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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1902
Page
1
A fire alarm at 6:00 PM directed firefighters to the Mulkey boarding house at 471 Willamette Street. A lamp filled with gasoline caused the flames, one boarder attempted to throw it outside, flames spread to the ceiling, and heroic efforts with quilts and rugs saved the entire block of wooden buildings.
The Oregon Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church closed with appoint- ments by Bishop Cranston. Presiding elder Aibsny and many ministers were assigned to charges across the Eugene district including Ford Amity Brownevile Corvallis Cottage Grove Dalles Drain Eugene Falla Jefferson Junction City Lebanon Mebama Monroe Philomath Sheridan Wendling and others. Willamette University lecturer Edward Gutne and Eugene Quarterly member W S Young received remarks on delegation.
Local report details the death of James Rayburn a former resident found burned in a house fire. Fire investigators assess blaze origin and whether accidental or intentional factors are involved while noting nearby residents assisted in evacuation efforts.
Daily Guard reports James Rayburn of Lane County died after a building fire near Capay California. The telegram notes his death was confirmed today and mentions his residence on Fern Ridge and Grand Prairie. He had a wife and one child believed to be safe, with another sister living near Elmira.
The Portland Telegram publishes a photo and notice of Julia Briscoe's funeral held Sunday afternoon from Danning's chapel. Once married to Bam L Simpson, she lived in Eugene in the seventies and had been an invalid for years. A large circle of friends paid tribute to her memory.
Thieves ransacked the residence of J H Newman in the outskirts, stealing nothing new, with suspicion it was the same gang that haunted the city during the carnival. No clues have been located yet as police follow the trail.
Eugene businessmen swiftly pledged to raise 50 dollars each toward a Portland led fund for a Captain Clark sword testimonial. The effort reached 100 dollars in minutes with a statewide goal of about 1400 dollars to honor Admiral Charles Clark of the Oregon for gallant service in the Spanish American War.
Daily guard reports Joe Nansen, 15, living near Eugene, accused by his mother of stealing $175 two weeks ago. Constable Smith detained him. Deputy District Attorney Harris questioned him. The boy, once at Utah reform school, may be sent back to reform school.
Coach Marion Dolph leads a revamped squad with new players from Portland Academy Baker City and Oregon City plus returning veterans Watts Goodrich Thayer Murphy Johnson Lowe. He predicts strong performance and a likely win in the Thanksgiving Portland game.
Sunday Mr and Mrs John Ingham and Mr and Mrs R A Bartlett left for Washington DC to attend the annual national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. Mr Ingham is one of three estate delegates and Mrs Logham is a state delegate to the Ladies of GAR encampment. Afterward Mrs Lug Ban and Mrs Bartlett travel to Tilsonburg Ontario for pleasure. others from Oregon plan an optional encampment in Portland in 1905.
Miss A M Smith, a Doctor of Osteopathy, disposed of her Eugene practice and patrons to Dr Hugh Penland of Salem. Smith, who has built an extensive local client base, departs tonight for Missouri before resuming practice in Chattanooga. Penland will arrive soon from Salem.
JO Watts, an optician, left Sunday for Chicago to pursue a post graduate course in optics at the Northern Illinois College. He expects to return about November 10, fully equipped with the latest instruments and ideas in his profession. The Northern Illinois optics college is regarded as the best in the United States.
F L Stewart appeared before Justice for assaulting his son in law Tom Goodpesture at the depot yesterday. He pleaded guilty and was fined ten dollars plus costs, which he paid.
The article notes schools are congested with crowded buildings and displaced pupils. It reports attempts to use every available room, plans to refuse admissions to some students, and efforts to find space or build new high school buildings to relieve the overflow.
The Christian Sunday Behoo officers announce a Sunday School Rally next Sunday at the church services. A fine program is being prepared for the occasion.
At a Vernon meeting the group votes to send Captain C C Kaepffman and Lieutenant O E Raterte to Portland on October 14. Fourteen companies statewide will be organized into two regiments with a brigade and staff officers to be appointed.
In Engens on Monday September 29 1902 Mrs A J Titus welcomed a 10 pound daughter.
A fragmented Springfield item lists a rept petition or docket number 28 directed to an unnamed Mr and Mrs Wom Huonicu't. The readable text suggests a legal or civic notice format but lacks clear actions, dates, or locations beyond Springfield. Further context would clarify the notice purpose and parties involved.
The Tillamook Herald notes a unusual influx of hobos into the town reaching Eugene, with a lack of railroad connections to the outside world and limited communication for travelers and residents alike. The piece highlights the community’s concern and curiosity about this mysterious group.
Senator RA Booth of Eugene announces major gifts at a conference in Grants Pass. He subscribes 10000 to endowment funds for Willamette University and 1000 toward its debt, with reports noting his broader plan to fund deserving young men’s college courses in the state.
Real estate transfers list numerous 160 acre and other property parcels across townships with payments from $1000 to $2500, involving Willard F Phillips, A L Henning, Hendricks, Hendricke, Rosman, Croseau, Koox, Dow, Carlton, Wood, Zumwalt, Matthews, Campbell, and others. Marriage licenses issued for Archie Thompson with Mabel Thornton and Turner Lurne with Nellie Martin, with witnesses J V Thornton and E E Aubrey.
Mixed dispatches report Emile Zola’s inquest delayed until Mrs Zola recovers, while Carrie Nation’s Yale address fell flat with students jeering. other items note Astoria sailors’ deaths, Portland graft nothing, Newbury nuptials, and New York police in Saratoga convention unrest.
Mike Gross, the genial Hoffman House day clerk, reports the pickpocket remains in town. At the Salem fair he lost $5 in cash while trying to confront the thief, having carried the money for fear of burglary.
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