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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
6
June 14 reports from Constantinople detail a grave incident involving Turkish officials chasing a group through Tarsus after a sequence of massacres. It cites about ten thousand laborers turned away as has been noted, with disquieting descriptions of their bodies found in Haumadiah fields.
Silane Coe ght a farmer near Madwell, Oregon, aged 73, collapsed and died yesterday after telling his daughter he believed it would be the last time he would go after the cows. He had been ill two years and left a son George Cossairt of Eden Valley, Minnesota, and two daughters Mrs Mary Hinckfeld of Madison, Oregon, and Mrs Annie Mulhey of Kimble, Minnesota. Burial will be Wednesday in the Loman cemetery.
Civil engineer John T. Whistler called the McKenzie Valley Power and Irrigation Co. project the best he has examined in years. State Engineer John H. Lewis arrived from Portland to review the site with Whistler as the company plans to begin active work in the not distant future.
Born at Walterville on June 8 1909 a son to 4 W Storment and his wife.
An account describes a man tormented for six months by intense irritation and itching. After twenty four hours of using Cutiura he slept like an infant and finally found relief from his dreadful suffering.
A statement from W. Harrison Smith of Mt. Kiseo, N., dated Feb. 3, 1908, claims severe eczema and head-to-foot itching cleared in a month after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Water. He reports prior injuries and prolonged suffering, praising the remedies and noting hair regrowth.
Portland Knights brought a 260 strong party to Eugene for the installation of Eugene Corneil No. 1430 at St Marys church. The day featured tours, mass, a banquet at Otto's grill, and a long list of initiates and transfers from Portland Carroll and Clermont, with officers to be elected tonight.
Pekin June 15 Acting on representations of Henry P Fletcher charge d affaires of the American delegation China has not agreed to ratify the foreign loan of 27500000 from British German and French bankers for the Hankow Sze Chuen railroad It is expected this refusal will lead to American participation in the loan.
Fifteen Jap strike leaders were indicted by a grand jury and underwent preliminary hearings. District Judge W L Whitney held twelve for trial on conspiring to riot and three for conspiracy to murder. The action aims to deter military interference and martial law in the Hawaiian Islands. Grace F Smith versus Frank and Clara Ferguson saw a motion to dismiss as the suit was settled out of court.
A dainty economical dessert prepared instantly by adding boiling water and letting it cool. Flavored and sweetened just right, a 10¢ package serves a large family. Available at all grocers with seven flavors: Lemon orange raspberry strawberry chocolate cherry peach. JELL-O complies with pure-food laws.
Belfast report states Sir Thomas Lipton refuses to renew a challenge under past or old rules. He says no boatman will race under obsolete conditions and that he would compete only under current universal rules favoring the Americans, not under fifty or sixty year old rules.
Chicago June 14 The highest June price for live hogs since ISS2 was set in the Union Stock Yards today as the best porkers sold at 8.00 dollars per hundred pounds. Light receipts drove the advance.
Eugene butchers describe the current stock as wholly grass fed while noting higher cattle prices after sheep clipping. The livestock market shows rising costs as supply adjusts to seasonal shifts.
June fields glow with blossoms as we honor Jennie Cassidy, first Flower Mission leader, and urge members to share sunshine with the sick and aged. Eugene union sent about one hundred bouquets to the infirm, elderly, and friends, spreading cheer and light through nature and kind words.
Medford Mass June 14 Norbet Wiener a Taft College senior in this city who will be 14 on June 16 will receive a bachelor of arts diploma at the college commencement. Wiener will enter Taft's rolls as having completed a full four year course in three years. Wiener is described as the most remarkable student on the roll of any college or university. He learned the alphabet at 18 months and Latin by age five, geometry by six, and read and wrote by eight, with arithmetic algebra plane geometry and Latin German and Russian mastered by nine. He could reason trigonometry and calculus and engage in ancient astronomy.
