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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1902
Page
2
The late ex Governor John Whiteaker left his entire estate to his wife with their daughter managing affairs, reflecting lifelong partnership and joint effort. The Oregonian notes his devotion to his wife and his trust in her, while recognizing his unreserved acceptance of wife equality in their accumulations.
An old bachelor and a friend discuss why women carry items in one hand in Butte. They joke about keeping the right hand free for maneuvering on crowded streets and possible self defense, ending with a punchy tease about the wife’s reason.
Historical report claims the Jersey prison ship, used by Britain in New York harbor during the Revolution, lies buried under twelve feet of sediment near the Brooklyn navy yard with much of the hull intact. Officials expect a raising if the remains hold together, noting that age and burial have preserved the oak timbers by excluding air and rot.
A Grant county sheepman fears turmoil if a forest reserve is created. If established, he must yield to a powerful stockraiser. if not, timber claim owners will demand rent for timber lands. Rent on many 160 acre claims could strain his finances and jeopardize grazing.
Legal quarrel centers on tonnage rules at the pit mouth. Miners say they deliver 2700 to 3400 pounds while the trust insists 2240 pounds is the ton and imposes dockage for waste. The miners deny producing excess waste and question the dockage rationale.
The Duke of Orleans, eager for a French throne, traveled to London to manage family property but received no invitations from royalty or aristocracy. Once favored by Queen Victoria, he faced backlash for a public slur on a caricaturist. Though he sought audience with King Edward, the sovereign granted permission for his visit but refuses personal dealings.
Local item notes Frank Swim recovering from blood poisoning. Roadmaster improves highways. Methodist minister Rev Housel's reception well received. Genevieve Howe ill with typhoid fever. friends hope for recovery. Shep Smith adds to his new house. RH Parsons boss carpenter. Dr Bearbrough finishes prune harvest. crop fine. Apple picking next. WOW KA Parsons elected clerk. Charlie Stanton returns from Pine Openings hunting trip. A grand ball at the hall. About 100 pupils in public schools. teachers report satisfaction. Mrs Melton visiting Illinois to return home soon. prefers Oregon. Chas Schmidt takes partner Miss Wyatt Lower. congratulations offered. Guy Stone home from Lick Institute, Henry Smith hauling lumber for a new dwelling. village improving.
The American prohibition yearbook reports that half of Chicago divorce suits are linked to liquor. It notes 31 miles of saloons versus eight miles of churches, with saloons operating nonstop and a city population of 1.75 million. The liquor consumption averages 88 gallons per person nationally, highlighting Chicago as a notably thirsty city.
Pleasant Hill Oct 15 reports reflect a busy season with school reopening and widespread movement. Families relocate including Fred Calliton to Eu gene, Walter Renwick to Ashland for winter, and Carl Baughman to Petaluma. Regular attendances and visits from Cottage Grove to Edenvale mark a bustling rural community. The late Howard Baughman is honored with a large funeral cortege, drawing attendees from across the county and Ashland Normal School president BF Mulkey among mourners.
FOR BSALE. 160 acres with a large house and two large barns, 90 acres saw timber, cedar, 50 acres bottom land, 12 acres in cultivation, garden, bearing orchard, good outside range. Price 1,100. Address W B B Socott, Jasper, Oregon. SHEEP I have some sheep to let on shares for one or more years, also graded Cotewold ducks for sale. A Jennings, 109 West Fifth street Eugene, Or.
Two elderly sisters attend a temperance talk where a lecturer pours whisky into water with live animalcules. The result shows lifeless fishes in the glass, prompting one sister to say she would rather drink the creatures dead than alive. Also mentioned are Chinese crews in Pacific trade bonds and oddly trained chickens aboard a Portland liner.
Howard A Miller died at his home three miles west of Cottage Grove on Monday October 6 at age 25. Born December 18, 1876 in Yankton County South Dakota he moved to Salem in 1890 and Cottage Grove in 1893. He married Maggie McCoy last March and life insurance of 1000 was taken for her benefit with the Modern Brotherhood of America. Funeral sermon given at the Cottage Grove Christian church by Elder Beck of the Cumberland Presbyterian church.
A Red Nail hound eight months old and a Beagle female one year old with six weeks old pups from the same dam are for sale. Just imported from Kentucky by H Farrow at College Hill Eugene.
President Mitchell of the United Mineworkers faced a throng of about twenty to thirty reporters awaiting remarks at the temporary presidential residence. He quietly asked if the media crowd is always there, highlighting the constant glare that comes with leadership.
Thurston items note school opened last Monday under Prof Clem of Fairmount with Master Frank Withers of Eugene in residence. Charlie Hastings convalescent. Dr J W Harris of Eugene attending physician. New houses rising in village and nearby lanes show growth alongside OmgepEmona.
Coal dealers in New York report stocks priced at eighteen dollars per ton, roughly double the pre strike sale price. The shift has created opportunities for fortunes among coal dealers and speculators amid the disruption.
A Portland Telegram caption describes a photo of German palace cars photographed by an American traveler. The cars resemble freight train cabooses more than passenger cars, conveying curiosity about their design and purpose.
A grand shooting match will be held at Robi Newmeter s pace two miles west of Eugene on Thursday October 23. The event is managed by H C Owen and is expected to be a successful affair with wagers and prizes.
Notice states the east 10 feet of lot 3 block 1 Shaw's addition to Eugene belonging to the city at East Lith and Ferry Streets will be sold to the highest bidder for cash in front of city hall at 2 pm on Tuesday October by B F Doxtre
Blue Maltese kitten lost from a cottage at West 5th and Lawrence streets. Finder will be liberally rewarded for returning the kitten to EC Hughes at his saloon or residence.
Second hand organs including Mason and Hamlin Estey Newman Bros Chicago Cottage and more offered at half price. View at No East Ninth Street. Also Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic advertised with no cure no pay claim.
Advertises 50 to 200 acre hagpards for full bearing in the vicinity with possible lease terms from one to five years. requests full yard and building details and this season's quality, listing Louis A Horst at 802 California St, San Francisco. Also notes Ur Lowe the optician in Pagene office next week to test eyes for ginases and promote Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with No Cure No Pay at 25 cents.
Henry Loehner and family plan relocation to the Hayes place to focus on sheep raising. John Jeans, formerly of this area and now at the Soldiers' Home, suspends his furlough to visit old neighbors. E R Hollenbeck travels to Florence to see son W R Hollenbeck. Ella Kraal engaged to teach a private school beginning Oct 27.
One hundred sixty acre farm two miles from Elmira in west county. 86 acres plow land 80 acres pasture good outrange and barn with well fenced. Reardenes on place and good orchard living spring. One of the finest small places in county two miles from post office. Address Frank Parry Elmira Oregon Builders hardware stocks bought before the advance and Chambers Hardware selling.
Amanda Strong named administratrix of the estate of 5 H Fisher deceased by county court. All claimants must present vouchers to L Bilyeu law office in Eugene Oregon within six months from this notice dated July 5 1902. Attorney Lamore, (A Strona)
Day and Henderson, established undertakers and embalmers, reported a notable event involving Col. Will at the intersection of Seventh Street. Details indicate a civic or ceremonial context tied to local funeral services and military association.
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