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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
4
Judge Burnett told the jury that killing in self defense is only justifiable when bodily harm is imminent and that proven guilt would override prior good character. Townsend and Lawrence were well known residents of the county. The man killed left a wife and 10 children. both families lived in the foothill section west of town.
The University of Oregon plans to issue with the February University Bulletin a complete directory of all Oregon high schools. It will list teachers, subjects taught, preparation, years in high school, and related details, and will be sent free of charge.
An advertisement urges readers not to be hopeless about rheumatism and stiffness. It claims Ballard's Snow Liniment can drive away aches and pains and restore health, noting readers have already tried many remedies without success.
At a meeting in Eugene on Nov 29 1909 taxpayers and directors fixed next year’s school tax levy at 8 mills after debate. The district plans capital improvements, staff increases, and potential high school expansion while facing debt and bond issues. The chairman R McMurphey submitted annual reports detailing enrollment, facilities, and finances.
The general merchandise store of D B Williams in Halsey was entered Tuesday night. Clothing shoes and about 12 pounds of candy were stolen. A printed card showed how to open the safe. Monkeys wrench and chisel left behind may aid the investigation.
Creswell shows strong growth in 1909 with population rising to 475 from 450 in 1908. New industries jumped to nine from one, civil improvements reached 41 625, postal receipts rose to 1350 from 950, and the publicity fund started at 2500. Land sales and bank deposits also increased, signaling robust local development.
An article discusses Secretary Wilson’s report on farmer prosperity, detailing how a 000,000 investment could equip over 6,000,000 farmers, the cereal crop value backing farm machinery, and how total crop values would secure railroads. It covers beef price studies, retail versus wholesale price gaps, and regional variations in price increases. It notes farm product price gains outpacing wholesale trends and limited beef cattle price rises.
Postmaster Page reports Eugene postoffice receipts for November 1909 rose over November 1905 figures by over 21 percent. Monthly totals reached 2576.95 dollars versus 2114.94 dollars, reflecting steady growth over the past year or two and usually higher year over year gains.
Newark reports a three way tie for the world professional 18.2 balkline billiard championship after today's play at Madison Square Garden. George Sutton of Chicago defeated Firmin Consignol of France, and Calvin Demarest of Chicago defeated Geo. Slosson of New York. Cline of Philadelphia also stands with four wins and one loss.
Leonard Ettler, 24, died at his home after suffering knee injuries on October 30 during a football camp. He refused medical help, leading to blood poisoning and his death. The item also notes farmers selling hogs for $109.57 from five hogs weighing 1173 pounds and mentions W O Cook returning from a California trip with his family, staying for the winter, and joking that Oregon beats California in winter climate.
Mr and Mrs J D Buell intend a long trip starting Saturday. They will first go to southern California then return to Mrs Buells former home in Rhode Island. They expect to be away for several weeks.
Lee Chaney, once a night keeper at Hotel Smoede, collapsed on Cottage Grove streets around 9:30 pm after a period of ill health. He died about thirty minutes later with his wife at his side, who had traveled from Eugene that afternoon. The report notes his illness and recent travels to London Springs and Bear Cottage Grove.
Mourmelon France December J Botting reports Hubert Latham the French aeronaut achieved about 1600 feet altitude against a 40 mph wind, surpassing the official world record in a bold ascent aboard his air craft.
New York December 1 reports that negotiations for separating the Hoeklaland Loulea and San Francisco railroads have been satisfactorily concluded.
The Bay and Krain Warehouse of John D. Stevens & Co. in Tacoma burned today. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars, with substantial inuring of the structure and contents.
Rob ert Klum of St Johns Oregon wed Mie Helga Bertelsen of Eugene Oregon at 739 Olive Street in Eugene on Wednesday December 1 1909 Dr Trimble officiated. The couple departed on the noon train for St Johns to establish their future home.
NEW TODAY FOR SALE Household goods beds tables chairs cooking and best jog stores folding go cart head White Sewing machine All good ad new 18th street and Moss Avenue Fairmount St FOR RENT S room house 886 Pearl St Inquire at No 6th J M Martin FOR SALE New born 20x26 will be sold cheap at once to clear ste T A Anderson at Berger Bean Hwd Co if LOBT OR STRAYED Small Jere cow with leather halter Malin 612 Rev G A Humbert of the Bible University left today for Walla Walla Wash to conduct Funeral of a daughter and son of Rev Frank A Ware who formerly is in Fugene They died a day or 0 up from typhoid fever W A Kins of Nowhere and H A Lady of Sheridan were at the city this afternoon Miss Helen Randle who lives north of Elmira was operated upon at the Fugene hospital today for tuberculosis peritinitia Word has been received here of the death at Walla Walla of Mine Ware daughter of Rev Frank Ware who graduated at the Hugene Bible University a couple of years ago Only about two months ago at Ware died Both deaths were typhoid fever
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