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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1903
Page
7
Announcement for Eugene weekly offers subscriptions at one year six months or three months options. Public notice lists address near Seventh and Willamette streets with telephone Main 191 for inquiries and subscriptions.
Oregonian staffer describes Heppner and Willow Creek valley devastation. Flood debris covers fields and streets with mud depths up to three feet. many dead likely buried beneath. Search efforts span 18 miles as 1000s labor in grueling conditions, yet scenes remain chaotic and urgent for families.
Rev Dr Oliver Hall argues in New York that the loss of forests hurts civilizations. He links Palestine to America, warns on portable sawmills stripping vast territories, cites New England and Michigan fires, and laments dead timber fueling blazes.
Farm offered for sale totals 216 acres with 190 acres cultivated and rest pasture plus 16 acres timber. Rich water from springs supports grain hay and stock needs. Two dwelling houses on property. Call or address A Parker at Springfield Oregon.
The Peertess ice cream freezer is pitched as the simplest model with fewer parts and the fastest, smoothest freezing. The seller promotes its ease of use and rapid operation, touting efficient performance.
The fifth Lane County Veterans Association reunion adjourned in Eugene with over 180 veterans registered with Secretary Yerington. Officers elected include President J. M. Shelly of Eugene and vice presidents Joan Ingham and M. J. Hillegas. Resolutions thanked the Ladies of the G A R the Relief Corps Mayor Chrisman and the press. The next reunion will be held in Eugene on a date to be decided.
June 17 notes report Miss Leila Parker visiting Goshen and Creswell while Rev Hartzell and wife attend the U B conference in Portland. Dexter school votes 10 mill tax to finish a new schoolhouse and elects Mr. Good for one year and H M Parvin for three years. Other items mention road work, a Salem trip and visitors from Utah.
June report from Mapleton notes abundant rain, crops and fruit look fine, town improvements under way including slashed vacant lots and a new residence across the river. Logging activity remains strong, road work discussed, a gasoline launch engine mishap injuring no one, salmon in river but closed season, Fourth of July plans forming, and Miss Ella Lamb finishing school term before heading to Eugene institute.
Irving Oregon June 17 Eli Perkins of Lewllyn was in Irving last Friday for a short time A D Fugate is working on J H Inwall s new barn Jus Humphrey is preparing to build a new house on his farm near here Miss Maggie Dooley returned home from Monmouth where she has been attending school since the first of the year Henry Holler returned from a trip to Eastern Oregon on Thursday He reports everything drying up up there Rh D Bashoell has commenced slaughtering his fat cattle and disposing of the beef to the farmers in this vicinity Miss Lizzie Keopp went to Harrisburg on Monday s train Our road supervisor has commenced work on the roads in this district and is making some much needed improvement We had a splendid shower of rain Tuesday afternoon and the crops and gardens will be greatly benefited thereby The news of the Heppner disaster has cast a gloom over this entire neighborhood as quite a number of the unfortunate ones were formerly of this place The farmers are all busy getting ready for a bountiful harvest and a number of new binders are being put in readiness also mowers and bar rakes Mr B S Kelsay of Eugene received at this place a consignment of wool from Eastern Oregon the week From private advices from Portland we learn that Master Norlyn son of Mr and Mrs O P Hoff is under treatment at the hospital in Portland for appendicitis and in very ill Their many friends here hope to hear of his speedy recovery At the school meeting held here Monday the old board was continued in office and a two mill tax was levied for school purposes Mia T J Cristolen and Miss Wortam were employed as teachers for the coming year
Court House real estate transfers include Bristol to Francia .96 acres in Township 18 Southwest and multiple other property deeds. Marriage licenses listed for several couples with witnesses noted. Mining locations include Plow Boy and Hobo placer claims in Blue River district. Bank of California suit against Watson and Porter Brothers Co. and citizenship papers for Neils Peter Jensen noted.
Elmira items note Rev. Miller of Dillard preached last Sunday and met old friends. W Nichols improves after a broken collar bone. Wedding cards announce Chas McCutcheon and Cora Gilson. School closed. Mrs. Toman praised. new board hoped for fall term. Geo Jordan bedridden two years with heart trouble. Sunday school convention June 1 11 well attended. Walters sawmill to close next week for lack of logs. Robt Allison family travel to Eugene. traffic from Eugene to Florence rising. Fourth of July plans in Elmira under active committees. Rankin's Music Store slashes piano prices in a great sale.
Miss Sadie C. Leach wed Mr. Joseph W. Morris at the bride’s home three miles NW of Coburg on June 17 2003 with Geo A Drury J P officiating. Following a bountiful dinner the couple will reside in Gold Hill Oregon.
A hardware shop promotes a Deering self damp hay rake for child use and a full stock of sizes. Chambers Hardware and A. Simmons at 6th and Willamette advertise photo work, mixed Sherman Williams paints, weather resistant and space covering, and a full stock including rocking chairs at affordable prices.
M Mowe died at Pleaeaet Wi Jane 14, 11, aged years. The m eres are held the fornoon with interment no Pleasant Hill cemetery. He leaves a wife and daughter.
A set of classified notices seeking a woman for light housework at a small family in Portland area, teachers and students for summer traveling positions, and cherry orchards for Commercial Cream Company in Salem. Also advertising a self damp hay rake from Chambers Hardware with a carload in stock.
Hardware dealer Chambers Hardware invites customers to bring their cattle and wool to W. Sanders at 97 West Eighth Street for top market prices. The New Deering mower is advertised as near perfection with ball bearings and light draft, with a car load currently in stock.
J. W. Kays Furniture Co cooperates with Day Henderson Undertakers and Embalmers at the Willana 7th corner. This item notes local funeral service providers and a partnership or listing in the paper.
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