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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1902
Page
5
A fragmentary notice recalls the widow of Dr. Lazeare who went to Cuba, was inoculated against Yellow Fever, and died. It argues the mosquito spreads malaria and yellow fever, urges blood as the fighting element, and stresses keeping the blood pure and well nourished to ward off disease.
An 1901 testimonial from Houston Texas praises Dr Harter's Iron Tonic as a long trusted blood purifier and tonic. It claims the product supplies iron to the blood and wards off malaria and fevers, with J H Hares endorsing it after over twenty five years of use.
Where Right now at ours you will find the most complete line of fall and winter shoes ever shown in Eugene. These shoes are solid, good wearing and made in the latest styles. We sell them a little cheaper than other stores. Call and see them at.
Local ads tout low price paint at one dollar ten per gallon. Hardware stores promote buckeye hardware, ball bearing sewing machines, wool coats, ladies jackets, furs, stoves, oyster specials, and cabinet photos. Chambers Hardware pushes closeouts on wallpaper and remaining stock.
Sheriff WW Withers and Deputy Clerk J D Hamlin today selected the juror to act during the fall term of circuit court which convenes on Monday November 3. The list includes Geo Holland a farmer from Mound Geo T Hall Jr a merchant Eugene JS Taylor a teamster Eugene IN Hembrae a farmer Irving W H Hayden a farmer Cottage Grove J T Irish a sawmill man Wendling HA Kempp a farmer Zamwalt ES Creek a farmer Janet ion Geo Howelton a farmer Spencer Chas Kolbert a farmer Zamwalt ES Harpole a farmer Janet ion Rodney Scott a farmer Willamette Volney Hemenway a farmer Eugene L E Thompson a farmer Spring field H D Fountain a farmer Camp Creek AJ Zumwalt a farmer Irving H Mathews a farmer R McMurphey a capitalist Eugene F M Hambrick a farmer Cottage Grove Geo Farley a farmer Bailey TW Carney a farmer Thurston Alex Lamb a farmer Elmira Chas Powel a farmer Cottage Grove H Hunter a farmer Creewell John Strome a farmer Junction PS Hill a farmer Percy Long merchant Eugene Joe Ferguson a farmer Long Tom Harry A Millett a farmer Saginaw MD Lingo a farmer
Leona Calloway daughter of Mr and Mrs TJ Calloway died aged six years two days on October 6 1902. The family mourns with hope in Jesus content in the faith that such children belong to the Kingdom of Heaven. The obituary notes a bright flower faded and a sweet infant voice gone. L O.
Geof Miller and E J Frasier have formed a business alliance in Eugene. They will operate from the old stand opposite the post office on West Eighth street. Miller started in 1882 when Eugene’s population was about 1100. Frasier began a few years later. They promise a strong combined effort.
Official statement from the Carnival Board shows a surplus of 453.20 after expenses for the Eugene street fair and carnival held September 24 to 27. Receipts totaled 2959.22 from subscriptions, gate receipts, sales and events, with detailed expenditure items across music, building, prizes, exhibits, utilities, and personnel.
Notes from the courthouse list extensive transfers including Obersinners to McPherson for Lot 3 Bik 2 Cheeber's 2nd ad valued at 325 dollars and many other parcels with prices. Listed are multiple figures involving Mulligan's donation to Eugene, Springfield and Coburg areas, plus Booth-Kelly Lumber Co deeds and various trusteeships. Official court actions include foreclosure complaint and sale confirmations, with probate and marriage licenses, citizenship, and annuities noted.
Long and Bingham have formed a new sawmill company in Cottage Grove and filed articles of incorporation with County Clerk E U Lee. The Long & Bingham Lumber Co is capitalized at 50000 dollars, divided into 50000 shares of 1 dollar each, with incorporators J Long J H Bingham L R Long C L Rainey and N Russell.
John Hines of Eugene and Miss Susie Welch formerly of Wisconsin wed Tuesday evening October 14 1902. Rev B F Rowland officiated and the couple will reside in Eugene.
Maud Gordon and LeRoy Milne were wed at 10:30 AM at 467 East Eleventh Street, with Rev B F Rowland officiating. Only relatives attended as Milne, of Marcola, marries Gordon’s daughter, a slater. couple to Portland then return to Marcola to reside.
Sam Howard of below town sold 86 bales of hops to 8 H Friendly at 23 cents per pound. Friendly also bought 67 bales from Palmer Ayers at 23 cents.
Friendly today sold a carload of chittim bark and it will be shipped from here to Hamburg Germany leaving here tomorrow.
On October 12 at Camp Creek the marriage of W Stroud and Cora E Stephens was officiated by Rev BF Rowland.
