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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1903
Page
12
An old advertisement urges protection against colds La Grippe and Catarrh, arguing neglect leads to worse after effects. It promotes Dr Harter s Iron Tonic as fortification to ward off illness and aid recovery, claiming weakened bodies invite further disease and lasting harm to vital organs.
In the valley's manufactor town Albany growth continues with factories including Creamery Wire Fence Works and the Springfield area noting a large best equipped sawmill. The town frames its development as a mix of professional and amateur industry.
The Booth Kelly Jeamber Company and others plan to dam small creeks this season to gather lent water for a large rush that will flood the logs downstream. Fall Creek dam, among the largest in Lane County, is 90 feet high and will raise the creek mouth by about six feet. Dam construction disrupts nearby roads, as Lost Creek has shown a redirected watercourse in places.
Mr H J Joseph purchases a one acre farm in Eastern Oregon near the Idaho line and plans to move with Sam to their new home within weeks. The notice mentions sister Alice Wooten and a disclaimer of responsibility for debts contracted, signed by WM Wooten of Pleasant Hill dated July 16, 1903.
Spokane dispatch reports a heated dispute between a telephone company and office girls over dress code. Management bans low necklines despite heat. girls insist on decency within limits. Clergy and church members back the company, arguing public morals require high necklines.
Three dust covered youths were taken into custody in Oregon City on suspicion of involvement in the Sellwood streetcar shooting and robbery. They refused to identify themselves and had assorted jewelry in pockets. Detectives from Portland arrived to compare the jewelry with items taken from streetcar passengers.
Rome reports indicate Pope Leo XIII is rapidly nearing death with doctors predicting no more than a night. An operation to drain pleural pus was deemed necessary, but the Pope cannot endure another procedure and the disease will run its course. Chicago reports Kellogg Switchboard strike violence as police clash with a crowd of about two thousand.
Mrs Louis Comine suffered severe burns when a lamp oil ignited her clothing after she fell on stairs last night. Fire spread to her garments as she screamed into the street and neighbors, including a stable employee, quickly doused the flames. She was returned indoors, but the pain drives her from reason. Her five children were left alone as the father was away in the Cascade Mountains. She is reported to be dying.
At the cannery Mr. Allen says this year's cherry crop is a full, finest ever seen. The plant has about 14 carloads ready and expects at least two more. Total cash estimates around 00.
Harvey Brebant Dell Morgan E J Fay G A Peel and F G Eby of Cottage Grove filed articles to form the Phosco Manufacturing Company. The firm will manufacture and sell a healthful new beverage Phosco. Authorized capital is 85,000 divided into 2,000 shares non-assessable with headquarters at Cottage Grove.
Fred Day, a 22 year old electrician, was shot on a Portland suburb streetcar Tuesday night by masked robbers. He describes boarding at the rear, hearing a pistol report, and being robbed while forced to stand. doctors later say the lead bullet hit his back, lodged near a vertebra, but expect a quick recovery.
Pratt pitched for the scrubs with Chapin catching while Somers and Mahoney formed the league battery. Final score 6 to 4 for the league as the town nine entertained enthusiastic fans at the league grounds with lines including Crawford Hartley O Day Lorimer Strab Starr Ordway Babb Harper Russell Shanahan of Hays Talitero Griffin Drew.
Harrisburg lawyer J L Norwood predicted the city will double its population within two to three years. The sale of the Davis property to J KR Cartwright is expected to boost the city, with Cartwright to operate a 100 acre hop area while Booth Kelly Co holds the remainder for a large sawmill project.
A compact snapshot of rustic ads and promos: Chamber Hardware and J. J. Walton advertise hardware and land office services with Walton as a U S Commissioner. Hempton Brothers offer portraits with purchases. Emil Etter and Gunn praised for saloon and art. Julie chair pacing, Fostered paint brands, and a Hazelwood Restaurant mention at 516 Willamette Street.
Chronologically lists residents and visitors arriving or departing Eugene and nearby towns. Mentions Chas Cochray Cottage Grove arrival, E J Frasier Portland trip, Mrs C B Willoughby Portland passenger, M C Eby Cottage Grove in Eugene, Mrs Mabel Baker Eugene visitor, Dr T B Ford valley trip, Mrs Conner and Miss Lizzie Orford Cottage Grove arrivals, Ada Hendricks visiting Dr DeWitt Connell Portland, LG Hulin vacation in McKenzie mountains, Tom Williams and Mabel Williams Newport month outing, F W Power Alem Foley Springs trip, Miss Edmandson Portland visit, Mrs E Hompp Dayton health trip, Cas Matlock Harrisburg join Ed McClapa, Frank Power Foley Springs six weeks, Alf Dillard Eugene joins McElroy band, P L Campbell visiting valley cities, W W Calkins family from Yaquina Bay, Eugene lodge Degree of Honor funeral attendance.
Yesterday Spencer completed the transfer of a quarter block long occupied by West Bros and Yates livery and case stable to P and C 8S Frank C 8 Farrow & Company. Frank noted little would be done this season. the next building season may see a two block structure on the site.
