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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
10
A collection of testimonial letters lauds Peruna for curing catarrh and throat troubles. Rev H W Tate and Rev P E Swanstrom describe dramatic relief after using Peruna, noting personal and family benefits. The release also notes Dr Hartman’s team developing Peruna in tablet form, offering a tablet equivalent to a dose of the liquid medicine.
The University of Oregon Athletic Council discussed hosting the OAC game in Portland next fall with no firm site decision. Forbes, a Yale man and former West Point coach, is rumored as coach, while focus also lies on Rodman Beebe and Beebe’s potential Oxford scholarship outcome. Debates, scholarships, and student society activities fill the campus notes, including the Eu roxian Society officers and forthcoming intercollegiate contests.
Edward Keeler and his wife welcomed a son born at Bimiva Macwary on February 22, 1998. The notice notes local distribution of a Hickory Bark Remedy from the Hickory Bridge Remedy Company of Salem Oregon, marketed as pure and guaranteed to care. Sold by Hull's Red Cross Drug Store and other dealers.
Week reports a new shingle mill under construction with 49000 capacity per ten hours and near full operation. Odd Fellows building accepted after fixes. A B Shaw opens own confectionery and ice cream shop in Kepner building, aims for ten day opening. Missouri umpire visits. local hotel staff changes. hardware group meeting in Portland. hot steel and harness shop opens across from livery stable.
New York January 21 Supreme Court Justice Greenbaum told at Hebrew Technical School for girls that many women cook badly, especially in rural areas where soil should yield fine food. He warned improper home nourishment drives wage earners to seek liquor and questioned domestic diets in this country.
In the will contest of John M. Hays et al versus Robert and Lola Brady the defendants filed an answer today. Their attorneys are Thorp and Hardy Woodcock and Potter John M Pipes and Geo A Piper.
Chicago dated report says Norstrom, a bank clerk from Astoria, was arrested in Jacksonville Florida for passing forged checks totaling 15000 on First National Bank of Astoria. He raised a 3 draft to 15000 and obtained cash and drafts, aboard a yacht bought at Brunswick. He confessed to the forgery.
In Portland in the Hall Mars case Proecutor Heney used ex state senator Steilner to tie Senator Fulton to the affair Fulton allegedly notified Steiner of a civil action scheme against Butte Creek Land Livestock and Lumber Co rather than criminal charges The defense argues the missing letter may be destroyed Steiner testified Fulton sought all related correspondence before Portland and may have kept the letter Steiner pleaded guilty to the conspiracy indictment and became a government witness Hall Mays are pursued for conspiracy via Steiner Zachary and Hendricks as officers of Butte Creek Company
Lisbon January 24 disturbances fill the town as authorities report no new developments in the failed bid to topple the monarchy. The conspiring figure remains at large amid ongoing unrest and inquiries into the plot.
A Lisbon repatch reports Dr. Farmano Lopez, linked to a plot to bomb Premier Franco, escaped from St. Julia prison at the Tagus mouth. The fortress staff and commander were arrested on suspicion of accepting a bribe to aid the escape.
At 215 Washington street Eugene the three month old daughter of Hans Miller and wife died this morning. The cause is unknown. Mr and Mrs Miller awoke to find the child dead. Dr J W Harfle examined the body and declared death due to natural causes but could not determine the exact cause. No signs of smothering or crushing by either parent.
Representative James A. Tawney of Minnesota, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, cautions that government revenues fall short by $100 million this year unless Congress imposes further economy.
Mies Sarah Truex, who appeared in Eugene in The Stronger Sex recently, was operated on for appendicitis yesterday. Charles S. Albert, her husband, was by her side during the procedure and recovery is expected to be swift with no complications reported.
In Portland on January 25 Franklin Pierce Mays testified against John M. Hall in a conspiracy case. The prosecution sought to link Senator Fulton to the scheme, with witnesses Steiner Rennick and Mays, though no strong damage against Hall emerged. Brownell testified about pressure from Hall affecting U S attorney appointments and immunity deals, aiming to show Hall used his DA office to shield violators and influence a senate race.
Eight year old Elsie Griffin daughter of Mr and Mrs A M Griffin of the People’s restaurant shows off a sponge cake and a cream pie she made after school without help The Guard staff sampled the treats and praised her skill Griffin claims she could beat any girl her age in a cooking contest and advocates teaching culinary arts in public schools
After four years in Portland, T Alba will return to his native country February 1. He sought recall time to be with his family awaiting him abroad.
A fierce blizzard paralyses New York and nearby areas on January 24. Snow drifts clog streets with streetcar delays, and many poor residents seek shelter at charity institutions. One man froze to death under a porch. Brooklyn transport is halted as hundreds clear roads. The storm also disrupts Sandy Hook navigation and hits Philadelphia and northern New Jersey with telegraph, telephone, and rail paralysis.
A January fire in Portland Maine caused about 1 million dollars in damage by destroying the city hall and police buildings and endangering over 700 attendees at a Knights of Pythias jubilee. Chief Engineer Melville was seriously injured but remained to direct the blaze fight. alarm delays hindered firefighting due to crossed electric wires in the city electrician’s office.
Chicago dispatch reports James Harper and W T Smith, once on the run in Seattle, confessed to robbing the National Bank of Hattiesburg after claiming president A F Thomason walked in his sleep. They watched Thomason enter with his door key and learned the safe combination while he slept under electric light.
Corvallis Oregon January 23 Many candidates turn out each evening at Oregon Agricultural College for cross country runs. Yesterday 60 men covered four miles on country roads and Trainer Heater is pleased with the showing. February 22 the final trial will be held with the top three from each of four classes entering a final meet to select representatives for the Intercollegiate track meet this spring.
Thomas K Campbell filed declaration to run for railroad commissioner. In Portland circuit court yesterday judges denied motions by J Thagaburn Ross T T Burkhart George and John BE Atehteen to quash indictments. They plan to challenge by filing demurrers contending the charges do not constitute a crime.
News of Mrs. Della Woods death reached J Brent and family. She formerly was Mrs. Don Hopewell and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Brent now in Weiser Idaho. The remains will be brought to Enagene for burial with funeral details to follow.
Oregon agriculture college entrance requirements hinder uniform statewide college standards. Committee members from Albany College, University of Oregon, Willamette University, McMinnville College, and the state agricultural college discussed, but could not agree on uniform terms. A further joint meeting before the state teachers association was planned.
Albany Herald reports A Welch of the Willamette Valley Company in town overnight then leaving for Portland. He says the electric road from Salem to Albany is under way and will be rushed. Ties are being distributed between Albany and Salem as work proceeds this summer. The Albany Salem connection will be taken up as soon as feasible.
A Portland banquet of the Oregon Alumni Association launched a vigorous campaign to back increased University funding. Tom Richardson urged voters to oppose the referendums on the appropriation, arguing the cost is minimal compared to state wealth. The group planned pamphlets and a subscription drive to spread arguments, with initial funds raised to cover printing costs.
On January 23, 1908, at the county courthouse, County Judge Chrisman witnessed the marriage of Samuel W. Brown of Blackley and Mrs. Belle Scott of Eugene. The brief ceremony connected two residents in a formal union officiated by the local judge.
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