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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
8
A California woman cites years of stomach trouble and nervous dyspepsia, saying Peruna cured her after trying doctors and other remedies. She reports regained strength and warns against coal tar nervines and sleep aids, attributing her recovery to improved digestion.
The Eugene high school graduation exercises drew a large crowd including parents, students, and community members. The program featured music by Miss Nina Nicklin and Miss Hage Huff, an oration by Arthur B. Stillman, and addresses by President Crooks. Top scholars Claris Sweeney and Herbert Roome received medals, and diplomas were presented by Director Osburn. The graduates listed include Ronnie Baker, Wendell Barbour, Harold Bean, Ethel Beebe, and many others.
In Wallace Idaho a westward traveler from Rendly describes a mysterious woman seen in a new directorie style gown. Reports say she walked the city with no one knowing her identity. A house is secured for Mrs Liezie Humpher the destitute woman who wandered toward Gagonerom Portland. Those with old furniture to donate may call C Nadeau Red 142.
The Willamette Valley Chautauqua Association hosts an assembly at Gladstone Park between Portland and Oregon City from July 7 to July 12. Twenty six programs, three concerts, a summer school with twelve instructors, and many lectures by notable figures highlight a busy schedule with athletics and children’s clubs, plus a kindergarten for mothers.
Albany June 11 a key senate test vote showed 26 for abolishment and 25 against the measure. The chamber passed the bills in support of banning race track gambling after prior assembly approval, with Senator Foeller overcoming illness to aid the governor in this effort.
In a legislative debate Senator Grady urged support for two race related bills. Senator Cassidy, at a regular session, cast what was seen as the deciding vote against the measures and argued for regulation over suppression. Governor Hughes signed both racing bills and they took effect immediately.
Patient from Co Ga writes of a foot sore relief after applying Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He notes rapid improvement within days and claims a permanent cure. Sold with a bold guarantee at W. A. Kaykendall’s drug store.
Washington June 13 Ruel a United States marshal for the district of Idaho must resign today or be removed The charges against Rounds are in effect that his administration is unsatisfactory in many respects The charges are similar to those against District Attorney Buick who was removed today.
D H Weyant president of Oregon Slenpga Paint Co announced the firm has won the contract to paint the interior of the Oregon building at the Seattle exposition and finish all wood samples to be shown. The paint will be sourced from Lane county and Weyant discussed a County exhibit with the local Commercial Club committee for potential wood displays.
Coburg resident John McKittrie aged 76 was examined for sanity this afternoon and committed to the Salem asylum. He is unable to read or write and imagines visions foretelling events. In Coburg he believed he was told where money was hidden under a barn, inciting others to seek it until his condition was found to be mind impairment. Doctors Wall and Prentice conducted the examination.
Oliver Huston, a crack sprinter from Portland, was elected captain of the University of Oregon track team for 1909. He will be a junior next year and has shown speed in the 100 yard dash and hurdles under Bill Hayward.
A Medford reader praises Dr Kings New Life Pills for chronic indigestion after 15 years of use and $200 spent. The item notes sale at Kirken dall Drug Store for 25 cents. Local farming sentiment reflects improvements and a wish for better transportation options for farmers in the county.
Springfield's city council discussed plans to study purchasing half of a nearby block wall and to draft specs for a new two story brick city hall to be built on city land. The Commercial Club backs the project, with proposed dimensions and a public hall, library, and officers space among the ideas. Plans depend on funding, but erection could occur soon.
Portland June 13 report details a brawl at the home of Frank Biermont in which several Italians took part and Vengenzo Desantes was shot and another Italian was knifed amid the melee.
James Howard, a Kentucky mountaineer, was convicted for firing the shot that killed Governor Goebel. He and Tony Petareso were involved in a knife attack leaving one man cut in the face. Riermonti died today and Petareso is under arrest for the alleged shooting of Riermonti.
Cadillac Michigan reported June 12 that Mrs Daniel Cooper shot and killed her husband and five of six children, wounding the sixth, before taking her own life. The sixth child died the next day as dementia was cited as a factor.
Caleb Powers and Jim Howard, convicted in the Goebel assassination, were pardoned by Governor Willson in Frankfort Kentucky. Powers had four trials with a hung verdict and Howard remains serving a life sentence. Willson cites thorough review and petitions of about 600 000 voters and broad national support. The pardon inflames Kentucky politics amid Democratic party feuds and liquor interests tensions.
June 13 Topeka reports flooding intensifying as North Topeka and Walnut Grove areas drown under water up to six feet. The Bhunganunga overflows surrounding city blocks, Missouri Pacific tracks submerged for more than a mile, bridges at risk, traffic halted, and streetcar service disrupted. The Kaw river rises with no relief in sight following heavy overnight rains in eastern Kansas and western Missouri.
Kansas City is threatened with a flood worse than Thursday's crest as heavy rains push more water into the Kaw river. Residents who had returned home seek protection again amid rising waters.
Emporia reports a grave flood danger as the Neosho valley from Emporia to the state line floods advance. The Cottonwood river rises at one foot per hour and Pike township endures a nine mile strip inundation. The Venoso river breaks banks near Neosho Rapids after cloudburst.
Kodo, the best known preparation for indigestion, claims to digest all foods. It is easy to take and widely sold by druggists for stomach troubles.
The Warren Construction Company plans to borrow a steam roller for paving operations at the levee and city projects as demand dictates with potential use at Morris' Music Store. Local crews prepare for additional heavy equipment needs.
Fortress Monroe June 13 in Hampton Roads the monitor Florida fortified with watertight bulkhead was torpedoed by an American Whitehead device to test the bulkhead’s strength. The torpedo entered about 400 feet from the bulkhead and the trial was satisfactory the ship sustained serious but not fatal damage.
At the bride's home in Seattle on Wednesday June 3 1908 John W Harms of Cottage Grove and Mrs Jennie Eastman of Seattle were married.
Jake Berger, fined $250 by the circuit court for violating the local option law, paid the amount today as the case is on appeal to the supreme court which affirmed the district court's decision. The total cost and interest amounted to $343.25.
Saturday's Daily Guard reports rising circuit court criminal activity with multiple cases. Parmenter, who forfeited a ball last November and fled to Nebraska, pleaded not guilty as his trial date remains to be set. Other defendants including Harvey Jones and Fred Craig were to face demurrers, while G. M. Whiteon's forgery case was resubmitted after a demurrer. Attorneys for Southern Pacific and Doyle argued anew over a $45,000 damages award from a train collision at Divide as the judge considers the motion.
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