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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1900
Page
10
A jumble of catalog ads and notices from F L Chambers LOUGHMILLER & Peter several plows Syracuse and Lakeview merchandise. Mentions a stage robbery and travel by passengers with Oliver plow extras. C Zeigler moves to Laconto California. Hamble family to new home in Fairmount. Chamberlain remedies advertised for stomach issues and coughs. A drowning accident of Fred Geway and a birth announced near Eugene December 10 1900.
Special reports from Wasuinaron and Wasuington detail Sen Marcus A Hanna speaking in favor of the ship subsidy bill to promote prosperity. The Senate adopts the foreign relations committee amendment to the Hay Pauncefort treaty allowing U S fortification of the proposed canal. Holidays recess set for December 21 to January 3. Separate dispatches note a bank robbery in Soanesville Ohio with $4000 taken, and a train wreck on the Burlington Fast Mail near Kirkwoop Iowa killing two passengers and burning two mail cars.
Lane's Poultry Show invites Oregon poultrymen to the Willamette Poultry and Pet Stock Association exhibit in Eugene December 27 to 29, 1900. Entries close December 26 with 10 cent single fowl fees and 25 cent pen fees after single entry. premiums include 1 dollar first and 50 cents second, plus cash substitutes for merchandise specials donated by Eugene businesses.
Court records list mortgages and assignments with amounts and parties. Real estate transfers include J W Goudg et ux to Geo A Dorward for 5.6 acres in section 20a r 3 w at $200 and Robt Carey et ux to Dorward for 31.80 acres at $2500, along with D G McFarland and successors conveyances for Cottage Grove at $200 and other Lane county lands. Marriage licenses shown for LM Hartwig and Margaret Rucker with witnesses, and Albert Stocus to Ida Mosby with James Redford as witness.
Workmen rush interior finishing at the Eu gene Loan and Savings Bank building as W E Brown, president, says moving in may occur during the holidays and the bank will be settled in by the new year. A GoUaRD reporter toured the site noting polished oak woodwork and a steel ceiling, with steam radiators, a ready vault, heavy oak doors, and forthcoming fixtures and furniture.
A public drinking fountain will be erected in the city park to honor deceased members of Company C, Second Oregon Volunteers, who died in the Philippines. It will arrive from Vermont around January 1, 1918, and be set up with fitting exercises under the Eugene Women’s Patriotic Republican League. The league has raised most funds through events to cover the fountain’s cost, freight, and related expenses, with a small shortfall to be covered by local residents.
Mr J E Lilly of Honnibal Missouri recounts a near death from typhoid and pneumonia. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with rapid relief and full recovery. The advertisement touts it as a universal lung cure with 50 cent and one dollar sizes and free trial bottles at W L DeLano's drug store.
Iseacher Williams died December 11 1900 at Springfield after a several year illness. Born March 1 1823 he came to Oregon in 1853 and lived there since. He was father to Chase Williams of Eugene and had three other sons in Seattle Pullman WA and Gay Creek OR. Funeral held at the family residence in Springfield with interment in Laurel Hill cemetery. attendees included several from Eugene.
Mr R Gray of Amelia Duchess county New York praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best medicine for croup and a child’s remedy that can prevent the attack if used early. The article urges keeping a bottle on hand for instant use and notes it is sold by W L De Lawns drugstore.
The readers are told that catarrh is curable in all stages by Hall's Catarrh Cure, taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents claim to offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure and invite testimonials.
Pure home made brandy for liver stomach and bilious troubles. Francie offers prune apple or pear brandy at 75 cents per quart or 2.50 per gallon. Orders by stage or express securely boxed. Made and sold only by Im Francis Eugene Oregon.
Corrage Grove December 13. William Jones son of Newt Jones 20 or 21 committed death by own action by shooting himself at 7 this morning after an all night drinking spree at his father's saloon. Coroner G W Griffin ordered an inquest. jury ruled death by pistol wound self inflicted amid a troubled love affair. A Cottage Grove man said a letter from a young lady prompted the spree.
