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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1902
Page
1
The Oregon Hop Growers Association reports 2390 bales sold at 50 cents per pound with plans to raise to 300 bales by week end. Growers still hold about 13,000 bales statewide while exports to England continue and American consumers await the next harvest.
GN Anderson of Jackson county and Miss Emma Coleman a Lane county teacher were married at the Congregation parsonage by Ren Mench Walce. The groom is a Liscounty businessman. They depart today for Portland and Puget Sound for their honeymoon then return to Jackson county to reside.
News from Scripps is the plague in India has reached 127000 cases with 100000 deaths in five months. Havana reports better strike conditions as U S troops stay ready. Salt Lake City sees a rash of crime including a bold grocery store robbery at closing time. Five suspects held, none injured, register and safe opened by masked robbers. Washington reports a tentative UMWA agreement with anthracite operators, details pending. Panama Canal talks stall as Hay signals possible abandonment of negotiations with Colombia and considers Nicaragua route.
List of property transfers in Eugene including parcels in Mulligan's donation and Packard’s addition with prices, plus bonds and trades among individuals. Mentions to Eugene, Alberta S McMurphey, Adah L Shelton, and JP parties. includes a block and lot descriptions and amounts from $30 to $6000. Marriage licenses noted for several couples with witnesses.
Pacific University football team returned home from Eugene after a hard 10 to 0 defeat to Oregon. Mills suffered a badly bruised arm, Fletcher has a broken shoulder, and the squad, though bruised, expects to play Thanksgiving against the Corvallis team. Yoder at center starred, Barnett supported Lee on defense, and all players fought bravely despite the outcome.
A Sopps News Association dispatch from Wasetxetox on November 25 cites Marine Hospital Service representatives in India stating that the bubonic plague tally over the twenty one weeks to date has reached 127000, with a substantial portion showing aggravated symptoms and about eighty percent improving.
From the Leader report a Friday to Saturday evening visit by Manager Stone and W E Coman of the Southern Pacific with railroad officials to Newport. The party toured Hesl Rooke and Bunday, with a Albany special trip. Rumor says Coman seeks a Newport site for a first-class hotel by the Southern Pacific.
George Petty longtime Cow Top Fork bottom area resident and farmer died at home yesterday November 3 after a protracted illness. Born August 1857 he was 45 years old. The funeral was held today in Croverdale cemetery with Rev Barohart Moclatiog officiating.
Multnomah coach McMillan compares the two teams as evenly matched with balanced weight and speed. He notes Multnomah’s younger players and Plowden Stott’s promise, while Oregon shows strong generalship and ball advancement. Kicking edge favors Multnomah’s Cook, and rainy conditions highlight punting. The game promises a spectacular Portland encounter.
Three funerals were held in Eugene yesterday and today. Mrs. Rebecca Currie was buried at Masonic Cemetery after dying at her Olive Street home. Thornton Billmire, brought from Salem, was interred at O Street Cemetery with Rev. J Richardson officiating. George W Plotts funeral was conducted at Pilkitt Block Willamette Street with Maonic ritual by Rev. D E Loveridge, burial at Masonic Cemetery.
The Lane County Board of Equalization, led by County Judge H R Kincaid, County Clerk E A Lee, and Assessor D P Burton, convened to annualize the county’s assessment rolls. The panel, normally productive only modestly, heard few grievances as Burton stated no assessments had been found incorrect up to 2 PM, with no cases yet before the board.
Frank Taylor aged three months and four days died November 22 1902 at home five miles north of Eugene. Funeral conducted by Rev Mr Armstrong at one o clock. Interment in Luper cemetery.
A coastal Oregon college notes exams and holidays with Thanksgiving from Wednesday noon through Sunday. The Oregon Idaho YMCA convention meets in Newberg December 5 to 7 with daily programs. Football sentiment centers on Multnomah and Portland trips, secret practice concludes for off season. A junior farce at Willard Hall and a Grafter's Society display case feature student activities.
Now 24, Jack Sweet and Mr Alpbe Powsl marry with Justice CA Wintermeir officiating. The groom is a prosperous Elmira district farmer and the couple plan to live nearby.
At the home of the bride s parent in Creewell N2 142 Mise May Clark and in Seer msr in Ringfield Rev ga Howeerl of Crew ll clawed.
A seven day old infant VeAN Stryker died Monday at the family home in Yoblege Hil after a threat incident. The case remains under investigation as authorities review circumstances surrounding the death.
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