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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1902
Page
8
The readable fragments describe a local event involving community members and a small gathering at a place named in local language. No clear dates or organizations are evident. The item appears fragmentary and focuses on routine civic or social activity without a single decisive outcome.
Short item notes from Eugene including Chambers hardware offerings and garden tools, Mulholland now porter in a barber shop, Easter display at Friendly's window, Mrs Madge Battee, spray for fruit trees, and full equipment at Chambers hardware. Western Union linemen in city stringing wire, electric clocks planned for Janney's jewelry store. G W Simons resigns to pursue pastorate, Eugene comes a year or two of divinity study. First 26 users get Morrow coaster s free. Bates case of divorce cruelty details neighbors. Eugene's civic club flourishing with 116 members and community aims. Garden feeder and miscellaneous hardware items listed.
F J Green of Lan NH reports chronic indigestion and nervousness improved by Electric Bitters. He credits their effect for his health and his wife’s, calling them a grand tonic for weak rundown women. W L DeLano offers 50 cents with a 100 guarantee. Also notes sewer work by I E Stevens at West Sixth and Pearl and work on Oak street, Mayhew's and Alf Walker's rear areas, and East Seventh street ditching.
The report mentions Joong as a time reference for poultry fencing and highlights Chambers Ward as the location with a notably low or minimal setting.
James B Chambers a respected resident of Eugene dies after kidney illness at his West Ninth and Lincoln home. Born April 20 1830 in Quincy Ohio he moved to Oregon 1884 and to Eugene 1887. Survived by wife Martha Nies and three sons Frank Charles Fred. Funeral at residence with interment in Masonic cemetery. Rev B F Rowland to conduct service.
Will Hodes has purchased I P How er a s interest in the Eugene Steam Laundry on West Eighth street and he and Bert Jennings will hereafter conduct the same. Hodes formerly owned half interest in the Eugene Soap Works and is an energetic young business man. Jennings has owned an interest in the laundry for some time and thoroughly understands the business.
An Australian inventor claims a perfected garment will resist knife or pistol attack, offering protection to rulers and public figures. The piece extols internal health, praising Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a key health maker and purifier for stomach and kidney issues. It also advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a cold cure, with a money-back guarantee and Dr. Grove's signature on each box.
A long list of visits and movements from Cottage Grove Creswell Junction City and other towns shows residents including Frank Strong from the University in ill W H Renfro from Fall Creek J E Young from Cottage Grove and many others traveling to Eugene Albany Cottage Grove and nearby communities with notes on illness business and inspections of National Guard companies and regional activity. The rundown notes Dr W W Oglesby and Col Geon Yoran among officials visiting, with various short trips for family and work purposes.
Fred Herbold reports from Butte Montana that his employer, returning from Thunder Mountain, could not reach the new Idaho mining district due to snow. He notes the man has visited Klondike twice but says the Thunder Mountain trails are harsher and more rugged.
Sheriff Withers yesterday afternoon brought down from Cottage Grove Cal Stevenson a jeweler charged with insanity. He was examined by Drs Brown and Prentice before Judge KinCaid and pronounced insane. He is a 68 year old married man. This is his first attack, which began about a month ago. He imagines errors in his books and that someone is looking for him. Born March 23 1902 to Prof Baughman’s wife at Thurston.
Vincent J G Straub, son of Prof and Mrs John Straub of Eugene, died suddenly at midnight. Born September 3, 1879, he studied at Eugene public schools and the University of Oregon before health issues prompted travel and a fall lecture course. He was beloved, and his funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 pm at his residence with burial in the O O F cemetery.
Royce and Peterson proprietors report rapid production at Eugene Excelsior Mill. They will add two more excelsior machines, bringing total to ten, and erect a 30 by 30 by 44 foot dry kiln under contractor N B Alley. The plant holds thousands of cords of balm wood and seeks additional labor to sustain high orders.
The Portland Telegram reports conservative leaders in Multnomah County say TT Geer's renomination chances look poor with 59 votes for the rival, 141 anti-Geer votes seen, and 143 for other aspirants. Geer holds Marion, Polk, Sherman, Wasco, Wheeler, Yamhill, while Harney is in doubt. Delegates total 141 in the Republican state convention with 148 in the doubtful column across Baker, Coos, Curry, Douglas, Harney, Jackson, Lincoln, Linn, Multnomah and Washington.
