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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
8
The ad recounts dramatic patient testimonials praising Peruna for nasal catarrh coughs and lung issues caused by long lasting colds. It features claims from Samael McKinley and others about dramatic health recoveries after using Peruna, including restored energy and relief from chronic catarrh.
Washington March 12 A removal the tariff on lumber would neither rise prices to consumers nor harm forests, says Gifford Pinchot head of the U S forest service in a letter to Soreno E B Payne. Pinchot argues free lumber would shift cutting to Canada and weaken timber stocks, urging continued domestic wood supply and limited pulp wood export.
A speaker warns that if lumbermen do not seize the opportunity to improve practices, soon a legislation will be enacted to compel clean work in the woods and require culled lands to be left to yield a second crop. Strong emphasis on conservation and imminent legal action to enforce responsible forestry.
Marshfield Oregon March 10 a definitive answer from EF Harriman on building the Drain Cool Bay line has been received He requires a four percent guarantee on maintenance operation and taxes to recommend construction A reply says guarantees must cover any yearly deficit and be securely funded Other railway offers remain under consideration as Coos Bay awaits action
A local ad touts a lung remedy labeled Good Cough Cure claiming to treat coughs colds asthma and bronchitis with liverwort tar and wild cherry. It is marketed as safe for children at $1.00 and sold by Linn Drag Co and WH Cleesiacd. A Miss Lenna Hembree visited her ill mother on Fern Ridae today.
Washington reports President Taft will dispatch his cabinet on extensive inspections. Secretary of War Dickinson will visit Panama to inspect the canal while Secretary of the Interior Ballinger goes to Alaska. Secretary Meyer will tour navy yards, and Secretary Wilson will visit state experiment stations and Western packing houses.
Roseburg Oregon March 10 The Roseburg Commercial Club elected J W Hampton as president G W Wimberly as secretary W H Richardson as treasurer J H Booth F BE Alley and W N Rice as trustees The club reports near 200 members Twenty thousand new booklets expected soon Discussion of erecting a wireless telegraph station in the city with a company officer present expected to proceed
Marshfield completed a census to justify hosting an Elks lodge with total returns listing 5,008 residents. I W Kerr plans to open a meat market in Fairmount after moving from Texas. A K George Jr visited from Porland to see his parents. James Randle and others are connected to local industry near the knife factory.
Washington reports serious consideration of joint American and Mexican intervention to enforce peace in Central America under the arbitration pact. Nicaragua’s Zelaya allegedly seeks to embroil Costa Rica, fortifying the border and moving troops to key river and lake areas. The United States weighs actions, with marines ready and ships prepared as Panama and Guantanamo hosts mobilize.
Washington reports Charles W. Fulton is likely to be nominated and confirmed as federal judge in Oregon after Congress reconvenes. Support from cabinet members Republican leaders and many senators plus Taft's favorable view boosts the prospect while Senator Bourne opposes citing Heney charges and Chamberlain stays neutral unless invited.
An old advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. It promotes a bottle two months' treatment sold by O J Mall or by mail with a request for testimonials and a postal address.
A marriage license is granted today to David A. McDowell and Mies von M. Kennedy, both residents of Spring- in what appears to be an official local notices list. The short notice confirms the names and residence, indicating the union is proceeding under civil procedures.
Jesse Bond of the University was awarded second place in the state oratorical contest at Corvallis. Clark R. Belknap of Willamette University placed first, with A. Napp of MacMineville College third and Katherine McMillan of Albany College fourth. Bond led on delivery and composition but lost on seconds and thirds. judges included Gee H Williams John F Carroll H M Cake and others. Bond and university delegates returned home this afternoon amid congratulations and belief he deserved first.
Cottage Grove voters heard a mass meeting nominate officers for the coming year. Nominees include Mayor B R Job and Recorder C H Vandenburg with treasurer Herbert Eakin and councilmen W A Hogate G W Rees and B K Lawson. Election set for April 6. rivals may challenge Job for mayor, J J Jones expected to oppose.
The Oregon scene shifts as Judge George H. Burnett of Salem is named by sources as a Taft‑recommended rival to ex Senator Fulton for the federal judgeship. Backers include Judge W. R. Gilbert and Judge Charles E. Wolverton, while Bourne and Heney faces loom large in the maneuvering. Chamberlain pays little heed as Pendleton’s Stephen A. Lowell waits in the wings.
The mother of H. M. Adams of Henrietta Pa. writes that seven bottles of Electric Bitters completely cured her son’s five year battle with eczema. Doctors said the poisoned blood affected his nerves and nothing could save him. Electric Bitters are guaranteed as a remedy for eruptions, eczema, salt rheum, sores and all blood disorders. Only 50 cents, sold by W. A. Kuykendall.
A Palermo cable dispatch reports Lieutenant Joseph Petrosini of the New York police shot and killed near his hotel. Assassins unknown. Petrosini arrived on an important mission to protect peaceful Italians in America.
Petrosini of the New York police department known as a Black Hand expert had many murder convictions and opposition from Italian criminals. He traveled to Italy to set up bureaus to track Italian and Sicilian criminals and prevent their entry. A relentless police war against the Black Hand is expected in New York and other cities following his killing.
The University of Oregon runners won the five mile relay on Kincaid field in 24 minutes 55 seconds, leading the U A C team from start to finish. Oregon's Reynolds Downs Davis Garrabrandt and Riddell ran, while U A C's Cross Howard Brown McLaughlin Burton also posted strong mile splits before a fair crowd.
In Monte Carlo a wealthy Parisian Fernand Ravenez hosted a supper for friends. The party ended when he fatally shot himself in a dramatic gesture, declaring a bigger surprise awaited guests.
Three married women Ruth Bosey J C Coates and Mary Vanslock were arrested in a Eugene saloon on Front and Madison streets for drunken riotous conduct under a new law barring women from saloons. They were released on bonds of ten dollars while the saloon keeper Rudolph Franzel faced a one hundred dollar bail.
Charles A. Cooley and Martha Hennemann wed at the Christian parsonage in Cottage Grove on March 11, 1909 with Rev. W A Elkine officiating. Architect J R Ford plans a brick basement cottage of five rooms at the corner of West Fifth and Adams Creek by J M Peppard. HW L Senofield of Coeur d Alene Idaho arrived in Eugene yesterday.
Philadelphia March 13 The executive boards of the three anthracite district miners union met today and decided to hold a tri district convention near Scranton on March 28. The convention will hear reports from the settlement committee and adopt plans for further efforts to obtain a new agreement from coal companies to replace the present working arrangement. No surface changes indicated in the situation.
Boston labor federations totaling about forty thousand members plan a mass march from ten divisions to Fanueil Hall to protest the sentencing of AFL leaders Gompers Mitchell Morrison and to challenge judiciary encroachment on free speech free press and trial by jury. Organizers include a large volunteer band from the musicians' union.
Joe LaSalle defeated West in a three fall bout at the theatre in Eugene. West took the first fall with a toe hold and half Nelson in under two minutes, but LaSalle countered with a scissors hold. After nineteen minutes of grueling effort the second fall went to LaSalle, and the decisive third fell after twenty five minutes of hard work proving LaSalle’s superior strength. Local youths McMasters and Ward also wrestled in preliminaries, with Ward winning the last two falls by weight and strength. Fred Moullen refereed.
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