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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1909
Page
12
The catalog lists items for men and women including hosiery, underwear, gloves, shirts, coats, and shoes. It features children's wear, blankets, bedding, curtains, and home accessories like rubber collars, pearl buttons, and bathroom items. silent emphasis on practical apparel and everyday essentials.
Scarbrough plans a large new orchard in Owl valley Creswell tract spanning about 110 acres. The land sits near the county road and near T. A. Shafer Peach orchard, promising high quality fruit and potential as one of the Willamette valley’s premier sites. Scarbrough, a longtime fruit raiser with 170 bearing acres, will set peaches pears and apples himself and operates two prune dryers.
At a Commercial Club meeting Stephen Carver outlined a railroad proposal to Elmira. Civil Engineer Kidder of St. Paul reported on the Lane County route surveyed between Eugene and Florence toward Corvallis. Carver expressed confidence in the project but warned no guarantees extend beyond Elmira.
The Guard offers to build from Eugene to Elmira for a $40,000 bonus. He pledges no further action, yet observers expect push westward. After lengthy discussions and speeches by prominent citizens, Mr. Carver's proposal was laid over while Mr. Kidder remains to be heard.
Obituary notices recount John E Lancaster dying in Portland on October 9 1909 from appendicitis aged 46 born in Ohio with ties to Condon Oregon and real estate. Also notices Dorothea Stewart infant Wendling interred Mt Vernon cemetery George W Atter dies at Mareola from acute gastritis interred Baxter cemetery and Thomas B E Callaway of Klamath Falls dies of pleuro pneumonia with services in Eugene funeral at Onyx Avenue home. Red Men order to conduct his funeral.
J Hull advertises Hall’s Texar Wonder as a remedy for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. He asserts no complaints or days of treatment per bottle and guarantees its efficacy after five years of selling the product.
The bugle shows Oregon likely gains one more seat in Congress after the coming census. Multnomah County may become its own district, with Portland’s population now estimated at 250000 to 300000 surpassing the old First and Second districts. Eastern Oregon would then be spared contests against Multnomah contenders.
William Howard Taft, the United States president, made a brief Sunday arrival at Junction City. His special train rolled in on schedule to a large, eager crowd at the depot, with the president appearing on the rear platform and offering a friendly handshake while secret service kept the crowd at a respectful distance.
The Times describes a personable man who spoke informally, handled many questions, and drew attention at the sole Lane County stop. He impressed attendees with his easy conversation and steady demeanor, though no formal address was delivered.
Spokane report states Bryan said he does not expect to be a candidate for any office again in an Oct 9 statement. The remark ends speculation about a political bid and signals withdrawal from future campaigns.
In Eugene a son was born October 11 1909 to William Platts and wife. In Davenport Washington a son was born to Rev. T S Handsaker and wife formerly of Eugene. In Eugene on October 10 1909 a daughter was born to John Ellis and wife.
A Minnesota resident Frank Disberry credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing a severe knee cut that would have required surgery. The advertisement claims the salve heals wounds, cuts, bruises, burns, boils, sores, and eruptions and markets 25 cents at W A Kuykendall's.
A list of individuals appears with multiple surname entries and initials including Baumgardner Geo A Bell S H Bradford Car arpenter W G Currie J C Decker Frank Dunning A O Evans A EB Hayes Olin Jackson Mrs Helen Mays BE 5 McClure Miss Threasa Patterson Thomas J Sannese Ole T Schrader Mrs Mary 8 Seymore Mrs L B Smith Cachine Smith J G Warren Miss Nellie Webster Paul Welch Dave J ly Page P M
A testimonial from J A Harmon of Sizemore West Virginia praises Dr Kings New Life Pills as vitalizing both brain and body and calls them the best pills ever used. Available for 25 cents at W A Kuykendall's store in the notice.
The 61st annual session of the General Association of Congregational churches in Oregon convenes October 19 to 22 in Eugene. Delegates and committees plan opening services, addresses, reports, and religious discourse led by figures such as Rev. P. E. Bauer Rev. Geo. Hinman Rev. Sidney Strong Rev. Luth er R. Dyott and Rev. H. M. Tenney.
The bicycle thief who took Ed Small's bike was captured at Cottage Grove by Sheriff Harry Bown and brought to Eugene. He waived examination before Judge Bryson and was bound over to the county court, remaining jailed until next month. He gave the name Harald A Reekey to the sheriff, but Lynnwood in court, about 20, a vagrant, traded the wheel for a rifle at Fairmount auto garage.
The Eugene water department reports a strong September with 8,050,000 gallons pumped daily average 1,268,333. Expenses total 1,174.05 dollars, including salaries electric power oil and waste. Collections reach 2,143.73 dollars, yielding a net profit of 969.68 dollars for the month.
Anna E. Cramer aged 51 dies at Melrose Oregon on October 5 1909 wife of R M Cramer of Portland. Survived by son Charles McCurdy from a prior marriage and sisters J W Henry Narcisse Conn Melrose George Virgil Conn Paisley F M Conn Seattle H B Conn former Melrose resident. Funeral plans not announced.
San Francisco October 12 Discovery Day was made a legal holiday by the last legislature to commemorate Columbus discovery. It was observed for the first time today with courts banks and schools closing.
Crow hall hosts a public dance Friday night October 22 with music by Eugene Kketa. Tickets are one dollar fifty cents. All are invited.
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