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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1903

Page

7

Real Estate Transfers Listed in Court House Notices

A long list of real estate transfers, licenses, powers of attorney, and legal items appears in the Court House section. It includes transfers between numerous individuals and entities across townships and towns, with parcels ranging from 40 to 256 acres, mentions of Junction City and Eugene, and several sums like 100 and 125.

T. G Martha A. Hendricks C. F Dora M. Morris Hendricks Eugene Noah P. Robinson, Sr A. C. Jennings Mary Linebaugh H. D. Fountain George Bailey Chris Strome E. Lauder W. Bradford David Finn Et al B. Hengen Edson S. Bower Willis W. Rickman

List of Letters at Eugene Post Office Names Dead Letters

List of names including Anderson Andrew Bacer Charley Bogart H T Bryant Son Buch anan Mise Malving Cor Greely Clayton John Campbell W M Foltz Mrs E H Guild Emmett Gray Mrs Hardwick C C Hills J A Hill Mrs C M Holden Chas Ingrem William Kemery B F Keene J H Levy Ben Mel linger Miss Grace Orcutt George Penelton John Rolland Mrs Clara Shirk Mrs H R Smith Mrs Amanda Smith Mrs Jane Wood M B. callers urged to say when advertised.

Eugene Anderson Andrew Bacer Charley Bogart H. T Bryant & Son Buchanan Mise Malving Cor Greely Clayton John Campbell W. M Foltz E. H Guild Emmett Gray Hardwick C. C Hills J. A Hill C. M Holden Chas Ingrem William Kemery B. F Keene J. H Levy Ben Mellinger Miss Grace Orcutt George Penelton Rolland Clara Shirk H. R Smith Amanda Jane Wood M. B J. Ll. Page P. M

Anti-Tramp Law Targeting Train Theft Passes

A new law makes it a misdemeanor to steal or attempt to steal a ride on any train car or locomotive with up to thirty days in jail or a fine. Conductors brakemen engineers and firemen gain arrest powers without warrants to curb the tramp nuisance.

Watts to reopen Janney Jewelry with 30 day sale

Dr J O Watts announces reopening of the Janney jewelry store after purchase. A clearance sale will run for 30 days starting October 9. Every item will be marked at cost and offered for sale regardless of cost.

J. O. Watts Janney Jewelry

Finger Torn by Steam Saw Accident

A. Farrington, working a steam saw, severed and badly lacerated his right index finger. Dr. Dellar treated the injury and it is believed the finger will heal without amputation.

BE. A. Farrington

Freight Train Change Delays Freight to Eugene and San Francisco

Local freight trains from Portland will bring freight to Eugene on Sundays Wednesdays and Fridays instead of daily. Trains from San Francisco and intermediate points will run on Mondays Thursdays and Saturdays. Paste this notice in a public place.

Portland Eugene San Francisco

Train Delayed by Freight Wreck in Northern California

Northbound overland train meant to arrive at 3:00 am reached about 10:90 am due to a freight wreck in Northern California. The incident disrupted early travel, with crews and passengers awaiting clearance and update on service restoration.

California

No Trace of Thugs in Cottage Grove Assault Case

Police report no trace of the three assailants who beat and robbed Uncle Jimmy Kerr east of Cottage Grove, despite exclusive coverage by the Guard yesterday. The incident occurred just before last night, prompting active investigation and appeals for information.

Jimmy'' Kerr Cottage Grove

Electric Plant Framing Nears Roof Completion at Springfield

Contractor L. N. Roney reports the frame of the new electric plant in Springfield is finished and the roof is expected to be completed next week, weather permitting.

L. N. Roney Springfield

Manning Wedding Notice in Eugene 1908

To Mr and Mrs W P Manning in Eugene on October 4 1908 a r on.

W. P. Manning Eugene

Meeting Called To Fill Vacant Loper Cemetery Trusteeships

Two Loper cemetery trusteeships vacant due to death, a meeting of interested citizens is set for Irving Saturday afternoon Oct 10 at 2 o'clock to fill the vacancies. J C Jennings, Trustee.

Loper Cemetery Irving

Wood Subscriptions Sought by Guard Subscribers

The Guard urges subscribers who still owe for wood to pay promptly. Deliveries should be made as soon as possible to settle outstanding suabscriptions and support ongoing services.

Rich Find Doubles Belief Of Ore In Fairview Claim

North Fairview Mining Company reports a new ore body on the Belle of Fairview claim near Fairview Mountain. The vein runs 18 to 40 feet wide with 2,300 feet of croppings and over 1,000,000 tons of ore graded at about 7 dollars in free gold per ton. Mining costs about 1.50 per ton, yielding strong profits for the owners. The strike lies about 5,000 feet west of the previous event noted in the Guard.

