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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1903
Page
5
Publication notice for the Weekly Eugene Guard lists Campbell Bros. Office near Seventh and Willamette streets opposite Odd Fellows Temple. It shows Willamette dt. Telephone Main 191 and outlines subscription terms: One Year Six Months Three Months. March 21.
News brief notes several topics including a costly British naval budget estimate described as unparalleled in any era, plus a local oratorical winner in McMinnville and public sentiment about royalty. The mix also mentions Portland newspaper pricing, a Russian Orthodox priestly exchange, and a Chicago arrestee tied to a counterfeit gold substitute.
Dr Jonathan Hutchinson, authority on leprosy, disputes the claim that leprosy binds vegetarians in India. He doubts Brahmins abstain from fish and cites the Hindu saying that “where there are no eyes there is no caste” to argue cultural factors rather than diet drive the disease.
A Brooklyn judge sentenced two women to ten months each for using improper language on a public thoroughfare, reinforcing an admonition that women face harsher treatment than men who swear publicly, with no arrests for similar offenses against decency.
Hadleville on March 18 reports farmers sowing spray grain and a new hall to be built by Mr John McAlloch. A basket social at the school house on April 11 aims to aid the Crow Pand boys. Mr F M Nighewander plants an onion patch along the Jordan, intending to supply Jerusalem market.
Hides wanted at high price. Dry bid from 19 to 4 cents per pound for various hides. Rubber, copper, and iron advertised with unit prices. Names Sampara and Eugene appear in faulty OCR.
The London Timber and Milling Company filed articles of incorporation with the county clerk. Incorporators A S Powell A B Lyon and F E Lyon reside in Cottage Grove. Capital stock 50000 divided into 500 shares of 100 each. Objects include dealing in timber lands owning saw mills shingle mills and other wood manufacturing machinery and transporting timber to mills and to market.
A new metropolitan style employment agency is organized by Jerry Dammon. Offices secured in Lane County Bank building with plans for a first class operation. Dammon to reside on his homestead while business is established in Eugene.
Word arrived from Bohemia that Hert Hart, a miner for Oregon Securities Company, fell 40 feet while snowshoeing with three others. He was unconscious, taken to the Champion mine, and company physician Dr Job hurried to assist.
Creswell notes a protracted meeting in Loshen by Rev Housel. Mrs Shields’s death prompts a call to Cottage Grove. A tramp barber operates in a real estate office, while Dr Scarbrough heads to Los Angeles. An operation for appendicitis goes well for a Portland-bound patient. Discussions on housing for expected emigration rise as Creswell aims to attract industry. Local socials, milling hopes, and a proposed band seek revival amid a flour mill proposal.
Real estate transfers list 40 to 160 acre parcels in townships 168 174 88 and 208 to Booth Kelly Lumber Company O C Railroad transfers to various parties including Settle Lyon Bunch and Baker families and a 40 acre Cottage Grove tract. A marriage licence is recorded Allen H Eaton and Cecile Dorris. Circuit Court case Seren Matherson Nygaard and Hans Nygaard vs John Hrund to recover money with L M Travia attorney.
Claude Taylor aged 1 year 10 days, son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Taylor of Coburg, died at home this morning after a three year battle with tuberculosis of the bone. The leg was three inches shorter. Funeral at Coburg church Friday at 3 clock, burial in Coburg cemetery.
The Dacre prove and cherry orchard on Blair donation land claim near Eugene northwesterly are offered as a whole or in ten acre tracts. Eleven year old trees well cared for with three fourths Italian and balance French stock. Two hundred eleven year old Royal Anne cherry trees on each tract. Tiled and well fenced. Price 1000 for all or 2 for either half. Will sell on easy terms to right purchaser. J. Campbell.
Horace Borvell of the Guard office Eugene invites inquiries on timber claims located in the state’s southwest near a coastal stream. Claims vary in size from small parcels to several million feet. potential buyers are urged to investigate. Co. & Ferrow & Company advertise plows and harrows for sale.
Cloverdale on March 17 reports Jim Scrivner's hand injury improving. Albert Winzenried made his Jasper trip as usual. Alex McKinsey and sister Roda visited brother Lorne Scrivner and wife. Warren McFarland and Loyd Doyle kept up their Sunday farm and Creswell trips. Mr and Mrs Jim Scrivner visited son Lorne and wife. Pleasant weather returns but uncertain duration.
Pocket book lost between Fagese and Springfeld this Tuesday. Paper money inside. Reward offered by W. M. Green for return of the book.
Siuslaw Grange No 14 meets March 1 1905 opposes Senate bill 50 restricting brush burning. Grange endorses Governor Chamberlains veto and trusts his administration to protect agricultural and labor interests. Also brief local notices advertise barred Plymouth Rock eggs, second hand bicycles, fruit spray, and new furniture at local merchants.
Jersey cows for sale near Eugene and stock cattle for share raising in Lane County. Two good fresh Jerseys offered by J Zimmer two miles east of Eugene. Also wanted two head of stock cattle including cows and heifer calves, yearlings, and two-year-old heifers for cooperative increase with a reliable cattleman. Also two span ish jacks and one Clydesdale stallion for sale or trade near Eugene.
One man's Rambler one man's Hartford one Wolff American coaster only been used one month. One Walker G and J tires coaster. One lady's wheel in good condition 400. One man's Gale light wheel 700. One man's Ideal 1. One man's Ideal 1200. One boy's Juvenile 400. One boy's Juvenile 26 600. New Snell Juvenile at 23 50. Full new stock of Snell bicycles at prices from 5 up. Saddles pedals and repairs at short notice. Wheelers to rent. Remember the place Barker Gun Works Ninth street Eugene Oregon.
Dunn’s solid tree spray feature prompts shoppers at the Bon Marche store. Lough miller and Peter promote a range of deals described as surprise bargains and surprising value.
In constant use a fine machine is listed with 310 down and 5 dollars per note, until paid. Potential buyer urged to call on or address O. B. Tovr, hugene, re.
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