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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
2
A Missouri resident recalls years of severe skin itch from West Virginia to Milan. After three doctors failed, Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent allegedly cured the outbreak and later a leg infection tied to flu and amonia, with the writer promising to remain dependent on Cuticura remedies.
Washington August 7 The new military dirigible balloon built by Captain Thomas Baldwin for the United States Army has made substantial progress, signaling a potential upgrade in air power. Tests indicate improved lift, control, and endurance, with officials noting promising early results.
The United States Army conducted a successful airship flight this week with Captain Baldwin piloting and Glenn H. Curtiss handling the motor. After a final motor test at 6:40, Baldwin ordered stay aloft while Curtiss increased speed, lifting the craft to about 50 feet, circling Arlington cemetery, then rising to 1000 feet before landing within thirty feet of the start.
A retrospective list details numerous transfers in Lane County. Buyers and sellers include Julia Neisen etux, A. E. Wheeler, Anna Amberger, Elizabeth Davie, Rebecca Pope, J. C. Wilson, J. D. Hyland, J. Hurd, and many others. Properties vary from acres, plats, and blocks across Eugene and surrounding areas, with prices ranging from $1 to about $4,000, recorded in sec and tp coordinates across multiple townships.
A series of property transfers recorded, listing grantees, grantors, descriptions of tracts in Eugene Cottage Grove and surrounding areas, with prices including 1750 dollars for one 160 acre parcel and several deeds valued at 100 dollars or 1 dollar, reflecting numerous urban and rural conveyances. Names include J H McFarland Carl Julius Grunwald W T Osburn Morton L Rose J T Rowland D A Paine Herbert Gordon First National Bank W M Green G W Cochran Henry A Cook H Huddleston Earl McNutt L C Parmela Mary A Neale George E Hanover Alexander Witherx Pearl A Schlumberg Noah Christener H G Moffit Hazel E Moffitt Kelso Lizzie Howard Elinor E Tabor Nettie Lucas Myra Counts F G Stiller J M Roberts G H Roberts Idaho F Campbell Effa F Bar ger Hardy K Zumwalt W M Fawver Melvin Spurlin F A Spurlin Lane County J F Deane Carl B Johnson Joseph V Reed H L Wallis Samuel Hardy L W Brown
The county commissioners court heard petitions from the Eugene Commercial Club for road improvements on the Eugene to Mapleton route. Proposals include a solid crushed rock road funded by available rock and blasting Beech er Rock to reduce the grade, with Commissioner Price to supervise if approved at an estimated cost of 9500.
A dependable remedy for lung trouble coughs colds hoarseness and sore throat marketed as a sure cure. Available at Hull's Red Cross Drug Store and through first class dealers nationwide.
Baltimore August 7 Attorney General Charles J Bonaparte signs a statement denying reports that he will resign from office. The denial follows repeated speculation about his future in the administration and potential cabinet changes.
A fragment notes an aim to act before the current administration ends, suggesting upcoming decisions or actions tied to the transition period. The brief emphasizes timing without detailing specific measures or targets.
Ogden August 6 E H Harriman denies rumors he seeks control of Gould railroad properties while admitting his company has provided financial help. He adds that the election of Taft or Bryan would not affect railroads, as both parties pledge to prosecute lawbreaking railroad interests.
Fairview August 6 Bryan proposes to conduct his own campaign to a considerable extent spending three days in Chicago starting August 22 to confer with Chairman Mack and party leaders and share his counsel. The reception for Judge Parker in Los Angeles last night pleased Bryan as he delivered an address supporting Bryan and Kern.
Taft spoke at the Virginia Bar Association in Hot Springs outlining reform ideas to speed justice. He urged lower court costs, fixed salaries for court officers, higher judge qualifications for small claims, and arbitration to settle employee damage suits against public service firms. He warned delay burdens the poor and warned against undermining reforms.
Aug 6 session opens with protest by minority on credentials against seating Dubois delegates from Bear Lake Oneida and Fremont counties. If protest fails, anti-Dubois faction to quit and form separate convention. Anti-Dubois bolted and met at Masonic hall to nominate a state ticket as 183 delegates left and 115 remained.
The Oregon Christian churches executive committee met at the Y M C A after Portland was chosen as permanent headquarters. The board will meet quarterly with Rev Davis Errett of Salem as president and Rev J J Evans of Albany as first vice president. The group plans closer cooperation with Portland city missions to boost aggressive church work in the city. Rev F Swander, the new corresponding secretary, is praised for his capable leadership and will move to Portland to open an office.
Dr. J W Harris county health officer reports July deaths: sixteen total, ten males and six females. Causes include pneumonia three, apoplexy one, senility four, enteritis one, paralysis one, heart disease two, cancer of the face one, bowel obstruction one, cerebral spinal meningitis two. Seven over 15, four over 80, one over 89, one infant three days old. Two bodies shipped from Seattle. Nineteen births: eleven males and eight females. Six contagious cases: diphtheria two, smallpox three, measles one.
A new one story brick block is planned for Eugene on Ninth and Willamette, sized 40 by 120 feet. Dr. W. E. Zuber will erect it for H. G. Triplett, who will run a general merchandise store, with completion aimed for October 1. The site, bought for $9000 by J. N. Walker, currently houses S. D. Allen’s law office and Plank & Johnson’s real estate office. The Lewis J. Beebe will probate. William M. Beebe and Elvin M. Beebe receive shares and Alice A. Gray gets the remainder. Alexander Gray named executor.
Rural advertises a century old Hickory Bark Cough Remedy from Dutch Dunkard grandmothers in Western Pennsylvania. It asserts purity and effectiveness to stop coughs and promotes sale through Red Cross Drug Company and all dealers.
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