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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1910
Page
6
Mr. G. T. Roberts of Resaca Georgia reports using the liniment on a horse suffering sore back and stiffness and claims a thorough cure. He also notes removing a pene ooa mule and describes the vin as large as a guinea, praising the remedy's effectiveness.
Hoyt Cumbar Co of Portland Oregon advertises Woodlark Squirrel Poison as the most reliable and destructive agent against gophers squirrels sage rats and prairie dogs. It requires no mixing and is always ready for use with a guaranteed kill and refund option. Free pamphlet.
Bobe Idaho March 14 an entire family Tony Theophile his wife and two grown daughters were burned to death early this morning when a fire destroyed their farm home six miles west of Twin Falls Police suspect the house was robbed and then set alight Theophile a wealthy man and his daughters educated in Europe recently moved from Nebraska to the area
A March blaze in Ephrata Washington, fanned by a 15 mile gale, destroyed the Club cafe and several brick buildings including the Eph rata hotel and I N Haviland’s hotel. Firefighters from Quincy Wilson Creek and Ephrata, aided by dynamite and 500 pounds of powder, limited further spread. Insurance stood at 50000 on an assessed 12000 damage. numerous properties valued at thousands were consumed as sparks flew across the town. A special train with 100 firemen rushed from Wilson Creek to assist.
James McAvoy was found guilty of assault with a dangerous weapon on Brakeman Connelly of the 8 P Co. A verdict favored the Southern Pacific Co in McAvoy vs. SP Co. for $2,000 damages after a kick in the face. The jury list included F P Close and J W Christian among others. Sentence set for 10 a.m. Tuesday. McAvoy may move for a new trial.
Washington March 12 The Mc Call bill to publish campaign contributions was favorably reported by the house committee on election of president vice president and representatives in congress Democrats voted solidly for the bill while Republicans were divided
Manager Freeman of the Commercial club plans a large rose planting day in Eugene on Friday March 18. Prominent guests include Frederick W. Holman Regent of the University of Oregon Ralph W. Hoyt president of the Portland Rose Festival Association and George L. Hutchin general manager of the rose festival. An afternoon program features a parade of school children addresses and music in East Park with pupils bearing American flags and garlands of vines and flowers.
Twenty four O A C students face charges of disorderly conduct and property damage after a Friday night armory disturbance that erupted when upperclassmen disrupted a freshman party. Chief Wells deputized four students and appeals to President Kerr prompted strong action. All arrestees must appear in Judge Denman's court next Tuesday.
In a string of notes from Eugene to Mapleton and beyond, residents report Barney Schwerneen’s return trip to Portland via Eugene, a new city directory for Eugene listing over 6500 names and a 13,760 county seat population, Phil Nicolle’s river accident yielding lost traps, and forest ranger C H Young’s near drowning after an overnight trek ending safely at home.
Facing heat from shot and shell in the civil war, J A Stone of Kemp Tex found relief from a stubborn cold that worsened into a lingering cough. After using Mr Kings New Discovery his weight rose from 130 to 178 pounds. For coughing colds and lung trouble it is claimed supreme with a dollar price and a free Triad bottle, guaranteed by Kuykendall Drug Co.
A California capitalist has been investigating the feasibility of an electric road extending from Lebanon into the hills. Officials consider routes and potential impacts as part of a preliminary study.
Portiang Journal reports Wingard a former Penn Tar, likely to coach Oregon football after pending negotiations. Last year he coached LSU, undefeated with big wins including a 25 to 6 over Haskell Indians. Wingard played end for Penn two years ago.
Oregon Agricultural College defeated the University of Oregon 44 to 20 at Corvallis. O A C led 29 to 6 at halftime as Oregon struggled in scoring but showed passing and floor work. The game was fast and clean with only five fouls called, three on O A C and two on Oregon.
Whitman College in Walla Walla announces contact with Eberle Kuykendall former Oregon star hurdler and captain to coach its track team this year. F D Applegate the Y M C A athletic director will coach the baseball team replacing J Merrill Blanchard. Arpanse aids the basketball squad and is popular with the players after arriving from Muscatine Y M C A two years ago.
