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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1902
Page
8
A local ad announces the newest fall and winter shoes in Eugene. It promises solid, stylish designs at slightly cheaper prices than competitors and invites readers to call and visit the store for the full line.
BF Dorris was presented with a jewel belonging to the old lodge at a Spencer Butte Lodge No 9 meeting. Dorris, initiated in 1852, had never missed a meeting unless compelled. The ceremony followed regular lodge rites with many members admitted and the banquet accorded.
In Harrisburg today at 1 o clock, Miss Min Anos Calef Grimes became the bride of Marion H Calf of Portland. The ceremony was in the Calvary Presbyterian church with Rev William Gilbert officiating. Only close relatives attended. After a wedding breakfast, the couple left for Portland and will reside at 386 Clifton Street after September 23.
A riverside journey along Lake Creek Road describes a bicycle trip from Tri Gle Lake to the lower Sigslaw with mountain grades, dust, and scenic views. It highlights vast timber prospects around 12,000,000 feet and a proposed lumber boom with a sawmill on the lake, plus safety notes about fires, homestead life, and a two-day forward trip with trout fishing and mountain hunting prospects.
A San Francisco dispatch reports surveyors for Central Pacific Railway have outlined a tunnel route through the Sierra Nevada to shorten the San Francisco to Chicago time under Harriman plans. The tunnel would be about 84,500 feet long with an estimated cost of 14 million dollars, lowering snowbound delays and reducing travel time from three days to about two.
Courthouse notices list several real estate transfers including Chapman to Eugene Loan & Savings, Willelm to E Tuffood, and Sherwood to Florian Fuchs with acreage and parcels described. Notices also report liens filed by The Altman Company against WJ Hays for $452.50 plus costs, and other mortgage and patent references, with names and locations in the Calapooia and Blue River districts.
A jumble of shop notes lists farm horse shoes, wallpaper, paints, cabinets, woven wire mats, and hardware items priced widely. Weider Studio and Day & Meider advertise paints and camera gear while Preastow and others push low prices on plumbing, pumps, and furniture. References to Oregon sales and local hardware stores suggest a bustling but cluttered town market scene.
Attorney Geo B Dorris, agent for the Swift team, purchased property at Tenth and Willamette streets used by Buchanan's board, price not disclosed. Drs DA Paine and W Kuykendall declined to reveal plans, saying plans are not yet matured and no details to release.
Louie Wilson of Booth-Kelly Lumber Co logging camp east of Saginaw was badly injured this forenoon when a wagon wheel rolled onto his left foot. He was hopping and low at the time. He reached Eugene on the 1:42 train and was taken to a hospital where the injury was dressed.
A list dated September 10 1902 notes remaining names including DT 1 lsnd Jotole Mathews J P death Mra M EB Wheeler Jas L Sent F speiding J P Spodgra Root fetua. When calling for the above say when advertised H F Mcor MacK P M.
The Academy of Our Lady of Victory in Eugene Oregon outlines term starts first and third Mondays, boarding and tuition rates, and enrollment deadlines. It lists monthly boarders twelve dollars, lessons sixty cents per term, and higher grade day pupils at two dollars per month with several clerical notes and用品.
A fragmented sale listing describes lamps including no 1 and no 2 burners, wall socket heater, nickel oil burner, shaded items, and miscellaneous lamp parts. Prices show a range around $10 for a heater and $1.9 for extra items, with various stands and reflectors mentioned.
A fire early Sept 6 gutted Ed Harbin's Prineville planing mill built near Camp Creek. The blaze consumed the engine room and boiler, with only the engine and cooler surviving. insured property totaled 1080 for tools and fixtures valued at 3000. Neighbors expect rebuilding on a larger, modern unit 400 by 100 feet.
Irregular ad copy mocks straw bale and farm gear sales at local hardware shops. Mentions P Frona & Son and Coawibers Hardware. Notes about Oliver plow durability and price references plus stray circus loop stunt and train passengers from Liloot heading to Ashland. A mix of local notices and scattered community tidbits.
A fragmentary, coded lines mention shoes and phrases about being in it with an eye on a difficult path. The text suggests a colloquial warning or reminder related to action and pursuit, with fragmented wording and unclear context.
