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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1903

Page

12

Barn Fire Consumes Lingo Farm Near Junction

May 7 report from mellon City states the J W Lingo farm barn two miles from Junction burned nightly around 11. Lingo lost harness and wagon. neighbor efforts kept house from burning. Frank Williams of nearby springs west of Junction was taken to Salem hospital for appendicitis surgery after two weeks of illness.

J. W. Lingo Frank Williams Mellon City Junction Lingo H. Drake Fank Williams Phor Springs Uto Salem

Stellmacher Court Martialed By Albany Militia

Captain Frank C. Stellmacher of Company G, O N G, Albany, was ordered court martialed by military authorities after remarks said to have been made about Major Ellie. The charges, filed after an inspection of Company G by Major Bilis the Legimental Surgeon, indicate a possible design to stand trial. Stellmacher, a 10-year militia veteran, lived in the Philippines with Sand Oregon Volunteers.

Albany Frank C. Stellmacher Stell N.i Phillippines Oregon Volunteers

Window prize scene at hardware fair captures lively efforts

A clipped caption describes a window contest at a hardware fair. Longetimn and Peter present a fine W. O. W. win, with a man seated on a stool singing along while a grindstone is shown. The description emphasizes a lively, homey display and the crowd’s reaction.

Peter

Sunday Baseball Case Ends In Favor Of Defendants

A Salem courtroom crowd watched the State of Oregon v. Hampton et al. on a Sunday open baseball charge. The jury, after brief deliberation, found for the defendants, ruling officials of a corporation cannot be charged unless the crime is specified as corporate officials. The test case clears Sunday play on Eleventh and Lawrence streets, with Roseburg set for the first league game next Saturday afternoon and a second Sunday contest.

State of Oregon L.T. Harris JS Dale The Christian Church J. S. Dale Lawrence Street Roseburg

Coast Lumber Company Incorporation Filed in Eugene

The Coast Lumber Company filed articles of incorporation with County Clerk FE U Lee. Principal office is Eugene. Capital stock is 10 000 in 100 shares of 100 each. Objects include general lumber business and erecting operating sawmills lath mills and shingle mills. W H Russell, a founder, is a capitalist formerly of Irving. The Guard could not locate him today to confirm plans.

The Coast Lumber Company FE. U. Lee Eugene W. H. Russell Irving East

Leesville man saved by King’s New Discovery for Consumption

In Leesville Indiana W H Brown near death survived after using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. He says it gave immediate relief from asthma and then a complete cure. The remedy is praised for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip with trial bottles free and price 60 cents to $1 guaranteed by W L Delano druggist.

Leesville Ind W. H. Brown W. IL. Delano

Stolen or Strayed Horses Report Near Eugene

Three horses strayed or stolen from the Chapman place on South Willamette Street Eugene. Animals include an Arabian or spotted mare, a large bay colt about three years old with a left front foot injury, and a gray gelding. A suitable reward is offered for information. Contact H. H. Wood, Eugene, South Willamette Street.

Chapman Place South Willamette Street Tharedsy Blind Eye H. H. Wood Eugene

Modern Woodmen State Camp delegates named at The Dalles

At the state camp in The Dalles on May 7 delegates to the head camp in Indianapolis were Hon. W. T. Vaughan of Portland Hon. C. G. Burkhart of Albany and Hon. S. A. Lowell of Pendleton Alternates chosen were B. E. Van Voorheis of Portland Geo. Comer of Cottage Grove Dr. C. D. Lazer of Arlington Baker City selected as next meeting site for two years hence

Dalles Woodmen of America Indianapolis T. Vaughan Portland C. G. Burkhart Albany A. Lowell Pendleton B. E. van Voorheis Geo. Comer Cottage Grove

American failure in the Philippines, Landon reports

New York report from Percival Landon writes that the American campaign in the Philippines has made no impression, with fighting along the coast and a sense of insecurity at headquarters. He argues agriculture-driven prosperity is slipping as lands are abandoned and urges reconsideration of four years of policy.

