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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1900

Page

5

Union State Ticket for Electors and Local Officials

Union State Ticket lists candidates by county for positions including Supreme Judge Food Commissioner Congressman First District Prosecuting Attorney and various county roles. Notable names include VEATCH Cottage Grove Levi Gee Skipworth Harwood Kincaid Hill Millican Pattern Miler Parker Lincoln Taylor Cheshire Kinsey and Rtin with precinct officers in Eugene.

Veatch Levi Gee Skipworth Eugene Chas Harwood Florence H. Rd. Kincaid J.B. Hill Richardson Cigk H. M. Millican Junction W. W. Withers Thurston A. &. Pattern Eren W.W. M. Mileer Creswell E. Rh. Parker Lost Valley Clincoln Taylor Cottage Grove

Eugene City Guard Business Address Notice

Eugene Oregon editors and proprietors addressed directly in letters to THE GUARD. Correspondence intended for the Eugene City Guard weekly publication should be sent to the Eugene, Oregon office with clear references.

Register to vote before May 15 for state and presidential vote

Do not forget that before you can cast a vote at the coming state and presidential elections your name must be on the register. The time is now on to have your name at there. If not registered efore May 15 you cannot vote. You can register be fore any notary public or jus tice of the peace free of cost, or at the courthouse in the county clerk's office. Do not neglecte to register.

Justice of the Peace Lane County

Patterson Seeks Efficient County Treasury Service

Lane county's treasurer is praised for practical reform. The office, once locked at hours and reliant on banks or ex-officials, now operates openly with Treasurer Patterson ready at all business hours to handle warrants and tax collections. The change marks a departure from the old regime praised by locals.

Lane County Tatterson Sheriffs Office Abe” Patterson

Schulmerich Named Democratic Dairy and Food Commissioner Candidate

Wm Schulmerich a resident of Washington county and longtime dairy operator leads the Democratic People's ticket for dairy and food commissioner. Born in Eldorado County California he moved to Oregon in 1875 at age fourteen and remains the state’s only German nominee on the ticket presenting a record of financial success in dairy.

Wm. Schulmerich Democratic People’s Washington County Eldorado County Cal Oregon Etate Schulmerich

Health and life insurance touted as family safeguards

An advertisement extols life and health insurance for families, arguing health is vital since sickness undermines the body. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is endorsed as stomach healing medicine, with testimonials of dramatic recovery and private correspondence from Dr. Pierce. It urges readers to contact Dr. R V Pierce in Buffalo New York for treatment.

Mike Doctor Pierce A. C. Jones Walter le Seti Wacom Dr. Pierce R.V. Pierce N.Y

State Dairy Leader Candidacy Endorsed for Office

A through study of the business and active work against dairy adulteration have earned him wide respect. He serves as vice president of the State Dairy Association and is known to many dairymen for fitness and capability to administer the duties of the office he seeks.

Hig State Dairy Association

Explainer Sought on Taylor Tax and County Costs

A May 10 Register item urges J. L. Taylor to explain his 36 head of sheep taxed at a cent per head and why he pays no county tax on the 23.50 mills levy. The piece argues Taylor lacks substantial county interests and should not be elected county commissioner, framing it as a business decision affecting all taxpayers.

J. L. Taylor Une Eegene Hermann Taylor

Derelict Voters and Registration Warnings in Lane County

Lane County registration records show many voters did not cast ballots in prior elections. Estimated 10 to 20 percent may be unregistered. deadline May 15 to vote in upcoming state and presidential elections. Free registration before notary public, justice, or county clerk. Bargains in bottom land set by Wm Stewart with land and lumber offers from Goshen and Springfield areas.

After Tongue's Scalp Camp Bennett Pledges to Target Tongue

Salem veterans group Camp Bennett No. 8 of the Indian War Veterans passes May 5 resolutions vowing to press Congressman Tongue and demand counting of votes while deriding perceived political manipulation. The document cites push to expose strength and opposition as elections approach.

Camp Bennett Salem Tongue

Scott's Emulsion Promises Health for Delicate Children

An old advertisement exhorts parents to give Scott's Emulsion to fragile children. It claims the remedy restores color to the cheeks strengthens nerves and restores youthful vigor, urging all delicate kids to take it for better health.

Scott

Walterville Building Co Seeks Bids for Two Story Building

Sealed bids due by 1 pm May 26 1900 for erecting a two story building at 24150 Ayet Walterville Oregon. Plans and specs available from J A Books Walterville Howh. The company reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bids addressed to E M Bowerman Walterville Or.

Walterville Building Co Walterville Walterville Howh E. M. Bowerman

The Best in the World Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Endorsement

A reader from Andersonville Indiana praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as the best for cold and coughs after short use. The letter notes personal relief and mentions W. L. DeLano as the local seller.

the Herald Andersonville Ind W. L. DeLano

School District No 70 seeks bids for school house

School district No 70 Lane county Oregon will receive bids for the erection of a school house. Plans and specifications may be found at the store of J H McClang Eugene. Bids must be left with said J H McClang on or before May 20 1900. The directors reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Directors Drerrier No 70.

Lane County Oregon J. H. McClang Eugene Aald Richt Amy Drerrier

He Fooled the Surgeons and Healed Himself

West Jefferson man Renick Hamilton endured 18 months of rectal fistula and faced death before a self cure using five boxes of Booklen’s Arnica Salve. Advertised as the surest pile cure, it was sold by W L DeLano, druggist, at Bicenta a box.

Renick Hamiton West Jefferson Himmself Booklen W L DeLano

Independent Candidate for Road Supervisor in Blanton Precinct

H. H. Strickney declares as an independent candidate for road supervisor in Blanton precinct subject to voters at the next regular election. He seeks support from residents and emphasizes local control.

