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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1909
Page
5
Letters from Wisconsin New York Oklahoma Arkansas recount relief after using Peruna for catarrh throat polypus and head congestion. Women from Billings Brokton Marshall Kensett Marion and others claim improved breathing sleep digestion and recovery from chronic ear trouble after taking Peruna and Lacupia with Martinins support.
A new concert band forms in Eugene with director Schraeder from Longmont Colorado arriving to organize twenty musicians at Villard Hall. He plans to grow to thirty and aims to rival the best in the state, seeking ten to twelve clarinet recruits and excluding the old military band members.
Messina reports yesterday's earth shocks near Mount Etna alongside renewed Mount Vesuvius activity. The eruptions caused widespread alarm while authorities note Vesuvian activity appears to be decreasing as of today.
In Portland on October 22 Archbishop Al Vander Christie of Oregon was badly injured after a fall near St Marys orphanage. He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital for examination of a shoulder fracture and medical care ongoing.
Madrid reports relief after Premier Maura and the conservative cabinet fall, with hopes of a period of international tranquility. The public now regards Maura’s refusal to permit a royal pardon for Ferrer as regretted by King Alfonso.
Mohonk Lake N Y Oct 22 themes reviewed included Porto Rico Hawaii and the Mohonk platform General George W Davis praised the current US rule in Porto Rico arguing territorial government should wait until Porto Ricans prove fitness for self government He said self rule is not yet desirable
Forest Grove on October 91 Ed ward L. Naylor of the locality won a silver cap valued at 200 dollars presented by Joseph Benn & Sons Mohair Manufacturers at the A P exposition. Naylor heads a 300 head Angora flock with two imported South African bucks valued at 600 dollars each. The Willamette valley is noted as the world’s highest development for Angora goats due to its climate soil and water.
Charles T. Chamberlain Sr a prominent merchant and brother of U S Senator George E Chamberlain died in Natchez Mississippi last night He was 64 and hailed from Oregon prior businessman and national figure linked by family to the senator
In Cotton Station seven miles from Portland, Mrs Roea Hetney killed herself by leaping under an interurban car. Neighbors found her infant dead with a crushed skull at the home. Police suspect mental derangement. husband unaware until work in Gresham.
In Seattle on October 21 an order was signed for the deportation to town of Ole March alias Joe Carroll, Bert R. Shores alias Bert Warner, and Wynn Harris, alleged Maybray gang members indicted in Nebraska and Iowa for use of U S malls to defraud.
El Paso reports a new extradition treaty between the United States and Mexico will be exchanged soon. The agreement stems from a recent meeting between President Taft and Diaz and is one of the outcomes highlighted in discussions.
Portland dispatch reports Hannah Rodney Morris widow of Bishop B Wistar Morris died at her residence in Portland at age 85. The piece notes her as widow of the late Oregon bishop and mentions a geographic tie to Cottage Grove and a feature in the Technical World magazine showcasing a wreck on the Oregon Electric Railway line.
T P O Connor arrived in New York to raise funds for the Irish parliamentary party. He says progress depends on the house of Lords budget action, which he expects to trigger a fair balancing of parties and make the Irish vote an important political factor.
New York review of The Debt ors a Dickens atmosphere play adapted from German work. Cast highlights include Kathleen Clifford as Amy Dorrit and Digby as Dorrit with strong supporting players at Bijou and Empire theatres. Other notes mention The Outpost curtain-raiser at Criterion and ongoing success of The Climax at Joe Weber's.
Berlin reports say a committee led by Herr Schudekupe will depart for New York to negotiate with American fertilizer firms to salvage some American market share for the German Potash Syndicate. The group controls world potash, with a potential 60 percent US market impact, amid German government caution and heavy backing from Berlin banks and bondholders.
Judge G R Chrisman resigned as Lane County Judge. Helmus W Thompson appointed to succeed him by Governor Frank Benson and sworn in by County Clerk Lee. Chrisman had long urged courthouse expansion and road improvements and plans for tax levy provisions. Thompson's oath followed a telegraphed appointment notice at Salem.
Sioux Falls reports the final registration day for Uncle Sam's vast land lottery distributing 256000 acres of farm and grazing land west of the Missouri River across parts of South Dakota and North Dakota. Drawing overseen by James Witten will begin in Aberdeen with notices mailed to successful homesteaders who must enter 164 acre farms. rail access and future transport anticipated as settlers prepare to relocate to the Grand Moreau Cannon Ball river valleys and beyond.
Attorney J. M. Williams resigns as chief probation officer for Lane county noting lack of time to devote to duties. He contributed greatly to juvenile court work and was a popular officer. successor has not yet been appointed.
Salem reports the Pullman Car Company filed with the Oregon railroad commission its year ending June 30 1909 gross earnings of 1 448 572 70 with Oregon mileage based share 74 334 84 property value in Oregon listed at 10 000 down 2000 from last year Oregon total expense share 5373 30. Judge Thompson sworn in cites no policy changes and aims to match predecessor in office.
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