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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1902
Page
5
Commentary on the Oregon State Penitentiary escape by Tracey and Merrill. The piece notes the guards missed the ladder escape, discusses risks to pursuing officers, and argues that the freed men show coolness and planning. It muses on future capture chances and warns against crowding them.
A Washington humorist Representative Cushman recalls a tale of a man who owed ten dollars. The debtor woke his friend at midnight to say he could not pay the debt. The friend responds that he cannot sleep either, and the anecdote highlights sleepless nights over money.
From a financial stance the Boer War yields little result. The republics are erased yet costs far surpass benefits, leaving no repayment for the expenses. The memo recalls a British general after Waterloo, stating that nothing but a battle lost is half as melancholy as a battle won.
The Register urges the Republican press to warn voters about Farnish before conventions. The author argues previous coverage failed to inform the public of his character and warns against repeating such mistakes in the future.
The Register notes Givanno’s remarks on Furnish and hints at a broader political discourse. Furnish trails by 261 in Lane county while Republican nominees for secretary of state and state treasurer secure 795 and 816 plurality, suggesting party vote strength. A call remains that Chamberlain should have also secured a larger plurality.
The St Louis exposition management agreed to a pledge not to keep the fair open on Sunday. They preferred not to sign but accepted the condition tied to a $5,000,000 government appropriation.
Great preparations mark the Goshen area for a Maccabee picnic on Saturday June 14 with band and vocal music speeches hoop drill baby show wrestling nail driving cake walk and tug of war among amusements. A platform for dancing will be set up and several refreshment stands will operate. Mrs John Edmunson and Miss Gracie Edmanson traveled to Eugene yesterday. Miss Norma Hendricks of Eugene is visiting relatives there. A social by the ladies at the church last night was a decided success.
Ep Howr, proprietor, announces 250 cent beds at a courthouse lodging house with new bedding, furniture, and freshly painted rooms. The house offers outside rooms in a quiet location one block from the main street, no meals or board, and beds available at any hour for 25 cents.
The annual election of Lang County District No 4 is set for the City Hall Eugene Oregon on the third Monday June 15 1902 from 2 to 6 pm. Three Directors to serve three four and five years by lot at the first regular meeting. B Baxin chairman. Racine buggies stand the test for hard service Chambers Hardware.
The annual county teachers institute will be held in Eugene on June 27 and 28, 1902. All teachers must attend at least 16 hours by law. Directors must allow teachers three days for county institutes. Programs will be sent to teachers later.
Public notice type ad touts Dr King's New Life Pills with sensational health claims about cleansing the body and improving digestion. It markets pills for 250 at W L DeLano's drug store, urging readers to avoid misery.
A local job notice seeks woodchoppers to work from home on River Road at Junetior LC Vrrva with applicants invited to apply locally. The brief ad emphasizes handling large fir wood and matching enterprise needs.
A solemn stranger asks a young man if he drinks intoxicating beverages. The young man declines with a sharp remark and moves away, avoiding further contact. The brief incident highlights caution in social encounters with unknown individuals.
Mre J M Gearhart of Lane county died Thursday afternoon at her home five miles west of Eugene after a three year heart illness. Funeral service was held at 3 PM, burial in Mulney cemetery. She was 53 years old, born in Cooper county Missouri, daughter of J B and Julia A McPherson. Survived by husband, daughter Mary McCollum of the nearby farm, and brother LF McPherson, who were with her at death.
Special to the guard from Dextes June 12 notes Mr and Mrs J L Bolth Pleasant Hill visited Jesse Holbrook with Mrs Holbrook in poor mental health. Youths went to Salem on an excursion and enjoyed it. C M Parker bought a $200 vehicle for July road service. John Parker travels with Porter's cattle toward Hilver Lake. Zion beckons him more. BH Friendly rented Trent farm to Mr Stroud Camp Creek. Mooney family relocating. Trent School closed June 6. Misses Georgia Parker Fannie Cornelius Mary Mooney earned eighth grade, graduation Friday at the Trent school house. The Pleasant Hill people attended the Pleas ant Hill plesser. one day felt ideal and all enjoyed themselves.
Crow and Mrs Gleen Stone with daughter visit Cottage Grove at the home of Mr and Mrs Shelton Jenker. Mrs Wood of Eugene visits her son Andrew Wood. Wool prices remain strong and sheep owners face coyotes. Mr Maron fully recovers from his thumb amputation and works in the Hanson place coal mine as signs point to good profits.
Notice states that purchases for county bridges and culverts need a Court or court member order before contracting for lumber. Supervisors may authorize small emergency buys up to 100 feet to repair highways without court approval. By order of the court May 14, 1902 EU Les, County Clerk. New stock of nail paper now in at Chamber hardware.
Unveiling of a monument to W P Fisher at Oak Hill cemetery at 10 am and a monument for I K Peters at 100 F cemetery in Eugene at 3 pm. Memorial exercises follow at 8 pm at the Methodist church with Rev K F Rowland to speak. Public invited to aid these ceremonies.
Edna Stewart and Thomas Goodpasture were married last evening at the bride’s parents home three miles north of Eugene with Rev BF Rowland officiating. A large gathering attended the ceremony and a wedding supper followed. Presents were numerous and useful.
A compact classified ad notes four cent fleavy feld and yerd wire sale at Chambers Hardware. The item appears among neighborhood hardware offerings, signaling a quick price pivot for home fixings.
Fragmentary text hints at a watery setting or event involving Beare and Dowen figures, with unclear context. The readable portions suggest a local report on a watercourse or harbor matter, but key details such as date, location, and action remain unreadable.
Goshen today reports a picnic at the Pieston mill attended by many citizens, with Mrs Wm T Bishop and daughters visiting from Bas Franches. An entertainment is planned at the UB dhared this Wednesday with 25 cent admission. Maccabees set a June 14 anniversary picnic at Keeney Grove, near Goshen, while Goshen Tent N.O.T. M holds memorials at Pinesant Hill cemetery for Jobo Brewer killed in the Philippines.
Real estate listings describe multiple city and near city lots for sale in Eugene and surrounding areas. Nearly 120 lots in a south city addition near College Hill Park are offered from $50, with prime spots near Willamette Street. Also advertised are farms and acreage including Gordon Ranch, Wilson Place, Changer Ranch, and several ten acre tracts within a mile of the courthouse, with prices ranging from $50 to $500 per acre.
A 24 acre property with 7 acres of fine fruit and the rest cultivated features a 5 room plastered house water access and farm equipment including 5 cone 3 heifers 1 horse wagon harness plow harrow cultivator and tools. Furniture crop fruit wheat barley oats hay potatoes and garden included. 2 miles from post office Eugene Oregon must be sold at once price 2500 inquire at Guirp office or John Bodine on place two miles west on Eleventh street four miles south wear omitted.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee. It includes E W Grove’s signature on each box as reassurance of authenticity.
Local notice announces a cash prize event for chickens, butter, and eggs with emphasis on the highest award. Organizers invite participants and provide details on entry and rules. The call references a proffered prize and a community gathering in Eugene.
Bring chittim bark and wool to W Sandere in Eugene where the highest cash price will be paid. Also advertised are remedies for colds and coughs with promises of quick relief, plus Crescent bicycles advertised as reliable and ready to start, available at Chambers Hardware.
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