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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1903

Page

8

Oregon Dominates Albany In Early Intercollegiate Football

The University of Oregon crushed Albany College 17 to 0 by halftime, then added six more in the second half at Kincaid Field. Latourette, Thayer, and Kerron starred as Oregon produced advancing plays through Albany’s line amid a large local crowd and clear field conditions.

Daily Guard Eugene University of Oregon Albany College Kincaid Field Universit of Oregon Albany Latourette Thayer Kerron Sancus

Death of Mrs. Maggie Morris in Eugene

Mrs. Maggie Morris wife of H P Morris died last evening at 5 o clock at her father G W Weider 347 West Seventh street after a yearlong illness from consumption She was born June 25 1846 in Jefferson County Kansas aged over 57 married in 1873 and moved to Eugene in 1886 Survived by four children Minnie Furman Flora Ham Gardner Morris and Harry Morris Funeral tomorrow at 10 am with interment Mulkey Cemetery Rev R K Cross to conduct the services.

Daily Guard Maggie Morris H. P. Morris G. W. Weider West Seventh Street Morris Jefferson County Kansas Eugene Minnie Furman Henderson S's. Ton Flora Ham Seattle Gardner Morris Harry Morris Mulkey RK. T. Cross First Congregational Church

Will Erect New Store Building at Fifth and Willamette

N R Gaylord long established in the Sanford building has bought the Irt at Fifth and Willamette on the Underwood property. He will begin a frame two story building about 45 feet square. Lumber is on the ground and delivery continues. Completion expected in a few weeks with stock moved from the present location.

N. R. Gaylord Music and Notion Sanford Irt Fifth Willamette Underwood Lamber

Channing Fiery’s Royal Italian Band Delights Parker Crowd

The Royal Italian band led by Channing Fiery performed last night at the Parker, drawing a good sized audience. Though not full, the crowd showed strong enthusiasm and music lovers came out in force. The concert was praised as among the best of its kind.

Italy Manfred Chiaffarelli Chiaffarelli Daily Gaard Channing Fiery Royal Italian Band Parker

Coach Smith Joins Berkeley to Boost Varsity

San Francisco Oct 21 Former University of California star and Oregon Varsity coach Smith is sent to Berkeley to help the State University team out of its slump. He will arrive early next week to work with Hall's squad then play with the alumni against the college eleven.

Oregonian San Francisco Cal Locomotive Smith University of California Star University of Oregon Berkeley Switch State University Oregon Hall Junto

Sick Hobo Sent North for Aid by County Judge

A malarial fever patient from Junction City claimed Junction officials sent him to Eugene to seek county aid. Acting Chief Eastland presented him to County Judge Kincaid, who ordered a ticket north. The man, who had come from Sacramento, was sent on the afternoon train, highlighting unintended county costs.

Junction City Junction Eugene Eastland Kincaid Points Sacramento

Felix Barger dies suddenly in Colfax Washington

Felix Barger, well known in Eugene and a former Linn County resident, died suddenly in Colfax Washington. He was related by marriage to Geo. G. Gross and John B. Harris, with Mrs. J. B. Harris as his sister-in-law.

Daily Guard Geo. G. Gross John B. Harris Felix Barger Eugene Linn County Colfax Wash Barger Gross Marriag J. B. Harris

Vaudeville Show Promises Star Cast From Coast to Coast

A company of vaudeville artists is billed to perform there four weeks from tomorrow night. The show features stars including the Wards from New York and Harry George with John Hays from San Francisco. Oscar Rogoway is developing the business locally.

the Wards New York Harry George John Hays San Francisco Oscar Rogoway

Serious Runaway Injures Local Resident Near Spencer's Butte

P D Newell of Alder Street sustained a broken leg when his wagon team ran away and threw him. The accident occurred near Spencer's Butte, south of the city, with Dr Prosser attending the injury.

Daily Guard P. D. Newell Alder Street Spencer's Butte Dr. Prosser

Barber Shop Improvement In East Eighth Street

Jerry Horn remodels his East Eighth Street barber shop rearranging partitions between the bathroom and operating room to create more space and light in the latter.

Jerry Horn East Eighth Street

Birth Record From Salem Births 1905

In Salem on October 22, 1905, the wife of Marvin Hammitt gave birth to a son.

Salem Marvin Hammitt

Diphtheria scare eased after joint meeting urged monitoring

City council and school board met at city hall to discuss preventing diphtheria spread in public schools. They advised daily examinations of children who played with the Beebe boy Saturday and assured the public not to panic, noting unlikely close contact and swift early treatment if needed.

Beebe Cheshire

Personal Notices From The Daily Guard

A collection of local arrivals departures and travel among residents and visitors. Notables include Judge Martin L Pipes from Portland and Henry Landers of Cottage Grove visiting Eugene, with many others from Portland Salem Cottage Grove and Albany noted arriving leaving or staying in the city.

