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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
7
A wireless message from Arnold, conductor of the St. Louis balloon in the Gordon Bennett cup race, reports that the craft was lost in the North Sea last night and that the St. Louis sank. The occupants were rescued by a schooner.
Gov Charles N Haskell of Oklahoma arrives in Missouri to discuss filing a libel suit against William R Hearst after the Standard Oil story and disputes over Osage Indian oil lands. He issues a statement to President Roosevelt urging cancellation of the lease or congressional action, arguing the 680000 acre lease was far below market with poor royalties. The note cites prior leases and compares cash bonuses given to other Osage owners as part of the controversy.
A Wabash train is charged with deserting its wife, the daughter of the late General John A. Loga. Colonel Tucker, ill and unable to be removed, agreed to return without requisition papers. He traveled with a woman alleged to be his mistress, plus a nurse and two male servants.
Detroit, Oct. 13. Good weather favored the fourth game of the world baseball championship series. A large crowd attended as Chicago defeated Detroit with a score of four to two.
San Francisco October 13 United States Circuit Judge Morrow affirmed the decree of the circuit court in the appeal of Elisabeth M McGilvra and others against W Ross state land commissioner of Washington et al The action sought to restrain the officials from allotting and selling shore lands of Lake Todd? as part of a state land dispute with Washington authorities.
The senior class totals sixty two students while the junior class numbers about ninety one and the sophomore class 112. Registration is now 510. The Oregon Weekly plans a semi weekly issue. John Barrett will speak on What the Pacific Has in Store for the State of Oregon and Her People with Professor Glen singing. Rooters’ canes will be sold soon. Practice in the mud last night was new for some California men.
Charlottesville Virginia October 14 The University of Virginia plans an international celebration in January to mark the centennial birth of Edgar Allan Poe. Everett Washington October 14 A con-
Eve L. A. Bartlett of Rural Route 1 Guilford Maine says her family has enjoyed good health since using Dr Kings New Life Pills for three years. The pills cleanse and tone the system and cost 25 cents at W A Kuykendall's drug store.
A fragment notes a dispute involving Washington or Lake Union lying in front of lands owned by the plaintiffs. The sparse text suggests a property or boundary issue with lakeside parcels, but lacks clear parties, dates, or outcomes.
W A Floyd of Rural Route 2 Em pire Ga says Bucklen Arnica Salve cured two worst sores he saw and would mortgage the farm for it. The 25 cent remedy is sold by W A Kuykendall. Eugene Grocery on West Eighth near Champion sold to E L Dorr from Minnesota who now runs the business. Hamilton and Van Ordstrand note their years of honest dealing and welcome the new owner.
Delegates from twenty local courts attended the Puget Sound district Order of Ben Hur meeting in Shamokin Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania State Sunday School Association held its annual convention with delegates from across the state. Tennessee division United Confederate Veterans met in Nashville. North Carolina division United Daughters of the Confederacy opened in Goldsboro with Mrs. I W Fenton presiding. A notable wedding united Miss Mary Frennes Headon and Dr Edwin Lyon Draper in Shelbyville Illinois. Kansas Grand Lodge IT C C F and Rebekahs held a joint annual session in Salina. The Wesley Memorial church cornerstone was laid in Atlanta with bishops Chandler and Hendrix speaking. Rhode Island Republicans held a state convention in Providence to nominate candidates, with Aram J Pothier a leading gubernatorial contender.
James Morris of Florence is in the city for a few days on a brief visit, staying at a local lodging and planning quick engagements with hometown contacts.
Emittaburg Md Oct 14 a two day centenary celebration for Mount St Marys College America's historic Roman Catholic higher institution drew church dignitaries and lay Catholics from across the country. The program includes pontifical mass speeches banquets and performances led by notable clergy including Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop Falconio. The college known as the cradle of bishops lists many eminent prelates among its alumni.
Sterling Ohio October 13 An accident to Tafts train occurred on the front tracks as the train stopped on spreading rails of a new section no damage was done but the speaking schedule of the candidate was disrupted for today The report notes no injuries and that the incident affected Tafts campaign travel rather than the vote or rail safety measures.
The Eugene Bible University building near completion will be dedicated next Sunday October 18 at 2 30 pm Rev Morton L Rose formerly pastor of First Christian church Eugene now pastor at North Yakima Washington will give the principal address Interior work is being rushed to complete by the dedication date.
Salt Lake City Oct 13 a severe quake was recorded on University of Utah instruments at 10 22 pm lasting about twenty minutes followed by secondary shocks an hour and a half later.
George Taylor drilled two wells in the yard of F P Close on College Hill. The first, sunk to 310 feet in the summer, yielded no water. The second, now at 324 feet, produced a splendid flow indicating a strong water source.
The Oregon Electric resumed tracklaying on the Forest Grove extension and will lay steel to the east bank of Dairy creek, followed by a three week wait for a large fill across the bottom. After the fill, rails reach Forest Grove, with lumber on hand for the Hillsboro depot.
Cascasweet, a well known remedy for babies and children, promises to quiet little ones quickly. The label lists ingredients and notes no opiates. Sold by all druggists.
Freshman entrants at the University of California undergo medical screening with throat and nasal swabs. Samples are sealed and microscopically examined to detect tuberculosis diphtheria and other diseases. Those found harboring illnesses face a leave of absence to protect campus health.
A solitary night on the beach yields a luminous vision of a young fisher girl approaching the narrator. He recalls a dreamlike encounter, questions the sight, and later learns the couple in the cabin react with fear and horror, suggesting a hidden tragedy tied to the apparition. The tale blends sea imagery, memory, and suspicion of fate.
A letter from Mrs. T. C. Willadsen of Iowa recounts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saving her life after years of suffering female difficulties and costly medical care. She urges suffering women to try the remedy and writes to Mrs. Pinkham for guidance, noting relief and restored health.
A report to The Blue River states the Lucky Dora, recently sold at a foreclosure sale, will reopen soon. An expert from Portland surveys repairs and alterations. Concentrates head to Eugene. Tacoma smelter accepts shipments. English syndicate and Sunstone-Lyman Company of Portland now own part of the property and may provide electric power to local owners, boosting district development after prior control by the Boy interests.
Interest in the business of Moon éi gley transfers to N. J. Blais who resides on T. 8. Tingley has sold his Irving property.
Mr and Mrs W C Grove returned at noon from a visit to Goshen with a brief report of their trip.
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