impressed as soloist in the oratorio, while the Portland Symphony Orchestra supported a vivid, luminous rendition. Prof. W. H. Boyer conducted and will lead Elijah tonight in Eugene with soloists including Mrs. Bauer and Prof. Glen.
Word was received that Rev. R. C. Brooks, formerly pastor of the First Congregational church, will fill his old pulpit next Sunday. He is now serving a charge in Oakland California.
Scaled proposals for the erection of a high school building in Eugene will be received at the office of Pugh and Carey architects in McClung building Eighth and Willamette streets until June 1 at 6 am Plans and specifications may be seen Proposals must be endorsed and accompanied by a certified check The Board of Directors reserve the right to reject any or all bids Eugene May 13 1900 Frank Reisner Clerk School District No 4
Mrs. Cliff Ralls of Monroe was knocked down and run over by a runaway four horse team while alone in a field. A heavy clodmasher and harrow dragged over her, yet she survived with bruises and cuts. She is daughter of Weasley Hinton and niece of Mrs Martha Burnett.
Daily Guard notes numerous arrivals and locals in Eugene on May 1. Included are Co. B. Clement, L T. Nicklin from Janetion, P H. Bristow from Cottage Grove, Mrs C Alstead of Harrisburg, Attorneys Yates and Young visiting, Judge McFadden from Corvallis, Chas W Sloat from Cottage Grove, Stella Brown visiting Cottage Grove, Al Churchill from Cottage Grove, J B Finley of Portland, Cora Hayes visiting Junction City, Dr and Mrs A B E McAlister home from coast, Dr F Chrisman visiting, J A Hill and A E Tilton from June, James Carson from Portland with Luella Carson, Hugh Ham visiting, Carrie Holmes visiting her sister, LeRoy Gesner visiting Eugene, Henry Owen from Kalama, J A Bushnell from Junction, Matteson from Mabel en route to Freewater, Mrs Harley attending W W O W event, Mrs Mark Goldstone and Mrs J Goldstone of San Francisco visiting Sanders family, William Reidt arriving to receive city key from Mayor Chrisman, Eva Reed of Portland and Louise Aldrich of the metropolis depart after visit, M S Woodcock of Corvallis, P Avery of Corvallis, W F E Yates of Corvallis returning from trip, Otto F L Herse of Oregon Agricultural College in town for music festival, Carrie Holsinger appointed to post in Eugene, Ostrander to remain in Eugene several days.
Cottage Grove May 14. Dr EK T Anderson fired at a shadow, killing a burglar he believed his wife to be. He shot his wife instead. The bullet struck her left side below the heart, lodged near the spine after deflecting off a rib. She is not fatally wounded and rests hoje.
A severe gash was cut on the arm of Chas Whiteaker, son of Mrs. S. I. Whiteaker, when he fell on scrap iron while playing this afternoon. Dr. Atwood attended the boy, who is resting easily.
Local tale from Leenville Indiana reports W H Brown near death but saved by Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. A patient writes of immediate relief from asthma and a full cure. Claims numerous cures for bronchitis and grip with sale price six cents and one dollar guarantees by W L Delano. Trial bottles free.
The University of mechanical and electrical engineering department receives new equipment to be installed over the summer. A 1.0 kilowatt generator, a 9 kilowatt generator, a 5 and 10 horsepower motor, a 10 horsepower continuous current motor with a 7.5 kilowatt alternator, a synchronous motor and three inductive motors with a frequency changer, transformers and measuring instruments will expand lab and shop work. Professor R H Dearborn supervises the installation, expanding the department to rival coastal schools.
In Astoria new grand officers were elected for the Foresters of America led by Giraud as chief ranger and William J. Klepper of La Grande as grand sub chief ranger. Other officers include Schrader Astoria grand treasurer Gill Portland grand secretary Kafka Portland and Dillman Oregon City grand recording secretary. The convention will be held in Heppner in 1905. The Grand Secretary Kafka reports 3,193 members as of April 1, up 1,310 this term, with 4 courts in the state, a 13 gain, benefits totaling 21,904.28 and a year end balance of 25,905,053.
An advertisement seeks chittam bark and wool for sale through W Sanders at 987 West High Street promising the largest market price.
Chambers Hardware and The S P Company announce limited free ice choppers with Peerless freezers. Only 12 available on a first come basis at Chambers Hardware. May 21 Salem Roosevelt visit promises reduced Salem and Portland railroad fares.
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