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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1908

Page

11

Chairman Hitchcock Names Members Of Advisory Committee

New York Aug. 2 28 Chairman Hitchcock of the Republican national committee today announced the appointment of the advisory committee members including Richard A Ballinger Cornelius N Bliss Powell Clayton W Murray Crane William Nelson Cromwell John Hays Hammond Franklin Murphy Charles P Taft Arthur I Vorys Hitchcock will be chairman and Elmer Dover secretary.

New York Hitchcock Republican National Committee Richard A. Ballinger Washington Cornelius N. Bliss Powell Clayton Arkansas W. Murray Crane Massachusetts William Nelson Cromwell John Hays Hammond Franklin Murphy New Jersey Charles P. Taft Ohio Arthur I. Vorys Ohto

Indicted rioter faces six counts in Springfield case

In Springfield on August 21 the military rule ends and civil authorities take over. Abraham Raynor is indicted on six counts including murder and riot. Rumor of Rolla Keyes shot by friends of a defendant sparked unrest, later deemed accidental. precautions remain as deputies and special policemen reinforce the city.

Springfield Abraham Raynor Rolla Keyes Hallam George Richardson Keyes

Mrs H Cleman Dies In Portland At 3 This Morning

Din Mre H Cleman died this morning at 3 o clock in Portland. She was the widow of the late J C Inman of El mira and had many friends in Eugene and Lane county. Interment will be made in the I O O F cemetery Monday afternoon. The services will be held at the graveyard with the body expected on the afternoon train from the north.

Mre. H. Cleman Portland J. C. Inman Elmira Eugene Lane County

Harrisburg People Ad at County Interest

Ed Harris of Sweet Home formerly Harrisburg visited old-time friends the past week. Mrs T S Anderson visited Albany last Friday. Francis Kisser of Rolland was a business caller Tuesday. Miss Eva Morris of Eugene, here weeks visiting WF Pierce home, returned Sunday to Eugene. Ora Jackson of Junction City visiting Mrs Geo Wilhelm. Mrs C Funk and Orble trip to Eugene last Saturday. Mr and Mrs EB.ick Upmeyer and Mrs Adam George and daughter Guaste went to Eugene on a Spring Measure trip in the Douglas auto, started early and were gone all day. Bulletin

Ed Harris Sweet Home Harrisburg T.S. Anderson Albany Francis Kisser Rolland Eva Morris Eugene WF. Pierce Eugene Mise Ora Jackson Junction City Geo Wilhelm C. Funk Orble Mary Jane Saturdas Eb.ick. Upmeyer Adam George Miss Guaste Douglas

Four Misses and Gentlemen Plan Two Weeks Trip

Co P Chastain Harold Merryman Francis J Bowne and the Misses Mannshaw Mabel Bowne Mabel Campbell and Edna Jensen leave tomorrow for a two weeks trip to Crater Lake Spring Creek and the Hue patch in Klamath Falls Heral.

P. Chastain Harold Merryman Francis J. Bowne Misses Mannshaw Mabel Bowne Mabel Campbell Edna Jensen Crater Lake Spring Creek Hue —E Patch Klamath Falls

Mrs Pomeroy Visits Beebe Family With Daughter

Mrs Pomeroy and her daughter are visiting Mrs George Beebe and family, sharing time and conversation in a cordial social call.

Mrs. Pomeroy George Beebe

Bryan to Launch Midwest Speaking Tour in September

Chicago Aug 22 Preliminary to a thirty days speaking tour Bryan plans to force the fighting in the Middle West He will visit Indiana Illinois Ohio Kentucky and parts of New York beginning mid September The national committee and heads of bureaus are finalizing dates and action while reports from the East and West praise campaign progress and Democrats back a strong Minnesota candidate.

Chicago Middle West Bryan Mack National Committee Made West Iodana Illinois Ohio Kentucky New York National

Meyer 18 Out for Governor Hughes

Postmaster General Meyer arrived in Hot Springs from Oyster Bay and Washington for a conference with Judge Taft. He stated he believes Governor Hughes will be renominated and that President Roosevelt will not pressure the outcome, leaving the matter to be settled by Hughes's renomination.

Hot Springs Meyer Oyster Bay Washington Taft Hughes Roosevelt

University president weds Mrs Church in Grand Lake

P. L. Campbell, president of the University of Oregon, married Mrs Susan Campbell Church of San Francisco in Grand Lake Colorado yesterday. The couple will travel to Eugene in a few days.

Grand Lake Col P. L. Campbell University of Oregon Susan Campbell Church San Francisco Eugene

Arsenic Mistake In Baking Powder Tragedy

Columbus dispatch reports Mrs Walter Starkey of Groveport mismeasured arsenic for baking powder in a potpie leading to the death of her two young children and the parents in serious condition.

