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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1903

Page

7

For Sale and Lost and Found Notices from Eugene Oregon

A collage of for sale livestock and farm items listed around Eugene Oregon including fruit trees cattle shoats goats timber land and a 50 bushel Colton Surprise steam dryer plus a binder and a 80 acre timber land with sawmill all offered by local sellers. Also stray and stolen horse notices from Coburg and Junction City with rewards for return of mares and information leading to recovery.

Colton T. N. Segar Saginaw, Oregon H. K. Joyce Saginaw

Money To Loan On Good Security

Advertisement notes money to loan on good security with inquiry directed to Woodcock and Harrie, attorneys at law.

Woodcock & Harrie Attorneys-At-Law

Cowardly Captain in Wreck Report From South Portland

Second Officer Havens filed a report accusing Captain McIntyre of cowardice in the South Portland disaster. Havens says the captain had no idea of the ship’s position and left the first boat, staying aboard for an hour after. Ravens and three others were rescued by the Spokane and brought to San Francisco. Captain McIntyre plans to attend the Sunday investigation.

San Francisco Havens South Portland McIntyre Ravens Spokane

Local changes at Lorane area sawmills and stores

Mr and Mrs Richard Crow returned to their home near Oakland last Tuesday. Mr La Blue now runs the Lorane sawmill and it is reported in running order. Mr Dickens moved into Mrs Gray s former home pending building on Mrs Baldwins property. McKernon Fiddler light shingle mill operates. Dr Lowe oculo optician will be in Eugene next week at Luckeys jewelry store offering eye care and glasses adjustments.

Ents Richard Crow Okaland la Blue Lorane Dickens Lowe Eugene Luckey's

Frazer’s Iron Works Plans New Moulding Room

Frazer's iron works on West Eighth street will host active building operations soon. J M Eddy has the contract to erect a 40 by 70 foot frame moulding room replacing the old structure. The expanding plant, a pioneer Eugene maker, now ranks among the state's largest foundries.

Frazer West Eighth Street J. M. Eddy Eddy Frazer's Iron Works Eugene

Pitney Counter Complaint in Junction City Case

Joel Pitney and wife sue John Stewart and A J Pickard for 313.12 damages over cattle driven from Pitney pasture. Pitneys answer with counter claim for 145 damages, alleging fence was broken and cattle trespassed, eating grass and destroying four tons of hay valued at 48. John M Pipes represents the Pitneys.

Joel Pitney Junction City John Stewart A. J. Pickard Circuit Pitney Stewart & Pickard John M. Pipes

W F Martin Dies at 92 in Local Home

W F Martin died at his home 153 East Twelfth Street last evening after months of paralysis. Born in 1833 in Morgan County Illinois he served three years in the 18th Illinois Infantry during the Civil War. He married Mary A Brown January 11 1866 and is survived by three daughters and the widow. Funeral tomorrow at 10 from the home with Rev Chas Woodward officiating. interment in I O O F cemetery under G A R auspices. He belonged to First Presbyterian Church.

Daily Guard W. F. Martin East Twelfth Street Mr. Martin Morgan County Illinois Kageoo 18Th Alinois Infantry Mary A. Brown Prebble County Ohio Carrie Lillian Martin Wm. Grose Chas. F. Woodward

Mrs Mary Witt Dies After Paralysis at 57

Mrs Mary Witt wife of Charles Witt died Wednesday at 2 25 pm from paralysis in her East Eighth Street apartment. A resident about two years in the county she previously lived near Eugene on the river road. Survived by husband three grown sons and two daughters in the county. Funeral held at 2 30 pm with interment in the I O O F cemetery Rev H A Green officiating.

Mary Witt Charles Witt M. J. Drew East Eighth Street Lorett Eugene H. A.green

Call Accepted for Everett Baptist Pastor in Everett Wash

Rev H S Boardman of McMinnville and former president of McMinnville College has accepted the pastorate of the First Baptist church of Everett Washington. He will assume duties about the first of November and his family will remain in McMinnville for the present.

H. S. Boardman McMinnville McMinnville College Baptist Church Eugene First Baptist Church of Everett, Wash Hoe

Drank and Disorderly Arrest of EX Cole

EX Cole was arrested in a saloon by Policeman Eastland for disorderly conduct and jailed. He was brought before the police judge, fined 85 and costs, with sentence suspended on condition that he leave the city at once, and he promised to depart but has not been seen since.

