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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1907
Page
8
C C Brooks mayor of Sunbury Ohio and attorney for local firms praises Peruna, stating it helps a range of ailments from colds to stomach issues. He cites weather affecting mucous membranes and calls Peruna a standby in thousands of homes for minor illnesses.
New York, Sept. 12. Edw W Vanderbilt, aged retired Brooklyn merchant, married to May S Pepper, is declared incapable of managing his affairs due to lunacy. A sheriff's jury in Brooklyn ruled the condition after his daughter Minerva Vanderbilt sought to protect his estate from Mrs Pepper. Tests showed he was influenced by alleged communications with his deceased wife via the spirit called Bright Eyes, engineered by Pepper Vanderbilt.
The Springfield match factory project began on Monday with a 32 by 50 foot ground space. Duffy says operations may start around October 1st employing about twenty people. The firm will be incorporated with 5000 dollars capital. key local backers include Tom Duffy H Sinner C W Rychard H Buehholz and Portland backer Buell.
Salem reports Attorney General Crawford will file three separate actions in Multnomah county circuit court in the name of Oregon. Standard Oil and Wells-Fargo face claims for the state's share of earnings for a year ending December 1, 1906, totaling $2119.95 and $2776.37 respectively, with 4 percent interest, while Union Oil is to be compelled to report earnings and pay state fees.
Seavy Brothers seek 300 hop pickers at their hop yard 5 1/2 miles northeast of Eugene along the McKenzie river. The yard is weed free and offers prime hops dating back to 1899. No snakes or Gila monsters on the ranch.
Advertises Williams Indian Pile Ointment as curing blind bleeding and itching piles and relieving private parts itching. Claims absorption of tumors and instant relief. Sold by Linn Drug Co and by mail 50 cents and 1.00. Williams Mfg Co Cleveland Ohio.
Rev J E Snyder well known Presbyterian minister leaves Brownsville Oregon for Chicago after September 22 to serve Christ's Presbyterian Church. He previously led the United Brethren in Eugene and the Third Presbyterian in Portland. In other notes, Electric Bitters touted as protection against fever in the Canal Zone, claimed to cure blood poison and other ailments.
The University of Oregon regents met in Portland to address next year's expenses amid a $125,000 referendum setback. With $75,000 needed annually and only $57,000 available from continuing funds and other sources, salaries may be suspended for the fourth quarter, with pay contingent on a favorable appropriation vote. Enrolment is expected to grow 15 to 20 percent, and new career programs have been secured.
John F. Kelly of Booth-Kelly Lumber in Eugene warns Oregon faces labor shortages and a severe car shortage, noting Portland struggles to hire five laborers at $2.50 daily while many demand $5. He cites sagging California traffic and poor outlook for Southern states, with Booth-Kelly land sale to H. C. Hunter pending for six to twelve months on a Klamath county wagon road grant.
London September 14 a general railway strike is threatened in England after a long struggle by the railway men’s union for recognition. The unions’ executive committee will announce that companies have a week to recognize and treat with the union or a strike will follow if refused.
An endorsement from J H Pointer of Hempstead Texas lauds Ballard's Snow Liniment as a universal remedy for pains and rheumatic discomforts. Pointer notes long-term household use and satisfaction and mentions Linn Drug Co as the seller.
Nampa Sept 10. Voters approve $27,000 city funds and $47,000 private funds for street paving and $7,000 for water works in a bond election. Totals show 593 tote votes with 457 for paving and 470 for water works. ward results vary by allocation. Names of wards and tallies: First Second Third wards.
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Lane county pioneer John Stewart died after a Tuesday fall from an apple tree at his Eugene home. Born January 6, 1838 in Macoupin County Illinois, he lived in Missouri Iowa Oregon and became known for mercantile and livery work in Springfield and Eugene. Survived by wife Loulan Duncan and three children, he will be buried in Masonic cemetery after funeral Sunday at West Tenth and Lincoln streets.
Eugene's electric cars have arrived and will soon operate in the city. Albany plans electric service and street paving, signaling progress for the upper Willamette valley towns as they move forward with modernization.
A North Window display by Griffin Hardware Company features black cast iron, wrought iron finish, brace ball tops and black tops. The ad highlights a prominent showroom display for customers browsing metalwork components.
A Hutchinson Kansas reader endorses Hallard's Horehound Syrup for coughs asthma consumption and bronchitis noting its palatability. The advertisement invites purchase at Linn Drug Co. and lists Mrs Joe McGrath of 227 East First Street as the user.
The Ingham Vinegar Co announces elder apple culled reception days Friday and Saturday September 20 and 21. Call F Relaner at Chambers-Brieton Bank, Red 3622, to report how many apples you can bring on these dates.
Roseburg Oregon Special to the Guard reports the Roseburg district fair drew its largest attendance, with crowded pavilion and active livestock exhibits. Races drew heated interest and significant wagers. Eugene owners Ream and Hampton claim multiple wins with horses including Minswal, Blue Diamond, and Bit Short. Indiana and Teddy also place.
Chambers Hardware Co reports the arrival of nine line of jewel generating gasoline stoves praised as handy and safe as gas.
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