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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
5
Mrs. Lillie Wilcher of Chattanooga Tennessee praises Cuticura for curing a running sore on the neck and a severe facial tetter after failed blood medicines. She notes two sets of Cuticura Soap Ointment and Essence cleared the skin and mentions relatives with similar recoveries from sores on the head.
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment as a top remedy for troublesome skin and scalp problems including itching burning and hair loss. A single application after a hot bath with Cuticura Soap and a follower dose of Cuticura Pills is claimed to give immediate relief and suggest a speedy cure when other methods fail.
The DeLane y Varney company known as the Independent line seeks a city charter to operate here, with opposition noted as typical but exceptions. Probe planned. two systems would hurt business by forcing patrons to use both. Pacific States offers inducements, while Corvallis HQ indicates Benton County service is superior. Commercial club seeks concessions for foothold, and old hand me down equipment could be replaced with modern central and cheaper rates.
Glenr O Powers has filed suit in the circuit court against D L Keyt John Roland Ragdale Joseph Ragdale Charles H Jordan Peter Hannon C W Hanson O M Calgson John M Rennie Henry O Shanafelt B A Washburne C W Washburne Erick Johnson W J Nesmith and the Chambers Hardware Company for amounts over 5000 including costs and attorney fees on money due for work on mining claims in the Bohemia district. Keytt sued for 3208 and others for smaller sums. A writ of attachment was filed against the stamp mill of Oregon Blue River Mining Company and the Illino la mining claim belonging to the same corporation. The steam engine and boiler are not attached.
An 19th century remedy advertisement claims spring illnesses from impure blood cause boils and fatigue and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a lasting cure by cleansing blood and restoring stomach liver kidneys and skin. A testimonial from Mrs. L. Bickford of Goarville New Hampshire asserts relief from dyspepsia and fatigue after the first dose.
A dis patch from Port Townsend reports Henry L. Johnson first car ionettist of the Sixth Artillery was murdered at Fort Worden band headquarters. His body was dismembered and burned in the basement heating furnace to conceal the crime. Fire fighters later recovered the charred remains identified by uniform fragments. Two debtors, James Holt and Private Knight, were found hiding and suspected of involvement in the robbery murder.
Guard Special Service, Washington, May 9. Only one bid for the Eugene post office building was received by the treasury department. George C Maurer of Salem offered to construct the building for 45000 dollars. The department has not decided yet, and the bid is believed to exceed the supervising architect s estimate by about 8500 dollars.
During cross-examination of James L. Gallagher in the Abe Ruef trial in San Francisco yesterday, Prosecutor Heney questioned the attorney and pursued connections to the case.
Ole Johnson, a Minnesota farmer seeking Oregon farm lands, reports being robbed of 2000 dollars on the Oregon Railroad and Navigation train between Hermiston and the city last Thursday. He believes the money was taken while he slept.
In Prineville the ex Sheriff C Sam Smith trial draws Crook County attention as Heney invites defense to step outside and witnesses allege he carried a big gun. Larkin Elliott testifies to a conspiracy against Williamson's fences and home. Mrs Anna R Riggs, Portland philanthropist and temperance leader, dies in Butte Montana from pneumonia and heart complications. body to be shipped to Portland for burial.
Toss Myer of Goldson has returned home after a period in the city for medical care. Dr. Prosser performed an important operation on his Rowe.
Syracuse police examined two women removed from a Rochester train. One woman claimed to be Mrs Belle Guinness while the younger named herself Mrs L A Herron and said her mother Mrs Lucy Barton accompanied her. They live in Chicago and had been at a summer home in Franklin, Pa. Chief Cadiz will detain them for further ID, noting the younger woman does not resemble Mrs Guinness.
Franklin Pa May 9 Mrs F B Herron held at Syracuse lives seven miles from Franklin with her mother an aged lady Her husband died in the South last winter and his body was brought here for burial The family bears a good reputation.
LaPorte May 9 Dr H H Long one of the physicians who performed the autopsy on the woman found in the burned ruins of the Gunness home believes the body is not Mrs Gunness but another unknown refined woman He also thinks the children s skulls were crushed before the house burned
A Marcola letter from A L Clark, May 5 1908, critiques Junction City Times on supporting a people’s choice for senator. He argues for three reform candidates Edwards Jennings Dodd, vs Cake, urging Lane County to back the “new order of things” and oppose the old machine.
Lane county Republican convention endorses Taft for president at Chicago, with all delegates instructed to vote for Taft. Wm. H. Cake named U.S. senator backers. a March 1910 county convention to nominate and limit proxies to same precinct. Also unanimous backing of University of Oregon appropriation and election pledges. about 175 delegates attended. Churchill-era names include R. S. Bryson and S. M. Yoran.
J. B. Bell, J. M. Shelley, D. A. Paine, H. Friendly, J. I. Jones, C. Cole appear in a historical ledger page. The snippet records a row of individuals associated with a trial or committee membership, listing six names in sequence likely as signatories or participants.
Albany Democrat reports Mayor J B Matlock of Eugene plans a two week trip to Linn County to advocate local option. The article calls him an able fearless executive who has studied the issue and notes his work for Eugene.
The Woman's Club of Cottage Grove passed resolutions urging support for the University of Oregon appropriation. They declared themselves aggressively in favor of the bill, signaling strong commitment beyond mere assent.
San Francisco May 9 Rear Admiral Evans relinquished command of the gun fleet to Rear Admiral Charles Thomas in a quiet ceremony aboard the Connecticut. Evans, fatigued, boarded a barge and was conveyed to a hotel as the transfer of command took place. A private movement seeks creation of a vice admiral title for Thomas.
A May 9 city celebration drew about eight thousand people to the parade in honor of the visiting fleet. The line stretched three hours in passing the reviewing stand, and after the event the sailors were treated to a luncheon by the ladies of Oyland.
President Campbell predicts a strong 20 000 vote majority to back the university in the statewide refer endum. Alumni mobilize across Oregon with literature handouts and letters urging support. Student body nominations are named for next week’s election. Track plans an eastern trip, and visiting President Kerr of OAC will speak. Debates, club rankings, and campus items fill the week.
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