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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1903

Page

10

Government examinations in Eugene for September and October

Additional examinations are announced for Eugene with drafts to work in the Geological Survey at 21400 per year. An exam on September 23 24 will select drafts for government work. A second exam on October 21 22 will choose a law clerk at 00 per year. Apply to Archie Livermore at the post office for details.

Eugene Man Government Department of Geological Survey Archie Livermore

Mosby Creek mill plans in Cottage Grove boost timber outputs

Senator Booth met with President Heagen of the Oregon & Southeastern Railroad to discuss building Mosby Creek eight miles from the Booth Kelly timber lands. A 100000 feet per day sawmill is planned if transport facilities are arranged. Booth may become a major stockholder in the new bank as Jones Phillip two story brick building nears completion with a bank room slated for the corner and a $1000 vault door secured.

Cottage Grove R. A. Booth Heagen Oregon & Southeastern Railroad Mosby Creek Booth-Kelly Company Booth Kelly Company Booth J. I. Jones Jones and Phillip

Social Realm highlights in Eugene events and visits

Daily Guard notes two social occasions. C M Elspass hosts a surprise 80th birth anniversary party for sixteen couples at his East Tenth and Mill street home, with games, luncheon and a warm farewell. Elmwood banker Edwin Jeary visits Eugene with daughters Mary and Lena, sharing an informal dinner at the Gross House with old friends from Elmwood and local residents, praised for hospitality.

C. M. Elspass Eugene Creamery East Tenth and Mill Streets Mr. Elspass Edwin Jeary Elmwood Nebraska Mary Lena Gross House Eugene L. P.’ Horton Irl Charles Rivett Floyd Jobo C. Corrent Eliza Stacy Anna Hobbs-Airey Grace Hobbs May Jeary Lena Jeary Jeary First National Bank Pacific Coast

McKenzie Elevations Show River Power Potential

Prof E H McAlister of the University of Oregon surveyed the McKenzie River. He reports at Welknap bridge seven miles from the mouth of Blue River the river rises 1215 feet above sea level while at the Blue River mouth it is 970 feet, a 245 foot drop or 36 feet per mile, indicating enormous current power. The Lucky Boy Mining Company plans to use the river as a power source for a large electric plant under construction.

E. H. McAlister University of Oreoon McKenzie River Welknap Bridge Blue River McKenzie Lucky Boy Mining Company

Hermann on the Siuslaw visit by Representative Hermann

Florence Weat. Hon. Binger Hermann, Oregon's first district representative, spent two days on the Siuslaw assessing needs, resources, and development. He toured Florence and Rome, visited mills, rode the Lillian steamer to the jetty, reviewed jetty plans, and noted river improvements since his last visit thirteen years ago before departing on Barrett's stage.

Florence Weat Binger Hermann Congress Oregon Siuslaw Eugene Mapleton Florence Rome Lillian Hermann Barrett

Hunters Kill Eighteen Deer on Southwestern Oregon Trip

D Paine with eight companions hunted in Southwestern Oregon and reported fourteen deer killed on the trip. They traveled from Roseburg to Camas Prairie and along the Coquille river into Rogue River country. They saw fine scenery but no elk or bear yet.

D. Paine Oregon Mr. Paine Guerd Roseburg Camas Prairié Coquille River Rogue River

Haroun Offered Eugene Based Albany College Post

The Albany Herald reports Prof F. Haroun and Mrs Haroun have been offered the Commercial Department of Albany College and plan to open a business college in Eugene September 14. Haroun says he would lead from his Eugene office, prefers Eugene, and would only accept if allowed to select a head of department. He envisions inter-communication between the two schools with work directed from Eugene.

Albany Herald Albany College F. 5. Haroun Haroun Eugene Lee Albany

May Have Been Poisoned In Swiss Home Death

Dr C H Atwood returned Sunday from the western part of the county after attending a man named Sweidler at Swiss Home who died shortly after. Sweidler’s wife believed poisoning caused his illness which lasted about a week and included frothing at the mouth. He was laid out for burial, revived, and died Sunday night. No physician was present and no clear cause is known.

C. HH. Atwood Amen Sweidler Dr. Atwood Trey

Representative of Big People Visits Eugene from The Packers

Mr Hanna, coast representative of The Packers the largest publication devoted to fruit, spoke in Eugene on a Saturday evening. He praised Oregon growers, urged expansion of orchards in the valley, and said railway improvements would follow once fruit is ready for market. He noted Oregon’s climate and soil as excellent for large scale fruit production.

Mr. Hanna Kansas City Eugene Oregon Pacific Coast California

Night School Opens in Eugene by Mrs Minerva Hemenway

Mies Minerva Hemenway a Spokane public school teacher has resigned to start a night school in Eugene at Thirteenth and Pearl streets. It will open September 11 offering education outside standard business hours to many interested residents.

