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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1903
Page
12
Women grow tired and worn out due to constant demands on nervous strength. The article links anemia and lack of iron to headaches back pains and general exhaustion, urging iron-rich nourishment to restore energy and health. It emphasizes motherhood and daily duties draining a woman’s vitality and suggests iron as a remedy.
Mrs. Smith Bailey reports that Mr. Bailey was struck by an automobile near Jefferson, Oregon, Sunday. He was thrown from his vehicle and lay unconscious until found by a bicyclist, suffering numerous injuries and missing teeth. The driver fled, and Bailey is expected in Eugene to recover.
A L Stephens & Company opened a new general merchandise store this morning in the Sanders building at West Eighth and Charnelton streets. The grocery stock is in place while the dry goods have not yet arrived. The location is favorable for residents in the western part of the city and the Guard predicts success. an advertisement will appear laterin the Guard.
E. Dunn and Geo A Dorris sold 75 bales of hops to C L Fitchard. Fitchard was to receive them today. The sale price and publication date have not yet been announced.
Mrs. Gaesie E. Williams wife of B E Williams died at Dexter on Monday July 2 from consumption. Funeral was held Tuesday forenoon with interment in Pleasant Hill cemetery. All next week Dr Lowe the acute optician will be in his Eugene office. His business is to make bad eyes Seed with his superior glasses. If You have head sohen and eye aches dont fail to consult him, as delays are dangerous. His 17 years experience is at your command for a reasonable consideration.
Scripps News Association reports a nearly complete list of United States Cartridge Company plant victims. Eighteen killed identified by remains and effects. many others missing, with some seriously injured and numerous minor casualties. Identification is difficult due to complete disintegration of some victims.
Two men believed to be the assailants in the Sellwood suburb car hold up near midnight July 15 are brought to the county jail. The sheriff withholds names details and charges.
Salem July 30 governor Cham berlain filed in the secretary of state's office a commutation of the death sentence of W P Peacock to life imprisonment in the state penitentiary. Peacock was due to be hanged August 7 for killing Alexander Kerr. The commutation rests on mental derangement.
Portland reports three holdups in one night. George Johnson near East Portland race track escaped injury after masked robbers fired at him. James Wagoner, German blacksmith, was beaten at First and Glisan and lost twenty one dollars. William Lund was swindled of ninety five dollars at Sixth and Everett. No arrests.
Escaped Folsom penitentiary convicts seem to have eluded pursuers and vanish from sight for two days. The prevailing theory is they escaped by descending the American River. Many have given up the hunt as no further sightings occur.
Daily Guard reports mine owner C A Park plans to resume development at the Treasure mine after months idle. He has hired foreman Green Pitcher and about 15 to 20 workers. labor is scarce. Park intends to build a sawmill this summer for lumber and to complete the road into the Treasure, with some buildings likely this year.
Baker City Oregon July 25 Two former inmates Gale and Barely detail a theory that Merrill survived the prison run and was not killed Their account contrasts Merrill’s described physical features with the body buried as Merrill arguing a decoy staged the killing Tracy sought a woman near his area while Merrill wished to flee the country
Rain slowed haying on Thursday as W H Lacky hauled about twelve loads of Shay and prepared to help others. Wild blackberries ripe in Mr Gillett’s pasture draw visitors, while J B Carr’s vetch hay was cut just before the rain. Miss Melvina Tilton’s marriage shifts household mail duties, and L E Matthews and W H Lacky finish a 11 acre hay field by mid afternoon. Mrs Lackey plans a Saginaw visit to see family and sisters.
Jo Jolbrick of Colosm California says she endured 15 years of rheumatic pain with no relief until Electric Bitters. She reports complete relief after a few bottles for rheumatism and kidney troubles with general debility. Sold by W L DeLano, druggist, at 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
The Southern Pacific Company has built a large neat commodious station at the Fair Grounds. It fills a long felt want and will be appreciated by travelers. The state fair management is particularly pleased with the attractive facility and views it as a strong attraction for the fair.
A reader notice notes Climbers Hardware offering stocks and a Deering air dump device. Al A Simmons advertises at the old stand at Oth and Willamette streets promising best grade photo work at reasonable rates.
Roseburg July. Oregon Boom and Timber Company reaches agreement with Douglas County to improve North Umpqua River from the Casdade Forest boundary to Winchester five miles north of Roseburg. After bond filing the franchise takes effect and the stream will be open to floating timber for tolls. Company aims to build a Winchester mill with a daily capacity of 100,000 feet.
The Coburg bridge, recently suspended for travel, is declared ready for use by repairer G. W. Taylor. Permanent improvements await timber supplies. Temporary repairs make the bridge safe and it opened last evening as many teams gathered to cross.
Irving notes from July report several residents traveling to Char field and Belknap Springs for health and residence changes. Visitors include J W Baker and George McClusky. The community records a family infant death, burial in Super cemetery, and reflects on summer outings and fatigue from camp life.
A public notice states M. 8. Hubtle and the speaker are separate transfer companies. The writer, recalling 25 years in town as "Old Bill Clark," thanks patrons and invites visits to the Hampton block office or phone contact, apologizing for past treatment.
Charles Griffin, in failing health after returning from Portland hospital, apparently killed himself after gambling losses. A friend links the act to gambling debts and a failed attempt to escape blame, noting Griffin died at the riverbank amid fevered mood and intoxication. Four arrests follow for gambling. city moves to tighten controls. The State Board of Agriculture funds fairground improvements including water system, new stalls, and a covered livestock judging amphitheater.
Superintendent W. M. Miller filed the annual county school statistics with State Superintendent Ackerman. The report lists totals for enrollment 5,200 pupils. six years and under enrolled 1,200. teachers employed. days attended. districts. legal voters 4,902. library books. new books bought 27. cash receipts 120,202.00. disbursements 74,419.76. school property valued 100,875.00. furniture and apparatus 21,010.00. insurance 55,550.00. average monthly salaries for male teachers 70. Female teachers 214.
Mrs Clara Gi Meson of East Eleventh Street assistant pastor at the Christian church fell at her home last night and sustained a broken arm. The fracture caused much pain but she is doing well today and medical aid arrived promptly. She will remain confined to her home for several days.
Note and Comment lauds the Patterson and Thirteenth streets store as a sign of Eugene’s metropolitan development. It praises the Real Estate Exchange for harmony among members and for not exploiting buyers, urging other Oregon towns to imitate Eugene’s model as real estate offices multiply.
W. R. Sharp and Miss Minnie Wolfe of Cottage Grove were married at 10 o'clock this morning by Justice A. Wintermeier in his office. The couple plans to reside in Cottage Grove after the ceremony.
Chambers Hardware notes the New Deering mower as near perfect, featuring ball-bearing components and very light draft, with customers praising its performance and ease of use. A carload of units is in stock at the dock for immediate delivery.
A new Yew Store is being erected at Patterson and East Thirteenth in Eugene. L. P. Horton and J. C. Current, formerly of Elmwood Nebraska, will operate as groceries initially. The building should finish in August with stock ready by September for residents of the southeast area. Horton believes a thriving business will develop in this rapidly growing, densely populated part of town.
Remaining undelivered letters at the Eugene Oregon post office dated July 29 include Atkins Cramer Davis Day Hamilton Jackson LeRoy Miller Rhine Roe Robertson Savage Shively Whitney and Mrs Jennie. Names appear with postal referents and instruction that when advertised pleas are called for contact J L Page P M.
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