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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1902
Page
8
A district notice from Lane County Oregon announces a special session at the Court House on January 2, 1902, at 7 30 PM to discuss levying taxes for district expenses and propositions for a school building site and related matters. The meeting is chaired by Eschwa f z o h P L D and clerk Frank Risner.
George Carter, 36, shot his wife 25 in the front yard then killed himself at 1 35 pm. Neighbors say jealousy triggered the tragedy as the couple of twelve years with three children lived across from the U O gym. H K Ross, who witnessed the scene, saw Carter shoot then turn the pistol on himself.
Last evening Company A held a meeting in the armory to revive the gymnasium project. Officers were elected and a finance committee appointed to confer with Military Club trustees on armory use and gear costs, with a January meeting planned.
SOCAL. In the Cabin of the Native Daughters of Oregon last evening Eugene's delegation attended a postponed meeting. Public installation occurred followed by a short program and refreshments. The event signals a reawakening of the order and growing popularity. Poindexter won highest points and Elmer Roberte had the fewest.
A county record compiles allowances for roadwork and bridge projects. Names include Thomas Swithh Harrington Meceroneee and many others with payments from 5 to 1948 dollars for road, bridge, lumber, and labor contracts plus piling and crusher work across the county.
Thomas Joyce, a miner, fell into the White Swan shaft in Baker City after failing to shut off steam. He died at St Elizabeth Hospital from burns and scalding injuries suffered when overheated water and steam enveloped him during pump repair at midnight Monday.
An adjourned meeting of the citizens is called for Friday night at 7:30 at City Hall to discuss admitting Feirmount to Eugene. The gathering aims for full debate on the committee’s report and invites all interested to attend. Chair: GKR CauwismMan.
A Decatur Alabama resident, saved from a long battle with indigestion and related stomach and liver woes, credits Electric Bitters for dramatic relief and a 35 pound weight gain. The elderly testimonial notes restored appetite and health, with the drug sold for 50 cents at W L DeLano's drug store.
The committee presents data at a city meeting arguing Fairmount should join Eugene. It projects Eugene’s 1 5 million assessment and Fairmount 45 thousand, contending suburban taxes would cover most added city costs. Locals near the university and Patterson School favor growth and street improvements while preserving the business district.
Brief notes from the area include a mass meeting Friday night to discuss the Fairmount proposition. Other items mention parties, appointments, school enrollment, and local market trends with various names and places cited.
Jack Campbell, two, of Mr and Mrs Campbell, fell backward into the fireplace while in the sitting room wearing a nightdress. He burned his back and shoulders but is not seriously hurt. Dr Geo De Bar attended to the injury and reports the boy is now recovering.
City property for sale described as lawn and multiple additions including Eu gene Ann laying off a new addition. Lot sold on reasonable terms from $50 upwards. Agent advertised. Lute properties moving fast. buyers urged to act early. Some parcels suitable for timber exchange.
The Portland Telegram prints lifelike portraits of the Oregon Historical Society’s new officers: Judge C B Bellinger as president, Prof F G Young as secretary, and Charles E Ladd as treasurer.
JO Watts seeks the addresses of all individuals nationwide who purchased eggs from me for haching during the last neon period. The request asks for locating buyers by country and providing their addresses for records or follow up.
Wartime letters praise Bucklen Arnica Balm for scratches bruises and wounds. It is recommended for burns cuts sores and piles. Available at WL De Lane's drug store with cc payment terms indicated.
The University of Oregon invites sealed bids to furnish and deliver 1000 cords of good body fir wood four feet long by August 15 1808. Bids must be filed with the university steward by January 11 199% at Villard Hall offices. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
A brief notice describes 25 cent beds at the Court House Lodging House with clean rooms, outside rooms, and no on site cooking except for family. Beds are advertised as available day or night from Day and Henderson or the guard office corner with quiet facilities.
Eveenne Oregon December 20 1902 the Willamette Woolen Manufacturing Co will receive hides totaling six hundred cords of fir wood and fifty cords of oak wood to be delivered in Eugene on or before August 13 For further information and blanks to submit hides call at the Woolen Mill Right reserved to reject any or all hides
A man from Weet Point Iowa suffered a severe cold and lung trouble blamed on consumption. Doctors offered little hope until he used Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption, which he credits with a full recovery and a weight gain to 227 pounds. Trial notices are free at Wi De Lano's.
Fresh cows with and without calves available from a good herd. Well broke for dairy use, ages between months. Property in Not Valley, fifteen miles west of Eugene. Address PrePHexs Bros Crow Oregon.
An estray notice reports a black hog found beside the river near Eugenes. Owner urged to call, with contact details likely incomplete.
Advertises Lagetive Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming cold relief in one day with a no cure no pay offer. Sets price at 18 cents and promises rapid relief, typical early 20th century patent medicine style.
A stream of visitors and travelers is noted in Osily yard and nearby areas with many names and origins. Kenneth Miller heads to Portland while EC Lake returns near Harrisburg and Hon H Bakes visits from Walterville. Various residents travel to Eugene, Coburg, Independence, and Salem for holidays, schooling, or family events, including Mae Abrams, Winnie Cockerline, Eva Borton, and Miss Mary Wetherbee.
A collection of brief items reports Britain and Germany replying to an arbitration proposal over Venezuela claims and notes a Pere Marquette Express train collision in Michigan injuring twenty six. Other items include a ten year sentence for detective Sharkey in a murder case and updates on Cornelius Vanderbilt's health.
Stockholders meet Saturday January 17, 188 at 1:00 pm to elect officers and directors. All stockholders may attend. notices may arrive before the meeting. President Hollasb and Secretary are listed for the event.
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