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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1903
Page
8
Public health notice warns readers to prevent colds and La Grippe by fortifying the system. It cautions against letting illness weaken the body and emphasizes avoidance of lasting damage to lungs kidneys and other organs. The text promotes iron as a key fighting element and urges medical guidance when illness has begun.
Eugene daily notes include reports of Creswell shipments and Chambers Hardware listings a serendipitous student greeting for the Nation in Eugene. It cites Binger Hermann reception rumors, a Pharmacy Board meet, and a writer identity request for letters to the editor with a theft of roof painting critique. A large Theodoreiger farm fire kills two horses, injures two, and destroys a barn along with equipment, while Bowders’ soap moulding plant expands Western reach.
Last night Eugene Commercial Club held annual session electing officers for the coming year. Treasurer Warner Brown reported finances with receipts 2002 dollars? and expenditures 2841.01 leaving 100.74. Membership drive launched with new quarters at Tenth and Willamette and reduced admission from 25 to 3 20. McMurphey becomes president. D. A. Paine departs with praise. Friends benevolence aids coeds via Saturday afternoon club use.
Mrs R A Booth is home from Saginaw and several residents including W H Abrams, L T Harris, Robt Huston, Ella Fisher, S K George and J E Noland are noted as returning or arriving from trips to places like Cottage Grove Portland Salem Ashland and Creswell. The column also covers Rev L D Driver lectures in Ashland, E J Simmons visiting from Portland, the Murphy couple married in Portland, and Frank Dunn’s southern trip. Martin Clark heads to Grant's Pass for a brick contract. F G Young leaves for Portland to attend Lewis and Clark Fair Commission meetings. R M Cramer reports growing orders at the Corvallis carriage factory.
Washington dispatch reports March 11 that Oregon's delegation recommends postmasters for McMinnville Eugene and reappoints Albany official S S Train. James Page of Eugene receives unanimous endorsement from Lane county legislators.
Portland Journal reports L. T. Harris, Speaker of the Oregon House, who was linked to the Tongue vacancy, arrived in Portland and told hotel staff he will not run. He cited strong Eugene business ties and said his position remains unchanged despite prior statements.
Real estate transfers list numerous parcel trades in Coburg Fairmount and Cottage Grove to several buyers including Wood Macy Parker and others with dollars and acreages. Marriage license noted for S V Allison and Fay Adkins. Estray notice for a gray gelding. Probate matters include estate value for T L Quiner and appointment of administrators and appraisers.
The engagement of Miss Winifred Derby Smith to J L Robinson of Hilo Hawaii was celebrated with a large reception at 312 East Ninth Street hosted by Mr and Mrs EL C Smith. Guests enjoyed Japanese decor and music by the Pugene Mandolin Club before a private noon wedding at the residence officiated by Rev W S Gilbert. The couple, leaving for Portland then East, plan to reside in Honolulu.
Mrs W Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio says pneumonia and a terrible cough nearly harmed her son. After doctors failed, Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption saved him. Now he is sound and well. The druggist L DeLano guarantees the remedy for coughs colds and lung diseases with trial bottles free.
The Lane County Electric Co filed articles of incorporation with the county clerk this morning. Incorporators include LDA Paine and F Robinsonson, with $100,000 capital stock. The plant aims to supply 24 hour power in Eugene and Springfield and operates motors for power, with plans for a large Springfield plant and a substation in Eugene.
Last evening at the Awbrey home Rev F B Billington announced the marriage of Violet Mae Awbrey to W L Copperwell. About forty guests attended an informal reception with cake and refreshments. The bride, born in Lane county, is well known. the groom works as a jeweler with M R Janney. They will reside at 617 High Street after April 6.
Sunday appointments announced for Eugene Divinity School with names M. J. Thompson Bethel G. L. Lobdell Junction City Lancaster W. E. Haven B. D. Hebron M. F. Horn Holley W. B. Matlock D. D. Halsey A. F. Lines A. M. Santa Clara D. EK. Olsen D. D. Springfield
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. H Gordon on March 1 at 737 Willamette Street.
report from Cottage Grove Oregon notes a fresh rich ore chute at the Musick mine near Bohemia. past output near one million dollars but new development claims 1000 feet of ore surpassing any prior body in the mine. rise in prospecting boosts hopes for continued rich ore and planned mill and concentration works for Sunrise Company on Adams Mountain.
W J Adams formerly of Coburg Lane county died at Mrs Mary Ward's Woolen Street home in Ashland after a short illness. He was 31 and buried in Ashland cemetery. He worked as a mill man for Hoath Kelly Co and leaves a wife who arrived from Lane county with her father James West.
Thieves entered Clem Hodes saloon through a rear window between 11:30 p m and 6 a m, lifting about $10 from the back bar till and drawer after prying the slot machine. They used a banana crate and wire screen, left the premises unseen by a night patrolman, and two suspicious men were detained but freed after no evidence tied them to the crime. Zach Moore discovered the open back window. Police pursued leads with no immediate arrests.
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