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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1902
Page
5
Senator LM Travis of Eugene heads the slate with LM Travis listed. Representatives include C K Hale Heals J M Edingon Goshen and G N Castle Saginac. County Clerk C M Young of Eugene and Coroner Dr F Eselover of Eugene complete the roster.
Doctor Thomas Dunn English died in Newark New Jersey on April 2 at age eighty two. His poem Ben Bolt remains a celebrated gem in the Anglo Saxon tongue and his last words were God is good My wife My boy. The piece recalls Alic e and the old homestead through verses and memory.
The Democratic convention of most counties instructs for George Chamberlain for governor. The speaker notes that Furnish gains nothing by campaigning in Portland, and advises keeping funds in his pocket for the election, though circulating money is not objected to.
In Wheeler County two men test patience as one with a rich placer claim on Spanish Galob halts operations due to high water charges. The other owns the ditch supplying water to work the claim, leaving gold in gravel and bedrock. Water flows to waste for the ditch owner while mining grinds to a stop.
An ad style paragraph extols Golden Medical Discovery as alcohol free and narcotic free. It touts improved digestion and blood production, praising Dr Pierce’s remedies and common sense medical adviser. It includes a testimonial fragment and a sales plea offering cloth bound volumes by mail from Buffalo New York.
Oregonian notes that ill gotten gains cannot be made good by philanthropy. Rockefeller’s Chicago equipment dazzles. Carnegie libraries may not erase Homestead memories or tariff injustices. Philanthropy is criticized for fostering debt and discrediting self-made poverty that built leaders like Franklin, Lincoln, and Stanton.
The Editor and Publisher argues evening papers have the edge with the largest circulation. It cites the Evening Journal and Evening World of New York City as the widest read papers, noting fresher news and late-day issues fit family reading time.
Mrs Abas Hadley learns her brother Thomas Withers of Summer Lake Oregon died of smallpox. Emma Abbott Hayes dies at Eugene after medical visit. Obituary notes Emma grew up locally, married Richard Hayes Jr and leaves husband parents a brother and four sisters.
Creswell News reports Mr J W Lawer and wife returning to Creswell after a year at Wendling. Chas Stanton may have smallpox. John Tunell traveled from Hungry Hollow ranch. F W Parker has mumps. Miss Virgie Shaub leaves Creswell to teach fifteen miles west of Junction. Mrs Floss Weber heads to Bow River for a week. Miss Sadie Wilson returns home after visiting.
The Odd Fellows plan a two day excursion to Portland leaving Eugene on April 25 and returning April 27 by the evening train. Round trip price is 4.50 with tickets at Svarverud Fisher real estate office F A Rankin music store Green's grocery and C F Littlefeld cigar store. Limited tickets available. attendees may visit sights and friends if not a member, with dedication of the 10 O F Home as the occasion.
An old advertisement extols Dr King's New Life Pills as a cure for torpid liver jaundice biliousness fever and ague. It claims the pills banish sick headache drive out malaria never gripe or weaken and taste pleasant. Available for 250 at W L De Lano's.
Notice states the partnership between W L Goodpasture and T A Goodpasture under the name Goodpasture Bros has dissolved. Details reference dissolution date and individuals involved. Also notes obituary for Eliza Cox at Elgin Oregon, daughter of Jesse Cox, aged 80 years. Abe pioneer who came to Oregon in 1845 and former Eugene resident.
Mary Beck and her husband, former Smithfield residents, sue for divorce at Wortland alleging he failed to provide apparel suitable to her sex. The suit notes she often wore his clothing as a result. The filing cites her duty in domestic management and the broader point that some women were taxed with wearing the breeches due to perceived superiority of mind and will.
The piece argues that Roosevelt’s Charleston visit shows the South’s neglect by public men over decades. It notes no votes exist to gain in the South, while presidents and politicians regularly campaign in the North, leaving the South unaddressed.
April 5 notes from Pleasant Hill report Mlle Baxter went to Goshen to remain for some time. Miss Roby Baughman and Blanche Warbinton left Snodsy to teach in different county areas. Alex McKenzie began spring term of school at Dexter last Monday. Howard Baughmse came from his Winberry homestead. Mrs Kelley and grandson moved to Eastern Oregon. Wi Miller and mother returned from Kansas with plans to settle in Oregon. Pearl Bridges married Fred Nixon of Harrisburg in Seattle on the 2nd. Anderson Gilbert died Saturday, buried at Camp Creek. David Linton bought his father’s farm and seeks a house keeper. Hamburg Ui Co representatives performed at W of W hall to good crowds. Jas Buchanan and wife of Eugene visited Tuesday.
Charlie Lewis of Berlin Ottawa county sues the Modern Woodmen society for 50000 damages claiming injuries from an initiation led to leg amputation. He is dying, recently moved from a local hospital to his home in Grand Rapids. Heir claims will pursue if he dies. warrants payable after March 5 1902. County Treasurer A Patterson lists registered numbers 1 to 349.
Snells advertises bicycle sales and services with tire fits for all makes, Morrow coaster brakes installation for five dollars, and frames with cushion or coaster brake options. Prices listed include $20, $25, $30, and $35 with Imperiale parts from $25 to $45. Call 658 Black for bicycle information at Banker Gas Works, Paine & Kay.
The Electric Light Co invites proposals for old growth body fir wood in lots of 50 to 500 cords to be delivered at the plant next summer. Address proposals to Jas F Rosinson Supt Eugene Ore.
FOR SALE Springfield Hotel money maker listed by J M Wooda of Springfield Oregon. Brown Leghorns for sale thoroughbred cock erale by J R Yates of Irving Oregon. Fresh milk cow for sale no 1. Apply to E W Zumwalt 6 miles northwest of Irving or Junction City Oregon. 216 acre grain hay and stock farm for sale near store post office school church 4 miles from railroad station 120 acres plowed part sown to wheat terms include swap. Reach Goshen by stage. Call on CS Richardson Pleasant nnfor A Parker 482 Jefferson street Eugene Oregon.
An experienced auctioneer JS Slices of Eugene advertises sixteen years in the trade offering fine stock sales as a specialty and invites readers to write for upcoming dates.
Henry Loretz of Junction City Oregon advertises chopping maple and balm excelsior wood ten miles below Eugene on river road with address for contact in Junction City Oregon.
Barred Plymouth Rock eggs for sale 50 cents per set. Good stock at 8 M DoveLas, 264 Fourth and Jefferson. Char nes imperial, 35 dollars. Paine & Racycles 35 to 50 dollars. Paine & Kay. New stock of wall paper now in. A few remnants at price at Chambers hardware.
From the Perkins place at Coyote a five year old light bay filly with a barbed wire scar in one ear was injured around October 1. A liberal reward is offered for information. Address JT Richakpson Liewellyn Or.
Chase Miller offers two Cypher incubators described as good as new and leading on the market in Monroe Oregon.
Fall line of bike sundries offered at updated prices by Chambers Hardware. Stock includes tires tubes chains lights and repair tools with discounts for season shoppers. Local shop promotes affordable maintenance gear for cyclists and daily riders.
The Associated Press notes Senator Simon resumes his Senate duties while avoiding discussion of recent Oregon political events, signaling a low-profile approach amid ongoing state issues.
Travelers can find new beds and freshly papered and painted rooms at the Courthouse Lodging House located just behind the courthouse in Eugene. Expect clean painted floors and bright Brussels carpets at each bed with no old dusty carpets.
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