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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1909
Page
2
A Camden Chambersburg reader recounts severe eczema starting as a ringworm like pinhead on the hand, spreading to arms thighs and face. After failed doctors and ineffective washes, Cuticura Ointment finally cleared the disease. The writer praises Cuticura as the best remedy and recommends it for family use.
Mrs Mary Magnus died Sunday April 11 1909 at her granddaughter’s home near Vida of paralysis aged 78. Funeral services were held Monday at Greenwood cemetery. A F Storment died Saturday April 19 1999 at his home near Walterville of tuberculosis aged 69. He leaves a wife and three children Mrs J F Hankle of Tekoa Washington John Storment and Miss Storment. Funeral Monday led by Rev H N Mount at Eugene with interment Camp Creek cemetery.
An opiate-free laxative cough syrup claims to cure a cold by gently moving the bowels. It is especially recommended for children and reportedly tastes as good as maple sugar. Sold and recommended by all druggists.
University of Oregon students faced likely light censure as doctors testified that dementia praecox and hereditary influences contributed to Ralph Bristol's illness. Dr. Tamiesie cited family history and bath tubbing as precipitating factors, while Bristol's father denied any hereditary insanity. Proceedings in Salem and Eugene reflected mixed sympathy for the students and questions about prosecution.
In Florence the annual town officers election produced a light vote with little public interest. All incumbents were reelected except Dr. Edwards who declined to run and Trustee Christensen who was defeated by E. A. Beach. Judges were John H. Morris, G. O. Compton, and Wm. Morrie with clerks D. M. Kyle and Wm. Cassidy. The top vote getters were declared elected.
H H Fisk of Mapleton rode Sunday stage to Gardiner while Mrs E B Miller of Tsiltcoos visited Umpqua and returned. The Safley couple’s daughter majorly ill. Bunch brothers and Jim Dyer of Heceta ridden Florence for Coos Bay. Rice of Hazelwood Cream came Monday from Portiana. Dr Tatum left Sunday for a coast trip to Gardiner then Rome river. Ogden family from Coos Bay rode Saturday stage to Umpqua visiting Uncle Frank Fox. Ivan Leppert arrives from Coburg expected to stay. family to follow. Bolton Humble of Eugene visited Mapleton then Deadwood to teach. Frank Ferguson moved to Neely ranch to run a logging operation.
Special Correspondence from Portland reports that about seven hundred threshermen from Oregon will meet at the Portland Commercial Club May 6 and 7 in the first state gathering since the organization was perfected last fall. Secretary Bates has the program set with talks by James Wilson on good roads and B B Clar on threshing advocacy. Professor A L Rose will speak on traction engine schooling. A banquet is planned for the opening evening at the club with additional entertainments arranged.
At the annual conference the United Evangelical church announced assignments for the coming year. Rev. G. L. Lovell covers Salem. F. J. Lindsey serves Florence and Mapleton. N. W. Phelps is in Laurel. C. A. Burris in Brooks. J. L. Burns in Alsen. T. A. Yost named delegate to Florence quarterly conference. A. A. Gates elected acting president of Dallas College. C. chosen as district presiding elder.
A rugged river warning advises boatmen to heed ripples and current as the tale shifts to warnings about kidney ailments. The ad promotes Electric Bitters to relieve back ache and restore wellbeing citing testimonials from J. R. and local druggists offering 50c bottles.
Lee Hurd a senior and baseball captain has started a tying machine style glider project in the University woodworking department. Plans call for two 26 foot planes built of spruce with piano wire bracing and treated unbleached muslin skin. Hurd aims to advance aerial navigation and may travel east next winter to Indianapolis or Detroit for gas engine study.
J W Baker files divorce against Mary Baker alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. Accuses cold indifferent conduct and companionship with another man. Couple married December 6 1886 in Kansas and have lived together since.
Salem Oregon April 12 The sale of the Willamette hotel today to a stock company of local men including Tom Kay Dr W H Byrd J A Wilson Joseph Baumgartner Ray Farmer C L McNary Stensloff Bros and Catlin Linn is 37500 The buyers plan remodeling using the ground floor for business and the upper floors as a modern rooming house They are leading boosters for a new 100000 hotel in a better location to be completed as fast as possible
Burns Oregon April 12 jury in State versus Jole Medlin for the killing of L P stams returned a not guilty verdict in eight minutes after submission. The killing happened last summer on the Stein mountain sheep range amid talk of trouble. Ramos was the aggressor and the shooting was in self defense. Attorneys for both sides submitted evidence without argument.
