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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1909

Page

8

Peruna Promoted By Grip Victims Across States

Victims of grip describe relief and renewed health after using Peruna with testimonials from K Bevelii of Grand Sapa Michigan and others in Petoskey Fast Lake Ala and Big Cabin Indian Territory. They credit Peruna with curing la grippe lingering stomach kidney nasal catarrh and systemic catarrh and urge others to try the remedy. Many thousands of people reportedly endorse Peruna as a remedy against grip and its consequences.

Wr. K. Bevelii Michigan V. J Hermitage St Grand Sapa, Mich Gentry Gates Fast Lake Ala Mia Jennie W. Cecil Big Cabin Indian Territory Indiana Reform School For Boys Peruna Manalin

Dreaded brown tail moth shows up in valley

Local horticulture officials warn of brown tail moth spreading from French nursery stock imported to Salem. Armstron g, Williamson, and C A C officials report infected seedlings found during inspection. The pest has caused costly efforts elsewhere, with widespread plant and tree damage, and strict inspection rules to prevent entry.

E. C. Armstrong Hetor Willamfe Valley H. M. Wil State Board Horticulture Mit France Yeterday C. E. Lansing Armstrong Salem Arm L Aw Williamson Massachusetts Mt. Williamson C. A.C Paisie

Ben Teal Sentenced After Perjury Verdict

Tork Fen 26 jury convicts Ben Teal of perjury in a divorce case. Mrs Teal, once of Greton and sister-in-law to a prominent attorney, receives a year sentence in the case heard today. The verdict was announced after a dramatic courtroom scene as Teal was led away to a chair.

Teal Usuay Tork Fen Ben Teal Frank J. St Teal Smet Cae Wen Mabie Greton

Goshen Items Special Correspondence

Goshen notes report Florence Gilbert’s visit from Linn county and a party for Edna Howard and Sadie Odell with music and games. The Thurston debating team comes March 6 to discuss Washington versus Lincoln. Scott and Jim Miller plant 100 walnut trees. Emily Johns travels to Portland for millinery wholesale work. Baseball plans recur March 12 with good weather and a lively game day. Mary Gilbert and cousin visit East Goshen. March 34 literary meeting prep promises an interesting program. Mrs J V Stewart visits Dexter.

Goshen Florence Gilbert Linn County Edna Howard Sadie Odell Howard Maren Thurston Washington Lincoln Scott Jim Miller Emily Johns Portland Mary Gilbert Gilbert East Goshen J. V. Stewart Dexter

Evans Humphrey and Mack Return From Lethbridge Trip

Evans Jas Humphrey and Mack returned from Lethbridge Alberta today. Grose to return in a few days. They report a fine trip and were impressed with the country having bought land there.

Evans Jas Humphrey Mack Lethi Alberta G. Grose

Appraisers file estate inventory in probate court

Ren Pitcher Dave Mos and Ane tineZoker, appraisers of the estate B Kerr Jr deceased, have filed their Inventory in the probate court. They appraised the property of the estate at 1615.59.

Ren Pitcher Dave Mos AnetineZoker B. Kerr, Jr

Peruna testimonials from readers praise its cures

Rev George A E Troutman of Missouri and Mrs Stiegnitz of Nepal Texas share that Peruna cured their catarrh and la grippe while Mrs Wells of Delaware Ohio reports relief after a severe la grippe. They urge others to try the medicine and send best wishes for its success.

George A. E. Troutman Washington, Mo Charles FE. Wells, Sr Routh St Delaware Ohio Peruna

Harrisburg Men Buy Kompp Livery Stable at Junction

Harrisburg February 27 Smith Bros who sold their livery business to Scott and Jones have bargained for Bud Kompp s livery at Junction City. The deal will close and the Smith boys take possession Monday. Also John Perrin of Hill and Perrin hardware dealers sold his interest to R C Shisler who bought the Harrisburg hotel. Perrin plans to relocate with son Ernest.

