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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
2
Mayor Matlock reflects on his landslide win over L. H. Bingham, praising his popular opponent and vowing to unite as Eugene moves toward growth. Bingham says he ran after petitioning by local business leaders and aims to support the city’s development.
The Eugene vote tallies show Matlock winning by a large majority and corporate-backed candidates securing the council treasurer post by 14 votes. About 1,760 ballots were cast, the city’s highest ever, with a strong water board ordinance referendUM approved by a wide margin.
Marion Illinois April 6 Two persons were killed and many hurt when a tornado struck the city and vicinity early today. The deaths occurred in Pittsburg six miles northeast where victims were crushed in a building collapse. Property damage is estimated at 150 000.
Fire at the Stewart & Porter building in Cottage Grove damaged mainly the Pearce and Shepardson groceries and Griffin and Veatch Hardware stocks. Residents Dr Ingram Dr Oglesby and attorney J C Johnson escaped injury as crews struggled to locate the blaze amid heavy smoke. Estimated damage about 4900 dollars with total loss tally around 3000 in initial report.
Beula Maud Spores died at home on the Mohawk April 5 1969 aged 10 months daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan Spores funeral Tuesday at 10 am with interment in Eugene I O F cemetery Also notice from Grants Pass Oregon March 24 1909 W M Twilly aged 31 died after pneumonia had managed Arcade restaurant on Sixth street leaves three motherless children Grants Pass Courier
In Siuslaw country on March 25, 1909, Mr and Mrs John Beers welcomed a son weight 10 pounds. In Florence on Wednesday morning March 31, 1909, Mr and Mrs Ru fue Stonefield welcomed a son weight 10 pounds.
The University team of unknowns scored 31 points to lead O A C Multnomah Club and Seattle Athletic Club. Oregon swept sprints and relays with Huston Hawkins Riddell Davin Johns McIntyre Newman taking multiple events, while a finish dispute affected Riddell in the mile. Also mentions a medical ad for piles from Williams Mfg Co.
Wanted to list a few good farms in Lane county if first class and price right a buyer can be secured. The Land Buyers Club in Roseburg offers farm prospects and buys. HMartog reports a Roseburg meeting praising Eugene’s growth with Tom Richardson slated to visit. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup advertised for children. Appraisers filed inventory of James Henry Harrs estate showing value of 2.956.
An ad touts Mother Gray's Australian Leaf as a safe regulator for female weaknesses including inflammation. It claims to ease back, urinary, bladder, and kidney troubles and offers samples free by mail from Ti. Withee Geevch in New York.
Paris April 6 French press mirrors high interest in ex president Roosevelt. Reporters describe his Naples visit as self absorbed with cabin filled with books photos and a single Emperor William portrait. He talks of ancestry ranch life and politics praising honesty fighting the oil and steel kings and ready for future challenges.
Naples April 6 Theodore Roosevelt sailed on the steamer Admiral after spending yesterday in Naples amid an enthusiastic welcome. He is bound for Mombassa with an expected April 21 arrival and a brief stop planned at the ruins of Messina.
Des Moines April 6 crowds fill the auditorium for the annual state convention of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen. Delegates from across Iowa gather for several days of routine business and an officer election contest between rival factions. Delegates will also elect representatives to the national convention in Minneapolis.
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania early today a car on the St Clair incline broke away near its center and plunged to the bottom. Two boys were killed and six others injured, several seriously, as the car smashed and buried occupants beneath wreckage. The catastrophe was caused by a cable snapping.
In Eugene on April 4 1909 Hans Gullekson and wife report that a general G G Gould has bought his son Frank Goulds interest in the Gould livery stable on West Fifth Street. John Haley estate appraisers value property at 360. Mrs Leona D Waddle sues for divorce from Wellington Waddle with L R Edmonson as attorney. Household goods arrive in En a this Morning for A A Haskell in Poland and Wm J Large from Mont.
King Emanuel and Theodore Roosevelt met on the Italian battleship Re Umberto in Messina harbor. The yacht or ship had carried the Italian king and queen from Avaio, arriving in Messina this morning after leaving Avaio yesterday.
A sales notice from the Land Buyers' Club at 17 East Eighth Street inviting landowners to sell farm or city property. It mentions plans to release offerings around early May and to mail details to interested buyers. Office is in the Red Cross Drug Store.
Jacob H. Schiff, head of Kuhn Loeb & Company, sailed for Europe for two months of rest, with most time to be spent in Germany. The trip is described as entirely recreational.
Mrs Mary Pierce sues Eugene R Pierce in circuit court for divorce citing cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple married in Eugene on October 39 1908 and the filing names A Wintermelor as attorney.
Y Evans departed for Lethbridge Alberta to survey farming interests. He expected twelve more parties to join from near Cottagerete and Salem to inspect likely wheat land for purchase.
A paragraph promotes Lane's Family Fars and tea as a simple cordial remedy for petty cares and headaches. It appeals to thoughtfulness and suggests the product as a mild, effective solution available at druggists and dealers for 25 cents.
A garbled passage describes voices in a press area, mentions a president and a keeper, and references a removal or replacement of a president. The text is fragmented and difficult to interpret but centers on leadership and a possible change in office.
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