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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1903

Page

9

Rev N B Alley Dies After Illness at 58

Rev N B Alley died at noon at his home 136 West Eighth street after months of stomach troubles. The 58 year old former pastor of First Christian church in Eugene lived in the city 16 years and leaves three children Mrs Letta Jones Palouse Wash rank BK Alley Roseburg and Mrs Etta Fisher Eugene. Funeral is set for 2:30 pm tomorrow at his residence with interment in the O O F cemetery.

N. B. Alley West Eighth Street Eugene First Christian Church Letta Jones Palouse Wash Rank BK. Alley Roseburg Etta Fisher Kev Alley

Springfield Notes: Visitors and Travelers Update Local Life

Chas Hodgen of Puaiouse country Washington visits Springfield and vicinity. Charley Bowman returns from a two weeks hunting and fishing trip in the Willamette region with ample fish and game. Sam Thorntop of Eugene travels through Wednesday with a packhorse and two months of provisions on route to Klamath County on government business via the Three Sisters. A B Holmes and wife of Morean Hill California arrive Monday to settle here and join Holmes Brothers in business.

Chas. Hodgen Washington Springfield Charley Bowman Willamette Sam Thorntop Eugene Three Sisters Klamath County

Zion Happenings In Zion Guard Special Service

Reports from Zion on October 12 note Dan Miller of Silver Lake visiting locals then returning home via McKenzie road. Hille Brothers install a telephone line from upper camp to June post office. Wm Mooney visited Eugene, Lost Valley school opened Monday, Carrie Barber improving to resume trip to Butte, Montana. Jesse Calkins and family from Mircola visited Smith Carr’s, George Guiley of Trent in steady condition, old pioneer Guiley’s health uncertain. M. Parker painted his house, boosting area appearance. Harnest Moonsy returned to Ben Guiley’s camp, Wm Griffin from Tay visited his homestead.

Wm. Griffin Tay

Unity Items. (Guard Special Service. )

Fall Creek reports A D Hyland ill at home with lung trouble. Dr DeBar attended Sunday. Dave Love died Sunday afternoon of appendicitis after days of illness. Parents from Missouri expected Tuesday. body cannot be kept. Interment today at Lowell cemetery. More basket socials likely in Fall Creek. G W Edwerda and Arthur Edwardes with Mrs Carter have returned home. Booth Kelly log drive progressing after rains. County court hauling lumber to cover Winberry bridge. Unity school delayed awaiting a teacher for six month term. A B Edwards will leave tomorrow.

Dave Love Missouri Lowell Cemetery Fall Creek G. W. Edwerda Winston N. C Arthur Edwardes Geo. Carter Tiristol Tenn Booth-Kelly Winberry Unity A. B. Edwards

Health Benefit Sought From Relocation to North Carolina

A brief note states a person seeks health improvement in North Carolina and expresses hope the move will be beneficial. The source emphasizes wellness and a positive outcome from the relocation.

North Carolina

Elmira Notes: Local Updates and Warnings

Elmira notes report J TY Taylor returning from Irving and Lane County Christian convention attendance at Smithfield. Mrs F C Walters hospitalized in Eugene. Harvey Duckworth rents Swartz place and plans to move. A safety notice warns residents against shooting within road limits to prevent accidents and liability.

Lane County Christian Convention Smithfield F. C. Walters Eugene Harvey Duckworth Swartz Place

Elmira Notes Highlight Local Gossip and Travel

Fairview residents share updates on visits and business. RK. P. Allison and wife called on Elmira. Hise passed through en route to Nichols logging camp on the Siuslaw. Belle Miller visits her mother. Tom Taylor returns from the Siuslaw. Fisk hauls oats to Meadow stirring logging chatter.

RK. P. Allison Elmira Hise Nichols Siuslaw Belle Miller Curry County J. B. Hise Tom Taylor T. Fisk Eli Bangs Meadow Jeese Fountain Mr. Price Fred Price Oregon R. P. Allison Z. T. Fisk Eugene E. W. Jordan

Palestine Pointers in Crow Oct 10

The article notes continuing rains hindering plowing and seeding but welcome. A frost hit late September and early October. Mr. Hampton moves to the Dick Hayes place. John McCulloch sold his farm and will move to Junction. Emerson rents Crow hop yard for next year. W. Ford family visitors. Annie Doster visits Corvallis. Central School opens with J. O. McCrady chair. Miss Emma Hartwig recovering.