Harrisburg Smith Bros Scott & Jones Bud Kompp Junction City Smith Boys John Perrin Hill & Perrin Hardware Deasers R. C

Harrisburg Notes Include Fruit Prospects and Local Movers

Harrisburg residents hear plans for a wireless station investment and welcome fruit industry talks by Professor Lewis and County Fruit Inspector Cooper on March 6. A box of fruit trees arrives for local planting and C W Jennings begins moving to Roseburg with fond local ties.

Harrisburg G. W. Parker Eugene Lopton Elmer Jones A. M. Pryor Lewis Corvallis Cooper Albany C. W. Jennings Roseburg Oregon

Barnard and Mrs Con to Open Millinery Store

Fred Barnard and Mrs Con departed for Medford to establish a millinery shop soon.

Ira Fred Barnard Mrs. Conover Medford

Are Welch Railways Owned by Jim Hill in Portland?

The Portland Telegram reported that Hill interests control United Railways of Portland and Vancouver Traction Company, with Welch's Vancouver line owning Eugene and linked to United Railways. They note cross operations, shared tracks, joint facilities, and alignment with Hill networks reaching Clark county Chehalis and Centralia, implying Hill ownership or control.

Portland Telegram Hill United Railways Portland Vancouver Traction Company Welch Company Eugene Telegram Columbia Willamette Clark County Vancouver Willamette River Northern Pacific Portland Railway, Light & Power Company Vuantouver Traction Company Chehelis Centralia Chehalis

Plant Wizard of Luther Burbank Incorporated for Millions

San Francisco date reports Luther Burbank the plant wizard has his discoveries capitalized for several million dollars. Hartland Law Herbert E Law and Oscar E Dinner secure sole world distribution rights. The Luther Burbank's Products Incorporated will distribute past and future plant discoveries.

San Francisco Luther Burbank Santa Rosa Hartland Law Herbert E. Law Oscar E. Dinner Burbank Luther Burbank’s Products, Incorporated

Tobacco Trust and Its Dominant Control Revealed

Washington report by Herbert Knox Smith, commissioner of Corporations, analyzes the tobacco industry and the alleged tobacco trust. It concludes the organization aims to secure a dominant market position and maintains nearly complete control of the U S tobacco business.

Washington, D. C Herbert Knox Smith United States

Widow and family die in Bakersfield house fire

In Bakersfield California Mrs M W Beekman widow and her four children aged seven miles from the city perished as their home burned to ashes. Fire investigators found they slept in one bedroom two beds and bodies in their usual positions with bloodstained mattress. No enemies or motive found amid limited clues. A watchdog belonged to Mrs Beekman was poisoned days earlier. Beekman estate valued at 75000 with the widow receiving most and $100 to each child from a former wife.

Bakersfield Cal M. W. Beekman

The Combination’s Cigar Industry Dominance Examined

The article analyzes how The Combination uses large plants and efficient machinery to control market share while charging high prices. Despite aggressive advertising, price cutting with fighting brands, and independent rivals, competitors gain ground, pushing weaker firms out or selling to The Combination, which often pays high prices to acquire larger rivals and sustain profits.

Harrisburg Notes From Feb 24 Special Correspondent

Harrisburg files report on grand jury questions for L Boggs and Ed Ayres returning from Eugene. River risings threaten ferry service while residents long for a bridge. The Harrisburg Improvement Club building receives paint and new glass front, promising business district vitality. E 3 VanDueen acquires Scott Jones billiard and soft drink business.

Harrisburg L. Boggs Grand Jury Eugene West Side Ayres jJust Harrisburg Improvement Club VanDueen Scott & Jones Billiard

Business Needs Tariff Revision Says Judge Taft

New York report notes Judge Taft stated tariff revision is the primary remedy for current business conditions and he hopes it can be accomplished by June 1. The statement framed as a priority in economic relief discussions.

New York Taft

President of railroad blocks investigation in court scandal

Spokane Feb 25 Louis W Hill president of the Great Northern Railway Co refuses access to key papers tied to the Sparrow vs Great Northern damage suit. The grand jury will still meet in March to pursue charges against M J Gordon formerly counsel for the company for alleged embezzlement and to probe alleged influence with Justice Milo Root in a court decision.

