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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1908

Page

2

Understanding Rheumatism Causes and Cure Methods

The text explains rheumatism stems from excess uric acid in the blood due to indigestion poor bowel action and weak kidneys. It argues external treatments only ease symptoms and that only Swift’s Specific S S S cleanses and purifies the blood, delivering relief by addressing the disease’s real cause. It invites readers to obtain a special Rheumatism book and medical advice from Swift Specific Co Atlanta GA.

S.S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta, GA

Olive Street Ordinance Passes City Council

An adjourned council meeting approved opening Olive street from West Twelfth to West Seventeenth after viewing report published in The Guard. Other actions include refer to street committee for alley realignment, paving area adjustments for M F Griggs, tree planting plan on Columbia and Walnut avenues, and delaying Willamette street across the railroad.

Olive Street West Twelfth West Seventeenth Street Rugh M. F Griggs Fairmount Calkins Columbia Avenue Walnut Avenue Judiciary Committee Eleventh Street John Maughn E. W. Polock Willamette Street

Democrats Endorse Bryan for Oregon Presidential Bid

Central committeemen from most counties meet at Imperial Portland to endorse William Jennings Bryan for president. Senator Milt Miller argued the party is riding a flood tide toward victory. State convention set for June 16 with about 215 delegates. representation by county based on War election votes. Republicans plan state convention after April primaries. delegate method to national convention to be decided.

Portland Columbia Coos Crook Grant Klamath Lake Lincoln Tillamook Union Wallowa Imperial Sweek Bryan Oregon Democrate Milt Miller Miller Chamberlain Wote Baker County Benton Clackamas Clatsop Curry Douglas Gilliam Harney Jackson Josephine Lone Linn Malheur Marion Morrow Multnomah Polk Sherman Umatilla Wollowa Wasco Washington Wheeler Yambhhill Weatgate Republican Organization

Petaluma Hatchery Products at Chambera Hardware Co

Petaluma incubators and brooders showcased by Chambera Hardware Co offer practical poultry equipment for farmers. The display emphasizes reliable models suitable for backyard and larger operations, with emphasis on ease of use and durable construction.

Petaluma Chambera Hardware Co

Reported plot to blow up Atlantic ships

Washington reports a claimed plot to blow up one or more ships of the Atlantic fleet at Rio Janeiro. White House says there is no credence to an actual plot. Information originated in Paris and moved through the secret service to Admiral Evans and South American authorities.

Washington Rio Janeiro White House Secret Service Paris Secret Service Bureau Admiral Evans

Arrests Made in Plot Against American Fleet

Rio de Janeiro reports multiple arrests in an alleged plot to destroy the American fleet in the harbor. Five Italians, one Canadian, and two Germans are in custody, with other members believed held at Ban Paulé. A Spaniard named Rocchero, long resident, aided the group but went insane a year ago and was confined in a Montevideo sanitarium.

Rio Janeiro Ban Paulé Rocchero Montevidio

Lane County editors organize county press association

A county press association was formed today at the Commercial Club with W. C. Gilstrap as president D. M. C. Gault as vice president L. M. Beebe as secretary and C. 4. Fisher as treasurer Those present included W. G. Gilstrap D. M. C. Gault L. M. Beebe C. H. Fisher 5. L. Moorhead W. C. Conner and W. H. Weatherson.

Commercial Club W. C. Gilstrap D. M. C. Gault L. M. Beebe C. 4. Fisher W. G. Gilstrap C. H. Fisher L. Moorhead W.C. Conner W. H. Weatherson

Insane Junction City Resident Committed to Salem Asylum

Charles Van Vrankin, a 66 year old longtime resident of Junction City, was examined for sanity at the courthouse and committed to the Salem asylum by County Judge Chrisman. The examiners were Dr. W Kuykendall and Dr. J M Leohrbach. The illness is described as softening of the brain.

