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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1900
Page
1
A local Dry Goods and Fancy Goods shop promotes its wares including pan Velvets for waists Imported Silk for waists French Flannels Trimmings in all styles Black Parola Dress Patterns Mohair Serges for Tailor Made Suits Plaids Back Goods for Short Skirts Tailor Made Suits are here
An office site located on the east side of Willamette Street between Seventh and Eighth streets. The readable text notes its position and street boundaries, indicating a segment of a property or building description. No further details are available in the fragment.
Community notes report visitors to Eugene including Mra Jos Talley and Mrood MrseJ W Cox, and Jon Cal Cox visiting their brother J W Cox. Prospecting on Fall creek noted with fine prospects for precious metal. Wm Jones of Trentwan reports activity this week. Oscar Drury has a new house on his farm signaling union and prosperity. Maud Holbrook visiting Pumpkin center. AF Edwards went up Salt Creek. RC Edwards to Eugene for supplies and plans to start logging camp. M E Edwards to teach Coburg School. John Kissenger elected as father of a ten pound boy.
General John M Palmer longtime Illinois figure and Democratic presidential candidate died at his Springfield home. Palmer, born September 18 1817 in Scott County Kentucky, served in the Illinois Senate, was governor from 1870 to 1873 and led the 14th Army Corps in the Atlanta campaign. The report also notes military and political shifts abroad and unrest in China and Canton as the era's global tensions mount.
A large crowd of Bryan men organized the Bryan and Stevenson club after a September 25 call. JJ Walton was made temporary chairman and Eric Skipworth secretary. The National Association of Democratic clubs bylaws were adopted, with a permanent organizing committee named. Officers include IJ Walton president and IK Stevens first vice president, plus secretaries and treasurer. An executive committee was formed and rooms on Willamette Street were sought for headquarters. Brisk addresses by L Bilyeu, J F Amis, and J G Stevenson drew applause, and the group planned to meet again next Friday at 7:30. Everyone was invited to join.
Court house items list mortgage transfers including Edward F Judkins to L Liggett 2.25 acres valued at 57 dollars mining claims in Bohemia district 50 dollars and quit claims among several pairs. Also probate guardianship of Maria E Casterline final account showing 745.45 credits and 83 dollars debt, with ward balance 4156 dollars. Marriage license Robert Bay and Lillie Lawrence. Policy notes on Cuba dispatches and local population estimates.
JW Shumate FW Post Lave report a rich find at Lucky Queen, 1000 feet southwest of Lucky Boy. Ledge spans seven feet and widens with depth as gold shows in quartz. Nearby White mine leased to Dr Candiana praised as one of coast’s richest. Lucky Boy running full stamps. October clean up expected to be the district’s most valuable yet. new bank building cook house blacksmith shop and barn completed. Ray Frank plans to depart with five prospecting outfits.
Roy Laporte and L King traveled to Eugene on business yesterday. Fred Edwards, Albany’s quarterback, moved toward Eugene with fellow teammates. Bruce Garrison will fill in at Wella Fargo & Vo’a in O B Winn’s absence in the East. Elizabeth Jakway leaves Albany for the University of Oregon in Eugene. Rev M Wire of the MFE church is reappointed pastor of Albany churches for another year. Lane county residents earned premiums at the state fair including Jasper Wilkins and the Gills of Eugene in various textile and lace categories.
Elbert K Brown departs tomorrow for Portland then San Francisco to join a major city newspaper. Fred Keenan of Portland, a noted young attorney, is gravely ill after a relapse, with worries about his recovery. Picking at the R R Hays hopyard near Creswell is finished. Marshal Brady reports Hays had 300 bales this year and 307 last year, with the current crop described as the finest quality yet from the yard.
Daily Guard reports Hendricks sold to W Sanders the brick 24 by 160 block on Willamette street occupied by Hamp ton Broa and adjoining 42 foot strip east of the W T Campbell block used by the D Link shoe store. J H Goodman bought a brick block for 4000 and refused an offer of 6500. Also note relief appeal from Alvin Texas with seed aid funds and several visitors departing Pleasant Hill after 23 years.
Nicklin purchases an interest in the Eugene Soap Company and plans to devote time to booming soap after year end while remaining bookkeeper. Also reported are two minor notes: a Reeburg speaker from Indiana failing to appear and two Eastern Oregon men charged with wheat theft bound over for circuit court.
The entire prune crop owned by A Wilhelm has been lost as his 100 to 150 acre orchard failed to be harvested due to a misunderstanding. The crop was expected to yield heavily this season before becoming a total loss.
W W Withers sheriff and tax collector of Lane County submits the 1899 tax roll showing assessed amounts, collections, corrections, and delinquent totals as of August 15 1900. Delinquent balance of 15685 58 will be reduced by receipts through October 10 with receipts already recorded for over 2000 and sheriff corrections noted to county treasurer.
Charles G Kane reports from the Blue River district that the Lucky Boy mine area rapidly develops into a mining camp. The mine owners operate a 10 stamp mill but run only one due to water shortages. A timber operation and two additional mills are being installed, with Edger Pooler showing a promising prospect above the mine exhibiting a 12 foot ore vein.
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