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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1909

Page

5

Forestry Men In Convention Here Today

The annual convention of forest rangers from Cascade and Siuslaw reserves opens at the courthouse with about thirty attendees plus Portland district staff. Topics include handling claims, special forest uses, irrigation support, and water flow protection. a banquet closes the gathering Saturday night. Notable attendees listed include Cc H Flory, A H Cousins, Thos P Mackenzie, F E Ames, W F Staley, Supt C R Seitz, Supt A E Cahoon, J Roy Harvey and many others.

Cascade Siuslaw Court House Portland Cc. H. Flory A. H. Cousins Thos. P. Mackenzie F. E. Ames W. F. Staley C.R. Seitz Cascade Reserve A. E. Cahoon Siuslaw Reserve J. Roy Harvey Peter S. Rice Frederick R. Russell Rolla J. Phelps

Jett Jett Dies at Underwood House in Eugene

Joseph Stout Jett of Baker City dies at 85 from dropsy and paralysis at the Underwood house in Eugene. He was uncle to George Jett, Sigma Nu member and University freshman president, survived by a wife and six children. Funeral awaits arriving relatives. remains to Baker City. Zacharias B Furcett dies of paralysis at Springfield. leaves one daughter Mrs. H J Larkins. Funeral at Walker's parlors, interment Laurel Grove.

Underwood Eugene Joseph Stout Jett Baker City George Jett University Sigma Nu Oregon Springfield Zacharias B. Furcett H. J. Larkins W. F. Walker Laurel Grove Cemetery

In Memoriam for Baby Harry C McLauflin 1908 1909

A solemn remembrance detailing the birth and death of Harry C McLauflin born October 15 1908 died October 9 1909. Friends and kin lay him to rest October 10 among fragrant flowers. The verse laments early loss and questions why but affirms faith and heavenly rest for the child.

Kingdom of Heaven Christ Earth Heaven Harry C. McLauflin Paradise

Officials Punished by MTARG’s Order

Washington Oct 30 Frank Walley Perkins acting superintendent of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey was suspended without pay and John J Gilbert inspector of hydrography and topography was reduced from 3000 to 2000 as a result of charges of administration irregularities acted by Acting Secretary of Commerce and Labor McHarg Their cases will be passed upon later by Secretary Nagel Fifty two Chinese students are on their way to the United States on the liner China After a year in preparatory school they will be entered in leading universities Rio de Janeiro with a population of 600000 spent more money last year for public improvements than any city in the United States except New York.

Washington Frank Walley Perkins United States Coast and Geodetic Survey John J. Gilbert Commerce and Labor McHarg Nagel United States China Rio de Janeiro New York Ferrer England Edward Alfonso Spain Scotland Yard Manuel Portugal London Camberwell Poplar

Uncle Sam to Sell Timber in Lane County

The Forest Service plans a major timber sale near Cottage Grove Oregon offering 175 000 000 feet of old growth Douglas Fir with a mix of cedar pine and hemlock. Bids are due November 24 under Supervisor 8 C Bart rum from Roseburg the tract spans about 3500 acres with rail spur access and only timber will be sold while unmerchantable timber remains to reseed the area.

Forestry Service Cottage Grove 8. C. Bartrum Roseburg Boundry Oregon & Southeastern Railway Drceton Bow River Forest Service

Hill Opposed to Land Lotteries in Montana Speech

Louis W. Hill president of the Great Northern Railway argued at the Dry Farming Congress in Billings Montana that Montana should be classified as an agricultural state. He urged changing the congress name from dry farming and warned the Great Northern would withdraw support if the change failed. He criticized government land openings, Indian land allotments, and urged renewed efforts to promote the movement despite limited farm allocation.

Billings Mont Louis W. Hill Great Northern Railway Montana Hill Congress Great Northern Flathead Reservation United States

Circuit Court Settlements Reported Today

Today in circuit court actions include Endicott versus De Armond group to recover money with case continued. State of Oregon versus Lupton with motion to strike sustained and amended complaint possible. Haney versus Chapman and Chapman to recover money default entered with judgment for 137 dollars and interest. Elmira Benjamin and Campbell v Wallace denial to make complaint definite and 30 days to answer granted, 20 days to plead to answer.

