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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1900
Page
8
A jumble of local items mentions LL Chambers handling a street light contract at 2000 candles for $90 yearly, Paxton as a Republican elector in Clotage Grove, and Roy selling buggies at $5 and up. Included are shop openings, stage company moves, a fatal yard accident southbound, and various ad like notices about remedies and merchants.
A string of brief dispatches reports a disrupted Aurora Lake burglary where robbers fled after being interrupted by a clerk. a forged payments scheme in New York nets 100000 from a treasurer. San Francisco notes the death of Captain Emery. burial rites mark John Sherman’s interment in Mansfield. and Washington states US Minister Conger is authorized to start talks with Chinese envoys alongside other powers.
Albany Demons miss Lulu Jones after a tragedy at Jetson schoolhouse. Clyde Vaughn, who confessed, attacked Lola, dragged her to a basement, and struck her with an ax. Vaughn fled toward the river, later pursued. Insanity expected as a defense.
The Bryan forces in Lane county announce a Grand Bryan Rally in Eugene on Saturday Nov 2 o clock in the afternoon and 7 30 o clock in the evening at the Court House Speakers Brister Henry L Bakenay a Silver Republican and former Oregon legislator Col Fred W Holman of Portland a Gold Democrat and McKinley backer The event aims to draw country farmers and citizens to hear arguments for Bryan and a change in support The Oregonian notes Holman’s shift and praises the speakers as among Oregon's best
Clyde Vaughn, charged with attempting to murder Miss Lulu Jones at Jefferson Oregon, was arraigned before Justice Johnson. He offered no plea and appeared feigning insanity. bonds were set at 5000 and his father Eli Vaughn waived exam. He was jailed in Salem after failing to post bail. Vaughn reportedly confessed last evening but gave no motive. The victim remains in a semi-conscious state with no recovery forecast.
New York report notes a novel October evening event at Madison Square Garden to honor Governor Roosevelt. Dozens of bands will perform The Star Spangled Banner while a searchlight baton lights the tower. An experienced music director will guide the spectacle expected to produce extraordinary music volume.
Mortgage payments and satisfactions shown, including several mortgage settlements and renewals. Real estate transfers note Mabel C Fuller to Herman Roth, J Congeretux to Samuel Watson, J Cernbanetux to J H Kenneay, Hemenway to Lizzie Thomason, Scott Lyons to WJ Thomason, and others. Liens filed against Candiani et al, court action sought, mining locations named on Blue River, annual tax statement by W W Withers, and a power of attorney from Marx Faller to V R Faller.
The piece discusses Georgia showers and indigestion, noting pains, cramps, and unsettling symptoms. It promotes Hoetetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy said to strengthen the stomach, ease discomfort, improve sleep, and restore health naturally. The ad appeals to readers experiencing digestive distress and associated malaise.
A dramatic cold read warns of a monster devil fish as a metaphor for constipation. It claims the ailment damages organs nerves muscles and brain until overcome. Dr King s New Life Pills are touted as a safe certain cure for stomach liver kidneys and bowels at WL DeLano s drug store CAB.
A vintage patent medicine claim promises a quick cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The ad states druggists refund the money if it fails, and includes garbled endorsement phrases.
Two hundred twenty eight acres of land with about one million feet of timber. Includes sawmill, water power, house and barn. Ell for 1600 dollars. Abundant timber nearby. Inquire of John Wiveeoried Creewell or E O Potter.
Mexico Missouri October 28 friends of BH Norris who died in April have ordered a monument bearing the epitaph Cast your vote for W J Bryan. The tombstone man says it beats all epitaphs he ever heard.
In Ontario New York druggist KR Grandin recalls helping a disappointed customer by recommending Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a money back guarantee if not cured. The story credits the remedy's effectiveness as a strong endorsement as another customer later bought it. Available for sale by W L DeLano.
The article notes weather changes alter trout feeding and salmon activity. State Fish Commissioner F C Reed reports a severe storm largely halted fishing on the lower Columbia, though a new run is expected as fish move upriver, urging fishermen to adapt with lively, upstream catches.
