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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
2
Hansen's store in Eugene and Lane County offers Fall and Winter Suits of Quality. The Michaels Stern and Co line is famous for style and quality. Prices are reasonable, and shoppers are invited to browse even if they do not buy.
In San Francisco on November 14 Morris Haas who yesterday tried to assassinate F J Heney fatally shot himself in his county jail cell The 41 calibre derringer was found in his hand with his left shoe hiding the weapon Authorities note a prior guard check failed to find the concealed pistol and Haas claimed he preferred sleeping in his shoes before the incident. District Attorney Langdon reports a confession naming the attackers but will not reveal names
Rome November 16 Pope Pius X marked his fifty years in the priesthood with a grand Mass in St Peter's Basilica. Dignitaries diplomats and Roman nobles filled the church as crowds watched the pontiff bless the congregation from the high altar beneath the Parthenon pillars. The ceremony concluded with the papal blessing and praise for the organized security that kept order.
Special correspondence from Lowell notes Oregon Eastern railroad surveyors remain camped for a few days to finish unfinished summer work before heading to Klamath. The report highlights local farming activity, hog killing, potato digging, cattle gathering, and good weather aiding sowing and plowing. Middle Fork precinct votes tally 30 with party distribution. Charley Pogue reports poor potato haul to FuGene. John Cain and sons supply North Fork mines for winter labor.
The largest fruit dairy and agricultural land sale in Oregon closes with 30 000 acres in Benton and Linn counties sold to Minneapolis investors led by A Snyder. The Yaquina Valley Fruit and Land Company plans 10 20 and 40 acre tract plots with offices in Minneapolis Albany and Portland. Several prominent backers from Minnesota and a rush of potential settlers from St Louis are noted.
Boston reports mystery author Mary McLane of Butte Montana has disappeared from her Rockland residence after leaving the late Maria Louise Pool’s home on Liberty street. She has since kept to herself with few acquaintances and strange quiet ways, causing much speculation about her whereabouts and motives.
Corvallis Nov 15 track laying has resumed on the Corvallia Alsea railroad. One and a half miles remain to connect Monroe with Corvallis by rail. The branch grade has reached the timber belt with about a half mile more to complete before resuming work. The line will bring several billion feet within easy reach of Corvallis.
Mrs Mary F Ness of Eugene Oregon petitions the district of Columbia supreme court to compel Secretary Garfield to follow a Seventh Circuit ruling allowing timber and stone entry without personal inspection of land. She claims Garfield has construed the law differently and refuses to apply the decision.
A laxative cough syrup marketed by Kennedy claims to move the bowels gently without opiates and to be pleasant tasting, favored by children for its maple sugar flavor. Sold by all druggists.
Dr EB Pickel signed papers transferring the 561 acre 401 ranch northwest of Medford to C W Perkins J S Cannon I M Roessler and others for 110000. Deal pending three months, new owners plan immediate fruit planting and possession soon. Bert Anderson Wes Green handled the sale.
The Oregon Eastern survey is cited as the basis for Harriman explorations across the mountains toward a northward route to connect with the O R N. Two Harriman survey parties are active near Madras, Rimrock Springs and Trout Creek, testing a Trail crossing path and tracing the old Oregon Eastern line toward Redmond and on to Klamath Falls, with Madras cited as a surveying hub.
Havana Nov. 14. This was election day in Cuba with fine weather and heavy turnout. Two tickets competed with Jose Miguel Gomez and Alfred Zayas leading the Liberal ticket against General Mario Monecal and Dr Rafael. Early returns favored Gomez’s liberal ticket as celebratory crowds took to the streets amid bands and fireworks.
A note from Povergy Ridge shares news from Fox Hollow Sewing Society where a lunch ice cream and cake were served. Ladies donated needlework auctioned for funds while Charles Hadley provided music.
Timber lands offered for sale with seed and description plus price. Fred Fisk listed at Merchants Bank building in Bugere.
A massive blaze struck Tillamook on a Sunday dawn, destroying Olsen’s restaurant and a bakery and threatening the town. Losses include Sappington groceries 2700, Tillamook bakery 6000, Dr. R. T. Beals 1500, Masonic lodge 500, Reese restaurant 1200, Tillamook hotel 200, and others totaling insured claims. Fire found at 4 20 am behind the bakery. incendiary theory noted. volunteer company fought flames.
Mrs Mary Dowling of San Francisco states Electric Bitters cured her acute indigestion and aids stomach and liver troubles. The tonic purifies blood and helps female weakness, sold at W A Kuykendall's Drug Store.
An advertisement urges readers to try Kodol with a guarantee and suggests a short trial period. It touts that Kodol digests what you eat and makes the coin sweet, claiming broad availability through druggists.
F X and G B Schaefer, recently from Waverly, have bought the Ax Blissy department store on East Ninth from J D Fields and Robert Gano. They will take charge soon as inventory proceeds and main stock closes while grocery remains open. Fields leaves for health reasons and both plan a warmer climate. locals anticipate beneficial business and citizenship contributions.
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