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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1909

Page

10

Congress Adopts Tariff Bill Conferee Report Adjourns

The White House tarifi bill moves through as fMTE adopts the conference report and schedules adjournment on Thursday. The bill clears the conference with final passage at 4 33 p m after approval in the House and Senate.

Fmte White House Senate Congress Bristow Capp Cummins Dilliver LaFollette Beveridge Nelson

West Point Witness Describes Sutton Shooting Incident

Todd recounts seeing a light figure flee and hearing a warning before a firearm flash. He describes Lt Sutton’s fatal wound, Roelker’s near miss, and a mushroomed bullet found in a drill book. The narrative centers on the night guard, a private, and other officers involved in the court of inquiry.

Sutton Adama Ontrom Bear Drov Todd Roelker Archie Court of Inquiry

County boundary lines to be set between Linn and Lane

Albany August 6 The boundary line between Linn and Lane counties created by the 1907 Legislature will be surveyed over the next two weeks. The line has not been surveyed or definitely established and has caused trouble for assessors and property owners. County Surveyor A. L. Geddes and C. M. Collier will conduct the survey.

Albany Linn Lane Thes O A. L. Geddes C. M. Collier

Survey to Begin Blue River Westward from Albany

Geddes will depart Albany tomorrow with a crew to start a land survey likely on Monday. The two surveyors plan to begin at Blue River and survey westward across Lane County.

Lane County Geddes Albany Blue River

Masked summer weariness and Hood’s Sarsaparilla remedy

The piece argues that summer vacation does not benefit many. despite sun tans pupils and teachers appear tired nervous and unsettled. It recommends Hood’s Sarsaparilla to tone nerves aid digestion stimulate appetite and give refreshing sleep, claiming it builds up the whole system.

Hood

JIM FINCH MUST HANG SAYS COURT

In Salem Oregon the Supreme Court overruled all defenses of James A Finch and affirmed the trial court decree sentencing him to death for the murder of attorney Ralph B Fisher Justice T A McBride wrote the opinion noting no basis for an appeal to the US Supreme Court and that no new trial should be granted

Salem, Or Supreme Court Trial Court James A. Finch Ralph B. Fisher T. A. McBride United States Supreme Court

Real Estate Transfers Reported For Eugene Area

Daily transfers listed by Eugene Abstract Company show numerous property moves in Eugene and surrounding areas. Names include Mary Wheeler, W C Brown, Frank Roy, Melvin Hansen, Henry Moore, and Elizabeth Rickman among others, with parcels in Eugene, Springfield, Junction City, and nearby tracts. Amounts range from $1 to $3000, with many lots, blocks, and acres transferred under various Ls and Es, reflecting real estate activity in Lane County.

Eugene Abstract Company Fred G. Stickles Charles H. McGinni R. W Schmere Hh. Smith Peter Kerr Shelton Eugene Mary B. Wheeler W. C Brown Lane Co. Inv. Co Frank Roy Brown B. E. Bailey Melvin Hansen Wm. H. Potter Gross S&s Terrace McMurray Drew Jud Schuyren Myers Cyrus Helene Engebretson Harry E Luiz Springfield Parsons Et Ux Sluslaw Investment Co L. M. Tealer J. A. Lindley Hendricks L. A. Huddleston J. W. Wallers Quimby Elizabeth A. Rickman Frank E. Allen D. R. Hill Caroline E. Miller Washburnes & Milliorna Junction City Louis W. Coe Robert Mosely Fairmount J. W. Manham Elmer E. Carlyle Valley View A. E. Trump E. W. Hughes J. Huddieston E. C. Hills Wm. Johnston James Henry Moore F. L. Chambers J Bell Lota Chamber Mary A. E. Smith Palmer Rumford Downar Tno Wesley Sheehan J. C. Long Regular Baptist Church Co Georgetown Mendenhall L. D. Forrest Jno Schreiber Frank Hadley Cole F. C. Matteson C. Cole Marecola A. Hemenway W. H. Abrama Field Cot Grove Wink Re. W. Gray

Property Transfers Annotated in Eugene Springfield Ledger

A sequence of property dealings lists transfers and deeds in Eugene Springfield and surrounding areas. Transactions include parcels in Hendrick's and Skinner's additions, tracts west of Rees add, and several lots within Cooper Randall's, Clarke Washburne's, and Skinner subdivisions. Notable buyers include Eugene Bible University, H. Benton, and S. Clifford, with prices ranging from $1 to $6,000 and mentions of sections, townships, and ranges.

