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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1903
Page
12
A northbound overland train narrowly avoided disaster this afternoon at 1:42 when a bridge south of Rose was found to be under repair. The train’s engineer signaled down and the car nearly plunged several feet into the canyon. Details remain scarce as the incident is under division review.
Mrs. Turd entertained many guests at a suburban estate west of the city. The scene featured abundant flowers, natural scents, and delicacies, with short walks through the lanes. The affair celebrated Mrs. J. N. B. Paller’s promising pupil, with many attendees named and gifts of hardware and linoleum noted.
A Medford Enquirer note, backing Hermann for Congress, assaulting President Roosevelt and linking him to violence. The piece accuses Horace Mann of bias, calls for removing the editor, and urges Jackson County voters to oppose Hermann next Monday.
List of names remaining unclaimed in the Euene Oregon post office dated May 28 1905. Campbell G W Coe Dr Anton Elliott Miss Pearl Gillick Frank Gorrell Dr Hayes Anderson Hyman W P Inman J H McDonald Mrs Narcissa Needham Mrs Nicholada B F Roberta T A Kenedy Sara F Stacy Miss Edith Taylor W W Trask G B Walker W F Young 8 G. When called please say when advertised. J Le Page P M
Dr Geo O R DeBar has let the contract to W C Heckert for a fine new residence at East Eleventh and Mill streets. Work to commence immediately. Cost near 000. W T Campbell is the architect.
The following jurors are chosen for the June term of circuit court by Sheriff Fred Fisk and County Clerk E U C W Lyons. Names include C H Wallace Cottage Grove J S McPherson Springfield John McCullough Coyote Robi Pratt Eugene M Y Warner Fall Creek Wade Dougherty Junction Milton Bally Wendling G W Warner Cottage J F White Siuslaw J H Kissinger Fall Creek Currin Cooley Cottage J E Noland Creswell John Hise Florence Joe Slemmens Jasper Wm D Wallace Mapleton R M Day Eugene W Adams Mabel J W Caylor Eugene J K Parker Lost Valley L H Johnson Eugene F B Dunn Eugene R G Fowler Walton P T Carter Fairmount James Offut Springfield W L Houston Junction W H Weatherson Florence Chas Dickinson Junction C A Davis Pleasant Hill Joel McCornack Eugene
Bright ads tout furniture and hardware at Chambers and Loughmiller Peters, with promotions on lawn mowers stems, paints, clock shelves, and bee supplies. J J Walton is U S Commissioner handling homestead and timber filings in Eugene, while Rankin's Music Store hawks closing-out sales on pianos and go-carts.
Owner offers about three lots across seven Eu gene additions for sale with a new addition coming soon. Prices start at 60 and up, no agents involved. Lotes selling fast. interested buyers urged to call early.
A Harrisburg dispatch in today’s Oregonian says Booth Kelly Co will begin building a rain mill on purchased Harrisburg land early next year and will be of very large capacity. Geo Kelly says Booth never stated this. surveyors are down there to map land and no definite erection date is set.
An Iowa Association meeting last evening agreed to unite with the Lane County Veterans Association for a joint celebration on the last day of their three day reunion in Eugene June 1s. A committee led by A C Jennings W W Brown and Miss Jardiner with President Chapman will oversee arrangements.
Excursion rates east by Great Northern Railroad to Chicago St Louis Peoria St Paul Minneapolis Duluth. Dates June 4 5 20 July 15 14 28. Tickets valid for days. For full information contact H Dickson city ticket agent 122 Third Street Portland Oregon.
The High School commencement program to be rendered at the Christian church June Sth includes music by mandolin club piano solos and vocal numbers. Orations cover Education the New and the Old Progressive Progress and The Making of an American with essays on The Freshwater Clam Poetry is Power and Dignity of Thought. Presentations include diplomas and a class address by President P L Campbell. The class president is Elwin E McCornalk with secretary Maude G King. class color orange.
G A R members visited city public schools this afternoon and addressed students about past wartime experiences. A high school assembly featured solo performances by Misses Mount and Wilkins, with committees listed for Patterson Geary and Catholic Academy schools.
