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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1907
Page
2
Cheered by the temperance revival, New York Prohibitionists plan a statewide drive to win the White column with Alabama and Georgia. A state ticket will be fielded and a campaign to elect a legislature that will pass a prohibition law next year is planned to begin at once.
London reports the United States purchased all gold offered today totaling £650,000 at 77a 11d, a fall of 5 8 from the previous rate, reflecting strong demand and government intervention in the bullion market.
Fayette M Y resident David Parker says Electric Bitters cured his stomach troubles and restored health after losing a foot at Gettysburg. He credits the tonic with remarkable overall improvement, noting its value far exceeding prior medicines. The product is advertised as a grand tonic for the aged, female weaknesses, and kidney issues.
New York dispatch reports the second trial of Harry Thaw postponed by agreement, with both sides citing holiday juror selection difficulties and a potential change of venue opposed by District Attorney Jerome. The trial remains unlikely before January as parties reassess readiness.
Albert Engvall, a horde of unemployed men traveling south on Southern Pacific freight trains, was shot last night by Ashland Chief of Police C A Simons. Engvall, who fled with companions when ordered to stop, was struck in the stomach and died a few hours later.
An advertisement touts a cure for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles priced at $1 a bottle with two months’ treatment. Sold by O J Hall and by mail. Send for testimonials to Dr BE Hall 2926 Olive Street St Louis.
Enock Spores a 27 year old Grande Ronde Indian from Cottage Grove killed his wife west of Dallas Polk County a few days ago. After arrest he hanged himself in his jail cell using two handkerchiefs tied to a joist and a shoe string. He left letters detailing property disposal and a desire to be buried beside his wife on the Grand Ronde reservation. He and his wife were reportedly drunk and quarrelsome.
Joliet Nov 23 The Populist national committee will hold a conference in St Louis November 26. Attending will be committee members friends and advisers. The meeting aims to fix time and place for next year’s convention and to renominate Tom Watson of Georgia for president.
Hyomei air treatment, inhaled via a pocket inhaler, is advertised to cure catarrh by cleansing nasal throat and lung air. The complete outfit costs $1 and is sold by Hulls drug store with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
Andy Larson and 8. E. Richardson of the Greenhorn district near Sumpter sold their mining property named the Ei Metallic or fifty thousand dollars to J. A. Ringgold of Cincinnati. Four thousand dollars was paid down.
Klamath Falls, Nov. 23. Construction of the California Northeastern Railway has gained urgency as contractors push for speed. Mason Construction Co and Erickson & Peterson have arrived from Portland to resume grading through marshes and reinsert dredgers, planning night and day work to complete the line to this city, with officials optimistic no delays will occur despite financial concerns.
News from Lower Siuslaw Country reports the Mercer Lake district school opening this week under Miss Grace Smith. The steamer Roscoe reached Umpqua after leaving Coos Bay late on Saturday. tide prevented arrival at Siuslaw. An apple grown by John L. Furnish measured 14 1 2 inches in circumference, while an apple from Charles Anderson of Point Terrace measured 15 1 2 inches. Government telephone line work faces delays as contractor poles fail specifications and are rejected, delaying delivery on site.
George T. Frost, a Scio News noted 1852 pioneer, restored his orchard begun in 1857 after years of poor markets for apples. Three years of work revived the trees to fruit equal to Hood River quality, especially Bellflowers and Baldwins, with samples proving the yield and health. The piece suggests the restoration model can apply to many old orchards.
Mrs G Lester of 556 Charnelton street Eugene Oregon describes back pain and kidney disorder relief after taking Doan’s Kidney Pills. She endorses the remedy and recommends it to others. The advertisement notes price at 50 cents and FosterMilburn Company as U S sale agents in Buffalo New York. Remember the name Doan’s.
Ivison reports a good grape season with fruit still on vines. Local families visit relatives in Halsey and Lebanon. School closed due to scarlet fever in the neighborhood. Cornelines and Vaughn family afflicted as Dr Canady treats them. Quarantine strict, disease not to spread. Goshen's W T Cornelius visits ill children before returning home.
In Rathdrum Idaho Steve Adams was admitted to bail in district court for 20000. Attorney Darrow said bond would be posted soon and Adams should be rearrested on a murder warrant from Telluride Colo regarding Arthur Colling in 1902. A Rathdrum dispatch notes the jury in his murder trial was discharged after failing to reach a verdict.
New York police say thirteen people died and several were injured in a four story tenement fire at 109 Eighth street and Second avenue. All victims were Italian, six of whom were children, found on the top floor amid flames and smoke as they tried to reach fire escapes.
Police and firemen suspect incendiar ies sought revenge after three Italians were caught robbing Guiseppe Cudano's saloon. The fire trapped tenants, killing a mother and her baby while others escaped or perished as flames spread across the building. Cudano saved his son before escaping with the family.
J. C. Clark of Denver Colorado reports a long severe winter cough that exhausted him before using Ballard's Horehound Syrup. He claims he has not had a sick day since starting the syrup.
Krasnoyarsk November 25 It was learned today that the train carrying Secretary art and party narrowly avoided a wreck at Chita when a switch ahead of the train opened but was spotted by an employee one minute before arrival. Had it entered the siding it would have struck several freight cars.
Supervisor C R Seitz of Qua Tillamook forest reserve with headquarters in Eugene reports to The Guard that Western Oregon districts have been rearranged. The Santiam road area extending to the Willamette watershed falls under Seitz. Two motions accompany the change: Seitz’s jurisdiction now includes Forest Guard Peter of Gardiner as assistant forest ranger and Forest Guard Wil J Stillwell of Pittner as assistant forest ranger.
J G Jenkins of Hill North Carolina praises a powerful arnica salve named May the Lord Help 728 Buckien s Arnica Salve Rory all It quickly cured a felon for me and greatly eased sores burns and rashes at the store of Wi L Puasceenn This compact notice highlights a personal testimonial and local vendor reference.
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