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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1901
Page
5
Patrons of the Guard may require legal notices such as administrators and executors notices summons and citations to be published in this paper They may direct their attorneys to arrange publication and the interested party has the right to choose the paper for publication.
Oregon Supreme Court at Salem affirms Ashland city charter authority to license liquor saloons. Jessie Houck and Joseph Dame challenged conviction for selling liquor without a license. Court review upheld Jackson County circuit court, with Chief Justice Bean delivering the opinion.
Riverside Oil Co amid Idaho drilling near Volcano Springs reports a five hundred foot hit that opened a subterranean volcano. Steam mud and molten rock shot over one hundred feet high, destroying the rig but injuring no one. The site, atop the Salton Basin edge, is feared to widen into a major volcanic crater.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plans a fourteen mile line in Pennsylvania, claimed the crookedest in the United States. Extending from Boswell Virginia to Friedens on the Somerset and Cambria branch, the route loops multiple times to gain an easy grade. At one point the line doubles back within three hundred feet of itself after a five mile loop, on a grade fifty feet lower.
The United States assumes control of transportation links across the Isthmus of Darien amid revolutionary threats. The text contends that America’s interests in the isthmus exceed those of local factions and argues that the world can do without the region’s Spanish Indian populace, while stressing the strategic importance of maintaining a traffic route.
An 19th century advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for coughs bronchitis and weak lungs claiming it prevents consumption. It cites a testimonial from Mrs Mofile of Feltom Delaware and urges readers to accept no substitute while offering free medical adviser via mail order with stamps.
An editorial note muses on presidents known by a single name or minimal surnames. It cites Lincoln Johnson Cleveland Harrison McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt to suggest that a simpler naming style might aid presidential branding for future candidates.
The Portland suspect in the Morrow killing is described as breaking down mentally, weeping and wailing while repeatedly handling a small Bible. The report notes it is notable how few people seek solace in scripture until trouble arrives.
Abraham Hare of Lelleville Ohio praises Electric Bitters as the best selling bitters he has handled in 20 years. The tonic claims to tone the stomach regulate the liver and kidneys purify the blood strengthen nerves and cure many diseases. It claims to revitalize the run down man or woman and is priced at 60 cents by W L De Lano.
Notice from Eugene Fire Department announces the annual election in Firemen's Hall Evans Oregon for December 2 1901 to elect one chief engineer and one assistant chief engineer to serve for one year W W Stevens presiding board
City treasurer digo F Raw announces payment of all warrants up to No 202 of the 1000 Issue on presentation at the office. Interest ceases after November 27, 1901. Dated November 25, 1901.
The undersigned will not be responsible for debts or bills contracted after this date by any person except myself H F Hankwide. Dated Eugene Oregon November 18 1901.
24 acre stock ranch for sale three miles from Walker's Station. Part payment option with balance due. Contact James Kironen in Irving for details.
An advertisement touts Chille and Fever as a bottle Grova’s Tasteless CHilt, a quinine based remedy with no cure no pay. It claims simple tasteless form and urges readers to save a copy from today’s GUARD. Billy imports holiday goods from France and Germany.
Police Captain Diamond removed after conviction for neglect in suppressing disorderly conduct. Roseburg Soldiers Home barracks project accepted by Governor Geer. Governor Toole backs anti trust conference opposing rail line consolidation. Captain Perry reports ongoing fighting between government forces and rebels. Pemberton Company fire in Detroit leaves 28 dead and 16 missing. Robert Collins arrested for Great Northern train robbery. Railway switchmen strike grows more serious with wage demands.
For sale one 4 horse steam tiler and 4 horse engine in use three months good as new also US cream separator dairy outfit and circular wood saw all for sale at a bargain Also 15 head high grade yearling Jersey heifers Call over ad dress E M Bowerman Walterville Oregon
Haabrisharo November 27 1991 reports strong statements about finding JK Bucknum near Scot Gua creek. The piece questions finder Martin Buckum and his diagram guiding to a supposed grave, noting lack of independent verification and 15 miles distance to the site.
A Portland game saw Multnomah beat the University of Oregon 17 to 0. The UO squad travels to Forest Grove Saturday to face Pacific University. In Eugene, Koeuburg high school was defeated by Eugene high with a 32 to 0 score.
From Cooperaville Michigan word spread of a pleasant liquid used before bed to ease a bad cough and bring restful sleep. Mrs Himebur ger claims three generations have trusted Dr King's New Discovery for consumption and colds never finding an equal as a lifesaver for lung diseases. Trial bottles free and guaranteed bottles available locally.
Turkeys wanted call Seattle Produce Co for the highest cash price. They pay cash and offer poultry, eggs and vet products. Also represent Pacific Coast agency for Sure Hatch Incubator and Sure Hotel hatches. Weet Eighth Street Eugene.
Those who intend to furnish the GUARD with wood on account are asked to notify us when they.
Market notes from November 22 1901 show butter at 60 cents per roll wool tied poultry priced 350 to 450 per dozen dried prunes 21 to 4d flour 75 per sack potatoes per bushel eggs 25 cents wheat 50 cents per mile notations incomplete Hope 5 to 10 cents each listed.
Two Harrisburg figures send a statement to address an injustice and pledge to present Mr Hay's letter. The wording emphasizes fairness and clarifies stance on the issue.
The Bulletin reports Martin of Dear Creekfordville claimed a grave was found on Shotgun Creek headwaters in the Cascade mountains but the search team found no grave. Two men returned with the news by telephone and the party will continue the hunt until Wednesday evening or halt. The paper suspects a deliberate false report and calls it infernal lying.
Editor H N Lester of Syrecuve Kansas writes that after two years of trying to cure eczema on his palms, Bucklens Arnica Salve wholly cured him. He calls it the world's best for eruptions sores and all skin diseases, available at W OL DeLano's for 25 cents.
The Electric Light Co will receive proposals for eld growth body fir wood in rcote of 3) to KO corde, to be delivered at the plant next summer. Address proposals to case Ronsisses, apt. Eugene, Ore.
An old promotional item touts Pure Home Bade Brandy for ailments like dwer kidney stomach trouble and biliousness. It claims brands are better than neon brandies and offers prune and apple options at 75 cents per quart or 2.5 dollars per gallon. Delivered by express. made and sold to consumers only from Francis Foch and Blair streets Eugene.
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