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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1908

Page

6

Roosevelt Writes On Labor Question

Washington D C Oct 21 President Roosevelt sends a letter to Senor P C Knox praising Gompers of the AFL. He urges Mr Bryan to state his position on labor and the anti injunction plank, asking if Bryan accepts Gompers' bill and if elected will seek its enactment, stressing fairness to labor and business.

Washington, D. C Camyn Roosevelt Senor P C. Knox Gompers American Federation of Labor Philadelphia Knox Bryan Taft

Appointment of administrator for Hooker estate

Jesse J. Hooker named administrator of the estate of D. D. Hooker who died July 20, 1908. Palmer Ayers is shipping a car load of hops to the East.

Jesse J. Hooker D. D. Hooker Palmer Ayers

Two Young Men Plan World Trip From Portland

Tracy W Layne once of Eugene and Ed W Ryan travel on a two year round world journey. They depart Portland on Oct 24, visit major U S cities then Philadelphia Portland Maine New York London European capitals Asia and the Pacific. They plan to report progress to Bonville's Western Monthly.

Tracy W Layne Eugene Ed W. Ryan Portland San Francisco Salt Lake City Denver St. Louis Chicago Grand Rapids Detroit Michigan Philadelphia Maine New York New York City London England China Japan Far East Hong Kong Tokio Philippines Hawaiian Islands Bonville Western Monthly

Dr Scarborough on Fruit Growing in Oregon Exhibit

Dr L D Scarbrough visiting Creswell showcases fine Apple and prune exhibits at the Commercial club. He reports selling his prune crop of 400000 to 500000 pounds evaporated fob Creswell and has seven or eight carloads of first grade apples for anticipated high prices. He praises Willamette Valley as the future top fruit district. success hinges on proper cultivation and packing. moisture aids coloring and mineral content.

L. D. Scarbrough Creswell Commercial Club Oregon Willamette Valley Hood River Rogue River

Baptists Elect Wright President of Oregon Convention

Rev. QO. C. Wright was elected president of the Baptist State Convention of Oregon. He noted 12,000 Baptists across 25 churches and 800 baptisms in the past year, attributing the honor to Eugene Baptists rather than himself.

Oregon QO. C. Wright Wright Baptist State Convention Baptists Eugene

More Proof of O B M Lean Innocence

Sheriut Stevens and deputy in Portland report progress in the McLean case. They cite sightings at 26 North Third Street and at Erickson’s saloon, noting a revolver and purse matching the suspect’s description. Officials say evidence points away from McLean, with corroboration from Eugene contacts and hotel grip contents. Chief deputy Fitzgerald advised no further detention.

Sheriut Stevens Portland MelLean Shidy Vancouver Wash Butrth North Third Street McLean Peisoner Rosumny E Erickson Eugene Rosumney Harry Morrisey New Grand Central Hotel Leonard McLagan Butterworth Tom Condon St. John

Real estate growth and transfers in Creswell area

Special correspondence notes Creswell gains a new real estate firm Scarbrough Cochran focused on fruit lands. It lists land deals including 680 acre W H Smith farm and 200 acre John Enoy farm sold at public auction. Also reports tenants and moves, 500 acre Kelsay farm rent to Westcott brothers and various property purchases boosting Creswell property values.

Creswell Cochran Cottage Grove JH. S Kelway Westcott Brothers Ashland W. H. Smith Yakima Wash Mr. Miller F. C. Sly John Enoy Sly A. Shafer Henry Watsen A. McKay Mr. McKay R. Scott Hte Vet Ivy

Forest Service Banquet Celebrates Officers at Otto's Grill

From Monday's Daily Guard, forest service men gathered for the annual leave banquet of national forest officers. Attendees included H. L. Bingham state senator, C. R. Seltz supervisor Cascade National Forest, E. T. Allen Portland chief inspector, S. C. Bartrum Roseburg forest supervisor, H. M. Hale Roseburg forest assistant, F. P. Hin Roseburg, J. Roy Harvey Cascade Reserve deputy supervisor, and many other forest staff. Toasts covered Spirit of Forest Service, Washington site with electric lights, proper schooling for supervisors, the meaning of thirst, and cooperation between state and federal agencies. The event concluded with jovial toasts and merriment.

