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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1901
Page
4
A reflective note on footwear and comfort arguing that shoes costing less or more fail to match fit, comfort, and natural posture, urging practicality over price. The author implies longevity in use and preference for well-fitting footwear.
A collage of 19th century storefront notices shows Hawley Bros Hawley Bross Murphy's and Cleaver Bros Dry Goods Co selling fresh produce and window shades. Luther’s and Godecke & Kirkman promote wallpapers and home goods while Withee and Murphy advertise bicycles, tamales, and photos.
Local ads promote new taffy flavors from Godecke and Kirkman and list merchandise at Rader's furniture store including refrigerators water coolers window shades and mirrors. Pendleton hardware dealer Taylor offers fishing tackle while Crescent agency sells Crescent bicycles with weekly payments and no interest. Room rental in the Raat Orian building offers hot and cold water for 11 monthly. Bounty info notes J B Kennedy and A Zeneke collecting coyotes and delivering scalps to the county clerk.
A decomposed male corpse was found 14 miles from Walla Walla, Oregon, by Wm. Davie on a Sunday afternoon. Authorities, led by Sheriff Blakley, cannot identify the man aged about 45 to 50, in well-dressed clothes with a white shirt and a new pair of shoes. Initial guess that it was W. A. York is ruled out by A. J. York.
The board finished marking on Monday and announced results for the teachers exam. Only 19 candidates passed, with a mix of first, second, and third grades led by Aimee Collings and L A Snowdam among others from Athena Pendleton Milton and Heppner.
N H Cottrell arrives in Pendleton from East Hireh Creek to shear 4000 Merino sheep owned by Charles Cunningham starting April 17. He operates 20 water powered machines and plans to travel to Tontington Mountain Home Idaho and then Montana with a gasoline engine. Local business men are invited to view the operation at the Cottrell ranch.
Chief Peo is described as a pitiable, crazy figure in the city jail after recent drinking. Dr. Vincent examined him as officials consider removal to a reservation but deem him unsafe for release. He reportedly tries to climb walls and tear at doors, suggesting intoxication and need for treatment.
Mia W Kavi land of Armonk New York says their daughter nearly died from whooping cough the remedy failed until Dr Kings New Discovery revived her. Their niece with advanced consumption also recovered completely. The ad claims the medicine cures coughs and colds and offers trial bottles and a guarantee.
Miss Katherine Oliver presented Ralph Connor's The Sky Pilot at the Presbyterian church to a large audience, her second appearance after reading Septel dialect previously. The reading was praised for taste and emotional impact, with strong characters and Christian evangelist spirit. The Meneley quartet and W Eugene Knox gave an entertaining program at the Baptist church, attracting hearty laughter and moving moments.
An amateur minstrel entertainment is planned at the Frager theater next Tuesday evening by local young men to benefit Pendleton academy. Rehearsals run daily, with a first part featuring colored song and dance acts, and a second part a sketch about an Irishman at the court of a Hawaiian queen. Proceeds go to the academy and a larger audience is anticipated.
Local notes show P Thompson of Buttercreek in town while Jim Lindaey travels to Walla Walla to visit a sick brother Hob Lindeey. Various residents and travelers pass through Pendleton including railroad men from la Grande, E W Bartlett in town, and A Baumgartner seeking land sale talks.
St Helens students announced plans to build a memorial bed in a local hospital in gratitude for the care of Mary B. Kidney. The project will be carried out by the former isle of the late Mary B. Kidney and other supporters at Teleny Hall.
The Rodney family plans a memorial endowment in the Good Samaritan hospital Portland. A room in the new wing will be named the Mary Rodney memorial room and funded by contributions from former students and friends. The effort includes support from Mrs Frank Watson and other Pendleton-area alumni and Henry Failing’s daughters.
Mr and Mrs Stannal Wil announce plans to leave Pendleton for Berlin Germany three months from now to live there permanently Mrs Stannal has just returned from a five month stay in Berlin and reports the city’s beauty clean streets and pleasant life The couple will depart after trio of months to reunite with friends who will miss their departure on the Deutschland voyage home earlier planning a life abroad.
Rorke, stabbed by Chris Long Sunday night, may recover as doctors believe the wound not fatal. Long was jealous over the friendship between Rorke and the wife, who alleged threats against her life and described Long's crude treatment. A vagrant was arrested by Marshal Heathman after attempting to flee, pursued through Cottonwood Street toward the river.
The Umatilla Sunday School association will hold its seventh annual convention at the Pendleton Presbyterian church on May 9 and 10. An interesting program has been prepared and will be announced later.
Promotional note from the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company announces a round trip fare of 10 cents from Pendleton to Hot Lake in Union County. Tickets valid for two days. Inquires at OR and N ticket office.
Prosecuting Attorney Osear Cain will file in superior court a direct information charging Christopher Hillbelek with attempted murder. The alleged crime occurred about a week ago in the city, with Yager shot in the hand by a revolver. The direct information avoids preliminary examination.
A long read on Col RK C Judson's claimed incubator for poultry. The description claims a chained conveyor system heated by a hot spring to hatch eggs, yielding a steady flow of chickens. The piece notes failed attempts to obtain drawings or a brain photo to support the plan and ends with doubt about the invention.
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