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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1902

Page

8

Good Honest Solid Shoes Good Honest Solid Shoes

A short note describes reliable footwear praised for comfort and durability. It emphasizes satisfaction and value, urging readers to choose a trusted brand for everyday wear.

Timber Frauds Detected in Lake Creek Timber Claims

Dairy Guard reports inspectors Alex Crawford and H E Staples returned to Eugene after examining Lake Creek timber land in western county. They found 37 claims sold or contracted before proof up and promise to make examples of the offenders, suggesting forthcoming trouble.

Dairy Guard Alex Crawford H E Staples Eugene Lake Creek

Personal Daily Guard March in Portland and Oregon Towns

Numerous residents and visitors travel between Portland Cottage Grove Roseburg Junction and Eugene returning this afternoon or morning. Notables include Harry Denbar Robi Hayes Jacob Baler and wife Mary McAlister Fay Buchanan Dr Atwood Geo H Smith and James Jones among others.

Daily Guard Harry Denbar Portland F L Chambers Robi Hayes Cres Jacob Baler Long Tom City N Baley Roseburg John Stowell AG Atwood Cottage Grove James Jones Eugene Geo H Smith Points Smith & Berger's

Hotel Eugene to Add 49 Feet Back Extension

Daily Guard reports Stephen Smeed awarded a 9475 dollar contract to LN Roney for a brick three story addition to the Hotel Eugene, extending 49 feet to Park street and 62 feet wide. Work to begin as weather permits, by early April, with August 15 completion. Gardner & Kendall to install heating. office remodel and front remodel planned.

Daily Guard Stephen Smeed Euge LN Roney Gardner & Kendall Portland

Hughes Not Lost Found Alive Near Coburg Cabin

Coburg residents feared Joseph Hughes missing after rumors of illness and suicide. A search party located Hughes in a mountain cabin about six miles from Coburg before noon today. he showed no intent to harm himself and appeared mentally sound.

Coburg Joseph Hughes Wendling Hughes

Storms Sweep Texas and Toll Mounts

Fort Worth reports three days of heavy storms across western Texas with six deaths and widespread losses. Stock damage may reach a quarter million. Also notes Tolstói’s critical condition, a spreading freight handlers strike, clashes in Manchuria, Klondike rush, a rare electric storm in Port Townsend, and Democratic party political maneuvers aimed at marginalizing Bryan.

Fort Worts Texas

Local Briefs and Notices From Roseburg and Eugene

Roseburg traders push hardware offers and farm supplies at cost through chambers and brothers while local figures shift positions and a drive to publish pamphlets prompts inquiries. A marriage and clerical notices appear alongside letters and a sale of a Cypher incubator with regional business inquiries.

Prunes in Demand Under Willamette Valley Prune Assn

Salem reports improving demand for prunes after a long dull spell. Manager H and Gile says association price holds at 20 cents for four bag sizes. fruit sold in boxes brings 6 cents per 40 to 50 size in 25 pound boxes. Unsold stock totals about 12 carloads at Salem.

Salem H & Gile Willamette Valley Prune Association Association Gile

Obituary of Andrew J Cruzan of Lane county Pleasant Hill

Andrew Jackson Cruzan died at his home near Pleasant Hill on March 5, 1802. Born May 10, 1815 in Brown County, he married Laura Ann Reed in 1540, then Mary Catherine Salt in 18.9. Survived by eight children from two marriages in addition to many grandchildren. Funeral at Pleasant Hill church conducted by Rev Edward Gitthe and Rev WJ Gardner. interment in Pleasant Hill cemetery beside his latter wife who preceded him by many years. EC ALFORD Creewell Oregon

Andrew Jackson Cruzan Lane County Pleasant Hill Father Cruzan Brown County Laura Ann Reed Mary Catherine Salt Leander Lucy M Sarah Belle Laura Ann Sarah Jane John B Andrew J Mary Catherine

Anglo American peace plan sparks public hope

Prominent figures in the country and England favor an Anglo American alliance to settle future disputes by arbitration. Soldiers on foreign battlefields may welcome the news as a path to universal peace. Also promotes Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters for stomach liver and bowel ailments with fifty years of cures and a caution about counterfeits. County Commissioner H D Edwards visits Cottage Grove to inspect bridges needing repairs and determine the extent of needed work.

England Hostetter

Commuted sentence for McHargue cited by governor

Albany Democrat reports James McHargue and his son Claud, both from Albany, travel after a governor commuted a three year forgery sentence due to consumption. McHargue had forged a check for 49.90, charged to Burkholder Hemenway of Cottage Grove, and banked at Fiest National Eugene. The case began March 5, 1899, with a four year sentence imposed March 11. He is now in his father’s care as his health declines.

