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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1909

Page

8

Peruna prompts testimonials from Ohio residents

In letters from Nora Kelley Monte London and Mrs. Weaver of Somerset along with Mrs. Tanner and Mrs. Pickel, readers report Peruna relieving catarrh stomach trouble appetite loss and nasal blockages. The notes claim improved health and taste appetite and general well being after using Peruna.

Mies Nora Kelley Monte London Hilo Eaves Kitney Peruna Ponty Teok Victoria M. Pickel Mound St Columbus Ohio

Springfield students face full cent fare to university

In Springfield students must pay the full cent fare for about two miles to the university. A daily round trip special rate was hoped for for those living at home. At the Eugene company office, officials said a heavy crate would be needed and only fare books valid inside the city could be used, saving one cent per trip for a nine cent fare.

Springfield Eugene

Electric sign to be installed soon in the neighborhood

The bid for the electric sign project has been let to Hayward & Company, with work starting Monday. The sign will be 25 feet high, plain black, 12 feet by 6, and the total cost larger than first anticipated in the neighborhood.

Moniay Hayward & Company

Hard to Find Business Locations on Main Street

Locations on Main street are at a premium with new business hopefuls facing no difficulty in securing a suitable site once the Sutton and Rivett buildings are completed. The term is already leased to Cox & X, though the former has not been erected. several firms have shown interest. J. J. Bryan moves to secure space.

Main Street Sutton and Rivett Billdines Cox & X J. J. Bryan

Cox and Cox relocation and town updates

The report notes Cox and Cox near the post office may relocate soon, with plate glass for the Ivett building arriving soon and Sutton building work on the second floor. Depot staff changes include Telegraph Operator Crow moving to Myrtle Creek and Hrenoll arriving from the East. A pole delivery contractor for the Eugene power plant has 500 poles awaiting hauling near the river bridge. A district school in Warner Maple Grove will get a new building funded at 1800 dollars. Rotler surrendered to Marshal Lyons. a new flag was given to Springfield Grange F by Miss Isabel Kirkland.

Cox Ivett Porthind Sutton Crow Myrtle Creek Douglas County Hrenoll JG. Barber Eugene McKenzie A. T. Mitchell Walterville Oregon Grants Pass Warner District Maple Grove School Springfield News R. Lt. Jacobs Smitson Main Street Springfield Bakery Rotler Marshal Lyons Springfield Grange F Isabel Kirkland Grange

Estate lawsuit seeks tithe on Oregon timber land

The estate of George Baldwin of Appleton Wisconsin filed suit in Albany to quiet title to 16000 acres of Oregon timber land. Defendants include S A D Puter and George Sorenson of Portland noted for land frauds N V Sorenson also of Portland Wade H Richards and Charles G Foster of Milwaukee Wisconsin. The land is valued at about $400000.

George Baldwin Appleton Wis Albany Oregon S.A. D. Puter George Sorenson Portland N.V. Sorenson Wade H. Richards Charles G. Foster Milwaukee

Hop shipment from Eugene bound for New York

Jas Hayes representing FE Clem ens Horst Co shipped a car of hops from Eugene today destined for New York. The move signals continued freight trade through Oregon with a focus on interstate commerce and rail transport.

Jas. Hayes Clemens Horst Co Eugene New York

Admirals and aviation stir Anglo American links abroad

The article notes Admiral Sir Edward Seymour leading the British squadron in American waters for Hudson Pageants, praising his record and Britain’s interest in the event. It covers aviation plans at Brooklands and Brackpool, with Letts arranging displays and Cody entering for a Manchester London flight prize. It also surveys Far East tensions, the Budget campaign, and Mrs. Waldorf Astor’s shift into English politics with Lady Parker and Sir Mortimer Durand.

London America Seymour Mr. Letts Jarrett and Letts Rheims Lonsdale Ae Lamwashire Aero Club F. Cody Manchester

Pinchot Declares He Will Stay In Public Service

Salt Lake City September 25 Chief Forester Pinchot says he has no plan to resign and will continue in government service to push Roosevelt conservation policies. President Taft praises Pinchot and says Ballinger letter should not imply a attack on Pinchot and that losing Pinchot would be a public loss. Interior Secretary Ballinger outlines Carey act withdrawals as policy to send experts to assess lands water feasibility irrigation and reservation potential before withdrawals.

Salt Lake Forester Pinchot Roosevelt Taft Ballinger Evening Telegram Today Interior Department

Millions Witness Pageant on Historic Hudson River

New York on September 25th opened with sunrise guns from warships to honor Henry Hudson and Robert Fulton. Millions along the river lined shores as ferries and vessels, from small one man boats to the battleship Inflexible, joined a massive fleet in a double line parade nearly fifteen miles long. The naval pageant escorted the Half Moon and the Clermont, with the Clermont passing Fort George and the Half Moon touching it, causing a minor paddle wheel collision but no serious damage.

New York North River Henry Hudson Robert Fulton Hudson Fulton Fort George Half Moon

Postmaster Page Elected Vice President at Convention

B W Johnson retired secretary treasurer was elected president while J L Page of Eugene was reelected vice president and F J Carney of Astoria became secretary treasurer. Convention attendees included numerous Oregon officials from Salem Seaside Astoria and other towns.

Portland B. W. Johnson J. L. Page Eugene F. J. Carney Astoria One McCall Gresham Estella Hodges Prineville Henry A. Snyder Aurora J. R McMinnville C. B. Wilson Newberg T. P. Randall Oregon City F. W. Valentine St. John Squire Farrar Salem A. F. Blackerby Silverton E.S. Abbott Seaside H. S. Buck Sumpter

Work on Lebanon Crabtree branch to begin soon

Albany Oregon Sept 22 J B Eddy Southern Pacific rights of way agent said work will start next week on the eight mile Lebanon Crabtree branch connecting Woodburn Spriggfield line. A 260 foot Santiam bridge with 2000 feet of trestle at Lebanon will cost about 100000 and Twohy Bros has the grading contract with crews to reach Crabtree within a week.

