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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1903
Page
7
Classified notice outlines subscription rates for one year six months and three months for the Eugene Guard with address Near Seventh and Willamette streets opposite Odd Fellows Temple. Includes Main 191 telephone and terms of subscription.
Henry C. Ide of the Philippine Commission denounces the twofold taxation on the Philippines under the Dingley tariff. He argues tobacco and cigars face heavy duties when exported to the United States, warning that tariffs protect cheaper Philippine labor and burden Filipino producers while echoing grievances of colonial taxation and independence rhetoric.
General Owen Summers who headed the Second Oregon Volunteers in the Philippines is praised by his men who threaten to be absent from the grand parade during President Roosevelt's Portland visit. About 400 veterans would join the absence, though the corps holds Summers in high regard for his service.
The article notes General Baden Powell’s official visit to inspect American cavalry and recalls a cavalry tactic revolution sparked by the Civil War. It cites Hermann claiming direct White House urging Roosevelt’s support, while Roosevelt and Hitchcock offer no defense against public charges.
The Treasury Department in Washington completed a cash count in New York vaults under an interim Assistant Treasurer. Gold coin totals reached 2,200,774,007 and silver 85,007,249. The note closes with a wary adage about guardian coins and risk.
The Register editorial links President Roosevelt with Binger Hermann, suggesting their fates are bound. The piece implies growing fear as a month of campaign time remains ahead and pressures mount on both figures.
A city jail in Seattle saw thirteen inmates escape yesterday morning while twenty others remained. The incident involved minor offenders and occurred as guards struggled to monitor the facility. The escape prompted a search and reinforcements to secure the jail.
Early season blazes sweep a large forested portion of Beameyivania’s mountains, threatening communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle fast moving flames as winds push the fire toward remote settlements and critical habitats. Local authorities issue evacuation alerts and seek support from regional agencies to contain spread and protect infrastructure.
Real estate transfers listed include Wm Byler to J K R Hays for 2 acres in township 174 west, Riley and Edward Petty to Henry and Katherine Melton for land in township 193, and multiple patents and deeds in townships 177 to 228. Several pairs of names appear with acres, tracts, and locations, plus mining claim proofs in Hohemia district. Other actions include Booth Kelly Lumber Company vs Chrisholm for debt and equity mortgage foreclosures in progress.
The Springfield Woodmen of the World Uniform Rank lists participants for the big May 15 low-rolling event. Names include W. M. Sutton captain, B. B. Downe first lieutenant, Herbert Walker second lieutenant, J. A. Doane, Walter Wilmot, J. F. Woods, J. A. Abeene, T. B. Abeene, Harry Stewart, Henry Sinner, L. & Thompson, Dan Humphrey, J. B. Male, Geo. Price, J. M. McPherson, and others.
Prosperous Danes of Junction City Oregon on May 1 bought an entire half block for a hall and parsonage at a cost of 200. The Danish colony also acquired a cemetery site and now owns percent of the local land.
The Hooker Brothers lumber firm reports two valuable horses killed when their team broke through a ravine bridge near Panther. Driver Lee Logan escaped unharmed though shaken. The firm seeks recompense from the county for damages.
Gilmon D Shirey born in Pennsylvania March 3 1865 moved to Washington in 1889 and later to Lane County Oregon where he resided. He married Olive D Strange January 20 1801 and is survived by five children. A logging worker on the McKenzie he died May 6 1903 after a brief illness. Funeral at his Walterville home conducted by Geo W Simons of the Christian church. He was laid to rest in Camp Creek cemetery with Woodmen of the World rites.
G A R comrades and families are urged to bring well filled dinner baskets for Memorial Day exercises. Ladies of the G A R will serve coffee at Frank's hall on Sth street to members of either organization and their families. Public School Examinations set for Lane county include May 20 21 22 and June 17 18 19 with 1000. teachers must request lists of questions and specify dates. county superintendent W E Miller notes urgency April 1 2008. We carry a full line of garden seeds in bulk aloo lawn grass and flower seed Chambers Hardware
A 5 year old milch cow half Jersey and Shorthorn with second heifer calf for sale priced at 40 dollars. Also stock pastured. Contact W. A. Potter in Irving.
An old classified item from Chambers Hardware promotes five thousand fence posts for sale and kitchen and garden items. It lists line of clock shelves and medicine chests, a Phoenix ball bearing and grass catchers, and ends with Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming iron and quinine in a tasteless form with no cure and no pay.
Cottage Grove Nugget reports Godfrey Graber’s return from Switzerland after wintering with his parents and brother John. He enjoyed a fine visit with the older folks and is glad to be back in his land of adoption. Attorney N E Markley of Moro arrives in Cottage Grove to join his wife and child, with favorable Moro reports and a fondness for that part of the state.
Pleasant Hill reports health for Mayor Uncle Sam Baughman with family at bedside. Caspar Barstch runs a busy meat wagon while Amon Walker and Chauncey Mulkey haul cream to the creamery. A 40 by 80 foot barn will rise near the area. Deaths mark the week as Maggie Renwick and Aunt Zilpha Rigdon are mourned. visitors from nearby towns attend Risdon funeral and other services.
Creswell farmers plant corn at a lively pace as haying starts. Wm Buoy leaves the farm for a Hill's Creek ranch near Jasper. Geo B Day returns from near Portland and is buried in Creswell cemetery. Jay Stone heads to California for harvest work. G L Weber upgrades his store interior with new shelving. KR H Parsons moves to Leaburg to work in a logging camp. Hallie Hawley hosts a Friday evening gathering with ice cream. Creswellites attend Eugene show. Creswell W W prepares for Friday carnival as businesses close for the event.
216 acre farm with 190 cultivated and rest pasture and timber. Suitable for grain hay and stock. Two dwellings, springs provide water. Address care. 5S. Richardson Pleasant Hill Or C A Parker Springfield Or. Also notice on city warrants prior to Dec 10 1902 payable May 6 and 10 at office Eugene Or May 2 1908 PF Repsner City Treasurer.
One hundred and eighty acres of farming land desirably situated in high cultivation offered for sale. See or address S M Douglas & Co Eugene. Parrow & Company will sell plows and barrows. One can of Sherwin Williams boggy palot for your rig.
Natron items note visits by Mr and Mrs B F Smith and by Mrs G Simone of Eugene, W B Scott new Jasper merchant, illness of M A Talifero, J W Smith driving for Lester Brothers, Mrs J Striptin visiting from Forest Grove, cordwood work for T E Edwards, J T Wallace of Jasper. Local notices include homestead filings in Foene, J J Walton as U S Commissioner, new hardware stock, bee supplies, and Woodmen drill team preparing for Eugene log rolling on the 15th. Eugene entertainments and the W O W flag display. Owen Van Dayn and Florence Miller to marry in Nampa Idaho, Emma Van Duyn to wed a mining man.
A black leather clasp purse containing 310 gold pieces and 2 to 3 dollars in silver was lost between Pleasant Hill creamery and Goshen on Tuesday. Return to C. L. Williams at Dexter for a suitable reward.
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