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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1902
Page
5
The Eugene Guard cites President Roosevelt on subject verb agreement and notes vast vacancy of land in the United States totaling about 900 million acres, including 68 million in Alaska. It recounts the Treadwell mine accident where a miner carrying dynamite vanished after a toe stub, leaving only a large hole.
A large fire in a Chinese city burned near the Christian mission yet left it unscathed. Consequently many locals sought baptism at the mission as they saw material interests promoted and moved quickly to respond.
Circuit Judge Sears of Multnomah County rules a divorce may be granted on the uncorroborated testimony of one witness. The decision opens the path for parties willing to be sworn to end marriages without additional corroboration amid existing concerns of perjury in divorce cases.
From Vienna comes notice that a local newspaper will publish soon. It promises to cover great catastrophes and other disturbing events in a soothing manner, with disregard to reader nerves. The aim is calm, non alarmist reporting for anxious readers.
Having stood by him until his innocence was proven she will file for divorce in South Dakota courts. She cites personal but surprising reasons and the filing is awaited with interest by the curious.
Dr Nelson R Wood of the Smithsonian in Washington is one of the few specialists in avian communication. He notes that chickens and turkeys rank as the best conversationalists among birds, surpassing parrots and crows in this skill.
The piece argues withdrawal of timber lands from public entry protects stream sources, noting Oregon's semi arid climate. It praises natural forest replanting after Cascade and Coast Range fires and mentions refugees from Guatemala describing Santa Maria volcano eruption devastation near San Jose.
In The Dalles Hugh Hagan, a young pioneer, robbed a nickel in the slot device at a car store of nearly a hundred dollars a month ago. Judge Bradshaw instructed the circuit court jury that the money was found in the machine and only theft with possession by the reputed owner could convict. The jury did not reach an verdict. The defense argued that robbing a gambling device was not unlawful.
A county ledger lists allowances for indigent soldiers and insane patients, ferry ferryman wages, janitor pay, and various county office salaries. It also details pauper supplies, printing costs, and tax roll preparation costs, naming numerous county officials and contractors.
Senior girls plan a meeting to choose costumes and the Eugene Divinity School dean will address the YMCA. Pacific University football men receive a reception Friday night at the association room. Meesra Whittlesey Jakway and McArthur debate Whitman College topics as the Philologians suspend regular activities. The first team works out and faces Pacific University at Kincard Field tomorrow at 1. Oregon seeks an old score with a strong lineup after players recover from Albany game. Reed breaks his nose in practice and will be out long. Penland is also sidelined.
Hadleyville notes report visits by James Richardson from Llewellyn and Alys Hollandeworth from Eugene. Frank Hemenway returned from San Francisco while Mrs Hollandeworth and Mrs Hayes purchased organs from Corvallis dealer Mr Cramer. Crate of salmon brought home by Frank Nighawander and Zelma. Aunt Mary McCulloch improving slowly amid illness.
Guard Special Service Creswell reports Frank Powers and wife of Springfield visiting John Winsenfeld and Holridge family in the vicinity. Louise Mathes returns from a week with Eugene friends. Mrs Jane Parker visiting Jas Parker. John Winazenfeld and Ripley Scott buy turkeys for Portland market. Alberta Sylvester visits Jasper parents. Miss Sultz leaves Silver Lake home soon. Mireel Thompson receives a new Cornish organ. Floyde Mathes hosts a social hop near the schoolhouse on Friday November 21. Girls bring baskets, boys bring partners. Everyone invited.
Luck Thirteen: Wm Spirey of Walters Furnace Virginia reports Bucklen Arnica Salve cured a fever sore on his leg. Also Lane County warrants up to 3689 will be paid Nov 15 1902 with interest ceasing then. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets for a cold in one day.
Dr Harter s Iron Tonic is advertised as a tonic that supplies a crucial element for enriching the blood and restoring what strain has used up. The copy frames the product as a remedy boosting vitality and endurance.
Two Jersey cows fled from Spring field in Lane County on October 6. One is a horned brown cow, the other a light fawn color. A liberal reward is offered for information leading to their recovery. Address provided by the owner.
Advertisement seeks 50 to 200 acres of hayard or hoyparda in the local vicinity with full bearing. Cash or hired rental options on one to five year leases. Request full yard descriptions and buildings plus notes on quality grown this season. Louis A Horst at 802 California St, San Francisco, California.
A basket social with entertainment at Lynx Hollow school house on November 29. Proceeds to be applied toward a library. Come and enjoy the expected good time.
Advertises a labor call for 100 workers to clear weed along the railroad. Instructions direct interested parties to contact Dunba and Kuykendall at Wolf Creek Oregon. The notice presents a brief employment opportunity with location and contact.
For rent one hundred and twenty acres near Eugene with 76 acres in plow land and 34 acres pasture. Part of the Blair donation claim owned by James McAllaran. Apply to AC Woopcog.
D H Turner of Dempseytown Pa reports dramatic results from Dr King's New Life Pills claiming they cured constipation and liver troubles. An 250at bottle is sold at W L DeLane's drug store along with Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic for malaria and chills and fever at 60 cents with No Cure No Pay.
Marlboro and Cuthbert red raspberry plants offered at 8.50 per thousand. James Offut, Box 196, Eugene, Oregon. Stores have raised prices again but remaining stock at Chambers Hard price.
Wednesday evening at 428 East Twelfth Street Mrs E Loomis hosted a gathering of friends for whist and high five. Mrs HB Miller won the winner's reward while her husband BH B Miller received a consolation for scarce polate. Luncheon preceded by a tea service and chrysanthemums decorated the rooms, with guests including S M Yoran Geo O DeBar FW Prentice Ow burn and others.
Slightly used organs from Mason Hamlin Estey Newman Heros Chicago Cottage and other makes are offered at half price as part payment for pianos. Call and see them at No East Ninth Street Morris & Craw.
An old notice promotes JO Watte offering eye care and routine trips for eye work, urging prompt attention and free examination. The ad lists a cough remedy and a cold cure product, with a no cure no pay offer at 25 cents per item. It mentions a hardware store location and emphasizes prompt service.
Notice is hereby given that Amanda Browne has been duly appointed administratrix of the estate of 5S Pisher deceased by the county court. All persons having claims against the estate must present them with vouchers to the administratrix at the law office of L Bilyeu in Eugene, within six months from the date of notice. Dated this 6th day of July 1902. Amanda Browne, Administratrix.
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