Officers were chosen at the regular sessions of Botal Neighbors of America Eugene Camp 2239 Royal Neighbors of America and Degree of Honor AO UW. Names include Juca Willoughby as Oracle, Mary Anderson as Vice Oracle, Jennie Higgins as Receiver, Emma Hawthorne as Past Chief of Honor, Maude Logan as Chief of Honor, Katie Shuman as Chief of Ceremonies, and other appointed roles.
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters can improve health to enhance beauty. Itargues a healthy body via regulated stomach liver and kidneys leads to clear skin strong nerves and bright eyes. The copy touts the product as a cure for run down invalids and directs readers to a local drug store.
The speaker rants about cheap knives failing to cut melted butter, praising a Big Foot knife bought after Peter Johnson's tip. The seller is Barker Gas Works on Ninth Street in Eaogene, Oregon, a store linked to the alleged brand.
A garbled letter list from Eugene Oregon dated December 18 1900 includes Abrams A H Jer feh remaining in thetporto theegat and names such as Billings WC Fores Miss Magie Farree J Heskine TG Jenren RP Laird Mrs Woo Purves Chas E Bampeou Mise Behoonover 8 H Maggie Taylor J 8. A charge of ome cent will bamete en alll lete tere gires t, Persone when Mi for estore will please state when adverteed. H F MccConsacn PM. Beart the CAISTORMX The Lind You Have Abway.
An old paragraph advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle remedy to cleanse the body and relieve headaches and constipation. It touts their mild action, freedom from harsh minerals, and availability for 25 cents at W L DeLano's drug store, branding them as refreshing and effective.
In Augusta and Portland markets this week Horst Bros. and Dr A W Patterson purchased 6 and 11 bales of new hope and news at 14 cents per pound. Augusta also sold 11 000 pounds of 1889 bops to F E Dunn at 7 cents per pound. In Portland on December 14 Jo Fed L Keenan aged 15 brother in law of Darwin Bristow of Cottage Grove.
See the largest holiday presentation in Oregon outside Portland at Ax Billy's on Ninth Street. A vast display of tables counters show cases and boxes offers every item from low cost to valuable. Prices promise astonishment as goods arrive direct from manufacturers. Call soon before holiday stock sells out. Clerks will gladly fetch any needed item.
Bargain property with improved streets tall shade trees and shrubbery. Located in a good neighborhood convenient to the town business section. Inquire at Campbell and Guand office Eugene Oregon.
A vintage patent medicine claim promises a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabs. Retailers guarantee refunds if not effective, with a producer mark and signa ture on each package.
A dampened flannel with Chamberlain's Pain Balm is claimed to be superior for lame back and chest troubles. One application provides prompt relief and renewed ease. Sold by Usecases and Delano druggists.
Readers recall the accidental shooting of William Yale at McKenzie Bridge about a year ago. Dr Russell of Thurston treated Yale and last week removed a piece of bone that had not been found when the wound was dressed.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Groves Tasteless lemon prop and individuals Bry Mialette Billiewmem. context unclear but presents an odd herbal or patent claim tone with possible product mention.
Earnest Groocock aged about years died in Portland December 13 1900 from Brights disease. He lived with Geo T Hal alcommer and went to Portland about a month ago to enter the Semeritan Hospital for treatment. He was a bright honorable young man.
Lane county residents urged to attend the Willamette Poultry and Stock Association show in Eugene on December 27 to 29 1900. The letter stresses local support for a growing poultry industry that benefits farmers and merchants, promises premiums and entry forms, and notes merchandise donations and forthcoming lists.
A short note scolds the gold brick man still at large selling gold delors watches and other fine goods at 50 cents. It urges buyers to beware and trust honest prices, mentioning JS Lochey and Oliver new stock as better options with the latest inventions shown at L Chambers.
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