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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1903
Page
8
An old advertisement touts Dr Ers Iron Tonic as a supreme food and purifier for impure blood. It claims poor blood causes illness, while the tonic acts as a builder and medicine, endorsed by numerous medical men for nearly half a century.
The Democratic committee mapped Reames’ campaign route across Oregon with stops in Yamhill Minnville Independence and more. Dates span May 1 to May 7 with travel into Tillamook country and Canyonville and Grove engagements in the coming days.
Letter list shows names such as Mrs Anna ceman, Mabel Iter, Miss Mandeingham, Harold ter, Mrs James tter, and J. L. Page P. M. calling for advertised items. Postmaster notes one letter remaining unclaimed as of April 9 in Eugene Oregon.
J. W. J., newly appointed game ten for Oregon, arrives in Salem to be greeted by friends. He signs his bond of 500 dollars and will qualify by July 1 for a four year term. The salary is 20 dollars per year and 00 for expenses. Baker is well qualified and will administer office impartially, visiting before returning home.
A Racine area thief strikes shops in a string of late night robberies. Police report a pattern of opportunistic thefts, with suspects using stealth to bypass alarms and flee before officers arrive. No injuries reported.
Eugene dispatch details Hermann's repeated refusals to debate A. E. Reames ahead of elections. Citizens recall his avoidance of joint forums, while Reames supporters hope for a decisive clash. A local anecdote recounts Hermann’s cordial handshake and a tale of personal loyalty from a father who never lived in Oregon.
Pierre Van DeBogart age 11 was examined before County Judge Kincaid for incorrigibility and sentenced to reform school. His mother Mrs Ide Holland of Springfield filed the complaint. He will be taken to Salem on the early train tomorrow by Deputy Sheriff Bown.
G W Taylor formerly of Albany now in Eugene, expert in moving houses, has secured contracts to relocate the Friendly and Smith warehouses to the north side of the railroad yards. The 5S. P. Co. plans improvements, and Taylor may move railroad buildings next. He intends to relocate his plant and bring his family here. The warehouses will be moved intact though most contracts suggest sectional moves.
The tenth annual Crenwell District Sunday School Association convention meets at Pleasant Hill on Saturday May 10 at 10 a.m. The program includes prayers, welcome by Miss Ora Read, reports by school secretaries, papers by J. Coe and Mrs Cruzan, recitations from several schools, a basket dinner, and discussions. Election of officers closes the program. ANNA D. HOWE, Secretary.
Hon Sam White, last Democratic Central committee chair and new Democratic congressional campaign head, reached Baker City this afternoon and began work with J. E. Lathrop. Illness kept him home at first but he now joins the campaign push amid heavy local activity. Local medicine advertises King’s New Discovery for Consumption with dramatic patient testimony from Leesville, claiming cure and relief for asthma and lung troubles at 50 cents and one dollar, with trial bottles free.
One hundred and eighty acres of farming land desirably situated and in a high state of cultivation is offered for ease. See or address 8S. M. DOUGLAS & CO., Eugene.
Reporter tours Patterson School guided by Director W O Zeigler and Superintendent Bechdelt. Students cultivate flower plots and lawns with native trees and vines while maintaining spotless building discipline under Miss Ida Patterson. Enrollment per grade ranges from 1st 4 pupils to 8th 41 pupils, total 424. Visitors invited. high and geary schools to be visited later.
Advertises purchase of chittem bark and wool by W. Sanders at 97 West Eight Street. Mentions Simmons the Artist for photos and stance.
L N Roney in Portland M R Potts to Drain Kelly Roney of Goshen in Eugene Francis Hempe to Seattle Dr E C Sanderson back from Drain Mendenhall from Mohawk TM Richardson from Albany A G Hovey to Portland S R Piper of Cottage Grove in city C L Weber of Creswell in Eugene J S Baker visits J C Jennings from Janection Nettie Chase and Alice McKinlay to Pall Creek Mrs Sarah Smith of Grants Pass visiting in Springfield Mr and Mrs D Tilton return from east Misses Jessie Livermore and Vera Wilson to Portland Ben Riesland and wife leave for Tillamook Col James Jackson A S A retired for inspection Miss Bernice Hawley leaves for Bohemia mines Mr and Mrs Fayette Thomson leave for Pendleton Dr Fr E Selover return from California Mrs H L Boardman and children return to McMinnville A J Barker and Mrs Emma Good arrive from Mayfield Kansas M G Flower in Eugene West Superior Wis journalist J B Ray family move to Los Angeles K Monroe closes second hand store business many friends wish prosperity.
Mrs Carrie BE Winters chosen by the ladies of WERPL to preside over the Rest Cottage following the resignation of Mr and Mrs Thos Berbre. Winters, a widow and Fagene resident, is expected to maintain the cottage’s high standard with county court support for maintenance expenses.
The Geary school on West Fourth street has undergone improvements including new wallpaper, varnished woodwork, and a filled basement to reduce dampness. The grounds gain lawn space and trees with pupil care of flowers, while students excel in multiple grades. Principal Moore has been ill. Miss Yoram substitutes well. Scarlet fever and mumps affect a few students. teachers are highly regarded.
Calvin Heilig manager of the Marquam theater in Portland met with local opera house directors to pursue entrance into the Northwest theatrical circuit. Directors accepted the proposal and placed the theater under Heilig's oversight, with Cal Young named local manager to align Eugene's offerings with Portland and Seattle standards.
Eugene dispatches shift blame for a local land office scandal from Miss Ware to H G McKinley the timber man. The Oregonian noted Ware visiting California and McKinley awaiting charges in Portland or California. A Lloyd suit of 220 000 hints at relations with Ware. Local accusers hope Ware and McKinley will face charges.
M. M. Austin of Winchester Indiana advised wife to try Dr King’s New Life Pills for severe stomach and liver trouble. Physicians could not help. She found relief at once and was ultimately cured. Available for 2 cents at W L De Lano’s drug store. Farrow & Company offers top plows and barrows.
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