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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
2
An appeal promotes Dr Shoop Restormitce as a self mail order remedy for stomach, heart, and nerve ailments. It claims direct action on nerves and organs, promises rapid relief, and invites readers to order before a forthcoming mail order shipment from Box 1 Karine Wisconsin.
Washington reports that starting January 1, 1919, liquor importation into prohibition states must be openly marked on packages. The law also ends express and freight agents acting as liquor collectors and bans anonymous shipments, aiding enforcement of local prohibitions. It marks a Prohibition victory and aims to curb cross state and foreign imports.
Cottage Grove December 26 The North Fairview mine of Bohemia has a new verified strike. Foreman Jack Klopfenstein arrived to report tapping a ledge 70 feet below the prior rich ore. Four free gold pockets lie within 206 feet from the surface with higher gold content. A mining expert says ore grades rival Colorado to the Pacific coast and values may extend to 2000 feet depth.
Jeage Moore of near Row and was accidentally shot Sunday evening by hunting companion Wil Hokum while pursuing game. In fading light the pair failed to see each other amid thick duck flocks. Hokum fired at a distant splash mistake. Stray shots caused minor hand injuries but no other damage reported, per Harrisburg bulletin.
New York reports eighteen fatalities from the Christmas storm and related accidents, with ten thousand workers digging out as traffic nears normal. The blizzard disrupted rail lines across several states, with Philadelphia and Boston also enduring severe conditions and heavy damage estimates reaching five million dollars in the Boston area.
A massive blizzard from the West and Midwest sweeps to the Atlantic coast bringing seven inches of snow and extreme cold. Two great tidal waves flood cells and shore towns, drowning a man, his wife and child. Boston and New York report heavy damage, many homes evacuated, and ships driven ashore.
New York December 25 The Utah governor Spry says all laws must be obeyed and he will follow them to the letter He indicates the Johnson Jefferies bout will not be held in Salt Lake City if official action can prevent and denies Tex Rickard's claim of consent He warns he must forbid the fight as governor to uphold the law.
Henry Lawrence Rauch aged 38 died at his Lincoln Street home in Eugene on December 26 after an abdominal operation. He leaves a wife and 14 year old son Emery. Funeral was held at 9 am at the home, with burial planned at Gates cemetery in Crow at noon tomorrow.
The Bangs Livery Company will erect a three story brick stable at East Eighth and Pearl, with a 60 by 80 foot auto garage on the ground floor. The 140 horse facility will be the largest in the state south of Portland, basements for stalls, offices above, and sample rooms on upper floors. Bids and excavation are planned to begin soon, with work starting before February first.
Washington December 27 Admiral George Dewey celebrated his seventy second birthday today. The day passed without any public observance or special ceremony and the aged admiral remained in quiet mode at home with family and friends completing the day.
Salem news reports Warren Construction Co has won the contract to lay rails from Centre to Commercial Streets and into the state fair grounds. One half mile of steel is on site with ties placed, cars purchased and ready. Work to start this week and operate in early spring. Officials say two miles of tracks will be laid now with plans to extend on clear city streets later.
Married at 3 30 p m today December 25 1909 Astor C Bosserman and Edna H Bain both of Springfield were married by Rev J S McCallum.
An old newspaper ad urged readers not to be hopeless about rheumatism and joint stiffness. It promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment as a remedy that will drive away aches and pain and restore health, noting availability at Dillion Drug Co.
President Taft and Representative Dalzell announced a forthcoming joint congressional investigation into the Hallinger Pinchot controversy. A five to seven member joint committee will handle it, and the proceedings will be open to the public to ensure thorough handling of the matter.
Ambrey Grace, described as an old man, was bound over to circuit court in bail of 1000 after a preliminary exam for shooting Mike Daly in the leg during a drunken Friday night brawl. Grace cried at arraignment, blaming whiskey. Daly remains in hospital in a bad state but improving. L Blyeu defended Grace. D A Skipworth prosecuted.
