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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
2
Washington reports a public letter from Theodore Roosevelt to his cabinet dated November 19 warns officers not to attend the national convention as delegates or seek renomination endorsements. It states such advocacy would violate official propriety and be acted upon. The cabinet is expected to heed these instructions.
Counsel seeks to amend the ballot title of the University appropriation bill from a general act to fix the annual funding at 125000 per year for university support. The change aims to avoid displaying specific amounts on the referendum ballot and could affect the bill's fate. The Supreme Court will hear the matter.
Cure for piles and itching offered with claims of instant relief and tumor absorption. Ointment marketed for private parts, available by mail for 56e and $1.00. Williams Mfg Co of Cleveland, Ohio promotes this remedy through Linn Drug Co.
In San Francisco on New Year's Day Owen Moran of England will meet Abe Attell of the city in a twenty five round featherweight championship bout. Jim Jeffries will referee. Also notices a patent cough syrup and a marriage license issued to William Gaerte and Olive Spencer with a Lane County horticultural society meeting slated in Eugene next Saturday for officer elections.
An old style advertisement promoting Holélister's Rocky Mountain Tea promising strength and health. It claims to restore wellness with the product as tea or tablets priced at 35 cents and outlets like Linn Drug Dog are noted.
Old Point Comfort Virginia December 9 Rear Admiral Robley D Evans formally assumed command of the flag fleet as the United States begins one of its largest naval movements in history. The battleship Connecticut displayed the blue flag symbolizing Evans as he took charge amid assembly preparations for a long voyage and large-scale deployment.
The fleet to sail next Monday includes 16 great fighting machines with the Minnesota flagship under Rear Admiral C. M. Thomas and the Kentucky lagging at the rear. The Kentucky, oldest vessel among the group, was laid down with the Kearsarge and has seen rapid naval architectural progress since 1898.
F. B. Tingley of Moon and Tingley, returning from a three month journey to the East, recounts Newton Kansas as the cradle of a financial panic. He notes bank closures depositors seeking funds sometimes faced gunpoint resistance, while farm prices fell and employment plummeted amid harsh winter weather in New York.
Special correspondence from Lowell reports surveyors under C. R. Rankin for the Oregon Eastern Railway breaking camp near Gordon rocks two miles east of Lowell. William Larimer of Unity oils a road repair crew while Michael of Middle Fork district loses a horse that drowns after slipping into deep water. Most of the camp's crew have been discharged and are returning home. The Rush Island school plans Christmas Eve exercises and a tree program.
All can participate in a Rush Island shooting match set for the 21st, with beef and chickens as prizes. Separately, workers on the government telephone line east of Lower have been laid off for a few days.
At Florence on Friday November 29 1907 the infant son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Nute aged six days.
Dan Kelly of this city reports a letter from his son Dan at the University of Michigan. He says he entered late but has caught up, is in good spirits, expects to do good work in the spring, and claims he can outrun any man in the United States.
Lincoln December 10 Ex Senator Du Bois of Idaho Mayor Dahlman of Omaha and Editor Hoyt of Milwaukee dined with Bryan today They denied the meeting carried political significance in what appeared a social luncheon in the capital city
Mrs. Sarah Jane Miller died at her Florence home on December 3 1907 from gas tritis at age 78 She was born June 8 1829 in Missouri and crossed to Oregon in 1847 Her husband A N Miller died in 19 She moved to Florence three years ago and lived with her youngest son Eleven children were born to the couple three daughters and five sons survive Funeral services were held at the Evangelical church conducted by Rev G L Lovell and burial followed at the North Fork Cemetery She was active in the Baptist church and made many friends in Florence. Florence West
The Zion correspondent notes farming season ends and the post office will close after the 14th. Lost Valley reports big claims from Misty Holon while suggesting readers view the ridge to verify changes. D C Mathews and wife return from a California trip with praise for their time away.
Avraham Brown of Winterton New York recounts doctors misdiagnosing his condition as heart disease kidney trouble blood poison and stomach trouble before his wife urged him to try Electric Bitters. One bottle restored his health surpassing five doctors, with guaranteed relief for blood poison weakness and stomach liver and kidney issues by W. L. DeLanon druggist at 50 cents.
Special Correspondence from Creswell reports Myron Joanson and William H. Bainbridge spent the early part of the week shifting Bainbridge’s blacksmith tools to a new residence shop where they will offer blacksmithing at reasonable prices. The Creswell post office has been moved into its winter quarters, described as neat and commodious.
One of LeRaysville New York’s best known merchants, Woolever, touts Bucklen’s Am ica Salve for piles with a claim of twenty years cure. The ad notes 25 cents at W L Dellano’s drug store and mentions J M Sloan selling his blacksmith business to Geo Lill, who will run the Olive street shop, as Sloan rests.
The adjourned circuit court will meet on November 18. Several jail prisoners will be arraigned and it is possible that the three black men accused of robbing old man Walker will plead guilty.
A Linn Drug Co. advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a nightly dose to prevent aches during winter, instructing readers that the earth shakes with Jack Frost and implying health benefits from regular use.
Boise brief: Attorney Hawley outlines the prosecution in the Pettibone case. He recounts the killing of ex Governor Steunenberg, stresses that an accessory is as guilty as the principal, and explains conspiracy to the jury. Hawley covers the Western Federation of Miners, the Orchard arrest, and his forthcoming testimony.
Stand and tell of all of his crimes. Senator Borah was present as counsel for the state.
Local personals note movements and visits across Creswell Cottage Grove Junction Roseburg and Eugene. Names include J W Helmes R W Stone A J Ward Mrs C D Stuart James Hayes Peter Colgaard Guy Armitage F J Hard James Calvert Dr J Christie J B Young L L Warnock S M Yoran A Rosecranz Mike Wald Henry Hohlere Agnes Langdon Audrey Langdon Edna Harris R Claude Gray S J Dillard L C Martin G H Hawkins Toll Norton and other residents with attendance at funerals weddings and lectures.
Rev D E Baker and Luella Norris arrived in Junction City around noon. Mrs C A Gwinn returned home to Salem. Dr J Christie came back from Roseburg. Mrs P D Newell travelled to Sea Side to visit her daughter. John Brookmayer notes from Mohawk sawmill. J J Bryan, Springfield capitalist, in the city. A Elliott came from Blue River mines. Marie Scheldt visited from Junction this afternoon. A C A Wooley rode to Creswell on the afternoon train. H H Fisk returned home to Lapleton after a business visit. A Ross returned to Portland.
Local notes show Lt Kelso from Portland visiting the recruiting office while many travelers pass through Eugene. Residents from Creswell, Grangeville, Lakeview, Albany, and beyond arrive or depart, with funerals, university visits, and family trips shaping a busy day in the city.
James Calvert agent for James Calvert agent for The Farmers Fire Relief Association. The association has added over $500000 in risks during the past year with $300000 on Lane county property. Carries $2300000 on the best farm buildings in the valley. Those with expiring policies or seeking new coverage should notify at Junction City Oregon.
Afternoon arrivals include Rev W A Elkins and Rev I G Knotts from Albany and Cottage Grove, with others from Coburg Oakville and Harrisburg visiting friends or preparing moves. Oregon figures H D Sheldon from the University of Oregon heads to Clatskanie for a teachers' institute while Aakin of Southern Pacts departs for San Francisco. Hoff, state labor commissioner, continues his Oregon Eastern survey travels.
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