North Fairview Mining Company of Bohemia Fairview Mountain Bnew

Social Realm Highlights At President Campbell's East Thirteenth Home

A reception hosted by President P L Campbell and Mrs Charlotte Zeiber honored University of Oregon faculty including new members Profs Boynton Hyde and Mr Bovard. Guests included Mrs Collin McIntosh and several Misses. The Pastime Whist Club reorganized at the armory parlors with Fr L Poindexter as president and Mrs O E Roberts as secretary, inviting new members and renewing many existing ties.

P. L. Campbell East Thirteenth Street Charlotte Zeiber University of Oregon Boynton Mra Hyde Bovard Campbell Zeiber Collin McIntosh

Wedding Vows United Everett L Payne and Grace Winkley

At the bride’s brother’s home in Albany on September 30 1903 Everett Lee Payne and Grace Lake Winkley were married by Rev G W Nelson of Albany Congregational. Miss Bessie Winkley of Eugene served as bridesmaid and Everett Liggett acted as groomsman. The couple will reside in Rock Hill for now.

C. W. Liggett Everett Lee Payne Grace Lake Winkley G. W. Nelson Congregational Church of Albany Bessie Winkley Eugene Everett Liggett

Death of an Oregon Pioneer Milton Shannon

Milton Shannon died at his San Antonio home after a brief illness. He came to Oregon through the Isthmus of Panama in 1830s, settled in Marion County, served as sheriff in the early 1840s, then as county judge on the Democratic ticket. Later he moved to Benton County and operated a Monroe general store for years.

Milton Shannon San Antonio Texas Lam Mr. Shannon Oregon Panama Marion County Marion Benton County Monroe Yeas

Death of Monroe man recalls Weeley Shannon era

The obituary notes a man who sold his Monroe interests about 1890 and moved to Texas where he lived with his brother James Shannon until his death. He was well known to Eugene and often visited with Weeley Shannon, and old residents will regret his passing.

Monroe Texas James Shannon Eugene Weeley Shannon

Pheasant Hall Items From Pleasant Hill Note One

Pleasant Hill notes dated Oct 4 report Prof Anderson from Eugene as principal, moving with his mother. Florence Gilbert begins fall term near Springfield. Percy Stroud to teach Eden Vale School. Grange initiates, prune drying quality, and various moves and visits by local residents noted.

Pleasant Hill Anderson Eugene Florence Gilbert Springfield Percy Stroud Edenvale Grange Sharples Bernice Warbinton Audrey Drury Kitson Springs Henry Mitchel Latton Brothers Michigan C. Barstch Loran Scrivener Manley Gilbert Dalton Haughman Jasper Trent P. N. Shelley

Dexter notes and local updates in October report

Dexter diary reports W H Fenton erecting a new Williams Parvin store to meet growing trade. Mrs Fenton and Zelma Cruzap return from Eugene cooking for C L Williams' log drivers. Farmers awaiting rain. School opens with Berteh of Springfield as teacher. Mrs Nancy Griffith ill. Attwood present, E Bowen moved to the local ranch. ferryman absent. Jacobs family to Ashland for school. Rufus Woods and B Helm moved houses. Trent camp meeting ends after strong attendance each night.

Dexter W. H. Fenton Williams & Parvin Berteh Springfield Nancy Griffith Dra Attwood E. Bowen R. L. Jacobs Zion Ashland Rufus Woods H. M. Parvin J. B. Wilhelm Bh. R. Parker

Notable People Entertain and Travel Nearby

Mrs Hollingshead of Portland stays with Mrs J S Dunn for a week. Hon R A Booth returns from Grants Pass trip. Attorney L E Bean back from Rogeburg. Mrs Fred Hopkins and children head to Salt Lake City to reside. Dr I D Driver returns from Salem M E conference. Rev J S McCallum travels to Franklin for church convention. Mrs A A Morse arrives from Portland to visit Mrs Leo Lilley. Morse's husband works as freight agent for O R & N. Hon Henry H Gilfry of Washington DC leaves Eugene for New York City. He plans a Woodburn visit with Henry Gilfry Campbell. may spend next summer in Oregon.

