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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
8
A Boston reader recounts illness recovery after using Peruna for systemic catarrh. Rose Hurst describes persistent ailments and doctors failing before one bottle produced marked improvement, ending with herself feeling renewed and urging others to trust the remedy.
In Colorado Springs July 21 the coroner's jury found Laura Matthews died by gunshot from self inflicted harm sparked by love for Charles A. Coey. The jury held Rumbaugh also killed himself, driven by hard drinking and grief, while exonerating him from involvement.
Chicago July 31 A Coey who rose to prominence after Laura Matthews suicide developments held a conference with Ja Jennie Matthews the girl's mother arriving from Sas City. They reported the girl had murdered and Coey said he possessed a telegram from Miss Green nurse denying sending it.
Coburg’s Matheson Glass Company plans to start next week after delays. Machinery and furnaces are being completed locally in Eugene and workers are due to arrive by Monday, pushing the initial blowing to midweek or later. The venture, said to be the first west of the Rockies, has Norwegian investment and aims to become Coburg’s key industry. A rock crusher was moved near Spencer Creek, while a gravel road update improves access for summer work.
A 17 year old girl from St Johns reported being assaulted by William Arnold, owner of the Lewis and Clark lodging house, after an evening of drinking with several men. Arnold was later arrested on rape charges and jailed. more arrests are expected as officials interview others connected to the incident.
Salem July 31 A former printer and newspaper reporter Charles P. Duke serving two and a half years for obtaining money under false pretense escaped from Salem Pen by a ruse fooling a green guard in the prison yard. He walked to the highway and into brush before the guard spotted him, and authorities conducted a wide search but had not recaptured him by tonight.
Leon D. Calkins of Marcola and Lulu Barton of Dillar Neb married at the First Christian church in Portland on July 25. Calkins is son of D. K. Calkins of Nebraska. Barton is daughter of William Barton of Dillar. They plan to reside in Marcola where Calkins works for the 8. P. Co. Wishing them a long, happy life.
Special correspondent reports Oscar Drury acts as fire ranger near Lowell for Booth Kelly. Measles spread among Rush Island youngsters, two Everett Winfrey girls affected. Jesse McBee first to kill a buck near Lowell, then Mr. Sharp with a five point deer. Haying nearly finished, good grain prospects. Thunder showers boost corn and late potatoes. Booth Kelly log drive advances one mile above Lowell from Joe Hill’s camp. Tourists flock to Kitson Springs. Sam Stiers back from Eugene Lumber Company drive. Ohn Cain and Everett Winfry trade farms and plan moves. William Kelsay rests from a year on the Central Oregon railroad survey freight team. Sprague family from Rush Island visiting Lake Creek. Mr. Sprague aged 84 and active.
Isaac Barclay and relatives protested the July 29 commitment of Sarah G. Barclay, an 80 plus pioneer, who was sent to the Salem asylum for senile dementia. With permission of the asylum superintendent and County Judge Chrisman, Smith of Fall Creek brought her home today stating she is not insane but merely weak minded due to age.
In Portland, Henrick Schaffer received 15 lashes for brutal assault on his wife after pleading guilty. The sentence followed a history of abuse including tying her to a chair and repeated beating in public. Schaffer, appealing for mercy, endured the punishment as officials watched. He is the third offender whipped under the law and the first under Sheriff Stevens.
The Pacific Dairy Review notes 1907 as a record year for butter prices in San Francisco, with Humboldt county creameries paying 25 cents per pound for butter fat in May and 24.5 cents in April. The piece contrasts these peaks with 1895 rates and recalls how earlier generations prospered selling unworked butter at ten cents a pound amid cheap land and feed, while current conditions no longer favor such prices.
Fires rage around Index near Everett forcing summer campers to flee. The Index Lumber Company camp and mills were destroyed with estimated losses of 27000 dollars. A C Ruby of Pendleton, importer of fine draught horses, travels Europe to promote Oregon breeders and reports purchases for the Greater Oregon State Fair in Salem, including eight head of Percherons and other heavy breeds to be exhibited.
Attorney 8 D Allen sues J T Bridges ex register of the United States land office at Roseburg in circuit court for 360 dollars commission on a timber land sale. Allen claimed he arranged a sale of 720 acres at 20 dollars an acre in July 1906 and that Bridges refused to convey to Chas Chick and associates, then sold to others.
In Salem on August 1 State Treasurer George A. Steel announced the apportionment of the common school fund. Total distribution is 247,289.13 based on 157,509 school children ages 4 to 20 and a per capita of 1.57. Multnomah leads with 56,030.16, Marion is second at 16,326.43, Lane is third with 13,908.63, followed by Clackamas Linn and Umatilla in the lower allocations.
The Southern Pacific survey crews cross the summit and work along the Middle Fork of the Willamette near Odell Lake in Klamath County. About sixty men are at work with two four-horse teams continually hauling for the crews as weather dictates work on this side remains incomplete until conditions improve.
