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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1908

Page

10

Sunday School Convention Program in Lane County

The Nineteenth Annual Lane County Sunday School Association convention convenes in Springfield Oregon on April 14. The schedule includes morning sessions led by C W Rychard and Mrs J C Richmond, reports from district presidents, round tables led by Rev C A Phipps, and afternoon sessions featuring vision for Sunday School, soul winning, and the New Adult Movement with leaders from Portland Eugene Coburg and Springfield. Evening programs include The Real American Boy with Supt Alderman and Dr A K Turner. Wednesday offers temperance teaching, district reports, and sessions on teacher training and building for the future. Delegates: every Sunday School with superintendent plus one per 25 members. officers listed include President Mrs M D Mitchell and district leaders across Eugene Junction Springfield etc.

The Lane Co. Sunday School Association Springfield Oregon C. W. Rychard J. C. Richmond Wm. Pitney Junction C. A. Phipps Portland Geo. Ellis M. J. Mumma A. Stillman Eugen F. F. Barnard Coburg Supt Alderman Eugene A. K Turner M. D. Mitchell M. Day East Eugene J. O. Richmond W. EB. Pinkerton W. L. Wheeler Goshen C A. Phipps W. M. Erakine J. M. Morrin A. K. Turner P. T. Fenton Dexter Lane County Ricers H. K. Shirk

Publication of Statement No 1 Candidate List Urged

The Ettor Guard calls for a published list of Statement No 1 legislative candidates, especially Republicans, with their positions on the issue. Voters seek clear guidance before the April 17 primary, endorsing candidates who support majority rule and reject anti democratic stances. The letter notes Allen H. Eaton as the sole Lane County Republican with Statement No 1 backing.

Ettor Guard United States Republican Party Chamberlain Senate Lane County Allen H. Eaton

Commercial Club Prize Essay Contest Winners Named

The Commercial Club awarded eighty prizes totaling 5000 to 59 of 340 contestants. John Roach Straton of Baltimore Maryland won 1000 dollars, and Marcel Howe of Portland won 500 dollars. The contest, publicized nationwide, drew judges James Ewing J Tyler and J Cuddy.

Commercial Club John Roach Straton Baltimore Maryland Marcel Howe Portland Richardson Ore United States James Ewing The Portland Academy J. F. Tyler Oregon Journal J. Cuddy Oregonian

Portland Telegram Picks New First Baseman for Oregon City

Port land Telegram columnist Partiow touts a new first baseman for Oregon City. The article notes Hele Hill, last year’s first baseman for Eugene, as a prominent candidate to start for the Tacoma Club of the Northwest, signaling a shift in regional baseball roles.

Portland Telegram C. A. Partiow Oregon City Hele Hill Eugene Tacoma Northwest

Oregon considers Troutdale rifle range land purchase

Salem Oregon April 6 the State Military Board meets to discuss buying over 124 acres near Troutdale for a state rifle range with a possible adjoining 400 acre tract to be purchased by the war department. The outdoor range season starts in three weeks and adjutant general Finzer will issue orders this week for state and federal troops. Southern Oregon troops begin competitions soon while Portland marksmen wait for targets if the range is secured. The meet may occur earlier than prior years with an August encampment planned.

Salem Troutdale State Military Board War Department Finzer Oregon Portland

Corvallis & Eastern Ordered to Buy New Cars

The railroad commission censures the Corvallis and Eastern for poor passenger accommodations on Albany and Corvallis to Yaquina and Toledo lines. It orders the company to provide enough passenger cars so all westbound passengers from Corvallis or Albany and eastbound passengers to Yaquina and Toledo have seats, and to add ventilators to the second class coach. The firm has 20 days to make the alterations after the decision, brought on by B. F. Jones of Independence, formerly of Toledo.

Railroad Commission Corvallis & Eastern Railroad Company Albany Corvallis Yaquina Toledo B. F. Jones Independence Salem Journal

Farmers Telephone Delegates Meet in Eugene April 1908

Notice to Lane County tele graph companies to elect delegates at the Court House in Eugene on April birthday of 1908 at 1 PM to form a permanent organization for better services. Dated April 2, 1908, A C Woodcock, President of Grand Prairie Telephone Company.

Lane County Ore Court House Eugene A. C. Woodcock Grand Prairie Telephone Company Ald

New Poday For Sale Timber Lot Near Hale Farm

A 200 acre tract of first rate timber is offered for sale by J. W. Carlile four miles west of Hale. Also a gentleman’s gold watch lost on the streets. Finder urged to return to Guard office for reward.

