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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1903

Page

9

Oregon defeats Willamette in 37 to 0 rout

Oregon dominates Willamette 37 to 0 as Latourette and Kuykendall break long runs. Timed halves run 25 and 20 minutes with officials Thompson of Albany and Fechter of Salem. Willamette struggles offensively while Oregon shuts down key plays and scores through Templeton Thayer and Latourrette.

Willamette Latourette Templeton Goodrich Thayer Oregon Taylor Howe Kuykendall Penland Thompson Albany Fechter Salem

Eugene Theatre Named by Manager Cal M Young

Cal M Young announces the new theatre in Eugene will be called The Eugene Theatre and opens with The Christian. The public anticipates the production at North Street. seating is due tomorrow but slow freight may delay arrival. If seats fail to arrive by the ninth, borrowed chairs will cover the opening.

Cal M. Young Eugene Eugene Theatre Young

Child Died Sudden Death of Theodore Kellems

The two year old Theodore Kellems died at his Mill and East Thirteenth streets home Sunday night from heart paralysis after an afternoon of riding with his parents. He became ill with vomiting, received medical aid from Dr. L W Brown, improved briefly, then worsened and died at midnight. Funeral services were held at 3 PM led by Rev J B Holmes with assistances.

Theodore Kellems Nev Mere D Kellema Mill and East Thirteenth Streets Theodore L. W. Brown J B. Holmes Dean E. ©. Sanderson J.B. McCallum

New Ledge in Uncle Sam Mine Reported

Portland parties interested in the Uncle Sam group of mines at Blue River have received news of a new ledge. Details remain sparse but the discovery promises potential ore richness and possible expansion of mining activity in the district.

New Ledge Uncle Sam Portland Blue River A . Very

Lead Geology Shows Rich Strike on Hidden Ledge

A Telegram report notes a discovery of a rich ledge encountered during recent development work. The ore runs about 60 dollars per ton and carries most of its value in gold. The ledge is described as stable and substantial, suggesting significant mineral potential for the owners.

Smith at Columbia Captains a Stout East Football Team

Dick Smith, a Columbia captain and fullback, stars on one of the East’s top teams. The World lauds him as the best defensive fullback, noting his two-yard gains and a line impenetrable so far this season. The squad averages 185.8 pounds with the quarterback at 134 pounds.

Columbias Dick Smith U. C Smith Columbia

Go To Arizona Health Trip Prompted By Mr Dorris

Mr and Mrs Lake Dorris plan a future trip to Arizona to aid Mr Dorris health. W O Cook and family from Independence have arrived and bought the Dorris household goods. Cook works at Chambers Brothers hardware store.

Eugene Companies Shine in Portland Rifle Shoot

Thirteen companies competed in a Portland rifle shoot. Troop A cavalry Lebanon posted the top team score, 258 of 300, followed by Co. F Portland with 226, then Co. A Eugene with 218 and Co. C Eugene with 13. On Saturday individual event Lebanon took first while Portland units claimed second through fourth.

Portland Troop A Cavalry Lebanon Co. F Co. A Eugene Co. C Portland Companies Blacksmith Rawlings Smith Pagh Elkins Third Infantry Denny Eenee Gillen Crouch Williame Sep Bat Rof Murician Morris Purdewice Davis

Railroad eating place change noted by officials

General Superintendent Fields and Master Mechanic Younger of the Southern Pacific Company return from a southward inspection to Portland. They say the Oregon division is ready for winter and announce plans to move the second eating place from Albany to Eugene to better serve travelers. Construction on the Henderson Station to Springfield link may wait until spring due to Willamette flood risks, with a major steel bridge planned at that site.

Fields Younger Southern Paerfloo Company Portland Dunamoir Cal Oregon Southern Pacific Portland Telegram Albany Eugene Henderson Station Springfield Pondific Willamette River Willamette

Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Remedy Praised by Texas Man

A Texas man from Eagle Pass credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Remedy with relief after a week of bowels trouble. After initial medicines failed, a friend advised the remedy. after the first dose he felt relief and after the third dose was fully cured. He expresses gratitude for the treatment.

