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About Eugene weekly guard. (Eugene, Or.) 190?-1910 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 17, 1908)
THK KVGKMK WEEKLY t M’ARO, TM IMP A Y, DMWIW if, 1 ■9 A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL BEACH HARGIS ON TRIAL FOR FATHER’S MURDER 1 -f~**Tn. to ask for prices on anything you may wish. T ” ? ar* here to serve you and want the op Our prices are the lowest. Let us stow you. ... 1 portunity to do so. Handkerchiefs Irvine, Ky . Dec. 16.—The trial of Brach Hargis, charged with the mur der. last February, at Jackson, Ky., of his father. James Hargis, was cal led here today. The wife of Judge Table Covers and Table Linen For every one.. A big line to pick from. 2c to 50c each. Caracas, Monday, via Willemstad Wednesday, Dec. 16.— The people of Caracas arose today against Castro. An infuri ated mob, unhindered by the police, swept through the city, wrecking the property of the president s henchmen and his clos est friends. The people rounded ap all statues and pictures of the president from the clubs and other semi-public buildings, and burned them on the Boulevard de Plaza. President Castto’s rule in Venezuela is probably ended. A good Xmas Gift. 35c to $1.25 Purses and Bags Bed Spreads A useful Christmas gift. A nice assortment of all kinds at 5c and up. Bed Spreads.. .$1.00 to $2.50 Other Things Neckties ie Kind That Wears Best for .Men, Women and t tiildren. 15c to 50c a Pair A Splendid Christina* Gift. 31 East Ninth Street MARTIAL LAW DECLARED Pillow Tops..................... *. 25c Stand Covers......... 50c and up Gloves, etc. A big line of nice patterns. 25c to 50c Black Cat Hosiery CASTRO'S IRON RULE OVER VENEZUELA NEARING ITS END Aeadquarters for Xmas Groceries, Caadies, Nuts, and all good things to eat. Barrington Hall Coffee. Try it for your dinner MATLOCK'S Phone Main 60 Caracas, Tuesday, via Willemstad Wednesday- The Venez uelan capital yesterday was the scene of the outbreak of disor der, following the warlike activities of the Dutch warships. Martial law was declared in order to put a stop to the rioting and pillaging. Several agitators were arrested. There was no ac tual conflict between the people and police, and all foreigners were unmolested. Further dangerous demonstrations are anticipated. No offi BEECH HARGIS. cial act to depose President Castro has been taken, but it is ex Young Kentucky feudist who »lew hi» ' father mid 1« aided by hi» mother I d pected at any moment. The troops were called out by Acting hia tight for acquittal. President Gomez, who issued a proclamation prohibiting any further manifestations. Hargis is using monvy left to her by her husband, to detVnd the patricide. The murdered uian was a notori INDIAN RUNNER ous ftud leader of Kentucky. DEFEATS DURANDO BANK CASHIER SUDDEN DEATH OF ELI C. LARIMFR Eli C. Larimer, a well-known cltl- ten of Eugene, died suddenly at bis home at 633 Oak street last evening, ihortly before six o’clock. He had been in poor health for a long time, but yesterday he was feeling as us ual and just before death came was preparing for supper. He was out on the porch when he fell and a few minutes afterward expired. Physi cians were summoned, but they found that life was extinct. Eli Coulter Larimer was aged 82 years, 6 months and 16 days. He was born in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, May 29th, 1826. He moved to Indiana in 1846 and to Iowa in 1853. He crossed the plains to California during the gold fever in 1853 and went back to Iowa in 1855. He was married In 1858 to Miss Caroline Dixon. In 1872 they came to Oregon and settled near Hal sey in Linn county. They moved to Eugene about 1887 and have lived here ever since. Besides his wife he leaves five daughters and one son. the daugh ters are: Mrs. Hester Armitage, near Springfield: Mrs. Ada McPher son, Springfield; Mrs. Lulu Andrews, Eugene; Mrs. Laura Fraver, Canada; Miss May, at home. The son, Isaac Larimer, who Is the youngest mem ber of the family, Ilves at Sprlng- eld. Three children are dead, two having died In Iowa and one In Ore gon. Mr. Larimer was a member of the Methodist church in his early man hood auu and JUIVI later jvraaaw joined v the Baptist UUUU -- church, but never identified himself with the local church In Eugene. He was a sturdy pioneer of tne thorough- going kind, and was a kind husband and true father. The funeral will be held at the Gordon’s undertaking parlors tomor- row afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with interment In the I. O. O. F. cemetery. nillJUItl PONVICTFH UUI1’1’ UURVILIC.U STOLE FUNDS AND New York. Dec. 15.— As on the OF MURDER IN I PROF. SCHURMAN ON NATIONAL OUTLOOK Omaha, Dec. It.—The National association opened today. Dr. IS ARRESTED mnntorabh) occasion of his first Olym Corn Jacob Gould Schurman, president of piad. Dorando Pietrl collapued wlth'n Cornell University, gave an address FIRST DEGREE wight of the goal tonight and Tom on “Our National Outlook." before *n Dec 16.—A defalca Longboat, the Indian runner, who tmnionse attendance. — 1 tion Washington, of |\:..lib»> in the First National had been led by a yard or more near ! Everett, Wash , Dec. 16.