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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
12
Washington is short of enlisted sailors as orders placed the armored cruiser New York in reserve to form crews for the battleship Michigan being fitted out in Philadelphia. The manpower shortage may force retirement of other vessels from active service.
A temporary Humane Society body in Eugene names I. N. Harbaugh as president and Mrs. W. F. Osburn as secretary. A meeting at the Hoffman House next Saturday evening will establish a permanent group and elect officers. Citizens urged to attend to curb animal cruelty locally.
Editor argues the city council should not consider buying the county courthouse ground for a city hall. The piece contends the county court cannot legally sell or lease the courthouse site, warns of potential litigation, and urges purchasing a suitable separate lot to avoid leased ground and future entanglements.
In Chicago Pinchot chief forester advocates purchasing timber lands and reforestation by U S railroads to preserve forests and supply future ties and posts. President Mudge of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific says government ownership could come within fifty years and calls for the government to ensure future railroad supplies.
Chas Eastland son of County treasurer R B Eastland was hailed as a hero in the Argo wreck off Tillamook. The coast life saving crew credited him with bravery, though reports misnamed him Eastman. A letter from Dr Herbert Eastland describes his heroic deed amid poor roads and limited telephonic communication near Garabaldi.
At this season coughs are common and Perry Davis Painkiller offers a time tested remedy. It has stood the test of over seventy years and many users recall its founder with gratitude.
A rescuer plunged from a life boat to save a woman in Tillamook surf. The survivor fell overboard and Charley followed into the waves, both missing until reaching shore safely. Early reports claimed a 3 mile swim, later confirmations say at least a mile. Charley is praised for the remarkable feat.
Sunday evening December 5 Evan Fellor Samuel W. Jackson and wife from Portland began a revival at Santa Clara. Mrs Jackson leads a chorus of unusual power and ability while Evan evangelist Jackson preaches with forcible eloquence and a spirit of love. The community is fortunate to have these soul-winners there.
New York December 13 Diamonds and other jewelry valued at 300000 were stolen from the apartments of Mrs John William Jenkins on the eighth floor of the Lorraine Fifth Avenue and Forty fifth Street Saturday afternoon. The robbery is the citys largest of its kind in years. Police and detectives have no trace of the property or proof against suspects. Since July 1 when the Jenkins moved in the Lorraine her diamonds have been the hotels most valuable gem collection. Except a bracelet and two rings all jewels including a brooch added hours before the robbery are missing.
Marshfield Oregon December 8 The closest political fight in the city’s history ends with Dr E E Straw winning a third term as mayor defeating I S Smith by 24 votes A H Powers A J Savage and Patrick Hennessey were elected councilmen all supporters of the Straw policy indicating an endorsement of the present administration Smith previously lost to Straw two years ago and was backed by the Citizens' League.
Advert shows Ballard's Snow Liniment as a remedy for rheumatism and stiff joints. It claims to drive away aches and pains and restore health, sold by Dillion Drug Co.
A New West Publishing volume from Portland Oregon presents Sonnets of the College Kid by Ralph Bacon a celebrated University of Oregon student from the class of 1906. Illustrated by H W Armstrong the book offers witty vivid verses about student life and a moral urging Freshmen to avoid entanglements while pursuing study and success.
Charlton B. Perkins announces a new edition of Travels from the Grandeurs of the West to the Mysteries of the East. The descriptive guidebook features thorough coverage with illustrations and photographs of foreign countries, especially the Orient. Published by the Charlton B. Perkins Company of San Francisco, cloth $3.00, leather $4.00.
Corvallis notes Elm Ellenburg and Mr and Mrs William Moore and family of Eugen e Dip left today for Toledo after a several day visit here with Ellenburgs.
The Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company plans a larger switchboard and offices due to crowded quarters and growing business. Officials are evaluating sites in the business district and may lease the Roney building’s two floors, delaying a new structure for several years.
In Salem Oregon the State Board of Equalization hears 12 of 34 assessors describe varied tax levy methods and cash value definitions. Testimony shows wide gaps in valuing real estate and taxable securities with differing practices across Baker Benton Clackamas Clatsop Columbia Coos Crook Curry Douglas Gilliam Grant Harney counties. Further testimony continues tomorrow.
Local births, including a McQuigg son born December 7, 1909, and a Robinson son born December 4, 1909. A Washburne rink gymnasium now offers rings and exercise gear for bowling alley privileges. G C Miller returns from a month at a Morrow county ranch with 475 acres sown in wheat and plans more planting in February, possibly settling there. Heavy snowfall caused Jensen Rust real estate awning to collapse, shattering glass windows. Miss Jensen narrowly escaped injury as bystanders avoided harm in the close call.
Berlin December 11 The Wright aeroplane piloted by Captain Englehardt crashed near Berlin. Englehardt remained conscious after the plunge. He is a pupil of Orville Wright and on October 29 previously completed a 44 minute 30 second flight setting a distance record for German aviators.
The Oregonian reports the case against Ingham Vinegar Company for selling and manufacturing vinegar not meeting pure food act standards. Deputy DA Wyatt asks expert tests with citric acid versus government FCC-pure apple cider vinegar, predicting a ten minute reaction if pure. Witnesses include C Bradley E R Lyman H C Kitchen A L Nively. defense attorneys Duniway and Kraemer argued vigorously.
After a Willard Hall try-out Oregon selects C. E. Spencer and Percy Collier as first and second speakers for the January 14 debate with Utah in Eugene. Howard Zimmerman is named alternate. Five finalists for the state oratorical contest include Harold J. Rounds, Ben H. Williams, Leon L. Ray, W. C. Nicholas, and FE. Smith.
Winnipeg reports Bishop Pascal of Prince Albert district relays Eskimo sightings of a balloon remnants and rope said to come from S A Andree’s expedition. Eskimos recalled two white men arriving in a “white house” years ago, later using the balloon cordage, prompting further investigation.
Freshmen dominated the inter class cross country tryouts with McClure first Henry second Emery third Martloff fourth Collier fifth. Sophomores Garrabrandt Schumacher O Neill Walls and H Clarke Juniors McGuire Reuter Rast Struck St John Seniors Riddell Platts Terry W Williams Downing. Next Saturday the twenty man race over three and a half miles will determine the inter class championship.
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