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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1901
Page
8
Local shop signs and prices across Eugene and surrounding areas, including Yoran & Sons shoe store deals, Moon's Feed Store offerings, F L Chambers hardware promotions, and repairs at Hoffman House. Property purchases, school board plans for a new building, pruning gear, garden seeds, and theatre engagement notes appear alongside tax and legal notices and upcoming public events.
Special to the Guard Portago April 11 Hon L B Cox died this morning at Good Samaritan hospital. He was a notable Democrat, Oregon Historical Society member, and former legislator from Umatilla in 1884. He moved to Portland in the 1880s after practicing law at Pendleton. He delivered the 1899 Eugene Fourth of July oration and leaves a wife and four sons. He underwent appendicitis surgery last October and endured years of suffering.
The Eugene Opera House Company filed articles of incorporation with County Clerk Lee. Directors named are L. N Koney Ko A Boils and F L Chambers. The plan is to buy real estate erect furnish and operate an opera house and lease rooms. Capital stock set at 15000 with each share valued at 50. Secretary of State F I Dunbar filed the articles. Construction on Mr Kovey s lot north of the pew armory block to begin once officers are elected.
Court house records list various mortgage actions and land transfers including James M Martin to James H Hawley for 199 acres, Geo M Hawley to Henry M, Frank L Crenshaw patent for 160 acres, Emily Hovey to F E Dunn 8x160 feet at Eighth and Olive Eugene, and several other Land transfers with values. Also noted are civil actions in equity Friendly vs Al Woodcock for $1,823.95, probate citations for Amos Hadeal estate, and marriage license for EA Bean and Herter Nicolle.
San Jose April 10. The directors of the Cured Fruit Association have reduced prices on all prune sizes to a two cent basis for fifteen days. They also plan to ask association members to decide on the further life of the organization.
Mrs Sarah Allingham wife of W Allingham died at the family home four miles north of Coburg on Sunday April 7 1901 aged 65 years 10 months and 29 days. The funeral was held today at 1 o clock and interment followed at Coburg I0F cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev M L Rose pastor of the First Christian church. Besides her husband she leaves three sons and two daughters.
The piece notes Dr King’s New Life Pills for appetite and digestion priced at 25e. It records the death of Ancle Lithe Cluer, 24, at her Hueene home on Twelfth Street, caused by pocumonts. Survived by her parents, three sisters and a brother. funeral from the residence to the LOOF cemetery conducted by Rev AC Smoot.
In the office voice of the peace C A Win terme officiated the ceremony uniting Alvaro L Hubbard and Sarah L Withington in marriage. The couple plans to reside near Pleasant Hill in the Gear region.
Hampton Bros lease the building south of their premises from Mrs P Bausch for five years to enlarge their store. The project includes removing a partition, adding a 25 foot brick rear extension, front plate glass, a cement sidewalk, two skylights, and arches to connect to the old store. They will occupy both rooms with a single front entrance and work to start around July 1. The space will be fireproof and Hampton Bros receive congratulations on expanding their quarters.
Reports from South Africa indicate a speedy, peaceful end to the Boer War after two years of conflict. The piece urges use of Howittters Stomach Bitters for indigestion and stomach ailments, claiming it safeguards health and prevents malaria. It warns to demand the genuine article with the private revenue stamp on the bottle neck.
A local inquiry lists a tailor matter near Lane County with references to JM Hows and Rent. Details are unclear but the fragment mentions a rent and a room in a Belars area alongside Lane County names.
Four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering and ineffective care from doctors. The ad claims the remedy purifies blood, treats eczema and ulcers, stimulates liver and kidneys, expels poisons, aids digestion, and boosts strength. Sold by W L DeLano, druggist.
Advertisement for Francois pure brandies claiming liver kidney and stomach relief and cold remedies. Offers prune apple or pear brandy at 75 cents per quart or 2.50 per gallon. Orders by stage, express, boxed securely. Made and sold to consumers only. IMFRaNets Fifth and Blairetreete Eugene Or.
Daily Guard reports merchant F E Dunn purchased 852160 feet of land at the corner of Eighth and Olive from the estate of A G Hovey for 5500 dollars. The site includes Bowlsby livery and a Chinese wash house. Dunn plans a brick building this summer, with size and stories depending on securing five-year leases and possible renters for a second story.
E J Frasier was appointed by the State Board of Agriculture to supervise Lane County’s exhibit for the Salem State Fair September 19 to 25. His long service with the board and prior experience withWorld’s Fair and Omaha Exposition collections underscore the county’s hope to win the banner prize and attract homeseekers. Citizens urged to cooperate and submit prime garden and field samples to strengthen Lane County’s display.
Mr W A Hales of Manchester Indiana recounts near death from measles leading to lung trouble and consumption. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with his recovery after hemorrhages and coughing. He notes its high value but praises its efficacy, with regular bottles priced 60 cents and one dollar and trial bottles available at W L DeLano's drug store.
The Albany Herald notes J H Gates once led Woodburn as city marshal and councilman and later worked for Booth Kelly Lumber in Lane county. He suffered a leg injury from a falling tree, and the report questions Gates motives for forging a check tied to Mr Poorman and Mr Corbett, hinting at possible revenge and a broader past Winter affair.
County commissioners invite sealed bids for a county bridge at Lorane Oregon. Bridge length at least one thousand feet with cedar supports and cedar data. Bids with plans and specifications due at the county clerk by May 1 1901 at 1 pm. Court reserves right to reject any bids. April 5 1901.
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered eighteen months with a Reetal Fistula and doctors warned of death without costly surgery. He reportedly cured himself using five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Valve, the noted pile remedy, at twenty five cents per box, as advertised by W L DeLano, druggist.
Just Before Decoration Day the community unites to beautify cemeteries and mausoleums. W W Martin, proprietor of Mugene Granite & Marble Works, calls for orders to be placed now and invites readers to write for a booklet on monumental work and arrangements.
Sheriff W W Withers announces the 1900 assessment rolls are open for tax payment in Lane County Oregon. The notice directs taxpayers to settle amounts due and includes official county authority and payment terms.
Wanted advertisement from Irving Oregon for Brown Leghorn hens offering hatching eggs at 1 for 15 eggs setting and delivery to JK Yaves in Irving. Addresses and local contact provided.
Elmira witnesses tell of a large black bear shot by Joe Lyles after his dogs released the animal. He fired with No 4 shot, clubbed it, and let the bear bleed to death. The dressed carcass weighed about 400 pounds.
Libert Hooke about 17 died at Creswell Saturday from pneumonia. The funeral was held the next day and interment followed at Knox cemetery near Creswell conducted by Rev Father Prebyiexi of this city.
A city panel in Eugene invites President McKinley for a half hour address during his Oregon trip. The reply from Secretary Cortelyou cites a prearranged national itinerary, making an Eugene stop unlikely, though local leaders vow to find a way to secure a presidential visit.
For sale a quarter block with house featuring twelve rooms all finished with hard polish and large. Includes windmill tower water piped through house and lawn good barn and various fruit trees. Contact SM DovaLas for particulars. M McCoy, Pisa dealer, in Eugene promoting Umpqua Valley Oil Co interest Douglas county oil and coal prospects.
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