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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1909
Page
6
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A six month old girl endured a fearful eczema outbreak spreading over the face and eyes. Her skin swelled and she was scratched to the point of blood before finding relief in a single night.
A mother recounts her baby’s severe skin outbreak on the face and eyes finally cured by Cuticura remedies after two doctors failed. She praises Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment, and Cuticura Resolvent, claiming the child recovered fully and she will use the products thereafter.
Jacob Hobart of Fairmount collapsed during an epileptic seizure Saturday evening, fell into the millrace behind his home, and died within about an hour. He was 41 years old, and his funeral was held Sunday at Manante cemetery.
The YMCA notes detail progress on Eugene and Portland buildings with cornerstone laid July 11 1909 and occupancy planned after January 1 1910. Portland home nearing completion with dormitory rooms gym pool and classrooms in use. Reports also cover Pocatello Portland night school enrollment rising and plans for new Y M C A buildings in Kellogg Idaho Moscow Idaho and Albany Oregon with Boys Conference November 26 28 and campaigns for building funds in Sellwood and Moscow.
Attorney General Crawford argues the law creating two extra supreme judges is unconstitutional and that Justices King and Slater, appointed by Governor Chamberlain, are unlawful members. The dispute stems from a 1908 general election result and a legislative response under an emergency clause.
Taft's Texas trip centers on Port Sam Houston events and a four day stay at La Quinta, the Taft ranch home near Gregory. He arrives amid local hospitality in Taft Texas, with 25 000 acres of ranch and a wild west welcome planned. The Taft party will operate from Gregory's hotel offices connected to La Quinta by telephone.
Medford, Oct 17. Six of nine prisoners escaped from the county jail Friday evening by a window after a bar was cut. Escapees include Leonard Gaskins burglary Harold Mocke burglary Nicholas B Rensford burglary Chester Mow theft Richard Mow theft George Gunnison highway robbers W J Boosey six months contempt. Norval Waleworth and Charles H Waleworth raised the alarm. Suspects reportedly fled toward the hills behind Jacksonville toward the Applegate valley.
Special Correspondence Crow Oct 16 A J Kraal remains in Elmira painting the Baptist church parsonage Miss Bessie Hayes to attend Pleasant Hill High School this winter Miss Nondys Owen at Eugene Miss Irvin to open Palestine school Oct 18 Mrs Eva Ford plans a tea room dwelling this fall Shelton and John Jenkins celebrate new wells on their farms Miss Mary Hanson teaching Mirth school this term
A reader from Sizemore West Virginia praises Dr King's New Life Pills as the best pills for vitality. They claim to vitalize every organ and strengthen brain and body. Available for 25 cents at W A Kuykendall's.
The schooner Sausalito arrived to load lumber at the mill. The Oakland sailed to San Francisco with lumber for the Oregon and California Lumber Company's city market. A Maple Creek young man may wed a Acme maiden soon. Washealore arrived from San Francisco with a lumber cargo for Acme. Geo Melvin Miller plans blasting on his power canal below Swisshome with Mr Williams in charge. Supervisor Potters completed road work to the ridge boundary. Eichler crews work west side. Dr Shoop says stomach nerves drive organ health and his Restorative claims quick relief. sold by dealers.
New York reports Miss Mabel Taliferro now goes by Nell and will appear at the Liberty Theatre in Spring Time a new play by Booth Tarkington and Harry Leon Wilson tonight. This marks her first New York appearance since Polly of the Circus.
Mrs J B Magladry of Eugene and her husband guests at the Imperial hotel in Portland when she discovers a thief rummaging her husband’s clothing. She fights the intruder as her husband restrains him. Detected as James Davidson, the man claims it was a mistake. Detectives and officers remove the captive to the police station as charges are considered.
Secretary Holt of the Eugene Fruit Growers Association announced Lane county will have a strong display at Albany’s Big Apple Show, shipping ready exhibits from association headquarters. Growers with good fruit not yet seen by Beebe are urged to bring apples in for first class packing, while stored stock serves home use only.
Rev. W. A. Elkins was commissioned by Governor Benson as a captain and chaplain of the Fourth Regiment Infantry Oregon National Guard. The appointment follows General Franzer’s July recommendation and will not affect his ministerial duties. Cottage Grove Company E officers and men applauded the elevation, noting his member status.
Dr M G Evans arrived this afternoon from the south. Frank Disberry of Kelliher Minn praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for a severe knee cut and mentions its effectiveness on wounds burns and skin eruptions. Also advertised are Preventics cold cure tablets touted to check colds early and feverish children relief.
San Francisco October 17 1908 the Johnson Ketchel bout drew 19600 fans amid suspicions of fixed action some say Johnson loafed to extend film length while Ketchel failed to land a solid blow and Johnson seemingly could have knocked him out anytime critics note the fight’s odd fall and the pursed reaction of sporting writers with no conclusive proof of collusion
Detroit and Pittsburgh faced off in the world championship series with Detroit outbatt ing Pittsburgh but the National Leaguers excelling in fielding. Detroit hit .245 to Pittsburgh .231 while Pittsburgh fielded .9558 to Detroit .949. Hans Wagner had nine hits in 24 at bats for .375, outbatt ing Cobb who hit .231. Delehanty led American League batters at .246.
O J Hull advertises Hall's Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney bladder and rheumatic trouble. The seller asserts five years of use with guaranteed results and no complaints. Each bottle is described as a 60 day treatment.
Cottage Grove Oregon October 16 thirty one lumber mills are tributary to Cottage Grove with about twenty nearby. The monthly payroll exceeds fifty thousand dollars. A principal resource of southern Lane county the city sits at the center of vast standing timber and quarter sections hold twenty two million feet of merchantable lumber with timber grades up to fifty four percent clear.
Jacksonville Oregon October 19 Charles N Walsworth is found guilty of manslaughter by a jury after six hours deliberation for shooting James Mankins nearly two years ago. Judge Hanna set sentencing for next week and the case will be appealed to the state supreme court.
A. A. Chisholm of Treadwell New York reports long illness with indigestion liver constipation nervous exhaustion and debility. After using electric Bitters he says twelve bottles restored health and vigor enabling daily work. Sold for 50 cents at W. A. Kuykendall’s.
A reshuffle will move Albert Noth and A B S Trew to new posts within a few days. A man from Woodburn and another from Riddle will be sent to take their places at the pot.
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