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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1902
Page
8
Monday is Labor Day and local merchants push bargains from Chambers Hardware Moon's and Racket Store. Ads tout low prices on eggs wheat cake oysters furniture and home goods, with new stock from Moon's and Weider Studio, plus notes on banks closed and a growing French prune shipment to Frence.
Fragmentary OCR notes list items including 1lb tobacco products and brand names. Context suggests a grocery or retail catalog brief with product mentions and prices unclear. No clear event, date, or named people to anchor a fuller summary.
Reader notice outlines a sale offering oxford shoes and various rubbers with a $5 purchase required to receive a map of the United States and colonies. The ad urges customers to view the fall line before buying and mentions Mason jars and other domestic items in a fragmented, era style.
Two Eugene capitalists, F L Chambers and Dally Gould, have bought the McKenzie river water power six miles east of Eugene at Heyten Bridge. They own land on both sides of the river and plan improvements, aiming to develop a substantial electric power plant for Eugene, Springfield, and surrounding towns. The deal is described as a valuable franchise signaling future factory and mill operations via wired power.
Nearly twenty years ago the Powers family homesteaded near the McKenzie River at the McKenzie Bridge post office. The property included timber land, ore beds and substantial improvements with a ditch bringing river water for farming. Mr Powers sold to John O Leary of Eastern Oregon, who keeps sheep and plans to live near the McKenzie road area, while the Powers plan to move to Oregon City for the winter.
Several staff shifts occur after resignations and reassignments. Mrs RO Hrady resigns from the eighth grade duties at Geary. Mix Nofflaer moves from fourth to sixth grade. Anos Whitley, veteran Lane County teacher, is elected to teach fourth grade. Schools reopen September 15 by the third Monday.
The Rest Cottage opening drew a large crowd despite cool weather. The Women’s Patriotic League hosted from 8 to 10 pm with lemonade and light windows. Fourth Regiment Band provided music in honor. Mr and Mrs Thomas Harbre of Lost Valley are expected and will occupy the upstairs quarters in Euvene.
In Farrmount Aug 28 Epirok Guarp notes two confirmed smallpox cases with residents unsettled by rumors of danger. People fear for their safety while some expect official truth to emerge. Authorities urge calm and adherence to public notices as the situation evolves.
Dr Sheldon, a professorship holder of philosophy and education at the University, wed Florence Vivian Perry of Worcester Massachusetts Aggus! 201u. The Sheldons plan to reside on East Eleventh Street in the former home of Prof Arthur Lachman as University circles prepare a fitting welcome for the bride.
Jerry Demmon, a noted timber cruiser, files for divorce from wife Marvy E Dammon in a desertion case. Married Eau Clair Wisconsin in May 1880 with no minor children. Demmon, now resident of Line county for over a year, claims he was faithful and provided a home, while the defendant deserted him in September 1900 and has lived apart since. Chase Krainger is the plaintiff's attorney.
Justice CA Wintermeter sentenced John Davis at 10:30 this morning for assaulting B J Watts in a Mound saloon on Saturday. Davis lacked the fine but telegraphed his Salem-based brother to come up in a day or two to pay the amount.
Daily Guard notes Aug D J M Williams returned from an East trip and delegation to the head council in Cripple Creek Colorado. He then visited his old home and relatives in Indiana and enjoyed the journey.
The Bohemia Nugget at Cottage Grove has new ownership. Lee Henry, formerly of Euge, formerly a Register reporter, has bought back his interest. J Howard will remain, while C J Howard becomes post master and devotes full time to duties.
The Smeed lot of Early Fugle hops purchased yesterday by Frank Duco was shipped today to Livesly Bros of New York City. The 38 bales will be rushed by fast freight to reach the market earlier than rivals.
The Eugene orchestra plans a grand Harvest Ball at the Harrisburg opera house this Saturday night August 30 with attendance expected after the success of a Coburg concert. Palmer Ayers begins picking his early hops Tuesday. Superior Stores Chambers and Bro advertise Deering Binders and other farm equipment while Moon offers poultry supplies and flour at competitive prices.
Blacksmith Joel Haskell sells his Creswell business and relocates to Harrisburg where he buys out another smithy. The transfer ends his Creswell operations and begins a new venture in Harrisburg.
