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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1902
Page
1
Hon J K Weatherford and Hon T G Hailey, Democratic nominees for congressman, will address the people of Lane County at the courthouse on Saturday May 24 at 7 30 pm.
County Clerk E U Lee prepares election supplies printed previously by the GUARD. Ballots list state and congressional officers in certified order. Miscellaneous items include a Mohawk youth losing a gold watch, Williams drive of logs arriving at Eugene sawmill, Mary Lane of Lane County died in San Francisco, and a Eugene marriage between WF Huff and Alice J Sienner on May 17, 1902.
Two prominent Memphis belles dueled over a love matter, firing at the line but missing. one of the seconds suffered a serious wound. Separate reports note U S Secretary Hay announcing the Cuban republic and a dramatic train stop on a burning bridge in northern Montana.
Farmers are reminded that the old courthouse area near the new court house has been refitted as a lodging house. It offers quiet rooms with new bedding and furniture and is near the business district. Ed Howe, formerly of the Ninth Street restaurant, now runs the new lodging house.
Steps underway to form a company to build a telephone line connecting Eugene and Florence. Articles of incorporation drafted and likely to be signed soon. Projectors include JAJ Crow CH Holden and L Crow. Subscriptions along the route pledged totaling about $600. The line would greatly ease communication between Eugene and western Lane County.
Joel Cowan Inman born 1824 near Huntsville Alabama died May 15 1902 at his daughter Mrs J P Zumwalt home near Elmira Oregon He came to Oregon in 1852 claimed land in Lane County and lived there his entire adult life He married Sophia J Hinton in 1846 and later Mrs H B Gore He leaves eight surviving children two deceased sons and one brother Walker P Loman Eugene resident and a large circle of friends He was a Christian and charitable neighbor missed in home church and community.
In the courthouse last night an 86 member Prohibition Alliance was formed with Dr James Dale presiding. Rev Mr Edmunson led prayer and Hon James A Tate addressed the crowd. Rev F E Billington named temporary president and Mrs Clara Esoo secretary. A permanent group will be set at the next Christian church meeting.
Mrs J A Burlingame reports from Portland that Mr Burlingame had just undergone another operation, lasting 24 hours, performed by Dr Mac Kenzie. The surgeon warned the case was unusually difficult. He was resting easily under a paracotic, though previously he endured intense pain.
Notice states all applications for teachers petitions for next year must be filed with the clerk by June 1 1903. Election of teachers will occur after the new board of directors installation. Dated May Geof Craw Clerk of School District No 4 Lane county Oregon. Albany Democrat May 1. Patrick Brannon died at 5 pm yesterday aged 1 year 2 months. He was born March 16 1908 in Kilkenny Ireland and immigrated to the United States in 1838 living in Texas New Orleans then Oregon. The Golden Kale store Manning Co East Ninth street displays a large cow sign in front.
Benton Tracey, Monogram saloon manager in Junction City, was shot and killed about 12:20 a.m. A gambler named Burt Ray, recent visitor to town, is suspected. Tracey reportedly confronted a thief who entered the front, grabbed about $285 from a drawer and $60 from the till, then fired while the bartender was near an arch door. Witnesses misattributed the gunfire to a drunken street incident until discovery.
The account describes Tracey being found shot after a robbery attempt. Southworth located Tracey. the robber fired from a position near the bar. Tracey stood where shot, the bullet pierced him and lodged in the wall. Bert Rey, suspected killer, had recent bad luck and reportedly lent Tracey money for drink or bets.
Coroner and sheriff held an inquest this morning over Benton Tracy a 52 year old married man from Marion county. The jury ruled he died from a gunshot wound inflicted by unknown parties. Tracy had been manager for Al Waddle who runs the saloon and was not a gambler with several siblings in the county.
Dr Arthur Leachman professor of chemistry at the University has resigned to take effect at the end of the current school year. He told reporters he has no definite future plan but may go into business. He leaves a strong reputation as a top coastal chemist and is highly regarded by students who regret his departure.
LT Nicklin, now a salesman at F E Duno's in Junction City, has bought half of F F Hurlburt's general merchandise store. He will end his stint at Mr Denny's tonight and begin stock taking in Junction Wednesday afternoon, likely delaying his family's move for several weeks. Nicklin, an enterprising young businessman, is expected to help the business prosper as Hurlburt has.
Proposals will be received at the University Steward’s office in Eugene Oregon for Bundry alterations and repairs to University buildings until May 5 1902. Plans and specs may be viewed at the University steward’s office in Eugene Judge Bean’s office in Salem and Richard Martin Jr architect Portland. Each bid must include a 20 percent certified check. The right to reject any bids reserved. Bids open May 31 at 2 pm in Eugene. BH Friendly chairman executive committee Board of Regents. S P Paesipent president Southern Pacific and Union Pacific passed through Eugene Sunday afternoon around 1 o clock in his special train en route to Portland east. Train did not stop here.
The Booth Kelly Lumber Co operates the Coburg mill on day and night shifts and plans to boost output to one million feet daily. They extend possession time at the Harrisburg mill by six days to allow the current owner to catch up log stock. The firm seeks larger timber holdings, now controlling about 60 000 acres, and could haul timber down the Willamette to Portland. A new planer for the Saginaw mill and two Willamette Iron and Steel Works engines are being added, bringing ten logging engines into service.
Junction City May 20 workmen completed a gravel loader for county roads. A traction engine hauled it to a point on the road between Harrisburg and Junction City where it will load a wagon with a cubic yard of gravel in two minutes. A similar loader operates on Benton county roads with good results. Sumerton City reports heavy Eastern emigration with many seeking homes and timber claims. Rev B B Burton continues Christian meetings, recounting his Europe and Holy Land tour and Pompeii ruins, drawing large audiences amid recent volcano eruptions.
Daily Guard Meg Archie Livermore, secretary of civil service exams for city mail carriers, received a telegram from Washington DC May 2 stating if congress funds exams May 24 will be held June 7. otherwise not until after July 1. Applicants are advised to appear June 7 instead of May 24.
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