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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
10
Sophia Kittlesen of Evanston Illinois reports she suffered a bad cough and chronic catarrh for twenty five years. After trying Peruna her throat healed the cough subsided and her overall health improved. She recommends Peruna to friends and notes Peruna tablets as a convenient option. An ad also promotes Manalin and requests the 1909 almanac.
J H Hearde in charge of local Elks minstrel act receives a request from Eugene to stage a show under Eagles auspices. If arrangements satisfy him, he will travel to Eugene after completing duties here.
San Francisco reports Ruef, speaking with reporters, contends Heney’s courthouse audience cheers were staged for drama and that jurors reacted to street noise. He alleges Ach’s withdrawal would occur only if he steps down, while noting Urginen’s visit drew crowd reactions.
The university urged the Oregon-OAC football game be played in Eugene next year and trainer Hayward, chosen to manage, said to have student ratification. A large portion of students prefer Eugene or nowhere. Fourteen sweaters were granted, including fourteen new men earning emblems. old members Moullen Hurd McIntyre Clarke Pinkham Gilles Voight to receive jerseys.
Manager McEwen plans a banquet where a captain for nest Fear will be chosen. He reported a season profit around $1400 after expenses. Tripper Hayward C N McArthur and Fret Moulen join a committee to hire a coach and assistant for next season. Coach Forbes to be secured if possible.
Frederick Breidemeier an elderly Portland resident died at his home 387 Stanton street after a short illness. Survived by wife six sons and two daughters. Born Germany January 1 1830 later moved to New Orleans Minden Nebraska Eugene before settling in Portland. Funeral Sunday at German Lutheran church Sellwood and Williams.
Bellfountain December 12 Stephen Carver has doubled his track laying crew on the Corvallis and Alsea railroad and work is progressing faster. The crew moved boarding to Charles Cartwrights near the site from William Barclays. Rube Kiger works ground north of Bellfountain preparing to set out about 60 acres of English walnuts. Mrs H T Bristow is in Eugene tending her ailing mother. Floyd Edwards visits Shedds to see his uncle and aunt Isaac Wheldon.
A nostalgic note honors a cherished signature emblem. The piece recalls a familiar mark tied to memory, heritage, and enduring value, framing it as a symbol of identity and lasting quality in a period newspaper tonality.
A freight train engine on the Southern Pacific siding in Beaumont California exploded this morning killing engineer David McDonald fireman Roy Reynolds and conductor Guy Brockman. Brakeman E A Williams was seriously injured. Cause not known.
Robert Livingston a Northern Pacific section foreman who was beaten by robbers at Goble died in a Portland hospital today. The fatal injuries occurred after the incident at Goble and his death was reported this afternoon.
Washington December 12 a test vote on reopening the measure to investigate labor disputes between employers and employees failed in the house. The motion was defeated 114 to 11, signaling difficulty in advancing the reform during this session and suggesting a conservative house stance.
Mrs Carrie Lindsley of Florence who had been treated for cancer died in this city at a friend’s home Tuesday afternoon December 8. Funeral services were held Thursday at 10 a.m. from Bovee’s undertaking parlors and interment followed at Odd Fellows cemetery with grave services led by St Mary’s Chapter Order of Eastern Star.
In Eugene on December 10 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Ha'deree weighing 13 pounds.
Arthur M. McDonald and Mies Loret ta Sackrider, both of Eugene, were married on December 10, 1905, by Justice of the Peace R. L. Bryson.
Adrian Lebeuf, cashier at Hale Brothers, confessed to stealing about $30,000 to fund gambling, mainly on Seattle races in Oakland pool rooms. Authorities say the loss stemmed from the firm’s money and Lebeuf was arrested in Oakland, California on December 12.
The Lane County Medical Society passed a resolution prohibiting members from having their names used in medical case reports in local papers. The secretary was instructed to notify all members, local papers, and the Journal of the American Medical Association. W C Barbour departed for his ranch near Walton.
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