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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1903
Page
9
The St Louis Christian Advocate warns country readers about dangers facing young girls flocking to cities especially St Louis. It urges rural papers to keep the issue before readers to spare girls from moral and physical hazards at the city gateway and cautions men as well.
A fragment discusses giving short packs of guidance to families and advocating better home school cooperation. It urges parents to acquaint themselves with teachers, avoid early fault finding, and visit schools several times a term to show interest in children's work and schooling methods.
Editor BE N Bailey of the Britt Tribune sold delinquent newspaper subscriptions in arrears to the highest bidder on September 1. Accounts ranged from 1 to 2.50 dollars and covered buyers in Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Texas and Oklahoma. The sale drew many bargain seekers and only two cents were bid high for any account.
Le'. W. Dingham of Portland, an eminent attorney, writes to the Oregonian proposing riging as a remedy for all the seven crimes in the state. His ideas, though unlikely to be adopted, would likely curb lawlessness that has plagued Hopeway in Portland for ages. He argues that where a remedy is owed, it would bring permanent reform.
The account notes Lou Dillon’s mile time and contrasts earlier sulky records with newer achievement. It highlights how improvements in equipment and technique illustrate progress in harness racing performance.
Ogden Utah Sept 15 The Irrigation Congress opened this morning in the big pavilion with the city crowded with visitors hotels filled and seven hundred extra cares used for guests Every state in the Union is represented Mayor Hlaseman gave the welcome address Senator W A Clark of Montana spoke and the Oregon delegation arrived at 10 o clock ready for work The convention will begin work this afternoon and tomorrow
Sofia reports Bulgarian authorities will await the powers’ action until tomorrow morning. If no intercession is ordered to stop Turkish atrocities, war will be officially declared. Reports say Turkish troops shoot at women and children fleeing the frontier.
Southern Pacific engine No 120 struck an open switch at Junction City at noon, wrecking itself and engine No 1003. Engineer Willis backed the latter to reach his caboose when the pile-driver engine rammed the switch, wrecking the pile-driver engine. None of the crew were hurt. the pile-driver engine suffered a complete wreck.
Bertha Page, a beautiful San Jose society girl, vanished after riding her bicycle. Tracked to a lonely country spot where her wheel was found, she disappeared. Since last month she has behaved oddly and accosted men she met.
Two masked men robbed a saloon last night taking all the money and the bartender's watch after lining up the patrons. No clues were left, and British authorities suspect the gang is the same group active in Oregon and Washington.
Seattle September 15 strike called off after Richard Cornelius of San Francisco advised the international Street Railway Employes body. The streetcar men here abandoned the walkout as hope faded for settlement.
Reporter tours Hung's Park where F M Wilkins drives a pneumatic horse buggy to inspect the District Fair grounds. Improvements include a rebuilt grand stand, new stalls for cattle sheep and hogs, expanded pavilion and sheds, and 18 000 feet of lumber for construction as the fair opens September 2. The Fair Board urges county residents to exhibit produce and compete for premiums, aiming for a successful event.
N I Standish of the Lucky Hoy mine and J H Thatcher district manager for Pacific States Telephone visited the Blue River mines last week to inspect the proposed extension from Seaburg. They report the line will be built this fall if weather stays favorable, with only a dense timber patch needing thinning to pass through.
Yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock the Pendleton city council met in special session to consider Baker City Quaker doctors. Alder man W J Seawell introduced a resolution allowing Dr Berry to bring in his show and nostrums for ten dollars per day for a set term, with license extension at ten dollars per day if fees are paid in advance. The license for up to 200 dollars was to be paid in advance before granting the permit.
Dr. J. O. Watts, an experienced optician, left this afternoon for Portland to purchase up-to-date watch making and jewelry tools. He has spent 17 years in Eugene as a watch maker. He plans to expand his trade with a fine stock of jewelry upon return.
Special correspondence reports a large opening crowd in Salem as the Oregon state fair begins. The day features superb weather, prime farm and orchard exhibits, top stock, and nearly 500 speed horses. Helen Norte, 53, sets a new Oregon mile record at 2:17. Governor Chamberlain’s remarks urge opposition to forest reserves while praising state growth and urging public advocacy.
J B Christianson and his young son Howard began a ford across a muddy river two miles northwest of Eugene. Rising water toppled their buggy, sweeping horse and rig downstream. The father, a capable swimmer, freed himself and guided Howard to shore after a tense struggle in the current.