Pat A. Herian Lyle Marlon Bushnell Packard Eugene Geo Wilkinson Phowbe A. Mullen Hendrick Jos Taylor Geo. M. Belfort Destitt Chas Rieu Wilot Block Springfield W. B. Cooper K. G Scholl Cooper and Randall's Cottage Grove Geo. H. Allison G. H. Weever Wash M. Travis Emma M. Travis Rees Carlyle T. Travis Lee M. Travis Hees Seewart S. Travis L. H. Travis Carlyle S& Elia F. Travis KR. F. Scott Eugene City Lodge No Samuel Clifford Eugene Masonic Cemetery Frank C. Hill A. Killpatrick Eustace Maud E. J. B. Innis Curtis Hayden Et Ax Ellen York

Truthful Graveyard story sparks civic progress in town

A Medford Tribune piece describes Thompson's Truthful Graveyard a new arrival's satirical push for public spirit. White tombstones listing deeds by leading citizens ignite gossip then real philanthropy, motivating funds for a hospital, library, factory site, and cemetery improvements as the city gains momentum.

Medford Bunset Thompson Oreson Willamette Valley

Dodge Dept Store Mid-Summer Sale Opens Friday Eugene

The Dodge Department Store at Eighth and Olive Streets, Eugene Oregon announces a big Friday sale with unprecedented bargains in dry goods shoes and groceries. A full page of prices cannot be quoted but shoppers are urged to come Friday or Saturday to seize the best selection before limited stock runs out.

Dodge Department Store Eighth and Olive Eugene N. B

City council draws warrant for Millican land right of way

The council ordered judgment for the right of way across Millican land and drew a 3500 dollar warrant on the general fund. The Millican defense gains time to file a new trial pleadings, while the city plans to take possession immediately and begin canal excavation.

Millican

Jury verdict returned after four hours of deliberation

The jury reached its verdict a few minutes before 11 o'clock last night following about four hours of consideration. They are said to have awarded $1200 for the actual damages.

Carmody Receives Traction Engine For Plowing

John Carmody of a large farm eight miles west of Eugene today received a sixteen horsepower Taylor and Maltman traction engine with an eight disc plow. The machine will be used to plow his extensive grain fields.

Eugene John Carmody Taylor and Maltman

Portland Business College Ad Promotes Quality Education

Readers are urged to note the Portland Business College advertisement in The Guard. The panel extols practical commercial education under the motto The School of Quality and invites requests for a catalogue showcasing courses, penmanship samples, and business forms.

Portland Business College Guard

Deth in Caves Was Accidental

Grants Pass Oregon August 3 The county coroner reports Ellis a young druggist from this city died instantly after his revolver discharged when he slipped while climbing in Josephine caves His wife of two months witnessed the tragedy and remained with the body for four hours before walking out three miles with help arriving

Grants Pass Josephine Caves Frank A. Ellis Ellis

Eleven Die In Vernon Hotel Fire In British Columbia

In Vernon British Columbia the Okanogan hotel fire killed eleven people early today. The brick veneer structure housed about sixty guests, mostly laborers. Fire began about 2 am and rapid flames blocked both stairways. Firefighters arrived quickly but could not save the building. Ten bodies were recovered from the ruins by morning.