New York The Daily Mail Percival Landon Manila Philippines Landon United States

Public Debate Over Candidates in Oregon Race

A supporter voices mixed views on Hinger Hermann and Reames, praising a fair paper yet noting insufficient attacks on Hermann. The piece questions Roosevelt endorsement, warns of past graft accusations, and contrasts Hermana’s and Reames’ potential impact for Oregon in Congress.

Hinger Hermann Reames Heraman Binger Roosevelt Congress Hit Flo Birger Hermann Oregon Hermana

To Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine

Advertisement notes that Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets cure a cold in one day. It claims all druggists refund the price if it fails and that E W Grove’s signature appears on each box, priced at 2 cents.

E. W. Grove

Boys Bring Old Rubber to W. Sanders Eugene

Local notice invites boys to bring worn rubber to W Sanders in Eugene where they will be paid four cents per pound.

W. Sanders Eugene

Lane County to showcase resources at state fair

Lane County will donate 100 to fund a county exhibit at the Oregon State Fair in Salem, September 4 to 11. E M Warren of Coburg will collect the display. prizes total 1575 with 300 for first place and 100 for eighth, as officials seek strong regional participation including Washington and Polk counties.

Lane County Daily Guard W. H. Webring Hillsboro M. D. Wisdom Portland Oregon Agricultural Society Jasper Wilkins Coburg Regar Salem E. M. Warren Warren Lane Messrs Wisdom Webrung Wilkine Here Washington Yamhill Polk Benton Marion Linn Hope Douglas Josephine Jackson Oregon

Elopement of Widower and Seventeen-Year-Old Girl

Otho Hall a widower with a large family and longtime county resident eloped with Charlotte Masfield daughter of Mrs. C M Maxfield on Tuesday. They walked to Jefferson, secured a rig, and drove to Aums ville where they stayed last night. As she is over sixteen, no law can reach them, though authorities pursue. Hall says they will marry on the ocean.

Otho Hall Ross Charlotte Masfield C. M. Maxfield Jefferson Street Jefferson Aumsville Hall Albany Democrat

Obituary of Leander Cruzan Pioneer of Lane County

Leander Cruzan died at his home near Zion on April 10 after a long illness of jaundice. Born November 15, 1841 in Marshal County Indiana, he crossed the plains with his father A J Cruzan in 1853 and settled near Eugene. He helped establish the Leaburg post office and later built a home at Lost Valley. He married Caroline Matthews on July 12, 1866 and was a longtime Methodist, revered as upright and industrious. He leaves a wife, three sons, four daughters, two brothers, three sisters, and many friends. interment was at Pleasant Hill.

Leander Cruzan Lane County Zion Mr. Cruzan Marshal County Ind Plains A. J. Cruzan Eugene Fleasant Hill Caroline Matthews Leaburg Lost Valley Methodist Church Pleasant Hill

Real Estate Transfers and Court Notices in Eugene Area

Real estate transfers list numerous grant deeds and lot sales in Cottage Grove Coburg and Eugene involving Frazer, Poilt, Drury, Stanton, Hovey, Yates, and others with parcel descriptions and monetary amounts. Guardianship appointments, appraisers, and an estate inventory are noted along with mining district claims and railroad-related transfers. Circuit Court actions include money recovery cases, and stock brand filings list J W as a brand initials. Marriage license for Frank Young and Louise Babb.

Arthur L Dora KE. Frazer Lala Poilt Mulligan Eugene George W. Drury Edward B. Airifin Effie Charles E. Stanton J. B. Ferguson Emily Hovey James R. Yates East Seventh Oak Atreets Frank L. Wilson C. Cushman A. Burrell John Hewitt Christie M Althea Wheeler Mary B. Wheeler John L. Maresh Joseph W. Stewart M. Yoran M. H Sarah Skinner M. J. Skinner

For Sale Stock and Fixtures of Lowa firo cery Company

For sale stock and fixtures of the Lowa firo cery Company, to be sold as a unit or separately. Apply to J. N. Jassell at the Hotel Smeede store. L. M. Travis, Attorney for Merchants' Protective Association.

Lowa Firocery Company J. N. Jassell Hotel Smeede L. M. Travis Merchants’ Protective Association

Thoughtful Winchester Husband Finds Cure in Pills

M. M. Austin of Winchester Ind aided his wife’s stomach and liver troubles when doctors could not help. He used Dr King’s New Life Pills and she found relief quickly and was cured. Sold at De Lanos drug store.

