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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1909
Page
2
Women as well as men suffer from kidney and bladder trouble and Swamp-Root is promoted as a universal remedy. The ad claims indiscriminate impact on all ages and genders, touts a simple form, and offers a free pamphlet and trial by mail from Dr. Kilmer & Co.
A 1909 Oregon contest offers $25 for the best letter describing benefits from Dr Williams Pink Pills. Letters must be factual, signed with full address, verifiable, and postmarked by April 30 1909. Contenders describe cures observed in themselves or others and may include multiple cases.
A pamphlet from an Oregon seller promotes Squirrel Poison as the ultimate method to reduce woodlark pests. It claims the product is highly effective against climate and moisture, requires no preparation, and promises refunds if not as claimed.
Judge Harris ruled the city charter lacks a procedure for condemning land, requiring an election to amend the charter. Mayor Matlock said an election will be called within ten days and expects easy passage. The decision will affect only Millican land portion of the power canal while remainder proceeds.
Oakland Oregon April 26 two Roseburg clothing dealers robbers captured by Sheriff Fenton of Douglas county after a pursuit across Hart ranch and into the hills. The pair who stole 150 dollars worth of goods resisted and were captured, Tracey aged about 23 claims pugilist past Seattle resident Johnson younger by five years, both taken to Roseburg.
An advertisement explains that thin readers gain flesh only if digestion absorbs nutrients. It promotes Mi-O-Na tablets as a digestive tonic to cure indigestion and related complaints, claiming rapid relief from sour stomach belching and postmealtime heaviness. Hull's Red Cross Drug Co sells Mi-O-Na for 50 cents with a money back guarantee.
Special Harrisburg correspondence reports W A Lackey of Eugene selling a farm north of town and buying 160 acres from Dan McClain through Pryor Canter Co. J O McCrady and Geo J Wilhelm travel for real estate and Portland respectively. A marriage license is granted to John Stewart and Miss Sarah Haney of Harrisburg, with the wedding planned tonight.
Send your name and address to receive a free package of Mother Gray's Australian Leaf a pleasant herb remedy for back pains urinary bladder and kidney trouble Reliable regulator sold by druggists 56 cents or by The Mother Gray Co Le Row N
Marie Richmond, 13, of Crow near Eugene, was wounded in the right shoulder by a bullet from a 22 caliber rifle fired by her brother during target practice. The bullet grazed a stump and struck her shoulder. she is hospitalized at Eugene General. Doctors expect a full recovery despite a stay in bed for some time.
A Hagbin Manchuria dispatch reports Japan is sending large reinforcements into Manchuria and troops are spreading along the frontier, signaling intensified occupation efforts.
Miss Nora Langhorne and Paul Phipps wed at St James church with Bishop Courtney officiating. Guests included Misses Sheila Gibson and Nancy Perking as maids of honor and Lord Antrim’s son Anguss MacDonnell as best man. The Langhorne family hums with social prominence, tying American and English connections in a high society ceremony.
Miss Vivian Haney traveled from Drain by noon train to have a local physician set a broken right arm near the elbow after a fall while riding a horse. The injury occurred this morning and she returned home on the afternoon train.
George Marvin son of John Z. Marvin residing near Junction City was committed to the insane asylum at Salem today by Judge Chrisman after examination by Drs. F. E. Selover and B. V. Sealefe. The cause of his insanity is not disclosed in the available text.
Florence will host a rhododendron festival on Monday May 24 with committees appointed to handle arrangements and queen voting underway. Further details will be announced as plans progress and ballot boxes are set in Florence Aome and Mapleton.
Governor Wilson granted pardons to ex-Governor W. S. Taylor and ex-Secretary Charles Finley, both refugees in Indiana, for involvement in the 1900 Goebel murder. Also pardoned were John Powers, Holland Whittaker, John Davis, and Zach Steele. indictments against others may be dismissed, leaving Henry Youtsey as the sole admitted killer still serving a life sentence.
Garfield Washington April 24 George Smith a pioneer who settled east of town thirty years ago has sold his household goods and farm machinery and will depart for Eugene Oregon He recalls arriving when there was only one house and says he will keep his Palouse farm for income and security in case of need.
At the Eugene Merchants' Protective Association meeting members voted to boycott all advertising grafts and to patronize legitimate newspapers only. The plan targets wall hangers programs cook books and school publications while county papers and possibly one or two university papers will be endorsed.
A male robin returns year after year to W. J. Williams's yard with a juvenile in tow. When a stranger robin trespassed, the young bird attacked for over half an hour, defeating the intruder while the father watched from the fence.
The University board of regents reports a sound financial base for next summer's session with unusually bright prospects. More students than ever are expected, and prominent educators will lecture alongside regular faculty. Summer session opens June 1 and runs to July 20. Varsity News notes W. M. McMurray of the Southern Pacific Railroad donated two large pictures, one of the Columbia River view and one of Mount Hood.
Samuel Clifford died at Eugene General Hospital on Monday evening April 26 1909 from apoplexy. An elderly resident known to local oldtimers he lived alone near East Tenth Street. Found unconscious Monday morning he was taken to the hospital. Funeral at Gordons undertaking parlors on Wednesday at 3 pm with interment in the Masonic cemetery. Rev P K Hammond to conduct services.
A river warning urged caution after a deadly incident near Niagara. The ad promotes Electric Bitters for back pain and kidney issues with personal testimonials, noting a one dollar bottle and a 50 cent option at W. A. Kuykendall's store in Blankenship, Belk, Tenn.
In Flushing on April 27 the jury for Captain Peter C. Hains Jr. was completed today, marking a key step in the high profile trial.
An old advertisement touts Perry Davis Painkiller as a universal remedy for stiffness soreness and injuries from cold joints or strains. It markets the product as the oldest cheapest and best medicine used by thousands of families for internal and external aches worldwide.
Nashville April 27 Judge Hart overruled the motion for a new trial in the Cooper murder case. An appeal was taken to the Tennessee Supreme Court.
A Springfield merchant relates dire diagnosis for his son as doctors declare consumption hopeless. Three weeks of Dr King’s New Discovery restore health, with Av. Heivens praising the cure and a guarantee offered with trial bottles. Mrs William Henale returns from a visit to McMinnville.
ML EB Allingham as assignee of J Henderson has filed final account for retirement of the estate. The matter will be heard Monday May 10 1909 at 10 oclock in the forenoon at the clerk's office in the courthouse Eugene City Oregon. Distribution of money on hand to be ordered by the clerk GEO T Dorkis attorney FE Allingham assignee.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has qualified as executor of the last will and testament of P N Shelley, deceased, by order of the Circuit Court for Lane County Oregon. all persons claiming against the estate must present them to L M Travis law office Eugene within six months from date of notice. Dated Eugene Oregon April 8 1909 WH Shelley Executor. T M Travia Attorney.
Estate of Rachel A Crabtree deceased. E M Duryee administrator has filed final account in Lane County Oregon. Court fixes May 3 1909 for hearing objections to final account. Objections must be filed with the clerk on or before that date for final settlement. Dated March 20 1909. ER M Duryee Administrator L Bilyeu Attorney
Donte KE Edwards sues Geo C Edwards in Lane County Oregon seeking divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty. If not served personally the summons will be published weekly in Eugene Weekly Canard for six weeks starting April 1 1900. Publication order dated April 7 1909.
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