Joseph McKinely of Linton Iowa touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after selling it for over twenty years. He claims it gives quick relief for coughs and colds and is easy to take. Available from local dealer Dr. Loone's drug store.
A true cautionary tale shows steady neglect of kidney trouble can lead to fatal poisoning. The article urges prompt action with Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and shares patient testimonials, free urine analysis offers, and an invitation for confidential consultations from Dr. R V Pierce in Buffalo New York.
At a Vernon County Uniform Rank meeting held last night it was decided not to compete in the military tournament at Portland during the grand lodge sessions next month. The group felt there would not be enough members available to form a sufficient company to meet the tournament rules.
Yesterday afternoon Rev J S Mc Callam conducted the ceremony in Eugene uniting Mrs Emily Neal to W A McMillam who will continue to reside there. Jas Yates arrives at the Guard office with an injured arm from a horse kick. A sample of clover measuring three feet six inches tall was brought in from the 8 M Donglas place.
United States Land Office in Roseburg Oregon issues a timber land sale notice for William H Hodde of Eugene Lane County stating his sworn statement for the nw y further describes land in section 2 township 18 range 5 and that he will prove the land is more suitable for timber than agricultural purposes before U S Commissioner J J Walton at the courthouse on October 7 1903 witnesses listed include Frank Heyer A Carson Mathews both of Eugene Jacob Gates Crow John Clary Lane County and others adverse claimants urged to file their claims by that date Bridges Register
Notice for publication dated July 23 1903 in Roseburg Oregon. Percy UI Bradway of Eugene filed sworn statement No 5038 under the 1878 timber lands act for section 14 township 1 south range 18 west. He will offer proof on Oct 19 1903 before Eugene Oregon to show land timber value over agricultural use. Witnesses named Willis C McGuire J S Day both of Ivison Henry Moore G T y both of Mugene all in Lane County Oregon. Interested parties to file claims by Oct 19 1903 with Register J T Bridges.
Roseburg Oregon July 18 1903 Fannie M Moffitt of Junction City Lane county Oregon files sworn statement No SoM for purchase of section 16 township 16 west will offer proof land is more valuable for timber or stone than agriculture before J J Walton U S Commissioner Eugene Oregon on Friday October 16 250 witnesses include James M Goldson James H D Goldson James M Haynes LC Moffitt all of Goldson Lane county Oregon claimants must file on or before October 16 1906
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Public notice announces intent to purchase timber land in California Nevada Washington Territory extended to United States. Carson Mathews of Eugene Oregon files claim for section 2 tier 1 on page 5 west with witnesses listed. Claimants must file by September 5 1903 with J T Bridges registrar.
Roseburg Oregon August 4 19 4 United States land office notice for Royal Smith of Crow Lane county Oregon filing a swory statement for purchase of neig nw 4 section 20 township 19 south range wear to prove agricultural use and to establish claim before J J Walton U S Commissioner in Eugene Oregon October 20 1903 witnesses named and notices to any adverse claimants in Lane county Oregon by October 20 1903
Noseburg Oregon July 27 1905 notice given under the timber and stone act to file proof that land in section 28 township 19 south range 1 west is valuable for timber and to prove claim at Eugene Oregon before J D Walton U S Commissioner on October 15 1903. Witnesses named Frank Wiles Carson Matthews Charles Caylor Andrew J Smith all of Eugene Oregon adverse claimants must file claims by October 15 1903.
Roseburg July 17 1905 Frank Heyer of Eugene Lane county filed in this office a sworn statement No 551 for purchase of the NW N Y or PT 20 acres west and will offer for agricultural purposes in Eugene on Monday October 9 1905 He names witnesses A Cargod Matthews Clem Hodes Willie Hodes John Clary all of Eugene Lane county Oregon All persons claiming adversely the described lands or interested are requested to file their claim in this office on or before October 9 1905 J T BRIDGES Register
United States Land Office publication from Roseburg Oregon dated July 15 announces James M. Goldson of Goldson Lane County Oregon filed sworn statement No 5519 under the Timber and Stone Act of June 4 1878 as extended by 1892. He will prove the land is more valuable for timber than agriculture and will appear before U S Commissioner J J Walton at Eugene Credo on October 16 1908 with witnesses Thomas Evans and others.
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