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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1902
Page
2
The piece notes Princeton New Jersey hosts two weekly papers with circulations of 805 and 720 and sits fifty miles from New York City. It argues small papers struggle near large cities, comparing it to a young oak failing under a metropolis.
A radiant Frenchman in Parle plans to marry his love at noon. The barber, formerly jilted by the same bride, seizes the moment and slashes at the rival with his razor, a dramatic act labeled "Drama Passionnel" likely to prompt jury guidance on future use of the pieos.
The Belgian king Leopold faces renewed scrutiny after an assassination attempt tied to a private scandal with a French actress. Public reaction appears indifferent as the plot unfolds, with calls for abdication growing amid questions of royal honor and political stability.
An unstable man raised a revolver in the Paria Chamber of Deputies and discharged the chambers ceiling. The Associated Press reported no injuries as bullets pierced the ceiling, while observers noted the French crowd reacted with surprise and astonishment at the incident.
The inspector-general of the army summarizes conditions affecting soldiers in the Philippines and finds about twenty five percent of men who drink vino go insane. He urges reestablishing a post canteen offering a pure article under wholesome restrictions to replace the suppressed saloon.
Speculators warned privately of a plan to create the Blue Mountain forest reserve. They had located thousands of acres of barren land hoping to exchange holdings for land scrip to place on public lands in the state. Government rejects trades of nothing for something.
Report from Honolulu notes unusually disturbed conditions at Kilsenla crater forming the word’s largest active quarrylike opening. Residents monitor an oval hollow as authorities assess volcanic activity and potential hazards.
A vivid description outlines a massive lava basin from Eugene to Springfield with a thousand foot cliff and a liquid fire bottom. The piece mocks sensational natural wonders, notes shipping tonnage gaps among nations, and recalls a Belgian king assassination attempt, arguing such threats fail to change individual motives.
A Portland merchant handed a loaded revolver to a prospective buyer for inspection. The customer believed it unloaded and discharged it, wounding himself. A jury awarded the merchant five hundred dollars for damages to his feelings.
A Iowa court decision allows a man to bury his wife alive in a hypnotism experiment, potentially encouraging others to test their own abilities to induce death-like sleep, though wives may object to being subjects of such experiments.
The Oregon Irrigation Convention met in Porthwed today. It notes Western Oregon will not be discussed, focusing on the sagebrush plains over the mountains that lack moisture based on the last forty eight hours of experience.
A report claims the German Emperor and the King of England reached an agreement on annexing a large unclaimed portion of East Africa from its native owners. The assertion suggests a major imperial rearrangement arising from their meeting.
A stranger asks Parson Brown where a bridge will lead him if crossed. Brown replies that the traveler’s destination depends on the life he has led, a moral about past deeds shaping future paths amid Portland’s ruined bridges.
A fragment questions support for a daughter, urging willingness to avoid letting her starve. The text contrasts reliance on someone with the reader’s response to family welfare. The piece presents a moral appeal about responsibility and care.
The dialogue fragment shows a male speaker blaming a woman, while a nurse notes twins and a plan to start in a small way. The tone suggests a domestic dispute or social commentary fragment from a historical newspaper page.
A fragment shows Sarra with head tied and arm in sling saying she was run down by a car, while Jonss asks if he is a married man indicating a humorous or dramatic exchange. The snippet captures a brief dialogue cue and physical injury reference without broader context.
Mud and logging labor dominate South Lane as crews haul logs from Mosby creek to Long & Hingham mill and stockpile near Divide while Pacific Timber Co boosts mill dam and log pond at Latham. Meanwhile Eugene High School battles Oregon State second team in a high spirited gridiron clash with Ashland veterans noted for past prowess and Will Scott coaching.
A flurry of personals notes lists J M Williamet in Portland and Al Waddle in Eugene, with many names traveling to Cottage Grove Albany Portland and McKenzie timber regions. Notables include Misa Lulu Gray from Oakland visiting, Misa Mabel Stiles returning from Portland, and Dr L W Brown attending typhoid cases in Franklin. Ben Lorch and KA Booth among others moving or traveling, with local notables like H C Harrow visiting from Farmington Washington and Eugene residents reuniting with old friends.
In Eugene on Saturday evening November 15 1002 Chan White hosted the marriage of CC White and Min N Eva Jones with Justice C A Winter officiating. White is employed by J A Groves transfer company and the bride resided west of Eugene. They will reside on Olive street.
