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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1909

Page

8

Pe-ru-na Praise From Missouri and Texas Readers

Mrs Sagerser of Missouri reports lingering grippe neuralgia and catarrh improved by Pe-ru-na stating she feels cured at forty and credits the remedy for stopping cold recurrences. Another reader Mr Freeh of Hickory Point Texas says after seven years of catarrh and stomach trouble Poruna made him entirely well.

Sagerser Woodland Ave Kansas City Penunia Mr. T. Freeh KR. Koi Hickory Point Tean

Winter fashion to feature green tapered men’s clothes

A Eugene fashion interpreter notes winter men’s styles will exaggerate last year’s garments with prominent tapering. Green will be the dominant color, alongside blue serges and hilacks, with usual color selections also offered.

Eugene

Died at Salem July 24 1900 Soldier and Teacher’s Kin

An elderly veteran and member of local G A R groups, J W Brewster of Fugee died at Salem on July 24 1900. His daughter Luella Brewster was a noted Eugene schoolteacher. Remains to be brought to Euwehbe for interment. EC Peery of Springfield, brother of M M Peery, visited Eugene to promote Selo Condensed Milk Company introducing a new cane-pack brand. The product has been on the market two months.

Salem J.W. Brewster Fugee J. W Geary Port Eugene Luella Brewster Euwehbe EC Peery M. M Peery Springfield Drugseist Selo Condensed Milk Company

Fourth Regt May Disband In Next Few Months

Portland July 21 A War Department policy to expand the Coast Artillery Reserve and meet a 1910 National Guard completion deadline suggests the Oregon Fourth Regiment may lose one battalion to artillery. Eight companies in Eugene Ashland Roseburg Cottage Grove Albany Dallas McMinnville and Eugene face possible realignment as Adjutant General Finzer may transfer at least one battalion to artillery within six months.

Portland Pacific States War Department Clenera Finzer Ashland Roseburg Cottage Grove Albany Dallas Meminnville Eugene Finger Artilery Washington National Guard Cascade Mountains Coast Artillery Tefenet National Guard Orecon Waehington Coast Artillery Reserve

East Eugene Christian Church Plans New Tabernacle

The East Eugene Christian Church bought Mrs. Helle Sweaney’s lot at Columbia Avenue and Seventeenth Street and plans a 42 by 54 foot tabernacle for Bible school work. Organized May 2 with 27 members. now 36 members and 70 in Bible school. Services at East Thirteenth Street and Moss Avenue hall. Bible school 4 pm, communion 4 pm, preaching Sundays at 7 pm by Pastor J. M. Morris.

The Christian Church of East Eugene Helle Sweaney Columbia Avenue Seventeenth Street East Thirteenth Street Moss Avenue Sp. m J. M. Morris

Blue Bird to Erect Ten Stamp Mill in Blue River District

J. W. Reed reports from the Blue Bird mining claim that a ten stamp mill will be built on site. A sawmill is being erected to provide lumber for the mill, with ore described as very rich and prospects bright for immediate operation. A. H. Taylor and John Krog News plan to join the exploration expedition.

J. W. Reed Blue Bird Blue River District Hs Company

Preliminary Rail Route Survey Ordered in Lane County

At a Lane County Railroad Company meeting, the Siuslaw railroad soliciting committee reported satisfaction with bids. Dr H B Leonard of the University of Oregon was tasked to begin a preliminary survey for a line from Eugene to Goldson via Elmira and returning through Franklin to determine the most feasible mountain route. Leonard and assistants started today, with a mass meeting planned soon to boost funds as committees continue canvassing.

Lane County Rawot Company Siuslaw Raiload H. B. Leonard University of Oregon Eugene Goldson Elmira Franklin

Eugene soldiers encampment list for Clackamas station

Over 126 Eugene soldiers will leave at 6 20 tomorrow morning for the annual encampment to be held at Clackamas station between Portland and Oregon City. The long roster includes Colonel Geo O Yoran Lieutenant Colonel J M Williams Major C C Hammond Captain Frank E Taylor and many others with Company A Captain W G White First Lieutenant W W Branstetter and numerous privates and musicians listed.

Eugene Cifgon Clackamas Station Portland Oregon City Lea Mint Geo. O. Yoran J. M. Williams C. C. Hammond Frank E. Taylor W. L. Cheshire L. W. Baker B. F. Gardner W. G. White W. W. Branstetter Hueton M. B. Huntley Earl A Pryor Oscar A. Faust Charlies H. Watts Cecil Henderson Thomas B. Hirris Haymond L William E. Lowell Frank Metzger William A. MccCormack Archie Morris Homer Morrie Rice C. Morris Ray Moshberger Harry R. Oldham Jas. C. Parker Percy J. Patterson Chas, Powell W. W. Burdy Hubert Puckett Morris N. Smith C. Staley Ceel Statzer Floyd N. Stratton George R. Tabler Merritt G Chas B. Hamble William G. Williams Claude Downing Clarence Stoddard Elmer Williams E. J. Bertach Cook D. EF. Marshall Robert E. Aver Chas. Barnard Bond Spencer Clark Day C. Simmons M. Haley C. E. Smith Peter Hanns B. H. Williams Leo Wray Wendal Sheridan Wendal Frank Scobert Earl Rychman

George Bertoff Accused of Passing Worthless Checks

George Bertoff formerly with Rushion Komfort Shoe Co and later at McCormick’s cigar stores is sought by local officers for obtaining money under false pretenses. He allegedly passed two $19 checks on the same day, one at a McCormick store after banking hours and another at Nadeau’s. bank funds were not available, and he has since left the city, reportedly heading to Seattle or Spokane, with authorities in both cities alerted.

