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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1910
Page
2
Washington April 11 a coalition of Republicans insurgents and Democrats opposed a provision in the legislative bill that would appropriating two thousand six hundred dollars for maintaining an automobile for the speaker. The conference report on the bill was rejected by the house by a vote of 111 to 132.
In Creswell at the Baptist parsonage on April 10 1910 Guy Richards and Ida Smith tied the knot with Rev C C Wright officiating. In Albany yesterday Jesse C Ayers from Eugene married Georgia La Porte with Rev Albyn Essen presiding. The La Porte bride, daughter of C M and Mrs La Porte, is Santiam Academy graduate. Ayers, formerly near the city and a State University graduate, will reside in Eugene and host friends after April 26. Lebanon Express.
Birth notices list newborns in Eugene and Florence with parents named. John Inman and wife welcomed a son. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Stonefield had a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Claud Yates welcomed a daughter. Dates show April 1 and 2, 1910 in Florence and Eugene.
In Oregon Circuit Court a divorce suit was filed by Inez V Matiock against Joseph P Matiock on grounds of extreme cruelty. If not personally served, summons will be published in Eugene Weekly Guard once weekly for 12 weeks beginning April 7, 1910, per order of Judge L T Harris dated April 6, 1910.
By order of the Circuit Court of Oregon Multnomah County a sale is set for May 15 1910 at the Lane County Courthouse Eugene. The defendant K Brown’s property an undivided one half interest in Lot One Section Thirty Township Seventeen South Range Three West Willamette Meridian comprising 31.25 acres. Sheriff H Thyn announces sale for cash with redemption rights.
Sydney audience of 17 000 watched Tommy Burns defeat Bill Lang in the twentieth round to claim the Australian heavyweight title. Burns led the early rounds and weakened late as Lang rallied, with betting 3 to 1 on Burns. The decision drew public disapproval despite Burns' early superiority.
Phil Miller an early Eugene settler and longtime butcher here died suddenly in Portland yesterday while dining with his daughter Miss Pearl Miller and daughter Mrs R J Kirkwood. He had moved to Portland for health and burial will be in Eugene once arrangements are made. his son in law Mr Kirkwood is away in Eastern Oregon.
F L Chambers plans a $12000 dwelling on the northwest corner of West Sixth and Charneston streets this summer. Seattle architects will draw plans and specs, and work is expected to start by May first. The old house will be moved. It may become the city's finest residence, surpassing all others built here. It will adjoin the home of his brother F E Chambers, erected two years ago.
The annual Army inspection findings threaten summary dismissal of three Infantry companies of the Oregon National Guard from McMinnville Baker City and Pendleton. Two more units are reported in poor condition and will be reviewed. Adjutant-General Finger traveled to Eastern Oregon to determine actions for Baker City Pendleton and McMinnville units, with possible reorganization options under consideration.
Death notices record the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Robinson dying at two months on April 2 1910 in Mapleton. Funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the family residence with interment in J. O. C. F. cemetery. Rev. C. A. Wooley officiates.
Package text proclaims Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey contains no habit producing drugs and promises elf satisfaction. It notes the bottle is sold by Billon Drug and highlights a bell emblem on the carton.
The U.S. Supreme Court re argues the United States against the American Tobacco Company and Standard Oil after Justice Brewer’s death. With Moody unable to participate, seven justices remain to decide. The court also signals possible action on the constitutionality of the corporation tax law.
A mis understood block signal caused a head on collision of Spokane, Portland and Seattle trains Nos. 2 and 3 near Spokane at 9 18 last night. About 30 people were injured and several may die. The crash damaged the smoking car on No 2 where many Italian laborers were housed.
Washington April 11. Speaker Cannon defies insurgents and vows to stay as speaker until March 4 next unless Republicans oppose his personality and join the solid minority. The floor speech signals continued resistance to challenges within the party.
The circuit court convened in adjourned session and disposed of several cases. Divorces granted include Emma J. Coburn vs James V. Coburn and Lois Brokaw vs Fred Brokaw and Sadie Ray vs Elmer Ray. Other actions include dismissals, a habeas corpus petition, a partition decree, and a setting for future trial.
John Green of lower Siuslaw is committed to the state insane asylum after a mental evaluation by County Judge Helmus W. Thompson. He was brought to Eugene by Wm. Safley and turned over to Sheriff Bown after a Florence incident triggered by a play scene recalling past troubles. Green previously was confined at Stellacoom, Washington. Sadie Ray obtains divorce from Elmer Ray after he is convicted and sentenced for obtaining money by false pretenses. Wm. Witte of London Springs was in the city overnight.
The Christian church shifts its planned location to a corner lot at East Eleventh and Oak streets. Property acquired from Mrs Eddy and Mrs Abrams, with parsonage moves planned and a lawn and fountain outlined. Plans must be revised to fit Oak Street frontage and avoid street car noise and poor acoustics on a narrow Eleventh street lot.
The steamer Reobarts arrived from Coquille carrying a rock scow full of lumber for the jetty wharf, a pile driver and Solstice engine for the project. Active work will begin immediately with rock from a riverbank quarry above David's mill. A contract to buy rock was delayed. price set at one cent per ton.
Historical ad promotes Mother Gray Australian Leaf as a cure for backache dizziness and general languor. Claims relief for kidney bladder and urinary troubles and boosts energy. Mentions availability by mail from The Mother Gray Co. Leitoy N. Y. and sample rate 500.
Attorney at law B Holmquist maintains office in Room 3 of the Merchants Basak Building.
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