Ex" Cole Eastland Cole

Uncalled Letters At Eugene Post Office 1903 List

Uncalled letters at the Eugene Oregon post office dated October 22 1903 include Joseph Rice Miss M Burgess John Carman Mrs E Carter Mrs Frank Chileon T H Duffy Arthur Hurley James F Magnes F M Patterson A M Rude Miss Jennie West Mrs Zema Requestors should mention the advertisement when inquiring. J L Page P M

Eugene Oregon Rice Joseph Burgess Miss. M Carman John Carter Chileon Frank Duffy T. H Edwards Arthur Hurley James F Magnes F. M Patterson A. M Rude Jennie West Zema J. Ll. Page P. M

Army recruiting parties arrive in Eugene from Vancouver

Sergeant J. W. Marcum and Corporal A. W. Calder of the 11th U. S. Infantry, stationed at Vancouver Washington, arrived in Eugene today to recruit men for the U S Army. They have visited principal valley cities and Eugene is their southernmost stop.

J. W. Marcum A. W. Calder Ith U. S. Infantry Vancouver Wash Eugene U. S. Army

Burglars Enter Two Springfield Homes In Separate Breaks

Tuesday night burglars entered the houses of Jake Francis and Ira Young in Springfield. The same unknown gang, said to have attempted the mill safe on Sunday night, secured a few dollars from Francis but found nothing at Young's home and fled.

Jake Francis Ira Young Springfeld Springfield Mr. Francis Mr. Young

In Jail Again Ed Cole Fails to Leave Town

Ed Cole, who yesterday vowed to flee if the judge suspended his sentence for disorderly conduct, did not depart. He instead drank again and was jailed today to serve out his five dollar fine.

Ed Cole

Butter Market Prices Reflect Creamery Influence

Eugene market faces a batter shortage with rolls priced at 80 to 85 cents. This marks a sharp rise from years past when country batter sold around 5 cents per pound, driven by the spread of valley creameries altering supply and pricing.

Eugene

Lorane Church Services Announced by Rev Olson

Lorane Oct 22 Rev Olson of Eugene will conduct services in the Christian church next Sunday. Mrs Elma Rainbridge visiting at her parents home in Lorane.

Lorane Rev Olson Eugene Christian Church Elma Rainbridge

Army Maneuvers at Fort Riley

Fort Riley October 22 General Grant commanded a division of 10 000 men marching from Ogden to Milford a seven mile line. The troops were inspected by Generals Bates and Young. A near riot occurred last night with numerous fist fights as the Texas provisional regiment objected to the passage of the Tenth Cavalry colored regulars through their camp en route to headquarters.

Fort Riley Grant Ogden Milford Bates Young Texas Provisional Regiment Tenth Cavalry

May Open to Concessions with Canada, says Post

In Birmingham on October 2 the Post reports that officials believe the United States may make some concessions to Canada despite the Alaska boundary award. One American commissioner favored such action.

Birmingham England the Post Today United States Canada

Acme Harvester Company Faces Financial Scrutiny

In Peoria on October 22 creditors holding about two and a quarter million dollars in claims placed the Acme Harvester Company into the hands of five men to investigate its financial condition. It is believed the firm will pledge its substantial property as security. The Acme Harvester Company operates in the United States Canada South America and Europe.

Peoria Acme Hareveter Company Acme Acme Harvester Company United States Canada South America Europe

Starvation Death Reported in City Child

In San Francesco on October 22 a five year old girl died in the heart of the city from starvation. Health officers reported a case where the mother was removed to the hospital, the father beat the child, stripped her clothes, and fled a week earlier leaving no food. The girl could not escape the severe beating.

San Francesco

Indian Feast in Los Angeles Turns Violent Killing

Hundreds of Southern California Indians gather for a Porero festival near Oct. 22 with revived ancient rites. Excitement claimed to risk white visitors. A Mexican intruder was killed during the event.

