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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1905
Page
2
Eugene weekly notice from Campbell press outlines a Friday issue schedule and subscription rates of 1.50 per year paid in advance or 2.00 at year end. It notes Eugene Oregon post office entry as second class matter and publisher privacy details.
The piece critiques Portland census and postal receipts data from 1900 to 1906, noting population rose about 24 percent while postal receipts jumped roughly 115 percent in the last year. It argues figures mislead glorification of the city and predicts the Oregonian will stop comparing postal data in the next year.
An OCR parsed fragment cites Salem Statesman and Portland Journal lines attacking Lane County officers, praising Roosevelt as the sharpest political mind since Monroe, and mocking coverage of the Hell Gate Reserve and Flathead Reservation openings, with references to Taft and sensational dispatch wording.
Report discusses Whitman county wheat belt harvests with a million bushels stored after a wet season and a four inch rain recovery. It notes cautious opinions on Taft and a contractor praising Italian railroad laborers for prudent spending and patience during construction along the Columbia to Portland.
A rough shed will house the University of Oregon timber testing machine, once exhibited at the Lewis and Clark exposition. Funding was denied, so the testing will proceed in a temporary shed as part of the engineering course. Cement foundations are laid, building work begins, and Expert Knapp with the 20,000 pound machine is expected to arrive later in the week after tests in Portland.
Field tests show inferior hops in New York at 22 cents while Oregon hops fetch 10 to 13 cents. Local growers plan sending a sample east to compare markets and expose possible price manipulation by the short sellers. The traveling party’s identity remains secret to avoid tipping off unscrupulous traders.
The Allen Canning Company of Engene Oregon requests potatoes and will pay the highest market price. Address Allen Canning Company, Engene, Oregon.
Charles Gersbach states his wife Euphanyiersbech has left their home and household. He disclaims responsibility for any debts or contracts incurred by her after the separation.
A fragment from a local notice states CHAMBERS' HARDWARE has just received a carload of Oliver plows. The wording mentions withdrawal from the market until further police action and references ROLAND DERICKSON and Uhase, with Eugene 444 miles away as the point of origin.
A historical notice promotes Dr. Darrin's electrical cures for chronic diseases. It cites patients in Eugene and surrounding areas who claim relief from deafness, epilepsy, eczema, stomach and liver issues, and catarrh. The ad promises free treatment for the poor and outlines visits at the Smeede Hotel in Eugene until November 12, with examinations free and monthly charges for the time required.
Archie Livermore, secretary of the civil service examining board, assisted by F. EB. Taylor, has completed exams for a young woman candidate from Siletz who seeks a teacher position in the leading service and a young man from Albany who seeks a bookkeeper post in the departmental service.
Dexter notes district news as C. L. Williams returns from Eugene and attends Portland fair events. The fall term begins with Mr Latley as teacher. Local families order flour and feed. Scobert and Dodge advertise, while S H Jacobs buys land near the Pitzer place and Howard Vincent visits from Idaho.
Real estate transfers listed including JW Key and others transferring land interests in sections 50 14 15 to various buyers. Other entries show WC and Kate U Yoran to Michael Schpeider and William Stolberg to Georg Loughby. A Haskell deeds and a mortgage recovery action filed by L Ail yea attorney for plaintiff.
Walter J Eddy and Leila M Eddy facing divorce filings. Eddy accused of repeated assault and verbal abuse. couple married in Eugene December 29 1901 with one child Lola M aged three. Mary A Steear sues Thomas A Steear for divorce. married in Colorado September 2 1877 with three grown children. Steear claims cruel and abusive treatment and separation on July 2 14. They reside in the lower Siuslaw valley.
Mrs Rosa Donales wife of Wm Douglas died Thursday October 19 1905 at the family home Lagene from consumption aged 25 years 2 months and 1 day She leaves her husband parents Mr and Mrs Wm Hollandsworth and numerous siblings The funeral will be held at the family home Saturday at 4 pm with interment in Crow Cemetery
Charles Wetzell aged about 18 was badly hurt while working at the Hoath Kelly company in Springfield around 10 o’clock last night. A log rolled onto him while he handled the logs, fracturing several ribs and causing other injuries. He was taken to Eugene hospital for treatment this morning.
After the Roseburg incident, train crews aboard the Southern Pacific have armed themselves with .44 Colt revolvers. Creeks riot and a woman was killed when a freight engine collided with a work train, prompting crews to view their lives as constantly at risk and to prepare for emergencies.
A large mining mortgage for 255000 pounds is recorded with the county clerk. Oregon Securities Co of Cottage Grove holds 69 mining claims in the Hohemia district including portions of the Champion Moaick and Helena groups. John W Wheeler of Orang, Mass is named as wortgax. Funds intended to clear indebtedness and fund further development work. Also small ads include farm work and sales notes.
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