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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1906
Page
7
Modern printing methods make mail order jewelry shopping as easy as city stores. Lichtenstein Bros at 25 Stockton Street San Francisco California issue a beautiful catalog depicting thousands of jewelry articles. The catalog is mailed free to any address.
Sheep estray notice from GIMPLE BROS posted seven miles west of Eugene dated November 1 1905 offering three sheep owners right to recover by paying the notice and pasture bill. One sheep killed by coyotes before removal.
Hardware store promotion touts wholesale prices on flour and feed from Scobert and Dodge. Mentions a 1900 washing machine and asserts a shipment will satisfy a dozen homes.
A local drug store advertises a large stock of fountain pens and self fill markers for sale at the World’s Fair, highlighting their heat pen and locky curve styles and a good self filler priced at two. Hull's Drug Store promises a wide selection and affordable options for writing instruments.
Attention Farmers The Ingham vinegar factory has begun to receive apples. Highest price paid. The Oliver No 1 Spike Plow with No 40 bottom is one that does the work. We can give you references among your neighbors that are convincing. Chembere Hardware
The University of Oregon will reopen next Thursday after a delay caused by smallpox. One dormitory case remains and another at a student boarding house, but faculty expect normal attendance. Quarantine patients will stay isolated for a week, fumigation will occur, and Kamp will be moved to John Pendland’s home on University avenue to ensure safety for returning students.
Theresa Elizabeth Brown wife of W E Brown president of Eugene Loan and Savings Bank died at home in Eugene at 8 30 p m Friday December 29 1905 Born September 25 1845 at Richmondville New York moved to Hopkinton Iowa 1858 lived in Manchester Iowa 1868 moved to Oregon 1888 Survived by husband son Willis Warner Brown brother M O Warner father P H Warner Services at family residence Washington Street 2 p m Saturday December 30 conducted by Rev BE Oakley Burial at Masonic Cemetery
The Woodmen of the World held a large meeting attended by members Women of Woodcraft and guests. Hon. Walter L. Tooze of Woodburn, a Republican congressional candidate, gave the main address. Other speakers included Head Banker P. E. Snodgrass. A tamale supper followed in the banquet room.
Birdie Hodge two year old son of Herbert Hodge died at his Fairmount home at 8 pm from burns suffered when his clothing caught fire beside a fireplace last Saturday. His flames and head were badly burned before assistance could extinguish the blaze.
The Ladies of the Maccabees lodge elected officers led by Alice M. Crover as L. C and Beasie Rankin as L. L. C. Other officers include Mary J. Young R. H Edith L. Linton F. K Margaret Calloway sergeant Nelie Smith M. at A Mercy Chilbert sen Margaret Briggs picket Mary B. Kinsey chaplain Ethel Kinsey captain of guard.
Roy McFarland, a strong pitcher for the San Antonio Texas baseball team last season, received notice from the team manager to report by March 15, 198. He will depart for Texeo on the first of that month, per the Lebanos Criterion.
Jobo Russell, son of L. C. Russell, on West Tenth Street, was injured in a gun accident yesterday afternoon near Springfield while hunting. A wrestle or brush against a fence caused a loaded gun to discharge, injuring his right leg between the knee and hip. He was brought to town for care by Mr. Kayken.
Stock Inspector A G Mathhews and Dr J Christie investigated a mysterious death of several Joseph Davies’ hogs across the river. The doctor ruled out poison and diagnosed swine plague. Davies hogs placed under quarantine for 30 days. public urged to keep away to prevent spread via footwear.
J. W. Quackenbueh has begun a one story frame building 28 by 36 feet east of the brick structure on East Ninth street. The new building will be used for business purposes and the tenant name is not disclosed.
Aaron Kelsey died at his Cottage Grove residence at 5 p m December 21 1905 after a stomach cancer illness. He was born in Indiana and lived in Iowa California and Oregon before settling here. He leaves a wife and four children with two sons in California and two daughters in Oregon. Funeral at Lorane on December 24. Loretta Irene Ham a three month old died in Harrisburg Eugene December 27 1905. J S Ham Bond Wheeler and J Wheeler family mourns a 75 year old relative who died at Pleasant Hill December 27 1905. Funeral Friday at 10 am.
A dated 27 December 1905 list from Eugene Oregon records names of correspondents and addressees including Mrs Molly Brown Mrs Emmett Day Mrs M J Day Mrs Ivy J T Ivy Albert Mont Mrs Kittie Murphy Jure Park Jure W M Peterson Mrs Mary Ropyard Clem Stanley Mrs Henry Starr L P J L Page P M bearing postmaster initials.
Breeder offers select thoroughbred hogs for sale. Listings note quality stock and availability of premium pigs. Limited details given in the fragment, with emphasis on desirable traits and pricing likely to attract buyers.
The Baptist church held its annual meeting with large attendance and elected officers including trustee Currack deacon BE DeCou and treasurer W I Boynton. Pastor Rev Orn C Wright reports membership rise to 900 with 190 new since his 18 months tenure. building expansion boosted seating and rooms. Evening sermon by James Edmonde highlighted living child and dying charen. roll call praised, and Mrs Young received a token of appreciation.
County Clerk Lee has granted United States citizenship papers to four men of foreign birth this past year. Seventeen first papers have been issued. Of the new citizens, three are from Denmark and one from Germany. Applicants total seven English subjects, four Swedes, three Danes, and one each from Germany, Austria, and Norway.
The First Bank of Springfield begins business in Springfield. Proprietors Henry W. Stewart and E. Eb. Kepper report a capital stock of $20,000. The bank features a concrete vault and a 21450 safe, occupying a building specially constructed for the venture. Stewart and Kepner are noted as prominent local businessmen.
A new marriage license law requires applicants to provide the county clerk with the place and date of marriage, full name and residence, color, age, birthplace, occupation, number of marriages, and parents’ birthplaces. The clerk must report these details to the state board of health by the fifth day of each month.
Notice states wife Euphany Gersbach has left home and Charles Gersbach will not be responsible for any debts contracted by her. The declaration asserts non-responsibility for her financial obligations moving forward.
Harry Colson of Masonville Iowa laments the terrible torture of piles and praises Bocklen’s Arvica Silvere as the best remedy. The obscure ad mentions a druggist at 250 W. L. Dea..., urging treatment for blind bleeding itching and protruding piles.
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