M. M. Austin Winchester Ind Dr. King W. Ds de Lanos Drug Store

Mar Not varnish sold as wood and wallpaper coating

The item labeled Mar Not varnish claims to protect wood oil cloth linoleum and wallpaper without marring. Marketed as Chambers' Hardware, the name emphasizes its scratch resistant promise amid household coatings.

Chittim Bark Wanted At Market Stand

Local office at OT West Eighth street invites producers to bring chittem bark and wool for top market prices. W Sanders oversees the collection and pricing.

W. Sanders OT West Eighth Street

Notable Residents and Visitors Reach Medford

A string of visitors and locals in Medford includes Mra. J. S. Medley, Mra. J. T. Nicklin from Junction, Russell Coleman from Coburg, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Allen to Salem, attorney Ai. F. Skipworth from Junction, Louis Bean en route to Redding California on business, Mrs. Samuel T. Thurston of Crawfordsville on a short visit, R. H. Shacklett departing Sunday for the East and South, Mrs. Amelia Kay to Benton county this afternoon, M. D. Wisdom and W. H. Webring off to the state fair in the south, S. H. Friendly back from Portland, Gree Day visiting relatives, Sam White from Democratic headquarters to Baker City for the weekend, Noah Clark of Spokane and former Eugene resident arriving, Mrs. Hill leaving for Centralia Washington, EB. HW Ingham and Mr. Zimmer from Eugene visiting Medford on a local enterprise prospect.

Russell Coleman Coburg W. G. Allen Salem Ai. F. Skipworth Junction Louis Bean Redding California Samuel T. Thurston Crawfordsville R. H. Shacklett Amelia Kay Benton County M. D. Wisdom W. H. Webring South S. H. Friendly Portland Gree Sam White Democratic Baker City Noah Clark Spokane Eugene

Petition for County Road Connects Cottage Grove and Lorane

A county clerk bulletin lists 165 residents supporting a June term road petition. The plan calls for a four foot wide county road from the 288 intersection along L. E. Ward’s east line east through Siuslaw valley to join county road 445, linking Cottage Grove and Lorane with a new convenient route. The petition notes broad local support and aims to improve country life with better roads.

Court House Cottage Girove-Lorane Road Ll. E. Ward Siuslaw Cottage Grove Lorane

Bucklen Amnica Salve Promises Quick Full Cure

Persuasive ad claims Bucklen's Amnica Salve cleans and cures burns sores bruises cuts bolts ulcers skin eruptions and piles. Sold by W L Delano druggist at two cents with a satisfaction guarantee.

Bucklen W. L. Delano

Also Mentioned on This Page

Milance Ae Perous Carter Man's Shur Store J. W. Kays Furniture Cobalmers and Funeral Directors F & Henderson Cor. Willand Apt. Stellmacher Henry Motfman J. D. Matlock J. J. Phillips Mike Schneider John Hmlanton R. M. Dast Chris Marx 8. Y. Abbott L Simon Thompson & Hardy Woodmen State Camp Court Court House Ems Soeren Mathiesen John Brand Miranda J. Kaust Rosa Nettl R le J. J. Thomas S. H. Thomas C.J Ella L. Buley C. Q. Cartwright Ree Nancy Jacob Bohr A. J. Arnel Isabelle J. H. Harper J. A Lydia J. Richardson Bb. Wooten Wm. Wooten, Jr Nancy Wooten Charles Lizzie Thom N. J. Cummins & Company Jas. H. McFarland’s Albany Brewing Company Jas. H. McFarland’s Ad Frank Layman McKenzie Blue River Circuit Court Charles Ostranderva W. L R. D. Dunlap E. O. Potter O. L. Bowder Rebecca A. Pope Admr J. W. Pope J. W. Copenhaver Frank Young Louise Babb Jerome Wilson Cartonria Chambers Hardware Chittem Waterman's Schwarzschild’s Mra. J Medford Oregonian Ingham Zimmer Oliver Oliver Steel Norris & Rowe’s Pacific Coast Lilliputian Roman Hippodrome Million Dollar Zoological Annex Royal Matsuda
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