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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
5
Advertisement urging readers to try Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney and bladder trouble. Claims universal benefit for men women and children, notes sample bottle by mail, cites Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York, asks to mention the paper. Includes price details and bottle labeling assurances.
C Arnel, an old Mohawk valley resident visiting Eugene, reports wild blackberries are more numerous around Mareola than ever. He notes luxuriant growth in clearings from logging work and recently more than 100 gallons were taken from woods near Marecola. He adds blackberries are superb for canning and pies and easy to gather.
Philadelphia July 9 President Taft approved the tariff bill and outlined a Western tour for the fall. He aims to meet President at El Paso around October 16, departs on his 624th birthday September 16, traveling via Seattle Denver Salt Lake City Spokane Portland San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego New Mexico Arizona Texas and a swing through the Southern states before returning to Washington.
The Eugene Building and Loan Association, elected by stockholders Saturday night, met last evening at Williams & Bean to organize. Officers: President Charles H. Fisher, Vice President W A Bell, Secretary F N McAlleter, Treasurer L H Potter, Attorney John M Wh lame. Finance committee: M Svarve rod, Kh Rae, W A Bell. A further meeting Friday will decide monthly payments timing amid several thousand dollars of stock unsubscribed.
Readers are urged to learn about building and loan associations as a means of securing a large available monthly income for loan purposes. The note highlights that all stockholders starting together is preferable and that these associations have proven successful in many cities. Directors or stockholders can explain the plan and objectives to interested Thorne readers.
The Spray farm just south of Cottage Grove was sold to RE. C. Lathrope of Auburn New York who will move there as his future home. The 135 acre property with good buildings brought 11000 and will be developed into a modern fruit ranch. Visitors to the city may be shown a demonstration of local production.
MARRIED in Eugene July 12 1909 Justice Bryson marries Ole Peterson to Ruth Penrow both of Eugene. At the courthouse in Eugene July 14 1969 Augustus Kan and Aliee Lewis both of Crow County Judge Chrisman officiating. Dr Lowe an optician to be in Eugene July 29 and 30. A car of household goods and farming implements arrived for Arch Dick from Woodward Okla. Dick family new to the area to farm near the city.
Estimates from over 250 wheat stations in Oregon Washington and Idaho put 1909 yield around 55 000 000 bushels, up from 40 000 000 last year and 45 500 000 five year average. Rain boosted prospects and the rains may have added 1 000 000 to 3 000 000 bushels. Idaho leads, Oregon shows some damage from dry spells.
Orders issued to Companies A and C direct the Fourth Regiment to camp this year at the Clackamas rifle range. Local units depart at 12:22 local on July 24 and will remain through July 30, with two companies of regulars and a battery also slated to participate.
The passage notes upcoming encampments to be conducted like regular army drills with inspections by regular officers. It mentions officers' instruction schools, theoretical and practical guidance, and lectures by senior army personnel. It also covers a Thursday armory examination for promotions of W G White, W W Branstetter, KR Huston, and Bond, with results pending.
Alfred Miner died at his Acme home on Wednesday June 7 1909 aged 76 years one month and ten days from general debility due to old age. A noted early Oregon pioneer who arrived in 1863, he lived in the Grand Ronde valley Salem and Lane County and left a son Alfred A. Miner and two daughters Mrs T M Martin and Mrs P A Wegner. His wife and two daughters had died earlier.
Dr. J. W. Harris reports in his county health officer monthly note that one man bore his nineteenth child in June, aged 47 with a 42 year old wife, 16 of the 19 children living. The month had 47 births, 29 males and 18 females, and 22 deaths. Causes include liver disease, accidents, diabetes, cancers, tuberculosis, peritonitis, brain failure, drowning, and nephritis, with two contagious disease cases typhoid fever and measles.
At the Eugene Loan and Building Association meeting in Commercial Club rooms Saturday night a permanent organization was formed and a board of directors chosen: M. Svarverud, C. H. Fisher, R. Rae, W. A. Bell, J. M. Williams. An auditing committee of Free Thomas, C. A. Dalzell, Lou Kester was appointed. Directors meet tonight to elect officers.
In Lane county Oregon B F Houston appointed administrator by Judge G R Chris man for the estate of Kate Houston. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to Geo B Dorris attorney in Eugene within six months from June 3 1999 first publication date.
President E D Ressler announced Monmouth Normal School will close after the summer term unless funds are provided by the people or legislature. About 159 students attend the summer session, with more expected for July 19 and August 2 classes in advanced and high school methods. Alumni pledged loyalty at a June 16 meeting and July Albany reunion to push a 1910 measure for permanent status, noting 900 graduates in 27 years and 48 teachers graduated in 1908 and 45 in 1909. Ressler, seven years head, moves to Oregon Agricultural College to edit bulletins on industrial education and train teachers for agriculture manual training and domestic science.
Estimates place California prune output at 119 to 120 million pounds and Eastern dealers doubt packers will trim premiums on larger sizes. Reports say futures market has steadied with little shading. Santa Clara 40s to 905s, 1909 crop offered on a four-size bag basis, premiums of 1-4 to 1-2 cent for 30s. Oregon prunes firm for new crop 30 to 40, mostly 25 to 23-4 cents. small sizes neglected. Oregon old crop on the spot moves slowly despite firm holding.
A Lane County discussion questions who sets hay prices as buyers seek lower costs while sellers push for higher returns. A Warnock feed store representative says 700 to 809 tons were bought at 13 dollars, while a farmer outside asks 16 for loose hay, arguing ten to twelve dollars is hay’s real value. The Bangs Livery Co opens feed business at Ninth and Pearl. Probate records show William C. Boren died July 9, 1999, with $377.71 estate value. one dollar to son Charles, remainder to William E. Boren and daughter Elva George, with Elva named executrix.
Im J Duryea appointed general sales agent for A C Bohrnstedt Company operating in Creswell fruit lands. He will have office on Willamette street and promote a payment plan enabling small investors to own orchard tracts in a few years. The Eugene office is led by a man of notable ability and standing.
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