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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
8
Mr Robert J Norrie of Kaseland California writes that Poruna cured his kidney and bladder troubles after two months of use and his wife’s fatigue and pains also improved. He expresses gratitude and offers the testimonial as a token of thanks.
A 1910 Peruna almanac entry prints testimonials from Ira Heneey of Fairfield and Halleck of Antwerp praising Peruna as a cure for catarrh. They claim complete relief after using multiple bottles and urge others to ask their pharmacist for Peruna. The ad attributes the medicine to the Peruna Drug Mfg Co of Columbus, Ohio.
Springfield and vicinity report that after three tryouts this week six debaters were selected to form two teams for a triangular system debate with other schools this year. Girls comprise four of the chosen. teams begin practice for January scholastic debates with College Grove and another functionary on the schedule. Bond election discussions will be brought to the city for a vote in a few weeks.
Ira Nice, filling Geo. H. Thompson's KR route, had a runaway yesterday morning near McPherson's place. The wagon overturned, mail scattered, and cart damaged, but Nice reset his outfit and completed the route, arriving late in the evening. Thompson moves to the post office for better work.
The Springfield school census, completed by clerk Herbert Walker, lists 716 school age inhabitants. An over twenty percent increase prompted a 10 mill tax at the meeting, funding improvements and a new building next year.
Rev. Levi Day a former Methodist preacher living in Springfield suffered a bad fracture of the collar bone when struck by a flying slab at the trimmer this morning. He was carried home and treated by Drs Barr and Pollard. Snow and yard chaos hinder trains while Northwest line crews battle high water. Two men died from injuries in a runaway crash near Natron and Fortian McQuile, a former Natron resident, was laid to rest in Mt Vernon cemetery.
Columbus dispatch reports Governor Harmon ordered the Eighth Regiment of the Ohio National Guard and parts of the Seventh and Fourth Regiments to Bridgeport after two guards were wounded at Aetna Standard Company mills. A strike against the open shop policy at the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company unit spurred tensions. A mob of about seven hundred gathered, shots were fired, and Sheriff Amerine warned of another possible home stead riot as troops rushed to maintain order.
Washington reports the Secretary George von L Meyers warns that peace relies on big battleships as the leading type. United States ranks third among naval powers and he requests two such ships. He notes rising displacement and speed aims, with torpedo craft and submarines expanding. Pacific coast facilities to grow for coaling docking and repair, and opposition to navy-yard shipbuilding and single company monopolies. He plans recommendations to modernize senior officer ranks.
Whitman County Washington voted Tuesday to adopt dry status across the county with only four towns voting against. Tekoa led with a large margin while Colton Colfax Palouse and several towns showed smaller but decisive support. Turnout was light and Colfax reported forty challenged ballots for alleged illegal voting.
W. J. Atkings, a Banner Springs night watchman, endured damp drafts and illness until Dr King’s New Discovery cured his severe cold. He returned to duty after one bottle. The medicine treats severe colds hoarseness croup and related ailments. Trial bottle free, guaranteed by Kuykendall's.
President Zelaya of Nicaragua sparks U S action after two American citizens, Leroy Cannon and Leonard Groce, are executed. Washington rushes warships to Central America to protect U S citizens and probe the tragedy while Zelaya’s stance and alleged anti American bias trigger diplomatic friction.
New York reports Tex Ricard and Jack Gleason securing the Johnson Jeffries prize fight. They bid 101000 dollars plus 66 23 percent of mov ing picture receipts. The bout is set for July 4, 1910, likely at San Francisco or nearby California venues.
Miss Goldie Ingberg a prominent Pittsburg sociiety figure was attacked in her residence and forced to ingest carbolic acid before her murder. She was robbed of a diamond ring and dragged outside where her mother found her in distress. She died without identifying her assailants.
Tillamook reports the exhumation of Mrs L A Holdredge from Odd Fellows cemetery after doubts she was dead from Garabaldi beach lifeboat accident. Doctors Boals and Smith confirmed death. body reburied. Wireless operator H F Julian ordered to close the station due to storm damage and juice supply issues. George Bacon and family from Grants Pass visiting Eugene.
St. Paul dec 4 both sides express confidence at the fourth day of the switchmen strike but no progress toward settlement. Switchmen claim to have the situation in hand while railroads import new men. Business groups seek to bring sides together to end the strike.
The Portland Livestock Exchange offers premiums for top cattle shipped to the Portland Union Stock yards. Car cows under 20 head compete for 150 dollars first prize and 75 dollars second prize. best single steer 25 dollars first prize and 15 dollars second. best single cow 25 dollars first. Cattle judged December 14 morning and sold that afternoon. Judges are John F. O'Shea of Portland, Frank Brown of Carlton Oregon, and G. W. Gammie of Portland. This encouragement aims to boost breeding and feeding.
Ralph Stone suffered a severe head injury while working on a barn at his Creswell ranch. He fell from a ladder, cutting a deep gash on his forehead and injuring the back of his head. Unconscious for about an hour, he later drove to town arriving at 9 30. Ben Bingham, in Portland, seeks employment there.
County Supervisor's Account lists minor expenses for surveyor D. M. Collier and others. County Judge's and Clerk's Accounts record clerical, stenographic, and dep. duties. Sheriff and Treasurers accounts show salaries and special dep. Miscellaneous, Janitor, Printing, and Public works costs appear. several small refunds and inquest and insane ex entries included. totals reflect standard county disbursements.
A citywide shock as a dog found by its owner was seen devouring the remains of a newly born babe. The infant’s identity remains unknown with police investigating. The dog allegedly dragged the body from a snowdrift.
Lane county Horticultural Society held its annual meeting at the courthouse for elections. Officers elected: President H C Bushnell Juncton City, Vice President F B Harlow Eugene, Secretary Treasurer Frank Needham Eugene. Inspector Beebe reported counts of bearing trees by species and year.
Attorney W. W. Epps of Epps Tilimony Macy returns to Eugene after six weeks in Ottumwa Iowa where he worked on several lawsuits He arranged plans for fruit land investments and potential manufacturing plant relocations to Eugene He expects a future influx of friends from the Mississippi Valley andgood work for Eugene.
Portland dispatch reports the British bark Matterhorn wrecked in a heavy sea off Umatilla Reef seventy miles from Cape Flattery during a gale in November. The first officer’s boat shattered. the mate, steward, and four sailors drowned. Captain Salter, the second mate, and 25 crew abandoned the vessel, fought the storm for 27 hours to reach Umatilla lightship. One sailor, driven mad by exposure, leaped overboard and was rescued only with great effort.
New York reports a cash drain of more than 2 million dollars with 750 thousand destined for Brazil by the Bank of New York and 250 thousand by the National Bank of Commerce. Additional transfers include Lazard Freres moving 1 million in gold to San Francisco. R A Githens sold his 100 acre farm near town to Robert Venske of Wisconsin for 50 dollars an acre, engineered by A M Pryor. Mr Githens and wife plan to move to town. Venske’s family to Cottage Grove will take possession in three weeks.
Another horse was killed on the Hovey place southwest of the city last night by the same mysterious person who killed two horses near there last summer and who set two farm horses afire some time before that. Sheriff Bown is making a thorough investigation and will apprehend the guilty person if it is possible to do so.
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