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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1900
Page
1
Eugene officials announce immediate purchase of multiple lots for a public site project. The move aims to expedite construction and reduce delays for the planned development. No further details on buyers or exact locations were disclosed.
Mr Elepass of Portland inspected Eugene for a proposed first class creamery. He bought land near the Willamette river bridge, plans modern machinery and aims to start by March. The venture, endorsed by local business leaders, promises benefits to farmers and townspeople and is announced by the Daily Guardian.
Special to the Guard reports the state department estimates Boxer rebellion will cost China about 200 million dollars. U S war expenses tied to participation with powers run near 11 million dollars.
Social note reports David Young and Maggie Fletcher of Cottage Grove wed at 10 this morning in the Hotel Eugene parlor by Justice C A Wintermeier. They will reside in Cottage Grove after today's train ride.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a street direction on Willamette Street between Seventh and Eighth with garbled segments likely indicating a map or public notice. No complete entities or actions are readable to form a full news item or event.
The piece traces Christmas tree origins from 1632 France and Prince Albert in England, noting the queen’s continued use for family and household gifts. It contrasts the tree of candles from a 13th century French romance with Norse myths, Christianity, and symbols including the angel, star, and the souls of the good, explaining largely historical roots and meanings.
A former editor urges readers to supply tips to county papers by phone to ensure courtesies reach the public. Reporters cannot read minds and papers welcome news items if the public provides hints, promising space for helpful notices.
Saturday morning Seth McAlister well known electrician suffered serious injuries when a bicyclist and a horseman raced on Eleventh Street. McAlister was struck as he crossed Ferry Street. his arm muscles torn from the shoulder and wheel wrecked. His father Dr McAlister dressed wounds and reported him slowly recovering. Meanwhile Lucassa Conrad of upper McKenzie secured a 4,000,000 foot saw lumber contract from Homt-Kelly Lumber Co for delivery at Coburg in June, with two camps already started. An exhibit at Ninth Street meat market shows a hog raised by J M Stafford of Mohawk believed to weigh near 500 pounds, with expert estimators weighing the beast.
E D Mc Kenney cuts move from Lane County Bank building to second story of the Dunn block.
Real estate transfers include Spencer butte Lodge No 10 of to S H Prather Lot 356 in 1 OO F cemetery and BC Done et ux to N F Muckney with several lot transfers in College Hill Park. Guardian accounts and court actions cover Lulu R et al and Daisy B Berkshire guardianship appeals, with detachments and attachments listed. Notaries and mining claims across Blue River and Bohemia districts appear, plus a notary public appointment for LE Bean by Gov Geer.
The Eugene Loan and Savings Bank opened in its new building today. The bank praises the well furnished banking room as one of the nicest in the state. The former bank building will house Loughmiller and Peters hardware. The counters will be used by Booth Kelley Lambert Company for their new offices in the bank building.
In muddy conditions at Cottage Grove Co C from Eugene defeated Bohemias 6 to 0 with a first half touchdown by Capt Ford who also kicked the goal. Cottage Grove heavier but inexperienced, crowd enjoyed a solid football exhibition and a dance afterward.
The past year reports in Haker City list receipts for gambling four thousand five hundred fifty dollars, bawdy houses twelve hundred thirty five, slot machines two ninety five, and drunk and disorderly offenses. M F Stafford of Mohawk sold a large dressed hog to A K K Patterson. estimated weight between five hundred and six hundred pounds. Medford Mail notes Jesse Flint and Eugene boy earning ranges for the Wrought Iron Range Company, recalling his time as one of the Oregon boys to the Philippines.
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