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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1903
Page
9
A Salem baseball outing featured a fourth inning surge as Davis starred, despite multiple errors that marked the game. Salem built a lead and showcased Davis as the standout, with strong plays in the late innings.
Salem baseball team beat Eugene 9 to 2 in a crowded West Eleventh Street grounds tilt. Salem jumped to a 3-0 third inning lead, expanded to 8-2 by the eighth, then finished 9-2 as Eugene stalled. Davis and Talifero starred for Salem. Bert Vincent umpired amid fair but often disputed calls.
Albany defeats Roseburg 8 to 4 after leading 6 to 3 at the end of the sixth inning. Local team holds the win in Albany on May 25.
A Lane County Fair Association meeting examined a drafted constitution and by laws and elected officers including President T G Hendricks and Vice President PF M Wilkins. Directors listed include Amos Wilkins Geo Fisher BE Bangs H L Traver Geo Seara C G Millett and Davis. Plans for fall district fair work were discussed and A Rankin recommended for the District Fair board appointment by the governor.
Salem reformer Hon K Hofer addressed a large Myrtle Creek audience in support of congressman Binger Hermann. He depicted himself as a business man while noting a dwindling turnout as 13 men and 16 women remained, signaling a strong Republican gain if Democrats do not field business leaders.
Harrisburg May 23 public schools held commencement exercises with an excellent program. The graduating class numbered 10 including Otto Nicholson Clarence George Archie Morris Oliver Nicholson Charley Morris Vivian Cartwright Mamie Porter Arta McClain Bessie Hearn Veda Huston Dora Bias Glorene Grimes Pearl Nicholson Effie Liooding.
A deplorable act occurred on East Eleventh street as University of Oregon Greek professor John Straub was hung in effigy from a telephone pole. The dummy bore a label and appears linked to a recent disciplinary clash with a senior student. Chief Stiles reported it early and a lineman removed the effigy.
The Grand Lodge in Portland elected officers for Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. Joseph Miccelli of Roseburg becomes master, J A Milla of Salem deputy master, FE E Sharon grand secretary, Dr Byron I Miller Portland grand warden, Robert Andrews Portland grand representative. Rebekahs name Lizzie Howells Oregon City president, Norah Burnett Athena vice president, Ella Frazer Eugene grand warden, Ora Cooper Dallas grand secretary, Emma Harding La Grande grand treasurer. Next annual meeting of the grand encampment and grand lodge will be in Astoria tonight and Saturday with fair weather and warmer Saturday.
The crowd cheered as Reames scored the Register and other Hermann papers for defending old Singer in his sins. The Register editor sat at the reporters' table with a whipped expression while the audience applauded the policy. Applause came from the audience, not a few whipped party men.
The Cottage Grove Leader reports Leonard C. Beck, a shooting gallery operator in town, has disappeared after leaving a suicide note blaming troubles and his wife leaving him. Neighbors fear he may have killed himself.
Financial Success, Prof. J. M. Glen as manager, presents the W V C U May festival financial statement. The report shows a surplus of 108.50, receipts totaling 21401.0 and expenses of 1295.40, leaving a treasury balance for next year's music series to be held in Salem next May.
J W White owns a copy of the Vicksburg Daily Citizen dated August 17 1863 printed during the siege by Union forces on wall paper due to pews paper shortage. Mr Quackenbush begins installing machinery in his East Ninth street establishment to house implements in ready for spring business next Monday.
The Portland Journal reports Junction City rumors about J S Wallace proposing a Eugene to Corvallis railroad with a Portland branch and a west spur toward Siletz Bay. Capitalists from Lane and Benton counties and Portland pursue plans but details remain closely guarded. Wallace visits Eugene and signals confidence though specifics are withheld.
Columbus Ohio May 23 State Senator Patterson Hanna’s lieutenant says Hanna will oppose endorsing Roosevelt for renomination at next month’s Republican state convention If needed Hanna will speak against endorsement on the convention floor His reason as national committee chairman it would signal hostility to other states and harm party harmony He denies antagonism to the President and says he does not plan to be a candidate for the presidency.
Harrisburg Bulletin reports Mr Ballard, ferry owner, hit a snag mid river while crossing with a farmer family and a two horse wagon. The pilot wheel tore free, striking Ballard and injuring him. Farmer Wooley ferried the party to shore. Dr Mackey attended and believes Ballard will recover without permanent injury.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for strong civic support in Eugene for the May Festival. Praise goes to the press for ads and to the entertainment and executive committees for their hard work. Acknowledges Oratorio Society members for their faithful, arduous winter work.
Daily personals from May 2 list numerous visitors and locals in Eugene. Among them are Lela Tarpley of Salem, Dr. W. W. Oglesby of Junction, J. M. Woods from Springfield, Mrs. T. W. Harris back from California, Jerome Knox of Cottage Grove, and many others passing through or staying in the city. The item notes university figures, track team members, jury service plans, and multiple small trips to nearby towns.
This afternoon to achewe for mann's conduct to the people of the city. C A Witite J N Daia Newby and C F Storms arrived yesterday and are guests in the City. Miss Leila Mitchell has typhoid fever and left for Bakes City. She is accompanied by for Sister Miss Mazie Mitchell. Mrs Ole Haldorson of Valley City North Dakota arrived on the morning's train for a visit. Ole Haldorson will reside here about October st.
A large turnout from Helmet Lodge Knights of Pythias and visitors from Junction City attended a regular meeting in the I C building last night for an official visit by Grand Chancellor J W Maloney Pendleton and Grand Keeper of Records and Seals L R Stinson Salem. The third degree was exemplified with Maurice Schwarzschild as candidate. The visiting dignitaries spoke on the order’s progress in Oregon and a postmeeting banquet capped the evening.
A visit to the E. F. Chapman & Son planing mill on South Willamette shows active growth as additions of 22 feet extend the plant. Chapman, who sold his Cedar Flat saw mill to W. H. Russell, concentrates on making this mill the best in the region. Nine workers are employed and a Michigan expert now oversees the machinery.
Prof. Washburn, state entomologist of Minnesota, is noted for his 75 page Report on agricultural insect enemies, with an illustrated index. His latest bulletin introduces The Cradle Mixture as a new remedy for grasshoppers. He attended the 11th annual University of Minnesota banquet with President Northup as toastmaster, and expressed regrets about Oregon friends and climate.
G W Bennett died in Creswell at age 77. Funeral Sunday under I C C F auspices, Creswell cemetery. Survived by wife, three sons and one daughter.
Wm. Van Buren, a renowned local painter, plans to open a paint shop on South Willemette Street near Chapman's planing mill. He is an expert in the trade and intends a successful venture.
W R Walker is named guardian for Anthony Burr after a prior sanity examination. The guardianship aims to secure possession of five money in trust for Burr. Attorney Ot Cock notes progress as guardianship moves forward.
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