Albany, Or J. B. Eddy Southern Pacific Lebanon-Crabtree Albany Portland Lebanon Woodburn-Spriggfield Santiam Crabtree Tallman Twohy Bros

Portland firm buys lot in Eugene area for 1500

A C Abbot of Portland representing American Radiator Co purchased a lot in Kincaid addition Eugene for 1500. Miss Sue Dorris and Miss A M Smith bought a lot in Kincaid Park.

A. C. Abbot Portland American Radiator Co Kincaid Addition Eugene Sue Dorris A. M. Smith Kincaid Park

Reproduced Half Moon to Star in Hudson Fulton Parade

A notable feature of the Hudson Fult on celebration naval pageant in New York and along the Hudson will be a replica of the Half Moon the ship in which Henry Hudson crossed the Atlantic. The vessel sent from Holland will be crewed in period Dutch dress contrasting with modern warships in the parade.

New York Hudson River Henry Hudson Atlantic Ocean America Holland Wheeler Hudson Hudson

Gossip and Happenings of Greater Gotham

New York hosts a massive influx of visitors swelling hotel business amid the Hudson Fulton celebration. Peary and Cook polar dispute coverage continues with public speculation, banners, and possible future debates. Saloon license applications surge as authorities tighten rules, raising hopes for stricter excise laws and higher license costs.

Bankrupt Stock to Go on Sale at Slaughter Prices

L. F. Stanley has bought the $14,000 Hemenway bankrupt stock at Cottage Grove and will open it to the public next Thursday. The entire stock of general merchandise will be sold at prices far below wholesale cost to close out quickly, offering Cottage Grove and surrounding residents a chance to stock up for fall and winter.

L. F. Stanley Cottage Grove South Lane

Two Thousand Miles Of Railroad Extensions Planned

New York reports plans for extensions totaling about two thousand miles for the Southern and Union Pacific lines, with near 100 million dollars to be spent. Harriman interests push North Pacific extension from Centralia Washington to Puget Sound over 100 miles of timber country. Of four hundred miles of Southern Pacific work, 17 percent adds capacity in Oregon. Lane County Veteran Association to meet at Cottage Grove.

New York Southern Union Pacific Julius Krutschnitt Harriman North Pacific Centralia Wash Gray’s Harbor Puget Sound Southern Pacific Oregon Lane County Veteran Association Cottage Grove

Coos Bay Road Bond Offered for Roseburg to Marshfield Rail Line

Frederick D. Kuettner of Kuettner & Haas agreed to deposit a 160000 bond to secure construction of an electric railway from Roseburg to Marshfield via Myrtle Point and Coquille within 24 months after rights of way and survey are obtained. A Portland trip will finalize the bond, with a committee to discuss details.

Roseburg Frederick D. Kuettner Kuettner & Haas Marshfield Myrtle Point Coquille Kuettner Portland General Committee

Russian Rafor Vasora Arrested in Canada for Finnish Postoffice Heist

In Vancouver BC on September 25, Russian native Johan Vasora, 40, allegedly robbed Finland's post office department of 180000 dollars. He was captured by provincial police in Prince Rupert last Sunday, brought to Vancouver, and jailed. He wore disguise as a railroad laborer and initially denied identity before admitting who he was. He had a few hundred dollars on arrest. remaining loot is believed hidden in the north.

Cook Peary Jre Sumnes Conmc North Pole McKee Vancouver B. C Post Office Department of Finland Johan Vasora Prince Rupert Vesora Vanccouver Vasora

Cottage Grove Man Drops Dead on Fourth Street

Cottage Grove reports William Comfort, aged 74, died of fatty degeneration of the heart while walking with his daughter Eva Hemenway. Born in New York in 1835, he lived in Kansas before moving to Cottage Grove twenty years ago and returned five years ago after his wife’s death. He leaves eight children and numerous friends in the city.

Cottage Grove William Comfort Fourth Street Eva Hemenway New York State Kansas George Bisby

Married in Eugene as Clinton Spriggs weds Elsie Singletary

In Eugene September 22 1909 at 10 pm at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jos Koke Clinton Spriggs of Cottage Grove and Miss Elsie Singletary of Eugene were joined in marriage by Rev O C Wright attended by a few relatives. They will reside at Cottage Grove where the groom works as a blacksmith. Pearl Branson of Donna and Miss Dollie Crenshaw of Eugene also appear in the notice with Justice of the Peace R S Bryson listed.

Jos. Koke Eugene Clinton Spriggs Cottage Grove Elsie Singletary O. C. Wright Pearl Branson Donna Dollie Crenshaw R. S. Bryson

Notice of Lane County Board of Equalization Meeting 1909

The Lane County Oregon board of equalization will meet at the court house on October 18 1909 to inspect the assessment rolls and correct valuation errors. Interested parties must appear. Dated September 21 1909. The Treasure Mining Co property in Blue River district sold at sheriff's sale for 240.87 to Jennie Gillette on an execution. The listed claims include Amelia Creole No 2 Lone Star and Treasure Consolidated Quartz. Mikey Robovsky and Glen McGuire left for lower Siuslaw hunting trip.

Board of Equalization Lane County Oregon Treasure Mining Co Blue River District Jennie Gillette Lone Star Treasure Consolidated Quartz Treasure Company Mikey Robovsky Glen McGuire Lower Siuslaw

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