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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1901
Page
2
James Hamilton Lewis recalls opening his first bank account in Washington. He describes exuberant uses of the check book and bank book until a $37.50 overdraft triggered a humbling lesson. He says the experience made him monitor his checkbook stubs more closely.
A reflection on the uneasy alliance between newspapers and clergy. The editor says truth would ruin a paper, while the preacher concedes the pulpit and press magnify minor virtues. The piece critiques biased praise and sensational storytelling in both domains.
A street scene shows two businessmen remarking on a fifteen year old passing by. They warn that if he avoids bad habits, he will be offered a good position. The lad should be studious prompt energetic and reliable to meet the demand for such workers.
Twenty new locomotives enter service on the New York Central road and are reported to reach speeds from 105 to 127 miles per hour. Each engine measures thirty four feet long with a sixty three feet three and three quarters inch total track length. Driving wheels stand seventy nine inches high and the cab roof rises about fifteen feet. A ten wheel arrangement includes two small traction wheels behind the four main drivers to carry weight unless upgrading with heavy loads, when ten thousand pounds shift to driving wheels via a cab lever to improve traction. The Woodmen of the World plan to initiate 1000 Portland candidates on August 3 with up to ten thousand members expected citywide, at midnight near Mt fober. Over a million native Mohammedans in the Philippines raise potential trouble for U S efforts to Americanize and Christianize the islands.
Sixty acres of land with 10 acres cleared and the rest in pasture, plus 160 acres rolling brush and timber land. Includes a good house, out buildings and fence. Land lies near Pleasant Hill. Call on Wm Wooten, Pleasant Hill, or address L A Crane, Wendling.
Eighty acre tract of land fifteen miles west of North Valley is partly improved with a good spring water and good timber. Near a school. Price 275 cash or high deal on easy terms. Address HF Laxsowevn Kiowa Colorado.
A jumble of sensational prose reports near a Canadian Customs clash in Alaska. Geo Miller, an Eugene, Oregon man, confronted Collector Busby over a British flag raised at the customs house. Miller displayed a card with his name, angering local observers who warn of trouble if the flag is raised again.
Prof LR Alderman of McMinnville attended closing exercises at the State University in Eugene last week. He traveled by wheel, visited his wife in Portland, then Dayton with his brothers, praising the university exercises as unusually good in a growing Willamette valley city. In bankruptcy news T A Gilbert of Eugene filed, debts total 5014 plus 60 taxes, assets 6752 including stock in Eugene, partnership interest at Rosebury, and 174 bills receivable. Delegations from Corvallis and Albany Knights of Pythias plan to attend Helmet lodge field meet at Bang’s Park next Friday, with many visitors expected and business houses urged to close early.
Florence Weat reports M Travis delivered an engaging address as orator of the day and drew sustained attention from the audience. The note praises his speaking ability and suggests readers may or may not share his views. Ed Howe departs Belknap Springs with supplies for a new hotel and a tent house with ceiled rooms. A July 7 obituary reports Hunger George, age 8, died after a wagon accident near Mohawk. Kate and Elizabeth Kelly receive a $5000 life insurance claim for their late father John Kelly. A stage load heads Eugene bound for upper Me Ker tte Blue River region. Many residents will vacation away through fall. Prof H Gordon sold land near Merian's Park for 1600 to Calberton of South Dakota. A Eugene, Oregon notice about Bruce Walker's wife and child. Sale ad for seeds, oats, bay by Bono & Son of Irving, Or.
The Salem Journal reports a postponement of a sheriff sale ordered by Judge McBride in Clackamas County. George Chamberlain of Multnomah County is involved as the property owner. The sale, intended for the first Monday after July 1, will now occur four weeks from today after expert opinions clarified the advertising date.
July 8, 1901 reports fine weather for baying and fishing. Mr and Mrs D Kead and daughter return from Turner camp meeting with a better session. A baby boy twelve pounds born to the wife of A B Mathews on July 6. Rev DC Kellems preached two discourses and will hold a meeting in Albany. G W Milam resigns as Pleasant Hill school teacher. A girl born to the wife of R E Callison on July 7. Eugene Bond family of Wendling visited with Father Hardy. Elsie Parke returns from Mohawk teaching. James Kelly and mother went to Eastern Oregon. Pleasant Hill represented at Walterville, Eugene, and Cottage Grove with good times.
In accordance with an 1901 Oregon act, lands with tax certificates held by Lane County after more than two years are to be sold at public auction. If a Sheriff’s deed is later deemed invalid or title fails, the court will refund the purchaser the full purchase price with no interest or fees. Order issued July 6 1901 by EU Ler Clerk.
An Oregon farmer from Junction City certifies the Harvester King binder has run well for two seasons and recommends it as economical. The notice also advertises headers binders mowers rakes and farm real estate bargains in Lane County with storage services at 8 Farrow Corner Eighth and Olive streets Fue gener Oregon.
Property listed for sale near Lorane Lane County within two months sale window. 157 acres with three springs and good water, big barn, orchard, box house, two cows two calves and twenty one head of livestock including hogs sows and one bear. Team of horses farm implements household goods and a garden. Owner F M Wallace Lorane Oregon. June 13 1991.
Local notice offers free estimates on carpentry and building work. Service advertised by Gwones Eowanns at Comatock, Or.
Lave county wheat is projected near a large crop with about 500 000 bushels slated for export. Other crops also perform well with oats filling better than usual and a harvest underway. The bay crop should be the largest in years and hops, vegetables, and fruit yield abundantly, marking significant export potential.
A busy Eu gene cannery scene shows five to75 workers handling Royal Ann cherries for canning. Women stem, assort, weigh, and seal, while men cook, seal, and perform heavy tasks. Supplies come by rail from cliff oopetatea and by team from nearby farms. The plant pays three cents per pound and will ship all output after cherry season. Preparations suggest fruit work will continue with other varieties as harvest remains bountiful.
A 10 horse power traction engine is for sale by R and A Vitus. Located three miles northwest of Springfield. For terms inquiries contact the farm.
The best thoroughbred Brown Leg horns offered with delivery set at 15 eggs per bird. Located in Yates, Irving, Oregon. buyer to provide address for shipment.
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