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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
8
David Meekison reports strong personal improvement from Peruna after prolonged head catarrh. He believes continued use will eradicate a thirty year illness. Public testimonial reflects era trust in patent medicines.
Readers from Missouri to Chicago share experiences with Peruna claiming long term relief. Jacob L. Davis reports thirty seven years of ill health improved after twelve bottles. A. E. Kidd notes catarrh through half a life, seven bottles led to weight gain and relief, while D. C. Prosser says three to four bottles cured stomach catarrh after typhoid and sour stomach.
In Fellefontaine Ohio on May 7 the Countess of Warwick England’s famed Socialist agitator will confront Mrs Alice Roosevelt Longworth in Ohio’s Eighth district campaign next fall. She will stump the district with speeches and may donate funds to support the Socialist candidate E. G. Wharton of Kenton announced the Countess will tour and speak for his bid.
Abigail Scott Duniway writes to voters urging support for equal suffrage in 1970. She appeals to mothers and freemen to vote yes, arguing ballots unlock liberty and ensure entry to rights.
WARRISBURG NOTES LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Elsie Widener visits Eugene. McCulloch visits sister Mrs Long. Willoughby visits at Eugenes. Widener family visits in Eugene. Friday and Saturday activity noted. не ball game attendance at junction boys event.
Coburg nine won the game five to nothing with Chas Morris of Coburg pitching. Dorothy Bucknum, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Bucknum, Coburg, died after severe burns from a yard fire the day after the accident. Mrs. Bucknum suffered Burns while extinguishing the flames. The publisher and James Douglas report completion of a gasoline motor boat, about twenty feet long with a Ferro motor, ready for water use by week’s end, aided by Lyman Lassel in construction.
The Peter Rickmers wrecked after going ashore a week ago. seventy two crew were rescued today as heavy seas knocked off the stern. Lifesavers faced twelve near-fatal moments yet the gale subsided enough for a successful rescue. No lives were lost, but the great steel vessel is a total Catal wreck.
Marshfield, May 7. A two story frame building under construction on lower Broadway for I. B. Smith collapsed yesterday at 4 39 pm. Plumber F. McKellar was killed instantly. Mr. Miller and a man named Johnson were seriously injured with suspected arm fractures. McKellar had moved from Sacramento two weeks ago and had formed a plumbing company with W. J. Rust. he was recently married.
Fred Parker of Astoria, just graduated from West Olmt, is expected to arrive tonight to visit his brother William Barker, a University student. He plans to help poet at the Sigma Nw touse during his stay.
A twenty year lease of the J A Griggs farm near Comstock in Douglas County is confirmed for 15000 dollars. The site yields sandstone and coal, with initial development of sandstone while coal is expected later. Bodley brothers of Portland negotiate as purchasers, signaling regional growth in coal and building stone.
Pioneer miner Sharp exhibited a large ledge of calcite or lime near the Bohemia mining district close to the railroad. The transparent ramiform crystals yield snow white lime when heated, promising returns. Dr W W Oglesby marked a milestone birthday and remains active in medicine. The Cottage Grove Woman's Club postponed its May 8 armory entertainment to May 15 to fund seed purchases for school children and local civic projects.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs dedicated a new temple in Springfield last Saturday night attracting nearly 400 attendees from Eugene Coburg Irving Goshen and Crow. J M Williams of Eugene served as marshal and W F Walker led the local order as deputy grand master. J J Bryan gave the welcome and George Drury of Coburg answered. Rev D H Trimble of Eugene preached on Immortality and Canton Hovey of Eugene staged a drill with Miss Nelile Gilbert aiding entertainment.
Albany May 7 Reports from the justice and interior departments say unsold Oregon and California railroad lands carry no priority rights. Hundreds rushed in, paid fees from 15 to 50 dollars, and filed affidavits claiming residence and settlement. Many filings are deemed worthless or duplicated, with potential litigation and prosecutions ahead.
Lincoln Taylor arrives in the city coming from Cottage Grove for an unspecified purpose. His visit highlights local movement and community ties as residents note the notable arrival amid regional ties.
Felf Currin of Cottage Grove reports leaving samples of clay or mineral paint at First National Bank. He found two types on his farm three miles west: a dark red clay without grit that yields a dark red stain when wet and a pale fire clay like wood with grains and knots. Currin believes a red clay ledge nine feet wide exists on his property and merits investigation.
Washington May 6 report says no extra legislation will be needed this session per a letter from the attorney-general to Chairman Mondell. The letter warns against purchasing land under litigation and notes mills on railroad lands will continue if operating properly.
E Dodge and W Scobert former Eugene merchants have bought back their store from R J Moses Son and will resume operations at the Hovey building corner of West Eighth and Olive. They plan to enlarge stock and run a wholesale side. Moses and Son likely remain in Eugene.
Councilman T H Garrett attorney A G Wells and M D Mitchell own the vacant Willamette Street lot between Harry Dunns bakery and a real estate office. They will build a two story business block this summer costing 10000 to 12000 dollars. Lower floor will hold business rooms upper floor offices tenants secured for lower floor. Excavation and brick or reinforced concrete construction planned with occupancy expected early fall.
L C Dolley manager of Montana Timber Company faces arrest for obtaining money by false pretenses. Dentist S E Griggs and Dr B Lee allege Dolley took 50 for a timber land filing near Roseburg claiming government action to take over claims. The land was patented in 1896 and the charge notes Dolley knew the claim was worthless. Dolley operated in Roseburg through C J Leavengoord who signed the receipt for Dr Lee’s claim.
Lane County commissioners order placing the question of establishing and maintaining a county high school on the June 1, 1908 ballot. The court directs ballot options Yes for county high school and No. If approved, the board may contract with local districts to teach county high school pupils at a per capita rate from the high school fund.
Daniel Smith born January 13 1818 in Huron Ohio moved through several states before settling in Oregon. He died May 4 1908 in Franklin at age 90 leaving two daughters and a large extended family. He donated land for the M E church South and the Christian church and was a lifelong church elder with strong ties to his community. Funeral May 5 1908 conducted by L M Linn in Franklin Cemetery interment there.
Congressman Hawley lists pension boosts for Charles Clapper in Eugene $12 for Geo H Dyer in Cottage Grove $12 for Richard M Gott in Seaburg $12 and James O Taylor in Eugene $12 across several recipients and places.
Trainmen indicate a new through service between Portland and San Francisco will debut on Sunday May 17, but no official confirmation has been issued.
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