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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1910
Page
2
In a March meeting the council passed an ordinance extending the city limits to include western and southwestern suburbs and Hendricks Park pending the regular election on April 4. If approved, these areas would join the federal census starting April 15. An emergency clause made the ordinance effective immediately.
Ontario Oregon March 20 The Utah Construction Company received the contract to extend Harriman line from Vale to Klamath Falls Oregon about 300 miles The company also holds the contract for the Klamath Falls to Natron segment about 175 miles One thousand men work from Natron downward and from Klamath Falls upward The Natron to Eugene section is completed to Eugene 15 miles of roadbed remain between Natron and Klamath Falls The Utah Company executive showed a telegram awarding the Vale to Klamath Falls project Colonel Hofer was advised of the award by J R Blacka Ontario banker and the Oregon Short Line may place Boise on a main Portland route through Klamath Falls
A D Charlton of Northern Pacific reports from mills in Oregon and Washington that each plant has more orders on hand than it can promptly fill. Mills have largely stopped soliciting new work, focusing on meeting accumulated demands.
The text notes Theodore Roosevelt plans to sail June 10 on the Kaiserin Augusta Victoria and arrive June 17 in New York. He says he desires a reception non-partisan, open to Republicans, Democrats, Populists, and others, regardless of political faith or region.
Zachariah Smith aged 55 of Fall Creek died suddenly from heart trouble, leaving a wife and three children, seven sisters, and a brother. Born in Douglas county, his funeral occurred Sunday with burial at Pleasant Hill cemetery.
The passage urges work on health to avoid illness and notes that keeping the liver bowels and stomach active prevents sickness. It promotes Balled by Dillon Drug Co as Bal lard's Herbine which relieves constipation in an active liver and stomach and bowel trouble.
A long list of real estate transactions, grants, and right of way deeds in Eugene and Junction City. Names include Flora A Mays, Jane C Lucky, Amelia Hansen, Melvin Hansen, W H Arne, T W Delong, Elizabeth A Johnson, Thomas Owen Williams, Charles A Mann, C C Coffman, A F Anderson, Olivia Mane tud, Charence Vermaas, Thomas O Williams, Daniel Casey, S P Jensen, Geo R Fish, P C Sorensen, Nancy Rann, Emma Mason, S A Huddleston, PF M Beckett, J J Poti, Leslie Miller, Ernest Hyland, F A Borchert, R M Cooper, Eliza L Spencer, J D Spencer, Frank Crabtree, Nyrum Sherman, Annie M Deal, Lane County Investment Co, Paul Baker, Hill Crest Co, H L Stewart, Lester Stacy, Justus J Champ lin, H L Bown, C M County to City of Eugene, Jennie Wooley, Lydia J Paxton, T J Morrison, T J Wilson, H H Wood, Elizabeth Wooley, Eva L Kouns, R M Day, Henry Knowles. Values range from $1 to $12,000 and parcels include multiple lots, blocks, and tracts with right-of-way deeds in Springfield and Fairmount areas.
Miss Viola Snell began the spring term at Walton's while Mason started removal work on the Kaiser building. His crew hauls soil to fill low areas on E. G. Mason's recent land purchases from H. L. Rann. Mrs. Luckey sold property to Will Spear for 700, with Spear and his mother planning to move there. Luckey also sold the John Kirk property to Mr J C Luckey for 600 and will relocate from Mrs. Schenck's place.
A short ad extols a Restorative as curing stomach heart and kidney weaknesses by targeting the inside nerves. It credits Dr Shoop for opposing drugging weak organs and claims rapid popularity with users who test it. Sold by Yerington's Drug Store.
An advertisement urges readers to use Ballard's Know Liniment for rheumatism and minor injuries. It claims relief for aches and pains and healing of wounds and promotes Dillon Drug Co as the seller.
Hall's Texas Wonder has sold for kidney bladder and rheumatic trouble for five years with a guarantee. Seventy days treatment in each bottle touted by 0 J Hull. No complaints reported in the ad copy.