An OCR fragment lists youths and mens clothing lines with prices and descriptions such as all wool outfits and garments. It references sizes from youth to adult and mentions price points around 14 to 19 units with notes of discount or sale values.
Directors held a special session last night to approve the fence plan and rules for the park. The erection will enclose the fair area with a high fence to keep out curios and define the viewing and entry points. The gates open Monday morning and the ice board meeting resumes tomorrow evening.
An OCR fragment notes mixed medical claims and remedies with garbled names and terms. It mentions doctors treating pears, various remedies, and references to products or brands, all presented in a disrupted, unclear passage. The readable portion suggests a health or patent remedy ad excerpt with uncertain attributions.
A real estate notice urges careful site choice for newcomers to the fair city. It highlights a high drainable site with pure water and scenic views in Fairmount addition near the State University. The Eugene Real Estate & Investment Company at 400 Willamette Street offers lots and storage tracts with low payment terms and favorable interest rates.
Auction notice for Kirk farm Irving area listing numerous farm implements Livestock and equipment for sale including cows calves draught horses and machinery. Terms require cash below 20 dollars and credit with note at interest. Opened by J Jennings auctioneer with date September 1802 and location details.
A jailbreak suspect, identified as Willschmidt, son of A Schmidt of Alosoy, escaped yesterday in Albany and hid on a coach on the southbound track. Sheriff Houston of Linon County and Sheriff Withers located him by night and recaptured him within seven hours. He faced a larceny charge and was returned to county custody.
Fragments announce an agency transfer from a Ladies group with unclear names. Call at Bockses for updates, and leave contact details.
A ten pound daughter was born on Friday September 9 to Mr and Mrs Geof Warner of Fail Creek in Ul. The report notes the birth as a joyful family event in the local community.
The Retail Preface Company offers 12 cent poultry trade prices seeking turkeys. E J McClabassas manages 64 weekly? street office.
In Eugene travelers can expect a clean stay at the Courthouse Lodging House with new beds and freshly painted rooms. No dusty carpets. bright Brussels carpet rugs placed at each bed. Located just behind the courthouse.
The Eugene Exchange elected officers for the coming year. Svarverud is president Baier vice president Mateer secretary Miller treasurer. Directors Frasier Smith Coffman Miller Mateer Plank and Pisuk were named to draw operating contracts for dealings with customers.
Real estate notices report the 32 acre W C Spencer farm near Springfield sold to Vitus Brothers for 13200. The property value noted as under good cultivation. Also L Umembers residence at West Ninth and Lincoln sold to Dr O E Smith of Mercfield. Demirth and family plan to move next month. Both deals arranged by UCBS Farrow & Co.
At the residence of Mr Moe and during a civic ceremony an AOD of the bride was performed on September Sh. De C A Newth of Philomath and Miss A Rutle of Junction City were joined in marriage by Rev Ware of Philomath.
A distressed patient from Keavedale reports relief after using Dr King’s New Life Pills. The testimonial claims improved appetite and renewed vigor, noting rapid personal recovery and a sense of being a new man following the treatment.
Fragmented notice offers sheep for sale or lease near Monroe Oregon with vague terms about timing security and contact details for purchase inquiry possibly indicating a local livestock listing in a historical paper
Officials announce merger of Railway Conductors and Brotherhood of Trainmen into a stronger union. They plan wage increases as rail traffic profits rise. Separately Spanish masonry unions strike with fourteen thousand workers idle. Anarchists exploit unrest and troops prepare to quell possible riots.
The infant son of J H Filywater, age about one year, died after suffering scald injuries for thirty six hours at the Horst Bros camp in Independence yard. He passed away at 7 am yesterday in Wellen Hospital. The body was shipped to Letanoo where burial will be held today, with the family accompanying the remains home.
W W Haines of the Eugene tannery left for the upper Santiam country after a telephone message warned of a major forest fire. A logger reported about 200 acres of Hemlock University land owned by the tannery firm, slated for tan bark, potentially harming the tannery if burned.
Local hardware retailer promotes a large stock of builders supplies at low prices. They claim to have procured materials before price increases and invite customers to shop at their store, Chambere Hardware, for competitive bargains.
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