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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1901
Page
8
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Fragments report May events and items at F L Chambers and Moon Street stores. Bergher moves to a new mill, Waddie rents on South Oak Street, and promotions include seeds, garden supplies, and imported scents. A horsefight or game warden issue appears, along with a pneumonia death and a May 1 interment at Camp Creek come- May 1st.
Large crowds gather at Champoeg, Marion county, for the unveiling of a monument marking the birth site of Oregon’s Provisional Government on May 2, 1843. Hon. F. X. Matthiew of Butteville presided as the sole survivor, with governors, pastors, and pioneer figures in attendance and speeches by Geer, Scott, Hines, and Minto. CRISIS IN ENGLAND. Special to the Guard, London, May 2. Coal miners oppose an export tax on coal and threaten to paralyze the nation, vowing to close all pits until the tax is removed. English shipbuilders say Morgan's methods will not harm American shipping. A heavy mortality report from Manila states one-sixth of Luzon natives have died or perished since the war began.
Sage, who recently warned against wild Wall Street speculation, predicts another Black Friday in the near future that would surpass any prior financial crisis. The claim, coming from a prominent observer in New York, echoes fears of severe market turmoil.
William Moore, a Greenville hop grower, reports one third of the hops on the John Kirta place failed to emerge this year. He blames an insect at the hop runners or cold weather. Two nearby growers report similar losses.
The California athletic squad of 12 athletes, with Trainer Christie and Manager Reno Hutchinson, will arrive in Eugene, Oregon on Sunday afternoon. Also noted is Ivan DeLashmutt leaving UC for Santa Rita NM to become assayer for a mining concern, after early graduation. J A Maurer jeweler adds a full assaying outfit valued at $150 to his shop and announces delivery service via his wagon Moon Feed Store advertises free delivery.
In Walla Walla May 1 Mortimer Montpetit, home from Ohio, returns to learn he was buried after a fatal fire. A body found in a burned building was identified as him and buried by his lodge with a marble headstone. He has moved the tombstone and asks the superior court to strike the death record from the auditor's books.
The marriage occurred this morning at 9 30 in the Catholic church with a full congregation. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Schmidt, lives west of Eugene, while the groom has just moved from Minnesota and bought a farm two miles southwest of town where they will reside. Relatives and friends extend hearty congratulations.
A balloon ascensionist died during a hazardous stunt after losing grip on a trapeze. The crowd witnessed the fatal fall amid warnings that risky adventures threaten health and safety. Health advice touts Hoesetters Stomach Bitters as a remedy for digestion, dyspepsia, and insomnia while promising protection against malaria.
Sealed bids will be received for painting the city hall and the bell tower with specified coats of white lead and oil and miners roof paint. Bids must be in the hands of City Recorder B F Dorris or Councilman A L Peter by 7:30 pm, May 6, 1901. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
A morning blaze gutted Hammond’s bakeshop on Willamette Street. Baker Merritt Huntley spotted flames from the ceiling, summoned help, and only the corrugated rear shop burned. Loss includes $250 to $300 in damages and a watch. insurance covers the main building. Hammond plans quick rebuilding and bread by tomorrow.
Nathan Winters born January 25, 1836 in Chazy New York died yesterday afternoon. He served in the Civil War with the 27th Wisconsin Infantry and later lived in Atlantic Iowa Stewart Nebraska Henderson Station and Eugene Oregon. He survived by his second wife Carrie Firman and an only child Mrs H M Manville. Funeral held at 2 pm from the family home with Geary Post GAR honors at LooF cemetery.
Public advisory warns against mercury containing catarrh ointments and urges prescriptions by reputable physicians. It notes Hall's Catarrh Cure from FJ Cheney & Co of Toledo as containing mercury and claims it is taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Consumers urged to seek genuine products and beware of imitations. testimonials offered.
A batch of six wild horses strayed from the Ware place six miles southwest of Eugene. Two roan mares, chestnut sorrel mare with facial strip, light sorrel horse four years old, a bay mare colt five years old with white face and a white hind foot. The horses were last seen on Tuesday on the road heading north in April. A reward is offered for information or recovery. Address Charles Kxoop Eugene Ore.
Laboring to install the soldiers fountain on the courthouse lawn, W W Martin undertakes lettering and carving. A May 15 finish is anticipated. inscriptions will name Lane county volunteers who died in the Philippines 1504 184৫.