National Forests Sommion Otto's Grill Jast Ole Lion Ht. Bingham Cc. R. Seltz Cascade National Forest E. T. Allen Portland Forest Service S. C. Bart Allen Bartrum Washington Cohoon Cox Bingham

Company EE Tops Regimental Target Shoot With 682

Cottage Grove October 26 Company EE of the O N G dominated today’s regimental contest on its grounds. The 682 score leads all teams, with only Company D Roseburg and Company EE Ashland remaining. Notable feats include Sergeant Snodgrass and Private Mooney each 49 of 50 at 600 yards. Mooney’s 180 individual score leads the regiment by 12. Team members were Lt H H Petrie Sgt Frank Snodgrass Cpl James Potts and Arlif Butte Mooney.

Cottage Grove Company EE Company D Roseburg Ashland Houck Geo. O. Yoran H. H. Petrie Frank Snodgrass James Potts Arlif Butte Mooney Snodgrass Mooney Arlif Mooney Arlis Mooney Petrie Potts

Airship Ascends With Prince Henry and Prince in Tow

Count Zeppelin launches an ascent at Friedrichsafen on October 22 with Prince Henry of Prussia and Captain Mischkte aboard. The craft attains a strong wind of 37 miles per hour as Count Zeppelin himself steers the airship.

Friedrichsafen Count Zepplin Prince Henry of Prussia Mischkte

Stabbed and Robbed by Two Italians in Vancouver

Geo L. Heston, longtime ice wagon driver in Vancouver, was seriously stabbed and robbed by two men who he says were Italians. The assault happened on the Oregon side of the Columbia River.

Vancouver Wash Geo. L. Heston Oregon

Fire destroys Garman & Hemenway store at Cottage Grove

Last night around nine o clock flames roared from the Garman and Hemenway store in Cottage Grove. The volunteer fire department and hundreds of residents fought the blaze but the building and most stock were ruined. The brick structure valued above 15000 with insurance and goods estimated between 40090 and 60000.

Garman & Hemenway Cottage Grove Oliver Veatch

Purity Helps Roast Obediah in Mapleton Letter

Mapleton 1905 letter from a reader denounces Old Bill Obediah as unfit to name Evangelical. It accuses union Sunday schools of drunkenness and hypocrisy while praising a few faithful locals. The writer argues Obediah misreads Mapleton’s piety and claims sin and sinfulness are widespread among churchgoers.

Mapleton Bill Obediah MD Bui Ol bin Bil Hell

Morse knew he had busted bank

New York October 26. Prosecution rests in the National Bank of North America case against Charles W Morse and A H Curtis after testimony from ex-directors including Gates O Brien Schwab Flagler and Havetever. W W Lee testified that Curtis warned Morse he had “busied the bank” and revealed Morse overdrawn $211,000 leading to a dubious collateral loan later repudiated by the directors.

New York John W Gates Morgan J. O' Brien Charles Schwab John WH. Flagler W. EE. Havetever National Bank of North America Charles W. Morse United States A. H. Curtis W. W. Lee Curtis Morse Mr. Lee Lee Stock Exchange

Crow Sotes Notes and Local Happenings in Crow

Crow notes October 18 events with the Dieas family welcome, Joe Gates grandpa honor, Layne of Mound real estate, Allen and Gantz moving to Eugene for winter, Rev James Howard sermon and monthly Crow services, Hadleyville store and near Crow sawmill discussions, Gates housewarming enjoyed, Palestine school opens November 2 for four months, Gertrude Robson to teach in Donna, rains delay road and bridge work, infant Stephen Jenkins ill, Palestine school to purchase stove, note on "strenuous" versus undesirable citizen and misused term clarifications.

Crow Hadleyville Jake Gates Palestine Misa Gertrude Robson Donna Stephen J. ¥. Jenkins

Kodo combo digestive remedy promises full stomach work

An advertisement touts Kodo as a natural digestive aid that can digest all classes of food and perform the stomach’s work, claiming it benefits a wide range of meals and is sold widely.

