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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1906
Page
8
A local store announces a three week sale to reduce stock and raise spring funds. All new seasonable goods are offered at greatly reduced prices to benefit customers. Prices cut to lowest notch as stock moves to support future purchases.
The ad notes suits from known makers with a satisfaction guarantee or money back. It cites various price points from youth and men’s suits to children’s clothing, claiming discounts from typical values and listing specific sale prices such as $5, $6.50, $1.00 to $2.45 range for children’s items.
Robert Callison a Lane County pioneer died at his Pleasant Hill home after several weeks illness at age 87. He and wife Polly Tow settled near Pleasant Hill after driving ox teams from Kentucky and later built a 40 acre farm now a productive property. He helped found the Pleasant Hill Christian church and served as a charter member. survived by wife and two children with many grandchildren and relatives. Funeral Thursday at 11 a.m. with interment in Pleasant Hill cemetery.
January 17 notes report stormy weather and bad roads. Mail no longer runs to Bilachiey post office. instead, it travels to Deadwood by saddleback. A. Harnett visits Deadwood and may not return to California until March. Andy Almasi is home. Telephone line work delayed by rain. Frank Parker went to Junction City last Saturday due to his mother Mrs White's illness.
In a letter from Los Angeles dated Jan 14 1908 the Wandering Oregonians report Oregon drizzle follows them south. They describe dry pre arrival weather turning to heavy moisture, call LA the winter rendezvous for hobos and joke about bringing rain, while noting the city’s unfamiliarity with their presence and their wish to be mistaken for orange pickers.
Mrs. Allee A. Ross was appointed administratrix of the estate of her mother, Mrs. Sarah Day, who died June 5, 1905, by the Lane County probate court. The estate valued at about 500, with appraisers Chas. L. Scott, F. N. McAlistery, and L. G. Halin named.
The county court adjourned after a two week session with George Fisher appointed county viewer to succeed L O Becks and J McPherson reappointed. Howard named county man at Lowell to succeed Chas er. Commissioners, judges, clerks, and jurors were set for precincts and road work, with tax levy fixed and routine bills approved.
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