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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1901
Page
8
A jumble of short items lists stories from the region including F L Chambers selling hardware and wagons, bicycle sales at the Crescent, engineers and lawyers, pensions awarded to John Patrick and Jackson Kile, a bicycle theft sentence, 200,000 brick work at Monmouth, and rail activity with trains pulled by Alex Anderson.
The bankrupt Gilbert stock of shoes in the Chrisman block was sold at 10 o clock to A Brieger of San Francisco for 498. The estate shows liabilities of 8018.24 with appraised on hand 4712.06 and appraisement 3414.75. A Friendly was chosen trustee. bidders and totals listed. Local Roseburg stock remains unsold and purchaser contemplates local sale or a bargain sale.
Daily Guard notes tax rolls closed by Sheriff Withers. About $319,600 in taxes due, with a reported $19,600 outstanding, roughly $4,000 more than last year. Delinquent roll to be completed by sheriffs deputies, with sale of unpaid properties to follow after September 11.
Mrs John Isham died at her temporary residence on Thirteenth and High streets this afternoon at 2 50 oclock of dropsy aged about 54. She arrived a month ago from Crook county near Prineville on the Deer Creek river for treatment. Four gallons of water were removed in a prior operation. She leaves six sons and eight children seven girls and one boy Ira Isham. a daughter is Mrs Carey Thompson. The family had lived for years at McKinzie Bridge before moving to Crook county.
A race at the Buffalo Exposition will feature cars from all nations with France rumored to lead in design, while American manufacturers hope to win. The piece also promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a premier remedy for stomach, liver, kidney and bowel complaints, claiming long-standing standards, better sleep, appetite, and protection against malaria and fever.
The list records successful applicants earning First and Third Grade county certificates after examinations held August 14 to 16, 1901. Names span multiple towns including Eugene Creswell Lorane Springfield Coburg and Walterville, with many entries for first grade and five for third grade.
The Salem Statesman reprints a Eugene Register editorial in sharp tone. It argues the Register overreacted to suggestions about resisting a faction within the Republican party. The piece notes political motives and claims Lane County Republicans praise the Statesman’s stance while avoiding factional ties.
Caution against mercury based catarrh ointments and urging prescription use. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by FJ Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as a mercury free internal treatment. Mentions test imonials and price 75c per bottle, sold by druggists.
Post office list from Eugene Oregon dated August 21 1901 includes Baronquem Mrs Eddow Bryant Ambrose Eliott Cadet B Kelbo Luke Kalloch R Ledbetter E L Shirley MA Thomas M M Trine Mra Han Weiss Mra RFnah with a note that a charge of one cent will be made on all letters given out and callers should state when advertised.
Francis offers pure brandies to aid liver kidney stomach ailments and cure colds biliousness with prune apple or pear flavors. Priced at 7 shillings per quart or 2.50 per gallon, orders by stage or express are securely boxed. Made and sold to consumers only at Fifth and Blair streets Eugene Oregon.
Mrs Nanole Galleger of La Grange Georgia used Backlen s Arnica Balm on severe head and facial sores and reported a rapid cure beyond hope It claims to work for eruptions burns scalds and piles The product is sold by W Lik Lano a local druggist with a guaranteed core note.
Miss Lelia Straub sails to New port C D Combs returns from Boawel Springs Cottage Grove residents Coase Taylor visits Hood River Rev M L Rose hosts revival in Hood River Miss Bessie Day back from Long Beach H J Ottenheimer Salem hop buyer in Eugene Lulu Craig departs to Portland Hillsboro visit K M Day from Cottage Grove trip Moss Wallis Fred Fisk and Lee Travis return from Roseburg Deputy Clerk Gibbs at upper McKenzie resorts G Nettle a McKenzie logging contractor in city Mrs Chas Hales family at Fall Creek farm Harry Cherry and cousin back from Newport H L Kann en route to Junoc tion Harry W Holden Roseburg shoe merchant in Eugene Eldon Irwin of Salem in city Hugh Low leaving for Omaha Ned JM O’Neill of Yreka plans for children to attend university Mrs M G Lee returns to Woodland Cal from visit with Mrs Fraeier in Eugene Miss Myrtie Dimond and Miss Sopkia Nichols depart for Mapleton for a few weeks Clarence Luckey family to Eugene next Monday F Duboin McMinnville heads to Foley Springs annual visit looks young.
Bernard E Spencer has been elected teacher of physics and chemistry at Baker City High School with a salary near $75 monthly. He is a Eugene resident, formerly from Ashland, who studied at the University of Oregon and recently served as chemistry scholar and assistant teacher. He now holds the University library post and will start duties on September 2.
