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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1910
Page
6
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as the best remedy for sprains and bruises, claiming instantaneous pain relief and swelling reduction without harming the tender area. It cites a Scranton man, L. Kolano, who slipped at noon, could not hold a pencil by four o'clock, and bought a bottle to treat his injury.
Ernest Pritchard, youth accused of arson and killing livestock, was arrested while entering the city with his parents. He was examined by county officials and committed to the insane asylum at Salem after his parents testified to peculiar behavior and a rifle-carrying habit. The lad, a deserter from the army, had feared arrest by military officers.
A Taylor family reunion was held Sunday near Coburg at Clarence Taylor’s home. Twenty guests attended with dinner prepared by Mrs. Clarence Taylor. Among the visitors were William Taylor and wife from Elmsburg Washington and Jim Taylor and wife from Eugene. Generations present included Melvin, Clarence, Clywe, and Harold Taylor, four generations in all.
Washington January 17 The petition in the John R Walsh former president of the Chicago National Bank case was denied in the US Supreme Court. Walsh must serve his sentence of five years in the Federal prison at Fort Leavenworth Kansas for misappropriating bank funds.
Wm Worthington and bride Mra Stone travel from Eugene toward Fiddle Creek. Mrs Stone also linked to Mra Worthylake. R H Clow of Mapleton buys the launch Alberta from A P Knowles and will run the boat locally. Evangelical Ladies Aid elects officers for the coming year: Mrs F A Johnson president, Mrs John Morris VP, Mrs O W Sutton secretary, Mrs J A Goode assistant secretary, Mrs John Yates treasurer. K O T M Lodge at Acme installs officers: Forest N Whisman Past Commander, A A Miner Commander, Fred E Raymond record keeper, G G Erhart master at arms. Died at Indiana Creek home of W A Mead on Jan 10 1910: Math Masier aged 63, father of Mrs W A Mead and Mrs E Palmer.
L. C. Lamb was brought from Wendling on the local train this forenoon suffering from pneumonia and his wife accompanied him on the noon train to St. Vincent's hospital in Portland for treatment.
Cottage Grove January 17 The second annual Calapoola poultry show drew strong crowds and top birds from across the coast. J A Griffin of Eugene won the silver cup for the best pen in the American class White Wyandottes. Edward Bhearer of Eugene earned the Asiatic plant best pen for light Brahmas. Mina Flores Phillipe of Cottage Grove took White Leghorns with President F G Rosenberg and F C Coffman cups for the best pen. Ed Shoal of Albany won best pair of ducks with Vice President J Dubrillo’s cup. Charlie Hall of Cottage Grove showed fantasia. W C Conner’s secretary cup went to M M Lower of Creswell for largest exhibit outside the city. F C Walker and A D Chamberlin awarded the largest scoring turkey to Mrea B E Belcler of Cottage Grove. C F Coffman of Cottage Grove earned Corning Towls for First Nations bank cup. Forty other premiums were distributed to high scoring exhibitors. ex Game Warden J W Baker displayed a fine set of China pheasants and won all awards on them.
The steamer Favorite, recently at Coon Bay, will be brought to the Siuslaw to run between Florence and Mapleton. A two deck, two cabin craft with capacity about 125 passengers, commanded by Captain Ludwig Christensen, will serve with a return to waters near Coquille. The vessel was previously away for twenty years and is now newly enlarged for the voyage.
Mrs. Wood testifies to benefit from Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney weakness and back pain. She bought at W A Kuykendall's Drug store in Eugene Oregon and recommends Doan's Kidney Pills. Foster Millburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. price 50 cents.
Murray W Ayers of Transit Bridge New York recounts near fatal liver trouble. After severe weight loss and deterioration, Electric Bitters cured him restoring health and 40 pounds. Advertises 50c at W A Kuykendall for stomach liver and kidney troubles. Also notes engagement of Edesse Peery to Elmer Maradon Cox with ceremony in Eugene Oregon January 30 1910 at 10 am.
J M Kitchen J H Inwall and H A Schell appraisers for the estate of Jacob Keller filed today with the probate court an inventory showing property valued at 6120 16 dollars.
A brisk promotional note touts Preventies candy cold cure tablets as gentle and effective. It claims a few hours to break feverish symptoms, appealing to children with a candy-like taste. A large box of 48 costs 25 cents, sold by all dealers.
Washington on January 17 Cardinal Gibbons laments food prices rise beyond reason. He notes people earn little more than years ago yet pay enormous figures for common necessities. He cannot explain causes but supports any method to restore fair prices.
Over five hundred members of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of Oregon Washington and Idaho gather in Walla Walla for a week long convention. Sessions cover parcels post law central purchasing body grain bagan and other farmer matters.