Charles van Vrankin Junction City Salem Chrisman W. Kuykendall J. M. Leohrbach Junction

Memorial Hall for Mary Rodney at State University

The Portland Journal describes a movement to build a Mary Rodney Memorial Hall at the University of Oregon in Eugene as a residence for young women. Bishop Scadding and Luella Clay Carson plan a meeting at St Stephens Pro cathedral to urge wider support among Episcopalians and other educators.

The Portland Journal Mary Rodney Scadding Luella Clay Carson University of Oregon State University At Eugene Mary B. Rodney Scading Oregon St. Stephens Pro-cathedral Thirteenth Clay Streets Miss Carson Miss Rodney St. Helen‘s Hall B. Wistar Morrin

Albany Shoplifter Will Not Be Prosectuted

Albany Oregon January 20 Mrs Eden Vanderlip of Halsey will escape prosecution for shoplifting after her husband killed himself from worry over her arrest. Merchants Chambers and Mette in the white store declined to prosecute citing her age of fifty and her morphine addiction.

Albany, Or Eden Vanderlip Halsey Chambers & Mette

Hollister Roky Moustala Tea promotes health claims

An ad fragment touts Hollister Roky Moustala Tea as a remedy for illness and strengthens arteries. It mentions rich, rad effects and suggests the product benefits men, women, and children, with selling points by Lian Drees Co.

Hollister Lian Drees Co

Power Canal Work To Begin At Foley Springs

J V O Leary reports that Southern Pacific civil engineers and assistants are building cabins above Foley Springs on the McKenzie river to house crews for a canal project. Pack horses will haul provisions and tools as work starts in spring, with completion potentially years away. The project aligns with prior SP surveys of water power sites near Spencer filings and signals early development of power work on the upper McKenzie.

J. V. O'Leary McKeNzie BriDge Eugene Southern Pacific McKenzie River Foley Springs 5. P. Company O'Leary 8S. P McKenzie

Union High School Up the Valley

Unity Oregon district news reports a push to consolidate Unity Rhinevault Randall and Morgan districts into a union high school possibly offering nine months of instruction. Other notes include local horse sale talk, travel and work trips, school progress, and a church service invitation.

Unity E. E. Hyland Portland Rhinevault Randall Morgan Oscar Drury Addie Edwards Eugene Phil Johnson Addie Grace Sailor Booth-Kelly Company Ita Dam Winberry A. J. Renfro Mr. Perkins Springfield

New Lodge Officers Installed at Vida

Gate Creek union No. 287 of the Order of Washington at Vida installs officers for 1908 including Fred C. Montgomery as president and James F. Miller as vice president. Auditing committee reports books balanced. praise for J F Minney and Benjamin F Minney. committee asks newspapers to publish notice. Henry A. Cook Carey W. Thomson Herman F. Hartwig committee members.

Vida Gate Creek Union No Order of Washington Carey W. Komeon Fred C. Montgomery James F. Miller J. F. Minney Benj. F. Minney Matilda Miller Mra Lloyd Tucker Milo Thompson Thaddeus Cook H. A. Cook Gate Creek Union No. 257 O. K Noble Order of Washington Fenjamin F. Minney Lye Adv Ale

Warship work under way at Mare Island yard

Rushed coaling and fitting preparations for the cruiser South Dakota at Mare Island as she nears commission. Crew assembly underway and plans to arm and man the ship are noted. Overhaul of torpedo destroyer Paul Jaonen approved at 23000 dollars amid continued Mare Island activity.

Vallejo South Dakota Mare Island Navy Yard Paul Jaoen Prometheus Mare Island

Two-Cent Fare Declared Unconstitutional by Court

Philadelphia January 20 State supreme court has ruled the two cent railroad fare law unconstitutional, upholding the common pleas court decision. The ruling affects transportation pricing and public utility regulation in Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania State Supreme Court Common Pleas Court

Oregon Pioneer of 1h44 Dies at Empire City

Sarah Damron Owens aged 91 years and 8 days died at Empire City Coos county at 3 p m yesterday of heart dropsy. Born January 8 1818 in Pike County Kentucky she crossed the plains in 1843 with Thomas Owens. She leaves 11 children 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Interment will be at Empire City. She was grandmother of Mrs Chas H Fisher wife of the Guard publisher.

