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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1905
Page
5
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A Cuban minister in the United States endorses Peruna as an excellent strengthening tonic and catarrh cure. Congressman J H Bankhead of Alabama adds his praise, calling Peruna one of the best medicines he has tried. The ad touts Peruna as a radical specific for catarrh with free medical advice from Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio.
Irving December report covers a family reunion at H A Jowell residence with thirteen attendees, a fine dinner, and cool weather for chestnut harvest. Other items mention Natron Thanksgiving quietness, a shooting gathering, a coon hunting trip after a five foot tree cut, N Lindley family visit, and Mrs Laura Sutton’s recent steplow status with well wishes for her recovery.
Natron December items report N Lindely and Mee J H Smith travelled to Springfield on bargees last Saturday. Elisha Wallace of Jasper visited friends on Natron Monday. He and his brother James plan to spend Christmas with their mother at Philo Bath. E L Smith of Springfield helps his son HB F harvest Lis oro.
Announcement from pastor D E Baker states Friday morning mail check trip to Crow. Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:00 and Sunday at Elmira 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. urging all to attend these services.
Seattle reports Horace G. McKinley linked to federal land frauds and a suspected sale of state land. He deserted his wife Marie Ware about two months ago, leaving 15 dollars cash and a promise to return. McKinley is said to be in LaCrosse Wisconsin, with a letter dated there received recently.
Yesterday's Albany Democrat reports Rhbedes, Sinkler & Butcher of Philadelphia acquired the Albany Canal and Water Company water plant. The move gives control of the plant and plans to complete extensive improvements in rail and water systems, making the project more practicable.
Eugene Ur December 15 readers are reminded of wide holiday specials at Pickett's Grocery and Hardware. The notice lists numerous local names and mentions affordable gift ideas available at cost for Christmas presents.
A clipped notice advertises superior glass pairs from Dr. Lowe to be fitted free of charge by Lockey's jewelry wire. It mentions a Christmas target, long lasting lenses, and an offer to purchase rice at market-advantage pricing with a prompt sell to Yortig.
Mrs J A McHenry returned home improving after treatment in Eugene pitst. Alice Doane sustained a serious scalp wound at the mill, kept off duty a few days. Mr and Mrs T O Maxwell returned from Waiteburg Wash and will settle here. Elizabeth Mabey married Melzar A Rice at H E Rice residence Headereon station on November 20, 100%. S P boys on the cutoff branch received pay. payday caused several thousand dollars in checks and half the crew left work to fetch their money in Eugene.
Two men boarded the Overland at Salem to Roseburg. One claimed to work for the government and used a ticket receipt to cover payment. The pair exchanged the ticket, a confrontation followed, and the strangers were later ejected at Eugene as train staff involved local officers. We seek produce in exchange for groceries or hard sare.
Samuel Watson, a prosperous farmer and stock raiser living miles southwest of Fagene, died this forenoon of heart trouble after a period of illness. He was about 50 years old and left a wife and eleven children. He came from Minnesota five years ago, with a brother Joseph nearby and a sister still in Minnesota.
For nearly a year customers have enjoyed hot coffee every Saturday at Pickett's. A two week sale offers Porto Ricco coffee at twenty cents per pound. The Commercial Club endorses the new quarters committee for the second floor of the block planned by Dr. D. A Paine at Tenth and Willamette. Work on the new block slated to start February 1 will provide a gentlemen's parlor ladies' parlor bowling alleys billiard room card room and gym. Estimated building cost near 1000.
A former Eugene contractor and his wife, Currier and his spouse, faced multiple accusations across Montana and Washington for fraud and bigamy. Portland reports they recently left St Jobra after posing as reliable buyers and builders. McKeon, holder of a completed residence lien, exposed forged receipts tied to Currier.
University of Oregon faculty objected to a Christmas game in Portland leading to its cancellation. Maltoomat will play an all star Salem team instead as managers Steiner and Watkins reached an understanding. Several Oregon stars would not have played, and the plan shifted due to scheduling and training constraints.
A traveling man D S Preston of Athena Umatilla county identified a wanted embezzler on Willamette Street and alerted Sheriff Pick. The suspect, Paeon, fled toward the outskirts, returned after train time, and was arrested at the Grows Hotel by Sheriff Fick. Embezzlement totals run to several hundred dollars. Sheriff Taylor anticipates the suspect’s transfer to Pasco on the night train.
Mr and Mrs W A Potter of Eugene celebrate their fiftieth anniversary at home near Irving after marrying below Eugene decades ago The aged couple have resided in the county since their wedding Pickett's sale advertises land and a car sale offering acres for 0 cents.
An enthusiastic meeting at the M E church drew over 200 citizens to back forming a City Y M C A. Samuel Roome led talks with P L Campbell and professors presenting plans. A steering committee elected Koome as chair and Washburne as secretary treasurer to organize building, equipment, and membership. The effort aims to create a city organization with a gymnasium, reading rooms, and separate from the university Y M C A. The first committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday at the M E church to outline canvassing and work plans.
We thank kind neighbors and friends who assisted during the illness and passing of our beloved son husband and brother. Signed by Mrs H J Wharton Mrs A C Wharton Mrs W R Hardy. Oil 20 cents the gallon of Plokett's.
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