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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1910
Page
2
A garbled plea touts a risk free medicine offer and a nationwide agent network, claiming governments and doctors are bypassed. The text asserts “every package” of a product is free if it fails and urges readers to order, alleging decades of nationwide distribution and responsibility for customer outcomes.
Frankfort reports Dr. Cook has arranged a strictly incognito stay at a sanatorium near Heidelberg as his health remains seriously affected by recent events. The Frankfurter Zeitung provides no details on who arranged it where the explorer is now or when he will arrive. Heidelberg inquiries yield no information about Cook’s presence or arrival.
Friends of ex state senator W F Matlock of Pendleton grow alarmed as typhoid pneumonia worsens. He contracted illness in Alberta last fall while managing land interests and now suffers hip bone consumption and signs of Bright's disease. Only family and medical staff may visit. Matlock 65, married with two children, long prominent in Umatilla county politics and business, with ties to Skagway Alaska.
Mollie Schwind aged 18 years 6 months died at her parents home Marcola January 17 1910 at 6 am from a cerebral abscess. Survived by parents Henry and Mrs Schwind two brothers Henry and George and sisters Alice and Katie. Funeral Tuesday interment Baxter cemetery Rev Pullen to officiate. Also William M Bland 73 died at his Springfield home Sunday night burial Tuesday M E church Lauryl Grove cemetery.
Advertises Hall's Texas Wonder tonic as a guaranteed remedy for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. Claims five years of sales with no complaints and promotes 60 days treatment terms by J Hull.
An old advertisement extols Dr Shoop's Restorative as a nerve focused remedy. It claims it does not drug stomach or stimulate heart or kidneys but targets weak nerves guiding each organ. The copy urges a test and notes universal preference by druggists.
A. and D. Cameron of Salem appear in the city context, listed among local residents.
William Brown of St Johns Newfoundland wagers 10000 with the National Club to travel around the world in seven years with five dogs. He is en route via Eugene to Los Angeles to claim the bet, having visited most continents in three years and planning a two month final leg. Brown funds expenses by selling dog team photographs and exhibtions while caring for the animals, with one dog in poor shape after a fight in Albany.
Albany Oregon January 14 The Pacific States Telephone company has secured three replacement operators after six workers walked out. Two arrived from Eugene and one from Salem with more to join today. Miss Jessie Anderson leads a petition among business men seeking reinstatement with a small pay raise. Strikers cite wages of 20 to 25 dollars monthly and conflict with district Manager Oda Jones. Manager Merrill plans to hire new operators.
Spokane reports Grangeville Idaho once the nation’s largest dry town will end its saloons by April 5 under local option law. Eight bars existed when Idaho county voted dry. four closed recently and Arlington bar will shut January 31. Oregon bar faces closure after a recent free for all. Office and Imperial set to close at midnight April 5.
Wm. R. Brower, long employed by The Guard, departed this morning with his wife for Florence to take work with the West newspaper.
J. D. Fields and his wife returned home last night after several months in Texas, marking a welcome home for the couple and a brief respite from travel.
The wrecked schooner San Buena Ventura's captain Paul Rappenmundt his wife and their three months old child plus his 16 year old son and the seven crew were saved after three days at sea. The Fairhaven carried them into San Francisco with only Erickson and Cossiovey sustaining injuries from shifting cargo and the lifeboat transfer amidst heavy seas.
Special Correspondence from Pleasant Hill Jan 15 Mrs Hunter Portland Mission school principal spoke at Union High School on Education of the American Chinese outlining teaching difficulties and the need for one teacher per two pupils She also noted an Eastern mind analysis and that she will address the high school again Bruce Wheeler 13 was elected president of the Union High School Literary Society with Dougal Rankin Frances Mathews Erma Laird and Lew Farrow as officers
In Philadelphia on January 14 Frederick Cohen was committed to county prison without bail for a kidnapping hearing in two weeks. Police say Cohen harmed the girl, while Roberta Delanon asserts she alone was responsible for the escapade. The runaway is in a private apartment hospital under a nerve specialist’s care for days.
Washington January 15 The House voted to recommit the resolution proposing the change of presidential inauguration day. This action practically defeats the measure and leaves the fate of the ceremony unsettled amidst political contention.
Evansville Ind January 17 The Citizens National Bank suspended temporarily shocking the city. It held 1.4 million in private money including large commercial deposits and many small accounts. Loans totaling 1.202 million show weak credit with large individual loans spark suspicions though no criminal misconduct is alleged. President Gillett reportedly borrowed heavily but indemnified the bank with personal property. Depositors may be paid in full.
