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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1902

Page

8

Local ads and notices mix of hardware sales and crimes

Chamber Hardware offers a wide range of goods from stoves to wallpaper and cabinet photos while Preston Hale promotions continue. George Smith sentenced to hang in Portland for murder. mill injury in Wendling. Oregon veterans head to Portland. Eugene High School News improves. Tongue critique noted.

Chambers’ Hardware George Smith Portland Morrow Wendling Owen Sumumes Oregov Rgiment Philippines United States Col . H. Savage Eugene High Rehool Newe Wheeler Zumwalt Edhor

Corracke Grove Mourns Pioneer Calvin Stevenson

Calvin Stevenson 69 died in Cottage Grove after a Monday funeral held under the Odd Fellows lodge. Born January 2, 1834 in Illinois, he crossed the plains in 1853 and settled in Lane County. A saddler, jeweler, and optician, he long served as secretary and treasurer of the Old Fellows lodge and leaves a widow with two children.

Corracke Calvin Stevenson Odd Fellows’ Lodge Illinois Plains Lane County Indiana Stevenson Saginawthia County Cottage Grove Old Fellows’ Lodge

Fraternal Order Initiates Eugene Aeris Chapter

Last night Fraternal Order of Eagles in Portland installed Eugene Aeris and over 100 charter members at Frank's hall. Initiation work was shown, officers elected included Travia as president Bloomfield vice president Gilstrap secretary Pironi treasurer Hasse chalaw Luckey conductor Littlefield inside guardian Kinney outside guardian Selover physician Habile Smith Lombard trustees.

Obes Flynn Faglaw Awate John A Watteon Portland Eugene Aeris Frank's CJ Barbite LM Travia

Runaway Livery Team Wrecks Carriage Near Blair Place

Real estate dealer BSN Fenne hired E Bangs livery rig to show land north west of town. A runaway near the railroad and old Blair place caused the wagon tongue to drop and the team to crash into a telephone pile. Horses escaped, riders uninjured beyond scratches, and residents aided their return to town.

BSN Fenne Wedneaasy E Bangs Riga Blair Place Arive

Luck in Thirteen and Bucklen Arnica Salve Cure

Walton Furnace Vermont resident William Spirey sent 13 miles for Bucklen's Arnica Salve and cured a severe fever sore on his leg when nothing else would. The ad claims it heals bruises ulcers burns eruptions boils piles and corns. Sold for 26 cents and guaranteed by W L DeLano druggist.

Spirey Walton Furnace Bucklen

Petition Seeks $300000 Oregon Veteran Bonds 1902

Portland Oregon November 7 1902 a petition from Indian War Veterans of the North Pacific asks the state legislature to appropriate 300000 in twenty year bonds at 4 percent to cover unpaid pensions dating from 1855-56. The petition notes veterans widows and orphans deserve payment and cites past bonds used by other territories.

T A Wood Indian War Veterans of the North Pacific Cver Picriland Sarma Hendenker Portland Ora Renate House OF Representatives Oregun Oregon United States Tate

Elderly veteran A J Thompson dies in Eugene at 71

Alfred J Thompson died Wednesday morning at the Hoffman House after a kidney illness that began ten days prior. He was aged 71 years eight months and three days, born March 9, 1831 in Clark County, Ohio. A Civil War veteran, he served in Indiana units before moving to Oregon six years ago and residing with his son-in-law W O Zieger. He leaves several children including Mrs W O Zeeppler, Mrs RO Brady, Mrs Mary Rangome of Eugene, Mrs i Hill of Cincinnati, and Mark C Thompson now in Alaska. He was a member of the GAR and Universalist church.

Welne J Thompson Pead Hoffman House W O Zéepler RO Brady Mary Rangome Eugene Clark County Indiana Annie Coener JM Atkinson Léth Regiment of Sith Cavalry Oregon J W Geary Post

Gold Mines of Bohemia Visitors Invest Big in Bohemia

A party of Eastern capitalists led by George W Lloyd of Boston toured Bohemia mines and committed to large stock purchases. The group included AH Exton Providence RI BA Foter East Greenwich RI and Frank Simonds North Adams MA. Lloyd, manager of Boston properties, plans further investments as faith in Bohemia’s wealth grows.