Columbus Walter Starkey Groveport Starkey

Oregon Guardsmen Win Fourth in National Rifle Meet

Camp Perry Ohio August 22 B F Shields of Oregon placed fourth with 299 in the presidents contest amid 277 contestants. Sergeant A Brest US Infantry won first with 304 Captain W F Allen Massachusetts second Lieutenant S A Harrie third. Sixth Massachusetts won regimental rifle title for third year earning permanent trophy. Maryland Fifth and Second Ohio follow. Oregon honors include prizes for Shields Scott Schwarz Snoderas and others with Bertha Slater guest of the Slater family en route to La Grande Pendleton East Oregonian.

Camp Perry B. F. Shields Oregon National Rifle Association A. Brest United States Infantry W. F. Allen Massachusetts A. Harrie Brest United States Maryland Thy Ohio Ted Oregon Prises Johnson Private Shields Scott Schwarz Wimbleton Ergeant Snoderas Ng Range Tyro Peters

Kodel Aids Digestion If Taken Early

A promotional note claims taking Kodel at the start of dyspeptic symptoms prevents worse attacks and speeds recovery. It urges readers to get a bottle now from all druggists.

City council orders suit to force water plant purchase

The city council ordered City Attorney Louis E. Bean to file suit against the Willamette Valley Company to compel specific performance in the water plant purchase. The firm signaled willingness to accept bonds once legally proved, with a circuit court suit planned and appeal to the state supreme court. Council also discussed Ritchey Creek timber survey plans and street paving ordinances and budgets.

Louis E. Bean Willamette Valley Company Bryson A. C. Woodcock Supreme Court

Harriman May Not Visit Eugene Despite Invitation

Eugene Commercial Club leader Hartog received a telegram from E. H. Harriman saying he would stop if traveling through Eugene but that the odds are against his going that way. Hartog then sent a letter urging Harriman to visit, even briefly, if he travels near Eugene.

Harriman Hartog Eugene Commercial Club E. H. Harriman Eugene

Harriman Promises to Act on Roads and Railways

Medford Aug. 21 Governor Chamberlain announced Harriman will join a commission to oversee the proposed Medford to Crater Lake state highway and onward to Klamath Falls. He also said Harriman will start extending his Columbia Southern line into Central Oregon to handle grain traffic in sight.

Medford E. H. Harriman Crater Lake Klamath Falls Columbia Southern Oregon G. B. Chamberlain

Morocco sultan defeated and captured in battle

Tangier Aug 22 reports say Adel Aziz sultan of Morocco has been routed by his brother Mulai Hafid's forces fifty miles from Morocco City and the sultan is a prisoner. Another report says the sultan escaped and sought refuge in the French zone.

Tangier Adel Aziz Morocco Mulal Hafid

Weeds Sheep Eat And Their Value From Minnesota Study

The Minnesota Experiment Station analyzes weeds that sheep readily eat and their protein content versus alfalfa, clover and timothy. Tim- othy hay shows an unfavorable comparison. The report lists carbohydrate protein fat and energy figures for several plants including pigweed dandelion mustard and quack grass compared with alfalfa and timothy. The note also mentions social rules in Portland and local council adjournment, along with Mrs Edward Shearer and two children traveling to San Jose for a visit.

Minnesota Experiment Station Timothy Hay

A R Black Files For Waldo Lake Irrigation Project

A R Black filed papers with the county clerk detailing three new appropriations for Waldo Lake and Salmon Creek. The plan aims to divert water for power and irrigation in the upper Willamette Valley, with two power plants producing over 40 000 horsepower and substantial reservoir capacity. If successful, the project could trigger broader irrigation development across Willamette valley streams.

A. R. Black Waldo Lake Salmon Creek Willamette Valley Black Waldo Canal Mr. Black The Willamette McKenzie Oregon

Fire Leaves 30 Families Homeless on Van Buren Street

Chicago fire destroys a three story apartment house at West Van Buren and Campbell Avenue. The blaze renders thirty families homeless with many narrow escapes. Loss estimated at 56000.

Chicago

Riot and assault indictments in Sangamon County

Springfield August 22 The Seventh regiment remains in town with no alarms as authorities plan extended stay. Fifty indictments total from a Sangamon county grand jury include thirteen Negroes charged in the assault on John Bowe chief clerk of the coup and treasure who lay near death. whites are among those indicted.

Springfield Sangamon County Iam Bowe Treasure John Watering

Ex convict fails in murder and death by own action

San Francisco Aug 22 Harry Wanka alias Schellenberger released from San Quentin after burglary sentence on June 15 married Oakland girl two days later. He beat his bride in their home leaving her dying, then took laudanum and was found unconscious. A stomach pump saved his life. wife remains unconscious in hospital and no charges yet filed.