Los Angeles

A West Virginia Outrage. Six colored men Arrested Today

Six colored men were arrested today in Wheeling on suspicion of involvement in a disturbance described by local officials as an outrage. Authorities reported detentions followed clashes downtown as citizens protested a policy decision.

Wheeling

Four Masked Men Attack Elm Grove Orphan's Home

Four masked assailants brutalized Sister Alma during an attempted robbery at Elm Grove Orphan's Home last night. They bound her to a gas pipe, and her screams frightened them off, ending the incident without further harm reported.

Elm Grove Alma

Football Victim Dies After Field Injuries

St. Louis on October 22 reports John Withnell, quarterback of St. Louis University, died following an operation for injuries from a practice injury earlier in the week. He was kicked in the shin and his back was wrenched during drills.

St. Louis John Withnell St. Louis University

Fire destroys historic San Miguel adobe mission center

Paso Robles October 22 The old town of San Miguel suffered a loss of 100000 dollars from fire this morning. It is among California’s oldest settlements founded by Jesuit fathers as a mission. The ruins of the adobe mission buildings remain.

Paso Robles San Miguel California

Beebe Child Dies of Diphtheria in East Thirteenth Home

The 9 year old Lemar Beebe, son of Mr and Mrs G C Beebe, died at the family residence at East Thirteenth and High streets early today from diphtheria. The funeral took place.

Lemar G. C. Beebe East Thirteenth and High Streets

Big Mining Strike On in Colorado and West

Trinidad Colorado October 22 President Howell of the Mine Workers announced that all efforts to settle the grievances have been abandoned for districts in Colorado New Mexico Wyoming and Utah. Strike orders are expected soon from President Mitchell. About twenty thousand workers are involved in the action.

Trinidad Col Howell Colorado New Mexico Wyoming Utah Mitchell

Beckett Dies in Chicago Hotel From Pneumonia

John L. Beckett of Salt Lake, a noted Western businessman, died in a Chicago hotel this morning due to pneumonia.

Chicago John L. Beckett Salt Lake West

Army Glove Contract Scandal Rumor in Lyon Case

Washington reports Attorney General opinion on the Lyon glove contract case. Representative Littauer is cleared due to statute of limitations, with the AG saying no money was recoverable since payments arrived only after goods were delivered and the contract fulfilled.

Washington War Department Davia Lyon Littauer

Yellow fever raging in Texas report

Laredo Texas Oct 22 thirty five new cases of yellow fever and three deaths were reported at San Antonio this morning. The total cases to date are 474 and deaths 2. The big fair has been called off due to the epidemic and twenty thousand visitors and many residents are leaving the city. Officials have confined the fever to the slum districts.

Laredo Texas San Antonio

Roosevelts Praise Cables to Boundary Commission

Washington Oct 22 1903 Theodore Roosevelt congratulates Senators Lodge Turner and Secretary Root on behalf of the American people for the Alaskan boundary commission work. The note mentions men to cut wood and directs readers to see or address McKennzie Stock Farm in Springfield Oregon.

Washington Lodge Turner Root Alaskan Boundary Commission Theodore Roosevelt McKennzie Stock Farm Springfield Oregon

Palestine Pointers Dance a Crow Success

Crow October 18 activity notes a local dance on the 16th called an entire success. Mrs. W. L. Ford returns from Corvallis and Smithfield. Mrs. J. J. McCulloch and children visit Mrs. 4. J. Kraal. Miss Smith of Hale and cousin S. D. McLean, a Philippines veteran, visit A. J. Kraal then go to Junction City to see B. A. Smith and wife. Norris Smith returns to Hale but will work near Crow. Jos Gates and Postmaster Starte have a family dispute prompting trimmed eyelids. Jobo Briggs moves toward Lorane.

Crow W. L. Ford Corvellis Smithfield J. J. McCulloch J. Kraal Vah Smith Hale D. McLean Philippines A. J. Kraal Junction City B. A. Smith Norris Smith Jos Gates P. M

Rich Blue River Mine showing ore in Oriental group

In a Brownsville telephone message J F Venner said the assay for a large ore body in the Oriental mines of Blue River shows 22. The owners are jubilant over the result and several Albany men are interested.