Vancouver B. C Okanogan Vernon

Promotion Costs for Eugene Club Expenditures Report

At a Eugene Commercial Club board meeting a detailed 1909 expenditure statement was presented. Depot park costs reach 2029 dollars, the Eugene exhibit at Seattle nearly 1000 with 590 due for salaries, literature 2234, first seven months postage 686, and 243 spent on entertaining conventions including Willamette Street decorating.

Eugene Commercial Club Depot Park Eugene Seattle Willamette Street

Hammond Schuecker Nuptials At Albany

Special to Daily Guard Albany Oregon August 10 A quiet home wedding at 6 p m at 612 Elim Treat united Major Creed C Hammond of Eugene with Mrs Stephanie Schuecker Rev P K Hammond officiated The couple depart for Portland then east for an extended tour Hammond will coach with the Oregon rifle team at Camp Perry Ohio later visiting Waterford Connecticut before likely settling in Portland The bride an accomplished pianist and harpist headed the University of Oregon piano department 1907 08 The groom a prominent National Guard officer and deputy in the sheriff’s office have many friends wishing happiness

Albany P.m Creed C. Hammond Eugene Stephanie Schuecker P. K. Hammond St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Portland East Hammond Oregon Rifle Camp Perry Ohio James Waterford Conn University of Oregon National Guard Abcraft

Zeppelin Not Dead Had an Operation

Berlin reports there is no truth to the claim that Zeppelin is dead. He is recovering from an operation for an abscess on the neck performed some time ago. In a separate matter, O. H. Stutrud filed a circuit court suit against BE. F. Frasier seeking 145 dollars plus 100 dollars in damages and costs. Walton and Ness represent the plaintiff.

Berlin London Zeppelin O. H. Stutrud BE. F. Frasier Walton & Ness

Slayer of Ferguson Cited to Appear in Yoncalla

Roseburg Oregon August 9 Coroner Jewett said he turned the Yoncalla shooting affair to Lane county district attorney and sheriff to bring Bacon to Yoncalla Wednesday to finish the coroner's jury report on M D Ferguson killed by Bacon in mistake for a deer

Roseburg. Or Jewett Yoncalla Lane County Bacon M. D. Ferguson

Eugene Business College advertisement inquiry

The Eugene Business College offers a business education with a term beginning September 1 and preparation for Civil Service Examinations. It invites inquiries, sends a catalog, and lists 14% W. Seventh St., Eugene, Ore. Office open daily, phone Main 45.

Eugene Business College Seventh St Eugene Ore

Died at Fall Creek Home of Daughter Mrs Barclay

Mrs Sarah G Barclay died at 5 p m Saturday July 31 1909 at Fall Creek near her daughter Mrs Z M Smith aged nearly 0 years A pioneer of 1852 she had lived in Lane county since moving west She is survived by her daughter and by Pearl Taylor and J F Smith grandchildren The funeral was at 11 a m with interment at Pleasant Hill cemetery Rev R G Callison conducting the services

Z. M. Smith Fall Creek Sarah G. Barclay

Perry Davis' Painkiller Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Perry Davis' Painkiller as a sole remedy for cold related bowels and summer complaints. It advises taking the medicine in warm sweetened water at first sign of pain and notes availability in 35 and 50 cent sizes.

Perry Davis

Cannery Ships Picketed Cherries to New York

The Allen cannery yesterday shipped two carloads of picketed cherries to New York. The cherries are packed in barrels and used there for cocktails and other fancy drinks.

Allen Cannery New York

Dow Sisters Headed to Seattle for IX Position

Miss M Dow and Miss Elsie Dow departed today for Seattle to assume the ix role.

M. Dow Elsie Dow Seattle Theix

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McCumber House Payne Ption Otch West Point Richardson Eugene Loan and Savings Bank Jim Finch Ringling Bros.’ Circus Streets Dodge Dept. Store Eighth and Olive Streets Eugene, Oregon County Eugene, Or Council Milligan Land B.C Slayer OF Ferguson THE Cal San Francisco Jo uGis U . Wan Sudriom Yoo JO LNO
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