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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1905
Page
5
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A garbled note references owed property payment and street area. Names and exact details are unreadable, but the fragment implies a dispute over payment for property and associated street location. No clear individuals or organizations can be identified from the text.
A 1900-era advertisement promotes Peruna with letters from John C. Atkinson and Alla Schwandt praising cures for catarrh and rheumatism. The piece asserts testimonials are genuine, notes a $10,000 bank guarantee, and stresses Peruna as essential for elderly systemic catarrh cases with claims of lasting remission.
Breezes from the Siuslaw reports several small maritime and local moves. G W Escape of Glenarbor shipped apples to Eugene for resale. Sotoyome of San Francisco arrived to work with Jumer at Acme. the steamer Roscoe sailed to Coquille then back with freight from the Ashland. Win J Kyle returned from Coca Hay on echoover Sacramento business. Roberta went to Coos Bay then to Umpqua. Rev J M Boyles returned after six weeks away, welcomed by his congregation. W J Boyle sold Sacramento cargo tied to a wreck sale price of 250. a diking machine is to be towed for North Fork work.
C W Ryan from Texas buys the M S Habble drug transfer business and takes possession tomorrow. The firm will be C W Ryan & Co with same office and by Mr Noble. All old employees retained and operations continue as before. Hobble stays in the city and may take other ventures soon. Kyao rents Hobble’s offices and barn on West Eighth Street. Hubie family moves to rooms in the Shelton block opposite the card office.
The Saturday campfire by J. W. Geary Post No 7 UG drew over 100 attendees, 20 at supper, and high praise for the W. R. C ladies who organized the supper. Program featured Marching Through Georgia, violin solos by Gossett, readings by Grace Meredith Rankin, phonograph by Rankin, music by Gossett Meredith, recitations by Kirdie Meredith, remembrances by Burdick and Darling, piano by Margaret Woode, and other items.
Jobp Schhwatha was acquitted by a circuit court jury in Albany on charges of possessing a Mongolian pheasant during the closed season. The judge instructed that a dead bird is not a pheasant, and the warden’s testimony that the defendant led the bird to his possession was deemed insufficient. The ruling casts doubt on enforcing the game law without a witness to killing.
Eugene Lodge announces a special memorial day to be observed on the first Sunday in December. Hon. P. H. D Arcy of Salem is engaged to deliver the address at the lodge of sorrow. Likely venue is the Eugene theatre as arrangements continue.
A report from the Hyland brothers who run a Mohawk area sawmill claims a 3.2 foot gold bearing ledge has been found. Assays reportedly show rock ranging from 150 to 750 dollars per ton, suggesting significant potential though development status remains unclear.
Deputy Sheriff H L Bown left for Wallace Idaho to extradite Eugene J F Martin former manager of the Singer Sewing Machine Co office in Eugene arrested on forgery charges. Martin allegedly used funds from a cash purchase misrepresenting a lease and fled the area after being questioned by Schwering and others. He faces detention upon arrival and will be returned to Eugene.
A historical notice proclaims Dr Darrin’s remarkable cures across chronic diseases, highlighting a proven track record and testimonials. The page emphasizes his methods and success across medical conditions, underscoring the physician’s notable clinical reputation.
A sensational medical notice extols the nervous system and its control over the body. It claims electricity and a magnetic nervous fluid cure many conditions and lists numerous patients cured by Dr Darrin in Oregon, with a limited time offer on reduced fees at Hotel Smeede in Eugene.
A representative Portland business delegation plans a three and a half day co operative tour along the Southern Pacific Oregon lines. Stops include Salem Albany Eugene Roseburg Grant's Pass Medford Ashland Corvallia and McMinnville with many other towns listed. The party likely departs Portland on Tuesday November 14.
JB Knapp, appointed government expert, arrived from Portland to take charge of the timber and stone testing station at the University of Oregon. The wooden two story building on campus will house the machine loads and storage, with concrete foundations for the 50 000 and 20 000 testing machines. Construction aims to finish in two weeks.
The revival meetings at Haptiet choren closed Sunday evening with Evangelist Jones delivering a sermon on Eternity. Pastor Wright baptized twelve candidates before a large audience. The baptistry and church equipment were noted as beautiful and convenient. More baptisms are planned for next Sunday night as the church reports great blessing from the revival.
J W Reed and family moved to Eugene to pursue Blue River mining interests. Attorney A L Abezem moved offices and fixtures to lodgings over the Loan and Savings Bank. State labor commissioner Hoff inspected Lane County sawmills to enforce safe machinery covering. Eugene Mill and Elevator Company omitted in a list of Lewis and Clark fair exhibitors but earned a silver medal for flour. Sorghum molasses production on E M Bailey place north of city expanding with sugars acreage up.
Simon Kiordahl reports two feet of snow in two weeks complicating Waldo Lake reservoir construction with a small shelter and camp established at the site. Excavation progresses to tap and drain the lake as crews move toward permanent headquarters and continued building and digging, though completion date remains undetermined.
Junction City reports Jene FP Jeneen a 22 year old worker drowned at the red road bridge Sunday at 1:40 PM. He toppled into the river while returning for supplies. Crew failed to reach him. body recovered about 40 minutes later with no relatives nearby. parents in Veumark.
The circuit court term opening Monday November 6 lists 115 civil cases and multiple criminal matters. About one quarter of civil filings are divorce sales, totaling 27. Other cases cover to recover money, foreclosure, partition, and various equity actions across property and contracts.
A set of birth notices from Coburg and nearby areas records multiple births, detailing dates in October in various years. Fred Johnson and wife welcomed a son in Coburg. Foster Tribble and wife had a daughter in Cobnerg. Rupert Ingram and wife welcomed a son in Coburg on October 24, 1905. Frank Knapp and wife in Eugene reported twin boys weighing six pounds each in October 1906.
A local notice extols Dr King s New Discovery for coughs and consumption cures. The ad claims instant relief and lasting recovery, praising the medicine s power. It also promotes Hollister s Rocky Mountain Tea as a stomach milder and system cleanser.
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