The President Mining Co. was formally incorporated in Eugene with a $500000 capital stock in $1 shares. Directors and officers include A P Churchill president Henry Fischer vice president Carl Fischer treasurer A F Campbell secretary and counsel and J B Churchill. Principal place of business is Eugene Oregon with eleven claims in the Bohemia mining district near Music.
Describes exceptionally valuable ore deposits with two base ore fissure veins traced for 1000 feet and a third free milling vein three and a half feet wide extending 3000 feet. Quartz from the latter assays at 52.46 per ton, nearly all silver. The company aims to accelerate development and, if deeper free milling ore is found as expected, to install a mill this year.
W C Gay left for Oregon to visit his mother after working as a stock cook at the Stocks. Once a saloon keeper in Oregon, he later faced creditors and spent his funds traveling the country. During Hailey meetings he embraced Christianity and now plans to return home to Eugene to make amends.
Alfred Powers a longtime Oregon pioneer and former legislator died last night at his West Eleventh street home after a two day illness. He was born April 5 1833 in Big Flat New York and settled in Lane County living most of his life in Springfield and McKenzie Bridge. He leaves a wife and son Glen O Powers a merchant of Blue River and had six brothers and three sisters. He was active in Christian church circles and participated in county and state politics for many years.
Los Angeles April 12 with Nick Oswald present as a voluntary witness to disclose all he knows of protection of vice in the old red light district the special grand jury impaneled more than three weeks ago settled down to serious business this morning Oswald had appeared before Judge James to answer an Indictment charging perjury returned by the jurors April 6 The complete roster of jurors was preset at the time Captain J D Fredericks District Attorney and three deputies Joseph Ford Pau McCormick and G Ray Horton in charge of the Investigation Further indictments are expected as a result of Oswalds testimony
New York April 13 An involuntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in the United States district court today against the brokerage firm of Ennla Stoppani, members of the consolidated stock exchange and Chicago board of trade. The liabilities are alleged to be 1,500,000 assets 400,000.
A playful verse where a mother guides her child through dates and wars from 1492 to 1904. She ties events like Spain in 1898, the Boer War, and Russo-Japanese clashes to family life and illnesses, ending with a nod to Lippincott's Magazine.
Horace Burnett and his Eugene bride who have been visiting Dr. kt. 7 Burnett at Jacksonville left for the Dunn ranch to spend a few days with Mr. Burnett s sister Mrs. G W Dunn.
In San Francisco on April 13 Judge Lawler ordered one alternate juror drawn in the Patrick Calhoun trial after a ninety one day jury process.
The jury to try Patrick Calhoun, president of United Railroads, was completed with Otto H Mackrath sworn as the twelfth juror. Assistant District Attorney Heney sought a thirteenth juror to cover potential disqualifications. Defense counsel warned it could take another week. testimony likely to be finished within three weeks.
Seattle April 11 Mrs Gunjiro Aoki did not move into her cottage as planned. The couple and two other white women married to Japanese spent Easter Sunday in Bellevue. Aoki will soon become assistant manager of an Oriental trading company. They have avoided public view since marriage and attracted wide attention at a beach house-hunting scene.
A severe wind storm in Pittsburg and surrounding area today caused one death and injuries to several residents. The storm, driving at 52 miles per hour, inflicted about one hundred thousand dollars in damage.
Florence West notes support for a convention of precinct delegates to select port district commissioners after incorporation. Delegates would recommend candidates to the Governor, who retains formal appointment. Proponents argue this relieves gubernatorial responsibility while aiming for suitable, valley‑minded appointees.
The notice promotes Perry Davis Pain Killer for sudden chills and stomach upsets. It advises taking a teaspoonful in hot water or milk, claiming quick relief and safer recovery. Available in 35 cent and 60 cent sizes.
A Marston New Jersey resident credits Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing ten years of ailment after doctors deemed her case chronic. The ad touts the remedy as narcotic free and claims thousands of testimonials support its efficacy for female diseases, urging women to write for confidential advice to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts.
Chleeggo April 12 Wheat for May, July and September opens trading at new record highs on the Chicago board of trade. Patton, a lead owner, controls options and papers as prices push beyond prior marks. May closes at 1.27 1/2, July at 1.16 1/2, September 1.06.
Seattle on April 19 a gas meter claim reports another victim Miss Madme Bogland 23 found in a room with an open jet and gas filling the air. The Warren Construction Company answered a time complaint by J R Seller stating no more beliefs and rocks to be broken with sledges. Evangelist Van Martyr, who conducted services at the local Methodist church, passed through en route from Portland to Great Pass where he will hold meetings.
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