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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
12
Washington reports a heat wave easing by tonight as Central West cools. Missouri Oklahoma suffer extreme heat with records likely. Topeka and Kansas City record near 100s while Norfolk Nebraska notes three heat deaths. Weather bureau notes showers and cooling expected later.
Wies Edna Morris went to Eugene the first of this week with her grandfather Rt WH Bernhardt Dr Jerry Horn and wife of Port ad formerly of Eugene are spending this week in Florence The Woebealore arrived at Florene Wednesday evening from San Francisco Next morning the freight was discharged and the Weasel went to Aome to road with lumber.
Advertising copy claims Hall's Texas Wonder has treated bladders and rheumatic conditions for five years with guaranteed results in Mangenaen, noting no complaints. Mentions 60 year’s treatment per bottle and distribution by J. Hull Red Cross Pharmacy.
Robert Denton, cigar-store owner in the Frasier Building at Sixth and Willamette, on bonds for bribery charges related to paying Chief Farrington to avoid raids, has fled Denton’s nephew James H. Neelon was arrested on a warrant for selling whiskey and arraigned with a plea of not guilty. Neelon’s arraignment set trial for tomorrow. Denton fled after learning of the warrant.
Out of 120 applicants for teachers' certificates last week, 44 were successful. The list names many first second and third grade recipients with numerous towns and schools including Eugene Junction City Springfield Cottage Grove and more. Also noted are unrelated notices about a priest's arrest and an ad for Dr Shoop Pink Pain Tablets with free trial offer.
The Locals defeated the Portland All-Stars 4-1 as DeNeffe allowed four hits and seven strikeouts while Baker fanned five. Jewett sparked defense at short with several applause-worthy plays. Smith and Henkle made notable catches in the outfield. Details: opponents scored in the sixth, locals struck back with two in the third and one more in the fifth, aided by steals and miscues. Next Sunday the Locals meet the Portland Gun and Bicycle Club team before a 5600 crowd.
From Monday's Daily Guard. Two vacant farmhouses near the city were burned within two hours, one owned by Dr. L. W. Brown and the other by the A. G. Hovey heirs. Incendiary clues point to arson. neither building was insured or recently occupied. The Hovey house burned at about 6 am, the Brown house two hours later. both were old or partly new structures valued at $200–$300 and $500–$600 respectively. The Hovey home was about two and a half miles from the city center.
Fernie B C Aug 16 Twenty two buildings were destroyed by fire at Coal Creek last night causing a loss of 100000 dollars. Water pressure failed and Fernie was called to aid but the brigade could not control the flames until early morning.
Thomas Townsend, a state university graduate with honors and former student body president, has been elected principal of Albany High School. The appointment, said to be desired by City Superintendent Sanders, came to him without solicitation.
Seattle August 16 Forrest C Smithson wins the hurdles in 15 1 5 seconds facing a 20 mile hour headwind. A B Shaw loses pace after a knocked down hurdle and Kraenzlein shares the joint 16 1 5 second record. Oliver Huston fails to win the 100 yard dash with poor training. Whitman College star Martin defeats Huston in the heat for Seattle Athletic Club.
Fire at Mrs Eleanor Seiser’s furnishing goods shop in the Cherry block at Sixth and Willamette streets broke out around 4 am. Interior destroyed by smoke and flames. stock valued at 16000 with 12000 insurance. Building damage estimated 500 to 600. Bell theatre largely spared. The theater to reopen after adjuster arrives.
Attorneys for Governor Haskell and five co defendants filed motions in federal court to quash indictments tied to Muskogee town l or frauds. They allege grand jury bias exclusion of Muskogee county residents, foreman Strawn pressed jurors, talesmen mostly Republicans, and no substantiated fraud conspiracy.
Colonel Charles E. McDonnell of the Third Regiment resigns amid a pending investigation ordered by Brigadier General Frnzer. An audit shows government funds under $3,000 with a separate unknown fund to be accounted for. McDonnell admits slow reporting but vows to straighten accounts in a day's work.
DIED on August 14 1909 Coburg Olaf G Hallin 71 native of Sweden ship carpenter leaves son Hugo funeral at Christian church Coburg interment Odd Fellows cemetery Lorane Aug 12 1909 B F Crow 74 native of Missouri resident since 1853 unf married member of M E church funeral Lorane Rev W J Gardner Cottage Grove San Jose Cal Aug 12 1909 Zulicka Holbrook daughter of J S Churchill Marcola
Multiple Oregon birth notices report new daughters and sons in Cedar Flat Eugene and Point Terrace with weights and dates in August 1909. A note mentions Grandpa C H Young returning from the Siuslaw forest reserve and “stepping high.”
Special to Daily Guard. Santa Barbara California August 16 The Arlington hotel in this city popular with Oregonians burned last night causing an estimated loss of 75000 dollars.
An old advertisement promotes Dre Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a health tonic to fortify the body against germs. It claims to cleanse the system, enrich the blood, improve digestion, and says the product contains no alcohol or habit forming drugs. The ad touts its known composition and a long cures record.
New York August 16. Toward Payson Weston, 70, who recently walked from New York to San Francisco, a distance of 3595 miles in 105 days, has just returned to New York and announces that next spring, when he will be 71, he will undertake another coast to coast journey.
The speaker aims to resume his journey to the Pacific Coast and expects a smooth 100 day walk leveraging this year's experiences. F. J. Berger just back from McKenzie Bridge notes many people are rusticating in the mountains with 130 at Belknap Springs, 75 at Foley, and 40 at McKenzie Bridge.
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