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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
12
A patient describes decade of extreme itching and sores resistant to doctors and arsenic treatments. After trying multiple remedies, including iodine and zinc salves, he used Cuticura Ointment with Cuticura Soap and was fully cured, hair restored, after fourteen years of suffering. Potter Drug & Props., Boston, Mass.
A curious note from the city center describes a man lost in town wandering for hours before asking directions to find his way home. An Orth Yamhill man reports an acre yielding 100 dollars in three years and expecting more this year. A Myrtle man had attempted to sell eighty acres for four thousand six, but sold it in three tracts for fifty eight thousand in a prior sale two years ago.
An advertisement touts Eugene Jacket Store as the lowest priced shop in Eugene. It claims money saved by shopping there and urges readers to visit the store to compare goods and quality. Merchants admit the line is offered at less than wholesale prices.
Boise July 13 opening of court featured Richardson Surprise by announcing defense rested. Darrow said a powder expert would testify on the Bradley explosion at San Francisco. Witnesses testified Orchard did not wear a mustache in 1905. Testimony covered mine interests, mob violence, and contemporaneous travel records amid contested dates and hotel bookings.
Boise reports rapid arrests of key Haywood witnesses in the salaried case. Dr. McGee posted a $5000 bond after arrest in Spokane. C W Aller and W F Davis followed, with Aller jailed and Davis to be tried later as courts hear testimony involving Orchard, Sterling, and Scott. New arrests include Flynn, McHale, Moran, Mrs. King and daughter, Captain Wallace, and Riley with ongoing perjury claims and poker-game links to April 29, 1895 events.
Alexandropol July 15 General Alikhanoff of Tiflis his wife and their coachman were killed when bombs struck their carriage at 2 30 am A son and a daughter were severely injured The general nicknamed the wild beast was famed for punitive expeditions in the Kutlas district The Albany Herald has changed from morning to evening publication.
The Eugene Merchants' Protective Association held a highly enthusiastic meeting urging action on promised passenger train service between Eugene and Wendling branch towns and depot improvements. Members pledged united pressure if the railroad company delays persist, after months of waiting and repeated assurances.
Eugene officials unanimously empower President Yoran to form a committee to meet with the railroad commission and carriers to route freight away from Hariman lines. J H Lambert proposes night draft steamers to Eugene with city merchants pledging business if trips are regular, aiming for next winter. The Pacific Monthly ad contract is renewed and a pride in upgraded literature for attracting Eastern homeseekers is discussed. A rubber factory site consideration includes Fin gene and Los Aneles, with Akron firm interest.
The article notes the place of operation chosen for a large new plant, requiring 1300 female workers. It highlights Eugene gaining advertising value despite losing the enterprise, implying competition with another city for the labor and facilities.
Albany residents urged to testify before railroad commissioners about the depot dispute. Those who have visited the yard are asked to report to Mayor Wallace, aiming to assemble a strong case. The hearing is set for Wednesday at 10 in the city council chambers.
A testimonial from Mrs. Sr. of Blackwell Oklahoma touts White's Cream Vermifuge as a great worm medicine that keeps babies cheerful after one bottle. She says her fretful baby ate well and has not been sick since. Linn Drug.
A carload of household goods and farming implements belonging to N Steele of St Anthony Idaho, who bought the Smock farm southwest of the city, arrived here this morning. The piece notes a Montana rescue by a vice president, quips about waitress romance and voting rights, and comments on long legs as a valued trait in certain remarks.
James R. Garfield secretary of the Interior arrives in Portland at 7:30 AM. He is accompanied by Judge R. A. Ballinger Commissioner of the General Land Office and Joseph A. Holmes head of the USGS fuel and materials testing division. Three other party members arrived yesterday to handle preliminary official business.
Gifford Pinchot chief forester said there is no discrimination by the forestry department against Oregon as Secretary Garfield and W J McGee head a US Inland waterways commission party prepare to leave Portland tomorrow. Pinchot warned complaints stem from settlers misunderstanding government policy and the system now regulating a crucial service.
O P Wethy aged about 75 years died in Cottage Grove Oregon. Funeral services held at 2:30 p m July 11 at the Christian church. The death was sudden and a shock. The deceased had reportedly eaten cherries then drank milk. Weather Oregon.
All the World knows Ballard's Snow Linament has no superior for rheumatism stiff joints cure sprains lumbago and all pains. Buy it try it and you will always use it. Anyone who has used Ballard's Snow Linament is a living proof of what it does. Get a trial bottle. Price 25c 50c 1.00. Sold by Linn Drug Co.
Eugene post office reports a strong year with stamp sales rising to 19 234 60 from 16 653 39 a gain of 2 581 21 about fifteen percent. Money order business grew faster, with cashing costs about 250 000 dollars higher. postmaster J L Page notes salary remains 2500 and $20 000 salary target looms next year.
The rise in purchases comes as the head banker post for the Woodmen of the World, P. E. Snodgrass, is now based here and most funds sent to him transit through the local post office.
Judge Harris grants a divorce to Mrs. Nannie Davis from Monroe Davis on cruel and inhuman treatment. They wed August 23, 1900 in Douglas county and share two minor children, Cleo and Rosalie, with custody to Mrs. Davis. Anna Johnson also divorces Erick Johnson on cruel and inhuman treatment with custody of their children and support for the daughter until majority. Erick and Ellen Johnson were married in Stockholm Sweden on December 31, 1956.
Count Honl de Castellane's appeal from a November divorce ruling to Countess Bon de Castellane, formerly Anna Gould, was dismissed and a final decree of divorce entered. Also notes sale of 54 acre farm near the Bailey Hill area to I. Steele of St. Anthony, Idaho for $100 an acre via L. Hollenbeck & Co.
A meeting in Colonel Holden's office last night discussed forming a bank in Florence. A. P. Gross of Marshfield offered to finance most of the capital and has banking experience. Result of the discussion not learned before press time. Also notes on ship movements, a lodge installation, a land deal near Acme, a pile driver capsize, and a lumber mill shutdown with a July 15 fishing season start.
Superintendent Billington of the Missions in Oregon of the Christian Church will establish headquarters in Albany, moving there with his family next week. William Kelly reported trapping Lang creek hills last week and shot a seven foot five inch timber wolf nearby. Elder B C Tabor seeks funds to build a West Side church on Wall street, planning a 26 by 40 foot structure with work to start next week and more funds to follow.
In the South Idaho league season ender Mountain Home and Weiser split three games for 2500 a side with Weiser taking all three by 6 to 1, 1 to 0, and 4 to 0. Weiser has 16 games, 2 losses, seven runs scored against. they shut out opponents in all but five games, a remarkable mark. Meanwhile work resumed at five Poulson Bros. logging camps on the Hoquiam river, over 1000 men returning after a 10 day shutdown as the Northwestern Lumber Company repairs its mill and platform.
Deeds conveying several bodies of timber land in the 174 pool on the McKenzie, sold last winter to Securities Savings & Trust Co. of Portland, via Dr T W Harrin and L Bean, were filed for record. Names include Fred D Herbold and wife, Herman Pearch, J M Rennie, Thomas T Olson, Lybert Simons and wife, George Marx, Chas Mayhew and wife, S S Spencer and wife, Carrie S Free land and husband, Geo T Hall and wife, Thomas M Humphreys and wife, Matt Anderson and wife, Nela Carlson, F G Young and wife, Idaho F Campbell.
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