Mrs B Hant of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced a grim prognosis from her physician for stomach trouble and yellow jaundice. She avoided surgery after trying Electric Bitters, took seven bottles, and was wholly cured. The product is guaranteed to cure stomach liver and kidney troubles and is sold for 50 cents at WL De Lano's drug store.
A crew of 10 men under AN Btryker is repairing the Coast Fork Bridge east of Goshen. The structure was badly decayed and will remain closed for several days. Work is progressing satisfactorily though the ford is deepening as river levels rise, with no danger expected.
Two fine Weaver organs offered by Mason and Hamin for cash or easy payments. Mostly must be sold now at 0th Street location with prompt sale emphasized.
The Heppiner Times reports 200 plus of a 600 head Merino band owned by Hugh Fielda near Hinton Creek were poisoned. informant John Busick saw four dead in the corral on Monday. The herd faces near total loss as mineral licks on rocks, especially after rain, are blamed. Similar incidents in the past include McCorrigal at Hatter Creek with 596 deaths and Ed Day’s losses two years earlier.
A historical advertisement offers one hundred dollars for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites endorsements from F J Cheney and brands Walding Kinnan Marvin as wholesale druggists in Toledo. The cure is taken internally and claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. price per bottle and a note about Hall's Family Pills are included.
Sheriff Lane County announces a new method for delinquent tax collection. Levy will occur November 1 1900 with filing of a certificate of levy at the county clerk. Advertising and sale notices will follow in county papers.
A widow near Machias Maine, once deemed near death from pneumonia, credits Dr King’s New Discovery for saving her life. After three doses she slept soundly and recovered from lung disease, with the medicine advertised as a cure for throat chest and lung ailments. Trial bottles offered free at Wit LeLano's drug store.
Farm property for sale featuring pasture and woodland suitable for cattle or sheep. Includes a new house and barn with running water near the dwelling. Located six miles west of Elimin, three miles west of Rugee. Contact J M Averee in Eimini, Oregon.
Bryan speaking tour includes Hon J D Matlock and J G Stevenson at 1 30 pm in Lorane October 2 Hadleyville October 27 Smithfield November 1 Elmira November 2 7 30 pm Mo bawk valley residents invited to Ping Yang schoolhouse October 27 7 30 pm speakers Lee M Travis and Leon Edonpdg address residents Ladies and republicans urged to attend Hon W H Pierce Pendleton Eugene October 26 Hon W Butcher Baker City Junction November a Nov 2 7 30 pm Hon R M Veatch Saginaw November 2 7 30 pm Cottage Grove November 3 7 30 pm
Lee M Travis and Leon Edmunds announce engagements in a travel schedule with shows in Springfield Coburg Walterville Thurston Gohen Pleasant Hill Creswell Cottage Grove Walkers Station Wendling Irving and Usiton Committern dates include Oct 20 26 31 and Nov 1 2 5 8 30 pm times vary.
The Divinity School reports a number from the school will attend the Cottage Grove convention of the Christian church meeting today. There is no school tomorrow due to the convention. Infanteen of Prof D. Kelleme is dangerously ill. E R Moon has returned and re entered school and speaks highly of V Fellows as a summer pastor at Keleo Washington.
Fragmentary notice from Eugene Oregon lists names including Brown Alvin Beckner Hayden Porves and others. It mentions charges and calling letters, with unclear postal or sale context and instruction to advertise.
An 19th century advertisement claims dull headaches body pains feverishness pimples and sores prove impure blood and touts Acker's Household Blood Purifier as a universal remedy for syphilitic or other blood diseases. It asserts guaranteed cures and lists a local seller W J DeLane.
An old advertisement touts Heecklen's Armies Salve as the best in the world for pain and healing. It claims to cure old sores ulcers felons corns eruptions and piles, and promotes Ooly Meabox with guaranteed relief. Sold by W L DeLano, druggist.
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