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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1910
Page
10
A local retailer advertises an impending move and a two week stock sale offering a complete assortment of new models in corsets dresses and fabrics plus men’s and boys’ clothing footwear and accessories at bundled low prices including tailored waists suits and comforters with discounts on remnants and a broad range of ladies and children footwear closing out in two weeks.
A railroad of transfers shows numerous parcels: tracts in sections 10 30 townships 16 8 east and west, lots in Walnut Park and Creswell, Emerald Heights, and Springfield. Names include Counts Harden Porter Svarverud Patterson Howe Rock Day and Forrest, with values from 1 to 2000 dollars and multiple 80 to 160 acre parcels. The notices list grantors, grantees, and locations in Eugene Creswell Junction City and surrounding townships. A medical ad for Mother Gray’s Powders is tucked among the transfers.
Teeters sells half acre in section 33 township 20 area dwelling to city of Eu Kone. M D Mitchell and wife transfer tract on East Eighth street near railroad track to the same city for 5800 dollars.
Special correspondence from Elmira Oregon reports a Washington’s birthday entertainment by the Christian church on February 22. Weather remains poor and February farming shows little progress. Mose Evers and wife Mrs Bogard and Manilla visited Eugene for revivals. Uncle Billy Driscoll aged 72 73 plus bride a newcomer to Elmira were married at the Baptist parsonage Saturday night at 8. A village charivari followed. Rev Whipple and wife visited Eugene. Mr Bogard ill and not improving.
A Bangor reader praises Mi-o-na stomach tablets for easing chronic indigestion and dyspepsia. The letter claims rapid improvement after trying the product from Hoath's Miona in Buffalo and a 60 cent bar price, with samples offered.
Joseph B. Tillmont of the real estate firm Epps and Tillmont died suddenly at his home 411 West Fourth street at 9 this morning from apoplexy. Aged 46, he leaves a wife and two children. The family had moved from Centreville Iowa last June and planned Eugene as their home. Tillmont was active in real estate and insurance with offices in the Merchants' bank building and was beloved in the community. Funeral plans await word from Eastern relatives.
Marriage notices show William Driskill and Mrs. Henrietta Dulley wed at Elmira on February 19, 1919 officiated by Rev. J. H. Howard. Alice Mounts and Edwin G Baker marry February 23, 1910 at Underwood Hall with Rev. D. H. Trimble. Harvey Wheeler and Ruth Balderree wed at 766 High street February 23, 1910 by Rev. Trimble. B N Perrin and Jane Powell wed in Eugene on February 21, 1910 officiated by Rev. Trimble. both couples are from Cottage Grove or nearby locales.
Clarence W. Robnett, former Lewiston National Bank bookkeeper, testified in Bolsae Idaho on February 21 admitting key details in the Kettenbach Kester Dwyer timber land fraud case. He faces embezzlement charges totaling 93,600 dollars and additional indictments for timber fraud and perjury. The confession supports government witnesses and reveals a supposed fix to list Robnett and Kester as squatters.
The Oregon branch of the Association of Collegiate Alumnae announces the continuance this year of its annual 200 scholarship at the University of Oregon. The scholarship goes to the most deserving high school senior in the state as judged by the committee without any examination.
The committee of Oregon Grape Camp 2057 Royal Neighbors of America drafts resolutions mourning neighbor Charles Lang. They request charter draped for thirty days and ask records be kept, copies sent to the family and local papers Eugene Guard and the Register for publication. Signatures: Elsie J. Gold Rosa I. Gates G. W. Holland.
Judge Wolverton of the U S court upheld the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company challenge to the commission’s existence and its May 1908 14 percent freight rate cut from Portland to east of The Dalles. The ruling confirms the commission is constitutional and may regulate intra state freight charges, while leaving undecided the reach over shipments from common eastern points under the Interstate Commerce Act.
County Clerk Lee received notice that Alma Bucknum was moved from the state insane asylum to the school for feeble minded. Also, Charles Richardson admitted December 7 1909 to the asylum has been discharged.
Claud Nott filed suit in the circuit court against W H Parsons to dissolve their Springfield blacksmith partnership and to obtain an accounting of all joint dealings. C M Pm is attorney for the plaintiff.
Captain Campbell King led Oregon national guard soldiers from Company C at the Van couver barracks as crowds watched an armory inspection in Eugene. The unit wore khaki, carried gear, and prepared to march out. Captain Willoughby and Lieutenants Jensen and Bond praised the display, with a social dance afterward and music by Hendershott's orchestra. The War Department will receive the official report, but expectations run favorable.
