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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1907
Page
5
In Bakersfield on April 10 a Santa Fe engine boiler blew on Tehachapi mountain killing two workers and seriously injuring another. A Mojave blast several hours later killed two more men, with three others seriously hurt.
At Hardwick Vermont on April 10 a St Johnsbury Lake Champlain railroad train derailed after leaving Hardwick, plunging fifty feet down an embankment. One passenger died and fifteen were injured as the entire train apart from the locomotive tumbled over the bank.
A telegram from Hermann to F P Mays dated July 25 1902 shows Hermann tipped off Mays about Straw berry Mountain forest reserve creation. Hermann later denied yet admitted letters and telegrams with Mays. He did not know Mays was interested in the reserve and said Mays was the only person he notified. The exchange included cross questioning about memory and correspondence.
Dr. E. W. Hall of St. Louis offers a two months treatment for kidney and related troubles priced at one dollar. Testimonials available by mail. Sold by Hull's Drug Store with the address 2926 Olive Street in St. Louis Missouri.
Special correspondence from Lorane reports sighting the so called crane burglar after a failed arrest. locals, including Mr Griggs of Comstock and Mrs Anlauf, corroborate sightings near farms and the Hughes place. authorities fear the burglar may have left the area, with continued watch efforts through heavy rain yielding no definite capture.
Mrs D J Travis, 60, widow of a former Eugene Baptist minister, died at Myrtle Point after a brief pneumonia illness. Her son Lee M Travis and daughter Mrs Edmunson head to Myrtle Point to bring the body to Eugene by river and Portland for burial. She leaves Seward Travis of Greenport, Carl Travis studying law in Michigan, Emma Travis of Eugene, and others.
Binger Hermann testified at length in his trial recounting his ev dlence and memory lapses. He denied knowing friends with interests in the Blue Mountain reserve and claimed no landowners in the area. He noted Representative Williamson’s push for a large reserve but said he was unaware of Williamson's personal land interests and discussed his 1873 removal from the Roseburg land office.
The university summer school runs six weeks from June 24 to August 2. It begins during commencement week and offers courses in mathematics chemistry English literature Latin education nature study German Spanish French physics and history with library courses possible. Two tracks will exist for teachers and for non teaching study. Registration is 10 dollars covering all university expenses.
The will of pioneer Joseph Sternberg who died at Junction City was admitted to probate. Estimated estate value is 5400 dollars. Two children Caroline and Samuel receive 5 dollars each, widow takes the remainder. Will dated June 6, 1906.
Albert Hager, aged over 70, died at his Creswell home after a long illness. A Colorado-born miner since 1893, he leaves a wife and three sons. In Monroe, John Nusbaum died at about 26 from tuberculosis. formerly at Martin brick works, he is survived by a brother William and sister Ella in Eugene.
A Eugene Oregon resident shares that Dean's Kidney Pills cured her kidney symptoms promptly and thoroughly. She notes her husband also benefited and urges others with kidney trouble or backache to use the product. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents, Foster Milburn Company Buffalo NY sole U.S. agents. Remember the name Dean's.
Do not delay purchasing Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatism burns cuts sprains and contracted muscles. T. H. Graham of Prairie Grove Arkansas reports it cured rheumatism after others failed. Sold by Linn Drug Co.
Coburg complaints about delay of the Daily Guard at Coburg office prompt review. A letter from F E Whitney, chief clerk, explains that Springfield branch train 49 leaves at 4 30 pm before Eugene messenger arrival, with bids closed March 26 for a direct connection to train 16.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekah society events in Springfield featured Grand Master Carter and Grand Secretary Sharon attending the I. O. F. local lodge meeting with remarks, a degree ceremony, and a large social after at the W. O. W. hall. A surprise 19th birthday party for Maude Humphrey at North B street included music, games, and many gifts.
A four-horse runaway startled Willamette Street when Chas B Stickels, returning with a load of wood, could not halt the team. He clung to the reins amid swaying wagons and mud, finally stopping the team on West Fifth Street then walked the rest of the way home, unharmed.
A brief nostalgic item notes Wisconela dairy and farming communities thriving through sugar beets and tobacco crops with residents described as healthy and cheerful. A nod to Ling Drug Co and Rocky Mountain Tea echoes regional commerce in a vintage ad voice.
Norma Hendricks, a University of Oregon graduate and noted Eugene girl, has been awarded a scholarship at Wellesley College. Details on the scholarship and next steps were not fully provided in the fragment.
Miss Hendricks receives a German scholarship at Wellesley for 1907-08. She majored under Professor Schmidt, who helped secure the honor. The award supports advanced study, while Hendricks taught at Drain Normal this winter.
M L Sommerville of this city has sold his 640 acre Harrisburg area farm to three buyers. H A Sommerville brother receives 160 acres, Dick Morris 50 acres, and W M Sperling 400 acres for a total $15 000. The property is described as one of Linn county best farms.
Noted Eugene clairvoyant Seees with His Mind Grant Chesterfield claims palm readings reveal past present and future. Endorsed by Chicago Press Club and several universities he says he has advised on health, marriages, lawsuits and business changes. He told reporters he read up to 2000 palms in Seattle over weeks and promised another visit.
Sherman Heller announces purchase of partner's interest in the blacksmithing shop located in the old Weidemann brewery building on West Seventh Street near Olive. A horse shoeing department is added and public patronage is solicited. D R Lakin offers feather renovation and pickup service at 139 East 11th Street with washing ticks by calling Black 2642.
A weekend flood sent the river from five feet to 16 feet above low water, washing away 150000 to 200000 feet of Barker’s logs valued at over 8 per thousand. Losses to logs, wood piles, hop yards, gardens, and river roads were reported, with minor damage elsewhere along the Bushnell slough and surrounding farms.
Alf Walker received a letter from E W Hopperstead of the Jeffries party saying George Miller died recently in Los Angeles after the group’s summer visit in Eugene. The party plans to return to Oregon for a hunting trip, possibly up the Willamette, not the McKenzie, and has an invitation to Wyoming.
Public sale on my place two miles east of Junction City starts April 12 at 4 a.m. featuring two work horses cows heifers Jersey bull, 60 chickens sow with pigs harness wagon two seated hack buggy road cart plow harrow corn cut saw 26 cords four foot wood stove heater extension table couch desk cabinet sewing machine washing machine cream separator cream canes 3000 feet lumber and many household goods. If farm not sold before sale date it will be put up again. Free lunch. Hans Sorenson. New stock fishing tackleat Chambers Hardware.
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