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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
8
Mrs Frank Stroebe of Wisconsin writes that after months of nervous wreck and poor sleep she used Peruna. Three bottles restored strength and color, four months to recover beyond previous health without sanitarium. Endorses Peruna as a rival in sense and strength building and notes wholesome life at home. Man a lin the ideal laxative.
In Ustove European Russia a fire at the Rik ovsky mine, site of yesterday’s explosion, has killed many. One hundred sixty bodies recovered, over two hundred still trapped, exits blocked, seventy five injured hospitalized. fate of the trapped remains unknown.
Mr and Mrs C A Bennett announce the marriage of their daughter Blanche Ruth Campbell to Roma Alton Mc Cully at 422 Washington Street on July 15 1908 invitations issued by the parents for the nuptials at home.
Dr Ira B Bartle of North Bend operated on a circus performer in Marshfield after the man swallowed a large collection of metal and glass items. The operation in North Bend removed 118 pieces from the stomach including knives cartridges keys nails coins a fish hook and glass. The telegram announcing the removal accompanied a report at the Oregon State Medical association meeting and confirmed by Dr J C O Day.
A parade of names fills Eugene as Fred Warner from Fall Creek, James of Pleasant Hill, Norbert Aya from Junction City, Roy Booth from Roseburg, and many others travel to the city. Visitors include Mrs. B. W. Clark of Portland, Mikey Robovsky from Portland, W. L. Nichols from Ackland, and George J. Stearns of Oakland. Several plan trips to nearby towns like Albany, Cottage Grove, and Salem, with Ed talks and Christan convention attendees. Many residents came home from Portland and Junction City, while others head to Roseburg, Pendleton, or the McKenzie area for Fourth of July activities.
At 915 Wish street Eugene this morning Mrs. Emeline Wiley aged nearly 99 years. she leaves four sons James Gordon Wilse of Oklahoma Frank Wilse of Wood Iowa John Wilse of Eugene Richard S Wilee of Dayton Ohley Mrs Sarah Leighty of Hymore D and Mrs George Schneider of Eugene. Funeral announcements will be made later.
A poetic plea asks for a baby name, listing many candidates such as Rowe Josie Mary Margaret Lilly May Priscilla Prue Annie Carrie Haet Annabel Jo Annetta Sue Maggie Katie Flora Amethyst Kittle Bess. The speaker insists a name must be chosen today, a playful yet earnest nursery missive.
In Portland on July 3 jurors near verdict in the James Henry Booth bribery case. Defense closing arguments concluded as T C Becker urged the jury. Dan Malarkey accused federal officials of unfairly mobilizing witnesses and jurors, citing hired spies and out-of-town influence linked to Frederick A Kiubs and others.
Otto Kauffman opened his renovated establishment yesterday drawing a steady throng despite cool weather. The official opening featured merchants dinner and a striking fresco pennant display around the ceiling with colors from clubs and colleges nationwide, alongside local organizations, creating familiar sights for visitors.
Bols Idaho July 2. The Idaho Board of Pardons commuted Harry Orchard's death sentence to life imprisonment after full explanation of state and common law rights. Orchard, once slated for execution, has moved from death watch to life prisoner and may be assigned to light duties. He expressed lifelong resolve to make restitution.
In New York on July 2 Eugene V Debs name was proposed for endorsement as president by the Socialist labor party but his prior exclusion in Chicago sparked an uproar and a stormy session. The convention adjourned without endorsement and will forward its reasons to the Socialist Party Unity League later.
Beerman and Woodcock filed notice with the county clerk claiming appropriation of creek waters flowing from Whea inklaup into Tallicour Lake. The water will be used for power and the site lies near the game preserve and pleasure report owned by Eugene men in section 27 township 19 south range 12 west.
Aosure cure, one you can depend upon. Hickory Bark Cough Remedy claims to cure lung troubles coughs colds hoarseness and sore throat. For sale by Hull's Red Cross Drug Store and first class dealers everywhere.
Lotfi Ved presents a cryptic work titled Cartomnita Thee tet Je Kae Meer See blending symbolic imagery with enigmatic phrasing. The piece invites readers into a puzzle like mood, exploring perception and language through fragmented, dreamlike lines.
The Booth Kelly Lumber Co. has started a force of 60 to 74 men at work building a logging railway from Wendling six to seven miles up the Mohawk. The work will be rushed and 75 to 80 more are needed at once. The company is gathering laborers as idle workers are plentiful in the state. Equipment for the road from the East includes several small locomotives and log cars and is expected to arrive by completion.
Washington July 1 financially embarrassed by embezzlement of 285000 by W J Bartnett and J Ualtei Brown trustees of the estate of Mrs Ella Colton. The loss left millions in value but debts and taxes unpaid. Convictions in San Francisco of Brown and Bartnett limit recovery from California Safe Deposit Trust. Trustees Conrad P Syme and R G Donaldson ordered to sell the 1617 Connecticut Avenue mansion and raise a 50000 levy while awaiting sale.
United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon May 26 1908 announces Ada Nicklin as contestant against homestead entry 11552 made December 26 1902 by Anneta Britton deceased. Contest alleges absence of heirs and six years no residence cultivation or improvements. Notice to appear July 22 1908 before W W Calkins at Eugene Oregon and final hearing August 5 1908 before Register and Receiver Roseburg.
United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon April 9 1908 notice of timber land sale under June 3 1878 act and August 4 1892 extension. Joseph Heitzman of Eugene filed March 20 1908 No 9555 for NW of Section 12 Township 1% S Range 5 W Willamette Meridian. He will prove land valuable for timber stone not agriculture before W W Calkins US Commissioner Eugene Oregon August 29 1908. Witnesses Owen Hetitzman Helzman Mahar all of Eugene Oregon. Adverse claimants must file by August 29 1908 Benjamin L Eddy Register.
Dora E Thompson administratrix of the estate of Clarence Thompson deceased has filed a final account in Lane County Oregon. The county court fixed Monday August 3 1908 at 1 PM for hearing objections to the account and for settlement of the estate. All objections must be filed by that date. Dated June 4 1904 Dora E Thompson Administratrix IL Wilyeu Attorney
Notice states compliance with provisions of law and directs publication from the Roseburg Land Office dated April 1908. It references anofficial notice process for land matters and calls attention to required actions by interested parties.
Act of Congress 1878 extended to public land states. Leslie P. Miller of Eugene Oregon filed Statement No 5426 on November 16 1907 for the NW of BW and SE of SW of Sec 34 Twp 19 S Range 2 W Willamette Meridian. He will prove land is valuable for timber or stone and not agriculture before U S Commissioner W W Calkins at Eugene on August 4 with witnesses L B Gill Joseph B Wilhelm Hermann Miller James Wilhelm. deadline August 4 1908.
Notice to creditors in Lane County Oregon states Alice E. Stalnaker is administratrix of Samuel Stalnaker deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within six months to M. M. Davis in Eugene. Dated June 11, 1908.
The boring operation near Madras will be vigorously continued day and night until it is clearly determined if it is yielding in paying quantities. A Weston boy, seven, fell while playing, broke his arm, did not whimper, trotted home, and only later told his parents his arm hurt.
A period advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims relief from frequent urination, nocturnal waking, and general malaise and offers free sample bottles and a booklet by mail from Kilmer & Co. Binghamton New York.
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