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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
12
An old advertisement extols S S S as a purifying vegetable remedy for blood issues and ulcers. It claims impure blood causes trouble and that the tonic cleanses and nourishes to heal sores. The copy urges readers to request a free booklet and medical advice from The Swift Specific Co in Atlanta GA.
Report says two convicts at the penitentiary identified Homer Black as the man who shot Dr. C. H. Robertson in the city last Friday night. Sheriff Minto has not confirmed the identification. penitentiary officials offered no official statement.
Jay R. Melvin of Fisher Oregon filed intention to make final five year proof on land described in his homestead entry 14346-01429 in sections 13 and 24 township 15 south range 10 west Willamette meridian. Witnesses named Elsworth Prindel Peter Hensen William M Summers Hatfield H Cooper. Eugene Oregon December 9 1908. Register Benjamin L Eddy.
Peter Hansen of Fisher Oregon filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish a claim to a homestead entry in Wy NE, EY NW of Section 18 Township 15S Range 9W Willamette Meridian. The proof is to be before W W Calkins U S Commissioner at Eugene Oregon on the Sunday of December 1908. Wesley G Bowers and William M Summers both of Fisher Oregon are named.
Public notices from Roseburg and Eugene Oregon dated 1908 announce final proof intentions for timber and stone and land claims. Applicants include Jonathan H Vincent of Eugene and Belinda J Meredith of Eugene with witnesses listed. dates set for December 12 1908 and November 13 1908 respectively.
Little Rock reports state wide destruction from storms with hundreds of thousands in damage and more than forty deaths likely. Towns including Bixley Murray Low Gap Owark Dale Boston Judeau Trath Omega Dryfork Dinsmore Carthenon Mossville Linestone Redfork and others faced near total ruin while Piney Knoxville and London suffered the highest loss of life. A second funnel from Louisiana damaged Lewisville Lodi Ozan Murphyboro and nearby communities with scattered fatalities.
Governor George E. Chamberlain has accepted an invitation to address the governors of the United States before Congress on the conservation of national resources in Washington starting Tuesday in December. He will also address the rivers and harbors congress and speak with President Roosevelt and President-elect Taft at the conservation convention. Orchard land sales near Medford since January 1 total $1,500,000.
U S Land Office Roseburg Oregon announces that Alice J Perdue of Eugene filed Timber Application 9904 for W 1 2 of SW Section 24 Township 19 South Range 8 West Willamette Meridian land, with dates in 1908 and 1905, before W W Calkins A S Commissioner in Eugene, Oregon. Other names listed include W D Neely M E Gillespie Minnie Winniford E Whattam and Benjamin L Eddy.
U S Land Office Roseburg Ore Sept 22 1903 notice that Wealey G Bowers of Fisher Oregon holder of Home stead Entry No 13161 will make final five year proof to establish claim to SE Section 21 Township 15 South Range 9 West before W W Calkins U S Commissioner at Eugene Oregon on Dec 9 1948 Claimant names 84 witnesses including Peter Hansen Wm F Summers and Hatfield H Cooper all of Fisher Oregon.
Notice is hereby given that Els worth Prindel of Fleber Oregon filed a Final Five tice of intention to make Year Proof to establish claim to the EY of NW NES of aw NW% of SE% Section 33 Township 15 South Range 9 West Willamette Meridian before W W land above desert Calkins U S Commissioner at Eugene Oregon on the 5th day of December
Eugene dealers report a brisk turkey movement ahead of Thanksgiving with at least 20,000 pounds dressed shipped to Portland Seattle and San Francisco. Weather reduced hatchings and local supply while raisers received 18 to 20 cents per pound and retailers asked 22 to 26 cents, higher than other coast markets.
Francis J. Heney speaks from hospital after being shot in Judge Lawlor's courtroom on November 13. He vows to press the graft cases, calls the graft ring a long worm of corruption, and says his recovery allows him to return to prosecuting the conspiracy in San Francisco and the state. He emphasizes the sacrifice and public benefit hoped from his efforts.
