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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1909
Page
12
Fragment from an old health advertisement praises Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women’s organs and vitality. It claims relief from female weakness, improved complexion and bright eyes, and mentions consultation with Dr. H. V. Pierce of the World’s Dispensary Medical Association.
Richard Rathburn suffered a leg fracture last evening after attempting to jump a ditch along a path from Nelss hopyard toward Springfield. He was taken to Eugene Koop for treatment. The Rathburn family has endured multiple misfortunes, including a mill injury and typhoid fever deaths. Springfield buys Cox & Cox building, plans for a modern Rivett theatre with front modeled after Alpha in Eugene.
An S and P L engineer and a five man crew left this morning to establish headquarters above Low Wor the railroad line. Oscar Hie heads a Springfield Eugene team now drilling into real work. George Dye added Natron work with a mile section six miles above Natron. Seven subcontractors are in the field aided by a steam shovel and carloads of donkey engines rock cars and track outfits heading to site.
Heat waves caused eleven workers to collapse in a hop yard, delaying picking as vines trap heat. Most pickers report a lighter, thinner hop year and some labor suspended yesterday afternoon as hot air and sand hinder harvest in Springfield. Local notes report land division outside the city and a death in Idaho, plus Springfield improvements and a ranch owner’s return residence plans. Joe Hart returns to Oregon and visits old friends in Springfield.
Judge G R Chetesess of Eugene presides as word spreads that a Nickelodian Theatre project advances amid local capital and cultural plans noted in Tuesday’s Daily Guard.
Springfield plans a three story brick building on Main Street this winter or early next spring. An authority cites forthcoming plans for a large three story brick office building to rise beside a two story structure erected last year.
The son of M C Davis across from the fridge injured his right hand finger in an emery stone chain. Davis had been using the stone and after finishing the task began to play with the machine. The finger was badly chewed up and will take time to heal.
Springfield items report a runaway scare when driver Pratt’s wagon, gear malfunctions, horses bolt, he clings to lines and is dragged briefly but no accident occurs. Other notes include property value rise to 75 per front foot, a Lowell stage horse death after heat, Washburne’s 1910 White steamer shipment, a shingle mill restart, boxball alleys moved for a fair, Native glove sellers from Warm Spring, a wild cat sighting near Blue River, Sutton block brick work, and powder shipments to Natron with a temporary powder house set up nearby.
Inspector McFarland reports August building permits total 59320 with numerous residences and commercial properties. Notable items include a 9000 dwelling at Fairmount Heights and a 12000 estimated cost by the architect, Eugene Loan & Savings Bank annex, and Mayor Matlock’s new three story block.
Ruth Elizabeth Hulse died at her parents home in Eugene on September 5 1909 aged one year and four months. Funeral held at 11 o clock with burial in Mulkey cemetery. The family had moved from Roseburg in June.
A Reuters report from St Johns says Peary claims to be first to reach the North Pole on April 6. Bartlett aboard the Roosevelt confirms success from Indian Harbor, and Henry G Bryant of Philadelphia signs a telegram declaring the pole ours.
The United States and global audience absorb Commander Peary's claim of discovering the north pole with remarkable acceptance. The coincidence of two American announcements in five days heightens interest amid centuries of failed attempts, though no new word from Peary arrived.
Zenas Crane of Dalton Mass, a financial supporter of the Peary expedition, received a telegram from Peary via Cape Ray N F dated Sept 6. The message proclaims the pole secured and thanks Crane with regards to Mrs Crane, signed Peary.
Secretary Bridgman of the Peary Arctic Club formally notified the government that Commander Peary telegraphed from Indian Harbor that the north pole was reached on April 6 by the Peary Arctic Club expedition under his command.
Whit Mrs Cook in Portland Maine says her husband may have discovered the north pole first if true. She discounts diary reports from Rudolph Francke and says Francke only brought Cook’s trunk from Etah. She congratulates Peary if he did discover the pole.
The Zeitung notes the coincidence of Peary and Cook both being at the north pole. It predicts a severe scientific quarrel with public opinion likely to back Peary.
The Peary Arctic steamer Roosevelt departed Indian Harbor Labrador and is bound for the south. It will likely stop at Battle Harbor and is not expected to reach that port before tomorrow.
Copenhagen reports Commodore Peary reached the north pole. Dr. Cook expresses cautious congratulations and notes rival routes, expecting Peary to have found the pole this year while his own Arctic path lay east. He foresees further expeditions within two years as more nations gain polar experience.
In casual talks with American friends Dr. Cook laughed at the chance of Peary being back soon. He suggested Peary may turn up now if he continues his plans, noting he is due to return.
A church council meeting in Cottage Grove Oregon recognized the local group as the First Baptist Church of Cottage Grove. Delegates included Rev F C W Parker state missionary of Portland Rev J L Wherry of McMinnville and Rev C C Wright of Eugene. Pastor E G O Groat read the church history.
The McMinnville race meet folded after two days as small crowds dwindled and the track proprietor, angered by the failure, canceled the remaining events. Merchants had planned to close Friday for the racing, hoping for a strong turnout.
Manerud the city contractor overseeing the power ditch above Walterville traveled to Portland last evening on business. He says work on the ditch is advancing, but labor security is noted as a concern among the workers.
Hop picking starts in Lane county under favorable conditions as warm weather affects workers and lice on vines. Some pickers quit during heat while hot days reduce lice. Yards report a light crop this fall due to early neglect and discouragement over prices, though high prices now spur careful harvesting to save hops.
The Oregon state fair offers special prizes for dressed poultry to promote market poultry production and compare breeds. Awards include best pair dressed cockerels of various breeds with $2 prizes. undrawn chickens become prize money property. Competitors must deliver birds by September 14, with no entry fee, and notify James Dryden at the fair grounds in Salem.
A meeting of Cottage Grove citizens will be held at the Mason Hall on Thursday evening to hear committee reports and read estimates for piping Lang Creek to the city to boost water supply. Estimated cost to complete dam and lay 18 miles of pipe is about 85000 dollars.
A classic ad pitch claims Electric Bitters cures poor health by energizing the stomach liver kidneys and bowels while purifying blood and boosting overall vigor. It promises a vigorous body and keen brain and urges purchase for 50 cents with a guaranteed score from W A Kuykendall.
A rumor purports that the Portland, Eugene and Eastern electric railway was transferred last week to new owners under Welch Storey interests. Details are unavailable but a Springfield official hints the buyer’s name will surprise. Some think Oregon Electric may hold control. no confirmation yet.
Washington reports that Mrs Sutton won a battle over the exhumation and autopsy of the Sutton victim as five Marine officers decline representation. General Elliott confirms no representation for the officers. Surgeon Spear will attend the exhumation as law set by Secretary Dickinson. Mrs Sutton vows protest if needed. Henry E Davis not yet in New York. timing of exhumation uncertain.
Albany Oregon September 6 D R Hodges a Benton county pioneer near Albany challenges any octogenarian to a footrace. He will be 84 next Wednesday and has set that date for the race but says any other day will do.
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