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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1907
Page
3
The Eugene Weekly Guard Independent Paper printed by Guard Printing Co Inc in Eugene Oregon lists subscription prices of 1 50 per year paid in advance or 2 00 at end of term and notes posting as second class matter at the Eugene Oregon post office.
Authorized agents for The Guard receipts and subscriptions include Cottage Grove W C Conner Creswell J L Clark Coburg Geo A Drury. Agents handle other business for the newspaper in their respective towns.
The Guard Printing Co of Eugene Oregon enlarges its paper and raises costs but offers subscribers a year in advance a choice of either Twice-a-week St Louis Republic or Oregon Agriculturist for 1.50. Old or new subscribers may swap the premium magazines for one of these papers. The Weekly Guard with Semi-Weekly Oregon Journal remains 2.25 a year. Remittances and letters go to Eugene Oregon.
Pendleton Tribune discusses concerns over an act creating a railroad omission and the governor's appointing power. It questions favoritism in appointments, highlights Treasurer Steele and brother Mel Steele, and critiques how state officials gain positions through influence rather than merit.
The document argues about nominations for the state insane asylum superintendent and a state commission post. It accuses the Tribune of being a corrupt faction biased toward grafting politicians, defending Geo Geer while criticizing C. W. Fulton and alleging plans for a U.S. Senate bid. It notes Oswald West’s promotion is merited and questions eastern versus Portland appointments.
The state railroad commission should investigate Southern Pacific freights in the Willamette Valley as rates appear higher than elsewhere, burdening shippers and consumers. A Watertown to Portland carload incurred 106 in freight from Portland to Eugene at nearly 1 per mile, risking a total near 3000. Robbery, pure and simple, if unfair tariffs persist.
A newspaper editorial defends the railroad commission amid criticism. It urges patience, arguing the new board should study topics and avoid assuming a freight rate policy from a Falls City line decision. If the commission fails, the piece says, voters will remember their failure.
The article notes reluctance to verify Pennsylvania's assertion that the steel postal car can be hurled at a stone wall at thirty miles per hour without serious damage, stating no willingness to participate in a practical test of the claim.
A scientist asserts a way to weigh a soul exists but requires death to perform the weighing. The remark challenges spiritual weight with a tangible metric, casting doubt on the feasibility of a living measurement.
A statistician notes that nine million words used during the late session of Congress each cost about 11 dollars to Uncle Sam, illustrating the high expense of legislative verbosity and official proceedings.
A French prime minister Clemenceau framed a strike as a war between two adversaries on the backs of passers by. The writer notes endless fool talk surrounding troublesome questions and cites a Philadelphia society woman who hanged herself with her husband’s necktie, a tie he often forgot to wear.
In a continuing challenge to substitute policy for power, Bryan remains a persistent opponent of substitution. He argues for a steady income path while pursuing the presidency, signaling unwavering political strategy despite earlier setbacks.
Miss Fannie Colvin of Eugene visited Harrisburg friends last week. Mrs P H Couch and Miss Lena Boggs travelled to Eugene for visits. Miss Cecil Cogswell went to Eugene. Mr and Mrs J R Paine visited Harrisburg, planning to move to Klamath Falls. Asbury McCartney died at 44, funeral today at 1 pm, Pine Grove Cemetery. Willamette M E conference meets March 28 31 with Bishop Atkins presiding. Rebekah district convention held with officers elected. Evergreen Lodge invited to meet next year.
For the week ending March 22 the O and S E R R hauled 77 carloads of lumber and logs, with 29 cars of lumber and 37 cars of logs. The Willamette Valley Company seeks a superintendent to install a large dynamo at the power house, with current timing pending. Plans show a brick block on Main Street between Second and Third, ground floor for business and second floor an 800-seat opera house.
CHAMBERS HARDWARE promotes bulk garden seeds to save customers money, urging readers not to order by mail. The straightforward retail pitch emphasizes value and local availability.
Omar Wisdom of Siuslaw river area near Mapleton fell from Neilson's wharf as a steamer docked seven miles below Mapleton. He was crushed between the steamer and the wharf, his back broken. Doctors say recovery is unlikely and death may follow shortly.
Milo H Coffman aged 29 died at 413 East Thirteenth Street Eugene after two years of tuberculosis. Born in Ute Iowa, he moved to Oregon seven years ago and resided in Walker and Eugene. He was a real estate worker with his father and a former Fourth Regiment band member and high school band director. He leaves his parents and two brothers F C Coffman Cottage Grove and J S Coffman Eugene. Burial at Walker after Sunday 11 am funeral.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best blood purifier and stomach aid. It claims to improve digestion, appetite, and kidney and liver function, and to refresh the brain and nerves. A testimonial from Mrs. J. F. Gould of Stoneham, dated June 30, 1906, touts its efficacy and general purity.
Daily notes list numerous real estate transfers and related filings in Oregon counties. Transactions cover dozens of properties including lots, blocks, and 160 acre tracts with prices ranging from 10 to 6400 dollars, plus notices of notarial commissions and mining location filings.
Wm. Wolf reports 400,000 shingles ready for the market and sawing to continue until roads allow hauling. Nearby, George C. Grant of Chicago visits the Moorhead family on his first trip to the Pacific coast, impressed with Oregon and less favorable toward California. Merchants sign early closing rules to take effect Monday at 7 pm, including Sunday closure, allowing clerks to enjoy home life and attend Sunday school. A large Rebekah delegation attends a Harrisburg meeting with many attendees listed.
Dr Boliman of Dallas and Nellie Ida Jester of Halsey wed Wednesday night at Sunnyside M E church in Portland. Bride wore white carnations, maid of honor Celia Boluman carried white bouquet. best man George Jeuter, Southern Pacific agent at Grants Pass. They will reside in Dallas. Groom a Lane County native formerly of Elmira. In Standish vs Mahon court case Judge Harris rules for defendant over 50,000 shares of Great Northern Development Company. Spray pumps advertised at 60 cents and up.
The government today concluded its case in the Hermann trial and the court adjourned till Monday. Witnesses Walk and Harlan, clerks from the general land office, testified to payments and confidential information related to lands passed to patent, and to a secret code used with Benson and Hyde, the Oregon land grabbers. Irvin Rittenhouse and Francis J. Heney were involved in the broader Oregon land fraud prosecution.
Mrs Jane Littl Cox aged 74 died of pneumonia at her son's Creswell home on March 22 1907 after a six day illness. Born in Ireland 1823 she married H B Cox in 1852 who died in 1896. Survived by four of nine children H A Cox Creswell Mrs S W Newhouse Newberg OR Mrs William Melar Die Montana and Mrs Elia Oliver Manitoba plus 27 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Fire destroyed the Creswell residence of Mia James and children Thursday night after flames spread from a chicken brooder in an adjoining building. A girl sustained a burn while attempting to save furniture. Mrs James suffered losses over 300 dollars. the insured house valued at 700 to 800 dollars.
About a month ago the Springfield Commercial Club urged an Oregon sash and door factory ad. Pitts of California visited, impressed with Springfield, and presented a plan. Shares set at $20 with $10,000 to raise, bylaws drafted, and a meeting scheduled to complete the organization. Also noted is a burglary attempt at Springfield Hardware Co. last Saturday night.
Articles filed in Eugene and other cities reveal Meyers Bros plan savings banks with capital $5000, though building sites are not yet pursued. San Francisco links denied by Anglo California Bank director. Separate suit: Eva M. Miller seeks divorce from Frank Miller, cites restoration of maiden name Eva M. Inman. no children, married Roseburg Oct 23 1902. attorney L. M. Travis.
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