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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1903
Page
11
The county commissioners refused to pay 113.28 assessed to the city for a new alley sewer by Oak and Tharl streets near the courthouse. They cited no use for the sewer, noting connections to the old system remain. City may pursue legal action. officials have not commented.
University of Oregon faculty committee will record each athlete’s classroom work weekly. President P L Campbell will judge if a student’s grades meet standards. those below the required mark may be ineligible until they regain standing. Campbell emphasizes balancing athletics with scholarship.
The Bank of the river at Judkin's Point has washed away and is dangerously eroded making driving around the area hazardous. County officials should repair the site promptly to prevent injuries. This condition has persisted for some time, notes the Springfield News Correct.
Conutmetor J M Eddy has commenced the erection of a large new moulding room for Frazer Iron Works on East Eighth street. The Guard recently described the addition and its expected impact on local production.
P C Olson living about 24 miles northeast of Fagene believes he has the largest apple crop in Oregon. He claims two acres of his orchard produced an immense harvest with strong grounds for his belief.
Mr Olson gathered 1200 bdebels from two acres at Bald wine and about 1200 bushels from five acres of apples of assorted varieties. Trees are about 12 years old and fruit is very large and worm free.
The seventh semi annual Central Willamette District Convention of the Degree of Honor opened by the President on October 28 with a 3 p.m. start and concluded Thursday evening after a reception by Jewel Lodge No. 32. The program featured orchestra music readings recitations vocal numbers and several speeches by Grand Lodge Officers followed by refreshments. The eighth semi annual meeting is planned for Albany in April 1904.
An election to fill the vacancy from Lt J A Curries resignation is ordered at the Co C armory Eugene on Monday November 9 1903 at 815 p m Capt Creed C Hammond detailed as inspector and Major Geo O Yoran issues the order. It is expected Second Lieutenant Geo Willoughby may be advanced and a new second lieutenant chosen from the ranks.
Eugene Oregon November 5 2003 letter urges veterans to apply directly to the Commissioner of Pensions in Washington DC for back pay and pensions without paying agents. The writer notes pensions are overdue and claims some agents took excessive fees and mentions support forms mailed with return postage.
Springfield News reports A B Holmes holds this year's goose killing record. He and another man spied a flock on the river below the bridge near the gravel bar, crept through brush on the west side, and fired. Holmes killed eight geese with two shots. his companion killed one.
Junction correspondent reports a four pound bird brought to town by Watson MokKee. A cross between a native grouse and the Chine pheasant, it resembles a grouse in shape and feet while possessing pheasant markings. The specimen is to be mounted.
National Cash Register Company selects Eugene as a headquarters site in Western Oregon. Inquiries and correspondence to R. P. Clerk or Eugene will be answered promptly. Those not using the company’s latest system should write K. P. Clark in Eugene for details.
The Beadle versus Paine and Kuykendall damages case nears a verdict in the 810,000 suit as the jury remains out after a long trial attracting crowds. Separate pleas and indictments unfold with larceny cases, burglary charges, and a jury verdict favoring Douglas in a real estate commission suit. Divorces and civil actions proceed, with several decrees granted and motions scheduled for briefs and sale orders on attached property.
The column lists numerous residents and visitors moving through towns and cities including John Kauffman departing for Olympia, Hon R M Veatch from Cottage Grove, Leon Edmunson returning from Goshen, Judge H K Kincaid heading to Portland, and Attorney J & Young from Cottage Grove. It notes arrivals from Jackson County and Kickreall for events, plus several local residents visiting or departing for Portland, Cottage Grove, Janeth City, Horleborg, and other locales.
The list includes Wm Uheshire visiting Salem then Portland, Emma Buckner and John Buckner of Albany returning from Eugene, F G Woodcock assigned as Woodmen organizer in Southern Oregon with Roseburg HQ, D A Paine as a southbound traveler, Geo Handsaker and Will Orrell arriving from the south, Richard Emmona visiting from Alaska, Letha Keeney visiting Agnes Mathews, P Dougherty relocating to Payette Idaho, Cerl McCroskey from Grants Pass visiting, Hurbert Campbell from Chemawa for U O game, Mrs A Cummins of Albany returning from J C Watkins, Hon R K Veatch of Cottage Grove returning home, J L LeRoy Bohemia mining map from Cottage Grove, Lr Lowe arriving from Albany to be at home next week, Hon and Mrs H F Ankeny leaving for Pendleton irrigation meeting, Mrs Elia Fisher going to Monmouth for State Normal School winter study, Tom Medley and others from Cottage Grove attending football, Mrs Wood and daughter Emma traveling to Junction City for a golden wedding anniversary.
