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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1903
Page
8
Local shoppers are offered a range of footwear praised for comfort and long wear. Vendors promise shoes that fit well, feel good, and deliver satisfaction at sensible prices.
Local retailer Wilson and Co. advertises a storefront on Main Street at number 1181 selling dependable footwear at affordable prices. The terse notice highlights value and accessibility for customers seeking sturdy everyday shoes.
Land Office Commissioner Joe A. Parkes reports several hearings next week on homestead, preemption, and timber claims. Contests include J. W Thomas vs W A Rousenip near eight miles northwest of the city, M Thomas vs W H Hawley, T Thomas vs L M Hawley, and William A Bohart v Vernie C Moore near the county’s southern edge. Additional cases include Irene B. Rees vs E Germond and Frank Ernhardt vs Street near Vinson, plus A S Thompson v C H Horseman over a timber claim near Ridge.
A relic in Ti. J. Stilman’s gun shop window, exhibited in the East Oregonian building rear, is an old fashioned blunderbuss. Likely 160 or 120 years old, it was secured by E. D. Stillman during the Mexican War era in Mexico. The stock bears brass ornamentation, with a bell shaped muzzle, flint steel powder pan, and a short steel belt prong for carrying.
Sealed proposals will be received at the office of T F Howard architect until 12 oclock noon April 18 1902 for the erection and completion of a two story frame residence with basement for Dr C J Smith according to plans by T F Howard Separate bids for stone work of the basement The right to reject any or all bids reserved April 1 1903
Manager Mark Moorehouse of the Frazer booked a list of attractions for April appearances: Alfred G. Field's Minstrels April 8, The Resurrection April 15, C. B. Hanford in Much Ado About Nothing April 21, Mrs. Brune in Verna April 24, John Griffith in Macbeth April 28.
City officials report disgraceful jail conditions and plan to obtain steel cells while rejecting bids for grading North Main Street between Wilson and Jackson. Brook & McComas won a bid for hyrdrosilpha torches at $2 per dozen with a larger purchase, other bids rejected. city to hire by labor or charge property owners for dirt hauled to fills. Records show March fines and licenses. police and jail costs listed. Milton Freewater Hudson Bay irrigation project noted. smallpox cases stagnant.
Last night the council met with Mayor Hailey and four councilmen present. no ordinances were considered due to lack of quorum. Bills for March were approved for numerous vendors including Lantz Bros burying services, George Lete, J E Duke, and several street and utility items. bids for the week noted in Walla Walla Briefs.
A compilation of personal mentions shows A Kunker at Athena and many others traveling or visiting nearby towns. Individuals include N W Hall in Payette Idaho. O W Hessel in Caldwell. Dr DC McNab to Pilot Rock. Dr Smith to Walla Walla. J T Hinkle at Milton and Freewater. J H Puncan to Welser. Rh F McCullough in the city. Mrs H McCulloch visiting Portland. Mrs Joe A Parkes recently sitting up. Mrs Dean Tatum ill in lone. J E B Hatfield representing the Air Field minstrels at Hotel St George. H C Grisell in city. T H W Williams en route to Heppner. CW Irvin moving to Hansford property. Mrs Susie Robbins visiting from Spokane. T G Montgomery in Helix on K P lodge business. FW Schmidt, R C Ward, and W P Sturgle initiated into K P. L Shanks delivering hides to Portland. Mrs G W Daggett returning to Genessee. M D Wisdom of Portland en route to La Grande. A B Noble undergoing surgery in Walla Walla. Mrs Noble and Lulu Greenwald with him. James Gibson planning Seattle visit. E P Hall now Seattle president. Mrs Frank Keidle at Whatcom may join husband near Nome. J Gibson granddaughter Mrs Keldie. E E Whiteman selling Helix hotel to Byrd Richards. Next week Whitemans moving to Olympia. G P Skelton selling Pilot Rock ranch and moving to Newberg. Amos Heath, J H Taylor from Marseilles planning to locate here. AT Robinson of Pilot Rock in city with finger injury and possible blood poisoning.
Umatilla County Treasurer Bommerville reports $720.61 remittance from Secretary of State for the county’s share of 5m per cent land sales. Italy approves $100,000 appropriation to support an exhibit at the St. Louis World’s Fair.
The Portland Kennel Club hosts its fourth annual beach show in the exposition building from April 15 to 18. More than 400 dogs are expected with 37 special prizes from sponsors across Portland and the Northwest. Participants will travel from Victoria Seattle San Francisco Pendleton Baker City Walla Walla and other towns, with W. B. Fechheimer W. X. Davis and F. H. Fleming overseeing arrangements and judging.
The Fraser was filled to overflowing last night for a fairly good production of Faust. George Trimble as Mephisto drew strong praise, with Marie Winken as Marguerite and Grace Taylor as Martha ably interpreting their parts. Vocals were first-rate, students responded to two encores, and the Brocken scene display was fine despite Charles Saxon’s weak Faust.
A clipped ad pitches a fast cold cure using laxative and quinine tablets. The fragment mentions a product named Wremo and a regimen implying immediate relief, with illegible details on dosage and origin.
Real bargains in real estate including 682 feet of building frontage on the north side with sidewalk on Court Street. Various lots and cottages offered at 550 to 1800, with 2000 four acres edge of town featuring house barn and 200 fruit trees. 2250 for 113 acres 85 miles from town 60 cultivated acres wheat and corn, room house and good water. Half section of choice farming land with crop included. Offers new and more available. contact E T Wade E. O. Building.
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