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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1902
Page
8
An old health advertisement touts Dr. s Iron Tonic as a remedy for poor and impure blood, claiming it strengthens the body and purifies the blood. It is praised as the best combination known to medical science and allegedly endorsed by many physicians.
An 1901 Detroit notice references Dr Harter’s Iron Tonic and its claimed effects on daily health. The fragment mentions anemia chlorosis and general weakness as conditions targeted by the tonic, listing individuals and an address in a brief clinical tone.
Our store offers the most complete line of fall and winter shoes in Eugene. All are solid, good wearing styles made in the latest designs and priced cheaper than competing shops. Call to see them.
A collage of era advertisements from Eugene shops promoting canned tin fruit, wax, hardware, optical services, wall paper, seeds, and mixed pantry goods. Promotions boast low prices on mattresses, underwear remnant sales, table sets, photo work, wool clothing, school shoes, and stoves with several firms named.
The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar meets at 2:30 PM today in Eugene with guests from Ivanhoe No 2. W M Preston Geo H Keily and H W Thompson head reception and arrangements. Grand Commander W T Wright presides with DA Paine delivering welcome. Tonight a reception and an elaborate banquet join Sir Knights and East Star ladies.
Miss Sara Gilfrey of Portland Oregon to Mr Armor Ward of New York announced for October 16 at Dr Margaret's Westminster Abbey London. Their honeymoon will be automobiling in England. Miss Gilfrey is daughter of Henry H Gilfrey Reading Clerk of the United States Senate, longtime Eugene resident with many old friends.
A Thurston city doctor described an accident to the Guakp yesterday. A man around 50, staying at Mr Stonebury on the Price place, was thrown from a bay rack and fell on his face, breaking his nose and cutting his lip severely. Dr Reussell attended the injuries.
Robi WA Cherry and Mies Minde B Taylor were married in Salem on September 21, 192. Cherry is a night operator at the & P depot in Salem and the son of David Cherry of this city. He has many friends in Eugene who sent congratulations.
Thomas Wright and Miss Roxins were married this afternoon in the Hotel Smeede parlors at 2 o'clock. Justice of the Peace C A Wintermeier officiated the ceremony. The couple will reside in Goldson.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Perry McCollum died this afternoon at her grandfather J M Gearhart's home from brain fever. The funeral is not yet arranged as the father works at the Bohemia mines.
W A Yancy and Miss Wilms B Batt wed by Justice U A Wintermeier at 3 PM in his office. They will reside in Gilliam county. Several snaps to almost new bicycles at Chambers Hardware.
Daily Guard reports a traveler named Doubay, a Eurasian student of humanist history, after a 50 mile walk reaches Eugene. He left Russia in 1892 aiming to visit and work across the world to study fellow workers in Russia. Observations are sought by an eminent economist for publications. He is noted for long hair over his shoulders and has slept outdoors many nights. He expects to work briefly in nearby yards before continuing.
Prof Herbert Crombie Howe of the University of Oregon analyzes in the North American Review the contradictions in nineteenth century literary criticism. He argues that leading authorities often disagree, complicating teaching and shaping course direction for students and lecturers alike. The piece discusses critics such as Stedman, Brooke, Jowett, Gates, Salisbury, Arnold, and Taine.
Court notices record transfers of several property interests including Hartley to Currier over 4 interest in Cora claim and Red Jacket claim in Bohemis district with prices noted. Additional transfers include Wilkinson to Deffenbacher, Kelap to Wright, Earl to George, Handmary Lincoln to George, Crow to Crow, all detailing parcel descriptions and monetary values. MARriage licenses listed for J J Murray and Laura A T Carleton with witnesses E P Carleton.
Franc ia M Allison longtime Mohawk valley resident died of consumption at Prineville on September 20. The body was brought to Marcola for burial in Mohawk cemetery. He was respected in Lane and Crook counties and a member of IOOF, Ochoeco Lodge No 46. Also notes Pitts Drag Harrow relief spring product from Chambers Hardware.
