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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1907
Page
7
A New York cable dispatch from January reports Japan has bought large quantities of cordite in London. The material is being shipped to Japan as quickly as manufacturers can deliver it, as Japan replenishes its reserve of explosives after the Russo-Japanese War.
In New Chwang on January 3, Japanese shippers receive 100 percent cheaper railway rates than other nationalities. They rapidly capture the regional trade due to this discrimination, following revived boycott efforts and pressure to modify the China Vision Act affecting American goods.
Guthrie Oklahoma January 4. The constitutional convention proposed two amendments to the federal constitution a federal income tax and direct election of US senators. The states rights proposition sparked vigorous debate with Judge Ledbetter opposing federal delegation of powers to the states. The convention reversed its previous stance and did not sustain the states rights doctrine.
Chicago January 3 Judge Landis of the United States District Court overruled the demurrer of the Standard Oil Company to eight indictments pending against the corporation but sustained the demurrer as to two other indictments because of technical defects.
W D Neeley filed with the county clerk a contest notice against Mabel C Barbour s homestead entry of 160 acres in section 32 township 18 south range 8 west. He alleges that A H Hinkson obtained a relinquishment and bought the land using Santa Fe railroad scrip and that transfers were fraudulent. An amended affidavit of contest is pending and the public is warned that dealings in this land may be affected by the contest outcome.
Dr Bergin of Pana endorses Ballard's Snow Liniment for burns and farm injuries noting rapid healing and emergency use. He recommends keeping it in the house. Available in 25c 50c and 1 proclaiming sale through Linn Drug Co.
John Kemp of East Otisfield Maine advises Bucklen's Arnica Salve to relieve chilblains and frost bites. He reports success on salt rheum and other skin ailments, noting the salve cures fever sores ulcers piles burns and wounds. Available at W L DeLano's drug store for 2K.
Omaha dispatch reports Union Pacific overland limited and Los Angeles limited trains No 2 and No 1 collision at Brule station in a heavy snowstorm. Actor Ernest W Hastings well known nationwide died in the crash after recently finishing a Portland Baker Theatre engagement.
At the bride’s parent home in Eugene on January 3 1907 Rev J B McCallum united Richard Shore Smith of Klamath Falls and Ada Dell Hendricks of Eugene. They plan a California honeymoon by train once passable. Lee Scobert and Annie Carow wed in Acampo California January 1 1907. The groom works for Scobert Dodge firm. bride daughter of Bernard Carow of Acampo where they will reside.
St Petersburg report says a careful search for the prefect of police murder remains unproductive with no identified suspect. The note lists alleged death sentences for Grand Duke Nicholas Premier Stolypin and two cabinet conservatives. Hamburg reports Kuropatkin war history to be published in Leipzig in four volumes with maps.
Mrs A J McKinney of 65 Lawrence street Eugene Oregon reports years of kidney trouble with backache and irregularity. She says after using Doan’s Kidney Pills relief came quickly and symptoms disappeared with continued treatment. Other family members also benefited. For sale by dealers price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan’s.
J R Blakenship of Beck Tenn asserts Electric Bitters cures back and kidney trouble. He says initial relief came from the first bottle and complete cure after several bottles, recommending the remedy. Sold under guarantee by W L DeLano, price 50 cents.
We offer one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. Cheney Co., Toledo, Ohio. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last fifteen years and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm.
A line extols a woman’s radiant worth and the promise of more splendor to come, centered on the phrase Rocky Mountain Tea as a decorative or advertorial element. The fragment reads as poetic praise highlighting enduring charm and anticipation.
W W Stevens, employed at Midgeley’s planing mill, filed with the county clerk a notice of appropriation for 88 000 cubic inches of McKenzie river waters to power a proposed Odalisques Electric Power Co. canal. The project plans a four mile western canal along the river’s north bank, 60 feet wide at the bottom, carrying 8 000 cubic inches under six inch pressure.
Bids for the bankrupt stock of Roberts Drug Co were opened with two offers. Woodward Clark Co of Portland won at 750 while Geo T Hall of the city bid 702. Creditors should receive about ten cents on the dollar.
The south window features silverware cutlery and gifts for Christmas presents while the north window displays new furniture rugs and lace curtains. The display extends back fifty feet.
Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists of Toledo advertise Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, price per bottle. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Subscribe for the Weekly Guard.
