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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1901

Page

9

Miss Stone Still in Hands of Kidnappers

Special to the Guard reports Miss Stone, abducted by Turkish brigands, remains in captors’ hands as government sources offer no new information. Other items note a pardon petition for Robert Bradlock in Malheur County for horse stealing, a Main Street fire in Norru Stoyey, Choate’s return from England, Macedonia unrest, heavy steel rail orders in Pirrspura, murders fears in Burre, and no news on Miss Stone from Washington.

Saxom, Or Geer Robert Bradlock Malheur County

University Class Officers elected and society meetings note

The University class of 1003 elected officers Condon Bean as president Margaret Bancasrd as vice president Jas Gilbert as secretary Fred Stockton as treasurer Alice McKinley as editor and Herbert Campbell as sergeant at arms Laurean Society held its second meeting led by P I Wold with Dr Sheldon addressing on advantages of literary societies and parliamentary knowledge A K Tiffany F E F Weed and others named in election results Philologian Society met in Deady Hall with W L Whittlesey delivering a prepared address on colonial differences and a debate on federal law against anarchy Eutaxian Society met in Laurean-Eutaxin Hall with readings recitations current events and Yale customs and institutions attendance high

Condon Bean Margaret Bancasrd Jas Gilbert Eec Fred Stockton Treas Aliee McKinley Herbert Campbell Laurean Society P I Sheldon PI Wold M Searbrough P S Wold A K Tiffany E F Weed F C Dillard M M Scarbrough Rergent-At-Armes Calvin Casteel C A Redmond RR Renshaw Philologian Society Deady Hall W L Whittlesey Americas Oscar Giorrell Goodall Moulton Gamber Tomlinson Eutaxian Literary Society Laurean-Eutoxins Bail Bessie Hammond Isabel Jakway Alice McKinley Yale Customs and Institutions Elizabeth Logan

Woolen mill bonus sparks Eugene debate across papers

Oregon towns react as Junction Times and Cottage Grove Nugget report on an $8000 woolen mill bonus proposal for Eugene. Editors urge residents to back the project, noting the plant would create a payroll and promise ten years of operation while limiting up front cash. Walt Shumate is highlighted as a local advocate.

Junction Times Eugene Eugenettes Nish Lane County Walterville Plain Walt Shumate

Hop Market Update From New York Dealer Strings Prices

Valentine Loew of New York City reports on last week’s hop market in his Producers Price Current. Receipts rise to around 2056 bales since September 1, with exports to Europe and the Pacific Coast contributing to limited interior purchases. Prices for 1901 hops firm slightly, with top state hops at about 15 to 16 cents. Pacific Coast grades vary, and old stock remains available at lower levels. Brewers stay cautious, exporters buy only best lots, and overall volume remains light.

Valentine Loew New York City Bept Europe Pacifica San Eraveree Sonneres Pacific Coast State

Local Marriage Report Seals Union at Cottage Grove

This afternoon at the residence of Rev F E Billington the ceremony united George Lindsay and Maria J Harris both of Cottage Grove. The couple are well known in the area with Lindsay noted as Bohemia railway official.

F E Billington George Lindsay Maria J Harris Contage Grove Lindsay Bohemia Rulainy Mal George 8 Lindeay and Mra Maria J Harris Celiige Grove L Bilveu

Geologist in Field At Umpqua Valley Oil Co Venture

Umpqua Valley Oil Co reports progress toward active development with a geologist in the field examining tracts under bond. Final findings due in two weeks. likely locating several wells in the county. Oil machinery bill of lading pending due to car shortage. plant arrival imminent amid rising investor interest.

Roseburg Umpqua Valley Oil Co California

Accident at the depot injures Leo Anderson student

Leo Anderson aged about years adopted son of Geo Sherbunds from Seattle met a severe accident at the depot this afternoon. While swinging on a baggage truck tongue the rear unit loosened and the boy fell onto the platform hitting the head, bleeding profusely. He was treated at the Minnesota Hotel and is recovering.

Leo Anderson Geo Sherbunds Seattle Minnesota

Market for Italian prunes grows weaker in Salem

A Salem dispatch reports a dull prune market with prices softening. Early season 4 to 4 cents per pound for 40 to 50 count fruit has fallen to 3 to 4 cents, as the association halted new orders and growers await developments. Dealers short on prunes push to buy at 3 to 4 cents, while Eastern dealers quote bears offering fruit at or below 34 cents.

Salem Dispatch Salem

Salmon Run Floods Mine Law River Salmon Run

A large run of salmon is reported in the Mine Law river with Hurd's cannery at Florence processing 4,000 fish on Thursday before shutting down to allow others to fish. Thousands of salmon may reach the upper streams this year amid overall plentiful run. The Alaska Daily Guide notes GG M Irwin and Judge Brown as top candidates to succeed Commissioner Sehibrede, highlighting Brown's background as preacher, lawyer, lecturer, and editor, with current residence in Juneau.

Minelaw Hurd Florence Alaska Daily Guide Skagwayeays GG M Irwin Oregon Brown Sehibrede Juneau

Joyful news ends in death for Lane County woman

Dr B F Russell of Thurston told Daily Guard of the death of Mrs Elizabeth Owen aged 71 at Lane County Hospital yesterday afternoon. She had come from Kansas a year ago and died after joy from a money order sent by her Kansas husband enabling her to move to Los Angeles to live with her sister. She leaves husband, a son WL Owen of Goldson, and a daughter Mrs Jae A Archibald of Junction City. Funeral to be held tomorrow morning with interment at Thurston cemetery.