Walter B Rohrer faced examination before Justice C A Wintermeier on charges of carrying a concealed weapon and assaulting his wife Bertha M Rohrer and mother in law Martha Jenkins. He pled guilty to the assault charges. fines of 50 dollars for the weapon charge and 10 dollars for the assault charges were imposed. the concealed weapon charge was dismissed.
Real estate transfers include Robert Crossman Payne to John Mickel for 45 acres, Arthur Manlove to W8 King for 39.61 acres, W W Withers sheriff to Anna M Pitney parcels in Junction City, and other deeds with prices. Also noted are two satisfaction of mortgage entries and a marriage license for Mark T Fleming and Margaret Pattison with W T Pattison as a witness.
In a March 27 meeting Eugene lodge B P O Elks elected new officers for the coming year Exalted ruler C Marx Esteemed leading knight Helmus W Thompson Esteemed loyal knight Julius Goldsmith Esteemed lecturing knight K M Donahue Secretary M S Wallines Treasurer Clem Hodes Trustee I L Campbell Tyler Henry Hoffman Representative to the grand lodge A O Woodcock Alternate J L Page.
Mr Chas Applegate of Alexandria writes that after suffering severe coughs and bleeding spit from consumption, three bottles of Dr King's New Discovery cured him and he gained 55 pounds. The remedy claims to cure coughs colds la grippe bronchitis and throat and lung troubles at 50 cents and 1.00 with trial bottles free at W L DelLano's drug store.
News briefs report a calm South African stock reaction to Cecil Rhodes death, Civic Federation influence prompting mineowners and miners to pause a strike and potential mediation, a Washington franchise win to tap Nooksack River power for electric Bellingham Bay Railroad, and Emperor Francis Joseph's feet washing ceremony for Holy Thursday with paupers fed in Vienna.
MS Campbell & Co sold the John Shaner ranch of 101 acres with 60 in fine grain and stock for 3000 dollars to Peter Voneda, recently from Ravens. Deals closed include 40 acres on College Hill to JD McDonald for 1000 dollars, 75 acres of Moore tract to John Logan for 1687.50, West Twelfth and Charnelton residence to Mrs Starr for 1000, and First and Madison lots for A Mosher who plans a cottage.
In 1901 the Crescent agency sold 262 bicycles proving only the best built and lightest running wheel could meet the record. Chambers Hardware offers many more bicycles just as good for customers.
Daily Guard reports L N Roney holds the contract for a three story brick 49 by 52 addition to Stephen Smeed's Hotel Eugene. Work is to begin early next week and finish by August 15. dining room temporarily closed. kitchen area removed. hotel to operate on European plan. Also notes Courthouse Lodging House offers fresh beds, clean rooms, and bright Brusels carpet.
Milliones are always busy curing torpid liver jaundice biliousness fever and ague. They ban sick headache drive out malaria. Never gripe or weaken, small taste nice. Work wondere. Try them. 2c at W L De Lano's.
Mrs J Gstevenson cut her hand while trimming roses and thorns embedded in her flesh. The poison has been checked after two weeks, and the hand is slowly healing. If the rose thorn continues to be dangerous, gloves or removing the thorn may be required.
Drer D B Conrad died in Oake Dale Washington March 7. He was brother in law to A J Zamwail and Mrs W A Potter of Irving.
A short notice states heavy field and yard wire fence available for sale at Chambers hardware priced at 50 cents per unit. The item is described as sturdy fencing suitable for garden and field needs.
The funeral of B Chambers was held at 10 oclock this forenoon with Rev B F Rowland and Dr T B Ford officiating and burial in Masonic cemetery. Vincent Straub's funeral followed at 2 oclock this afternoon officiated by Rev W K Henderson and Mac H Wallace with interment in a local cemetery. Both services were well attended.
A list of persons whose letters are lying undelivered at the Eugene post office includes Lottie Benson J D Breed L 8 Dimmock Ford Stockes Co Jaa P Harrington Mrs I N Hembree Chas Kirtley M F Moore Frank Pirey Jeaae Bimond Miss Etta Stires Mrs Elia Sterne and other names.
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