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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
4
President Roosevelt writes Rudolph Spreckels offering encouragement to graft prosecutors. He warns against discouragement and indifference from good men, urging a fight for decency and democracy and for honest dealing among people.
Hulalfa Alabama June 20 The resignation of Congressman John Sharp Williams from the minority leadership of the House was announced by Democratic Caucus chairman H D Clayton. Williams says his retirement is for the citys best and cites health as the reason while noting his successor will benefit from his training.
London June 24 King Edward and Queen Alexandra watched as Jean Reid daughter of Whitelaw Reid American ambassador to England married Honorable John Hubert Ward in the Chapel Royal at St James Palace. Also notes: W. F. Warren filed location notice for Dolly Warren mining claim and John Spores appointed administrator of Mrs. Mary Spores estate in Walla Walla with estate value listed. local building contracts let to Sher and Haner and to Geo Midgley.
The Alene post office has moved from W. T. Carle's place to Mr. Ferguson’s residence near Alder Ridge schoolhouse. T. J. Baron family and his mother, Mrs. Kennedy, depart Monday for Lakeview by team, about two weeks on the road with stops at Cottage Grove. The Saubert mill is cutting timbers to build dry dock ways at Acme for vessel repairs. the schooner Coquille will be hauled out once ready. Jowse Rounds and JL. 8. Caufield plan cranberry raising near Florence, then return to Eugene. Ralph Hunt surveys Tail to Coos Lake Club grounds south of town for subdivision. Florence West.
In Washington on June 21 four Hyde and Schneider were found guilty while Benson and Dimond were acquitted. The jury returned the verdict after being out since Friday afternoon and the court thanked them. On June 22 the jury reported they could not agree and were sent back for further consultation in the four year old conspiracy case to defraud the government of land.
An early advert promotes Mickork Bark Cougo Remedy from the Hickory Brak Remedy Company of Salem Oregon. It guarantees purity and a cure for cough or money back and promises to make a friend of you, sold by the Red Cross Drug Store and other reputable dealers.
Short line advertises a Monarch Pare weed at a reduced price. Original cost $65.00, now $47.50. Campbell Fellman Co The House Furnishers offers the item.
The McKernan road to Lorane near Cottage Grove is undergoing improvements. Private funds and a special local tax of 1650, aided by the county court, support the project with M. B. Stony overseeing Lorane end and Curtis Veatch assisting. Work proceeds from both ends toward completion though funds are insufficient for full detail.
Rev. Andrew M. Sweaney born November 11 1841 in Jackson county Indiana moved to Davis county Missouri in 1848. Civil War veteran served in Union army mainly in Missouri. Joined Christian church 1866 ordained 1871 married Belle Terry November 11 1872 eight children seven living. Moved to Nebraska 1877 Washington 1885 pastor of First Christian Tacoma. Came to Oregon 1887 moved to Canada 1898 back to Oregon 1904. Died June 14 1908. Funeral Thursday June 18 at 2 pm from Christian church interment Masonic cemetery. Grant Pryend and family to Lawell for summer.
The University of Oregon Alumni Association elected Super intendent L. R. Alderman president in the annual meeting. Allen Eaton became first vice president, F. J. Zeigler second vice president, and A. K R. Tiffany secretary treasurer. Dues rose to one dollar and a campaign tribute was paid to supporters who aided the past referendum.
Marriage performed Saturday at 9:30 p.m. at the bride’s father Henry Moore’s residence in Eugene. Groom Robert Todd, employed by Warren Construction Co, will work at Salem during the summer. Officiant Elder Dunford at the bride’s home. Rev J S S McCallum presiding. Witnesses 8S Osborn and Mattie Mat.
A Linn Drug Co advertisement proclaims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the great strength builder appetite enhancer and health restorer. It claims millions prize the product and offers tea or tablets for 35 cents.
Ralph Robinson arrives in the city from Albany for unspecified business or meeting. No additional details provided about purpose or dates.
The Norwegians of Eugene and vicinity plan to meet at the Norwegian Lutheran Church next Sunday June 28 at 10 30 a m to organize a Sons of Norway lodge for the Pacific Coast. H J Langoe editor of the Pacific Scandinavian Portland will speak. A picnic at Skinner's Butte follows with Langoe speaking in English and refreshments served.
Bain Wag on drivers receive one dollar each for the Fourth of July parade. Wagons must be in good repair and feature a Bain bed. Parade wagons will receive banners and directions at the Olive Street store entrance from Chambers Hardware Co.
Neighbors form the beef club with officers N F Mooney president W H Fenton secretary Wm Williams inspector and treasurer Edgar Johnson butcher Cruzan Bros H M Parvin Joseph Parker Wm Tate D C Matthews Archie Mathews A H Miller James Keeney Al Mayo Earnest Mooney Tilton Bros. Also notes Hickory Bark Cough Remedy advertised and marriage licenses issued for Joe Carlos and Maggie Kittlewood Eldridge Hosmer and Laura Kinyon Ben Marquis and Katheryne Freeman. Campbell Fellman Co ads.
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