B F Russell Thurston Elizabeth Owen Lane County Kansas Los Angeles Cal WL Owen Goldson Jae A Archibald Junction City Thurston Cemetery

Real Estate Transfers and Notices From Court House Items

Court House items record transfers in Bed Rock claim in Blue River district for a Muck interest. 160 and 40 acre parcels conveyed with sums noted. Estate matters include admin appointment for N Duckworth with bond. Sign painting for a junction building, personal notices, and local business updates mention hops returns, new store goods, and improvements at Seobert and Dodge on East Eighth Street.

C L Kelsey Stephen Fink C J Bed Rock Blue River Alexander McMartin Chas J John F Blew Seobert & Dodge Eighth Street

Portland Woolen Mill Lease Considered by City

Prospects rise for a three acre Milwaukie and Powell streets site to host a first class woolen mill employing about 60 men. H D Wagnon seeks a 10 year lease on the buildings and ground formerly used for pumping and electric light works. The water committee meets this afternoon to review storage needs and a required storehouse, with city approval likely only via committee recommendation. The East Side Improvement Association manufactures committee backs the move. Eugene is also said to be courting the project.

Milwaukie and Powell Streets H D Wagnon Water Committee Brooklyn Creek East Side Improvement Association Eugene

Old Horse Sale Draws Crowd at Wells Fargo Office

The Daily Guard notes the old horse sale at Wells Fargo express on Ninth street drew a large crowd. J S Stiles auctioned off Oregon year end cargos refused or uncalled for with lively bidding and many packages sold above value. The top price was 11.25, plus curious finds including shoes bread and old clothing. This Eugene sale marks the companys first in the city after prior events in Portland Salem Albany and other towns.

Daily Guard Wells Fargo & Co Express Ninth Street Oregon J S Stiles

Hop Crop Notes from Gwrvale Star

Hop market holds steady as buyers chase 10 to 11 cents while growers seek fair remuneration. Deslers busy taking contracts. some dealers plan to sit tight, expecting growers to come down the line. Rising market favored for all, with dealers blamed for misleading eastern houses.

Poteo

Sienna Mine Near Lane County Highlighted by Portland Paper

The Pacific Miner notes sienna samples from Walker Lane County Oregon compare favorably with imported material per review by a local expert. Limited output, with under ten barrels used yearly, implies capital needs for a grinding plant and means the sale is restricted. Owner Ellis Simmons of Walker discussed the venture.

Pacific Miner Portland Walker Lane County Oregon Aale Ja Limited Italy

Eugene hosts 400 visiting teachers for state association

The Oregon State Teachers Association western division meeting in Eugene January 1 3 prompts a city committee to solicit hosting from citizens. About 400 visiting teachers will attend and hotel stays will be paid at normal rates. The city is divided into four districts for canvassing with a dozen committee members leading the effort.

Oregon State Teachers’ Association Eugene State Association Willamette Ninth Eighth Mesdames Hawthorne Cook Laura Harris Preston Scarborough Glen Yerington Lilley Buckman Loomis Cheshire Chrisman Pratt

Three to the Pen Sentences In Rail Car Robbery Case

In Rosiura on Oct 18 William Lerwell received one year in the penitentiary for assault on William Horn after eight to nine hours of jury deliberation. Orvil Perdue and Jesse Garvis were each sentenced to two years for cattle theft from Gaddis Bros and for robbing the Yosemite dining car respectively. All three prisoners will be escorted to Salem by Sheriff Parrott tomorrow.

Rosiura William Lerwell William Horn Hamilton Orvil Perdue Gaddis Bros Jesse Garvis Yosemite Salem Parrott

Rathbone Sisters elect grand officers at Portland session

Grand temple Rathbone Sisters at Portland elected officers including Grand chief Miriam B Brooke and Grand senior Susan B Dow. Additional accolades granted past chief certificates for five years. Session deemed extremely pleasant and financially successful.

Grand Temple Rathbone Sisters Portland Miriam B Brooke Susan B Dow St Helens Ellen Long Lillian Olmstead Salem Eliza Imbrie Hillsboro Gussie Cole Miller Aurora Sadie J Caylor la Grande Ethel Cooley Brownsville Mary E Ransom Mary J Kelly Albany Alma L Dorrien Antelope Nellie J Ungerman McMinnville Lillian B Brock Wasco

City orders eighteen street lamps for repair

Dr Kuykendall of Eugene consulted with Dr Ruff about Casper Rickard whose condition is failing yet he could walk briefly last Sunday. The reports note the lamps leased to the city will be repaired and made usable in the near term.

Kuykendall Hugene Ruff Casper Rickard Rickard

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Stone Pardon Norru Stoyey B. C Choate IS Home New Yor Choate England Macedonia Constantinople Pirrspura Miss8 Stone Washmoton D. C Legation THE University Ing Eutaxian Society Salem Journal Enteprice and Wealh Cottage Grove Paul Hamat Atock N Duackworth TJ Duckworth H Gordon Junction ‘Times Mise Norris Palmer Avera Woolcn J.L Oregonian Wells Fargo Gwrvale Star Sienna Teachers’ Association Times
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