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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
10
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a school room issue, Riv. 1 and a March date, with references to writes and handwriting. The text is garbled but indicates a classroom or lab matter and a possible deadline or event in March, tied to a Hill or Laun. Further readable details are unavailable.
Gandusky Sept 8 Judge Taft to speak from here to Cincinnati on the campaign trail. After a briefing the former president will address soldiers tomorrow at the theatre in town. Speeches to be extemporaneous and watched by politicians deciding his future assignments. Most talks to be delivered en route to Cincinnati.
Chicago Sept 8 The Democratic National committee met to map plans for Bryan in the East invasion effort. Bryan will likely stump through October possibly reaching the Pacific coast. He conferred with national committeemen and will speak at a general committeemen meeting tonight. The Bryan and Kern Business Men's Association launched with Nathan Strauss and E L Goltra leading. organizing clubs to be pushed vigorously as National Committeeman Miller of Oregon attends with Bryan and Chairman Mack.
Danville sees a festival of labor wit as Samuel Gompers delivers a sharp roast of "Uncle Joe" Cannon in Lincoln Park. He calls Cannon the worst enemy of reform, an obstructionist allied with corporations, while urging voters not to be sheepish at the polls.
Anaconda Sept. 8 Democrats of Montana assembled today to nominate a full state ticket. Governor Norris has no opposition for renomination, with Thomas Long of Kalispell and D G Denny of Butte as leading congressional candidates.
J. J. Chetwood, a farmer, was thrown from his wagon as the tongue dropped near East Thirteenth. The startled team kicked and unseated him. Witnesses found him unconscious and he was taken to L. E. Yard residence then transported to Eugene hospital with internal injuries, outcome uncertain.
Farmers and fruit and vegetable growers are urged to send Lane County products for a state fair display. Items including corn potatoes pumpkins squash onions tomatoes apples pears and more should be left at Griffin Hardware or The Gourd office during the week starting Monday September 14 and ending September 19. The goal is a strong county showing and greater grower participation.
The Guard reports a shipment of premium wall charts including a map of Oregon, the United States, and foreign countries. Lithographed on heavy paper, the charts are mounted and packed with atlas level details. Subscribers paying six months in advance receive a free map chart. annual prepaid subs get the premium as well as weekly subscribers.
Portland reports a mass meeting of the Independence party naming presidential electors: John W. Bennett, Clackamas. Thomas E. Sweeney, Multnomah. W. R. Lake, Multnomah. M. J. Malley, Multnomah. McIsaac urged a vigorous Oregon campaign. Separately, Nora M. Craton sues O L Craton for divorce in Douglas County, seeking custody of their two year old Glenn.
A carload of household effects for J. T. Ross from Fort gh me Colp. arrived here today. Mr. and family have already arrived and will locate here. R. C. Parnell and wife left today for Chebalis, Wash, where they expect to spend the fall and winter.
This week in Lower Siuslaw News reports several area schools starting Monday with new teachers Miss Gertrude Schreu ders at Acme and Bro Myra Gibbs at Clear Lake. The Deadwood and Rose Hill areas prepare, while residents travel and work progresses at Portland and Cottage Grove connections.
Sherman Texas September 7 A man giving the name Bill Hatfield is in jail here and is believed to be James Dunham who murdered six people at San Jose California twelve years ago He is held awaiting advices from authorities and identification confirmations
St. Paul reports the death of Oliver Dalrymple, known as the Bonanza Wheat Farmer of North Dakota. His farm spanned seventeen sections, about eleven thousand acres, mostly devoted to wheat. Also reported, Manuel Mandel, a leading Chicago merchant, has died in Basel, Switzerland.
S. BR. Eakin has been appointed administrator of the estate of Eli Perry, deceased, with bonds fixed at $2000.
Oregon hops on 1908 season show about 20 000 acres versus 32 000 a year earlier. About 7500 acres plowed under and 4500 not cultivated. Normal yield four and a half bales per acre, but many areas yield mixed with dry conditions and red spider damage. Growers unsure about harvesting this year as market prices and financing affect decisions. many expect reduced total production and potential impact on prices.
Constable Plank was in Albany yesterday. Paul Bond went to Portland on business today. W. V. Fuller of Dallas is in Eugene on business. Harry Titus arrived home from LaGrande. Bonnie Baker returned from Astoria. Mrs. J. B. Maelachyle today for Astoria on a visit. J. F. LeRoy of Cottage Grove was
Saturday's Dally Guard notes a flow of visitors to Eugene including J O Watte departing for San Francisco and Sheriff Harry Bown returning from the north. Notables like editors E Voorhies and F D Wheeler drop in with the Shriners while locals travel to Northampton and Cottage Grove.
Committees for the Lane County Veterans Association reunion to be held in Eugene on September 25 24 and 26 have been appointed. General committee with authority to appoint subcommittees includes W M Sherman G F Kress Parting Finance and printing Gilbert Gilstrap James Offutt TN Plank Decorations hall and banquet T W Bowman J M Shelley J F Gates Program W M Sherman R E Eastland Darling Speakers 3 R Willams Charlce HH Baker.
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