Curious residents of Sadieville Kentucky learn that Mrs Whitaker long suffered bronchial trouble which her husband says was cured by Dr King’s New Discovery. He adds it also cured their granddaughter of a severe whooping cough. It claims to cure coughs colds la grippe bronchitis and all throat and lung troubles. Guaranteed bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00 with trial bottles free at W L Delano’s drug store.
Academy of Our Lady of Victory in Eugene Lane County Oregon a day and boarding school run by the Sisters of Mercy. First term begins on the second Monday in September and the second term on the first Monday in February. Boarders monthly rate twelve dollars. Music on piano per season fifty cents. Day pupils primary and intermediate grades per month one dollar. Day pupils higher grades per month one dollar. For further particulars apply to the Superior.
21 acres on Lost Creek twelve miles from the railroad station for sale cheap. Land in cultivation with fifty scores in cultivation and balance pasture. Good improvements, one mile from school, three quarters of a mile from the post office with daily mail. Call at the Corner Drug Store Eugene for terms and further particulars.
Word has been received in Rogeve of the death of Mrs Clare Gale at Webb City Missouri in August. She was formerly well known in Eugene and was a cousin of Mrs P B Kinsey and Mrs C D Cook.
A dubious claim promotes Ur King's New Life Rile as a liver cleanser to purify blood and improve skin. The ad mentions a drug store at a specific location and promises a clear complexion and rosy cheeks.
In Newport readers learn the beach still draws pleasure seekers as salmon runs press daily. Local chatter mentions halibut catches, oysters, shrimp and crabs in abundance, while water agate selling proves profitable for an elderly picker. A Walla Walla man plans grafting Royal Ann cherries on wild trees, and property values here have fallen since peak times. SIMON signs off with nostalgia for Newport.
The Bennettsville editor recounts his wife’s dyspepsia and fatigue. After suffering, she used Electric Bitters and recovered fully after four bottles. The tonic is praised for digestion appetite relief and torpid liver. Sold for 50 cents at W L DeLano's drug store.
Rambler Agency with Cass Matlock and Ed Goodchild named as agents for the Rambler bicycle across Albany to Cottage Grove. Eugene office to be in Titus block near Green's grocery, opening Monday August 26 to offer free defective parts replacement for Rambler riders.
For Sale on corner of Fourth and Jefferson streets a quarter block with a newly built twelve room house all rooms half finished and large and neatly finished. features a windmill tower water piped through house and lawn a barn and fine fruit of all kinds. For particulars call on SM DovdLas.
A Florence canneryman and saw mill owner warned yesterday that the San Francisco strike will cost him not less than 8000 dollars in lost business. He named O W Hurd and a CoetLy 8raike as local reference points. The report mentions F L Chambers' as a place to see Oliver plows for dry plowing.
Amount realized by Lane county from recent sales of delinquent tax certificates totaled 1584.75. The sale yielded a profit estimation around zero.
A report notes the highest market price paid for oats by Ax Billy, Eugene, highlighting market conditions and price levels as of the latest sale period.
The notice urges farmers to obtain nearly clean and shed seed for sowing this year. It emphasizes thorough cleaning to ease work and improve results, highlighting the value of good seed quality for agricultural success.
Sam Strong a Colorado mine owner was shot dead in an altercation by Grant Cumley. The dispatch notes this as a special report from Creede Colorado. The article adds a second alert from Anadarko Oklahoma describing a devastating storm that destroyed the town, killed four, and injured many with debris spreading for miles.
The Oregon State Fair runs September 23 to 28, 1901, with new amusements and instructional features. Emphasis on stock exhibits and dairying growth. Southern Pacific offers one fare round trip from all Oregon stations to Salem. Public urged to attend and enjoy a few profitable days at the state capital.
Lane county farmers report on wheat yields with Ed Bailey's 35 acres producing 1100 bushels at 31 bu/acre, Fail grain averaging 6 on 70 acres, F B Howard's 140 acres at 26, J P Milliorn 60 acres at 19, Col Folsom 60 acres fall 26 and spring 17. New wheat arriving at warehouses.
The Columbia river salmon season just ended shows 2700 tons processed by cold storages at 17 cents a pound totaling 045,000 and a total catch value of 2,573,800. Cannery and cold storage paid out 1,200,000 for raw materials, leaving 1,373,800 for expenses and profits. Since 1886 total packed cases reach 14,723,735 valued at 78,513,238.
Residents who can house a university student with board or a room for the coming term or offer any kind of employment are asked to mail their names, addresses, and terms to Box 234 in Eugene Oregon for consideration.
Geo T Hall offers 250 yearling firet class sheep for lease by bands on shares or for sale. The sale or lease arrangement covers the noted stock and specifies terms for the transaction.
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