Moros battle kills Sultan and nears peace
Special to the Guard Manila reports American troops routed Moros in an engagement. The Sultan of Moro was killed, a development thought to aid peace negotiations and end the war. Other items note a painter's sudden death in Oregon, a historic church collapse in Vienna with two priests killed, Amoy fire devastating foreign quarters, a rich Klondike strike drawing crowds, and President Roosevelt's anger at coal operators in talks with miners.
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Manila
Vienna
Pedrengo
Austria
Amoy
Washington
Roosevelt
Balm Wood Stacks Fill Eugene Mill Yard
The Excelsior Mill of Eugene processes about 2000 cords of balm wood annually. Royce and Peterson, owners, have received 5000 cords this fall and stacked it along the east end, vacant lots, race banks, and their store yard. The mill is producing an excellent excelsior and is running at full capacity to meet orders. Current stock will last about three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior
Eugene
Royce & Peterson
Water Tank Secures Woolen Mill Fire Protection
A 15,000 gallon water tank is completed for the woolen mill to provide fire protection. Pipe connections are being made to supply 80 psi on the floor with a network of perforation pipes throughout the building. The 60 foot tall tank stands on a sturdy framework and includes automatic heat-melted plugs to extinguish fires.
Thompson Thornton Tie The Knot At Cottage Grove
Archie Thompson and Miss Mabel Thornton wed at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs J V Thornton in Cottage Grove on Tuesday September 30. Rev Wallace officiated the ceremony. The groom works at Booth Belly Up in Hinaw and the couple will reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage Grove
Archie Thompson
Miss Mabel Thornton
J V Thornton
Wallace
Booth-Belly Up
Hginaw
Golden Wedding Trip Recalled by Oregon Pioneers
Mr and Mrs W Young of Eugene, married in 1852, celebrate fifty years by retracing their trip from Lafayette County Missouri to Oregon. They revisited towns including Portland and The Dalles, recalling hardships and marveling at growth as they traveled by wagon, stage, and river routes before returning to their Eugene farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oresovisan
Mre
Mra W Young
Eugene
Oregon
Lafayete County
Missouri
Willamette
Wre Young
Euvere
San Francisco
Cat
Texas
Lubbock
Billings
Mra Young
Mr Young
Local Notables and Visitors Spark Eugene Scene
Portland visitors Miss May Bradley from Independence stays in Eugene as Shan Conser resumes conductorship for the 8 P M service. A flurry of locals including Mayor Chrisman and Geo Fisher at Blue River mines, JH Medley from Cottage Grove, and many others pass through. Attorney L B Bean from Eugene gains US District Court admission. Miss Nina Ostrander returns from Minnesota. timber cruiser D D McMillan reports fires out and timber untouched near McKengle district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Rows
Portland
May Bradley
Independence
Eugene
Shan
van Tyne
Junction City
Chrisman
Geo Fisher
Blue River Mines
Julius Pinens
L Fitchard
Hop Bayere
City
JH Medley
Cottage Grove
J O Runsell
Monmouth
Mary
Grace Gray
Mra
TJ Neiland
Ellers
Mra E J Simmons
Browneville
Dama Delmater
Miew Lorella Pierce
Folke
Clara Bond
Port Oxford
L. B. Bean
United States District Court
Bellinger
Robi Allen
Kelso
Wash
Frank Blair
Mise Anna Ogleeby
The
Postal Telegraph Co
Miss Ostrander
Nina Ostrander
Minnesota
D D McMillan
McKengle
Hoeburg
Ex Governor John Whiteaker, Oregon Pioneer, Dies at 82
Ex Governor John Whiteaker died last evening at 7 42 surrounded by relatives. The 82 year old statesman, a lifelong Democrat, left a legacy as Oregon's first governor and a stalwart public servant. Whiteaker served in the legislature, as probate judge of Lane County, and as a U S congressman. He helped win Yaquina Bay funds and issued the Northwest’s first Thanksgiving Proclamation. Survived by his wife and six children, the family resides in Eugene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Guard
John Whiteaker
Westland
Geo. H. Williams
Portland
Whiteaker
Dearborn County
Illinoie
Missouri
N. J. Hargrave
Illinois
California
Oregon Trail
Lane County
Oregon
Senate
Washington
Yaquina Bay
Internal Revenue
Cleveland
Eugene
Francia
Plains
J. G
Annie
James
Emmett
Idaho
Estelle
D. W. Jarvis
Hops Shipped to Milwaukee by Local Growers
Palmer Ayres and J C Bushnell have sent hops to Milwaukee to await market. S& Smeede of Walterville also shipped hops there on private account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Ayres
J C Bushnell
Milwaukee
Wis
S& Smeede
Walterville
Marriage Notice for Mise Ella McMahan and Ermol Cook
Mise Ella McMahan of Harrisburg married Mr Ermol Cook of Junction City on Wednesday October 1, 1002. The couple are an Albany bride and Junction City groom in a quiet Harrisburg ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Mise Ella McMahan
Harrisburg
Ermol Cook
Junction City
Brilliant Reception for University President at Willamette House
