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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
3
Caroline Kramer of Fort Micoins Colorado reports women suffer from pelvic troubles due to mistrust of doctors and costly experiments. Peruna provided relief after years of struggle, with several others praising its healing effects and urging others to try it. Mrs Wilds Mooers of Lents Oregon describes backaches and exhaustion improved within weeks.
Albany Or Aug 14 by an ordinance the city council granted Jas Steel a franchise to erect and maintain a gas lighting plant with construction to begin within three months and operation within a year. Gas price set at 75 cents per 1000 cubic feet and municipal buildings to be lit free. City may buy the plant after five years. Next Sunday Drain Athletics meet Cottage Grove for a 200 dollar purse.
An article frames Mrs. Sadie Nichols, 46, telegraph operator in West Oakland, as the catalyst of a telegraphers strike and market paralysis, invoking a myth about woman’s troubles and comparing her to the famed Mrs. O’Leary’s cow while noting her alleged role in the labor dispute.
The piece recalls Sadie Nichols age 46 employed at West Oakland telegraph who kicked after reporting an insult by union man John Edgar Ryan. Her kick led to a strike halting business, paralyzing commerce as operators demand Ryan's reinstatement. The author notes the event as a rare larger consequence from a single quarrel amid broader labor tensions.
In San Francisco on August 16 the steam yacht Santa Maria nearly wrecked on Fort Point rocks during its maiden voyage to Port Harford. Tugs Sea Rover and Sea Witch, aided by Captain Macey and Superintendent Landel, towed and steadied the vessel for eleven hours to prevent a disaster.
Local items note John Putnam building a dwelling on his farm near Walt Millican’s purchase. Andy Hickson joins city friends at Fish Lake. Mrs. Harrill improves slowly while Mrs. Fountain nears home from Eugene hospital care. John Hullery paints Charley Rossman’s exterior as Seaburg House hosts rusticators. Ralph O’Leary brings supplies. Adam Morris plans Florence camping. McKenzie life draws visitors and neighbors alike.
In Eugene today citizens enjoyed free entertainment as wild horses from Eastern Oregon were halter-trained at the Eugene Transfer stables. A six year old horse owned by EF. C. Smith struggled to be led, thrashing and nearly sprinting before conceding, while another horse from Bill Vaughn’s shop drew attention for its mounting and gear. The spectacle suggests not all of the West is gone as Willamette Valley streets still echo with frontier showmanship.
Albany Ome Aug 15 Ralph Reed 12 son of Austin Reed residing near Knoxs Butte five miles east of here took a .22 rifle from its rest and went to the front porch to play without warning that it was loaded. After a short time his mother heard a gun report and found him dead with an eerie wound in his left temple. Death was instantaneous.
G F Hurd reports three Marcola area mills burn or lose $30 000 yearly worth of timber as waste since SP lacks rights to sell public timber. He cites daily losses of about fifty cords of wood, valued at $100, and notes SP recently added a large donkey and traction engine with 4000 feet of logging wire and 9000 feet return cable at camp No 3.
W Polders yesterday purchased the property between the Southern area and an adjoining parcel, acquiring the Washburne property in a local real estate transaction.
The Washburne lots front 182 feet on Willamette and 160 feet on Fifth, sold through Coffman Smith Rodman with no stated price. Proximity to the depot and planned Southern Pacific improvements make the land highly valuable. Mr Polders opposes changes to existing fire limits sought by some councilmen.
Records show marriages in Eugene and Walterville on August 14 1907 with details of officiants and residences plus a Cot tage Grove wedding on August 11 1907. A standard bred stallion Guy Ciscou was sold for 750 to Wr Biddle, described as a theft risk. local notice lists cruiser estimate books for sale at the Guard office.
In San Francisco on August 15 former Supervisor Lonergan testified as Delmas questioned him about Abe Ruef and Roy’s bribery scheme. Roy allegedly paid Lonergan 500 to vote for the oil storage ordinance while Lonergan recounted being pressured by Heney and Burns. The prosecution won a ruling admitting post-bribe acts as evidence, enabling trace of returned money to the Pacific States Company cash account.
Lorane cheese plant shuts during harvest rush and milk shortage caused by summer. Patrons meet with factory staff and plan to reopen next spring, with farmers agreeing to supply more milk. If nearby farmers keep 20 cows and idle or pasture half their plow land, income could double, totaling about 37000 dollars for farmers in reach of the factory.
Company E of this city will lease the building across the bridge on Wall Street for three years to serve as a new armory. It will be fitted with modern equipment and include a Military Club, library, and reading room. P. Valentine and son have bought the Wilson restaurant and will run it. Mr. Valentine is an experienced restaurateur and former local resident. Willson couple plan a long trip East after visiting the Jamestown fair.
Alva Richardson born in Lane county near Eugene in 1878 died at age 29 Sunday at his sister’s home in Portland. Buried Monday at Mulkey cemetery. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs J E B Richardson and two sisters Mrs J F E Andrews of Corvallis and Mrs L N Riley of Portland.
Two men, Edward Olsen and Martin Ophus, employed by J. W. O Leary, hunted near Belknap Springs. Ophus fired unintentionally, killing Olsen who was unaware of the shot. Coroner Gordon ordered an inquest to convene after a justice of the peace travels from Blue River. Police and witnesses describe a tragic accident with remorseful shooter Ophus.
Over $2000 in purses will be awarded during the Roseburg district fair to be held September 10 to 14. The funds will be divided among trotting pacing and running races with smaller sums for saddle and pony village races and premiums on products sent for display.
Racing schedule spans September 11 to 14 with purses ranging from 50 to 290 across pac ing trots and running events for three year olds and district owned ponies. Highlights include the Dotelas County Derby and a brood mares stake open to mares that have not foaled.
Rural Spirit reports Lovelace, a stallion owned by Webster Kincaid and L. Ricke, in fine condition after a strong season. Veloce the Percheron prize winner weighs 2260 and eyes the show ring. Clarence Koon near Junction City keeps Magna Star for himself and features Magna Charterdam, Lacey V., and Lady Yelle with notable trial record and high sale values. Mr Keon predicts rising driving horse prices.
In Eugene this summer a carpentry shortage causes heavy delays for home builders. About fifty carpenters are available while demand suggests a need for around a hundred as boom construction and university growth attract new families. The housing question for newcomers remains unresolved amid rising projects.
Scarce housing in Junction draws attention as demand soars with teachers and families planning moves for fall. Neighbors report frequent house hunts, while residents like Pro sor Mickey seek suitable accommodations and a principal’s placement remains unsettled.
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