Hollingshead Portland J. 5. Dunn R. A. Booth Grants Pass L. E. Bean Rogeburg I. D. Driver Salem M. E J. S. McCallum Franklin Christian Church A. A. Morse Ieo, Lilley Henry H. Gilfry Washington, D. C Eugene New York City Woodburn Henry Gilfry Campbell Mr. Gilfry Oregon

Coburg Child Loses Three Fingers In Woodcutting Accident

Thornton Daniels, son of H Daniels of Coburg, was injured while chopping wood when an axe fell and severed the first three fingers of his left hand. Ed Huston, formerly an AS P conductor, but now on a Montana road, had a recent accident requiring amputation of one arm while he was a freight train conductor.

Thornton Daniels H. Daniels Coburg Ed. Huston Montana

Remarkable Cure of Kubli by Mineral Spring Water

The Oregonian notes the remarkable recovery of K K Kubli, former University of Oregon athlete, from a nose fracture and necrosis after years of injury and failed treatments. He sought relief at a mineral spring in the Siskiyous, stayed four months, and returned home cured with a straight nose and healed face.

Oregon San Francisco Los Angeles Mr. Kobli Siskyou Mountains Death’s

Frost a Lane County Criminal

Jack Frost alias Harry Egbert who killed Deputy Sheriff Saxton is well known to Eugene and Lane county officers. He had been sentenced in 1900 to 90 days in the Saginaw county jail for larceny of a suit of clothes and served his time.

Jack Frost Harry Egbert Saxton Day Eugene Lane County Frosti Saginaw

Tragic Pursuit of Notorious Fugitives in Early 1900s

The piece recounts a convict who stole small items from the Minnesota Hotel and was sentenced to a year in the penitentiary by Judge Hamilton in March 1901. After release he was sought in Douglas County for burglary, vanished, then resurfaced in Harney County where an arrest attempt led to a fatal or severe confrontation, though officers classified him as a petty thief.

Minnesota Withers Hamilton Frost Douglas County Harney County Reat

Court Adjourned in County Commissioners Session

County commissioners adjourned this afternoon after a brief session with minimal business. No major votes or actions were reported and the court recessed without further meeting details.

County Commissioners’ Court

Local notes and scattered names from old county records

Fragments reference Southern Pacific and a postmaster general in early records. Mentions Buffalo New York, birth year circa 1800s, and officials Wade Wilson Bissell. Unclear events, no clear date or outcome due to garbled OCR. Strong entities include Henderson, Wade, Wilson, Bissell, and Buffalo.

Een Henderson Southern Pacific

Also Mentioned on This Page

Henry Wilhelmi Ticharman Glenwood Park I. M C. Francis Louis Heitzman Horace H Jessie J. Fisk Jesse K. Lowe Fisk Glenada L. P Laura B. Baker Robert A. Lowe Coulter Kate O. Ellis Pisge Goshen Gohen D. E Allie E. Slagle Pearl Wiscarson Idaho F J. A. Jones State of Oregon Charles IF. Cox M. Jd. Long Jammer Finn Godfried Nabinit Georgetown C. N. Johnson Mary Linn A. O J. Y. Gibson E. J W. W. Dow E. Cooper Washburne Mil Horn Junction City Wm. Warner Edward G Nellie Kinney Ester Jacobson Lydia Smith Charles Wilmrer Fairmount George M. Hadeall Geo Eli Perkins Chan Lindstrom W. W Anna J. Calkina Russell D. Calkins Anna I. Calkine Alate Peterson B.S Eliza Kelsay J. W. Walker Kelsay J. J G. H. Jones J. J. Simpson Charles J. Muck A. A. Muck H. C M. J. Veatch Pacific Timber Company M. E. Partridge John McCullouc Thomas Lucy M. Hardy J. B. Gray Frasier & Hyland J. F B. E. Day Clara Stucke Creewell Circuit Court David Murphy Herbert Beadle D. A. Paine W. Kukyendall Woodcock & Harris and Potter Attorneys Dean English Minnie E. Busby J. Foley Edward P. Harrington Elsie Steear Thomas A. Steear Ole J. Kayser Mertie M. Owen B. J. Owen Power OF Attorney The California & Oregon Land Company Eila Pion Charles Hyland J. WW. Keasler St. Louis Ocean Wave Blue River King Lees J. F. Gates Ie Louger J. N. Sutherland P. L J. B. ‘Tucker Electric Plant Porn J. C. Jennings Belle of Fairview North Fairview Company Bohemia Monmouth May Riggs Harrisburg Daily Guard Fred Hopkins Salt Lake City West Wilson Bissell Buffalo Tigg Julius Goldsmith Coats Zibaline Dobson Beaver Kersey Cockerline Wetherbee Schloss Bros. & CO S. H. Friendly W. M. Green Cila
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