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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1904
Page
7
Chicago on January 20 marked the busiest wheat pit day in years with Armour appearing mid-session as prices surged 9 0 4 6. A 2 1 4 cent per bushel gain netted about $340,000 for Armour on today’s trading amid frantic short-covering. Traders forecast dollar wheat.
In Roseburg Oregon yesterday Bert Bice pled guilty to horse stealing in two indictments and received a six year term from Judge Hamilton. His brother Harvey pled guilty to a related charge and faces sentencing tomorrow. Background ties them to earlier prison terms and a sequence of thefts involving their family in Douglas and Josephine counties. A printer, A E Brown, pleading guilty to forgery, drew a two year sentence as urged by the district attorney.
Walter Biddle a noted figure in the gene field and brother of Dr. Geo W. Biddle married Miss Fannie Huston yesterday in Albany. The couple plan to reside in Albany.
A fire alarm from Junction City public school yesterday afternoon prevented major damage. Coals from a chimney ash hole ignited basement wood, causing a blaze quickly controlled by prompt service. Students fled with books. many houses were alerted by frightened families. Loss centered on torn books and school paraphernalia. J KR Alexander, recently home from Marshfield, is ill at his residence. The Degree of Honor installed new officers last night. The W ER C will install officers next week at a special meeting in the hall.
A deed filed in the county clerk records conveys the Oregon Mineral Springs property at London twelve miles south of Cottage Grove from Levi Geer to the Oregon Mineral Springs Company incorporated to run a health resort and market springs carts. The price named is 80,000, including the hotel and about 1 1/2 acres of land. The new firm plans extensive improvements to become one of the finest resorts in the state.
Pleasant Hill January 19. The Grange installed officers for Pleasant Hill and F. Pleasant Hill Camp W O have officers named for the new term. Officers include Worthy Master II L Mitchell Overseer H H Ruth Steward Thomas Walker Assistant Steward W A Wheeler Chaplain Ann Martin Treasurer J L Cornelius Secretary H C Wheeler Gatekeeper K K Papenfuze Ceres Mrs L J Cornelius Pomona Mrs H L Mitchell Flora Mrs H Ruth L A S Guerella rower on executive committee H C Wheeler The Camp W O have officers C C W Wilhelm Adviser C A Davin Clerk H G C Wheeler Banker A B Matthews Escort L L Parka Watchman C S Richardson Sentry W L Wheeler Manager terms noted due to resignations
Farm Life is praised by thousands of farm families as the beautiful empowering magazine for the home. The issue announces a free one year subscription to readers who subscribe, urging not to miss the annhou notice on page 1.
A number of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs depart at 6 20 for Goshen to attend installation of officers. Among those going are Mr and Mrs W M Green Mr and Mrs John Haines Mr and Mrs WLW Chessman Mrs L Lo Whitson Miss Heasielay PL A Rankin. The Guard received a spirist edition of the Victoria Daily Colorado containing a full account of the terrible railroad wreck with a picture of Charles F Johnson formerly of Eugene who lost his life.
J L Coates violin maker and repairer offers instrument restoration and bow repair. Repairs for violins bows guitars cello and bass with careful attention and tone improvement promised. Satisfaction guaranteed.
John B. Glover, local freight agent of the O R and N, resigns to become general manager of the Oregon and Southeastern railroad from Cottage Grove to the Bohemia mining district. The resignation takes effect January 31 with a start February 10. Glover, long with the O K R and N, sought a new post recently and announced his acceptance.
I H Cushman of Sinslaw Lumber Co arrived in Eugene from San Francisco to arrange transport of output. He predicts lower Siuslaw yard will yield 26 million feet this year. Mills owned by Siuslaw Lumber Co M E Saubert Co Meyer Kyle and O W Hurd are idle but to resume in early spring. Cushman will depart for Rome on the stage tomorrow.
Dexter reports the season's first snow this week. Local residents return from Eugene and Portland. several visit Creswell. Clem resumes duties as stage driver. ministers and revival services noted. calls for longer school term and better teaching persist amid community updates and occasional business travel.
Residents of the U O dormitory organize and incorporate the Sideburne Union with rules forbidding mutilation of dormitory adornments until February 1204. Violations incur an oyster dinner debt payable by two-thirds vote to settle disputes among members.
A vintage ad-style notice touts Dr. King's New Life Pills for stomach and liver troubles with claims of relief and cure for 25 cents at W. L. DeLano's drug store. An eye test offer from Dr. Lowe, an oculo optician, notes his Eugene office visits through January 31st.
A crowded Columbia River style update from Eugene lists many locals and visitors. Among names are H O Woolley from Coburg J F McCoy of Spicer Lion county I L Gibbs home from Portland Emma Mackey to Cottage Grove I C Nickerson Fall Creek H G Murch Nez Perce Idaho Dr I D Driver from Cottage Grove J Edmanson Goshen Mrs R H Wiley to Halsey Daniel Hunsaker Dexter C L Fiebard heads north Sandy Hoitom troupe departs for Roseburg J W Hobba U S internal revenue inspector departs for Southern Oregon Mra J A Page from Saginaw Chas Austin back from Cottage Grove timber claim brick shipment from Salem for J M Martin and A Lombard W L Wright Harrisburg President Ek D Reasler Monmouth arrives for High School dedication Hon R A Booth home from the north Mrs H C Mahon Junction City G W Biddle Albany J L Zeigler north Ed Lindley from Nebraska in barber shop Chester Osburn moves from Athena to La Grande John Morgan and wife from Portland Mia W T Lee and daughter Pearl sail to San Francisco Juddie Newman improving from pleurisy of the heart Mark T Fleming Irving M A Miller Lebanon W A Gunn to Salem Dr George Wall Cottage Grove very ill Chamberlains cough remedy praised by Chicago woman Prof Roxa Tyler Illinois Woman's Alliance says remedy relieved cold and saved doctor bill.
Rand McNally and Co of Chicago publish Farm Life an illustrated magazine for farm folks celebrated as the leading farm home publication. Each issue offers practical information valuable to every member of the household and highlights maps and school books among their offerings.
GOATS FOR SALE 100 head high grade nannies six per head with three fine vigines included at the same price, near Doak place Lorane Oregon contact C Roy Loomis. FARM FOR SALE good stock farm with springs and running stream orchard garden irrigation dwelling two barns 247 acres two miles west of Elmira contact N. Peterson STRAYED OR STOLEN reward five for recovery of described mares I N Edwards Junction City black mare about 15 hands brownish bay mare four years old about 16 hands no white likely Cottage Grove origin both worked.
Mr. R Gray of Amenia Duchess county New York says Chamberlains Cough Remedy is the best medicine he has ever used It is a reliable children's remedy for croup and supposedly cures when given early or after symptoms appear He advises keeping a bottle ready for instant use and notes a free sample offer at W L DeLanos drug store for Chamberlains stomach and liver tablets claimed to cure stomach disorders biliousness and headache
A prominent editor and Mexican war veteran recalls contracting diarrhoea in 1847 1848 and credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with preventing a pension increase. He urges renewals with a dose of the remedy to restore him. Sold by W L DeLano druggist.
The Albany Democrat reports Eugene seeks a baseball season aligned with a professional league or an amateur frame. The Guard warns that if Albany opposes a pro circuit, another city may be substituted, prompting action this year.
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