—The jury in the sapor lor court todaa OTUtDO i Al lilDtn brought in a verdict of murder in the UlntKb INJUNtU first degree against Richard Quinn. who mortally wounded his wife suver- ___ . ~ »1 months ago. Quinn alleged the »______________ kVled and ^“‘«hooting was accidental, and th» he intoxicate« at the time The y.irssuw s ■ *• bank of BoWieraworth. N II . has been discovered and the cashier has bean arreatv« The directors askcl the bank examiner to take poMCMloa with the view of voluntary liquid«- tion. ly all the way, won the Marathon race at Miulison-Square Garden. Th- i i - «as hard fought from start to finish and kept the thou sands of spectators In wild excite ment Al 25 miles Dorando was i'lettiier Arrested. leading by two yards. Somersworth, Dec. 16. Fred M In the fourth lap of the last mile, Varney, cashier of the First National while the crowd was crying itself bank, was arrested on the charge -of hearse, both men slackened perceptl- bridge over the Potomac at Williams- - fore traguny. embezzlement Uy.' Then suddenly Dorando stag- port’ coll>P»ln«*___________ . Mieses Stella nnd lWlth Armitage »••red und dropped. Longboat fln- ..... . r c_ came up from Portland this after- A marrhtge license was graated [ Ished alone '» atcli for the wairon. noon attend the funeral of their last eventag to Chas. K. Wood and | His time for the distance _______ — of - 26 Misa Ethel L. Sprague. Ad. on pane 2. Bovd Tea Co. 1 grandfather, E. C. Larimer. [».Biles, 385 yards, was 2:45:05 2-5. FOUR KILLED AND ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ MARRIED At the home of Mr. «nil Mrs Ken- sler, on Washington »’reef, In Eu gen* Dec. 15th, 1908 at 8 p. m., t liailes E. Wind rnd Miss Ethel L. Sprague, I y Rev. B. C. Tabor, of Cottage Greve, They will reside at Mena, Ark , where the groom is en gaged In farming. He Is a native son of Oregon and formerly lived at Bluehley, where his bride also lived. a Special Sale of Interest To Christmas Shoppers This is the house that remakes your mattresses, re upholsters your furniture, t,.ves you credit if needed and saves you money every time you make a purchase. We cannot extend Credit on Sale Prices If credit is given it will be at Regular Prices This year we are going to give Christmas Shoppers special inducements—every artice in our big stock will be sold at values that will give you a chance to buy more for your money—will give you better presents for less money and a larger stock to select from. See our stock and get our prices, that's all we ask, and that's all you can ask—It will save you. We give prices so far as our space permits. Many bargains that can only be found at this store. Matting Specials During this sale all our mat tings up to regular values sold and advertised by other houses as specials at 35c. Our price during this sale only 22 cents In the Cockery Department Wc are making Special Prices. With every sale of Crockery this week we give a free pres a t. Carpet, Rug and Lace Curtain Department Stove On Wedneday at 10 a. m. Specials Carpets We Place on Sale Rugs During this sale every carpet in the house reduced. Note these prices: Brussells Carpets, remnants, as low as..................................................... Body Brussells Carpets, remnants, as low as....................................... Axminster remnants as low as.... Ingrain Carpets as low as................. All-wool Ingrain Carpets as low as.. Body Brussells. any quantity............ Axministers. any quantity, as low as. $ .50 $1.10 $ .95 $ .35 $ .65 $1.33 $1.20 SAMITES AND RMMNANTH OF CARPETS. MATTING. KTC.—This will I m * U m * grt-at.sH sale ever giv**w ia Eu- ge»w. In many instano* llsw goods wr** far below the coat of pnMiucAioa aad Uw value« arv surprising Tlirar all make good mg. at low price«. Not a single itrsn of Ulla list will be anM before tbr date aad boar mcnUoard. See our < arpet window. Ingrain*. «ampi«*«. MlM and :U>>40. only . 'MW rasb Velvet Rugs, 20x4*, only........................................................ N7r earh Velvet Rugs. 0710«. oaiy ..................................... 91.10 each Velvet Rng*. (J ft. S in. t 4 ft. Il ta., aajy . . . «:< 7A each Karania Rugs. S ft, 1 B ft. 4 In. oaiy ................ Ode each Mikado Filtre Rug*. .11« ft. only....................... «I.2Ó each Perfection Oollegr Bug* ................... 4126 earh liruasella Samples, rug-aizc Remnants, aa luw aa . . lOr Remnant* in BruaeeU* Carpets aa lots aa ....... AOr Remnant* in Axmln»U-r* aa low aa .................................. NOc Matting Remnant*, yd .................... 2<»r ONLY ONE OF THESE RUG» AND HA...fl,ES TO A Cl HT<IMER 9x12 Axminstera. as low as............$19.75 Bedy Brussells, 9x12, as low as... $23.00 Wilton Velvets, 9x1 2i as low as $31.50 Seamless Brussels. 9x12, as low as.$ 8.7b Every Carpet and Every Rug in the house at Special Prices during this Sale All our goods marked in plain figures, so you see the reductions mode during this sale. Our Prices prove who Saves You Money—Largest Stock, Best Prices Kitchen Cabinets as low as $12.50 Couches as low as $4.75 Phonograph Cabinets WHOLESALE COST Music Cabinets. Every One Reduced Hall Tree# and Benches at Special Prices LADIES’ WRITING DESKS Make Good Christmas Cheer Everything you want In our house A nice beating stove or range makes a good Christmas present. We have them, and daring this sale are making special reduction prices on them at from 10'; to 70% discount. Fine Cut Glase, Haviland China and Roy 1 Boulton Ware During this sale X off ’ri? ular prices. Large stock well selected to choose from For Christmas Presents see our store and select something at our Special Price Christmas Coods Sale—and you will be happy. Every article in our stock reduced for this sale Sale Prices Strictly Cash Campbell-Fellman C9 Credit at Regular Prices EUGENE S BIGGEST AND BEST HOUSEtUKNISHKRS ■ - i ♦ ♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Sale Prices Strictly Cash Credit at Regular Prices