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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1907
Page
9
Commission merchant Geo H Smith, based in Hall block on East Ninth Street, has leased the entire lower floor for five years to accommodate growth. He previously occupied only the east half, and the removal of a partition will create a front office. A new safe has arrived and will be installed in the office.
A period advertisement warns of a commercial slide and household stress from rapid wealth pursuit. It touts Mi o na jet as a stomach remedy strengthening stomach walls boosting digestion and liver function. Hulls drug store sells 60 cent boxes with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
Frank F. Cooper, 29, of Junction City, and Miss Flare C. Parka, 26, of Eugene, were granted a license to wed this afternoon. Both are noted as popular school teachers. The advertised letters list several names including J. W. Blackwell and C. J. Reynolda.
Webster Kincaid and Jos Goodfellow of Eugene travel to Salem with a large automobile used to transport passengers to and from the fair grounds, delivering service during the event.
The State versus Mayhew failed to reach a verdict after about four hours, with four in favor of acquittal and two for conviction, leading to a mistrial. Berger and Renshaw were later active in court, with spotters paid eight dollars daily for testimony as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Skipworth handles prosecution.
The upper McKenzie area sees a real estate boom as Geo Frizzell divides his ranch into multiple tracts for summer cottages at McKenzie Bridge and nearby areas. Geo T Hall Sr plans a new cottage, while G W Millican subdivides his downstream farm below Deeshorn and new houses rise on the tracts.
Special to Daily Guard Cottage Grove Sept 18 Harry Parker and G W Whitsett were arrested for violating a city ordinance banning sale of spiritous liquor without a license. Parker’s trial before Recorder King ended in a hung jury and he was cleared. Whitsett’s trial to be held later.
Special correspondence from Walterville dated September 18 describes tomato farming irrigation, a hop harvest with fewer pickers, local broncho busting demonstrations, and a marriage license for Lawrence Danks and Grace Tate. Also notes on moving families to Eastern Oregon, Dr Johnson's medical practice, and trips to the state fair in Salem.
Mrs Sam May of Harrisburg died in Portland on Monday evening after a long illness. A longtime Harrisburg resident who moved to Portland two or three years ago she was widely beloved. She leaves a husband a son Barney May mayor of Harrisburg and eight daughters. The funeral will be held in Portland tomorrow.
In Eugene a daughter was born September 10, 1907 to Andrew Holland and wife. A daughter followed September 18, 1907 to D P Patterson and wife. The brief notes list two new arrivals in the city during that month.
The trial of Harry Parker for selling liquor occupied the recorder's office with a jury trial that ended in a hung verdict after jurors could not agree. Attorneys Medley and Johnson defended Parker while Jerome Knox prosecuted.
Ingham Vinegar Co announces two pickup days for cider apples on Friday and Saturday, September 27 and 28, with possible dates the following week. Call F Reisner at Chambers-Bristow Bank or phone Red 23022 to offer quantities.
Williams Carbolic Salve with Arnica and Witch Hazel advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter and chapped hands. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Sold by Linn Drug Co Williams Mfg Co props.
Special correspondence from Irving reports Mrs Elmaker overseeing the shipment of old rails to Riparia on a September 18 date. The brief item notes local rail material moves and the involvement of Mrs Elmaker in coordinating the consignments.
Hop picking begins Friday September 6 at the Edmunson yard in Goshen. Camping sheds and accommodations provided for hop pickers. Edith BK Linton seeks hop pickers to crop clean hops with attentive weighers and yardmen available.
An advertisement urges use of Ballard’s Horehound Syrup for whooping cough asthma consumption and bronchitis. Mrs Joe McGrath of Hutchinson Kansas endorses it after five years of use as the most palatable medicine. Ling Drug Co. offers the product for sale.
Old soldiers arrive for the Lane County Veterans Association annual reunion in Eugene. Activities begin with registration, a campfire at the G A R hall, and speeches. A parade Thursday forenoon, dinner at noon, a courthouse address at night, and a business meeting Friday. Officers listed include L P Horton and W H Lincoln among others.
Portland report by Receiver Devlin filed with the state circuit court covers assets of the defunct Oregon Trust & Savings Bank as of August 21. The 59 page inventory lists items from pens to heavy securities and notes $2,209,536.11 in assets with $2,000,000 in liabilities.
The fragment indicates steps to distribute available assets and to notify creditors to present their accounts for adjustment. It appears as part of a probate or bankruptcy proceeding, with no specific names or dates readable in the text. Further details are unavailable from the fragment.
Numerous residents and visitors are listed as attending the Salem state fair or traveling to and from Eugene, Salem, and nearby towns. Names include Alton Hampton J W Hobbs S K George J B Hills C Hinkson H F Hollenbeck and many others with destinations or returns from Portland Salem Cottage Grove Alma Roseburg San Francisco and Newport. Several plan to locate in Eugene or nearby, with trips for business, studies, and reunions noted.
Otto Didion and family praised Pendleton's urban upgrades including eleven blocks of bitulithic paving on main streets, wide twelve foot concrete sidewalks, and macadamized residential blocks. Paving cost about 385 dollars per 50 foot front, payable over ten years under the Bancroft law, boosting Main and Court street property values by about 25 percent.
An old advertisement claims The Texas Wonder treats kidney and bladder trouble using a two months course for one dollar. Dr E W Hall at 2034 OsE street St Louis Mo promotes testimonials and solid Hall's Drug Store as the seller.
The Salem Journal notes only sixty percent of the hop crop has been picked as rain ends the season. The yield will likely stay under initial estimates, though quality is reportedly good and picking cleaner. Hop prices hold firm around 8 cents with many yards remaining unpicked along the road to McMinnville.
The undersigned offers several valuable farms for sale in Lane County between Goshen and Trent. Prices and terms are attractive. Also operates a daily stage line between Goshen and Dexter with connections to north and southbound trains at Goshen in the afternoon. Fare 50 cents. Passengers can be carried to Lowell if desired. R. L. Edwards, Dexter, Ore. d&w s21.
A Richmond citizen cites Dr King’s New Discovery as lifesaving for weak lungs and a cure for coughs and chest ailments. It is advertised at W L DeLano’s drug store with 50c and 1 options and a trial bottle free. Counterfeit coins circulating in Eugene noted. James Laskius Davison and Ottie Bridges obtain a marriage license in Junction City. Shorthorn cattle auction planned by T A Shafer in Creswell. Cev H Kelly places a child with the Crittenden Home in Portland. Gladys Croner returns from Seattle to Queene in good health.
Fragmentary text indicates Casto ST aA and p ltd along with King Yoo How denny and partners, including Pears, Ignatius, and Z 4 Indehans, amid possible corporate changes or disputes.
Daily notes list numerous land transfers in Lane County including Oscar F Callison to David Link 160 acres for 1200 dollars, Chas Sims to Harry Powers in Springfield for 195, Sadie Haggard to J S Conger for 800, and many more involving 40 to 160 acres, towns Eugene Florence and Springfield, plus parcels for railway and timber interests. totals range from 10 to 13 thousand dollars with dates implied in the text.
Special Correspondence Crow reports Ivan Crow leaves for Seattle to reside with his mother and attend school while James Hinton moves to Albert Rieck’s rented home. J. W. Jenkins’s infant daughter is ill. Unam ber’s Hardware Co. advertises ice cream freezing speed and other points.
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