Mr. Hampton Hayes Place John McCulloch Junction Emerson J. A. Jd. Crow A. J. Wood J. W. Jenkins W. &. Ford Little Son Annie Doster Corvallis Central J. O. McCrady Emma Hartwig Crow

Florence Notes from Brom The Wear October 9

Dr Jarnigan of Coburg visited his ill uncle Dr Reese in Florence early this week. Dr Tatum came from Gardiner with a fine team. W A Wann of Eugene spent a couple days in Florence on insurance business. Mr and Mrs Karlstrom of Point Terrace were in town last Saturday. Chas Hadley and family rode to Florence last Saturday. he is on his annual coast trip. Jesse Phelps went to Eugene for surgical treatment of a badly injured arm. Capt Cox returned from Eugene where he attended the district fair. Florence Lumber Co. has no logs for milling this week. planning department runs. Surgeons say Phelps arm may be saved. large bone fracture may affect healing. Phelps is in Eugene hospital under Dr Day.

Brom the Wear Jarnigan Coburg Aome Reese Dr. Tatum Gardiner Tie W. A. Wann Eugene Florence Chas. Hadley Mr. Hadley Jesse Phelps Capt. Cox Florence Lumber Company Mr. Phelps Dr. Day

Two resignations from Oregon State Board of Agriculture

Salem October 10 W H Wehrung and J H Settlemmier tendered resignations to Governor Chamberlain as members of the State Board of Agriculture. Resignations not yet accepted but likely. Wehrung has been president of the board for the last four years during the reorganization under a 1891 act.

Salem W. H. Wehrung J. H. Settlemmier Chamberlain State Board of Agriculture Wehrung Settlemier Webring

Orson W Dinsmore Drowned Near Suver Oregon

Orson W Dinsmore a Salem stock buyer drowned while watering his horse near Soap Creek at Suver while returning from Alsea. His body was found next morning near the horse’s water site, and coroner's inquest was ordered. The brother and Fred Tomlinson retrieved the body for shipment to Salem for burial.

J. A. Howard Polk County Soap Creek Suver Orson W. Dinemore Salem Alsea Dinsmore Dinemore Fred Tomlinson Albany W. F. Fortmiller Albany Democrat

All Coin Looks Alike to Us Clash Over Newspaper Space

The Arlington Appeal and Eugene Guard debate advertising space for the Lewis and Clark Exposition. The papers defend free or fairly compensated space, praising labor and goods donated by contributors, while rejecting the motto all coins look alike and criticizing perceived pay-to-boost tactics. The exchange emphasizes support for the state’s all Oregon exposition and denounces press sale tactics.

Arlington Appeal Eugene Guard Oregon

Fall injures Florence worker at Sleslaw Lumber yard

Florence West reports Johnson, a worker for Sleslaw Lumber Co at Acme, fell 12 to 15 feet from a lumber pile while holding the top board. The injury left one side paralyzed. He had recently arrived from San Francisco after a career as a sailor and was taken to Florence for treatment before preparing to depart for San Francisco on the Acme boat.

Florence West Johnson Sleslaw Lumber Company Acme San Franciso Florence San Francisco

Found Stolen Horse Recovered In City Area

Co C Christensen advertised in the Guard for a lost horse and today recovered the animal. Earlier, Gainey Mathews heard of a horse matching the description near Lowell and it was found in a Goshen pasture yesterday. The horse likely stolen, then released to wander home.

Co. C. Christensen Gainey Mathews Christensen Lowell Goshen

Auction sale of Banquet Cafe fixtures begins today

W E Brown mortgagee started the sale of the Banquet Cafe fixtures this morning. Auctioneer J S Stiles oversaw the proceedings. Most items including two cash registers counters chairs glassware dishes and tables were sold today at low figures.

W. E. Brown J. 8S. Stiles

Harrisburg Free Ferry Opens Under Local Officials

Judge Palmer and Commissioners Sprenger and Russell returned from Harrishire with news of the new free ferry set to begin this morning. G. Kck. Gooding was hired as ferry man at HO month and fees during the period.

Palmer Sprenger and Russell Harrishire G. Kck. Gooding

Night ferry fee hours set by Albany Democrat report

The article notes revised night hours for reruler ferry charges. Fees apply from 6 PM to 12 AM from October 1 to February 1, then 5 PM to 7 AM from October 15 to February 15, and 6:15 PM to 6:45 AM from February 15 to April 16.

Ocober Albany Democrat

Rev Wallace's Colony Scheme Examined in Oregonian

The Oregonian reports Rev H S Wallace leads a Cooperative Christian Federation aimed at a Willamette valley federation rather than colonization. He showcases a $25 million bond contract with an East financier and cites support from major financial institutions, likening the venture to the Cadbury Colony in England.

