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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1903
Page
11
Rev David N Melotorff staged a declared miracle in Spokane as Mrs Knapp of Latah, long afflicted with dropsy, was allegedly healed after an oil anointing and a hands on prayer by the preacher and his flock. The congregation rejoiced with praise.
The Heppner executive committee presents a report on the relief fund, detailing every cent received since the disaster. Totals show cash received 221,106.95, checks issued 62,000.40, bank balance 81,001.13, outstanding checks 1,207.47 and 190.52, giving a final balance of 161,106.95.
On Thursday September 3 at the residence of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs J W Baker in Cottage Grove Walter S McFarland and Mica Cora Elma Baker were married. Rev H Wallace officiated in a simple ceremony attended by close relatives. The bride, an accomplished daughter of Mr and Mrs Baker, and the groom, a respected employee with a San Francisco firm, will visit San Francisco after the ceremony.
A crowded slate of short notes lists residents and visitors: A. J. Newman returns from the south. Mr. Russell from near Eugene travels to Portland. Kobt Bidlle visits Albany for relatives and eye care. Prof. O. F. Stafford back from the north and eastern Oregon. Mrs. Handsaker returns from Junction City. J. O. Watts the optician arrives and will operate in Eugene. Miss Bernice Coshow leaves Browns ville for home. Mr. and Mrs. Handsaker plan a Corvallis trip. Miss Minute Boss relocates to Tacoma. Anna Robbins visits from Ashland then heads to Forest Grove. Many others pass through Eugene or settle into town duties, including Rev. J. S. McCallum, P. G. Eastwick, Attorney A. K. Gallagher, General F. Bonham, M. R. Janney, and Prof. Luella Clay Carson, with various travels and local appointments.
Listing of numerous real estate transfers with names such as C. S. and May Evans, Susie PF. Pipes, George H. Forriet, James O Beebe, George C. Beebe, Crampton H. Jones, Mary J. Zumwalt, Isaac Zumwalt, Eugene, Frank H. Osgood, E. F. Gillett, Emile Roberts, Fred Fisk, Perry W. Reed, and others. Includes 160 acre tracts, mineral claims, city lots, and various dates, amounts, and locations across tp 178 w, 8 w, Eugene, Blue River mining district, Cottage Grove, and Bohemia mining district. Also power of attorney notices, court actions, probate filings, marriage licenses, and land plats.
The Bartlett pear crop is consolidated at the Eugene cannery operated by Allen Canning and Packing Company. A busy scene as packing starts with about one third of needed workers. Hop season draws cannery workers to fields causing a shortage of hands. About 5000 boxes of pears are ready, with plans for another 1000 boxes and an estimated crop of 300000 pounds locally. Prunes ripen and are being handled. prices depend on size with boxes in short supply due to pear handling.
Thomas Jefferson Vaughan of Coburg recalls Oregon's early days and the fight over locating the county seat, voting in 1851 at Skinner’s Butte, favoring Springfield over Eugene. Describes Vaughan as a fearless pioneer who helped shape Oregon’s early destinies and city sites.
Chinamen arrived Friday to work in Florence canneries. Florence Lumber Company runs mill day and night this week planing lumber. Florence school opens Monday with Prof. J. G. Leslie as principal and Miss Jone Splawn as assistant. Mrs. G. Frazer of Eugene visits Sunset Rebekah lodge as grand warden. Mapleton youths attend a dance party when a late four footed arrival disrupted the gathering with odor. Travel now uses the new Diamond bridge though upper work not finished.Indian Creek bridge rushed to reach same stage before high water.
A pamphlet describes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a reliable remedy for accidents and minor injuries. It claims prompt application to cuts, bruises, or burns reduces healing time by about one third and acts as an antiseptic to prevent blood poisoning. Sold by W. L. Delano's drug store.
Fragment from a local paper notes F A Gulles of Verbena Alabama recounts a cure with Bucklin's Arnica Salve for piles and mentions W L Delano drug store in Cleve. It also lists a Eugene entertainment teaser about Where Is Cobb and Bert's swagger with a Springfield travel anecdote about a slow train and a traveling man who plans to walk home if not on time.
