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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1907
Page
7
A New York couple credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with curing their baby's eczema from three months old. After poor results from doctors and a harmful salve, they saw improvement in days and used one soap and two ointment boxes totaling $1.25. They urge other mothers to try the remedies.
An editorial fragment promotes soaking sore hands in Cuticura Soup and drying before liberal Ointment application. It suggests severe cases use thin linen or cotton with the ointment and even old gloves with finger ends cut off for bandaging.
The Warren Construction Company to finish two blocks on Willamette Street between Eleventh and Thirteenth by tomorrow night. Rain fears keep the crew at work, with a rock crusher and mixing plane active at the north end of Lincoln Street. The public visited the quarry and plant, and output could be doubled with an additional crusher.
A portion of the crew returned Sunday night to progress on the McKenzie steel railroad bridge near Coburg as officials plan new orders today. The 410 foot span across the river will see continued work with plans unclear on completing the months long job.
A farewell oyster supper was held Saturday night at Miller brothers residence for Mr. and Mrs. Herman Miller. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Wm Forrester and daughters Ethel and Waneta, Mr. and Mrs. Ross and children, Mrs. Foster and three daughters, Miss Bessie Girard Messia Perry and George Neff, Mr. and Mrs. Merris Pennington and daughter Gladys, Grandma Miller, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Miller.
An ad touts Hyomel medicated air as the quickest cure for catarrh and germ infection. It claims inhaling the medicated air kills germs and repairs damage, with a guarantee from Mull's drug store offering a refund if symptoms persist.
The pexcelsior mill reports no decrease in orders or activity with winter work secured. They hold 7000 cords of balm wood at Junction and here, and no cord was lost in the drives, underscoring steady operations.
Portland Oct 9 The failure of Title Guarantee Trust Co prompts actions to bar preferred creditors like State Treasurer Steel and Ladd & Tilton from taking assets ahead of general depositors. $1.328 million tied up by two banks and $150,000 earlier loans could be redistributed, with 40 percent recoveries anticipated for depositors and hopes for more. District Attorney Manning summoned W M Ladd and J Thoburn Ross to explain connections to the bank and moral responsibility.
Joseph E. Bowers and Miss Anna J. Prettyman were married this afternoon at the Gross Hotel by Justice of the Peace Bryson. Both reside in Wendling and the groom is a well known lumberman there.
Henry M. Stewart of Springfield urges investigation into George A. Steel then treasurer of Salem for diverting nearly 400000 state funds to the defunct Tile Guarantee Trust Co, including 300000 school funds. He accuses Steel of cronyism, seeks prosecution and reform.
The speaker asks for a marriage proposal but receives a courteous reply hinting at acceptance. A related humorous line suggests their health is poor and advises trying Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea from Linn Drug Co.
A fog bound collision near Albany involved the Cottage Grove local crashing into the Lebanon train. The Lebanon engine escaped collapse. fireman A C Latham was severely injured while passengers suffered miraculous escapes as two cars and the local engine were damaged.
The large Saturday gathering of country people in Eugene shows farmers, among Eugene’s heaviest depositors, placing trust in local banks. Merchants report better trade and no urge to withdraw funds, with residents believing Eugene and Lane County banks are in strong condition and will weather the temporary stringency if the public cooperates.
Lower Siuslaw News reports the schooner Albion reached Florence yesterday from San Francisco on September 26 without tug assistance. Miss Mabel Haggard of Portland visits Siuslaw, now employed as a bookkeeper for Blaesing Granite. Captain Johanniasen of the schooner Oakland shows up with a bruised face after a spar collision. W L Fisk sustains a broken leg while a lumber load is swung into position near Acme last Friday. Dr Edwards attends to the injury. Florence West.
J C Clark of Denver Colorado reports lifelong winter coughs ended after using Ballard's Horehound Syrup. He states he had suffered for years before trying the remedy and has not had a sick day since. The advertisement touts the syrup as a cure for persistent coughs.