St. Petersburg January 17 The Council of Ministers rejected the United States proposal to neutralize the Manchurian railways as not acceptable at present. Russia will deliver its reply to Ambassador Rockhill in a few days after Knox's plan was presented.
Portland reveals the twelve rate list for the Santa Barbara training camp with Gus Fisher Tom Seaton Je be Garrett Howard Guy and others joining from Cleveland Springfield Mo Chicago City League and Tri City League. The outfield features Walter McCredie Billy Speas and John Buddy Ryan with Perle Casey Kivan Olgon and Jimmy Shim in infield slots.
Albany Oregon January 17 Funeral services for Professor A M Sanders superintendent of Albany public schools who died at his home last night were held this forenoon at the First Baptist Church where he was a prominent member Rev S A Douglas conducted the services The body was sent by noon train to Roseburg his former home for burial
In Junction Day Oregon Harrisburg Town Team edged Junction City High School 14 to 12 in a close contest. After a 6 to 3 halftime edge by the visitors the second half tied the game and Harrisburg won the deciding overtime tie by two points.
Washington reports no agreement in sight between railroad officials and switchmen after talks with mediators Chairman Knapp and Dr. Neill. The article notes ongoing conference to resolve the dispute and mentions Theos Batley selling his interest in Batley Livery Stable on West Fifth Street to partners Heskett and Youkin.
Eugene defeats Salem Albany in a two to one decision at the high school assembly room on the question of adopting the Canadian Hanking System. Eugene supported the affirmative. Judges were L. Starr Bale, Hert Prescott Eugene, and Ivan B. Rhodes state Y M C A secretary. Salem won at home and lost in Eugene, making the final contest delay.
The Fairmount W C T U and Fairmount Ladies Aid Society held a joint meeting at the Rutherford home on Villard Avenue. Officers elected: President Mrs D W McGil, vice president Mrs J D McDonald, secretary Mrs W A Seymour, treasurer Mrs John Moffat. A bountiful repast followed and plans were made for alternating biweekly meetings.
Salem Oregon January 17 E Hofer editor of the Salem Capital Journal was acquitted in justice court on a charge of operating an unlicensed automobile. The prize car was tied to a newspaper voting contest and the jury agreed the machine did not belong to the paper, suggesting manufacturers may be liable.
Cottage Grove Oregon January 16 E J Young of Spokane returns from a detailed survey of coal outcroppings west of the city and declares coal exists in quantity warranting mining He has leased land from S F Jackson and will install mining machinery in February to market the coal from this city
Washington January 17. Representative Tawney introduced a bill to authorize establishing a life saving station at the mouth of the Siuslaw River to aid maritime rescue operations.
At Junction City on January 16 a new boys band was organized under the Modern Woodmen of America. The group includes about 25 pieces and will rehearse and perform in community events.
John L. Dillard of Eugene wed Miss Angeline Smith of Grants Pass on January 14 in Grants Pass. They arrived in Eugene to reside. Dillard works as a paying teller at Eugene Loan and Savings Bank and Angeline is noted as a popular Southern Oregon young woman. In Florence on January 13 1910 August Hirth wed Mrs Ernestine Liebard with Justice of the Peace Drew Severy officiating.
A wild blizzard of winter and spring brings danger and illness as thousands suffer colds coughs and grip. The ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery claiming quick relief and a testimonial from A L Dunn of Pine Valley Mississippi who says one bottle cured him after three weeks. Priced 50c and 1.00 guaranteed by W A Kuykendall.
Letters claim Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures female illnesses with reports from Mrs C Cole and Mrs A H Sanborn of Vermont and Ohio. The ad asserts 30 years of use, herbal ingredients, and a money reward offer for proving letters false or unpaid. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for free advice from Massachusetts.
Spring training at the University begins next Monday for the track season of 1910. Newcomers Bob Kuykendall, Briedwer, Adam Kreiger, Erie Kay, and McClure show early promise as Oregon eyes a balanced, competitive squad. Cross country rivals Oregon Agricultural College loom but Oregon holds depth with several standout freshmen likely to shape the campaign.
The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the First National Bank of Springfield was held last Tuesday. The board of directors, led by J. C. Brattain as president and J. F. Smith as vice president, includes Chas. Scott cashier E. E. Kepner J. B. Young B. A. Washburne and L. K. Page, all re-elected for another year. The year ahead aims to maintain top service for the public.
Mr and Mrs John Kestly of Eugene announce the marriage of their only daughter Mary Alice to Mr Edward Douglas Hollenback. The ceremony will take place January 26 1910 at 10 oclock in St Marys Catholic church.
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