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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
9
Kate and Wile of 343 East Street New York report a rapid cure of their baby's eczema after trying multiple doctors and a failing salve. They used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, costing 1.25 in total, and claim the child is now six months old and cured. They praise the remedies as cheap harmless and effective. March 30 1906.
The text advertises a plastered cosmetic and home remedy routine for skin care including soaking hands in creamy lather, applying Cuticura ointment with laure oil, and using old linen or cotton for bandages. It also touts internal treatments for faces and mentions gloves with finger ends cut off for night wear and various skin curing preparations.
Federal Sheep Inspector W. McOur, N. Hutchingson, and State Sheep Inspector W. H. Lytle arrived to review dipping enforcement across farms in Eastern and Western Oregon. They visited Seavey’s McKenese farm to verify materials and assess if dipping is required, with expectations of leniency for smaller bands. Dr. J. Christie resigned as deputy state Inspector for Lane County after pushing for the inspectors’ arrival in Eugene.
Springfield names L H Potter John Hampton F N McAlister and Alton Hampton as organizers of Hampton Bros Co and Springfield Banking Co with 10000 capital each. Bank to open in fall in W O W brick east room connected to Hampton store by archway. Potters and McAlister come from First National Bank. Stacey Russell to manage Hampton store.
The state board of fish commissioners awarded C. J. Buley of Eugene a $2500 contract to build the state salmon hatchery on the McKenzie river. Competing bids included John R. Cherem of Springfield at 3225 M. L. Buley of Eugene at 2869 and Chapman and Rhodamel of Clackamas at 2827. Buley will gather materials and deploy workers within days to start the project, with completion expected by fall.
Mr Hull sells Hyomel with an absolute guarantee. If the remedy does not cure, money is refunded. A complete Hyomei outfit costs $1, advertised as an economical pleasant treatment for bronchial troubles.
400 acre farm ten miles southwest of Eugene offers a good-room house a sturdy barn fully fenced and cross fenced with thriving bearing orchard and ample running spring water. 80 acres of fir saw timber plus oak and ash timber. Suitable for dairying cattle or sheep with ample meadow land. Sold in one or two tracts or traded for residence or small town tract. For details call Farmers 8 6 or write A J Wood Eugene Oregon.
Slightly used pianos priced from 175 dollars up, previously 300 to 350 dollars. Clearance to make room for new stock arriving daily. Call H. Be Morris at 606 Willamette Street in Eugene for the best piano bargain.
Misano organ offered for trade or horse trade. E Morris notes upcoming buggy sale at Berger Bean Hardware continuing to the 25th. Land cruisers' estimate sought at the guard office and buggy sale at Berger Bean Hardware referenced.
The Great Northern Development Company takes over the Great Northern and Treasure mines with new management. The company assumes about $8000 in debt to the plant and plans to pay it off, ensuring readiness for operation. Local buyers celebrate the acquisition, highlighting Wightman, Shurtleff, and other investors as key figures.
Portland May 11 The Eugene and Eastern Railroad Company announces a $1,000,000 project to build an electric line from Eugene to Springfield then along the McKenzie river to Prineville with branches to Wendling and Corvallis. Incorporators include Al Welch BE Hall F W Waters James R Thompson and Charles A Hardy. The Willamette Valley group and Eastern capitalists back the venture. Construction is set for Eugene and the Springfield segment, with surveys on the McKenzie river and a possible link to Crook County. The line would cross the Cascades near the Three Sisters and supply energy from en route streams. The Southern Pacific opposes the Wendling leg. Officers elected include A Welch president F W Walters vice president E B Mall secretary-treasurer and J R Thompson and Charles J A Hardy officers.
B F Howard owner of the Junction City electric light plant reported yesterday a new large electric plant to be built west of the city. Officials say the project will expand power supply and boost local industry, with construction set to begin next month and completion anticipated by year’s end.
Notice filed with the county clerk shows Howard appropriating 450 cubic inches of Bear creek water under a six inch pressure for a canal three quarters of a mile long four by two feet, diverting near section 24 town 14 south range 6 west on Reuben Draper’s donation land claim two miles east of Goldson and eight miles southwest of Junction. The plan aims to supply Junction City and nearby towns with light and power, with Howard seeking capital and possible incorporation to complete the project.
At a joint meeting of the Lane County Agricultural Society and the Second Southern District Fair Association in this city, it was unanimously agreed that the district fair should be staged in Eugene next year. Plans include purchasing grounds near the city and forming a joint stock company for permanence. Old officers were re elected: F. M. Wilkins president G. G. Gross vice president J. M. Williams secretary P. E. Snodgrass treasurer. Directors: Eli Bangs C. M. Young D. E. Yoran T. E. Schafer Amos Wilkins G. Gross L. L. Whitson. Amos Wilkins recommended to the governor for two year district directorship. Henry F. Hollenbeck elected local director for one year.
The Bantist church at Harrisburg announces a Sunday program starting with an 9 a.m. anthem and a 11:30 a.m. annual sermon on Faithfulness, followed by a 12:30 p.m. dinner. At 2 p.m. there is a roll call and responses, with a Lancaster sermon at 4 p.m. and a 7:45 p.m. regular evening service. Pastor D. E. Baker invites all to attend with well-filled baskets.
Clarence E. Gilkinson and Miss Anna P. Seifert of Cottage Grove wed this morning in Justice Bryson's office. The ceremony was witnessed by the groom's mother and one or two others.
Friday May 10 1907 Mrs Allie Garroatte wife of M R Garroatte aged 39 years 1 month 27 days longtime Cottage Grove resident leaves many relatives funeral held at M E church conducted by Rev J L Beatty with Odd Fellows and Rebekahs in charge large attendance followed to cemetery in Cottage Grove FP cemetery the Nugget reports
Mr Hull guarantees a refund if Mi-ona stomach tablets fail to cure stomach troubles. The ad argues that resting the stomach with digestives weakens muscles, while Mi-ona taken before meals strengthens the stomach. At 54 cents a box, it claims a positive complete cure with a money back guarantee.
The Eugene Commercial College announces its term starting September 1, 1907 in the Hall block with a refreshed corps of teachers and capable instructors led by Geo. T. Hall.
List of names including Mrs Eliza Anderson Mrs H H Black Miss May Conwell Mrs W T Hewitt Mrs W M Carson Mrs W M Hogan or Logan Miss Agnes Huard Miss Agnes Jackson 8 H Kunz Miss Maurice Lane G T Lansbery Bruce B Mabanna R D Murray J Riggs Geo W Stewart Will D PAGE Mw
Itemized trade and sale notices from Griffin Hardware and F C Walters promote second-hand wagons top buggies and a wood mill for instant purchase. Includes a 15000 feet daily capacity mill with boiler engine and edger. $2000 price. Other listings offer dry crab oak and high wool prices at Eugene and Elmira locations.
Marriage licenses issued for Jas F Gra of Vancouver Washington and SOP Hubble of Eugene along with Clarence E Kinson and Anna P Seifert of Cottage Grove.
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