A Eugene resident with a farm over 100 acres near Coburg claims deputy assessor Carl Hopkins, under Assessor Keeney, is valuing farm lands at 100 per acre to reflect cash value. He warns many farms in the area are assessed at this rate, a sharp rise from last year’s 15 to 20 per acre. Linn county farmers in nearby Linn are still using the old figure, prompting local rivalry and complaints over the sudden jump.
The Maybray gang was found guilty in a federal court in Nebraska. Robert L Goddard of San Antonio and others including Tom. 8 Robb son Willard Powell Clarence Clas Edward Leach and more faced verdicts. Several pleaded nolo contendere. Sentencing set for Monday at 10. Mrs Maytray broke down as verdicts were read. Maximum penalties cited include two years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine. Goddard awaits trial again when others are brought into the Nebraska federal case. Colonel Temple said he may move to dismiss Louis R Stowe's accusation of conspiracy involvement.
Pendleton Oregon March 20 two men died when a double wreck occurred eight miles east of Pendleton. Engine 215 ran Neht without a train from Meacham to Umatilla after aiding freight 245. It left the track on a nine degree curve and crashed into a bluff near Cayuse station killing Fireman Edward Hopple and Engineer E L Risk. The accident follows the Cayuse disaster years earlier and is blamed on reckless running.
J A Stone of Kemp Texas found civil war life easier than facing illness. He describes years of stubborn cold and a cough, losing weight to 130 pounds, before using Mr King’s New Discovery which cured him and brought weight back to 175 pounds. Trial bottle free guaranteed by W A Kuykendall Drug Co.
Cornel Bluffs March 21. John C. Maybray and nine others were sentenced in federal court after conviction by a jury for extensive swindling by fraudulent use of the mails. The maximum penalty of two years in Leavenworth and a ten thousand dollar fine was imposed. four other defendants received shorter sentences. Defense lawyers immediately began motions for a new trial.
London reports rumors of tension in the Asquith household tied to Maud Allen the dancer. Mis. Allen allegedly advised Lady Asquith on dancing while Mr Asquith frowns on such public display. Cabled dispatch states Mrs Asquith may delay any separation, with gossip intelligence failing to resolve the dispute.
H F Buckton and J von teaver oversee installation of Lyghta street lamps in Coburg with eleven lights now working. Remaining Hansen? lights to be installed this week. Residents report excellent illumination on walks though one corner near J D Wigle is suggested for a lamp. Local social notes include Pelle Van Duyn visiting Oakland and Milo Roach visiting Coburg. Lester Stacey sells his Coburg residence for 650 dollars and hints at possible future stay.
John J Eaton born November 12 1835 in Blount county Tennessee moved to Minors then Pleasant Hill Oregon in 1853 and Junction City in 1858 where he lived until his death He married Misa M Parker in Eugene June 11 1859 and had four daughters only the youngest living He had two brothers and one sister alive and others deceased He worked in mines farmed and ran a livery stable He joined the Christian church about twenty years ago was the first deacon and served as elder He died March 11 1910 at his home after a several year illness Funeral services were held at the Christian church and interment was at Odd Fellows cemetery in Junction City Times
Weather favors farmers as Norris Owen and John McCulloch tend hop yards. Goats roam minus winter salts. J W Jenkins recovers from influenza after two weeks confined to his room. Mrs Post sick and unable to teach. Mrs Ann Owen recovering from illness. Miss Andrea Nelson begins teaching at Palestine with good attendance.
An old Dillon Drug Co advertisement touts Eagle Eye Salve as a guaranteed painless cure for granulated lids. The product is sold in tubes for 26 cents at all dealers.
A testimonial from Mrs. Saan of Brooklynfield Missouri extols Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for relief during the Change of Life. She claims significant health gains after two years of weakness and weight loss and urges others to seek free, confidential advice from Miss Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
A reader argues against consolidation by Standard Oil controlled Pacific States Telephone Company. He cites $140,000,000 profits, warns farmers to demand better service or build their own switchboard, and invites attendance at the meeting on the 26th to discuss rates and profits in Oregon towns like Eugene and Tacoma.
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