Springfield man Brown Hansard and his stepson G E Hansard were discharged by Eugene justice court Judge Bryson after evidence failed to prove bootlegging charges. Deputy D A Skipworth moved to dismiss for the stepson Oscar Parson was the sole witness against Hansard.
It was reported that the milk cows of N. J. Mikkel gen north of town were quarantined after suspected tuberculosis. On December 24 two cows were killed and four post mortems conducted by U. S. Department of Agriculture officials found the cows with ear tags 4 and 87 free from tuberculosis. The owner faced hardship from quarantining and drying up his herd only to learn there was no disease.
Salina Cruz Mexico December 27 The Mesien gunboat General Guerrero docked this morning with ex resident Zelaya of Nicaragua aboard after fleeing Managua via Corinto on Christmas Eve Ac companying the president were the ex minister of war and four other Nicaraguans
Ridgefield Connecticut December 27 Frederick Remington the artist died here yesterday of appendicitis in a sudden death that shocks local art circles and confirms his passing after a lifetime of noted works.
Fairbanks reports a rare warm spell ending a cold spell with heavy rain melting snow. A large Arctic owl exhibit at Eugene Gun Company draws crowds, mounted by L. M. Hodges after a kill near Junction City.
New York December 27 Gifford Pinchot chief forester declares special interests have attacked the U S forest service with increasing violence as it opposed predatory wealth He says Americans have been moralized by a system of plunder and that the trend to corporate favors is ending Olympia
Timeline traces eight entries at Olympia land office where applicants fed on a scheme tied to Pinecot policy and Forest Service tips. Purchasers paid roughly $140 for a final receipt and scrip, then sold a quarter section for about $9000, yielding roughly $8850 net profit per case.
A daughter was born December 24, 1909 to Mr and Mrs Clarence Foley. Mrs Foley is the sister of Professor Percy Adams of the University and once lived in Eugene. Dr A Ames of Springfield submitted seven wildcat pelts to the county clerk this morning and received two dollars bounty per seal.
An old medical advertisement extols the stomach’s role in health and patriotism, arguing a sound digestion supports happiness and duty. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discoveries and Common Sense Medical Adviser, urging readers to mail one cent stamps for the paper or cloth bound book from the World's Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo.
Chicago December 26 Jack Johnson the heavyweight champion arrived in Chicago to visit his mother Mrs Tina Johnson for Christmas. He traveled in a $10,000 car and entered her $40,000 home, embraced his parent, presented diamonds, and greeted newspaper men before posing for photos.
Burns Or Dec 25 The surveying party for William Hanley and C E Wood completed a four to five month survey for a railroad line through Malheur Pass The grade is said to be better than the Oregon Eastern line through Crane Creek Gap The surveyors will return in spring to survey a junction with the Oregon Trunk near Bend Hanley and Wood have bought key properties along the Malheur River to secure right of way and construction is expected next year through Malheur Canyon
Samuel P. Lockwood aged 70 died in Cottage Grove Oregon on Saturday from cancer on the face. He had lived in the area since 1884 and is survived by seven children. He served in Company B of the Wisconsin Volunteers and was a member of the G A R.
T C Baubert arrived back in Rome yesterday to resume stage performances after a brief absence. The return was welcomed by local theatergoers and critics who praised Baubert's enduring talent and recent repertoire.
Survey teams report completion of two week plan across Marshfield Oregon December 97 with lines extended along Cone Bay Botwe and Idaho Noriway toward Rosebury. Engineer Haines and Mr Hallowe expect the eastern coast slope project to finish soon with EXCELLENT gradient as crews near Marshfield, target January completion pending Athens terminal grounds closure in May.
Sydney, Dec 26lang Australian heavyweight knocked out Fitzsimmons in the 12th round at Randwick stadium. The bout was even until the end as Lang forced Fitzsimmons to the ropes and finished with a right hand to the jaw. Fitzsimmons returned to Australia after years away and received a warm reception. Referee Arthur Scott oversaw a crowd of about twelve thousand in warm weather. Lang retains the Australian heavyweight title by defeating Squires earlier this year. purse is 12500 with 60 to 40 split.
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