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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
9
Washington April 21 Congress forms a committee to probe paper trusts paper pulp and printing paper manufacture amid charges and votes along party lines. The campaign contributions bill advances and Roosevelt may back employer liability measures amid cabinet reports.
The canvassing board completed the official count of last Friday's primary votes. Fulton led for U S Senate with 291, Hawley 1836, Bean 1901 for Supreme Judge, Campbell 1334 for Railroad Commissioner, and Dillard led School Superintendent with 680 votes. Dillard's 469 majority. Democrats voted across offices with several no candidate slots and scattered votes for many names.
A brief cryptic note records Guard W L Cia and Force Cheahire with the phrase eee ees 35, details unclear.
J O Storey president of the Portland Eugene Prastern railroad closed a deal with B E Praster for the J M Cox property adjoining Eugene on the southwest. At the same time Mr Frasier bought from Storey the portion of the Whitney tract swing south of the county road through the place.
Thurston April 22 report notes N Rhodrs 62nd birthday celebration with friends, quiet town gathering, and Easter church attendance. Mr and Mrs John Danks held a 64th birthday surprise with refreshments. Mise Gates visiting. Mrs John Danks ill. School term ends with an ice cream social to raise funds for a new bus. Miss Crawell returns to Eugene.
Pleasant Hill reports fair weather but dry conditions worry farmers. J M Corneliva sold his farm to Squire Ennis who arrived from Missouri with his family. Cornelius travels to Oregon City to seek a new home. Shelby Teeters and mother from Cottage Grove visit Ellen Mitchell and family. Rev Handsaker and wife from Corvallis visit relatives. Mrs Linton improving after illness. Harry Mitchell to Astoria for a fogging camp. wife and children to follow. William Miller and mother travel to Eugene for Reed Harbour wedding. Irene Robinette elopes to Eugene for marriage with best wishes for happiness.
A BR Wood general manager of the Oregon and Southeastern Railway traveled from Cottage Grove on the neon train to transact business related to the railroad and Bohemia mining properties. J F Bowie traveling auditor for Great American Tea Company visited Eugene yesterday to inspect the local store, found under manager E F Young, and reports first class condition.
Cottage Grove reports a small theft incident at the New Era drugstore. Proprietor Harry Urehaut rigged show case bill boxes with a thread trap to snag a thief who lifted items, triggering a pull that toppled the remaining boxes. The captured man had prior Lane County Court history for practicing medicine without a license.
The Elmira Lumber Company completes refitting of its mill with a large new boiler now in operation and producing fine creamed lumber. New head checks and set works arrive, promising even satin factory cuts, boosting efficiency as crews install headblocks this week for a June start.
Mrs Helen Montoux aged 71 9 22 died at home near East Ore in April 1503 after phrolysis. Born in Scotland June 15, 1841, she was married twice and left two children, a husband, one daughter, one brother and three sisters. She rests in Sweet Home cemetery with hope of resurrection. Words of comfort by C Slayter. At Carl H Young's home 479 Pearl St Eugene this forenoon 11 o'clock funeral notices for Lucia S Young of old age will be issued later.
Notices record multiple birth announcements across Eugene Marcola and nearby areas in April 1908. Entries mention T C Hadley, L R Edmunson, W M Hunt, Glenn Jrowers, Blue River, J E Plies, with dates from April 12 to April 22.
The funeral of Allan Johnston, prominent Portland civic leader, drew an estimated 2000 mourners. A grim accident on the stairway and a trap door collapse at the station triggered a dramatic mishap as Johnston fell, was freed, and then struck by a vehicle. The incident occurred Friday night, leading to a somber procession and questions about safety.
At the residence of Mr and Mrs J M Speith in Queene Apert 15 10S Horeace A Morris and Carrie Grace Smith Frtw J J Clark of fledaeing.
Oregon Republicans organize for the National convention in Chicago on June 16 and state and district conventions in Portland on May 14. Four delegates will be chosen at large, others by district conventions. Possible nominees mentioned include Senators Howe and Ful-ton, with Lowell Pendleton Johns Moody Vawter Coe and others, amid internal factional maneuvering.
April report from Deadwood notes travel to Upper Indian Creek and Mapleton. Smallpox cases reported at Blacklegs and concerns contagion may spread. Local phone expansion, sick Lake Creek children, and rain plus wind affecting early gardens. Neighbors visit, ranch plans, cream shipments expected higher, quart specimens being found, and cattle condition described as good.
