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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1906
Page
8
An advertisement offers household cleaning and disinfection supplies at low prices. It lists sulfur formaldehyde chloride of lime sulfur torches candles carbolic soap turpentine ammonia benzine and whiting and states they can provide any of these items in any quantity.
Dr James Withycombe republican candidate for Oregon governor arrived from Portland and will campaign in La Grande and the Willamette valley while staying out of Baker City. He plans to canvass personally until after the primaries, continuing to lead among rivals. His appeal rests on ties to A C students and alumni, with 750 students enrolled backing him, though he aims to keep the college apolitical.
About 25 liquor license applications were filed with the commissioners this morning. 20 licenses granted and two refused. The rejections included licenses for Kippen and Spalding taverns. Kippen lies within five miles of railroad labor camps, and Spalding precinct exceeded 50 voters, requiring a regular saloon license.
A massive blaze at A C Ruby & Co stockyards destroys over two acres of buildings and traps seven men amid sheets of flame near the Hotel St George. Loyal workers and groomers rush into the inferno to save animals as the fire threatens nearby structures. Loss estimated at $25,000.
Report suggests a large blaze damaged a Tribune building or press, with accounts noting burned horses inside and a dubious claim about bug juice affecting coverage. The piece mocks sensational reporting and hints at a sensational future event near the city center, mentioning a detective tied to the Naylor case.
On April 17 J. H. Ackerman state superintendent of public instruction and P. L. Campbell president of the University of Oregon will hold a meeting at the Christian church in this city. Addresses will be delivered and other numbers on the program. Arrangements are by L. R. Traver city schools superintendent and Frank K. Welles county superintendent.
A secret visitor from Ottumwa Iowa, A L Waterman, studied the Gurdane coal mine run by J A McLaughlin. He collected data on routes, topography and mineralogy and sampled coal, deeming the deposit part of a vast resource. McLaughlin sinks a shaft 264 feet below the tunnel, encountering coal veins as work continues. Waterman authorized to fund further examinations, confirming strong prospects and plans to pump water as needed.
The Yellow Kids travel to Walla Walla for Saturday and Sunday games with an excursion train from Pendleton carrying fans from nearby towns. Ike Butler, the famed pitcher, will showcase his form in the Sunday matchup while an auto trip to Buttercreek headlines Dr. Lynn K. Blakeslee’s journey to visit Andy Rust’s ailing son, a 36 mile rough ride.
Beginners dancing class organized by Prof. F. W. Bouley holds its first lesson tonight at Milarkey Hall. All interested should apply at Milarkey Hall this evening as the lesson begins at eight o'clock.
A charity Easter sale and silver tea will be hosted at the home of Judge and Mrs. W R B tomorrow night with many beautiful and useful articles for sale and tea served in the evening. The little child of Mr. and Mrs. L L Mann is recovering from diphtheria with no serious outcomes expected. Extra bargains in men's spring suits at $15 and $17.50 at The Peoples Warehouse where it pays to trade.
Minneapolis efforts to curb酒, spurred by a 81000 high license, close saloons from Saturday night to 8 am Monday. Detective F Helin reports strict rules, monthly fines for vice, and a city tracking system for movers and baggage to monitor suspicious persons. He contrasts Minneapolis with Spokane and St Paul, noting higher patrol pay there and city officials’ tolerance in St Paul.
Hon J C Davis, president of the Floncer Sheep company in Rawlins, says an eastern wool concern offered 25 cents for the Pioneer clip this year. Davis, who has kept in touch with wool markets after trips to Boston and Philadelphia, declined the low bid and predicted Carbon county wool will fetch a higher price, warning contract early bidders may er.
A patent remedy asserts it can cure poor appetite flatulency dyspepsia indigestion costiveness female uva malaria fever and ague. The advertisement invites readers to try the preparation and promises relief from multiple common ailments.
The Mountain Gem, Open River Transport steamer, sailed from Celtic for Kennewick and is expected to reach the Washington town this afternoon. Citizens plan a gala celebration, with future expectations of the steamer W. R. Todd joining the Columbia run between Kennewick and Priest Rapids in a few days.
Prof Frank R R Bridges of Chicago directs a chorus class this week and leads a Bridges quartet concert at the Christian church next Saturday night starting at 7 p.m. featuring mixed quartets, male voices, elocution, guitar and mandolin duets, and impersonations. Admission 25 cents.
A Caledonian Society of Umatilla County will convene in Athena on Friday evening to plan arrangements for the upcoming plebiscite event. Local organizers seek input from members on event details and participation.
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