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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
12
In Springfield and vicinity a White steamer accident narrowly spared Postmaster Washburne’s family as a blaze shot high after a defective faucet let losing steam. Claude Washburne, 17, shielded his aunt and mother. he and Mr. Washburne suffered burns while aiding the others.
Albert Wilson, traveling from Kentucky, visited Springfield last week seeking a site to establish a colony for several families. He praised the town and surrounding country, noting it may lead to a large land purchase nearby. He observed southern attractions are overstated in print and land prices are high for little advantage.
A new feed store has opened on Mill Street operated by Ira Bidwell. The proprietor plans to conduct both wholesale and retail business, offering a range of animal feeds and related supplies.
Workers report a crushed stone base at the quarry near the sawmill. After spreading the stone, a layer of clay will be added and rolled to create a splendid new street surface.
Cottage Grove Oregon August 30 preliminary meeting of the Calapoola Poultry Association elected F H Rosenburg president W C Connor secretary C F Walker superintendent H H Collier of Tacoma judge shows set for January 1910 with expected larger displays from California Washington and Oregon businessmen contributing premiums to boost the event after last year’s small admission covered expenses and left $80 in the treasury
Eugene residents Edger Washburn and others endorse Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney and urinary troubles including headaches. Washburn reports using the remedy after obtaining it at DeLano's drug store and recommends it highly. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents by FosterMilburn Co, Buffalo NY, sole US agents. Mr. and Mrs. Gee and T Hall Jr. return home from Newport.
Special Correspondence Harrisburg Aug 30 Fall breaking is done and grain hauled to the warehouses The yield was a full average The spring wheat will all be threshed by the last of this week Some farmers are selling for 4 cents per bushel Hop picking commenced this morning in nearly all yards west of the river Excellent quality crops noted Editor Morgan returned from Belknap Springs reporting a pleasant rest and recuperation Several locals have recent outings on the upper McKenzie with praise for the springs hunting fishing and shade Last Friday temperatures reached 90 to 95 degrees Shisler Sons move their stock into the I O O F brick building stating it is the best business location in the city
The Oregon Railway and Navigation line's Pacific Express rates face a final hearing September 6 to agree on reductions ordered by the railroad commission. The express firm seeks amendments to specific schedules before issuing a final order and implementing the new rates within weeks. Jos. McFall fined $25 and costs for killing a Chinese pheasant as game laws tighten this county says Judge Bryson.
Hon F J Miler of Albany is in the city for a day or so. He is visiting for official duties and will meet local officials during his brief stay.
F. E. Harris, part owner of the Aloha theatre, leased multiple Eugene buildings including the Coleman block lower floor, Dreamland theatre, Koh i Noor confectionery, and the New Delano block for five years. He plans two more leases, aims to profiting from rising values, and departs for Los Angeles with his wife, returning next summer.
A letter from Assistant Secretary McHarg reveals he joined his post with a six month expectation and foresees a rapid expiration of his term. A Washington interview allegedly criticizing Roosevelt forest policy sparked discussion, while Taft aides weigh implications amid cabinet shifts and pressure from rival political factions.
Beverly Aug 30 President Taft accepted the resignation of Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Labor McHarg who yesterday leveled a bitter attack on ex president Roosevelt and his policies Secretary Nagel Secretary Knox and Secretary Meyer met with the President to discuss the development still undisclosed
Uncle Dan Hunsaker, father of Mrs. W M Preston and Mrs Hugi Hampton, is very ill from a paralytic stroke and recovery is doubtful.
Every woman is invited to send name and address to receive free a pack age of Mother Gray's Australian Leaf. The herb remedy is advertised as a reliable regulator for female health, with claims to ease back pain and urinary, bladder, or kidney trouble. Sold by druggists for 50 cents. Mother Gray Co. Le Roy.
An old advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for menstruation headaches nervous prostration and other female ailments. It features testimonials from Lydia F Pinkham and Liz Holland of Noah Kentucky praising its effectiveness and urges women to seek confidential advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Brooks and daughter Millie along with Mr and Mrs Bessel and Mrs Shaw who have been visiting Mr and Mrs J W Bertsch for ten days left for Seattle today.
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