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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
8
A string of testimonial letters praises Peruna for restoring health after long illnesses. Rosa Boyer and Mary F. Jones recount rapid improvements in energy, digestion, and overall well being after using Peruna and related products. They credit renewed strength and vitality to their Peruna experiences, noting the period of recovery and gratitude.
Local notes report Eds thrash progress, a second run planned due to late grain. Births include twins to Petersen, with congratulations. Developments include J. H Boone’s new two story building and northwest area features by Graham Brothers. Severns’ residence under construction with Crandall of Eugene contracted for a modern eight room home.
London reporters reveal that William Booth head of the Salvation Army faces total blindness after a cataract operation worsened, forcing him to cancel a provinces tour and stay in England for treatment as doctors struggle to halt the spread and restore sight.
E H Harriman showed extreme weakness in Cherbourg as he was carried onto the liner Kater Wilhelm II with family and staff. He traveled Europe seeking health but stated he was not in serious condition and planned to retire to Arden on the Hudson upon returning to America.
The district fair will offer premiums totaling over 5000, with 1800 from the state. Livestock, beef and honey, butter and cheese, seeds grains and crops, vegetables, and flowers receive awards. Women’s department premiums cover sewing, needlework, baking, and domestic crafts. Photographers, artists, and Oregon manufacturers get opportunities, with Eugene residents able to gain benefits from advertising.
Gross Brothers Iron works is delivering man hole covers for the Springfield sewer system built by Hall and Soleim of Eugene. A total of 48 covers are being produced. They are also supplying castings for the city power frame up the McKenale project.
FE. and Carlyle departed last night for a journey to Seattle with no further details on schedule or purpose provided.
The report says John F. Stevens Hill agent travels the McKenzie valley with a party, inspecting water power sites and route potential for a Deschutes to Coos Bay railroad. Portland, Eugene, and Welch parties are tied to plans, with Welch’s firm owning Martin's Rapids power and a Eugene to upper McKenzie track right of way.
Eugene lodge 8 1F plans a six story Brick store and office building at West Seventh and Olive streets. Work to begin soon with only the basement to be completed this year due to rain. Funds largely raised, committee expects full funding within a month. Building will be at least six stories.
New York reports the Marconi wireless headquarters received word this morning of a fire destroying the operating and condensers station of the Trans Atlantic station at Glace Bay Nova Scotia. Trans Atlantic communication is interrupted though no interruption to and from vessels off the coast.
West Point cadets were dismissed by order of President Taft for involvement in hazing. The action follows an investigation into the hazing of Ro dando Sethen Sutton, who is the brother of Lt. James N. Sutton of the Naval Academy, whose death was recently examined in Annapolis.
The Bohemia and other mining people should make a good showing of ore, the lumber people of neods, and our hardware people have a chance at premiums ranging from ten dollars down for farm implements and vehicles.
San Francisco August 19 Complete returns of the Tuesday primary show Crocker won the Republican mayoral nomination Leland the Democratic McCarthy the Union Labor and McDevitt the Socialist In the district attorney contest Charles M Fickert won Republican and Union Labor endorsements Yet writers in all parties backed Francis J Heney and he secured a majority of 124 Democratic votes gaining the Democratic nomination as graft prosecutor and district attorney nominee
The Supreme Court affirmed the efrealt court ruling in the case of H. C. Mahon versus M. B. Rankin. Mahon earned 45,000 as commission on timber land sales, and the higher court maintained the lower court’s verdict in his favor.
After five years of litigation the San Francisco Gas and Electric Co admits Harry Orchard's testimony was perjured. The firm paid Walter H. Linforth $13,904 for damages from a 1904 gas explosion claimed to be caused by defective fixtures.
Denver Aug 21 The Trans-Mississippi Congress adjourned after approving resolutions believed to end the Pinchot land controversy. It will reconvene in San Antonio in November. Officers elected include first VP A C Trumbo Muskogee Okla second VP Dan Dutton Denver third VP W F Baker Sioux City fourth VP C A Wastro Bakersfield Calif and chairman exec committee Fred W Fleming Kansas City. Pierce says Ballinger refused to participate in Cunningham coal titlings Alaska and turned authority to Pierce and the general land office.
