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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1901
Page
7
Special dispatch reports thirty five thousand fans in Cambridge for Yale versus Harvard with Yale as favorite but Harvard triumphs 22 to 0. Also notes Perry on the Town from Panama and Boer actions near Pretoria with more captures reported.
In soggy Kincaid Field the Cottage Grove C I A team lost 6 to 0 to Eugene High School second string. Blair starred for Cottage Grove while Eigete backs shone for Eugene as officials Warren Smith and Arthur Stubling presided and Prof Dillard kept time.
The muddy Corvallis game ended with Oregon Agricultural College defeating the University of Oregon second team 15 to 5. After a 5-5 first half, OAC added 10 points in the second half while holding Oregon to none.
A communication from Evoens dated November 23 denies writing the votes sent to the GUARD about interviews on the pending ordinance. The note states the writer believes the council has a legal right to pass the measure and would be valid, regardless of public opposition, and that no further statements were made.
Merc W Pope and O L Bowder owners of Eugene soap works and Bowder baking powder plant consolidate operations after purchasing from Nicklin and Hodes. With booming business, they plan a new larger building and a 4600 pound capacity kettle to double output, aiming to meet growing orders soon.
Mortgage and financing items include a $890.00 chattel mortgage and a $350.00 mortgage satisfaction. Real estate transfers report John D Cochran and John Curran selling to Cotlisge Grove for $109. Mining location notes Wit Hayer locating Pesch claim in Blue River district. Proof of labor filed by W. B. Ross, Oral Paylor, and Charles Ross on multiple Blue River mining claims. Marriage license issued to George Feulner and Eva Hunter with Mary E Hunter as witness.
Tom Campbell, a Coburg butcher for A K Patterson, drove to Neah Downie on Ninohi Street wheels to fetch calves fodder. On return, crossing a shallow slough near the McKenzie River, swift currents swept the wagon away. Campbell saved himself and the team, then returned to Coburg and said he could not return home until the water subsides.
The board of trade endorsed a petition by Frank Watson representing Bohemia mine owners to set aside four townships of forest reserve for public use to allow railroad construction into the mountainous mining region. The land has little timber value and would enable rail access to the mines.
Dr Wm Kuykendall of Eugene is scheduled to give the third lecture in the forthcoming programmatic series. The evening lecture will be held on the first Friday of the month at the normal school.
The Daily Guard reports a lively social hosted by the G AR Ladies and WRC at Frank's ball with a program of recitations, music, and remarks. Proceeds were raised at a separate United Brethren church surprise donation party for Rev Merrill. The Episcopal parish house hosted Charles Dickens reading to benefit the Ladies' Guild, with musical numbers by Louise Yoran and Mabel Claire Craw.
Daily Guard reports warm rain raised rivers and creeks, enabling log drivers to move timber to mills. Booth Kelly jam reached about 801,600 feet above Wend, while Tom Gilliam’s Mohawk jam neared 3,000,000 feet and others prepare to start logs downstream possibly with dynamite. Eugene observers arrived as many loggers rush to harvest, with Gilliam claiming about 7,000,000 feet in the river.
Eugene Circle No 16 Women of Woodcraft elected officers last night including Past Guardian Neighbor Lucy, Matinly Guardian Neighbor Margaret E Campbell, Adviser Ela E Frazer, Cers SJ Wilson, Magician Augusta M Cheshire, Banker Mellisea C Scott, Attendant Mary Jammer, Inner Sentinel Naonie K Belshaw, Outer Sentinel W M Green, Captain of Guards Mollie E Whitmore, Musician Beesie Ko Farrington, Manager for 15 months Mary A Kuykendal, and overholding managers Alberta McMurphey and Josephine V Kauffman.
A reporter was shown a six foot tall stalk of tobacco growing in Grose and Stevens' real estate office. It was grown on the Mahon place on Fern Ridge, planted last spring with two crops already harvested, and the stalk displayed is a branch of a single plant several feet thick and very luxuriant.
J F Robinson of Eugene has received the thirty third degree in Beottish Rite Masonry and is now secretary of the grand lodge and grand chapter of the state. He has held many offices of honor in grand councils of the order and is noted as a top donor to the craft.
TweFcaniere Factory and Dig & HMeodereon, owners of the furniture factory in the building to be used as the woolen mill dying and picking department, consider erecting a new factory building likely across the race West from the present artery. No decision yet.
