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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
12
Exclusive Eugene agents tout Carhartt Gloves and Overalls with an eight hour schedule. They advertise men’s clothing from five to twenty two fifty, highlighting $15 specials in wool suits. The offer claims wool suits with numerous patterns, fall and winter weights, imported from a top priced manufacturer in America.
Advertises boys knee pants suits from ages three to seventeen with prices from $2 to $5.50. Also promotes sheets two qualities, pillow slips, bed spreads, comforters, cotton and wool blankets, and towels at deep discounts with multiple price points.
Madrid reports a likely Spain and Mulai Hafid conflict beyond current Rif fighting. Spain fields over sixty thousand troops in Northern Africa with mobilization continuing. Barcelona unrest grows as rumors and daily incidents increasingly alarm authorities.
Theodore A. Bell of California told Notre Dame University students on September 26 that he intends to become governor of California one day and that no power shall thwart him. The remark signals his westward political ambitions amid campus discussion.
The Democrat expressed confidence about his political future in his home state noting past defeat will not deter him. He delivered a sincere eulogy of Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota and urged college men to commit time and energy to improving national and state government.
The Bear Creek survey by C M Collier awaits report approval. The Washealore and Albion flooded lumber recently, but rough seas prevent sea passage. Walter Haring was elected city marshal after FR N Weatherson resigned. Osburn of the Hoffman House and Volney Hemmenway Jr of Eugene are here for an outing, first Florence visit for Osburn. The Bens from Eugene visited Mapleton briefly on the return home.
Herman Livingston of Tulsa and his brother Carl began a wager driven trek from Tulsa last May. They traveled the Northwest, funding expenses by legitimate work, with a $1000 prize and a November 25 deadline to return home with $500 each. Herman remains in Eugene en route homeward as part of the finish.
The will of Perry Hyde, a prominent Linn County pioneer, was probated in county court. The Harrisburg resident left 236000 in total estate, to pass to his wife for life or until remarriage, then split among children Francia M Hyde America Sherrill Oliver P Hyde Caroline Bennett, Mary Childers, and John Hyde. Executors named were Oliver P Hyde and John D Bennett.
A double wedding occurred this afternoon at 3 o clock at the parsonage of the Christian church with Rev. J S McCallum officiating. The couples were Newton Blanton and Ollie Waite of Eugene and Rollan Huff of Mapleton and Nellie Blanton of Eugene.
At a regular meeting the Eugene Commercial Club started steps to buy land and build a permanent home. A committee was appointed to survey sites while directors plan to publish a nine month 1909 expenditure report. The board declined hosting the 1909 Dairyman Association convention and arranged modest improvements at the depot park. A cash loss and reward incident was resolved with a restitution.
Butte Montana September 25 After an evening of gun play the city faces a mine shutdown crisis. A conference of union officers and mine officials will be held to decide if the shutdown continues. Miners postponed action until Monday and President Moyer will arrive tomorrow to take charge.
In Brownsville Oregon a church council defied the recent conference by voting unanimously to retain Rev. Jones as pastor. The Dallas contingent expected him to move, appointing Rev Sparr to Brownsville, but local members chose to keep Jones at Brownsville.
Medford Sept 27 The Southern Pacific will pay taxes on this year's assessment at 38 000 per mile for its Jackson county road, up from 30 000 last year. Valuation rise cites affidavit to Oregon railroad commission showing 65 000 per mile cash value. The company operates 58.2 miles in the county, with land grants and timber holdings. The Standard Liquor Co case against Joseph Jacobs was dismissed as settled out of court.
A salesman claims 30 years of hospital experience and private prescription guidance for ailments from digestion to nerves. He urges readers to request an order for Dr Shoop Restorative, promising personal advice, home consultation, and a set of booklets addressing specific issues such as the heart kidneys rheumatism and women.
Moulins France Sept 25 The French dirigible military balloon Re publique exploded five miles from the city killing four aboard Captain Marchal Lieutenant Chauare Sub-Lieutenants Vincenot and Reuux. The gas bag burst at about three hundred feet after flying at four hundred feet at speed with no warning. In Missoula Montana T T Black bought the Armstrong residence and is involved in the Waldo Lake reservoir project. L R Dorsey and wife left on the Siuslaw stage for Maplet on.
Excitement at Oregon and California Lumber Co. mill as a large log rolled uncontrollably, breaking ratchet levers and damaging the building but injuring no one. Ivy Morris's home near Point Terrace faced a near-miss fire started in the stove pipe, with neighbors aiding the quick extinguishing effort. A timber raft from the mill was prepared for transport to Ten Mile Creek. transfer near, awaiting tide. The Boren ranch near Bear Creek sold to H C Sherrett for 3750 cash. Eugene promoter J Johnson and W F Kidder visited to discuss a Florence to Eugene rail route. Mrs Florence Deitz, post-surgery, returned to Point Terrace healthier. A party, led by government inspector James Harrison, headed to Heceta to survey the area.
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