High School track team trains hard for the Seattle meet as ticket sales rise and the event is billed as the season’s athletic highlight. A reception for team members and friends is planned at Eagles’ ball Saturday evening with varied amusements. Commencement exercises are set for Friday evening June 5 at 7:00 in the Christian church with a 10 cent admission benefiting the High School Library. A Eu gene club offer of 5 awaits matching funds from the school and the commencement fee will support this cause. Senior class members have invitations to a party at the Dorrie Art Gallery hosted by the Misses Kerna Chase and Wold on June 3, 1905, for a pleasant evening.
Victoria E Smith wife of A F Smith died at the family residence in Franklin Oregon on May 24 1903 aged 34 born November 1 1868 near Franklin She joined the Franklin Christian Church about six years ago and endured a lengthy illness with steadfast faith burial took place in Franklin Cemetery Friends sent floral tributes to the casket and grave Survived by her husband three children Thomas Hazel and Clive her father John Jones three brothers Jack Marion and Lee and three sisters Mrs Amands Kanady Rachel and Mary Jones M F Horn of Eugene spoke words of comfort to mourners.
A round of brief movements and visits across Oregon cities. J C Beckley travels from Portland, T A Gilbert visits Albany on business, Dens P H Bristow stays Cottage Grove, C Hammond and J W Withrow head Salem, Mrs J J Stevenson to Portland, Walter McCornack southbound, Mack Johnson from Creswell, Rev G L Lobdell to Junction City, L M Travis in Cottage Grove on legal business, Mr and Mrs W W Haines visiting San Francisco, A W Hemenway back to Cottage Grove, Mr and Mrs J M Howe to Brownsville, G C Turner from Albany in Eugene, Prof F G Young to Portland, Mr and Mrs L S Logan back from Portland, C L Fitehard returns to Salem, Mrs J W Kays from Portland, Mrs 8 C Lewis of Panther visiting PF Gibba, Ora Read to Pleasant Hill, HM G McKinley and party back from McKenzie trip, L T Harris to Salem for speaking at Binger Hermann event, Mrs Laura Farrow arrives from Spokane to take Hazelwood chef post, Lloyd Morgan and R A Moon, Divinity School students, head to Eastern Washington, Mr and Mrs Joseph McClintic of Sheridan Wyoming visiting T J Anderson, Mrs J Goldsmith and others from local East ern Star attend Cottage Grove meeting.
An advertisement in Eugene Oregon promotes Mutual Life Insurance as the safest investment and a stable business proposition. It argues cash value, compounding, and mortgage protection, claiming Jews are strong investors and that life insurance reduces poverty. Local agent W A Wann offers terms at room 1 over Savings Bank in Eugene.
The Eugene Divinity School department of oratory held graduation exercises revealing three graduates from the Bachelor of Oratory program. The event featured The Maid of Plymouth and notable recitals by D C Kellem Miss Oon Read E R Moon W F Haven with concert numbers by Misses Clyve Adkins Mannie McCallum and Mrs G L Loisdell plus Miss Vesta Mason. Dean Sanderson announced no school proper graduating class this year but praised bright prospects and faculty expansion.
Announcement confirms no changes at present with continued operations by the bank until January 1st 1904 when the new firm takes over management. Mrs Emily Hovey owner leased only the bank’s room to the new firm.
Sealed proposals for the erection of a high school building in Eugene will be received at the office of Pugh and Carey Architects room 4 McClung building Eighth and Willamette streets Eugene until Jan sat at 10am. Plans and specifications may be seen. Proposals must be endorsed and accompanied by a certified check. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids Eugene May 13 2004 Frank Reisner Clerk School District No 4.
M. M. Austin of Winchester Indiana faced his wife's severe stomach and liver trouble. He used Dr King s New Life Pills and she found relief at once and was finally cured. Available for 25 cents at W L De Lano s drug store.
Boys are urged to bring their old rubber to W Sanders in Eugene for four cents a pound. Farrow & Company offers the best plows and harrows. Al A Simmons operates at the old stand at 6th and Willamette streets with quality photographic work at reasonable rates.
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