A large crowd attends the carnival grounds for Queen Marie I’s coronation. Prime Minister Chas A Hardy proclaims royal mercy and bans police authority, urging universal joy and merriment in End-Oregon.
The article notes a modest but attractive Booth display by The Oothms and praise for Woodmen exhibitors J UO MecElroy and BF Keeney. It reports over a hundred registers at the chopper rendezvous and partial balloon ascent by Prof Chris Nelson ending with a light near the river west.
Bill Vaughn was fined 10 for contempt of court after failing to appear for assault on MS Hubbles. Midgley, linked to carnival shows, slapped Vernon Clark. Jeck Smoith arrested him and Wintermeier fined 5 dollars. Ed Hanson reported a man stealing pants. Crover jailed him. the suspect, James Sobwart, bound over to circuit court.
Notes from Sept 55 list W H Scott of Spokane and others visiting Eugene for fairs and gatherings. Mentions JB Hill from Junction, Bolliver Cogswell from Lion county, Rose Moyer from Petosky visiting, and various Chambers Hardware promotions and products. Also references school reentry, local trips to Portland and Chicago, and travel for business and fraternal activities.
A logger in a rural town tailed a dark skinned woman who lured him for a night out and ended by stealing $125 in gold from his hip pocket. He notified officers who pursued the case as the femme fatale vanished with the wallet.
The first big sale of 1902 saw Robot R Have selling the entire Creswell hop output of about 400 bales to Horn Lochmunt Co for 21 cents a pound. Hays hops are of best quality and in demand. Expected to net around 10 000 dollars for the season. If all growers fetch 20 cents or more this year they will cover past losses and have surplus. A great year for hop men.
John Gray sues Kate Gray for divorce claiming they wed in Lane County on September 4, 1885, and that on August 25, 19/1 she willfully deserted and has remained away. Attorney Jerome Knox represents the plaintiff.
The guard discusses pheasant hunting rules for the oped season, extending from October to December 1st. Several hunters are killed out of season, though Kawene portemwmn are praised for generally obeying the law.
On Sept 18, 1002 at John C Beck’s Shelaw home, Mary Frederickson and Geo O Knowles acted as officials in a local dog matter. The proceedings were supervised by a justice of the peace.
A 160 acre farm two miles east of Lorane ten miles west of Cottage Grove and eighteen miles south of Eugene is offered for 1200. It has 70 acres open land four acres fenced a young orchard of 100 trees some timber good springs outhouses and other improvements. Desirable home in a good neighborhood. Worth 2000 but must sell now. Trade for Eugene residence property. Inquire at this office or address Box 115 Eugene.
An OCR fragment references Grove's Tasteless Castor Tonic and its printed formula showing quinine content. The ad emphasizes no cure, no pay and mentions the number 600 in an unclear context. The readable text is limited and lacks a complete narrative or identifiable entities beyond Grove's product and basic marketing claims.
Frank McKee, 26, wrecked the Golden Eagle hotel with dynamite over alleged guest disrespect and then shot himself. He had squandered about 70000 in recent days. Also reported ships sinking and a mining blast trapping 13 miners in Potts Valley with hopes of rescue fading.
Salem September reports yield as hops picked exceed early estimates. About 80 percent of the crop is bale ready with contracts already in, while 30,000 bales contracted and a surplus near 50,000 bales anticipated. Dealers prepare sampling and market activity expected to rise after contracts close.
Governor Geer appointed Professor Albert K Sweeteer of the State University to fill the state biologic six office created by the resignation of Professor F L Washburn, who has removal from the state.
Tuesday results show Spokane defeating Portland 5 0 Seattle beating Kelena 5 0 and Butte topping Tacoma 2 0. Wednesday Tacoma won 2 1 against Butte. The remainder of the schedule lists postponed games due to unspecified causes.
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