San Francisco Harry Wanka Schellenberger San Quentin Penitentiary Miss Smith Oakland Wanka

Klamath Route Shorter Than the Siskiyou

San Francisco reports Southern Pacific engineers found a new Oregon route via Klamath Falls will be easier and about ten miles shorter over the roughly 300 mile Dunsmuir to Eugene stretch. The steepest grade drops from 174 ft per mile on the Siskiyou route to 79 ft per mile on the Klamath Falls path, with most grades 21 to 53 ft per mile. The line will connect with the existing system at Natron, providing two efficient routes into Oregon and faster service.

San Francisco Southern Pacific Oregon Klamath Falls Siskiyous Dunsmuir Eugene Sisson Siskiyou Mountains Odel Pass Natron

Franchise Refused In Cottage Grove Electric Franchise Rejected

Cottage Grove residents voted on a new franchise for the Cottage Grove Electric Company under the initiative and referendum law. The measure failed by a three to one margin, seeking a fifteen year term while the old franchise had about six years remaining. The company argued for upgrades and expansion but claimed justification depended on a longer franchise.

Cottage Grove Cottage Grove Electric Company

Sore Teer Remedy Promoted for Feet and Burns

An East Portland Maine reader praises Buden's 4 mica Salve for sore feet burns sores cuts and abrasions and piles. It is sold under guarantee at W A Kuyken dall's drug store. Frank Caruth a University graduate will join Pendleton high school faculty. Take Kodol as needed to avoid sour stomach belching or indigestion. Roseburg Review | L Parrott and party plan Crater Lake trip from Eugene.

Buden W. Stone East Portand Maine W. A. Kuyken Dall’s Frank Caruth University Kanass Pendleton High School

Kodol Digestive Aid Promoted For Dyspepsia Relief

An advertisement urges taking Kodol at the onset of dyspeptic attacks to prevent worsening symptoms. It claims delaying treatment prolongs recovery and recommends purchasing a bottle today at all druggists.

Park Street curb embeds one foot thickness design

Curb along Park Street described as one foot thick with an iron edge protecting the adjacent concrete. The iron piece guards the corner where vehicles and horses are tied by farmers, reinforcing pavement safety and durability.

Park Street

Sells Large Prairie Near Junctionary

Junction City Australia notes a 406 acre tract two miles northwest of Timeline City sold at 18 dollars per acre. The seller is identified as large prairie owner with property near the junction.

Junction City Aus Timeline City

Australians beat by tars at baseball in Sydney

Heavy rain did not stop entertainment for American fleet sailors as a Nebraska guards team defeated Sydney University 4 to 1. The fleet team topped New South Wales 6 to 4 and NSW beat the visiting fleet rugby side 6 to 3. Admiral Sperry hosted a reception for the Connecticut.

Sydney Nebraska Sydney University New South Wales Admiral Sperry Connecticut

Pheasants Call For More Hunting Licenses

With the pheasant season near, hunters rush to obtain licenses and by October 1 the total will exceed 1009, 807 issued so far. Despite poor spring hatching, hunters expect birds to be as plentiful as last year. Mongolian pheasants are seen as profitable for domestic farming, with Linn and Benton counties raising many. In Albany, Chris and George Van Dran report 145 young Chinamen pheasants kept near the Southern Pacific line, drawing attention from passing riders.

Willamette Valley Linn Benton Chris George van Dran Albany Southern Pacific

Aked Opposes Bible Worship in New York Sermon

New York article reports Rev. Charles F. Aked of Fit Avenue Baptist Church arguing that Bible worship empties churches and that the Bible contains historical errors and inconsistencies. He questions infallibility, noting translations and copyings over centuries undermine claims of perfect scripture.

New York Charles F. Aked Fit Avenue Dr. Aked Appleton’s Eran Luther Calvin Lizio

Excellent Health Adlwiet. Mrs. M. M. Davison Gifford

An OCR fragment mentions Mrs. M M Davison of Gifford Avenue and a health claim for electr general family relief. The text is garbled with nutritional and medical marketing language and references a drug store and Chester Pugh.

M. M. Davison Gifford Kendall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elmer Dover Republican Campaign Advivisory Committee Din Harrrishourg Rast Weac Minnesota State University Church Oregon Guardsmen Bertha Slater Robert J. Slater la Grande J. W. Slater Pendleton Oregonton Council Ritchey Creek Fisher Booth-Kelly Company Garrett Matlock Burns Gilbert Moon Williams Booth-Kelly Harbaugh Eity Highth Street Charnelton Street Monroe Street East Seventh Street Oak Cornelian Williams Park Streets Mitchell & Garrett Har@auch Campign Advisers A. J. Vorys HID Edward Shearer San Jose Klamath Siskiyou Electric Company Roseburg L. Parrott van Casey Mise Belle Curry Rose Parrott Mara Richardson Tars AKED Chester Pugh Gebor Bri Bac Miles Cottag Jack Hewa Eugene Mail Roy George Ber Bell & the Mal
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