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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1901

Page

6

Frisco prize fight stars in Roosevelts civil service push

Special to the Guard reports Jefferies is favored to beat Rubin in the November 15 prize fight with heavy betting circles. Other items note hunting convicts down at Leavenworth with several accounted for, a bank burglary in Camp BeLtonsura netting $15000, and Manila fighting near Samar as yankee marines shell insurgents. Also King Edward's birthday observed quietly at Sandingham. deaths in concentration camps described as appalling. a divorce decision in London declaring American divorces invalid unless domiciled in England. a severe earthquake in Brescia. President Roosevelt vowing to enforce the civil service law as Collector Sapp resigns. Isthmian Canal Commission expected to back Nicaragua route.

San Francisco Jefferies Rublin

Courthouse lodging house nears completion in Lane County

The old Lane County courthouse is being transformed into a lodging house with twenty eight bedrooms and two suite rooms for families. Ed Howe will move his family in next week to oversee furnishing as carpenters finish beds, rugs, and painted floors. The building features cedar interior walls, large windows for light, and fire safety through its separate stairs and central landing. Nearby Eugene hotel accommodations are strained, and the lodging house aims to relieve demand with about forty beds once fully finished.

Lane County Ed Howe Eugene

Senseless Arrest Reported In Gardiner Case

Daily Guard notices two Seattle men H E Warner and Geo Lomason were arrested near Gardiner on suspicion of the Walker train hold up. They claim they were en route to Cow Bay seeking work, unaware of any robbery. Local officers in Eugene released them after finding no proof, while Gardiner constables confined them briefly at a hotel. The incident is blamed on being strangers in the area.

Daily Guard Sov Gardiner Eugene

Woolen mill proposed for Eugene area with Portland backers

H D Wagnon of Portland, who secured an $8000 bonus to build a woolen mill in Kagens, joins with W H Hirsch formerly of Brownaville Eagle Woolen Mills. Hirsch operates a three-set mill at Sigourney Iowa and wishes to relocate to Oregon. The writer notes Eugene will likely receive the mill.

Brownsville H D Wagnon Portland Kagens W H Hirsch Eagle Woolen Mills Brownaville Hireeh Sigourney Lews Oregon Eugene

Court House Items Real Estate Transfers and Marriages

Real estate transfers list vague parcels including W C Fields and Cintha Fields to F E J Deffenbacker and Van Dayn's ad to Coburg. Eric Aline and Sigrid Aline own 39.82 acres in section 17, township 3 west, valued at 3000. Marriage license noted for Walter Scott and Leila Gravoutte with L C Beott as witness.

F E J Deffenbacker van Dayn Coburg Eric Aline Sigrid Aline

Fairmount Man Guilty of Assault and Battery

John Le Duke of Fairmount was arrested Thursday for assault and battery on his wife. At Justice Wintermetz court a jury verdict of guilty led to a fine of 10 and cost. Jury members included Geo Gross Mike Seyneider G W Hunter L Gil strap J K Cox and J W Pollock. Joey L Bilyeo acted as defense and L T Harrie with J M Williams represented the state.

John le Duke Fairmount

Local Residents Return and Visit Eugene and Albany

Daily Guard notes a series of visits and returns as residents travel between Cottage Grove Salem Eugene Roseburg and Albany. Individuals mentioned include F E Sharkey of the Lucky Boy mine in Eugene. Mrs J E Noland from Creewell. Miss Anna Oglesby returning to Hon City. CC Matlock home from a valley trip. Mrs Vanderburg from Cottage Grove. Mrs G K Abrisman from Roseburg. Mrs D A Paine to Salem to visit Mrs Geo HM Burnett. Mrs Ralston from Albany visiting her mother Mrs J L Page. Mrs Helle Eastland returning from the valley. Yella and Wilma Zeleber visiting. Mrs Robt Brady from Creswell. Miss Jane Zelgher visiting Albany. Mrs I G Kouoits. Si Strong returning from Eugene to Cottage Grove. T Howard of Trent returning from Atlin Alaska. Mr and Mrs EG Brigga of Sodaville visiting Mrs Briggs sister Mrs F A Rankin in Eugene. W T Campbell, L Simons and IT L Campbell back from Roseburg on land matters. Mr and Mrs J B and B Harris visiting Portland guests of Mr and Mrs LO Beck. Belle Eastland inspector of the WRC visiting Lebanon. Dr Frank Strong returning from university inspections with Mrs Strong. Mr and Mrs Sam Burkhart moving to Eugene and brother Crss Burkhart already there. William Ralston visiting relatives in Eugene.

CC Matlock Vanderburg Cottage Grove Abrisman Roseburg D A Paine Salem Geo HM Burnett Ralston Albany J L. Page Mra Helle Eastland Yella Wilma Zeleber T Howard Trent Atlin Alaska EG Brigga Sodaville Briggs F A Rankin Eugene W T Campbell L Simons L Campbell J B&b Harris Portland Frank Strong North West Middle West Strong Enat Albany Democrat Sam Burkhart Crrs Burkhart William Ralston

Pullman Defeats UO in 16 to 0 Victory

Pullman Washington reports a large crowd for the football game between Pullman and the University of Oregon. McBrite and Murphy did not play but are recovering. The teams will miss upcoming games as the grounds are far from the city. The game started at 2 30 pm and Pullman won 16 to 0.