Delegates from about 40 Sunday schools attended the Lane Sunday Schools convention. Officials included Clara J Bond as vice president and Mabel Wheeler as secretary. Devotions were led by Mr G D Lion and greetings by Rev CC Smoot and Rev J H Skidmore. Thursday morning featured discussions on temperance, mission of the Sunday School, and Bible studies led by Prof F Dunn and others. Reports from district presidents showed growth and committees were appointed for enrollment, ways and means, and resolutions.
Wm McPherson died this morning at 1 am after several months of illness from dropsy and heart trouble. Born December 80 1828 in Monroe county Kentucky, he moved to Missouri in youth, crossed the plains to Oregon in 1863, settled near Salem then Lane county in 1854, and lived in Eugene since 1880. He never married. surviving relatives include brother Joseph, niece Mrs J M Geahart west of Eugene, nephews E F Barger of Eugene and L F Metherson of Eastern Oregon. Funeral tomorrow at 1 pm at EB Barger’s Patterson street residence, with interment at Mulkey cemetery. Rev J C Richardson to conduct services.
A provision requires a $10 license fee for non residents to hunt in Oregon. Applicants must file an affidavit with the state game and forestry warden, swear on the hunting region, and promise not to hunt in closed seasons. Licenses expire December 11 and are non transferable, with yearly reports to the governor.
On May 3 1901 buyers faced Butter at 40 cents per roll Wool at 16 cents per? ton Poultry between 350 and 450 dollars per ton Dried prunes from S to 5? Flour at 75 cents per sack Oats 40 cents Potatoes 60 cents per 100 Cash prices for several staples including Wheat 50 cents Hope 12 to 15 cents.
FL Chambers appoints 19.1 agents including Wheeler and Scott in Cottage Grove CF Hariburt Junction City A Bond and Son Irving Hazelton Kros Creswell P L Bristow Pleasant HII Genuine Oliver extras only at these locations propagated by the chamber listings containing the agent names and places.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for constipation headache dizziness jaundice malaria fever and other liver and stomach troubles. It claims the pills are purely vegetable never gripe or weaken and priced at 26e at W L DeLane’s drug store. A promotional note urges readers to prepare for summer travel by purchasing the medicine.
Advertises 500 cords of hemlock bark wanted at ten dollars per cord. Inquiries directed to the tany at W W Haines & Co and Company.
A terse inquiry from F Rankin at Seventh St seeking to trade an organ or piano for a quantity described as body fit wood pli t coarse. No additional details or contacts provided.
J W Sullivan of Hartford Connecticut scratched his leg with a rusty wire twelve years ago. Inflammation and blood poisoning followed, two years of intense suffering. Doctors urged amputation, but Sullivan used one bottle of Electric Bitters and 12 boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, healing his leg completely. Electric Bitters cure eruptions eczema tetter salt rheum sores and blood disorders with guaranteed satisfaction or money back, 50 cents.
Pure dome Made Brandy. For liver, kidney or stomach troubles, colds, lagrippe or hilousness there is nothing better than Francis' pure brandies. All orders promptly filled with prune, apple or pear brandy at 75 cents per quart, or 2.50 per gallon. Orders by steamer or express will be securely boxed, Made and sold to consumers only. Eugene, Blair streets. Oregon
While forking about the trees in Campbell Bros orchard ten days ago a worker found Chinese pheasant eggs. J HK Campbell took the eggs and placed them under a domestic hen. This morning eleven chicks hatched from twelve eggs, about half the size of a newling, with light and dark stripes.
Oregon readers learn that Blanche Bates, an Oregon girl and actress, faced a bold masher on Broadway. While walking with her maid under an umbrella, a well dressed man stepped between them and demanded to walk home. Bates, aroused, pushed him aside causing him to fall on the slippery pavement and railing. She declared that he insulted defenseless women and disappeared with her maid.
Attendees report the district gathering at Gooden as the best ever. The Meneley Concert Company impressed with superb singing and moving readings by Mr Knox. Editors Wooley and Moree visited, noting local happenings including a new blacksmith shop and strong interest in next spring’s performance.
Chittim bark and wool sought by W Baudere in Eugene. Bring materials to the W Baudere office at Ax Billy's store for highest cash price offered.
A bold remark praises F L Chambers for selling screen doors and windows, claiming the company does the work and accuses others of failing to buy. The note frames Chambers as the best source for home screens and fittings.
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