Mies Minerva Hemenway Spokane Eugene Thirteenth Pearl Streets

Daughter Born to Kreighs Wife in Eugene

In Eugene on August 24 1909 a daughter was born to the wife of C F E Kreigh. The Lape county bridge crew under A N Striker orders their Daily Guard shifted from Deadwood to Reiss Home post office. The Chinese laundry on Fighth Street sees internal dissension. Expect possible compromise or conflict. Rain storm hit Eugene Monday morning and Friday evening leaving the curfew wet and street sprinkler out of commission. The Peerless free car freezes easier and smoother.

Lape County A. N Deadwood Reiss Fighth Etreet Engene

Fall Creek Will Boom Mining District Near Eugene

The Fall Creek mining district near Eugene shows rising activity with dozens of new claims filed at Lane County records. Prospects report promising gold-bearing features, water power potential, and expert enthusiasm, while local capital remains cautious awaiting larger capital to develop the promising field.

Fall Creek Lane County Eugene Givens

County teachers examined as 56 pass out of 70 applicants

County School Superintendent Miller and staff finished marking the teachers examination. Among 70 applicants, 56 passed in two primary grades list including Julius O McCrady and Lily Alberta Lyster in First Grade and many named candidates in Second Grade and Primary Certificate from Eugene and surrounding towns.

Miller Resistants Nettie Krees W. G. Martin Julius O. McCrady Eugene Lily Alberta Lyster Emma Ostland Jane Belle Splawn Florence Carrie M. Tompkins Helen K. Maxham Minnie Spong Cottage Grove Addie Ki Carthrae Junetion Avon Lamb Elmira Amanda L. Morehouse Jasper Alice M. Fisk Hale Ethelyn EF. Adama Edith BE. Haggard Aaron Porter Nora W. Christopher Irving Maude M. Drury

Crushed by Falling Barn Claims Young McFall

Joseph McFall, seven miles west of Eugene, was injured Saturday when a ladder slipped as a barn frame loosened collapsing onto him. He was pulled from the debris and later moved to Eugene, with doctors attending and an operation considered for internal injuries.

Joveph McFall Eugene McFall Euvenue S.T. McPall Olive Street

Had Change of Heart Restitution Letter Sent to Oregon Merchant

A letter from a former customer describes stealing a blue lumber pencil years ago and, after conversion, sending back the pencil balance and stamps as restitution. The writer’s name and address are given but withheld by the Guard due to the writer’s prominence in the county.

Dann Dry Goode Prank Dunn Agene Oregon

Owner of the Sacks Found

Casper Zirolf of Corvallia confirms ownership of wheat sacks reported missing after a man tried to sell them in Eugene. The sacks were located at the Ax Lilly Department Store and will be returned to Zirolf after he notified Sheriff Fisk.

Guard Eugene Casper Zirolf Corvallia

Birthday Dinner for Uncle John Kitchen in Lane County

A birthday dinner was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Keeney home at 74 East Fourteenth Street marking Uncle John Kitchen's birthday. The Union veteran, known as Uncle John, has lived in Lane County for years, and many friends joined Master Artie Keeney, Clare Keeney, B. F. Keeney of Goshen, and others including Mr. and Mrs Handsaker and Mrs. J. J. Handsaker to celebrate.

Daily Guard J. M. Keeney East Fourteenth Street Belog John Kitchen Lane County Mre Artie Clare Keeney B. F. Keeney Goshen John" Kitchen Mra Handsaker J. J. Handasker

David Cherry Estate Appoints Harry Cherry Administrator

County Judge Kincaid yesterday issued an order naming Harry C Cherry administrator of the estate of his father David Cherry who died in Portland recently. The estate value is placed at 30000 with Harry D Cherry and Relt W A as heirs at law. The administrator filed a bond of 0 with 8 B Bakie. No will exists.

Kincaid Harry Cherry David Cherry Portland Harry D Relt. W. A B. Bakie Cherry

Prominent Nebraska Visitor Arrives in Bua wene

Hiram Vick of Sidney Nebraska, a noted cattleman, reached Bua wene yesterday with his nephew Sheriff Fred Piek for a several week stay. He spent the winter of 1944 in the area and when asked about changes in the countryside he quipped that it was still raining, showing little perceived change.

Hiram Vick Sidney Nebraska Buawene Fred Piek Mr. Fisk

Reading and examining the provided text

The fragment promotes King’s New Life Pills as a popular remedy sold by W Lane. The copy is garbled, lacking clear names, dates, or places, but indicates a sensational claim that the pills empower energy and health. The irregular OCR renders it hard to extract a coherent event or outcome.

W Lane

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