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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1902
Page
8
Right now at our store you will find the most complete line of fall and winter shoes in Eugene. These shoes are solid, good wearing footwear made in the latest styles. They are priced cheaper than other stores. Call and see them.
Brevities advertise prices on hardware paints seeds wallpaper and furniture. Preston and Hales push mixed paints and poultry food while Welder Studio offers photo services at discount. The Racket Store yells bargains on mattresses and clothing with continual price rises offset by remaining items. The McClung block exterior progresses and goods fill shelves as typical ads urge readers to shop early and save.
Daily Guard notes the Eugene cross society meeting at Mrs A Yerington's home. They voted to gift 18.50 to the Portland Evening Telegram relief fund and consider sending clothing. Secretary Therese Friendly sent the donation and awaits word on clothing needs. The group praises Red Cross and continues charitable work.
Sept 16 report describes a fierce blaze near the Bohemia mining district and Coast Fork headwaters endangering immense Oregon timber. T K Campbell of Pacific Timber Co warns of heavy losses as a large tract on Mosby Creek remains under threat while fires blaze toward the Calapooya range.
Moody Melville Hollis aged five months and 15 days died at 350 East Eighth Street from summer complaint. Funeral planned at 2:50 PM tomorrow with services by Reverend G N Wall of Cumberland Presbyterian Church and interment in Masonic Cemetery. The parents receive communal sympathy.
AP reporter Bettereworth, Jr of the Harrisburg Bulletin, noted in Eugene that WH Davidson of Harrisburg sold 85 bales of bepsa to Lilienthal Bros at 22 cents per pound. The 35 bales came from 4 ser es, Davidson said he cleared 900 off the prep.
Wm Renshaw states about two miles of first close rail fencing and 200 acres of grass were burned on his property six miles south of Eugene. He blames careless boys for the fire.
A Leesville Indiana man credits Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption with saving his life after a prolonged asthma ordeal. He recalls night sleep improving and claims instant relief from coughs and lung troubles. Also mentions Pratts light fixtures and horse shoes offered by local advertisers.
Street Car Carnival notes announce Queen Marie I will be crowned Wednesday night at Willamette Street. Free attractions include De Garros high wire, Hepburn tricks, Roman Rings, slide for life, jugglers, fire acts, and the Dore family novelty Adventures with Satan. Steam merry go round starts tonight near the armory. judge and managers plan a gala opening with flower girls and pages.
Marshfield Oregon September 18 Mrs Dennis wife of Libby coal miner was waylaid by Alonzo Tucker colored on the road. He dragged her into brush and criminally assaulted her. Tucker seized her by the throat and threatened to kill if she cried out. Miners enraged vow to lynch him when men return from the mountains.
Rev CJ Bodlong of Ashway Rhode Island hails Electric Bitters as a genuine cure for jaundice and liver troubles after years of suffering. The tonic is praised for liver kidney and stomach relief, advertised at 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by W L De Lano.
In Brownsville near the Gentry lot yard an early morning fight between J L Cooper and Geof McCaney escalated when Cooper struck McCaney with a chair, crushing the skull. McCaney lies unconscious as physicians work to relieve brain pressure. Cooper alleges McCaney accused him of sponging a living and being a bum.
The marriage of N B Alley to Anos E Hobbs was solemnized last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs C S Van Duyn in Eugene. Rev W A Wood officiated a small ceremony with few friends present. The bride hails from Elmwood Nebraska and will reside at 156 West Eighth street with the groom, a contractor and builder. Congratulations extended.
Friends fear for ex governor John Whiteaker as paralysis worsens his state remains grave. He is 82 years old and has suffered a dramatic decline with severe weakness and a stable risk of death as he drifts toward a protracted illness.
Personal items note Mr and Mrs li E Ankeny visiting Salem. Miss Sadie Hubble returns from Albany, Miss Dee Ankeny arrives from Southern Oregon. Ernest Bean enters university, Cleaver sisters visit from Portland for school. Ray Goodrichle covers for Otto Gilatrap in Portland as Embree trip ends. Dr Chase Moores and wife return from McKenzie ranch. peaches yielding well. Murray and McKenze repaint state normal school building in Drain. Fred Herbold heads to Corvallis to coach Oregon Agricultural College football. Robin Eastland leaves Eugene for Roseburg soldiers home. health prompts move. Macomperville reports Utah trip prosperity and railroad talk to Coos Bay.
