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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1902
Page
7
A black suspect evaded arrest near a cabin outside Atlanta and opened fire on a police posse, killing four officers and wounding others. Two Black suspects were shot while fleeing. the cabin was burned to force out the remaining fugitives, two perished in the blaze.
An Associated Press correspondent reports May 15 from St Vincent where 50 miles were traveled toward the Soufriere crater. The northern part lies under ash up to 15 inches deep, with Kingstown lightly covered and Georgetown buried beneath two feet or more. Crops are ruined and streets and roofs bear heavy ashfalls. Also noted is the death of Mrs D Trotter recently moved to the Islem insane asylum.
Memorial Sunday May 25 witnesses a GAR Post 7 service at 7:30 at the Christian church after a 6:30 assembly at the GAR Hall. A Friday May 30 program includes Memorial Day rituals and school performances, with a citywide call for closing businesses 10am to 1pm to honor veterans.
Daily Gaard reports E J Frasier sold Mrs L L Bailey's residence at the northwest corner of High and East Ninth to W E Wilson for 6000 cash. Wilson, recently from Illinois, planned earlier purchases including the King farm 8 miles north of Eugene and sent a letter stating Eugene offers a more progressive town for a family in a school neighborhood.
John Groves of Moshy Creek accidentally discharged a Si caliber revolver Tuesday the bullet passed through his palm and lodged in the thigh. Dr Anderson removed the bullet and kept it at his office.
The Registration Daily Guard notes Callison registering clerk today completed an official voter registration count through May 15. The report lists totals by precinct and the number registering in 1900.
The Eugene Theater Company stockholders elected trustees: KR A Booth, F L Chambers, Geo Midgley, Dr L W Brown, L N Roney, and F E Dunne. Trustees chose officers: President F L Chambers, VP Dr L W Brown, secretary K McMurphey, treasurer J A McClung. Building plans to be set by June 1 with construction to finish for next season. Also reports a May 17 wedding in Eugene and mining share sales developments in Cottage Grove and Goshen events.
Democratic and Republican nominees campaigned across Lane County with meetings in Eugene Junction and Coburg. Lee M Travis predicts a strong Democratic showing in June and vows no personal attacks while criticizing Republican campaign tactics. he expects Withers to win Sheriff by a larger margin.
The University of Oregon defeated the University of Washington in the third annual debate held last evening here. Oregon won two best out of three on the question, Resolved That the Fifteenth Amendment Has Been Ju tiled. Oregon's team consisted of Allen H Eaton C W Riddell and W W Tomlinson, while Washington's lineup included Fred J Ceie, MD Beroggs and JO Kelog. Judges were Joseph Shippen E A Gate and G Meade Emery.
Daily Guard items from May 17 list many travel and visitation notes. F J Miller visits Lebanon to Rev J B Lister. Rev C A Wooley goes to Albany. Miss Fancie Millican to Goshen. Mrs J E K Noland returns to Creewell. Lew Powers arrives from McKenzie Bridge. E Potter attends a function. Miss Ida Amis ill at home. Chambers & Bros cash carrier system becomes operational. Miss Mary McAlister named cashier. Mrs W A Wann and children go to Basem to meet Mr Wann. J E Wells leaves for Seattle and plans to return to Eugene. Mrs M J Lindsey travels to Dexter for Fraternal Aid work. EO Smith and Dr L L Whitson return from Roseburg on land business. Mrs J W Kay and Mrs A T Cockerline with children visit Saginaw for Sunday. Kola Neils travels from Albany and ships hops. Prof E D Ressler of UO in Eugene addressing assembly in Central building and discussed as potential UO president. Mrs F Keneon and son Wallace visit Portland then Corvallis for Benson family visits. Miss Mole Bardley travels from Eugene to Capitola as YWCA delegate. Medford friends greet at depot with roses.
Mr Mendenhall becomes the season's first to cross the McKenzie route with Lew Powers of Blue River reporting two feet of hard snow on the lava and three feet in timber. The road is badly washed in places and minor repairs are needed before teams can pass. Lane and Crook counties expect repairs when snow thaws. typically opens by June 10th to July 1st.
At the regular meeting of Fugene Camp No 115 Woodmen of the World a field meet challenge was issued to Helmet Lodge No 88 Knights of Pythias for a date to be decided later. A committee Burgess Ford W W Moore and Walter Gunton was appointed to arrange it. Also elected officers and delegates to the district convention: Coneul E O Tobey Adviser Geo Munroe Escort Walter Miller Watchman J N Wray Sentry Walter Fisk Manager J M Williams and delegates J M Williams M Barker W M Greep J H Honig H E Moris W L Cheshire E O Tobey alternates Geo W Norrie Chas White J J Elwood E A Farrington J W Clark C S Farrow F W Tobey.
Marion Uilloway reports development work on a coal prospect owned by Martin Hanson about ten miles southwest of the city, formerly Rev J C Richardson's property. R D Hawley of Creswell oversees with an expert coal worker assisting. A vein one to six feet wide is suspected, and a tunnel is being sunk to gauge its extent, with potential capital to develop and market the coal if promising.
W J Wilery once a lodge organizer and nerve specialist in this area has fled to Prescott Arizona where he serves as secretary of the Boonle Gold Mining and Milling Co amid reports of past flimflam schemes including dealings with the Forresters at Wendling and other spots in the state.
Dr L W Brown farm of 110 acres two miles east of Springfield sold for 3000 to Mathias Bower. Birth announced May 14, 1902 in Bailey precinct. Prof W A Wann campaigns for state superintendent. Elder DC Kellems resigns Christian church pastorate. Recent rain storm with vivid thunder and lightning shocks Oregon region.
The Oregon Christian Missionary Convention will open sessions at Turner on June 20 and run through June 30. Chief speaker Charla Reign Scoville of Metropolitan Church of Christ Chicago will lead, with prior notable campaigns in Albany and Des Moines boosting membership. Helen E Moses of Indianapolis will address the convention. The event marks a jubilee for Oregon missions, to be held in the Tebernacle near Turner, in a grove setting with cottages and camping sites.
In Watertown circuit court Mrs Fayne Moore of New York City was granted an absolute divorce from William A Moore. She resumes her maiden name Fayne Stratham. Grounds cited include extreme cruelty and non support. The defendant serves 19 years in Bing Sing prison for alleged robbery. he claims a plot by the plaintiff to wed a wealthy Englishman. Her father was the late Chief Justice Strahan of Oregon.
An 8 year old boy, Harry Titar, son of Mr and Mrs Andy Titar, residing East Fourteenth Street, was injured when he stepped on a rake while climbing into a wagon on the way to Fairmount. The rake pried into his right foot, bleeding heavily, but was dressed and the boy is recovering.
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