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Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1900

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Indian War Veterans Elect Delegates to Portland Encampment

At Albany on May 14 delegates were chosen for the grand encampment in Portland on June 14. Jason Wheeler Jonas Davie TA Riggs Farlow W H Caldwell F M Weeatfall John McFarland Pattison John Milliard and John Growider were named. A later resolution declared that representative Thomas H Tongue has not done his duty in securing pensions for Indian War Veterans.

Albany Portland Jason Wheeler Jonas Davie TA Riggs Farlow W H Caldwell F M Weeatfall John McFarland Pattison John Milliard John Growider Thomas H Tongue

Senate commerce committee backs subsidies for river emergency funds

Washington May 14 The Senate committee on commerce ordered favorable reports on amendments to the subsidy civil appropriation bill. The amendments appropriate 250000 dollars for an emergency expenditure on the Missouri River and 250000 dollars for the mouth of the Columbia River.

Washtoton Senate Commue Commerce Today Missouri River Columbia River

Salem board of education elects teachers for next year

The Salem board of education elected D. W. Yoder as superintendent for the coming year, with J. & Graham, Alice Dodd, G. A. Prentice and L. H. Baker named as superintendents, the latter being reelected. Prof. Baker now teaches in Lebanon. Prentice has led Jefferson schools. An Oregonian item notes milk speculation by James Humphrey of Portland to supply Nemeites, amid remarks on milk prices. a gypsy horse trade involving J R B Sellers is mentioned. and the county commissioners extend the 1599 tax collection to May 25, 1900, with sheriff to close rolls.

Salem Board of Education D. W. Yoder J. & Graham Alice Dodd G. A. Prentice L. H. Baker Baker Lebanon W. J. Crawford C. H. Jones Linn County Prentice Jefferson Oregonian Hogene James Humphrey Commissioners Court

Voters Debate Linn County Figures and Taxable Property

A Minnesota style comparison notes Linn County has more population and voters and slightly higher taxable property, yet runs the county on less. The piece contrasts figures and fiscal burden across counties Linn and Lae, urging taxpayers to read and consider local governance.

Linn Lae Linn County

Boers Routed as Gen Rundie Forces Surrender

Special dispatches report Boer forces halted by General Rundie near Dundee and Glencoe, with large captures including President Steyn's brother. Dundee mines damaged, homes looted during Boer retreat. In Pretoria a commission seeks US protection for Boer republics while Montana Clark resigns.

Steyn Ladybrand

Enjoinment Sought Over Hendricks Ferry Bridge Plan

Eugene readers hear taxpayers discussing a proposed McKenzie river bridge at Hendricks ferry fourteen miles east of Eugene. A circuit court enjoinment suit is anticipated this week to halt the project citing debt, road needs, and preference for repairing Camp Creek road.

Eva Evitok Guard McKenzie River Hendricks’ Ferry Eugene Ioe County Camp Creek

Brady to Take Night Watchman Duty This Evening

Robert O Brady will assume the duties of night watchman tonight. Frank B Sank will succeed as Wells Fargo express driver, with Mr Grady endorsing him on the police force. Brady is expected to be an efficient officer.

Robert O. Brady Aeume Wells Fargo Express Frank B Sank Grady Brady

Rebekahs Install Irving Lodge 107 Jessie Lodge Founded

Mrs Jessie Peter deputy grand president of Oregon instilled a new Rebekah lodge at Irving with 40 charter members, about 40 Eugene lodge members attended, Jessie lodge 107 named for the installer. Officers were elected and installed, followed by a praised banquet noted for Irving hospitality and a record for generosity.

A L Peter of Eugene S Institutes New Lodge Jessie Peter Rebekah Lodge Oregon Irving Jessie Lodge Piecer Rebekah Minnie Flint Clara J Bond Ella [Owall Alice C Holt Eugenia Kitchen J M Martin BL Guy Bell Bond Delin Hogan G Kitchen Mary Linder Dera Harris Kang SL Bond Bushell RS Deila Wiccarson Susie Linder

Court House Notes and Property Transactions

Court records list numerous mortgages, satisfactions, and discharges. Several land transfers include John H Weatentt to Morgan B Johnson in Fairmont, H M Mayness to G N McLean, and colonel F Smith to George Midgley, with other notices of quit claims and locators for Bohemia and Eugene properties. Appointments in estates of August Flecher and Otto Fredercksen noted, plus final account for W T Walker. Registration closed with about 5250 names. affidavits allowed for five holders. Reform school placement for 14-year-old Hiram Copeland. citizenship papers for Jacob D Dontof.

John H Weatentt Morgan B Johnson R Hollenbeck Horace R Mary E Champ H M Mayness G N McLean Ivar Lw Colonel F Smith George Midgley Ts Chamra Fairmont Mayer Jesse Park George Park Eugene Moluck Blue River Geo A Drury T Vandyne E P Coleman Eureka T Vandine Martin Springs Bohemia Alex Pugh Yellow Rose Texas W M George George F Richey James D Richey Elizabeth Frank Alto EE Stiles Mulligan

Campaign Itinerary and County Economic Questions

The text urges voters to focus on county economic affairs and taxes. It contrasts Republican talk on national policy with Lane County voters’ interest in whether the county court will be economical, taxes will rise or fall, and county debt changes. Citizens’ slate is said to speak plainly on these questions.

Lane County Ecket

Correction on Coburg Lane county cave report and misstatements

The Guakp report from Coburg mentions James Hemenway of College Grove as a Republican candidate who addressed the audience but did not utilize privileges others did. The Guard asserts it was not a deliberate misstatement and affirms fairness to opponents while noting a misstatement arose from misreading the closing hour of the debt and an accompanying party member.

Lane County Coburg James Hemenway Collage Grove Hemenway Bineelf Cherisevex Hemen

Thurston Speaking Draws 150 At Thurston Meeting

About 150 attendees gathered yesterday afternoon for a meeting at Thurston. Citizens' speakers faced chants as Mr Harris clashed with Mr Skipworth over state matters and national issues. Voters pressed for clear lines on Lane County administration amid a charged political scene.

Daily Guard Thurston Harris Skipworth Watts Lane County Hemeaways Coburg Mohawk Walterville

Notable Speech Sparks Crowd in Hometown

A local event ends with guests noting a speaker's retreat as he leaves the stage amid a heated reception. The crowd reacts strongly, comparing the moment to a political figure's quick wardrobe change while signaling disapproval.

Bob Veateh Amith

Well Known Editor Dead in Sheridan Sun Split

Sheridan Sun editor Barnhart died in McMinnville from hemorrhage after illness begun Friday. He had recently acquired the Sheridan Sun and formerly edited the McMinnville Reporter for 12 years. He fell ill Friday, improved Saturday, then grew worse and died Sunday morning. The article names local officials and mentions election prompts and a misattributed plane of events.

Sheridan, Yambul County Ho Barnhart Sherdan Sun McMinnville The Kings Barnhbart Sheridan Barnhart

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