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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1902
Page
10
Local reader request promotes Good Honest Solid Shoes described as dependable footwear known for lasting comfort and steady wear. The message highlights satisfaction with the product and encourages continued use for daily tasks and extended wear.
Fragmentary items report changes in hardware pricing at Port of Bersre, a storefront window display by Whiting and Geo G & Co, and new signwork by M M Davis. Mentions of Willamette Street crossing, plans for grass seed and wheat and oats outlook in Lane County, plus weather bureau notes and early gardens.
The column notes Pacific Railway plans to attract settlers with fares from Chicago and the East to Oregon Coast points, urging readers to share names and addresses of potential migrants. It also reports Pladden of Lane County praising orchard prospects beyond the city limits, noting last year’s good crop and expectations for this year. Property transfers include Kohler farm and an Eugene area 80 acre sale. infant of Wickner dies aged five months with funeral in Catholic cemetery.
The Socialists of Lane County met at the Lake's Marche shop near West Eighth and Vilge streets after 10 o'clock to select a county central committee and handle other business. W A Sanders presided as temporary chairman with E C Cole as secretary. A resolutions committee was appointed and adjournment set for the afternoon. The convention named a county central committee from Eugene, Springfield, Creswell, Goshen, Camp Creek, Siuslaw, and other precincts, with two abolished precincts noted. The meeting adjourned to April 2 at 10 am for nominations of county officers.
March 6 brief items list residents and visitors in Eugene. Al Waddle and Hugh Hampton travel, J M Shelley and Pearl Roberts ill or visiting. many locals return from Harrisburg, Portland, Salem, or other towns. Notables include Rev Mac H Wallace, Rev J B Lister, and University of Oregon President Frank Strong.
In circuit court Judge Hamilton sentences Joseph Clarke to two years in the penitentiary for burglary after a guilty verdict. Court adjourns after a two day docket with numerous filings and divorces handed down, including several decrees and custody rulings.
H H Fisk of the lower Siuslaw writes to The Oregonian urging a Yaquina to Coos Bay railroad line via Alsea Sluslaw Umpqua to divert Western Oregon trade from San Francisco. He argues the route would boost dairy fruits timber and shipping while bringing Portland more regional commerce.
A home remedy for consumption and coughs claims cure with the first dose, with trials at no cost via a free trial bottle from W L De Lane. Prices 60 cents and 1.00, bottles guaranteed. Also notes Simmons’ paint mine interest and McKinley postal cards issued with arms, plus fruit tree spraying guidance from F L Chambers & Bro.
A consumer alert notes gold used in color printing and picture frames comes from a bronze and pelter compound, not pure gold leaf, affecting the appearance. It warns against imitations of Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters sold with private stamps, urging buyers to reject counterfeit bottles. The piece also reports remonstrances to appoint a county roadmaster in Lane County, with many signatures, suggesting the position may remain unfilled.
Mrs Cirrie Redmond wed Mr John Hampton in a small ceremony at 8 o clock last evening at Rev and Mrs B F Rowland's residence on West Tenth Street Dr Rowland officiated in front of a few witnesses Both parties are well known in Redmond The bride has resided here for years and the groom belongs to Hampton Bros dry goods merchants The couple will live in Mr Hamptons newly built cottage on West Seventh Street Congratulations are sent by the Daily Guard.
Joseph H Perkins died of pneumonia at about 50 years in Corrace Grove Oregon. He resided here since boyhood and was a respected citizen and neighbor. He leaves a wife and two daughters. Funeral services Sunday afternoon with interment at Shields Cemetery beside his parents.
The Leaburg list names J F Miller as president with C Neil as vice president and Mra L L Brea son as past president. Theron Thompson is secretary, BF Minney treasurer, C M Redfeld chaplain, KE Kennedy sergeant at arms, Misa TB Bronson assistant sergeant at arms, H James door keeper, J W Law sentinel. Trusts also listed for Tra tees J Kennerley C Thompson and B T Minune y. Dr B F Russell is medical examiner. In Walterville Frank Minney is last president and president, F C White vice president, Joe Herald treasurer, F A Post chaplain, J W Bhumate sergeant at arms, Earl McNutt asst sergeant at arms, Mrs F A Post door keeper, W Brunten sentinel, J B Bel knap musician, F Rossman medical examiner, Dr B F N Kuesell trustees Albert Leonard Mra White RK R Deadmond.
J AH McCluna announces a sixty day closing out sale to clear stock as the old building will be torn down. Goods offered at actual cost with an estimated 20 to 25 percent savings, urging early calls as items are moving rapidly.
A historical ad-like note extols Electric Bitters as a cure for backaches headaches nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizziness. It cites Mrs Cherley Peters on kidney trouble and a lame back being cured, claiming renewed health and ability to perform housework at age 75. Local drugstore advertisement.
Notice lists warrants from 1 to 34% registered, payable on presentation at the county treasurer's office after March 5 1902. Interest will cease March 5 1902. A S Patterson County Treasurer.
The snow storm has ceased and streets and railways are clear with traffic resuming. Separate dispatches report Prince Henry’s arrival in Boston and a public reception, Roosevelt signaling no Cuban tariff intervention, a Norfolk street-car strike with militia patrols, news of the Etruria missing and drifting, and a Manila court martial for Major Waller and Lt Day over alleged torture of Filipinos.
Several White sewing machines in oak and mahogany with 4 and 6 drawers, drop head, rotary shuttle and ball bearings offered at low prices as the seller winds down the machine business.
Ophthalmic ad promises two pair options and clear sight at reasonable prices. Sponsor claims tested quality and affordable vision solutions with personal service.
An old purgative notion is dismissed as impractical while Dr King’s New Life Pills are promoted as harmless and effective for cleansing the system and curing constipation and headaches. An ad copy mentions DeLano’s drug store and a review hints at advertising Douglas County resources. Roseburg and Western Oregon towns see value in advertising mailers and booklets.
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