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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1903
Page
2
Polk county oil exploration failed to reach oil but struck a bed of salt at six hundred feet. The salt is reported very pure at about 99 percent. An evaporating plant will be installed to utilize the resource.
Texas marked its Fourth of July yesterday noting the Texas Declaration of Independence signed at Washington on the Brazos on March 2, 1886, as Santa Ana began the siege of the Alamo.
The President will force the Senate into an extra session on March 6. Between now and then he may try to influence the lawmakers to oppose their master the sugar trust, using any leverage he can muster to sway votes.
Carrie Nation smashed a whisky bottle in San Francisco and was arrested. The incident generates prominent public attention and becomes a striking example of her vigorous temperance advocacy and provocative publicity.
A Havana dispatch portrays J. P. Morgan in gala mood amid public tribute. The report notes he greeted crowds with confetti and boyish delight, highlighting his dominant influence and esteem as a de facto leader.
A Eugene druggist mixed wood alcohol with liquor after confusing the customer’s order. The caller notes wood alcohol is nearly as drinkable as real alcohol but carries a fatal risk, with the primary difference being speed of poisoning.
Newly compiled statistics show twin births at 1 in about 80 live births and triplets at 1 in 6,400. Quadruplets occur about 1 in 512,000, quintets about 1 in 40,890,000. A record mentions seven successive triplets in a single case.
An Adiepatch from Seattle recounts a married woman's elopement. Police say they cannot imagine what attracts her to the man she left with, describing him as baldheaded with feet covered in coins and bunions, so severe he must slice the tops of his shoes to walk.
Cuba cedes lods at Bahia Honda and Guantanamo for naval bases. Fortifications planned to bar occupation of the Gulf of Mexico. Guanatanamo to host extensive coal docks with a possible railroad link to the backbone line, Kahin Honda to store coal for now.
Citizens misjudge railroad expenses as rail lines account for about one billion dollars in maintenance and refitting costs in 1903. In fiscal 1902 railroads spent 231 million on interno state movement of way and structures and 190 million on equipment maintenance, with both figures expected to rise in 1903.
Evangelical ministers in Salt Lake attack Smoot's admission citing his Mormon apostleship while ignoring polygamy and religious liberty guarantees. The piece argues individuals may hold any creed as long as they respect national loyalties, and if Smoot is morally clean he should not be excluded from the national circle of elites.
Public try-out selects representatives for the interscholastic debate between Roseburg High and local rivals. Final team includes Wheeler Stockwell Kuykendall for the school with Evans and Crow as supporting team members. judges Allen Eaton H D Sheldon and F G Young announce the decision. The event signals new scholastic and athletic community engagement and is eagerly anticipated in Roseburg.
A charming afternoon gathering of Mrs Laura Harris and several ladies on West Fifth street featured questions on Oregon history and refreshments served by Misses Agnes Harris and Ermine Church. Guests included Mesdames Hailey Potter Kelly Osburn Cabins Chrisman Jackson Howe Sladden Ada Church Shelley Yoran Logan Hoffman and Miss Ermine Church.
The annual session of Company C of the Fourth Regiment elected officers including Captain J M Williams as president Corporal Harry Farrow as secretary Corporal Burgess Ford as treasurer and named a council of administration with Lt Geo Willoughby and Sergeants Henry Hunter H A Schwering and Claude Gray The armory committee includes Sergeant Chas Currie Corporal Will Gilbert and Private Will Crabtree Recruiting committees list Sergeant Olin Ford Corporal Nathan Hauriett and Private Glenn Chessman.
Early morning blaze in the Dekum building caused extensive property loss in Portland. The fire wiped out Lipman Wolf & Co valued at 100000 with other claims including the Dekum estate 75000 and items from Hickey & Hickey dentist firm and Ko Martin Jr architect totaling substantial figures. The incident also lists Er W Moore photographer J F Skiff dentist and other office contents valued around 15000.
Mrs W Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio reports her son suffered pneumonia and a terrible cough. After doctors failed, Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption cured him. Now sound and well. Guaranteed by W L Delano Druggist Trial bottles free
Bert Vincent enlarges his barber shop by extending the partition wall to create space for the front apartment and adds hot water tanks. Miss Jessie Lin won the Great American Bean contest last week with an exact bean count, and the store plans to award a similar prize.
Representative W E R Bilyeu of Linn County writes to Samuel Handsaker of Eugene about securing a 100 000 appropriation for Oregon Indian war veterans. He notes the bill awaiting printing, outlines proof of claim needs, hopes the law takes effect after adjournment, and wishes Handsaker smooth proof and a pleasant final period of life if the bill passes.
The Geary Post No. 7 G A R Oregon records the death of Comrade John Coville on January 24 1903 and praises his Civil War service and loyalty. It notes his bequest to fund a monument honoring departed and future comrades and requests mourning for thirty days with records and press publication.
