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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1903
Page
9
An official in Tacoma reports an entered series and related events under investigation. Names and details are unclear, but the context suggests official scrutiny of activity connected with a local series. Further specifics are not provided in the readable text.
Said to have lured nine to thirteen year old girls from the children’s home to his house for three months. L. O. Blaisdell, a 40 year old grading contractor, was arrested on a seduction charge. Mrs. C. H. B. Kittredge, matron, says girls visited his home for money and candy. The case arouses strong local reaction in Tacoma.
Washington reports the Army and Navy Board was stirred by Fighting Bob Evans's sharp censure of the naval court martial. The case involved Assistant Paymaster Nicholson, found guilty of drunkenness and assault against an elderly man in Chee Foo, amid debates on army purification and ecclesiastical aristocracy.
Salem reports William Allen, an inmate recently released from the Oregon penitentiary, secured a position with J. H. Allen near Salem. He earned trust but returned to town to cash a forged 875 dollar check on his employer and fled.
Janction City Oregon opened yesterday with solid turnout as teachers resignations were announced for all grades from first through tenth. Principal E. F B. Starr will leave the upper grades, while Miss Anna Crain, Miss Nina Snell, Miss Myrtle Pinkham, and Miss Loleta Norton depart from various lower classes. Loop picking delays pupil count, which will rise by October 1.
President Roosevelt entertained at lunch yesterday Senator Proctor of Vermont and Harvey W. Scott editor of the Oregonian of Portland. Proctor visited Sagamore Hill to discuss the upcoming Congress session and other Washington matters of interest.
Manila reports a detachment of the Twenty-eighth Koafnotry embarked in boats engaged on Torosake in Lanao on September 10. A Moros force led by a private leader attacked a boat assault. Private O. B. Darnett was killed. The enemy leader was killed in single combat.
The conflict between Bishop O'Reilly and Rev. Father Des Marais in Baker City Oregon is reportedly resolved. Des Marais and his sister will travel east and all court actions by both sides will be dropped.
The body of an unknown man washed ashore yesterday near Aleer Way in Newport Oregon. Authorities said the man has no identifying marks or papers and investigation is underway to determine cause of death and identity.
Roseburg Oregon September Sunday morning campers near Coos Bay discovered a man hanging from a tree at Camas Mountain foot three miles west of Olalla. An inquest was held but Identity not established. The deceased, about 45, 5 feet 4 inches, wore brown clothing and a black felt hat. A newspaper addressed to Honda's mill Eureka Cal may help confirm identity.
J H Beckley remains in the city while W A Wans and many others travel on insurance, business and study. Visitors include F A Brown returning from Portland, Geo Smith from the south, Otto Gilstrap northbound, A D Hyland from Salam, J Frasier from the state fair, Sam Goldsmith from the north, Pearl Lackey reentering the University, Karl Abbott returning to ASU from Ashland, and many extended family and staff movements among Eugene, Salem, Ashland and Cottage Grove.
The chittim bark market has fallen sharply with prices at 5 cents yesterday and few buyers remaining. Activity is thin as agents are pulled from the field, echoing the downturn seen weeks ago and threatening owners with selling bark at low rates.
E M Warren in charge reports Lane county had best grains and grasses at the state fair pavilion but fruit and vegetables lacked. Next year more fruits and vegetables will be shown to win first prize. The entire Lane exhibit was sold to the Lewis and Clerk fair board to be sent to St Louis for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, kept separate as Lane county display. Prizes correction: Polk county won 30 not 350. Lane county prize was 100.
Prineville Oregon September 22 C M Donkel of Deschutes arrested by county sheriff and jailed on murder charge of his father dating between September 15 and 17 preliminaries pending. Locals tense while Donkel asserts he can account for whereabouts during the period. Coroner's jury and district attorney handling the case with no further comment.
J. E. Martin and Miss Lola Pickens wed at Dillard Oregon on September 16 1903 with Rev C P Bailey officiating The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Pickens formerly of Eugene The groom son of J W Martin of Eugene They have returned to Eugene from a wedding trip north Mr Martin works for the Singer Sewing Machine Company
The Salem Statesman notes Friday evening at the state fair grounds featured Zazella read by Mrs. Horace Burnett of Eugene. Burnett, an elocutionist of rare ability, received a storm of applause for her rendition.
