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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1903
Page
12
An old advertisement touts Marter's Iron Tonic as a remedy for colds and La Grippe. It claims prevention during, avoidance of aftereffects, and shorter illness when taken, urging believers to trust the tonic for stronger health and defense of the nervous and immune systems.
The Albany Democrat discusses why the national bank lags behind a local institution. It cites immense business by South-Kelly Company and notes cashier Shuodgress claims First National sees limited impact from the Kelly Company. It states the Deoth Company conducts most business via Eugene Loan & Banking, arguing Eugene is larger and more active than the nearby town.
A damaged notice lists names such as Laura nt, Mrs Nelly in, Miss Edna feker, Geo. F. Hon, Mrs Estella, and others awaiting pickup. It includes a call for the addressees to respond when advertised and notes a local P. M. J. L. Page overseeing the notice. A Winchester Indiana case is cited about Dr King’s New Life Pills bringing relief. An ad for lawn fertilizer from Chambers Hardware appears.
April reports from Washington and Oregon detail General Funston's assignment to investigate fraud charges against army officers in Saskatoon. The alert notes supply contracts and trading company ties. Also reported are the abandonment of the Sivslaw River mouth improvement project, state political shifts in Oregon, and local police and court personnel changes.
Florence April 21. The steamer Acme and several sailing vessels left San Francisco for this port. O W Hord's sawmill work is pushed toward July lat. A Degree of Roger of A O U W was instituted with over twenty charter members and officers installed. A sumptuous midnight banquet followed in the lower hall as Florence now has three good lodges the Eastern Star Rebekahs and the Degree of Honor.
A freight car derailed at Creswell this morning could not be righted in time for the northbound passenger train. A delay of about an hour was caused as a result of the incident.
The Salem Journal reports the penitentiary calamity last winter never occurred. Mrs Carlisle, once accused of faking illness to gain release, is described as a self made witness against herself. A physician doubts her condition, while the superintendent plans to place her at work sewing shirts for inmates.
On Tuesday April 21 at high noon Miss Bertha Shumway of Stanberry Missouri and Charles FB Shumway united in marriage at the Hall two miles west of town. Rev H A Green officiated with attendants Miss Anna Green and Mr D B Proctor. Guests included Mrs Grown Mr and Mrs Davison and others. The couple will reside in Eugene.
Mrs E Purcell died this forenoon at 11 at her son in law Gun Ream 314 West Seventh after a week's pneumonia. Born March 3 1830 in Switzerland she was 64 years 73 days old. She came to America in 1865 and to Oregon in 1862. She leaves eight children four living. Funeral at residence tomorrow at 2 PM Rev Chas Woodward officiating Interment Mulkey cemetery west of the city.
Citizens urged to assemble at the court house on May 2 1903 to organize a district fair association in Lane County. Signatories include Amos Wilkins Eli Bangs G G Gross and others. Also an anecdotal testimonial claims Electric Bitters cured severe illness after doctors gave up, credited to W Ceunte at W L De Lano's drug store.
C Stuart from Mohawk, Joe Fellman from Florence, and Dr. Canady of Long Tom visit Eugene. University President Campbell and local residents travel to Salem and Portland. List includes Robvson of Salem, Mrs. D'Hulf, Geo. K. Rogers inviting officials to a Baygeve log-rolling, and many locals from Creswell to Cottage Grove visiting or traveling.
In a quiet 11 o'clock ceremony at the Catholic church Rev Father Beurgeo united Walter Hoo, a Hotel Smeede head waiter, and Miss Anna Kupetz, a Hotel Smeede employee. The Lane county bride and Roseburg groom receive many congratulations as they continue in their jobs.
The Eugene Baseball Club is incorporated as the Eugene Baseball Company with 500 capital stock, 600 shares at 1 par. Directors C M Young W H Kay and H L Traver named as incorporators. 200 raised and banked as forfeiture to insure season play. A meeting is set for Friday night to choose officers and directors. Grounds will be Stewart’s addition West Seventh Street block, fenced and prepared for spring games, with 10 000 feet of lumber for the fence and soil suitable for baseball.
Republican candidate Binger Hermann arrived in Eugene this afternoon staying at the Smeede hotel. He said he traveled north of Lane assessing support and planned talks with Chairman Harris to map his district itinerary. Hermann noted enthusiasm among Republicans in Salem and across the area while arranging campaign details with Dr. T. W. Harris.
The April 22 Daily Guard reports the semi private wedding of Miss Dee Ankeny to Jobo Orth at Howard H. Ankeny’s home in Eugene. Attended by relatives and friends from The Dalles Portland Roseburg Jacksonville and Eugene, the ceremony was followed by an elaborate banquet and reception. The couple will honeymoon in Portland before settling in Jacksonville.
Orval Carlyle Smith infant son of Mr and Mrs Archie Smith died at 5:80 oclock April 2 after scarlet fever began April 15 He was born at Madison Wisconsin June 28 1901 and had lived in Eugene two months He was loved by all who knew him The family notes a prayerful farewell quoting a friend may he rest in peace on that shore
A private letter from California praises the Southern Carnival Company and the Regimental Band as a fine attraction, calling it one of the best shows on the coast. The act is already popular with contracts in Roseburg in the south and Albany in the north.
Card expresses heartfelt gratitude to those who offered sympathy during bereavement. Archie Smith and his wife extend thanks for kindness and ministering support.
A traveler suggested the Southern Pacific would not permit stop-overs for immigrants. The company now allows ten days stop-over at any station on its lines and is improving comfort and convenience for immigrants.
An advertisement touts Dacklen’s Arnica Salve as a thorough remedy for Borns sores bruises data boils ulcers skin eruptions and rash. W L DeLano is listed as the druggist promoting the product with a guarantee of satisfaction.
Charbes Brothers announce a car load of Bain wagons just received and ready to fill orders for almost anything in the wagon line.
Daily Guard reports two youths, Boon and James Winkle, creating a drunken disturbance on East Eighth Street. Officers jailed them. Boon pleaded guilty for four days of street work, Winkle sought a trial and received ten days in jail for his role and for entering a saloon underage.
The Lane County Electric Company began work today on a new two story office building next to the Holden building. The 10 by 0 foot structure will house offices and store electrical supplies. Machinery for the Springfield plant is being built at Schenectady New York and poles will be set between Springfield and Eugene as construction progresses.
Col J A Gross formerly proprietor of the Albany depot hotel and later Ashland hotel has purchased an interest in the St Joseph Hospital in San Francisco with a life home and medical attendance for himself and wife where they are quartered. They are well known to valley travelers and will visit the state in July.
In Leesville Indiana W H Brown, thought near death, credits Dr King's New Discovery for curing his lung ailment after enduring asthma pains. He claims the remedy also cures consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip. Pricing set at 50 cents to 1 dollar with trial bottles free by Delano druggist.
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