Blanton H. H. Srickney

Contested Bridge Route Proposals Reach Court Plea

Petitions circulate for either building a bridge above Hendrick McKenzie ferry or improving Camp creek road. Authors urge leaving decision to new county officers taking office in July.

Commissioners Court Hendrick+ McKenzie Camp Creek

May 9 1900 News Tidbits From Local Area

May 9 1900 reports wild strawberries ripening and Mr Hamilton section foreman receiving a new railroad bicycle. Miss Gertrude Southworth returns to Cottage Grove after visiting Goshen friends. Roy G Love leaves for Baker City. Rumor about a Eugene rendezvous remains unconfirmed. Miss Lucinda Berkshire visits Bilverton Thursday to see sister Mrs Beck. School closes briefly for a thorough clean. Miss Sadie Emmons returns home to Spencer Butte due to ill health. sister Miss Laurie replaces her with Mrs Hamilton.

Hamilton Gertrude Southworth Cottage Grove Roy G. Love Baker City Eugene Sadie Emmons Spencer Butte Miss Laurie Mra Hamilton

Notice to Contractors for McKenzie River Bridge Bid

The County Court of Lancaster County Oregon invites bids by 1 PM on Wednesday June 6 1900 to furnish materials and construct a wagon road bridge across the McKenzie River at Hendricks ferry. Plans and stream diagrams with bids for steel wood stone tubular or wooden pier structures. Court may reject any or all bids by order of E A Lee Clerk Eugene May 10 1900 Butter and produce prices listed in local market pages.

County Court Lanc County Oregon McKenzie River Hendricks’ Ferry E. A. Lee Eugene

New Roads Placed by County Court at Creswell

The county court establishes Henderson avenue Mauden roads and assigns road viewers for Sutherland Zorn Rast and Elwood roads with C M Coillier as surveyor. Also report of a local political incident and a land sale offer near Eugene with a 155 acre parcel and a second tract with pasture land six miles from Eugene.

Henderson Avenue Mauden Henderson Road Springfield Sutherland Road A M Thurman Z T Fisk Joel Mays Elwood Road J A McLeod W W Neeley C B Morgan Eugene J M Gearhart Oregon

Hood Pills Cure Liver Ailment Rumor Sparks Debate

A cryptic claim circulated online alleging Hood Pills cure liver disease when taken with Hood Barsaparilia. Health authorities warn against unverified mixtures and advise consulting medical guidance before use.

Rich strike reported on LeRoy Bros Laura Saine property

J L LeRoy of Bohemia, recovering from sickness, received news from a brother of a rich strike on the LeRoy Bros property, the Laura Saine. The Champlor basin claims, five in a group opposite Helena mine, show no parallel outcropping. The brothers have refused offers to sell, believing the discovery strong and promising.

J. L. LeRoy Bohemia LeRoy Bros Laura Saine. _ LeRoy Bros Champlor Helena

Purify Impure Blood With Acker Elixir

Advertises Acker's pod Elixir as a universal cure for rofulous and syphilitic poisons and other blood diseases. Claims positive healing evidence from symptoms like headaches, fever, pimples, and sores. Sold by L De Lago with a guarantee.

L de Lago

List of Letters at the Eugene Post Office in 1900

Names listed include Dr Eugene Irwin RP Mettock J D Moe Tabler A 2 Velling Miss Ellie Pierce V E Ramsey Mrs Mar Steingrandt GE 2 tha E Tal Wm G Wooden Mattee A charge of one cent will be made on all letters given out. Persons calling for letters will please sign when advertised. McCornack P M

Eugene Irwin RP Mettock J D Moe Ellie Pierce Ramsey Mar- Steingrandt Ellers McCornack P M

Alaska Gold Fields Steamship Set for Cape Noume Voyage

The first steamship for Cape Noume and Cape York sails from Seattle on May 10. The vessel will be large with freight capacity 1600 tons and room for 200 passengers. For rates and information, contact R McMurphy, Agent, Northern Pacific, Eugene.

Cape Noume Cape York Seattle R. McMurphey Bern Pacific Hugene

No Cure No Pay Drug Ad Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic for chills malaria and biliousness with no cure no pay and compares it to lemon syrup. A testimonial by Rev. W E Sitter claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure helped twenty years of indigestion from the start. Also mentions bicycle repairs at Rambler agency and VinceQ Co Corner drug store.

W. E. Sitter W.caton N. Y Vinceq. & Co Rambler Agency

Also Mentioned on This Page

Union State Ticket WM Pierce Mnatilla Dell Stuart Multoomah Ernest Kroner Multnomah John Whitaker Benton County T G Green Asi Afi Multnomah County de Bernard Daly Lake County Masard Coos County Lane County Citizens’ Ticket W. L. Cheshire W. Kinsey J. M. Rtin Eugene City Guard County Treasurer’s Office Dairy and Food Commissioner Pacific Northwest Congress Coast Fork Wm Stewart Goshen Edmunson oQisr Goshen Elliott Crenwell Road Swacgaart Athena Mr. Tongue Colonel Wood J. W. Kays Furniture Coewsalvers and Funeral Directors Day & Henderson Cor. Wil 7Th Sts Lucinda Berkshire Bilverton Mra Beck Chittim W Sanders Green's Grocery Store Creswell, Or Hood Alaska Paul U. Gree & Sor Breeder Abqug CO P. Kellogg J. V, Kauffind CC MatLocr Sheen Tos J.C. A. Lowell Mase Buckingham SEARS Roesuck Iomicace Ae Mark the Universal of Recreatioo F. L. Chasibers Velet Mort Adva Uliv Drivi Burg Atti Bloo
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