Henry L. Gibbs once of this city now in Seattle arrives this morning to attend the annual inspection of Co. A as a member. His journey underscores the loyalty of the company whose members travel from across the state for full attendance, a rarity in recent years. The unit has previously achieved high standings and even top marks in inspections.
Mr Kidder late of Minneapolis now in charge of the Eugene and Coos Bay railroad company was in Roseburg Saturday on business. He plans a line from Eugene to Marshfield with Florence as a first target and a survey next week. He will live in Eugene during the project.
Chicago reports five hogs at 9.65 a hundred as the price climbs toward the Civil War high. Kansas City and Cincinnati show top hog prices near 9.50 to 9.75, with Cincinnati recording the era’s best pork price since 1865. Fat wethers in St Joseph fetch 7.45, a Missouri river mutton high.
The Eugene High School tale of Principal George Hug ordering tardy boys to throw a cord of wood into the basement became a nationwide talking point. The program, dubbed Come Early or Pitch Wood, began with 200 pupils and 100 cords of firewood, flooding the yard and cellar as tardy students participated.
A Drewsey Oregon reader reports a severe cold season since December with zero to 42 degrees below, 12 inches of snow, scarce hay at 20 a ton, and widespread sheep losses on the desert. Stockmen fear shortages until spring and lament long-range outlook after two dry summers and poor rangeland. February 18, 1910.
Harrisburg notes the funeral of S. H. Lassell held at the Masonic cemetery after services at the M E Church. S M Yoran of Eugene led the rites under Masonic auspices. despite bad weather, a large crowd gathered to honor a respected citizen and family man.
Special Correspondence Blachley Feb 21 reports William Blachley bought a phonograph Christopher Slayter owns a new organ Rollo Rust moved to Junction City Hattie Daugherty returned from San Francisco trip Joy bought a horse A P Slayter Newton Sprague and Aga Slayter visited Texas and Mexico but report discouraging outcomes Elijah Otey returns Grandma Drugg improving local youths held dance at M B A hall Feb 12 Look out for wedding bells soon in neighborhood
The M. W. A. cancelled its Friday dance scheduled in Donna for February 25. Mrs. Billmire of 124 West Elgith and Madison, with her drayman sons, slipped yesterday and sustained painful but not serious injuries.
A marriage license was issued Monday evening by the county clerk to a Eugene cigar store clerk and a lady from Cottage Grove. The groom requested that publication be delayed for a few days.
An early 20th century health advert claims Dr Bell's antiseptic salve cures a wide range of skin ailments. The copy emphasizes universal use and effectiveness with testimonials from unnamed users and generic endorsements.
An old advertisement extols Kemp's Balsam as a reliable cough cure. It notes coughing can cause back and side aches and restless nights, urging readers to buy the remedy at druggists and dealers for 25 cents.
Washington february 22 the houses naval committee gave tentative approval to secretary Myers plan to reorganize the navy granting power to implement it for one year while a statutory plan of naval administration is set for completion next fall the Indian appropriation bill also passed the house funding eight million two hundred fifty thousand dollars plus two hundred ninety thousand from trust funds washington address washington's birthday was marked by the senate reading of Washington's farewell address with senator Depew of New York conducting the reading
An advertisement extols Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble affecting all ages. It cites Dr J L Atkin of Albany Oregon endorsing the remedy and notes retail price 60 cents with Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo as sole US agents. The ad urges readers to remember the name Doan's and buy only this product.
Murray Ayers of Transit Bridge New York says his life was saved after suffering severe illness with skin yellow eyes sunk and weight loss. He credits Electric Bitters for restoring his health and weight. The ad promotes the remedy as supreme for stomach liver and kidney troubles. In a separate matter L A Wilkes v M Wilkes a motion to dismiss the suit was filed in circuit court.
A flat car loaded with saw logs for the Eugene Lumber Company jumped the track on the mill spur. It required an all-day effort to rerail and restore service.
Homer Bray was tried in the police court this afternoon on the charge of assault and battery. He was fined 15 dollars, paid by his father. He was accused of assaulting Homer Leep.
Salem lead vocalist Mrs. Hinges and Mrs. Staley fought at Staley's residence yesterday. Hinges had Staley arrested, leaving Salem's musical scene in a tense moment.
O A C students Watson Brown and William Severance will face University athletes in a four mile cross country run in Eugene on Washington's birthday. Watson Brown has a 26 32 clocking, just one second slower than Davolt's record.
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