Henry Landers Cottage Grove City Portland

Change in arrival of train would aid Eugene mail

A petition to vary train No. 11 schedule, arriving from Portland at 2 08, calls for Eugene arrival by 11 00. Postmaster Clark of Springfield led signatures of Lane county postmasters. If enacted, the change would improve mail service and allow morning paper readers to finish by afternoon. The adjustment would require starting Portland car at 6 00 am instead of 4 30 am and running faster.

Eugene Portland Clark Springfield Lane County Oregonian O& Me S. P. Company

Mill promoter H D D Wagnon returns from Idaho trip

Lyons promoter H D D Wagnon who backed the Eugene Woolen Mill and the Lyons saw mill has come back to Oregon from Idaho. He is trying to promote a woolen mill at Boise City but has not yet secured success. Wagnon is currently in Eugene.

H. DD. Wagnon Lyons Eugene Woolen Mille Lyons Saw Mill Hae Oregon Idaho

J E Wilson and Miss Anna Taylor wed at Springfield home

J E Wilson and Miss Anna Taylor were married at the home of Mr and Mrs E M Casteel in Springfield on October 2 at 8 00 pm Reverend J C Gregory officiated The couple departed for Portland and will return soon to establish residence in Springfield The record notes gasard tenders constalets.

J. E. Wilson Anna Taylor Mee E. M. Casteel Springfeld J. C. Gregory Portland Will Springfield Gasrd Tenders

Jaw broken by a mule's kick near Blue River

Frank Grant, a packer for Glenn Powers, was kicked by a mule while transporting provisions to the mines. The blow fractured his jaw, knocked out most of his teeth, and cut a deep gash. He traveled to Eugene for hospital care and is recovering.

Frank Grant Glenn Powers Blue River Eugene Young Grant Grant Hie Lie

Terrible Accident at Mill City Claims Brakeman

Freddleworth, a new brakeman for the Corvallis and Eastern, fell under a backing engine during switching at Mill City. One leg was lost above the thigh and the other foot severed. He died in Albany at Mrs Neeland's hospital at 7. Ellsworth Weeson of Hen Elleworth Philomath, a popular student brakeman, had recently returned to the train crew. Funeral set for Philomath at 11 a.m. with a special train leaving at 9 a.m. He belonged to the Woodmen of the World.

Freddleworth Corvallis Eastern Mall City Albany Ellsworth Weenson Hen Elleworth Philomath Woodmen of the World Albany Democrat

Social Realm highlights include Nina Ostrander sendoff and Frazer recital

Mrs Otho V Roberts hosted a pleasant party on Sixth Street in honor of Nina Ostrander who departs Tuesday for Cottage Grove. Prizes in a donkey contest went to Mabel Williams and Mrs H Barnett. luncheon followed. An audience of about 800 attended Arthur Louis Frazer’s piano recital at Villard Hall, praised for his Chopin and Gounod selections before he goes abroad. Orville Waller’s gathering featured whist with Carl Washborne winning first and Miss Ermine Church second, followed by luncheon.

Rocky Mason Ruby Farrington B. F. Rowland Woodburn Mrs. Shields Fairhaven Wash Eugene K. Collins J. L. Zeigler City W. O. Zeigler Hoffman House Albany H. B. Fenton U. S Daily Guard Otho V. Roberts Ust Sixth Street Nina Ostrander Cottage Grove Mise Mabel Williams H. Barnett Roberts Mra John Roberts Mra. O. BE Roberta Horace Burpett Bert Apgar Nina Ustrander Nellie Hampton Mabel Williams Ada Orrell Ollie Marquiss Pearl Roberta Mae Erickson Arthur Louis Frazer Villard Hall Frazer Susie Fennel Pipes Crelg Volos Bhoogy Mayhew Gounod Chopin Kies D' Ambrosio Liat Orville Waller McClung Block Botta Kappa Boys Carl Washborne

Mrs Anderson Hosts WERC Social Evening

Friday evening about sixty members of the W.ER.C. and escorts gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Anderson by invitation of the hostess. Music and cards accompanied the enjoyable social hour with chicken sandwiches coffee and cake served. The event was voted most enjoyable and highlights Mrs. Anderson's entertaining ability.

W. ER. C A. J. Anderson

Geary and High Second Play a Tie at Kincaid Field

Daily Guard reports a scoreless tie this forenoon between Geary school and High School third team at Kincaid Field. Both sides showed even play with Matlock and Miller starring for Geary and Chrisman and Kestley for High School.

Geary HIGH Daily Guard Kincaid Field Matlock Miller Chrisman and Kestley

True Bill Against Coggins

United States grand jury returned a true bill in the case against J. C. Coggins. He was arrested near Eugene last summer on a charge of raising postal money orders and indicted for forging three orders issued in California for 50 cents each drawn on the Eugene office. The orders were doctored to read thirty five dollars and one was passed to Tolmie & Traver in Eugene. Coggins endorsed the order under an assumed name and is expected to plead guilty.

United States Grand Jury J. C. Coggins Coggins Hugene Hele California Eugene Tolmle & Traver Lugene

Springfield Notes of Pendleton revival and local happenings

The note reports Harry Stewart visiting his brother Henry at Pendleton and evangelist Holmes to conduct a revival at the Christian church starting Sunday November Lat. It notes the electric power house painted dark red by Eugene workers and mentions boys organizing a football team. FPobt. Allen of the Portland Mercantile Co. moved his family there from Washington.

