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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
5
Frances Cable dies after a struggle with Cable as he pursues her through a fissure to a water-filled shaft. Elias Droom retrieves the body, suspects foul play, and signals police while two bystanders watch.
After a brutal assault on Frances Cable near the sea wall, Elias Droom and others rush to aid her as a mysterious assailant escapes. David Cable, gripped by guilt and fear, realizes his wife survives and hurries home, while James Bansemer becomes the central suspect as the man who hired Droom seeks an alibi, and the town awaits morning papers to reveal the true culprit.
Chapter XVII follows Da vid Cable awaiting access to his ailing wife after a perilous hold up. He endures days of suspense and fear that his wife will never forgive him. Finally admitted, he finds her white and wary, turning away as he speaks. The scene ends with her wary question.
Roseburg reports orders from Washington restore entry rights to 1480 acres in the Umpqua National forest. Most land lies in Lane county with some in Northern Douglas and Southern Benton counties. about a quarter may be available due to prior filings. Entry starts January 21, 190%, with squatters allowed 20 days earlier. Land valued for agriculture and grazing, not much timber. N R Clem of Tekoa, Wash arrives for university winter stay in Oregon.
CHAMPERS HARDWARE Co lists small alarm clocks in stock at Watts. Tin fruit cane appears in promotional copy, highlighting compact timepieces for shelves and counters.
Hood's Sarsaparilla claims it surpasses all medicines in merit sales and cures with over a thousand testimonials in two years. It purifies the blood cures blood diseases and eruptions strengthens the stomach creates appetite and builds up the system. Sold in liquid or Sarsatabs at 100 doses per bottle.
In Eugene on Wednesday October 7 1908 John Frederick infant son of Mr and Mrs Erastus Jones died at 5 pm aged 3 months 17 days Funeral held today at 230 pm conducted by Rev J S McCallum Interment at I O O F cemetery
City businessmen meeting at the Commercial Club discussed forming Lane County Asset Company to assemble desirable investments for capitalists. They planned a permanent survey of an Eugene to Siuslaw Bay electric line, aiming to sell assets at gross cost to builders, with potential as a bonus. Large stock subscriptions were noted and a three person committee appointed to solicit further bids amid strong enthusiasm.
A lone highwayman robbed a Myrtle Point bound stage near Roseburg last night. Six men and two women aboard included William Plum of Portland and Miss Rooney of Coquille. $50 and two gold watches were taken while Mrs Bartnett carried $1000 in diamonds untouched. Hastings dropped $800 before alighting. no clue to the robber who sent regards to the sheriff. Separately, Albert Ward sued Geo Hall for 2406 in timber sale commission. B A Washburne seeks 80000 cubic inches water appropriations from McKenzie River for power, with Washburne Electric Power Company's canal to run through Cogswell land.
Harry Hampton, a University graduate employed by the Southern Pacific engineering department, returned to Portland from Springfield this morning where he had been attending to duties.
Judge Gantenbein in the state circuit court rules the Sunday closing statute unconstitutional restricting religious freedom and favoring federal constitutional aims. The decision halts enforcement against affected businesses while saloons remain governed by a separate Sunday prohibition. The ruling cites lack of police power basis and discriminatory exemptions.
The Springfield Grange hosted a Saturday irrigation meeting led by Stover from the States department of agriculture Oregon. He highlighted experimental results from Hillsboro showing higher yields with irrigation and noted alfalfa variety suitability, with engineers voicing concerns about river water rights and project impacts. Leaders including Calkins Black Hartog Dorris and Campbell spoke as a resolution pledged support for Grange irrigation work.
Portland October 10 bee buyers set a record in the Oregon hop market with the Be tory trade reporting about 000 bales sold. A large operator purchased 275 bales in Dallas County and 675 dates, signaling the biggest day for hop dealing in Oregon. Other operators took large lots, with prices ranging from 7.5 to 7.7 cents per pound as the market roared.
Salem reports bowshi ntities of hops in this week with about 7 percent cited. Large growers hold back small ones as lettings go. Gertru continues as county clerk and Farnham steward roles shift. Renne sues in circuit court to recover 84.9 from Geo Pipe.
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