Denver July 31 Maude Fealy Sherwin says she will annul her marriage to Hugo L Sherwin after a few hours reflection Her mother Mrs Cavallo protested and the prominent actress may refuse to see her husband for a year The ceremony was conducted by Judge Hudson with Major Arthur Williams and night watchman Jerome Tuttle as witnesses The couple used Fealy and Hawk as family names during the license and ceremony, hiding her stage identity.
Judge William C Gilbert received a letter from Judge John Curry announcing the death of Thomas Nelson at Peekskill New York at age 88 He formerly served as chief justice of the federal territorial bench of Oregon The Portland Telegram report adds the death occurred July 25 Chas Moore former state treasurer suffered heat prostration at a saw mill yard near noon today becoming unconscious and bruising his head He was revived by Dr Cartwright and rested easily this afternoon via Klamath Falls Herald report
Over two hundred people rode the Wendling excursion marking the new passenger train service between the city and Wendling. The 7:15 departure faced a ticket rush, reached Wendling on schedule, and after a one hour tour of Booth-Kelly sawmill, returned to Eugene by noon.
D L Burke of Los Angeles completed the Los Angeles to Portland run in 77 hours in a Pope Hartford touring car. He notes favorable weather could cut time to about 50 hours, despite rough roads between Salem and Oregon City. After a week in Portland the couple plans a Seattle visit.
Died at his home eight years resident of the county John Kemery age 92 died July 31 1907 cause paralysia and old age leaves a wife and nine children funeral Friday 10 a m family home interment I O O F cemetery Coburg Aug 1 1907 Lil Nan Johnson age 1 year 2 months funeral 3 p m yesterday interment Coburg cemetery parents new to glass factory Fourth street Cottage Grove Ed Underwood died July 29 1907 after long illness resident nearly 40 years marshal former trusted official widows loss
Bolne Idaho August 1 D M Delman renowned attorney who defended Glass and others in San Francisco conspiracy case wired the county clerk to send him by wire a copy of jury instructions given in the Haywood case by Judge Wood. Telegraph tolls totaled 260 dollars. Delmas hoped California Idaho conspiracy laws would yield useful material for his clients. ad daw
A Maidstone Ashford and surrounding districts report a hampered hop season due to months of rain and cold. Vermin, late warmth, and continual washings affect growth with some areas showing poor progress while others note potential strength if weather improves. Across Canterbury Faversham and Sittingbourne prospects vary from slight gains to heavy crop fears.
A Pioneer of Cottage Grove marks Aunt Jane Veatch birthday at home on July 27 1907 with family present including Oliver Veatch Eva Holderman and Nicy J Wharton. Born June 27 1831 in Hancock county Illinois she crossed the continent at 22 to help drive her father Knoxs train. Hale at 76 she remains active with strong faculties. Western Oregon notes.
Fx County Commissioner J R Hill visited Friday, calling at the Guard office. Fall wheat is turning out fairly, though thinner than expected. Spring grain likely to be short. hay conditions noted.
New York Aug 1 Martin W Littleton of Brooklyn has been chosen by Harry Thaw to conduct his next trial on the charge of killing Stanford White. Littleton, former Brooklyn borough president and famed trial lawyer, spoke at the St Louis Democratic convention nominating Alton Parker. His fee is said to be 25000 dollars.
Authentic information from Jacksonville Oregon indicates the Pacific and Eastern Railway is planning to extend 150 miles to a coast terminus not yet chosen. Surveyors report an outlet over Jackson Creek divide and a route toward Lower Applegate with a turn toward Blue Ledge to reach the mineral region, likely striking the coast below Crescent City. Trackman William Donnell and crews prepare preliminary construction. Rogue River Valley line may be electrified, with Rogues Bankers backing the project.
J O Storey of Storey Bracher Lumber purchases N L Fitzhenry's Deerhorn on the McKenzie near Leaburg for 13500. Through Fred DeNeffe the 1100 acre tract with a hopyard and several improvements changes hands. Storey plans a residence and partial residence, stock farming, while Fitzhenry keeps 40 acres and shifts clubhouse plans.
Local hop experts estimate Oregon's harvest near 149000 bales with Lane county at about 10000 bales, roughly the previous year. Vines are in good shape and lice are limited. Spraying has reduced pests, but growers hold off on contracts due to low prices, some despondency over prospects and higher labor costs.
A Wednesday evening wedding took place July 31 at the bride’s uncle D H Hemenway home. Miss Grace Mae Lincoln and Harry A Matteson were married in a draped green and pink bower with ferns and sweet peas. The bride wore cream satin and carried white carnations. A probate court suit names Pacific Timber Company as plaintiff and Philip Hohl as defendant seeking 687.51 for goods sold and delivered.
Three hop contracts filed in Recorder Ramsleys office call for 15 cents a pound. Ed C Harren of Aurora to receive 49 bales from 12 acres. H A and Samuel W Wolfer of Needy area to deliver. B Merz near Mackburg to deliver 5000 pounds from seven acres. William Broek of Mackburg to deliver 46. Mrs Susie Fennell Pipes to spend part of her summer at Newport on the coast.
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