Judge Chadwick pledging maximum punishment for James Boyleston after he pleaded guilty to maltreating his daughter, vows confinement for life with moral reckoning. A Colfax mob gathered with dynamite reportedly secured but dispersed after the sentence and board of control recommendation.
The northbound train arriving Eugene at 11:45 p m and only running from Roseburg will not carry mail. No 14 the northbound flyer will later have a mail clerk and perform local mail work. Mail to the north is carried on the Cottage Grove local early morning and evening flyer and on the Cottage Grove local and early morning flyer northbound.
The Cherry Brothers expect to erect a building on their lot at Sixth and Willamette streets next spring despite the ongoing depression. Harry Cherry is clearing the remnants of burned buildings and prefers delaying construction through winter, though not fearing the harsher financial times.
Mrs G Lester of 556 Charnelton St Eugene Oregon reports severe back pain and kidney disorders improved after using Deans Kidney Pills. She urges others try the remedy and notes the product is sold by all dealers for 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sale agents. Remember the name Deans.
Boston race officials reported the six day bicycle event beginning at Park Square Garden at 1 PM with twenty four riders forming twelve teams. The competition runs through Saturday night with a finish planned then.
Joplin Missouri November 11 The American Mining Congress opened its annual session this morning at eleven o clock with delegates from mining regions meeting to discuss industry issues and policy.
A historical notice warns of a violent throat inflammation Crouptp in children. It recommends Ballard's Horehound Syrup for internal use and Ballard's Snow Liniment applied externally to the throat. Available from Linn Drug Company in 25, 50 cent, and one dollar sizes.
P T Devereaux from Park Rapids Mich arrived here for the winter with his children and may settle permanently. He recalls a large change since his 11 years ago visit. In a homestead contest Meredth versus Davia a decision favored the contestant with I N Harbauch as attorney. The case covered 160 acres near Crow.
Portland November 11 In an interview today General Manager O Brien of the Harriman lines said there would be no longer any unnecessary delay in beginning work on Eugene s new depot and yard improvements The financial flurry had halted progress but some work is already resuming He promised the foundation for the depot could be laid this year if weather allows otherwise the buildings and yard work would start early spring and be pushed to completion The improved financial situation is noted with more deposits than withdrawals at banks following Ladds action regarding Title Guarantee Trust Co
Oklahoma Republicans threaten war to the death against President Roosevelt after federal appointments. Disappointed delegates plan to back anti administration candidates at the national convention, alleging the president favored Rough Riders including Governor Frantz and Abernathy Hunter, and vowing to raise hell in politics in Oklahoma.
Mr and Mrs William Vander walker announce a son born Wednesday November 6 1907 at Springfield Fifteen miles east of Eugene Also November 1 1907 a daughter born to W F Deadmond and wife in the same region newborns named in local notices reflecting early 1900s Oregon birth announcements.
Westfield Iowa resident G B Clark credits Dr Kings New Discovery for saving him from a deadly lung illness. He reports his cough and breathing improved after using one bottle and complete cure after three. The remedy is guaranteed and sold by W W Deleno druggist with trial bottles free.
In the homestead contest between Ray Litlefield and W C McGuire the 160 acre claim southwest of Eugene is dismissed and the entry recommended for patent.
John Wesley Whittaker a longtime Eugene blacksmith aged long in the town died in his East Fifth street room after a month of illness. Found by John Jackson the carpenter Sunday morning the body showed he died hours earlier. A Civil War veteran with many friends his funeral is set for 2 pm tomorrow at Gordon's parlors with a Masons and IOOF service planned. He leaves a wife two sons in Florence and California and three daughters in Idaho and Eugene.
J G Jenkins of Chave Hill North Carolina praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for curing a felon and quickly easing pain. The remedy is sold for 25 cents at W L DeLano's drug store.
A University of Oregon federation claims the defunct Title Guarantee and Trust Co bank in Portland held funds that will pay about 75 percent of the TM amount. Depositors may receive only 25 cents on the dollar, possibly taking a year to recover that much.
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