Chamberlain Colle

Real Estate Exchange Clarifies 1903 pamphlet distribution

Eugene Real Estate Exchange states 40 000 pamphlets were printed and sent to the Harriman Immigration Bureau for Lane County distribution. They deny any advertisement or exchange reference in the pamphlets and note inquiry into use by the Westerland Company and Wallis Nash Co. through E J Irasier.

Real Estate Exchange Svarverud & Calkins Eugene, Or Eugene Real Earate Exchange Eugene Morning Register Harriman Immigration Bureau Chicago Lane County Harriman Bureau Wm. Westerland & Company Oregon Corporation Wallis Nash Exchange E. J. I Rasier Westerland Company Wallis Nash Company

Emigrants Suffered On Middle Fork Journey Fifty Years Past

Isaac Barclay in the Guard office recalled the fiftieth anniversary of the emigrants’ arrival via the Middle Fork of the Willamette. They were misled by a deceptive guide at Malheur river, got lost east of Diamond Peak, crossed the mountains, forded the Willamette multiple times, and survived by foraging cattle. One woman died when a wagon overturned. They faced scarcity of meat and salt until Elijah Bristow met them with beef salt and flour at Butte Disappointment.

Isaac Barclay Lost Valley Willamette River Malheur River Diamond Peak Elijah Bristow Plennant Hill Butte Disappointment

Oldest Woman in Lane County Celebrates Birthday

Elizabeth Griffin, claimed as Lane County’s oldest woman, marked her birthday with numerous friends visiting. Born October 2 in Middlefield, Ohio, she moved with parents to Willink Erie County, New York, married James Griffin of Hamburg, New York, and later lived with her son G. P. Griffin in Oregon after her husband’s death in 1868.

Eugene The Oregonian Elizabeth Griffin Mees Griffa le

Remarkable Grandma Griffin Keeps Sharp Mind at Advanced Age

Widow and mother of seven, now two living, Grandma Griffin is renowned for her bright mind and retentive memory. A lively conversationalist, she recalls historical facts with precision, reads daily without glasses, and insists on serving herself while enjoying visits and social life.

Grandma Griffin

Grateful girl recalls banker’s kind act in Eugene

A young woman attempted to buy on installments but could not continue. The banker returned her payments by check for the amount paid plus a few dollars interest, a humane act she vows to remember, as reported by the Guard.

Eugene

Young thief given light sentence in Eugene case

Harry Wolf, 19, arrested for theft at Rennnger’s logging camp on the Mohawk, pleaded guilty before Justin Wintermeier and received 40 days in the county jail due to extenuating circumstances after confessing in the sweatbox. Items stolen include a rifle owned by George Franklin and trousers owned by W. J. Wycoff. Wolf says he acted to get even with taunting men.

Harry Wolf Eugene Fred Fisk Rennnger Justin Wintermeier Wolf George Franklin W. J. Wycoff

Loggers Tussle Near Minnesota Hotel Arrest

A logger drinking heavily created a rough house at the Minnesota Hotel around 7:30 PM. Officer Eastland arrested him and began jail processing. the man resisted and escaped from two guards after the officer fetched his bracelet, leaving his hat behind to be claimed by the owner.

Minnesota Eastland

Three More Cars of Coal Arrive for Local Use

Three more cars of coal have arrived for Loughmiller and Peter for local use instead of wood. Citizens compare coal and wood costs, with some noting little difference and others asserting coal is cheaper.

Loughmiller & Peter

County Tax Remittance Reported by County Treasurer

County Treasurer Geo. F. Craw and deputy Frank Keisner forwarded the final half of Lane county state taxes totaling 17,556 today to the state treasurer. The first half was sent May 1, making the total county state tax 35,112.

Geo. F. Craw Frank Keisner Lane County

Edmiston Calvert Marriage at Junction City

Kealy Calvert of Junction City and J D Bamiston of Thurston wed Sunday at the bride’s father’s home with Rev G L Lobdell officiating. They will reside in Thurston. The notice also lists a patent medicine claim and reports Lewis Baker’s funeral at Eugene Masonic cemetery with a large burial attendance.

