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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1910
Page
8
A testimonial from Rev J G Dukes Weller of Pinetown North Carolina praises Peruna for restoring his wife’s health and his son’s vitality. Additional note from Mrs T J Ballard of Vigor Creek praising relief from stomach troubles and general well being after using Peruna.
A Virginia woman born 1882 in Rockingham County endured Civil War hardship as wife of James Yeager. With husband away 1861 1865 she farmed a 20 acre plot solo for four children. She spun wove made clothing and carried meat and butter to market sixteen mile round trips. Her resilience amid scarce labor and danger embodies patriotic sacrifice. A friend credits her with noble heroism and steadfast spirit.
Washington report on Ballinger Pinchot inquiry shows Finney and others clashing over records and transmissions. Witnesses dispute Wickersham’s statements and recall inconsistent notes about documents and alleged payoffs to alter testimony.
Lane County records list numerous property transfers including N J White to William Horn for 40 acres in 22 21 33W W, and Walter S Hidden and others acquiring NE of NE sections in 22 21 38W and 22 21 3W. Transactions span Eugene Cottage Grove Florence Springfield Junction City and surrounding areas with prices ranging from 1 to 5200 dollars and up to 3255 acres in Lane County.
Antiseptic salve praised as creamy snow white ointment guaranteed in every box. Priced at 26e, available at all dealers and sold by Dillon Drug Co.
Miss Rhoda Cook of Eugene visits Cottage Grove with Miss Armorel Sutcliffe. Dick Burton of Eugene handles Monday business. J. W. Foster leases the J. P. Currin building to open a grocery by May. Dr. Clark considers locating in Cottage Grove. Andrew Nelson named general manager for Eugene’s new municipal electric plant at Wallerville on McKenzie River. two 1200 HP generators and two turbine wheels to serve 22,000 volts. completion anticipated by early fall.
The list names recipients from Andrews Co including Miss Katie Clark Mrs Anna W Dunning Albert Ellis Mrs E Farwell S N Gardner Jesse Hall Edward Hoppe Chas Jones Dave Jones Minnie Johnson Wm Muller J W Morrison Phillip Masterson J A McGuire John Miller T O Robinson Richard Racer Mose W Sharp Jim Sinclair Edgar Terney W J Page P M.
Roseburg records a grand Masonic temple dedication with IVanhoe Commandery No. 2 Knights Templar and local Blue Lodge, Eastern Star, and Shrine members in full regalia. Speeches by S M Yoran and D L Davis highlight Masonry's pioneer role, history from Winchester to Roseburg, and the order's influence on liberty.
Hall's Texas Wonder is advertised as a kidney bladder and rheumatic remedy sold with a 60 day treatment per bottle. The seller J. Hall claims five years of use with guaranteed results and no complaints.
A spring storm traversed the Midwest causing heavy snow and sharp cold. Reports indicate fruit belts across Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, and Wisconsin suffered millions in damages while cities from Chicago to Milwaukee endured low single digits and strong winds. Lake Michigan roared as the steamer Iowa washed ashore but with limited damage. vessels weathered rough seas amid the storm.
Reports from April in New York describe a health department crackdown on deadly wood alcohol in East Side liquor sold as weiss schnapps and white brandy. Dr Lederie cites cases of blindness and poison, warrants issued for three dealers, while inspectors flag widespread sale under the guise of lunches for sweatshops. Tuberculosis Sunday campaigns follow, with sermons across the city urging prevention and care.
Notes from Junction City detail John A. Jonah purchasing the 278 acre Geo W Ehrhart farm on Lake Creek and Corbin Young handling the sale. The Pumpkin Fair Association schedules its first show before the county fair in Eugene, Sept 21 to 24, with possible free railroad transportation for exhibits. W S Lee builds an air pressure water system on his Harmony farm, delivering 260 psi and fire protection from a 2.5 hp gasoline engine.
Marriages noted include Walter Houser and Dollie Hawking wed at the bride’s home in west Cottage Grove on April 17 1910 officiated by Rev W A Elkins. John Kebblebeck and Elizabeth Pieser joined in Sublimity Oregon on Twelfth 1916 and plan to live near Cottage Grove after work with Boot Ly Co. R M E Eugene hosts a ceremony for Johnson and Eliza Jane Smith with Crawford Dobson officiating on April 26 1910.
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