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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1900
Page
8
Fragmented local items show grass seed arrivals at L L Chambers and large stock movements, with mentions of 80,000 pounds of talioos and silvers, lever and common barrows. Political notes include Harrison’s reelection declaration and loan building talk. ads cite Cholera Remedy and drugstore notices.
In New York on October 11 anarchists show growing discontent as detectives uncover a plot to assassinate the next U S president, McKinley or Bryan, amid unrest. Lord Lipton controls much of U S pork through quiet purchases, while a British train ambush by Boers results in eight guard deaths and 11 captives. Russian forces advance in Manchuria as imperial party moves southward.
George Fry sold 102 bales of hops at 144 cents and Joe Go sold 10 bales at 14 cents. Hubbard shipments totaled 553 bales of bags and 120 boxes of apples grapes and pears for Juneau Alaska. Four hundred bales of hops were shipped from Woodburn this week. Growers seek 15 cents, patience wearing thin, but some remain hopeful.
A letter from W Moore of Oneida New York praises Oregon hops claiming a very good statewide crop despite rust in spots. Growers reduced acreage by about 1600 but hold for 20 to 25 cents per pound. London reports England short 300000 cwt, suggesting strong potential prices this year.
The piece forecasts the twenty century as a time of invention and credits Hoatetter's Stomach Bitters as a health building remedy for dyspepsia indigestion flatulency constipation and biliousness. It notes many physicians endorse it and warns to obtain the genuine bottle with a private revenue stamp over the neck.
In Albany on October 11 a fatal acetylene gas explosion occurred while removing a machine from the Apex saloon basement at 10 35 am. Stoltz and Tracy Stoltz were killed instantly, and Fred Reese the saloon's proprietor was badly injured. Stoltz died before help. Reese may live. Stoltz had no life insurance.
The Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge elected officers at yesterday afternoon's session AsToRita Oct 10. W L Bradshaw The Dalles was named Grand Chancellor J H Atkins Huntington Grand Vice Chancellor James W Maloney Pendleton Grand Keeper of Record and Seal L R Stinson Salem Grand Master of Exchequer E M Bargent Portland Grand Master at Arms Emil Waldmap Portland Grand Inner Guard L M Curl Albany Grand Outer Guard F W Cuthbert Portland Grand Trustee J P Kennedy.
A steam shovel from the gravel pit at Harsissure will be moved to Coburg to aid the McKenzie river bridge fill. The massive one half mile long structure will rise about 10 feet high and require about three months of shovel and train work to complete.
President Washburn said he spoke with Harvard University President Elliott who advised not voting for McKinley. Elliott has not decided his ballot but will not vote for the present administration. The Bryan Club reported nine tenths of Harvard faculty favor Bryan.
Lane County readers press Binger to explain the Northern Pacific deal trading Washington forest reserve lands for Oregon timber lands worth millions. The Statesmen asks why not address this trade tomorrow afternoon and notes much of the land allegedly traded lies in Lane County.
Arthur Kelley eleven, self confessed murderer of his father at PexpLetion Oregon, was sentenced by Circuit Judge Ellie to Salem state reform school. Grand jury returned a true bill but urged reform school over prison. Wife testimony supports the boy’s claim that the father abused the family, including the mother and ten children.
Special to the Go Lao reports that on the Oregon Electric lines a car famine ends as about 300 empty cars are en route to Oregon. The first cars will begin arriving immediately and be distributed right away to alleviate shortages.
Ons Ha Oct 10. The corn crop this year is plentiful with splendid ears. The Nebraska Grain Men's Association estimates a yield of 20,000,900 bushels.
List of names and a notice from October 11 1900 describing letters held at the Eugene Oregon post office. A one cent charge is required and callers must state when advertising. Names include Fred Brockman Paxton Mra L J Davidson Miss Jeanette Harris Mre Hannah Inlow Mrs Eyan Stubbins Mrs D W Turner Burt Weir U Wilkins Chas Ria Mre Jesse A.
Ad claims that headaches pains fever pimples and sores indicate impure blood and that Acker's Blood Elixir purifies blood to restore health. It asserts the remedy cures serofulus or syphilitic poisons and other blood diseases, sold with a positive guarantee by W L DeLano.
A flock of 75 head of prime fleece class February and March lambs for sale, Cotewold and all wethers. For details contact L F Watkins in Monroe Oregon.
F M Higgins editor of the Beneca rie News suffered years with piles until Buckles Arnica Salve cured him in two boxes. It is advertised as the surest pile cure on earth and the best salve in the world. Sold by W L De Lano, druggist.