The engine and boiler for The Smedeers electric light plant arrived in Portland this morning. The setup will be placed behind the hotel to supply power for up to 200 incandescent lights, with a 4000 base dynamo arriving later. The project promises top grade furniture, carpets, dining room accessories, and kitchen fixtures, with Mr Kearhan planning a 40 establishment when ready for business.
D M Prince died at 73 at his Jefferson street home Tuesday evening from prostratic or bladder weakness due to old age. He moved from Missouri in 1807 and lived in Eugene area. Funeral services were held at his residence by Rev B Fllowland, with interment in Mulkey cemetery. He left a wife three sons and five daughters.
Consul Miller and wife Leura and daughter arrive today from China. Mr Miller to report to the U S consul at Nuo Cong. He will leave after submitting his report and then return by post. The party expressed pleasure in greeting friends and shaking hands.
Through Pension Attorney 8 R Williams the widow Hanne J Trine of Johe T Trine who died about three years ago has a pension of 12 dollars per month starting December 17, 1699. A fragmentary notice mentions hardware and merchandise sales and a recreation magazine with a Portland man in a picture, including Wait Malleitt formerly of Albany.
A Guardian report describes Booth Kelly Lumber Company plans for a large new mill complex on forty acres between Springfield and Dut, including a 66 by 26 foot seawall, a timber frame building with terra cotta fireproof roof, a 160 by 20 foot lumber shed, a millpond to store log stock, and extensive excavation for pond and flood protection. Machinery will cut about 160,000 feet per day at 12 hours, with two railroad sidings for bulk lumber and a Willamette River bridge project to link rail lines, boosting timber output from the northern valley.
The relatives of Mrs Rothie White, deceased, report seven children grown and married with the Guardian noting names: W F White of Detroit, Mrs Albright of Nevada California, A W White of Eugene, Mrs Jowie Peters of Arriebuorg, Mn Ore Ribham of Detroit, and Mr El ooe, a sister of the deceased.
Chambers Hardware promotes Crescent bicycles with a slogan promising readiness and reliability. The copy urges customers to visit Chambers Hardware to see Crescent products and emphasizes dependable gear for outdoor use.
WL Dunlap and Chas Ostrander from Atlantic Iowa start Lowe Grovery Co with J L Page at the same Wilmette street stand. Page will assist a few months then retire, keeping no store interest. Dunlap and Ostrander move families to reside permanently, bringing updated stock and an up to date store. The Guardian notes improvements and a smooth transition for customers.
Dr TB Ford told a reporter that county Methodists plan a large revival meeting in Creswell starting Friday night and extending over Sunday. He will lead services with Will log ministers participating. Attendees are urged to bring lunch and stay through the day.
O Martin has leased the newly erected overlook building opposite the opera house on Osk street. He plans to place general goods on shelves for a forthcoming opening, with George of MrCline overseeing purchases. Martin will also run a shoe shop in the same building.
Aug 2 May Taylor, described as the unfortunate wage ward, was taken to the Crittenden home in Portland by Deputy Shen ft? Bewno. County Judge Kou issued the order at Cherqueet of the gil' grief-erricken mio ber.
Photographer C Harlan of Eaton Ohio endured years of agony from a digestive illness. After failing with doctors and medicines, he tried Koorie Bitters and found relief. He praises the remedy for stomach disorders, liver and kidney issues, and says it rebuilt his strength and improved his health. Guaranteed by WoL Lano.
Eva Wrendt escaped fatal injuries when she leaped from a fourth story window into a firemen safety net during a burning building blaze in New York. A Portland Alaska steamer line is planned with first sailing September 20. Cuban congress to impeach President Palma for alleged corrupt acts. Governor White orders militia to the New River coal district to restore order. Holbein advances another attempt to swim the English Channel but fails due to conditions.
Retired from business Joe McCornack who ran the U O meat market on East North street for the past few years today withdraws from the trade. The property will be taken over by new parties soon to arrive in Eugene who will continue the market at the same location. McCornack is hoped to remain among us as a worthy and capable business man.
A canvass telescope and cloth were lost between Eugene and Lowell or Fall Creek. A reasonable reward is offered. finder should return items to Warnock's Feed table, East South Street.
A torn page item describes a sensational creates a tale of records in Krapital with references to F A Gulledge Verbens Als and a dubious salve named Bark len and Aroles Salve claimed to cure a severe case of piles and inflammation amid noisy fanfare around W L De Lane's store.
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