JO Watts returned from the state fair reporting a good crowd and exceptionally strong racing competition west of the Rockies. Watts won lat first on white Rock cocks and lat second on hens. Barred Rocks saw multiple awards with O M Cahow and Murrow & Son taking top prizes.
Special to the GuAnED Pleasant Hill September 16. P N Laird and family returned from Kitzen Springs after a two week stay. Fred Callison bought the old Stewart place in West Eugene to reside there. TV Riggs of Rowland Linn county visiting daughter Markk Drary this past week. Howard Baughman family left for Ashland Inez. Eva and Maud Skaggs visited relatives here last week. Miles Pearl Bauchman wed Paul Hadley of Jasper. Jasper’s path claims the loss of a popular young lady. Manly Gilbert to teach Jasper school. Mrs Gilbert to teach Mt Vernon. They will live at Natron. Alex McKenzie to attend Redland Normal this winter. W of W bought a new Kimball organ for their hall. Wm Kiogo traveled to Germany to visit his old home. He hopes his mother will visit soon. Aunt Almira Bristow will live in Eugene this winter with grandchildren Kibey Todd and Fannie Corneline.
Auction announced for September 26 1902 at Kirk farm Smithfield road north west of Irving. Items include dairy cattle calves work horses brood sows hogs farming implements and household goods. Terms: cash under 20 and six months credit on notes with security at 8 percent. five percent discount for cash. bidders listed: Y A Gray G L Jennines JS rries, Auctioneer.
The Dexter flouring mill will be removed to Goshen where it will be remodeled to compete with local beet mills. Owned by Parker Hros, the mill will be centrally located on the railroad for better grain storage and mill product quality. Goshen welcomes the move.
Wen treated for three years by good doctors writes from Ve Connellaville Ohio that after doctors failed Backlen's Aruba salve cured him in two weeks. It claims to cure burns abrasions corns eruptions salt rheum piles and other skin troubles and promotes a sale at WL DeLabo's drug store for 25 cents.
A report from the Pharseberg hopyard notes workers protested cuts in pay and working conditions. Laborers, earning cents per 10 pounds, pressed for a standard rate of $1 per 109 pounds and safer terms as tensions rose among the cabins and crew.
The residence of the officiating clergyman Kev E Alford was moved to Eugene on September 17, 1902. The marriage ceremony linked Melvin Martino and Misa Elsie Bailes with the couple to reside at Crew wel.
From Rev R C Brooks formerly pastor of First Congregational Eugene Rev Reymond Brooks writes from Oakland to renew subscription to the Guardian He expresses pleasure at Eugene prosperity and says they enjoy their California home and welcome Eugene friends He mentions a month long vacation in Redlands California.
A vintage ad extols Oliver plows as easy to use and lasting. It suggests neighbors already switched from older makes and encourages readers to set aside old equipment for Oliver, promising simpler work on the farm.
Tolmie and Traver assume ownership of the Racke Store following a prior sale. P Frank and Ben Theee, prominent businessmen of The Dalles, will begin stock-taking on December 26 as the new proprietors formally take over for the remaining year.
Ray Littlefield, who enlisted in the navy with several Eugene youths this summer, arrived home aboard after receiving a discharge due to linability. He injured himself while climbing in the rigging.
At the residence of the Reverend Mac H Wallace in Fogene on 17, 1902, Frank A Moore and Ema L Uarter appear in a formal notice. The brief item records a marriage or betrothal event linked to the clergy household and names both parties involved.
Two thousand residents travel from Portland to Salem for the state fair. New York Banking Company faces $510,000 liabilities. A coal car blaze at a Fayetteville mine triggers a larger fire. miners suspected. Colfax saloon burglary nets $360. Grain handlers strike halts grain receipt across Eastern Oregon to elevators on NP and GN rails.
Frank Page bought the Boggs and Yarnell hop crop totaling 56 bales in today’s market movement. The sale ties to regional hop trade and reflects ongoing agricultural commodity activity in the area.
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