Hoyt Cuesicat Co Portland Oregon

Ex-Banker Morse Wins Decision Of Trial Judge

New York Oct 27 Judge Mough dismissed the conspiracy count in the Morse Cur tle indictment after defense and District Attorney Stimson argued extensively. The case now proceeds on charges of violating the National banking law against Charles W Morse and Alfred H Cur tle.

Morse New York Charles W. Morse Alfred H. Curtle United States Mough Stimson Curtis

Long Tom River Back to a Quiet Creek in Oregon

Monroe October 26. Long Tom river once declared navigable hosts a now quiet waterway. Bridge carpenters replace the old drawbridge at Prouis lane while the queer bridge further north is gone. Locals push for rail lines yet see value in river transport to move southern Benton and northern Lane county products at low cost. Within ten years the waterway may reopen to traffic as ranch holdings divide and demand grows.

Monroe Long Tom Old Long Tom Prouis Unis Benton Lane Long Tom River

Washington Defeats Whitman College 6 to 0 in Seattle

In Seattle on October 24 Washington defeated Whitman College 6 to 0. Coyle returned a 35 yard punt to the four yard line, enabling Mucklestone to score after two failed tries. Washington showed stronger line play late, with Willis and Habock as key runners and Grimm and Mattson starring on defense. Whitman’s Borleske Lewin Schmidt were notable but Whitman lagged in tackling and offense.

Seattle Wash Washington Whitman College Coyle Mucklestone Willis Habcock Rania Grimm Mattson Whitman Borleske Lewin Schmidt Dalles Oregon Agricultural College Corvallia Oregon Agries

Liberals Win Strong Victory in Canadia Election

Toronto reports a Liberal majority of fifty after yesterday's elections with 132 Liberals and 82 Conservatives. All ministers reelected, several opposition lieutenants defeated. Parliament standing shifts from 139-76 to 132-82. Also note Cascasweet cough remedy for babies claims to quiet them with printed ingredients.

Toronto

Postman Seeks Free City Mail Delivery in McMinnaville

Thomas J. Flavin, a postal inspector, surveyed McMinnaville on Saturday with aims to establish free city delivery. Postmaster Hawkins believed the change could be in place by year’s end.

Thomas J. Flavin McMinnaville Hawkins

Explosions in Panama Canal Kill 12, Injure 18

Official word from the Isthmian canal office reports two dynamite blasts on October 15 at the Panama Canal. Twelve killed and eighteen injured. Among the dead are W. J. Davis, engineer, and George Goodly ranewan, the only white men killed.

Panama Canal Washington Webra Minds W. J. Davis George Goodly ¢Ranewan

Bryan Hobsonized By New York Women Last Night

Colonel Bryan spent a rain soaked day in New Jersey and New York City as crowds greeted him at Paterson reception events and three big meetings in Manhattan. He spoke in Paterson in a downpour, attended a Women's Democratic Club reception at the Waldorf-Astoria, toured Westchester, dined at the Democratic Club, and appeared at Hamilton Fish Park Cooper Union Palm Garden and Madison Square Garden.

Madison Square Garden N. Y Bryan Women's Democratic Club Retorla Hotel Westchester County New York Hegan Hamilton Fish Park Cooper Union Palm Garden

Mrs Stevens Re-Elected W C T U President

Denver on Oct 27 Mrs Lilian Stevens was unanimously re elected president of the National Woman s Christian Temperance Union. The article notes other items including a mention of DeWitt s carbolic salve and a commission appointed to revise Oregon geographical names meeting in Albany Wednesday.

Denver Lilian Stevens National Woman's Christan Temperance Union Shafer University of Oregon Horner Wng. Steel Oregon Albany

TRY THIS POR DESSERT

Dissolve one package of any flavor JELL-O in boiling water. When partly congealed heat until light one cup whipped cream and six crushed macaroonos. Whip thoroughly and pour into a mold. When cool it will jel lify and may be served with whipped cream or pudding sauce. JELL-O costs 10 cents per package and can be obtained at any grocery grades.

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