Albany James McHargue Sajem Claud Lane County Salem McHargue Burkholder & Hemenway Cottage Grove A K Patterson Fiest National Bank Eugene

Three Cents a Mile Targeted in Oregon Rail Fare Drive

A Portland Chronicle copy argues for a 3 cent a mile passenger fare on the Southern Pacific Company. It cites Oregon City 16 miles at 25 cents and Portland-Newberg 24 miles at 26 cents, contrasting 1–2 cent rates on other lines and urging voters and legislators to back a 3 cent fare and oppose SP officials. The piece labels SP as a greedy monopoly and accuses Mr RB Miller of meddling in politics.

Portland Chronicle Southern Pacific Railroad Southern Pacific Company Oregon City New Era Portland Newberg B P Co 8 P Co Southern Pacifica Company Pacific Coast RB Miller

Breach of Promise Suit in Salem Court

A breach of promise suit for fifteen thousand dollars was filed in the circuit court by Mise Edith R Bursell against August Lindholm. Both residents of Milvertow neighborhood. Lindholm married last January and owns a farm and livestock. Bursell, a school teacher, says she was engaged last December and ready to marry, but Lindholm married another woman, seeking five thousand in special damages and ten thousand in general damages.

Salem Mise Edith R Bursell August Lindholm Milvertow W Lindholm

Strikes a Rich Find in Health Boost from Bitters

Lan caster NH resident F J Green says chronic indigestion and nervous debility vanished after using Electric Bitters. He credits his wife’s long good health to the tonic as well, praising it for female troubles. Available for 50c with satisfaction guaranteed by W L DeLano.

F J Green Lancaster W L DeLano

Eye care offer from J O Watts at hardware store

An advertisement invites readers to visit J O Watts near Chambers' hardware to discuss eye concerns and glasses. It promises a free eye test with no price quotes shown and urges customers to call soon for bargains.

J O Watts Chambers’ Hardware

Daily Guard reports Madison Willcut committed to asylum

March 129 Daily Guard records Lewis T Willcut brought from Fireenleaf and examined by Dr L W Brown and Dr WL Cheshire before County Judge HR Kincaid for insanity. Insane and committed to the asylum. Sheriff Withers escorted him to Balm. Willcut, 34, single, second insanity episode. previously in Idaho asylum four years ago. head injury cited as probable cause. He fears a dark complexioned man and notes his beard darkening.

Daily Guard Lewis T Willcutt Dre L W Brown Cheshire HR Kincaid Sheriff Withers Willcut Idaho

Catholic School Expands with 43 Acre Land Purchase

The Roman Catholics in Portland on March 12 paid Francis I Kenna of University Land Company $20,000 for 43 acres adjoining their Columbia university property on the west. They plan to develop it into a premier Catholic educational institution in the United States.

Portland Francis I ‘E- Kenna University Land Company Columbia University United

Organized Murderers in Beaumont Slayings Case

Beaumont Texas March 12 The police theory holds an organized band of negro women and white men are behind the recent murders after robbery. The sheriff is making arrests and has a woman in the sweat box who is believed to be the ringleader and may confess soon.

Beaumont Texas

Murder in the Mountains reports fatal shooting in Harney county

Evans reports on March 7 in Alvord valley Pat Moore killed George Simpson in a cold blooded murder. The incident occurred about 150 miles from Burne in the southern Harney county region, details reaching the area on March 12.

Mitchell bill favored by senate immigration committee

Washington March 12 Senate immigration committee favors reporting out the Mitchell bill for Chinese exclusion. Daily Guard dated March 1 notes the development as a key step in restrictive immigration policy. In Eugene a street incident ends with Booville's valise recovered after a mix up at the depot and Jap Edy assisting in locating the owner. A dissolving partnership at Behsefer & Co is announced as Mr Goesser buys Achsefer’s interest. Goesser to run the factory with Chambers & Bro.

Senate Committees On Immigration WaLing Zene Booville Eugene Jap Edy East Heventh Osk Edy Booville Vallee C Kehaefer P Gioesser Eugene Reaorgetory Behsefer & Co Goesser Achsefer Sehaefer Chambers & Bro Groeeeer

Winter Weather Brings Snow in Hills and Valley

A cold wave sweeps the region with snow in nearby hills on Wednesday night and occasional flurries with rain in the valley. Mountain snow suggests ample water for mining operations this summer, despite expectations.

Courthouse Lodging House Offers Fresh Rooms in Eugene

New beds and freshly papered and painted rooms at the Courthouse Lodging House in Eugene. Floors are cleanly painted with bright Brussels carpet rugs in each room, located just behind the courthouse.

Eugene Courthouse

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