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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1901
Page
5
The town of Sing Sing New York seeks to rename itself Ossining to shed the prison town image. Citizens note decades of decline and aim to build a railroad station on prison grounds to move inmates directly from Ossining station.
An Empire City, Coos Bay correspondent recalls the near disappearance of the Coos Bay Indians, noting only a few survivors remain along Empire City and the bay. A widowed elder recounts generations of workers displaced by white settlers, lamenting the loss of his people and heritage.
Salem Journal reports B F Mille will hold religious meetings in Portland at the First Unitarian Church from April 10 to 12. It notes Mille previously led an orthodox revival in Salem that converted about 1500 people.
The Telegraph notes repeated assassination threats have unnerved the czar of Russia. It questions why the government ignores history and uses oppressive measures instead of conceding to calls for greater liberty, fostering public unease.
The recently adjourned session lasted 197 days across both chambers. About 15,000 bills were introduced in the House and roughly 1,600 became laws, of which 1,250 were private acts mostly pension bills. Only 345 served public interest, and the pivotal river and harbor bill was killed.
The piece notes San Francisco may be the sole major U S city to allow a prize fight attracting fighters nationwide around the Jeffries event, hinting at disorder and attracting sluggers and toughs keen to reach the city.
In Moro Sherman county the trial heard fourteen witnesses from Albany who were subpoenaed. Each witness cost sixty dollars for mileage. The defendant was acquitted.
An exchange hints that the party venturing to John Dar country in search of fossils could uncover discoveries closer to home, implying local prospects and potential homeward finds.
In the days after birth the mother’s strength recovers with Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription aiding the process. A Wilkes-Barre mother writes she took the remedy to ease nervousness and weakness, reports a healthy infant and herself feeling well. The letter praises the medicine and mentions Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets keeping bowels healthy.
Thurston items report a wide range of local happenings. Marcel, 21, and families in Camp Creek, Eugene visits, migrations to California, and siblings returning from Washington are noted alongside several relocations of residents. A lively dance at Woodman hall, church sermons, school updates, and a new fence and flagpole at the school are mentioned. A birth is recorded for Charlies Gray’s wife, a daughter weighing 10 pounds, with Dr Kees attending.
The pension agent for the interior was in session last week taking depositions for Spanish American War pension applications. Mr John Kissinger suffered a stroke last week and may not recover. Mr Joe Nest died March 2 at about 75, leaving a wife and seven children. Rev Fister preached Sunday. A visitor from Corvallis sought a homestead but was too late. RC Edwards began dampening his sawlegs for a drive to Harrisburg.
Land of the estate of A J Keeney deceased, 576 acres of fine farm sod pasture with improvements near Goshen about three quarters of a mile from Goshen and six miles southeast of Eugene is offered for sale on very reasonable terms. Call on J B Keeney on the farm or address J M and B F Keeney administrators at Jasper Oregon.
March 29 1901 market notes record butter price per roll, dried prunes, flour per sack, oats, potatoes, eggs, wheat, hops, and miscellaneous items. Valued items include tools, wagons, plows, harness, livestock, cook stove, threshing outfit half interest, buggies, milch cows, and other unfinished consignments by J. B. Yares.
Judge Jeromes Fischer of Jamestown NY, grand exalted ruler of the order of Elke, and his wife arrived in BaLT Laks en route to Honolulu to establish the first lodge in the Hawaiian Islands. He will pass Salt Lake City to Portland and Beattie, then San Francisco, sailing for Honolulu with 100 San Francisco lodge members. The Rambler bicycle found in the river bottom Deer Eugene was sold May 9, 1900, by McClanahan to G. F. Lace, with a warped rim. owner should contact Sheriff Withers if still owed.
A local clothing shop advertises complete suits coats vests and pants starting at 3.50 with better options at higher prices. The ad promises value under regular retailer pricing and notes patterns and extra values.
A pulse auction will offer 50 to 60 dairy cows at Cantrell place seven miles west of Eugene on Thursday April 4 1901. Cash buyers receive five percent off. Purchases may be paid in one year with no interest and after maturity interest at eight percent. Cows sold individually or in lots. 85 Stephens.
Volcanic eruptions aside, arnica salve is advertised as a universal healer for skin ailments. It claims to cure ulcers boils corns warts burns and bruises and promises relief from pains and aches. Priced at 25 cents a box and sold by W L Delano druggist.
Around the 20th of the month J O Watts will vedirect from the original Burdick old nugget stock a Buff Plymouth Rocks cock or hen noted as one of the coast's finest. Only a few eggs from this pen will be for sale this season.
March 2 notes from Creswell report Frank Hildreth and family left for Monticello Iowa after Sunday rain. Measles spread, T Martin family recovering, several new cases. Jack Frost jailed until fruit season ends. Henry Bock visiting Silverton. Albert Zingiker reports Bohemia success and spray orchard questions arise about fruit paste control. Zorn.
Piano and organ offered for trade for body fir wood split coarse. Contact FARANKIN at Seventh Street for exchange details.
John Pehl, arrested by Sheriff Withers at his Lake Creek home on a rape charge against his stepdaughter Mary Haffke, was examined before Justice C A Wiedermeier and bound over for the June circuit court term in 1000. Lacking bond, he returned to jail. Examination evidence was strong, suggesting a potential penitentiary term. Also listed are Divinity student appointments for Lindsay with names and locations.
For sale 80 acres located 15 miles west of Eugene in Noti valley. Partly improved with good spring water and timber. Near school. Cash price 275 dollars or 25 dollars on easy terms. Address H F Laxgenoun Kiown Colorado.
A fragmentary notice describes offering a piano or organ in exchange for body fir wood split coarse. FA Kanai on Seventh Street near Willamette, plus a lantern for 45 cents sold by F L Chambers. The rest notes a suspect held by U S authorities in Portland on counterfeiting charges and habeas corpus proceedings with remarks about a Gobelite statement and past incarcerations in Eugene and Lane County between Dec 8, 1898 and Fall 1899.
A discussion on pregnancy nutrition notes that nourishing two requires interior strength not always found in women. It argues mothers may rely on cod liver oil emulsion for support while recognizing overworked or luxurious lifestyles reduce vitality. The piece references Bowne and Dr. S. C. Peleg, New York.
Oliver Plow Agents FL Chambers has appointed 191 agents across Wheeler & Scott in Cottage Grove CF Harlburt of Junction City A Bond & Son in Irving Hazelton Bros Creewell P L Bristow in Pleasant Hill with Genuine Oliver extras to be bad only at the listed places.
Premium eggs from Portland Salem and Albany listed by Mes AL Kirkland on River Road Eugene. Surkey plow for 30 dollars sold by F L Chambers.
At a meeting of the voters of the first ward held last night at the home on Eleventh Street WM Green was nominated for councilman by a unanimous vote. He is described as a good business man and a first class citizen who would make a good councilman.
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