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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1903

Page

11

Fatal blast at Lucky Boy Mine claims Jos. Miller

Dr. F M Day brought word that Jos. Miller was killed by a blast at the Lucky Boy mine on Wednesday noon, while George Warner was badly injured. Miller died after about two hours. Warner suffered severe injuries including a torn eye. The accident occurred when workers entered the tunnel to inspect a misfired charge.

F. M. Day Lucky Boy Jos. Miller George Warner Wootten Miller Warner Hugene Dev Miller Har

Money Burned in the Barn

The Springfield News details a barn fire at EB L. Smith’s property. Mr. Strayer lost his team and 8158 in currency, badly burned while freeing stock. The 80 by 106 foot barn held hay, oats, wheat, chop, carp, barnes, and farming machinery valued around 2500 with no insurance.

The Springfield News EB L. Smith Strayer ALOUT Lane County

Better Than Pills Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets

A speaker claims Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are superior to ordinary cathartics because they are easier to take gentle and pleasant with effects that hardly notice a medicine. They move the bowels improve appetite aid digestion for sale at 50 cents per bottle by W L Delano's drug store.

Medician W. L. Delano

Harrisburg Bulletin Hints At New Show Judging Standard

Harrisburg Bulletin observes a fresh approach to judging merit for an upcoming performance. The Hypnotico Company opens a three night run at the City Hall tonight and, based on the advance agent’s gentlemanly bearing, appears worthy of a favorable reception.

Harrisburg Hypnotico Company City Hell

Albany Street Line Franchise Extension Pending Decision

The Albany Street railroad franchise is set to be extended 25 years. The council will consider the measure under advisement and decide at the next meeting, likely granting the request amid strong citizen support for improvements.

Albany Street Railroad City Counel TY Convenl

Laundry Break-In At Troy Laundry On Olive Street

Robbery report says a Wednesday night entry at the Troy laundry on Olive Street led to the loss of starch supplies and several shirts. Police are investigating and have a possible suspect, noting it is the second break-in since Mr Muth ersbaugh took possession months ago.

Troy Olive Street Mr. Muthersbaugh

Junction Hens Busts Down in Storm Damage

A Times report notes a Cascheer building west of the hell of ominous weather, toppled by Tuesday night storm. The structure collapsed to bare walls, leaving it roofless and braced only by scattered lumber.

Cottage Grove Items From The Leader And Nugget

Cottage Grove news notes residents visit friends and oversee property. Jobo Bartela buys partner Marion Veatch’s meat market stake on Main Street and becomes sole proprietor. Lee Henry leases his Larch Building bowling alley to Berry and Hinds, opening soon. Somers Olsen Lorenzen planning mill firm in Eugene promotes business. D FE Slagle sells 27 Angora goats to John Karmesa for Harms near Goshen. Lorane mail carrier John Haskell loses a horse that must be shot after a leg injury. State game warden J W Baker reports deputies active in Eastern Oregon. Irwin Lea returns from Honolulu sugar refinery stint and heads to New Orleans on business. Dr W W Oglesby notes successful operation on Mrs Jas Barrett and patient progressing well. Osbourne of Magene Daily Guard visits with Bohemia nines. Leader staff praises Osbourne as affable, entertaining, and a true newspaper man.

Mra R. W. Veatch Eugene Jobo Bartela Marion Veatch Main Street Lee Henry Larch Messrs. Berry and Hinds Somers Somers, Olsen & Lorenzen D. FE. Slagle Silk Creek John Karmesa Harms Brother Goshen John Haskell Lorane Cottage Grove J. W. Baker Oregon Pendleton Irwin Lea George Lea Honolulu Len New Orleans W. W. Oglesby Jas. H. Barrett Robt. A. Osbourne Magene Daily Guard Bohemia Osbourne Thor

Real Estate Transfers and Marriages Licenses Listed

Court House records list numerous real estate transfers including blocks and acres in Eugene Cottage Grove and Springfield from multiple grantees to individuals with details of lots and donations. Marriages licenses appear for Ub. Meckey Emma Moe ler and J T Pridges with witnesses noted.

Foundation dispute over Underwood lot erupts again

Controversy over the Fifth and Willamette corner lot flares as S H Hurst sends workers to tear out N K Gaylord’s foundation for a store. Gaylord asserts ownership and vows damages up to 400. Hurst’s agent Gresa says the deed favors Hurst and warns of further actions.

Underwood Fifth Willamette S. H. Hurst N. K. Gaylord Gaylord I. N. Harbaugh John H. Bowers Mr. Hurst Hurst Gi. G. Gresa

Eugene Urges Public Building Priority in Oregon

The Oregon State Journal argues Eugene is overlooked in plans for new public buildings. Senator Mitchell may introduce bills to fund structures at Baker City La Grande and Oregon City, but Eugene, viewed as central to future growth, lacks a comparable project despite its greater present needs.

