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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1903
Page
12
A New York Herald report from January 14 notes the widow of Dr. Lazare, employed by the Government, died after being inoculated with yellow fever via mosquitoes during Cuba service. The piece discusses experiments showing mosquitoes as disease carriers and warns about unsterile conditions and impure blood.
A sample vine from Sam Howard yard shows both male and female traits with a fully formed hop burr at each arm end. The report notes male pollen is essential for weight and value, while hops without male vines are light and fluffy. Growers place male vines periodically, balancing yields and costs.
Mrs Terry, a Pleasant Hill resident who recently came from the Hast, died this morning at 5 o clock from breast cancer. Rev D C Kellems departed this afternoon to conduct the funeral scheduled for 5 pm with burial in Pleasant Hill cemetery. She was about 40 years old and sought relief for her illness as she moved west.
A testimonial style ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a tiny powerful remedy that converts weakness into strength and lethargy into energy. It claims rapid health benefits and sells at 2 cents a box through a local vendor W L De.
At Marshfield on Tuesday afternoon the Coos Bay League team defeated Roseburg 3 to 2 in ten innings. Kostal pitched for Roseburg. no runs until the ninth when Roseburg scored twice and Marshfield tied it on an error. Marshfield won in the next inning by pushing a run home. The result shows the Coos Bay and Valley league clubs are evenly matched.
News briefs recount a Utah Supreme Court decision ordering the execution of Peter Mortensen for the 1901 murder of James Hay. The case drew note for Mortensen's religious conduct, the forged debt note, and doctors' views on his mental state despite his devout persona.
A Salem report says 20 cents has been offered in the last two days for 1909 hop contracts but names of the bidders are not given. Earlier, 174.5 cents a pound was offered by a leading firm, with the rise attributed to early German crop prospects and later advices indicating a poorer yield.
A deed records two lots transferring from F L Chambers to the Oregon & California Railroad Company, lessee Southern Pacific, extending depot yards westward by nearly a block. The move follows planned yard improvements, with a nearby Rh McMurphey parcel under option for future transfer. The work, tied to a Willamette bridge project and Wendling branch link, aims to add terminal space this fall.
Eugene gains a new real estate office, Williams Denbart and Wells, led by O W Williams Henry Denbart and J G Wells. They will operate from rooms 4 and 5 in the First National Bank building and aim for fairness and square dealing, ready to commence business immediately.
The piece laments John Paul Jones as a famed traveling agent with an involuntary handshake and reflects on O. B. Munger’s death far from home. It recalls Manila’s 1898 surrender, fears for veterans, and notes G A R posts facing increasing funerals as time passes.
The Albany Democrat notes extensive hunting of Chinese pheasants two months early, amid aggressive and indiscriminate shooting. Farmers are busy, and reports mention a man firing with others shooting from urban areas. deputy game warden activity is uncertain at the outskirts.
Albany, Ur Aug bi to Aug bi a sensational attempt to burn business and factory districts. At 9 pm the Last Chance saloon rear was set alight but discovered before damage. At 3 am Albany Planing Co mill fire found. Roehner Brothers cabinet shop then discovered on fire. Shavings found ready to ignite at Albany Iron Works storehouse. Fireings failed. police seek suspects amid citywide alarm.
Lee Closelom returned from a timber trip near the Oregon Mineral Springs twelve miles south of Cottage Grove. He reports the springs offer a fine hotel and excellent camping with water believed to aid several ailments especially stomach troubles. A daily Cottage Grove to springs stage and good road access strengthen its appeal. Hoselton and J T Rowland were mentioned in a separate horse incident. the animal, owned by Levi Geer, is described as vicious and caused injuries including a knee kick and a broken arm.
Farmers report a good grain year with yields in several areas better than expected. Threshing is in full blast and farmers are busy across the county.
Lawyer Louis Barzee writes of Newport Roseburg life at the coast. Fog sand water people and activities fill the scene. Bathing water agates beach combing fishing moonlight picnics and comely surf costumes attract boys girls maidens and families enjoying cottagers boarders and campers in a lively vacation atmosphere at Newport and Nye Brook.
