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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1903
Page
5
The Eugene Guard reports Lane County timber owners condemn the McKenzie Willamette logging stream franchise measure, arguing it would rob landholders if enacted. They acknowledge past amendments but insist the law remains a threat to large and small lumber interests alike.
The Register quotes opposition to a logging bill arguing it would allow a franchise on Quartz Creek similar to a timber owners risk. It asserts individuals or corporations could file surveys, maps, and claim priority, effectively confiscating small landowners timber value. The piece critiques the excuses as lame and warns against a scheme benefiting holders of timber lands.
The Multnomah vote leaned toward ex governor Geer for senator, with support likely for Portland editor Scott of the Oregonian. Kuykendall recalls his role on the logging stream bill, while mention of taxes and a proposed new office hints at salary drawing duties and scrutiny of county officers.
In Oregon critics point to the legislative per diem system as flawed. A member named Shelley reportedly leaves business for forty days, travels to Salem, and receives 141 dollars. Other Lane County members are said to receive similar stipends, prompting accusations of waste and inequity.
Sheriff Fick and County Clerk Lee have drawn the juror list for the March term. Names include MH Hillegan Creawell farmer and W T Carroll Eugene capitalist among many others across Cottage Grove Fair mount Springfield and Junction City.
Cloverdale notes reveal John Winzenfeld and daughter visiting Springfield relatives. Miss Laulee Mathes and Myrtle Smith spent time with Eugene friends. Mrs Shaffer of Southern Oregon visits brother Wm Barnett. Floyd Mathes and friend Mr Bohmlit host. Warren McFarland from Cottage Grove helps on the farm. Loren Scrivoer rents Frank Winzenreid property to prepare for the future. Mrs May Kelly and Mrs T D Sullivan travel to Eugene. return planned. L B R Long of Cottage Grove visits Miss Mathes. Masquerade ball at Creswell. many young people attend and report a fine time.
Youre Bakker Gun Works in St Eugene Oregon advertises gloves made from asbestos-tanned leather claimed to resist fire water and steam. A secret process is used producing durable gloves priced from 60 cents to 1 dollar 25, with stock in various styles and sizes available for inspection.
The Oregon Children's Home Society seeks families for placements of children from one month to fourteen years. Since 1895 five hundred children have been received and placed on the upper coast, and over twenty thousand have been placed in twenty five states in twenty years. Address Supt. I F Tobey at 608 Marquam Building, Portland, Or.
An historic classified style notice promotes an expert landscape gardener Ohfo Sith offering garden work under Ward House contact. Also includes an old medical patent medicine pitch for Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonics claiming malaria fever relief with no cure and pay on delivery.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure cold in one day. No cure, no pay. Price three cents. Also featuring J W Kays Furniture Co Embalmers and Funeral Directors with Day Henderson Undertakers. Cor Willana 7th.
Goshen reports show residents moving between farms and towns, including Mr. Winters selling his farm near Coast Fork bridge to nephew Chester Winters and moving to Eugene. A near wreck was averted when J. H. Hamilton halted a north-bound overland express just feet from a south-bound work train, earning cargo gratitude from passengers and crew.
Elliott Bros sold their store to Mr Strother recently from the East who is restocking all departments. Miss Daisy Jay returned from Portland. Dalton and Ruby Baughman came back from Trent and Unity after long terms with Dr Uncle Jed. Uncle Jed Wheeler sold his store and residence to Tom Walker who will occupy the building. Elsie Parks plans to leave for Ashland to study at State Normal. Mrs P N Laird visited relatives in Eugene and Creswell. A co operative creamer y is being discussed by local farmers with uncertain outcome. Miss Jane Mitchell visits Cottage Grove. Mrs Etta Baughman visits Monmouth relatives. Ed Parks left for Silver Lake to work for Porter Bros. Anon.
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stock holders of the North Fairview Mining Company will be held at the office in Eugene Lane County Oregon on the day of March A D 1908 at 2 o clock in the afternoon for electing a board of directors and for other business. Dated at Eugene Oregon this 13th day of February 1903 William Faber President L T Harris Secretary.
A party offering two thousand five hundred dollars seeks to buy an interest in a sawmill. The address references Wisconsin and care of Gruasp in Euwene Ur, indicating a local equity claim or investment interest in the mill.
Old bottle labels boast Grove’s Tasteless Chill Toots with quinine claims and no cure no pay phrases. The ad suggests the remedy is tasteless, marketed in taverns, and highlights unnamed promises around its effectiveness.
Florence February notes report O W Hurd not completing a large two story addition. Next week a large force of men will commence on O W Hurd's murder. ME Seubert & Co of Acme contracted to cut lumber for one year. Spruce Point mill now at full capacity with new improvements. The schooner Bella arrived with freight for merchants and machinery for the Acme. A new tug for Hurd expected by July. Five schooners loaded with lumber near ready to set sail. LOOF gasoline boat soon ready. lawns and shrubbery planted, signaling activity in the region.
Real estate transfers include Mary M Croft to James Humphrey parcels in two blocks, Eugene California & Oregon Land Co. to W F Herbert 40 acres in township 213 range 13 east 200 south. Elizabeth Elliott to Wm EK and Anna Smith 40 by 80 feet in Eugene. Jones to Maud Masterson one acre in township 208 range 3 west 200. U S to Ole Roe 160 acres in township 22 range 3 west patent. Union Trust to Wm McMasters mining locations Bald Butte mountain in township 234 range 1 west. Rufus Mallory trustee to Carl K E Fisher lot 3 block 38 Springfield 100. Rankin to Z A Davis all claim and interest in 80 acres in township 168 range 1. Albert and Sarah F Davis to Willie E Davis east 36 feet of lot 7 block 4 original plat Springfield 1. Notary public I P Inman Lorane commission filed. Mining locations F J Hurd Morgan claim Bohemia district. Wm Odgers and W F Tines Gold Reef claim Blue River district. Wm Odgers Early Bird claim Blue River. Circuit Court Kate Moores vs Seman Oliver for money. A C Woodcock attorney. Log brand J B and J S Hills file brands: N and N in oval, N in circle 25-10 by 18-10 inches.
List of letters remaining unclaimed at the port office in Eugene Oregon includes R M Cramer C H Dougherty Mrs Fisk A Hendrickson Misa Nola Long Col J MecDurphy A Pickens WT Tabor MC Weteon T W Young M told to provide advertising date when claimed or advertised H F McCornack P M
An old advertisement claims a single day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises a full refund if the remedy fails and features EK Grove's signature on each box.
Roseburg Review reports Mrs Ella Wall of Cottage Grove sues Oregon Securene Co in Douglas county circuit court for 10000 damages. She alleges the firm removed ore from Evening Star mine to Bohemia district where 6 is owner and seeks injunction against further removal. A C Woodcock of Eugene represents the plaintiff.
Property listing offers about 800 lots in seven additions with new development laying off. Lots sold on reasonable terms from 50 and upward. No agents used. Lots are moving fast. buyers urged to call early. Some property may be exchanged for timber land. Hendersons.
A fragmentary notice lists Farrow & Co offering beat plows and harrows, and Dr Lowe an optician promoting eye care in his Eugene office next week, with unclear phrasing suggesting service availability and sales.
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