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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
3
A serialized tale chronicles Mrs. Fairbrother and Mr. Durand amid a jeweled scandal. The narrative weighs motives around a counterfeit diamond and a deadly night, with experts disputing the stone’s authenticity and Abner Fairbrother’s whereabouts bound for a remote mining camp.
The narrator contemplates days of recounting events. He refuses further communication with Durand until the coroner or evidence clears his name. He recalls a prior exchange with Bod, trusting Bod to handle the truth if Durand is innocent. Inner conflict, restraint, and moral burden permeate the excerpt.
Washington reports a placard seeking an experienced district attorney for Oregon. The delegation will propose a new candidate after Senator Fulton presented C A Johns of Baker City, with the White House indicating Cleeton is unfit due to past political activities. The selection hinges on finding a man acceptable to the president and attorney-general.
Washington, Feb. 27. Senator Fulton urged the public buildings committee to back individual bills for public buildings in Pendleton and Albany. The committee signaled likely favorable reports on both measures, with plans to attach them as riders to a larger supply bill.
A Eugene Commercial Club and local citizens excursion to Junction City drew a large crowd at the depot and opera house. The event featured speeches by University of Oregon figures, calls to support the university appropriation, and plans to form a Junction City commercial club with a next week mass meeting.
Mound February 26 Special Correspondence. Mr and Mrs T H Tripp are visiting relatives and tending the homestead. A cougar took a goat. Layne boys and dogs tracked it to a tree and killed it. The animal measured six feet, likely a mountain lion or panther. Mrs N C Hinkson visiting. Stoy Bierce went to Crow for seed oats. roads hindering loads. George Holland at home preparing crops.
The Oregon Electric has not started its line south of Salem to Eugene, contrary to reports. Work at Salem is by the Willamette Valley Co on a trolley road, but it is independent of the Oregon Electric, according to General Manager Talbot.
George T Dorris was today appointed administrator of the estate of Jease Pertlay. Pertlay, a pioneer, died at Eugene hospital on February 17. The probate value of the estate is $2620.
Louie E. Ream was appointed administrator of the estate of his mother Julia A. Mean who died February 19. The estate is valued at about $2500. Goodrich, P. B Snodgrass and S. B. Eakin were named as appraisers.
Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root advertised as a cure for kidney and bladder trouble. The notice claims wide success and offers a free sample bottle by mail to readers who mention the paper. It lists address details and urges purchase of standard bottle sizes.
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