J O Harra of Tolo in Jackson county travels to Eugene to reclaim a horse stolen about four years ago and sold to W King the gardener near Eugene Roy Hurlburt who sold the animal to King is accused of theft and faces trial in Jacksonville next week Authorities say Hurlburt may face charges for the O Harra horse case and possibly join the Lyons gang story in Jackson county
Threshing finished with average to good yields in this section. Hop picking started in Liles Brothers yards on August 31 and in C O Davis yard on September 1. J A J Crow learned of a brother’s death in California last week. C O Davis had a runaway that damaged his wagon and harness. Henry Gates paints his residence while Louis Kraal wields the brush. Frank Hemenway’s new residence will soon be ready for painting. A big crowd attended the circus on August 28, with mixed reactions. Karl Gates appeared in our neighborhood last Sunday. Oh dear no, Mr Elmira, your nose isn’t hurt by our guard of private matters. You are a generous soul who lets the other party have the last word after you’ve exhausted your own supply.
W H Clark and J W Hill circulated a paper yesterday seeking funds to improve the old Military road from the Hill ranch to the county line. They expect county court help and report strong support from Eugene business men. The route carries heavy travel and will become a safe reputable highway in a future season.
Halsey station confusion followed by a report that H. Smith, who threatened a Eugene man, rode a train toward Albany. Officers say the ticket was to Albany but Smith, likely demented, misheard the destination and alighted at Halsey.
Dr. W D Prosser and family arrive from Prosser and Spokane Washington and will live in Eugene. He has taken rooms above J W Kauffman’s store and will open an office there as household goods arrive today.
Mr John Hamlett of Eagle Pass Texas recounts a week of bow trouble with no relief until Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was tried. After one dose he felt relief and after three was cured. Sold at DeLanos drug store.
A four year old boy named A. F. Needham was injured near Blodget Benton County when a threshing machine slipped from its platform. His foot was ground to pulp between the master wheel and a pinion and had to be amputated two inches above the ankle.
The University of Oregon and University of Washington football squads plan a November 11 game in Seattle after overcoming prior season conflicts. Willamette University may join on the return trip. Locomotive Smith from Berkeley arrives midseason to lead after practice. Rockwell of Yale coaches Willamette, Albany and Corvallis teams show strong potential. The clubs seek a decisive bumper season with likely continued gold rivalry and title hopes.
Brevities from the Daily Guard dated September 4 report a new Jewish academy in Portland, continued local items, a surge in Portland Journal subscriptions, and various society and business notes including real estate sales, hops market activity, and local movements of Army personnel. The item also mentions a smallpox case near West Eighth Street and ongoing construction at the opera house.
Hoy Hermann supporter of Oregon district asks Portland Board of Trade to back federal action to deepen the Siuslaw River bar by 3 feet. He argues greater depth would aid timber shipments and log rafting from Willamette Valley to tide water, boosting Pacific coast commerce.
In San Francisco a Kingsley family case reveals a dire scene of neglect. A baby dies and two other children are found in distress as parents drink and neglect their offspring. Neighbors report cries all night. police and Prevention of Cruelty to Children officers intervene at dawn.
In Springfield the Christian church has undergone extensive repairs and additions totaling about two hundred dollars for a new roof, wainscoting, papering, interior repainting, two extra rooms, and an archway near the pulpit. Seating will be expanded, and the church is expected to present a fine appearance once completed. Local merchants Darling Hamlin Yarnell Seavey are active in town, with yards and stores supporting nearby community activity. Esther, the little daughter, and Mrs M B Huntley are ill with typhoid fever, while Mrs Wels entertained visitors from Tacoms.
A fragmented OCR style note mentions selling a remedy and several unclear names and places. The legible parts reference a cough remedy, a pile of items, and scattered terms such as Chamberlain and Hy, with several unreadable phrases. Cannot determine a coherent event or outcome.
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