Guard H.S. Wallace Lane Benton Counties Oregonian H. S. Wallace Co-operative Christian Federation Willamette Wallace Jesus Christ Earth East Cadbury England

Bear Captured Near Eu gene in Matt Stafford Place Trap

C. Stuart of Mohawk reported to the Guard that a huge black bear was trapped on the Matt Stafford place nine miles northeast of Eugene last night. The bear, named Brain, was shot in the head and measured six feet four inches from nose to tail, weighing about 450 pounds.

C. Stuart Matt Stafford Eugene Mr. Stuart Brain

English education experts to visit Oregon and Northwest

A 33 member delegation led by Alfred Mosely will tour Oregon and the Northwest before returning to London. They will visit the University of Oregon, Portland public schools, Butte, Anaconda, Seattle schools, and copper mines. The group includes Bishop of Coventry, Professors Land, MacLea, Ayrton, Finlay, and engineers from Glasgow and Sheffield, plus Sir Albert Rollit.

Oregonian Boston Commission of Alfred Mosely East Oregon Northwest London Great Britain University of Oregon Portland Butte Asnaconda Seattle Coventry Profesor Frankland Birmingham University Magnus MacLea Glasgow Technical College W. Ripper University of Sheffield Albert Kaye Rollit London Chamber of Commerce Finlay Dublin University Ayrton Central Technical College

U C Second Eleven Beats High School 5 to 0 in Muddy White

The U C second eleven defeated the High School team 5 to 0 in a muddy afternoon game. Heavy field favored the seniors yet teamwork and steadiness carried the university players. A late second half field goal attempt failed as the offense moved into HS territory and a touchdown secured the win. Officials Deve Waddell and Ralph Stevens. The second item notes a stag social hosted by the Y M C A in the dormitory annex with games, singing, and doughnuts and apples.

U. C University Deve Waddell Ralph Stevens

Death of William Purvine Creswell Resident

William Purvine, a longtime Creswell resident, died this morning after a three day illness. The single man, about 40 years old, had lived in the county all his life and was taken ill Friday morning. Interment is planned at Howe Cemetery in Creswell.

William Purvine Creswell Mr. Purvine Howe

Runaway Accident Involving Prof Homer Watts and Miss Agnes George

Sunday evening near the Normal School a single tree broke causing a buggy to overturn. Prof Homer I Watts sustained a few bruises while Miss Agnes Elaine George suffered a sprained ankle and will remain confined to her room for a week or more.

Homer I. Watts Agnes Elaine George George Watts Ashland

Suspect Held on Larceny Charge in Woodlands Case

Co W Berry appeared before Justice Vaughn last Monday on larceny charges for stealing a gold watch from John O Hamilton of the Woodland Department of the O & E Railroad Company. Berry was bound over in 250 to return at the next Lane County circuit court term. Unable to post bail, he was sent to Eugene and placed in the county jail.

Robbery gang details and escape routes disclosed

The report names Jim James and George Underwood as two desper ate men plotting to reach the Mexican border after a hold up two weeks ago. The Morgans planned to flee to Sammisehb flats on Bellingham Bay near What com Washington. Harshman believes the four men are in the named vicinities. Sheriff Storey knows the Mexican destination but withholds it. Jim James is related to famed Missouri bandits.

Korner Portland Sheriff Storey Mexico Jim James Missouri

Companies Begin Target Practice on Dunn Place Range

Daily Guard reports First Separate Battalion O. N. G. units A and C started regular Sunday target practice on the Dunn place range south of Masonic cemetery. Scores kept, top seven from Co. A listed at 200 and 300 yards, aiming for Portland trophies. Mor ris and Carroll lead 200-yard marks, Co. C scores unavailable today.

Daily Guard Dunn Place Masonic Cemetery Portland Co. A Walter Carroll Vanede C. Hammond Raymond Perdue Jas, L. Farnish Wa BR. TW Oia Wilson R. Morris Co. C

Back from Cape Nome by Edgar Grimm

Edgar Grimm, brother in law of W H Kay, returned to Eugene from a Cape Nome Alaska trip. He owns mining interests there and brought back Eskimo crafted ivory items now in Kay's window. A photo of a giant Alaska gold nugget weighing 182 ounces valued at 5276 was displayed. offers were refused and the gold sent east.