Social events detail a grand reception for University President Prince Campbell at the Eugene home of Hon and Mrs Friendly on Willamette street with tastful decor and a host of notable guests. Luella Clay Carson assisted, introductions by Carries Paine and others, guests from Portland and Eugene, remarks of gratitude from the president. A separate social note covers a large doings at 14 East Eleventh street for Mr Winsor Quinn with many attendees and hostesses. Football benefit at Frank's Hall raises more than 25 dollars for the high school team through charity booths and quick, lively entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Guard
Mrjr Fuller
East Eleventh Street
Winsor Quinn
Uun
Eager
Ivy
Reer
Missesook
McAlong
Schwarzechild
Houghton, Dale
Benson and
Hall
Mesdames
Ada Brown
M Kerns
B C Dann
Skeels
Jaca Willoughby
J J Walton
J W Kays
CS Frank
Mark Halley
Yoran
Samuel Taylor
F M Wilkins
Louis Johnson
WK Scarbrough
F W Osburn
L Bilyeu
F B Duon
LG Adair
MS Barker
E H McAlister
Anna Holden
A T Cockerline
John Gray
C Elliott
Percy Long
J K Chambers
John Straub
G O Yoran
J A Straight
GN Fregrer
A Yerrington
H E Ankeny
M L Campbell
J H McClung
EH Ingham
W W Martin
W E Brown
Laura Harrie
Wm.Preston
B F Rowland
E Huff
G R Chrisman
TB Ford
Ghas Friedel
TL Campbell
R McMurphey
W Stephens
Elliott
Mre
Friendly
Willamette Street
Luella Clay Carson
Hoat
Carrie Paine
Carrie Friendly
Dollie Ankeny
Therese Aldier
Baker City
Therese Friendly
Mra J E Bronaugh
Portland
Mra Emms Thompson
Rosalie Friendly
Eugene
Frank’s Hall
Eighty-Eight Years Old Pioneer Dr A W Patterson
Dr A W Patterson born Oct 4 1814 in Armstrong County Pennsylvania lived a long, active life in Oregon from 1852 onward. A surveyor, Indian War volunteer, territorial representative, state senator, public school official, physician, author and hop grower he turned eighty eight on Saturday and remained gently remembered by old friends in Eugene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Baltimore
Washington
A W Patterson
Armstrong County
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania College of Medicine
Philadelphia
Plaine
Oregon
Mono
County Fair Push Urged by Junction City Times
The Junction City Times calls for merging street fairs into a county fair to spur agriculture, horticulture, and livestock shows, urging Eugene to lead and the county to join. It reviews last week’s street fair and carnival, noting crowds, purchases, and overall reception, with mixed views on enterprise and genuine value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction City Times
Lane County
Eugene
Oriental Theatre
Peculiar and Serious Injury Case Near Eugene
Dr J W Harris attends a peculi ar case 8 miles north of Eugene where Daniel Black was kicked by a horse. A severe left chest contusion caused air entry into the lung and swelling from neck to knees. The injury is serious and may prove fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W Harris
Eugene
Daniel Black
Creditors Meeting Held In Miller Bankrupt Case
A creditors meeting for HG Miller bankrupt was held in Justice Wintermeier’s office. L M Travis was appointed trustee with bonds of 500 dollars, and Ernest and Frank Miller were his sureties. Alea Eston Harry Cherry and Leonard Gross were named appraisers of Miller’s stock. They will value the books and stock within days. The trustee plans to sell the stock to a single buyer rather than auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HG Miller
Justice of the Peace
Wintermeier
L M Travis
Ernest
Frank Miller
Alea Eston
Harry Cherry
Leonard Gross
Miller
Travis
Autumn Leaves Cover Lawn and Barber Shop Closes Signaling Winter
Brown maple leaves blanket the lawn as park gardeners face increased work. The barber shop doors are closed, seen as further evidence that winter is approaching.
Whiteaker Ride by Special Train Captured Oregonian Tale
The piece recounts John Whiteaker's famed 1879 push to Washington aboard a special Oakland to Portland to Washington train. It notes his rapid trip, Democratic strategy to secure a speaker's vote, and coverage by the New York Times and the Weekly Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregonian
Whiteaker
Oakland
Cal
Washington
Wohiteaker
Portland
Elder
San Francisco
Folsom Street
Central Pacific
Whitesker
National Committee
Oakland Mole
Capitol
New York Times
Guv Whiteaker
Oregon
Pleasant Hill
Congressional Democratic Committee
House of Representatives
Weekly Guard
John Whiteaker
Congress
Eugene
J Lin
J W Pope Died After Scaffold Fall
J W Pope died Saturday from injuries suffered Wednesday when he fell from a painting scaffold at the McClung block construction. A 39 year old from Illinois, he had lived in Eugene three years, worked in soap manufacturing, then painting. He leaves a wife, mother, and four children and belonged to several orders. He carried $3200 in life insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Pope
McClung
Interna
Njuries
Umortuns
Pope
Eugene
Louis
Illinois
O L Bowder
West Eigth Street
Modern Woodmen
Red Men
Knights of Pythias
Woodmen
Lauer Residence Relocated by FL Chambers
FL Chambers moved the Lauer residence at 42 Willsmette street. Jobo H Starr of Monroe secured a clerkship in the Bon Marcie store as it opens. Hoo if E Ankeny elected delegate to the Republican Club Leagues national convention in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FL Chambers
Lauer
Willsmette Street
Jobo H Starr
Monroe
Hoo If E Ankeny
Chicago
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Alary
Sultan of
Moro
Harrisnera
William MelDonald
Dawson
Mr. Young
Porland
Mre Yoong
E J Frasier
Geof Miller
Pioneer
Goder
Eugene City
County Meeting
J. W. Pope
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