Charles A. Endicott Elmira Benjamin R. L. Campbell J. N. Wallace

Co A Plans Winter Amusements Banquet and Dance

Members of Co A Fourth regiment held a banquet and smoker to discuss winter amusements and year fundraising. They voted to hold a big Thanksgiving night dance annually and continue the New Year masquerade. Other welfare matters were discussed and refreshments enjoyed.

Co. A

Mc Whorter and Darling Wed at Methodist Parsonage

Henry J. Mc Whorter and May Darling wed at the Methodist parsonage on October 27 1909 at 7 pm with Rev D H Trimble officiating They will reside in Eugene Oregon prior to settling there and soon start married life together

Methodist Parsonage Henry J. McWhorter Miss May Darling D. H. Trimble Eugene

Ambassador Reid Celebrates His Seventy Second Birthday

London dispatch reports American Ambassador Whitelaw Reid marked his seventy second birthday with diplomatic greetings. Despite rumors, Reid will stay at least through winter, aided by Mrs Reid’s wish to winter in London. The couple remain in favor with King Edward as they contemplate Roosevelt’s arrival in England.

Guard London Whitelaw Reid England Reid Taft King Edward Roosevelt Africa Nimrod Reids Court of St. James

Coward Mob Avails Before Woman Grips Grit

In Mason county Lexington October 28 a slender girl armed with a double barrel shotgun confronted and drove off 40 masked night riders who battered the door of George Kreitz's home. The mob sought to whip Kreitz for selling his tobacco to independent buyers instead of joining the Burley Tobacco society. The girl vowed to shoot the first man who entered and no one advanced.

Lexington Gire Mason County George Kreitz Kreitz Burley Tobacco Society

Assassin Identified in Ito Killing Former Seoul Editor Named

Harbin Oct 28 Itos assassin was identified as Enchan Angan a former editor of a Seoul newspaper He said he was part of an organization of twenty Koreans who swore to kill Ito The weapon used included dum dum bullets poisoned with cyanide

Harbin Prince Ito Enchan Angan Seoul Ito

Iwato Sails From Darien With Prince Ito’s Body

Tokio October 25 The Japanese warship Iwato bearing the body of Prince Ito sailed from Darien this morning and is due to arrive at Yokohama Monday.

Tokio Iwato Prince Ito Darien Yokahoma

Old Golden Gate Yacht Clubhouse Falls Into Sausalito Bay

The Golden Gate Yacht Club clubhouse in Sausalito, built on waterfront pilings, slipped from its foundations early yesterday and dropped into the bay. Valued at 3500 dollars, it was nearly a total loss. An apparently worthless tract north of Milton, once sold for 4106 dollars, cannot now fetch 1000 dollars per acre.

Golden Gate Yacht Club Sausalito Cal Milton

Professor McKee Arrested Over Missing Student Funds

Walton C McKee former Hih School principal and city superintendent charged with embezzling several hundred dollars from the Oregon City High School student body fund. Arrested in Portland by Constable Miles and to be examined before Justice Samson in Oregon City. Local board investigated after funds disappeared and Dr Alex Beatie signed the complaint. Friends in Eugene shocked by the arrest amid a career once regarded highly. The exact embezzled amount is not disclosed.

Oregon City Walton C. McKee Portland Miles Justice of the Peace Samson McKee Fucene Hih Alex Beatie

Confidence Man Exposed in Western Dialog

A fragmented Western era note presents a con artist introduction scene where a speaker denies being a certain Wilson and asserts multiple aliases including John Jones Pete Rodney Jim Hall and Joe Peters. The brief reads like a coinage of street slang and evasive identity tricks.

Mr. Wilson Wilson John Jones Pete Rodney Jim Hall Joe Peters

Mamma scolds Edgar over jar of preserves

A brief household quarrel unfolds as Mamma admonishes Edgar for taking preserves without asking. Edgar confirms and explains his desire for treats, while Mom labels the act improper. The exchange ends with a simple, domestic reproach.

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted for Blood and Organ Health

Claim promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for troubles of the blood stomach kidneys and liver. It lists ingredients like parilla yellow dock gentian wild cherry bark mandrake dandelion and juniper berries and asserts a unique formula with powers beyond other prescriptions. It urges readers to choose Hood's Sarsaparilla only.

