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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1905
Page
5
Fragmented yet vivid notes report local tension as reform groups drive out as many as 20 nameless women from Pendleton, affecting town dynamics and school perception. The piece contrasts district attorney Jerome’s influence in New York with a liquor dealer claim, and closes with a grim note on horse culling to prevent winter starvation.
A vintage health ad promotes New Life Pills as a prompt relief for liver and stomach issues. It asserts fast results and urges readers to try the product through W. L. DeLano's drugstore, promising guaranteed satisfaction and relief from distress.
The sporting editor names the all-Northwest college football team and second eleven selections. First team centers include Walker of O A C and Hathcock of Washington, with tackles Dolan of A C and Larzon of Idaho among others. Enders, halfbacks, quarterback Lafourette of Oregon, and fullback Kader of Willamette are listed, followed by a second eleven featuring Hog, Oregon, and others across Oregon and Idaho colleges.
Monday at Last Eighth Street a Wisherlandry employee named West was nearly killed when clothing caught on a projection as he swung around a revolving shaft. He was torn free after the shirts ripped away, saving his life. Taken home to Fairmount, his injuries are described as serious and slowly improving.
Eugene Elks lodge held memorial services Sunday afternoon at the Eugene theatre with a large audience. Hon. P. H. D Arcy of Salem gave an acclaimed address. Deceased members listed include W. W. Henderson March 19, 1897 Robert Clow January 5, 1900 Major Mite December 25, 1900 E leEleoy May 4, 1901 Fred Lewin January 4, 1902 G. W. Pickett November 22, 1902 W. W. Withers February 7, 1909 Co. W. Griffin July 20, 1903 L. A. Helshaw October 2, 1903 I. L. Campbell October 15, 1904.
Hane Holm and Charles Baker, two local young men, have purchased the Junction City Hotel from H. J. Dickey and plan to assume charge Saturday. Both bring hotel experience and are expected to run the venture successfully.
Negotiations concluded Saturday transferring the Underwood property on Willamette Street to Mr. Frasier. The deal likely around 7000 dollars. Frasier plans a two story building at Sixth and Willamette, with a moved existing house and new ground-floor store rooms plus upstairs double concidence flats, already leased. This will greatly enhance Willamette street north frontage and city meat market area.
Lestin L Lewie and Mies Etheliv Raat wed at Rosbearg on November 30. He is superintendent at the Hoath Kelly plant in Seginaw and a 1902 University of Oregon graduate. sister Mrs KR Booth has many Hugene friends. Harvey N Veavh and Mise Lena Skinner married in Guyets on November 30 with Rev Myers of Coburg officiating.
A five year old daughter of James Inman near Crow was severely burned when her clothing caught fire while playing brush. Her screams drew the father’s attention. he extinguished the flames. Doctor Canady reports the girl’s arm and portions of her body were badly burned but she will recover.
Mr and Mrs W K Scarborough, returning from San Jose, bought property in Naglee Park and will move there to select a grocery store and other holdings. They bought a lot in the excellent Naglee Park district and will build a home costing not less than 2000 pesos.
The local Women’s Relief Corps held officer elections Saturday evening naming President Mrs Ea Henderson Senior Vice President Mrs J D Matlock Junior Vice President Mrs Esther McClintock Chaplain Mrs Susenna Howers Treasurer Mrs Nettie Hanter Conductor Josie Mareh Guard Mrs Reynolda The report ends with garbled local ad text about a Clipper hardware store.
Local resident Geo W Hoffman of Hargor oan touts Electric Bitters as a cure for chronic stomach and liver troubles after a bitter battle. He urges others to call on DeLano, the druggist, to purchase the medicine at 5 cents per dose. Luckey opens a full line of holiday goods, including Slee Christmas presents.
Three sheep strayed seven miles west of Eugene on October 10 and came to our place. Owners may claim by paying notice costs and associated bill. one sheep was killed by coyotes before capture. Dated November 1, 1905. UIMPLE BROS.
Professor Dearborn shattered the local golf marks with a grand total of 75 for 18 holes, beating the former 18 hole record by seven and the nine hole record by one. He posted scores across the nine holes including outputs like 6, 5, 5, 6, 4, 3, 3, 4, 3 for the first half and 4, 1, 5, 5, 4, 4, 3, 4, 3 for the second half.
Carve the Walker and other models draw attention at the World’s Fair with a wide range of fountain pens. The store promotes a large stock of pens including self-fillers and rollers and advertises a good seller at a low price.
Charles Gersbache announces that his wife Eaphany Giersbach has left his home and he will be responsible for any debts she incurs henceforth. The statement serves as a public notice of liability from the husband.
Allen Canning Company of Engineering Oregon seeks potatoes to purchase at the highest market price. Address Engene Oregon.
Modern printing methods enable jewelry buying by mail as in city stores. Lichtenstein Bros at 25 Stockton Street San Francisco offers a beautiful free catalogue with thousands of jewelry articles sent to any address.
The notice directs that Every Mother's Son and all the daughters have garments sent to Eugene Dye Works on North Wilamette Street for cleaning dyeing and pressing at a small cost with work called for and delivered.
A cluttered classified page lists sheep for sale with prices from $1, plus various ads for a 1900 washing machine, found overcoat near Eugene, seed sales, and job seeks. Names include Cotewell backa and J J Gienderson, Coberg, Dr Joe Luckey Pella, Secphert Dodge, Richardson, and Hant. The notices mention locations around Eugene and Janction City Oregon, with miscellaneous housekeeping and employment requests.
The ad urges shoppers to buy holiday goods where prices are cheapest while quality remains high. It highlights Hulls Drug Store as the destination with a broad line of necessary items and emphasizes value for money.
Farmers are urged to purchase the Oliver No 1 plow with No 40 bottom from Chambers Hardware. The note claims high prices paid for apples and offers local references to vouch for the store.
H. A. Cox of Creewell Oregon offers thoroughbred pigs and assorted sows for sale along with flour and feed in wholesale lots. Prices are listed for Scobert and Dodge brands with stock details and contact for buyers.
An old newspaper classified promotes Scobert and Dodge offering top cash for poultry, urges sellers to check Hall and Sons before selling wool, and notes Chambere Hardware receiving Carl and Oliver chilled plows. Also references Le Ga and an IASrTronra Mind You line as readable fragments.
A long list of property transfers is reported, naming Fred Fisk, Ebenezer Holden, George Barrett, James Buchanan, Eliza Buchanan, D Lach, J Fraiser, T H Garrett, David Goodrich, John K Chazem, Eugene Lodge No 11, A F and A M, Thomas Condon, Walter Bucknum, Susie Backnum, Coburg ad, Rachel Crabtree, John A Crabtree, and many others. Transactions cover lots, sections, townships, and acres, with references to Masonic cemetery, sawmill plant, and various deeds and patents.
Broken OCR summary notes names and cases around marriage licences and notarized affidavits. Mentions Ele R Copenhauer ig Peal Woh Dillard witpens Notary Public and notarial commissions. References Pelshaw and foreclosure actions involving Andrew K Chezen and David Goodrich per attorney Jobo KR Chezem.
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