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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1909
Page
12
Chicago May 18 The strike of Wille picketers in the county jail led to segregation after four days of solitary confinement. White prisoners refused to share corridors with Black inmates, renewing the protest this morning as both groups faced isolation and restricted meals.
Service details mention a methourmitted train for San Francisco and a ventilated Pullman car, with plans to depart Portland at a specified evening hour. If one service is rejected, another may be introduced, potentially delaying the southbound route by a day and altering travel time to a 27 hour daytime arrival.
Captain Peter Hains Jr. was sentenced yesterday for conviction of offense involving filing of a will. He left by county stall for Sing Sing prison to begin a sixteen year term.
A fragment indicates York May 18 discussions with Eugene L L B Connwel for Hains about an application for a certificate of reasonable doubt. The text mentions the captain and a path to a higher regular process, but details are incomplete.
An adjourned Eugene city council meeting heard Sten Lund of the Chicago Contracting Co. offer to macadamize streets at 1.35 per square yard, with a five inch gutter and eight inch center. He said no contract under 100000 would be considered, outlining a 47500 cost for a three mile by twenty foot street.
C. and Farrow, once in Eugene real estate and now with his family in Alberta for several years, has purchased a steam laundry at Lethbridge. He describes the town as a thriving rail hub on the Crow's Nest Pass line of the CPR, with about 7,500 residents and about 450 miles from Spokane.
Chris Hostettler and Vierman Wenger left today for Alberta where they purchased farming land.
The Florence Rhododendron festival on May 22 promises a grand pageant with a coronation on a rhododendron crafted barge. Hon. Benedict will crown Queen Rhododendra, escorted by the Grand Marshal John L. Furnish and Maids of Honor. Events include a naval parade, keys of the city, a Bay View hotel dinner, school exercises, boat races, and a dance with Gardiner orchestra, culminating in a grand march led by the queen.
Mr Reetz and family moved Creswell to the Thom farm portion purchased earlier camping until a new home is built. Mrs Oscar Mays entered Harrisburg hospital Monday and was operated on successfully. Miss Julie Williams of Salem is in charge, with friends hoping for a speedy recovery. Eugene visitors came to remove remains of a little child buried twenty five years ago in Milliern cemetery, leaving skull fragments and coffin nails alongside Henry Koffman’s remains. City council ordered grading of Juniper, Church or Ivy, 7th streets from Front to Washburne and Greenwood from Ivy to 10th, with Street and Alley committee directing the work. Times.
Crow May 17 report notes Mrs S Abbott of Eugene visiting with daughter Mrs J J McCulloch at Hadleyville. Eighth grade exams underway at Hadleyville Mirth and Central. Mr Trapp from Montana buying M J Hanson farm at Mirth builds a house. Mrs Dan Briggs ill with la grippe. Dr L W Brown attending. Two Crow young men went to El mira, became ill after candy and soda. Dr Cannady says poisoning. they remain bedridden but not in danger.
Miss Inez Stark arrived home this afternoon from Mt. Angel as Linn Drug Co. prepared to offer Rocky Mountain Tea. The note suggests a cheerful, welcoming scene with a focus on residents and local business.
The university summer school dates shift to June 28 through July 28. Lecturers include Seattle city schools Superintendent Frank Cooper, Tacoma Superintendent A H Yoder, Cheney State Normal President Sampson, and Oregon state Superintendent J H Ackerman.
Doan's Kidney Pills are praised in Eugene by Edgar Washburn a carpenter formerly of 127 W Eighth st who used them for backache and kidney complaints and recommends them highly He bought the remedy at DeLano's drug store and urges all sufferers to use Doan's Foster Millburn Co Buffalo NY is named as the US sole agents price 50 cents Remember the name Doan's and take no other
Salem May 16 A telegram reports the death of Mrs Green mother of Courtland Green the man pardoned by Governor Chamberlain after ten years in Oregon penitentiary for Linn county murder complicity Also aunt Mrs Collins on her deathbed The story drew wide attention to efforts to win Courtland Green’s release Linn Drug Co promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain tea for skin ailments and impure blood listing 35 cents for tea or tablets
Portland May 16 flour and butter prices rise with a 20 cent per barrel jump in all grades of domestic flour. Wholesale patent flour climbs to 6.25 a barrel, the highest in years as wheat costs stay high and Northwest stocks dwindle. Seattle also saw a 20 cent barrel rise. Eastern markets exceed Pacific Coast levels.
Cottage Grove May 17 The Cottage Grove District Fair Association has met irregularly as Nesmith matters occupy committee time. A meeting will soon outline the fall festival and prize lists. The plan aims to improve last year with more amusements and a longer fair.
Akron Ohio May 18 Fire in the Hower block today practically destroyed the building and contents with an estimated loss of one million five hundred thousand dollars.
The notice states the next regular sales day is Saturday May 22 at War nock's barn. It records a local auction event with location and date.
The Merchants Protective Association met recently and unanimously agreed to proceed with a Eugene Fourth of July celebration. Anticipated events include a Saturday race meet, Sunday open air religious services with a sacred band concert, and a Monday celebration. A general arrangements committee was formed including A Hampton, O V Roberts, F E Dunn, I T Nicklin, O A Campbell, David Graham, and E D Matlock.
Atlantic City May 17. Supporters of Rev. Sidney Goodman defend a men only church at the Church of the Ascension arguing that offering such inducements as smoking, club rooms, a vaudeville stage and a moving picture setup will draw male worshippers. The building is to be erected after the pastor returns from Europe in the fall.
Spokane dispatch notes the sheriff’s posse continues a search through hills and woods around Colbert sixty hours after bandits halted the Great Northern mail on Saturday night. Additionally S H Burghardt files suit in the circuit court against Martin Creek Mines Co. to foreclose miners’ liens with J C Johnson as attorney for the plaintiff.
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