County Judge H K R Kincaid received a telephone report that the McKeogie side ferry at Walterville broke loose due to high water and is out of service. Repairs were dispatched today and service is expected to resume once repairs are completed.
A speaker questions why the other favors them when they are changeable. The reply argues that every time they kiss it feels like betraying another person, highlighting doubt and insecurity in the relationship.
James A Stanebie sold 164 acres of land through Farrow & Co real estate to Josiah W Bartoch. The Tocser tract, comprising 34 acres, remained part of the deal, with price details noted as 000.
Last evening the Ladies of the Maccabees surprised Knights with a banquet after the Knights meeting. Toasts and merry talk followed in an impromptu style as the group celebrated the order’s future and winter plans. Mrs Sidney Scott received a farewell insignia pin as she prepares to depart south. Fidelian Society met at Roy and Floyd Booth’s home last Saturday with prime hospitality. The Booths are popular and the entertainment was first rate. The society will meet next Saturday at the Missen Ford residence on South Willamette Street.
Express messenger, mail clerk, and several passengers describe the Sunday wreck. Contradictory speeds of 30 to 60 mph emerge, with the engineer citing 35 mph limit. Two travelers left Cottage Grove on the blind baggage car. an injured man was cared for nearby. Culvert failure derailed cars, but the engine lay across the track about 40 yards from the culvert. The guard’s prior report remains unchanged.
JH Zimmer residing below town begins packing apples for shipment to Portland. He expects to load a carload this week for Page & Son.
The Impson family extends sincere thanks to those who assisted them during their misfortune and learning of their hodesh.
In a Glasgow era dispatch, the Guaspy Monday reports that cracked fish-plates rotten ties and a sunken rail caused by poor maintenance led to the wreck beyond Creewell Hunday. A Wottage Grove correspondent says joints loosened and timbering worn, while section crews struggle with insufficient material to repair the line. The manager is accused of delaying fish-plate replacements.
Notes list multiple land transfers in Springfield and nearby towns, detailing grantors and grantees such as Rufus Mallory trustee to Henry Sinner, Mary and DM Drake to George W Iewin, and Betsy and Mary E Lindley to Jebo Walte, with parcels and amounts. Also included are circuit court notices, a marriage license, and witnesses.
Mr and Mrs aJ H Weider, longtime operators of the Eugene Photo Gallery in the Rankie block opposite the GUARD office, announce retirement and city removal. Weider household goods begin moving as electrician job with Barna starts. Purchaser Mr Baker of Baker City plans to continue the studio in Eugene.
Astoria November 18 A letter from Fish Warden V o Dusen reports from Joseph Fimmons in charge of the state hatchery that recent heavy rains flooded the racks allowing many salmon to escape. He has cured about 600000 chinook eggs and expects to obtain silversides while racks remain in place.
News from Eugee reports Joseph Emerson, previously taken to the slum at Salem weeks ago, died yesterday in the asylum. He was 7 years and 8 months old. The funeral will be held tomorrow at the Emerson residence, 209 West Seventh Street, with Rev Woodward officiating. The interment will be private in Mulally Cemetery.
Portland reports Kirkpatrick and Williams sold 360 bales of Oregon hops at 27 cents per pound f.o.b. cars in Dallas. This marks the highest price for hops this year, surpassing previous top offers of 26 cents, and notes they were the first Oregon hopmen to pay 25 cents this season.
Auctioneer JF Amis and JS StTrLes offer cash sale on Saturday November 22 at 1 pm. Items include Broad Axe printing outfit with press and fixtures a work horse harness and buggy, a library of encyclopedias maps drawings and standard volumes such as Hill's Annotated Laws of Oregon and Shakespeare alongside other works. Sale at 396 West Seventh Street Eugene.
Public sale at the farm seven miles west and one mile north of Eugene on Monday at 10 oclock. Items include horses cattle sheep and lambs a drill plow carriage harness household furniture and more. Terms: credit 12 months on sums over 10 with 5 percent cash discount and provisional notes with approved security. Bowes LaRetr J Liles auctioneer.
A son is reported for Mrend Mre L Langere at Liv ing in November.
A garbled ad-like notice touts Dr King's New Discovery for consumption with warnings of death from neglecting coughs. It claims to protect against chest and throat troubles, offers a few spoonfuls to stop slate coughs, and boasts harmless taste with trial bottles claimed free.
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