Edgar Grimm W. H. Kay Eugene Cape Nome Alaska Grimm

Resignation of Rev H A Green as Baptist pastor

Rev H A Green, who recently announced purchasing an interest in Bee Hive Stocery, tendered his resignation as pastor of the Baptist church at a post service meeting. The resignation was accepted and his pastorate ended with last evening's services. He begins work today at the grocery in his new business venture.

H. A. Green The Baptist Church Mr. Green Guard

Harms Fails to Secure CMA Coach. Starr Possible

Horace Harmes returned to Cottage Grove this afternoon after failing to hire a coach for the CMA football team. He travels from McMinnville and says CMA is stronger this year. Buck Starr may be secured as coach.

Horace Harmes Cottage Grove Buck’ Starr McMinnville Harms

Assassin's Reward Promotes Servian Assassin Leader

Belgrade October 10 Col. Alexander Machin, who played a prominent role in the assassination of the late king and queen of Servia, has been promoted to command of an army division.

Belgrade Alexander Machin Servia

Regular trips to Yaquina link Yaquina and Coos Bay routes

The tug L. Roscoe, built for A. W. Hurd of Florence, runs a regular service among Yaquina Siuslaw Umpqua and Coos Bay, linking with the steamer Alliance at Coos Bay. Its first Newport trip carried a full cargo of flour and feed, and Yaquina residents cheer water communication with outside points.

L. Roscoe A. W. Hurd Florence Yaquina Siuslaw Umpqua Coos Bay Alliance Roscoe Newport Yaquina Bay Oregonian

Man Injured After Riding on Car Between Albany Areas

A man rode on top of a moving car between Jefferson and Millers near Albany, fell off, was found by a farmer in a badly injured state, and later taken to Neelands hospital under county care. He claimed to be F. Marchant, 28, from Lane California, with both thigh bones displaced. Dr. Trimble attended. Albany Democrat and Salem Journal note R. W. Ernest’s visit to the city, discussing plans for Pacific coast study.

Albany Jefferson Millers Palmer Neelands Hospital F. Marchant Lane Cal Albany Democrat

Relative of James Boys Named in Robbery Case

Gay Harshman alias Jim Connors identifies a relative of James Boys in a robbery case. The robber was shot by law enforcement earlier, with details outlined in the report.

James Boys Gay Harshman Jim Conners

Gibson to be sentenced for second degree murder in Grants Pass

Jury convicts T J Gibson of second degree murder after an eight hour deliberation in Grants Pass. This marks his third trial following earlier trials in 1909 and 1902. Attorneys L Bilyeu of Eugene and B Smith of Grants Pass represented Gibson.

Gibson Mat Grants Pass Eay Gibson BR. Schonbachelor Low Merlin T. J. Gibson Duake L. Bilyeu Eugene B . Smith Grants Pass Tasde

Painting Contract Secured for New Theatre

Murray & Mack, a well known painting firm, have secured the contract for painting and decorating the new theatre building. Their selection follows an excellent track record. The theatre interior is rapidly nearing completion.

Murray & Mack

Marriages Reported in Creswell Area

The Daily Guard notes two nuptials in Creswell. Charles Townsend wed Miss Vigo Shaub at the bride’s parents’ home with Rev. Edward Gitter Wendling officiating, then the couple left for Wendle to start their life together. Also: John R. Goldson and Miss Hinton married at Hoffman House by Rev. J. S. McCallum. W. W. H. Park and Miss Ide M. dard wed at the bride’s home south of Oct 11, 1903 with Rev. C. A. officiating.

Charles Townsend Vigo Shaub Creswell Edward Gitter Wendling Wendle Tn County John R. Goldson Mast Hinton Goldson Lane Coat Hoffman House W.W. H. Park

Infant Therese Estella Kelas Die in Lowell Area

A newborn addressed as Theresa Estella, infant of Bert and Mrs Kelas, died from spinal trouble. The obituary notes a vacant room, the child’s fragile voice stilled, and a future meeting with God. David Love, about age 3, died near Lowell from appendicitis and was later shipped to Eugene for burial by Undertaker Gor.

Lowell Theresa Estella Bert Kelas David Love Eugene Missouri

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Springfield Notes A. B. Holmes Morean Hill Mr. Holmes Holmes Brothers Zion A. D. Hyland DeBar Elmira Notes TY. Taylor Irving Fairview Notes Palestine Pointers Orson W. Dinsmore Benton County Harrisburg Free Ferry United States Satuday WM. Purvine Salem Journal R. W. Ernest St. Paul NEW Theatre W. Vaugbo Pickard & Face Supt. Fells Co Bea
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