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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1907

Page

7

Blues Wall Up Coburg Giants In Baseball Comedy

In a nine act comedy the Springfield Blues defeated Coburg Giants yesterday afternoon at Springfield by 15 to 1. Keene pitched for Coburg and Taliafero for Springfield as the Blues pounded the ball with aid from errors in the eighth inning. The game featured strong lineups, a big influx of runs after the sixth, and a comic, lop sided finale that left Coburg with a lone tally early inning.

Springfield Blues Coburg Giants Springfield Coburg Giants Keene Chick Eugene Colts Blues Taliafero Ab. R. H Keatley Smith Perez Tallafero Munson Weseley J Paine King Humphrey

Siuslaw Bar Better Than For Long Time

C W Hurd Florence capital arrived in Eugene from Astoria and Portland on business. He leaves for home on the stage tomorrow morning. He reports Siuslaw sawmills all running steadily and the bar at the river mouth in better condition than in years. Vessels enter and leave harbor with ease and lumber shipments are heavy, a schooner near each day.

C. W. Hurd Eugene Astoria Portland Siuslaw

Doan's Kidney Pills Promote Quick Relief

A testimonial advertisement explains kidney drainage causes weakness and uric poisoning with rheumatic pain and nausea. It promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as the remedy, citing Mrs M J Drew of Eugene Oregon, who reports rapid relief and continued improvement with use. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY at 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's and take no other.

Dean Eugene M. J. Drew West 8Th Street Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Lincoln’s character hailed against odds for highest honor

An old promotional notice extols Abraham Lincoln as a man who achieved the nation’s highest honor, followed by a patent medicine advertisement for Ballard’s Horehound Syrup by Ling Drug Co asserting broad cures for coughs, colds, bronchitis, influenza, and pulmonary diseases urging mothers to stock the remedy.

Abraham Lincoln United States Ballard Ling Drug Co

Paying Petition Granted for East Eighth Street Paving

At a county commissioners court meeting an order granted the petition of taxpayers to pave East Eighth Street along the county grounds. Oak Street paving near county property was denied. The city will fund Eighth Street from Pearl to Olive and possibly to Charnelton, with Seventh and Ninth Streets paving also planned this fall.

County Commissioners’ Court East Eighth Street Oak Street Eighth Street West Park East Park Eighth and Oak Streets Pearl Olive Street Charnelton Seventh Ninth Streets

Sara r G Barclay Sent to Asylum

Mrs. Sarah Barclay aged 80, committed to the asylum by County Judge Christman on complaint by husband Isaac Barclay. Suffering senile dementia she wandered for three years showing irresponsibility. Home in Eugene, husband in Pleasant Hill. she was American born in New York.

Isaac Barclay Sarah Barclay Chrisman Eugene Pleasant Hill New York State

Mildred Bonham Pioneer Widow of B F Bonham Dies

Salem Journal notes Mrs Mildred A Bonham widow of B F Bonham and daughter of John Baker died at her father's Garden road home east of Salem at 7 am. Born August 6 1840 in Illinois she came to Oregon with her parents in 1847 as one of the state's early pioneers. Also mentions postal cards may be written on both sides if space permits, a change not popular with officials.

Mildred A. Bonham B. F. Bonham John Baker Garden Road Salem Illinois Oregon Salem Journal Post Office Department

Town of Stella Swept by Fire

Stella Washington July 27 a major blaze destroyed most of the business district starting in a barber shop at 11 30 am The loss runs about 50000 with only 25 000 insured The Dixon steamer aided defense by directing a water stream and halting spread of the flames in the residence area

Stella Wash Lawson Dixon

Senator Pettus of Alabama Dies Suddenly in Hot Springs

Ashville NC July 27 United States Senator Pettus of Alabama died at Hot Springs tonight from a stroke of apoplexy seized yesterday at breakfast. He celebrated his eighty sixth birthday last week with unusual vigor and hearty comment.

Ashville N. C United States Pettus Alabama Hot Springs

Alaska Volcanoes Reported Active Near Valdez

Mounts Blackburn and Logan have become active volcanoes near Valdez Alaska with natives and prospectors fleeing. Strange rumblings and smoke and steam issuing from the peaks have been observed for several days, signaling heightened volcanic activity.

Valdez Alaska Blackburn Logan

Battleship Bellerophon Launched as World’s Largest Ship

In Portsmouth on July 27 the battleship Bellerophon was launched, claimed to be bigger and more powerful than the Dreadnaught. Princess Henry of Rattenburg christened the vessel, which weighed about 18,500 tons versus the Dreadnaught’s 17,900.

Portsmouth Eng Princess Henry Rattenburg

Eugene firm marks fish hatchery baskets on Eighth street

Aya and U Heligman plumbers on Eighth street have forged about 250 baskets for Oregon state salmon hatcheries. Some will go up the McKenzie to the hatchery, others to various stations. Master Fish Warden Van Dusen holds most baskets for their better shape and quality.

Aya & U Heligman Eighth Street McKenele van Dusen

The Smile That Won’t Come Off Baby’s Face After Vermifuge

A testimonial from Mrs. Sr. of Blackwell Oklahoma praises White’s Cream Vermifuge. She says her baby was fretful and poorly fed before using the worm medicine, and since taking it has not had a sick day. Linn Drug promotes the cure as a reliable household remedy.

Baby White Mrs. Sr Blackwell Okla Linn

Eugene Merchants Hear O’Brien Assure New Depot

Portland July 29. Eugene merchants committee met Manager O’Brien who stated a new Eugene depot would be built this year. warehouses moved north of the track, freight house enlarged, grounds parked. Train service on branches to be arranged, Wendling schedule to depart in the morning. Committee pleased with assurances and harmony.