Oregonian Sarah Damron Owens Charles W. Fulton Empire City Coos County Ida McCulloch Hanson Pike County Kentucky Plains Thomas Owens

Oregon's first public instruction head Dr Rowland dies

Salem Oregon January 19 Dr L L Rowland Oregon's first superintendent of public instruction died in Salem after a prolonged illness The Nashville born educator came to Oregon with his parents in 1844 and was born in 1831 in Tennessee His death was due to dropsy and ends a long public service career

Salem L. L. Rowland Oregon Rowland Nashville Tenn

Henderson announces engagement of Vernita Mary Henderson

E news item notes Henderson of Silver Lake announces the engagement of his niece Miss Vernita Mary Henderson to Lloyd Everette Bellman of Eugene. The couple plans a February ceremony at the Stelter home, with Vernita a former Eugene University student and social figure in Portland.

E. King Henderson Silver Lake Vernita Mary Henderson Lioyd Everelte Bellman Eugene B.D. Stelter Portland Henderson University of Oregon Portland Journal

Timber Land Notice in Oregon Timber Land Act

Notice under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878 filed May 23 1907 by Augustus E Whitaker Walton Lane Oregon for SW 14 of Sec 32 Township 19 S Range 7 W Willamette Meridian to prove land valuable for timber or stone. witnesses named. hearing March 6 1908 in Eugene before A S Commissioner. adverse claims to be filed by that date.

Timber Land Notice in Oregon Timber Land Act Filing

Notice for publication from Roseburg Oregon dated December 20 1907 announces Frank C King of Eugene Lane County Oregon filed sworn statement No 8780 May 6 1907 to purchase Lot Four and SW quarter of NW quarter of section 2 township 19 south range 6 west W M and will prove land valuable for timber stone not agriculture before US Commissioner W W Calkins in Eugene on March 4 1908 Witnesses include Lewis M Hoselton Lesli Hoselton Jesse Hooker John Hooker all of Crow Oregon and others with claimants notified on or before March 4 1908 Benjamin L Eddy Register.

United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon Congress California Nevada Washington Territory Augustus E. Whitaker Walton Lane W. M W. W. Calkins A. S Eugene Henry Hinkson Alma Clair Hinkson William H. Sallee Sidney Porter Benjamin L. Eddy Register Frank C. King South Range No West U. S Eugene Oregon Lewis M. Hoselton Crow Lesli Hoselton Crow Oregon Jesse Hooker John Hooker

Notice of Final Settlement Estate of John R Goldson

Final account filed by Daniel Hinton, administrator of John R Goldson estate in Lane County Oregon. Hearing set for March 2 1908 at 1 pm in county court to hear objections and finalize settlement. Objections must be filed by the date of hearing. Dated January 14 1908.

John R. Goldson Lane County Oregon Sald Court Daniel Hinton Aministratoy

Obituary and correction notice from Acme and Cottage Grove

Obituary records Geo H Holcomb a 74 year old Acme resident born December 22 1838 in Gallia Ohio died January 14 1900s with funeral at Masonic cemetery. Georgiana Svarverud 7 died of diphtheria January 18 1908 at Fairmount. A correction clarifies Harry Parker arrest report misattributed to a baker Thomas Parker of Cottage Grove and confirms no relation.

G. R. Mills Acme Geo. H. Holcomb Mr. Holcomb Gallea County Ohio Flora James Charles Holcomb Coos Bay Hite Florence G. L. Lovell Masonic Cemetery Fairmount Georgiana Hans Svarverud Harry Parker Parker Cottage Grove Thomas Parker

Farmers Fire Relief Association Field Agent Major Notice

James Calevat agent for The Farmers Fire Relief Association of Butteville Oregon urges renewals and new policies. The association reports over 500000 in risks in the past year including 300000 on Lane county property and 2300000 on top farm buildings in the valley. Write for particulars to Junction City Oregon.

Butteville Oregon Lane County Junction City

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