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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
2
A stark account describes intense agony and mutilation as a person endures brutal torment. The narrator recalls hair loss, ears drooping, bleeding flesh, and clothing clinging to wounds, hoping death would end the fear and suffering.
Patient describes gruesome scalp sores spreading over the body and extreme pain until Cuticura ointment and soap, and internal remedies, brought relief. Hair regrew and full recovery followed after months of suffering. testimonial from Mr. Wm. Blunt of Newark, New Jersey, dated Sept. 24, 1908.
Washington March 2 representative Humphrey introduced a bill to fund a government study to determine need for further appropriations for Alaska railroads. The measure ties Alaska railway aid to military posts roads bridges and trails, seeking government support for railroad construction and instruction.
Portland Oregon company markets Woallark Squirrel Poison claiming it reliably wipes out gophers sage rats and prairie dogs. The ad promises complete kill with long lasting action, refund if not as claimed, and requests preparation before use.
Great Falls Montana March 1 The jury found Henry Rheams a 16 year old guilty of first degree murder in the robbery of a Great Northern passenger train last year He grinned and said it’s just what I expected Rheams wept after the verdict and killed passenger William Dempsey during the raid
R V Wilhelm travels to Portland on business. Mr and Mrs Sherlock of Denver visit relatives. Mrs Verta Neet stays in Creswell with relatives. J T Holbrook and family visit Walker relatives. Mrs Eather Johnson moves to new home near Springfield. Mrs O J Lawrence of Zion visits Iowa with mother and sister. E T Templeman works on new road near Fishers Rock. Work begins on a new hall. T H Penton plans a six week US tour with team. E Williams damages his donkey engine. A I Miller checks telephone lines in the village. Bruno notes no stumps left to clear with a grubbing hoe. H M Parvin sells his interest.
The voting contest ended Saturday night at 10 with more ballots than counted from start to finish. Final counts were released today after a late flush of votes, with J H M Vincent Chas Daws and C N Murdock reporting details. Winners include Ruth Hawkins in District 1 and others across districts, boosting Guard subscriptions and countywide interest.
A perplexing note reports that the Owton Pen holds 419 convicts with no newspaper man, lawyer, schoolteacher, or preacher among the inmates. The statement questions the institution’s social composition and raises curiosity about the selection or staffing.
The document lists Eugene area candidates Ruth Hawkins Etta Morrison Goldine Wimner Ethel Edminston Mebe Mogenson Edith Fawver Haze Smith Francis Pengra Adeline Watson Bessie Read Glee Turner and others across districts 2 to 6 with vote tallies, names, and locations including Creswell Coburg Junction Springfield and Wendling. It records incomplete counts and per-district tallies such as District No. 4 with Kate Van Duyn Marcota Vern Lankins Georgia Neff and District No. 5 with Raby Scott Francis Bushey Doria Jenson. The totals show overall vote counts like 644,677 461,668 178,539 141,881 101,228 64,601 and 128,435 with PS figures noted.
The Parvin and Cruran families rejoice over the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Henry Smith of Zion on February 16.
Miss Gladys George of Lane county and Walter A Mumford of Pendleton were wed on March 1 1909 at the M E parsonage with Rev D H Trimble officiating They plan to reside in Pendleton after the ceremony
James J. Corbett reports Jim Jeffries said he would fight Johnson after his New York engagement. Jeffries passed Omaha en route to New York and told Sandy Griswold he would meet Johnson after his theatrical tour. Chicago arrival confirms authorization to announce the bout.
Two men suspected in a Grants Pass burglary were arrested there after being described by Sheriff Bown. E Hanson, clothier proprietor, sworn as deputy sheriff, plans to go to Grants Pass to identify the clothing. Officers hope to recover the grip taken from the Store and confirm possession matching the description.
Mrs L E Severy and Mrs John Laffey nearly shipwrecked in a rowboat in Siuslaw River below Acme. A dropped oar jammed under a boom, boat holed, then freed and taken to Benedict wharf. W B Potters gave rescue ride to Florence. Also reports a Chinese pheasant rooster near the river mouth. Mrs Georgia A Bray died February 18 1900 in Heceta Precinct Lane County at age 49 3 11. Rev N W Phelps left Mapleton for outside points and the April conference.
Eugene resident Mrs. R. W. Kirkpatrick credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing her and her child’s kidney issues and back pain. The advertisement urges readers to buy from DeLano's drug store, noting 50 cent price and Foster Milburn Co as U.S. sole agent. Remember the name and take no other.
Washington March 1 the senate assigned Saturday a suite of offices for Senator Chamberlain on the second floor of the new office building with a south front. He is expected to arrive March 3 and sworn in regular order when Oregon’s name is called with Burton Gore and Penrose.
East Raymond Maine minister Rev F Starbird says Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed his old army wound and obstinate sores and he uses it in his veterinary work. Price 25c at W A Kuykendall's drug store. Governor Benson appoints Peter Applecate state land agent for Jackson county to replace Chas V Galloway and S A Kozernoeur as insurance commissioner.
If you are sensitive about shoe size this ad promises comfort by sprinkling Allen's Foot-Ease to wear smaller shoes and offers instant relief for pinching footwear with Allen's Foot-Base. Sample free by mail nor substitutions accepted.
Fragmentary OCR text references Robert Dar and moulders with unclear details about a purchase or action. The readable bits show names and items but lack full context or dates to form a complete report.
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