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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1903
Page
12
Two Springfield area youths aged 15 and 18 ran away from home seeking positions on Uncle Sam’s vessels. A letter from the younger boy cites bad behavior at school. both boys held good reputations and had limited funds. Their father and guardian describe efforts to reform, while noting naval discipline could aid their futures.
To California, J. T. Gaerte and wife, longtime Marcola residents, depart for a lengthy journey. Mr. and Mrs. Civerte, after 20 years on their Marcola property, take their first vacation in two decades, planning months away and visits as far south as Los Angeles.
A combine of Whatcom county and State Shingle Dealers Association is expected to be formed Monday. Reports from Eastern dealers indicate the six week consolidation will raise shingles prices by about 25 percent nationwide.
Note and Comment surveys how Thanksgiving has become a recognized holiday in Eugene, contrasting past church observance with current widespread practice. It notes business suspension and a Christmas-like observance, with the Guard force and others taking a one-week break from the treadmill to observe the day in their own ways.
The piece praises the nation’s government and people, noting the value of a good citizenry for good governance. It mentions Thanksgiving mood for the Northwest community and references Ambassador Choate hosting lunch with William Jennings Bryan at the London embassy, attributing a graceful act to cross party respect.
At EF K Crandall’s Coburg residence the Solomon Crandalls marked their 56th anniversary. Married in Milwaukee November 24 1847, she born June 1824, he April 1819 in Jefferson county New York. They lived in Milwaukee then Minnesota before settling in Coburg with their son REE Crandall. Guests and luncheon followed a games filled evening.
A large range reportedly disappeared near the river mouth Wednesday night. Levi Berkshire planned to move to his Deadwood ranch from Goshen with his family, but will stay at Goshen until spring. He will feed stock and work the farm. Locals near Heceta and lakes north of town collected beach lumber for several days. Mrs. J Schreuder celebrated her birthday with a small party hosted by Lundvig Christensen and later at the Schrender home where guests surprised the birthday girl and left gifts.
Dexter Oregon November 2 On account of high water Reverend Callison could not meet his appointment. Miss Liella Parker returned from Fall Creek where she was cook in Booth Kelly camps. Trevis Fenton returned from Silver Lake. C L Williams will arrive soon via The Dalles. Basket social at Trent schoolhouse was a success raising funds. Mise Wilhelm visiting relatives. School dismissed Tuesday for Thanksgiving. Ferry crown near here is impossible due to high water.
Born to Mr and Mrs Frank Armitage near Bugene on November 2 1000 a daughter. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets claim relief for biliousness constipation and headache available at W L Delano's drug store. A petition to Hon Binger Hermann seeks enlarged Coquille river mouth appropriation, signed by county citizens urging Umpqua bar improvement, urging immediate start at Alper Veretle.
In a special election of Co. A First Separate Battalion O N G John Rennie was unanimously chosen second lieutenant replacing Frank Drew who did not qualify Afterward the unit dined at Hazelwood restaurant A business meeting set the annual New Year s Eve masque ball Captain Hammond named the organizing committee Sergeants Mount Straight Corporals Rennie Ruthe Foust Privates Carroll and Davis The company vows to make the affair the season s best and spare no expense
A list of residents and visitors includes Guy Armitage, Leon Edmonson, Miss Sadie Ford, Judge K. B. Mean, Ada and Ruby Hendricks, George G. Gross, Hon. Henry Ankeny, Judge H.R. Kincaid, Irving P. Wold, Willis McElroy, Mrs. Bowers, Mrs. J. M. Abrams, F. M. Harding, F. M. Mice, John Lifle, Wm. Riddle, Chas. Kissinger, E. C. Lake, S. H. Friendly, Dave Graham, Orville Phelps, Mrs. Ashton, Milton Rice, Lillian McElroy, J. E. Young, J. H. McClung, Mrs. Geo. Houck, W. E. McElroy, L. B. Rowland, Mary Rust, Rachel Dove, Olifor Brown, Mrs. Bassett, F. Long, J. B. Hopkins, Jean Stockwell, E. H. Ingham, S. H. Mott, Haribar Washburne, and B. C. McClanahan with various travels, visits, and Thanksgiving plans.
Brother FE J McClanahan, Mrs Alician Miller heads to Portland for a few weeks. John Winzenrich of Creswell leaves for Arlington and Condon for a month or six weeks. Mr and Mrs J M Shelley travel to Oakland to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs Shelley's daughter. Henry Ankeny returns from Jackson County mines. Cleveland, a U O student, goes home to Astoria for Thanksgiving. Mrs Sharples of Goshen visits, then plans Seattle trip to see son Dr Casper Sharples. John U Jones, once of Eugene, becomes a U S Revenue Cutter engineer at Puget Sound with Port Orchard HQ. Poindexter, Crabtree, Spinning and Dr W W Taggart assess Lookout Mountain claims hoping for next year's excitement.
The Creswell column reports Thanksgiving services at the M.B. church and a Baptist sermon by Rev. Swakhammer, with local views on his preaching. Willie Schmitt improves from severe burns, and Mrs. Smith is somewhat better after illness. A nearby fire scare at M. J. Hillegan’s home proved a flue fire. The Creswell school will close Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. Over 500 turkeys were shipped to Portland, and a land purchase near town is under way.
Ogden Utah Nov 25 President Harriman of the Southern Pacific and his party arrived at noon and will reach Salt Lake City tonight The last spike will be driven tomorrow completing the cutoff across an arm of the Great Salt Lake and saving over twenty miles on all through Union Pacific traffic After the ceremony Harriman will return to California for an indefinite stay
A birth notice records that on November 24, 190 percent a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Cox in Sladden's addition.
Mrs. Chas. Applegate of Alexandria Ind reports a nightlong cough and coughing blood before three bottles of Dr King s New Discovery cured her. The note claims it heals coughs colds influenza bronchitis and related throat or lung troubles. Trial bottles free at W L DeLano s drug store for 50 cents to one dollar.
Ashland Record reports Wells Fargo agent Thomas Elliott of Wells Fargo in Ashland on Thursday evening to route Oregon turkeys bound for the San Francisco market for Thanksgiving. Arrangements have been made by the express company to handle the consignments, with several carloads to be loaded and form a solid section passing through town next week.
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