The age of sheep is shown by the teeth. A lamb gets its first permanent front teeth at about ten months, second at eighteen months, third at about twenty eight months, and fourth at thirty three to forty months. By four years the full mouth appears. Merino matures later. other breeds are ahead. Healthy sheep keep teeth well until 10 to 12 years if pasture and soil are favorable.
At the family home west of Eu gene Navy 21 1908 William Parker 52 from intestinal troubles. He was a pioneer and well known resident of the county. He leaves a wife, son and daughter. The funeral was conducted Monday with interment in the Inman Cemetery.
In Eugene on November 22 1908 Geo A Ferguson and wife welcomed a son. The hopeful family announcement notes the birth and names the parents.
The third annual Oregon Idaho Boys Conference will meet in Eugene Friday through Sunday November 27 to 29. The program covers tours, club discussions, school and home roles for boys ages 14 to 18, with sessions at First Presbyterian Church and entertainment by Eugene’s Boys Club. travel discounts require group ticket purchases and receipts.
Judge Gantenbein overruled the demurrer to the indictment against Drs. C H Atwood and C H T Atwood charged with outraging public decency by equipping and running Tremont station maternity hospital. Court held multiple offenses in one count may be incidental to the main crime per prior Waymire case.
Rose Osborne woke at eight believing someone was in her Linn county home. She struck a match and, as the flame died, dropped it toward the floor causing an explosion from an open powder box near the bed. She was severely burned but is expected to survive.
Guard Special Service Washington November 24 The treasury department has awarded the contract for the construction of the federal building at Eugene to Welch Bros of Salem Oregon for 54957 The contract covers plumbing gas piping heating apparatus electric conduits and wiring and completion by December 1 1909 The Guard understands the successful bidders expect to begin work at once on the foundation to rush construction to finish within a year
Honolulu reported that a text from Tokio purports to be a Japan America treaty on coolie immigration. It says emigration of laborers will pause pending understanding, to protect friendly relations. alleged signatories include Secretary Root and Baron Takahira.
New York Nov 24 Rockefeller testified that at the 1899 organization of Standard Oil Co of New Jersey he owned 256 854 shares of 983 383 total. Cross examination ended as redirect began with Rockefeller recalling trust liquidation years 1893 to 1899 and noting railroad presidents and directors as early stockholders. Archibald then continued as vice president of Standard Oil Co on the stand.
Portland reports Taft captured 62 3560 votes to Roosevelt’s 60 465 in Oregon, showing Taft ahead of Roosevelt from 1904. Bryan led Parker, boosting Taft’s margin though not the largest plurality. Taft won a majority over all other candidates by 14 071.
Bethlehem observers mark the Moravian massacre of missionaries at Guadenheutton on November 24 1765. The event at the site of today Lehighton is noted as one of Lehigh valleys bloodiest episodes with ceremonies held by the Moravian Historical Society.
San Francisco Nov 24 It is reported at Lane hospital that Heney is not quite so well today due to the effect on his kidneys from the anesthesia used when the bullet fired by Hans was extracted from his jaw. The temperature is slightly above normal but no alarm is felt and speedy improvement is expected.
In San Francisco on November 23 the Coroner's Jury concluded that Morris Haas's gunshot wound was self inflicted during a personal crisis after he attempted to kill Assistant District Attorney Francia J. Heney. The panel faulted police negligence in guarding Haas and urged the mayor to investigate and reform procedures to prevent such secrecy and conflict between agencies.
Rochester N Y Nov 24 Mrs Georgianna Sampeon of Palmyra widow of Harry Sampson a nephew of the late Admiral Sampeon has been arrested charged with the murder of her husband whose death was first reported as an act by himself.
W. L. Hidden, after weeks in Eugene, returned Sunday from Wisconsin with I. P. Ketchum of the Democrat Printing Co. Madison and A. Nielson, a Madison partner and brother of opera singer Christine Nielson, to inspect the city and surrounding country for possible investments.
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