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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1901
Page
1
A fragmented ad lists price cuts on dress goods and textiles, boys and mens clothing, waists, and hosiery. It touts 20 to 60 cent items and multiple bundles such as woolen hose and muslin goods, with bleaching and calico offerings noted and extensive sale pricing for various fabric sets andOuting Flannel offered in several quantities.
East side of Willamette street between Seventh and Eighth streets offers six month and three month terms. Rates available on application. All business letters to The Guard, Eugene Oregon. Money to loan on real estate. Girlie With A C Woodcock National Bank Of Eugene. General banking business done on reasonable terms. Sight drafts Chicago San Francisco and Portland. Bills of exchange and foreign credits subject to checks or deposits. All collections entrusted to collective Promattention 3G Herveces.
Portland and local residents jet set through Cottage Grove this afternoon. Zach Parsons and Chas Cochran headed there, John Holland and John Withrow rode on to Crottage Grove, and many passengers boarded for Albany Riverside Cal or points south. Several figures including Mrs Gee Hall Sr and Vicar Smith left for study or residence elsewhere as Eugene High School students witnessed the departures.
Special to the Guard Rochester announces a fire at the Orphan's Asylum with twenty six children and two attendants identified among the dead. Also reports a prizefight in Easton ending in death, McKinley still ill, French parliament reconvened, text book commission updates, German and Chinese forces clash with unclear terms, and unsettled Chinese agreements with powers.
Court house items list transfers and filings including John W Tanneret ux to Robert L Evans Lot 2 and 3 Block 8 and Cox’s addition to Florence for 25 dollars. McFarland ads and Cottage Grove land sales totaling 9200 dollars. Several land deeds between Daniel Beck and J T Hunt and other parties with amounts from 500 to 654 dollars. Fees for 1.80 acres and 160 acres in Bohemia district valued 182 and 654 dollars. Nellie Gilfrey to B B Scott lots 9 and 10 block 12 Creswell for 75 dollars. JT Hunter and Beck partnership land in 220 r 8 w for 2000 dollars. Hylvan J Keater and H ram B Yancey 160 acres valued 26 dollars. Daly to Magness 62.04 acres for 1250 dollars. Hagler to Wilkimson 20 acres for 160 dollars. Evergreen Rebekah Lodge incorporation documents. Proof of labor filings on Bohemia district mining claims Fort Wayne and Boston. Will of Malinda Wright filed. executrix named Mrs [rema Bangs]. Guardianship matters for Norma Hendricke and Charles Hanson. fourth annual guardian statement. other guardianships and estate actions. Marriage license issued to G A Bache and Miss Leiter.
Cottage Grove woke to a 3 45 am fire at Martin's hall area. The blaze swept the fakery kitchen, destroying the entire kitchen while the fire company battled the flames. Loss was reported small.
An unclear notice indicates a city and county transaction involving Warrack and related dates and foreign coin interest. The item references demand certificates and a rated period, with emphasis on city, county, and financial actions. Further readable details remain fragmentary.
The people of Eugene mourn the sudden death of Mrs Nerciasa White Kinney in Portland early yesterday. A leading temperance worker, Kinney helped organize the U S WCTU and served as president of the state WCTU. She met her husband in Oregon after moving here with her work and was widely esteemed for her piety and kindness.
Albany Democrat reports the revival meeting closed with 282 people led to Christ and 446 responding to the invitation, 49 converts in one day. Mr Scoville praised as a remarkable worker who, in six months abroad, claims to have led 1815 people to God since January 1, 1000.
The Eugene Board of Fire Delegates held its annual meeting at Firemen's Hall. Newly elected delegates from various fire companies took their oaths, and officers were chosen: Wm Stevens of Hook & Ladder Up as president, George Munro of Engine Co as vice president, Chas Austin of Ayelone How Up as secretary, and VS Hebole of Engine Co as treasurer.
The regular quarterly meeting of the Fagene Young People's Christian Alliance was held Sunday afternoon in the Baptist church. Led by Percy Adams, the revival topic was discussed by Rev Mac H Wallsce Geof Warfield and Lindsay. Officers elected: President Dr H D Ebberdon, vice Mary McCormack, secretary LG Haulin, treasurer Fredamb Delly Geard.
University of Oregon notes return of students after two week vacation. Recitations resume, new enrollments noted, and faculty back at work. Plans include February 8 oratorio contest, February exams, football manager election for 1901, and a bright outlook for track with Roy Heater highlighted. Trine to train team again, May meet with Washington, and Oregon-Washington debate set. Albany bicycle agency opening by Matlock family. Fred Dubois nominated for US Senator.
The Daily Guard reports a fresh snowfall turning the region into a white, hazy blanket. Snow fell intermittently all day, with depths of two to three inches, causing playful mischief and minor disruptions as students and residents adjusted to winter’s beauty. Snow remains on the ground as nearby mines report deeper accumulations, while local activities continue.
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