Barney Oldfield in a 200 horsepower Benz drove a mile in 2725 seconds, beating the world mark by four-fifths of a second. He plans to contest one and two mile records in exhibition events Tuesday, with official timing to follow. The speed carnival runs March 22 to March 24 with the original program.
Grants Pass Oregon March 13. The sale of 1400 acres east of the city, 660 cultivated and irrigated, to eastern investors, was recorded for 100000. The soil is red land suited to fruit raising. City sale includes Dr W H Flanagan purchasing a business block for 24000. Real estate men predict more Rogue River valley property will change hands and orchards coming into bearing command high prices.
Pacific University President W N Ferrin, at Forest Grove Oregon, doubts Silverton reports of Halley’s comet sightings over three nights. He states the comet is currently in Pisces about 14 degrees from the sun, nearly west, contradicting the Silverton observer. Also promotes Dr Shoop’s Health Coffee as a coffee-flavored grain beverage.
A historical medicine label describes Dr Bell’s Anti Pain claimed to ease both internal and external pains. The ad markets a versatile remedy with asserted relief for various ailments and emphasizes quick action and general well being.
William Brown won two hundred dollars in damages from Dr. C. W. Southworth after a jury found he shot and killed Brown's tame wolf in Hugene last January, mistaken for a wild animal. The circuit court trial resumed after a Saturday session and the verdict was returned shortly before noon.
A regular 16 day steamer service will operate between Portland and ports on the Siuslaw Alsea and Yaquina bays within two weeks. The gasoline vessel Wilhelmina, purchased for 18000 by Captain George Tyler and associates, will carry coal from Marshfield to Yaquina then on to Portland. Built in 1908 for Coos Bay ports and Bandon, she is 80.3 feet long with twin gasoline engines capable of about 12 to 12.5 knots.
The federal pure food trial against Ingham Vinegar Company concluded Friday with a not guilty verdict. Government chemists claimed misbranding as the vinegar failed the acetate of lead test. defendants argued that pure cider vinegar from Oregon made by the quick generator process would not respond to the test and that it was unfair.
Indian Creek March 11 report on Hermann school use and literary society debate. The group favored railroad over harbor improvement and will debate forming a new Lane and Douglas county on the Neamith line. Also notes Millis term closure, a successful basket social, library desk and teacher’s desk funding, and local telegraph line repairs. Kirby Bros. return from Florence. surprise birthday party for Willie Mead.
An advertorial note promotes Bucklen’s Amiga Galve as a rapid cure for boils ulcers fever sores burns cuts bruises sore lips chapped hands chilblains and piles. It claims instant relief and lists TW A Kuykendall Drug Co as the seller for 25 cents.
The Arizona and New Mexico statehood bill was reported in the senate from the territories committee by Senator Beveridge. He termed it an entire substitute for the House Coal Rate Law. The piece also notes the North Dakota coal rate law of 1907 was held constitutional for the present by the U S Supreme Court despite railroad challenges.
Washington March 14 by a divided bench four to four the supreme court affirmed the lower court ruling that separate shipments constitute the proper unit for penalties under the 28 hour law not the train.
The Sentinel notes Eugene commercial groups oppose Nesmith county but support Lane County fair efforts. The Cottage Grove article urges backing the $1000 county fair appropriation and promotes continued civic boost for a statewide quality event, asserting Eugene and Lane County remain vibrant in Oregon.
Calpoi Springs Company held a Cottage Grove meeting to outline expansion plans. The firm aims to build a new facility next summer on its land or Main street and move the London bottling plant to the area, shifting focus to mineral water shipments as demand grows. Directors Fingal Hinds and B R Job resigned. Lew A Cates and B Lurch elected to fill vacancies. Headquarters moved from Eugene to Cottage Grove with Cates named secretary.
Health advice urges prevention over cure and promotes Ballard's Herbine as a remedy for constipation, inactive liver, and stomach and bowel troubles. Sold by Dillon Drug Co.
The U S Supreme Court in a 5 to 4 decision affirms a California federal court ruling that grazing sheep in forest reserves without permission is not a violation of law. The report includes an unrelated testimonial praising Electric Bitters for health and vigor.
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