Springfield council session approves John Mullen as city recorder with a $20 salary and no fees, orders monthly finance reports, and considers a plumbing license, sidewalk rules, and a rock crusher plan funded by the Commercial Club. A street lamp at Sth and C streets is approved along with broader regional rail-served plant plans for Coburg Wendling Natron and nearby towns.
Springfield plans a steam laundry and a first class plant as part of its development push. Officials cite modernization aims and potential job opportunities for residents, with no date set for groundbreaking yet.
Rev. T. H. Dahl of Minneapolis, president of the United Norwegian Lutheran Church in America, visited Eugene over Sunday. He preached at the Norwegian Lutheran church with Rev. M. P. Dommersnaes, drawing large attendance at both services and earning praise for his eloquence and leadership.
Thurston reports notable enthusiasm over smallpox in the Charles Gray family vicinity. Several relatives are affected but no quarantine is in place yet. None of the ill are severely sick and no physician is attending. The situation likely explains the lack of quarantine guidance.
A Booth Kelly mill worker severed a hand artery when a stick from a machine struck it. Blacksmith Bucholtz, injured recently in an explosion, is recovering and plans to resume Monday. Harry Stewart’s department store suffered about 1000 dollars in water damage from an open faucet in the Odd Fellows hall above. Water was off for repairs and flooded the room when restored. Doctors Burr and Pollard moved their offices to Sutton block. Mrs. Mary Vitus Andrews bought the J Jenkins house and lot four miles west of Eugene and will reside here. Smith Brothers will start manufacturing fruit boxes after additional machinery is installed. The shingle mill is hampered by cedar log drift in the pond.
Washington, Jan. 17. The House passed by viva voce vote the bill granting separate statehood to the territories of New Mexico and Arizona. The measure moves to the Senate for consideration as part of the push to admit both territories as states.
L L Hunter, a railroad engineer, and his young son were burned to death while Mrs Hunter, their daughter, and two other relatives suffered severe burns but were saved by fireman Frederick Ulrich. The disaster followed a collision after a misplaced switch caused an arc, as Eastbound Southern Pacific No 8 wrecked at Lemay near Ogden.
The county commissioner completed the annual appointment of road supervisors. The list covers numerous districts with names such as Frank Herman Cobure, Charles Neal, Jomeon W. Smith, Wallace Bowman, C. Lewis, Noah Rhodes, Jennie Wallace, Thomas Walker Pleasanter, James Stoops, A. T. Miller, Charles Sharon, and many others across Springfield, Creswell, Eugene, Oak, and surrounding areas. The lengthy roster includes multiple locations like Dexter, Saginaw, Dorena, Lorane, Junction, and Cottage Grove with numerous appointees for the present year.
Eugene police court filled with drunks as Judge Bryson handed sentences to transients Sackerson Clark and Kelly who were told to leave within an hour. Frank Parks paid a $10 fine while Ennis McPherson received thirty days with parole for good behavior. William Ryan and Ike Conway were fined $10 but jailed five days for lack of funds. Fred Holmes also fined ten dollars.
Over the past two weeks options were taken on more than 15,000 acres of land in Sams Valley near Medford. Prices ranged from 14 to 200 dollars per acre. The deals were taken by various individuals said to represent a San Francisco syndicate. More than 1.5 million dollars are involved in the transactions.
A young child tormented for two months by severe hives is described as itching and scratching worsening the misery. Despite several treatments, relief remains elusive before a potential new remedy is sought.
Mrs Geo L Friedhoff reports her daughter's two month battle with hives, worsened by scratching. After daily baths and Cuticura remedies the itching ceased quickly and the disease disappeared. The testimonial dates to June 10 and July 14, 1908, from Warne, Missouri.
A North Carolina reader, Mrs. J D Maxwell of Womtalkde on May 21 1908, reports a boy’s skin cure after failing with various remedies. She credits Cutlours Hemebee soap and Cututuresointment along with Purity the Py for rapid relief and urges friends to try the products.
Cameron Mo January 17 A farmer Joseph Monts killed his father Alexander Monts after the elder went to demand removal from the farm. The son, a tenant, fired when the father came to inspect the removal. Son and wife surrendered, claiming self defense.
Sam Langford, the Boston middleweight hopeful, meets Montana Jack Sullivan in a six round bout at the Empire Athletic Club tonight. Langford, viewed as a strong challenger for the heavyweight title, has faced arranging difficulties in past matches. H. T. Dow traveled to Portland today to handle timber business.
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