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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1903
Page
8
Special effort has been made to get the newest and best styles for babies and children. We offer a stock that includes something to please all, ring in the little lots and make them happy. Our prices mean a saving to you.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox will not stop in Pendleton on her way East due to poor health. She and Mrs Wetherred arrive tomorrow evening around 6 40 on the train and will be greeted by Pendleton ladies committee despite a brief stay.
W. J. Snodgrass of La Grande is in Pendleton en route to British Columbia via Spokane. He has mining and timber interests there and is noted as the first resident of Pendleton in 1864 who knows every old timer from The Dalles to Baker City.
George Stocker, a Camas Prairie cattleman and former local businessman, has gone to California on physician advice due to serious lung and stomach conditions. He will be away several weeks to seek relief and recovery.
Local tidbits list residents travelers and visitors: H L Swaggart and Elmer Hansen heading to Montana. Ed Stove leaving for Montana. Mrs E Y Judd to join husband by May 1. Dr J R Sponagie of Athona visiting. C E Troutman moving to Mason Street and overseeing new Methodist church. J Allen now in Sumpter. H Connell roadmaster visiting. Harrington shooting tournament to be attended. various others visiting, recovering, or traveling to Portland, Baker City, Heppner, and Thunder Mountain.
Three contest decisions favor Pendleton residents in 160 acre claims in section 13 town 4 range 30, northwest of Pendleton. Non residence argued. testimony recorded with Special Commissioner Joe H. Parkes. Decisions delivered within a week, a rarity in land cases.
The R and N Railroad is preparing to gravel the Mountain Division east of La Grande and will test screening gravel from the Grande Ronde River pit near Oro Dell. The pit yields large boulders unsuited for track use, so a trial with limited train loads will check profitability. Local contracts for screening work at Sea Grande have not started, while a work train and crews prepare to clear ditches and begin extensive track repairs.
The Woodmen of the World and Women of Woodcraft invite the public to the Woodcraft anniversary at the Christian church on Friday evening, April 17. A two hour program precedes a post-event banquet at Hendricks hall with toasts by notable members and invited guests.
The April Easter number of the high school journal is praised as the most beautiful and artistic yet. Pupils and teachers deserve praise for their efforts and editorial choices, with commendations for the reading matter and designs.
The Church of the Redeemer parish meeting last evening elected vestrymen for the ensuing year. They are K J Slater, F B Clapton, J T Lambreth, J F Robinson, T G Halley and W E Garretson. Following the meeting a reception was held for communicants from a week ago.
Social reformers across Europe watch the International Anti-Alcohol Congress open in Bremen the first such gathering in Germany. Participants include Mrs Mary Hunt of Boston and Lady Henry Somerset with medical men educators and reformers from France England Sweden and others. Scientific temperance education in public schools is a principal topic.
J H Gwinn secretary of the Woolgrowers Association urges strict compliance with a federal ruling from the Department of Agriculture. Instructions require inspection by federal officials and a 21 day wait before shipping dipped sheep, with penalties for non compliance. Dr M Lantz, the government inspector, and Gwinn emphasize voluntary observance to protect the sheep belt and growers' interests.
Journal's new printing plant machinery reached Portland by steamer and two UP cars. A 93 380 pound press, two new Linotypes, and full supplementary gear including a stereotyping plant and routers arrive. The press will be set in two weeks with motors totaling 50 hp, changing the Journal's appearance to rival any coast paper.
Alice Roosevelt arrived from Washington and will be the guest of Mrs. George Vanderbilt in Asheville North Carolina for a few days on April 14. The report notes the social arrangement amid local notices from the Baltimore Herald.
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