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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
2
Miss Ethel Roosevelt prepares for a debut in the East Room at the White House with decor by floral designers and Marine Band music. Invitations limited to friends and younger officials, hundreds expected to attend.
Pittsboro reports a secretive mood among investigators and those under scrutiny in a local graft scandal. Conferences hint at ongoing case preparation with rumors of arrests of councilmen and businessmen, while no official public action has emerged. Roosevelt’s involvement is suggested by prevailing chatter. DeWitt's Little Early Risers sold by druggists.
A readable fragment from an old page mentions a purchase related to a "Kind You Mave Atwort" in Cabotia. The text is garbled, but signals a sale or acquisition involving local entities and a named place. Further context is not available.
In Chicago on February 28 the federal grand jury began hearing evidence in the packing house investigation. Various employees testified as District Attorney Sims declined to outline the probe’s course. It was hinted the inquiry would span railroads and rebates or seek to uncover any industry wide combinations.
A 70 year old named John Black was found burned to death in a shack at Sumas Washington after an all night drunken episode. The body was discovered today and money found nearby suggests a Christmas gift purchase led to the tragedy.
New York December 28 Rockefeller argues that combining interests in philanthropy boosts efficiency and impact. He cites Andrew Carnegie joining the General Education Board as proof and criticizes waste in unwise schooling while praising the Roman Church’s organizational power. He notes many charity letters seek personal money and recalls William R Harper's restraint while leading the University of Chicago. He adds that sober criticism aids progress.
A speaker defends resilience against criticism and expresses belief that the world is improving. He rejects harsh judgments of others with differing views and urges remaining hopeful despite pessimism. The remarks emphasize steady progress and the value of measured judgment.
In St Petersburg on December 28 reports show eighteen new Asiatic cholera cases and five deaths in a day. The city has endured a sustained daily average of cases and fatalities for about a month.
Stearns Kentucky December 28 With only 25 soldiers on guard the area is quiet as authorities pursue Berry Simpson George Stanley and Reuben West accused as leaders of the Christmas day strike fight The community group handling county division plans meet Eugene Commercial Club January 11 to discuss the matter
Flushing dispatch reports Captain Peter C. Hains and Thornton Hains facing serious mental health concerns. Attorney John F. McIntyre says Captain Hains shows no mental improvement and fears a fatal progression. It is noted Captain Hains Jr. may not testify for his brother, with possible insanity defenses and commissions to assess mental responsibility discussed as trial approaches.
Died at lis homa on stret Hurst aged 56 of natural causes after illness lasting several months. Former drug businessman in Eugene leaves wife and daughter and many relatives and friends. Funeral announcements to follow. Albert E.B. Peden 24 died after appendicitis operation at Eugene hospital. He was a barber employed at the Combination shop. Married to Evelyn Johnson February 20, 1907 at Pasco. Burial planned at LaCentre Washington. Mrs S. C. Dodson died of pneumonia Creswell December 27 1908. D S McDougal former Eugene tailor died December 25 1908 in Portland at his brother Rev Dr McDougal’s home.
Andrew Carnegie argues in The World's Work that labor should become capital partners through share ownership. He cites United States Steel and early joint-stock practices, urging workers to buy shares with priority repayment and to view cooperation as the path forward.
Members of the Methodist Episcopal church at Halsey Oregon presented Rev. J L Stratford with a substantial Christmas purse. The Junior League gave the Stratfords a library lamp as thanks for aiding the group’s growth since their arrival in September.
At a Christmas gathering in Halsey David Downing’s home a host’s brother playing Santa Claus set his beard alight from a candle. He sustained facial burns and hand injuries as the flames were extinguished, while nearby a Sun School event at the city hall narrowly avoided a fire when a handkerchief caught fire but was stopped quickly.
Guiseppe Fadio an Italian passenger from Portland on Southern Pacific train No 15 shot and killed himself in the depot waiting room toilet at 2 PM in Ashland Oregon. He had alighted after arriving about 11 AM and was observed acting queerly. He is described as about 40 years old.
An advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. It markets a two month treatment sold by O J Toll or by mail and promises testimonials from users.
Mrs S M McGrath of Euphrata Washington moved from Ephrata to Coeur d Alene Idaho last summer to seek health benefits. The move followed a stay in Harrisburg and Euphrata with the aim of improving her condition.
A historical consumer ailment notice traces fifteen years of rheumatism and debility with painful leg sores. The text laments unrelenting pain day and night and references ineffective remedies and treatment hopes.
Mrs V Altea Wover of Frenchville Me testifies that her husband endured years of fever and sores before using Cuticura Ointment and Pills. After three weeks skin lesions dried, burning stopped, pain eased, and he recovered in three months. Recurrence after cold exposure resolved with Cuticura again. July 21 190%
An advertisement touts a single treatment combining a warm bath with Cut cura soap and cura ointment plus 4 mild Cuticura pills or reservents. It claims instant relief and rest of sleep for infants to elderly, even when other remedies fail. The offer includes a mail order booklet and address in Boston area.
Prospective Eastern homeseekers on a Southern Pacific train complain that Willamette valley land is too cheap and unattractive at the quoted price. A professional man notes the valley often lacks consideration compared with Hood River and Rogue River regions, despite similar qualities. Salem State man reports the view reflects broader investor sentiment.
Pleasant Hill special correspondence reports holiday resolutions and visits from Arthur Lat tin and Ed Lat tin family members. Teachers Corum and others return home for vacation. a shooting match yields a turkey for Christmas. A Christmas tree program at 88 church the 24th features high school students under Mrs. A. Um. Guests include Ernest Winkle and family from Everett Washington, and Mr Liggett.
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