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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
6
Salem reports that textbook prices have not risen in six years despite higher costs for paper, wages, and freight. Publishers expect to renew contracts at old prices, with possible changes to reduce overall costs. The state commission keeps intentions secret, but a shift from vertical to a medial writing system is likely.
Dynamite was exploded under the first car on the McAllister street line in San Francisco today. Passengers were badly frightened but no serious damage occurred. Seamen's strike in Paris is virtually ended and workers are expected to resume within 24 hours.
In Lodz on June 4 terrorists threw bombs at police, killing two detectives and wounding two officers and three others. A patrol fired on the crowd, wounding thirteen, and thirty arrests were made in connection with the incident.
London June 4 Edna May the American actress wed Oscar Isohn son of Adolph Lewisohn of New York at Windsor register office in a small ceremony with relatives and close friends present.
The Pleasant Hill picnic program lists Eugene Military Band and Choir songs, prayers and welcomes by Rev. Willie and H. C. Wheeler, recitations by Joe Parker Nellie Mathews Lora Farrow Elda Bristow Verlin Parker Grant Lattin, a day address by E. J. Emmons, a 20 year old choir song, dinner, foot races for various ages, jumping contests, pillow fights, nail driving by women, and a baseball game between Coburg and Pleasant Hill.
The Springfield News reports car supply improving over the past two to three days. Booth Kelly at Springfield may complain about shares but gains in daily cars continue. Superintendent Bassett shifts the mill to loading cars, promising heavy shipments for the next thirty days if cars are available.
ANCIENT ROME is now merely a memory of the past. Ballard's Snow Liniment is the family liniment of the twentieth century. A positive cure for rheumatism, burns, cuts, sprains, neuralgia, etc. Mr. C. H. Runyon, Stanberry, Mo., writes: "I have used Snow Liniment for rheumatism and all pain, I can't say enough in its praise." Linn Drug Co. Pa, he starts at early morn. To face the wide, blue world. He gets his strength and health. By using Rocky Mountain Tea. Medford is the greatest auto town of its size in Oregon. The Mail speaks of a couple of new touring cars going like hot cakes.
Oregon's season culminated with a victory over Washington and Idaho at a Seattle meet on May 30, hailed as among the best in university and Northwest history. Oregon set Northwest and coast records in events like discus, shot put, hammer, and low hurdles during the stretch run of the season, while accumulating competitive point totals across three meets.
Moscow June 1 After introduction of documentary evidence tending to prove overt acts alleged in the indictment the prosecution rested its case in chief this afternoon. Twelve days were consumed by the government in presenting its evidence. Two were consumed in securing a jury. The defense announced it will not take more than three days to present its evidence. In that event the case should be in the hands of the jury before Saturday night.
In Moscow on June 1 Mrs May J Harris of Spokane testified in the North Idaho land conspiracy case that J B West former Lewiston land office register took bribes to push bank land claims through. She described Robnet a Lewiston National Bank bookkeeper and co conspirator urging her to swear falsely and threatening jail if she refused.
Mrs W L McFarland visits Portland. O C Underwood comes from Ruthven Iowa. Fred C Piel traveled from Junction City. Walker from Cottage Grove visits. J J McCormick travels to Salem on business. Mrs L Woods returns from Cottage Grove. M C Scott departs for Condon on business. Miss Poberra Mona of Florence visits brothers in Eugene. J A J Crow back from Hood River grange meeting. Vern Apperason heads to Portland.
Stella Ford, 17, seeks divorce from John H. Ford in Judge Frazer's department after a year of marriage begun February 16 1906 in Eugene Oregon. She alleges repeated abuse and unfaithfulness with Ford urging a shameful life for his gain. Ford was said to be a drunkard and the couple lived apart after Wendling. The lawyer says the mother is dead and Stella was misled first by Ford.
Roseburg Oregon June 1 Attorney Orcutt and Al Creason who spoke for Douglas county settlers seeking to buy railroad lands returned from San Francisco. They say they met Mr Eberlin three times before admission. The chief clerk knew their mission and suggested Orcutt throw the names in the waste basket. The names remained on file in the railroad agent's office.
Bargains on pianos priced from 175 dollars upward to clear space for new arrivals. Previously sold 300 to 2356 dollars. Bu con vee H. FR. MORRIS at 606 Willamette Street invites callers to inspect the greatest piano bargain. Also mentions a 9x12 rug from CHAMBERS HARDWARE CO.
Police nabbed Howard Farlow Guy Richmond Ethel Williams and Anna Whetzell for being out after curfew and drunk and disorderly. Richmond and a 16 year old boy faced charges, with Farlow accused of giving liquor to a minor. All four held in city jail with juvenile court proceedings pending under new age law.
Florence port records show the Lena carrying the mall to Mapleton while Hazel rests for repairs. Several ships loaded lumber at Oregon and California Lumber Company mills and departed for San Francisco or along the river. A Mapleton victory over Florence 26 to 16 is noted, and T. M. Wolfe narrowly avoided shanghai aboard the Hugh Hogan as a Roscoe rescue carried him to safety.
Just received a carload of cutting machinery including the celebrated Champion mower and rakes and binders in all sizes. These goods are best on the market and fully guaranteed. Call and inspect them.
An advertisement proclaims the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers eczema rheum and chapped hands. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and lists Linn Drug Co and Williams Mfg Co as sellers and props.
A fragmentary item mentions Castori and the Bears in a cryptic note about a beagle in SF tea context. The readable text is limited, providing no clear event outcomes or identifiable organizations.
A weekly Oregon weather summary reports warm, dry conditions with scattered small showers in eastern counties. Coastal fogged mornings, afternoon highs near 90 plus, trend toward above normal sunshine, no frosts, and notably hot days in Portland and Salem with clear skies in Willamette Valley regions.
Klaber Wolf Netter Company will inaugurate a London branch led by H E Freeman to market Oregon hops across Europe. Originating about a year and a half ago, the project aimed to place Oregon as a world hop producer. The London office marks the first Oregon venture in Europe as crop prospects improve. Phil Nels reports from Bohemia notes of a potential bumper yield and a quiet current market.
C V Pepper of Fedora Tenn recalls a medical crisis in bed with hemorrhages of the lung and throat. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with immediate relief and rapid recovery after doctors gave up. Pepper notes a price of 89 cents to 1 at W L Pelano’s drug store with a trial bottle free.
At Springfield on June 1 1907 Cynthia A Hunt wife of N B Hunt proprietor of the Springfield hotel died of heart failure aged 62. She leaves a husband a son and three daughters.
Albany Democrat reports Judge Stewart touring the countryside finding crops suffering from lack of rain. Fall grain sown is below normal. spring grain poor, unlikely to make hay without rain. He notes no good heat fields, budding vetch about a foot high, and prunes in fine condition with an expected enormous crop.
D Rampy a Harrisburg banker with a long business career died at his home Saturday evening at the age of 70. He was a pioneer in the community and leaves one daughter.
The construction gang is now camped near the Cala poola bridge and proceeding south. Ekugene will gladly welcome the new company.
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