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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1903
Page
5
The advertisement promotes faultless underskirts described as the best fitting and most convenient on the market. It highlights a seven gore tailor made top skirt with a wide circular flounce for modern dress styles, adjustable to waists from 20 to 30 inches, and priced from $2.00 to $4.00.
Friast April 7 1908 report details Indians affiliating with the Presbyterian church on the reservation. Indians from six to twelve settlements attended union services at the mission last Sunday and preparatory sessions Thursday through Saturday. Five tepees were raised to host ceremonies and observances, with nine tepees planned for future events. Rev J M Melison notes a notable display by Indian members and some baptized nonmembers. Nez Perce pastor Rev Enoch Pond may return to Kamiah after two years serving the mission.
Work began yesterday on the new county farm at McKay Creek with a contract awarded for materials and construction. The Oregon Mission Company, represented by J Borle, secured the core material and brickwork, while the Taylor firm won the lumber portion.
D A May began foundation work yesterday with a target to finish by April 20 and the frame work to start once foundations are complete. Denis Nichols will supervise the building, paid daily, overseeing the remainder of construction not in May's contract. The aim is occupancy by July 1. Palm Sunday in La Grande saw 40 Catholics confirmed at 1 pm by Archbishop Christie of Portland.
RKO Hawks has sold his fine farm seven miles south of the city on McKay Creek to Herman F. Kammarth for 4000 dollars. It is reported Hawks will travel to California with a possibility of investing there.
Mules from Missouri imported by W.8 Byers will replace horses on his drays and be used on his farm. They arrived under H. L. Craig's supervision, averaging $145 each at loading.
Past Grand Matron Mrs Jessie Vert visits La Grande as guest of Mrs Turner Oliver. Vert now deputy matron travels east of the mountains visiting cities. Asa Thompson reports from La Grande as receiver in the US land office, arriving from Pendleton this morning.
Rev. J. R. Diven teaches at Penhletog Academy during Professor Forbes absence. He instructs in Greek botany and English history.
In police court Judge Fitz Gerald sentences Simon Whitman an Indian to three days in jail this morning for being plain drunk.
A string of brief notices promotes clam chowder at Grate’s and meat at Houser’s, cigars at Hays’ and Gratz’s, laundry and shoe repairs, furnished rooms on Court Street, and sales on Jane Street. Listings include houses for sale on installments, lots in Raley’s addition, a social at Clark & Co., a social window at Mrs Campbell’s, and a large clothing sale at Eastern Cloak and Salt House with items like suits and skirts.
The city of Pen Meton reports delinquent notice street poll tax. Prompt payment is required or collection will be enforced according to law by J. A. Blakley, City Marshal.
All Sir Knights and Lady Macca bese are urged to be at the social to t Bring your friends, J. 58, Koos. Good housekeeping rooms for rent, 40T West Alta street.
April sale lists assorted textiles including six pieces Black Brocade all wool at 25c, twelve pieces 54 inch wool tailoring at 88c, novelty silks and whites, Zephyr Gingham, White Goods in stripes and checks, several pieces table linens, satin, silk, and covert suiting at reduced April prices while supplies last. first come, first served.
Agents Butterick's Patterns and the McMinnville Woman's Club hosted an art exhibit to support public schools but it did not prove financially successful. The event featured good quality pictures and nightly programs yet competition and distractions reduced attendance. The effort led to a purchase of pictures worth 212 dollars for schools, aiming to extend the project.
Water rents must be paid at the water works office on or before the 10th of each month or water will be shut off and a penalty collected before service resumes. Delinquent accounts will be acted upon by JT Brown Superintendent Water Works.
Notice to dog owners in Pendleton Oregon dated April 2 informs that dog licenses are due and must be paid or actions will be taken to collect. City Marshal J A Blaklary signs. Also a sidewalk meter box repair notice by FP Fre Street Commissioner holds property owners responsible for damage from the date of notice.
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