Kealy J. Calvert Janction City J. D. Bamiston Thurston Junction City Lewis Baker Walterville Eugene Masonic Cemetery

Circuit Court In Session In Midday Terms

The regular term of circuit court convened at 2 o'clock this afternoon after delays. Bailiff Gainey Mathews appointed. jurors excused include A. J. Pickard J. C. Brattain and A Traxler. Grand jurors named with Wm Pitney foreman proceed to deliberate. Mulkey killing case of Junction eyed for review. Butler seeks inquiry. Civil case Frank Gorrell vs Douglas County over a collapsed bridge to be heard with a jury drawn.

Wm. Pitney J. W. Stone S. S. Mores J.S. McMurry D. Jacoby L. F. Wooley T. J. Vaughan J. M. Howe Mulkey Junction J. J. Butler Mr. Butler Frank Gorrell Douglas County Perry Bennett C. M. Jackson M. L. Barnett John V. O'Leary W. W. Neeley C.J. Dodd Loren Edwards

Gorrell v. Douglas County Damages Trial Proceeds

Circuit court session centers on the Frank Gorrell versus Douglas County damages case with testimony concluded near eleven o'clock and lawyers then arguing before the jury. O P Coshow represents Gorrell while A M Crawford and Geo M Brown speak for Douglas County.

Circuit Court Frank Gorrell Douglas County O. P. Coshow Attorrney Gorrell A. M. Crawford Geo. M. Brown

Roseburg company to build large Drain area sawmill

The banked timber venture near Drain moves forward with a sizable sawmill under construction west of Drain. Machinery will arrive soon for immediate installation, a flume will carry lumber to Drain for connections with the P E R. A pond dammed in the creek holds about 10,000,000 feet of logs.

Rosebarg

Couple Joins in Marriage at Bride's Home

Ana Branstetter of Junction City formerly Eugene and Aliie Mse McMahan of Harrisburg wed at the bride's home Sunday evening with Rev. Wiltse of Pleasant Hill officiating. The couple, popular among county residents, arrived in Magene this afternoon and receive greetings from friends.

Ana Branstetter Junction City Eugene Aliie Mse McMahan Harrisburg Wiltse Pleasant Hill Branstetter Magene

Indicted trio to plead Saturday in federal forgery case

Miss Marie L Ware Horace G McKinley and A D Pater face federal grand jury forgery and conspiracy charges over Southern Oregon land frauds and will plead Saturday forenoon before Judge Bellinger. Attorneys sought photographs of exhibits but judge refused until record terms. Mrs Emma L Watson may also appear.

Marie L. Ware Horace G. McKinley A. D. Pater Federal Grandary Oregon Bellinger Pierce Mays Judge O'Day Miss Ware McKinley Puter

Stanleys Big Ad Promises Bargains in Chrisman Block

Stanleys’ big half page advertisement in the Daily Guard highlights numerous bargains at their store in the new Chrisman block. The Messrs Stanley, previously in the newspaper business, value judicious advertising and chose this popular family paper for a wide read.

Stanleys Daily Guard Chrisman Messrs Stanley

Arraignments and Civil Actions In Eugene And Cottage Grove

C C Hartwig arraigned for disposing mule herd and pleaded not guilty. George Gordon arraigned for robbery at Cottage Grove and pled not guilty after a day. L M Travis appointed to defend. Thomas Young, accused of stealing harness and escaping after holding Deputy Sheriff Bown at Cottage Grove, arraigned and pled. Civil cases disposed: Gilstrap vs Sladden dismissed. Kauoffman vs Kauffman dismissed. Templet on administrator estate with referee report. Foreclosures by State Land Board and Bank of California with default judgments and orders of sale.

C. C. Hartwig George Gordon Cottage Grove L. M. Travis Thomas Young J. W. Clark Eugene Bown J. R. Gilstrap Harriet E. Sladden S. P. Sladden Nora Kauoffman Chris C. Kauiffmal W. M. Roberts A. M. Templeton S. R. Templeton Alebrie State Land Board Dora B. Simpson Bank of California( Corporation James S. Waston and Porter Brothers Company ( Corporation

Judge Hamilton Leads Oregon Supreme Court Appeals

In Volume 3 of the Oregon Supreme Court reports, 57 cases were affirmed, 23 reversed, and four modified from eight appealed. Judge Hamilton of the Second District shows a perfect record with all appealed cases affirmed, while Judge Burnett posts a high rate of affirmances at 87.4 percent.

