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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1903
Page
12
A widow of Dr. Lazeare, employed by the Government, died after being inoculated with Yellow Fever via mosquito bites in Cuba. The piece recounts a series of Government experiments validating mosquitoes as a dangerous vector for malaria and yellow fever, underscoring the need for public health measures to curb disease through blood purity and related defenses.
A six car presidential train led by engine 2199 with Engineer Morris passed Eugene at 6:15 AM without stopping. A large crowd waited at the depot hoping for a glimpse, but the train sped through leaving only a porter visible, whose broad grin greeted the onlookers.
A man identified as Miller drowned after an accident at the river ford about one mile east of Creswell. His body was entangled, leaving his family stranded midstream. Mr Lawton assisted in rescuing them.
May 20 Independence Oregon reports William O Peacock a hitchback shot and killed his uncle Alexander Kerr at Parker Station south of town. Peacock surrendered to officers after the shooting. The weapon was a shotgun loaded with No 4 shot.
Rosebarg officials report four saloon keepers were indicted by the grand jury for permitting unlawful gaming in their establishments. All four pleaded guilty and were fined 100 each, which they paid.
M. M. Austin of Winchester Indiana describes his wife suffering stomach and liver trouble. Doctors failed to help yet she found relief and real cure after taking Dr. King’s New Life Pills. Sold only at De Latos drug store.
Salem May 21 President Roosevelt ignored Binger Hermann in all remarks during his Oregon visit. Hermann failed to receive the usual warmth, with speculation that Senator Mitchell and others pressed for the ride. The episode signals Roosevelt's evident displeasure over Hermann's removal from the General Land Office and leaves the public with a clear view of his stance toward Hermann.
Marshal Stiles and Constable Jack Smith chased two youths Tud Body and Mertie Body suspected of burglarizing a carpenter shop. The pair fled by wagon and bicycle toward Harrisburg and were pursued, one captured at Irving and the other cornered at the river road in Eugene. They allegedly bought the tools at a second-hand store and deny the crime.
Fred W. Bloomfield married Miss Estella KE Archer at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Moon on East Ninth Street with Justice C. A. Wintermeyer officiating. Bloomfield is well known in lodge circles while the bride has gained friends since arriving from the East a few months ago. The Guard extends best wishes for happiness.
T G Hendrices announces approximately 30 lots across seven Eugene additions for sale, with a new addition laid off and seller offering terms from 30 dollars upward. No agents used. Some parcels may be exchanged for timber lands. buyers urged to call early.
Dr Lowe, a cer ulo opticain, will be in his Eugene office next week. He will be out of town the following two weeks. If you have eye troubles, have him test them. His services are advertised as reasonable and reliable.
Ex governor William Parkhurst Lord, former Oregon chief executive and current minister to the Argentine Republic, returns to Salem for a lengthy furlough. He plans to stay most of the summer, awaiting his family from California, and hopes the Oregon climate will restore his health. He will reside at the Hotel Willamette after attending a presidential party in Portland.
The Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company opens an office at Lowell on the Upper Willamette, extending the line from Unity Bridge about two and a quarter miles. A farmers line from Eugene to five miles below town toward Irving is under construction to serve residents along the road. Springfield will gain a separate exchange in operation by early next week with 46 phones, improving service in the area.
Chief of Police Stiles acting under Mayor Chrisman's order closed all open gambling in Eu gene yesterday afternoon. The rear rooms of several saloons went dark and quiet last night. Some gamblers have already left town but promise to return when games resume, citing prior similar actions as a guide.
The Weekly Guard urges voters to cast ballots in the upcoming special election for congressman. It condemns Hermann’s record and endorses Reames as a Native Son of good character, urging turnout on Monday, June 1, to vote regardless of politics.
Mrs Augusta C Peterreins died at her home five miles west of Eugene on May 20 1903 at age 73 years 6 months 24 days. Born in Germany November 26 1820 she married Peter Peterreine and came to America in 1854 locating first in Philadelphia then Minnesota before moving to Oregon in 1901 near Ingene where she had since resided. Surviving are her husband and six children three in Oregon and three in Minnesota. Her remains were shipped to Minnesota for burial today.
