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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
7
Fifteen year old Ben Stanford injured his left foot while target shooting with a 22 caliber pistol on Cottage Grove yesterday. He was transported to Eugene for treatment.
A passenger was brought to Dr. Walls office after an injury on the seven o clock train last evening. X rays were used to locate a bullet in the foot and the bullet will be extracted later. The injured person was taken home on the 9 36 local.
John McKimmey of Salem wed Ruth Turpin of Eugene today at the M E parsonage Eugene with Rev D H W Trimble officiating. The groom works at the state hospital for the insane in Salem.
Four families from Oklahoma arrived in Eugene and are staying at the Underwood house. G. T. Benge and wife, J. W. Thomas and wife with son, C. B. Nixon and wife with two children, and Mrs. Rash with children, all of Texmo Elk City Oklahoma. Mr Rash travels with a carload of household goods. They previously lived here about a year ago, liked Oregon better, and decided to return with the others.
The Epworth League of the Eugene district convened in Albany Oregon for a weekend program begun last evening. Officers include President A R Sweetsor of Bugene secretary Emma A Newell and treasurer Pertoram Applegate of Yonealla. The schedule covers opening services Friday and full sessions through Sunday with sermons missions and business meetings led by regional clergy and college figures.
Reports from Marinette Cedar River and Superior describe a powerful spring snowstorm in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Shipping damage noted near Cedar River. frost threatens Colorado orchards and local produce. intermittent snow and ice disrupt travel in several cities including Sioux City and St Paul.
Atlanta reports say the deadly cyclone has moved north after four days of destruction. The storm killed about 400 and injured around 1200 as it moved in circles. Floods followed in several Georgia areas with Columbus near the Alabama line suffering major damage from high water.
New Orleans reports 46 towns demolished by the recent storm across several states. Louisiana towns include Lucerne, Kenmore, La Mourie, Richland, Amite, Essie, Pine, Angle, Franklinton, Sheridan, Avard, Runly Total. Georgia and Alabama areas list multiple communities with totals. The compilation notes totals per state: Louisiana 12, Minnesota 9, Alabama 6, and others.
The Junction City Commercial Club names standing committees Transportation led by Montgomery Martin Cranston Membership with Johnson Bailey Pope Public improvement headed by Lee Belknap Nichols Hurlburt Miliorn Municipal leaders Miller Rann Forest Miller Belknap Advertising by Washburne Moorhead Gilmore Publicity led by Liehrbach Pitney Batley Entertain ment chaired by Jackson Lee Kaiser Kempp Tower Executive with Washburne Moorhead Hurlburt Milliorn Baber.
The school board selected a block in the Washburne tract for the new schoolhouse. The site, donated by Mr Washburn, sits on the corner south of the avenue and east of the north and south road, offering a panoramic view. The school will be named Washburne school in his honor.
Portland hosts a three day wrestling and boxing tournament for Pacific coast championships. Seattle Amateur Athletic Club tops the standings with 7 points, Mulnomah 3, Spokane 1, Olympic 1. Venable of Seattle defeats Brownell of San Francisco in the 135 pound wrestling final after eleven minutes thirty five seconds. Speck of Seattle captures the 125 pound boxing title.
San Francisco April 27 J Dal sell Brown former president and general manager of the California Safe Deposit and Trust Company pleaded guilty to embezzlement and was sentenced to 18 months in San Quentin. He admitted embanking sixty five mortgage bonds of Sacramento Gas and Electric and may testify to aid the state. Brown’s lenient term followed a statement that he did not profit from the bank’s crooked methods.
Fruit growers report minimal damage from frost with strawberries cherries and other small fruits less affected than prunes plums apples and pears. The overcast sky may influence outcomes but a bumper fruit crop is anticipated. report notes Eugene area April 26 1905 birth. Construction work on P KE and E progresses with rails for Springfield line and Hendricks park extension due soon. plans include grade crossing work and park expansion. Also advertisement for Hickory Bark Cough Remedy from Salem and medical notices of a deadly home fire in Laporte Indiana.
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