Supreme Court Oregon Supreme Court Hamilton Second Burnett

A New Saw Mill at Drain Incorporation Details

Articles of incorporation filed by the Kelleher Skelly Company with a capital stock of 50,000 pounds paid in full. Incorporators include Wm J Kelleher of Yencalla John K Skelly a prominent banker and merchant of McKeesport Pa and W H Sykes of a clouded in the company also is T R Sheridan president of the First National.

Kelleher Skelly Company Wm. J. Kelleher Yencalla John K. Skelly Benker An McKeesport W. H. Sykes T. R. Sheridan

Couple Married at Fairview Home in Elmira Area

Last Wednesday Jesse Fountain wed Miss Carrie Price at the bride's parents home in Fairview west of Elmira with Justice C K Hale officiating. The couple, residing in Elmira, plan to enter the mercantile business and enjoy the community's best wishes. An adjacent note promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a quick healing antiseptic liniment available at W L DeLano's drug store for accidents, sprains, and minor injuries.

Jesse Fountain Carrie Price Fairview Elmira Justice of the Peace C. K. Hale Chamberlain W L. DeLano

Leonard Tabor and Elinor Hale Wed in Alpha Ceremony

In Alpha Oregon on October 2 1903 Leonard Tabor of Mapleton and Miss Elinor Hale of Alpha were married by Rev T A Yost. The groom is a popular mapleton store maneuvre and the bride is a successful Lane County schoolteacher.

Alpha Oregon Leonard Tabor Mapleton Elinor Hale T. A. Yost Lane County

Blue River Mine Sold to Philadelphia Group

Telegram from Philadelphia financiers reports the sale of the Blue River Mine known as the Badger group to the Oregon Blue Ring Mines Company for 215000. W. P. Wykoff approved the deal and will supervise, with W. L. Becker named superintendent. Dr. E. E. Cable will oversee operations and plans include 300 feet of tunnel to exploit rich veins near Sunget cry, adjacent to Dodge Rupyard and near Lucky Boy. The venture signals strong belief in Blue River’s mineral future.

E. E. Cable Pb Jing Dr. Cable W. L. Becker Portland Sunget Cry Dodge & Rupyard Lucky Boy—Telegram

Elk population rising in Cascade Mountains after rare years

Hunters report signs of elk in the Cascade Mountains, including a distinct sighting of seven animals near North Fork. Protected by forest laws that prohibit shooting, the elk appear unmolested and increasing, prompting concern that they may become plentiful again if left unprotected.

Cascade Mountains Bedd North Fork

Pioneer Geo W Guiley Dies At Trent Residence

Geo W Guiley, an early settler and neighbor in Oregon, died at his Trent Ow ion home on Oct 2 after a stroke and years of blindness. Born Jan 11 1830 in Mississippi, he married Elizabeth Morgan Mar 20 1804 and fathered eleven children, eleven sons and daughters with one daughter surviving. Funeral attended by most of his children, leaving the community to mourn a respected husband father and citizen.

Geo. W. Guiley Trent Owion Mr. Guiley Miss Elisabed Morgan Linia Galt Oregon Church

Narrow Escape Near Junction In Hog Pen Incident

Representative N Edwards narrowly escaped being trampled by hogs at a farm near Junction. He cut grain to feed the penned hogs, slipped while loading the feed into a sack on his shoulders, and toppled into the enclosure. The hogs charged the man but he managed to scramble free just in time, sustaining injuries from the commotion.

N- Ewdards Junction Tomel

Nail in His Fost Henry Kissinger. train?

Fragmentary OCR text describes a disrupted mail route with a Saturday stop and a painful wound. It mentions a Runaway eighth era, attendees, and various unclear names and locations, with references to a drug and medical care.

Henry Kissinger

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