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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1900
Page
1
From Pekin to London and Washington, July reports detail allied forces amassing for Pekin. China sees reinforcements including 23 000 troops and 5 000 horses. Japanese observers push for a quick entry. Oregon ship repairs scheduled. Boer forces retreat eastward. U.S. populists praise Kansas City convention picks.
The schooner Danielson delivered two large boilers and an engine to the Siuslaw and San Francisco Lumber Co mill at Acme. The new equipment will raise daily sawing capacity to 60,000 feet, boosting timber demand and employment as the company grows to support other local industries. ParTiaAL CLEAN-Up Ashland Tidings July 9 Henry E Ankeny and partners haul nine bricks totaling 1276 ounces valued at $25,000 from Sterling mine, a second large clean-up in weeks with expected $100,000 yearly return. county warrant call for $10,219.04. The Guard offers broad printing services, from cheapest to best, with prompt attention.
Booth Kelly Lumber Company manager R A Booth visits to secure rooms for head offices in Eugene. He states offices will be located there before August 1st with private lines connecting to Wendling Saginaw and Coburg mills, directing all business from Eugene. The move signals Eugene as the company headquarters and brings growth to the city.
W W Gibbs of Portland reports rich prospects opening in Bohemia beyond the stamped mines. Rail and wagon routes remain slow due to recent rains but dry spells promise increased hauling. Copper gold and galena ore pockets, new tunnels, and a larger 10 stamp mill are seen this summer, with experts like Professor Fairbank touring the area.
Work on the Eugene saw mill on the river bank west of Skinner's Butte is pushed vigorously. Boilers are in position engines partially set and machinery being installed. The first door is nearly complete and it is expected to be sawing logs before August. The log drive of 2,000,000 feet will arrive against the boom within a week.
The Lucky Boy mine near Gold Hill has run its stamp mill day and night since December with repairs only, plans to add ten more stamps and install a small saw mill. A contract gives Dr Candiant one third of the Sunset claim for erecting a five stamp mill on the property. Ore from the Sunset shows richest rock yet seen on Gold Hill, yielding thousands per ton. Edwin Stratford, a Telegraph worker in Roseburg, dies at Cometeck on July 5 after a quiet life and many friendships. Wm Preston becomes president of a major Portland harness company, largest on the Pacific Coast.
The street committee of Eugene let contracts for work on Monroe Street with J F Brabham grading and C F Croner graveling, and on Thirteenth and Fourteenth Streets with various bidders. Other streets Lawrence and Cheshire list grading by Taylor & Gardner and graveling by C F Crower, with amounts noted for a few items.
Eugene Savings bans several offensive items including ec srows and oseuns, listing new restrictions on terms and exchanges. The move addresses ambiguous language and improves clarity for customers and staff across branches.
Five of six Alaska Indians were found guilty of murdering Mr and Mrs Hogton of Eugene during a Lynn Canal camping trip last October. They began serving a total 172 year sentence at McNeilleland United Behavioral Penitentiary after transport by U S Marshal Mboup. Names and sentences include Kichitoo 3 years Kantien 9% years Kieme 22 years Clenat 3 years Williams unspecified. Iron facings for the new Davies building were placed on the grounds from Albany.
A Wilsonville hopgrower said the crop looks promising but few yards will be picked if prices stay low. He noted growers may have to pay 40 cents per box due to picker scarcity, risking unprofitable harvest. Growers in the area oppose pooling this year with the State Hopgrowers Association.
A June issue of the University of Oregon Soutcly, an illustrated publication, highlights the campus grounds and elite buildings. The feature showcases the prettiest picture of the university’s grounds and surrounding architecture.
Miss Christina Benson aged years, months and 25 days, died of consumption at 10 p m on July 10. She was the daughter of Jobn Henson, who came from Minnesota about a year ago. The funeral will be held at 4 p m July 10 at the family residence one mile west of Eugene, interment in 1000 Cemetery.
W A Booth departs for Eugene to join his father there and accompany him back home.
Special to the Guardian from Salem reports Roy D Gage of Portland Company C Third Regiment drowned while swimming in the Willamette on Sunday. his body not yet recovered. His widowed mother survives. Also Sam K Stott of Sumpter Baker county, a B Cavalry member, had a leg broken when a horse fell on him Sunday morning.
From Camp Greer on July 9 1900 soldiers report ideal camp life with good treatment and warm weather fueling hard work. Fourth Regiment praised for discipline and a forthcoming review when Governor Geer visits. Drowning death of a Portland boy shocks camp as drills and parades structure daily routine. Local crowds frequent campgrounds, while theft concerns surface over missing Hortons trunk contents. George Sanders learns his Dakota wheat crop burned prompting a planned move back west.
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