Dexter Sparks and Miss Ross Lane of Blue River married this afternoon at 3 o'clock at A. W. Ream's residence on East Seventh Street. Justice C. A. Wintermeier officiated. They plan to reside in Blue River where Sparks runs a business. Also included is an advertisement for "Mar-Not" varnish by Chambers Hardware, claiming it can varnish wood, cloth, linoleum, or wallpaper.
President arrives from the south in Salem Oregon May 21 to a continuous ovation by about ten thousand people. He addresses 5000 school children at Marion Square and the capitol crowd with Gov Chamberlain and others present. We praise the west’s good plain people and honor the G A R and Oregon units as Hallie Hinges sings. Moody speaks briefly before the party leaves for Portland.
President Roosevelt and his party arrived in Portland by special train at 2 15 pm greeted by about five thousand people. The crowd filled streets near the depot and sixty covers were prepared for a Portland Hotel banquet that evening. The President showed no signs of fatigue from the long journey.
Otho Hall was lightly wounded when Mrs. Maxwell shot him in Albany last night. Hall had eloped with Maxwell’s daughter and married in Vancouver before returning home. Maxwell was released on two hundred dollars bond to appear for examination tomorrow as public sentiment favored her.
In Manila on May 21 a blaze leveled about two thousand native houses in Tondo. Roughly 50,000 residents became homeless with the municipality providing food and shelter. Estimated damage reached 2,000,000 pesos. Separately at Harristorg bridge a Wisconsin hobo named Wilson fell from a trestle, breaking his right thigh. a local doctor set the fracture.
The Grand Encampment of Odd Fellows in Portland May 2 elected officers including Grand Patriarch T F Howard Pendleton and Grand High Priest W M Green Eugene. Other posts named: Senior Warden Claude Gatch Salem, Scribe E E Sharon Portland, Treasurer W W Francis Halsey, Junior Warden W I Vawter Jacksonville. Roosevelt parade invited. membership reaches 1982 with a 42 increase.
Mayor G R Chrisman proclaims Memorial Day a legal holiday and urges business houses in Eugene to close from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 30th to join Grand Army and others in honoring departed friends with grave decorations. The proclamation is dated May 20, 1903.
W T Gordon in Portand Dr A Sharples spent last night in Sugene A Jd Johnson Salem visitor this morning Walter Luckey Portland afternoon Mrs John Straub home from Portland Mrs J B Orrell Cottage Grove visit Dr D A Paine returned from Portland Chas Farrow trip south B Tout attended president's reception in Salem Mrs Henry Schwering Cottage Grove Mr and Mrs W W Chessman heard the president in Salem Maud Ward return from Eugene Walterville visitors Pendleton trip Emma Dorris-Thompson Portland trip health trip Ed Gomph and daughter to Sodaville for health Miss Ollie Marquis accompanying them Candidate A Reames guest at Roosevelt reception in Portland J M Sharpe and daughter Sathoy Cal visit Latham visit Uncle L E Bean Grand Chancellor J W Maloney Pendleton Helmet lodge visit L E Stinson Salem
A first close farm and stock ranch combined for sale three and a half miles from Eugene Oregon. For particulars inquire of E. J. Row Eugene Oregon.
Washington reports reveal widespread timber land frauds in Oregon California and Washington tied to syndicates and alleged collusion with federal officials. After resignations by Oregon land commissioners under inquiry, investigations target the setup that allowed timber land entries to be exploited for private gain amid former Commissioner Hermann’s tenure.
In Leenville Indiana W H Brown, thought near death, survived after using Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. He reports immediate relief from asthma pain and a cure, noting many similar cures for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip. Price 50 cents and 1. Trial bottles free. Guaranteed by W L Delano druggist.
Notice to Lane county warrant holders that warrants numbered 1202 through 1909 registered on or before November 1902 will be paid on May 26, 1903 at the county treasurer office. Interest ceases on that date. Deputy Reisner assists Geo F Craw, County Treasurer.
F A Ran kin offers. buy a lawn mower and Phoenix ball bearing gear for yard work. Sheep-shearing season calls for a machine. Loughiiller and Peter urge investigation. J J Walton, a duly authorized U S Commissioner, handles timber land proofs or filings.
The listing advertises canned goods and staples priced per dozen or per can, including corn tomatoes and salmon, along with bulk soda and baking powder. It notes closing out the clothing department and offers a limited stock of straw hats and felt hats at discounts, with a department store name hinted as AX BILLY DEP'T STORE.
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