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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1909
Page
8
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A stream of letters from readers across Chicago Marion Kansas City and Ohio extol Peruna as a reliable tonic and household remedy for chronic catarrh stomach issues and general weakness. Testimonies claim weight gain improved appetite and lasting health after taking Peruna and related preparations.
New York May 13 William E president of the United States Corporation sailed for Europe on vacation. He voiced optimism about steep conditions and predicted an early tariff adjustment and average crops leading to a speedy return of prosperity.
May 14 Maripora Cal four skeletons unearthed near a secret tunnel from the late McCoy’s home. Authorities say the discovery supports a theory of major crimes nearby, as bones lie in fixed positions suggesting concealment. Attorney Adair leads the inquiry, noting the case could rank among West’s remarkable crimes.
A hole reveals four skeletons buried long ago with no coffin remains. The tunnel discovery could unlock a murder plot larger than suspected and may explain the 1877 disappearance of Sam Wilson after a quarrel with McCoy. Police searched McCoy’s property but found nothing conclusive. I suspect one skeleton is Wilson’s.
Mra E R Sloan of Lost Valley died at Summit Hotel after a weeks long illness. She was born October 11 1878 in Northwood Iowa and married EB R Sloan October 4 1897 in Eugene. Survived by husband four children two sisters and a father with stepmother in Michigan. Funeral held at Summit Hotel with Rev T Winey sermon The Nobility of Mothers. Remains laid to Mount Moriah cemetery. Grony McGlynn pitching for Milwaukee in American Association.
Nairobi reports that Kermit Roosevelt lost his way from his father’s camp near Machakos on Friday night and rode all night until he reached Kiu station on the railway. He wandered through sparsely settled Wakamba country before being found Saturday morning.
Martin Kval shaug a tinsmith was murdered at midnight while walking home from a dance with his wife in a distant city section. After alighting from a streetcar his wife moved ahead and soon heard three shots. Investigation found multiple head wounds with no suspect identified.
Special correspondence from Walterville on May 14 reports Inman moving near his sawmill work, Hale Jennings and family in the O Dell house, and Ed Cooper closer to the mill. Mrs. Carpenter visits the McNutt family, Mrs. Pillette visits Vida, and Callie Lewis takes the summer in Eagleville. Shrode of Fairmount preached, and promoter seeks a Ferguson Kaufman bout.
A. A. Ford, a long time lodge resident and livery worker, vanished after leaving Eugene April 24 with Dr. J. Christie for Fall Creek claims. A pack horse was found with gear still on, suggesting Ford perished during a treacherous 18 mile trek. Dr. Christie plans search parties. Ford, about 55, leaves a son near Thurston and was well known in town.
Salem Oregon May 12 the executive committee of the board of normal school regents decides that Oregon normal schools both public and private will cease operations in October this year four remaining schools Weston Ashland Monmouth will be leased or placed in custodian hands until final disposition by the legislature. Diplomas will be issued to seniors at all schools upon graduation with Weston and Ashland listing prospective graduates and Monmouth pending.
Arnold's amusement show arrived in the city to install a merry-go-round and discuss hosting grounds attractions with county and district fair managers this fall. He brings a large troupe of about 150 people and a brass band with his colored minstrels, claiming top coast offerings.
San Francisco May 15 Hugo Kelly and Billy Papke met in Colma for a twenty five round title bout the fourth try to decide supremacy in the series Papke won in the first round ending the long dispute. Both fighters were in strong shape for the bout.
G M Whitson of Portland reached Caldwell after leading a railroad surveying crew through central Oregon. He is brother of U S politician George W Donachey. Donachey, a Democrat, was elected Arkansas governor last September for a two year term. Arkansas is among five states electing governors before the November general election.
Judge Whitson of Spokane said he would stay two or three days to attend to business matters. He noted the survey began in Eugene, Oregon, but would not reveal the end point. His party found the line had reached a satisfactory grade and the country along the route offered abundant game with four bears, eight deer, and two elk killed.
Salem May 12 indicates no further referendum petitions are likely. Only ten days remain to file with the secretary of state on acts of the last legislature before May 22 deadline. The sole petition concerns a 210000 improvement appropriation for Oregon Agricultural College. all other acts take effect May 23.
Lebanon Oregon May 12 The Leb anon Lumber Company mills at this place have undergone extensive improvements and changes and are now operated with a full payroll. From 40 to 50 men work in the mills plus timber and river crews. The company ships daily and has 2 500 000 feet of lumber piled in yards. A planer connected to the sawmill produces finished kiln dried building materials.
A son was born May 14, 1909 at Junction City to Mr and Mrs Hans Holm formerly of Eugene.
A May 14 storm sweeping north Missouri eastern and central Kansas and into Oklahoma killed three people. Six are missing and 55 injured. Hollis Kansas and Mt. Washington Missouri suffered extensive damage with most homes damaged or demolished after a heavy rain.
Cottage Grove Oregon May 15. The Oregon and Southeastern railroad once a logging road has been sold by A B Wood to J A Davis vice president of the Pullman Car Co a Chicago multi millionaire. Davis plans to extend the line twenty miles west to tap his timber tract and may ultimately reach Coos Bay. Chicago capitalists including W A Mitchell R Mitchell J A Davis J P Cosgrove and Sten Lund visited Cottage Grove as preliminary contracts for the new line were reported signed. The town cheers the railroad and lumbering prospects.
New York May 15 Levi P Morton oldest living ex vice president and set to celebrate his eighty fifth birthday tomorrow He remains vigorous in mind and body among surviving ex leaders Stevenson Roosevelt and Fairbanks. Morton’s long life and career span politics banking and public service with ties to New England and New York and a history of service from congress to governor and vice president.
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