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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1909

Page

8

Peruna Praised By Suffering Fans For Catarrh Relief

Letters from readers in Tolono Louisville Lewis Crook and Port Huron extol Peruna as a cure for chronic stomach catarrh and bowels with a cough. Testimonies claim relief from pain back weakness constipation restlessness and sleepless nights after taking Peruna as directed and even multiple bottles. Several accounts mention improved activity appetite sleep and general health following use of the remedy.

Mre F. BE Tolono Leruna Mr,. W Slempbill Louisville, Mira Peruna Mr. W Smith Forest St Port Huron, Mich

Fugene Heating and Electric Power Incorporation Planned

Articles filed in Salem by G I Friendly JD Matlock and Eli Bangs form Fugene Heating and Electric Power with 15000 capital. Plan to build a central heating plant in the block bounded by Willamette West Ninth and West Eighth streets to heat all buildings in the block. Existing heat sources limited to the First National Bank and three local owners who would patronize the new plant.

Salem JD. Matlock Eli Bangs Willamette West Ninth Live West Eighth Streets 1St National Bank Messrs, Friends Bangs Matlock

Crop of late peaches yields 37 bushels per acre

Thirty seven bushels of late Craw peaches were picked from trees on LL D Scarbrough's ranch near Creswell. The article estimates average yield per tree, per acre value, and potential profit if peaches were boxed and sold. It also lists recent land sales in Overlook and Kincaid Park to various buyers from Portland and New York.

LL. D. Scarbrough Creswell The Chronicle Monent Crenwell Bashet Webator Kineald For IK Overlook Kineald Park

Grange Fair at Springfield Opens with Broad Exhibits

The Springfield Grange fair opened at 9 am in the Odd Fellows building with extensive displays. Two rooms host farm products and needlework, with over 100 entries including notable displays by Squire Innis and E. J. Dodd. Afternoon talks by A. P. Stover on irrigation and a 3 pm address by Congressman Kuchey highlighted the program.

Springfield Odd Fellows Farmers’ Institute Squire Innis E. J. Dodd A. P. Stover Kuchey Geo. Stewart C. H. Gile Pomona Granger Pomona Grange

Awards at Albany Apple Show crown Lane county Exhibit

Lane county won the grand prize for best county exhibit at the Albany Apple Show with Benton and Marion counties taking second and third. A lengthy list of class prizes followed for Linn, Benton, Linn, and Albany growers with Zinn & Calloway and H. G. Rumbaugh among top prize winners. The report notes strong Benton county entries near Albany and hints at railroad expansion plans involving Hill and Moffatt interests influencing Oregon territory.

Albany, Or Lane County Benton County Marlon County HW. M. Williamson Portland State Board of Horticulture C. A. Park Salem Sword Blatriet Frank J. Miller Albany Heaton County Linn County Lane Marion Polk County Berton County Zinn & Calloway H. G. Rumbaugh Frank Holman Marion County Thomas North Albany S. P. Williamson Oakville Peter Curry Independence Newtown P. Willimeson Kings H. C. Rumbaugh Baldwins Alny C. R. Widmer Linn Boston G. B. Peebler Albany Apple Growers’ Association H. C. Bushnell Junction City

Oregon Electric Tied to Hill Kite in Tariff Plans

Portland Oct 29 The Oregon Electric Railway appears tied to the Hill roads as its traffic department drafts tariffs for interchange of passenger business with Northern Pacific North Bank and affiliated Hill lines. Harriman roads are ignored signaling a competitive stance in Salem Forest Grove routes and planned Oregon Electric extensions. Tariffs will be filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission soon per Hill sources.

Harriman Territory Hill Harriman Oregon Salem Cireles Clark Moffatt Oregon Electric Albany Portland Oregon Electric Railway Moffat Trolley Sytem Northern Pacific North Bank Southern Pacific Salam West Side Forest Grove Interstate Commerce Commission

Labor Leader Gompers Rebukes Eliot in Debate

Washington October 29. Old-fashioned labor figures step into a clash as Samuel Gompers rebukes Dr. Charles W Eliot, former president of Harvard, over a recent statement. The exchange highlights tensions between established labor leadership and university authority.

Gompers Eliot Old Fogy Washington Charles W. Eliot Huarward

Labor Leader Attacks Professor Eliot on Unions Ban

Samuel Gompers, AF of L president, assails Professor Eliot and government plans to prohibit labor unions as monopolistic and undemocratic. He says Eliot, retired and out of touch, cannot understand modern industrial and commercial changes since his earlier days.