George Bertoff Rushion Komfort Shoe Co McCormick Bertoff First National Bank Nadeau Seattle Spokane

Lane County School Report Full Annual Figures

County Superintendent Dil lard releases the annual report showing 9793 school age children in Lane County with 5019 boys and 4774 girls, 340 teachers, 68 men and 272 women, male teachers earning 55 dollars monthly and female 43, value of buildings and grounds at 270014.39, furniture 35823.85, insurance 116785, 83 districts averaging 4 mills tax, total county school spending 197622.06 with 14718.67 state funds.

Dillard Lane County

Clovers and Bacteria Boost Farm Yields Report

A Montreal Star summary notes Ontario Agricultural College findings on inoculation cultures improving clover and alfalfa growth when bacteria aid root nutrient uptake. Reports show 309 farmers benefited, 140 saw no gain, red clover modest gains, peas and peas less responsive, with ongoing refinements.

Ontario Agricultur’ College Justisued Montreal Star

Sisters Sawmill Fire Threatens Wil son Brothers Plant

Fire near Sisters Oregon destroyed the Wil son Brothers sawmill and yard, burning the plant and nearly all lumber. Workers were away at the bunkhouse when the blaze started, wind fanned the flames, and the loss neared nine thousand dollars with no insurance. The firm plans immediate rebuilding using waterpower to reduce future fire risk.

Prineville,Or Sisters, Or Wilson Brothers

Kansas City Man Buys Fine Farm

H L Hansen of Kansas City arrived in Eugene with a Chicago board of trade reference and toured local orchards. He purchased the 120 acre Claus Jensen farm four miles west of Eugene for 8000 cash to install a gasoline pumping plant and irrigate the property, planning to move his family to Eugene soon.

H. L. Hansen Kansas City Eugene Chicago Board of Trade E. J. Frasier Eugene Board of Trade Mr. Frasier Mr. Hansen Claus Jensen

Thom and Miller Granted Marriage License in Junction 7

A marriage license was issued this afternoon to Richard F. Thom and Iren M. Miller, both residents of Junction 7. They secured the license at the local courthouse without incident.

Richard F. Thom Ba Iren M. Miller Junction 7

Storm death toll tally and missing in Texas coast

Houston reports twenty three killed and fourteen missing after a storm along the Texas southern coast. Eight injured and property damage reaching 750000 are listed as current totals. Communications with the affected area remain fitful and full losses await further reports. Beaumont confirms the Abernathy family of thirteen, reported missing, has arrived safely at Stowell unharmed.

Houston Texas Beaumont Abernathy Stowell

Springfield Seawater? Springfield Sewer Extension Debate

Springfield officials wrestle with whether to extend the city sewer from its present river outlet to three hundred feet nearer the Willamette main channel. A box pipe proposal is under consideration for summer, while residents push for a permanent line amid shifting gravel bars and river currents. The plan carries about $2000 in cost and concerns over piling stability during high water.

Willamette River Springfield Rairoad Peery

Springfield depot plans stir local boosters

Gossiped plans point to a new Springfield depot inside the triangle formed by the Y to serve Brownsville Wendling and Natron branches. The current building may be kept as freight depot or offices while a dispatcher's office could operate East Side railway and Natron branch.

Springfield Brownsville Wendling Natron East Side Railway

Miller and Thom Married at Eugene Parsonage

Iven M. Miller and Richard F. Thom were married July 24, 1909, at 4 p m in the M E parsonage in Eugene by Rev H Trimble. They will reside at Junction City. Robert Denton, cigar dealer, was examined by Judge Bryson and bound over in 800 on bribery charges after allegedly trying to bribe Chief of Police Farrington.

M. E. Parsonage Eugene Iven M. Miller Richard F. Thom Rev. H. Trimble Junction Cit Robert Denton Farrington

Irrigation urged for Willamette valley crops and growth

Oregonian reports Alex McPherson and A P Sto ver urged irrigation as essential for diversified farming in the Willamette valley. They note summer rainfall is sparse, crops appear burned, and irrigation could raise land value and population, enabling smaller parcels for younger farmers.

Willamette Valley Alex McPherson Twin Falls A. P. Stover Oregon McPherson Twin Falls Land & Water Company Owyhee Lost River Mr. McPherson Portland Oregonian

Alum Preservatives May Be Condemned In Baking Powders

Washington reports the board of food and drug inspection considers alum used in some baking powders and pickle products. Bakers claim the alum-sulfate forms in bread and does not affect other products. The article outlines alum’s astringent and antiseptic effects on saliva, stomach, and intestinal tissues.

Washington Board of Food and Drug Inspection Department of Agriculture

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Mrs Missouri Pennie Man-a-lin Michaels Stern & Company Hanson East Ninth Street Ard, Clarke & Co East Eugene Christian Church William F. Baker NEW York Police NEW Police Headquarters Baker General Bingham New York George A. Smith Geneva Experiment Station Geneva United States Department of Agriculture United States Missouri Experiment Station Lus Ness 1. O. O. F. Lodge W. F. Walker Marcola Lodge Thomas Easton Walterville Camp Creek West Springfield F. B. Roberts G.S. Roberts Little Fwal Creek J. C. Cooper Valley View Claude Yaney Thurston Yomeer Massey Emery McKenzie Lost River c Wilamette Valley
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