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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1900
Page
8
June 27 items from F L Chambers highlight doors windows and glass, with Dr Lowe Luckey glasses offered. Mentions bearings, tools, catalogues from University of Oregon, and local endorsements for Chamber items. Includes testimonials for Chamberlain remedies and Pain Balm with local store sales in Overisel area.
Special reports from London and New York on the Pekin relief column under Admiral Seymour failing to free the diplomat and foreigners. Chinese counterattacks wounded 200 troops at Tien Tsin. German troops suffered losses. 12,000 foreign troops ashore at Tien Tsin. Yale beats Harvard in the eight hour four mile boat race at New London.
Wheat prices eased in Chicago and San Francisco on reports of heavy rains in the Dakotas boosting crop prospects. Traders noted Chicago wheat at 80 in one market and 1.15 in another, while analysts forecast improved yields as conditions normalize.
The Pittsfield Evening Journal details the elaborate marriage of Rev Herbert Spencer Johnson, pastor of Boston's Warren Avenue Baptist Church, to Miss Mary Crane of Dalton. The ceremony in Dalton's Congregational Church drew over 600 invitations, featured lavish gifts including two silver services, and a large gathering of acquaintances and notable locals. The couple plans a European tour for their honeymoon before settling in Boston.
Cuicano June 27 reports the prohibition party will run on a single issue, subordinating all others. Likely nominees are Rev C Swallow of Harrisburg or John G Woolley of Chicago. The convention convened today and the platform condemns President McKinley over the anti canteen law.
The annual Christian church campmeeting at Turner in Marion county draws many from Lane county. Report notes disturbances by Mormon preachers removed by Marshal Crewse and Father Read. It cites church growth from eight congregations in 1820 to about 16,000 now and records about 7000 members in the state.
Fragmented OCR text from the Paris fair page shows garbled phrases about an amoriow exbdioit and opera hosts. The readable bits reference Paris, exhibitors, Italy, and scattered names, but the overall meaning is unclear.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising cure for a cold in one day. It claims full refund from druggists if it fails and mentions F E W Girove’s taste? ture per box.
Eugene Lumber Co advances mill reconstruction in Eugene Lane County. Boil ers placed intact after fire. Engine work nearly done. Machinery to be installed. cogs and bed prepared. July delivery of remaining components expected. Hopkine Crawford and Fuller praised for energy in rebuilding. Citizens urged to support and patronize the enterprise.
The McKenzie Bridge on the Southern Pacific Mohawk branch was swung from false work and will be ready for trains in a few days. It is a single span steel bridge, the only one of its kind on the line in Oregon. Grading nears completion with about 15 days more work. Track laying gang of about 100 men will arrive soon. Trains may run to Wendling by August 16. Natron trains may terminate at Wendling, leaving Natron without service. Authorities say Springfield to Natron line has not paid expenses. No railroad bridge across the river at Springfield is expected for several years.
A fragment states an offer of one hundred dollars for a catarrh cure. It mentions F J Cheney Co as proprietors in Toledo and lists endorsers Weer Tevax Walding Kinnan Marvin. Claims the cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available.
A request to correct errors in an article about the Early History of Lost Valley. It notes the first settlement began in 1652 by William, Jonathan and Patey Morgan, clarifying names and claims. Mentions physicians Tuomas H Hunsaree and remedies for blood diseases, recommending Acker's Blood Elixir sold by W L DeLano.
The notice lists names Atkins Ora Burck Nancy Brown Harry Cook Clarence Cochran Alva F Duning RK Gallaher Mre Nichols Mart Niston J W Pierce W Hal Ann Bawyer AL A charge of one cent for each letter. Postmaster AF McComnack requests patrons call for letters without delay.
A garbled archival line mentions malaria and lemon syrup, suggesting a fragment of a household remedy or medical note. The readable portion hints at a practice or instruction, but the source remains unclear and incomplete.
June 27 mentions official election resumes for state offices with Wolverton leading Supreme Judge by 10 687 over Greene and Schulmerick leading Commissioner with Bailey close behind. a congressman race in First District shows Daly and Elmore with Tongue close ahead. Separate report notes heavy rains across Wisconsin Minnesota and the Dakotas raising optimism for the wheat crop.
MrJ EK Lilly of Hannibal Missouri recounts a near fatal illness from Typhoid Fever that progressed to consumption. He credits King’s New Discovery for a swift cure after failing with other treatments. Regular bottles cost 69 cents to $1.00 with a free trial bottle at WL De Lano’s drug store guaranteed.
Henry FE Dosch secretary of the State Board of Horticulture estimates Lane county crops. Pears ninety percent full, cherries six to seven tenths, berries reported to be a full crop in all sections. Wild blackberries unusually large and fine for the year, unprecedented in Oregon.
Volcanic eruptions aside, the ad touts Old Ruoning and Fever Sores Ulcers Boils felons boils and warts cure. It claims relief for burns chapped hands and piles with Poi ne and aches. Sold by L De Lano, Druggist.
A dated letter describes travel to Eugene with a new bicycle, warnings about thieves, minor embarrassment on a sleeper car, lost money, and plans to tour the city before a late midnight train. The writer notes about $28 left, a hotel ticket held, and anticipation of homeward tales.
A liveryman from Washington County Pennsylvania praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after a severe stomach panic. He reports his quick recovery and plans to keep the remedy at home. The Turner convention elected officers including President M L Rose and secretary Dr J Dale.
The Santa Clara district school held a picnic to close the term. Mre M Hendricks taught the event. A diploma issuing moment followed a dinner, described by attendees as a pleasant occasion with students honored.
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