Wat Fey Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Fearvaré Hiioch Jme

Fire at Pleasant Hill Destroys Jas Awbrey Home

A noon fire at Pleasant Hill destroyed the residence of Jas Awbrey Pleasant Bil, caused by a defective flue. Loss estimated at $600 with no insurance. Two hundred dollars in cash and checks burned. family present but unharmed, little salvaged from the building.

Jas Pleasant Bil

Death of William Turner at age 11 in Wendling

William Turner son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Turner died October 27 1909 of spinal troubles. He was 11 years two months and three days old. The remains were removed to Divide today for burial.

Wendling William Turner Andrew Turner

Uncle Harry Baxter of Mohawk valley dies at 78

Harry V Baxter a longtime Mohawk valley resident died at Parsons Creek farm near Marcola on Tuesday October 26 after a hemorrhage of the lungs first struck October 9 He was born in Missouri in 1848 and spent a life supporting a large family and later caring for his aging parents He never married and was known as Uncle Harry for his hospitable and friendly nature. a good citizen of Lane County and Marcola with wide acquaintance and a spirit of openness

Harry V. Baxter Mohawk Valley Parsons Creek Farm Marcola Mr. Baxter Missouri Harry Lane County

Cook Swears He Climbed Mt McKinley Amid Turmoil

Missoula Montana October 29 Dr Cook and party travel from Hamilton to Missoula amid shock over a Hamilton Ravalli county resolution backing Barrill and Printz. An affidavit by Cook claims on September 16 1906 he stood atop Mount McKinley and that Barrill was present. A sensational scene followed when a lawyer for Barrill and Printz challenged him.

Missoula Mont Hamilton Dr.Conk Barriil Printz Guides Explorer J. H. Durston Anaconda Standard Dr. Cook United States Joseph M. Mixon Missouri Edward N. Barfill Salus Barrill

Supreme Court Upholds Local Option Law in Tillamook

The Oregon Supreme Court affirmed the local option law in Tillamook City and State vs Howard Edmundson, upholding the lower court sentence. Justice King wrote the opinion, rejecting the defense that the indictment failed to negate exceptions in the statute. The decision cites State vs Carmony on indictment sufficiency for misdemeanors.

Supreme Court Judge King State Justice Bean

Advertised Letters October 27 1909 List

Public notice lists names of overdue mail recipients including Allen G E Birrell Geo G Bones Harry Brierly Wilfred Brown Ethe Brown L E Caldwell Ina Carlaiis Maggie Clapp Viralee Coves George Curry Mrs Will Dabney John Doolittle Oliver Green Burl Spate Floyd L King K Seek Mrs F Cw Kinton Nellie Mace Beth James Martin Mrs Cresentia Martin Nicholas McAlister Hugh Meodeks Jule Miller Mrs A H Moore Mrs Clara Morris Mrs A Li Neill Mrs Hugh Robb Miss Belle Smith Fred L Talbot Mrs Margaret White Edgar N Williams Charlie J L Page P M.

Cresentia Martin Nicholas McAlister Hugh Meodeks Jule Miller A. H. Moore Clara Morris A. Li. Neill Robb Belle, Smith Fred L. Talbot Margaret, White Edgar N. Williams Charlie J. L. Page P. M

Olive Street to Drive Eugene’s 1910 Building Boom

Eugene eyes a strong building year as Olive street attracts several proposed blocks. Plans include the Elks block at Seventh and Olive, a 160 foot frontage two story block by R. M. Day, and a two story structure by W. T. Campbell near the Hovey block across from the Episcopal church property, promising Olive street as a major business artery.

Eugene Olive Street Ninth Street Eighth Street Elks Seventh and Olive Streets R. M. Day W. T. Campbell Mr. Day Mr. Campbell Hovey Episcopal Church

Bank Officials Are Arrested In Oregon Trust Case

Portland Oct 28 Walter H Moore president W Cooper Morris cashier and E E Lytle Henry A Moore and Leo Friede directors of the defunct Oregon Trust Savings Bank arrested yesterday after noon and later freed on $5000 bonds each. Grand jury probes alleged insolvent deposits and fraudulent dealings. civil suits follow from Bank of Drain seeking $8750 and $750 plus damages over lost bonds and a Morris Auto loan dispute.

