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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
2
Fire yesterday destroyed the McMeekin Place an Oregon landmark in Harrisburg. The house was occupied by Jack Coleman and family. Also notes a testimonial for Dr King’s New Life Pills 25 cents at W A Kuykendall’s.
D R Lakin at 170 East Eighth street Eugene invites sellers with spare ribs back bones and hogs heads to bring items for a fair price.
Typhoid cases rise by about 50 in three weeks in Salem as officials debate totals. Up to Nov 27 109 cases, with 27 more since then and a country case, bringing the epidemic to 69 since October. Death toll ranges 9 to 25 with January reporting due. Public warnings urge boiling water, disinfection, and vegetable sanitation. Physicians blame impure water supply and call for action. Six cases reported in the state house, including F H Case.
Pendleton Oregon December 20 Thirty freight cars derailed after a ten mile runaway from the Blue Mountains summit. Brakes allegedly slipped as the engine detached to take coal at Kamela. Cars dashed down grade at high speed and piled in a ditch with no one aboard believed injured.
Lincoln on December 17 William Jennings Bryan writes in the Commoner that President Taft's recent message is one of the tamest White House documents. He says no honest tariff revisionist will find comfort in the president's remarks on tariff reform and warns that future messages will favor special interests. Bryan adds the Sherman law needs enforcement, not amendment.
New York reports Hans Wagner of the Pittsburgh Pirates again leads NL hitters with a .239 average from 168 hits and 242 total bases. Cincinnati’s Mitchell hits .310. Bescher swipes 54 bases. Pittsburgh leads team batting at .259 and the circuit totals 701 runs.
Chicago Dec 29 Tex Rickard promoter of the Jeffries Johnson fight says the governor of Utah will not oppose the meeting of the contenders in Salt Lake City on July 4.
The Thursday Charity club in Eugene reports on three prior charity balls from 1907 to 1909 raising a total 754.10 with 463.06 expended for relief and aid to 26 families. Net receipts 613.47 after a 1 donation, with a current balance 237.41. The upcoming fourth annual charity ball is set for January 25 1910 with tickets at 1.00.
The Siuslaw Improvement Club seeks a government life saving station at the mouth of the Siuslaw River. With spring harbor improvements and rising shipping, locals argue it will protect life and property, attract more personnel, and add about $500 to the Siuslaw payroll, aiding business in Florence.
Charlies Jones a millright employed by Booth Kelly at Wendnar was dragged into a revolving cog wheel while gear ing on a rotating shaft. His clothes tore away saving his life. He suffered bruises and possible internal injuries but no bones broken and he was taken to Eugene hospital. He is a former Hood River resident.
A grocer marketed Dr Shoop s Health Coffee as a coffee substitute made from toasted grains malt and jute claiming it mimics coffee flavor without any real coffee. It is advertised as quick to prepare and available from all grocers.
Judge Joshua J Walton respected Lane County figure dies at his East Ninth Street home in Eugene after a brief chest discomfort. He helped found the University of Oregon and served in county and state offices. Survived by wife Emma and three daughters Ada Walton Seattle Hazel Walton and Pauline Walton. He was a Democrat, active in Odd Fellows and AO U W, and a trustee of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
The Junction City Times notes various potatoes on display and public interest. Items include a six potato basket totaling 16 pounds, a five pound single potato, a 14 pound load, and a 13 to 14 inch long specimen. Potatoes are shown at Drugg & Coone's real estate office amid local commentary.
Brownsville Oregon 20 at a city council meeting a 5 mill levy was set the limit by charter. It will raise 1736.39 with an emergency clause stating urgent funds are needed as the city has no money to meet obligations. Despite higher assessable property last year the levy barely covers costs with accumulating indebtedness and rising government expenses.
The Royal Neighbors and Modern Woodmen of Coburg held a social gathering at their hall Friday with about 160 attendees. Mrs. Getchell of Corvallis spoke, refreshments followed, and the event included the marriage of Fred Wilson to Miss Elia M. Jones, noted locals. Dr. Shoop’s Cough Remedy advertised with claims of lung healing leaves and suitability for children.
Justice McKenna of the U S Supreme Court denied Harry K Thaw's petition for a writ of error in the New York Court of Appeals aiming to obtain release from Mattewan asylum The ruling leaves Thaw confined at the asylum.
Dr L L White of Eugene unveils an automatic incubator promising to revolutionize poultry. He collaborated with A C Woodcock J S Luckey and F F Dunn who funded an experimental shop. A stock company plans a Eugene factory to meet global demand. public invited to view the machine at the shop near Willamette and Oak streets.
Paris reports a French financier familiar with the Congo values King Leopold's private fortune at more than 50 million dollars, far above the 13 million bequeathed to the princesses. Lawyers anticipate substantial litigation over the estate.
Baroness Vaughn arrived in Paris this evening and declined interviews. She is en route to Halincourt to visit her children.
New York report claims Richard Parr will get about 700000 dollars from the 2136486 recovered by sugar fraud exposure. Treasury ratification suggests Parr would receive 30 percent, while officials indicated Loeb’s position may still limit final payment. Edward J. Anderson also seeks a share in the award amid questions of statutory limits.
A fragmentary ad claim praises Lane’s Family Medicine as a miracle cure. The speaker mentions a pleasant remedy easing stomach issues and improving complexion, claiming it cleared headaches and backaches, with druggists selling the product at 25e.
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