Miss Melvina Tilton of June married J. A. Higgins of Pleasant Hill in an evening ceremony at the Spwede hotel parlor with Rev. J. S. McCallum officiating. Eugene friends attended.
The Rio Grande route is praised for scenic attractions and convenient travel. It highlights two routes through the Rocky Mountains with daily fast trains between Ogden and Denver, plus personally conducted tourist car excursions for ladies and families. The notice invites readers to learn more via booklets from W. C. McBride or M. J. Roche, Portland Oregon.
Two unknown men dressed as gentlemen asked for a horse and buggy at J N Nichols livery in Junction City but were refused. They returned drunk and took the rig, fleeing north toward Eugene. Nichols alerted police who recovered the rig. The pair, found with a diamond ring a gold watch and other items, gave the names W Smith and Wm Stewart and claimed Portland Freight ties before admitting a freight ride from Portland. A Union man with a Portland Bricklayers card was among the names. They were ordered out of town as they sobered.
The Oregonian shows a 31 inch Dolly Varden from the Nehalem. Geo Frissell of McKenzie Bridge holds a longer Nehalem trout record at 35 inches, with colder coast streams and snow-fed Lane county river keeping fish thinner water longer. The slim Nehalem fish contrasts with broader McKenzie catch. weight follows width and thickness. Uncle George’s fish appears nearly to swallow him.
Frederick Meinzer to Eliza J. Miller. Cottage Grove lots for 8800 dollars. Arville Duckworth to Geo. H. Hale, lot 1 section 26 township 174 range 7 west, 20 acres. Oregon & California Railroad to C. E. Lytle, unknown lot in section 2 township 21 range 2 west, 400. G. A. Houck to Emma A. Welle, lot 8 block 16 Shaw's addition to Eugene, 2000. J. E. Young to F. D. Wheeler, lot 4 and half lot 3 block 1 Young's addition to Cottage Grove, 0. H. K. Champ to Anna E. K. Choot, lots 11 and 12 of cross plot Blair donation claim acres, 1800.
The Willamette Valley Chautauqua Association plans a July event at Gladstone Park near Oregon City from the 1st to the 24th. Ticket rate is one and one third fare on the certificate plan from all Oregon Lines. Special attractions include magician Ciermaine and humorist K J Burdette plus lectures by Champ Clarke and J P Dolliver.
Nice clear beds at the Court House Lodging House for 2 cents. Every room an outside rear. No cooking on premises except for family and that entirely disconnected from lodging part of house. No dusty carpets. Clean painted floors with a mg to each bed. Just back of sod on came block a Count Howe. Quiet locality. N street po lees. Peds at any time of the night. See transparency from I sy & Henderson's or Sena office corner.
The Long and Bingham Lember yard announces readiness to meet demand in all lumber sizes. Inquiries may be made with C F Mitchell at the yard on East Fourth and Pearl streets by the railroad or at Swarverud and Calkins' real estate office.
Dr Clarence M Keeny of Medford and Miss Minnie McCuwen daughter of the late Fielding McClain were married at the bride's Silverton home on Tuesday The couple both hail from prominent Oregon pioneer families and plan a wedding tour of the eastern states then a postgraduate course in New York City They are well known in Eugene and their friends extend best wishes for a safe journey and return.
A public notice announces a line of house furnishings including furniture stoves tinware graniteware crockery glassware and more. The seller Munroe invites patronage offering cash for second-hand furniture and accepting old articles as part payment for new goods at No 71 West Eighth Street.
Property owners are notified to mow all grass and weeds adjacent to their property and clean up alleys at once. Dated this 2th day of dune, 190% by J and STILES, City Marshal.
The notice states that on Monday August 11 1968 between 9 am and 4 pm at 10 am at the southwest door of the Lane County Courthouse in Eugene Oregon Lane County will sell to the highest bidder for cash all lands titled to Lane County or other public bodies by tax sale. Sheriff Fred Fisk will oversee the sale.
A man known as trommer caused a scene on a street near the Hoffman House at 5 30 this morning after leaving bail. Nigitwatch Croner detained the disturber and brought him to custody, accepting ten dollars for his appearance later. Recorder Dorris released him with caution, then he left town on the first train, forfeit of bail to the city.
Fire destroyed the residence of J P Hower on Fern Ridge eight miles northwest of Eugene. The blaze began in the flue from a spark and only a small portion of the contents survived. Mrs Hower was at home but could not confirm insurance. Mr Hower was away on a hunting trip at Pine Openings and does not yet know of the loss. Estimated damage ranges from 800 to 1000 dollars.
Mrs Chas Applegate of Alexandria Indiana writes that night coughs kept her awake and she suffered consumption. After trying other medicines she used three bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery which cured her coughs and helped her gain 58 pounds. It is guaranteed to cure coughs colds grippe bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Trial bottles free at W L Delano’s drug store.
Helknap Springs opens with bath houses refurbished for guest comfort. Public inquiries may contact Geo Croner for transportation details and rates.
Geo T. Uall and Son announce a public and private warehouse now ready for all storage needs including hops wool grain merchandise and household goods. Hall and Son operate the facility offering secure space and reliable service for businesses and households.
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