Joe Klobrick of Colusa California writes of long endured rheumatic pain, saying Electric Bitters finally relieved him. He credits the medicine with curing kidney trouble and general weakness, noting it cost only 3 cents and left him satisfied with the results.
A special G. A. R. veterans car, decorated by G. A. R. and L. of G. A. R., arrived this afternoon for the San Francisco encampment trip. It departs tomorrow at 1 15 AM on the southbound train with a list of travelers including Mr. and Mrs. E. Wheeler and several other named veterans and companions.
The last will and testament of the late Mrs. Augusta Peterreins was filed for probate today. The instrument was drawn up March, witnessed by Isabella Watson and S. P. Ness. Walton Ness are attorneys for the estate. The estate value is estimated at 5800. The will provides for 8500 to her son Charles in trust for funeral expenses and debts with the balance to her husband Peter Peterreins for his use. Charles also receives 1700 for care and affection. John P. Peterreins receives 81000. Daughters Emelia Watson Hattie Bendix and Mollie Langdon receive 200 each. Sons Charles and John named executors without bonds.
Miss Nettie Renninger of Mohawk wed Le Roy LaPorte yesterday at the Renninger home. Rev. Phillip Workman performed the ceremony. The couple plan a brief trip to Portland before settling in Mohawk with many guests offering best wishes.
An elderly veteran A. G. Huannicutt died yesterday at his Coburg area home aged 68. The J. W. Geary Post G. A. R. conducted his funeral this morning. Burial followed at the Oregon I. O. O. F. cemetery in Eugene.
Mrs. Allie Eastham of Eugene and M B Wallis of Eugene wed Tuesday in Portland. The couple plan to reside in Eugene once they settle in, arriving in a few days.
Miss Stella Davidson and Willie Caldwell wed in Caldwell Davidson ceremony officiated by Rev W A Elkins. Ringling Brothers production Jerusalem and the Crusades showcased churches and towers. Arthur Comegys leaves Eugene for day shift at Grant’s Pow. Allen Canning plans two week resume. Bartlett pear crop strong. cannery to increase output.
C B Clement and Wm Keefer plan an educational dramatization of Eva Emery Dye's The Conquest in a company led by Clement with Marie Kelly and C K Lloyd in key roles. The project aims to promote the Lewis and Clark Centennial with scenes of Sacajawea Jefferson and Monroe, touring the Pacific Northwest and later the St Louis World’s Fair, Portland staging to follow.
Walter Ross of Eugene chosen as advance agent by Mr. Clement. Company to be organized September 1st with headquarters in Martin building Portland. Official name will be The Clement Keefer Dramatic Company.
A large oddly built wagon drawn by four horses arrived in Eugene from the north with a Seattle party on a pleasure trip to California. The group included A. H. Holcomb and wife and child, C. W. Holcomb, Miss Laura Holland, Mee Mary Hawkins and daughter, and A. I. Holcomb the Seattle dentist. They planned the three month journey with two weeks from Seattle to Portland and a little over a week to reach Eugene, visiting various spots and aiming to see Yellowstone Park before returning.
New Idea Woman's Magazine begins a series titled Profitable Industries for Women with Poultry raising and authored by Sarah E Slater. The September issue also features Correct Dress for Men by Hawthorne, a noted haberdashery authority. Every item in the number is of sustained interest for readers.
In Portland on August 11 the Woodmen of the World carnival profits sparked a dispute. Directors, ten men, voted themselves 100 each, with remaining funds to be shared among camps by membership. Sunonyside Camp challenges the salary to directors and seeks division by stock, hiring an attorney to sue.
F A Gulled of Verbena Alabama writes of enduring a long pile condition and multiple tumors until Hacklin’s Arica Salve cured him. He asserts it also relieves other pains and urges purchase at W L Delano’s drug store for 25 cents.
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