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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
6
Old advertisement for Dr Kilmer 39 Swamp Root claims kidney bladder issues ruin beauty vigor and cheerfulness. Notes urine trouble common at children and adults, urges Swamp Root as remedy with sample bottle offer and mail order address in Binghamton New York, urging mention of the paper.
A brief item notes the approach of fall and winter attire, highlighting quality fabrics and tailoring. It mentions menswear options and seasonal style cues, urging buyers to consider durable suits for cooler months and for formal or professional settings.
City council in regular session approves Morris Brothers bid. Bonds worth over $200,000 to fund water plant takeover at par, with $60,000 of bonds to be issued. Willamette Water Company to secure necessary assurances. details of transfer discussed. Street improvements, lighting changes, and public works orders also reviewed for several districts.
An advertisement touts Tessas Wonderson’s meritorious remedy for rheumatic trouble sold by O. J. Hail or by mail. Readers are invited to send for testimonials and contact Dr. E. W. Fall at 2926 Olive Street, St. Louis for details.
Paris reports Berlin advised today that the Casa Blanca incident agreement has been signed. The foreign office regards the dispute as practically closed and sees the signing as confirmation. The matter will be sent to The Hague for arbitration. France expresses satisfaction that Germany recognizes the French position.
In Salem on Saturday, Eugene high school was outplayed as Salem dominated the first half and held the visitors scoreless. Eugene rallied late with end runs by Preston and Bailey but stalled at the five yard line. Salem’s Parsons shone with repeated gains while Kreiger stood out for Eugene. the crowd behavior drew mixed reactions and a small rough spell among Salem students.
San Francisco officials report a likely hay shortage in California with virtually no supply by March and prices possibly rising to 26 dollars per ton. The 1907 crop fell short by about 160000 tons and relief from Nevada or Utah is unlikely. Dealers have stopped quoting prices as continued dry weather worsens the outlook.
Austin on November 9. H. Clay Pierce and his attorney arrived to meet the Travis county sheriff and seek bail after announcing intent to surrender. The oil magnate plans to call on the sheriff and request release.
Secretary Root stated today he would not be a candidate for the New York senatorship to succeed Platt. The remark appears in a Washington dispatch and confirms he will not pursue the seat.
A fragmentary ad mentions Bucklen's Arnica for wounds and sores with a testimonial from A. F. Harlan of Beet Wilton Maine. It notes Schmitt Bros arranging to take blooded German coach stock to Cinqua country and lists Pleasant liver pills and DeWitt Little Early Risers sold by druggists.
From Tuesday's Daily Guard over one hundred Eugene boosters departed at noon to Albany to join Salem Portland and other delegations for the Linn County metropolis dedication of the Southern Pacific depot serving the central Willamette Valley. The convoy included C S Williams and John H Hartog with Lane County badges and a list of many attendees from Eugene and surrounding communities.
The pope today received the Sacred College as they congratulated him on fifty years since his entering the priesthood. He was presented with 4000 in gold.
Building Inspector McFarland reports several permits this week including W. H. Elliott's 1,000 dollar cottage at Woodcock and Twentieth, H. Dice's 900 dollar bungalow on Fourth Street, and Y. D. Hengill's 1,116 dollar five room bungalow at Walnut and East Seventeenth. Corrections adjust October total to 56,385 from 45,435 due to a 500 dollar error and a 1,000 dollar Hoselton cottage mislisting.
Washington November 10 The contempt of court case against AFL leaders President Samuel Gompers Secretary Frank Morrison and Vice President John Mitchell arising from an injunction suit by the Bucks Store and Range Co of St Louis was postponed due to their absence at the AFL convention in Denver.
A large crowd witnessed the dedication of a Rhode Island soldiers memorial at the National Military Park marking the siege and battle of Vicksburg. Twenty five officials and a state party presented the monument erected at a cost of about 1000.
List of prize winners from the Grange Institute and Fair at Springfield last Friday and Saturday. Painting honors go to M C Mises Davis, Elizabeth McMahon, and Carl Totten. various displays in clothing, photography, and crafts also prize winners. Apples, pears, grapes, and other fruit classes list multiple recipients including J Beebe, C J Dodd, and M C Davis. Special mentions include Mrs Ketchum's golden wedding loaf and butter ribbon.