Harry Stewart Henry Pendleton Holmes Christian Church Eugene Fpobt. Allen Portland Mercantile Company Washington State

Interesting Lodge Meeting Report in Eagles Hall

Daily Guard notes October 24 recounts Foresters of America Grand Secretary Samuel Kafka meeting Court Popular No. M in Eagles hall. A short address was well received by the six members present before they adjourned to a banquet. Kafka and W S Moon planned to attend further events this afternoon and tonight.

Irene Applegate Boise Idaho Dudley Holland J. M. Shelley Portland Nasia Chamberlain Nellie Miller Beryl Turner Lena Miller Ora Simpson Chorgia Payne Albany Samuel Kafka The Foresters of America Leest Lodge Kafka O. B. Reese Acme Browneville Times Wi Chrystler Nebraska Thoreday Oregon Eugene Woodburn J. R. Cartwright Harrisburg Cartwright Albany Democrat Daily Guard No. M Eagles’ Hall W. 8. Moon

Fire at Jacobse Cox store in Springfield

Last evening near 6 o clock a gasoline lamp exploded at the Jacobse Cox Company's Springfield store, igniting goods. The alarm brought help and the flames were checked before major damage. Mr Jacobs sustained burns to his hands while fighting the fire.

Jacobse Cox Company Springfield Mr. Jacobs

Slipper group being opened at Cottage Grove Oregon

Cottage Grove Oregon October 2 The Golden Slipper group in the bo hemia district led by Dr W W Oglesby comprises nine full claims on the east side of Grouse Mountain extending to Horse Heaven Creek The Sampson claim tunnel shows a fine ore body and quartz vein with a shaft on the ledge The Dewey tunnel at the group lower end is 200 feet on a strong parallel ledge carrying high grade quartz The property is well timbered watered and has an excellent mill site.

Cottage Grove Bohemia District W. W. Oglesby Grouse Mountain Horse Heaven Creek Sampson Perpeodicuu Walla Dewey

Hearst plans Portland Daily Journal collaboration

A Portland resident reports via a Eugene guard that W R Hearst intends to launch a Portland newspaper. Contracts allegedly pair Hearst interests with the Portland Journal to print at its press while keeping the new paper independent. If true, the Oregonian may face strong competition as Hearst expands.

Portland Eugene Portland Daily Journal W. R. Hearst Hearst Journal

Undiscovered underground cavern found at Black Butte mine

Contractors uncapped drift at 680-foot level uncovered an underground water reservoir after a roaring prelude from drilling. A flood followed noon shots, forcing miners to wade out knee deep. Bottom remains submerged. first cavity found in two miles of work.

Black Butte

Oregon Press Association Counts Oregon Publications

Secretary Tozier reports 226 publications in Oregon including 10 dailies 18 weeklies 7 semi weekly 14 monthlies 1 semi monthly 1 quarterly with classifications of 120 Republican 1 Independent 2 Democratic 5 fraternal 4 agricultural 3 miscellaneous 1 prohibition 1 teachers 2 trade 1 timber 1 hops 8 religious 1 labor union 1 livestock 1 poultry 2 mining 1 ex position 1 physi cian and others across diverse sectors.

Oregon

Also Mentioned on This Page

U.O Ellery Coach Smith University of California Porn Hb. F. Powers M. W. Wilcox New Berlin Father Beutgen J. W. Marcum A. W. Calder 10Th S. Infantry North A. B. Wheeler Dinuba Ellison Martin L. Pipes D. A. Paine A. ©. Woodcock C. C. Hammond Otis B. Tout J. B. Jones 8. P. Co L. Zimmerman Lucky Koy Mining Company O. H. Allen W. G. Allen R. 8. Bryson L. A May Beaman W. G. Tovey W. D. McDonald Effie Douglas Braly McMineville G. Nettle Seaburg P. B. Marshall H. D. Wagnon F. Rostein Harry Dunter Chester Starr J. T. Callison Pleasant Hill Edith Hoffman T. B. Ford Percy Patterson Alicia McElroy Preak Were Leonard Straight Roseburg Oscar Callison Champ Calloway Eife Bert Pitwington C. A. C. Footbed Eugene Hospital Mill City Corvallis & Eastern Elroy Grace Bacon Mary Warfield Myrtle Kays Nina Wilkins Etha Williams Ermine Church Edward Lister Charley Watts Bert Postland Carl Washburne Chester Washburne Roy Kerns Albert Applegate Vicary Brabham Ferguson Matzger Combs Howder Lg Williame Rt Keatley Keatley Smith Simmone Emerson Williams Allen King Carl Shelton Hellman Matlock Sh Jones Miller G Tb Chrisman Miller Li King Curtis Springfield Notes Slipper Group Hearst’s Portland Paper A GO Daily Journal Oregon Newspapers Tozier Oregon Press Association Grove
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