In Marshfield Ohio on April 16 John Errifts aged 23 shot and killed Oraiwbey, a young wife, after a dispute following a dance. Both were well known and popular. Their bodies were found about 2 30 this morning on a bridge near her home with Miss Kobys body lying face up.
A historical item from April 22, 1908 lists uncalled letters at Fugene Post Office. Names include Blenis, Hooker, Howard, Ciimens, Frank, Davies, Evan, Fritch, Oliver, Holloway, Dayton, Martin, A. W. McCollard, Stra Jennie, McLane, W. Miller, Miya, Re Rachel, Rickens Snider, Miss Lote, Taylor Reatha, Wagner, B. F. Wise, Wright Alfred, J. L. Page, P. M.
Washington April 14 The senate committee of post offices and post roads voted to report favorably the postal savings bill drafted by the sub committee chaired by Senator Carter An amendment changed the proposed name to postal depositories meeting bankers objections but not altering the bill’s purpose to furnish convenient depositories for small savings of people far from banks
In 1906 Jesse P Morris faced a severe pneumonia attack and fear of consumption. He credited Dr King’s New Discovery with rapid improvement after two and a half bottles, claiming he was soon well. The remedy, sold under guarantees at W A Kuykendail’s drug store, offered trial bottles free.
SHAMDERS HARDWARE CO introduces a compact turning buggy sheep model with practical features for market use. The item showcases improved maneuverability and reliability suitable for farm tasks and transport needs.
The Eugene market list notes poultry eggs and dairy prices, fruit and vegetables with oranges and lemons, and a broad livestock section. Sheep, cattle, hogs show mixed strength while veal and mutton remain varied. market quotes include hogs 5.79 to 6.00, cattle 4.70 to 5.00, calves about 4.50, and lambs around 7.00 with steady creamery butter and grain prices.
Port land traders note butter prices likely to drop again as heavy spring production continues and county creamery butter movement improves. May 1908 quotations echo 1907 low levels, with steady egg markets, potential 2 to 4 cent declines ahead, and mixed results in cheese and other produce markets.
Grandmothers of the Tankard families in Westernsylvania have long made Hickory Bark Cough Remedy and used it for a hundred years. You can buy it from dealers now. Ask for it and use it because it is pure and will stop your cough. For sale by Hulls Red Cross Store and all dealers everywhere.
Dr Lowe the optician will be in his Eugene office next week. A trial will prove conclusively that in all other points as well as economy Dr Lowe's superior glasses surpass the kind you thought were the best before.
J. Cook and his family arrived in Eugene from Cleveland Ohio after reading Eugene Commercial Club literature. They intend to buy a small property near the city and start a poultry-raising enterprise.
Patent style illness cure claim for Hickor Bark Congen Remedy offered by Hall's Red Cross Drug Store. Promises guaranteed cure or money refunded, and to make a friend, with dealer endorsement by Hick 1 . JT. SUATANteed to be pure.
The county Republican central committee met and named J. M. Williams, R. A. Jayne, W. S. Moon, D. A. Paine, and H. V W. Belknap to exercise powers. Delegates to state and district conventions will be picked by a precinct based convention with the county central committeeman as ex officio delegate and additional delegates earned per two and a half percent of votes cast in the April 17 1908 primary. Executive committee to fill precinct vacancies. May 2 for precinct meetings. May 9 set for county convention to pick delegates to the state convention.
A joint Institute of the Women's Christian Temperance Unions of Linn and Lane counties met at Halsey April 19 and 20 with about 40 delegates. Mayors and pastors gave welcome addresses, Miss Ida Maxwell spoke for rural W C T U, Mrs Eve C Wheene presided, Henrietta Brown delivered the principal address, and a silver medal contest for youths 16 to 20 featured contestants from Brownsville Albany and Eugene with Ransom A Mackie winning the medal.
Divinity School members will preach at N E Beach Aumsville S K Norcross A WW AL Grossman eriin D F Olson Cottage Grove C R Moore Halsey C Hansen Oakland BE V Stivers Perrydale W Callison Irving R L Dann Dexter Leon Myers Marcola Howard McConnell Woodburn The U.S. recruiting office in Eugene will close next Sunday and Sergeant R J Fuller has been in charge since establishment will be transferred to Centre Nav Washington His work will remain in Eugene for the pros
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