Thoroughbred Cotewold bucks bred from noted stock from Ladd's Ye ml county farm for sale at reasonable prices. Inquire at residence seven miles west of Junction City or address JR Teanson, Jonetson City, Ore.
Unclear text describes a patent remedy claiming to cure a cold in one day with Bromo Quinine tabs. It notes refunds if ineffective and mentions E. W. Grove's identification on each box. Product appears as an old drug advertisement with dubious claims.
Foreclosure reports and default judgments dominate the session with cases against Howe, Kincaid, Heize, and others. Injunctions, writs of review, and a burglary case involving a 15 year old offender also appear. A notable acquittal follows a larceny trial, and sentences are set or postponed in several matters.
In a winter case at an Ontario NY drug store KR Grandin says a disappointed customer sought a cough medicine. He freely recommended Chamberlains Cough Remedy with a money back guarantee after trial. A returning customer also advised another buyer to use it. It is sold by W L DeLano.
Court notices include satisfaction of mortgage amounts and a chattel mortgage listed. Real estate transfers show Rand H Eakin trustee to Robert Eakin for a one seventh interest in Lane county lands valued at $1000. Mining matters note affidavit and consolidation of five mining claims in Bohemia district by John Graber. Citizenship shows G W Steinhauer of German birth files intention to become a defender of the flag. Marriage license records list Great Brown and Calista Carrentte with JJ Lane as a witness.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars for an untreatable catarrh cure and promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure as a internal remedy. It cites testimonials, lists Toledo and Toleno druggists, and pledges the firm’s honesty and financial ability to fulfill obligations. It mentions Hall’s Family Pills and claims nationwide distribution by druggists.
CF Croner sells his dray and transfer business to the Clark iranefer Co and will operate a general teaming business. The firm will continue the gravel haul contract in progress, involving over one thousand yards on local streets. Mr Croner remains in charge of the Bisir farm near Eugene.
Dr King s New Life Pills promised quick relief for sick and nervous headaches by cleansing blood and strengthening nerves and overall health. Easy to take at 25 cents with money back if not cured, sold by W L DeLano druggist.
For sale about four acres of good land in Eugene with a house a barn and a chicken house. Includes a good young orchard and fine water, suitable for a garden or chicken ranch. L equire at this office.
For sale a 228 acre sawmill site featuring about 1 000 000 feet of timber suitable for sawing, good water power, a house and barn, all offered for 1600 dollars. Timber neighbors the site. inquiries directed to John Wir zearted Creewel or Potter.
Notice proclaims prosecution for any intruder. Report discusses hop market in Grant County with rising prices for year old hops and beef stock owners benefiting from high prices. local sale notes and farm conditions affecting rent and prices.
Weather fair and everyone appears happy. Rev Kellems of Eugene preached last Sunday. Carl Baughman began teaching at Trent last Monday. M V Rees and family of Thurston visited G W Milam’s family last Sunday. Alex McKenzey teaching near Juoe. Manly Gilbert left for Blachy to lead a school. Reports say scarlet fever in the neighborhood. Ora Read entertained friends for her birthday Friday evening. Dalton Baughman returned from Wendling and went to Dexter for school. The Woodyian balsa being shingles. Ora Read to begin school at Jasper. The OCE reorganized for winter work. Frank Bridges elected president, Ruby Baughtan secretary, Harry Shelly treasurer, Mrs Lillie Perkiss visiting from Grante Pas to her brother Paul Bristow. Miss Elsie Parks to Mill Creek for a fair school. School began with fall attendance. new pupils include Myrtle Shlayter, James Callison, John and Florence Gilbert, Lawrence and Ivy Holl, T 19 Rees, Ruby Baughan. The state course to be followed. pupils teaching this year include Carl Baughman, Elsie Parl, Manley Gilbert, Alex McKenzey, Dalton Baughman.
Philadelphia man John Oliver narrates a near fatal illness with feverish symptoms. After three physicians gave up, he credits Electric Bitters for a dramatic recovery and life saved. Store price and guarantee noted.
Estray horses taken up by the undersigned near Jesper Lane County Oregon two bays branded J on right hip one branded on right hip and marked sed one bisek owner may reclaim after paying log expenses El Hina Jasper Oregon August.
Fragmentary notice advertises a chance to bring in ers for a sample, mentioning F L Chambers and a promise to remove wild pea and other items. The readable text is uncertain about full context or precise action.
Thirteen dehorthorn bell for sale aged three years. Inquiries to V Jenkins at Walter Station Oregon. Pull course of 2 miles west of miles south of Ee of the beet all scene county. Address DP Shenrpan Walker Oregon Warren to redo millinery goods. AO Kankie on Thand Willamette streets for further inquiries.
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