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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
7
Peel five bananas and rub with five teaspoonfuls of sugar. Beat one teacup sweet cream to stiff froth. Dissolve one 10¢ package of Lemon JELL-O in 11-2 teacups boiling water and stir. Pour into a mold, chill, garnish with candied cherries, and serve with whipped cream or pudding sauce. JELL-O sold by grocers at 10 per package.
Harri son K Shirk of Eugene Oregon filed final proof under Timber and Stone Acts for portions of Section and Township 19 South Range 6 West Willamette Meridian. The hearing before W W Calkins U S Commissioner at Eugene Oregon is set for October 7 1908 with witnesses Louis Hoselton Leslie Hoselton John Lewis and Albert M Hendricks.
William ne of Oregon filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish a land claim under the Stone Act. The event occurred before W. W. Calkins at Eugene on November 2, 1908, with Maj. E Wood, L Hammitt, C Smith, and H Decker listed as witnesses or participants.
United States Land Office in Eugene Oregon announces Parley Pierce of Springfield Lane County filed sworn statement No. 9713 on April 15 1908 for portion of section 24 township 18s range 8w Willamette meridian seeking to prove land valued for timber over agriculture before U S Commissioner W W Calkins on September 3 1908. Witnesses named include William H Pierce Jarvis M Sutherland Ham Sutherland and William Neely. Adverse claimants must file by September 3 1908.
In com of congress act of June 3 1878 for timber land sales in California Oregon Nevada and Washington extended to all public land states docket No 9375 filed June 17 1907 by Jonathan H Vincault of Eugene Oregon for W2 SE 22 T19S R2W Will prove land valuable for timber or stone not agriculture before register and receiver Roseburg Oregon on September 20 1908 witnesses James Wilhelm Joseph Wilhelm Joseph A Mayo Earl McNatt all from Oregon record states filings due by September 30 1908
Fred Somerville, administrator for M. L. Somerville, asks Los Angeles police to investigate the August 13 death of the elderly philanthropist and liberal figure, amid claims of foul play and missing property. Dr. Newell Brown cites shock from long alcohol abuse as the cause.
C E Rogers of Detroit joins Eugene supporters to explore a milk condensing plant. If eight miles around Eugene yields enough cows, a medium sized plant will be built with no local bonus. Bingham will guide Rogers through the countryside as a Commercial Club board plans data for a favorable report.
Department of the Interior Roseburg Oregon May 13 1908 announces Luke Scott of Panther Oregon filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish a land claim. The proof is due before W W Calkina U S Commissioner on September 1 1908. Additional nearby residents Jease Hooker Farr Parsons Earl B Baldwin and H B Baldwin appear in the notice.
Alice J. Perdue of Eugene filed a timber claim for W half of SW quarter, Section 24, Township 19 South Range West, Willamette Meridian. Final proof planned before U. S. Commissioner W W Calkins in Eugene on September 1908. Witnesses: Dy Neely Eugene, M F Gilleeple Eugene, Minnie Winniford Oakland, E Whatlam Eugene.
Three hundred Shriners on a Portland to Eugene pilgrimage halted Harriman's train on a siding and compelled the railroad magnate to alight and address the crowd. Harriman wore Al Kader temple insignia and shook hands, then urged cheers for J. P. O'Brien as his train resumed.
E H Harriman in a Portland interview states Natron Road projects will be completed promptly and that all Oregon and Washington work outlined previously will proceed. He notes Central Oregon line to be finished as funds allow and other Oregon projects will follow, with no abandonment planned.
E. H. Harriman announced at a Commercial Club reception that rivalries between the Hill and Harriman systems will shift to friendly competition. He said all Oregon lines for Harriman will be built as soon as practicable, and after a year of financial unrest the interests he represents are in good shape to proceed with construction. Harriman departed Portland by special train for San Francisco, stopping at Medford and Ashland en route to Weed, California to rejoin his family.
To Mr and Mrs Frank Wagner of Portland a daughter was born a month ago Mrs Wagner formerly Miss Jennie McFarland of Eugene is named in the notice.
An ad for Williams Carabolic Salve with Arnica and Witch Hazel claims the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter and chapped hands. It promises satisfaction or money refunded and notes Lins drug company as the seller.