J. W. Carlile Hale EL Ein

Child Burned to Death at Mabel Tuesday

The two year old daughter of Rev and Mrs Kinman of Mabel on the Mohawk district died in a house fire Tuesday. While the mother milked a cow at the barn the child’s dress caught fire. clothing burned off and the child perished. Neighbors aided as the Kinmans rushed in seeking help. Authorities suspect ignition from the kitchen stove or matches. The father arrived hours later.

Rev

Irrigation Project Near Franklin Plans Two Ditches

Franklin residents N. J. Bryant and J. A. Richardson filed a notice with the county clerk to divert six cable inches of Squaw Creek for general irrigation. They will construct two ditches on opposite sides of the stream to water their farms and possibly nearby properties. Headgates and dam will be near the C. C. Smith donation land claim 44 in township 16 south, range 5 west. Existing private ditches in the area have shown benefit with grain yields, prompting others to consider similar schemes.

N. J. Bryant J. A. Richardson Franklin Squaw Creek C. C. Smith Township

Noted horse thief captured near St Marys

Fred Wheatley, a noted Oregon horse thief who escaped custody last fall by jumping from a car window, was captured near St Marys in Lethbridge N W T and he admits he is the man.

Lethbridge Fred Wheatley Oregon St. Marys

Advertised Letter List April 8 1908

Public notice lists recipients of mail awaiting pickup including Prof. V Bingswanger E V Carter Mrs Jennie Clark Sherman Cobb George Cox E A Enots Lallie C Miss FE Heavens Walter Hoff Andrew Howard Bertha Grace Howell Lenard Miller Montie Nelson L C Pederson Joel Richardson Wm Smirh Mrs N K Stanley Weaver Vries John White Dr White Jack J L Page P M

Bingswanger Prof Carter E. V. Clark Jennie Clark Sherman Cobb George Cox E. A. Enots Lallie C. Heavens FE. Henderson Walter Hoff Andrew Howard Bertha Howell Miss Grace Larbour Herr Wendell Lowe John Mathews Lenard Miller Montie Nelson L. C. Pederson Herr Petter Richardson Joel Robinson Wm. Smirh

Candidates announce candidacy for sheriff in Democratic primary

Harry L. Bown declares his nomination for sheriff subject to Democratic voters on April 17. If nominated and elected he pledges to perform the office duties to the best of his ability.

Harry L. Bown Lane County Lane Eugene

Re Republican Lane County Judge Candidate Filing

G R Chrisman announces reelection bid for County Judge under Republican nomination at Lane County primaries dated January 17 1908. He emphasizes experience and continued public service in the county judiciary.

Heas announces candidacy for constable on Democratic slate

John J. Heas announces his candidacy for constable on the Democratic ticket. He reminds voters that the primary is set for April 17.

Candidate Declares Re election Bid for County Assessor

FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR I hereby announce that will be a candidate for re election to the office of county assessor subject to the vote of the Republican party at the primary election April 17 F KEBNEY

F. Kebney

Tam 8 Candidate Seeks Republican Nomination for Lane County

W. W. Calkins endorses Tam 8 as a candidate for State Representative in Lane County. If nominated and elected, the nominee pledges to render valuable service to the people of Lane County and the state, serving as their representative in the legislature and promising best efforts.

Tam Lane County Repubican W. W. Calkins

Eugene Market Weekly Report Highlights Regional Prices

The Eugene market report lists Wool at 18¢, eggs per dozen 12 1-2c, butter 0.45 per roll, creamery butter 60, turkeys 12.44¢ per lb, and various fruits vegetables and livestock prices. Portland market notes a sugar price surge amid alleged coast-wide company consolidation, potato market firmness, and onion and poultry movements. livestock demand remains strong with cattle and hogs steady and veal softening.

Portland Portland, Or Pacific Coast Anmal American Sugar Refining Company South Soeuthern Commission Firma California Oregon Front Street Commission Board of Trade

High Pressure Days Demand Nerve and Digestive Support

In busy times both men and women strain to meet endless demands of work and society. Hood's Sarsaparilla is recommended to sustain the system and fortify nerves and digestion. Dr King's New Life Pills offer relief from bilious headaches and digestive stagnation, priced 25 cents at Kuykendall's drug store. Dr. Lowe will visit Eugene next week for eye treatments.

Hood Dr. King W. A. Kuykendall

Gentle Rocky Mountain Tea Offers Comfort and Sleep Aid

An old health ad touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the most healthful medicine, soothing to nerves and aiding digestion. It promises the sweet sleep of youth and is sold as tea or tablets by Linn Drug Co at 35c.

Hollister Rocky Mountain Linn Drug CO

Signature 1 Percent Of The Kind You Have Always

A fragmented line appears to reference a signature and a familiar phrase tied to Villa, with unclear context and no concrete events or names I can confirm.

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