Portland Walter H. Moore W. Cooper Morris E. E. Lytle Henry A. Moore Leo Friede Oregon Trust & Savings Bank Moore Morris Abe Henkle Corvallis Oregon Bank of Drain W. H. Moore George Estes Moore and Morris Thomas C. Delvin Drain Bank W. Cooper

Colored porter gets first claim in Indian land draw

Aberdeen S D Oct 27 William D Engel of Nebraska who won No 1 in the Indian land drawing cannot enter as he already entered lands in the state. This gives Calvin Bowdey of Bis marck ND a colored porter. No 1 James G Myres of Portland drew No 3406. The claim is considered a good one.

Aberdeen S. D William D. Engel Nebraska Calvin Bowdey Bismarck N. D James G. Myres Portland

Severe quake rocks California and Oregon

An earthquake lasting ten to twenty five seconds struck northern California and southern Oregon. Windows shattered and chimneys toppled in some towns though overall damage was limited. Humboldt County appears near the center of disturbance, with Crescent City reporting the heaviest shock since 1870.

San Francisco California Oregon Humbolt County Crescent City

Johnson and Jeffries Agree to Heavyweight Title Fight

Jim Jeffries and Jack Johnson agreed to box for the world heavyweight title before the top bidder. Bids due by December 1 to Robert Murphey in New York with $5000 certified check. The match to be 45 rounds or more, 75 to 25 purse split, each man to post $5000 forfeit and $5000 side bet. Fight by July 5, 1910 under Marquis of Queensberry rules with five ounce gloves. Referee and stake holder to be named when venue is set.

New York Jim Jeffries Jack Johnson Robert 8. Murphy Marquis of Queensbury

Creswell News Briefs Highlight Local Goings On

R H Parsons builds a protective structure at the Creswell water pumping station. Charles Cochran returns from an Eastern Oregon band tour with McElroy's. J R Scott reports hunting success in Bohemia, claiming two deer. G L Gluver buys a John Stone place west of Creswell and plans relocation with his family. He notes Dakotan families eye Oregon and cites friendship with R H Newhall.

R. H. Parsons Charles Cochran Creswell Oregon McElroy J. R. Scott Bohemia Country Riggs Cottage Grove Mr. Scott Mr. Gluyer R. H. Newhall Chronicle

Hop Sale At Salem At 25 Cents

Ed C Herren bought a 2 bale lot of choice hops near Salem yesterday for 25 cents, showing market demand remains firm despite slower overall activity. Growers hold firm while some dealers offer to sell as a hop-picking machine demonstration by E C Horst at the National theatre in Portland tomorrow morning draws out of town growers and dealers. Horst arrives from California tonight and will explain the machine’s workings at the free exhibition.

Ed C. Herren Salem E. C. Horst National Theatre Portland Horst California Oregonion

$10,000 For A Railway Ticket To Coos Bay

Marshfield Oregon October 28 A Minneapolis lumberman C A Smith offered promoters of the Oakland and Tidewater railway ten thousand dollars for a railway ticket from Oakland to Coos Bay usable within 18 months. Promoter Mr Purdy and vice president Mr Dregua confirmed the wager and interest in building the road within 18 months.

3000 Acre Fruit Tract Under Preparation in Oregon

Cottage Grove Oregon October 28 Work began yesterday on a 3000 acre fruit tract in the Lorane valley twelve miles west of Cottage Grove. The plan calls for winter apples pears cherries and nuts with planting to follow in spring. A large force will be used to prepare soil while the tract, bought by the Churchill Mathews Company of Portland, is readied for cultivation.

Cottage Grove, Or Lorane Valley Cottage Grove Churchill-Mathews Company Portland

Mrs Harriman Opens Offices in New York

Mrs E H Harriman sole heir of her husband’s estate has leased offices on Fifth Avenue to manage the fortune. The suite occupies most of the second floor and houses her lawyers advisers and clerical staff in New York.

New York E. H. Harriman Fifth Avenue

Fisk and Gates Tie The Knot At Crow Home

James A Fisk marries Henrietta Gates at the home of John Gates in Crow on October 27 1909 with Justice J W Jenkins presiding.

John Gates Crow Jas. A. Fisk Henrietta Gates J. W. Jenkins

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pe-Ru-Na GM and Lewis Crook Ind Caotet W.C. Hemphill Mos W.D. Smith MDS HG. Green W. T. McRee Fall Creek Li Hving Sixteenth and Oak Streets Hill Kite Empire Builder Labor Charles Eliot Samuel Gompeks Pleasant Hill Jas. Awbrey Cook Mt, Mprinley Tillamook Oregon Trust Company Johnson Jeffries Creswell and Vicinity Mrs. Harriman
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