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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1903
Page
10
J. O. Watts an optician and pioneer jeweler wins the M. R. Janney bankruptcy sale with the highest bid. He will reopen at Janney's old stand, joining optical work with jewelry. Watts is well known in Eugene, having previously sold to Janney & Meyer and later operated his own shop.
Les Galbraith the jockey faced a charge of carrying a concealed pistol after a racetrack altercation with A. W. Ream. Justice C. A. Wintermeier presided as the jury found Galbraith not guilty after deliberations starting around 4:10 PM. Deputy L. T. Harris led the state’s case with C A. Berdy defending.
Hall and Son report initial hops purchases from Geo Yarnell as the first sales of the 1903 crop. Prices are noted in cents, reflecting early market activity and modest transactions for the season.
George Widmer sues Rust and Page owners of a fruit farm below the city for 87 damages and 275.38 to recover. He alleges non compliance with a contract to buy his prune crop, claiming 15,085 pounds were delivered but 15,000 pounds more rotted on the trees after refusal to accept. Widmer seeks 75 in damages and 73.38 for prunes delivered with 85.04 paid.
Mrs Ella Lynes wife of David Lynes aged 50 died this morning at 8 oclock at 311 East Eighth street after a three month illness. The Lynes family came from California to Eugene about a year ago. The body will be sent to Jefferson tonight for burial, her former home. She leaves husband a sister Mia C McAlpin of Eugene and four children Myrtle Gladys Lilly and Pearl. She was a member of the local MKE church.
A. Will left this week for Eugene to start a general merchandise business. His wife travels to Portland to visit friends and will join him later. The Goerd family welcomes the Wills to the Aurora region and notes his reputation as a fire-class merchant.
Chas Austin, who bought the Banquet Cafe from M. R. Janney Inet July, closed the doors last night and announced the business would cease. The Guard regrets Austin leaving the place, noting he provided excellent service though the venture could not sustain operations.
The District Fair Board met in the morning and audited a number of bills. Receipts from the fair indicate the board will finish ahead financially. Jobo Barger of Roseburg was in the city.
The Oregonian tabulated presidential post office receipts for the past year showing gains at most offices with Albany the only notable loss. Eugene posted a substantial increase to 11,206 from 10, - while Portland reached 406,000. several towns like Pendleton and Salem also showed strong rises. Four fourth class offices were elevated to presidential class and posted new receipts through year end. The article also notes high school football plans and upcoming games under coach Bryson with a second eleven kickoff anticipated next Saturday.
The high school will not hold the annual benefit and dance for the football team due to objections by the board of directors. Students anticipated the event, and last year's amusement club may reform as a non school organization to host parties. A morning student meeting ratified editor Elza Crow’s staff appointments for the Newa, while the fund solicitation committee reports near total success, having collected nearly 0 from students.
P H Farrell longtime Eugene Crase Band leader recently from Woodburn and E C Lake worker met Jomea Mc Claren on the street and discussed old Eugene as a stranger named A L Johnson now a leading Tacoma photographer claimed to have played with Farrell. Farrell and McClaren failed to recognize him until Johnson identified themselves.
Prof Ross Matthews of Eugene has accepted the Monroe public schools principalship and traveled there today to arrange moving his family for the opening of the schools soon. Matthews is described as a competent teacher and is expected to give satisfaction in Monroe.
University football notes describe last evening’s gathering at Villard Hall where Principal Campbell spoke as the men’s football team discussed upcoming activities and plans. The brief item notes the faculty presence and gives a snapshot of university sports administration.
The Oregon Methodist conference at Salem announced ministerial appointments for the Eugene district and set Eugene as next conference site. Presiding Elder T. B. Ford. M. C. Wire to Albany. L. Jones to Amity. Melville Wire to Beaune Vista. F. L. Moore to Corvallis. J. L. Peese to Cottage Grove. C. A. House to Creswell. James Moore to Vallas. H. F. Peek to Drain. B. F. Rowland to Eugene. Halsey to H. J. Skidmore. Independence and Jefferson assignments listed. several posts marked To be supplied. Lecturer Willamette Univ J. D. Driver. Anti Saloon League W. D. Madoune.
Elmira notes report W Nichole visiting Eugene, Mrs Fred Hockey ill, Mr Diggerty back from Alaska with son Charles, Charles to join soon, Annie Inman sick with typhoid in Eugene, E W Jordan near Monroe, W T Kayser from Cottage Grove visited Elmira, Mrs F C Walters very ill, Alice Fisk to open Thompson Inman school for fourth term, Charles Inman finishing wood and heading home, several new families arrive, workers expected for Walters Milling, Clare Inman nearly gored by a wild deer last week.
Pickard and Stewart will ship another train load of sheep to San Francisco as soon as the company can furnish the care. The last train carried 18 cars and the next is expected to be as large or larger.
Linn county court declares the Pree Ferry along the Willamette at Harrisburg a free crossing. The decision ends a lengthy delay and restores public access to the river route, with residents welcoming the overdue change and its practical impact on local travel.
A list of prize winners in the district fair art department highlights top honors in oil paintings pastels and other pieces. Notable winners include Mrs F A Rankin, Leone B Kays, Maude E Kern, and Mrs Allen Eaton. Also noted are faculty changes and college publication delays affecting the Oregon Monthly.
Mrs. Florence Farrar and her daughter Mildred from Boston arrived in Eugene today to spend time with Mrs. Farrar's elder Mrs. F. K. Wetherbee.
Professor Lucila Clay Carson addressed the Indies of the University Monday at 11 oclock. Carson lectures at the opening of each college year and they are conducive of good results. The number of students registered so far matches last years total, with some not yet registered and several returning from summer work. Stanley H. Lamb, UQ, was in the
Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing between W. L. McFarland and G. W. Lill has been dissolved. Parties indebted to the late firm are asked to exit at the shop and settle accounts by October 5. W. L. McFarland G. W. Lill.
A morning telephone report revealed the Coburg bridge south approach of 104 feet was swept away by rising waters. G W Taylor’s built section with log guards incomplete, delays and heavy log drives worsened the damage. officials estimated repair costs near 100 dollars, while the old portion and fa ringwork were lost but the new section largely survived.
A terrific storm swept the Baltic and North Seas today causing maritime casualties. The steamer Fineburg sank with thirteen drowned, and the bark Clara wrecked off Schleswig with twelve more perishing.
New York reports Iron and Steel Workers Amalgamated Association president Sem Parks arrived in the city and denied plans for a new strike in the iron building trades. Parks announced he will voluntarily retire from leadership of the iron workers.
Paria Oct 6 The body of Count Poggio formerly Italian cannon at Paris was found at Seine this morning. He had suicided because of financial embarrassment.
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