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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1902

Page

5

Tariff Critique by Pacific Coast Voters and Congressman

A Portland Telegram excerpt criticizes tariff policy as a local issue and says Pacific Coast representatives vote for high tariffs while local producers gain little. It notes Louisianan Congressman Robertson supported a motion to reduce a specific tariff and opposed a 25 percent cut on Cuban sugar, arguing protection harms hops and wheat growers and increases ocean freight costs. The piece asserts tariffs rob the Pacific Coast and urges change.

Robertson Louisiana Babcock Steel Trust Genera Hancock Portland Pacific Coast Washington

Gompers Defends Chinese Exclusion in House Hearing

A True Pacific Coast friend resident Gompers of the American Federation of Labor testified before House Foreign Affairs committees on Monday. He protested any modification of the Chinese exclusion law. He argued duplicity of Chinese laborers seeking admission. He dismissed European and Chinese cheap-living standards as irrelevant to industrial progress. He praised the Pacific Coast for supporting strict exclusion and warned lawmakers about alienating a powerful labor organization with thousands of votes.

Gompers America Federation of Labor House Committees of Foreign Affilia China Mr Gompers Mr Gomper

A Death Under Christian Science Belief Sparks Coroner Inquiry

A Michigan man died Saturday after relying on Christian Science treatment. A coroner's jury found the death the result of a complication of diseases and condemned the treatment by Christian Scientists for denying necessary medical supervision. The verdict labels the care as inhuman and a violation of basic physiological laws.

Michigan Faith Cure Leath

British offer rejected as Boers pressed to London surrender

The report states the British government refuses to negotiate with the Boers via outside mediation. Boer delegates will not be received in London, signaling unconditional surrender. The Boers are defeated and face loss of their country, with eventual recognition and liberty promised.

London South Africa

Cure for Female Ailments Promoted by Dr Pierce

A testimonial-filled note extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as cures for uterine disease nervous pain and fatigue. The author claims dramatic relief from misery and gains in health after six doses and praises Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for liver stimulation.

Golden Medical Carrie Johnson Lowesville Amherst Co Sis Dreer

Real Estate Transfers and Probate Court Activity

Courthouse records show transfers including Bpencer Katte Lodge No etc to G A Smith at a $2 sale, Hughes to Parsons for 31.13 acres, Young to Goodman parcels for $1000, Matlocks administrator to E D Matlock, and Packard's addition at $157.50. Probate file reports final account for Daniel Btrester estate with receipts $5458 expenditures $511 balance $37, hearing set for April 7 at am.

Bpencer Katte Lodge G A Smith Pheve E Hughes KR H Parsons J E Young Lillian O Frank E Goodman Long & Landess Ad Cottage Grove Daniel Btrester E M Streeter

Thurston Items February 4

William Hayden came from Leaburg last week Edward Rees visits Eugene friends and relatives WW Withers from Eugene passes Thurston en route to Blue River Mr and Mrs W H Beoghman from Preseant Hill visit Thurston Saturday and Buoday O A McMahan gets a letter from Frank Chevalier about the aod tla family at Buror Or unable to proceed due to storms in the region Mrs Chevalier health not approved Springheld Jasper and Thurston camps wet in joint session at the hall Saturday night January 25 Initiation and social meeting were the program of the evening

William Hayden Leaburg Edward Rees Eugene Withers Thurston Blue River W H Beoghman Preseant Hill Buoday O A McMahan Frank Chevalier Buror Mra Chevalier Jasper Thureton

It Girdles the Globe Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad

The fame of Bucklen's Arnica Salve travels the world as the perfect healer for cuts burns bruises corns boils felons aches and skin eruptions. Only infallible pile cure 2c8 box at W L De Lano's.

Bucklen

Austin Purchases Rhedde Hotel in City

H J Austin of the city has bought the Rhedde Hotel previously owned by John Davis. He plans to take charge next Monday and begin operating the new property, with expectations of solid business in the locality.

