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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1901
Page
5
Patrons who want administrator and executor notices, summonses, citations and similar legal notices must instruct their attorneys to publish in Eugene Guard. The interested party may choose the newspaper for publication.
Consul Harry B Miller urges Oregon Dairy and Food Commissioner J W Bailey to send an agent to Manchuria and China to explore markets for Northwest products. He highlights Dalny Port Arthur and Siberian railroad expansion, noting 24,000 workers in Dalna and 1700 at the dry dock, with potential sales in canned goods, lumber, furniture, hardware, and textiles as steamship routes develop to St Petersburg.
Ashland Tidings reports a nationwide freight car shortage harming oil shippers in Southern California, lumber mills in Northern California and the Willamette Valley, and grain and merchandise flows in Chicago. Farmers and millers fear winter disruption as rail cars remain unavailable, crippling coal transport in Pennsylvania and West Virginia and threatening mine and mill operations.
The East Oregonian urges state administration to address alleged land sale abuses linked to school lands. It notes credible charges that purchasers pay two dollars per acre more than a fair price, implying widespread graft in the land sale process.
A reader cites the St. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as curing St. Vitus dance and restoring health. The letter claims the medicine calms nerves, aids sleep, and improves overall vitality without alcohol or narcotics, aided by Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for bile issues.
The writer urges Governor Geer to order a thorough investigation of state school land office dealings in Salem. They claim exactions of two dollars per acre on sales, warn of corruption charges, and insist public scrutiny to expose and punish any wrongdoing. The public will judge his actions.
Klamath John aged 95 died Monday November 4 and was interred in the old Klamath cemetery by the Siletz river near Tenas Charlie's Wednesday. Rev Bryant officiating. He joined the Methodist church about twenty years ago and lived a faithful Christian life. A medicine man of his tribe, he suffered blindness in recent years and was led to church by his wife’s clothing. He leaves his son David and a good wife, who mourn his passing.
In Multnomah County a deputy county clerk issued marriage licenses following the death of his superior, causing several couples to face an awkward situation as the county judge rules he had no authority. The brief marriages may end in annulment or engagement terminations, affecting the pairs involved.
The Post Office Department warns that over a thousand second and fourth class postmasters were swindled out of 250 to 1000 dollars by con men claiming to sell postage stamps at large discounts. The sharpers took the money and provided nothing, and the postmasters dared not complain.
Notes From Thurston dated November 19 1901 report pleasant weather and finished fall sowing. Local injuries include Samuel Caruthers hurt by a horse kick. Residents build additions to homes while others travel through Thurston toward Pleasant Hill. Edward Rees heads to California to work for California Shoe Co. A literary society effort stalls for low turnout. Mrs HC Baughman visits Pleasant Hill, a church discourse inspires plans, and local business buys dried prune stock from Allen Dry Er Co Eugene.
Dexter items from November 20 report Geo Barnes organizing stringers for the Bogard bridge on the Push and Pull road as the county court prepares the span Alf Stewart carries mail on the route while Mr Neet is ill L Williams returns from Bilver Lake via the Military road reporting snow at the summit Mre M D Hunsaker ill but improving J F Holbrook traps a large black bear and a timber wolf Jack Miller returns from California to Trent Willistos Parvin store hauling goods for a thriving country mercantile Gulley and Martin haul supplies upriver prepping a logging contract on the Gartin place Al Mayo and wife back in the neighborhood Gilbert seeks timber for logging on Siuslaw with suitable arrangements possible Rea.
Beattie Produce Co invites turkey sellers offering the highest cash price for all poultry eggs and veal. They advertise the Sure Hatch Inoculator and Pacific coast agency for Sure Hatch. Location noted as Eighth Street Eugene.
Notice signed by H F Harrwie from Eugene Oregon dated November 18 1901 states he will not be responsible for any debts or bills contracted after that date by anyone except himself, conveying a personal limit of liability in the transaction.
Martha Evelys daughter of Hyneon and Martha Amyth died at the family home near Junction City on November 17 1991 aged 25 years and 1 month. She leaves aged parents two brothers and two sisters. Interment was at Mahon cemetery on November 19 Moon's Feed Store advertises feed seed and flour. A Cambridge barber fined for refusing a black student highlights color line issues in colonial era Boston.
Mr Minnie Buckman hosted a high five party at East Fifteenth and Alder in honor of Miss Daisy Loomis with Dr and Mrs C W Lowe among attendees. At West Beventh Street Miss La Verne Long hosted a party for Miss Lulu Giletrap with music, supper, and a large guest list including Hammon, Gilbert, Kauffman, and numerous Loomis and Giltrap family members.
Harrisburg reports a body located November 20, 1898, of J R Buckoum who vanished while deer hunting on Shotgun creek 20 miles east. Kantera men from Junction City relay that Martin found a grave with a skeleton and a red sweater Bucknum wore. Bucknum was a Harrisburg citizen and sawmill owner.
An ad promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming quick relief from headaches and nervous disorders. It asserts thousands tested the medicine, promises pure blood and improved health, costs 25 cents, and offers a money back guarantee. Sold by W L DeLano, a local druggist.
Sheep on shares inquiry dog notices for two stray three month old dogs in Eugene. Forsale 215 acres near depot and school with 100 cultivated and 16 timber. Enquire C A Parker Jefferson Street Eugene. Moon Superior drill and accessories listed as new stock item.
200 acre stock ranch for sale three miles from Walker's Station. Part payment option with time for balance. Address inquiries to James Kitchen in Irving, Texas.
Josiah H Herron and Miss Lettie Edwarde wed at the bride’s parents home near Junction City and will visit in Eugene. The groom is a Monroe-area farmer and the bride is described as a popular Lane County young woman.
William Brannon, once ostracized from American racing, is reinstated at Latonia after the revival of a scheme that featured the horse Tanner under the alias Polk Badger. Brannon reportedly earned around 30000 dollars from the affair.
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