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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1901
Page
5
Four Bohemia district mining claims once owned by Manly Currier and Mr Hartley were sold to a Portland controlled company tied to Jennings Brothers. The initial payment is reported as 500 dollars per claim totaling 2000, with two further payments due in 60 and 90 days. Hartley retains four claims and interests in other Bohemia mines.
A Washington special reports the fusion victory in New York City shifts power from Tammany leader Croker to former Senator David Bennett Hill. Croker’s maneuvers to block Hill on the resolutions committee and push a vice presidential nod are described as malignant, with Hill poised to lead the state Democrats as a new era begins after De Lashmutt’s stroke and death.
Oswego resident Russell De Lashmutt died Saturday after a paralysis attack last Tuesday. Dr J Strickland recalls a family story about a mantel clock bought in 1854 in Oregon City that stopped the day the youngest son died, and attempts to revive the clock failed, as told by Mrs Hellen.
A vintage testimonial promotes St. Pierces Favorite Prescription as a cure for St Vitus dance and nervous disorders. It claims the medicine strengthens nerves and entire health without alcohol narcotics and notes a Burlington Iowa case of a daughter recovering after using the remedy. It also mentions Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for biliousness.
Collector of Customs J W Ivey of Alaska, in Portland, endorses General Owen Summers for governor, arguing Governor Geer should not be renominated. Summers led the Second Oregon Regiment in the Philippines and earned a distinguished record, with the war effort adding honors to the state and flag.
A Baker County note records a man holding a warrant issued Nov 11, 1890 for 42.50, with 37.13 in interest over 29 days short of eleven years, totaling 79.63 paid for 42.50 value. The piece also cites Jacob O Cantor, Democrat and Manhattan Borough president, pledging no Tammany overtures and promising Democratic control of the city for two years with a real Democratic administration.
A New Bedford trial of a self switching telephone system eliminates operators, letting a single central operator oversee a block and halt service as needed. The experiment slashed user costs by about fifty percent, signaling a major shift in local phone usage.
Gion T T Geer appoints William O Minor of Heppner Frank Brown of North Yamhill and C M Cartwright of Hay Creek as delegates-at-large to the National Live Stock Association meeting in Chicago for a four day session starting December 34.
Dexter Whats new for Nov 12 shows Mrs Usain persisting with the same routine. Dr Cheshire planned a Sunday visit. Barney Williams and wife visited Eugene Friday and returned Saturday. Mrs Cora Taylor of Cottage Grove visits her father H G Vincent before returning to Nebraska. Trent boys head to Mt June for a trapping expedition. Gillett has erected a dwelling on the Ward place. Uncle Barney Wood visits friends and heads to Wendling for winter work. T Howard returns from Alaska after a year away. Trent school remains flourishing with about forty pupils. J A Briggs of Marcola did business here last Friday. George Karnes goes to Harrisburg for a time.
A Portland based notice promotes a winter tour to Southern California and Arizona via the Shasta route. It highlights renewed interest and varied scenery from mountains to plains, with two daily trains to California offering updated sleeping cars and low rates. Guides are available from KB Miller, Gen Pager Agent, Portland, Or.
Campbell Bros urge those who pledged or intend to furnish wood on account to notify when they can deliver and specify the wood type. Urgent request to inform promptly and not neglect this obligation.
Poultry buyers seek turkeys and other poultry products with Seattle Produce Co offering top cash prices. They also handle eggs and veal and advertise the Sure Hatch Incubator from the Pacific comet agency. Located on Weet Eighth street Eugene.
Ivison reports wintry conditions and lingering illness. Chris Bulmer of Eugeot visits his farm and Miss Pearl Davis recovers from illness while pursuing a teaching plan. John Dekeyser tours timber camps, meets Isadore Degrand, and Wisconsin interests arrive. Mrs Day sells potato surplus to a Wisconsin firm. George Vaughn travels to Eugene, and Anna Corveline visits from town with Mr and Mrs Chastain. Toomas McGlyon opens a stock ranch in the Wildest country aiming for about 60 head. Hog prices and lard prompt talk of bog raising. Roland Vaughan returns home on the Siuslaw with neighbors’ homesteads seen. Rumor of Thanksgiving schoolhouse entertainment. Nora Robertson shines as teacher. Pink-eye sweeps horses but causes limited harm.
Market notes list butter flour eggs and produce prices including butter 45 to 60 cents per roll, wool five to six and a half cents, poultry 350 to 450 per dozen, dried prunes four to five cents, flour 75 cents per sack, data 25 cents, potatoes 50 cents per bushel, wheat 50 cents at mills, hope seeds ten cents. Train robbery case shows no new developments per Kansas City Star dispatch to Daily Guard. Degree of Honor convention closes after a profitable session with a literary musical program and reception for visiting delegates. A mercantile credit and collection agency in Boulder Colorado seeks reliable men, reference this paper.
A Portland advertisement lists options including a 28 room lodging house for 2000 dollars with 50 dollar rent and a 33 room lodging house for 2500 dollars with 75 dollar rent. Also offers a furnished hotel for 150 dollars rent 275. a lunch counter for 80 dollars. and a wood saw machine for 500 dollars.
Editor H N Lester of Syracuse Kansas reports two years of failed cures for eczema on his palms ending with complete cure using Bucklens Arnica Salve. The advertisement claims the salve is best for eruptions sores and all skin diseases and is sold for 25 cents at W L V DeLano's.
Malaria makes impure and 1.000 Grove's Tasteli sa fChill Tonic cures malaria. Red clover timothy English and Italian rye grass available. Fresh and reliable at bottom prices at Moon's Seed Store on Ninth Street.
200 acre stock ranch near Walker's Station offers part payment with Ameo balance. Address James Ermon, Irving, Or. 467 acres of land ten acres in cultivation with open prairie, timber, year round water, one room house, barn for 108 tons hay, near depot post office and school, $12.50 per acre. Inquire Ti Campbell. Reverend J Waggoner of Independence manages Oregon lecture bureau for Eugene series of six lectures of merit beginning this week.
A brief nineteenth century style notice states a matter regarding the wife of E Lieb located three miles west of Eugene with minimal legible details, indicating possible property or domestic notice from the era.
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