Hore Puscnasep H J Austin Rhedde John Davis Austin Len Rustler

Property for Rent Near Walterville Oregon

Describes a farm parcel for rent, 400 acres with 50 screen cultivation 10 acres in orchard located one and a half miles from Walterville Oregon. Contact EM Bowerman Walterville for details.

Walterville Bowermar Oregon

New Railroad Grading Set to Start by April First

Bohemia railroad survey maps finished up to timber reserve line and sent to New York for bids. Chief Engineer Wood notes right of way challenges but expects grading to begin by April 1 and completion to timber reserve by September. Other notes include hotel plans near depot, granite paving, and Rev Maretial sermon and teachers institute closing with State Superintendent Ackerman.

Corrack Wood Bohemia Railroad New York City S. H. Bingham Portland Bohemia Svelue Oregon

Frank Addition Plans for P. Frank and Son Building

Tobie morning C. 3. Freak of P. Frank and Son said plans and specs for a new two story brick annex are being drawn by architect W T Campbell. The 63 by 2 story addition will sit on the west end with a basement and house a new gas plant and possibly a building wide heating plant for the store and adjoining properties.

Tobie P. Frank & Son East Nicth Street Sre W T Campbell Appex Frank

June items recount local visits and a bear hunting story

June notes show Mr Carr visiting Henry Guiley and Mrs Harper of Trent along with Mrs Tilton and Mrs Lackey at D C Mathews Sunday. D C Mathews, recently injured, improves. Mathews brothers of June hunt a bear tree finding one large bear and two cubs, killing all three and yielding oil. Louis Methews delivering lumber for Thos Hoodeaker. William Stoops returns from June to Troy Idaho, finding much wister during travels.

Harper Trent Tilton Lackey June D C Mathews Mathews Brothers Louis Gainey Henry William Stoops Troy Idaho

Local residents and visitors seen in Eugene city

A parade of names appears from Eugene and surrounding areas including Harrisburg Thurston Junction City and Portland as residents and visitors are noted in the city today. Individuals listed include Sheriff Withers Black Edwards Smeed Eccleston Drury Evans Kelsey Cheshire and Brumbaugh among others with several on recent travels to Portland Aurora and Cottage Grove.

Mise E Cunningham Eugene RA Drury Goshen Marion Evans A C Kelsey Harrisburg

Creswell News Sparks Local Business and Coal Hopes

MC Doyle drives a cream wagon through Creswell while locals report weather, moves, and travel between Eugene and nearby towns. Hopes rise as Wilhelm plans to uncover anthracite coal on Bear Creek, with about a dozen men preparing for work.

MC Doyle Mark Gurney BR Haye Eugene Wilhelm Bear Creek Hhere

Bids for Wood by Lane County Court Oregon 1902

Lane County Oregon Commissioners Court invites sealed bids to furnish fifty cards of good No 1 body wood four feet long for delivery to the courthouse and ten cords of grub oak four feet long three inches at the small end for delivery to the county jail both due by August 1 1902 with bids filed by March 5 1902 at 1 pm. The court may reject any or all bids by order.

County Commissioners Court Lane County Oregon A. D Lape

Notice to Contractors for Frame School House Bids

The board of directors of school district No 46 Lane county Oregon bids for a frame school house until March 1 1902 at noon Plans and specifications available at H M Parvin the school clerk Dexter Oregon The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids Dated Jan 24 1902 Signed Rev Chairman H M Manville See Branch No 16

Board of Directors Lane County Oregon H M Parvin Dexter Arerakos Harnisn H M Manville

Socialists of Lane County Called to Mass Convention

The Socialists of Lane County are hereby called to meet in masse convention on March 5, 1902, in Eugene, Ore., at 10 o'clock a m for electing delegates to the state convention in Portland on March 19, 1902 and to transact other business as may come before the convention. By order of Branch No 16, Lane Co. H M Manville, See.

