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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
2
Washington reports formal announcement of his candidacy by Governor Johnson at the Minnesota monument unveiling on the Shiloh battlefield planned for early April. W B Hennessey of Saint Paul stated the plan in a briefing here today.
A long list of land transfers in Lane County from various grantors to numerous grantees. The items include dozens of 80 to 160 acre tracts, many in sec 36 tp 18, sec 6 tp 22, and nearby sections, with prices ranging from 1 to 579.97 dollars, and U 8 government patent grants. Names include Ellen Tower, Henry Wagner, George Kelly, J B Willoughby, Otto Engebretson, Frederick Herren, Cottage Grove and Eugene area entities, among many others.
Chicago March 15 George Miller wrote a dozen postal cards attacking Dr. David W Wilkins in vehement defamatory terms and was fined one cent by Judge Kenesaw M Landis in United States district court. The record lists several land transfers to Sanborn Co from multiple grantees with 160 acre parcels across sections and townships in 6th and 7th ranges with minor sums listed.
Assessor Keeney will start assessing property for 1908 taxes this month in Eugene precincts. He has appointed deputies to cover outside precincts including J. B. McKibben Mabel Mohawk Wendling J. L. Beaver Pleasant Hill Lost Valley J. W. Belshaw Elmira Spencer Charles C. Bennett Chesher Richardson J. C. Brattain Springfield Co B. Donaldson Camp Creek Thurston Jesse Rust Lane Alford Rust Long Tom H. M. Doty Coyote Mound Sinslaw BE L. Berkshire Lake Creek George A. Drury Willamette Co D. Edwards Gate Creek Blue River Mike Hogan Heceta J. W. Kirk East West Cottage Grove Bohemia Wallace Charles T. Beach Florence Mapleton EB 8. Prindel Five Rivers J. C. Renne Creavel Saginaw R. C. Roney Goshen M. W. Pennington Irving J. W. Smith Jasper C. J. Neet Fall Creek WV F. Hebert Hazeldell Middle Fork J. A. Ruthland Glentena Walton F. M. Tucker Hermann William Wells Bailey Blanton Fairmount Zumwalt A. E. Tower North South Junction
An old drugstore advert promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills promising health benefits beyond jewels. It cites relief for headache biliousness constipation and malaria with a cheerful refund if disappointed at W A Kurykendall's drug store.
A Cle avenger hall debate last evening featured C H Walker Eugene Palmer and Professor Alderman arguing for Oregon University funding. They contended the university strengthens state education, with figures on costs and per student funding, comparing past appropriations and urging a continuing ded icate appropriation of 2500 to 125000 dollars.
An underscored medical promotion from St. Louis source states the Texas Woader cures kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. It markets a $1 bottle for two months and offers testimonials from Dr BE Hall. Available via OF J Hall or by mail at 2926 Olive Street.
Emporia Kansas reports Populist national committeeman E B Waterbury says Wisconsin Senator La Follette will be nominated on the first ballot at St Louis. Local social notes cover Miss Goldsmiths birthday party and a Priscilla Club gathering, while plans unfold for a Eugene Military Band concert and color presentation by Governor Chamberlain to the Fourth Regiment.
The Union revival of the Presbyterian and Baptist churches in Eugene led by Dr. Brougher closed last night. Many accepted Christ or sought personal counsel as meetings energized church work. Brougher praised Eugene and pledged support for the University while planning a return to Eugene on April 6 for a lecture.
The Commercial Club hosted a Thursday afternoon reception for Madame Blauvelt, with spring floral decor and ladies from Eugene in attendance. Mrs. P. EB Snodgrass led the hostesses for a tea and luncheon followed by whist, aided by Miss Nancy Peterson. Also noted: Ladies' Aid Society entertained guests at the Methodist church with sixty attendees and young helpers assisting with refreshments.
The Asparagus Cherry and Walnut Company filed articles of incorporation with Lane County. Incorporators are Geo A Dorris C B Williams F E Dunn and A C Woodcock with capital stock 50000. Principal place Eugene Oregon. Orchard on former Dicky Robinson farm near Eugene spans 110 acres with 65 acres cherries and walnuts each and 70 acres more for walnuts plus 60 acres for asparagus. Board of directors will be three persons.
San Francisco March 13. The second week of the Crothers and Older trial on criminal libel ended with Burns testifying Ruef admitted to messages about selling the Bay Cities Water Supply to the city. He said Tevis offered Ruef one third of the two million profit to push the deal. The Bulletin alleged libel based on Burns statements. Judge Dooling allowed the source to be shown to indicate malice and motive.
Hickory Brak Remedy Company of Salem offers Hickory Hark Cough Remedy guaranteed to cure cough or money refunded. Also claims to guarantee friendship. Available at Hulls Red Cross Drug Store and other first class dealers nationwide.
Idaho figures in a fragmented report listing Campbell and Campbellery names with Celeste also appearing. The readable items hint at a local names list or notices but lack clear context or actions.
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