Clean Perkins was unanimously chosen captain of the university's last year's track team for the coming season. He replaces Clarence Poley who resigned to become a traveling salesman and plans to attend medical college next year. Perkins has been a top point winner recently and excels in 880 yards, also strong in 440 yards and the one mile.
A flock of wild geese landed near J Cory's ranch on Monday. Young Cory killed fifteen geese, eleven in two shots, setting a local record and surpassing Bud Kempp of Eugene who killed sixteen in five shots. Long Tom will take the head of the class.
Mrs. Mart Emerick died October 30 1903 at Cottage Grove after a brief illness. Her remains were taken to the old Benton county home for burial. She leaves a husband and a young child to mourn her death.
To Mr and Mrs A D Owens at the Wheeler and Owens sawmill a bouncing boy was born on October 30 1903 joining the family as a new arrival in the community
Mrs Chee Applegate of Alexandria Ind recalls a night of coughing and sleep loss from a bad chest infection. After trying many remedies she used Dr King's New Discovery, claiming it cured her cough and helped her regain 68 pounds. The ad touts it as a cure for coughs colds bronchitis and throat troubles, 50 cents with free trial bottles at W L DeLano's drug store.
The Daily Guard reports the November term grand jury finished its work in Lane County Oregon. The panel filed a final report praising court officers and calling for heated jail and better assessor and school superintendent offices. Several cases are noted: Samuel Jacobson not a true bill. W. Berry and Frank Clifton jailed. E. Cadwell fined. David Hunter to face burglary trial. Hardwick larceny verdict guilty. civil actions include Wooten vs Ewen for money. Headle vs Paine and Koykendall damages. Weiser vs Woewer divorce. Hurlburt Nicklin Mercantile Co. vs Colgaard money. Hoffman and Hoffmann vs Oregon & California RR to quiet title. Stewart and Pickard vs Pitney damages. non-suit granted.
Wallis Nash takes exceptions to a Fugette Real Estate Exchange statement claiming Westerland’s campaign will flood Lane County with immigrants and that they have a right to buy and sell local property. He argues advertising costs are high and such assertions are untrue and threaten the county.
E Cooper has bought Dr Haens half interest in the Avenue meat market and possession was given on Monday.
J. and Willoughby of Harrisburg succeed W. T. Lewis on cutter. Rev. Gardner, newly assigned to the M B Church South, plans to finish the local church if needed. Hallowe'en passed without mischief. Police kept order as gates were not removed. Hunters killed a fine draft horse near Monroe for John Brown. Oregon seeks a strict trespass law to protect farmers. Churches greet Rev Gardner with union services, a commendable show of fellowship.
Philip Hohl becomes sole owner of Hobl Chapman Son Lumber Company with mill at Divide four miles south of Cottage Grove. Main office moves to Cottage Grove and manager Chas Mosier starts duties. Mill capacity 20 000 now, plans to raise to 35 000 in spring. Local focus on heavy timbers and railroad ties with about twenty workers and daily payroll around 80.
The notice criticizes the Beckwith corner crosswalk between Newlands and Beckwith for years of neglect since the first rains. It questions mayor, city council, and street commissioner and pledges to uncover who is responsible while urging action to make the crossing passable.
In Portland on October 28 1903 at 3 pm Rev W B Hollings head officiating Mr F G Eby of Cottage Grove and Miss Tola Smull of Portland were married The groom, a well known attorney, located in Cottage Grove in May 1900 and partnered with Attorney J C Johnson in practice.
A testimonial from Joseph Hiney of Linton Iowa extols Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for over twenty years of satisfactory use. He says it gives quick relief for coughs and colds and is pleasant to take. The note claims it can be bought "without going to a drug store."
Albany Herald reports Eugene will open a new opera house this month. The opening performance of The Christian was abandoned due to late arrival of opera chairs. The house is described as fine and will likely be enjoyed by amusement lovers in the sister city.
An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Life Pill as effective for removing ailments across ages. It claims rapid relief for fever, jaundice, digestive issues and more, urging readers to buy at W Le DeLane’s drug store.
A large crowd witnessed a muddy exhibition between Washington Agricultural College and the University of Oregon. Both teams showed strong defense and offensive readiness in snappy play despite heavy rains. final score was close though the exact numbers are unclear. Officials were W. L. Thompson and W. Wann.
Daily Guard reports Mrs J W Prentiess hosted a November 5 party at 639 High Street with many ladies attending despite bad weather. Prizes awarded for high five points. decor featured chrysanthemum and cosmos. Miss Carrie Paine and others aided serving. Grand ball at Helmet Lodge Knights of Pythias celebrated university anniversary with ivy decor, mirror walls, and an orchestra. attendance from the city elite and university crowd.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a product or item named Frelin Grer and terms like burns scald and Pilea. Other parts unreadable. No clear date, organization, or outcome can be confirmed from the readable fragments.
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