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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1903
Page
8
Local ad fragment advertises Proselan Poultry Food from Preston & Hales for moulting hens, fast wallpaper, two second hand sewing machines, mixed paints at 1.10 per gallon, stove setup and chimney pipe cleaning, glass cutting to order, and affordable second-hand tools at Chambers' Hardware.
This afternoon at 4 30 Stiles reported by telephone that the Albany Japanese section house had been broken into and cleared out of items including $59 in cash. The incident was reported as a robbery with valuables taken from the premises.
A Decatur Alabama reader credits Electric Bitters with ending three years of agony from indigestion waterbrush and dyspepsia. She claims to have gained 85 pounds and now eats heartily. The ad promises relief for indigestion loss of appetite stomach liver and kidney troubles and sells for 50 cents at WL DeLano's drug store.
Mohawk will soon have another sawmill as Mr Briggs plans to establish a mill about three quarters of a mile northeast of Deana with a store and lumber yard on J Huddleston's land. Community notes list local students and a remodeled schoolhouse literary society meeting Saturdays at 7. The verse shows social events with parties at Aussie Roof's, John Moores', and Hammitt's homes, and a Eugene visit by Peter Wickner and wife.
Dr L W Brown reported to a Guard reporter that a telephone tip from Wettage Grove said the Le Roy mine in Bohemia district has a richly rich ore body 26 feet wide with the foot wall unreached. Eugene stockholders in the mine are jubilant as Cottage Grove forecasts a big boom.
Real estate transfers list several property moves including C R Sylvester to Howard Cannon lot 2 block 8 Fairmount for 725 dollars and Marie J Lindsay to J H Frederick interests in mining claims for 500 and 300 dollars. Notary public L G Haulin notes commission. Multiple individuals file proof of labor on Blue River and Bohemia mining claims, detailing various claim names and districts.
Due to higher costs for help and materials and more work from ad changes, the Campbell Bros and Gilstrap Regieter firm sets ad rates at 1.00 per inch per month for daily and 0.76 per inch per month for weekly. Twelve inch ads in both papers get 20 percent off. Large ads get preferred positions. rates still lower than Astorie Pendleton and Baker City papers serving similar towns.
A local Old Fellows alliance plans a Cottage Grove delegation to establish the new encampment. The lodge reports strong interest and assigns initial officers including H L Hart as C P and W F Shanafel as W P, with J W E A Wilson as Scribe and Fred Gale as Treasurer, appointive roles pending.
Notice from Willamette Woolen Manufacturing Co Evoese Oregon December 20 1902 invites bids for six hundred cords of fir and fifty cords of oak wood to be delivered in Eugene on or before August 15 1904. For details and bid blanks call at the Wooten Mill. Right reserved to reject any or all bids.
Stockholders of The Booth-Kelly Lumber Company will meet at the firm’s Eugene office on Wednesday January 27 1903 to elect a Board of Directors for one year and to transact other business as may come before the meeting. Lee WertwuM JF Key president JH Booras secretary.
A stream of social updates from December includes E U Lee and family in function, Mrs E O Potter home from Saleuse, Dr Russell Wallace visiting Albany, RC Vaughan from Hen dricks Ferry, and Wallis returning from Cottage Grove. Agnes Mathews, Mabel Jackson, Nel Dannals, Genevieve Major, and others are noted as guests in Albany or visiting relatives, with several returning home from Salem, Portland, and other cities.
Social page note describes a holiday evening at the home of Miraea Hda and Hacel Humphrey on West Seventh Street with many friends. A luncheon and various diversions entertained guests including Mary Watson Helene Robinson Clara Harding Winnie Cockerline Eva Burton Neva Richardson and others. the event highlighted a cheerful gathering and hostesses' hospitality.
Notice to voters of School District No 4 Lane County Oregon of a special meeting at the Court House January 2 1902 at 730 PM to levy a tax for district expenses discuss acquisition of a lot for echo building and other matters Dated December 18 1902 E Cu Warsschield Chairman Frank Kisnen District Clerk
In Eugene on December 30 1902 4 W Amall and Mie Jenole Millart wed by Rev E Gittine of Springfield The bride is described as an estimable young lady with parents living at Kemside A note about a listed crime is included but unclear in detail
Daily Guard reports the wedding of Mabel Wheeler, daughter of ABC Wheeler, to Chas Wester of Dingba California, held at Forest Grove Congregational Church with Rev Keates officiating. Decorations featured ivy and Oregon grape, music by Elien Loomis, and ushers Irving Wold and Earl Mount. The couple will reside in Southern California.
A reminiscence from John B Webride, a surviving member of Oregon’s constitutional convention, outlines the 1857 group that shaped statehood. Delegates from Benton, Curry, Marion, Polk, Yamhill, and other counties gathered in Salem in August after being elected in June, with Judge Deady serving as president.
A historical ledger itemizes county salaries, allowances, and costs for court officers, jurors, ferry workers, and staff. Names include W W Withers, H R Kincaid, E U Lee, and J B All, with entries for sheriffs, deputies, clerks, assessors, commissioners, and janitors. Amounts cover labor, services, conveyance, subpoenas, supplies, and telegraph and postage costs.
Brevities recall various odds and ends from the day. Notary public commission, a man threatening murder, a deliveryman robbed of a horse, and new lodge hall progress. Home repairs on West Ninth and Olive streets, attorney move to McClung block, and Corvallis links to AP. An elderly couple’s depot meeting, J H Bonkley headed to Edmonton for cattle and coal ventures with Robert Mayes.
An old notice states all droggiers refund the money if it fails to cure. Each box bears E W Groves signature lw, indicating a safety or authenticity claim.
Wartime shoppers read a claim touting Bucelen's Arnica Balm as the best remedy for scratches, bruises, burns, boils, ulcers, and skin eruptions. The ad asserts fast, pain free aid with no pay required, urging soldiers and civilians to seek this drug for wounds and skin issues amid wartime shortages.
Wireless messages link Mass stations to Ireland and England while Cape Cod connects to Cornwall as Marconi’s arrival nears. Venezuela’s Castro authorized Bowen to say indemnity or payment will follow foreign demands. A Chicago coal inquiry continues with state opposition and railways denying unlawful restraint. A Spanish bullfight ends in tragedy as lights go out and bulls run loose, killing three and injuring fifty two. manager charged with murder.
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