United States Land Office Oregon notices Edwin E Lemmen of Minnesota filed September 4 1906 statement No 7156 for the southeast quarter section 30 township 18 south range 7 west Willamette meridian. He will prove the land is valuable for timber not agriculture before U S commissioner W W Calkine in Eugene January 4 1907. Witnesses named include Martin Haagenson Nick Anderson Peder Ophus and Andrew A Lemmen. Adverse claimants must file by January 4 1907.
Notice is given that Olaf Olson of Sellwood, Oregon filed sworn statement No. 7239 under a June 3 1878 act for timber land in Roseburg district. He will offer proof January 24 1907 to show land is valuable for timber and to claim it before the Roseburg Register and Receiver. Witnesses include Haagenson Eugene Olson of Oregon and others.
Gertrude G. Bush of Bay Centre Washington filed sworn statement No 72231 on March 9 1906 for the purchase of the W E of section 20 in township 18 south range 6 in Roseburg Oregon under the 1906 act for timber lands. She will prove the land is valuable for timber rather than agriculture and will present witnesses Clark P Devereaux Eugene Fred C Whitten Portland Josie Hale Bush and Anderson Bush Bay Centre. Adverse claimants must file within the Jan 23 1907 deadline with the register and receiver at Roseburg Oregon.
Notice announces Anderson S. Bush of Bay Centre Washington sworn statement No. 7232 for the E of Wy of section 2 in township 1s range 6w, to prove land’s value for timber over agriculture before the Roseburg Oregon register on Wednesday the 23rd. Witnesses Clark P. Co Whitten Portland Josie Hale Bush and Gertrude G. Bush Bay Centre Washington listed. Claimants urged to file claims by the 23rd.
Roseburg Oregon November 5 1906 In compliance with the timber land act Ethed H Saller of Alma Lane County Oregon has filed sworn statement No 7445 for parcels in section 6 township 19 south range 8 west Willamette Meridian and will prove land value for timber over agriculture before U S Commissioner W W Calkins Eugene Oregon on March 6 1907 Witnesses Clair Hinkson Harvey Sallee Henry Hinkson of Alma Oregon and Sidney Porter of Walton Oregon. Notice states lands may be entered by B L Eddy Register.
Notice is given that WILLIAM H. SANE filed sworn statement No 7439 on August 4 1892 for purchase of timber land parcels in section 6 township 19 south range 8 west Willamette Meridian. He will offer proof March 5 1907 before W W Calkins at Eugene Oregon. Witnesses include Andres Himkeon Mable Hinkson Sidney Porter and Louis D Bliett all of Oregon. Claimant must file by the Sunday before the hearing.
Roseburg Oregon November 5 1904 Joyce B Hopkins of Albany Linn County Oregon has filed a sworn statement for purchase of land in section 19 township 17 range 8 west Willamette Meridian and will offer proof March 6 1907 at his Eugene office He names 48 witnesses including John H Dick and Dave Murphy of Eugene Albert Brownell of Albany and James A Johnson of Deadwood Oregon The description discusses the lands to be claimed and timber and stone potential questions of title
Harold L. Hopkins of Oregon files sworn statement No 7447 to purchase the SE fractional section 6 township 17 south range 8 west Willamette meridian and prove up on March 11 1907 before U S Commissioner W W Calkins at Eugene Oregon. Witnesses named include Dave Murphy John H Dick Clifford Edwards and Ira P Hower all of Eugene Oregon.
Roseburg Oregon October 18 1906 notices under the 1878 Timber Lands Act as extended to public lands by 1892. Josie Hale Bush of Bay Center Washington filed sworn statement No 7233 March 9 1906 for the E half of E half of Section 20 Township 18 south Range 6 west before the Roseburg register January 23 1907 with witnesses Clark Devereaux Eugene Fred Whitten Portland Anderson Bush Bay Center Gertrude Bush Bay Center. Citizens with claims must file by January 24 1907.
Roseburg Oregon October 9 1906 notice of filing sworn statement No 7153 by Charles W Inman Elmira Lane County Oregon for the S g of NW SW of NEy and NW of SE Section 32 Township 7 south Range 6 west W M to show land value for timber or stone over agriculture and to establish claim before U S commissioner W W Calkins at Ma on January Loi witnesses Fred Yates Harry L Bown Ira Oman Bert Oman all Elmira residents names of adverse claimants urged to file by January 4 1907
Coburg supporters form a local baseball association and have already raised 400 dollars to fund youth teams and events. The effort reflects community backing and plans for upcoming seasons with organized fundraising and participation from residents and local sponsors.
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