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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1904
Page
4
An Albany man arranged to meet a city girl at the bridge at nine last night but was set up for a trap by the girl and her brother who formed a boys brigade armed with rotten eggs. Eggs flew as he fled the city, and the assailants claim he is tall and about ten years old. A local minister warned he would defend his daughter against any man with ill intent.
Creswell March 3 Farmers await weather change for farming tasks. While logging on Wear Creek William Lower broke his right leg above the knee. Dr Scarbrough treated him. M E church meetings ended after three weeks. M J Hilligan and George Hilligan trip to Cottage Grove. W C T A to begin lectures Wednesday for three evenings. George Hilligas sold his fine team to Eugene buyers. Aunt Sophia Hazleton, previously ill, has lost her mind at over 80 years old. Robertie Howley visits relatives in Cottage Grove this week.
Real estate transfers listed include Ed L Ayers transferring 4.42 acres to 1 1 4 ow. Long Walker to Celin Walker half interest. Hendrick’s ad to Eugene for 8100. Chester D and Amelia R Combes to W C Yoran 80 by 20 feet in Skinner’s donation to Eugene for 2100. Matt and Matilda Mattson to Theresa M Jackson 8 acres in tp 21a r lw for 1000. US to Matt Mattson 160 acres in tp 21 ¢e rl w patent.
Classified notice offering a stock ranch of 1280 acres with 60 acres cultivated and pasture, three houses, five barns, sheep and goat sheds, three orchards, for rent for five years at 600 dollars yearly. Sale of 150 goats, 100 sheep, 90 cattle, two horses, wagon, household furniture, and farm implements to the lessee. For further information contact Baker & Co., Room 2 Hovey building, Eugene.
Andy Taylor a popular West Fight street barber sold his shop to B. King of Atepallie Washington. Taylor plans to mine at Blue River and leave the barber business.
Fragmentary notice mentions a lodging house near a courthouse with beds for rent and hours of operation. It references a town port and nearby streets, with mentions of blocks east from Day and Honderven Beckwith and court hours. The text is garbled and oblique.
Dr M Canady visited Elmira last Thursday and Henry Loebner’s children are recovering from scarlet fever while George Jordan’s condition worsens. Henry Canady sold the Jeff Howard place south of Mrs J T Inman to A W Sturtevant for 1100. W Nicholas and daughter are sick. F C Walters and wife visited Dusty. Lee Jeans rents the Erickson place and plans to move in May. School census taken by Jesse Fontal p. Measles persist. Homer Hayes ill. Cooley broke elbow. taken to Eugene. Mrs M E Hollman held a sale. more to come once weather improves.
A Bay area letter claims chronic Brights disease and diabetes are curable. Mrs Katherine Matthewson describes personal recovery after visits to Woman's Hospital and Cooper Medical College, crediting Fulton Compounds and Linn Drug Co Eugene for pamphlets. The note urges women to seek this remedy and shares anecdotal patient improvements and medical skepticism.
Those planning an Eastern trip or visit to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis should use the Missouri Pacific Railway dubbed The World's Fair Route. From Denver or Pueblo passengers may go directly to St Louis via Kansas City or through Wichita Fort Scott and Pleasant Hill. Two trains daily from Denver and Pueblo to St Louis with no changes. Ten daily trains run between Kansas City and St Louis. Includes electric lighted observation parlor cafe dining cars. For details contact W C McBride Portland.
Fragmented OCR notes indicate various market items with mixed clarity. Wheat and potatoes feature prominently along with onions and salmon arrivals. Some lines mention poultry absence and steamer vegetables, though details are uncertain.
Governor Chamberlain proclaims an initiative petition by the Direct Primary Nominations League of Oregon seeks a direct primary nominating system for all parties. It outlines ballot printing, petition qualifications, and penalties, proposing amendments to Bellanger and Cotton codes and repealing conflicting laws.
Coburg notes recount Capt Luther Mahone’s lecture on local option at M E church and revival plans at Christian church led by J B Lister. Updates on visits, travels, a toe injury, sickness in town, and departures to McMinnville accompany community notices and farewells.
Dr C W Lowe optician and Preston Hales advertise bicycle repairs fishing tackle boxing gloves and baseball goods at 33 East 6b street Darker Gun Works and papering services. Toyewriter repairs McClanahan promotes Regal mixed paint while you rest Walker Elmhurst golf goods and high cash price for livestock at ELC Smith’s warehouse public warehouses storage and feed purchases prominent.
William McFarland of West Eighth Street, a Blacksmith, fell ill after a second stroke of paralysis this morning, leaving him very ill and hospitalized in the local area.
Miss Minnie Drury of Marcola visits relatives near Yarnell. Teachers and students praised for recent exam success. Mr. and Mrs. Jobo Smith welcome a new daughter. Alley of Eugene buys surplus eggs and handles groceries. Flora George visited Mrs. Robert Neal at Mareola. Special train carried Dr. Ong from Wendling to Portland. he is seriously ill with diphtheria. School closes March 31. Tilton to depart for Southern Oregon for a new term. John Hammit improving at home. reception limited by high water. Clause Lee of Salema visits parents. Goodenow of Eugene, rock crusher superintendent, plans to resume May 1. Mohawk citizens praise last fall’s machine. hope to keep it locally.
To the Citizens of Eugene petitions for grading and graveling streets and extending sewers must be presented to the city council on or before April 1. The Street Committee chairman J. D. Matlock and Sewer Committee chairman F. M. Wilkins note work in fall and winter harms streets and wastes funds.
Southern Pacific offers round trip tickets from Eugene to Portland for 1.00. Valid for departure on Saturday afternoon or any Sunday train, with return Sunday and Monday, providing all day Sunday and Monday in Portland. From Portland, same rate and arrangement available for valley trips, encouraging Portland residents to visit valley points at reduced fares.
The M W of A will hereafter meet in the new theatre lodge hall commencing tonight. Dayiu Link, Clerk.
A French writer cites three aging causes including lack of exercise, and argues daily physical activity is the premier safeguard. Walking, running, rowing, golf, tennis, or croquet in the open air keeps muscles supple, joints flexible, lungs clear, and blood active, maintaining body tone like a well-tuned instrument.
A discussion with a leading cutter and a study of metropolitan hatters finds that cranial development increases with age in men of high executive stature. The Eye relies on surrounding bone, and scholars suggest skull expansion could accompany better eyesight, potentially balancing visual defects.
Denon notes locks and keys dating back over 4000 years from Egyptian sculptures at Karnak. Similar devices appear in Mosul and Nineveh with long flexible keys, while Troy siege records mention keys. Bronze and iron keys surface in Pompeii ruins, and Chinese locks with springs and tumblers predate Bramah designs by centuries.
The article explains that infant and child diets depend on body surface area rather than weight. An infant, though light, has a large surface, raising its caloric needs to replace heat loss. As children grow, food must also support weight gain and bodily development, so a child’s ration can exceed what weight alone would suggest.
A vanished cashier jokes with a friend that there was much talk about his disappearance while noting the weather was scarcely mentioned for two weeks. The exchange hints at a local sensation and lingering curiosity about the missing man.
Magistrate questions a prisoner who confesses involvement in counterfeit money. The inmate argues the supply of genuine currency is extremely scarce, framing the crime as a response to market shortages. The dialogue hints at causes and rationalizations rather than detailing the operation.
A brief literary note cites an Emerson admonition against hanging dramatized pictures and staining talks with gloom. The remark emphasizes restraint in speech and presentation, urging clarity and brightness in daily discourse.
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