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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1901
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR text describing a person from New Jersey with references to living conditions and an invention. The legible elements include mentions of a "sotom" device and an ice log, but many words are garbled, leaving no clear event, date, or identifiable names. The piece reads like a stray historical fragment with minimal concrete facts.
F and Chambers advertises February heating at cost and spray materials for spraying. Mirs Mabel Stiles accepts a position with J O Watts Jewelry et al. Vernon Callison, Ax department store salesman, and Oliver plows promotion noted. Booth-Kelly Lumber hints at logging grip beer. new sidewalk construction near J H McClung’s warehouse. Senator R A Th came to Albany for business with John Kelly of the Keily Co on sawmills. Prices held, sprayers and seeds urged, and general hardware and farm equipment offered by F L Chambers and associates.
Miss Golda Kollar a former Eugene resident died at Garrett Indiana on February 8 1901 at her sisters home aged 17 years 6 months and 10 days She came to Eugene with her parents in October 1804 and they died here six years later last fall she returned to Ohio then visited in Iava fell ill and died in four weeks While in Eugene the family lived in the ME church longhouse about a year and later farmed near Crow post office The family briefly worked at a Hoover restaurant.
Three US transports are due from Manila with returning volunteers in a few days. Antarctic expeditions are being fitted out by England, Germany and Sweden. Ex-US Senator Stephen White died in Los Angeles. Mrs Nation remains jailed in Kansas after saloon depredations. No pensions for Oregon war veterans this session. Danny Maher to ride in England this season. Boxers join forces in Southern China. Fifty thousand dollar oil tank explosion causes blaze in Atlanta.
Social column reports Sadie Hawk of Browneville and Mulligan of Hazel Dell wed at Hotel Eugene by Justice Chase Wintermeier. Bride from Browneville, groom son of pioneer Charnel Mulligan. They plan a short stay in Browneville before returning to Hazel Dell to stock business. Also records Minnie Sever n and Jake Berger wed at Prineville home of the bride’s parents on Feb 17 1901. They will live in Eugene.
Special to the Guano Salem February 21 The house passed a bill authorizing eight thousand dollars for publishing a new code and moves to elect the supreme court clerk. Senate backs McCracken bicycle path plan and a War service bill for state institutions. Senate committee clerks work hard as the session nears close with second readings and routine reports.
A Salem letter disputes a published claim that Reptor Kuykendall voted with Senator Smith for a licensed engineers bill. It asserts Kuykendall spoke and voted against the bill and criticizes how Lane county and Harris are portrayed, backing Harris’s role and challenging the Register's coverage as biased and false.
Salem reports state land board accounts show shortages totaling 80 000 dollars linked to George W Davis the late clerk under Governor Pennoyer. Investigation by the joint legislative committee reveals misappropriations in school land board finances with accusations of a broader pattern. further disclosures anticipated as session ends.
A Lane County report details 1899 1900 tax levies the sheriff’s assessments and delinquent balances paid to the county treasurer with figures totaling about 149 000 in assessments and 13 900 in delinquent rolls. It notes receipts for taxes paid and excess bids at tax sale and includes sheriff Withers and deputy Free Fisk certifying the accuracy of the record amid partisan commentary on Lane County’s political stance regarding Corbett and canal policies.
John Gates, State House assistant janitor, released on bonds after Albany arrest for larceny by bailee of 1500 dollars. He carried 1300 in cash. thirteen new 100 dollar bills found in a legal envelope. Case linked to Corbett faction with Poorman banker's involvement. lobbyists arriving as funds scat tered amid Oregon legislature tumult. The Big Four presiding officer Roberts, with Eddy and Harris and the Speaker, praised for firm leadership.
Salem February 21 The senatorial situation is unchanged with Corbett maintaining his 34 votes while opposition Republicans abandon Hermann and back George H Williams. The vote tally notes Williams ahead as party lines shift in a tense county race.
A print passage contrasts claims that wireless telegraphy will transform business with a promotion for Hostetter’s Stomach Hitters. The ad asserts the medicine cures dyspepsia indigestion malaria and constipation and warns buyers to insist on the genuine bottle with a revenue stamp.
Mr John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a near fatal illness with dreadful symptoms. After three doctors gave him up, a friend advised Electric Bitters, and one bottle brought improvement. He continued three weeks to full recovery and credits the product with saving his life. Sold exclusively by W L DeLano's drug store.
An old patent medicine advert promises to cure a cold in one day using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabelets, refunding money if not effective. The boxes bear Grove’s signature and labels. A separate note reports a Senate committee granting Senators Booth and Kuykeedall forty days attendance and 140 miles mileage, totaling $141 each.
The Oregonian reports Judge George granted Hodson a payment of 1200 dollars from George Dixon, held upon arrest. Hodson had bought property worth 2125 dollars tied to the late Henry Wilson, Dixon forged the deed, and only 1200 was recovered. The case closes one of Portland’s bold real estate swindles.
Notice is hereby given that the following warrants will be paid on presentation at my office on and after February 21, 1991. Interest on same will cease February 21, 1991. All Lane County warrants from registered number 8058 to 8091 inclusive. Dated Eugene Pet 20, 1991. A Patterson, County Treasurer.
Seneca editor FM Riggine suffered years of intractable piles until Stecken's Arnica Selve cured him after two boxes. The ad claims it is the surest pile cure on earth and guarantees relief, priced at 2 cents, sold by W L DeLano, a local druggist.
Fragmentary report warns that local firms peddle a lemon tonic as cure all for malaria and ill health. The text mentions groves and hills with dubious health claims and promises payment upon efficacy. The source is unclear but emphasizes unverified remedies and potential consumer risk.
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a remedy for sick and nervous headaches. It claims the pills purify blood, strengthen nerves, and boost health, with an easy 25 cent price and a money back guarantee. Sold by W L DeLano druggist.
At the bride’s residence four miles east of town on Tuesday February 12 1901 Mr J W Chapman married Miss Ida M Currin. Rev Crandall officiated. Chapman served in Company C Second Oregon Volunteers and is well known in Eugene.
Annie E Springer of Philadelphia spoke of a life changing cure from Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. She credited it with ending a long backing cough and improving sleep. The Royal Cure is promoted for throat chest or lung troubles with trial bottles available and guaranteed refunds at the drug store.
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