Eugene Ure Portland Lane Co Manville

Electric Bitters Cited As Cure For Women Ills

A testimonial extols Electric Bitters as a cure for backache headache nervousness sleeplessness melancholy and fainting. Mr Phebe Cherney of Peterson Ia claims kidney trouble and a lame back plagued him but the remedy restored strength enabling him at 73 to handle housework. The ad notes relief from constipation improved appetite and perfect health through W L Delano drug store.

Phebe Cherney Peterson Sithough Delano’ Drug Store

Dexter and Vicinity Notes and Local Updates

J B R Gartin lies cold on his ranch near Trent to Asher Veateh of Fall Creek. Veateh plans it as his future residence. Miss Georgian Parker returns from Cloverdale two weeks visiting relatives. Rumor says L A Addington and Miss Ocavia Stiers of Lowell are married. H M Parvin visited Eugene Friday. Trent protracted meeting by the woman preacher continues with strong turnout and broad interest as she draws visitors from distant places. She is described as a veritable Leonoclast.

L A Addington Ocavia Stiers Lowell H M Parvin Eugene Trent

Dr King’s New Life Pills Heralded As Safe Purge Cure

Advertisement praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as harmless and effective for constipation and headaches. Claims gentle liver and bowel stimulation expels poison, with sales limited to WL Delano’s drug store.

Dr King WL Delano

Wood Wanted For Electric Light Co Proposals

Electric Light Company invites proposals for growth body fir wood in lots of 50 to GN cords to be delivered at the plant next commercial period. Address proposals to Jas F Frontson Supt Eugene Ore.

Toe Electric Light Co Jas F Rontxson

Certificate and mare certificate found on streets

A Civil War certificate and a mare certificate for Gustave Pale Nick were found today. Inquire at this office.

Gustave

Ladies of the GAR form sewing society for charity work

The Ladies of the GAR organize a sewing society offering to do plain sewing and quilting at homes or at a room, with proceeds to charity. Donations of clothing scraps for quilts are welcomed. Address all communications to the parishioner.

GAR

Fragmented 19th Century Political Notes

A garbled diary like passage references Democratic convention tensions, the Republican party, and political maneuvering around nominations. It mentions figures like Gorsky, a National vote, and historical echoes from 1868, with scattered remarks on factions and advice to delegates.

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Man Woran James A Hayes Matlock Packard Thurston Items Ofrisiaaa J R Yates Irving Fire Brew Hotel P. J. Jennings Eest Coampion Creek Canyon Fine Mew Hotel M. BE Kew. Maretial Ackerman Peaker Nivereateo cataLogue of Magnin & CO Market ST San Francisco Cal Mr Carr Henry Guiley Thos Sheriff Withers Will Black de B F Russell City H D. Edwards Springfeild Wm Smeed Laura Eccleston Junction The Sue Mishley Aurora Mise Hazel Bickers Mre Geo Kroll A J Brumbaugh C L Weber Crenwell Will Cheshire Budd Kempp Little Son M L Hendricks J la Vera V Mixon Missouri G C Millett Grace Parker University Junction City Geof Miller Lelie Emmons I Ll Campbell Jil Tom Tucker Coc S. H. Friendly H. Gordon W. T. Gordon East Ninth St Creswell News Chas Savage Aload BS Kelasy Smith Clyde Smith Ray Smilth Chas Milton F Moore U O Hobo Farlow Ray Smith Jim Dune Creswell Earnest Getchell Tor J. U. Green & Son East 9Th St the Socialists of Dexter and Vicinity Georgian Parker Cloverdale Rey Sewerry Way Vere Mick Toot Preston & Hales Wall Pa Iways Furniture CO California Nevada Rogers Bros C. Skeels E. Schwarzschild Eugene, Oregon W. B. McKinney Willamete Street Honge Republica Torney Vetea Maxime
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