Pullman Wash McBrite Murphy

Large Property Sale Report from Daily Guard

Nov 9 report details EJ Frasier selling Florence and Eugene property to W J Rogers for 460 with K E Wileon property in Glenwood Park second sale of A J Keeney farm four acres at Crosden to A C Ellis for 600. Local builders underway including Truilinger Macy Lewis Ballard and others. Willamette Valley Poultry Association meets in J Watts office electing JO Watts Eugene B F Keeney Amo Wilkins Geo Fisher. next show set for December 15.

EJ Frasier Florence and Eugene W J Rogers K E Wileon Glenwood Park A J Keeney Crosden A C Ellis

Ideals and debates at U C literary societies

Daily Gaare reports Laeurean address by Prof HM C Howe on ideas as civilization’s motive power and the value of literature. Johanson gives extempo. debates on income tax and organized labor. Philologians hear Behafer on Thomas Jefferson. Kutexiane program includes recitation and current events. debates favor neg.

Laeurean Society Hmc Howe Howe Wm H Johanson Renshaw and Johnson Bearbrough and Tiffany Philologians Joseph Behafer Thos Jefferson C V Kom J A Gamber New York HG Moatton J W McArthur W W Tomineon Fred Stockton Kutexiane Pearl Lackey Lulu Holmes Amy Holmes Bertha Templeton Lesbe Jakway Letia ‘Stragb Margaret Kannaerd

Patterson School Dedication Ceremony Report

The Patterson School building was dedicated with city public schools adjourning to honor the event. G A R and Ladies of the G A R members attended. Hon J M Shelley and Hon J H McClung spoke along with Bo Schwareschild. Dr Patterson, honored namesake and blind, was cheered as he was led down the steps.

Patterson Geary School G A R WRU J M Shelley J H McClung Bo Schwareschild Miseida Patterson Misa Patterson GARK

Serious Runaway Injures Eugene Area Man

Mar tin Nelson residing five miles west of Eugene on Elmira road was badly hurt when a runaway caused by frightened sheep toppled his wagon. Nelson, unconscious, suffered a head cut and multiple bruises while his son Will tended him. Dr Atwood arrived and judged a fractured arm likely but the patient should recover. wagon and horse were damaged.

Keally Gaard Nova Martin Nelson Eugene Elmira Nelson Will Orc Atwood

Grand Knight of Pythias Ball Celebrates Eleventh Anniversary

A Knight of Pythias lodge anniversary ball at the armory drew a large crowd. Miss Myra Brown led the grand march with Kil Davis as the event featured elaborate decorations, a fine orchestra, and refreshments.

Armory Knighta of Pyth Rathbone Kil Davis Myra Brown Alta Vera Eastham Avarverud E. R Davis Roberts H A Dunbar Mise Bianche Taylor Fannie Hemenway C L. Winter

Fragmented OCR Story Headlines Incomplete Readable Fragments

A damaged OCR segment offers partial readable text about a local event or notice. The content lacks clear names, dates, or places, making a full headline and summary difficult. Readers must await clearer text to identify the main action and involved entities.

Training With Hanna in Ohio Campaign Weathered

A rural column notes Governor absent from home for weeks while reports say he aids Mark Hanna in Ohio. It mentions campaign tactics and frictions over free silver and tariffs. Also a Lane County bride announces Mim Lettie Edwards to Josiah Herron with marriage plans next Wednesday.

Ohio Mark Hanna Mark Timothy Corvaille Times Lane County Lettie Edwards Josiah Herron Henton County Mary Barclay Mise Edwardes Lane

Freight Wreck Near Wolf Creek In Southern Oregon

A through freight train No 222 jumped the track near Wolf Creek at 2 20 this morning fourtee n cars piled into the ditch two overturned one unidentified hobo crushed beneath a ship anchor wrecking trains sent from Roseburg and Portland indicate extensive damage the train was moving about 18 miles an hour and Wolf Creek is the first station south of Glendale about 70 miles by rail from Kore burg

W F Anderson Dempsey and Rows M ¢ Gregory Jas Tynat H Gilvin Wolf Creek Roseburg Portland Wolf Creek Station Glendale Douglas Josephine Koreburg

Practicing Forcoene Game Roseburg academy Faces Eugene High

The Roseburg academy football team trains daily for the Thanksgiving clash with Eugene High School. After a defeat by Draineam, they aim to rebound and prove themselves against Lane County rivals. Mia Fewster, a deaf woman, narrowly escaped a work train as it approached on tracks. the engineer signaled but she did not notice until the train halted and she was pulled to safety.

Roseburg Academy Eugene High School Draineam Lane County Mia Fewster Saya Albany Democrat Abe

Oregon County Grievances Trigger Local Action

A read portion from an Oregon county report notes rising concerns prompting officials to consider swift measures. Community leaders urge cooperation as plans for addressing grievances move forward amid heightened local attention.

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