Court records show the estate of Ellen A Loveridge deceased with a probable value of 60. D K Loveridge named executor and H Rath Loverde daughter appointed administratrix. Various property transfers include Wm Reed to G D Reed 106 acres, Reed family land and tie rights, and mining location by W J White for Crown and Wolf claims in Bohemia district.
A lodge of the Fraternal Uribanne organized in Eagles hall on March 3 under Wm Roles and A V Ducker. Officers include Mary Small as Past Chief Tribune F A Lankin as Chief Tribune Elzate Orrell as View Chief Tribune Mabel Texler as Secretary F A Rankin as Treasurer Janosh Gardner as Sergeant at Arms Aus Awobrey as Marician Baldwin as Cioard E F Roles as Beatinel Dr Lula M Mergquam and Dr W L Cheshire as Medical Examiners Dr Cheshire Letor Logler and Mrs Julia Jacobe as Trustees. The lodge, with a fine charter, meets Mondays in Eagles hall.
The Wm P Johnson Lumber Co of Myrtle Creek filed articles of incorporation in Roseburg on March 3. Capital stock set at £ 00,000 with incorporators Wm P Johnson Adam E Shiria and Marcus W Hates. Johnson already operates a mill sawing 30000 to 40000 feet daily. Planned additions include more mills a planing mill and box factory. The firm vows vigorous operation as a leading Southern Oregon lumber concern.
A crippled woman named Hall from Idaho attracted officers' attention. She says she planned to meet friends en route to Los Angeles but they left, and she asked the county judge for funds to buy a ticket. The judge offered a Roseburg ticket and southbound aid, but she insisted on Los Angeles fare. Chief Stiles notes she claims Catholic support but has none. She rented a room at Matlock lodging house and has spent the day in the park.
Geo L Alexander of the Lebanon Express Advance and Miss Clara Parsons wed at the bride’s country home on Sunday. The couple traveled to Albany and then departed for Portland on their bridal trip amid many friends’ best wishes.
Bids due April 1 2003 to lease centrally located premises in Eugene Oregon for five or ten years. Proposals must include furnishing complete new lock boxes fixtures and furniture with free delivery heat light water and a fire and burglar proof vault. Current space is insufficient and larger room proposals are encouraged. Full information from postmaster M. H Flint assistant superintendent Salary and Allowance Division Los Angeles Cal.
The 142 assessment roll for Lane County Oregon will be opened for tax collection on Monday March 1908. A 3 percent rebate applies to taxes paid in full before March 10. Half of any tax may be paid before April with the remainder due before October 5 without penalties. If the first half is not paid by April 6 a 10 percent penalty and 12 percent interest apply. Fred Fise is Sheriff and Tax Collector of Lane County.
A long list of residents and visitors in Eugene Cottage Grove Albany Medford and nearby towns. Individuals travel to and from cities including Portland San Francisco and Louisville. Names include Bert Jenolog, A W Gilbert, BI Lawcen, Henry Lendess, HA Booth, Frank Goodman, Celia Loomis, WH Abrams, Mrs F J Miller, Mrs M Gray, Mrs Wm Perman, G F Skipworth, Mrs Chas Neell, Attorney A E Wheeler, C L Weber, Mrs RS Bear, M L Fackler, Amos Wiltine, Dr Lowe, Rocky Mason Norris Humphrey, W J Plymall, C F Harlbart, J B Rouse, Stephen Smeed, DP Sheridan, Jon J Cooper, J A Winters, Mrs Allie Eastham, Geo A Houck, Rev G H Feese, Tom Cox, Harry Martin, Frank Wheeler, C C McLeod, A C Hoofer, Mrs J M Howe, J W Doyle, Mr and Mrs Geo W Johnson, Miss E Sauzain.
Willard Cooper of Willamette Woekey Land Co returns from Nebraska with a party of intending settlers. The group includes W A Greer and family of Albion Nebraska J Matherehaugt and family of Elim and Nethers A Ward and family of Lincoln Nebraska Bracks J Radaashek of Ling In Nebraska Crafts J Reete and J W Barringer of Hiawatha Kansas.
According to 80 Lemming the rounds of the papers the Willome Valley is set to form a Swedell league this year. Included are Salem Albany Eugear McMionwy Woodburn Albany Corvalie. Many cites are energetically supported though moderately persecuted sentences suggest weak backing.
The town reports a Sunday burglary at the Miove residence while family attended church. Items taken include two golf clubs, bracelets, rings, and a small amount of money. Four miles away, a buggy and saddle were stolen from a shed, with no clue yet uncovered.
A young boy ran from danger near a Bear Eugene residence along the riverfront when an enraged bull charged. The boy fled into a nearby home and the animal pursued, but the child escaped unharmed as the bull veered away.
Fragmentary OCR text references percentages and monetary hints but lacks coherent context, names, or events to establish a clear news item. The readable bits mention 41 90 percent, TV development, and dates like Mon but are garbled, preventing a concrete headline or summary.
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