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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1909
Page
9
The Eugene area shows a nearly one million dollar rise in assessed property value. 1908 valuation was 3,509,620 and 1909 reached 4,740,645, a gain of 1,231,025. School district No. 4 climbs from 3,696,400 in 1905 to 4,923,866 in 1909, up 1,227,465 due to higher valuations and rapid population growth with many improvements.
Heavy November rainfall in Oregon caused streams to overflow near Cottage Grove. Main street flood confined to 1-2 inches with some sidewalks moved. Silk Creek rose slightly with no damage. Row River ran high but caused minimal harm, except for farm fence washouts. Shortridge boom broke at the sawmill, logs saved at Latham mill. Train service reported no major damage. weather expected to improve in December.
Five aged pioneers who crossed the plains in 1855 organized the Sunday service at Cottage Grove Presbyterian Church and formed a choir. Veterans Uncle Burn Veatch 82 and Aunt Jane 78 led reminiscences on frontier life, transportation, and religion, joined by Dr. W. W. Oglesby 75 and others in the same emigrant train.
Roseburg reports turkey shipments for the Thanksgiving trade totaling 116 crates about 42,000 pounds. Roseburg becomes leading turkey center of the county, overtaking Oakland which drops to second. Local poultry areas shift to small tracts and orchards as consignments from Oakland reach about five thousand pounds with additional county totals expected.
The county's poultry producers sold a total of 37 000 pounds, netting about $20 000 in sales plus an estimated $4 000 value of turkeys kept for home use. Fewer than 1 000 birds will be shipped for Christmas and New Year. Prices reached record highs with standard dressed birds at 20 cents per pound and top grades at 23 cents.
In Eugene many residents will go without turkey for Thanksgiving due to scarce birds and rising costs. High water prevented farmers from delivering flocks, leaving dealers unable to fulfill promises. Retail prices reach 25 cents per pound, up from last year, while Portland sells at 30 cents and farmers receive 20 cents per pound.
Lewiston Idaho November 23 Indictments by the federal grand jury in the Lewiston National Bank case at Moscow allege large bank absences. President F W Kettenbach and former Beekeeper Clarence W Robnett face blanket charges of abstracting 137226 18 from bank funds with Kettenbach aiding and abetting. Additional indictments accuse W F Kettenbach and George H Kester of 1907 fund abstracts totaling 39257 and Robnett Kester and W F Ketten of false ledger entries and reports to the currency controller. Bonds set at 7500 each by Judge Deitrich.
A dispatch reports 250000 feet of fir logs broke from moorings at Mary river mouth near Corvallis and drifted toward the city. The logs belong to Occidental Lumber Co. Spaulding Lumber Co. had protected its timber along Luckinmute and McKenzie rivers. no damage reported to Spaulding property upstream.
A Eugene, Oregon resident, W. W. Gossett, claims Dean's Kidney Pills cured months of acute kidney pain and backache. He reports relief after one day of use and no recurrence since, urging readers to buy from FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo as U S agents. Remember the name Dean's.
Milling blue stem sold at 111 with club 100 and export blue at 109 while red fire and red russian notes appear. Chicago closing at 108 3 4 with May 106 and July 97 3 4. Portland reports wheat up with track prices and values around 100 for club and bluestem at 11 and 95 1 2 for turkey red and related grades.
New York reports Wells Fargo & Company increasing capital stock from 8 million to 24 million dollars. Old stockholders receive a 300 per share stock dividend, with two new shares per old share and 100 dollars in cash. Dividend subject to stockholders' approval on December 22. Distribution paid from accumulated earnings, cited as among the richest in American corporate history.
A Portland letter from November 3, 1909, to Prof. Campbell at the University of Oregon shows a hardware firm seeking college educated men. The firm offers $50 a month for a year, promises rapid advancement, and invites referrals to start graduates in the hardware business.
Manila reports W. Cameron Forbes was inaugurated Governor-General, succeeding James F. Smith. A grand ball for Manila's social elite followed. Smith leaves an ongoing corruption probe of poll charges by disgruntled candidates, with protests in several provinces over alleged vote bribery and misuse of funds in Laguna and Manila.
Boston November 24 Calumet & Hecla Mining Co declares a quarterly dividend of per share for the year totaling 27 compared with 20 in 1908 The present payout brings the grand total since the companys formation to 105550000
New York reports members of the Pie Salesmen's Union and the union pie founders have created a mince pie six feet in diameter. The pie has been sent to President Taft for his Thanksgiving feast.
Plans for a new French embassy approved. France to spend one million dollars on a beautiful site and spacious grounds in the northwest part of Washington.
Seattle November 24 The government rested its case in the Cunning- test case involving coal lands with the defense yet to present. Proceedings focus on federal land rights and mineral claims in the Washington region.
A hearing today will decide if the case is transferred to Spokane. The defense attorneys are currently conferring on the matter as the decision is awaited this afternoon.
Washington report shows the Panama Canal is more than double the original forecast with total projected cost put at 375,201,000 dollars. The Isthmian Canal Commission cites higher wages, material costs, eight hour labor rules, and inducements as reasons for the rise, while dredging progress and labor forces reached record highs as the year ended.
The report alleging that Oregon has abandoned oratory is denied. Oregon claims oratory remains robust with 25 students trying out after Christmas and more than 350 enrolled in public speaking or related courses. Idaho’s departure from the tri college league may lead to Montana or Whitman joining the interstate debating league.
County Commissioner Price announced that about 60 feet of the north approach to the wagon bridge over the McKenzie River at the old Hendricks ferry was washed out yesterday. Preparations to repair the approach will begin to restore travel as waters subside.
Roseburg Oregon November 21 Advices say J H Somers has left Portland by steamer with crew and supplies to begin locating an electric railway from Coos Bay to Roseburg The line will be built by Kuettner Haas of Portland aided by local capital Promoters plan a 50000 bond to guarantee completion within two years and expect to sign soon
New York reports negotiations to consolidate copper interests, with a proposed capital between 70.6 billion and 800 billion dollars. Five individuals are said to know the merger: John D. Ryan, Thomas F. Co le, Daniel Gagenheim, Geo. W. Perkins, and W. Corey. Washington notes stock market experts recount formation of a 1.5 billion dollar copper combine including Alaska holdings.
Special Correspondence from Deadwood Oregon November 22 reports ten days of rain raised Lake Creek flooding logs, with over 3.5 million feet moving downstream. Details include logging progress by Jesse Phelps, Curtis Andrews, Phelps & Huff, and Brooks’ waterbound status at Alpha. Wilcutt sells 40 acres near Cox’s for $1,600, netting $600 profit plus oats value.
Washington reports a driving early season snowstorm prevailing today with snow and sleet. Boston notes an early winter storm bringing sleet and snow with heavy coastal winds.
Died Lewis N Berkshire of epilepsy at 21 years six months ten days in Deadwood Lane county. The Sladden farm orchard northwest city being cleared under Mark Fleming with several workers. no sale to Southern Pacific. A misdirected 1905 letter to Hiko Arizona returned. Sluslaw river high with tributaries. George Dickinson narrowly escaped drowning after his team sank in Notl creek and he swam to safety.
Jalo Smith, sent to Harrisburg this afternoon, assisted with restoring telephone service after high water washed away several wires. Local authorities reported wiring damage and swift repairs underway to restore lines.
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