Eugene Weekly Guard Subscription Rates and Agents
Subscription price is 1.50 per year in advance or 3.00 on delivery. The Eugene post office will mark as second class matter. Published weekly in Eugene Oregon every Thursday. Agents authorized to receive subscriptions include Crenwell J L Clark in Coburg George A Drury. All postmasters may receipt for subscriptions for The Daily and Weekly Guard.
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Eugene
Oregon
Crenwell
J. L. Clark
Coburg
George A. Drury
Invocation of Cook in a 1909 verse by Walt Mason
The late hour finds the goddess of oblivion lamenting that no one sends Cook as she lists a parade of famous names through history. She muses over heroes and eras, naming figures from Caesar to Amilie Rives, wishing for Cook to be sent to her for her brined hours.
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Oblivion
Kaiser
Wilbur Wright
Bleriot
Charlie Ross
Thaw
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Hobson
Caesar
Mrs. Guinness
Cassie Chadwick
Dan McGinnty
Bender
Kate
Jersey Lily
Jim Fiske
Walt Mason
Death of Governor Johnson Ends A Life Of Promise
The death of Governor Johnson will be felt nationwide and described as a loss of a young man of promise. Born to poverty and foreign parentage, he rose to three terms as governor through industry and integrity, never compromising with demagoguery, ending with a quiet bedside farewell to his wife Nora.
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Johnson
America
Nora
Taft tours inspire unity and West’s prominence
The newspaper commends President Taft for his transcontinental trip saying it builds national unity and corrects Western neglect. It expects a warm Oregon reception and notes the Lakes-to-Gulf deep waterway faces a setback as the Internal Waterway Commission may oppose large funding until rail control of terminals is restored.
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New York
Taft
Oregon
Chicago
New Orleans
Internal Waterway Commission
St. Louis
Congress
Washington
West
Calumet
Political influence in census hiring under Taft
The piece argues that Taft's census appointment policy is undermined by political pull in districts. It asserts that local congressmen steer who counts noses to secure salaries and favors, comparing to Grant era practices and questioning the fairness of the system. It suggests the entrenched power of political networks in staffing census work.
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Taft
Grant
Rockerfeller’s Early Struggle Highlighted in Satire
New York reports note September 25 marks the fifty fourth anniversary of John D Rockefeller securing his first job. His tale recalls hard pavement walks in Cleveland and many rejections before success. A London magazine recounts Li Hung Chang receiving two toy dogs with a note about age and a strict diet for the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John D. Rockefeller
Cleveland
London
Li Hung Chang
Stock Exchange
University course questioned by critic in recent remarks
The Rev. Dr. Homan voices strong criticism of the university course, while the Northwest track team has led for five years. He implies flaws in last year's football squad, urging the varsity to perform this fall to counter the criticism and avoid embarrassment.
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Homan
Northwest
North Pole Talk and Eugene Growth Echoes in 1909 Era
A national editorial voice comments on New York City finances for the coming year, noting a projected 184 million dollar budget with 28 million more than this year and salaries rising by 17 million. It muses on Tammany Hall, baseball pennants, and ongoing unfinished business. It also highlights Eugene Oregon’s expected 1000 outside students this week, rail contractors aiding local commerce, and a cynical aside about polar exploration claims and unnamed Eskimo fishers.
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City of
New York
Tammany
Springfield real estate boom or slow growth confusion
J F Newton reports real estate changes in Springfield as new additions surge while city transfers stay few. Properties held above land value and spread over two areas raise questions about town growth, pricing, and future stability. Houses and lots change hands in Stewart’s addition and nearby parcels to Clark, Mitchel, and others.
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Springfield
J. F. Newton
F. E B. Cayler
Carson and Dixom
A. L. Clark
Pollard
Clark
Uncalled for Mail Piled Up At Springfield Post Office
Rail operations have made Springfield a mail dumping ground for letters to unknown addressees. Many pounds head to the dead letter office as the town serves as a base for the railroad. Postmaster Washburne and family plan a trip to Blue river mines in a White Steamer. A Los Angeles correspondence school rep unsettles local women by persistent door-to-door talk. City fire hydrants are tested and oiled as a precaution. Springfield students bound for Agricultural College at Corvallis include Laurie Van Valzah, Claude Washburne, Byron Smith, Karlie Laxton, Bess Anderson, Helen Washburne, and Harold Peniy Wil attend. Claude Cabby of Eugene wins public school plumbing bid. News notes Newa died, September 16, 1909, Mrs. M. J. Clark, age 70.
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Springfield
Amt News
Washburne
Blue River Mines
Los Angeles
Th University
Laurie van Valzah
Claude Washburne
Byron Smith
Karlie Lax
Hoo Hoos Convene at Cottage Grove Meeting
The Hoo Hoos lumbermen fraternal order plans a September gathering in Cottage Grove with Rosenberg title holder Vine Gerent Snark to lead. Local lumbermen from Seattle, West Coast Lumberman, and other Northwest figures attend as Wowlman ball hosts the event with mystic rites and lively revelry expected late into the night.