Corrace Grove George W Lloyd Boston Bohemia Mr Lloyd AH Exton Rovidence East Gre Are Frank Simonds North Adams Mase Esten Beaton Bohemia gold mining +tock J. Monde

Striking Parades and Political Moves Across States

Roosevelt arrives in Memphis then heads to Mississippi for a forenoon departure. Senator Platt announces NY Senate bid. Pennsylvania Railroad raises wages by ten percent for about ten thousand workers. Hanna dispels retirement rumors amid political chatter. Thousands of striking workers march with red flags as a mine overseer residence is dynamited. Four unknown men attempt Monon train hold up near Frankfort with torpedoes. engineer drives away, shots fired, posse formed to pursue robbers.

Beripps News Association Prrispura Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsylvania Beripps News Auocle Stetienne Franxfort Indiana Brush

Beavers Found In Upper Deschutes Mountains Colony

United States Engineer HC Perkins and Fred Mensh of Grante Pass report a large beaver colony in the Deschutes Range near Mt Hood, with hundreds of animals damming rivers and creating lakes. They urge protection due to proximity to Crater Lake National Park and note trappers threaten the dwindling colony.

United States HC Perkins Fred Mensh Grante Pase Oascade Forest Reserve Oregon and Central Land Grant Deschutes Mt Moott Crater Lake National Park Perkine Thie

Siuslaw River Jetties Studied by US Engineer

Captain WO Langfitt of the United States engineer corps has returned from inspecting the Siuslaw river mouth where the War Department requested a reestimate on continuing improvements. An earlier plan began in 1899 with one jetty halted, now proposed rubblestone jetties aim to keep an eight foot low tide channel, about 13 to 14 feet at high tide, through the bar to the ocean.

Portland WO Langfitt United States Siuslaw River Department of War Washington Siuslaw Fromm

Geo Pickett Very Ill

Dr T W Harris was called this morning to attend Geo Pickett who is very ill in his room in the Pickett block. He has been sick for a long time but this morning he took a turn for the worse and his life now hangs by a thread. He has been unconscious for several hours, answering only semiconsciously to questions the physician deems necessary. He has lost the use of his eyes.

T W Harris Geo Pickett Pickett Hin

Pioneer Miller of Pleasant Al Dies at 75

Lane county pioneer AN Miller of Pleasant Hill died Tuesday at 8 pm from cancer at age 75 years four months and two days. Funeral Thursday at 1 pm from the family home to Pleasant Hill cemetery. He came to Oregon in 1847 and lived in Lane county for 52 years. He leaves a wife five sons and three daughters including R N Miller Okanogan Washington W M Miller Eugene J R Miller Silver Lake AT Miller Pleasant Hill Mrs M Hamilton Eugene Mrs Fred Wilhelm Florence and Mrs W H McCall Silver Lake.

Lane County AN Miller Pleasant al Pleasant Hill Cemetery Mr Miller Oregon Messrs R N Miller Okanokan Wash MW Miller Eugene Miller Silver Lake DJ Miller Pleasant Hill M Hamilton Fred Wilhelm Florence W H McCall

Resolutions in memory of Allen Bond by Irving Lodge No 79

At a November 8 1902 meeting of Irving Lodge No 79 LOOF six resolutions were adopted mourning Past Grand Allen Bond. The lodge extols his virtues aiding the needy and distressed and his upright life as a standard for others. Sympathy is extended to his children relatives and friends with copies sent to leading Eugene papers.

Irving Lodge Weakas Allen Bond Grand Lodge of Oregon Independent Order of Odd Fellows Allen Boud Qis Lodge Hfe Eugene

Brick Yard Chief Reports Best Season Yet

JM Marie, proprietor of the brick yards west of the city, told the GUARD that last evening he fired one more kiln for the season. He noted it as the latest in the season and said it has been a great year with his fifth kiln. He expects to produce bricks totaling about 100,000 dollars in value.

JM Marie Martin Esye Brick

New bicycler at Chambers Hardware draws crowds

A new bicycle model introduction at Chambers Hardware sparks interest among local riders. Shop staff showcase features and collected tips from customers during a busy weekend, highlighting accessibility, price range, and available accessories.