Mitchell Baker City la Grande Oregon City Eugene Oregon Salem Oregon State Journal

Wedge FATAL? Logging accident leaves man with broken leg

J. K. Huston, injured in Leaburg while driving a wedge into his leg, arrived at Eugene hospital with a broken left leg. The incident occurred at the Nettle logging camp as the wedge recoiled. The Review notes the man’s severe leg injury and the accident details.

J. K. Huston Eugene Leaburg

Bridge Collapse Delays Trains on Santiam Line

Heavy rains last week damaged the approach to the Santiam railroad bridge between Tallman and Munters on the Woodburn Nation branch of the Southern Pacific. Trains must now use Albany via the Corvallis Eastern from Shelbarn and Lebanon road, causing several hours of delay.

Santiam Tallman Munters Woodburn Nation Southern Pacific Albany Corvallis Shelbarn Lebanon Road

Harrisburg News Fragment Highlights Local Mishaps

The report notes Arens, son of Dug Waesem, was badly injured yesterday when a colt toppled and trapped him. Faye Cooley and Seerver of Norwhville were visiting, with Faye planning a return to musical studies and a move to Los Angeles. A fire at the Woolbarn and Natro Fiver incident near Rowland caused section and bridge delays as Brownsville crews assisted.

Arens Dug Waesem Bart Yesterdey Faye Cooley Seerver Nrowhville Atondag Agene Los Angeles Rowland Los Satartay Portland Brownsville

Fire gutted second floor of Methodist parsonage

Fire at No 18 West Tenth street burned the upstairs of Rev B Rowland and family parsonage, damaging library and household goods. Alarm at 12:15, chemical engine battled flames. delay uncoiling hose. Building valued 1500, insured 800. contents uninsured. total loss about 600 to 700.

West Tenth Street B. Rowland Mr. Rowland Rowland

Veteran Pastor to Preach at Eugene Cumberland Church

Rev. C. A. Wooley will fill the pulpit tomorrow morning and evening at the Eugene Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He preached his first sermon in Eugene thirty eight years ago in the old building that stood on the current site. Wooley arrived in the Willamette valley on October 10, 1865, and later served as the regular pastor for eight years.

Cumberland Presbyterian Church Eugene C. A. Wooley Wooley Willamette Valley Eugene Cumberland

Rivers Rise as Rain Keeps Rivers High at Eugene

The Willamette River at the Eugene bridge stood nine feet above low water this afternoon and was still rising. The McKenzie River is also high and climbing steadily. The rain is cold and falls without melting mountain snow, so river rise is gradual.

Willamette Eugene Bridge McKenzie

Ackerman and Campbell Plans for Education Trips

Superintendent J. H. Ackerman will travel to Dallas to finish the week and, with Professor P. L. Campbell, visit high schools in Eastern Oregon next week. The following week they attend the Blue Teachers' Association meeting at Rater City and the Malbewr county Yale institute.

J. H. Ackerman Dallas P. L. Campbell Oragon Rater City County Institute of

Circuit court adjourned after longest session in years

The regular November term of the circuit court adjourned this forenoon at ten o'clock after the longest session for several years. The session lasted two weeks including adjourned days with many cases on the docket. Five men were sent to the penitentiary, two to the county jail and two paid fines. A number of civil and injunction cases were considered, and a sixth anniversary party was noted for Carman Puller at 194 East Eleventh Street with a large group attending.

Gorrell Beadle Hamilton Ethel Christian Eneca Fenee

Brilliant society event yesterday noted in Daily Guard

A grand afternoon at Frank's hall featured elegant ladies, including Mrs. Hoffman and Mrs. Smith, with whist prizes awarded to Mrs. Hendricks and others. Guests listed include numerous local names, and a later birthday surprise for Mr. Julian on West Fifth Street with music, dancing, and a late departure.

Daily Guard Frank W. HH. Hoffman Geo. W. Smith S.S. Spencer C. L. Winter Laura Harris K. Scarbrough Geo. T. Hall, Sr John Kelly Geo. Kelly D. Link R. McMurphey A. L. Peter J. L. Campbell EB. H. Ingham Geo. VU. Yoran B. DeBar K. H. Dearborn P. Be, Snodgrass F.W A. F. Julian West Fifth Street Mr. Julian Joling Mra C Matthews J. A. Zimmer Walter Wilson John Eddy John Manrose J. Turner J. Nicholas Wattle George Lill NH. ML Barton Crow Crow, Mra. Castor A. J. Churchill Potts K. Roberts J. E. Histon Mr. Garden Vier Frankie Taylor W. Brabham J Wn Nearey A.e-Neltam Murphy

Dirigible flight and a political call for a cautious session

The note highlights the Lebaudy brothers sailing a dirigible from Moisson to Paris in one and a half hours, landing in the city center. It then critiques Governor Chamberlain’s stance on special legislative sessions, warning against rushing pet laws. An elderly Indian woman, born in 1791 and aged 112, was burned in her cabin near San Luis Obispo, illustrating the era’s vast change from 18th century beginnings to modern times.