Roosevelt signals support for re enactment of the Geary Act and its strengthening to exclude Chinese laborers. A petition form urges Congress to re enact the act before May 1902 with claims that Chinese migration threatens American labor, standards of living, and national interests. Signatures are to be sent to the Senate and House of Representatives.
Brevities report street commissioners building a pew gather in front of the McClung block. Oregon Central Military Wagon Road Co. formed with $25,000 capital by Pengrea A H Tanner and J Sante. Joel Ware is bedridden and unable to recognize anyone but his son William as his condition worsens. Conductor D L Houston returns from Los Angeles and San Francisco recounting the Jeffries vs Roblin event. E Hearn, Junction agent, will transfer to Harrisburg for a six week tour. Mr and Mrs Hearn depart for travel. Guy Hirech to join Jabour midway shows as head talker. two seasons with Jabour. Fischer & Van Cleve Co played Lebanon this week then Salem next week. Eugene troupe reportedly enjoying success in Portland. Raph E Moody of Portland to deliver Eike memorial address in Portland next week. John M Carin of Portland to deliver here at the armory. public invited. Independence Enterprise notes U L Frezier and L Rice purchase F E Chambers hardware stock. Chimitens to relocate to Eugene soon.
Daily Guard itemized updates list Mise Erea Hamble going to Walker, W T Carroll home from Union, Ben Sweet joining Eugene, Rev J B Lister departing for Eastern Oregon, Mre Rev L D Green preaching in Draio, Mram Waddell visiting Junction City, Miss Irene Applegate to Portland, Assessor D P Burton to Cottage Grove, Manford Bears leaving Eugene, Rev Father Beurgeo holding services in Cottage Grove, Ed Ellison from Roseburg in Eugene, Wieters Wallace visiting to see football, Mia JS Higgins touring Southern Oregon, Warren McFarland James Potts and Frank Goodman among Grovettes at game, Bishop Castle and Rev W E Rossman attending jubilee at U B church, Rev J E Berry leaving for San Francisco, Miss Nellie Berry and others returning with CMA football team.
A party claiming to be railroad promoters from Chicago and New York scouted the Franklin area 16 miles northwest of EuGene seeking a feasible route for a line into the region. The informant learned nothing about the company, timetable, or specifics, but speculation cites Southern Pacific interest in tapping vast timber resources and potential lumber mills like Booth Kelly.
An 1901 notice lists letters remaining in the Eugene Oregon post office dated November 11 1901. Names include Abbott J W Catberth Davis Mr Gooch Geo Howard Dewitt Hubbard Mrs LC Knall Mre Grace Morton Miss Montgomery W L Sylvester Mre Helen weet Ben Priest Miss Earth a charge of one cent will be made and letters will be given out upon request when advertised callers should state when called for.
Local Market details include butter 60 cents per roll, poultry 350 to 4.50, prunes 21 to 4e, flour 75 per sack, eggs 25 cents, wheat 50 cents per mile short note. The three Danes Boeses Hansen and Justesen purchased the Whitney place near foot hills two miles south of Eugene and plan building. A notice records a morning delivery to Mr and Mrs Nobert Aysom Pearl Street between Tis and Pverwenth range mer.
Last Sunday November 2 jubilee services marked the United Brethren church debt elimination. The 1591 building’s loan, once $1009, has been paid with help from Sunday School, Ladies Aid, YPS, subscriptions, and farm profits. Church now numbers about 110 with Pastor J T Merrill guiding broad improvement plans.
A promotional note describes a winter journey to Southern California and Arizona via the Shasta route. It highlights renewed interest, diverse landscapes, and many resorts from mountains to plains. Two trains leave Portland daily, with improved sleeping cars and reasonable rates. Address KB Milies for illustrated guides.
The Willamette River surged rapidly in Eugene this forenoon with a 3 inch rise from 7 to 10 am and 12 more inches from 10 am to 2 pm, while the gauge noted heavy flow across a hundred yard wide point. The river stood at least ]] feet above the low water mark, indicating a significant deluge near headquarters.
Notice is given of the Eugene Oregon Fire Department annual election to be held at the firemen ball in Eugene on Monday December 2 2001 to elect one chief engineer and one assistant chief engineer to serve for one year W W Stevans President Sosrd
A group of citizens gathered last evening to nominate a ticket for city offices. The list includes J W Steerer and Dawe as councilmen, with BC Marthe as a key member, and the group aims to elect the ticket at the upcoming December election.
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