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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1903
Page
12
The ad touts Good Health ro blood as inseparable and claims Dr Harter's Iron Tonic purifies and builds blood. It presents the product as a premier food and medicine, an antidote for anemia and impurities, endorsed by thousands of medical men for nearly fifty years.
The second story ceiling timbers rise on the opera house as carpenters ready interiors. High School walls above basement near completion. Inghams warehouse moved to foundation beside Ebbert warehouse forming facilities for vinegar production and storage. Dwelling houses and Beckwith's brick near the Guard office see busy workmen as the corner area improves.
List of names for remaining letters at the Eugene Oregon post office dated July 2 1903. Includes Bower Mrs R Day Elmer Ditty Mrs J Fleming A A Hampton Mrs Stephen Herbert Chas Hembrey Mrs Hixon Henry O Karhan Mrs J Levy Leopold-2 Poppie A Renvie Alexander Wood Miss Phoebe Woods Frank Wolcott Miss Mary Young T R When called please say when advertised. J L Page P M
An open public notice promotes Shave's line of house furnishings including furniture stoves tinware graniteware crockery lamps and glassware. It invites cash for second-hand furniture or old articles in exchange for new goods and repeats the store address and name MUNEOE. A separate Albany Democrat item mentions a found jacket and questions the race of a woman in a unrelated remark.
Scripps dispatch reports late night break in at St Marys Catholic church Oregon City. Tabernacle cypress and golden lunella stolen. Host left scattered. no suspects named. reward offered for criminals. In separate Oregon City case Sophia Crimms seeks absolute divorce from William Crimme after twenty five years of marriage amid flour assault history and wealth.
Chicago July 2 reports say further bloodshed is likely after the shooting of Robert Koter by Adolph Eman. Eman, brother of Charlie Eman, led a body of strike breakers toward a large bag mantle factory, but was met by delegates from the strikers and a confrontation followed.
Police responded as an enraged crowd gathered after Kgete was fatally shot. Officers arrived just in time to prevent lynching and quell the mounting turmoil. The city remains highly agitated, with officials fearing further trouble.
Daily Guard reports Chas Griffin has been missing since Monday after being seen sleeping on river rocks above a Eugene tannery. Search parties scoured river banks and eddies along the Willamette from Jodkin’s point to Sladden’s riffles with no trace found. Relatives in Magene hope for news as theories range from travel to accidental river death.
The grand lodge of A O U W elected new officers. George H. Durham of Portland is Grand Master Workman while F Perchtolds of Corvallis becomes Grand Vorkman. Other roles include W J Clark of Gervais as Grand Overseer Newton Clark of Portland as Grand Recorder and R L Durham of Portland as Grand Receiver. Phillip Gevartz of Eugene serves as Grand Garde with W H Warner of Albany Inside Watchman and S A Roake of Oregon City Outside Watchman. J L Cowan of Grants Pass becomes Grand Trustee. Representatives to the Supreme Lodge are D Solis Cohen Ralph Feinney and William Smith. Philip Gevartz is noted as son-in-law of W Sanders of Eugene.
In a Justice's court ruling, Jos Sanford obtained a win over N R Gaylord. The court held Gaylord's verbal leave extended only month to month at a rate of 0 per month, affirming Sanford's right to depose the occupant with one month's notice. Jenckes A&A Harbaugh will appeal to the circuit court for their client. Attorneys Gow, D. Dorris, and Lark Hugea represent the plaintiff.
Somers of Eugene touted as one of the league’s best pitchers though no single record stands out. Albany’s Charley Bilyeu is challenged as not the best, with Albany claiming the top team in the league capable of beating any rival in a best three of five.
The A O U W in Oregon faces a deficit of over a half million dollars as the supreme lodge considers raising assessments. Older members push back against higher dues while the plan includes an 8.40 increase and a death-based surcharge. About 11 000 members may be affected as meetings continue to decide rates.
The Eugene Catholics held a solemn requiem high mass for the late Pope Leo XIII at 9 o'clock with the litany of the dead and related ceremonies. The events were not repeated in Eugene as in cities with larger Catholic populations.
A Portland Journal correspondent reports Grants Pass in Oregon is rising fast with substantial growth. New brick structures rise in business and residence areas, a large department store is planned, and a new high school building is under construction. Mines in Josephine County attract many mining men and capital, with quartz claims expanding bullion production and hotels busy with visitors and investors.
A jumble of 19th century ads promotes Preston & Hales saloon items, Hampton brothers portraits at 75 cents, rocking chairs, and a range of hardware from Abombers' Hardware. J. Walton, authorized U. S. Commissioner, offers services. Hazelwood Restaurant on Willamette Street draws daily crowds. Sherwin Williams paints advertised for home projects.
Governor Chambers has authorized a nine to eleven day encampment for the Oregon National Guard from September 3 to 12, with railroad rates shaping whether one or two camps are held near Eugene. The guardsmen are to be equipped with Krag-Jorgensen rifles for target practice and rapid familiarization.
Daily Guard reports Kk J McClanahan pushed Salem excursion plans. Railroad authorities demand a ticket guarantee before rates are granted. About 100 people would ride at one fare round trip, but organizers lack time to gather subscriptions. McClanahan plans to continue tonight, raising hope of an assured excursion.
The annual county Teachers Institute for 1903 will be held in Eugene at the county courthouse beginning Tuesday August 4th at 0 o clock a m and continue two days. All teachers must attend under penalty of certificates revoked or grades lowered. The institute features Hon B F Mulkey and Prof D A Grout among others. Also notes a farm for sale and a local sale ad ending with a mention of a Deerng mule hay rake.
A reader laments car troubles and court disputes while urging Eugene to improve its industry and transport. The piece criticizes sensational preaching, calls for local milling and lumber production, and argues Eugene should stop relying on Portland for bricks sash doors and barley to fuel growth. The writer envisions Eugene shipping lumber by rail and building up local factories to meet expanding demand.
The game between the Knights of Pything Cottage Grove and Eugene was postponed due to the disappearance of Charles Griffin, a prominent member of the club. Drew Griffin, Griffin’s brother and catcher for Eugene, cannot play. No date is set yet. if Griffin returns safely, a rescheduled game will be arranged.
The Theoburg bridge will be temporarily repaired and open to travel by next Saturday, July 25. O. W. Taylor is hired by the county to oversee the work with a crew starting Thursday morning. Coburg mill furnishes timbers until Wendling mill timbers arrive.
The S. PL Company implements a new pay system where each employee receives wages via a check. Previously, crews traveled with a pay car to issue cash wages, causing overdue payments. Workers received overdue checks yesterday and were pleased to have earned overdue wages. Checks are cashable at any bank or at the 3. P. B. Co. office.
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