Lebaudy Moisson Paris San Louis Obispo California Mississippi River

Strawberries in November in two states

Elmer Hunter from Bristol Pennsylvania grows an acre and a half of strawberries and sells them at five cents per berry to those who can pay. In Pendleton Oregon the second crop is marketed at prices affordable to common people, with an exhibit at the irrigation meeting showing potential for a regional strawberry industry.

Salem Statesman Elmer Hunter Bristol Pennsylvania Pendleton East Oregonian Freewater Umatilla County Hristo Oregon

Priscilla Club Formed For Needlework And Improvement

A Priscilla Club for married ladies has been organized by ten Eaogene women. Founders include Mesdames W. H. Alexander G. W. Smith R. Gilbert G. Davis T. Luckey F. Poindexter F. Hampton Bert Peters Bert Vincent Henry Schwering and E. Mallock. First meeting was with Mrs W H Alexander. next will be with Mrs Gay Davis.

Priscilla Club Mesdames W. H. Alexander G. W. Smith R. Gilbert G. Davis T. Luckey F. Poindexter F. Hampton Bert Peters Bert Vincent Henry Schwering E. Mallock Gay Davia

Eugene Gun Club Meeting for Thanksgiving Shoot

A call meeting of the Eugene Gun Club is set at W. H. Bay's store on Monday evening at 8 o'clock. J. O. Watts serves as president as the club arranges plans for a Thanksgiving shoot.

Eugene Gun Club W. H. Bay J. O. Watts

New Pipe Organ Fit for Congregational Church

A. Woodford of the Allen Ramaker Company from Portland visits to install a fine new Estey pipe organ at the Congregational church.

A. Woodford Allen-Ramaker Company Portland Estey

Robbed at Junction by purse snatchers in hotel

Picture agents from Junction City seized a purse containing 100 in rings and keepsakes from Moe Strickland, landlady of the Junction City Hotel, after a visitor claimed intimacy with her. The purse vanished during upstairs and downstairs movements, a warrant being issued for arrest. An internal revenue visit led to a liquor license fine for a local business man.

Guard Special Servics Junction City Moe Strickland Jan City Internal Revenue Pagland

Funeral of Mrs B E A Fie tham postponed by storm

Mrs Pinkham's Frnet reports the funeral of Mrs BE A Fie tham, who died November 10 at 28 West Light Street, is postponed due to a storm in the Rocky Mountains hindering eastbound children. It will be held Monday at 10 am at the family residence, with Rev. T R Cross of the Congregational church presiding, interment at Mulkey cemetery.

BE. A. Fietham Weet Lig Street Rocky Mountains T. KR. Cross Th Congregational Church Mulkey

Albany Democrat Report on Case Involving Lane County Incident

A report from Albany Democrat describes a case in Lane County involving an eight-year-old victim. The accused, identified as Jim Bons, faces a наказание sentence to ten years at a penitentiary. The article notes the incident surfaced today in the city.

Albany Jim Bons Lane County Forth Penitentiary

Local Notices and Personal Moves Across Cities

A jumble of names and places shows people traveling and returning today. Alex Smith from Blu River. Davis to Janetion Ci. Frank Hadley back in San Francisco. Leon Edmunson from shenthis. Haynes from a south trip. Judge Hamilton to Roseburg. Hopkins at Harrisburg. Frasier aboard to Portland. J S Medley to Cottage. Goldsmith to Cottar Grove. Coffey to Stockton. Miss Rebecca Haines returning from San T. Rash ard family arriving for winter. Wilkins the Indian agent in Eugene. Pickard in Francisco with sheep train. Constable Jack Smith for Porcatelly dab. Rev Snyder en route to eastern Oregon for health. Applegates returning home with poisoning. Dolly Saltmareh arriving from Mia. Sedge family from Preston in Dr and Mrs F. ing. Lucia, daughter of President conril, at home. J B Wyatt and Harpeth back from the Aleea hunting trip.

Tf. Davis Janetion Ci Frank Hadley San i Francisco Leon Edmunson W B. Haynes J. W. Hamilton Roseburg Fred Frank Hopkins Harrisburg E. J. Frasier Portland J.S. Medley Julius Goldsmith Cottar Grove Mra M. M. Coffey Stockton Cal Rebecca Haines San T. L J. E. Snyder Browari Oregon Albert Applegates Dolly Saltmareh Mia B. A. Sedge Preston Minn Mra F.ing P. Conril Lucia Wyatt Harpeth Aleea Albeus Democrat

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