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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1902
Page
2
A garbled report describes a murder involving a man named Chae Jokgaicm at Astoria. The court scene mentions a doctor’s promise and a police exam, with the suspect held briefly, then confined to city jail amid confusing testimonies and disputed actions.
The fire that destroyed John D. Rockefeller’s country home at Pocantico Hills prompts a reported “thank offering to Almighty God” for himself and his household. Analysts question the charity gift amid a rumored $100,000 to $350,000 bequest and the difficulty of closing a large business deal.
Northern California sees provisional withdrawal of six million acres for four forest reserves. Klamath River reserve covers 3,780 square miles, Mount Shasta 3,024, Lassen Park 1,692, and Diamond Mountain 872. The lands attract a timber rush and mining-claim disputes as settlers protest forest land selections over mineral locations.
The Telegram notes that private detectives in divorce cases in New York carry limited weight, as a judge dismissed a case despite three detectives’ fully made out testimony. The judge required full corroboration, and the paper agrees this caution is warranted with hired witnesses.
The Oregon Agricultural College suffered a defeat at Washington, reminding University of Oregon to stay vigilant. Coryallia boys did not enter the game to be mauled, aiming to perform their best in Corvallis next Saturday’s rematch.
A royal blooded chess master, noted for sublime skill, claims Europeans cannot truly play chess. In Paris he asserts the game is divine yet not suited for Christians, calling it a royal game and suggesting a sacred crown prohibits Christian adoption.
The census year recorded a median age of 23.4 years for the white population and 19.7 years for the colored population, reflecting age structure differences.
Oddments from the Cerr's Office recount mortgage settlements and estate filings, including Sturtevant estate details with receipts of 2508.40, disbursements 2156, and a balance of 2606.84. Also notes marriages license for Frie Lehne Eva Frasieur and witnesses F. Fisher and Ora Cheshire. Smallpox cases reported in Jasper and quarantines at Scroggine boarding house. City streets show mud removal, Walter Kauffman trains as student fireman, and book store suction action near Miller.
Parley Pierce who pled guilty to assault and battery in a case brought by Mary Justice was fined $20 this morning by Justice C A Wine. The fee was paid.
Mrs E J Robinson of Lane County marries J C Cometock of Roseburg at the home of A Lombard on Saturday October 30 1902 with Rev BF Rowland officiating They will reside in Roseburg after the ceremony.
Local notes report a youth injury near Crow as a horse accident leads to knee surgery in Wottage Grove. Updates mention J W Freek buying out Robert Orrp Joe and moving with family. Mrs Lila Owen to teach at Palestine school. Joseph Gates Jr modernizes his home with plumbing and drainage. Salmon shipments from Siasian priced at five to seven cents per pound. Crow plans a district fair association for fall 1903, signaling active community life.
David Lakin receives a telegram from Kalespell Montana noting his mother Lucy Jane Parrish has died and asking to bring remains to Eugene. The message mentions arrival by Friday or Saturday, a letter sent, and a telegram from Spokane. Minnie Saunders references the sister. burial planned in Masonic cemetery with Beewar two years old.
Florence West deputy county surveyor Ralph Hurt reported on a new road project. He traveled from Heveta to survey from near Sameria post office to the Lincoln County line. Viewers Joseph Meseham Robert Mc Cree and Frank Peebier mapped the route totaling about ten miles. When opened it will enable a wagon road along the coast from Coos Bay to Yguine into Lincoln county.
Oct 25 reports Rev Callison addressing June Sunday services at Zion. DS Huncasker visits frigid guards at Zion. Hille Bros use a donkey engine to pull logs on upper Lake Creek. Elden Templeman slowly convalesces. Mr and Mrs Jacobs visit then Jacobs travels to Yamhill to fetch goats. C M Parker employs two carpenters for home additions. A June man seeks, then cancels, marriage due to bride’s age. Bert Parker revisits old hometown and talks with friends. Bert worked Idaho mines and now to Anthony Creek sawmill. Mooney repairs on farm and projects continue.
A prominent motor cyclist was killed yesterday on Long Island New York after attempting to cross a railroad track at high speed his machine broke and he was thrown sustaining fatal injuries.
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