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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1901
Page
1
The ad lists deep discounts on mens and boys clothing overcoats caps and hats ladies hose under vests shirts and napkins and linens. Prices range from 5 to 60 cents with multiple bulk bundles and percent off noted for overcoats and select items.
Edale of Kansas City is in Eugene as deputy inspector for the American Angora Goat Breeders Association. He reports Oregon goats in fine condition with promising prospects, noting centers at Macleay Marion county and Dallas Polk county. He plans to visit Geo Houck's Monroe ranch with about 1500 animals and says the industry is growing as farmers seek profitable returns. He cites a shift from sparse goats in the East to widespread herds today.
Special to the Guard reports General Kitchener confirming the capture of a Boer post and batteries at Helveti with British shells used and Boers taking prisoners near the guns. Casualties listed: 15 killed and 22 wounded. Special to the Guard from New York notes Rev. Sankey leading a watch night service at Toombs prison. Epidemics and armistice talks also appear in the dispatches from Denver Dawson and Ne gotiations. Vancouver celebration honors returning Canadian soldiers with gold watches.
The University of Oregon football program resumes with Fred Ziegler re elected captain and expected strong leadership. Jakway Wagner and Smith graduate. CA Redmond likely successor as assistant manager. Many returning players plus promising freshmen anticipate a robust season under Kaarsburg with over fifty candidates and renewed coaching effort.
A busy social scene is sketched with Mrs H B Miller hosting many guests at Ninth and Patterson as she is in China representing the U S embassy in Chang Klang. Other parties celebrate Lorane Beatt’s tenth birthday on Twelfth and High streets, Mrs Mary Eddy’s surprise for Mazie, and a Women’s Relief Corps gather. Multiple names, occasions, and venues appear, plus a Masquerade Ball by Co A at the Armory and the Lemon Brock wedding in Whatcom.
The Willamette Valley Poultry and Pet Brock Association held its fourth annual show in Eugene last week, signaling Eugene’s bid for the 1902 state show. Portland hosts this year, one week away, and Eugene hopes to secure the 1902 event though no suitable building exists yet. Suggestions include the armory, but use is unlikely. time remains to arrange rooms before 1902, with possible access to suitable venues. Also noted is a birth announcement from Dec 3, 1900, for the wife of R Huston, foreman of the Guild printing rooms, a daughter.
A satirical verse cautions against bragging about New Year’s vows and moral posturing. It notes that real resolve shows in actions, not loud boasts, and mocks self congratulation as empty. A chance reference to political activity follows in the Salem Sentinel item.
An odd newspaper exchange includes Chicago Thene remarks on vile cigars and a quip about quitting on New Year’s Day. A new daylight overland train schedule starts at 8 PM, affecting Nos 1 and 12 meeting in Eugene at 2:408 PM, beginning Wednesday January 2. The westbound football excursion to Albany is noted for tomorrow with the usual 10:08 PM departure.
The Times hints at annexing Lane county territory and splitting Linn county to create Browneville as a county seat. The Sunday Oregonian notes Mr Clifton N McArthur hosted friends Friday night for Mr Fred J Zeigler of the University of Oregon football team.
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