Chambers Hardware

Marriage at Bride's Home in Spokane

A wedding occurred at the bride's home in Spokane Washington on Nov 21 six percent incomplete details show Rev G W Giboney officiating as W 8 Landes wed Mra F M Mclentyre in the presence of a few intimate friends.

Spokane Wash G W Giboney Landes F M Mclentyre

Frank Yierman and Amelia M Halab Wed at Coburg

At the residence of M Nee at Coburg on November 9, 192, Frank Yierman and Amelia M Halab married with Justice of the Peace Geo A Drury presiding.

M Nee Coburg Frank Yierman Amelia M Halab Justice of the Pee Oe Geo A Drury

Startling Surprise Brings Health Change for Indian Blacksmith

AT Hosdéley a Tiger Ind healthy robust black smith, after ten years of rheumatic torture, reports a dramatic recovery from Electric Bitters. He credits two bottles with curing his pain and twinges for over a year. The remedy regulates kidneys, purifies blood, eases nervousness, aids digestion, and improves health. Available at DeLeno's drugstore for 50 cents.

Hosdéley Tiger DeLeno

Unions Organized at City Hall Rally

A large crowd of workers gathered at city hall to hear labor leaders G Y Harry and O Powell outline plans. The meeting resulted in the temporary organization of the team drivers union and the carpenters union with elected officers for each.

Daily Guard G Y Harry O Powell Onion Carpenter’ Onion Team Drivers Frank Riewart H P Morris D @ Hawkins Carpenters’ Union J & Alggine Geo K Macroe C E Brown

Willful Destruction of Property Arrest in Albany

Albany November 13. C C Carson arrested on a Junction City warrant for malicious destruction of property. He registered in Albany as C O Johnson and eluded a constable before being captured later in the day at Jefferson. A woman claiming to be his wife aided the vandalism at the Junction City Hotel by smashing furniture and cutting bedding before the pair left. Carson was taken to Junction City yesterday.

Albany CO Carson Junction City Carson CO Johnson Jefferson

US Ambassador Arrested In Fatal Italy Traffic Incident

In Florince Italy on November 13 United States Ambassador Meyer was arrested near Portola for running down and fatally injuring a child while riding in a motor. The Ambassador and his chauffeur were taken by gendarmes to the latter's barracks as the child succumbed to injuries.

Florince Italy United States Meyer Portola

Runaway horses disrupt city delivery raid

A team from WwW J Warnock's wagon bolted on a pasting delivery route in the northeastern city area. They ripped harness, damaged the wagon, and dragged through East Ninth Street causing mud and scattered feed. The horses were uninjured and driver Louis Warnock had left them unattended.

Akedaddls Hersine Www J Warnock East Ninth Street Louis Warnock

Coburg Couple Wed at Gittins Home With Rey Gittings Officiating

At the home of E Gittins on Fifth street on Wednesday November 12 1903 Frank Dampier and Mary Ann Herman both of Coburg were married by Rey Gittings in a ceremony. The groom a trusted Booth-Kelly Company employee will continue in his capacity. The couple will reside for the present on Mill creek.

E Gittins Fifth Street Frank Dampier Mary Ann Herman Coburg Rey Gittings Booth-Kelly Company Mill Creek

Sheriff Berlins Eyes Burglary Arrest After Heaton Trial

Sheriff Berlins of Sharta county Galifornia held a warrant for Heaton's arrest on burglary charges. The warrant was in his pocket during Heaton's trial for Benton Tracy's murder, and a jury release status could alter the case trajectory.

Berlins Sharta County Galifornia Heaton Benton Tracy

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Yoran Preston Cf Farrow & Co Woolsox Frank & Son Suybvody Weider Wslong Chambers Day & Henderwon Preston & Hales Coset Rocket Oregon Weekly Congressman Tongue Ensembly Cal M. Stevenson Order OF Eagles Eugene Aerie State A. J. Thompson Gold Mines OF Paris Hanna Fom Politics Memphis Mississippi Eripps News ‘Asociation Newsporis Tenn Roosevelt Senator Platt Borippa News Association New York United States Senate Scripps News Association Cievetano, O Siuslaw Bar Geo. Pickett A.bond Junction Cut Oliver Oliver Steel
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