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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
9
County and district fair committees advance preparations for September events. Groundwork on a grand stand 144 by 46 feet will start immediately, seating over 1000 and aligned with the track for optimal view at start and finish. A pavilion stone has arrived and a temporary sprinkler will wet the track to prevent cracking.
Pleasant Hill notes show showers aid crops and a carnival set for May 15 at the local schools. Eighth grade students prepare for exams while Uncle Josh Rankin gains notice as a budding ball player. Several residents plan moves and gatherings, with a Grange picnic scheduled for June 1 and local tradesmen busy at the blacksmith shop.
James Dixon, aged 69, died at his Springfield home on April 8 1909 after a five month illness. He served in the Civil War with the Third Missouri Cavalry and married twice, leaving four daughters and three sons. He was active in Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges. funeral held April 29 at the M E church with sermon by Rev N J Harbit and burial in the O O F cemetery in Springfield Oregon.
The Long Tom community reports a major Friday evening fire destroying Rudolph Brown’s home and nearly all contents. Smoke house, woodshed, and fence also burned. No insurance. Brown plans a new house nearby. Swartz and Jensen relocate shops. Baber building moved. Mrs. J E Hunter dies near Crawfordsville. mourned by Long Tom residents.
Washington May 3 The commodities clause of the Hepburn railroad rate law was held by the Supreme Court to regulate commerce Congress has a right to enact. The Court reversed the circuit court ruling on the commodities clause and remanded without specifying decree details, directing enforcement and application of the statute as construed.
The mayor of Chicago welcomed delegates to the world peace congress in the great city by the lakes, praising the gathering and inviting participants to explore avenues for lasting harmony in a time of global challenges.
The decision held the law constitutional but rejected the government’s scope contentions. It allowed transfer of stock ownership in subordinate firms if transport is the sole aim, with a favorable ruling for railroads on stock ownership. Justice Harlan dissented on the stock aspect. the rest concurred. The Philadelphia circuit court had earlier upheld the coal roads’ stance against the clause.
Pork and poultry are higher in the Eugene market than at any time in the past ten years. For current top prices, contact Handy Meat Market on East 6th near Willamette. phone Hed 45891.
Harrisburg residents share travels and arrivals while Lebanon gains with new business and departures. Mrs En blebretson returns from Norway pleased yet homesick for friends. Robert Lasgell and Vern Morgan visit family and locals. C Kendal to open second hand store in Kressel building. John Perin finds business in Lebanon as families relocate. S Post from Lovell Oklahoma seeks local home and a friend. Harrisburg folks attend a booster meeting in Eugene.
The advertisement warns against misleading cough remedies and promotes Ken's Hallam as the old reliable cough cure. It notes coughs cause discomfort and sleeplessness and urges buyers to try the druggists' and dealers' version priced at 25 cents.
Chicago May 3 The second National Peace Congress opened with large attendance. Robert Treat Paine of Boston presided. Welcome addresses came from Governor Deneen Mayor Busse and Rev A Eugene Bart. Ballinger read a Taft letter. Miss Anna Eckstein urged a world petition to the Hague conference. Dr Trueblood and Deas Rogers spoke on peace progress. The petition aims to abolish war and uses pacific dispute settlement, with signatures numbering in the millions. Taft letter expresses support for peace and warns about armament costs and international responsibility.
Washington May 3 Senator Piles of Washington urged Congress to maintain a lumber tariff to protect U S manufacturers and workers. He argued a duty keeps American timber markets and jobs, cited cost differentials with Canada, and noted Canadian shingles growth while Washington loses industry. He showed a protest from the Washington Forest Association and a Canadian lumber contract seeking price cuts.
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