The county commissioners court held an especial session to open bids for building the Coast Fork bridge at Uettage Grove. All bids exceeded the projected spending and were rejected with action postponed. Bids ranged from 1080 dollars to 2888 dollars with several firms submitting proposals.
Remaining in the postoffice at Eu gene on Oct 16 1002 are Miss Bernice Baker B F Crouch Wm Dyer Mra M A Evans R Fagan M G Fifield Frank Gelloway AO Gilbert J H Hunt O B Jacob son F E Jones Henry Maxwell Mies Edda Mills Mre Ed Moores James Montgomery D Lyman Moody Elmer O'Brien Fred Parker Samuel E Penn Mrs Addie Richardson A Stein Warner Mapelston Mrs Lizzie Wilson Manager E Wright When calling for the above say when advertised.
Rev DJ Badloog of Ashway RI praises Electric Bitters as a thorough cure for jaundice liver and stomach troubles after years of suffering. The testimonial notes relief from kidney issues and other ailments with a guaranteed satisfaction offer by W L De Lano priced at 10 cents.
Roosevelt discards crutches and uses a cane while walking with a limp in Washington. Cholera roars through Jerusalem with about forty deaths daily as it spreads rapidly. Mitchell of United Mineworkers rejects operator plan and signals actions to renew talks. Stocks surge in New York on coal strike settlement. Houston liner Heraclides ashore with loss of one life. Mrs William Marshman burned to death at Wardton. Joy erupts in coal regions as mining resumes Monday.
DaLuias Kirkpatrick and Williams of DaLuias Oregon have purchased 800 bales of hops from local growers for 25 cents per pound for London market delivery. With 12 years in the trade, they foresee hops rising to 30 cents if growers hold firm, predicting 1072 hops will reach that level after a recent market review.
One of Clayton Jay's twin sons dies at Biachey on Tuesday October 14 at about age two. The other twin remains seriously ill and is expected to die at any time.
A Corvallis Gazette letter from Eugene dated October 6 1902 praises Eugene s rapid growth its growing business district and inviting merchants. It notes heavy stocks real estate sales and a wave of eastern buyers from Nebraska Iowa and Minnesota investing in farms and town property. The writer highlights booming timber mines and sawmills as local rustling men gain interests and spark townwide chatter.
Portland Telegram reports a hazing incident at the University of Oregon where upperclassmen coerced freshmen into a staged rally. Races and speeches preceded an immersion in a millrace and a walk to bare ground beneath trees, followed by compulsory canned oysters with sugar.
The wedding joined Miss Nellie Brabham and Ralph Oglesby a brave Lincoln county groom at the bride’s parents home. Rev Geo McDonald officiated at 5 PM with only relatives and close friends present. The couple will move to Angora Lincoln County in a few days.
W P White of Kennedale Texas writes about relief from stomach and liver troubles after using Dr King’s Life Pills. He reports distressing panic eased and a feeling of becoming a new man. Available in limited quantities at W L DeLano’s drug store.
The Daily Guard reports the Uniform Rank of the Knights of Pythias elected officers for Western and Eastern Oregon at the grand assembly. J H Aitkin of Huntington named brigadier general. D E Yoran of Eugene colonel first regiment. J A Young of McMinnville lieutenant colonel. S M Hoyt of Hillsboro major first battalion. O Kauffman of Eugene major second battalion. Second regiment includes RW Miller Sumpter and W A Wetherbee Baker City as lieutenant colonel and major first battalion. Grand temple officers named include Ellen Long Portland grand senior and Mabel Nelson Chastain Milton grand junior.
FE Dunn bought 89 bales of hope grown on Coyote Creek from Norrie Owen at 23 cents per pound, the highest price yet in Lane county. TD Linton, agent for Gilberteau of Aurora, bought 75 bales of the Hoggs crop at 23 cents. Fifty five bales remain unsold. Market appears to be advancing rather than declining as some claim.
The Lake estate portion on the west side of the river road, totaling 24.70 acres, sold Saturday to ZT Mountjoy for 7000. The Lake family will remain in Harrisburg. Mountjoy was described as a pleasant gentleman, and the Bulletin welcomes him and his family to the community.
J W White hies bought the west sixty feet of the old J B Alexander property on East 11th street of George G Dorris. Mr White will build a handsome residence on the property next summer.
Mr and Mrs E L Fisher welcomed a daughter in Roseburg on Saturday. Wm Preston mentioned in connection with the family.
A compact report notes VTA Stormi achieving a notable victory against a rival team. The piece highlights strategic moves and key players shaping the outcome, with emphasis on the victory's significance for standings and future matches.
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