Hood

Gaynor to Lead Tammany Ten Victory Headline

New York voters face the largest ballot in history with 21 columns of candidates across a 4 foot 6 inch by 15 inch ballot. The Great White Way fears champagne price rises as tariff changes alter imports from France. Chicago financiers shift power as National City Bank expands under Talbert Vanderlip and others joining the board.

Miller anxious to secure fight

Jutric Oct 1 20 Fack Miller proprietor of the 101 ranch at Bits Okla who offered 65000 dollars to secure the Jeffries Johnson fight stated today he was prepared to offer more if necessary.

Jutric

Crescent Store Change Hands January First

Oscar A Campbell sells the Crescent dry goods store to George McMorran and Carl Washburne who will take possession January first. McMorran remains with the Friendly establishment while Washburne leaves that firm. Both men have spent seven years at Friendly expanding the business and advertising. The Crescent, already popular, is expected to grow rapidly under new management.

Oscar A. Campbell the Crescent George McMorran Carl Washburne McMorran 8. H. Friendly Mr. Washburne Messie McMorran Washburne Friendly Eugene Crescent The Guard

Slight Earthquake Shocks Felt in Eugene

Residents of Eugene reported a slight earthquake shock shortly after two this afternoon. A fruit box on Depot Grounds was driven to the floor by the tremor and a Campbel-Fellman furniture store also felt a rattle. Observers around the city felt the tremor but few suspected an earthquake due to its rarity in the area.

Eugene Campbel-Fellman

Local Property Purchases and Builds Near Junction City

Horn October 22 1900 updates note A G Heal becomes owner of a 120 acre farm at 30 dollars per acre with settlement closed Wednesday. Peterson begins a 16 by 24 two story brew house on his new purchase from Fred Nielsen. New houses rise in various directions as Wm J Pitney and Wm Michael near frontiers of town with large two story dwellings and notable potato yields. Helen St Clair dies at one year one month after cholera like illness. other family members ill. Times reports Granville Fisher farm sold twice in six months, buyer Edward Young Myrtle Creek. sale by G M Jackson and Son.

Burbank Long California Granville Fisher Smithfield Han Edward Young Myrtle Creek G. M. Jackson

Daughter born to Howe and wife in Eugene

In Eugene on October 28 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Howe. The birth adds a new member to the family and marks a joyful local event.

Eugene Howe

Fatally hurt in football at West Point

West Point, Oct 30. Eugene A. Byrne, tackle for the Army team, was severely injured in the second half of the Army Harvard game and was carried from the field. Doctors worked over him and it is believed his neck is broken. Byrne is a son of John A. Byrne, former Buffalo police chief.

West Point Eugene A. Byrne Harvard Byrne John A. Byrne Buffalo

College Football Scores From Today

Yale 34 over Amherst 6 Pennsylvania 29 over Carlisle Indlang University of Pittsburg 6 Notre Dame 6 Michigan 42 over Syracuse 0 Cornell 0 Williams 3 Harvard 0 Army 0 Princeton 5 Navy 3 Princeton Freshmen 9 Harvard freshmen 0

Yale Amhierst Pennsylvania Carlisle University of Pittsburg Notre Dame Michigan Sgracuues Cornell Williams Harvard Army Princeton Navy

Come in and aes ue it say Pleasure a show 60040 like ours

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a show named Pleasure and a comparison to another production. No clear persons dates or organizations are readable. The item appears as a brief notice or teaser with uncertain details.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Forestry Memoriam MTARG Sam Lane County Ambassador Reid De.ee Harry G. Selfridge Mr. Selfridge America Oxford Street Chicago Marshall Field Ripon Wis Ferrer Case Europe Dr. Ferrer Prof Wwkee Professor McKee Edger Edgar Gaynor Tammany France Fh Treasury Uncle Sam National City Bank West Samuel McRoberta Armour & Co City Bank Frank A. Vanderlip Treasury Talbert E'S Mr. Mellon Miller Junction City Yy Charla STERN @ CO Hanson East Ninth Street Moyt Chemical CQ Roar. 'S Aero Hoook Movt Chemical CO Rornene Veer Anton E Wise Dental Co Itu Madame Dean Pemnace Pulse Hurramesrrie Mevernnatios Triad Leo Gral Whited Wedital CO Bar Lencastra W. L. Delano Cen Uth Atr Rarainie
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