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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1901
Page
8
Local shop promotes a premier selection of boots shoes and rubbers in Eugene with emphasis on quality and low prices. Strong focus on value and affordability for winter footwear.
Brief notices list poultry supplies, farm goods, seeds, wall paper, and hardware from Preston and Hales and F L Chambers. Includes items like grass seed, stock feed, excelsior, wallpaper, and plows. Also notes death of Wm Alford at Harrisburg aged 79 and Li Hung Chang death in China.
The Oregonian reports wide party outcomes across cities and states. Republicans win majorities in several legislatures while Democrats gain in others. Notable mayoral victories include Schmitz in San Francisco. Local results show mixed Republican and Democratic gains nationwide.
This afternoon about 4:25 the residence of M J Calloway at East Thirteenth and Mill was found aflame. Firefighters faced water delays from hydrant distance. upper story gutted, lower story saved. Origin likely a defective flue. stove burning in assisting room. Insurance through LG Hulin's agency for $600.
An old notice extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal cure for stomach liver and bowel troubles. It cites widespread belief in impending doom and urges sufferers of indigestion dyspepsia constipation flatulency and insomnia to try the remedy, warning buyers to avoid fakes with the private stamp on the bottle neck.
Local sale ad lists discounted goods including sugar crackers coffee and canned beans. Items feature prices such as 1.00 for coffee 25c for crackers and 45c for plates. Clothing like men s suits and underwear offered at reduced rates with several price points across categories.
A circuit court adjourned to February 25 1902 lists cases including Lavina H Richardson et al vs J D Matlock et al partition with guardian appointed, Addie E Workman vs William J Workman divorce with custody to plaintiff, Lillie Ackerly divorce default, Wiliam H Newsham divorce continued, State of Oregon cases on larceny burglary and sentencing, and foreclosure and injunction actions. The docket shows guardianship, sales, and cases reaching juries with verdicts of damages and two year penitentiary sentence, all amid adjournment for February 25 1902.
John Stinnett, about 28, longtime Booth-Kelly Lumber Co. employee, drowned yesterday afternoon three miles above Wendling while flushing a log jam on Mill Creek. He fell from a log into swift water, swam to a branch and log twice, but was swept away and drowned. body recovered about an hour later at Wendling. He left a wife and family.
Lane County pioneer Mrs Mary Walker who came to Oregon in 1852 died yesterday in Jasper at 88. The general breakdown due to old age was listed as the cause. Funeral was at 2 pm with interment in Pleasant Hill cemetery. She left three children Henry Walker Esther Eston and Viola Drury and many friends.
The notice lists names of residents and recipients including Ben E Harder Mra Hollegaill Johnson Bred Mrs Emma Luckey Mra Carrie Potter J O Rice Wm Swift Mre M FE Jeffree Max Taylor Mre IT J Thompson WJ A charge of one cent will be made of all letters given out Persone when calling for letters will please state when advertised H F McCorsack P M Marthe
If you have turkeys to sell contact Seattle Produce Co they offer the highest cash price for all poultry eggs and veal. They also hold the Pacific coast agency for the ure Hatch Incubster and operate from Wet Eighth Street in Eugene.
The writer expresses sincere thanks to the ladies of the GAR and many friends for their kindness and support during the bereavement. Names mentioned include A Wrrthens, E Wrraens, CARTONMI, and others who offered comfort and assistance.
Oregon lawmakers authorize a short open season for upland game birds including China pheasants. Nonresident market hunters pay a $10 license and all market hunters are limited to ten birds daily. Buyers must keep purchase records for inspection by game wardens.
Morris and Craw represent Kobler and Chase, the oldest music house on the Pacific coast. They are sole agents for Oregon and cut out the middle man. Goods ship direct from factories, offering bright new pianos rather than shop-worn stock. They quote prices and terms that defy competition. Visit Kohler and Chase Music House at No 4 East Ninth Street Eugene Oregon.
A Kentucky reader praises Dr King’s New Discovery for a baby’s croup and a bronchial ailment. The letter notes quick relief and a permanent home remedy, with trial bottles offered at W L DeLano’s drug store.
Stock ranch offering 42 acres on Lost Creek twelve miles from railroad station. Forty two acres cultivating with balance pasture, good improvements, one mile from school and three quarters mile from post office with daily mail. Inquiries at Corner Drug Store Eugene for terms and particulars.
A sketchy ad-like note promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for skin blemishes described as liver trouble signs. It mentions Dr W L DeLano’s drugstore and claims quick, clear results with "rowy cheers" and rich compliance.
In Eugene and nearby towns, residents like Dally Goand Ross Huston and many others prepare to move, visit, or return home. Notables include J W Hamilton and Kenzie assessing a hatchery site, Nicklin leaving for Grants Pass, and Mrs Katie Medley plus Rebecca Haines visiting family amid a busy local scene.
A Cherokee Iowa man suffered a near fatal kidney attack leaving him unable to stoop or sit without pain. After using Electric Bitters his condition improved dramatically and he reports feeling like a new man. The remedy purifies blood, aids back and kidney health, and costs 50 cents at W L DeLano's drug store.
Pure Home Made Brandy advertised for liver and kidney troubles, stomach issues, colds, flu, and biliousness. Francia's brandies come in prune, apple, or pear flavors at 75 cents per quart or $2.50 per gallon. Orders by stage or express securely boxed. Produced and sold by Francia at Fifth and Blair, Eugene, Oregon.
Ed V Price & Company of Chicago operates in Upstairs room 7 next to Lane County Bank advertising tailoring services.
A wood saw engine exploded four miles east of Salem this forenoon killing a man named Williams and injuring several others. His body was thrown about 500 feet by the force. The incident is reported in the special to the Guard. Other brief items note Maryland state legislature results and deaths from fog in London.
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