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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
7
La Porte May 19 reports upper and lower plates from Mrs Gunness mouth recovered amid ashes of the burned home and positively identified by the dentist. The death certificate for Jennie Olsen confirms one body found on the Gunness farm. Seven unidentified bodies buried in Potter's field.
The city council referred ten paving petitions including West Eighth from Charnelton to Blair and proposed additions for East Fifth and East Sixth from Willamette to Oak. Other measures moved to committee for consideration include prohibiting minors from billiard halls, regulating weights and measures, and dog nuisance controls with $2.50 to $5 licenses. The fire engine duties ordinance passed, theater license questions were sent to finance, and sewer projects on West Fifth/Sixth and High Street were reported with mixed verdicts.
Wiliotts Cal May 19. Word from Round Valley Reservation states that Charlee Cardaw and Henry Yes and John Powell were killed today. All victims described as half breeds. It is added that Card's wife was involved.
In Pullman Washington State College hosted a close dual track meet with Oregon defeating WSC 62 to 60. Houston set a 10 second 100 yard dash, Kuykendall led in the broad jump, and key performances came from Oregon’s Roberts Moullen and Gadlin while Washington State’s Johnson Downs and Dodson starred in distance events. Oregon forfeited the relay allowing five points to Pullman.
Orton arrived from Junction City this afternoon in what locals describe as a routine visit. The event is noted without further details on purpose or accompanying individuals.
May 18 William J Hanna a well to do plumber living at 1114 Tennessee street cut the throats of his two year old son Burton and his daughter. He then threatened his wife and other children provoking Kedanas to wrestle him and help pull the family to safety. Police overpowered him as he stood with the boy by a razor. He was crazed by drink.
A westbound Eugene Hartog, Calkins, and Bean were in a stage that went over an embankment seven miles east of Mapleton. Hartog suffered head and leg injuries but not serious. Calkins and Bean escaped unhurt. The driver was unharmed. Hartog was en route to Florence for a fiesta address. Calkins and Bean were campaigning legislators. The trio returned to Mapleton with the driver after the rescue.
An Oregon address argues against plutocratic influence in the Legislature. It champions Statement No. 1 for direct Senate elections, names Allen Eaton Leon R. Edmunson and Geo. O. Knowles as pro reform candidates, and warns against bribery and the old system. The text urges voters to uphold majority rule and the people's will over party or personality.
Springfield News endorses Welby Stevens for Assessor. Stevens, a Springfield native, vows fair, unbiased duties, a strict business administration, and just property assessment without regard to politics or kin. He aims to serve taxpayers and county interests with competence.
Cottage Grove Leader notes J W Baker a single strong candidate for county judge in South Lane County. Former state game warden now campaigns on a platform of roads bridges and fair treatment for every district, arguing a Democrat should hold the post. Baker emphasizes experience and a square deal for all towns including Junction and Florence.
The Cottage Grove Leader backs Harry Bown on the Democratic ticket as a capable, experienced deputy ready to continue Sheriff Fisk's work. The endorsement lauds his clean campaign and asserts he will enforce the law effectively and be at home in the office.
The Springfield News endorses Henry W. Stewart, praising his active campaign and broad support from longtime Republicans. Stewart seeks the county clerk post, challenging incumbent Lee after ten years in office, with many local Republicans backing new leadership.
An 1903 Oregonian excerpt argues salmon on the Columbia River are dwindling despite prime catches earlier in the season. It calls for a later open season from April 15 to May 15, stricter gear restrictions, and a protected closed season. Master Fish Warden Van Dusen plans to resign May 1, with blame shared among factions. federal efforts under Strauss aim to salvage the industry, supporting initiative bills No. 315 and Yee.
A Salem Oregon firm Hickory Brak Remedy Company markets Hickory Bark Cough Remedy guaranteed pure and to cure any cough with money refunded. Sold by Hall's Red Cross Drug Store and other first class dealers.
The Oregon Eastern and related lines are planned with a $50 million bond plan, aiming to fund extensions in Oregon, California, Idaho and Washington. Harriman asserts only about half of the $100 million authorized bonds are needed, with construction advancing on routes from Huntington to Lewiston and along the Snake River, plus early work on the Puget Sound line and Goose Lake Valley project.
The Oregon State Grange session in Eugene praised Lane County Assessor for fair and thorough assessment work. State Lecturer Mrs. Clara H. Waldo announced the compliment, noting her committee’s role in assessment and taxation.
An advertisement for Williams Indian Pile Ointment claims to cure blind and bleeding piles and itching. It advices the preparation absorbs tumors and acts as a poultice, offering instant relief for piles and itching of private parts. Cleveland, Ohio.
Florence West reports Edmunson as the sole Democratic candidate for representative from Lane County. A native son educated in Lane County, he supports initiative and referendum and direct election of U.S. Senators. He studied at the University of Oregon and earned law training in Ann Arbor.
Portland on May 19 Martin L Pipes was named senior counsel for Edward H Martin accused of murdering Nathan Wolff. City Attorney Kavanaugh disclosed the arrangement before circuit court seeking another week delay for Martin’s pleading as Pipes has been away from the city and has yet to meet his client.
The editorial urges reelecting Ben Keeney to a second term as Lane County Assessor. It argues corporate tax contributions are high while farmers pay less, praising Keeney's backbone for saving taxpayers money and opposing a dismissal of his candidacy.
Special Correspondence from Blue River March 17 notes the ice cream stand opening Monday, Percy O Briens wagons ferrying people to McKenzie Bridge, logs cut for Felix Sparks mill, and McKenzie Bridge mill now sawing lumber. A grand wedding united Miss Golda Lane and Archie Shough at Lawrence Danks residence with Dexter Sparks officiating. guests attended, a taffy pull followed, and the couple honeymooned near Simmons Creek then at Hotel Sparks.
Pittsburg May 19 Henry Relber paying teller and John Young officers of the Farmers Deposit National Bank pleaded guilty to embezzling 1105000 and will be sentenced tomorrow. The circuit court at Coquille will reconvene June 22. The grand jury has been busy three weeks and returns indictments for next term. Holland Anderson charged with murder of Mrs E S Gordon to face trial then. A remedy advertisement follows.
A note highlights bargain counter items including hardware furniture rugs and matting. A. D. Risdon of Seattle, formerly of Eugene, is in the city on business and once learned the printer's trade at The Guard office previously owned by George J. Bursa.
Secretary B I Dasent of the Commercial Club invites Eugene boosters to Albany for a royal reception a week from tomorrow evening. Albany will show visitors that the Willamette valley town can rival Eugene in hospitality and make a favorable impression on southern guests.
Iris Buley, 11, of 181 East Eighth street won Campbell Fellman Company's Buck's Junior Range by submitting nearly 9 000 Buck's ads. Gertrude Livermore, 7, of 510 Lawrence street, placed second and received an electric eye Teddy bear worth eight dollars.
The advertisement claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is a great strength maker appetite builder and health restorer praised by millions and offered in tea or tablets through Linn Drug Co.
Henry T. Smith has been appointed executor of the estate of Daniel Smith deceased by the county court of Law County Oregon. All creditors must present proper vouchers to the executor at the law office of L Bllyeu in Gene, Oregon within six months from the date of this notice, dated May 21, 19%.
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