The Brown Lumber Company restarted its Cottage Grove mill after over a year idle, employing 45 workers with plans to grow. Upgrades include a new re saw edger cut off live rollers boosting daily capacity to 69,000 feet. Logs await pond filling as donkey engine handles initial loading from Rocky Point and Disston on Row River.
New York November 9 The trial of the Heina brothers for the murder of Annie was set for November 14 after today’s proceedings.
Goldendale and Whellington joined all Pacific Coast communities to raise 2560 dollars by giving 790 for every man woman and child within city limits at a rate of 125 dollars per minute, marking a notable fundraising effort.
Special correspondence from Mound reports Nov election results with Taft Bryan Debs votes, visits from Jessy Hooker and others, residents moving between Panther Lorane and Crow, John Hooker buying farm land, local dog tale, layne hayfield plans, timber cruisers scarce, road district No 66 votes tax for repairs, hunting good, fishing poor.
Judith Ann Carnahan of Coeur d Alene Idaho filed timber claim notice in Roseburg Oregon on June 13 1908 to prove final proof for part of section 4 west Willamette Meridian. Hearing before the Register January 20 1909 lists witnesses Hal Wood Marvin Hammitt George Corser and Samuel Carnahan.
Fla worth Prindel of Fisher Oregon filed notice of intention to make final five year proof on land described as E of NW, NE of SW, NW of BE in section 93 township 16 south range 9 west Willamette Meridian. Hearing before W W Calkins at Eugene Oregon on December 6 1908 with witnesses Wesley G Bowers Peter Hansen William M Summers and Hatfield H Cooper all of Fisher Oregon.
Notice is given that Alice J Perdue of Eugene Oregon filed Timber Application No 9904 for W half of Southwest quarter Section 24 Township 9 North Range West Will Meridian. Before W W Calkins U S Commissioner at Eugene on December 24 1908 witness names W D Neely Winnie Winniford EK Whattam FE Gillespie and Regtater.
Land Office Roseburg Oregon September 22 1908 Notice is hereby given that Peter Hansen of Fisher Oregon who on January 14 1902 made Homestead Entry No 11232 has filed notice of intention to make Final Five Year Proof to establish claim to the land described before W W Calkins United States Commissioner at Eugene Oregon on the Sunday of December 1908 Claimant names as witnesses Elsworth Prindel Wesley G Bowers Wm M Summers Hatfield H Cooper all of Fisher Oregon
Jay R. Melvin of Fisher Oregon files notice of intention to make Final Five Year Proof to establish his land claim in Roseburg land office. He holds Homestead Entry 14946 01429 for parts of sections 13 and 24 township 15 south range 10 west Willamette Meridian. Final proof set before W W Calkins at Eugene Oregon on December 9 1908. witnesses Peter Hensen William Summers both of Fisher Oregon and others.
Belinda J. Meredith of Eugene Oregon filed notice of intention to prove final proof under the timber and stone acts for 8% of NW and N% of SW in section 24 township 18 south range 7 W Willamette Meridian. The hearing is set before W W Calkins US Commissioner at Eugene on November 13, 1908 with witnesses William D Neeley John Dick Monte Miner Birdina Meredith and E J Frasier all of Oregon.
Jonathan H Vincent of Eugene filed final proof for timber application No 9375 for W half of SE section 22 township 19 south range 2 west Willamette meridian. Proof before Register and Receiver Roseburg Oregon December 12 1908. James Wilhelm Creswell Joseph Wilhelm Zion Joseph A Mayo Zion Earl McNutt Eugene listed. Re-advertisement Benjamin L Eddy Register.
Wesley G Bowers and Elsworth Prindel of Fisher Oregon seek final five year proof to establish homestead claims on properties in Township 15 South Range 9 West Willamette Meridian. Hearing before Calkins U S Commissioner at Eugene on December 10 1998 with witnesses Peter Hansen William Summers and Hatfield Cooper all of Fisher Oregon listed.
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