Albany Democrat Brownsville J. F. Venner Albany

Real Estate Transfers and Mining Claims Listed in Court House

Court House items show transfers and tax deeds across Blue River and Creede districts. Jens Olsen and Maren Olsen sell 18.5 acres in township 17 south range 4 west to John Peter Larsen. various transfers involve Creede No 2 and Amelia mining claims and other parcels. Prices largely small with several tax deeds issued by Sheriff Fred Fisk to multiple grantees.

Jens P Maren Olsen John Peter Larsen John E Mattie Blazier C. H. Park Blue River Mining District C. A Elen M. Lemmen Laura Newell Fred Fisk M. Svarverud Fairmount M. Sarvervad T. G Martha A

Shropshire Sheep and Ewe Ram Details Listed

Breeders record Shropshire rams and ewes with registration numbers 130841 and 188626. George Armstrong of Corvallia, Oregon, is named in association with the consignments.

Land transfers and mining claims across Springfield area

Property deeds and transfers list numerous parcels to Southern Pacific Company and various individuals, with land in Springfield, Cottage Grove, and surrounding townships. Also notes mining claims in Bohemia and Blue River districts, probate matters, marriage licenses, and power of attorney filings.

Aztec Land California & Oregon Land Company Aztec Land and Cattle Company U. S W. P. Cheshire P. Broua E. Hentley M. J. Clark Southern Pacific Co Benjamin Sarah E. Davis Southern Pacific Company Charles Wright R. EB. Arete H. C. Mabon W. Rickman Stiles Curtis J. Neet Bertha Seebody Georgia Neet Andrew J. Chapman Alice M. Chapmen Bristol L. E. Flegal Sod Garrett L. R R. N. Diggies County Cal F. E. Dunn Alex Lindberg Bohemia District H. B. Nickels Blue River District Charlies J. and Jatt Johannes Sophie O

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Fac Suvile Signature New York Dosis yzCinis Julius Goldsmith S.ef Kenna North Washington Street A. C. Jennings West Fifth Street McKenzie Stock Farm Oata F. A. Archambeau A. J. Wood Elmira Peterson Coburg Weedneeday Hans Mikeleen I. N. Edwarda Janation City Cottage Grove A. C. Guthrie Castoria Bears Frazer’s Foundry March of Progress West Virginia ARMY Mane Roosevelt Palestine Pointers Jobo Briggs Blue River R. W Mary E. Seubert E. P. Harrintgon Louis W. Beebe Nancy Ream Horace G Mayme McKinley N. H. Withee George Davidson Horace G. McKinley O. W L. M. Hurd W. B Brown David Jane Brooka D. F. Higginbotham Cora M. Milne A. C. Merring Georgetown Shropshire Barkie A.S. A Freachman George Armstrong Corvallia, Or Yoran’s Shoe Store H. E.and Pap Pacific Company E. C Mary Addeson Aju E. P Mary A. A. i Jarnagin Frederick M Fpera Low Rosa P. mi Lick Ur Sa U. C Dora H Markley Grove Albro Stelton Cy Nelile Gilfry Haze N. Wm H. Weist Frank W Kate B Hazelton Markley Geiea Fisk Spri Os Pringfeld Sherig Cheshire Boga N. Emma Charlotte Douglas Ferry Street W. R Walker Annie P. R Jones Southern Pacific Ann E. Huntley Southern Aero Company Erery Springfield County of Lane Southern Pacifico Company J. H J. P. Cuateal E. J Levi Revere Routhery Pacific Company Hoek Nettie Nickerson Mary A H. ©. Mabon A. Millorn Gee F. May Crow Mary McCln Crow Florence V Charles Dennis J. H. Crow Thomas N. Crow Tod H. Crow W. H. Crow Tod T. N. Crow Shaw Mary McClure Estes O. H. Crow Cerain F. P. Phillips Dora Bentley D. G. McFirland Phoebe B. Kinsey Robert Fox Parcker D'Sd Henry L Sarah H. Carter James N. Cole G. Henry Hickfathier James Watson Trustees School Distris No. T Malkey A Tery Mul Circuit Court George W. McCoy Charles ¥. Caldwell H. H. Riddell Rebecca A. Pope Ve. Almonsir Mary McKenney M. Kissinger Massillon Engine Company Jennings T. &. Dean Betty Bios Bint Geo. Fisher
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