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Cottage Grove
Rosenberg
Vine Gerent
Eity
Hebhoolan
Wowlman Ball
J.B. Patte
Seattle
F. B Cole
West Coast
Belle
Northwest
California
Oregon
Medford Worker Killed Riding Train From Medford to Eugene
Pat McCarthey, a Medford construction worker, died after attempting to ride on top of a Southern Pacific train No. 14 from Medford to Eugene. His companion Thomas Curtin is missing. a man found near the track with fatal injuries may be Curtin. McCarthey died at a hospital after injuries from a fall and embankment impact. He had no known relatives in the area.
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Medford
Pat McCarthey
Southern Pacific
Eugene
McCarthey
City
Thomas Curtin
Curtin
Gold Bay
Ife
Doan's Kidney Pills Touts Cure for Kidney Troubles
Eugene resident L Bonney reports chronic backache and irregular kidney function improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills from W E B Delano's drug store. Ad cites Doan's as effective with relief after one box and urges purchasing from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Eugene
L. Bonney
Olive St
Ore
Doan
W. EB. Delano
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Burglar in Town and Local Construction Update
A comical note warns of a burglar nicknamed bad cough who preys on health, recommending Ballard's Horehound Syrup to prevent consumption. Dillon Drug Company sells the remedy. Moullen & Zacharias plan a new 80 by 80 foot garage addition, 40680 feet total, with materials undecided possibly reinforced concrete. The house will service White and Studebaker cars between Portland and San Francisco.
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Ballard
Dillon Drag Company
Moullen & Zacharias
Eccmpy
Portland
San Francisco
Studebaker
Notice of property sale under judgment in Lane County Oregon
A court in Lane County Oregon orders the sale of mining property as part of a collection action. The sale targets defendants Henry Fischer and partners of Wattage Grove Manufacturing Company, with 320 acres described, to satisfy a judgment of 820.67 dollars plus interest and costs. The sale is set for October 7, 1909 at 8:00 a.m. at the Lane County Courthouse in Eugene.
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Giregon
County of
Lane
Aumuch
Himes DA Nate Company
Wan Painter
Aoe A Pedaenem
Londen
Henry Fincher
Cottage Groove Manufacturin Company
Hefenlante
Asid Dies
Jones
WC London
Henry Fischer
Jones Grove Manufacturing Company
Maret
Regen
Fendanta
Erenert
Colmer
Jude Bier
Belive
Caid
Jvonées
Vt Lonson
Meney Pieler
Boueiness
Daime and Siste
Wattage Grove Manufacturing Company
Lever
Oregon
Henry Freet
Lane County
State of
Rugene Lane County
Henry Pischers
Auction Notice of Unicorn Mining Co. Property Sale
Court order in the Oregon Circuit Court directs sale of real property owned by the Unicorn Mining Company under a foreclosure against John Nelson and others. The sale, by public auction, is scheduled for October 1908 at the county courthouse, with proceeds to satisfy the judgment and costs as provided by law.
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Oregon
John Nelson
Unicorn Mining
Colo Ny
Corporation
Lambert
Justee
Chapman
Lewis Wasoner
Eortaly Jiu Orta
State of
Cnet
Cnanmty
Kudene
Long defunct mining seizure notice in Lane County Oregon
A sheriff’s notice details a 1909 writ of execution against W. T. Bhurthet for one hundred fifty dollars plus costs, with levy on multiple mining claims in the Blue River and Hue River districts, Lane County Oregon. It lists the Amelia lode, Crede No 2, Lone Star, Treasure Consolidated, and other claims, their locations, patentees, and record references, describing the property to be seized if personal assets fail to satisfy the judgment. The document references extensive mining interests and property descriptions, including the Hue River district, and notes the sheriff’s authority and date of the levy.
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Jenne Gillette
W. T. Mieff
Ehel
Watiefy
Lane County
Oregon
Anid
Amelia Lode
Edward Crede
Hue Fiver
State of
Crede
Edw
le Wagner
Laine County
State of Oregon
TF. Nickels
Blue River Minin Dietriet
Lane
Ward Felice
Trenaure Consolidated Huarty
Oremon
Treaswen
Ilcline
Vyonkoe Fel
Tressure Mining Company
Rome
Elvey Bel Vietriet
Fallowe
Erateing Krank Cree
Caldn
Ariel Pianeta
Treeo
Minine
Suit in Lane County Circuit Court Oregon Oregon California Railroad Co
Henno A. Hoagland sues the Oregon California Railroad Company and others in Lane County Circuit Court. The defendant must answer within six weeks of service or first publication on July 6 1909. The action seeks relief over a land contract for a parcel in the Willamette Meridian and involves claimed rights under the contract. Attorneys for the plaintiff are G R Greenman et al.
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State of Oregon
Lane
Henno A. Hoagland
Oregon @ California Railroad Panny
Gore
Withey Hickman
Ir Fondant
Oregon and California Railroad Company
George AC. Heave
Wiley Hickman
State of
Oregon
Willamette Meridian
Hogene
L. T Harel
Chrowi Court
Ste of Orexen
Grtenman
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