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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1902
Page
2
A reformer letter signed by Dr Parkhurst scolds Mayor Low for not curbing open violations of statutes, saying reforms are impractical and too rigid. The piece contrasts Puritan zeal with real-world crime and cites surrounding royal fashion intrigue and Roosevelt's stance amid Schley support.
A Middleton New York dispatch reports Kaiah Peters and Henry Masters traded Peters wife for two cows and three coon dogs. The pair sought a justice of the peace for a formal contract, noting the wife died two months earlier and Masters could not object. The plan moved forward without the wife’s input.
A Butte Miner correspondent recalls President Roosevelt facing strong public opinion during a recent naval controversy flap. The episode occurred as he occupied a box at a public event, highlighting the awkwardness of political scrutiny and the public’s mixed reaction to the Sampson-Sedley dispute.
The Chinese ruler visited the Temple of Heaven before daylight and offered sacrifices and thanks for his safe return to Pekin. He had been driven from the capital months earlier, and it is unclear if his fate and gods remain as confident after the recent desecration by outsiders.
A Panama naval engagement between government and insurgent vessels sinks five steamers not of standard warship quality. The vessels, ordinary steamers armed for combat, faced off as spectators anticipate the peculiar sight of battle aboard such craft.
Two thousand tons of barley have been shipped this season from Dayton Washington to eastern firms for brewing purposes. Some barley with coast hops will return as bottled export beer. As long as beer moves Oregon will manufacture its home needs barley with clean mountain water.
A German bark delivered Astoria from Yokohama, Japan in twenty five days, illustrating swift sailing well ahead of mail steamers which typically require twelve to fourteen days for the voyage. The remark highlights the advantages of favorable winds and steady seas in fast maritime passage.
Hadleyville community reports a busy period with local visits, kinship gatherings, and farm activities. Mentions Chae Severn and Chas Hadley, Bertha Hostwick, and numerous neighbors in Crow, Llewellyn, and Lorane travel and social visits. A jar accident injures Will Ford, mall delays attributed to post schedule, and a Salem arrest for drunkenness leads to a $23 fine. Chicago coal dealer Reno’s death is noted as the city’s growth example.
The report lists many locals and visitors in Eugene and nearby towns including Daug, Geo F Craw, Dr B F Koseil, Rev J F Tout, MreJ E Noland, Rev H A Green, Attorney J 5 Medley, Miss Maggie Calloway, MreJ Meherley, Dr J vale, J B Hills, Miss Ione Zeigler, Geo Headsaker, MreG Roudebuech, A Rameey, Mraod Mre J W Clement, George M Miller, Mrs Miller, Mr and Mrs Geo W Johnson, Hos A Powers, Capet B D Hoewell, IH Bingham, AN Btryker, LT Harris, BP Boice, and others as they travel through Eugene, Roseburg, Albany, and surrounding areas. The city news notes registrations, visits, weddings, and a bridge project update along with a planned Albany wedding.
Colima on Mexico’s west coast erupts with renewed activity following recent earthquakes. The volcano towers 18,129 feet, eclipsing Oregon’s Mt Hood by more than half, signaling a major eruptive phase.
Two Wise brothers from Portland plan ads to promote their dental practice despite a state ban on unprofessional advertising. They began with a photosketch in yesterday's Oregonian at so much per inch, illustrating their entry into the field.
In Seattle a night of arrests left fifty people with a total of only $1.50 in cash. The Oregonian notes jealousy in the Northwest metropolis while Seattle flaunts prosperity as workers elsewhere, like Japanese laborers in San Francisco, strike amid debates over high tariffs and American labor benefits.
A Colorado woman advertised for a second-hand foot warmer prompting local neighbors to notice. A widower in the area did not respond to the ad, and the neighborhood remained quiet.
The Nebraska supreme court held that opposition to secret societies is not evidence of an unsound mind. The court declined to set aside a will based solely on such opposition, reinforcing the standard for testamentary validity.
A brief domestic exchange unfolds between Mrs Benham and her husband describing financial concerns. He warns she risks becoming unsuitable for a poor man if spending continues, highlighting tension over money and marriage.
In county clerk office heavy deed and mortgage activity noted amid Clerk Lee’s illness. Real estate transfers include numerous 40 to 160 acre parcels, various exchanges, and a few assignee entries. Probate matters list estates of Amos Haddal and A H Fisk with administrators appointed. marriage licenses issued to several couples with witnesses.
Pendleton January 18 Cleaver Brothers sold their shoe and goods stock to WH Dindinger and J W Wilson. The business continues at the same price under the firm name of Dindinger Wilson & Co with background kept for now. Dindinger is a Boston Store clerk with eight months service and Seattle merchandise experience. Wilson came from Eugene where he worked with the First National Bank. The new firm completed the invoice and took possession this morning.
Eugene residents will soon see a steam propelled locomobile brought by Ingham proprietor of Ax Billy department store who bought the machine in San Francisco for $1000. It will be used to deliver goods and for private use, marking a new metropolitan novelty in Eugene as it grows.
January 17 notes show William and Barney Willem and son visiting Eugene on Wednesday. Dexter School superintendent visited town. Mr B Kelsay of Lowell passed through on return from Eugene. Miss Octavia Stiers of Middle Fork visiting Wm Williams. Belle Kelsay of Lowell after dinner at school here. Mr Upmeyer of Herrisburg up scouting sawlage for next season. RiGeiar.
Cottage Grove Oregon held a special election Saturday to approve a 5 mill tax to fund the district for the remainder of the term. The measure passed 151 to 44 after a previous defeat caused by confusion. The same issue prompted a prior vote two weeks earlier and was rejected. The local school reopened today as normal operations resumed. Dally Guart and Jess Masatep reported the developments. J W Clement and Addie Stevenson, both of Cottage Grove, were wed this afternoon at 2 o'clock by Justice C A Winter. The groom is the brother of C B Clement of this city and well known locally. The bride is a very fine young woman of our sister city.
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