Portland Eugene Merchants’ Committee O'Brien Eugene Wendling Yoran Shelley Rodman Fisher Matlock Barker Campbell

Painter Smith Breaks Both Arms in a Fall

Geo W Smith a noted painting contractor fell from a scaffold at the Goldsmith cigar store on the afternoon of a fall from a foot wide board twenty feet? He fractured both arms or wrists, twisted and swollen. he walked to a doctor, and will be laid up for several weeks.

Geo. W. Smith New Goldsmith Cigar Store

Marriages of Kilton Nicolle Clara Emmons and More News

The Florence ceremony unites Milton A Nicolle of Eugene and Clara A Emmons of Florence with Rev L R Bond officiating. They will reside in Eugene. A society wedding in Florence joins Benjamin F Fisk Elmira and Lydia Wells with Rev M W Phelps officiating, and the couple to Mapleton. Ernest O Palmer and Eva Weinhart wed at the bride’s home in Fairmount, with Rev O C Wright officiating, and plan to live in Marcola. Ernest Palmer is H D Palmer’s son and both newlyweds are university students.

Florence Milton A. Nicolle Eugene Clara A. Emmons L. R. Bond W. Wells Benjamin F. Fisk Elmira Lydia Wells M. W. Phelps Mapleton Ernest O. Palmer Eva Weinhart Fairmount O. C. Wright H. D. Palmer Palmer Marcola

The Charming Woman and Electric Bitters Advertised Cure

An old advertisement extols physical beauty linked to health and introduces Electric Bitters as a remedy for weak women, promising bright eyes smooth skin and sprightly health. It includes a sworn affidavit by Frank J Cheney offering a reward for catarrh cures and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and Toledo druggist sales.

W. L. de Lane

Haywood Not Guilty as Jury Returns Verdict at Boise

Associated Press dispatch from Boise reports William D. Haywood acquitted of murder charges. Jury reached verdict at 8 o clock in the morning. The court notes that bond of $25,000 for Charles H. Mo remains to be acted on and Pettibone case awaits further action. Haywood intends to travel to Denver on Thursday. Bail proceedings may adjust next steps.

Associated Press Bulletin Boise, Ida Haywood Charles H. Mo A. Pettibone Petbone Denver Mayer

Predicts Acquittal Likely for Haywood in Idaho Trail

In Boise on July 29 a judge's charge seemed to favor the defense on conspiracy and accomplice testimony in the Western Federation of Miners case. If Haywood is acquitted, officials indicate the state will still pursue Moyer Pettibone and Adams with vigorous prosecutions, contrary to some expectations. Governor Gooding affirmes duty to uphold law and organized society.

Boise Western Federation of Miners Federation George A. Pettibone Denver Gooding Moyer and Pettibone Adams Simpkins

Haywood Released From Jail This Afternoon

Boise dated news item reports Judge Wood orders or announces the release of Haywood from jail this afternoon. The brief item names the locality and implies a judicial action leading to release.

Moyer Admitted To 25000 Bail Today

Boise reports Moyer will be admitted to twenty five thousand dollar bail today as lawyers continue discussing Pettibone related bail terms.

Boise Moyer Pettibone Hne Tee

Emma Goldman and Others Rejoicing Telegram

President Roosevelt released a telegram from New York dated July 25 urging rejoicing at the release or favorable outcome. Emma Goldman Alexander Berkman and Hippolyte Haven are named among those rejoicing as of July 29 in Oyster Bay.

Emma Goldman Oyster Bay Roosevelt New York Dent Roosevelt Emma Gold Alexander Berkman Hippolyte Havyen

London Comment On The Haywood Verdict

London July 29 report on the Haywood verdict notes the public reaction in two newspapers. The Chronicle warns of a society more terrible than during the Civil War, questioning America’s civilization. The News cites insecurity of authority and doubt about law and justice, mentioning the president’s undesired citizens statement.

London Chronicle America

Columbia Death Roll Recounted After Wreck

San Francisco reports detail survivor counts from the Columbia disaster 245 aboard 152 saved 39 men 49 women and five children lost 88 unaccounted. The City of Topeka brings seventeen survivors and witness accounts blame fog signals and miscommunication. Mrs Eastman recalls seeing the San Pedro five minutes before impact and describes the fatal moment.

San Francisco Topeka Columbia San Pedro Eastman Charles A. Eastman Portland

Roney Wins Lowell Bridge Contract In Willamette Bid

County commissioners met in special session to open bids for the Lowell Willamette River bridge. Only L N Roney submitted a bid, $6295, bond signed this afternoon, contract awarded. Work to start immediately and finish before fall rains. The covered Howe trace bridge will stand about half a mile above the old ferry.

County Commissioners’ Court Willamette River Lowell L. N. Roney Roney

Pettibone Denied Bail by Judge Wood at Boise

Boise July 30 A former application to have Pettibone admitted to bail was promptly denied by Judge Wood. The vendor Moyer will be perfected.

Boise Bone Wood Moyer

Henderson and Rossmas Marriage License Recorded

The county clerk records the license for Clarence Henderson a 31 year old housemover and Edith A. Rossmas a 38 year old clerk, both residents of the area. The filing date and full details appear in the public record.

Clarence Henderson Edith A. Rossmas

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What Is Castoria J. Thorsurn Ross George H. Hitt T. T. Burkhart Joan E. Arreniso Cons H. Korr Washington St Col Miles Ann Kestley Peret Ff Chick Oburg Ballsa Lemley Ben Bingham Pe Lemley Eeees Jones Sarar G Barclay Oregon News Eugene Firm Painter Smith Goldsmith's New Cigar Store State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Hall A. D A. W. Gleason J. Cheney WM. D. Haywood Governor Gooding J. M. Thompson Marion Sanford Arleta Pettibone Judge Wood
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