Washington June 14 The army ordnance department tests experimental ammunition to decide if a heavier musket bullet should be adopted. Bullets tested range from 164 to 180 grains, while current is 156 grains. Heavier bullets increase flight arc and wind deviation, requiring sight and range recalculations and adjusted powder charges.
Laporte Indiana June 15 Ray Lamphere linked to Mrs Bell Gunness remains in poor health with consumption so severe that his sister is not allowed to visit him in his cell.
W H Holabird of Los Angeles, confidential agent for E H Hartman, visited Burns after arriving via Winnemucca. He examined Pacific Live Stock Co properties and the Coos Bay railroad route, meeting local officials and staying five days. His purpose remained unclear, though he knows Henry Miller well.
Saturday evening the Florence marshal arrested Geo Beckman Claude Yates Dr Tatum and John Whoberry on gambling charges. Beckman case dismissed after judge found insufficient proof. Other parties similarly discharged. Florence school matters include resignations and new appointments for next year. Dwelling of W C Purdin burned with losses and insurance. Land contest favoring Patrick Dalton decided. Walter Haring to reside in Florence. Acme set for Fourth of July celebration. Miss Alice Striker visiting Mapleton for a month. Florence West.
Roseburg Oregon June 15 an aged Chinaman who lived near Riddle for 30 years was found dead near his cabin after 5 PM yesterday. He appeared murdered with head and face battered. Last seen Friday in Riddle exchanging gold dust for cash. Police suspect robbery. Chinatown districts stirred by the crime.
A Cleveland style advertisement offers ladies a clever No Drip coffee strainer coupon from Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin. It praises Dr Shoop Health Coffee for taste healthfulness economy and convenience and promises a free book plus a silver plated strainer with purchase. The doctor claims quick prep and urges readers to ask grocers for the product.
A vote of 31 of 34 county school superintendents selected L. R. Alderman of the University of Oregon for state school superintendent at the upcoming state election. The circular was circulated by Charles H. Jones of Salem and a publisher of school papers. Other candidates listed include P. L. Campbell, J. A. Churchill, Chas. H. Jones, RE. D. Ressler, and R. F. Robinson with Multnomah County.
Pittsh g June 15 Jim Jeffries warns that if he faces Jack Johnson in the ring he will strike with his full force a step beyond past bounds, driven by Johnson s recent unfriendly remarks and his own provoked temper.
A Houston era advert claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea has 80 imitators and that success brings rivals. The product is sold for 35 cents as tea or tablets, with an appeal to consumers seeking proven results.
Mrs. Isaac Bowers of this city received $2,000 from David Link, clerk of the local Modern Woodmen camp, as the policy payout for her husband who died at Monroe several weeks ago.
In Rockland Maine a woman reports long back and side pains ended after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the treatment for restoring health and urges other women to seek its root-cause relief. Mrs Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts invites correspondence for advice.
F A McCall traveled to Myrtle Creek to obtain estimates on the prune crop. He works for Tillson & Company of Salem. McCall says crops near Roseburg will be about 40 percent of last year, while Coos region output may exceed 1908. Those with large crops will not contract for delivery due to lack of buyers.
In Roseburg Oregon on June 14 the body of 21 year old Stephen Haysanny who had been missing from his brother's home for three weeks was found floating in the Umpqua river a quarter mile south of the city Sunday afternoon. He had been in bathing suit and the coroner suspects a cramp from the cold water after a hot day at work. Haysanny who was single and came from Germany two months ago was yesterday identified.
Seattle reports French Ambassador Jusserand and a party leaving North Yakima for Yellowstone Park then St. Paul and Washington. The itinerary continues with further travel announced for the sequence.
A vintage ad promotes Hyomei in haler and Hyomel as a home remedy for catarrh coughs bronchitis croup asthma and colds. It claims rapid relief within five minutes and five hours for a cold and offers complete outfits with inhaler bottle and instructions for $1.00 and a 50 cent bottle. Hull Drug Co guarantees cure or money back.
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