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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
9
Classified fragments advertise real estate bargains farm and city property brokers and contractors. Listings mention Lone by Mrs Hert Vincent at 627 Hilyard near East Ninth, Oregon plating, a horse calf find and a gardener, with multiple addresses and contact hints.
An old advertisement warns that kidney disease is widespread and often overlooked. It touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and urinary issues, including back pain and scalding, claiming it can aid water passages and reduce nighttime trips to the bathroom. The text urges readers to mention the ad in inquiries and provides a company address.
The annual report from the president of the University of Oregon shows no gain this year, with expenses short by about 14 000. To avoid a deficit, the faculty endured three months without pay while summer school and correspondence work are reviewed. A new economics politics and seriology research bureau is proposed.
Fragmentary OCR text recalls the Lincoln birthday anniversary and calls for healing the nation. It mentions care for the wounded, widows, and orphans and a pledge to cherish a lasting peace among all nations. The source appears interrupted mid-sentence with garbled formatting.
The speaker reflects on the Civil War and the nation’s birth in liberty. He honors the fallen, pledges renewed devotion to the cause, and affirms that government of the people by the people for the people shall not perish.
Elmira residents share visits with relatives as T A Fountain and wife return home. Local social notes mention Jed Yates and Charles Gilson in Eugene, revival plans at the Christian church, and a February 28 school fundraiser. Other items note Miss Myrtle Tidden from Portland visiting, families attending church in Eugene, and a stock trip to Albany.
The county commissioners named replacements for those who declined or were absent. Fall Creek: Frank Ekleir for J Kissinger, clerk. North Eugene No 1: FL W. Thompson for Gen T. Hall Jr., clerk. Saginaw: Guy Buford for Geo W Johnson, clerk. Five Rivers: Safe Prince for Martin S Durbin, judge. Camp Creek: Oscar Campbill for Geo O Potter, clerk. Blanton: Tom Calloway for FE G Crow, judge. Mound: George W Present for T H Tripp, judge. Zumwalt: W G Zeigler for Wm H Wood, judge. Fairmount: W B Mammey for E R Mammey, clerk. Eugene No 1: W W Calines for Louis E Benn, clerk. lak Creek: Charles Pops for Clayton Pope, judge. S: [Summary includes replacements by precinct for April primary and June general elections, listing each precinct and appointed clerk or judge.]
Senator Rayner of Maryland addressed the Senate on the Aldrich currency bill. He warned the money is unequally distributed and bank power dominates, urging root reform of the banking system to aid farmers and smaller lenders. He opposed credit currency, unit currency, and a central bank, calling existing laws a deception.
At a 4 PM meeting the city approved an amendment to the street railway franchise extending time to finish the line to the city limits and allowing city officers to ride free in official capacity after April 1 1909. Votes: Calkins no, Garrett aye, Fenderson aye, Fisher no, Tarbaugh aye, Berger no, Mayor Matlock aye. An ordinance regulating street excavation was also passed.
Irving, Feb 12. D Leathers, brother of Mrs Jne Wilton, returned to Colorado after weeks with relatives. Jne Robertson and wife attend the mother of Mr Robertson at W A Potter’s. Miss Miller of Eugene visited sister Miss Gene briefly. George Midgley and Jas Offutt viewed Midgley’s farm. planting trees planned. Many Middle West settlers eye the valley and climate. School board trees around grounds. more improvements planned. Mrs Druslin Frisby visited Fern Ridge. Mr and Mrs Thomas Campbell visited Irving Friday. Aaron Collingwood went to Port to visit.
A Goshen telephone message reports Senator E. R. Booth and his son with dogs chasing wolves near there. The hunt ended when the wolf was cornered in Eph Mathews yard and killed. The participants reportedly enjoyed the chase.
Judge Lawrence T Harris returned from Toledo to preside over Lincoln County court. The term closed after short sessions with no trials. The main business was the state’s case against Dr M Carter for violating the rural motion law, indicted by W S McFadden. Carter pleaded guilty and received a $350 fine. he had prior fines for the same offense in Newport justice court.
Walterville Feb 10 A fourteen year old boy from Leaburg underwent an appendectomy after a delayed operation. Drs Bartle and Sealife of Eugene assisted Dr Johnson as needed. The boy is recovering well. Mrs. Robert Hayes visits her mother. bad news arrives from Connell about Joe Hayes whose home burned, leaving wife and four children homeless. Sympathy poured for Eva Miller recovering from a pneumonia attack after returning from California.
The New York group denounces marching hymns and boys brigades linked to Sunday schools and criticizes President Roosevelt for backing rifle training for schoolboys. The statement targets martial songs and activities as militarizing youth and favoring warfare.
J. Howe and J. W. Buoy sold their interest in the Or Land Company to M. T. Fleming who will run the business from the old stand. Howe and Buoy plan a new real estate office at a different location. The U S Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for meat inspector in this city on March 6, 1908. Applications on Form No 1993 available from the local Civil Service Board secretary or the secretary of the Twelfth Civil Service District San Francisco. Age limit 21 to 45 years. Completed apps should be sent to the Civil Service Commission Washington D C.
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