John Stewart and A. J. Pickard shipped about 100 head of young sheep to San Francisco on a special 18-car train as previously stated by the Guard. A second shipment of a similar size is planned in two to three weeks.
Cottage Grove Oregon September 22 The Crystal Consolidated Mining Company is installing a 50 horsepower boiler and engine and a sawmill. They ordered a stamp mill from Union Iron Works San Francisco to be on the ground early next month. A wagon road is being built from Champion Creek road to the Mountain Lion claim about 57500 feet long with an estimated cost of 000. The company has substantial ore in sight and will run the mill continually during winter.
The article argues that many elderly deaths from seemingly unrelated illnesses stem from stomach digestion failures. It advocates Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy to strengthen digestion, improve nutrition, and restore vitality, citing testimonials from G Popplewell of Eureka Springs and Mrs. Johnson of Dresden. It emphasizes blood and strength come from food, and medicine cannot create blood but can aid digestion and nutrient absorption. It invites readers to request the medicine and Dr. Pierce's Medical Adviser.
The Oregonian's university correspondent reports Clyde Payne, longtime Oregon athlete and senior, has been offered the chair of science at Southern Oregon Normal School with a salary of 800. He arrived by train, confirmed he accepted, and will move to Ashland soon to begin duties, leaving the Oregon football squad and his classes. He plans to finish his studies and graduate in 146.
J M McNamara, one of the Hullsboro jail escapees, was arrested at The Dalles on Saturday. J H Burke, who obtained funds on forged notes at Lebanon, is believed to be in the same vicinity.
United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon issues notice under the 1878 timber land act. William H Hodes of Eugene files sworn statement for section 22 township 19 range to prove land is better for timber than agriculture. Public sale details set for October 9 1903 with witnesses listed from Eugene Crow and Lorane Lane County Oregon.
Roseburg Oregon July 18 1903 lands of the public domain under the timber act of June 3 1878 and August 4 1862 Moffitt Fanote M of Jonetson City Lane County Oregon files for the se of section 18 township 102 range 16 west to prove land valuable for timber or stone rather than agriculture and to establish claim before J J Walton U S Commissioner Eugene Oregon on October 6 1903 Witnesses include James M Goldson James Ji Goldson James M Haynes LC Modfitt all of Goldson Lane County Oregon Claimants must file by October 16 1903 Bridges Register
The notice records a sworn statement for a mining claim in Lane County Oregon filed October 63 by Eugene Heier listing witnesses Matthews Clein Hodes Will Hodes and John Clary, seeking to establish claim to sampling and cultivation rights under federal mining law. The notice invites all persons claiming an interest to file objections or statements by the deadline in this office.
Public notice states James M. Goldson of Lane County Oregon files sworn claim No 5519 for the west half of section 30 in township 16 south range 16 west to prove timber land value over agricultural use. Hearing before U S Commissioner J J Walton at Eugene on Friday October 16 1903 with witnesses Evans Goldson Haynes Moffitt. Claimants urged to file by October 1 1903.
Percy G. Bradway of Eugene Lane County Oregon files in this office a sworn statement for purchase of land described as section 14 township 18 east range 17 west offering to prove timber and stone value and to establish claim before J J Walton U S Commissioner at Eugene on October 18 1903 witnesses Willis C McGuire I S Day Henry Moore and T Ray all of Lane County Oregon any person claiming the lands must file in the office by October 19 1903 J T Bridges Register
United States Land Office Roseburg Ore July 14 1 compliance with the act of June 3 1878 and Aug 4 4 Carson Mathews of Eugene Lam sworn statements 5500 for the purchase of the nwk section 32 township 19 south range 5 west will offer proof land is more valuable for timber or stone for milling purposes before J J Walton U S Commissioner Eugene Oregon Monday Sept 28 1905 Heyer Clay Owens and others of Lane County Oregon all persons claiming adversely must appear before said oath day November 1 1903
Roseburg Oregon records note under an 1802 act the sale of timber lands in California and Utah extended claims to Crow Lane County. Witnesses include Warren Smith Arthur E Smith Johnleman Frank Hadhey all of Lane County Oregon. Interested parties must file claims before October 20 1908.
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