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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1902
Page
1
In Tae Dalles on November 3 a wagon overturn near Ax Handle on the Ashwood road. Charlies Campbell of Ashwood, 70 miles southeast, was returning with his wife and infant. The baby died instantly. Mrs Campbell died shortly after.
City election passed off very quietly with no contest. E Van Vrankin M Montgomery and G F Shiworth elected to council, G F Berry appointed marshal. W R Wooley sold 488 acres near McKenzie, moved from the East and will depart soon for California.
Reports from multiple cities describe a heavy turnout as voters cast ballots under tight police surveillance. The Boston Examiner endorsed Pardee over Lane, signaling a sharp partisan shift. Separately, Alan C Mason, a Harvard alumnus, was jailed for an incendiary speech amid waves of urban violence.
Articles filed for Dratn Lumber Co Rosebarg Lumber Co and Pacific Cedar and Shwl Co with County Clerk E Lee and Secretary F I Dunbar. Incorporators Geo Kerr WC Johnaey and FM Eby, all Cottage Grove residents, capital stock 25000 per company. Propose to manufacture and sell building materials own and operate warehouses wharves hotels and boats engage in general merchandise and lumber trade with plans for Roseburg Coos Bay and Coast expansion along the proposed Great Central railway.
In Eugene a grand banquet for H B Miller at the Smeede venue featured a rich menu and long toasts. Speeches covered topics from the Chinese situation to Oregon forestry and farming, with many prominent guests present and applauding throughout the evening.
Matlock and Goodchild, local Rambler agents, relocate stock from Heventh and Willamette McClang building to the Frank Gilman bowling alley premises on West Eighth Street. Both retail establishments remain open and aim to please customers. The vacated store attracts multiple inquiries for new business, but no lease is yet finalized.
A large carload of goods was sent from Oregon this morning. The shipment included 195 bales consigned to New York by James Seavey and T. D. Liotta.
County Clerk E A Lee issued 28 marriage licenses in October up from 25 in September. Names listed include C H Hyer with EM McLee, William Beyer with Eva Condon, T L Morrow with Mertie Eby, C J Bohmitt with Marion W Lower, Ira Kibben with Hattie Chapman, and many others dated October 1 through October 31, detailing couples across multiple entries.
In Corvallie on October 2, 1992 Harriet Herron of Coralie wed A Boshnel son of Mr and Mrs J jjusboell of Eugene. Rev J Reeves officiated at the ceremony.
In Junction City on November 3, 2 am, routes formerly run by local carriers will start service. Route 8 will gain a Franklin postoffice mailbox, reducing travel by 6 to 12 miles for patrons. Mrs Del Morgan died Saturday afternoon at Cottage Grove. she had been married for over years. Mr Morgan co-owns New Era drug store.
Fred Wald proprietor of Wald House in Eugene was found dead in his room Sunday afternoon after being alerted by a Portland call. Officials believe a sudden heart trouble caused his death, with the body found about an hour old. He leaves a family in Eugene. the former wife Mrs Wald left Portland earlier that day. Several children are mentioned among the deceased's relatives.
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