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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1907
Page
5
City notices include Rader’s rug sale set for Saturday April 13 and multiple ads for coal lumber and lodging. The report notes Johnsen’s Orchestra departing for Hermiston to perform for a Williams hotel ball and trainsmen’s events, highlighting local commerce and entertainment.
M M Wyrick, whose cows are wandering toward Vansyrle canyon, says he is arranging to move to the mountains soon. He reports greater losses in the past 40 days than in the previous 40 years. Spring has been unfavorable for cattle in the northern county.
A large phonograph at M. A. Rader's furniture store provided continuous music all day drawing big crowds. A special rug sale is announced for Saturday April 12, highlighted by the concert today.
Alger Feo son of the mayor and Mr J A Feo of this city will be among 18 graduates from Pearson's academy the preparatory school of Whitman college this year.
Mrs. Catherine Manning has started suit against Sheriff T. D. Taylor to recover property taken under foreclosure. The complaint seeks a judgment against the sheriff for 2620 plus 515 in damages.
Local residents and visitors listed moving through Pendleton on brief trips and attendance at events. Names include Mrs. Carl Gilbert of Echo J W Tulloch Juniper F W Lampkin Percy Folsom and many more. mentions of travel to Portland Spokane Heppner and Hermiston. Cayuse wreck in progress mustering militia and coroners inquest. several residents changing residences or visiting relatives.
The Aberdeen nine faced a local lineup of four or five town players in a midweek game called to allow Aberdeen players to depart tomorrow. Manager Brown indicated the team would likely travel to Aberdeen Sunday, with the Aberdeen contingent leaving tomorrow night. The visitors were praised for their skill and gentlemanly conduct, and their departure will be regretted.
Two wool shipments arrived at the local warehouse from Yokina and Baker City with more wool expected to roll in after the market. Some cargo was diverted as the Pendleton tributary supply continues, and officials expect the market to stabilize after the clip. Read the East Oregonian.
Mr and Mrs W H Babb, visitors to the city for several weeks, left today for Medicine Hat Alberta. Mr Babb plans to ship a train load of horned cattle into Canada this spring as he expands his home business there.
A boxcar load of express matter from the Cayuse wreck arrived in the city this morning and is being separated for shipment to its destination. A large amount of expressage was lost in the wreck and much was spoiled by burst cream cans flooding one corner of the car.
Jack McLaughlin, cashier in the O. R. and HN offices, leaves tonight for Portland to accept a position with the Tulinols Central railroad. R. E. Ganohl, billing clerk, will be promoted to cashier on a temporary basis.
Colonel J H Pratt a wealthy Wyoming cattleman and former San Antonio resident will file a suit for divorce accusing his young wife Inet of cruelty She allegedly drove him from home and boasted she was tired of waiting for him to die Pratt aged over 70 has long valued ties with Joseph Leiter of Chicago in cattle ventures Omaha dispatch reports
A 65 year old widowed rancher identified as William H. Woolrich committed suicide Sunday night near Goldendale, using a .38 caliber rifle in the timber about 14 miles northeast. He leaves three grown children. son away, daughters at cauterary entertainment. The body was found at home by family arriving at 11 o'clock.
H. H. Tucker, secretary of the Uncle Sam Oil company based in Topeka, faces charges of defaulting more than $700,000. A receiver will be appointed as the firm seeks bankruptcy.
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