Acting Secretary Pierce of the Interior Department today ended a period of silence in Washington. He addressed questions on policy movements and outlined forthcoming measures, signaling a shift in administrative stance and inviting public scrutiny of agency actions.
Stockholm Aug 21 The local street car company won a complete victory after a strike. Workers who returned to their old jobs faced minimum pay and bond requirements, while strike-breakers were rehired into the best positions in the service.
Port Townsend Washington August 21 Complaint received by Collector of Customs F C Harper prompted dispatch of the revenue cutter Arcata to Point Roberts to suppress fish pirates depredations seen as alarming by authorities.
Hammerfest Norway Aug 21 Wellmans balloon exploded on August 15 thirty two miles from its Spitzbergen shed. Wellman and companions landed safely no injuries reported to any crew members.
Public schools will begin their fall sessions on Monday September 20, marking the start of the new academic term and guiding families to plan schedules and transportation for the upcoming school year.
Former Minnesota governor long active in Grand Army affairs was chosen National commander in chief at the National Encampment in Salt Lake City. He had a Civil War role, enlisting twice before turning sixteen, and fighting in key engagements. Governor Van Sant visited Portland and Seattle last week.
In San Jose on August 19 Fred Carr and Joe Willitts appeared for trial in juvenile court before Judge Gosbey accused of stealing 7000 from the Santa Lara Bank. Both admitted aliases and asked to reveal correct information in confidence. age given as 17. Trial continued to tomorrow due to crowded docket.
Hon Geo M Brown telegrams from Bandon reporting the Cody saw mill destroyed by fire with loss likely over 100000. The recently completed mill was shipping lumber by schooners to California markets.
Mrs Mary S. Cole, wife of J N Cole, died at Eugene hospital August 20 after a surgical operation. Funeral Sunday with interment at I O O F cemetery. Rev D H Trimble to conduct. Elmer E Sweaney, 20, son of Mrs Bell Sweaney of Eugene, died August 18 near Cottage Grove after three days illness. student at Bible University.
Erik Johnson and Miss Rikka Ness of Eugene were married in Portland on August 18 1909 Their home address after November 1 will be 947 Orchard Avenue Eugene Oregon with both parties listed as residents
Jas Seavey reports from the hop yards along the valley that while lice are thick the crop is heavy this season. His tour observations note strong growth and abundant hop cones despite pest pressure. The update emphasizes resilient harvest potential amid pest challenges.
Contractors set Goshen as a key supply point for the Nat ion extension project, renting the Matlock warehouse and livery stable to base horses and transport to the operation site. Natron and Goshen become main distribution centers, while Springfield and Eugene house the office staff. Goshen benefits from better road access.
J P Morgan was the sole bidder at public auction in St Paul for the Chicago Great Western Railway and its Maple Leaf system assets. The $12 000 000 minimum bid was met, forming a new Morgan controlled corporation to operate the line. Subsidiaries include Mason City and Fort Dodge, Wisconsin Minnesota and Pacific, and De Kalb and Great Western with 259 engines, 145 passenger cars, 8 204 freight cars and 325 miscellaneous cars.
Tony Williams Fred Reisenrhen Frank Weyer and Clarke Davis escaped from the Oregon state penitentiary yesterday noon and were last seen near Salem Heights school house along Liberty road. Three were seen on the road while a fourth was a water carrier at the asylum switch. Williams Reisenrhen Weyer had prison terms for forgery and larceny while Davis served time for larceny with a September 26 expiry.
Chicago, Aug 21. With the arrival of William D. Mahon, president of the International Car Men's Union, street car trouble took a brighter aspect as Mahon is said to be strongly opposed to a strike.
Samuel A. Clarke a prominent Oregon pioneer and longtime newspaper writer publisher historian and public figure died in Salem early this morning after a period of decline following his return from Washington two years ago He was born March 7 1837 on the Island of Cuba where his father worked in the mercantile business His family later moved to Charleston Delaware City for schooling
A new geyser has broken out near Fountain Geyser in Yellowstone Park. It erupts from 100 to 200 feet high and lasts about an hour.
The annual meeting of Oregon sheriffs planned for August 18 and 19 in Roseburg was not held due to lack of attendance. Only Douglas County and three other counties sent officers, while the visiting officers were given a good time in the city.
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