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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1902
Page
1
Hampton Bros advertises a 6th annual January clearance featuring fleece lined hose at 10p per 15h, dresses, wool waists, table linen, flannel night robes, muslins white, and Lonsdale suits with assorted bulk pricing. First calls at low prices.
A confusing report from Wilametic Street shows a dispute requiring magistrate action. The involved parties and exact charges are unclear but the case is moving toward formal proceedings under local justice authority.
Reports from Astoria accuse a recurring con operation of bilking residents through weekly payments and drawings awarding diamonds to victims. The sham company, denied mail service by federal authorities, tried to continue via Wells Fargo, but letters were sent back. Authorities warn readers the last remittances are held in Portland.
The report lists articles of incorporation increasing capital stock by 210000 to total 300000 with named incorporators Alfred Johnson J L LeRoy CJ Howard C Johnson J Henry Johnson. It notes proof of labor filed for Great Northers Novice Cometock and Oro Fine claims in Blue River district. Real estate transfers include Esther and JJ Butler to Emmett Buttler for millers land, Loren Wooley to Duncan Scott for 220 acres, and several other 40 to 80 acre transfers in various townships with prices. Also listed are probate and marriage license items and circuit court case Chas Wagner v Geo A Dorris over Blue River mining property.
Drilling at the Great West Oil and Coal Co plant on the Hill place in Springfield paused last Friday night due to a worn drill not handling hard rock. A tougher drill is enroute and drilling will resume on its arrival. Progress has been 22 feet. faster work will follow. Also, Dever-J E Bourne transfers to Roseburg tonight as night freight and baggage man, with Geo Barger replacing him as assistant day baggageman. no replacement yet for the vacancy.
At the seventh annual Oregon State Poultry Association exhibition in Portland premiums were awarded. Barred Plymouth Rocks entries for Keeney Goshen earned third on hen, first on cockerel, second on pen. J O Watts Eugene tied for third on pullet. White Plymouth Rocks J O Watts third on all. M O Wilkins formerly of Eugene first on cockerel. Barred Plymouth Rocks J O Watts first on hen. M O Wilkins second on hen and first, second on pullet.
Special to the Guard reports the French bark Acie capsized at Porthamp due to a broken tow chain and ballast loss with no fatalities. Other items note the German steamer Clara wreck in the China Sea with missing crew, a Nottingham Ohio post office robbery, and warship buying activity in England as Chile and Argentina seek vessels. Also mentions local mill machinery progress and a roving incident with a wagon near Eugene.
Miss Leila Mabel Williams and Walter Edy were married Sunday evening at six o clock at the residence of the bride parents Mr and Mrs Hawkins West Eighth and Olive streets Rev BF Rowland officiated The wedding was a pleasant affair with relatives and friends in attendance a supper was served The couple will reside in Eugene
The Oregon Farmers Congress meets January 6 to 9, 1902. 8 M Doug Lee will deliver an address titled Profit from a Dairy Herd outlining practical dairy profit strategies.
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