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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1910
Page
4
The Eugene market lists eggs butter fryers hens turkeys and vegetables with prices per dozen or pound and notes low potatoes onions lemons and hay values. Portland reports brewery output in March at 4,993,793 barrels up 22 percent from 1909, with first quarter gain over last year and prospects for hops and wool markets mixed across regions.
Portland Union Stock Yards report shows all livestock entering the yards this morning for Seattle Packer Jim Henry. Twenty five loads of California cattle from Merced arrive tomorrow including twenty steers three cows and two stags and bulls. Cattle in excellent condition with additional sheep shipments expected from Southern Oregon soon. Prices show little change with best wethers at 5.75 dollars per head, about 25 cents under prior high quality sales. No hogs arrived today and hog values fall about 5 cents.
Market report lists cattle values with best steers at 6.25 to 6.50, ocd steers at 6.00, cows from 5.25 to 5.00, heifers at 5.25, and stags 2.50 to 3.00. Sheep show best wethers at 5.50 to 8.30, ordinary wethers at about 5, spring lambs around 7.50, with mixed ranges for other categories.
Market quotations from Portland and Willamette Valley areas show prices for hides wool leather and tallow. Items include sheepskin wool prices 12 to 50 cents per unit, dry hides at 16 to 17 cents, butter fat delivery terms, poultry and calves pricing, with references to market names Willamette Valley and Eastern Oregon.
Elza Dow died in Coburg on May 2 1910 from tuberculosis at age 24. The funeral was held from the Christian church at Coburg today. He leaves his parents and several siblings.
A Webster New York hotel landlord testifies after six years of stomach misery that Mi o na cured him completely within a short period. He reports restored weight appetite sleep and overall health. The ad asserts Mi o na relieves distress in five minutes and guarantees cure or money back, priced 50 cents per bottle sold by Red Cross Drug Co.
J. W. Alberts of Sublimity and J. W. Piexer of Aumsville are in the city for a few days on business, representing Marion county.
Officers of the Willamette Valley pen River and Freight Rate Association organize a May 16 gathering in Eugene. Delegates from Portland to Cottage Grove will attend with two delegates per town and extra for larger memberships. The program includes welcomes, talks, a city tour, University of Oregon visit, supper, and a 7:30 p.m. business session at the courthouse.
Vale Oregon May 3 Railroad activity in Malheur county is to be resumed by June more than 200 men are working on the Lewiston branch out of Huntington and will be sent to Yale as soon as their work is completed Harriman interests watch the Hi line while Oregon Eastern construction gains ground near Vale ranchers oppose right of way but may yield. Colonel Wood says Hill interests ready to enter Malheur Gap with Boise Western start but water rights concerns may halt tracks until legal issues are settled.
An editorial on Portland businessmen’s state tour lauds Eugene for beauty and growth. It notes improved streets and up-to-date hotels in Salem and Eugene, mentions better show windows and paint, and credits warm welcomes across towns with forging closer ties.
Eugene is chosen to host a government lecture on road construction with a stereopticon presentation. The event, arranged by the Oregon Good Roads Association and the Oregon Threshers' Association, will occur Monday evening June 6 with location details to follow.
Marshfield and North Bend city councils review franchise applications for the Coos Bay Rapid Transit Company to connect the two towns. The firm promises a five month construction period after grants. Lane County Asset Company explored an Eugene to Coos Bay electric line, suggesting a merge with the local line due to Major L D Kinney’s stock stake.
Edward Payson Weston, 77, completes an ocean to ocean walk in 77 days, totaling 3483 miles. He ascends city hall steps at 3:10 pm in New York, greeted by Mayor Gaynor who awards a $400 purse raised by admirers amid cheering crowds.
In Eugene born May 4 1910 to Geo F Stanley and wife a son. Ten miles north of Eugene on the river road born May 2 1910 to Wm H Hunt and wife a son.
Murdock McMilllan confessed to stealing a team of horses from a Spokane contracting firm and was held for investigation before Spokane police discharged him Sunday morning. He had come from Eugene and, while intoxicated, added to a prior contract tag before returning to Eugene.
Notice to holders of Lane county warrants issued prior to Register No 7920 registered April 12 1910 that all such warrants will be paid on presentation at the office on May 6 1910 with interest ceasing on that date.
The Eugene District Epworth League convention at Rrownaville elected officers for the year including President H G McClain Salem re-elected and vice presidents Bert Applegate Drain E R Brown Corvallis Jessie Berg Cottage Grove Ray Fisher Eugene treasurer George Larey Brownsville secretary Milas Revena Black Eugene Superintendent of Junior Work Mrs Sonhr Dallas. Hert Applegate Niath Albany was chosen as site for the 1911 annual meeting.
Houston January 31 Dear Doctor s I called at your offices to see Fer-Don s Medical Experts after years of rheumatic pain that kept me from walking. Ten days of treatment let me climb stairs sleep well and I weigh 220 pounds. I am well and hearty and offer myself as a reference.
Mrs J M Walter of Tehama California praises Fer-Don Medical Experts for a rapid weight gain after years of female weakness and malaria. Sacramento doctors reportedly restored nerve force and health. other patients like W H Harvey of San Francisco and Lucy Parker of Eugene were relieved from gallstones. Offices shown at 464 Willamette Eugene with 466 Willamette for Fer-Don Baprs. Consultation costs $10.
Portland May 4 James J Hill admitted that he and his associates own the Oregon Electric and United Railways while declining to outline specific plans for extensions this year. He urged reticence to avoid tipping off competitors as debates arise over rights of way and new depots. The Oregon Electric includes lines to Salem Forest Grove and McMinnville with possible additions to Albany Eugene and North Yamhill. The United Railways cover about 13 miles from the Chamber of Commerce to Burlington and connect to the Oregon Electric terminal. Reverend M F Commersname has received a call to financial secretaryship at Columbian Lutheran College Everett Washington and is weighing the offer.
The May term grand jury for the United States includes Lane County residents W. L. DeLane of Eugene Carl F E Fischer of Marcola and F W Osburn of Eugene. The panel reflects local representation among jurors serving the federal court.
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