Spokane Fred Pugh Louis W. Hill Great Northern Railway Co Supreme Court James Sparrow Great Northern Spokane County Grand Jury M. J. Gordon Hill Grand Gordon Milo Root State Supreme Court Root Oar Association

Dairyman Bennett Plans River Current Motors in Eugene

Frank G Bennett of this city, dairyman and automobile agent, has invented a water current motor to generate power in the Willamette River between the mill race head and Eugene wagon bridge. He seeks appropriation of 300000 miners inches and intends to install several motors with cables feeding dynamos or direct machinery. The device uses portable dams to deflect water to a wheel, with multiple wheels in series to supply power for small farms and machinery. A company may be formed soon to operate the motors.

Frank G. Bennett Willamette Eugene Dennett Bennett Benmat

Eugene and Pacific Electric Railway Incorporated

Articles of incorporation for the Eugene and Pacific Electric Railway Company were forwarded to the secretary of state. Founders are F A Anderson E M Johnson and Jack Rodman with principal office in Eugene and capital stock of 4 million dollars. Lane County Asset Company will transfer county road and city street franchises to the new firm.

Eugene & Pacific Electric Railway Company Lane County Asset Company F. A. Anderson E. M. Johnson Jack Rodman Eugene

Died In Eugene Miss Ming Farnham at 23

Ming Verna Edith Farnham died February 27 1909 in her Broders block apartment at 3 a m from typhoid fever. She came from the East to Lane County a year and a half ago and worked as a stenographer in Eugene. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs JL B Farnham and five siblings, funeral Sunday at Gordon's parlors at one o'clock with interment in I C C F cemetery conducted by Rev J S McCallum.

Broders Ming Verna Edith Farnham JL. B. Farnham Lane County Eugene

Young Criminal Threatens Judge After Court Transfer

Ray Martin, a youth who burglarized Polders & Davis haberdashery, was sent back from juvenile to circuit court. He has boasted of harming officers and threatened Judge Chrisman, with officials viewing a term in the penitentiary as more fitting than reform school. He remains quarrelsome, sometimes kept in the jail cage.

Ray Martin Polders & Davis Circuit Court Juvenile Court State Penitentiary Reform School Martin Chrisman Eljrcult

Colonel Cooper Accused in Murky State Case

Nashville February 24 authorities claim Colonel Cooper defrauded the state by more than 104000 while clerk and master of chancery for Maury county. In the Sharpe and Cooper trial over Senator Carmack’s death, the defense contends irregular office management, while Polk’s eighties schemes are cited as a state venture. Cooper admits Polk was partner but says he did not handle or know of any misappropriated funds.

Nashville Cooper Maury County Sharpe Carmack M. T. Polk Polk

Civil War veteran George C. Snyder dies in Coburg Oregon

George C. Snyder born December 25 1841 in Hamburg Michigan died February 16 1909 in Coburg Oregon of paralysis after a three week illness. He served four years in the Civil War and saved the flag in Washington DC. He married Mary Stearn in 1866 and had 12 children. widow Mary Snyder died about three years earlier. Surviving children include Meda Catching Cramer Snyder Araminta Heller Hattie Williams James Snyder Grace Hanson Pearl Snyder and Cecil Snyder. He moved to Nebraska in 1877 and to Oregon in 1885. Funeral was February 17 at the M E church with burial at Coburg O O F cemetery. G A R conducted grave services.

George C. Snyder Hamburg Mich Coburg Minnesota Washington, D. C Snyder Mary Stearn Meda Catching Springfield Cramer Snyder Araminta Heller Eugene Hattie Williams James Snyder Marcola Grace Hanson Portland Cecil Snyder

Also Mentioned on This Page

Victims of the Grip J. B. Allen Petoskey, Mich la Grippe Guiibe E. B. Stiegnitz Nepal Texan Loften Junction Harrisburg and Welch Railways Jim Hill Plant Wizard Tobacco Trust James B. Duke Harrisburg News Prank Bennett Eugene & Pacific Electric Railway IS Incorporated Young Criminal
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