Indianapolis news reports a heated political clash as Governor Hanley calls a special session of the legislature, provoking sharp partisan tensions among Republicans and stirring public controversy in Indianapolis. The action heightens pressure within party ranks and raises questions about agendas and outcomes of the extraordinary session.
The governor plans to urge a local option law with the county as the unit, facing a September 18 legislative session. Leaders oppose his aims, and he may push to oppose Fremont Good wine for lieutenant governor if lawmakers balk. Public opinion largely favors local option in the county unit, hoping to steer the campaign away from party lines. He also seeks extra powers to combat night riders in Southern Indiana.
In Eugene on September 5, 1908 a son was born to Clarence Elliott and his wife weighing 10 pounds. Carl V. Oglesby and wife welcomed a son. Hickory Bark Cough Remedy, by Hickory Bark Remedy Company of Salem, Oregon, guaranteed pure and to cure cough or money back. For sale by Hull's Red Cross Drug Store and dealers.
The News could not confirm from headquarters but reports Booth Kelly Co has a contract with Southern Pacific for two daily trains between Springfield and Wendling to haul logs to the mill. A nearby track would extend along the mill pond and logs would be shot into the water. Trains may cost Booth Kelly several thousand dollars monthly. Also noted is news of Will White near death from consumption at Grants Pass, Grover Kestley taking a new job in Ontario as assistant principal, Frank Whiteman leasing his corner building opposite the hotel to J. S. Kirkley for a top-notch meat market, and Ole Halverson selling the Peoples' meat market to J. L. Bartre for October 1. A Dutch Dunkard family remedy, Hickory Bark Cough Remedy, is advertised as effective and widely available from Red Cross Drug Company and others.
Toledo reports Colonel Henry M. Nevius of Red Bank New Jersey elected commander in chief by first ballot with 454 votes to 254 for Van Sant Minnesota and 90 for Dickason Illinois. Unanimous adoption of Nevius as commander followed. Other officers chosen include J Kent Hamilton Ohio senior vice commander Co C Royce California junior vice commander J F Spence Tennessee chaplain in chief J Lane Tunehill Maryland. J W Stebbins Alabama challenged junior vice nomination citing South grave responsibility.
An ad touts Hickory Bark Cough Remedy as a sure cure for lung trouble cough colds hoarseness and sore throat available at Hulls Red Cross Drug Store and other dealers nationwide. A railroad project at the depot continues with construction crews and unfinished sidetracks near completion while Barringer expects to move warehouses north of the tracks within a week.
If you take Kodol in the beginning the bad attacks of dyspepsia will be avoided, but if you allow those little attacks to go unheeded it will take Kodol a longer time to put your stomach in good condition again. Get a bottle of Kodol today. Sold by all druggists.
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Boise reports a late Republican convention upset as Idaho shook its ticket plan with Colonel Thomas R. Hamer replacing Congressman French for the nomination. The slate included Weldon B. Heyburn for Senate and James H. Brady for governor with others across state offices.
Unclear reports indicate a Hess district pattern over the last two weeks with several events tracing back to unknown sources, leaving officials seeking connections. Details remain sparse as investigators pursue leads.
Perry A. Twitchell and Zelma Mae Scobert married in Eugene at the bride’s mother home 113 West Seventh street. Rev D H Trimble officiated and the couple left for Portland by the noon train to reside there.
Pendleton reports a morning blaze that wiped out the Alta House and its feed barns, nine horses perished, property worth about $15,000 lost, while a nearby East End grocery escaped damage. All hotel occupants got out safe. Authorities suspect arson, with linked fires from prior weeks including the Ogg saloon and an unoccupied Academy building.
Y A Haskell of 272 West Seventh Street Eugene Oregon testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cure back ache and assorted kidney distress. He notes family use across generations, urges use where kidney trouble exists, and cites lum bago pain as mitigated by the remedy. Sold by dealers for 10 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
Peter Ashley Jesse Easton and Fredton filed today with the probate court an inventory of the estate of James Belknap showing property valued at 1620.50 dollars.
An advertisement extols Kodowi as a stomach strengthener and instant indigestion reliever. It promotes a bottle sold locally by druggists, touting quick relief from digestive symptoms.
The Interstate Commerce Commission allows railroads to charge up to ten cents per hundred more for fir lumber from Spokane area mills than coastal mills. The ruling enables Eastward lumber shipments to benefit, but prohibits higher rates for shorter hauls within the same region.
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